Yanni’s “In Celebration of Man,” it’s a magnificent piece that has actually become my brand-new jam. Well, my brand-new jam together with an old jam, John Tesh’s timeless “Round Ball Rock” anthem, which was reanimated this year and included throughout recently’s Big East Tournament. I can’t get either out of my head, and truthfully, it’s marvelous. I get up hearing them. I tackle my day-to-day activities hearing them. And I go to sleep hearing them. Well, attempt to go to sleep. They both get the blood pumping. Cue the orchestra!” data-reactid=”11″>Welcome to another edition of The Grind, where we have a strong fight occurring inside our head today. Last week, I undervalued the brand-new Players Championship style music. While it will still never ever leading Yanni’s “In Celebration of Man,” it’s a magnificent piece that has actually become my brand-new jam. Well, my brand-new jam together with an old jam, John Tesh’s timeless “Round Ball Rock” anthem, which was reanimated this year and included throughout recently’s Big East Tournament. I can’t get either out of my head, and truthfully, it’s marvelous. I get up hearing them. I tackle my day-to-day activities hearing them. And I go to sleep hearing them. Well, attempt to go to sleep. They both get the blood pumping. Cue the orchestra!
Rory McIlroy: That’s more like it. The four-time significant champ lastly ended his stretch of close calls by liquidating a competition, and he selected the best location to do it. McIlroy caught his very first Players title, got a record $2.25 million winner’s check, and became the brand-new Masters preferred. Forget about the profession Grand Slam, McIlroy will have a possibility at Augusta next month to finish the profession SEASON OF CHAMPIONSHIPS SLAM now that he has a Players to opt for his 2016 FedEx Cup title. And he’ll have plenty to discuss on the next Rory & Carson Pod, consisting of these trendy gold-bottom shoes:” data-reactid=”15″>Rory McIlroy: That’s more like it. The four-time significant champ lastly ended his stretch of close calls by liquidating a competition, and he selected the best location to do it. McIlroy caught his very first Players title, got a record $2.25 million winner’s check, and became the brand-new Masters preferred. Forget about the profession Grand Slam, McIlroy will have a possibility at Augusta next month to finish the profession SEASON OF CHAMPIONSHIPS SLAM now that he has a Players to opt for his 2016 FedEx Cup title. And he’ll have plenty to discuss on the next Rory & Carson Pod, consisting of these trendy gold-bottom shoes:
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA – MARCH 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland demonstrates how the sole of his shoes matches the winner’s prize after winning The GAMERS Championship on The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 17, 2019 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods. Pretty heady GOATy things. And he’s absolutely the very first golf player to win a PGA Tour occasion the week after dropping an Abraham Lincoln referral in an interview. Impressive.” data-reactid=”36″>Seriously, I don’t believe we rather value how excellent this man is. With 15 PGA Tour titles and 4 majors prior to 30, he signs up with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Pretty heady GOATy things. And he’s absolutely the very first golf player to win a PGA Tour occasion the week after dropping an Abraham Lincoln referral in an interview. Impressive.
Jim Furyk: The running joke on Golf Twitter over the weekend was that this was the U.S. Ryder Cup Captain’s vengeance on the whole European team. And remarkably, he almost pulled it off. It’s been practically 4 years given that Furyk raised a PGA Tour prize, however at 48, Mr. 58 had the ability to hang with McIlroy regardless of striking woods into par fives that Rory was reaching with irons. And how about those last 2 method shots in which he strutted towards the hole as quickly as the ball was in the air?” data-reactid=”37″>Jim Furyk: The running joke on Golf Twitter over the weekend was that this was the U.S. Ryder Cup Captain’s vengeance on the whole European team. And remarkably, he almost pulled it off. It’s been practically 4 years given that Furyk raised a PGA Tour prize, however at 48, Mr. 58 had the ability to hang with McIlroy regardless of striking woods into par fives that Rory was reaching with irons. And how about those last 2 method shots in which he strutted towards the hole as quickly as the ball was in the air?
Bernhard Langer much better enjoy his supremacy while he can, since this mill is going to clean up on the Champions Tour when he turns 50.” data-reactid=”39″>So saucy. Furyk would have liked to make an evasive Players title no doubt, however we’re thinking he’s quite pleased with that $1.35 million runner-up check, which matches the greatest payday of his profession. Bernhard Langer much better enjoy his supremacy while he can, since this mill is going to clean up on the Champions Tour when he turns 50.
video game consisted of the word “OVERSEED,” I’m sending thoughts and prayers) and it provided another fantastic leader board. More importantly, moving to March created more of a buzz than being in the middle of major championship season.” data-reactid=”40″>The Players in March: As long as I’m not there covering it, that is. Conditions were brutal in Ponte Vedra Beach (It got down in the 50s!) on the weekend. But TPC Sawgrass looked spectacular (If your Players drinking game included the word “OVERSEED,” I’m sending out ideas and prayers) and it offered another wonderful leader board. More significantly, relocating to March produced more of a buzz than remaining in the middle of significant champion season.
his first solo art show in NYC:” data-reactid=”41″>Valentino Dixon: What a reward it was to lastly satisfy this inspiring male at his first solo art show in NYC:
a Golf Digest story by Max Adler, who was interested by Dixon’s story and amazed with his golf art produced behind bars. Max performed a captivating Q&A with Dixon at the Andrew Edlin Gallery in which Dixon mentioned his horrible experience, his uplifting craft, and his crusade for jail sentencing reform. I’m likewise thrilled he’ll become part of our Golf Digest group at the Masters next month, however if he believes I’m going simple on him in ping pong, he’s got another thing coming.” data-reactid=”58″>In case you don’t understand the story, Dixon invested 27 years in jail for a murder he didn’t dedicate, however became released thanks in part to a Golf Digest story by Max Adler, who was interested by Dixon’s story and amazed with his golf art produced behind bars. Max performed a captivating Q&A with Dixon at the Andrew Edlin Gallery in which Dixon mentioned his horrible experience, his uplifting craft, and his crusade for jail sentencing reform. I’m likewise thrilled he’ll become part of our Golf Digest group at the Masters next month, however if he believes I’m going simple on him in ping pong, he’s got another thing coming.
one of the great player-caddie conversations of the year. Unfortunately, you’ll need to enjoy my video about it, since the PGA Tour took the video down. . .” data-reactid=”64″>Jon Rahm’s Masters possibilities: Kidding! He’s still my choice to win at Augusta National next month, however I’m hoping his Sunday 76 at TPC Sawgrass will toss everybody else off the aroma. Truth be informed, viewing Rahm’s brain fart on No. 11 on Sunday in which he lost the lead for excellent didn’t make me feel any longer positive about him liquidating the Masters, where water hides too (He discovered that out on No. 15 in 2015 when I had him at 28-to-1 to win. Sigh. . .). But a minimum of it provided us one of the great player-caddie conversations of the year. Unfortunately, you’ll need to enjoy my video about it, since the PGA Tour took the video down. . .
Brandel Chamblee and David Duval revealed Woods could have taken a drop on the hole’s walkway and potentially left with par. How about Brandel assisting Tiger! A couple of hours too late, however still. Anyway, Woods stated his video game is “Right on track” for next month’s Masters. But simply in case, considering what occurred—and at Augusta in 2013—he needs to most likely review golf’s drop guidelines. . .” data-reactid=”66″>Tiger’s quadruple bogey: When you believe you’ve seen it all at TPC Sawgrass’ 17th hole, this devilish par 3 constantly discovers a method to amaze you. There was the slam dunk ace by Ryan Moore on Thursday, the 50- and 70-foot bombs by Eddie Pepperell and Jhonny Vegas on Sunday, and naturally, Tiger’s quad on Friday. What made it so sensational is that it took 100 gamers coming through the par 3 for another ball to discover the water that day after Woods transferred 2 Bridgestones. And it was made worse when Brandel Chamblee and David Duval revealed Woods could have taken a drop on the hole’s walkway and potentially left with par. How about Brandel assisting Tiger! A couple of hours too late, however still. Anyway, Woods stated his video game is “Right on track” for next month’s Masters. But simply in case, considering what occurred—and at Augusta in 2013—he needs to most likely review golf’s drop guidelines. . .
body improvement: Apparently, winning 2 majors and PGA Tour Player of the Year wasn’t enough. Koepka revealed he’s intensified training and restricted his diet, which has actually resulted in him shedding 22 pounds. Is it possible he didn’t like how he searched in the notorious “thong” photo? (CAUTION: I’m ready to reveal Brooks’ notorious thong photo. . .)” data-reactid=”67″>Brooks Koepka’s body improvement: Apparently, winning 2 majors and PGA Tour Player of the Year wasn’t enough. Koepka revealed he’s intensified training and restricted his diet, which has actually resulted in him shedding 22 pounds. Is it possible he didn’t like how he searched in the notorious “thong” photo? (CAUTION: I’m ready to reveal Brooks’ notorious thong photo. . .)
(Sorry, however you were alerted.)
Seriously, on what world does this man requirement to drop weight? He’s jacked!
I understand that’s from completion of 2017, however what did he do in 2015? Eat ice cream from the Wanamaker Trophy every night?! Koepka is being really cagey about his weight loss—some individuals are hypothesizing it’s for an ESPN Body Issue shoot—however he states he’s returning to consuming cheeseburgers today. Look, all of us go through stages to get much healthier. Heck, I even quit dessert for a whole month to begin the year and it was the most tough thing I’ve ever done. But Brooks remained in a respectable location with his golf video game, and now he’s losing range. And naturally, this occurs after colleague Joel Beall and I made him the 3rd general choice in our dream draft. So in the words of stressing mamas all over, “Eat, eat! You’re skin and bones!”
Tiger Woods practically won in 2015 early in his resurgence, however Paul Casey messed up for everybody. Thanks, Paul. Actually, thinking about the condensed schedule and the absence of Tiger, there will still be a quite strong field at Innisbrook today, highlighted by World No. 1 Dustin Johnson. You understand, that person who was all the rage prior to Rory’s win. He’s still quite good too.” data-reactid=”89″>The PGA Tour continues its Florida Swing with the Valspar Championship, AKA that occasion Tiger Woods practically won in 2015 early in his resurgence, however Paul Casey messed up for everybody. Thanks, Paul. Actually, thinking about the condensed schedule and the absence of Tiger, there will still be a quite strong field at Innisbrook today, highlighted by World No. 1 Dustin Johnson. You understand, that person who was all the rage prior to Rory’s win. He’s still quite good too.
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— This year’s Valspar will have much better TELEVISION rankings than in 2015’s: 1 MILLION-to-1 chances
Rory McIlroy will win the 2019 Masters: 8-to-1 chances (Actual odds, brand-new preferred)” data-reactid=”94″>— Rory McIlroy will win the 2019 Masters: 8-to-1 chances (Actual odds, brand-new preferred)
— Rory McIlroy is going to want the expression “career Grand Slam” didn’t exist by the time the Masters gets here: LOCK
Kudos to Tiger for managing this well, however that fan needs to have been tossed. Respect THE GOAT, individuals!
Is it possible Rory just made his Honest Abe referral since it became part of a Jimmy Fallon trick? Now whenever a trip pro states something odd, I’ll question if the late-night host lags it after pulling this off at the Players:
Bonus indicate Adam Scott for doing the very best acting task and to Tiger for nailing the most tough line. Speaking of Woods, more congratulations to him for playing together with impressionist Conor Moore in this amusing brand-new Bridgestone advertisement:
Really, actually excellent, undoubtedly.
Patrick Reed on what he’ll serve at the Masters champs supper (Brooks Koepka, cover your ears and avert. . . )
“Oh, I knew that back when I was 13. I mean, it was always a bone-in ribeye, mac and cheese, creamed corn, creamed spinach. I’m going to fatten those boys up a little bit.” Creamed spinach AND creamed corn? What an extraordinary combination.
Obviously, ignore the reality that Tiger Woods and Kevin Na turned one golf’s most challenging holes into a basic pitch-and-putt on Saturday. That was really unlike us hacks. But the good-natured ribbing of a playing partner is something every weekend foursome can connect to:
Amazing. Also, I’m a huge fan of Na’s arrogant early walk in basic, however an underrated part of this clip is that he still pulled it out on a day when he was having a hard time to break 80. Love it.
UCLA sophomore Devon Bling, in 2015’s U.S. Amateur runner-up has actually discovered an innovative method to get ready for Augusta National’s slick greens next month:
our recent podcast with him. . . . Luke Donald will be dipping into Innisbrook too. Luke is specifically thrilled given that this implies a week off from going to the mall. . . . Ryan Moore’s hole-in-one résumé now consists of aces at Augusta National, Riviera, Bay Hills, Innisbrook, and TPC Sawgrass. And I can’t even catch one on a lousy par 3 course. . . . And lastly, my child commemorated her very first birthday by smashing the heck out of this lovely cake:” data-reactid=”116″>Nicely done, Devon, however keep in mind not to explain the greens as “bikini-waxed” when you arrive. . . . Seventeen-year-old Akshay Bhatia, the top-ranked junior golf player and ninth-ranked amateur golf player, will make his PGA Tour launching at the Valspar. Get to understand the phenom a little much better with our recent podcast with him. . . . Luke Donald will be dipping into Innisbrook too. Luke is specifically thrilled given that this implies a week off from going to the mall. . . . Ryan Moore’s hole-in-one résumé now consists of aces at Augusta National, Riviera, Bay Hills, Innisbrook, and TPC Sawgrass. And I can’t even catch one on a lousy par 3 course. . . . And lastly, my child commemorated her very first birthday by smashing the heck out of this lovely cake:
I understand, I understand, she’s totes adorbs. But what a waste of cake. . .
Why is Brooks Koepka losing all that weight?
What would you serve at the Masters champs supper?
Would Patrick Reed authorize of the calorie count?
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