Farmers Insurance Open discussion thread

[kemau]

[quote name='sshoe9' timestamp='1327808221' post='4170439']
Just want to say that the "college spirit day" thing was one of the lamest ideas ever. Is this where we're at now in golf? Trying to siphon the passion of college athletics to generate interest and marketing opportunities? The future of the Tour is not looking good if we need to resort to "Wear Your Team Colors" day and try to pass it off as being connected to a vague university reference in the title sponsor's commercial.

Torrey Pines and San Diego must be embarrassed about what this tournament has become. Tiger is over in the Middle East, Phil couldn't care less about these early tournaments as long as he peaks for Augusta and probably rolls up to the first tee after scarfing a few cheeseburgers and not hitting a single range ball, and they've got a bunch of no-names at the top of the leader-board.

They need to just cut their losses and go back to being "The San Diego Open." Even if it wasn't on T.V., it would be more dignified than the circus-like "Farmers Insurance Open" with "Team Colors Day" and tacky American flags on the pins in a shameless attempt to draw interest from veterans.
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and here is exactly what this lame idea of school spirit is for....it's highly encouraged to know what you're talking about before spewing ignorance however, if you don't find it admirable that the pga tour and farmers insurance give back to athletics & education carry on

[url="http://tourreport.pgatour.com/2011/01/29/saturdays-the-day-for-school-spirit/"]Farmers Insurance Open School Spirit Day[/url]

You’ve seen the University of Farmers commercials, haven’t you? Well, the Farmers Insurance Open has something special planned on Saturday to support its new advertising campaign.

Farmers is encouraging all the players and the fans to show their spirit by wearing their school colors when they come out to Torrey Pines for the third round. There’s an added benefit, too – at least for the pros.

Farmers will award a total of $30,000 to the colleges of the three players who post the best scores on Saturday. The player with the lowest will receive $15,000 for his alma mater’s golf team while second receives $10,000 and third $5,000.

[kemau]

[quote name='sshoe9' timestamp='1327808221' post='4170439']
Just want to say that the "college spirit day" thing was one of the lamest ideas ever. Is this where we're at now in golf? Trying to siphon the passion of college athletics to generate interest and marketing opportunities? The future of the Tour is not looking good if we need to resort to "Wear Your Team Colors" day and try to pass it off as being connected to a vague university reference in the title sponsor's commercial.

Torrey Pines and San Diego must be embarrassed about what this tournament has become. Tiger is over in the Middle East, Phil couldn't care less about these early tournaments as long as he peaks for Augusta and probably rolls up to the first tee after scarfing a few cheeseburgers and not hitting a single range ball, and they've got a bunch of no-names at the top of the leader-board.

They need to just cut their losses and go back to being "The San Diego Open." Even if it wasn't on T.V., it would be more dignified than the circus-like "Farmers Insurance Open" with "Team Colors Day" and tacky American flags on the pins in a shameless attempt to draw interest from veterans.
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and here is the result of yesterday's "lamest idea ever"

[url="http://tourreport.pgatour.com/tag/jonas-blixt/"]Blixt’s 65 aids Florida State[/url]

LA JOLLA, Calif. — Jonas Blixt grew up in Sweden but he came to the United States to play golf at Florida State.

The Nationwide Tour grad credits the Seminole golf program as being instrumental in his development as a golfer. So Blixt was pleased to learn that the 65 he shot Saturday in the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open would help Florida State, as well as move him up 35 spots on the leaderboard.

That’s because Saturday was University Day at Torrey Pines and the player who shot the lowest score earned $20,000 for his college program. Cameron Tringale’s 66 meant Georgia Tech would receive $10,000, as well, and all the pros wearing their school colors received $500 for their college teams.

"When I can help my college out, I want to do that," said Blixt, who will start the final round at 11 under and trailing Kyle Stanley by seven strokes. "Without them, I would never be here.

“I grew up a lot over there. They helped me with everything. I mean, I got to be a lot better player there, and I had a lot of fun there too. So I hope I can help them."

[ethanlculver]

I've been really impressed with Kyle Stanley. I remember he almost won the John Deere Classic last summer but then lost to Strick on the last hole. He's playing outstanding at Torrey.

[MtlJeff]

Kyle Stanley kind of taking the fun out of this one, i may have to watch Lebron and D-Rose

[hogans71]

[quote name='MtlJeff' timestamp='1327869016' post='4173939']
Kyle Stanley kind of taking the fun out of this one, i may have to watch Lebron and D-Rose
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Missing Luol Deng but D Rose- the kid is UNREAL...

[MtlJeff]

[quote name='hogans71' timestamp='1327869412' post='4173975']
[quote name='MtlJeff' timestamp='1327869016' post='4173939']
Kyle Stanley kind of taking the fun out of this one, i may have to watch Lebron and D-Rose
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Missing Luol Deng but D Rose- the kid is UNREAL...
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I really like the Bulls, i hope they can get one of the China guys just as a cherry on top. Not sure if their cap situation allows it, but even a JR Smith type guy would add a lot for the stretch run. I still think they, the Heat and OKC are even money

and just to keep it somewhat on topic, ummm....Snedeker playing well this weekend

[DaSportsGuy]

Kyle Stanley is ripping the course to shreads. Hell of a week for him.

[moonshine]

[quote name='sshoe9' timestamp='1327808221' post='4170439']
Just want to say that the "college spirit day" thing was one of the lamest ideas ever. Is this where we're at now in golf? Trying to siphon the passion of college athletics to generate interest and marketing opportunities? The future of the Tour is not looking good if we need to resort to "Wear Your Team Colors" day and try to pass it off as being connected to a vague university reference in the title sponsor's commercial.

Torrey Pines and San Diego must be embarrassed about what this tournament has become. Tiger is over in the Middle East, Phil couldn't care less about these early tournaments as long as he peaks for Augusta and probably rolls up to the first tee after scarfing a few cheeseburgers and not hitting a single range ball, and they've got a bunch of no-names at the top of the leader-board.

They need to just cut their losses and go back to being "The San Diego Open." Even if it wasn't on T.V., it would be more dignified than the circus-like "Farmers Insurance Open" with "Team Colors Day" and tacky American flags on the pins in a shameless attempt to draw interest from veterans.
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Early entry into worst post of year contest. Tacky American flags? Wow! Great field and great leaderboard.

[hogans71]

[quote name='moonshine' timestamp='1327870250' post='4174041']
[quote name='sshoe9' timestamp='1327808221' post='4170439']
Just want to say that the "college spirit day" thing was one of the lamest ideas ever. Is this where we're at now in golf? Trying to siphon the passion of college athletics to generate interest and marketing opportunities? The future of the Tour is not looking good if we need to resort to "Wear Your Team Colors" day and try to pass it off as being connected to a vague university reference in the title sponsor's commercial.

Torrey Pines and San Diego must be embarrassed about what this tournament has become. Tiger is over in the Middle East, Phil couldn't care less about these early tournaments as long as he peaks for Augusta and probably rolls up to the first tee after scarfing a few cheeseburgers and not hitting a single range ball, and they've got a bunch of no-names at the top of the leader-board.

They need to just cut their losses and go back to being "The San Diego Open." Even if it wasn't on T.V., it would be more dignified than the circus-like "Farmers Insurance Open" with "Team Colors Day" and[b][i][u] tacky American flags on the pins in a shameless attempt to draw interest from veterans.[/u][/i][/b]
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Early entry into worst post of year contest. Tacky American flags? Wow! Great field and great leaderboard.
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Agreed...

I read recently that there is over 100,000 active Navy personnel residing in San Diego County along with 35,000 Marines, 60,000 retired military personnel and 20,000 DOD civilian personnel.

Shameless attempt- smh...

[hogans71]

Why do so few yell "fore" when its abundantly clear its heading towards somebody's melon??

KS just plunked somebody in the chest and it seemed the caddie yelled one half second prior to impact...

[toddnt]

The American flag is on one green and that green fronts the tents for active duty military, beinf a combat Army Vet, I say good for them! Its a huge military town that I live in and its good to see!

[paulshack]

havent been watching much of thuis.. watching it now ..but wow KS is rolling away with this.. the man is on fire

[deasy55]

[quote name='paulshack' timestamp='1327873574' post='4174297']
havent been watching much of thuis.. watching it now ..but wow KS is rolling away with this.. the man is on fire
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Well he only has a 3 shot lead now after it being a 7 shot lead all of an hour ago, so I wouldn't say he has it won yet.

[TheMackDaddy]

I'm getting nervous for Kyle...

[paulshack]

yep i spoke to soon... some trouble here

[Maximilian]

I love Snedeker's swing. I want my swing to look like that! I don't like the look of his putting stroke, but it sure does work for him!

[SwooshLT]

kyle looks shaky.....hasn't hit a green on back....well the chip on the par-5 13th....other than that , the military golf is catching up.....

[redfirebird08]

Wow, Stanley goes in the water at 18. Needs to 2-putt from 30 feet above the hole to win.

[TheMackDaddy]

WOWOWOWOWOW

[redfirebird08]

What a chokejob. Unbelievable.

[OldWoodnShippy]

uggggh, Kyle Stanley this is so hard to watch

[deasy55]

I can't believe he just did that

[baseballfrk8998]

Wow!

[TheMackDaddy]

what a choke... and there is no way he is going to take down Brandt in a playoff...

[3whacker]

Snowman...

[deasy55]

I hope he wins the playoff, nobody wants to see him lose that way.

[OldWoodnShippy]

i really hope he doesn't lose cause of that. hopefully he bounces back and wins the playoff

[xabia]

I can't recall the last time I saw something like this.. anyone have any recollections?

[Whiskey_fire]

really hope kyle pulls it off but I'm thinking he is done.

[TheMackDaddy]

Van der Vealt or however you spell it...[quote name='xabia' timestamp='1327880516' post='4174807']
I can't recall the last time I saw something like this.. anyone have any recollections?
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