Dukies on the 2020 PGA and LPGA Tours

[sagegrouse]

The 2020 PGA Tour has started -- last week with the event at the Greenbrier. The 2020 LPGA Tour doesn't start until, well, 2020.

On the PGA Tour there are four Dukies with status: tour cards for Kevin Streelman (top 80) and Adam Long (top 70 and winner of the 2019 Desert Classic); "conditional" status for Ryan Blaum and Wes Roach, who finished between 125 and 150 in FedEx rankings. Those with conditional status can play in PGA events, if there is room, and are full members of the Web.com tour. Ryan made $755K on the PGA Tour last season; Wes earned $860K -- so they may have a few bucks left to cover their expenses.

At "A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier" event last week, Adam Long finished T14 -- a nice start for the season. Streels, Ryan and Wes missed the cut.

This week we have the Sanderson Farms championship in Mississippi. The Thursday round had a weather delay and many players are still in their first round. Adam Long is -3 after 13. Streels finished at even par, while Ryan finished at +2. Wes is even par after seven holes in the first round.

Go Duke!

[sagegrouse]

The 2020 PGA Tour has started -- last week with the event at the Greenbrier. The 2020 LPGA Tour doesn't start until, well, 2020.

On the PGA Tour there are four Dukies with status: tour cards for Kevin Streelman (top 80) and Adam Long (top 70 and winner of the 2019 Desert Classic); "conditional" status for Ryan Blaum and Wes Roach, who finished between 125 and 150 in FedEx rankings. Those with conditional status can play in PGA events, if there is room, and are full members of the Web.com tour. Ryan made $755K on the PGA Tour last season; Wes earned $860K -- so they may have a few bucks left to cover their expenses.

At "A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier" event last week, Adam Long finished T14 -- a nice start for the season. Streels, Ryan and Wes missed the cut.

This week we have the Sanderson Farms championship in Mississippi. The Thursday round had a weather delay and many players are still in their first round. Adam Long is -3 after 13. Streels finished at even par, while Ryan finished at +2. Wes is even par after seven holes in the first round.

Go Duke!

At the close of business on Friday, there were players still on the course. Streels is on the cut line at -3 through 13 holes, with birdies on all the par 5's; Ryan Blaum is at -1 through 13 and needs to make up some ground. Adam Long at -6 has finished his second round and is T21. Wes Roach missed the cut.

[Bob Green]

Hopefully Streelman can finish RD 2 strong. He was playing good golf earlier in the summer but faded toward the end of the season.

[sagegrouse]

In the second round at Sanderson Farms in Jackson MS, Streels came through with a five-under 67 to easily make the cut and finish T33 at -5. Kevin birdied all four of the par-five holes, parred every other hole, and finished a birdie on #9.

Adam Long is T18 at -6.

Ryan Blaum played well in the second round with a -3 score of 69, but missed the cut by two shots. Wes Roach finished far back with an 80 in the second round.

The third round will start shortly.

[sagegrouse]

In the second round at Sanderson Farms in Jackson MS, Streels came through with a five-under 67 to easily make the cut and finish T33 at -5. Kevin birdied all four of the par-five holes, parred every other hole, and finished a birdie on #9.

Adam Long is T18 at -6.

Ryan Blaum played well in the second round with a -3 score of 69, but missed the cut by two shots. Wes Roach finished far back with an 80 in the second round.

The third round will start shortly.

Streelman (-3 today) is T18 after three rounds at Sanderson Farms; Adam Long (-1) is T25.

Go Duke!

[Bob Green]

Streelman off to a hot start with birdies on Hole 1 & 3 to improve to -10 and T11.

[Bob Green]

Streelman shoots a 31 on the front nine (five birdies and four pars) to improve to -13 T6 for the tournament.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman shoots a 31 on the front nine (five birdies and four pars) to improve to -13 T6 for the tournament.

Tied for third now after 14 holes, -7 for the day with eight birdies and a bogey. Those starting the day in the top ten have a lot of holes to play -- leader Sebastian Munoz, e.g., is playing #7.

[AGDukesky]

Wow birdied another and is tied for second, one shot back!

[sagegrouse]

Tied for third now after 14 holes, -7 for the day with eight birdies and a bogey. Those starting the day in the top ten have a lot of holes to play -- leader Sebastian Munoz, e.g., is playing #7.

Streels is now tied for second with a birdie on the drive-able par 4 15th.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman finishes the Sanderson Farms tournament with a -8 score of 64 and an overall total of -16. This was a great final round! He is now tied for third, but with a lot of players on the course. I expect him to finish 5-7.

Adam Long finished at -10 and is now T22.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman finishes the Sanderson Farms tournament with a -8 score of 64 and an overall total of -16. This was a great final round! He is now tied for third, but with a lot of players on the course. I expect him to finish 5-7.

Adam Long finished at -10 and is now T22.

Streels is now headed for a top-five finish with only a few players on the course. Great tournament.

[Bob Green]

Streelman ends up T4 and earns $297K. He will be back in action next week at the Safeway Open in Napa, CA.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman and Adam Long playing at the Safeway Open in Napa, CA.

Scores are here. (https://www.pgatour.com/leaderboard.html)

[JasonEvans]

Streelman and Adam Long playing at the Safeway Open in Napa, CA.

Scores are here. (https://www.pgatour.com/leaderboard.html)

After day 1:

Long -5, T5
Streelman -1, T51

[arnie]

After day 1:

Long -5, T5
Streelman -1, T51

Long tied for the lead (-9) with one hole to go. Of course, many haven’t teed off, so he likely will be trailing at end of day. Good tourney so far.

Streelman with tough round and finishes +2. He won’t make the cut.

[sagegrouse]

Long tied for the lead (-9) with one hole to go. Of course, many haven’t teed off, so he likely will be trailing at end of day. Good tourney so far.

Streelman with tough round and finishes +2. He won’t make the cut.

Adam Long finished T-23 with a final round 68. His problem was shooting a 77 in the third round. He finished 67-68-77-68 = 280.

[sagegrouse]

Wes Roach was the only Dukie at the Houston Open last weekend. He finished T-28 and earned $42,000. He does not have a full tour card this year, finishing 125-150 in 2019, and is able to play only some of the PGA Tour events. Good tournament for Wes, although I am sure he is disappointed he didn't finish as strongly as he started --T-5 after the first round.

This week the PGA Tour moves to Korea -- the CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges (or maybe someone is pulling my leg). Adam Long and Kevin Streelman are in the field.

While we started the 2020 PGA Tour a few weeks ago, the 2019 LPGA Tour continues. Celine Boutier and Yu Liu have been "Shanghai-ed" to play at the Buick LPGA tournament in China. Celine is #51 in the world rankings, while Yu Liu is #38.

Go Duke!

[sagegrouse]

Round one at the CJ Cup @Nine Bridges in Korea is complete. Streelman is T15 at -3 and Adam Long is T53 at +1.

Apparently suffering from the jet lag that eluded Streels and Adam, Yu Liu and Celine Boutier are way back in the LPGA event in Shanghai.

[BD80]

...

Apparently suffering from the jet lag that eluded Streels and Adam, Yu Liu and Celine Boutier are way back in the LPGA event in Shanghai.


Were they shanghaied?


Am I allowed to even ask that anymore?

[sagegrouse]

Were they shanghaied?


Am I allowed to even ask that anymore?

Sure. I used the term in post #18.

[BD80]

Sure. I used the term in post #18.

My bad, I was distracted by Jennifer Aniston on Instagram ...

[Bob Green]

Streelman is T12 at -6 through two rounds.

[Bob Green]

Streelman shot a three under par 69 for the third round in a row and is T7 at -9. He tees off at 8:05 pm tonight for the final round.

[Bob Green]

Streelman finished T12 at -11 earning $197K increasing his 2020 earnings to just under $500K.

Adam Long finished T46 at -3 earning $22K.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman finished T12 at -11 earning $197K increasing his 2020 earnings to just under $500K.

Adam Long finished T46 at -3 earning $22K.

Streels moved up eight places with an eagle on the par-five finishing hole. He stands at #27 in the FedEx Cup chase (which is also used for tour qualification). Adam is at #42, coming off a good tournament in Houston last week.

In Shanghai, Yu Liu was nine shots behind after a first round 76 and rallied big time -- outplaying the rest of the field to finish T3, three shots behind the winner,. American Danielle Kang. Yu Liu appears to have won around $77K. Celine also came back after her first round 80 to finish T54 to win around $6K. In the season-long CME Globe rankings, Yu Liu is #17 and Celine #26. The $5 million CME Globe tournament is Nov 21-24 in Naples, FL.

[sagegrouse]

The Asian portion of the PGA Tour continues with play at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, 20 miles east of Tokyo. Adam Long (+1, T33) and Kevin Streelman (+8, ouch!) are in the field. There are only 76 in the field, and all players will likely play four rounds.

The headline from day one is that Tiger Woods is tied for first, shaking off three early bogeys to finish at -6.

[sagegrouse]

The Asian portion of the PGA Tour continues with play at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, 20 miles east of Tokyo. Adam Long (+1, T33) and Kevin Streelman (+8, ouch!) are in the field. There are only 76 in the field, and all players will likely play four rounds.

The headline from day one is that Tiger Woods is tied for first, shaking off three early bogeys to finish at -6.

Lost a day to weather -- reportedly nearly ten inches or rain. Saturday's second round is complete now. Adam Long shot even par and is at T47. Streels improved on his poor opening round with a -1, but is still near the back of the field.

In other news, Tiger shot a second straight 64 and has a two-shot lead at -12. A win for El Tigre would be his 82nd tour victory, tying Sam Snead for most ever.

[rsvman]

Lost a day to weather -- reportedly nearly ten inches or rain. Saturday's second round is complete now. Adam Long shot even par and is at T47. Streels improved on his poor opening round with a -1, but is still near the back of the field.

In other news, Tiger shot a second straight 64 and has a two-shot lead at -12. A win for El Tigre would be his 82nd tour victory, tying Sam Snead for most ever.

And, it happened. Pretty easily, too. He won by three shots.

[sagegrouse]

While the WGC-HSBC was going on in Shanghai -- won by Rory in a playoff -- there was also the Bermuda Championship as an official PGA Tour event for 2020. Wes Roach finished in a tie for 8th, picking up $87,000 and moving up the FedEx points list. Wes is on conditional PGA Tour status, with limited tour events.

[sagegrouse]

Tournament in Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan Peninsula. First round delayed due to weather.

Kevin Streelman, Adam Long and Wes Roach are in the field.

[sagegrouse]

Tournament in Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan Peninsula. First round delayed due to weather.

Kevin Streelman, Adam Long and Wes Roach are in the field.

Adam Long at -8 is T-2, one shot off the lead. Roach is at -1 and Streels at even par.

[Tooold]

All 4 Dukies are scheduled to play in RSM Classic in Sea Island next weekend. I will be there, volunteering as a standard bearer, I hope I get one of them in my group!

[sagegrouse]

The Mayakoba Golf Classic Sunday made up some of the ground lost on Thursday with the weather cancellation of play. At darkness on Sunday, the leaders have at most four holes to play in the AM to conclude the tournament. Adam Long, with three to play, is two shots out of the lead in fifth place at -18. Should be an interesting morning. Go Duke!

Wes Roach finished T-66.

[sagegrouse]

The Mayakoba Golf Classic Sunday made up some of the ground lost on Thursday with the weather cancellation of play. At darkness on Sunday, the leaders have at most four holes to play in the AM to conclude the tournament. Adam Long, with three to play, is two shots out of the lead in fifth place at -18. Should be an interesting morning. Go Duke!

Wes Roach finished T-66.

Adam birdies #17 to move within one shot of winner Brendon Todd and earns a cool $544 thousand. Projected to move to #19 in the FedEx standings.

[du_bb1]

nice finish, be good to get on a run

[jimsumner]

Adam birdies #17 to move within one shot of winner Brendon Todd and earns a cool $544 thousand. Projected to move to #19 in the FedEx standings.

Dang! That's cooking with gas, to use a dated metaphor.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Dang! That's cooking with gas, to use a dated metaphor.

He turned on the steam, team! http://www.crazietalk.net/ourhouse/images/smilies/devil9f.gif

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot 67 (-5) today and is currently T9. Lots of golfers on the course so Streelman will certainly drop some by the time Round 1 is in the books but still a solid start to the tournament.

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman shot 67 (-5) today and is currently T9. Lots of golfers on the course so Streelman will certainly drop some by the time Round 1 is in the books but still a solid start to the tournament.

Thanks, Bob. AmEx tournament is at La Quinta, CA. Adam Long (-3) and Wes Roach (-3 thru 14) are also in the field.

[Bob Green]

An up and down day for Streelman. He shot a 70 (-2) in a round that included an eagle and four birdies; unfortunately, it also included a double bogey and two bogeys.

Streels is -7 and T39 for the tournament.

[sagegrouse]

An up and down day for Streelman. He shot a 70 (-2) in a round that included an eagle and four birdies; unfortunately, it also included a double bogey and two bogeys.

Streels is -7 and T39 for the tournament.

On the other hand, Wes Roach had five birdies an eagle for a -7 score of 65 and is T6 at -11, four shots off the lead.

[arnie]

On the other hand, Wes Roach had five birdies an eagle for a -7 score of 65 and is T6 at -11, four shots off the lead.

And the defending champion, Adam Long, is -5. Cut occurs after 3rd round

[Bob Green]

1230 Wes Roach #10 (Stadium Course)

1240 Adam Long #1 (Stadium Course)

1300 Kevin Streelman #1 (Stadium Course)

The American Express Tournament is being played on three courses. This tournament was formerly the Bob Hope Desert Classic.

[arnie]

1230 Wes Roach #10 (Stadium Course)

1240 Adam Long #1 (Stadium Course)

1300 Kevin Streelman #1 (Stadium Course)

The American Express Tournament is being played on three courses. This tournament was formerly the Bob Hope Desert Classic.

Remember the Bob Hope Desert Classic well: sitting on a couch at Duke, watched Arnie win his last PGA event there in 1973. He beat the fat kid by 2.

[jv001]

Celine Boutier is currently tied for 4th place at -7. The former Duke star is only 2 shots out of the lead. This tournament field is limited to players that have won a tournament in the last two years. It's being played in Lake Buena Vista Florida. Celine tee time is 11:10 am this morning. Good luck to this bright young star on the LPGA.

GoDuke!

[Bob Green]

Wes Roach is T9 headed into today’s final round.

Kevin Streelman and Adam Long failed to make the cut.

[sagegrouse]

Wes Roach is T9 headed into today’s final round.

Kevin Streelman and Adam Long failed to make the cut.

Roach was even par in the final round until disaster struck on hole 7 -- a dreaded "snowman" on a par four. Two shots in the water and some other awful stuff. Let me put it this way -- he sunk a 31-foot putt for his 8. He is now at +4 for the round and has dropped 43 positions on the leaderboard.

[BD80]

… -- a dreaded "snowman" on a par four. Two shots in the water and some other awful stuff. Let me put it this way -- he sunk a 31-foot putt for his 8. ...


This may have been a first for him, but commonplace for me. A far greater % of my 30+ footers go in when I am under pressure to stay in single digits. What can I say, I have that clutch gene ...

[rsvman]

The game is a cruel mistress, indeed.

When my kids were young and just learning the game, they made up names for scores higher than a "snowman." They called 9 a "balloon." Anything in double digits was known as a "super-duper ultra-extreme mega-bogey."

[Tooold]

Roach was even par in the final round until disaster struck on hole 7 -- a dreaded "snowman" on a par four. Two shots in the water and some other awful stuff. Let me put it this way -- he sunk a 31-foot putt for his 8. He is now at +4 for the round and has dropped 43 positions on the leaderboard.

Too bad. I was lucky to walk with Wes’ group (and carry the score sign) in our local PGA tournament. He is a very nice guy...I will always root for him!

[Bob Green]

This week’s event is the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Kevin Streelman is T61 at -1. It is Moving Day so he needs a good round to move up the leaderboard.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot 68 (-4) on Saturday to move up 40 spots to T21 heading into today’s final round. He is at -5 seven strokes behind the leader.

[SoCalDukeFan]

Celine Boutier is tied for 5th going into the 4th round on the LPGA tour.

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman shot 68 (-4) on Saturday to move up 40 spots to T21 heading into today’s final round. He is at -5 seven strokes behind the leader.

By the way, tied for third is this dude, Cameron Champ, who played for Texas A&M. He is 24 and from Sacramento; he won the Safeway Open earlier this year and is top ten in FedEx Cup points. How did Duke miss on this guy -- or did we even recruit him? Maybe a future candidate for an honorary degree?

[Bob Green]

This week the tour is at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Kevin Streelman shot a 68 (-3) opening round and is currently T24.

Streelman was -5 through 17 holes but hit his tee shot in the water on 18 resulting in a double bogey 6.

Adam Long is -3 through 15 holes.

[Tripping William]

This week the tour is at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Kevin Streelman shot a 68 (-3) opening round and is currently T24.

Streelman was -5 through 17 holes but hit his tee shot in the water on 18 resulting in a double bogey 6.

Adam Long is -3 through 15 holes.

Alex Smalley, who was a senior on last year’s Duke team, also made the field (his first PGA Tour event). He finished +2 today.

[du_bb1]

Long tied for 8th at 8 under, Streelman just above cut line at even par.

[Tripping William]

Long tied for 8th at 8 under, Streelman just above cut line at even par.

And Smalley will miss the cut at +4 (+2 through 17 today).

[Bob Green]

The cut was -1 so Streelman is done.

Adam Long tees off #1 at 12:43 pm. He is currently T8 at -8.

[DisplacedBlueDevil]

Chatted with Streelman outside the ropes during 2nd round last year at Rocket Mortgage in Detroit, great guy. Not every pro would do that in a competitive round. Pulling for you in 2020 Streels!

[seacap29]

The cut was -1 so Streelman is done.

Adam Long tees off #1 at 12:43 pm. He is currently T8 at -8.

Anyone know what has happened to Ryan Blaum? Julian Suri (European Tour)?

[Tooold]

Adam Long tied for 5th at -13.

Tony Finau in the lead at -16. I consider him a Duke “first cousin once removed”.

[jv001]

Adam Long tied for 5th at -13.

Tony Finau in the lead at -16. I consider him a Duke “first cousin once removed”.

I like Finau. I started rooting for him when he sprained(dislocated) his ankle celebrating his hole in one during the par 3 contest the day before the 2018 Masters. No one thought he would be able to play the next day and he not only played, he shot 68. Tony ended up tied for 10th place at -7 under par at the end of play. He must have an incredible tolerance for pain.

GoDuke!

[Bob Green]

Adam Long tees off at 12:54 pm today in the second to last threesome. He is grouped with J.B. Holmes and Xander Schauffele.

Long will need another 66 or better to compete for the win. He has gone 66, 68, 66 the first three days.

[sagegrouse]

Adam Long tied for 5th at -13.

Tony Finau in the lead at -16. I consider him a Duke “first cousin once removed”.

Wikipedia indicates that Jabari Parker's Mom Lola is first cousin once removed with Tony Finau and first cousins with his Dad Gary. She is of Tongan and Samoan ancestry -- heck she was born there. That makes, per higher math, Jabari and Tony second cousins -- they share some of the same great-grand-parents.

[75Crazie]

Nobody is moving today. Long is even today through 9, but only 2 strokes off the lead.

[Tooold]

Wikipedia indicates that Jabari Parker's Mom Lola is first cousin once removed with Tony Finau and first cousins with his Dad Gary. She is of Tongan and Samoan ancestry -- heck she was born there. That makes, per higher math, Jabari and Tony second cousins -- they share some of the same great-grand-parents.

Ha! I knew they were cousins, but was only making a joke about being a Duke first cousin once removed. I did not do my research, but glad you did.

It’s going to a playoff, as Tony missed his birdie putt on 18 and Webb Simpson made his. I like them both (I have carried the sign for Webb, and he is a super nice guy) but still rooting for Tony!

[SavDukeGrad]

Ha! I knew they were cousins, but was only making a joke about being a Duke first cousin once removed. I did not do my research, but glad you did.

It’s going to a playoff, as Tony missed his birdie putt on 18 and Webb Simpson made his. I like them both (I have carried the sign for Webb, and he is a super nice guy) but still rooting for Tony!

For those who might not know, Webb, a native of Raleigh, and his wife Dowd, a native of Charlotte, went to Wake Forest and live in Charlotte. And by all accounts, he is a really nice guy.

[jv001]

For those who might not know, Webb, a native of Raleigh, and his wife Dowd, a native of Charlotte, went to Wake Forest and live in Charlotte. And by all accounts, he is a really nice guy.

Webb is well liked around Winston Salem for his ties to Wake Forest. However like some posters have said, he's a real nice guy. He's also a great family man and a man of faith. He's one of my favorite PGA guys.

GoDuke!

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Webb is well liked around Winston Salem for his ties to Wake Forest. However like some posters have said, he's a real nice guy. He's also a great family man and a man of faith. He's one of my favorite PGA guys.

GoDuke!

Yep, Webb is as good a guy as there is in any sport......

[NYBri]

Yep, Webb is as good a guy as there is in any sport...

First thing he said after winning was what a great player Tony was. Class.

[rsvman]

No way to lose with Webb and Tony being the two guys in the playoff. Both SUPERB individuals, by all accounts. And, as it turns out, really good friends.

I, too, was pulling for Tony (he's an acquaintance of my father), but once the playoff was between these two guys, it was a sure thing that a "good guy" was going to win the tournament.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

First thing he said after winning was what a great player Tony was. Class.

That's Webb......after the not so popular Scott Hoch and then the fast lane lifestyle of Vance Heafner, Webb is refreshing rep of Raleigh.

[jv001]

That's Webb...after the not so popular Scott Hoch and then the fast lane lifestyle of Vance Heafner, Webb is refreshing rep of Raleigh.

Great catch. GoDuke!

[Bob Green]

Pebble Beach Pro-Am is this week’s tour stop. Thursday tee times:

Kevin Streelman 11:33 am
Adam Long 12:39 pm

[Bob Green]

Thursday scores:

Kevin Streelman 69 (-3) T24
Wes Roach 69 (-3) T24
Adam Long 74 (+2) T116

Leader is at -8.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman shot a 67 today and is T14 at -7 for the tournament.

Adam Long is T45 at -3. Wes Roach is T66 at -2.

Tomorrow is Moving Day.

[Bob Green]

Moving Day tee times:

Long 11:00 off #10 at Pebble Beach
Streelman 12:17 off #1 at Pebble Beach
Roach 1:01 off #10 at Monterey Peninsula

[jv001]

Moving Day tee times:

Long 11:00 off #10 at Pebble Beach
Streelman 12:17 off #1 at Pebble Beach
Roach 1:01 off #10 at Monterey Peninsula

Is the final round played at Pebble Beach only?

GoDuke!

[Bob Green]

Is the final round played at Pebble Beach only?

GoDuke!

Yes.

Kevin Streelman navigated the front 9 in 5 under par: six birdies, 1 bogey, 2 pars.

He is now -12 and in 4th place.

[jv001]

Yes.

Kevin Streelman navigated the front 9 in 5 under par: six birdies, 1 bogey, 2 pars.

He is now -12 and in 4th place.

Thanks Bob.

GoDuke!

[Pghdukie]

Streels and his partner Larry Fitzgerald are now leading the Pro Am portion of the tournament. Now onto basketball !

[almadenmike]

Is the final round played at Pebble Beach only?


Yes.

The Top 60 pros & ties advance to play on Sunday at Pebble. The top 25 pro-am teams also play on Sunday. (No ties; if needed, a playoff determines the pro-am teams who advance.)

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfnewsnetteam/2020/02/01/att-pebble-beach-pro-am-tournament-format-pro-pro-am-cut-rules-102979/

[BD80]

Yes.

The Top 60 pros & ties advance to play on Sunday at Pebble. The top 25 pro-am teams also play on Sunday. (No ties; if needed, a playoff determines the pro-am teams who advance.)

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfnewsnetteam/2020/02/01/att-pebble-beach-pro-am-tournament-format-pro-pro-am-cut-rules-102979/

What happens if a pro is in the top 60 but he and his celeb partner are in the top 25?

[Bob Green]

Streelman is T4 at -11.

Roach is T55 at -3.

Long missed cut.

[Bob Green]

Tee times for today’s final round at Pebble Beach:

Kevin Streelman 12:26 off #1
Wes Roach 12:26 off #10

Tied for 4th place, Streelman is six shots back of the leader, Nick Taylor, so he will need to shoot mid sixties and have the top 3 play par golf in order to have a chance to win. Nevertheless, Streelman is in position for a strong finish and nice payday.

It was nice seeing him get TV time yesterday. I look forward to more coverage this afternoon.

[arnie]

Leona Maquire finished 1 back of a 3-lady playoff (4th) in the latest LPGA event in Australia. Think this is the same event Boutier won last year.

[sagegrouse]

Tee times for today’s final round at Pebble Beach:

Kevin Streelman 12:26 off #1
Wes Roach 12:26 off #10

Tied for 4th place, Streelman is six shots back of the leader, Nick Taylor, so he will need to shoot mid sixties and have the top 3 play par golf in order to have a chance to win. Nevertheless, Streelman is in position for a strong finish and nice payday.

It was nice seeing him get TV time yesterday. I look forward to more coverage this afternoon.

Streels and partner Larry Fitzgerald are leading the pro-am competition, one shot ahead of Phil and QB Steve Young. The twosome won two years ago.

[arnie]

Streels and partner Larry Fitzgerald are leading the pro-am competition, one shot ahead of Phil and QB Steve Young. The twosome won two years ago.

Streelman getting hot and now -14. Think he could catch Mickelson for 2nd at Pebble Beach, but 1st unlikely. His team should win the pro-am.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman getting hot and now -14. Think he could catch Mickelson for 2nd at Pebble Beach, but 1st unlikely. His team should win the pro-am.

Streelman is only three shots out of the lead -- he has two to play; Taylor has four to play. Mickelson is one shot ahead of Streels. Conditions are problematic -- wind -- and both Taylor and Phil are leaking oil badly.

[Bob Green]

Streelman with a great tee shot on the Par 3 17th. He will be putting for birdie.

[Bob Green]

Streelman birdies 17 so he is T2 with Phil.

[Pghdukie]

Phil has run out of gas ! His scrambling has let him down today. Streels in for a nice paycheck.

[Tooold]

Streelman is alone in 2nd and Mickelson needs to birdie the 18th to tie for second. Streels and Larry Fitzgerald easily won the pro/am (second time they have done that)!

[53n206]

Kevin Streelman finished alone in 2nd place. He and Fitzgerald smoked field in pro-am.

[Pghdukie]

On to LA !

[arnie]

Streelman and Adam Long with good starts to the 2019/20 season. 27th and 28th respectively in Fed-ex points after today.

[roywhite]

Streelman and Adam Long with good starts to the 2019/20 season. 27th and 28th respectively in Fed-ex points after today.


Phil has run out of gas ! His scrambling has let him down today. Streels in for a nice paycheck.

Indeed. $850,200

https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=401155422

[BD80]

Indeed. $850,200

https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard?tournamentId=401155422

Wasn't so long ago that was about the prize money for winning the Grand Slam.

[rsvman]

Leona Maguire finished one shot out of a playoff on the LPGA tour today, also.

[Indoor66]

Wasn't so long ago that was about the prize money for winning the Grand Slam.

...And travel was be car or commercial and they traveled together.

[sagegrouse]

Adam Long is playing in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera CC in Pacific Palisades CA. He is at even par, T42.

[sagegrouse]

Adam Long is playing in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera CC in Pacific Palisades CA. He is at even par, T42.

BTW, if you watched the Golf Channel telecast, you may have heard "electrical interference" on certain parts of the course, like number 17. Uhh,... those were birds arriving at their roost in late afternoon. I thought it sounded like the squawk of parrots, which flock in parts of LA, but it may have been a distortion of other bird noises.

[Bob Green]

This week’s stop on the PGA Tour is the Honda Classic held on the PGA National Champions Course in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Duke golfers competing are Adam Long and Kevin Streelman. Long tees off Thursday morning at 07:15 am with Streelman following ar 11:55 am. Both players go off #1.

[arnie]

This week’s stop on the PGA Tour is the Honda Classic held on the PGA National Champions Course in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Duke golfers competing are Adam Long and Kevin Streelman. Long tees off Thursday morning at 07:15 am with Streelman following ar 11:55 am. Both players go off #1.

And Wes Roach at 8:35. Still not sure why Ryan Blaum is not playing in any tourneys. He’s a partial qualifier; maybe injured?

[Bob Green]

Round 1 is in the books:

T11 Kevin Streelman 69 (-1)
T48 Adam Long 71 (+1)
T120 Wes Roach 75 (+5)

[sagegrouse]

Round 1 is in the books:

T11 Kevin Streelman 69 (-1)
T48 Adam Long 71 (+1)
T120 Wes Roach 75 (+5)

Streels and Adam Long T15 at -1 after the second round at The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Wes will miss the cut.

Folks asked about Ryan Blaum, who was ranked in the 125-150 in FedEx points, giving him some rights for the regular tour and full right on the Korn Ferry Tour. He did play on the Korn Ferry two weeks ago, finishing T38 and covering his expenses at the LECOM event. No apparent injuries. He played twice back in September on the regular 2020 PGA Tour.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman tees off at 11:35 am today. He is T23 at +1 for the tournament after shooting 72 (+2) on Saturday.

Adam Long tees off at 9:45 am. He is T42 at +3 after shooting 74 (+4) on Saturday.

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman tees off at 11:35 am today. He is T23 at +1 for the tournament after shooting 72 (+2) on Saturday.

Adam Long tees off at 9:45 am. He is T42 at +3 after shooting 74 (+4) on Saturday.

Adam had a final round 69 (-1) to finish T27. Kevin shot a 75 (+5) to finish T47.

Some good results on the LPGA tour. At the Australian Open Yu Liu finished T4 and Celine Boutier was T6.

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman and Adam Long are playing this week (March 5-8) in the Arnold Palmer tournament at Bay Hill in Orlando.

Streels is having a very strong round at -5 through 11 holes and T2. Adam is -1 through 8 holes and T20.

[Bob Green]

Steels is having a very strong round at -5 through 11 holes and T2. Adam is -1 through 8 holes and T20.

Streelman fell to -1 with a triple bogey on 17. Long finished -3.

Edit: triple bogey was actually on hole #8. Streelman played back 9 first.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman fell to -1 with a triple bogey on 17. Long finished -3.

Edit: triple bogey was actually on hole #8. Streelman played back 9 first.

In green-side bunker in two shots and then a penalty stroke (unplayable lie, I guess). Plus he missed a two-foot putt. I think I jinxed him with my earlier post.

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman is at -1 and T31. He tees off on #1 at 11:58A ET.

Adam Long is -3 and T11. He is off of #10 at 12:56P.

The LPGA seems to be off this week.

[arnie]

Kevin Streelman is at -1 and T31. He tees off on #1 at 11:58A ET.

Adam Long is -3 and T11. He is off of #10 at 12:56P.

The LPGA seems to be off this week.

LPGA had to cancel several events in Asia due to Coronavirus. They’re scheduled to play in the States later on March. Your recent post on the Duke women up thread was from an event weeks ago before the cancellations.

[sagegrouse]

Kevin Streelman is at -1 and T31. He tees off on #1 at 11:58A ET.

Adam Long is -3 and T11. He is off of #10 at 12:56P.



Adam +2 today and is T24 at -1.

Streelman missed the cut by one shot -- three balls in the water today, including two getting wet at #3 for a "snowman."

[sagegrouse]

The PGA Tour has restarted with the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth. Dukies Kevin Streelman (E) and Adam Long (+2) will miss the cut of -2.

Harold Varner III is in the lead, with lots of one-named star power in the top ten: Spieth T2, DeChambeau T2, Xander T4, Rory T4, JT T7, Rose T7.

[rsvman]

Adam +2 today and is T24 at -1.

Streelman missed the cut by one shot -- three balls in the water today, including two getting wet at #3 for a "snowman."

Man, that's a harsh way to barely miss a cut. Golf is a cruel and fickle mistress.

[sagegrouse]

Man, that's a harsh way to barely miss a cut. Golf is a cruel and fickle mistress.

One bad hole for Streelman; otherwise, he's playing well? Let's get 'em next week.

[Rich]

The PGA Tour has restarted with the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial in Fort Worth. Dukies Kevin Streelman (E) and Adam Long (+2) will miss the cut of -2.

Harold Varner III is in the lead, with lots of one-named star power in the top ten: Spieth T2, DeChambeau T2, Xander T4, Rory T4, JT T7, Rose T7.

DeChambeau seems to have spent the entire covid break in the weight room. The guy looks huge.

https://twitter.com/LukeKerrDineen/status/1271093314964598784?s=20

[sagegrouse]

DeChambeau seems to have spent the entire covid break in the weight room. The guy looks huge.

https://twitter.com/LukeKerrDineen/status/1271093314964598784?s=20

On a distant camera shot, I thought it was Gary Woodland.

[sagegrouse]

The FedEx Cup shows Adam Long currently at #32 and Kevin Streelman #36 in the standings for the 2020 season, which began October 1, 2019. also, noted that Wes Roach is #147.

The LPGA Tour has yet to resume. Based on only a few events (its season starts January 1), Celine Boutier is at #7 and Yu Liu at #11. I was also pleased to see Leona Maguire at #26. The LPGA Tour seems likely to resume July 23-26 in Ohio and then in August for the Scottish and the British Opens.

[rsvman]

Celine has done very well the last couple of seasons. She has game.

[Tooold]

DeChambeau seems to have spent the entire covid break in the weight room. The guy looks huge.

https://twitter.com/LukeKerrDineen/status/1271093314964598784?s=20

He said he thinks that adding weight will increase the length of his drives. I have also put on weight over the last 100 days, but it hasn’t helped my drives.

[jv001]

He said he thinks that adding weight will increase the length of his drives. I have also put on weight over the last 100 days, but it hasn’t helped my drives.

I was listening to XM PGA on my way home from the golf course today and one of the announcers mentioned how far he's hitting his drives. I think he's averaging 350 yards. They said on most par fours if there's not a dogleg he can have a PW to the green. The guy said he predicted him to be at the top of the leaderboard most tournaments. Of course a lot depends on the putter and keeping it in the short grass. My thoughts, not the announcer.

GoDuke!

[Tripping William]

I was listening to XM PGA on my way home from the golf course today and one of the announcers mentioned how far he's hitting his drives. I think he's averaging 350 yards. They said on most par fours if there's not a dogleg he can have a PW to the green. The guy said he predicted him to be at the top of the leaderboard most tournaments. Of course a lot depends on the putter and keeping it in the short grass. My thoughts, not the announcer.

GoDuke!

At least in terms of current body type, I'd say Streels is the anti-DeChambeau.

[sagegrouse]

The RBC Heritage is this week's tour event at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head. Adam Long tees off of #10 at 8:13AM. Kevin Streelman is off of #1 at 2:00PM. No sign of other Blue Devils.

[Bob Green]

The RBC Heritage is this week's tour event at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head. Adam Long tees off of #10 at 8:13AM. Kevin Streelman is off of #1 at 2:00PM. No sign of other Blue Devils.

Streelman is having an inconsistent season. He has won $1,400,000 while missing the cut nine times out of 15 tournaments. He has two Top 10 finishes out of six cuts made. Hopefully, he plays the weekend this week. Streelman finished 6th in the RBC Heritage last season.

[rsvman]

Streelman is having an inconsistent season. He has won $1,400,000 while missing the cut nine times out of 15 tournaments. He has two Top 10 finishes out of six cuts made. Hopefully, he plays the weekend this week. Streelman finished 6th in the RBC Heritage last season.

I'd love to be inconsistent in this fashion, especially if it grossed me 1.4 million in just 15 tournaments.

[Bob Green]

I'd love to be inconsistent in this fashion, especially if it grossed me 1.4 million in just 15 tournaments.

I agree 100 percent for you or me but for Streelman he needs to knock off those bad holes and make more cuts. Last year he made the cut in 16 of 26 events. I’m pulling hard for Streelman to have an excellent summer run.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman and Adam Long miss the cut at RBC Heritage by two shots.

[Bob Green]

This week’s stop on the PGA Tour is Cromwell, CT and the Travelers Championship. Kevin Streelman shot a -4 (66) and Adam Long shot a -3 (67) today and are T17/T33 respectively.

The leader is at -10.

[sagegrouse]

This week’s stop on the PGA Tour is Cromwell, CT and the Travelers Championship. Kevin Streelman shot a -4 (66) and Adam Long shot a -3 (67) today and are T17/T33 respectively.

The leader is at -10.

It should be noted that the unparalleled rally by our man Kevin Streelman occurred here six years ago. Kevin birdied the last seven holes to win the Travelers by one shot -- never before happened, and only once or twice has a player ever birdied seven holes in a row.

Go Duke! Go Streels and Adam!

Kindly,
Sage
'Long-ago Dukie Mike Souchak birdied the last six holes to win in St. Paul in 1956'

[Bob Green]

Streelman shoots -4 (66) again today and is currently T5 (-8) after two rounds. Lots of golf still to be played today but Streelman will definitely be playing the weekend.

Adam Long tees of at 13:20 this afternoon.

[Bob Green]

Inclement weather expected in Cromwell today so they are playing threesomes and teeing off early.

Kevin Streelman is T9 and goes off #1 at 0853. Adam Long is T53 and goes off #10 at 0853.

[Bob Green]

Streelman is -4 through 9 holes today. He sinks a 35 foot putt on No. 6:

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2020/06/27/kevin-streelman-sinks-a-35-foot-birdie-on-no--6-in-round-3-at-tr.html

He sinks a 33 foot putt on No. 8:

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2020/06/27/kevin-streelman-sinks-a-33-foot-birdie-on-no--8-in-round-3-at-tr.html

[arnie]

Streelman is -4 through 9 holes today. He sinks a 35 foot putt on No. 6:

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2020/06/27/kevin-streelman-sinks-a-35-foot-birdie-on-no--6-in-round-3-at-tr.html

He sinks a 33 foot putt on No. 8:

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2020/06/27/kevin-streelman-sinks-a-33-foot-birdie-on-no--8-in-round-3-at-tr.html

Not finding TV coverage now? Later on golf channel or CBS?

[Bob Green]

Not finding TV coverage now? Later on golf channel or CBS?

Coverage on CBS at 3 pm but Round 3 will be in the books by then due to the early start.

[arnie]

Coverage on CBS at 3 pm but Round 3 will be in the books by then due to the early start.

Thanks, see Streelman -5 on the day and 4th place. CBS usually finds reason not to show him, early start helps that cause😡

[Bob Green]

Streelman with a birdie putt on No. 13:

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2020/06/27/kevin-streelman-birdies-no--13-in-round-3-at-travelers.html

[Bob Green]

Streelman makes birdie on No. 15 with a nice sand save:

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2020/06/27/kevin-streelman-makes-birdie-on-no--15-in-round-3-at-travelers.html

[arnie]

Streelman makes birdie on No. 15 with a nice sand save:

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2020/06/27/kevin-streelman-makes-birdie-on-no--15-in-round-3-at-travelers.html

And he birdies 18 for a 63. Is in 3rd place and will be in 3rd starting tomorrow’s round (and CBS may have to show a shot or 2 of Kevin’s ��). Currently 3 back.

Adam Long had nice round and is 22nd.

[75Crazie]

Streelman got some play today on the "inside-the-ropes" camera, which is evidently somewhere around the turn … he made the obvious statement that he was on his favorite side of the tour, given his past history there. His suggestion for playing in bad weather: "Play quickly".

[Bob Green]

Final round tee times are:

Streelman - 1:55 pm
Long - 12:05 pm

TV coverage on CBS starts at 3 pm.

[Indoor66]

Final round tee times are:

Streelman - 1:55 pm
Long - 12:05 pm

TV coverage on CBS starts at 3 pm.

I haven't checked this morning, but Golf Channel usually covers 3 hours before CBS - that would be Noon to 3.

[chrishoke]

I haven't checked this morning, but Golf Channel usually covers 3 hours before CBS - that would be Noon to 3.

Golf Channel coverage begins at 1 pm.

[Indoor66]

Golf Channel coverage begins at 1 pm.

Thanks. I just now looked at the schedule. My error is usually depending on my o-l-d memory. 😋😎

[chrishoke]

The Golf Channel just showed Streelman teeing off on #1.

[4Gen]

Adam Long three under for the day through ten. He's moved up 14 places to eighth with the leaders just now starting.

[chrishoke]

Kevin seems to be pulling all his iron shots today. He is even on the day, three back after 5.

[75Crazie]

OK, I know that a putt stroke from off the green is not counted as an official putt in the statistics … but the guy playing with Streelman who putted from on the green, sending it past the hole and off the green by a good five feet, and then sank the return shot using the putter should not be credited with a one-putt hole when that one "putt" was so gawd-awful. If I was In Charge, I would count any stroke after the initial putting stroke from on the green as a "putt", regardless of the club used or where it was used.

To that point … is any stroke made from on the green by a club other than a putter counted as a "putt"? I would hope so.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

OK, I know that a putt stroke from off the green is not counted as an official putt in the statistics … but the guy playing with Streelman who putted from on the green, sending it past the hole and off the green by a good five feet, and then sank the return shot using the putter should not be credited with a one-putt hole when that one "putt" was so gawd-awful. If I was In Charge, I would count any stroke after the initial putting stroke from on the green as a "putt", regardless of the club used or where it was used.

To that point … is any stroke made from on the green by a club other than a putter counted as a "putt"? I would hope so.

My golf knowledge is poor, but I would assume any shot on the green is a putt. Any off the green is not.

Also, is it legal to use another club on the green? I thought not.

[chrishoke]

Streelman starts the back nine with a birdie. He's in 3rd, 2 shots back.

[sagegrouse]

My golf knowledge is poor, but I would assume any shot on the green is a putt. Any off the green is not.

Also, is it legal to use another club on the green? I thought not.

As far as I know, Mountain Devil, "greens in regulation" only scores being on the actual putting surface, even though there are many putts from the fringe and even from the fairway close to the green.

[75Crazie]

Certainly, it is legal to use a different club on the green. Two examples: (1) using a wedge to lift the ball over a portion of fringe or rough on the line of the putt (possible on non-ovoid type greens) and (2) using a wood when the ball is sitting right up against the fringe. For the first, you definitely need to know what you're doing and take care to pick the ball cleanly. But, there is nothing in the rules to prevent using any sort of legal club.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Certainly, it is legal to use a different club on the green. Two examples: (1) using a wedge to lift the ball over a portion of fringe or rough on the line of the putt (possible on non-ovoid type greens) and (2) using a wood when the ball is sitting right up against the fringe. For the first, you definitely need to know what you're doing and take care to pick the ball cleanly. But, there is nothing in the rules to prevent using any sort of legal club.

Thank you for supplementing my ignorance.

[arnie]

Streelman starts the back nine with a birdie. He's in 3rd, 2 shots back.

Dustin OOB on easy par 5. Can bring Streelman back in to this

[sagegrouse]

Leaders crashing and burning out on the course. Brendan Todd took a triple on #12 and fell to -15. Leader Dustin Johnson just hit his drive out-of-bound on #13.

Streelman, now tied for second, has an 8-foot shot for birdie on #13.

[75Crazie]

Potentially big break for Streelman. Johnson had distanced himself and the tournament was his to lose … and he goes and hits his drive OB with several holes to play. Streels is 3 back but is definitely back in the hunt. I hope the weather holds, it looks dicey there.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman now at -18 -- could be tied for the lead?

[Bob Green]

Streelman with a birdie on 13 to move into 2nd place behind Dustin Johnson.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Todd pooped the bed. That made me feel the feels. Nice opening for Kevin.

[JasonEvans]

Streelman now at -18 -- could be tied for the lead?

Kevin and DJ are now three shots clear of everyone else on the course. Will Gordon is in the clubhouse at -17, but I really doubt that wins the tourney. Feels like this is a 2-man contest with 5 holes to go between the former Dukie and one of the top 5 players in the world. Fun stuff!!

-Jason "DJ at -19, Kevin at -18..." Evans

[Bob Green]

Weather delay.

[sagegrouse]

Kevin and DJ are now three shots clear of everyone else on the course. Will Gordon is in the clubhouse at -17, but I really doubt that wins the tourney. Feels like this is a 2-man contest with 5 holes to go between the former Dukie and one of the top 5 players in the world. Fun stuff!!

-Jason "DJ at -19, Kevin at -18..." Evans

Will Gordon will almost certainly win a temporary PGA card with a third-place finish. I think he's happy.

I've got some new wisdom (??) for those who watch golf with the sound off. If your favorite player tees off, and the shot of his ball includes a set of train tracks, he didn't do so good.

[rsvman]

OK, I know that a putt stroke from off the green is not counted as an official putt in the statistics … but the guy playing with Streelman who putted from on the green, sending it past the hole and off the green by a good five feet, and then sank the return shot using the putter should not be credited with a one-putt hole when that one "putt" was so gawd-awful. If I was In Charge, I would count any stroke after the initial putting stroke from on the green as a "putt", regardless of the club used or where it was used.

To that point … is any stroke made from on the green by a club other than a putter counted as a "putt"? I would hope so.

I'm pretty sure that every stroke you take after the first stroke from on the green counts as a putt. So, for example, if your first putt goes ten feet off the green and you chip it back on with a wedge and then tap it in, you would be credited with three putts for that hole.

A first shot from the fringe, even if the ball is only an inch off the green and is played with a putter, is not counted as a putt.

As others have already mentioned, you could putt with a pitching wedge or a driver if you wanted to.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Play restarts

[rsvman]

I can't believe that Streels didn't get the shot to roll back toward the flag!

[chrishoke]

Kevin looks to have 2nd place sewn up, but needs a melt down by the leader in order to win.

[rsvman]

The lead is only one shot now, and DJ has been a bit wild off the tee. Anything could happen.

[rsvman]

That. Didn't. Help.

[Tripping William]

The lead is only one shot now, and DJ has been a bit wild off the tee. Anything could happen.

Streels in the bunker off the tee on 18. DJ in the fairway on 17.

[Tripping William]

Need DJ to bogey 18.

[arnie]

Streels in the bunker off the tee on 18. DJ in the fairway on 17.

Will jinx Justin - will easily par 18

[rsvman]

Need DJ to bogey 18.

Not likely to happen. Too bad Streels couldn't have made one of those long putts. Hughes made two bombs on the last two holes.

[chrishoke]

it's over.

[rsvman]

All over but the shouting. Still, second place is a darn good outing for Kevin.

[Tripping William]

Will jinx Justin - will easily par 18

Justin Dohnson?

[arnie]

Justin Dohnson?

If I’d only typed his name correctly; what may have been😡

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Good tournament. The golf had been fun the last few weeks.

[jimsumner]

Johnson's shot that barely stayed out of the water was a killer for Streelman.

[Tripping William]

Johnson's shot that barely stayed out of the water was a killer for Streelman.

Meh. As it turns out, DJ’s 2nd shot (standing in the water shoeless, with pant-legs rolled up) basically ended up more or less where he would have had to drop. The killer was his flop shot (his 3rd shot) to three feet to save par. His bomb of a drive on 18 didn’t hurt, either.

[sagegrouse]

Good Travelers tournament for Kevin Streelman. He is now #18 on the FedExCup list. Adam Long is #38.

[75Crazie]

The real killer was, I think, Streelman's 11th hole. If I remember right, it was the second hole in a row where he all but knocked the pin down with his approach shot. He ran the short putt in on the 10th, but missed on the 11th (I don't remember how badly, it was during a commercial). If there was one shot that determined the outcome, it might well have been that one. Still, an excellent showing after two missed cuts. He also came across well in the final interview.

[sagegrouse]

The real killer was, I think, Streelman's 11th hole. If I remember right, it was the second hole in a row where he all but knocked the pin down with his approach shot. He ran the short putt in on the 10th, but missed on the 11th (I don't remember how badly, it was during a commercial). If there was one shot that determined the outcome, it might well have been that one. Still, an excellent showing after two missed cuts. He also came across well in the final interview.

The action seemed to be all with Dustin Johnson. He made three huge mistakes on the back nine -- drive out of bounds on #13 (those RR tracks!), tee shot into the hazard on #14 (barefoot shot!), and sand trap on #16 (lousy sand shot too!). He lost two shots to par on those three holes -- good scrambling; he could easily have lost four shots, which would have given Streels the win.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

The last few weeks of golf have been wildly entertaining. Maybe because of no sports as competition, but whatever works.

[Tripping William]

The action seemed to be all with Dustin Johnson. He made three huge mistakes on the back nine -- drive out of bounds on #13 (those RR tracks!), tee shot into the hazard on #14 (barefoot shot!), and sand trap on #16 (lousy sand shot too!). He lost two shots to par on those three holes -- good scrambling; he could easily have lost four shots, which would have given Streels the win.

Agreed, although the barefoot shot was at the 294-yard par four 15th.

[sagegrouse]

Agreed, although the barefoot shot was at the 294-yard par four 15th.

Youa re absolutely right -- his mistakes were at 13, 15, and 16. DJ birdied 14.

[75Crazie]

While DJ made his share of booboos, he more than overcame them with his otherwise brilliant play (through the whole weekend). He definitely earned the victory.

[arnie]

Good Travelers tournament for Kevin Streelman. He is now #18 on the FedExCup list. Adam Long is #38.

And Kevin made $806,600 more than I made today.

[jimsumner]

Streelman is 41. He's not exactly over the hill. But opportunities like this aren't going to come around more than a few times a year and I hate it for him that he wasn't able to fully capitalize.

[jv001]

Watching on TV I liked not hearing some of the crowd's stupid yells, "go in", "you da man". etc. I was rooting hard for Kevin but I like DJ and was a win-win for me. Lots of good young players on the tour right now but as Jim said, Kevin is not one of they young guys. Love the PGA.

GoDuke!

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman and Adam Long will be back in action this week at the Workday Charity Open at Muirfield Village in Dublin, OH.

Thursday tee times:

Streelman, 07:34 #1
Long, 13:21 #1

Interesting that the next two tournaments will both be played at Muirfield. Workday Charity Open will be followed by The Memorial Tournament. I do not recall back-to-back tournaments hosted by the same course before. Another data point that 2020 is strange.

[Tripping William]

Kevin Streelman and Adam Long will be back in action this week at the Workday Charity Open at Muirfield Village in Dublin, OH.

Thursday tee times:

Streelman, 07:34 #1
Long, 13:21 #1

Interesting that the next two tournaments will both be played at Muirfield. Workday Charity Open will be followed by The Memorial Tournament. I do not recall back-to-back tournaments hosted by the same course before. Another data point that 2020 is strange.

Pinehurst says hi. 2014 US Opens (plural).

[Bob Green]

Pinehurst says hi. 2014 US Opens (plural).

Not exactly the same because the same players did not play in both tournaments.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Pinehurst says hi. 2014 US Opens (plural).


Not exactly the same because the same players did not play in both tournaments.

Yup. The men's and then the women's US Opens. http://www.crazietalk.net/ourhouse/images/smilies/devil9f.gif

[Tripping William]

Not exactly the same because the same players did not play in both tournaments.

I'd be surprised if there is 100% overlap between the opening fields each of the two weeks at Muirfield, but I have been surprised before . . . . ;)

[Bob Green]

I'd be surprised if there is 100% overlap between the opening fields each of the two weeks at Muirfield, but I have been surprised before . . . . ;)

I certainly agree there will not be a 100% overlap but the percentage will be higher than 0, which is what is was at Pinehurst in 2014.

[Bob Green]

Here is an article on how Muirfield is approaching hosting back-to-back tournaments:

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/muirfield-villlage-challenged-to-make-back-to-back-tour-events-l

[sagegrouse]

Here is an article on how Muirfield is approaching hosting back-to-back tournaments:

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/muirfield-villlage-challenged-to-make-back-to-back-tour-events-l

My question: How do the members feel about giving up use of their course for 2+ weeks?

[Pghdukie]

Having basically the same players 2 weeks in a row - makes me wonder how much fairway divots are going to come into play ?

[Tripping William]

I certainly agree there will not be a 100% overlap but the percentage will be higher than 0, which is what is was at Pinehurst in 2014.

Not to be “that guy,”‘ but that’s not what you said. Here is what you said:


Interesting that the next two tournaments will both be played at Muirfield. Workday Charity Open will be followed by The Memorial Tournament. I do not recall back-to-back tournaments hosted by the same course before. Another data point that 2020 is strange.

Nothing about “same players” there. Pinehurst 2014 fits, although only because the original post’s imprecision gave wiggle-room. :o

[BlueDevil2K]

Having basically the same players 2 weeks in a row - makes me wonder how much fairway divots are going to come into play ?

I grew up going to the Memorial, so I know that course pretty well. They have a few tricks up their sleeves... Different tee boxes on several holes, for one. Transplanting sod where necessary in between tournaments also. I'm pretty sure they've canceled Monday practice rounds both weeks, which should also help a bit.

[Bob Green]

Kevin Streelman cards a -2 (70) in Round 1. He is currently T24. Five birdies and three bogeys on the day.

[Tripping William]

Having basically the same players 2 weeks in a row - makes me wonder how much fairway divots are going to come into play ?


I grew up going to the Memorial, so I know that course pretty well. They have a few tricks up their sleeves... Different tee boxes on several holes, for one. Transplanting sod where necessary in between tournaments also. I'm pretty sure they've canceled Monday practice rounds both weeks, which should also help a bit.

A Golf Digest article, released today, from Pinehurst's superintendent (https://www.golfdigest.com/story/what-muirfield-village-learn-from-pinehurst-about-hosting-back-to-back-events-first-person-kevin-robinson?fbclid=IwAR295871bt18j-d9yq5DypxqMC2LLgPGn8mnOSlDLrQErmmjMutHLcB0-hk) about how his team dealt with these issues. Upshot: It ain't easy.

[Bob Green]

Adam Long shoots -4 (68) and is T7. Now that Round 1 is in the books, Streelman is T36. Both Blue Devils are in solid shape headed into Round 2.

Tee times:

Long, 07:56 off #10
Streelman, 12:59 off #10

[sagegrouse]

Adam Long shoots -4 (68) and is T7. Now that Round 1 is in the books, Streelman is T36. Both Blue Devils are in solid shape headed into Round 2.

Tee times:

Long, 07:56 off #10
Streelman, 12:59 off #10

For those as clueless as me, here's info on the sponsor of the Workday Charity Open:


Workday
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, planning, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday.

[sagegrouse]

In the second round of the Workday Charity Open, Adam Long has hit into the water three times. He is +5 for ten holes and, at +1, will need to pick up some ground to play the weekend.

[Bob Green]

Play is suspended due to thunderstorms. I checked the Weather Channel and storm warning is in effect until 1:15 pm so hopefully golf will resume soon thereafter.

Weather report for Saturday is “mostly sunny” but rain is forecast on Sunday.

[sagegrouse]

In the second round of the Workday Charity Open, Adam Long has hit into the water three times. He is +5 for ten holes and, at +1, will need to pick up some ground to play the weekend.

Adam has rallied and is now -3 -- birdies on #4 (his 13th hole), eagle on #5 and birdie on #7.

[Bob Green]

Streelman birdies five holes on the back nine: 11, 13, 15, 16, 18. He is T5 headed to the front nine.

[-jk]

Streelman birdies five holes on the back nine: 11, 13, 15, 16, 18. He is T5 headed to the front nine.

When he gets rolling...

-jk

[Pghdukie]

As an interesting side note to this thread - anyone have any idea how Jay Bilas is doing out at Lake Tahoe's American Century tournament ?

[Bob Green]

Streelman shoots -8 (64) today and is at -10 for the tournament, in 2nd place, behind leader Colin Morikawa (-13).

[accfanfrom1970]

Streelman shoots -8 (64) today and is at -10 for the tournament, in 2nd place, behind leader Colin Morikawa (-13).

Awesome. Thanks for the updates. I can’t surf the web from work, but updates on my phone, they can’t get me.

[Bob Green]

Threesomes will be used again today due to two weather delays yesterday results in some players needing to finish their second round this morning before Round 3 can get started:

https://www.pgatour.com/daily-wrapup/2020/07/10/collin-morikawa-round-2-lead-workday-charity-open-muirfield-village.html

The final grouping will be Collin Morikawa, Kevin Streelman and Justin Thomas.

[4Gen]

The final grouping will be Collin Morikawa, some other guy, and Justin Thomas.

FIFY

[Indoor66]

Awesome. Thanks for the updates. I can’t surf the web from work, but updates on my phone, they can’t get me.

Try this phone app: theScore. It can be personalized by sport, team and players by using the favorites feature and will give you current standings, scores, etc.

[Bob Green]

Today’s tee times:

Adam Long, 11:10 am
Kevin Streelman, 1:00 pm

[JasonEvans]

Streels is 2-under through 8 thus far today and is currently in T3 at -12.

Long is even through 16 and is T41 at -3.

[sagegrouse]

Oh my, I just turned on the telecast to see Kevin's bogey at the par-three 12th and his errant drive on #13. Maybe I should just tune out.

[Tooold]

Oh my, I just turned on the telecast to see Kevin's bogey at the par-three 12th and his errant drive on #13. Maybe I should just tune out.

I thought it was my fault.

[jimsumner]

Streels is having a spot of bother here.

[Tripping William]

Streels is having a spot of bother here.

Recovered fairly well after back-to-back bogeys. Will have work to make par here at 17. Currently T4 at -11, five back of leader Justin Thomas.

[jimsumner]

Thomas got hot right when Streelman went cold. A one-shot deficit became a six-shot deficit in about the same amount of time as it took me to type this sentence.

[Tripping William]

Thomas got hot right when Streelman went cold. A one-shot deficit became a six-shot deficit in about the same amount of time as it took me to type this sentence.

Bogey for Streels at 17.

[Bob Green]

Streelman birdies 18 and finishes T4 headed into the final 18 holes. Tee times being moved forward tomorrow due to expected weather issues.

[sagegrouse]

Streelman birdies 18 and finishes T4 headed into the final 18 holes. Tee times being moved forward tomorrow due to expected weather issues.

Golf Channel will be carrying the tournament live beginning at 11 AM ET. Threesomes teeing off on both #1 and #10. CBS will rebroadcast at usual time slot of 3-6 PM ET. It will also be carried live, if I heard correctly, on cbssports.com and on PGA Tour Live.

Tee times are posted. Streels in second-to-last group off #1 at 8:50 AM, playing with Sam Burns and Ian Poulter. Adam Long off #10 at 7:11 AM.

Go Duke!

[sagegrouse]

Golf Channel will be carrying the tournament live beginning at 11 AM ET. Threesomes teeing off on both #1 and #10. CBS will rebroadcast at usual time slot of 3-6 PM ET. It will also be carried live, if I heard correctly, on cbssports.com and on PGA Tour Live.

Tee times are posted. Streels in second-to-last group off #1 at 8:50 AM, playing with Sam Burns and Ian Poulter. Adam Long off #10 at 7:11 AM.

Go Duke!

Golf Channel will begin broadcasting at 9 AM ET, not 11.

[Bob Green]

Streelman with a birdie on No. 5:

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2020/07/12/kevin-streelman-makes-birdie-on-no--5-in-round-4-at-workday.html

He is currently even par through six holes and T5.

[Bob Green]

Streelman navigates the front nine in even par with one birdie and one bogey. He is T6 headed to the final nine holes and has to make some birdies down the stretch.

[arnie]

Streelman navigates the front nine in even par with one birdie and one bogey. He is T6 headed to the final nine holes and has to make some birdies down the stretch.

Brilliant marketing strategy by PGA/Golf Channel/CBS. Move up Sunday rounds to avoid thunderstorms. Then don’t allow Golf Channel or CBS to show live coverage of back 9. GC currently showing lead golfers on holes 1&2 and CBS shows taped coverage at 3.

[Bob Green]

Another Top 10 finish for Streelman as he shoots even par today to end the tournament T7 (-11). He missed a lot of putts on Saturday and Sunday that he made on Friday.

Next up is The Memorial Tournament hosted by Muirfield Village in Dublin, OH. ;)

[Tooold]

Brilliant marketing strategy by PGA/Golf Channel/CBS. Move up Sunday rounds to avoid thunderstorms. Then don’t allow Golf Channel or CBS to show live coverage of back 9. GC currently showing lead golfers on holes 1&2 and CBS shows taped coverage at 3.

Well, they didn’t want to interfere with all the other sports they are covering today.

[rsvman]

Well, they didn’t want to interfere with all the other sports they are covering today.

Lol.

[Tripping William]

This isn't technically LPGA golf, although it is probably *future* LPGA golf and I did not know exactly where else to post it. Four members of the Duke women's golf team are participating in the North & South Women's Amateur this week in Pinehurst: Erica Shepherd, Phoebe Brinker, Gina Kim, and Megan Furtney. The event format is for the entire field of 125 to play 36 holes of stroke play (18 holes today and 18 holes tomorrow) on Pinehurst Nos. 2 and 4. They then cut and seed the field to exactly 32 participants for survive-and-advance match play on No.2 the remainder of the week. The final will be on Saturday afternoon.

Live-scoring provided here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/2545237

[sagegrouse]

This isn't technically LPGA golf, although it is probably *future* LPGA golf and I did not know exactly where else to post it. Four members of the Duke women's golf team are participating in the North & South Women's Amateur this week in Pinehurst: Erica Shepherd, Phoebe Brinker, Gina Kim, and Megan Furtney. The event format is for the entire field of 125 to play 36 holes of stroke play (18 holes today and 18 holes tomorrow) on Pinehurst Nos. 2 and 4. They then cut and seed the field to exactly 32 participants for survive-and-advance match play on No.2 the remainder of the week. The final will be on Saturday afternoon.

Live-scoring provided here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/2545237

Megan finished at -1 in the first 18 -- T8. Gina Kim is E thru 12 holes. Both on Pinehurst #2. Phoebe finished #4 at +7; Erica is at +7 thru 12 on #2. At T99, they will have to finish very strongly to make the top 32.

Jaravee Boonchant is not in the field -- perhaps overseas in her home country of Thailand?

[Tripping William]

Megan finished at -1 in the first 18 -- T8. Gina Kim is E thru 12 holes. Both on Pinehurst #2. Phoebe finished #4 at +7; Erica is at +7 thru 12 on #2. At T99, they will have to finish very strongly to make the top 32.

Jaravee Boonchant is not in the field -- perhaps overseas in her home country of Thailand?

Megan apparently wasn't done yet. Here are the standings for the Duke players:

Megan Furtney -2 (T7)
Gina Kim E (T17)
Erica Shepherd and Phoebe Brinker +7 (T96)

Three of the Duke players played No.2 today; only Brinker played No.4. They flip-flop tomorrow, so Brinker plays No.2 while the others play No.4. Having played No.4 yesterday, those massive, undulating greens are rolling, and rolling fast.

[Bob Green]

Memorial Tournament power rankings:

https://www.pgatour.com/power-rankings/2020/07/13/fantasy-golf-advice-tips-picks-the-memorial-tournament-presented-by-nationwide-muirfield-village-golf-club.html

Streelman checks in at #12 and gets some good ink.

[arnie]

Memorial Tournament power rankings:

https://www.pgatour.com/power-rankings/2020/07/13/fantasy-golf-advice-tips-picks-the-memorial-tournament-presented-by-nationwide-muirfield-village-golf-club.html

Streelman checks in at #12 and gets some good ink.

And ahead of Tiger. That may be a 1st.

[Tripping William]

Megan apparently wasn't done yet. Here are the standings for the Duke players:

Megan Furtney -2 (T7)
Gina Kim E (T17)
Erica Shepherd and Phoebe Brinker +7 (T96)

Three of the Duke players played No.2 today; only Brinker played No.4. They flip-flop tomorrow, so Brinker plays No.2 while the others play No.4. Having played No.4 yesterday, those massive, undulating greens are rolling, and rolling fast.

Furtney (-3 overall, -2 today) and Kim (Even overall and today) make the cut. Shepherd & Brinker do not, with Brinker falling short by a shot after carding a -3 69 on No.4 today.

In match play, Furtney (T3) will be the 3 or 4 seed. Kim (T13) will be anywhere from the 13th to the 18th seed. Opponents still TBD. Match play begins tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. on No.2.

[Tripping William]

Gina Kim at 16 draws 17- seed Allysha Mae Mateo, who plays for BYU.

Megan Furtney at 4 draws 29-seed and Golden Domer Lauren Beaudreau.

[Steven43]

Gina Kim at 16 draws 17- seed Allysha Mae Mateo, who plays for BYU.

Megan Furtney at 4 draws 29-seed and Golden Domer Lauren Beaudreau.

This is painful to read about because it reminds me of the Duke Women’s Golf lost 2019-2020 season as well as the almost certain loss of the 2020-2021 season.

I am just crushed, particularly for Head Coach Dan Brooks, Associate Head Coach Jon Whithaus, and all of the members of the team. Devastating.

[Bob Green]

Today’s Memorial Tournament tee times:

Streelman, 08:28 am off #1
Long, 1:28 pm off #10

[Tripping William]

This is painful to read about because it reminds me of the Duke Women’s Golf lost 2019-2020 season as well as the almost certain loss of the 2020-2021 season.

I am just crushed, particularly for Head Coach Dan Brooks, Associate Head Coach Jon Whithaus, and all of the members of the team. Devastating.

Call me naive, but I still hold out a glimmer of hope (small, but existent) for the 2020-21 golf season. Because golf.

[Tripping William]

Gina Kim won 3&2 today and takes on the 1-seed Ivy Shepherd tomorrow.

Megan Furtney lost 4&2.

[chrishoke]

Kevin is struggling at +3 after 16. In other news, Tiger is getting ready to tee off - on the Golf Channel.

[Bob Green]

Kevin is struggling at +3 after 16.

Streelman hit his ball in the water on 9, 14, and 16 to card a 75. He will have to play much better tomorrow to make the cut.

[Tripping William]

Gina Kim one down through nine holes in the Sweet 16 of the N&S Amateur on Pinehurst No.2.

[Tripping William]

Gina Kim one down through nine holes in the Sweet 16 of the N&S Amateur on Pinehurst No.2.

Clemson's Ivy Shepherd defeated Duke's Gina Kim, 1 up, to eliminate the Dukies from this competition. Back to your regularly scheduled Streels watch . . . .:p