The Greenbrier Classic Smack Talk Thread - Possible Spoilers!!!

[Rye]

The Greenbrier Classic set for 2010 PGA Tour schedule

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The new tournament will be held on The Old White Course, The Greenbrier's original of four golf courses, dating back to 1914. The Greenbrier will form a separate non-profit charitable organization to serve as the tournament operator.

The announcement was made at The Greenbrier during an afternoon press conference that included resort owner James Justice, West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, World Golf Hall of Fame member and Greenbrier Golf Professional Emeritus Tom Watson and, by videoconference, PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem.

"We are absolutely delighted that The Greenbrier, recognized as one of the truly great resorts and golf destinations in the world, will become part of the PGA TOUR in 2010 with The Greenbrier Classic," Finchem said from Akron, Ohio, where he is attending this week's World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. "From our ongoing discussions with Jim Justice, I can tell you how totally committed he is to creating an exceptional tournament that is befitting of such an historic resort."

A West Virginian who was born and raised near The Greenbrier, Justice said he has had his sights on bringing a PGA TOUR tournament to The Greenbrier from the time he purchased the resort and The Greenbrier Sporting Club, a private equity, residential community, in early May.

"Players and fans alike will be stepping into the American story and experiencing a true national treasure," said Justice. "The genuine warmth of West Virginia will resonate among all that join us."

The Greenbrier has had considerable involvement with professional golf over the years. The Greenbrier Course, built in 1924 and renovated by Jack Nicklaus in 1977, played host to the 1979 Ryder Cup Matches as well as the 1994 Solheim Cup Matches. It also played host to a Champions Tour tournament from 1985-87. World Golf Hall of Fame member Sam Snead, the winningest player in PGA TOUR history with 82 victories, served as Golf Professional Emeritus from 1994 until his death in 2002. And Watson became The Greenbrier's second Golf Professional Emeritus in 2005. The Golf Club also features a large collection of Snead and Watson memorabilia.

"West Virginia has an incredibly rich golf heritage and The Greenbrier is a legendary golf destination, so it makes all the sense in the world for the PGA TOUR to choose this resort and our state for this prestigious tournament event," said Gov. Manchin. "I believe the excitement of the TOUR and the national exposure will bring even more people to our state to discover our great golf and hospitality."

Measuring nearly 7,000 yards and playing to par 70, The Old White Course originally was designed by Charles Blair MacDonald and most recently underwent an extensive renovation by Lester George to return it to its original design, reopening in 2006. In preparation for the tournament, minimal course modifications are expected to add a couple of tees and the practice facility will be enhanced.

"The Old White Course will make a tremendous tournament course in a traditional sense and The Greenbrier will provide a great experience for both the players and the fans," Watson said.

[NewJerichoMan]

Jeff Overton tied for the lead during the middle of the second round.  He's -10 with 10 holes to go in his second round.  Boo is sitting in the clubhouse at -10.  This kid is good.  Hits it more than far enough.  Can't find the fairway with a GPS but that means little.  He's great out of the rough.  Hits lots of GIR and makes lots of putts. 

[NewJerichoMan]

You know who is starting to show signs of life: Aaron Baddeley.  He pretty much hasn't been heard from since that 80 when paired with Tiger in the final round of the US Open.  But he's been coming on as of late.  Switching back to his original swing coach is starting to pay dividends.   

[kiwi]

Baddeley must of ditched the stack n tilt then has he?

[NewJerichoMan]

Baddeley must of ditched the stack n tilt then has he?

Over a year ago.  Went back to his childhood teachers, Neil and Bob, or whatever their names were.  Stack-N-Tilt comes and goes like a bad flu usually.   

BTW, Overton has a 4 stroke lead going into the weekend.  Shot a 62 this weekend.  T9 in FIR, which is the weak part of his game.  T2 in putts per round and 1 in putts per GIR, so he's putting the daylights out of it.  He probably won't follow up well on today's great round but he's golfing the hell out of the ball lately!

[Jim Clark]

They're tearing up that course pretty well. It's short by Tour standards and it's soft now so it's possible to go low. They probably should have let the rough grow a lot more for the tournament.

[NewJerichoMan]

JB shot a 60 this morning.  DA Points is officially on the 59 watch.  He went out in 28.  He's 8 under through 12 holes.  Only needs three under over the final six holes, one of which is a par 5. 

Back to JB Holmes, he missed an eagle putt on the 17th, par 5.  He came to the last hole needing a hole in one on the par 3, 155 yard 18th.  If he had jarred it, he would've shot 59, won a million bucks and everyone in the crowd would've got a $100.  He left it about 8 feet short.  Loser.   

He did make the birdie putt though. 

[NewJerichoMan]

JB shot a 60 this morning.  DA Points is officially on the 59 watch.  He went out in 28.  He's 8 under through 12 holes.  Only needs three under over the final six holes, one of which is a par 5. 

Back to JB Holmes, he missed an eagle putt on the 17th, par 5.  He came to the last hole needing a hole in one on the par 3, 155 yard 18th.  If he had jarred it, he would've shot 59, won a million bucks and everyone in the crowd would've got a $100.  He left it about 8 feet short.  Loser.   

He did make the birdie putt though. 

DA just jarred a 25-footer on the 13th hole.  He's -9 through 13 holes.  Par 70 course.  One par 5 left over the final 5 holes.  Only needs to go 2 under through the final 5 holes. 

[NewJerichoMan]

All he had to do was birdie that par 5, and DA would've got r done.  Instead, from the greenside bunker he got up-and-down in 4 rather than the required 2; turning that necessary birdie into an unfortunate bogey.  61.  Ho hum. 

[Rye]

Just noticed that DA is all decked out in TM apparel, but his irons and wedges are Ping and he uses a SeeMore putter.

[Rye]

Appleby has just made 8 consecutive 3's.

[NewJerichoMan]

Appleby has just made 8 consecutive 3's.

If he shoots 2 more 3's, he'll finish with a 59.  He's -20, tied with Overton. 

[NewJerichoMan]

If he shoots 2 more 3's, he'll finish with a 59.  He's -20, tied with Overton. 

A 4 and a 2 will average out just the same.  Apples is -21, Overton is -20.  Apples needs birdie on the easy par 3 18th to shoot 59.

[bcheeks]

He's got a good look at bird on 18.

[NewJerichoMan]

10'10" for bird and he drains it, Apples just shot 59. 

[idiotbox]

How do you like them Apples?

[idiotbox]

What if he still loses the tunament?

[NewJerichoMan]

Apples -22, Overton -21 with two holes to go; one of them a par 5 and the same short par 3 that Apples just birdied for 59.

[NewJerichoMan]

From the texts that JJ17's been sending, the Overton / Apples shootout is reminiscent of his match with Skeletor today. 

[idiotbox]

From the texts that JJ17's been sending, the Overton / Apples shootout is reminiscent of his match with Skeletor today. 

John beat the balls off me today. He plays boring fairways and greens golf. It was great company and I look forward to tee it up with you guys when I come up.

Back to you regularly scheduled thread...

[bcheeks]

Overton is having a meltdown after the missed birdie on 17.

[idiotbox]

I love his reaction.

[Jaylasvegas]

I love his reaction.

He seems to have a touch of Douchyness to him

[idiotbox]

He seems to have a touch of Douchyness to him

He looked as though he was mad enough to punch a baby. I would love to see/hear his post round interview.

[bailey]

He looked as though he was mad enough to punch a baby. I would love to see/hear his post round interview.

After he putted out on 18, he turned to his caddie and said that is f%cking bull shit along with a head shake for emphasis.