Jack’s tournament attracts the best.
Always does.
The name Jack Nicklaus and Muirfield Village add up to one of the finest stops on the PGA Tour.
Accordingly, you’ve got the best names showing up this week minus one big one.
Rory McIlroy and that pesky rib injury of his will not be there. McIlroy announced he’s still on the sidelines and might remain there until the U.S. Open in a few weeks at Erin Hills.
He won’t be missed. After all, Dustin Johnson will be there and his game is rounding into shape, nicely.
It’s a home game for world’s No. 3 Jason Day. He lives in Columbus. Lots of support this week for J-Day.
Jordan Spieth is coming closer and closer. He was a shot away from tying Kevin Kisner at Colonial last Sunday. Put up a good defense of that title.
Hideki Matsuyama’s game is perfect for Jack’s Place. He’s there.
Jon Rahm, who has worked his way all the way up to No. 9 has the perfect game to be a Sunday factor at Muirfield Village.
Only obvious names missing are Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson. Stenson was in England last week at the European PGA.
Sergio is taking a break before the U.S. Open.
Other than that, a spectacular field at the Memorial.
As usual.
2 Comments
RM
Very much appreciate Dog Leg News Update; I’ve found it’s a great way to start the day.
You touched on Rory’s woes a week or so ago. I can’t help but notice that the three most notable golfers who have gotten into the seemingly really hard core weights and workouts and gone for the more muscular physique are Tiger, Jason, and Rory. All of whom seem to be injured often.
I don’t know the specifics of everyone’s workouts, obviously. But it just seems that those who stay in good shape generally, but aren’t fanatics (by way of example Speith, Fowler, Stenson, Kuchar, etc.) don’t have the problems with nagging and recurrent injuries.
The exception to me is D.J. who apparently follows a pretty tough fitness program. But perhaps his workouts focus on flexibility and overall fitness. In addition, he seems like one of those blessed people who could have been an elite athlete in any number of sports.
Someone could debunk all this; I have no stats, and I don’t know the particulars of what any of them do or don’t do. Would love to see some sort of real analysis of this. But just sayin’…
Tom Edrington
I saw a DJ workout on the Golf Channel, he does not lift heavy weights, doesn’t need to. He has very, very long arms. Those arms create incredible speed. He also has a really, really solid base, incredible balance. Once he learned to control his distances inside 150 yards, we saw him emerge. He carries four wedges and works religiously with a tracman to get his carry distances down solid. He’s also improved his putting big-time. Putting is what holds Rory back. Also, we appreciate your kind words and glad you like the posts. Come back and comment often! Like when others share their opinions, good or bad!