We’ve got Golf Channel guys in The Dog House this week.
First, Steve Sands, who was conducting interviews as players finished up at The Players Championship on Sunday. He got hold of the winner, the amazing Justin Thomas, and just had to bring up J.T.’s deceased grandfather, which immediately elicited tears in J.T.’s eyes. Seriously? Even J.T. turned and muttered to Sands: “You had to do that to me?”
Shame on you Steve Sands.
Next we have droopy-jowls himself — Tripp Isenhour — who this week declared that The Players Championship — “Will soon be a major.”
Maybe Tripp’s been under a rock the past 30 years but that debate has run its course and just because it throws a ton of money ($15 million) at the field, doesn’t qualify it to suddenly become a “major” championship.
The majors are the majors — the PGA Tour is not the LPGA Tour where Evian basically “purchased” the right to be a fifth major championship on the women’s circuit.
Also, all those guys who early in the week declaring that “anyone making the cut can win the championship.” To which we say — “BULLSPIT.” Not just anyone can win it.
And finally, to entertain those Golf Channel guys, we have a special guest dog this week:
“Triumph The Comic Insult Dog.”
“I keed, I keed.”
4 Comments
baxter cepeda
Sands should already be in the doghouse for turning every quick interview into an Oprah special.
The phenomenon of post game interviewers feeling success by fixing players to cry is played out.
Imo if a player is crying maybe ask why; but why force it?
Speaking of forcing and making me want to cry…Tripp absolutely belongs in the dog house for his blaspheme. He sounds like a propaganda machine saying that doggydoodoo.
Tom Edrington
Triumph The Comic Insult Dog would like for you to pet him then light his cigar!
baxter cepeda
Another consideration ‘for me to poo on’ is my favorite tv swing coach Breed justifying DJs weak move regarding the Olympics; and hating on the olympics for the pros in general.
Michael,
There’s going to be pros who will (foolishly) pass on the biggest sporting event in the world but increasingly there will be many top guys ready and willing to take advantage of the Olympic opportunity.
Keep in mind The most viewed golf awards ceremony from 5 years ago worldwide has to be the Rio Olympics. And that trend will only continue.
DJ has grown up a lot but he isn’t who I would follow here. It is unfortunate not to have the top player; but it is more unfortunate DJ thinks like this. The man has enough money.
Brees said something like winning big pga tour stuff means DJ has to work less. That’s laughable. These guys make all the money you could ever need…in 1 week!!! That’s the lamest excuse ever; even more than the racist girls prep basketball radio guy who blamed his diabetes.
Simpson sounds like he is out also but that only gives the big names we love a chance to take his spot.
When it comes to the Olympics I want to know who gets it and who doesn’t. That’s reason enough to keep it open to everyone.
Pop quiz hot shot who won the fed ex cup 5 years ago ? While you think about that we all know Justin Rose won the gold medal. And who got the silver. And who passionately got the bronze for US.
Tom Edrington
May be biggest sporting competition but certain not significant in the world of golf……do you get world ranking points for a gold medal?