Greatest/Most Memorable Golf Moments Picture Thread

Jurollo · #1 11-30-2007, 05:05 PM

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I dont think anything compares to this. The scenario before and what happened after make this the most poignant moment in golf for me.

slickss · #2 12-01-2007, 07:01 AM

For us who are new to golf - could someone also post the stories behind the photos? I'd be interested to hear them.

Number7 · #3 12-01-2007, 10:36 AM

Since i for some reason cant edit my own post, here goes.

Brag: British open 18th hole, Van de Velde leads by 3 shots, he is in the last 2 ball of the day.

Beat: 3 shots not enough

Variance: He looses following playoff
Variance: His playing partner who had struggled alot makes birdie
Varinace: The woman laughing at him, is his wife.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dR1pkCGY80

offTopic · #4 12-01-2007, 05:55 PM

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For us who are new to golf - could someone also post the stories behind the photos? I'd be interested to hear them.

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The one I posted is Tom Watson chipping in from behind the 17th green at Pebble Beach to take the lead in the 1982 US Open.

tuq · #5 12-01-2007, 06:31 PM

That wiki link was a good read. I didn't realize how many shots and putts Watson pulled completely out of his ass in order to win that day. I do remember watching it though, and was definitely pulling for Jack to win - nothing against Tom - so the chip-in on 17 was a bit of a dagger. I remember the SI cover that week: "Jack won in '62 and '72, can he win in '82?" Damn near.

I don't feel too bad though about Tom winning per the reference of it being his only US Open victory. Another thing about that article, for some reason I had no idea at all that they played the PGA there in 1977.