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threefeathers · #1 (**permalink**) August 14th, 2006, 03:01 PM

I was rooting for Tom. I think it would have been great for him to make the team with a win in the International...and he darn near did it. Took it all the way to a playoff and lost on the second hole to Dean Wilson's Birdie. What did you think...Were you pulling for the "old" man? (before you get up in arms...I don't think 47 is old...In fact, to me it sounds kind of young.)

Body_Visions · #2 (**permalink**) August 14th, 2006, 03:06 PM

I have mixed opinions about him. I think he is a good player, and used to pull for him. He seems to have gotten a lot of mileage out of just a few wins, though.

The biggest gripe I have with him is I have heard he is a complete jerk. You would think someone that had to work as hard as he did would appreciate where he is today.

tigeroverjack · #3 (**permalink**) August 14th, 2006, 03:07 PM

He still can win the PGA and make the team

Inconsistent · #4 (**permalink**) August 14th, 2006, 04:20 PM

I get a kick out of watching the turkey-neck bobbing he does before each shot. He's a good player, and I think he'll be a good coach for the Ryder Cup. I don't think he'll be a player, even if he qualifies, unless there just isn't anyone else worth picking.

Body_Visions · #5 (**permalink**) August 14th, 2006, 05:42 PM

Two professionals that worked at Pinehurst when the Open was there. I know them both and would believe them on something like that.

The Godfather · #6 (**permalink**) August 14th, 2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Body_Visions

The biggest gripe I have with him is I have heard he is a complete jerk. You would think someone that had to work as hard as he did would appreciate where he is today.

I have heard that about Sergio Garcia from a lot of people, but not about Tom Lehman. That's surprising. I've heard only about how good a guy he is.

Lefty · #7 (**permalink**) August 15th, 2006, 02:29 AM

Lehman's chance of making the team is a reflection of the lack of depth the team has rather than his good play.

skaghetti · #8 (**permalink**) August 15th, 2006, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Lefty

Lehman's chance of making the team is a reflection of the lack of depth the team has rather than his good play.

what's your excuse gonna be when the US wins?

emc · #9 (**permalink**) August 15th, 2006, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by skaghetti

what's your excuse gonna be when the US wins?

That an american designed the course

EDSGolf · #10 (**permalink**) August 15th, 2006, 07:40 AM

If Lehman makes the team, can he still be the Captain while playing?

Lefty · #11 (**permalink**) August 15th, 2006, 09:13 AM

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what's your excuse gonna be when the US wins?

No excuses, if USA win it will be because they played better golf.

BTW I do not think either team looks as strong in depth as previous years.

Scott1s · #12 (**permalink**) August 15th, 2006, 10:26 AM

All that tells me is that the Captains for the US team are too young!

stlcard_25 · #13 (**permalink**) August 15th, 2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lefty

No excuses, if USA win it will be because they played better golf.

BTW I do not think either team looks as strong in depth as previous years.

I agree that the Americans aren't as strong depth-wise, but the Europeans have as much depth as they've had maybe ever. It will depend somewhat on who ends up playing (eg Clarke) but it's rare for the Europeans to have more good players than spots to fill, while the Americans don't have enough good players for their 12 spots.