Among the prominent players failing to advance to the Q-School finals were former PGA Tour regulars including Keith Clearwater, Gabriel Hjertstedt, Bobby Clampett, Gary Hallberg, Steve Pate, Brian Henninger, Jim Gallagher Jr., Willie Wood, Tommy Tolles, Jim McGovern, Grant Waite, David Gossett, Robert Damron, Mike Hulbert, Dick Mast, Len Mattiace and Blaine McCallister.
yea...Q school is insane tough....He has wanted this for awhile now, and he has the mental game now to back up his ability..I hope this is his year!! Thanks guys!
He was in a skills competition about four years ago with a bunch of well known pros and darned if he didn't win it. But I think that was his last shot at glory.
So was Mark McGwire--yeah that Mark McGwire--and I think he won it too. Or at least he played respectably. Either way, I haven't seen his name bandied about much lately.
I see Lee Janzen is playing, I would have thought he'd have some sort of exempt status. He could probably except a lot of sponser invites but would rather be fully exempt..
I see Lee Janzen is playing, I would have thought he'd have some sort of exempt status. He could probably except a lot of sponser invites but would rather be fully exempt..
Just goes to show that PGA Tour golf isn't Major League baseball or NBA hoops - the straight to pros route just doesn't work. Heck, even that Tiger guy went to school a few years before saying "Hello, World". I don't know if someone steered that kid wrong or if he just really thought he had it together, but it's been such a struggle for him and he really has little to show for it. Even Justin Rose had a major struggle after that incredible Open Championship showing. He's finally coming into his own. Wie is uber-talented but has yet to win on any tour - it's not that she's not capable, it just hasn't happened. This may be a game for all ages, but maturity seems to breed success in many cases.
It obvious that Ty was rushed and it happens in every sport where an extremely talented young person is "rushed" into major competition too soon.
There was a pitcher for the Texas Rangers named David Clyde in the 70's that was the number one draft choice of the Texas Rangers. He started out great and then flamed out, then hurt his arm.
There are a lot of guys that come out in their junior years for the NFL draft who would be better off playing in college for another year.
The same thing happen with high school kids that declare for the NBA draft and don't make it or college basketball players that come out after their sophmore or junior seasons and don't make it.
Traci Austin started playing pro tennis when she was 14 she also eventually flamed out before she could reach her potential.
The bottom line is a lot of young people don't have older folks willing to look out for their best long term interest and end up being rushed. Either they get injured or their confidence get destroyed and they never fulfill their potential.
So far Stephen Bowidtch near the top of the leaderboard at the second round of the Q-School finals. This guy was one of the best players on the Nationwide Tours in 2005, but a total flop on the 2006 PGA Tour, which really surprised me. It will be interesting to see if he plays well enough to get his card back and if so, how he performs in 2007.
Well I have one friend doing well, and one friend playing terrible......thats golf I guess...Jeff Overton is playing well, but Lee is struggling.....I was hoping they would both make it!
So far Stephen Bowidtch near the top of the leaderboard at the second round of the Q-School finals. This guy was one of the best players on the Nationwide Tours in 2005, but a total flop on the 2006 PGA Tour, which really surprised me. It will be interesting to see if he plays well enough to get his card back and if so, how he performs in 2007.
Wow is he a big question mark. I don't know if he even made a cut this year. Seems like he was always at the bottom of the list. His play at q- school is supprising.
So was Mark McGwire--yeah that Mark McGwire--and I think he won it too. Or at least he played respectably. Either way, I haven't seen his name bandied about much lately.
Yep, McGwire won the one I saw him in. Hit the long ball pretty well.
Q-School is always great to watch but if you want some real golf action you have to watch the final round. There's a reason Q-School is called the most grueling tournament in golf and the final round is that reason. Monday's finish is a piece of cake for those 4-5 shots inside "the number" but those within a shot or two of that number are entertaining to watch. Some play inspired golf and some are a train wreck but all of them are under extreme pressure to perform well enough to earn that coveted Tour Card. Fun stuff to watch!
Is that final round broadcast? I didn't see anything listed besides that 4th round, but I was just doing a quick check and might have missed something.
It obvious that Ty was rushed and it happens in every sport where an extremely talented young person is "rushed" into major competition too soon.
There was a pitcher for the Texas Rangers named David Clyde in the 70's that was the number one draft choice of the Texas Rangers. He started out great and then flamed out, then hurt his arm.
There are a lot of guys that come out in their junior years for the NFL draft who would be better off playing in college for another year.
The same thing happen with high school kids that declare for the NBA draft and don't make it or college basketball players that come out after their sophmore or junior seasons and don't make it.
Traci Austin started playing pro tennis when she was 14 she also eventually flamed out before she could reach her potential.
The bottom line is a lot of young people don't have older folks willing to look out for their best long term interest and end up being rushed. Either they get injured or their confidence get destroyed and they never fulfill their potential.
I think your comments would apply equally to Michelle Wie.
Wow is he a big question mark. I don't know if he even made a cut this year. Seems like he was always at the bottom of the list. His play at q- school is supprising.
Stephen Bowitch may have got off to a good start but now is dropping like a rock. In 71st place as I write this.
Nice to see young Anthony Kim and Paul Stankowski after poor opening rounds shoot three rounds in the sixties and climb right back into position to get their cards.
November 21st, 2006, 04:24 AM
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