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« **on:** February 19, 2023, 07:34:57 PM »

65-year old Bernhard Langer has won his 45th tournament on the Champion/senior tour, tying Hale Irwin for the most wins ever. My guess is he has got a few more wins in him.

Much respect.

« **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2023, 08:34:04 PM »

Pretty incredible

« **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2023, 08:26:35 AM »

Langer isn't as prolific as Jack or Tiger, nowhere near as charismatic as Arnie or Seve (my personal favorite) but the man is simply incredible. The fact that he's winning on the senior circuit at age 65 in incredible, and that he's won as much as he has on the Euro, American, Asia, Japan, Australian and South American tours is proof positive that he took his game to the 4 corners of the Earth to compete.

But what I find most incredible is that he's achieved all of this while overcoming 3 debilitating cases of the yips. He's Superman, in may book.

« **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2023, 10:37:21 AM »

Remarkable example of what physical fitness and commitment to your craft can achieve.

Time to get back on my own daily fitness routine that has been dormant since December as I know it's the reason my game is rapidly deteriorating at Langer's age.

« **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2023, 12:28:23 PM »

Do they do drug testing on the Champions Tour too? I mean the guy hasn't aged a bit in the last 15 years...something fishy gotta be going on!

An amazing achievement indeed, congrats Bernie!

« **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2023, 12:36:41 PM »

Incredible work ethic and preparation.

In the champions events I played in
He (and his caddy), spent more time working and prepping at the event than anyone.

I thought I spent time trying to learn every nook and cranny. He was relentless

« **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2023, 12:42:12 PM »

You can easily make the case that no one has ever shown more mental toughness in playing the game.

« **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2023, 02:15:55 PM »

A very classy gentleman.

At the US Senior Opens I worked his caddie was out there before practice rounds and after them checking and double checking his numbers.

I got so sick of idiots who called the USGA and said that Langer was anchoring when every official I know checked out what he did and were ok with it. In addition he seems to be a man of impeccable integrity and if he says he isn’t I’m going to believe him.

« **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2023, 03:08:44 PM »

I don't think there is any aspect of his game that is brilliant or even notable. If you were watching the tour guys hitting balls on the range, I doubt you would even stop for more than a few seconds to admire his swing.

All the guy does is shoot low scores and win tournaments. Golf is funny that way.

« **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2023, 05:54:37 PM »

Getting this back to GCA, Langer has "designed" some golf courses in Germany. Has anyone played one and if he ever retires does GCA take up his time like Nicklaus or Crenshaw?

« **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2023, 06:15:56 PM »

Quote from: Tim Leahy on February 20, 2023, 05:54:37 PM

Getting this back to GCA, Langer has "designed" some golf courses in Germany. Has anyone played one and if he ever retires does GCA take up his time like Nicklaus or Crenshaw?

He's the designer of record of Portmarnock Links, located just north of Dublin. I've played it maybe half dozen times but as I sit here I can't for the life of me remember one hole. More an indictment on my memory than the course, I'm sure.

And I can't imagine why or when Langer would ever retire.

« **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2023, 09:03:38 PM »

Quote from: David_Tepper on February 20, 2023, 03:08:44 PM

I don't think there is any aspect of his game that is brilliant or even notable. If you were watching the tour guys hitting balls on the range, I doubt you would even stop for more than a few seconds to admire his swing.

All the guy does is shoot low scores and win tournaments. Golf is funny that way.

His pitching and chipping are brilliant

« **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2023, 10:27:10 PM »

"His pitching and chipping are brilliant"

I stand corrected.

« **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2023, 08:07:32 AM »

Quote from: JohnVDB on February 20, 2023, 02:15:55 PM

A very classy gentleman.

At the US Senior Opens I worked his caddie was out there before practice rounds and after them checking and double checking his numbers.

I got so sick of idiots who called the USGA and said that Langer was anchoring when every official I know checked out what he did and were ok with it. In addition he seems to be a man of impeccable integrity and if he says he isn’t I’m going to believe him.

what was he doing that the officials were ok with? forearm against the chest?
thank you

« **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2023, 10:48:29 AM »

Looks like Langer's "design" of Portmarnock Links is going under the knife:

https://www.golfcoursearchitecture.net/content/jeff-lynch-focuses-on-nature-connection-for-portmarnock-links-redesign

« **Reply #15 on:** February 21, 2023, 12:31:03 PM »

You mean Stan Eby's design, for which Bernhardt was paid a pile of cash to act as hype man?

« **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2023, 01:29:43 PM »

Adam -

I was basing my comment on the article posted on your website!

"Portmarnock Links was originally designed by two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer in 1995 on the shoreline of a rugged peninsula and is spread across 203 acres that was previously the Jameson Estate of St Marnocks."

No mention of Stan Eby at all.

DT

« **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2023, 09:53:29 PM »

Was Bernhard the last player to win a major with a persimmon driver?

« **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2023, 10:49:30 PM »

Quote from: Jim Sherma on February 23, 2023, 09:53:29 PM

Was Bernhard the last player to win a major with a persimmon driver?

Yes, in 1993.

« **Reply #19 on:** February 24, 2023, 09:47:37 AM »

That's The Texan model persimmon driver made by Wood Brothers of Humble, TX.

https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/m32z7x/i_am_dave_wood_founder_of_wood_brothers_golf/

I still have a set of the Wood Bros. Kool Cat forged irons in the garage.

« **Reply #20 on:** February 24, 2023, 10:32:54 AM »

Quote from: Kevin_Reilly on February 23, 2023, 10:49:30 PM

Quote from: Jim Sherma on February 23, 2023, 09:53:29 PM
Was Bernhard the last player to win a major with a persimmon driver?

Yes, in 1993.

What about DLIII in 1997? Or had he moved to metal by then?

« **Reply #21 on:** February 24, 2023, 11:22:23 AM »

Yes, DL III used the Titleist 975D in the 1997 PGA.

« **Reply #22 on:** July 02, 2023, 10:31:26 PM »

Bernie does it AGAIN! Wins his 46th senior tournament (a record) and his 12th senior major (also a record). Needless to say, at 65 years and 10 months, he is again the oldest to win a senior event.

https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/12913495/us-senior-open-bernhard-langer-breaks-pga-tour-champions-record-after-12th-senior-major-title

Some times I can't help but think he is the only guy out there who really wants to play well and win these tournaments. Or at least he is the only guy willing to work hard enough to do so.

« **Reply #23 on:** July 02, 2023, 11:09:50 PM »

He turned professional at age 15 !!!

« **Reply #24 on:** July 03, 2023, 06:48:34 AM »

Quote from: JohnVDB on February 20, 2023, 02:15:55 PM

I got so sick of idiots who called the USGA and said that Langer was anchoring when every official I know checked out what he did and were ok with it. In addition he seems to be a man of impeccable integrity and if he says he isn’t I’m going to believe him.

https://www.usga.org/videos/2013/03/05/anchoring-the-club-understanding-rule-14-1b-2203290356001.html

forearm anchoring is specifically prohibited

the "show" must go on

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