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GolfClubAtlas.com => Golf Course Architecture Discussion Group => Topic started by: Adam Clayman on September 23, 2013, 09:04:55 AM

Title: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: Adam Clayman on September 23, 2013, 09:04:55 AM
It's exciting to see passion all the way through to it's fruition. Even if it's from the cheap seats in the treehouse.

I'm thinking Delaet is on his game, but Mcdowell will feel at home in Nova Scotia.

Mcdowell 3&2
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: Bill_McBride on September 23, 2013, 10:00:38 AM
Where did you see it?   I'd love to see how the big boys play Cabot Links.
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: RJ_Daley on September 23, 2013, 12:08:19 PM
I think McDowell will pull off a 1 up.  I think he may boot it on a hole or two, but it is match play, and he will squeak through based on more familiarity with said conditions, and possibly more wily veteran of match play in his career.  Yet, obviously DeLaet is the hotter player at this point coming off a good showing at Fed Ex series.

I saw where two 'Emmy winning" producers are recording the match to be played at some undetermined later date in fall.

Is this perhaps part of the month long Cape Breton - Nova Scotia Celtic festivities?  If so, a fine idea which would be great if it became a traditional event associated with tourism and festival for the area.  

Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: Howard Riefs on September 23, 2013, 04:59:58 PM
McDowell shoots a course record 65 (-5) to beat DeLaet by three shots.

Assorted photos and videos culled from Twitter, Instagram, Vine…  


#1
http://instagram.com/p/enJ7xBRVRO/ (http://instagram.com/p/enJ7xBRVRO/)

https://vine.co/v/hr1wxaUnVuJ (https://vine.co/v/hr1wxaUnVuJ)

#7
pic.twitter.com/OK8w569Umh (http://pic.twitter.com/OK8w569Umh)

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http://instagram.com/p/enXcZnxVXr/ (http://instagram.com/p/enXcZnxVXr/)
 
https://vine.co/v/hrnv2LB1D3L (https://vine.co/v/hrnv2LB1D3L)

#13
http://www.mobypicture.com/user/Graeme_McDowell/view/16007597 (http://www.mobypicture.com/user/Graeme_McDowell/view/16007597)

pic.twitter.com/KKyQSbfbEv (http://pic.twitter.com/KKyQSbfbEv)

http://instagram.com/p/enYUUCRVZL/ (http://instagram.com/p/enYUUCRVZL/ ?)   ?

#14
http://instagram.com/p/enZTkQRVae/ (http://instagram.com/p/enZTkQRVae/)

http://www.mobypicture.com/user/Graeme_McDowell/view/16007843 (http://www.mobypicture.com/user/Graeme_McDowell/view/16007843)

#15
http://instagram.com/p/enZ9aBRVbU/ (http://instagram.com/p/enZ9aBRVbU/)

http://www.mobypicture.com/user/Graeme_McDowell/view/16007815 (http://www.mobypicture.com/user/Graeme_McDowell/view/16007815)

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https://vine.co/v/hrn0Wjg2Dll (https://vine.co/v/hrn0Wjg2Dll)

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pic.twitter.com/EWu8ydHihQ (http://pic.twitter.com/EWu8ydHihQ)

https://vine.co/v/hrn3B5VgTZl (https://vine.co/v/hrn3B5VgTZl)


Misc.
http://www.mobypicture.com/user/Graeme_McDowell/view/16007215 (http://www.mobypicture.com/user/Graeme_McDowell/view/16007215)

http://instagram.com/p/eneWBrstwL/ (http://instagram.com/p/eneWBrstwL/)

http://instagram.com/p/enb2hyMt8I/ (http://instagram.com/p/enb2hyMt8I/)
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: Charlie_Bell on September 23, 2013, 05:01:34 PM
Today's the day!  Hope it was glorious.  I'm curious how far they can hit it downwind, and I'm picking McDowell as the better putter on fescue.


Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: Matt Kardash on September 23, 2013, 06:04:33 PM
Very cool, especially considering I played there only 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: RJ_Daley on September 23, 2013, 06:17:22 PM
Very cool, especially considering I played there only 2 weeks ago.

Ah, too bad Matt, your course record only lasted 2 weeks!   ;) ;D
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: Adam Clayman on September 23, 2013, 06:49:06 PM
Howard, Thanks for posting all the pix.
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: Charlie_Bell on September 23, 2013, 07:12:57 PM
Thank you for all the research.  As time permits, I'd love to hear the players reactions to the course.  Did it appear to be playing soft or were the balls rolling a bit?
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: Bill_McBride on September 23, 2013, 08:39:50 PM
Thank you for all the research.  As time permits, I'd love to hear the players reactions to the course.  Did it appear to be playing soft or were the balls rolling a bit?

I'm not sure it can play soft, barring lots of rain, that is truly links turf. 

I wonder where the wind was, and how strong. 
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: RJ_Daley on September 23, 2013, 10:03:30 PM
Bill, from the look of the two banners wafting in the breese in the background of this video clip, wind was probably in consideration of most shots. 
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: Bill_McBride on September 23, 2013, 10:31:16 PM
Dick, which video clip?
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: Wayne_Kozun on September 23, 2013, 10:40:56 PM
There is some video here but it is mainly of the players being interviewed in the clubhouse:
http://www.capebretonpost.com/Video/27795/The-Match-at-Cabot-Links
Title: Re: DeLaet or McDowell? @Cabot Links
Post by: RJ_Daley on September 23, 2013, 11:01:44 PM
https://vine.co/v/hrn3B5VgTZl (https://vine.co/v/hrn3B5VgTZl)