Wonderful World of Golf Match

« **on:** October 24, 2006, 11:17:49 AM »

If Shell approached you and asked where you would most like to see a Wonderful World of Golf match and who would the participants be - where and who would you choose? One in the US and one outside the US.

My golf has been limited to the US and I would like to the match played at Sand Hills or Ballyneal so that the golf world can see what makes a great course. I would also like to see two players who are strong advocates of innovative architecture - perhaps Crenshaw versus Watson at Ballyneal.

« **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2006, 11:19:45 AM »

Woods v. Pavin at Sand Hills.

« **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2006, 11:26:10 AM »

It would have to be playing very firm and very fast - nothing would be worse than Tiger overpowering the course.

« **Reply #3 on:** October 24, 2006, 11:27:23 AM »

Quote from: Jerry Kluger on October 24, 2006, 11:26:10 AM

It would have to be playing very firm and very fast.

I thought that was a given at Sand Hills.

And I never mind seeing Tiger overwhelm a good course. That's what Tiger is for!

« **Reply #4 on:** October 24, 2006, 11:29:07 AM »

As for my non-US match: Give me anyone you please at Royal County Down or Royal Dornoch -- so that I can be sure to see them before I die.

« **Reply #5 on:** October 24, 2006, 12:29:32 PM »

Just curious, have they ever played a match @ Cypress Point?

For inactive players, I'd like to see Ben Hogan v. Billy Casper @ Pacific Dunes.

As for active players, Tiger v. either Jim Furyk or Paul Casey @ Friar's Head

« **Reply #6 on:** October 24, 2006, 12:44:28 PM »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell's_Wonderful_World_of_Golf

« **Reply #7 on:** October 24, 2006, 12:54:18 PM »

My favorite

The match: Tom Watson vs Tiger Woods

on a windy day at North Berwick West Links.

« **Reply #8 on:** October 24, 2006, 12:57:59 PM »

In the US

The match: John Daly vs Justin Leonard

at National Golf Links of America

« **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2006, 01:00:55 PM »

U.S.: Bubba Watson Vs. Woods @ Cypress Point

I think it would provide a good demonstration of the need to control one's power and excel around the greens. Probably a blowout, but perhaps a shootout if Bubba is on. It would certainly entertain, even if it wasn't a close match.

International: Stuart Appleby Vs. Retief Goosen @Cape Kidnappers

Not much in the way of exciting interviews, but I always love how effortlessly these two appear to produce power, and it would be fun to watch them play in a gale.

« **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2006, 01:01:12 PM »

Tiger vs. Phil at Old MacDonald Links from 7500 yards

biarritz 260
alps 499
sahara - drivable downwind
redan - 220

« **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2006, 01:02:18 PM »

How long will Shell's hiatus from this series last?

« **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2006, 01:21:20 PM »

The match I wanted to see at the Ryder Cup: Tiger vs. Sergio and play it home and away at Valderrama and Pebble with the rubber match at St. Andrews if it's tied. Sounds like a new pay per view deal to me!

« **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2006, 01:36:51 PM »

Me vs. Christie Kerr

at Pine Valley.

Who wants to just watch the people like Tiger tear up a place? I want to play the course!

And I know I would lose, but who cares! It's all about playing the game.

« **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2006, 01:45:04 PM »

Willie Nelson vs. Alice Cooper at Seminole.

« **Reply #15 on:** October 24, 2006, 01:47:56 PM »

Dan, you need to look at Ran's County Down profile NOW!

« **Reply #16 on:** October 24, 2006, 01:55:58 PM »

Quote from: George Pazin on October 24, 2006, 01:47:56 PM

Dan, you need to look at Ran's County Down profile NOW!

If I look at it NOW, don't you think I might be, oh, tempting the Fates?

« **Reply #17 on:** October 24, 2006, 02:03:20 PM »

5 Way Match...Stroke Play

Young Tom Morris 1870
Tiger Woods 2000
Bobby Jones 1930
Ben Hogan 1953
Jack Nicklaus 1972

4 Rounds

Round 1 1870s Old Course w/hickories and gutties.
Round 2 at Merion 1925-1935 with hickory, persimmon, and the developing Haskell.
Round 3 at Riviera 1950 with forged butter knives and some healthy brown and green fairways.
Round 4 Tips of the Old Course 2006 with ProVs, titanium, and smooth greens.

Any bets on the winner?

« **Reply #18 on:** October 24, 2006, 02:16:00 PM »

Who should do the commentary - I think a Brad Klein - Peter Kessler team with Nick Faldo out on the course or vice versa although I don't know how the players would react to a comment such as "You idiot, don't you understand the ground game!"

« **Reply #19 on:** October 24, 2006, 02:37:29 PM »

Rees Jones vs. RTJ II at Tobacco Road (both players allowed 14 clubs and one crowbar each)

Mike Strantz v. Tom Doak at Black Mesa (They were/are both 10s)

Gerald Ford vs. Bill Clinton at Sawgrass (FORE RIGHT!!!)

« **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2006, 03:50:26 PM »

Quote from: Dan Kelly on October 24, 2006, 01:55:58 PM

Quote from: George Pazin on October 24, 2006, 01:47:56 PM
Dan, you need to look at Ran's County Down profile NOW!

If I look at it NOW, don't you think I might be, oh, tempting the Fates?

I was bold. Looked at the awesome pictures. Read the fine text. And am still here to tell the tale -- though, if I'm not mistaken, my pulse is somewhat elevated.

« **Reply #21 on:** October 24, 2006, 04:00:22 PM »

I'm sure there are some historical battles we could think of that could've swung the balance of power....

A Young FDR v. Hirohito @ Waialae CC

Lyndon Johnson v. Ho Chi Minh @ Wack-Wack GC, Phillipines

Mussolini v. Churchill @ Biarritz Resort GC

Grant v. Lee @ Oakhurst Links

Napoleon v. Admiral Nelson @ The Old Course

I always wondered if any of the diplomats played a round while signing treaties at Bretton Woods or Wentworth-by-the-Sea in NH...

« **Reply #22 on:** October 24, 2006, 04:07:44 PM »

Me v. Adolph Hitler at Trump National on pay per view TV:

I'd give him 2 aside, that's 2 bullets in his knees on the front, and if he isn't dead, 2 in his head on the back.

« **Reply #23 on:** October 24, 2006, 04:24:24 PM »

Cary,

Good pick of competitor and venue. Hitler & Trump could use the same hair stylist!!

« **Reply #24 on:** October 24, 2006, 04:27:53 PM »

Tiger and Ernie at Cypress Point

Tiger and Corey Pavin at Pine Valley

Tiger and Scott Hoch

at St Andrews

Ernie and Retief at Durban (Battle of SA)

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