harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted July 16, 2007 The upcoming Open Championship and the announcement of Seve’s long overdue retirement led me to wonder what old golfers are still out on the course but trudging towards the great clubhouse in the sky. The DL has a half decent record with golfers in past years (Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson) and while most of the game’s legends are either gone or not old enough (Nicklaus, Palmer, Player), there are currently, to the best of my knowledge, just 7 men who have won a Major still alive at 80+. No idea how their health is, but step forward: Tommy Bolt, 89 Kel Nagle, 86 Doug Ford, 85 Jack Fleck, 85 Jack Burke, 84 Roberto de Vicenzo, 84 Bob Rosberg, 80 None would be famous enough for the DL, but might be a consideration for other pools. Now now, don't all run at once to get involved in such a blockbuster of a thread... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monoclinic 39 Posted July 16, 2007 Yet another famous Belgian! Flory Van Donck, at 95 I am hoping his next hole is 6 ft deep as I have chosen him in the Weatherman thingamebob. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted July 16, 2007 Jean van de Velde, he of Carnoustie glorious failure, may have bone cancer. I do hope not, but one to keep an eye on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted July 19, 2007 Probably the funniest thing ive read so far ( with the exception of the ramblings of BS ) is the article at the back of the Sun ( yes Im a working class thick bastard) in which Gary Player suggests that the drugs problem in sport has now surfaced in Golf. He believes that at least 10 top class pros are on something (Mogadon?) illegal. Performance enhancing drugs and Golf? Is it April Fools? WTFs it all about? 'Topic merged with existing Golf topic'. Lady G. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted July 19, 2007 When I saw the link to this thread in the index, I thought "The March (not quite all the way) To The Scaffold." Oh well, I suppose even golf pros have to die, eventually. . . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted July 19, 2007 The yips or to rephrase 'the shakes in golf' are a combination of ecstasy and cocain. Somebody tell me what Tiger Woods is doing. Three lines after breakfast? I actually had a relative who was a caddy for Babe Ruth. I would imagine he was receiving a good salary at the time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunjaman5000 30 Posted July 19, 2007 Hard living John Daly is a golfer worth keeping an eye on. Whether it's his big drinking ways or angry knife-wielding wife, the chances of 'Long' John Daly dying an old man must be slimmer than most. As for the thread title, a good walk spoiled? A walk with something to do's a bit more like it, you can't tell me there's any fun in walking for the sake of it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted July 20, 2007 Hard living John Daly is a golfer worth keeping an eye on. Whether it's his big drinking ways or angry knife-wielding wife, the chances of 'Long' John Daly dying an old man must be slimmer than most. As for the thread title, a good walk spoiled? A walk with something to do's a bit more like it, you can't tell me there's any fun in walking for the sake of it. 1. John Daly - excellent shout. I think he might spontaneously combust when he gets a 9 on one of Carnoustie's more treacherous holes. 2. Gary Player's probably right. Golfers hit the ball much further today than they used to, which could be down to a combination of better clubs and balls, and fitter players. But professional sport is rife with drugs, and there are plenty of benefits to one's game that steroids/HGH would impart. 3. Having hacked my way around a few courses, I'd say Mark Twain was spot on with his analysis of the game. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millwall32 114 Posted August 4, 2007 A few here {http://www.europeantour.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BAEFB93B0%2DEFF5%2D4C05%2DAB0F%2DFD08D947D944%7D&eventid=2007846&infosid=1} should be shuffling off soon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted August 20, 2007 Yet another famous Belgian! Flory Van Donck, at 95 I am hoping his next hole is 6 ft deep as I have chosen him in the Weatherman thingamebob. Had a dream last night where he died - either you're up for a hit soon or I'm up for a 2008 HDP candidate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted August 20, 2007 Yet another famous Belgian! Flory Van Donck, at 95 I am hoping his next hole is 6 ft deep as I have chosen him in the Weatherman thingamebob. Had a dream last night where he died - either you're up for a hit soon or I'm up for a 2008 HDP candidate! Good grief CP. Any other man would have a dream about a "Fit bird wiv big Bristols". Perhaps a weeks rest and a flick through Razzle will have you back to your normal self? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted August 20, 2007 Yet another famous Belgian! Flory Van Donck, at 95 I am hoping his next hole is 6 ft deep as I have chosen him in the Weatherman thingamebob. Had a dream last night where he died - either you're up for a hit soon or I'm up for a 2008 HDP candidate! Good grief CP. Any other man would have a dream about a "Fit bird wiv big Bristols". Perhaps a weeks rest and a flick through Razzle will have you back to your normal self? Well to elaborate, I was having a dream where a "fit bird wiv big Bristols" and I were undercover in 1944 Germany. We barely spoke any German, but we had Nazi uniforms and were trying to sneak through their headquarters, which for some reason was a hotel that was designed to resemble Castle Wolfenstein. Anyhow, the aforementioned bird had just come back from a document raid (we had a room in the hotel) but her superior was right pissed that she had forgotten to recover the envelope that was sent "express post." I decided to be bold and brazen and go for the documents myself. It was terribly suspenseful, slipping past Nazi guards, giving a few Sieg Hiels and dashing in and out of corridors and doorways to avoid detection. Finally, I reached the desk and began sorting through the mail as I heard footsteps approaching. Finally, I spot the white envelope with green writing marked "express post," check to make sure that it is what I want and run off just before the guard comes back. Then I hear a guard approaching from in front so I jump into a two-way utility closet and stash the envelope under my shirt. As I am leaving into the hallway, I knock down the water fountain and yell out "sh*t!" Only then to I realize that I should have yelled "Schiesse!" The janitor notices so I say "Many forgiveness mein comrade, I am only trying to learn the English" and for some reason he was Mexican (damn my racist subconscious!) so he doesn't seem to care. Then I hear "Achtung! Achtung!" and hear the footsteps of pursuit. Instead of taking the elevator I make a mad dash down the stairs and into the room where my secret agent "wiv da big Bristols" awaits. Had the garbage truck not woken me up, I'm sure she would have rewarded me with hours of boundless joy in the hotel room tea and crumpets. Instead, I fell back asleep and dreamed that BS was chiding me because I didn't pick Flory Van Donck and she had died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halleluyahjohntudor 5 Posted August 20, 2007 Yet another famous Belgian! Flory Van Donck, at 95 I am hoping his next hole is 6 ft deep as I have chosen him in the Weatherman thingamebob. Had a dream last night where he died - either you're up for a hit soon or I'm up for a 2008 HDP candidate! Good grief CP. Any other man would have a dream about a "Fit bird wiv big Bristols". Perhaps a weeks rest and a flick through Razzle will have you back to your normal self? Well to elaborate, I was having a dream where a "fit bird wiv big Bristols" and I were undercover in 1944 Germany. We barely spoke any German, but we had Nazi uniforms and were trying to sneak through their headquarters, which for some reason was a hotel that was designed to resemble Castle Wolfenstein. Anyhow, the aforementioned bird had just come back from a document raid (we had a room in the hotel) but her superior was right pissed that she had forgotten to recover the envelope that was sent "express post." I decided to be bold and brazen and go for the documents myself. It was terribly suspenseful, slipping past Nazi guards, giving a few Sieg Hiels and dashing in and out of corridors and doorways to avoid detection. Finally, I reached the desk and began sorting through the mail as I heard footsteps approaching. Finally, I spot the white envelope with green writing marked "express post," check to make sure that it is what I want and run off just before the guard comes back. Then I hear a guard approaching from in front so I jump into a two-way utility closet and stash the envelope under my shirt. As I am leaving into the hallway, I knock down the water fountain and yell out "sh*t!" Only then to I realize that I should have yelled "Schiesse!" The janitor notices so I say "Many forgiveness mein comrade, I am only trying to learn the English" and for some reason he was Mexican (damn my racist subconscious!) so he doesn't seem to care. Then I hear "Achtung! Achtung!" and hear the footsteps of pursuit. Instead of taking the elevator I make a mad dash down the stairs and into the room where my secret agent "wiv da big Bristols" awaits. Had the garbage truck not woken me up, I'm sure she would have rewarded me with hours of boundless joy in the hotel room tea and crumpets. Instead, I fell back asleep and dreamed that BS was chiding me because I didn't pick Flory Van Donck and she had died. How can you be so sure that it was a two-way utlity shaft? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead O'Gonner 1 Posted August 21, 2007 Yet another famous Belgian! Flory Van Donck, at 95 I am hoping his next hole is 6 ft deep as I have chosen him in the Weatherman thingamebob. Had a dream last night where he died - either you're up for a hit soon or I'm up for a 2008 HDP candidate! Good grief CP. Any other man would have a dream about a "Fit bird wiv big Bristols". Perhaps a weeks rest and a flick through Razzle will have you back to your normal self? Well to elaborate, I was having a dream where a "fit bird wiv big Bristols" and I were undercover in 1944 Germany. We barely spoke any German, but we had Nazi uniforms and were trying to sneak through their headquarters, which for some reason was a hotel that was designed to resemble Castle Wolfenstein. Anyhow, the aforementioned bird had just come back from a document raid (we had a room in the hotel) but her superior was right pissed that she had forgotten to recover the envelope that was sent "express post." I decided to be bold and brazen and go for the documents myself. It was terribly suspenseful, slipping past Nazi guards, giving a few Sieg Hiels and dashing in and out of corridors and doorways to avoid detection. Finally, I reached the desk and began sorting through the mail as I heard footsteps approaching. Finally, I spot the white envelope with green writing marked "express post," check to make sure that it is what I want and run off just before the guard comes back. Then I hear a guard approaching from in front so I jump into a two-way utility closet and stash the envelope under my shirt. As I am leaving into the hallway, I knock down the water fountain and yell out "sh*t!" Only then to I realize that I should have yelled "Schiesse!" The janitor notices so I say "Many forgiveness mein comrade, I am only trying to learn the English" and for some reason he was Mexican (damn my racist subconscious!) so he doesn't seem to care. Then I hear "Achtung! Achtung!" and hear the footsteps of pursuit. Instead of taking the elevator I make a mad dash down the stairs and into the room where my secret agent "wiv da big Bristols" awaits. Had the garbage truck not woken me up, I'm sure she would have rewarded me with hours of boundless joy in the hotel room tea and crumpets. Instead, I fell back asleep and dreamed that BS was chiding me because I didn't pick Flory Van Donck and she had died. Was the above dream also a episode of 'Allo Allo'? I cant help but find similarity's 'fit bird with big bristols' could be the painting of the 'fallen Madonna with big bobbies' But don't worry i shall only post this once! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banshees Scream 110 Posted August 21, 2007 Had the garbage truck not woken me up, I'm sure she would have rewarded me with hours of boundless joy in the hotel room tea and crumpets. Instead, I fell back asleep and dreamed that BS was chiding me because I didn't pick Flory Van Donck and she had died. Excellent, the creativity of ones mind. The comedy genius is in you! I have to point out that this line almost seems scripted, but I'm under the impression that your words are as real as your dreams. I have to say that for me this section of the dream stands out most. It's a situation that turns ninety degrees... As I am leaving into the hallway, I knock down the water fountain and yell out "sh*t!" Only then to I realize that I should have yelled "Schiesse!" The janitor notices so I say "Many forgiveness mein comrade, I am only trying to learn the English" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Defarge 21 Posted August 24, 2007 Scheisse! Isn't that Bill Murray weaving about in a golfcart? Doesn't anyone enjoy a good walk anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted August 31, 2007 Gay Brewer, not a homosexual manufacturer of beer, but the winner of the 1967 Masters, has died of lung cancer at the age of 75. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,197 Posted September 1, 2008 Tommy Bolt, US Open winning golfer, has died aged 92. He should get a UK Obit & when he does VSBfromH will have a nice juicy 7 points! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted September 1, 2008 Tommy Bolt, US Open winning golfer, has died aged 92. He should get a UK Obit & when he does VSBfromH will have a nice juicy 7 points! Woohoo! Don't take it personally, Tommy, but it's about bloomin' time I got some more points! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted September 1, 2008 Tommy Bolt, US Open winning golfer, has died aged 92. He should get a UK Obit & when he does VSBfromH will have a nice juicy 7 points! Woohoo! Don't take it personally, Tommy, but it's about bloomin' time I got some more points! A Bolt from the blue then........... ...I'll get me coat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) Tommy Bolt, US Open winning golfer, has died aged 92. He should get a UK Obit & when he does VSBfromH will have a nice juicy 7 points! Woohoo! Don't take it personally, Tommy, but it's about bloomin' time I got some more points! Aww, c'mon now, give poor 'arold a break and use his handy golf thread for all your dead and dying golfer needs (including Mr Bolt), pretty please. I'll even give you a discount. Posts merged - LG Edited September 2, 2008 by Lady Grendel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSBfromH 74 Posted September 4, 2008 Tommy Bolt, US Open winning golfer, has died aged 92. He should get a UK Obit & when he does VSBfromH will have a nice juicy 7 points! They took their time, but... Daily Telegraph obit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canadian Paul 97 Posted September 7, 2008 In the spirit of this thread, allow me to present a brief article on death by golf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted October 12, 2008 Sorry, but can the sub-heading of this be changed, I keep looking at it and reading it as 'a good wank spoiled'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted October 12, 2008 Sorry, but can the sub-heading of this be changed, I keep looking at it and reading it as 'a good wank spoiled'. Lardy, could it be possible that you are my long lost Twin? Alternatively, are you psychic? Just wondering. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
