Davey Jones' Locker 1,324 Posted May 30, 2017 16 hours ago, Zsa Zsa's leg said: https://www.google.com/amp/abc7.com/amp/sports/pro-golfer-tiger-woods-arrested-for-dui-police-say/2050763/ Tiger Woods arrested for a DUI. Seems to be going down the drunk and problematic athlete route. Should definitely keep an eye on him. He claims it was due to prescription medication. He looks dreadful though. Not exactly a picture of a fit champion athlete: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted June 1, 2017 So, this just-gone-viral video helps us all keep an eye on him:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-40115882/police-release-tiger-woods-dashcam-video Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,726 Posted June 1, 2017 Yes just seen that - hilarious. His tests for alcohol showed zero so his state was caused by something else he took. Lucky he just fell asleep and didn't crash into something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,647 Posted June 1, 2017 10 minutes ago, Grim Up North said: Yes just seen that - hilarious. His tests for alcohol showed zero so his state was caused by something else he took. Lucky he just fell asleep and didn't crash into something. Something else is medication for a back problem, apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted June 1, 2017 On 7/16/2007 at 18:58, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: 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... From the opening post, Roberto De Vicenzo has died aged 94. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarin.com%2Fdeportes%2Fpolideportivo%2Fmurio-roberto-vicenzo-gloria-deporte-argentino_0_S1nlcpTWZ.html&edit-text DDP Pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted June 1, 2017 3 hours ago, YoungWillz said: From the opening post, Roberto De Vicenzo has died aged 94. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarin.com%2Fdeportes%2Fpolideportivo%2Fmurio-roberto-vicenzo-gloria-deporte-argentino_0_S1nlcpTWZ.html&edit-text DDP Pick. Sky Sports Obit: http://www.skysports.com/golf/the-open/news/14866/10901382/roberto-de-vicenzo-open-champion-in-1967-has-passed-away-at-94 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,726 Posted June 4, 2017 Tiger breathalyser test The funniest bit is about 9 minutes in when they have confirmed he has zero alcohol and they say they are going to do a urine test. Woods is handcuffed so he asks 'How am I going to hold it?' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,726 Posted June 13, 2017 Woods back in rehab - rumoured to have a prescription drugs addiction. Rehab Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 8, 2017 Former Ryder Cup golfer Tommy Horton has died at the age of 76. Horton, who lived in Jersey, played for Great Britain and Ireland in the 1975 and 1977 Ryder Cups - both of which were won by the United States. He also won four European Tour events and 23 events on the European Seniors Tour - topping its money list in 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999. He was taken ill at the Royal Jersey Golf Club on Thursday and died shortly after in hospital. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,975 Posted March 16, 2018 Dave Ragan, Florida golfer, Alabama golf instructor, and three-time winner of PGA tournaments, dead at 82: https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/03/15/dave-ragan-obit.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,975 Posted April 12, 2018 Update on DI's pick Bruce Lietzke: https://m.panews.com/2018/04/10/bob-west-on-golf-lietzke-encounters-setback-in-battle-with-brain-cancer/ He did better after surgery but now there are some worrying developments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted May 15, 2018 On 7/16/2007 at 18:58, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: 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... From the opening post, Doug Ford has died aged 95. https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/05/15/doug-ford-obituary.html DDP Pick, one of those Joker chappies... Edit: Mail Obit: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-5733433/Doug-Ford-former-Masters-PGA-champion-dies-95.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,642 Posted May 15, 2018 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: From the opening post, Doug Ford has died aged 95. https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/05/15/doug-ford-obituary.html DDP Pick, one of those Joker chappies... Edit: Mail Obit: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-5733433/Doug-Ford-former-Masters-PGA-champion-dies-95.html Just Jack Burke (Jr.) alive from that list then. Turned 95 in January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,417 Posted May 21, 2018 Carol Mann, American golfer and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died aged 77. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 22, 2018 12 hours ago, Thatcher said: Carol Mann, American golfer and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died aged 77. Not the only Mann in the LPGA Hall of Fame if you know what I mean, nudge nudge say no more. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted June 20, 2018 Legendary Australian golfer Peter Thomson has died. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/golf/golf-loses-a-legend-in-peter-thomson-20180620-p4zmke.html A DDP pick, as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,050 Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, alt obits guy said: Legendary Australian golfer Peter Thomson has died. https://www.smh.com.au/sport/golf/golf-loses-a-legend-in-peter-thomson-20180620-p4zmke.html A DDP pick, as well My sixth hit for my main team, now officially improved year on year. It's sad news, one of the greats. I think it was me last year who pointed out he hadn't been well, courtesy of Peter Alliss' commentary during one of the Majors. Edit: Here is the post: I'll take the Express Obit: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/976776/Peter-Thomson-British-Open-golfing-champion-five-times-dead-88-Parkinson-s-disease Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted June 20, 2018 5 hours ago, YoungWillz said: My sixth hit for my main team, now officially improved year on year. It's sad news, one of the greats. I think it was me last year who pointed out he hadn't been well, courtesy of Peter Alliss' commentary during one of the Majors. Edit: Here is the post: I'll take the Express Obit: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/976776/Peter-Thomson-British-Open-golfing-champion-five-times-dead-88-Parkinson-s-disease Puts you in the top 40. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted June 20, 2018 Hubert Green, two time Major winner also deid, aged 71. https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/06/20/hubert-green-dies-age-71-world-golf-hall-of-fame-member.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 20, 2018 Wow.... beat me to it. I have a book of golfer autographs from like 1975, Hubie Green is the first name. RIP to the golfers today. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted June 28, 2018 Former Buick Open champion Phil Rodgers, a five-time winner on the PGA Tour who became one of golf’s top instructors, died after a long battle with leukemia. He was 80. Rodgers died Tuesday morning at his home near San Diego. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted July 18, 2018 On 20/06/2018 at 15:19, charon said: Hubert Green, two time Major winner also deid, aged 71. https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/06/20/hubert-green-dies-age-71-world-golf-hall-of-fame-member.html Mark Hayes at 69. With Green and Tommy Horton (who died in December), that's 3 of the top 12 from the Duel in the Sun dead in the last 7 months. Trevino and Ray Floyd must be shitting it. https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/07/17/mark-hayes-dies-age-69.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted July 28, 2018 Often mentioned TJS B Team pick Bruce Lietzke has died aged 67. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,530 Posted July 28, 2018 Bruce Lietzke, DDP pick, loses fight against brain cancer aged 67. Was a member of the US's 81 Ryder Cup-winning team, so an obit should be along asap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted July 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said: Bruce Lietzke, DDP pick, loses fight against brain cancer aged 67. Was a member of the US's 81 Ryder Cup-winning team, so an obit should be along asap. You were a minute late with that one Spade. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
