Golf: The 19th Hole

[The Dead Cow 620]

Peter Oosterhuis has Alzheimer's

[Sir Creep 7,072]

Legendary Tuscaloosa golfer Oswill McGee Jackie Cummings died Saturday at age 80.

Cummings won the 1990 U.S. Senior Amateur and was the No. 1-ranked senior amateur in the world that year. He won three Alabama State Amateur championships and played in the U.S. Senior Open seven times.

 

Oh but wait it gets better (if you've read this fucking far you deserve a 'happy ending').

"Cummings was godfather to local golfer Dicky Pride, who has played professionally for more than two decades."

That's right: DICK PRIDE. My favourite sports name ever!

So a guy named CUMMINGs was Godfather to Dick Pride

You can't make that shit up! Do I win some kinda DL site award for 2015 for best obit?

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http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20150803/news/150809921

[YoungWillz 21,251]

Louise Suggs, US golfer, one of the founders of the LPGA, 91. http://www.lpga.com/news/2015-louise-suggs-passes-at-91

 

DDP hole in one.

 

Edit: Qualifying Obit: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/louise-suggs-lpga-founder-hall-famer-dies-212600537.html#3IcQIM

[gcreptile 11,093]

Louise Suggs, US golfer, one of the founders of the LPGA, 91. http://www.lpga.com/news/2015-louise-suggs-passes-at-91

 

DDP hole in one.

 

Edit: Qualifying Obit: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/louise-suggs-lpga-founder-hall-famer-dies-212600537.html#3IcQIM

Well, that suggs...

[Sir Creep 7,072]

Louise Suggs, US golfer, one of the founders of the LPGA, 91. http://www.lpga.com/news/2015-louise-suggs-passes-at-91

 

DDP hole in one.

 

Edit: Qualifying Obit: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/louise-suggs-lpga-founder-hall-famer-dies-212600537.html#3IcQIM

 

Every time I think about women's golf, this comes to mind.

[charon 4,943]

 

Louise Suggs, US golfer, one of the founders of the LPGA, 91. http://www.lpga.com/news/2015-louise-suggs-passes-at-91

 

DDP hole in one.

 

Edit: Qualifying Obit: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/louise-suggs-lpga-founder-hall-famer-dies-212600537.html#3IcQIM

 

Well, that suggs...

 

Total madness in fact.

[Grande Pablo 115]

Irish pro golfer Hugh Jackson

 

http://www.europeantour.com/seniortour/news/newsid=272379.html#ydYyxCUjQkdeDrAR.97

[Banshees Scream 110]

I surpassed my expectations at miniature golf recently but that doesn't mean golf still isn't an old mans game to me. In fact, golf is not an interest of mine but after a few drinks it was fun.

[Sir Creep 7,072]

Sandra Spuzich, the 1966 U.S. Women's Open champion who won six other LPGA Tour titles, has died. She was 78.

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http://www.pga.com/news/lpga-tour/sandra-spuzich-winner-1966-us-womens-open-dies-78

 

Edit looks like Jim Nance was right: "Spuzich is survived by her longtime partner, former LPGA Tour player Joyce Kazmierski."

[charon 4,943]

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/manitoba/hall-of-fame-golfer-dan-halldorson-dead-at-63-spent-almost-30-years-on-tour-1.3326218

 

Twice winner of the team World Cup , Dan Holldorson suffers a final stroke penalty, aged 63.

[time 8,682]

Christy O'Connor Jr. dies aged 67.

 

Thought I had him on my DDP, but turns out I don't.

[Sir Creep 7,072]

Christy O'Connor Jr. dies aged 67.

 

Thought I had him on my DDP, but turns out I don't.

"His legendary uncle Christy O'Connor Snr, who is now 91...."

 

*making mental notes*

[YoungWillz 21,251]

Christy O'Connor Jr. dies aged 67.

 

Thought I had him on my DDP, but turns out I don't.

 

What a shock! I remember with deep satisfaction his win over Couples who had been so smarmy when USA had won the previous Cup. RIP big man.

[Sir Creep 7,072]

Jason Bohn was taken to a hospital after suffering a mild heart attack following a second-round 72 at the Honda Classic on Friday.

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EDIT: For the record, if Sir Creep ever shot a 72, he would endure the same fate.

[Pistol Knight 49]

I note that Peter Alliss celebrated his 85th birthday today....You have to wonder when he will be "under par" and be leader in the clubhouse......Mmm "a final round with Alliss" there might be a revival of his television series in the offering with that title.

[themaninblack 2,112]

Twenty years after Greg Norman's meltdown handed the Masters title to Nick Faldo, so Jordan Spieth gives it away to Yorkshireman Danny Willett!

[YoungWillz 21,251]

Christy O'Connor Senior has now died. He was 91. http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/legendary-golfer-christy-oconnor-senior-has-passed-away-34714679.html

 

Might be DDP entry, I'll add him into the round up if so. Edit: Yep, 3 Teams awaiting the usual.

[YoungWillz 21,251]

Christy O'Connor Senior has now died. He was 91. http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/legendary-golfer-christy-oconnor-senior-has-passed-away-34714679.html

 

Might be DDP entry, I'll add him into the round up if so. Edit: Yep, 3 Teams awaiting the usual.

 

BBC Obit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/36293357

[Sir Creep 7,072]

Peter Oosterhuis has Alzheimer's

Former golfing announcer Peter Oosterhuis is giving his first TV interview since being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease last year.

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[Grim Up North 3,771]

http://www.pga.com/news/golf-buzz/jackie-burke-can-still-blast-em-down-range-age-93

 

Hmmm - think I might be taking this guy out of my team for next year. In video he looks in pretty good shape although he seems to have the trousers he wore when he was 20 on.

[Joey Russ 7,268]

Arnold Palmer reportedly dead: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/09/25/report-arnold-palmer-dies-in-pittsburgh-at-87/

 

 

[Sir Creep 7,072]

http://www.golfdigest.com/gallery/arnold-palmers-timeless-tips?mbid=social_facebook

 

Golf Digest don't lie.

 

RIP true legend.

[CoffinLodger 1,248]

i searched through 30 pages to find this thread so I could post news of Arnold Palmers death then gave up. someone must have found it before me !

 

anyway the news is real. it's all over the net already http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2016/09/25/arnold-palmer-obituary/1881465/

[charon 4,943]

[CoffinLodger 1,248]

I'm watching some of the early, pre-event coverage of the Masters on Sky Sports (well, I'm watching as much as I can take before I start feeling unwell) and they showed a bit of footage of the retired "legends" twatting around in the traditional pre-tournament "Par 3 challenge", whatever that is.

 

Arnold Palmer (b. 1929) is looking really doddery. A few minutes ago he only just managed get his ball over the water and onto the next part of the course. The deluded crowd gave him a huge cheer - despite the fact that it was about 15 yards from the green and it wasn't too far from the point where it would have rolled back down an incline and into the water, they reacted as though he had landed it two inches from the hole or something.

 

And just as I'm typing this he hit one into the water, way short of land. If he shows up to this despite being clearly unable to play, I think there's a high chance he's the kind of person who will drop dead on a course sometime. Either way I think he should be on the 2015 DL. I can't see him lasting to see too many more of these old-timers showcases. Especially if Michael Douglas ever shows up on his home course while dressed in a combat outfit and carrying a shotgun.

if only we'd taken your advice !