Shane Lowry - 2019 Champion Golfer of The Year (note first post please for posting guidance)

Alf Veedersane · 10-08-2015 02:40PM

vienne86 wrote: »

So I wonder who Shane will be drawn to play with this week.

Seve OB · 10-08-2015 02:40PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Probably all stems from back in the day when Poulter said Woods would be his only real rival because he felt he was better than the rest.

That kinda things rubs people up the wrong way.

I like him but he has the capacity to come across as a complete dick at times.

If you don't believe in yourself to be the best, you have no hope of ever making it.
Plenty of people have said similar things of themselves and not gone on to be the best so IJP wasn't the first and certainly won't be the last to talk himself up,

tayto lover · 10-08-2015 02:41PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Probably all stems from back in the day when Poulter said Woods would be his only real rival because he felt he was better than the rest.

That kinda things rubs people up the wrong way.

I like him but he has the capacity to come across as a complete dick at times.

Maybe he shouldn't have said that. I didn't see that written anywhere.
He would be right to think that way though if he wants to get to the top.

Alf Veedersane · 10-08-2015 02:43PM

Seve OB wrote: »

If you don't believe in yourself to be the best, you have no hope of ever making it.
Plenty of people have said similar things of themselves and not gone on to be the best so IJP wasn't the first and certainly won't be the last to talk himself up,

You can understand how coming out with a public statement like that could wind people up though.

vienne86 · 10-08-2015 02:45PM

Seve OB wrote: »

If you don't believe in yourself to be the best, you have no hope of ever making it.
Plenty of people have said similar things of themselves and not gone on to be the best so IJP wasn't the first and certainly won't be the last to talk himself up,

He has always talked himself up and so can sound arrogant. To be fair, he started from nowhere in golf, earned a few bob working for pro's and built himself a great career and I admire him for that. It was sad to see how he played in the Ryder cup.

Alf Veedersane · 10-08-2015 02:46PM

tayto lover wrote: »

Maybe he shouldn't have said that. I didn't see that written anywhere.
He would be right to think that way though if he wants to get to the top.

Twas in an article on Golf World maybe 6/7 years ago.

"The trouble is I don't rate anyone else. Don't get me wrong, I really respect every professional golfer, but I know I haven't played to my full potential and when that happens, it will be just me and Tiger."

If you want to be the best, then you have to think you can beat everyone on any given day.

There are better ways to phrase it though if you're gonna say it to a journalist

slave1 · 10-08-2015 02:49PM

rrpc wrote: »

Couldn't have been 25. That's a Cessna Citation Excel which has a maximum capacity of nine passengers.

I just picked it up from a NetJets tweet, not an area I've knowledge of...

AGC · 10-08-2015 02:59PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Twas in an article on Golf World maybe 6/7 years ago.

"The trouble is I don't rate anyone else. Don't get me wrong, I really respect every professional golfer, but I know I haven't played to my full potential and when that happens, it will be just me and Tiger."

If you want to be the best, then you have to think you can beat everyone on any given day.

There are better ways to phrase it though if you're gonna say it to a journalist

He explains himself in his book and it just seemed like one of those things the American journalists latched onto. The way I read it it was more he just focuses on getting up there with tiger at the time, don't think he was dismissing every other player

Alf Veedersane · 10-08-2015 03:05PM

AGC wrote: »

He explains himself in his book and it just seemed like one of those things the American journalists latched onto. The way I read it it was more he just focuses on getting up there with tiger at the time, don't think he was dismissing every other player

I know and there's a lot more context that doesn't get explained with it. But all that most people see is the quote and that's probably why a lot of people don't like him.

rrpc · 10-08-2015 03:06PM

slave1 wrote: »

I just picked it up from a NetJets tweet, not an area I've knowledge of...

Probably a reference to the number of jets they had in Akron yesterday. Must have been well over a dozen executive jets flew out after the tournament.

PARlance · 10-08-2015 03:22PM

Seve OB wrote: »

I just don't get the "Hon" crap. It's a stupid thing to say

Probably not commonly used in certain areas but certainly something that's said down the country. And I'm sure Shane has belted out a few of them in his day.

There's no monopoly on stupid sayings though.

Seve OB wrote: »

I like him to. He is one of those guys, you either love him or hate him. A bit like a bag of crisps, you are either a Tayto man, or a King man. Tayto for me please

Tiger Mcilroy · 10-08-2015 03:26PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I know and there's a lot more context that doesn't get explained with it. But all that most people see is the quote and that's probably why a lot of people don't like him.

Poulter knows exactly what he is doing in terms of giving interviews and working the media etc so imo its hard to believe he was misquoted here. Comes off as arrogant and more style than substance and wasnt he voted as the most overrated player by the pros in the last year or so.

Alf Veedersane · 10-08-2015 03:37PM

Seve OB wrote: »

I just don't get the "Hon" crap. It's a stupid thing to say

It's just a phonetic representation of how C'mon sounds from the mouths of people in some parts of the country in the white heat of battle.

Seve OB · 10-08-2015 04:10PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

It's just a phonetic representation of how C'mon sounds from the mouths of people in some parts of the country in the white heat of battle.

Ya I know. Just my opinion I think it's stupid. Say C'mon if you want.

But if you read the boards forums it is said a lot after an event so really doesn't make sense then! Say well done :rolleyes:

bigtimecharlie · 10-08-2015 04:25PM

Don't forget the R2D, up to 4th.

Pity he won't get the 550 FedEx points, might be a blessing in disguise. Some time to relax before great finish to November.

Rikand · 10-08-2015 05:57PM

rrpc wrote: »

https://twitter.com/IanJamesPoulter/status/630517394759417856

Flew out to Whistling Straits with Ian Poulter straight after...

There he is the champion.... Well played big man. Let's get #netjets up and the cold one's flowing.

Poults trying to hang onto Shane's coattails

Aidric · 10-08-2015 06:27PM

A gentleman with an enviable short game. I think his laid back demeanor appeals to all golf fans. That shot on 10 was outrageous.

Aidric · 10-08-2015 06:35PM

He nailed the press conference.

http://www.pgatour.com/video/2015/08/09/shane-lowry-news-conference-following-bridgestone-invitational.html#ooid=Nid253djrDLVMh-wCiDDOdQvA7o1Yxca

Stheno · 10-08-2015 06:36PM

Lovely interview on the last word earlier

pistol_75 · 10-08-2015 07:14PM

Due on off the ball around 7:30

PropJoe10 · 10-08-2015 07:25PM

Seems a real good lad. Absolutely delighted for him.

PARlance · 10-08-2015 07:27PM

Stheno wrote: »

Lovely interview on the last word earlier

Nice piece too.
They replayed his "wake up song" earlier this morning on Today in his honour. Some drivel by the Koronas... not even that could make me dislike him a fraction

ForeRight · 10-08-2015 07:33PM

rrpc wrote: »

https://twitter.com/IanJamesPoulter/status/630517394759417856

Flew out to Whistling Straits with Ian Poulter straight after...

There he is the champion.... Well played big man. Let's get #netjets up and the cold one's flowing.

Shane should leave his hat on or that barnet might blow away like a jinny joe.

Poulter could do with blowing it and wishing he might win some day.

Well done shane though. Unreal achievement. Arguably the biggest accolade outside the majors in the year.

EnergyBlaster · 10-08-2015 08:06PM

Is that a Harrington top Shane is wearing?

Steven81 · 10-08-2015 09:48PM

Sunday October 14th 2012 Offaly SFC Final Rhode 0-15 Clara 1-6
Portugal Masters Champion Shane Lowry

Sunday Aug 9th 2015 Offaly League Final Rhode 0-15 Clara 0-11
WGC Bridgestone Champion Shane Lowry

Sunday August 16th Offaly SFC Rhode vs Clara
USPGA Champion ????

Alf Veedersane · 10-08-2015 09:59PM

Steven81 wrote: »

Sunday October 14th 2012 Offaly SFC Final Rhode 0-15 Clara 1-6
Portugal Masters Champion Shane Lowry

Sunday Aug 9th 2015 Offaly League Final Rhode 0-15 Clara 0-11
WGC Bridgestone Champion Shane Lowry

Sunday August 16th Offaly SFC Rhode vs Clara
USPGA Champion ????

That'd be great if he was from Rhode

PARlance · 10-08-2015 10:17PM

EnergyBlaster wrote: »

Is that a Harrington top Shane is wearing?

Kartel... One of his sponsors is Bonnington.

phkk · 10-08-2015 10:17PM

Steven81 wrote: »

Sunday October 14th 2012 Offaly SFC Final Rhode 0-15 Clara 1-6
Portugal Masters Champion Shane Lowry

Sunday Aug 9th 2015 Offaly League Final Rhode 0-15 Clara 0-11
WGC Bridgestone Champion Shane Lowry

Sunday August 16th Offaly SFC Rhode vs Clara
USPGA Champion ????

That's gas!

slave1 · 10-08-2015 10:19PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

That'd be great if he was from Rhode

Think the point is every time Clara lost to Rhode, Shane won, so if Rhode beat Clara then,,,

Alf Veedersane · 10-08-2015 10:21PM

slave1 wrote: »

Think the point is every time Clara lost to Rhode, Shane won, so if Rhode beat Clara then,,,

Ah. A TWO sided coin?! How novel!

(I'm tired...an obviously slow)

So here's hoping the hawks are beaten again

Shane Lowry - 2019 Champion Golfer of The Year (note first post please for posting guidance)

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