Jordan Spieth at Traveler’s

[uconnfan68]

Picture in Courant shows what appears to be a new caddy... anyone know if that’s the case? Some issues last weekend.

 

[Jaker]

I always blame my caddie for my poor rounds.

 

[huskyfan224]

He's slowly turning into Bubba, which is sad. Constant crying and blaming his caddy

 

[Palatine]

His caddie should have moved that rake in the Open. It cost him a bogey and his momentum when he was still close. He said he didn't blame the caddie. But he probably wanted to fire him on the spot.

 

[LIuconn]

Very interesting. Can't seem to find rumors anywhere just yet

 

[uchuskies2009]

It's possible his regular caddie has the week off, or is getting in late this week.

 

[Bonehead]

Spieth showing his true colors under adversity. I'll pass on being a fan.

 

[LIuconn]

Players fire caddies all the time, so can't really fault Spieth if he got rid of Greller. Sometimes a change is what's needed for the player. But Greller is a top caddy, and I simply think we're seeing Spieth exposed for what he truly is - a good player that does nothing fantastic.

He can't drive like Rory, hit irons like Scotty, chip like Phil or putt like Sneds. He's average to below-average when he's not rolling in 200+ ft of putts per round.

And if this rumor is true Greller will be on a top bag in 2 seconds. And Spieth might play better with a new voice on the bag. Who knows

 

[gwhuskyfan]

Talked with Jason Sobel for my pod yesterday and he actually said Greller didn't even know what Jordan said to him -- that Greller asked all the media guys following the round what all the buzz was about. Just like Bubba reamed out Teddy at Travelers, seems like these things come and go

 

[Palatine]

Players fire caddies all the time, so can't really fault Spieth if he got rid of Greller. Sometimes a change is what's needed for the player. But Greller is a top caddy, and I simply think we're seeing Spieth exposed for what he truly is - a good player that does nothing fantastic.

He can't drive like Rory, hit irons like Scotty, chip like Phil or putt like Sneds. He's average to below-average when he's not rolling in 200+ ft of putts per round.

And if this rumor is true Greller will be on a top bag in 2 seconds. And Spieth might play better with a new voice on the bag. Who knows

Putting is what Spieth does fantastic. It's why he has won 3 majors.

 

[LIuconn]

Right, it's why he won 3 majors. If you look at the stats, he was far and above the next best putter and there was no way he could sustain that level of excellence. That might be gone now + just a fair tee-to-green game and you get what we have over the past 2 years...

Talked with Jason Sobel for my pod yesterday and he actually said Greller didn't even know what Jordan said to him -- that Greller asked all the media guys following the round what all the buzz was about. Just like Bubba reamed out Teddy at Travelers, seems like these things come and go

Caddies are part therapist and punching bag. Comes with the gig.

And what is your podcast?

 

[whaler11]

I’ve been sort of waiting for Michael to fire Jordan. Or at the very least punch him in the face.

 

[gwhuskyfan]

Right, it's why he won 3 majors. If you look at the stats, he was far and above the next best putter and there was no way he could sustain that level of excellence. That might be gone now + just a fair tee-to-green game and you get what we have over the past 2 years...



Caddies are part therapist and punching bag. Comes with the gig.

And what is your podcast?

Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast - Travelers preview is here:

 

[Griffman]

The Golden Bear once said, "I never relied on a caddie for anything. I liked the three ups—show up, keep up and shut up."

For the most part all old school golfers feel just like Jack. Tiger is pretty much that way as well. These new millennial golfers want their caddies to be friends, therapists, club selectors and green readers all wrapped up in one.

 

[donyell34]

Tiger said Joe doesn't talk much, but when he does I listen. Greller and Speith have had great success together. The rake was the caddies fault, golfer has a lot going on right there figuring out the strategy and shot he's going to play so the caddie should check off the minor details like checking around the bunker to make sure all clear. Did love him winning in 2017 that was a cool ending.

 

[uconn1999]

Frequently in pro-ams, Greller sorta gets the day off. Walks along and gets measurements/cup locations and bitches any non kid.

And all looks well today.

 

[mauconnfan]

His caddie should have moved that rake in the Open. It cost him a bogey and his momentum when he was still close. He said he didn't blame the caddie. But he probably wanted to fire him on the spot.

BS clear that rake easily or keep quiet. Tried to get too much out of a tough shot and didn't get the height needed not on the caddie. Speith is now pretty much a cry baby not a fan anymore.

 

[UconnU]

No one would care about all his crying if he was still competing for majors. Even when he was winning he was kind of a dick. I think it got a little worse because he’s just a really really competitive dude and the losing is getting to him.

 

[LBird33]

Picture in Courant shows what appears to be a new caddy... anyone know if that’s the case? Some issues last weekend.

His caddy sleeps with the golf balls in an undisclosed lake near the 10th hole

 

[whaler11]

I got beat up a couple years ago during the US Open when I pointed out they gave Speith way too much time to get out of trouble.

#boneyardsearch

 

[Fishy]

I got beat up a couple years ago during the US Open when I pointed out they gave Speith way too much time to get out of trouble.

#boneyardsearch

You were just carrying my water, although I will say that you advanced the argument by stating that Kuchar should have set the fairway on fire and peed on Speith's ball. And then you engaged the entire website in a stick fight.

The Open Championship

Nothing on this so far? How did that happen? I was going to post something on Wednesday but didn't get around to it so any predictions I had are no longer valid. Although I would have said my favorites are Dustin, Jordan and Rory (way to pick three of the top 5 Jim) and my not high up on the...

the-boneyard.com

 

[storrsroars]

WTF is going on up there in Cromwell. Just checked leaderboard for 1st time and Koepka, Mickelson, Finau and Speith all currently on wrong side of projected -1 cut line. That will kill a lot of TV interest this weekend if it stays that way.

 

[uconnfan68]

Just watched Finau hit a 200+ hook from the left side trap on 13. One foot in the trap, one on the side hill, over water. Unbelievable!

 

[uconnfan68]

is going on up there in Cromwell. Just checked leaderboard for 1st time and Koepka, Mickelson, Finau and Speith all currently on wrong side of projected -1 cut line. That will kill a lot of TV interest this weekend if it stays that way.

Koepka might make it... the others are out. The course is making them look pretty bad.

 

[whaler11]

Koepka might make it... the others are out. The course is making them look pretty bad.

im at 17. finau butchered it