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Post by mfaulkhof2011 on Jul 21, 2024 12:59:44 GMT -8
Has anyone else noticed how lazy the announcers get at times when discussing Xander? It's like the Kahwi has big hands or the Fisher handed out tickets to then Cox Arena to get people to go to games. With Xander it is the non-stop he has added 5 MPH of swing speed this year. LOL!
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Post by aztech on Jul 21, 2024 13:12:27 GMT -8
Almost like the mental effect of winning the PGA turned him into a Sunday-closer (semi-sarcastically stating the obvious) Yup, Xander said it himself. |
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Post by mySTRAS on Jul 21, 2024 13:16:06 GMT -8
That was a master class in patience, ball-striking and timely-putting!
Starting to feel like Phil 2.0 in the majors...
A few more wins, including the Tour Championship... and he will catch Scottie for POY.
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Post by azdick on Jul 21, 2024 14:52:17 GMT -8
…and dare I say it: Xander may be about to eclipse Rory as second best player in the world. It was also satisfying, to me, that the LIV players were non-factors on Sunday.
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Post by aardvark on Jul 21, 2024 14:53:29 GMT -8
I'd say he was VERY ready.
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Post by bobcooper84 on Jul 21, 2024 14:56:23 GMT -8
Thanks for the link.....and I agree! Well written article..... All players want to win Bay Hill, Memorial and the Players'..... But, they dream about winning majors... |
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Post by NCAztec82 on Jul 21, 2024 20:07:58 GMT -8
I agree with the Golf Digest writer that a Wannamaker Trophy + "Champion Golfer of the Year" beats 6 FedEx Cup wins + a boring Masters for Player of the Year honors. The FedEx Cup format ruined the PGA Tour, but that's another debate.
The turning point at Troon was on #11, probably the toughest hole of the tournament, where Xander got a "super skin" on the whole field. He hit I think pitching wedge from 196 out of the fescue, pulled it slightly left of his line, and ended up bouncing and rolling to a kick-in birdie. The fire was lit.
It was at that point I was convinced he was simply the best golfer out there.
The way he grinded through a 69 (no pun) on Saturday in the worst weather of the tournament convinced me he had the mental strength to win.
Playing with Tiger and Cantlay the first two days was a great benefit, and put simply, it was a fantastic feeling to share this journey.
Made me proud to share this Aztec legacy.
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Post by docmm on Jul 22, 2024 5:02:14 GMT -8
Here's another cool list Xander joined this year:
Players who have won two Majors in a year and finished in the Top Ten in the other two:
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Tom Watson
Tiger Woods
Jordan Spieth
Xander Schauffele
That's a pretty All-Time AMAZING list!
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Post by Den60 on Jul 22, 2024 7:42:20 GMT -8
Here's another cool list Xander joined this year: Players who have won two Majors in a year and finished in the Top Ten in the other two: Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Tom Watson Tiger Woods Jordan Spieth Xander Schauffele That's a pretty All-Time AMAZING list! Also, the only player to win two majors in a single year shooting 65 for the last round. The only won to do that in a career, was Jack. |
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Post by rockshow on Jul 22, 2024 9:26:33 GMT -8
What an incredible win for Major #2! I just returned from Scotland late last night. (It was very difficult to get back here, with one missed flight connection.) Along with three other guys, we had Open tickets for the practice rounds plus the first two days of the tournament. We got to see Xander on Thursday and Friday in the pairing with Tiger and Cantlay, although with the big crowds it was hard to see a lot of the action. Dude that's epic!! What a trip. |
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Post by aztech on Jul 22, 2024 11:09:05 GMT -8
I'm really looking forward to next year's majors. Now that Xander has overcome 2 pressure packed majors, I can see him finally winning the Masters.
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Jul 22, 2024 12:35:53 GMT -8
Wow, that's an amazing win. Now what does he do with 3.1 millions?
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Post by PAC12 Aztec on Jul 22, 2024 12:38:41 GMT -8
Wow, that's an amazing win. Now what does he do with 3.1 millions? Did someone say Canopies? Maybe, just maybe. 😂 |
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Post by aztech on Jul 22, 2024 14:46:54 GMT -8
BTW, is Xander getting endorsement money from X(Formerly known as Twitter)? Looks like the same logo.
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Jul 23, 2024 8:42:56 GMT -8
I don't think X is all in on State as many seem to believe.
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Post by aztech on Jul 23, 2024 10:13:13 GMT -8
I don't think X is all in on State as many seem to believe. Why, have you spoken to Ryan Donovan? |
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Post by rockshow on Jul 23, 2024 10:28:13 GMT -8
I don't think X is all in on State as many seem to believe. What does that even mean? |
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Post by aztecdan8 on Jul 23, 2024 11:13:25 GMT -8
BTW, is Xander getting endorsement money from X(Formerly known as Twitter)? Looks like the same logo. That isn't the "X" (Twitter) logo. It's the logo for the Descente, which is the ski/sports clothing/apparel company that is one of his endorsements. www.descente.com/en/ourstory/athlete/xander-schauffele.html |
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Post by aztecdan8 on Jul 23, 2024 11:14:43 GMT -8
Wow, that's an amazing win. Now what does he do with 3.1 millions? Taxes 10% to Austin Agent/Manager Travel Expenses His swing coach |
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Post by 94sdsu on Jul 23, 2024 11:47:14 GMT -8
I don't think X is all in on State as many seem to believe. What does that even mean? It means that Xander isn't a hardcore Aztec like some of us |
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