2011 European Tour

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By David Browning

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  1. I usually start a thread for each U.S. Tour even, so, I figured that I'd start something for the Euro Tour. There are so many Tours across the pond, that it'd be much easier to just put all of them together in this one thread.

     

    As many of you already know, I'm a huge fan of Euro golf. Mr. Oosthuizen has been playing great lately, with The Open win last year, a win already this year...he's definitely making a name for himself, and quick. Then, you have Mr. Manassero. Like I've said before, he reminds me so much of Mr. Ballesteros and Mr. Olazabal in their earlier days. This young man has a ton of talent. We all know about Mr. McIlroy choosing to play more on the Euro Tour. I think that's great. He says that the Euro Tour feels more like home...which makes him more comfortable. When he's comfortable, he plays very well. The list just goes on and on.

     

    As I'm writing this, the next tournament on the Euro Tour's schedule is the Volvo Golf Champions. All that I can say is...I can't wait!

  2. Dennis M

    Dennis M
    Miami, FL

    I too have become a fan of the European Tour. As prominent as some of their players have become over here, it's no longer a matter of turning on the television to watch some unknowns. Actually, with as much young talent competing for the prize each week on the American PGA Tour, there are often more lesser known names on the leader boards here than in Europe.

     

    I also enjoy seeing the different golf courses they have there.

  3. memphisunited

    memphisunited
    Memphis, TN

    David - couldn't agree more.  Love watching the Euro Tour.  Great post.

  4. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    I'm also a huge fan of the Euro tour.  There's so many great players over there, and the scenery is incredible.  It sounds cheesy, but it's almost like a mini vacation on a Sunday or Saturday morning.  Most of those fields are stacked as well.  It's always fun with those guys in the field.

  5. Keith T

    Keith T
    Maplewood, MN

    Agreed- im and early bird and i love seeing the fields they have.  To mirror some of the other posts there is a lot of talent in those fields.  I am really glad the GC televises it.

  6. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    The announcers are cool too.  I'm a sucker for accents

  7. Deno

    Deno
    New Jersey

    Military

    David

    I read that one of the reasons Rory wanted to be in Europe because of his girlfriend.  They have since broke up, and speculation is he may play more in the US.   I enjoy the Euro tour as well.  Manaserro has the game for any tour.  I hope he reaches his potential.

    Deno

  8. The courses are definitely beautiful! The commentators do put you in a little trance. There's hardly any negative comments.

  9. memphisunited

    memphisunited
    Memphis, TN

    Four reasons that I like the Euro Tour:

    1. The telecasts are early in the morning - wake up and watch golf (if I'm not playing, of course).

    2. The announcers are great.  They don't take over the telecast.  They let the golf do the talking, so to speak.

    3. It's nice to see diverse courses and different layouts from the countries the Euro Tour plays each week.

    4. Last, but not least, the golfers on the Euro Tour are really good.

  10. Spot on, Memphis. It's very relaxing to watch Euro golf. Everyone is pretty much "soft spoken"...they follow EVERYONE...the courses are diverse, which is a good thing. It's exciting for us and for the players as well.

  11. Mr. Manassero still has a chance to win to win. It's been a very exciting tournament so far. Who knows?

  12. Deno

    Deno
    New Jersey

    Military

    Great post guys.  I really enjoyed watching today.   The broadcasts are far better.  More golf, less talk and less updates from talking heads in the studio.   TGC needs to take the hint on continuity.

    Deno 

  13. In my opinion, a certain player is still at the top of their list. No matter what.

     

    I was told once, by a very respected golf commentator, that the U.S. commentators are like the way they are because of ratings. With the European Tour, it's all about golf.

  14. Deno

    Deno
    New Jersey

    Military

    David

    Absolutely on the money.  More golf than gossip.

    Deno

  15. Tim Tiger

    Tim Tiger
    Tucson, AZ

    I also enjoy the foreign tours.  It allows us to always have golf to watch. 

     

    A buddy of mine plays South African Tour events.  He is doing well this year so far. 

     

    Player Profile: Martin Maritz

  16. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    Did you guys see that Steve Stricker was playing the euro tour last week?

  17. Josh G said:

    Did you guys see that Steve Stricker was playing the euro tour last week?

     

    Yeah, he's playing in the Qatar Master's. Opened with a 76. 3 rounds in the 70's...tough week(end) for Mr. Stricker.

  18. This week(end) is also one of my favorites on the European Tour. The Omega Dubai Desert Classic. I absolutely LOVE this tournament and course.The competition is always amazing. The Emirates GC always looks great. This will be a very interesting week(end).

  19. Deno

    Deno
    New Jersey

    Military

    Mine also David

    Very relaxing watching the Euro Tour broadcasts.  Should be a pivotal week for TW.   I'm sure LW and MK are psyched.

    Enjoy it!

    Deno

  20. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    Yeah I would say a strong field is an understatement.  You've got the top 3 players in the world over there this week.  It'll be good watching

  21. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    How about Rory firing off an opening round 65?!  This is gonna be a great weekend for golf.

  22. memphisunited

    memphisunited
    Memphis, TN

    I agree.  Lots of great golf on TV this week.

  23. Josh G said:

    How about Rory firing off an opening round 65?!  This is gonna be a great weekend for golf.

     

    Very nice! In my opinion, he seems to play better on the Euro Tour. Like I said before, when he's comfortable...watch out!

  24. Deno

    Deno
    New Jersey

    Military

    Looks like a great Sunday finish for TW.  Hard to pick the winner.

    Deno

  25. Deno

    Deno
    New Jersey

    Military

    NUTS.......Tiger got paired with Sergio. 

    They didn't speak a word to each other for 4 hours.  Pretty suspicious pairing on behalf of the Euro Tour I think.  SG walked off a few greens before TW even putted for par.   They haven't spoken to one another in a few years.  Different pairing may have gotten him out of the dungeon.

    Deno

  26. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    The old TW would have gone out and shot 65.  If anything I figured that the pairing would fire him up.  Looks like it didn't help either of them...

    still a fun week to watch

  27. Hotsauce

    Hotsauce
    Georgetown MA

    David Browning said:

    I was told once, by a very respected golf commentator, that the U.S. commentators are like the way they are because of ratings. With the European Tour, it's all about golf.

    I have no doubt it's true.  I have friends that love watching Johnny Miller just to yell at the television and talk about why they love/hate him.

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