Should Golf Be in the Olympics

gxer · 10-10-2009, 10:06 PM

MP,

How do you think a PGA TOUR player would answer this question.

If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the US Open or the men's golf Olympic gold medal?

Conversely, how do you think a LPGA tour player would answer this question.

If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the women's US Open or the women's golf Olympic gold medal?

Putter · 10-11-2009, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by gxer

MP,

How do you think a PGA TOUR player would answer this question.

If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the US Open or the men's golf Olympic gold medal?

Conversely, how do you think a LPGA tour player would answer this question.

If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the women's US Open or the women's golf Olympic gold medal?

I'm not MP, but agree with him about the Olympics and all the pros in it now. I can't see where any player, PGA or LPGA would put more importance on an Olympic gold medal as opposed to a U.S. Open. The Olympics now are a farce, it used to be fun watching some no-name from some foreign country come up the ranks and win gold - now it's just "what professional will win this year" crap. I've lost all interest in the Olympics, it's supposed to be (or was) about amateur athletes, not who makes the most money or is tops in their field. Will anyone even remember if "so-and-so" wins a gold medal now?

10-11-2009, 02:40 AM

Originally Posted by gxer

MP,

How do you think a PGA TOUR player would answer this question.

If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the US Open or the men's golf Olympic gold medal?

Conversely, how do you think a LPGA tour player would answer this question.

If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the women's US Open or the women's golf Olympic gold medal?

Again - I am not MP but it's a relevant question for anyone to answer. If it really came down to you could only win one - I think most PGA or LPGA players would reluctantly let the gold medal go and choose USO. But maybe not all players. I think it depends a lot on which country the player came from for a start. And I reckon once a player has won the USO - most would then prefer an Olympic gold to another USO title.

heddwyn · 10-11-2009, 04:35 AM

Ooops, posted in the wrong thread, not sure how that happened, I'll put it where it should be.

MarinePaul · 10-11-2009, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by gxer

MP,

How do you think a PGA TOUR player would answer this question.

If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the US Open or the men's golf Olympic gold medal?

Conversely, how do you think a LPGA tour player would answer this question.

If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the women's US Open or the women's golf Olympic gold medal?

I think that any PGA or LPGA player would choose the US Open. Not only for financial reasons, but for the exemption they would automatically have for the several years that follow.

Saint-Just X · 10-11-2009, 09:33 AM

The fact that the question of - 'which would you rather win ?' - needs to be asked in the first place,is just another reason why professional golf has no place at the Olympics ...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

Saint-Just X · 10-11-2009, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by heddwyn

I agree with Greentee on this, yet another excuse to bash Wie. I happen to think golf shouldn't be in the Olympics, but it now is. I can't see anything wrong with a player saying they may have an opportunity to win a gold medal, and perhaps influence a youngster somewhere to play the game. Guess you guys failed to notice the word 'her' in Wie's comments.

Do other sports send competitors who haven't won anything to lobby for their inclusion ?

That's akin to lobbying for the inclusion of (American) football,then sending a representative from the Detroit Lions...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

Blue · 10-11-2009, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by gxer

MP,

How do you think a PGA TOUR player would answer this question.

If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the US Open or the men's golf Olympic gold medal?

Conversely, how do you think a LPGA tour player would answer this question.

If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the women's US Open or the women's golf Olympic gold medal?

That's impossible to answer without knowing a lo more about the LPGA or PGA Tour player being asked the question. Are they exempt or non-exempt? What country are they from? What other events have they won in their career, if any? What majors, if any? How old are they? What is their financial status? etc. What's the state of their game? Where are they on the money list? Are you talking about winning one or the other in a specific year or ever in their career?

These kind of broad hypotheticals cross over into the realm of fiction.

And, also, of course, this scenario would never happen, so what's the point?

Blue · 10-11-2009, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

Do other sports send competitors who haven't won anything to lobby for their inclusion ?

That's akin to lobbying for the inclusion of (American) football,then sending a representative from the Detroit Lions...

Yes, of course. Every sport wants to make case to the IOC that the athletes will want to compete if their sport is included.

What is wrong with that?

God, you guys hate the Olympics a lot. Are you jealous that you can't play in the Games or do you view it as a Communist conspiracy or what?

Saint-Just X · 10-11-2009, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Blue

Yes, of course. Every sport wants to make case to the IOC that the athletes will want to compete if their sport is included.

What is wrong with that?

God, you guys hate the Olympics a lot. Are you jealous that you can't play in the Games or do you view it as a Communist conspiracy or what?

Hate the Olympics ? Jealous ? Commie plot ? Dear me,you're beginning to sound a touch unhinged.

If you had bothered to read what I wrote before going into full-on rant mode,you would realise that I wasn't questioning the lobbying process ; I was questioning one of its lobbyists.

Oh,and I always enjoy the Olympics,but feel free to keep misrepresenting my position on them...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

10-10-2009, 10:06 PM	#1
gxer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,050	Should Golf Be in the Olympics MP, How do you think a PGA TOUR player would answer this question. If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the US Open or the men's golf Olympic gold medal? Conversely, how do you think a LPGA tour player would answer this question. If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the women's US Open or the women's golf Olympic gold medal? __________________ *My "dream" girl: LPGA seasonal tour stats <=65.50 & >=270*

10-11-2009, 12:33 AM	#2
Putter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,296 Images: 26	Originally Posted by gxer MP, How do you think a PGA TOUR player would answer this question. If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the US Open or the men's golf Olympic gold medal? Conversely, how do you think a LPGA tour player would answer this question. If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the women's US Open or the women's golf Olympic gold medal? I'm not MP, but agree with him about the Olympics and all the pros in it now. I can't see where any player, PGA or LPGA would put more importance on an Olympic gold medal as opposed to a U.S. Open. The Olympics now are a farce, it used to be fun watching some no-name from some foreign country come up the ranks and win gold - now it's just "what professional will win this year" crap. I've lost all interest in the Olympics, it's supposed to be (or was) about amateur athletes, not who makes the most money or is tops in their field. Will anyone even remember if "so-and-so" wins a gold medal now? __________________ Putter

10-11-2009, 02:40 AM	#3
waldorf Guest Posts: n/a	Originally Posted by gxer MP, How do you think a PGA TOUR player would answer this question. If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the US Open or the men's golf Olympic gold medal? Conversely, how do you think a LPGA tour player would answer this question. If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the women's US Open or the women's golf Olympic gold medal? Again - I am not MP but it's a relevant question for anyone to answer. If it really came down to you could only win one - I think most PGA or LPGA players would reluctantly let the gold medal go and choose USO. But maybe not all players. I think it depends a lot on which country the player came from for a start. And I reckon once a player has won the USO - most would then prefer an Olympic gold to another USO title. Last edited by waldorf; 10-11-2009 at 02:48 AM.

10-11-2009, 04:35 AM	#4
heddwyn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,380	Ooops, posted in the wrong thread, not sure how that happened, I'll put it where it should be. Last edited by heddwyn; 10-11-2009 at 02:34 PM.

10-11-2009, 06:16 AM	#5
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,002	Originally Posted by gxer MP, How do you think a PGA TOUR player would answer this question. If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the US Open or the men's golf Olympic gold medal? Conversely, how do you think a LPGA tour player would answer this question. If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the women's US Open or the women's golf Olympic gold medal? I think that any PGA or LPGA player would choose the US Open. Not only for financial reasons, but for the exemption they would automatically have for the several years that follow. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

10-11-2009, 09:33 AM	#6
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	The fact that the question of - 'which would you rather win ?' - needs to be asked in the first place,is just another reason why professional golf has no place at the Olympics ... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

10-11-2009, 09:47 AM	#7
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by heddwyn I agree with Greentee on this, yet another excuse to bash Wie. I happen to think golf shouldn't be in the Olympics, but it now is. I can't see anything wrong with a player saying they may have an opportunity to win a gold medal, and perhaps influence a youngster somewhere to play the game. Guess you guys failed to notice the word 'her' in Wie's comments. Do other sports send competitors who haven't won anything to lobby for their inclusion ? That's akin to lobbying for the inclusion of (American) football,then sending a representative from the Detroit Lions... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

10-11-2009, 09:51 AM	#8
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by gxer MP, How do you think a PGA TOUR player would answer this question. If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the US Open or the men's golf Olympic gold medal? Conversely, how do you think a LPGA tour player would answer this question. If you could win only one or the other, which event would you rather win, the women's US Open or the women's golf Olympic gold medal? That's impossible to answer without knowing a lo more about the LPGA or PGA Tour player being asked the question. Are they exempt or non-exempt? What country are they from? What other events have they won in their career, if any? What majors, if any? How old are they? What is their financial status? etc. What's the state of their game? Where are they on the money list? Are you talking about winning one or the other in a specific year or ever in their career? These kind of broad hypotheticals cross over into the realm of fiction. And, also, of course, this scenario would never happen, so what's the point?

10-11-2009, 09:54 AM	#9
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X Do other sports send competitors who haven't won anything to lobby for their inclusion ? That's akin to lobbying for the inclusion of (American) football,then sending a representative from the Detroit Lions... Yes, of course. Every sport wants to make case to the IOC that the athletes will want to compete if their sport is included. What is wrong with that? God, you guys hate the Olympics a lot. Are you jealous that you can't play in the Games or do you view it as a Communist conspiracy or what?

10-11-2009, 10:26 AM	#10
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by Blue Yes, of course. Every sport wants to make case to the IOC that the athletes will want to compete if their sport is included. What is wrong with that? God, you guys hate the Olympics a lot. Are you jealous that you can't play in the Games or do you view it as a Communist conspiracy or what? Hate the Olympics ? Jealous ? Commie plot ? Dear me,you're beginning to sound a touch unhinged. If you had bothered to read what I wrote before going into full-on rant mode,you would realise that I wasn't questioning the lobbying process ; I was questioning one of its lobbyists. Oh,and I always enjoy the Olympics,but feel free to keep misrepresenting my position on them... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

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