3 Year-Old Golf Prodigy?

Hey listen, do I think this is a cool video? Yes, do I think this kid is awesome? Yes. Do I think this kid deserves everyone under the sun to start calling him the next Tiger Woods? Absolutely not.

To be blunt, nothing this kid was exceptionally impressive. Is that being harsh? Probably, but life is harsh and some things deserve to be said. All the kid was doing was basically the same exact swing, every single time to the same exact target. Move the target no less than 3 inches either direction and he misses ever single time. That’s both fact and science. This little kid was simple using muscle memory every single shot, almost like a robot.

Fundamentally, his swing was atrocious. Feet were never planted. Swung like Happy Gilmore. Swung with his body and not his hips. All around F- on the basic fundamentals.

So while impressive to a certain extent, no way does it deserve the attention it’s getting*. If that is going to make me a bad parent in the future, then I guess I’m going to be a bad parent.

*I’m extremely jealous that this kid has a better short game than me…

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-Gonzo

British Open Picks (Update)

Just letting everyone know how my picks were doing, Tiger woods, Phil Mickelson, and Jordan Spieth are all tied at -2 three behind the leader, Ernie Els is at +3 and Helen Kell…… I mean Rory Mcilroy is at +8.  So not off to a bad start, but I will keep you guys all up to date since you obviously wanna know.

-The Black Pearl

The British Open Picks

The British Open, what is there to say.  It is the oldest and most historic golf tournament in the world.  It presents a whole new world of what golf courses look and play like, compared to the normal course over here in the states.

So like I did before I will start out with two contenders that have a good shot at winning it.

Rory Mcilroy :  Yes I know that he has struggled as of late and that I wrote him off in my picks for the U.S Open, but this is different this is the British Open.  These are the courses he grew up playing so if he has any chance to win a major this year this is the one.

Tiger Woods:  Yes I know I must be crazy for not picking tiger, but come on I can’t pick him for every tournament or else I would be like every other dumb golf fan.  But let’s be honest if you don’t either pick tiger to win or at least have him as being one of your favorites you are dumb… Any who what else can I say he’s tiger he is godly and yes he struggled here in 02′ but still he is playing great this year regardless of the last major.

Now here are some guys who will be flying under the radar but still have a good shot at winning it all.

Jordan Spieth- Yes I know he is 19, and yes I know he just won his first tournament, but this kid is good.  A lot of confidence in his game, and just a silky smooth swing.  Seems like a great guy and winning that last tournament should give a lot of confidence to win a big tournament.

Ernie Els- Last time the open was at murfield he won, he won last years open too.  Also his nickname is the big easy… ya that’s all you need to know.

Can I get a drum roll please….. no ok well here is my pick to win the open.

Phil Mickelson –  No I don’t like Phil and yes I am picking him.  One because he just barley won the Scottish open and also hes played really well in every major.  Also with how he lost the last major he is due.

Well let us know your picks would love to hear it.

-The Black Pearl

Rory McIlrory takes out frustration on 9 iron

A lot of comments about my bent 9 iron… Moment of frustration and silly thing to do. That's what Merion can do to you!

— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) June 17, 2013

I agree with his assertion that Merion was a frustrating course, no question about that and like humans that we are, we eventually have to release some of that built up frustration and anger and sometimes that means attempting to snap your 9 iron in half. Happens to the best of us.

That being said, I feel like if you are going to attempt to snap your club in half on live TV, then I think you have to actually snap it in half, no half fasting it, right? I don’t care how long it takes to snap it in half, you have to fully commit to the challenge, going 50% is no bueno in my book. If you are a quitter when it comes to snapping your club, then you are going to be a quitter on the course as well. Never leave anything in the gas tank, 110% effort all the time, no excuses.

I’d be more embarrassed that I couldn’t snap a club in half, brutal. McIlroy, pull your shit together man!

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-Gonzo

Ricky Fowler And Bubba Watson’s Video-Bombing Skills

What better way to stay loose during a rain delay at the 2013 US Open, then to practice your videobombing skills? To be honest, I can’t think of any better way to stay loose and calm. Keep calm and videobomb on as they say.Sure, Ricky Fowler may be subpar mediocre on the course and Bubba is being Bubba, but their videobombing skills are damn near excellent and I am slightly jealous.

VB1:

VB2:

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-Gonzo

And P.S….Hey, Bubba do you even lift bro? Chicken arm city

Picks for the U.S Open at Merion

It’s the time of year again U.S Open time.  Where dreams of amateurs and pro’s alike can come true.  This tournament can be won by anyone, from a seasoned veteran to a no name amateur they are all in the realm is possibilities, even if possibility is less than others there is still a chance…

So to get down to the nitty gritty, you ask The Black Pearl who is going to win?  Well since this is my first time publicly  saying my picks I can tell you I have never been wrong, ever.

First off I will start with some contenders that should be on everyone’s grid.

Steve Stricker- This guy has probably one of the smoothest swings on the tour, his putting and ball striking is through the roof.  Since Merion is a ball strikers course  so he sets up really to put in a charge for a chance to win it.  Yes he is old and was suppose to be semi retired this year but he has already played in six events this year, I think fatigue might be a factor for him but he is a willy veteran and knows how to cope.  At least he will place in the top 10 but don’t be surprised to seem him floating around the top of the leader board on Sunday.

Brandt Snedeker- He was definitely was one of the hottest players starting the 2013 PGA tour season, placing in the top 5 in four of the first five tournaments and winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro AM.  Then a back injury sidelined him for a little while and he has struggled ever since, but he is too good of a player to be held back for long and a ripe Merion is just want Snedeker needs to get back in the winners circle.

Here are some dark horses that might take a run at it on Sunday…. oh and by the way, am I the only one that thinks that saying is racist “dark horse” why can’t it be a white horse or a yellow horse or a tangerine horse, I for one am not buying it, but its too catchy not to use.

Matt Kuchar-  For one I don’t understand how he is not expected to contend for this major, I mean come on this man is muy en fuego.  He is one of the few muti-winners this season and just barley won the memorial which is giving him good gu gu coming into the Open.  Of all the major less guys on the PGA tour no one else deserves to win it as much as Matt, easily one of the most likable guys on the Tour.  My friend was telling me a story of how his friends parents owns a house on one of the TPC courses, and the house next to where they live they rent out to Tour Players.  Kuchar was staying at the house at one point and actually invited them over to play wiffle ball with his family.  Seriously one of my favorite players on tour and would love to see him win.

Keegan Bradley-   He’s had a very up and down year, he has had a chance to win and blew up, but he is a major winner and he is from Vermont so I got to pick him.  You don’t like it.. then bite me, I like the way he plays even though he has one of the weirdest pre shot routines in golf, and also gives the ball the stink eye when he putts.   But he is 10th in scoring avg and 16th in birdies avg, yes his GIR and FIR aren’t great but I believe in him and you should too.

Now the grand finale my pick to win the U.S Open and if you haven’t guessed who it is, you are dumb….

Tiger Woods- What a surprise tiger is my pick to win just like everyone else in the world.  Lets be honest how can you not pick him with the stuff hes done this year, he has won 4 tournaments this year, one being the players where he has struggled at for a loooonggg time.   He would of also been in contention in the Masters if that douche watching the TV wouldn’t of called in, come on man get a life.  If he keeps putting the way he is (besides Memorial), and striking the ball well he will cruise past everyone and take a giant dump on this course and make it his bitch, end of story.

Oh and why didn’t I put Rory Mcilroy into the mix you ask? Because he is playing like dog shit and doesn’t deserve it, maybe he will prove me wrong but have I ever been wrong… no no I haven’t.

-The Black  Pearl