2016-17 PGA Tour

[GoMuskies]

Season starts Thursday (no Tiger). Kokrak is in the field this week and enters the season 89 in the World Golf Rankings.

[GoMuskies]

Jason tees it up at 3:30 Eastern time today.

[GoMuskies]

Here's what Rob Bolton from PGATour.com had to say about Jason in naming him a sleeper this week:

Jason Kokrak … Elevated in the FedExCup Playoffs to the tune of a T7, T8 and T17, respectively. He ranked third in greens in regulation in the series, seventh in strokes gained: tee-to-green and first in par-4 scoring. With momentum in the mix for the 31-year-old at Silverado, he’ll be harnessing his acclaimed distance off the tee to set up a seriously underrated approach game. For all of 2015-16, he ranked 26th in GIR and 24th in strokes gained: tee-to-green.

Hopefully he's able to keep up with Scott Piercy's blistering 40 under par pace!

[GoMuskies]

-1 for Jason yesterday. 10:40 am Eastern tee time today. Needs to shoot 2 under today to be safely below the cut line, although -1 might do.

[GoMuskies]

Having been to Shanghai, I' have no idea where in the hell they'd put a golf course, but Jason is over there playing on one this weekend. -2 after the first round of the HSBC Champions and tied for 20th.

[X-band '01]

Didn't realize Kokrak was ranked high enough to qualify for the WGC events for the new season - these events get higher FedEx Cup points and paydays during the regular seaon.

[X-band '01]

Having been to Shanghai, I' have no idea where in the hell they'd put a golf course, but Jason is over there playing on one this weekend. -2 after the first round of the HSBC Champions and tied for 20th.

Then again, did you see the 8-foot python that wandered onto the golf course at Malaysia last week?

[GoMuskies]

Jason just teed off for his Friday morning round.

[joe titan]

[QUOTE=X-band '01;564569]Didn't realize Kokrak was ranked high enough to qualify for the WGC events for the new season - these events get higher FedEx Cup points and paydays during the regular seaon.[/QUOTE

He only missed 2016 Tour Championship --which is top 30 Fedex points--by slimmest margin. Plus b/c of stronger fields his OWGR can improve which can mean exemption to Masters, US Open etc

[GoMuskies]

One under and a tie for 28th after 2. He had a fairly nice round going and then double bogied the 17th. He's had some problems with the par 5s this weekend, which is a shame given his game. Still in line for a nice payday and some decent FedEx Cup points with a solid last two rounds.

[paulxu]

Is this the 16-17 PGA Tour thread?

[GoMuskies]

Jason came in last this week, but at least it was last among people actually making the cut. So hopefully he at least covers his costs for the week (hopefully he stayed away from the tables in Vegas!).

[Masterofreality]

Jason came in last this week, but at least it was last among people actually making the cut. So hopefully he at least covers his costs for the week (hopefully he stayed away from the tables in Vegas!).

Got paid. $$$$$

[GoMuskies]

Got paid. $$$$$

$12,672. Not too shabby for a "bad" week. The lights should stay on at Casa Kokrak this week.

[paulxu]

I saw something today in looking up Jason's finish that confused me (as a non-golfer).
The tournament at Sea Island had a par of 72 for the first round, and par 70 for rounds 2,3, and 4.
Is that common? I'm assuming it's only one course they are playing on down there.

He had 4 birdies, 4 bogeys and 2 double bogeys to finish in a tie for 45th; had been OK going into the last day, but struggled.

[GoMuskies]

Just over $16k. Another "bad" week that wasn't so bad.

Currently 54th in the 2017 FedEx Cup standings heading for the 5 or 6 week "offseason".

[94GRAD]

They played different courses Thurs and Fri. Sat and Sun were at the same course

[paulxu]

They played different courses Thurs and Fri. Sat and Sun were at the same course

Thanks!

[xu82]

Wow! We attend an event every July on St Simons and stay at The Lodge with views of the Sea Island gold club (Plantaion course, I think). I had no idea it was of the calibre to host PGA a event. It certainly is a beautiful area!

[GoMuskies]

Looking to be another missed cut for Jason this week. Not a great beginning to calendar year 2017 for the big guy. Hopefully he gets it cranked up soon.

[X-band '01]

He could possibly sneak in if the cut line falls to even par. Still a big if, though.

[GoMuskies]

Kokrak opened with a 77 yesterday and is going to have to do some serious work to avoid missing his third straight cut. Clearly this is a man who needs to quit changing so many diapers and get back to work!

[X-band '01]

Don't they have the cut after the 3rd round at Pebble Beach because of the 3-course setup? He was having a better round yesterday before play was suspended.

[GoMuskies]

Impressive 68-69 from Jason to rally and get paid this weekend. Started today with a birdie, too. Only 15 strokes off the pace with 17 holes to go!

[GoMuskies]

67 today to finish in a tie for 23rd. Quite a rally from Thursday.

[bjf123]

Yep. Also, he and his pro-am partner finished tied for 12. Heck of a comeback.


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[GoMuskies]

$56,520 for his efforts. And jumped to 80th from 95th in the FedEx Cup standings.

[SemajParlor]

$56,520 for his efforts. And jumped to 80th from 95th in the FedEx Cup standings.

After much thought, I would take that for 4 rounds of playing at Pebble.

[X-band '01]

FWIW, they actually rotate between 3 different courses for the first 3 rounds before cutting down to 70 and playing the last round solely at Pebble Beach. Jason had a shitty round at Monterey Peninsula and 3 pretty good rounds at Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach.

[SemajParlor]

FWIW, they actually rotate between 3 different courses for the first 3 rounds before cutting down to 70 and playing the last round solely at Pebble Beach. Jason had a shitty round at Monterey Peninsula and 3 pretty good rounds at Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach.

I did not know that. Thanks, that's pretty cool.

[GoMuskies]

The fact that Jason wasn't paired with Bill Murray in this event was pure bullshit, though! Maybe next year if Luke is still here.

[GoMuskies]

4 under through 12 and facing anot 18 foot putt for birdie on 13 when play got suspended by darkness. Great start.

[GoMuskies]

Jason's all alone in 2nd place 17 holes into his first round in Pacific Palisades. One shot behind Sam Saunders.

Nevermind, he's still 2 shots back in a tie for second PGATour.com has issues. Gave him a birdie on 17 before taking it away.

[joe titan]

Although delayed in Rd 1 he benefitted by not having to wait for Rd 2 and carded 2 early birdies to get to 6 under; lots of golf to play. He was T 2 in this one last year when Bubba closed w/2 birdies on final three to win. Would love to see him post 2 or 3 more birdies to hold lead into the weekend.

[X-band '01]

Jason's all alone in 2nd place 17 holes into his first round in Pacific Palisades. One shot behind Sam Saunders.

Nevermind, he's still 2 shots back in a tie for second PGATour.com has issues. Gave him a birdie on 17 before taking it away.

Saunders will definitely be in the spotlight this weekend - he's the grandson of Arnold Palmer.

[GoMuskies]

Saunders will definitely be in the spotlight this weekend - he's the grandson of Arnold Palmer.

He also started the weekend 210th on the FedEx points standings. He'll probably shoot a 75 today.

[X-man]

Play is suspended today with JK in second place at 6-under, 1 back of the leaders. He has 8 holes left to finish round 2.

[GoMuskies]

He'll be putting for bogey when play resumes. So 5 under at best.

[bobbiemcgee]

http://www.cbssports.com/golf/leaderboard/pga-tour/483487/genesis-open

[bobbiemcgee]

3 under after 2? Guess I'll have to watch now.

[GoMuskies]

One bad round every weekend, but a nice check waiting with a strong last 10 holes.

[paulxu]

Couple bad holes dropping him down some.

[bobbiemcgee]

One bad round every weekend, but a nice check waiting with a strong last 10 holes.

lousy 65k

[GoMuskies]

lousy 65k

He should have refused to dignify the offense of even offering such a piddly sum.

[bjf123]

Nice article in today's Enquirer about Jason. The Tour is in Orlando this week. Jason wore X logos instead of his usual sponsor labeled clothes on Thursday in support of the team. He was at the game Thursday and will be there again today.
http://www.cincinnati.com/sports/xavier/


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[paulxu]

Jason made $19,401.00 in Florida this weekend.

The only person who may have made more would be Nigel...and maybe Go.

[bjf123]

And he got to see two great X wins.


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[vee4xu]

Jason made $19,401.00 in Florida this weekend.

The only person who may have made more would be Nigel...and maybe Go.

Wonder what his expenses are against the total? His caddie, travel, lodging, US Treasury, etc. Bet that eats into that $19K pretty quickly.

[xu82]

Jason made $19,401.00 in Florida this weekend.

The only person who may have made more would be Nigel...and maybe Go.

That's an amazing coincidence! That was my exact bar tab in Orlando this weekend! How freaky is that? I should have bought a lotto ticket.

[bleedXblue]

Wonder what his expenses are against the total? His caddie, travel, lodging, US Treasury, etc. Bet that eats into that $19K pretty quickly.

yeah once he pays taxes, he's not walking away with much

[X-band '01]

Kokrak finished his round today with 3 birdies in his last 4 holes to finish -4 for the day. He's tied for 16th and 4 shots behind Rickie Fowler in the Shell Houston Open.

This was also the event that launched Jim Herman into the Masters last year.

[xu82]

Kokrak finished his round today with 3 birdies in his last 4 holes to finish -4 for the day. He's tied for 16th and 4 shots behind Rickie Fowler in the Shell Houston Open.

This was also the event that launched Jim Herman into the Masters last year.

The Masters! Ohhh. We got passes a couple years ago, bucket list stuff!

[X-man]

The Masters! Ohhh. We got passes a couple years ago, bucket list stuff!

I was there last year for a practice round. Everyone I saw had a huge grin on their face because, like me, they were having one of the best days of their life. Augusta National is a shrine, a place so pristine you swear the grass isn't real. Golfing heaven.

[xu82]

I was there last year for a practice round. Everyone I saw had a huge grin on their face because, like me, they were having one of the best days of their life. Augusta National is a shrine, a place so pristine you swear the grass isn't real. Golfing heaven.

I kind of wish we'd been there for a practice round if it meant fewer people. It's funny, but I was more interested in the shrine than the golf.

[GoMuskies]

I don't think Jason is going to Augusta unless he buys a ticket. He's currently tied for 30th, but he's 13 shots off the lead. Sung Kang is on fire.

[xudash]

I was there last year for a practice round. Everyone I saw had a huge grin on their face because, like me, they were having one of the best days of their life. Augusta National is a shrine, a place so pristine you swear the grass isn't real. Golfing heaven.

Not one weed in the place.

If you ever go having not been there before, be advised that it is hillier than it appears on television. And X-man is spot on: it is golfing heaven, especially during springtime when the Masters takes place.

[paulxu]

Augusta...walk course before they start...get a chair and park it at 16.

Meanwhile, Phil apparently really likes to gamble.

[xu82]

Not one weed in the place.

If you ever go having not been there before, be advised that it is hillier than it appears on television. And X-man is spot on: it is golfing heaven, especially during springtime when the Masters takes place.

Absolutely! I forget what hole (11 or 13?), but the approach shot was uphill about 90 feet. That's like trying to land a ball on the roof of a 9 story building! My wife set a record on her Fitbit. Like the speed of a tennis ball, TV does NOT do it justice.

[X-man]

Augusta...walk course before they start...get a chair and park it at 16.

Meanwhile, Phil apparently really likes to gamble.

That is exactly what we did, but with a detour to the #11 green/#12 tee before meandering to the #16 green. We also did a stop early in the stands near the #16 tee to watch the golfers skip their balls across the water to the green. Amazingly, to me at least, probably 75% of them did end their "drives" with a ball on the green. "These guys are good!"

[GoMuskies]

Smooth 82 for Jason yesterday to move from tied for 11th to MDF. Oh well. At least he got a few bucks for his efforts this weekend.

[GoMuskies]

Kokrak had an interesting round today. Got to three over, then all the way to 2 under, then double bogey back to even, then back to 2 under, then 2 more bogeys to finish even par. Quite the thrill ride. Only 5 pars in 18 holes.

[GoMuskies]

Jason was 2 under and in good shape headed to the 17th at Sawgrass today. Put it in the drink at 17 and finished double-bogey, bogey and +1.

[GoMuskies]

Jason's not making the cut this week. He's projected to drop to 123 in the FedEx Cup standings. Not a good year so far.

[bobbiemcgee]

Not a good year so far.

Yeah, he's only made a lousy $427k so far.

[X-band '01]

Moneywise, that's not too shabby. But he's not going to qualify for the PGA postseason at this rate - keeping his tour card for 2018 isn't a given yet.

[X-band '01]

He's off to a very good start today - currently -4 through the opening round of the Byron Nelson Classic. Tied for 3rd and 2 shots off of current leaders James Hahn and Ricky Barnes.

[GoMuskies]

Birdie on #1 has Jason one shot off the lead in Dallas super early. He's currently tied with another golfer of local interest: Ryan Armour.

[X-band '01]

Local as in Cincy, Dallas or Wichita in the case of Armour?

[GoMuskies]

He's an Ohio State guy. Might have once had a caddie who is a Dana's co-owner.

[GoMuskies]

Jason's alone in first after 8 holes.

[joe titan]

He played front 9 in smooth 31 both Thurs & Fri

[GoMuskies]

He just threw another dart in there to less than 10 feet on 11. Can get a 3 shot lead.

[X-man]

He just threw another dart in there to less than 10 feet on 11. Can get a 3 shot lead.

Missed unfortunately, but he is looking very smooth out there. Still clear of the field by 2 shots.

[X-band '01]

Scores have been fairly low today for the leaders, so the back 9 would be a great chance to get some separation here.

[GoMuskies]

Stuck one about 2 feet away at 12. -9. He's on fire with the irons.

Inside 10 feet again at the par 3 13th.

[X-band '01]

En fuego indeed. Just missed an eagle chip on 16 but now -11 with a 4- shot lead.

[SM#24]

62 and 5 shot lead. Was watching back nine, he was striping it.

[X-band '01]

And a helluva scramble on 18 to finish with a 62. Now -12 and leading by 5 strokes.

That ties the 36-hole record at the Byron Nelson Classic from last year.

[GoMuskies]

Well, if he's ever going to have a shot to win on Tour, this would be it. Hoping for two more solid rounds. He should have already had enough spectacular that all he needs is solid.

[joe titan]

Not to conjure impure thoughts, but I have a bit of deja vu with X having a big halftime lead vs Texas

[GoMuskies]

:
Not to conjure impure thoughts, but I have a bit of deja vu with X having a big halftime lead vs Texas

You're old. :)

[X-man]

I have said often that If JK could figure out how to putt better, he would be a monster on the tour. His putting was excellent yesterday, particularly down the stretch. Keep it up, big guy!

[xudash]

Turn the Golf Channel to check his progress to find him with a bad break on a Par 3 that led to a triple.

Compose and move on big guy.

[X-band '01]

He's had a couple of clutch scrambles the past few holes - still tied for the lead with James Hahn through 11 holes. There's also a pair of golfers one stroke back of both Kokrak and Hahn right now.

[paulxu]

Rough day compared to leader board. Everyone in top 20 is under par for the day (some with nice rounds) except Jason.
Hope he closes out well, and comes back tomorrow ready to go.

[X-band '01]

I was going to say Dustin Johnson is also over par, but the qualifier you mention was Top 20.

Jason birdied 16, but missed a golden opportunity a hole earlier for a birdie that would have had him in a tie for the lead right now. As it is, everyone in the last group hit the bunker on the tee at 17. Par save on this hole won't be easy.

And promptly bogeys 17 while Billy Horschel holed out of the bunker. Now a 3-way tie for 2nd at -10.

[bjf123]

2 back heading into tomorrow. Go get 'em Jason!


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[joe titan]

:

You're old. :)

Not to conjure impure thoughts, but I have a bit of deja vu with X having a big halftime lead vs Texas

IIRC Texas had a guy named Day who killed the Muskies---just sayin' history repeats.

[xudash]

Not to conjure impure thoughts, but I have a bit of deja vu with X having a big halftime lead vs Texas

IIRC Texas had a guy named Day who killed the Muskies---just sayin' history repeats.

Were they nicknamed the BMWs?

The only thing I can remember about Texas is Aaron Williams put back shot when he was a freshman to help seal the win, and Barnes receiving a late technical which secured the win for us. That was our first elite eight.

[paulxu]

Go get 'em Jason!

[GoMuskies]

A win doesn't look like it's going to happen, but Jason is still in great shape to get a top 5 finish. That would still be huge given his recent struggles. It would put him in a lot better place in the FedEx standings.

[GoMuskies]

Jason I'd getting a lot of TV time on CBS. I guess the nice way to say it is there's no such thing as bad publicity!


Ok, driving the green at 11 was pretty awesome.

[paulxu]

You can't be over par the last 2 days and win.
Feel sorry for him after such a great start.

[xu82]

Tied for 4th, finish strong and it's still a very good showing.

[xu82]

Alone in 4th place now, only 2 back. This is getting fun! (And I have to walk out the door at any moment to attend an event.....)

[paulxu]

Need some Muskie Magic

[xu82]

Another birdie....inching up.....

[GoMuskies]

4th by himself. Great showing. Only disappointing because of where he was after Friday, obviously. You could tell he was pissed when he took his ball out of the cup on 18.

[xudash]

Had that triple yesterday only been a par...

[GoMuskies]

Had that triple yesterday only been a par...

Hell, just a regular bogey. He'd still be playing.

[Masterofreality]

No win, but a nice $360,000 consolation prize.

[paulxu]

No win, but a nice $360,000 consolation prize.

And FedEx points.

[bjf123]

Jason was the only one of the top four with a double and a triple over the four rounds. That triple on the par three did him in. Just a matter of time until that first win.


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[GoMuskies]

And FedEx points.

Up 29 spots to 92nd.

[X-band '01]

This wasn't an original event on his schedule, but it was nonetheless a great event to get back on track.

[GoMuskies]

No win, but a nice $360,000 consolation prize.

Plus, he's saving travel money this week. Short drive from Iriving to Ft. Worth.

[bjf123]

Plus, he's saving travel money this week. Short drive from Iriving to Ft. Worth.

I wonder what the average tour player spends on travel, food, hotels, over the course of a season. Got to be a boatload.


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[joe titan]

I wonder what the average tour player spends on travel, food, hotels, over the course of a season. Got to be a boatload.


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$5k or so per event for the avg player

[GoMuskies]

Jason has picked right back up where he left off last weekend...and unfortunately I mean the weekend and not the Thursday/Friday rounds. 75 yesterday, and that's poised to be the far superior day for him. He's 8 over through 12 today, landing him all along in last place (by three strokes).

[GoMuskies]

Jason is streaky. 5 shot lead two weeks ago turns into a third place finish. Then last in the field last week. This wee he was 3 over on the front nine yesterday, but battled back to one over by the end of the round. Now he's four under through 5 holes today and in a tie for 14th. He keeps it interesting!

5 under through 6 (just barely missed an eagle putt). Now tied for 10th....just 10 shots behind Dufner who fired a pair of 65s. Yikes.

[xudash]

Jason is streaky. 5 shot lead two weeks ago turns into a third place finish. Then last in the field last week. This wee he was 3 over on the front nine yesterday, but battled back to one over by the end of the round. Now he's four under through 5 holes today and in a tie for 14th. He keeps it interesting!

5 under through 6 (just barely missed an eagle putt). Now tied for 10th....just 10 shots behind Dufner who fired a pair of 65s. Yikes.

I just saw the leaderboard and noticed him at three under. To your point, I hadn't seen him anywhere up until just now. I hope he stays hot, but Dufner is unconscious right now.

[joe titan]

Truly he saved his week in Rd 1 with 2 late birdies otherwise he posts +3 and is too far back to make the cut.

5 birdues in first 6 holes in Rd 2. He may not win this week but he needs $$$ and fedex points.

[GoMuskies]

Projected cut is +3, so today's round still would have had him safe. But now he's in potential top 10 (or even top 5?) position.

[GoMuskies]

73-67 tied for 10th. Hopefully a big weekend ahead!

[X-band '01]

Gonna be a real busy week for Jason - there's also US Open qualifying in Columbus after the Memorial this weekend.

Very strange to have 4 days of uninterrupted sun for this tournament, though.

[Nigel Tufnel]

Very strange to have 4 days of uninterrupted sun for this tournament, though.

No kidding. I've melted from heat, humidity and rain one year and frozen the following year in low temps, high winds and showers. The Memorial rarely has weather like this...

[X-band '01]

-2 today for Kokrak puts him into a tie for 10th. (-6 overall)

Jason Dufner had a sizable lead yesterday but is +5 today through 12 holes. Ouch. Current leader Daniel Summerhays is at -12.

[SM#24]

I guess 5 shot leads after 2 rounds are a problem if your name is Jason.
Good showing so far for JK.

[joe titan]

[QUOTE=SM#24;593761]I guess 5 shot leads after 2 rounds are a problem if your name is Jason.
Good showing so far for JK.[/QUOTE$
Especially those from NE Oh.

[X-band '01]

Didn't realize cicadas were in season for the Memorial this year.

[paulxu]

Golf Fun:


Warning shots fired?!?! Just spoke to Jason Kokrak who is playing alongside Shane Lowry in the final round of the Memorial Tournament. As they were in the 9th fairway preparing to hit, both Kevin Kisner and Jordan Spieth (playing in the group behind) hit their tee balls! Spieth's tee ball almost made contact with Lowry's in the fairway. They were so close, Shane had to wait for Jordan to come identify his ball. Both Kokrak and Lowry were not pleased walking to the tenth tee, especially Shane Lowry who hit his second shot in the water and ended up making a double bogey 6 on the hole letting out some expletives in frustration.

[X-band '01]

Kokrak actually birdied the 9th hole, but to say he was displeased is an understatement. He bogeyed the 10th and 14th and double-bogeyed the 12th.

[xudash]

Golf Fun:

So, municipal course behavior in Dublin. Certainly not expected.

On another note, Columbus finally looked up after three days of imitating San Diego and said enough is enough, and it brought in the weather.

[xudash]

-2 after a 4-over round. Looking like he's coming in tied for 25th place.

[GoMuskies]

I saw 6 over today and even for the Tournament. All his streakiness evened itself out perfectly this weekend.

[xudash]

I saw 6 over today and even for the Tournament. All his streakiness evened itself out perfectly this weekend.

Well, the leaderboard I Googled must not have been updated. That's too bad for him.

[xu82]

So where did he finish? What did he earn? Too bad, but it beats not making the cut.

[X-band '01]

Hopefully he's not schizo for US Open qualifying.

[GoMuskies]

So where did he finish? What did he earn? Too bad, but it beats not making the cut.

Tied for 35th. $42,881

[Pete Delkus]

Why is Jason out of qualifying today - just saw he's out.

Edit: I see this is for Memphis- not US Open Q.

[joe titan]

Jason is T 15 playing for 14 spots early in RD 2; stands -5 prolly needs -7 to feel comfortable; plenty of time

[94GRAD]

Congrats to '06 grad Andy Pope for qualifying for his third consecutive US Open!!!


http://www.usopen.com/qualifying/sectional/summit.html#!&tab=results

[GoMuskies]

Congrats to '06 grad Andy Pope for qualifying for his third consecutive US Open!!!


http://www.usopen.com/qualifying/sectional/summit.html#!&tab=results

Nice! Hope Jason can join him.

[GoMuskies]

7 holes to go, but Jason has worked himself inside the top 14. Currently 8th. Scores are low in Columbus, but one more under par (currently -8) would almost certainly get it done.

Side note: there are a lot of really fantastic golfers trying to qualify in Columbus.

[94GRAD]

7 holes to go, but Jason has worked himself inside the top 14. Currently 8th. Scores are low in Columbus, but one more under par (currently -8) would almost certainly get it done.

Side note: there are a lot of really fantastic golfers trying to qualify in Columbus.

Most of the guys that play in The Memorial try to qualify out of Columbus.

[Pete Delkus]

Jason throws up a 64 on Brookside to finish -11 under, and will be throwing the Big Stick in Erin's Hills.

[X-band '01]

Kokrak is actually 2nd right now after finishing -11 for 36 holes. If current leader JD Poston loses 3 strokes in the final 3 holes, Kokrak would actually win the qualifier.

He's in for Erin Hills. Congrats to him and Andy!

[chico]

Most of the guys that play in The Memorial try to qualify out of Columbus.

Always wanted to go up there and watch. It's free and nobody is really there watching, but there are some really good players there because of the Memorial. And Brookside is a really nice course - had the pleasure of playing it a few times.

[joe titan]

There were 7 major champions in that sectional.

[GoMuskies]

Did everyone get their 1000-1 money down on Andy Pope ahead of tomorrow's Open?

[GoMuskies]

I don't think Jason is going to win the US Open.

[paulxu]

That's a rough start.

Little Ricky is en fuego.

[Xville]

I don't think Jason is going to win the US Open.

Considering he is below average in Iron play and putting in relation to other tour players, this comes as no surprise.

[bobbiemcgee]

He just needs a couple of those 409 yard hole-in-ones.

[hanakbn123456]

Chúc bạn bán đắt hÃ*ng nhé..

[94GRAD]

Chúc bạn bán đắt hÃ*ng nhé..

My thoughts exactly!

[joe titan]

Projected cut is +1 so work to be done to play the weekend.

[xu82]

My thoughts exactly!

I hope youre not drinking all the profits!

[GoMuskies]

Too bad he scuffled yesterday. This would seem to be his kind of course.

Andy Pope is +9 unfortunately with one hole left.

[GoMuskies]

Jason's got a little bit of momentum going. Back to back birdies. Maybe he can go low today and get back in the hunt? Or at least make the weekend and get some loot!

3 straight birdies now. Level par.

[X-band '01]

Now +2 with 3 holes to play. Jason needs to finish with no worse than a birdie to move on to the weekend.

[X-band '01]

Birdie on 18 ensures that he'll make the cut for the 2nd time in the US Open.

[xu82]

Birdie on 18 ensures that he'll make the cut for the 2nd time in the US Open.

NICE! Wins are great, but just keep making the cut and you make a nice living. You can't finish high if you miss the cut.

[Mel Cooley XU'81]

Cooley Clan will be at Erin Hills Saturday.

Look for the guy on the left sporting an X cap.

[GoMuskies]

Nice back 9 for Jason today. 3 birdies in the last 6 holes to go from the wrong side of the cut line to 6 strokes off the lead and in a tie for 42nd. Not too bad heading into the weekend.

[joe titan]

Don't look now but Jason starts -3 for his first 5 holes, stands T8 at the moment, 3 shots back of leaders.

[GoMuskies]

One shot off the lead now. 8 under in the last 16 holes.

[xudash]

It's my fault.

As soon as tuned in today, he bogeys to go back to -6 under. We tuned into CBS and immediately saw Jason and his attempt to save par.

I promise not to watch any more and to simply get my golf updates here.

[joe titan]

Anybody take notice that McCord dubs him " the Big Rak"

[GoMuskies]

Another solid weekend for Jason. Awful start on Thursday, so he was never close to contending, but fought back to make the cut and finish at level par. Should end up around 25th or so.

[X-band '01]

This week has had scoring more typical of a US Open than the US Open itself two weeks ago.

[paulxu]

You golfing guys all know this by heart. But I was reminded this week that there are only 5 guys who have won all 4 majors, the career grand slam.
That's nuts. Just 5 in all those years.
But what's really insane, is that Jack and Tiger did it 3 times.

Chasing them is like going for 4,256...and being special if you get 3,000.

[joe titan]

Well to be fair, the Masters did not come along until 1934 and the British Open was not a mainstay for many players until AP made a point of it in 1960. Some guys were just plain jinxed (Tom Watson, AP, Snead, Phil). Also the original Grand Slammer was Bobby Jones but included US & British ams which were the more prominent events of the era. It will be a shame if both Rory & Speith cannot complete the career slam, but beyond those two, no other real candidates. Would be miracle for Phil at this point. Rory would be only the second non-American and only European.

[joe titan]

At 321 yds, Jason wins LD at PGA Championship.

[X-band '01]

Starting in 2019, the PGA Championship will move from August to May - this also means that the Players Championship will move back to its original spot in late March. I gotta think that this will enable a lot more courses in the South to be able to host the PGA Championship now. Conversely, it can also have a ripple effect for tournaments scheduled in the northern US - the Memorial Tournament doesn't take place until the first weekend in June (and anyone from Columbus knows weather for this event is all over the place historically).

Not sure if this means they'll also move up the playoffs to avoid conflicts with NFL/college football, but wouldn't be shocked to see it happen.

[joe titan]

Starting in 2019, the PGA Championship will move from August to May - this also means that the Players Championship will move back to its original spot in late March. I gotta think that this will enable a lot more courses in the South to be able to host the PGA Championship now. Conversely, it can also have a ripple effect for tournaments scheduled in the northern US - the Memorial Tournament doesn't take place until the first weekend in June (and anyone from Columbus knows weather for this event is all over the place historically).

Not sure if this means they'll also move up the playoffs to avoid conflicts with NFL/college football, but wouldn't be shocked to see it happen.

I think moving fedex series to end by Labor Day was big part of the overall plan.

[GoMuskies]

I gotta think that this will enable a lot more courses in the South to be able to host the PGA Championship now.

I don't think it will make a lick of difference in what courses can host. 100% of locations in the US are available to host the PGA in August. Notice that it's in Charlotte this year, which is pretty damned south.

Congrats to Jason on making the cut!

[joe titan]

"Congrats to Jason on making the cut! "

He really needs some $$$ & fedex points to climb the ladder into the playoffs. Made a real bad triple bogey 7 or today would have been special.

[X-band '01]

No small feat making the cut considering he was +5 through his first 6 holes on Thursday.

As far as the FedEx Cup is concerned, he pretty much has to have a strong finish in the Northern Trust Open (formerly the Barclays) just to be able to get to Round 2 and beyond.

[GoMuskies]

Maybe Jason will get to play with Rory tomorrow.

[X-man]

JK shot 1-under today, and finished tied for 35th at 3-over for the tournament. Good showing after a tough first round.

[GoMuskies]

Got some TV time, too, by playing 18 with his feet in the creek!

[GoMuskies]

And a St. X champion. Second best option.

[joe titan]

Jason made 1 mistake today--after 8 straight pars, he tripled #18 and that 7 ruined an otherwise solid round. Stuck with it though and had 3 birdies (including his 2 closing holes) plus an eagle to post -2. He sits T58 and will need something under par to play the weekend. Of course none of us has ever let one bad hole ruin the round.

[X-band '01]

FedEx Cup Scenarios Entering the Wyndham Championship (http://www.pgatour.com/fedexcup/2017/08/14/fedexcup-playoffs-scenarios-wyndham-championship.html)

[X-band '01]

Jason shot a superb 3rd-round 63 (-7) and is currently tied for 6th. Leaders have not teed off yet, but that is the best round anyone has shot at Wyndham today.

[GoMuskies]

Awesome. He could use a top ten for a little breathing room headed into the playoffs.

[joe titan]

Awesome. He could use a top ten for a little breathing room headed into the playoffs.

The need for high finish is valid; but more than playoffs' breathing room is at stake. He is "in" next week for playoffs round 1 (Top 125) but beyond that is dicey at best without some very good play.

[GoMuskies]

That's what I mean. He needs some breathing room for his attempt to advance.

[bjf123]

Up and down round today for Jason. He started strong, with birdies on 5, 6, 7, and 8. He gave it all back plus one more over the next six holes, before going two under the last four. He's currently tied for 17th. He'll probably pick up a few places in FedEx Cup points.


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[X-band '01]

Looks like he'll be #94 in the FedEx Cup standings after today's Nuke Laloosh-like round.

He should be able to make it through 2 of the playoff events at this pace, but he's got a lot of work to do (i.e. Top 10 finishes or better) if he wants to play beyond Labor Day.

[X-band '01]

He was already borderline just to make it to Round 2 of the playoffs after yesterday, and now fell off the cliff after bogeying his first 4 holes today. Needs to get above +1 just to get above the cut. A missed cut would mean the end of his season.

[X-man]

JK is safely under the cut. He needs a 2-foot putt to card a 1-under round and be even for the tourney. With the cutline a 2-over, Jason could miss the putt and still be comfortably into the third round.

[GoMuskies]

Holy hell. 6 under for his last 11 holes. We need to see more of that JK!

If he had missed the cut and ended his season today, I would have considered it a pretty disappointing year for him, because he would have been taking a step back from his success last year. He's got a shot to change that narrative now. Particularly if he's got another 6 birdie in 11 hole run in him!

[X-band '01]

Wow. He was +6 for the tournament after 7 holes. He definitely rebounded today, but is definitely going to need 2 very good rounds to be sure to move on.

Right now, he's projected to be #90 on the FedEx Cup list - not sure if that will change much after the afternoon players finish up today. He might get airtime on Sunday if he's still on the bubble at that point.

[X-band '01]

For the whole tournament, Jason is +5 on the front 9 at Westbury and -6 on the back 9. At -1 overall, he is within striking distance of the top ten by 3 strokes and the overall leader by 6 strokes at the moment.

[X-band '01]

And -1 overall is where he'll finish. That will put him around #80 in the FedEx Cup standings.

He was briefly at -2 and in the Top 70, but he bogeyed the 16th to fall back for the time being. He'll move on to Boston but really needs a solid performance next week if he wants to go any further up the standings.

[GoMuskies]

Jason is fighting for his season again after starting 4 over in his first 6 holes today. Needs to get one or two back today to make the cut, and then he'd need to climb the leaderboard this weekend to qualify for stage 3 of the playoffs.

[GoMuskies]

Pulled a rabbit out of the hat again. Needs a big weekend.

[Masterofreality]

Nope. Not getting it. Made the cut but at the bottom. Still a damn nice $1.2 million year tho.

[GoMuskies]

2 under today with 4 late birdies. One more round tomorrow. Don't give up in the man MOR!

[GoMuskies]

Ok, now it's over. Not a bad year as it turns out. Not huge growth from last year, but he's safely back on tour next year.

[GoMuskies]

Jason is 96th in the world golf rankings. He finished last year #89, so just a minor little bump in the road for Jason this year.