Butz

Hey Chivas,

I like Natalie too...for some reasons...hehe :-)
well, sometimes, LPGA needs player like her to woo some male fans :-)

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fitz-uk

This is a tough call, over the years there have been many golfers who have made me marvel at their game and personality.

Nick Faldo - A real local boy to my area, a great champion, a fantastic English golfer. I look forward to him captaining the ryder cup team in the not to distant future.

Fred Couples - A true gentleman, a swing as pure as the driven snow, effortless power. I really hate the fact that he has had so much trouble with his back, which has effectively stopped him competing in a great way.

John Daly - This is the guy that gave me my overswing...thanks John! But, he has a massive personality which you dont often see in many other professionals.

I think if I had to pick one out of the three it would be Faldo, sorry guys but at times you have to route for your local boy!

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DennisM

Faldo was easy to like unless you were playing against him. He had a head down determination that had rarely been seen since Nicklaus in his prime. What I also liked about Faldo was that he gave thoughtful answers, when the press asked intelligent questions. Stupid questions were not easy for him to stomach and he let the press know. I wish a few more of this era's guys would quiet the stupid questions... 3 minutes after winning a major... "What has this win meant to you?" "Well, for the last two minutes I couldn't get through the crowd to the loo and I'm about to pee in me pants..." That what they deserved.

Faldo's recent career as a commentator looks very bright too. His humor, aligned with David Fehrety on the same team, if cutting edge. Speaking as one who hates Johnny Miller's commentary, I'd rather listen to Faldo any day.

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fitz-uk

unfortunately we dont get to hear faldo commentate over in the uk, shame though as he is a funny guy.

have you read his book? Life swings

very good insight into his life including the press

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DennisM

No, I hadn't heard of it, but I'll check out Amazon and see if I can find a copy. Thanks!

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I prefer Sophie Sandolo. But I don't know why? There's . . just . . something . . about . . her.

300Yards

Honestly, I can't say I have a favorite. Why bother? I am happy to watch any of these days pros play. It is impossible for me to pick even just a few when I have so much respect for these guys.

skippy1

Too many to mention, Woods,Nicklaus,Els,Couples, but never tire of watching Tigger. the range of shot types he has is phenomenal and still think he has others that he hasnt brought out of the cupboard yet.
Struggling to find the concept of Faldo being funny, always cringe when I hear him speak. Anyone remember his speech in the Dunhill masters yrs ago. Think the players in his team were even embarrassed. Also 'thanking you from the heart of my bottom' speech was awful. Great player though and masters triumphs were awe inspriring and he redeemed himself in my book with his reaction to Norman in 96.

Toad

Without question my favorite - Severiano "Seve" Ballesteros. When I first started playing...in 79' and watching lots of golf in the summers as a kid...seems I always gravitated to Seve. Back then he had the most georgeous swing of any golfer as far as I was concerned. It was aggressive and purposeful. I guess by todays standards its not considered a classic example nor is he considered one of the better ball strikers in many circles. I do know I really taught myself to play...and I did it by trying to mimic Seve and his swing.

He was also one of the most engaging players that I have ever watched. He obviously got a lil wild from time to time (which I can/could relate too all to well) but he would always manufacture the most brilliant recovery shots. It was magic to me as a kid. I personally LOVED his competitive drive. He wanted to win...and he was PUMPED when he was doing well. I liked that....and as a spectator I was and am still drawn to the more animated players. Guys like Duval never did much for me, not to knock his game and accomplishments by any means...but watching him was uninspiring to me.

Fred Couples - Freddy has one of the pretties swings I have ever seen. I was always amazed with the smoothness and grace.

Lee Trevino - Lee was a lil before my time but still I saw a bit of him on the tube. He was also my first pro I saw in the flesh. I dont know if he still does this...but every year...he used to play a Pro/Am benefit for the local boys home in Ft Smith, Arkansas every year at Fianna Hills CC. I remember us juniors competing in a mini tournament every year...the winner getting to serve as Mr. Trevino's caddy. Lee would go out every year...and shoot par. Sometimes he won...sometimes he lost to the 3 ball playing againts him...but he always shot par. He was engaging, funny and great with us young guys. He would spontaniously give a clinic on various types of shots during the round. Say if one of his competitors stubbed a fairway bunker...he would drop 3 or 4 balls and show everyone how to hit the shot. When you caddied for him you got to be the brunt of several jokes...I will admit he scared the crap out of me a couple times till he winked at me and I figured out he was kidding around. Mr. Trevino (he tried to get me to call him Lee...but I STILL cant do it) is a great man and I am honored to have met him and lugged his bag a time or two...even if he did scare the crap out of me. =)