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Friday, March 10, 2006

I Hate Quitters, Call yourself a Pro

Sorry, but this post might upset a few people and to be honest I don't really care.

I have just got home and it is 12.20am here in Poland on Saturday morning and i thought i would check out the latest scores for the Honda Classic and see what was happening.

When I got to the bottom of the scoreboard I see that no less than 5 players have WITHDRAWN. Three of them without playing even a shot in round two and two who have played just a few holes of their second rounds.

Now I don't want to name names but lets call these players Chris Riley, Tommy Armour III, D.J Trahan, Matt Hansen and Ron ( Yes! Ron Whittaker)

Now before I start my rant, I just want to make it clear that if any of these players are injured, have a serious family issue, child is sick or bereavement in the family then i can fully understand why they would withdraw.

However, if it is just a case of having a bad first round and not wanting to stay around and try and shoot a 60 to make the cut then that is just not acceptable.

Let's take Chris Riley (Only as an example) he shot a 77 in the first round of the Honda but has withdrawn, WHY???

Take a look at Chris's record this season:

1/15/06Sony Open in HawaiiT3176666868--278-2$30,243.00
1/22/06Bob Hope Chrysler ClassicW/D727281----225+9--
1/29/06Buick InvitationalT7674697575--293+5$9,486.00
2/19/06Nissan Open8070727775--294+10$9,180.00
2/26/06Chrysler Classic of TucsonT4168686774--277-11$10,215.00
3/05/06Ford Championship at DoralCUT6775------142-2

Now do you notice he has won nearly $60,000 this year, that's more than most people earn in a year.

Do you also notice that in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic he was even par after two rounds, had an 81 in the third round and then the big WD sign appeared.

Now I am not picking Chris Riley out, but just showing an example of a PGA Tour player who looks like he has had a bad day at the office and spat his dummy out.

If these guys want to give up just because they have a bad round then they should not be allowed the privilage to play on tour.

Their are many young golfers out their and even handicappers who would give their left arm for a shot at this type of tournament.

If a player withdraws for no real reason then ban him.

Jack didn"t quit and you don't see Tiger doing this either. People like Chris Riley and the others should realise that they are priviledged to be blessed with the talent to play a game at this level and should respect that and not take it for granted.

Have a great weekend

Richard

Padraig Harrington stuck in first gear

"Podge" Harrington started his defence of the Honda with an opening round of -1 par.

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