Bryson vs Sergio. “One Club”

[Yuck]

This turns out like you would expect.  If anyone takes advantage of the shot making options playing blades can provide, it is Sergio.  It was a clinic.  It also looks like he is gaming his 23 year old JAT.  (They allowed putters on the green).

 

 

 

  

 

Edited December 12, 2023 by Yuck

[pingbling23]

that was a fun match.  sergio hits it so sweet.  that 100 yard flop 7 iron over a tree out of a bum lie onto the green from bryson was amazing.

[DoughBack18]

Enjoyed watching that as well. To me that really shows the difference between a stylist and a by the numbers type player. Both can be successful but have different strengths for sure, and this certainly showcased Sergio’s…

 

Reminded me of a story from a friend of mine. He played in a money game a few times with Phil Blackmar and a bunch of low handicap players 20ish years ago. They played at a nice par 3 course somewhere outside Atlanta I believe. PB would have to use a 3 iron only to make it even and from how my friend describes it that really wasn’t enough. Amazing how good the best in the world are!

[MattyO1984]

Two likeable guys on the video 😂

[Yuck]

Sergio was never that likable, but since I do not watch LIV, it was nice to watch Sergio’s ball striking again.  Still looks solid at his advancing age…….

[subrew]

Agreed, that was a fun watch.  Sergio was great hitting soft cuts with that 5-iron.  

[aus10KC]

Good content! Enjoyed this.

[Dave230]

Sergio such a brilliant ball-striker, one of the best I've ever seen. If he could putt and had a better mentality he should have won 6-7 majors. Just so natural how he shapes the ball there and distance control, top-class. Bryson hit some decent shots but take the driver out of his hand and he's a pretty average tour pro golfer.

[golfheaven69]

Did they play with string and a throw? Wouldn’t watch one second of either one. 

[Christosterone]

Sergios ball striking is still spectacular….

 

I love watching his swing….

 

thanks for posting this

 

-chris

[ingy]

Agree with posts above about Sergio, masterclass in ball striking to be sure, and that's not an easy track.

 

He certainly makes it look easy...

 

[Nickb333]

I only watched a few holes. Serg can definitely strike it. As an old guy, the ease of those soft shots gives me hope. You don’t need to swing out your cleats. 

[kasting333]

18 hours ago, Dave230 said:

Sergio such a brilliant ball-striker, one of the best I've ever seen. If he could putt and had a better mentality he should have won 6-7 majors. Just so natural how he shapes the ball there and distance control, top-class. Bryson hit some decent shots but take the driver out of his hand and he's a pretty average tour pro golfer.

You could say that about so many of the top pros…

 

but Bryson is an elite putter too

[pingbling23]

1 hour ago, kasting333 said:

You could say that about so many of the top pros…

 

but Bryson is an elite putter too

Yeah, I’ve watched enough of Bryson professionally and his YouTube stuff.  He’s more than just a long driver.  Obviously it makes the game easier when you can hit it 360 down the middle.

[TiScape]

21 hours ago, golfheaven69 said:

Did they play with string and a throw? Wouldn’t watch one second of either one. 

I see you’ve received a couple “confused” reactions which in WRX speak means ‘I’m not confused, I just think your statement is wrong and ridiculous’. I’ll add I get where you’re coming from. Both verge on intolerable personalities. But they are a good golf watch. That said I didn’t watch just because I find them both tuff to watch and wasn’t in the mood. Again, great golfers.
Feel free to leave any reactions in the receptacle at the bottom right of the page  😊

[TiScape]

@pingbling23 😂 

 

[DoughBack18]

5 hours ago, TiScape said:

I see you’ve received a couple “confused” reactions which in WRX speak means ‘I’m not confused, I just think your statement is wrong and ridiculous’. I’ll add I get where you’re coming from. Both verge on intolerable personalities. But they are a good golf watch. That said I didn’t watch just because I find them both tuff to watch and wasn’t in the mood. Again, great golfers.
Feel free to leave any reactions in the receptacle at the bottom right of the page  😊

I was actually confused by what “do they play with a string and a throw” meant.
 

But I also think its funny that someone would open a thread about those 2 guys specifically to say I don’t like those guys and wouldn’t waste my time on them. Its not that guy in particular, happens all the time on here and I always get a laugh. 
 

Oh, and darn tootin’ i’m throwing you a confused imoji sir! Good day! 

[TiScape]

13 minutes ago, DoughBack18 said:

I was actually confused by what “do they play with a string and a throw” meant.
 

But I also think its funny that someone would open a thread about those 2 guys specifically to say I don’t like those guys and wouldn’t waste my time on them. Its not that guy in particular, happens all the time on here and I always get a laugh. 
 

Oh, and darn tootin’ i’m throwing you a confused imoji sir! Good day! 

Yeah, I didn’t get that either! 😂 

And thanks DB!! 🙏🏼 😊

[woahnelly]

8 hours ago, TiScape said:

I see you’ve received a couple “confused” reactions which in WRX speak means ‘I’m not confused, I just think your statement is wrong and ridiculous’. I’ll add I get where you’re coming from. Both verge on intolerable personalities. But they are a good golf watch. That said I didn’t watch just because I find them both tuff to watch and wasn’t in the mood. Again, great golfers.
Feel free to leave any reactions in the receptacle at the bottom right of the page  😊

 

Bryson has become more likeable since he started wearing a normal hat 😂

[TiScape]

13 hours ago, woahnelly said:

 

Bryson has become more likeable since he started wearing a normal hat 😂

Has he though… 

 

 

😂

[Glock917]

I dont think sergio missed the center of that mb blade one time with all the artistry shots he displayed. Just shows what a talented ball striker he is. Was pretty apparent and envious

[TiScape]

12 minutes ago, Glock917 said:

I dont think sergio missed the center of that mb blade one time with all the artistry shots he displayed. Just shows what a talented ball striker he is. Was pretty apparent and envious

Reminded me of when I was working hole 5 at Rivera the year Niemann won it. Everyone hitting less than driver and trying to end up just short of the end of the FW. Day 1 Sergio hits driver and goes so far left it was hard to find. Next day driver again and smack dab into a tree about 100 yards off the tee. Walked over to see him yell at his caddie and abruptly hit shot 2 with 3 wood. Believe he was off to LIV the following year. 

[ShortGolfer]

12 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Reminded me of when I was working hole 5 at Rivera the year Niemann won it. Everyone hitting less than driver and trying to end up just short of the end of the FW. Day 1 Sergio hits driver and goes so far left it was hard to find. Next day driver again and smack dab into a tree about 100 yards off the tee. Walked over to see him yell at his caddie and abruptly hit shot 2 with 3 wood. Believe he was off to LIV the following year. 

Min Woo Lee was hitting irons off the tee on television.  It is hard to be different when playing for serious money.

Edited December 14, 2023 by ShortGolfer

[TiScape]

Another Sergio highlight. I was volunteering at the US Open at LACC. Was on 18 tee and wanted to snap the pic below. Had no clue Sergio had decided to relieve himself in the bushes at the same time! 😂 

*I can not comment on what, if any, kind of ball striking was going on here. 

Edited December 14, 2023 by TiScape

[Glock917]

46 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Day 1 Sergio hits driver and goes so far left it was hard to find. Next day driver again and smack dab into a tree about 100 yards off the tee. Walked over to see him yell at his caddie and abruptly hit shot 2 with 3 wood. Believe he was off to LIV the following year. 

His driver was never his top top strengths. He isnt a weak driver in terms of distance, accuracy, or strokes gained but had bouts of fighting club face control for sure.

But his iron and wedge play has always been world class year after year reminiscent of his idol Seve.

[TiScape]

Just now, Glock917 said:

His driver was never his top top strengths. He isnt a weak driver in terms of distance, accuracy, or strokes gained but had bouts of fighting club face control for sure.

But his iron and wedge play has always been world class year after year reminiscent of his idol Seve.

Absolutely! Which made those decisions even more puzzling. Clearly I wasn’t in his head, but just my take/opinion is he was kinda “over it” or in pouting mode. 

[widow-maker]

This kind of content from Bryson and Sergio is certainly more entertaining than what LIV offers.  I just checked and this YouTube video had 226k views.... which is more than an LIV event gets. 

[jimecherry]

13 minutes ago, widow-maker said:

This kind of content from Bryson and Sergio is certainly more entertaining than what LIV offers.  I just checked and this YouTube video had 226k views.... which is more than an LIV event gets. 

bryson's 58 has 1.3 mil views on his channel but only 420k on liv's channel

[DoughBack18]

3 hours ago, Glock917 said:

His driver was never his top top strengths. He isnt a weak driver in terms of distance, accuracy, or strokes gained but had bouts of fighting club face control for sure.

But his iron and wedge play has always been world class year after year reminiscent of his idol Seve.

Truth. I remember him flat out topping a drive at Colonial years and years ago, one of those shots you can’t believe a pro would hit. Then proceeds to par. I’d say when he was at his best his ability to strike an iron was on par with anyone on the planet. 

Edited December 14, 2023 by DoughBack18

[TiScape]

Since this thread will obviously attract Bryson fans and I shared a pic of Sergio @ the LACC US Open I’ll share this. Was on the same tee box (18) on Sunday. The players walk up a long bridge from 17 green to 18 tee. It was isolated from any fans. So I’m standing there waiting for the next group to come up and see Bryson and his caddy headed my way. They are having a convo and I overhear Bryson express to his caddy “If it wasn’t for this ‘f word’ driver I woulda won this damn tournament”. He proceeds to take driver and push it way right. He was using the Stealth at the time and moved out of it not long after. Just thought it was some cool insight into his week there.