Furyk jumps to #2 in the World

[Albatros]

I was very happy to see Jim Furyk win another event this weekend. But I'm also happy for him that edged up another spot past Phil to the number 2 spot in the world(nothing against Phil). He'll never get the #1 spot and I know people will argue that there are at least a dozen players out there that are better than Furyk and that his reign at #2 will be short lived. However, I don't see any of the other top 5-6 that are as determined and as competitive as Furyk is on an event to event basis. He's not as talented as Phil or Els, but he's grinded his way to the top. Congrats!

[Metalhead]

Bravo Jim!!! Keep it up...one of my favorite players..super grinder(and one of a handful of guys who has the guts to put it on the line everytime he tee's it up!!)

[Ty_Webb]

I have to say, kudos to Jim and all that, but given Phil has won two of the last five majors, it seems surprising to say the least that this has happened.

 

I guess Phil just throws in a LOT of poor shows as well as a few stellar ones, while Jim is Mr Consistent without ever being brilliant.

[d__d]

thats great news.. nothing against Phil but I'm happy for Furyk. I like watching him play his own game and work his way around a course.

[fsmith84]

I have to say, kudos to Jim and all that, but given Phil has won two of the last five majors, it seems surprising to say the least that this has happened.

 

I guess Phil just throws in a LOT of poor shows as well as a few stellar ones, while Jim is Mr Consistent without ever being brilliant.

 

It IS surprising, but that's golf. That's why Tiger was #1 for far too long, when it was already clear that Vijay had been playing better for months.

 

Phil might have more talent or bigger wins, but I'll say that no pro, not even Tiger, gets more from his own game and ability than Furyk. He's #2 in the world through his guts and sheer force of will, period. He'll never blow a field away, but he's always right there.

 

Can you tell he's one of my favorite players to watch?

 

All I can say is that I'm glad he's on a roll right now, when we'll need him most: Ryder Cup time! Go Jimbo.

 

FS

[Ty_Webb]

I have to say, being from the other side, Furyk is probably the most annoying player to watch on the US team.

 

By which I mean, hits the best shots. He seems to hole things a lot. Bunker shots, shots from the fairway, the works. Only in the RC though.

[Langlands]

I enjoy watching Furyk play, I think he's a really good ball striker and seems to get the most out of his talent through sheer hard work and good course management.

[dansrixon]

Jim has been the second hottest player this year...went from #7 in the world to #2...after switching to Srixon I might add...hahahaha

 

 

But look at his finishes:

1/08/06 Mercedes Championships 3rd

1/15/06 Sony Open in Hawaii T7

2/12/06 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am T27

2/19/06 Nissan Open T12

2/26/06 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship T33

3/05/06 Ford Championship at Doral CUT

3/19/06 Bay Hill Invitational Presented by MasterCard T20

3/26/06 THE PLAYERS Championship T3

4/09/06 Masters Tournament T22

4/16/06 Verizon Heritage 2

5/07/06 Wachovia Championship 1

5/14/06 EDS Byron Nelson Championship CUT

5/21/06 Bank of America Colonial T17

6/04/06 the Memorial Tournament T18

6/18/06 U.S. Open Championship T2

7/09/06 Cialis Western Open T4

7/23/06 British Open Championship 4

8/06/06 Buick Open 2

8/20/06 PGA Championship T29

8/27/06 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational 3

9/10/06 Canadian Open 1

 

 

11 top tens in 21 starts those are pretty much all strong field events too.

 

Pretty solid

[abewley]

after the win yesterday i was wonder if he would jump to #2 and was dissappoint that i didn't hear the espn guys mention.. unless of course i just missed it.

 

congrats..

[golfernut78]

other than tiger, i don't there is any other player that has played as good and as consistently week in and week out. its good to see and "average joe" (i think of furyk as an average joe - you can see furyk out in his yard mowing it) ranked so highly.

[BEND OF THE RIVER GC]

Does the #2 World ranking require BETTER LOOKING golf shirts? His are F-UGLY.

 

His shirts are right up there with DUFFY. Got to give it to Jim, he grinds, lacks length off the tee and hits it damn near the hole A LOT.

[mcbush25]

Jim Furyk has been quietly floating under the radar this year and slowly sneaking his way up the rankings. He is a great player and I hope he can hold onto the #2 spot for a while.

[MCCA]

Good for him that's after being injured last year as well he's a player no-doubt.

 

mcca

[dansrixon]

Does the #2 World ranking require BETTER LOOKING golf shirts? His are F-UGLY.

 

His shirts are right up there with DUFFY. Got to give it to Jim, he grinds, lacks length off the tee and hits it damn near the hole A LOT.

 

 

He's got a contract with Tabasco to wear their appearal...so it could be worse...as far as Tabasco goes the stuff he wears from them is pretty watered down.

[greyman09]

He is solid player. Way to go Jim

[ctgolfer21]

jim furyk is the man. i love how a guy who doesn't hit the ball a ton is still able to compete every week. it just goes to show you, killin it 300 with the driver isn't always the best play.

[e2jnvl]

Congrats to Jim!

[curtiscrimmins]

I heard on Pure Golf with Peter Kessler (XM Satellite) that Furyk made 58 of 59 putts inside of 9 feet! Can that be correct? Wow!

[webber]

Another example of how the ranking system is flawed. Phil has won 3 majors in the last 3 years and 2 of 4. Furyk won the 2003 US Open. A bunch of top tens is better than three majors?

[peter3]

Furyk is one of my favorite players. Unassuming, a great iron player and putter, a real worker that goes his own way and almost always finishes high on the leaderboard.

 

As an european, I know who I want to win the the Ryder Cup, but if Furyk and Woods are paired, it will be tough not to cheer for them! :cheesy:

 

Peter

[laseranimal]

 

 

 

 

 

Anyone see a resemblance?

 

 

Not cheering for Jim would be unpatriotic

 

:cheesy: :D :D

[Ascan]

Way to go, Jim! I always root for the PA guys. It's nice to see that a guy who does not hit it 300 off the tee can still excel on Tour.

[kemau]

Another example of how the ranking system is flawed. Phil has won 3 majors in the last 3 years and 2 of 4. Furyk won the 2003 US Open. A bunch of top tens is better than three majors?

 

there are more tournaments to play other than the 4 majors on the schedule every year......phil can have his 3 but he doesn't finish well in those that he admitted to using as "tune ups." bottom line he just isn't consistent while j. furyk holds his own week after week. flashes of brilliance are nothing w/o being sustained.

[webber]

Another example of how the ranking system is flawed. Phil has won 3 majors in the last 3 years and 2 of 4. Furyk won the 2003 US Open. A bunch of top tens is better than three majors?

 

there are more tournaments to play other than the 4 majors on the schedule every year......phil can have his 3 but he doesn't finish well in those that he admitted to using as "tune ups." bottom line he just isn't consistent while j. furyk holds his own week after week. flashes of brilliance are nothing w/o being sustained.

 

Furyk has won about 12 events in his career, Mickelson 29. It's all about wins not finishing top 10 every week. You cannot even compare Jim and Phil, regardless of teh world ranking.

[dansrixon]

World ranking is on a rolling 2 year basis...not lifetime wins and Jim has just been really hot this year. Yeah Phil won the masters but Jim finished 4th there too.

[greenmachine0227]

I smell some Ryder Cup hype coming. World #1 and #2 paired together (which we all know will be a given at least for the first matches). Hopefully that will work out better than the last time the top two ranked Americans were teamed together

[poppyhillsguy]

Consistency is one of the key to golf and Furyk is just that.

[Xt1ncT]

Another example of how the ranking system is flawed. Phil has won 3 majors in the last 3 years and 2 of 4. Furyk won the 2003 US Open. A bunch of top tens is better than three majors?

 

there are more tournaments to play other than the 4 majors on the schedule every year......phil can have his 3 but he doesn't finish well in those that he admitted to using as "tune ups." bottom line he just isn't consistent while j. furyk holds his own week after week. flashes of brilliance are nothing w/o being sustained.

 

Furyk has won about 12 events in his career, Mickelson 29. It's all about wins not finishing top 10 every week. You cannot even compare Jim and Phil, regardless of teh world ranking.

 

 

World ranking is on a rolling 2 year basis...not lifetime wins and Jim has just been really hot this year. Yeah Phil won the masters but Jim finished 4th there too.

And if is was wins alone that counted Nicklaus and Steed (I think) would be number 1 and 2 in the world..!!!! The rankings are about recent consistancy not career.

[ghodges]

Jim definitely deserves kudos. He is the "every man" golfer. As far as Phil vs. Jim, I'd take Jim anyday. He is consistent and you can count on him. You never know what the heck Lefty is going to do.

[Albatros]

Another example of how the ranking system is flawed. Phil has won 3 majors in the last 3 years and 2 of 4. Furyk won the 2003 US Open. A bunch of top tens is better than three majors?

 

there are more tournaments to play other than the 4 majors on the schedule every year......phil can have his 3 but he doesn't finish well in those that he admitted to using as "tune ups." bottom line he just isn't consistent while j. furyk holds his own week after week. flashes of brilliance are nothing w/o being sustained.

 

Furyk has won about 12 events in his career, Mickelson 29. It's all about wins not finishing top 10 every week. You cannot even compare Jim and Phil, regardless of teh world ranking.

 

 

Both points have merit. But wasn't it just a few months ago that everyone was riding the Phil bandwagaon saying he was really the world #1? Consistency should be as important for the pros as it is for us amatuers.