OT Happy for Xander, First Major Win!

[USCEE82]

I would have been happy if Bryson, Collin, or Hovland, had won, too. I love it when multiple guys have a shot at it until the end.

 

[DrMickeySC]

Great tournament! I know some people prefer to see guys struggling (looking at you, US Open). But I would much rather see guys playing for birdie, knowing they will get left behind if they don’t score low, than watch everyone try to scrape by with a bunch of pars. That’s part of what makes the back nine at Augusta so fun to watch (even if it’s a nightmare to play). There are birdies to be had, and an eagle or two as well. But maybe a bogey or double if you screw it up.

Anyway, I’ve liked Xander for a couple of years. Glad to see him get it done. And I’m glad Bryson put on a good chase. Any time a player has to make a put for birdie to win on 18, that’s a win for us.

 

[USCEE82]

At the end, I was hoping for a playoff between Xander, Viktor and Bryson. That would have been cool.

 

[USCEDGE]

Was pulling for Bryson. I felt like the missed putt on 11 might cost him and it did. What happened to Morikawa? He had 19 birdies in the first 3 rounds but only 1 today. Gotta give Xander credit though....even if he is SLOW!

 

[Gamecock72]

Bryson really showed how much he has grown and matured after losing yesterday taking the time to come back to the 18th to congratulate Xander. And I credit LIV for a lot of that.

 

[CWW]

I was pulling for a non-LIV player.

 

[USCEE82]

Some people don't like Bryson for one reason or another, but you gotta admit he brings a different level of excitement to the game. On 16 in the final round, he went way left off the tee, but hit a tree and came back in the fairway. Then, he hit an 8 iron 220 yards to 3 feet and sank the birdie!