siggipj76:
SoKoSteve:
fmagnets:
Not something that should be fixed. Players that play last have a distinct disadvantage under the countback rules, which is the reason I would always play as soon as I can. Seeing what the leading scores are doesn't help you shoot them.
Can't disagree more. (with all due respect, of course)
The game itself is rife with sandbaggers/multi-accounters. These guys can sit around and wait until the scores are posted and beat the top score by a stroke or two at will without bringing attention to themselves.
Furthermore, if I'm playing a treacherous par-5 that is an easy birdie or a possible par/bogey if an on-in-two approach goes slightly off, the score dictates the play. If a birdie gets you there, you lay up. If not, you go for it and possibly make eagle.
Moreover, the countback rules should be used as motivation by WGT to speed up entry and game play. It's not only better for the players who don't want to wait 2 days for the tourney to fill up, but also a good business decision for WGT (more tourneys equals more profit).
Best,
S.
Ok I thought my point was valid, but what are you going on with multi and sandbaggers??
how is a sandbagger getting any edge over others ?
I am talking about the top sharks that can see if they can win easy credits.
Guys who don't want to move up so they keep their scores low until the critical point.
I thought my "at will" point was quite clear. Sandbaggers have an advantage b/c they can play tiers below their skill and cash in at the right moment.
Let's say they are playing Merion in TM. They obviously don't want to move up to Legend because the TMs are easy pickings. So, if they need a 64 to win, are they gonna go out and shoot a 60 and push closer to Legend status? Of course not. If someone is a multi (one Tour Legend account and a Master account) - meaning they've played the game before and know how to score low - are they going to bring attention to themselves by shooting the lights out? Of course not, they'll win by one.
Or there is this less malicious, but equally problematic scenario. A player is on the cusp of becoming a TM. She's played hard and earned her way up, and is now comfortable and competitive at Master tier. She knows that she needs a 65 on Merion to win the tourney. She's sitting on the 18th at -7 with a tap in birdie.
Does she make the putt?
For most people, it's a yes. For others, it's a 1 foot three putt.