Bangkok Al - Latest Comments on Nice FBR, err, Phoenix Open win - but don't rank J.B. Holmes with Tiger or Snead

Faye [Visitor] in response to: Nice FBR, err, Phoenix Open win - but don't rank J.B. Holmes with Tiger or Snead

Faye [Visitor] — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:18:00 +0000

What did you mean you were not taking shots at J.B.? Have you spoken of everyone on the PGA Tour in such a way when they began? I cannot believe the disgraceful way you have addressed him. Had you analyzed his game would have been one thing, but to address an individual whom you do not know in such a way is unforgiveable. Your implications of country boy and tobacco are surely a direct hit for anyone who lives in the state of Ky. In fact your comments are probably all Ky. directed.
J.B. has certainly had his ups and downs in golf since the FBR, but he is still the same fantastic, well liked and respected individual as he was before he even qualified for the PGA Tour.
We are very proud of you J.B. Keep on being yourself!

ABD [Visitor] in response to: Nice FBR, err, Phoenix Open win - but don't rank J.B. Holmes with Tiger or Snead

ABD [Visitor] — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 20:54:55 +0000

I am also from Campbellsville and the comments that were made about JB were offensive. I attended church with him and everyone has always known that he will go straight to the top.
You will meet some of the nicest people in the South and if that means we are goofy and country, so be it. I have met some of the rudest people in the northern states, and I have hardly ever ran into a rude person in the south.
Thanks to WD for also standing up for our hometown boy!

WD [Visitor] in response to: Nice FBR, err, Phoenix Open win - but don't rank J.B. Holmes with Tiger or Snead

WD [Visitor] — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:15:14 +0000

I take offense to the nature of your article. I am a friend of JB and live in Campbellsville. I don't care for the "goofy" comment or the "Redman" endorsement. JB is a grounded individual with strong values. He will be heard for a LONG while. Al, it worked out pretty nice for Mr. Miller didn't it?

Bangkok Al [Visitor] in response to: Nice FBR, err, Phoenix Open win - but don't rank J.B. Holmes with Tiger or Snead

Bangkok Al [Visitor] — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 07:08:20 +0000

Mickey Mantle had a goofy country boy grin that was commented upon all the time. What's so terrible about that? I compared him to famous flops? Johnny Miller had a fine career, and for the most part so has Steve Jones. It's just that their careers didn't quite match unrealistically high expectations, so let's wait and see with Holmes. He had a fantastic tournament in Scottsdale. I think we're all intrigued, but let's not overdo it. As for the Red Man allusion, I agree it wasn't very fair. It's a lingering image of my earliest exposure to Southerners via the news media.

RonMon [Visitor] in response to: Nice FBR, err, Phoenix Open win - but don't rank J.B. Holmes with Tiger or Snead

RonMon [Visitor] — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 06:17:47 +0000

There is a blurb in the recent golf digest that mentions JB's less-than-50% chance of keeping his card. Crappy timing for them.

Holt [Visitor] in response to: Nice FBR, err, Phoenix Open win - but don't rank J.B. Holmes with Tiger or Snead

Holt [Visitor] — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 03:07:46 +0000

I wish Wie's fans and the media would have waited before assigning greatness to her, but alas that cat is already out of the bag. This kid just crushed a field containing half of the world's top ten and we are questioning his ability and his future, Michelle last crushed a field of surfer bums in Hawaii and she is the future of golf. The future of golf are players like Holmes, Villegas and dozens of others who carry their irons as far as Wie hits her driver.

John [Visitor] in response to: Nice FBR, err, Phoenix Open win - but don't rank J.B. Holmes with Tiger or Snead

John [Visitor] — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:25:23 +0000

Agreed. Now can we apply the same logic to Michelle Wie?

Holt [Visitor] in response to: Nice FBR, err, Phoenix Open win - but don't rank J.B. Holmes with Tiger or Snead

Holt [Visitor] — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:54:25 +0000

Calling a guy a chewing tobacco model, saying that he has a goofy country boy grin and expounding on his lack of understanding about the vagaries of life and then comparing him to famous flops in the sports world...I'm sure glad you're not taking any shots at him. I agree with your premise of not annointing him the next coming of Tiger, but we should at least give him his due for his terrific start.