Who is the more dominant performer?

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[elc]

Awesome analogy.

[WV Mountain Mama]

I didn't appreciate it at the time because I my main sports were swimming and basketball, although I do have a district doubles championship under my belt. (shameless bragging) Now I would love to have our court near me.

[WV Mountain Mama]

Lance Armstrong kicks both their butts.

Don't be a (blood)dope!! (just kidding, ducking even faster, and adding I never believed he did!)

[Hat-Trick]

I don't think a valid comparison can be made, or at least definitively argued. In golf, performance is judged against the course. In tennis, success is judged by the ability to more directly best one's opponent. Competitve golf at this level, particularly on Sunday afternoons in a Major, has a much greater mental component than tennis. Tennis has a much larger athletic (cardio-vascular) component than does golf.

To quote Bobby Jones - "Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course - the distance between your ears."

[evad]

... easy on the 'knees'.

Well that's a good point.

and it is a very slow surface so it makes you display a different skill other than a whammer/jammer style of play.

I guess I just get tired of seeing players that look like they've been in a paint ball battle playing with a ball that's doubled in weight.

But I yield to your expertise in the matter. Golf is my thing ;-)

[Hat-Trick]

But playing a British Open course and the Masters is totally different.

Both of which are again entirely different than a US Open course.

[Hat-Trick]

I don't think he'll match Nelson's streak of 11, but what he has done so far is amazing. Federer has to win seven matches.

I agree, I don't think Tiger will match Nelson's streak. That is one of those records like the 17-0 Miami Dolphins, or Ted Williams hitting over .400 for a season, or Gretzky's 200+ points in a season.

[beyond the sea]

Do a search for Greg Norman 1996 Masters meltdown.

Oh, I don't need to look. I saw it. But, I am a very literal guy.......... and you said Norman gave his Green Jacket away.

I saw the damn Meltdown.

Now ............ next time when you say Greg Norman's giving away his clothes ........ I'll never believe you.

;-)

[beyond the sea]

Now I would love to have our court near me

They cost a fortune to put in...... I guess you know.

Back about 35 years ago when my wife and I bought this house and four acres near some woods, we had a contractor clear a half acre in the back for a tennis court. When we found out how much it would be to actually put it in ....... we forgot about it.

LOL........... oh, the silliness of youth.

;-)

[beyond the sea]

Lance Armstrong kicks both their butts.

I disagree. There is just not as much competition in bicycle racing.

But, Lance is one fantastic athlete.

[beyond the sea]

Thank you for that! Great post.

But in the case of Hillary ...... that head may be a little wider.

;-)

[beyond the sea]

Thank you for that! Great post.

But in the case of Hillary ...... that head may be a little wider.

;-)

[RabidBartender]

Ok....how about John Cena of Professional Wrestling, then? I think Wrestlemania is one of their majors.

HAHAHA - kidding!!

[beyond the sea]

Bobby Jones - "Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course - the distance between your ears."

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LOL

[beyond the sea]

I guess I just get tired of seeing players that look like they've been in a paint ball battle playing with a ball that's doubled in weight.

That's why they call the great players on clay......... "dirtballers".

LOL

[beyond the sea]

........ or DiMaggio's .

[LiteKeeper]

Who cares? They both are at the top of their games, they are both fun to watch, and they will never have to play each other. I like them both, and I have no need to make one "better" than the other!

[beyond the sea]

Either do I.

I'm almost sorry I started this thread.

The point I was trying to make which I have said numerous times here is that hese two guys are a great joy for me to see play their game.

I consider it a huge treat to see them perform ...... because I think they both are brilliant.

[beyond the sea]

And may I add....... I see Federer burying everyone in tennis over another four or five years. Roger is in another world ........ very much like the Tiger.

;-)

But Tiger has:

Maybe we should fix Roger up with darling Maria.

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[Hildy]

It's easy...it matters which sport you enjoy more! ME? It's tennis, although we watched Tiger yesterday and he is extraordinary to say the least. Apropos to nothing, I'm going to my first live boxing event in two weeks and I'm SO excited!