World Tour Season #11

[SteveHorn]

I got off to a rocky start in season #11 missing cut after cut. But fortunes have changed recently and I'm right back in the race. Here's the results so far and points leaders.

PGA WORLD TOUR 2014
SEASON # 11 WINNERS & INFO

HYUNDAI TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS – (ELITE)
Course – Kapalua Plantation Course – (9.75) A
Winner – Matt Kuchar (-12)
SONY OPEN IN HAWAII – (STANDARD)
Course – Kauai’s Kekaha Golf Club – (9.5) B plus
Winner Peter Uihlein (-15)
ABU DHABI HSBC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP – (STANDARD)
Course – Coronas The Gold Course 2010 – (9.45) B plus
Winner – Aaron Baddeley (-14)
COMMERCIAL BANK QATAR MASTERS – (STANDARD)
Course – Sundance – (9.45) B plus
Winner – Keegan Bradley (-17)
OMEGA DUBAI DESSERT CLASSIC – (STANDARD)
Course – Badlands – (9.3) B
Winner – Greg Chalmers (-18)
JOBERG OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Pinebrook Plantation – (9.6) A minus
Winner - Brendon de Jonge – (-17)
NORTHERN TRUST OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Point Counterpoint – (9.6) A Minus
Winner – Joost Luiten – (-15)
WGC ACCENTURE MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP – (ELITE)
Course – The Diamond – (9.4) B Plus
Winner – Rickie Fowler – (6wins)
TSHWANE OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Kilmory Links – (9.45) B Plus
Winner – Adam Scott – (-19)
WGC CADILLAC CHAMPIONSHIP – (ELITE)
Course – Lake Evelyn C.C. – (9.45) B Plus
Winner – Steve Horn – (-31)

PLAYER POINTS
SEASON # 11
POINTS THRU – WGC CADILLAC CHAMPIONSHIP
POS------ NAME------------POINTS
#1 Joost Luiten 38
#2 Greg Chalmers 27
#3 Keegan Bradley 26
#4 Steve Horn 24
#5 Rickie Fowler 23
#6 Steve Stricker 22
#7 Matt Kuchar 21
#8 Jason Day 18
#9 Adam Scott 17
#10 Zach Johnson 16
#11 Tomas Bjorn 15
#12 Tiger Woods 14
#13 Pat Perez 14
#14 Brian Gay 13
#15 Jordan Spieth 13
#16 Phil Mickelson 12
#17 Brendon de Jonge 11
#18 Peter Uihlein 10
#19 Aaron Baddeley 10
#20 Jimmy Walker 10
#21 Earl Edwards 10

[bryce]

Glad to see you're still doing this Steve! How do you determine your points? Does the number you put beside the course have something to do with how many points are distributed?

Doron

[SteveHorn]

Doron! The # by the course is a score I give to each course I play in a tournament. Its a strange system but every course starts with a perfect 10.0 and I subtract points from there. Instead of a full point here and a half point there somehow many years ago when I first started I would only use tenths (.1) or even (.05) in subtracting. Anyhow The way I figure it (9.55, 9.6, 9.65) are A minus course's (9.7, 9.75, ,9.8) are solid A's (9.85, 9.9, 9.95) are A plus Then there's that perfect 10. Points are done by the tournament rating. Ratings are Standard 10 points if won,- Elite 17 points if won,- Special 20 points if won, Major 24 points if won, Tour championship 25 points if won and World Championship 36 points if won.You must finish in the top 10 to receive points.

PGA WORLD TOUR POINTS OF TOURNAMENTS LIST
Standard Tournament Points------------------ Elite Tournament Points
Winner = 10 points--------------------------- Winner = 17 points
2nd place & ties = 7 points-------------------- 2nd place & ties = 12 points
3rd place & ties = 5 points------------------- 3rd place & ties = 10 points
4th place & ties = 3 points ---------------- --- 4th place & ties = 8 points
5th thru 7th place & ties = 2 points--------- 5th place & ties = 7 points
8th thru 10th place & ties 1point ----------- 6th place & ties = 6 points
---------------------------------------------------- 7th place & ties = 5 points
--------------------------------------------------- 8th place & ties = 4 points
---------------------------------------------------- 9th place & ties = 3 points
------------------------- ------------------------ -- 10th place & ties = 2 points

Special Tournament Points--------------- Major Tournament Points
Winner = 20 points ---------------------- Winner = 24 points
2nd place & ties = 15 points-------------- 2nd place & ties = 17 points
3rd place & ties = 11 points -------------- 3rd place & ties = 13 points
4th place & ties = 9 points-------------- 4th place & ties = 10 points
5th place & ties = 8 points-------------- 5th place & ties = 8 points
6th place & ties = 7 points-------------- 6th place & ties = 7 points
7th place & ties = 6 points -------------- 7th place & ties = 6 points
8th place & ties = 4 points -------------- 8th place & ties = 5 points
9th place & ties = 3 points -------------- 9th place & ties = 4 points
10th place & ties = 2 points ------------- 10th place & ties = 3 points

Tour Championship Points------------------- World Championship Points
Winner = 25 points-------------------------- Winner = 36 points
2nd place & ties = 18 points------------ 2nd place & ties = 27 points
3rd place & ties = 14 points ------------ 3rd place & ties = 22 points
4th place & ties = 11 points------------ 4th place & ties = 18 points
5th place & ties = 9 points------------- 5th place & ties = 15 points
6th place & ties = 7 points------------ 6th place & ties = 12 points
7th place & ties = 6 points ------------ 7th place & ties = 9 points
8th place & ties = 5 points------------ 8th place & ties = 7 points
9th place & ties = 4 points------------ 9th place & ties = 5 points
10th place & ties = 3 points----------- 10th place & ties = 4 points

[SteveHorn]

I'm about half way done with the season already. Its flying by because I continue to miss way to many cuts. The most since season 7 which was a terrible season. Here's the current update.

VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP – (STANDARD)
Course – Knotty Pines – (9.6) A minus
Winner – Joost Luiten – (-23)
ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL – (STANDARD)
Course – Mae’s Glen – (9.65) A minus
Winner – Brian Gay – (-17)
VALERO TEXAS OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Laurentain Hills – (9.4) B
Winner – Greg Chalmers – (-17)
SHELL HOUSTON OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Champions Course at Cumberland – (9.7) A
Winner – Thongchai Jaidee – (-15)
THE MASTERS – (MAJOR)
Course – Augusta National 2001 – (9.7) A
Winner – Ernie Els – (-18)
RBC HERITAGE – (STANDARD)
Course – Tidewater G.C. and Plantation – (9.55) A minus
Winner – Steve Stricker – (-19)
VOLVO CHINA OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Mohican Valley – (9.65) A minus
Winner – Adam Scott – (-21)
WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP – (STANDARD)
Course – Abernathy Estates – (9.6) A minus
Winner – Peter Uihlein – (-18)
THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP – (SPECIAL)
Course – TPC at Sawgrass – (9.55) A Minus
Winner – Tiger Woods – (-22)
OPEN DE ESPANA – (STANDARD)
Course – Blue Mountains G.C. – (9.6) A minus
Winner – Matt Kuchar – (-18)
BMW – PGA CHAMPIONSHIP – (ELITE)
Course – Medinah C.C. – (9.6) A minus
Winner – Steve Stricker – (-19)
THE MEMORIAL – (ELITE)
Course – Muirfield Village G.C. 2011 – (9.7) A
Winner – Peter Uihlein – (-19)
FED EX – ST. JUDE CLASSIC – (STANDARD)
Course – Blackwood G.C. – (9.6) A minus
Winner – Bubba Watson – (-20)
U.S. OPEN – (MAJOR)
Course – Pinehurst #2 – (9.5) B plus
Winner – Thomas Bjorn – (-12)

PLAYER POINTS & DOLLARS WON
SEASON # 11
POINTS THRU – U.S. OPEN

#1 Joost Luiten 67
#2 Peter Uihlein 59
#3 Steve Stricker 57
#4 Bill Haas 56
#5 Jordan Spieth 51
#6 Greg Chalmers 47
#7 tie Tiger Woods 46
#7 tie Matt Kuchar 46
#9 tie Thomas Bjorn 41
#9 tie Jim Furyk 41
#11 Brian Gay 39
#12 tie Steve Horn 36
#12 tie Adam Scott 36
#14 Rickie Fowler 34
#15 Bubba Watson 33
#16 Charlie Hoffman 31
#17 Victor Dubuisson 30
#18 Pat Perez 29
#19 Justin Rose 27
#20 Keegan Bradley 26

[bryce]

It looks like the Joost is loose!! Steve, if you're having a bad season and still in 12th position for the year, than you still have it going pretty good. Make those cuts and you'll be right at the top again!

Doron

[Terry Grayson]

So I recently broke out the golf game and played a little...

A few days ago, I was looking at this thread and thought, Hey Ill try my hand at a season.. I downloaded (I think its the 11 season) from here, or something like that..

I deleted the first couple tournies and started with the one at , well crap, forgot the name of the course, (somerfelt course)....

I hadn't played in so long, but knew I could shoot pretty good... Mid-round three I was plugging along and just happened to look at the scorecard.. I was only 3 up, .....Finished that round up by a few...

Fourth round, I ended up shooting -15...(Started to get my putting touch back,been missing too many easy putts.)... I ended up -41 for the tourney and for some reason everyone else just plummeted shooting like +8 and +10 on the final round...I even four putted one of the par 5 holes , and had an eagle putt from like 20 feet... I was embarrassed... I can remember a time I would shoot -70 or lower for four rounds, but seems as though I aint as good as I once was...Need practice... instead of sticking most approaches to 8-10 feet everytime, Im averaging closer to 20-30 feet with occasional lip burner approach... Not sure what Im doing wrong... ha ha ha

Second place was -17 I think it was Rory... All I know I won 1,200,000 sum odd dollars,and treated myself to a nice steak afterwards.. HA HA.... Pretty fun.. I may just finish out the season and see how low I can go....

I like the scoring here Steve... I may give all this a try.... Beginning to really enjoy the game again

[SteveHorn]

The feast or famine tour continues (whoops I mean World Tour) as I seem to either miss cuts or finish in the the top 10. I seem to be hanging in there with a tie for 7th at The Bridgestone Inv. and a 2nd place finish (1 stroke back) at The PGA Championship. . Most won't like who's currently in 1st place. Only 6 tournaments remain for players without any points to get some if they want to make the 1st season cut and have a chance at the World Championship. So far 112 players have at least 1 point or more. Close to 90 players still without a point. Here's the current top 20 standings and results

IRISH OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – The Monument – (9.7) A
Winner – Gregory Bourdy – (-17)
BMW INTERNATIONAL OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Defiant Heart – (9.55) A minus
Winner – Matt Kuchar – (-18)
THE GREENBRIAR CLASSIC – (STANDARD)
Course – Canterbury – (9.65) A Minus
Winner – Brendon De Jonge – (-19)
JOHN DEERE CLASSIC – (STANDARD)
Course – Carolindi Forest G.C. – (9.5) B Plus
Winner – Jim Furyk – (-22)
THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP – (MAJOR)
Course – Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) – (9.55) A Minus
Winner – Luke Guthrie – (-17)
RBC CANADIEN OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Wookey Hollow – (9.6) A Minus
Winner – Phil Mickelson – (-19)
WGC BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONA- (ELITE)
Course – Firestone (South) – (9.6) A Minus
Winner – Graeme McDowell – (-11)
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP – (MAJOR)
Course – Valhalla – (9.1) C
Winner – Boo Weekley – (-17)

Place---NAME------POINTS
#1 Tiger Woods 79
#2 Steve Stricker 78
#3 Jordan Spieth 68
#4 Joost Luiten 67
#5 Matt Kuchar 64
#6 Peter Uihlein 63
#7 tie Steve Horn 57
#7 tie Jim Furyk 57
#9 Bill Haas 56
#10 Jason Day 53
#11 Thomas Bjorn 49
#12 Charlie Hoffman 48
#13 Greg Chalmers 47
#14 Bubba Watson 46
#15 tie Brian Gay 39
#15 tie Rickie Fowler 39
#17 Adam Scott 38
#18 Phil Mickelson 36
#19 Brandt Snedeker 34
#20 tie Pat Perez 33
#20 tie Justin Rose 33

[SteveHorn]

Getting ready to play The Ryder Cup. Thought I'd go ahead and post the two teams rosters for anyone who's interested. Rosters choosen based on points earned over the past two seasons. One hundred percent credit for points earned this season and fifty percent credit for points last season. The real Ryder Cup is being played at Gleneagles G.C. in Scotland. We have a excellent course called Gleneagle but its a fictional course located in Montana so I'm still not sure what course to play the Ryder Cup on. Will decide later today.

TEAM USA
Tiger Woods usa
Steve Stricker usa
Jordan Spieth usa
Bill Haas usa
Matt Kuchar usa
Jim Furyk usa
Pat Perez usa
Steve Horn usa
Charlie Hoffman usa
Bubba Watson usa
Phil Mickelson usa
Peter Uihlein usa

TEAM EUROPE
Joost Luiten europe
Thomas Bjorn europe
Victor Dubuisson europe
Justin Rose europe
Henrik Stenson europe
Graeme McDowell europe
Matteo Manassero europe
Ian Poulter europe
Peter Hanson europe
Martin Kaymer europe
Lee Westwood europe
Rory McIlroy europe

[SteveHorn]

Season nearing an end and I'm in fifth place in points with only two wins this year. Need a minor miracle to win the World Championship and Player of the Year but I'm still alive. Rescent tournament results and top twenty in points follow.

MADE IN DENMARK OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Links Course at Hatteras Isle – (9.65) A minus
Winner – Tiger Woods – (-16)
THE BARCLAYS – (ELITE)
Course – Westchester C.C. – (9.55) A minus
Winner – Bill Haas – (-20)
DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP – (ELITE)
Course – Dogwood Trail (C.E.) – (9.75) A
Winner - Matteo Manassero – (-17)
BMW CHAMPIONSHIP – (ELITE)
Course – The Platinum Course at Stoney Hills C.C. – (9.65) A Minus
Winner – Pat Perez – (-19)
KLM OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Danish Mermaid G.C. – (9.4) B Plus
Winner – Graham DeLaet – (-21)
I.S.P.S. HANDA WALES OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Mayfield Manor G.C. – (9.6) A Minus
Winner – Steve Horn – (-27)
THE RYDER CUP
Course – Albatross G.R. – (9.7) A
Winner – Team Europe – (14 and one half points)
ALFRED DUNHILL LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP – (ELITE)
Courses – Autum Winds G.L. (9.4) B Plus/ The Old Course St. Andrews 2010 (9.65) A Minus/ Carnoustie (9.65) A Minus
Winner – Victor Dubuisson – (-26)
PORTUGAL MASTERS – (STANDARD)
Course – Booneyville Mountain G.C. – (9.5) B Plus
Winner – Thongchai Jaidee – (-18)
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENS OPEN – (STANDARD)
Course – Hawks Nest – (9.35) B
Winner – Brendon de Jonge – (-14)
McGLADREY CLASSIC – (STANDARD)
Course – Coastal Links at Edisto Island – (9.9) A Plus
Winner – Phil Mickelson – (-22)
CIMB CLASSIC – (STANDARD)
Course - Deception Point – (9.55) A Minus
Winner – Ian Poulter – (-19)

Position--Name----Points
#1 Tiger Woods usa 117
#2 Steve Stricker usa 94
#3 Jordan Spieth usa 85
#4 Bill Haas usa 77
#5 Steve Horn usa 74
#6 Peter Uihlein usa 72
#7 Joost Luiten europe 69
#8 Matt Kuchar usa 68
#9 Pat Perez usa 67
#10 tie Charlie Hoffman usa 64
#10 tie Jim Furyk usa 64
#12 Victor Dubuisson europe 63
#13 Thomas Bjorn europe 61
#14 Adam Scott 60
#15 Jason Day 58
#16 Phil Mickelson usa 54
#17 Bubba Watson usa 53
#18 Rickie Fowler 49
#19 Greg Chalmers 47
#20 Brian Gay 44

[SteveHorn]

World tour season #11 has come to a close. Even though I struggled alot this season I stayed in the hunt to the final tournament (THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP) If I had won that tournament and Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker finished out of the top 10, I would have achieved a minor miracle and won The Season Player of the Year and tied with Steve Stricker In points. Alas that scenerio didn't happen. I'm finding out that this new optical mouse is giving me way more bad shots then my old mouse. I'll have to play with the mouse settings more and see if I can improve. Below is the recent tournament results and final season #11 points.

WGC – HSBC CHAMPIONS – (ELITE)
Course – Point Reyes National – (9.85) A+
Winner – Bubba Watson – (-20)
TURKISH AIRLINES OPEN – (ELITE)
Course – Destiny Ridge – (9.65) A-
Winner – Hennie Otto – (-20)
DP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DUBAI – (PLAYOFF)
Course – Copyright Club G.R. – (9.45) B+
Winner – John Senden – (-19)
THE TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP – (PLAYOFF)
Course – Woodland Hills – (9.6) A-
Winner – Ian Poulter – (-17)
THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP – (CHAMPIONSHIP)
Course – Pine Haven West – (9.7) A & Pine Haven East – (9.7) A
Winner – Adam Scott – (-18)

POS-----NAME--------FINAL POINTS
#1 Tiger Woods usa 149
#2 Steve Stricker usa 122
#3 Adam Scott 103
#4 Bill Haas usa 101
#5 Thomas Bjorn europe 96
#6 Charlie Hoffman usa 94
#7 Joost Luiten europe 90
#8 t Jim Furyk usa 86
#8 t Steve Horn usa 86
#10 Jordan Spieth usa 85
#11 Matt Kuchar usa 79
#12t Brendon de Jonge 73
#12t Victor Dubuisson europe 73
#14 Peter Uihlein usa 72
#15t Rickie Fowler 70
#15t Bubba Watson usa 70
#17 Pat Perez usa 67
#18 John Senden 65
#19 Ian Poulter europe 61
#20 Jason Day 58
#21 Phil Mickelson usa 54