Benefits of money games, and your game!

Gerry

Gerry

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I am sitting here watching a show called Morning Drive. This is a show about everything in the world of golf.

One of the hosts is Charlie Rhymer and he was discussing one of the Pro's and the reason he just moved back to Arizona from California. Why?...money games, and how they strengthen his game. He was saying how the Pro was just going to the practice range in his new location and there was no pressure to perform beating balls out into a field.

Charlie, a former PGA Pro described the progression as this....

>you start out as a young Pro spending 10 hours a day at the club in money matches with your buddy's honing your skills.

>You get out on tour, play well and make enough to live wherever you want, get married, and the family demands more of your time ....

>So, the only practice you might get is at the range hitting balls.....no pressure.....your game slips, and loses it's "in action" edge.

>Pros who are in "private" action are the ones who keep their game the strongest.

So, the next time someone sais...."pool should be like Pro Golf" and make all that money and be squeeky clean blahblah......behind the scenes, Pro golfers are just like Pro pool players and love a good money match to keep the game strong!

>>>Now, before the gamblehaters start flaming....i'm talking about a wager between individuals....not scamming, not hustling, stealing or any other underhanded things.

G.

p.s. what also caught me off guard was the fact that they discussed the money games of very high profile athletes on national t.v. I kinda liked it!
 
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That is the reason we make wagers. I don't need to win money playing pool for my survival. I gamble because it keeps me sharp in pressure situations. I don't feel one can bang balls around without any pressure every day and then be unphased when they are under the gun in a tournament.
The gambling is more important for pool players since pros cant live on their winnings from tournaments.
 
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Gerry said:
I am sitting here watching a show called Morning Drive. This is a show about everything in the world of golf.

One of the hosts is Charlie Rhymer and he was discussing one of the Pro's and the reason he just moved back to Arizona from California. Why?...money games, and how they strengthen his game. He was saying how the Pro was just going to the practice range in his new location and there was no pressure to perform beating balls out into a field.

Charlie, a former PGA Pro described the progression as this....

>you start out as a young Pro spending 10 hours a day at the club in money matches with your buddy's honing your skills.

>You get out on tour, play well and make enough to live wherever you want, get married, and the family demands more of your time ....

>So, the only practice you might get is at the range hitting balls.....no pressure.....your game slips, and loses it's "in action" edge.

>Pros who are in "private" action are the ones who keep their game the strongest.

So, the next time someone sais...."pool should be like Pro Golf" and make all that money and be squeeky clean blahblah......behind the scenes, Pro golfers are just like Pro pool players and love a good money match to keep the game strong!

>>>Now, before the gamblehaters start flaming....i'm talking about a wager between individuals....not scamming, not hustling, stealing or any other underhanded things.

G.

p.s. what also caught me off guard was the fact that they discussed the money games of very high profile athletes on national t.v. I kinda liked it!
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Its going to be funny how many people agree with this just because a golfer said it. But you tell someone the same thing in the pool room and they say No you dont need to gamble to learn how to handle pressure:confused:
lol funny huh?

I agree gambling helps!
 
Gerry said:
I am sitting here watching a show called Morning Drive. This is a show about everything in the world of golf.

One of the hosts is Charlie Rhymer and he was discussing one of the Pro's and the reason he just moved back to Arizona from California. Why?...money games, and how they strengthen his game. He was saying how the Pro was just going to the practice range in his new location and there was no pressure to perform beating balls out into a field.

Charlie, a former PGA Pro described the progression as this....

>you start out as a young Pro spending 10 hours a day at the club in money matches with your buddy's honing your skills.

>You get out on tour, play well and make enough to live wherever you want, get married, and the family demands more of your time ....

>So, the only practice you might get is at the range hitting balls.....no pressure.....your game slips, and loses it's "in action" edge.

>Pros who are in "private" action are the ones who keep their game the strongest.

So, the next time someone sais...."pool should be like Pro Golf" and make all that money and be squeeky clean blahblah......behind the scenes, Pro golfers are just like Pro pool players and love a good money match to keep the game strong!

>>>Now, before the gamblehaters start flaming....i'm talking about a wager between individuals....not scamming, not hustling, stealing or any other underhanded things.

G.

p.s. what also caught me off guard was the fact that they discussed the money games of very high profile athletes on national t.v. I kinda liked it!
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I agree that wagering is good for improving your game, but after many years playing, owning a pool room, it has been my experience never to gamble with friends.

Unless money is worth more to you than friendship, it will usually end badly after time.
 
3andstop said:
I agree that wagering is good for improving your game, but after many years playing, owning a pool room, it has been my experience never to gamble with friends.

Unless money is worth more to you than friendship, it will usually end badly after time.
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Sage advise! along the same lines.....never do $10,000 worth of plumbing work for a friend and just ask for enough money to cover materials.....:rolleyes: 20 year friendship down the drain! but hey, they now have new plumbing right! :)

G.
 
Gerry said:
Sage advise! along the same lines.....never do $10,000 worth of plumbing work for a friend and just ask for enough money to cover materials.....:rolleyes: 20 year friendship down the drain! but hey, they now have new plumbing right! :)

G.
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LOL, yeah, but in their defense, there are times when taking a crap is more important than friendship! Or anything else for that matter. :rolleyes:
 
Gerry said:
I am sitting here watching a show called Morning Drive. This is a show about everything in the world of golf.

One of the hosts is Charlie Rhymer and he was discussing one of the Pro's and the reason he just moved back to Arizona from California. Why?...money games, and how they strengthen his game. He was saying how the Pro was just going to the practice range in his new location and there was no pressure to perform beating balls out into a field.

Charlie, a former PGA Pro described the progression as this....

>you start out as a young Pro spending 10 hours a day at the club in money matches with your buddy's honing your skills.

>You get out on tour, play well and make enough to live wherever you want, get married, and the family demands more of your time ....

>So, the only practice you might get is at the range hitting balls.....no pressure.....your game slips, and loses it's "in action" edge.

>Pros who are in "private" action are the ones who keep their game the strongest.

So, the next time someone sais...."pool should be like Pro Golf" and make all that money and be squeeky clean blahblah......behind the scenes, Pro golfers are just like Pro pool players and love a good money match to keep the game strong!

>>>Now, before the gamblehaters start flaming....i'm talking about a wager between individuals....not scamming, not hustling, stealing or any other underhanded things.

G.

p.s. what also caught me off guard was the fact that they discussed the money games of very high profile athletes on national t.v. I kinda liked it!
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I agree 100%. The funny thing is that scamming, hustling, stealing, all that used to exist in golf. People began to realize that in order to obtain sponsorship & legitimacy as a sport, those things had to be eliminated. So, if golfers can learn that lesson, why can't pool players?
 
3andstop said:
I agree that wagering is good for improving your game, but after many years playing, owning a pool room, it has been my experience never to gamble with friends.

Unless money is worth more to you than friendship, it will usually end badly after time.
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So that's why I have no friends. :embarrassed2:
 
TimKrazyMon said:
I agree 100%. The funny thing is that scamming, hustling, stealing, all that used to exist in golf. People began to realize that in order to obtain sponsorship & legitimacy as a sport, those things had to be eliminated. So, if golfers can learn that lesson, why can't pool players?
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you are totally right Tim! My uncle Clyde worked at the Merion Cricket Club<<<VERY high end country club here in PA. where the US Open is this year. He said the members were degenerate gamblers! but they could afford to be :) He was the caddy master, and played cards with judges, senators, etc.

In his spare time he played pool in Philly at the blvds, or Mosconis. He was the funnest guy to hear stories from!

G.
 
When I got good action that week and there was a tourny that weekend

I usually won many of the tournaments i played in when I got some good action that week.
Understanding this I would go out looking for a game.

Soon the games got harder to find.

Thank goodness for the spot.

Anyone can turn an easy game into a tough game by giving your opponent a big enough spot. I'm not talking just big enough so it makes it still easy to win.

One that makes you squirm a little here and there.

That's how I used to get ready for a tournament.......
 
If you want to draw realistic comparisons, please use bowling rather than golf. Pool will never achieve the status and interest of golf. One is played on a beautiful landscape, has an upscale club house, frequent exclusive memberships, etc. One is primarily played in a dirty bar that, until recently, was filled with smoke. I enjoy both but anyone who thinks pool can elevate itself in the public eye to the level of golf is not being remotely realistic. The only way that will happen is if most of the ozone disappears and we can't safely spend an afternoon outside with turning into charcoal brickettes and golf disappears.
 
I've heard Tommy Gainey talk about being backed to play for 10K a hole.

Golf pros make so much money that stories of Calc, Mickelson,etc...playing for 5 or 10 grand per round really doesn't seem like much. That's LAST place money in golf, not first prize.

Read Rick Reilly's "Who's Your Caddy?" book, specifically the Vegas section on how much poker players gamble for at golf. Win or lose half a million in a day type of wagers.
 
JolietJames said:
If you want to draw realistic comparisons, please use bowling rather than golf. Pool will never achieve the status and interest of golf. One is played on a beautiful landscape, has an upscale club house, frequent exclusive memberships, etc. One is primarily played in a dirty bar that, until recently, was filled with smoke. I enjoy both but anyone who thinks pool can elevate itself in the public eye to the level of golf is not being remotely realistic. The only way that will happen is if most of the ozone disappears and we can't safely spend an afternoon outside with turning into charcoal brickettes and golf disappears.
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You might be right about pool never making it big, but it won't be because it isn't beautiful. In the HD age, I can't think of too many things that are as beautiful as all of those assorted colors spread out across a gorgeous table, rolling and colliding on top of that smooth blue or green cloth.

Call me crazy if you want, but I think that’s quite beautiful.
 
Personally if I'm just having a friendly game with a buddy ill play really agressive and take a pot on even if I know I can't gain position. I would never do this when playing for money, in a league or tourney match. So playing for money, how ever much, makes you think about a rack instead of just hoping for a lucky break.

I agree with the added pressure it brings - that someone who does it enough can learn to deal with it or make it improve their game. People react differently to these situations though, I've seen nerves make people fall to pieces and puke because they had so much on the line.
 
bud green said:
I've heard Tommy Gainey talk about being backed to play for 10K a hole.

Golf pros make so much money that stories of Calc, Mickelson,etc...playing for 5 or 10 grand per round really doesn't seem like much. That's LAST place money in golf, not first prize.

Read Rick Reilly's "Who's Your Caddy?" book, specifically the Vegas section on how much poker players gamble for at golf. Win or lose half a million in a day type of wagers.
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right on Bud! people on AZB always like to compare Pro Golf to Pool and they like to think Golf is all kinds of squeeky clean?....NOFRIGGINWAYMAN!

weekly on the golf channel they talk about which pro is keeping sharp by "betting" with another pro. AND.....one of the favorite Pro's they talk about is Phil Mickleson...... I love this guy!....he plays like a champ....has a wonderful family life, is very humble, and gives back to the rest of the world.

super nice dude IMO !

G.
 
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