Why did Sergio lose it?
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I will assume your talking about The Open?
If so, in my opinion he lost it because when faced with what he considered "bad breaks" instead of persavering through the adversity and taking on the challenge, he developed a "woe is me" attitude and developed a mentality that in essence was "no matter what I do, or how many great shots I hit something will keep me from winning". I think this was evident in his post round conference.
If so, in my opinion he lost it because when faced with what he considered "bad breaks" instead of persavering through the adversity and taking on the challenge, he developed a "woe is me" attitude and developed a mentality that in essence was "no matter what I do, or how many great shots I hit something will keep me from winning". I think this was evident in his post round conference.
welshdentist
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Still not enough confidence in his putting, which leaked a little into his long game as the last day progressed.
Easier to be ahead in round 1,2 and 3 but round 4 of The Open is a different matter. I feel maybe if the belly putter does it for him he was only a few weeks away from having enough confidence.
Also there was a degree of it isn't meant to be. Tournaments almost always get the winner they deserve.
Ball striking there wasn't anyone better IMHO that week but the putter went COLD
Easier to be ahead in round 1,2 and 3 but round 4 of The Open is a different matter. I feel maybe if the belly putter does it for him he was only a few weeks away from having enough confidence.
Also there was a degree of it isn't meant to be. Tournaments almost always get the winner they deserve.
Ball striking there wasn't anyone better IMHO that week but the putter went COLD
It is all mental
First, let me say that I am in no way an expert on the golf swing. Sergio's looks pretty good to me, btw.
I have though, competed at some pretty high levels in other sports.
What I have found is that when a person has the ability of a Sergio and does not win when put into the position, the blame rests squarely between the ears.
Obviously, Sergio must not have the unalterable belief that it is his destiny to win. He has not painted the clear picture in his mind of him attaining this goal.
I can guarantee you that the greats of not only golf, but any game, all had this belief.
First, let me say that I am in no way an expert on the golf swing. Sergio's looks pretty good to me, btw.
I have though, competed at some pretty high levels in other sports.
What I have found is that when a person has the ability of a Sergio and does not win when put into the position, the blame rests squarely between the ears.
Obviously, Sergio must not have the unalterable belief that it is his destiny to win. He has not painted the clear picture in his mind of him attaining this goal.
I can guarantee you that the greats of not only golf, but any game, all had this belief.
huestisc
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It's all in his mind
Sergio hits all his clubs, from Driver to wedges, as well as Tiger or anyone else. His short game (not including putting) is excellent. His putting used to be deficient, but he looked a lot better with the belly putter, especially in rounds 1 through 3.
However, mentally he doesn't stand a chance. His ball-striking talent allowed him to contend despite his warped attitude, but in the end the mind game did him in.
His pessimism and "the universe is out to get me" attitude will guarantee he will never fulfill the promise of his great potential. Padraig said he "knew" he was going to win all week, even when he hit it in the burn twice on the 72nd hole.
Unfortunately, Sergio was a train wreck waiting to happen. He is always looking for the Golf Gods to get him, and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. In that respect, he is not too dissimilar from Monty.
If he could somehow come around to a positive attitude, he has the game to challenge anyone....but I think it is unlikely.
Sergio hits all his clubs, from Driver to wedges, as well as Tiger or anyone else. His short game (not including putting) is excellent. His putting used to be deficient, but he looked a lot better with the belly putter, especially in rounds 1 through 3.
However, mentally he doesn't stand a chance. His ball-striking talent allowed him to contend despite his warped attitude, but in the end the mind game did him in.
His pessimism and "the universe is out to get me" attitude will guarantee he will never fulfill the promise of his great potential. Padraig said he "knew" he was going to win all week, even when he hit it in the burn twice on the 72nd hole.
Unfortunately, Sergio was a train wreck waiting to happen. He is always looking for the Golf Gods to get him, and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. In that respect, he is not too dissimilar from Monty.
If he could somehow come around to a positive attitude, he has the game to challenge anyone....but I think it is unlikely.
I agree with the above posts. He's too emotional. Ironically, I think that the same qualities that kill him in regular tournaments are what make him such a monster in those team competitions. That emotionality is an asset in those competitions. Maybe he'd do well with a vocal, authoritative caddie, who could keep him level, until he matures enough to be able to do it himself?
welshdentist
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Couldn't agree more, he'd of beaten anyone in the Ryder Cup singles if it had been last week by at least 3 holes.
self-mastery
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He obviously needs to read "golf is not a game of perfect."
Or spend sometime with a sleepy eyed Freddie Couples.
Or spend sometime with a sleepy eyed Freddie Couples.
Jim Kobylinski
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I read an interesting post on another site where the main reason why he didn't win is because he tried to play his sunday round too safe. Meaning he didn't use his natural aggressiveness (that he did for the first 3 days) and it hurt him. He was trying to go out and "not lose" the tournament instead of going out and "try to win" the tournament.
If you really watch the last round compared to the first 3 he played it so super safe and it hurt him.
If you really watch the last round compared to the first 3 he played it so super safe and it hurt him.
aaron_lohan
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I think he is a bit too highly strung, which is not good for elite level athletes, if things are going well then watch out but if they start going bad then...... panic sets in. Someone like tiger or faldo and harrington in this case had ability to bounce back from bad breaks in the final round of a major.
self-mastery
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He doesn't have the mentality of a champion.
rbaumgolf
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At that level golf is someimes a game about "bounces" - hitting a flag and dropping straight down or rolling back into the lake. Sergio missed a putt that he could've/should've made. Hopefully he'll be better for it and I think he will win a few Majors before he is done. I like him - he's good for th game.
Burner
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You can dress it up any which way you choose and practise your amateur psychologist skills on Sergio till the cows come home but rbaumgolf has hit the winner with his offering.
Most things are as uncomplicated as that - the luck of the draw or, in this case, the Irish.
Nevertheless, Paddy is a worthy champion and Sergio will be one day.
Exactly what I thought.
birdie_man
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I wish I coulda seen the whole round so I can't really comment too much...............(I was working gahhhhh)..................
....but it's true man....sometimes things just don't go right.
I'm reluctant to root for him since he spit in the cup then brushed it off like a douc....(ahem).................but........................part of me wants to see him win for some reason too.
I would prolly be not feeling too good if I just lost The Open but hopefully he doesn't get too negative and carry that with him. Who knows.....if that putter keeps workin.........
....but it's true man....sometimes things just don't go right.
I'm reluctant to root for him since he spit in the cup then brushed it off like a douc....(ahem).................but........................part of me wants to see him win for some reason too.
I would prolly be not feeling too good if I just lost The Open but hopefully he doesn't get too negative and carry that with him. Who knows.....if that putter keeps workin.........
I agree with your statements, however I think how Sergio acted during his post conference speaks volumes about his ability to accept these good and bad breaks when they happen.
On another note, it appears that successful athletes seem to get more good breaks than less successful athletes despite them being relatively equal in physical skills and abilities. Why is that?
Amen Corner
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I am with you!
He played very "conservative" from tee on a couple of holes during the last 9. Trying not to do misstakes and leaving him with longer than normal clubs on the second shot.
danny_shank
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I think Jim's spot on. He went out to shoot level par, he should of tried to shoot 68. Under pressure like that it's easy to make errors, i think you have to be positive and offset them with birdies.
As far a luck goes. How lucky was Tiger in round three!!
As far a luck goes. How lucky was Tiger in round three!!
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