tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post5139678962075728568..comments2024-02-03T12:04:16.336+00:00Comments on SNOOKER SCENE BLOG: THE MAJORSDave Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-87440646307640663562012-08-28T15:35:23.302+01:002012-08-28T15:35:23.302+01:00Given Rory has won two majors at a younger age tha...Given Rory has won two majors at a younger age than either Nicklaus and Woods the signs are promising. <br /><br />In addition, to win both of his majors by eight shots is Woods-esque, and indicates that he is cut from a different cloth than most, which is vital if you are to become a super-legend. jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-78372760978690364732012-08-27T01:45:05.039+01:002012-08-27T01:45:05.039+01:00I can't claim to know enough about golf to com...I can't claim to know enough about golf to comment, but I do like McIlroyDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-4253136283957620652012-08-26T22:02:05.141+01:002012-08-26T22:02:05.141+01:00I think that it's going to be difficult for Wo...I think that it's going to be difficult for Woods to catch Nicklaus now. It's possible, but he has to win a major next year I'd say, and his best chance will come at Augusta. I think that's the one he really wants and if he can do it there it will be so sweet for him. <br /><br />In the longer term, there's also a chance McIlroy could be good enough to get 10+ majors, but time will tell. <br /><br />Any thoughts Dave? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-44998995960815098892012-08-26T01:05:37.539+01:002012-08-26T01:05:37.539+01:00Dave...do you think Woods can match Nicklaus' ...Dave...do you think Woods can match Nicklaus' record of 18 majors? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-34197081925706679692012-08-25T16:01:52.005+01:002012-08-25T16:01:52.005+01:00Woods is the dirtiest dan out there!!!!Woods is the dirtiest dan out there!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-89261208900913280302012-08-25T11:28:34.086+01:002012-08-25T11:28:34.086+01:00So what we're saying is that if Hendry is the ...So what we're saying is that if Hendry is the Nicklaus....then O'Sullivan is the Woods? I always knew he was a dirty dirty dan!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-90198322999614603502012-08-23T20:32:14.904+01:002012-08-23T20:32:14.904+01:00Well Hendry has won 18 of the 'big three' ...Well Hendry has won 18 of the 'big three' titles and Nicklaus 18 majorsDave Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037719321756898982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-85682915351822643222012-08-23T19:52:45.289+01:002012-08-23T19:52:45.289+01:00Dave,
Just out of interest, can you compile a li...Dave, <br /><br />Just out of interest, can you compile a list of how many 'majors' players would have won if we could the UK, Masters, and Worlds as the 3 majors historically. For example, would Stephen Hendry be better than, say, Jack Nicklaus, etc. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-63537481256319330662012-08-21T23:00:58.965+01:002012-08-21T23:00:58.965+01:00i agree 401, but some "athletes" get a n...i agree 401, but some "athletes" get a nosebleed when china comes aroundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-11388631252113907792012-08-21T16:31:52.858+01:002012-08-21T16:31:52.858+01:0012.01
in Latter years Yea when he had about 3 WC ...12.01<br /><br />in Latter years Yea when he had about 3 WC Behind him and in all about 15+ Ranking Events he did set his stall out to Win the "MAJORS" But by then he had that Luxury to do that But in his early Career he went out to win them All.<br /><br />Today players are happy winning one then diapering not to be seen for a while.<br /><br />Domination Means Winning Everything and Building up a aura around you of invincibility you cant do that just by winning here and there.wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-56960112694654525342012-08-21T16:01:26.049+01:002012-08-21T16:01:26.049+01:00I agree that tennis players and golfers do tend to...I agree that tennis players and golfers do tend to try and peak for the majors, just like athletes do. <br /><br />However each player is different in what works for them. A number of players need to be battle hardened and play regularly, but Serena Williams and Ronnie O'Sullivan are quite clearly getting their schedule in place to peak for the majors, the events that define your legacy. <br /><br />I'm of the iew that the China Open is up their as the next biggest event, as it has established itself, and was vital in underscoring the Chinese boom. <br /><br />Having said that, this event has the potential to outstrip it. I'm also pleased to see no world moniker being attached to the title. jamie brannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668254365608375328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86821454479917828642012-08-21T13:30:54.050+01:002012-08-21T13:30:54.050+01:00safe to guess, yeahsafe to guess, yeahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69488194111173037372012-08-21T12:01:02.261+01:002012-08-21T12:01:02.261+01:00Motivation is a key factor in how much effort you ...Motivation is a key factor in how much effort you put in. Most of Hendry's seasons are "second half" heavy and that is because he was gearing up for the events he desperately wanted to win. The 1992/93 season is a classic example of this: he only won three events, the Masters, the tournament immediately prior to the world championship, and the world championship. In fact he had quite a few seasons where he didn't win anything before the UK, back in the days when there was a season before the UK. So I think it's safe to say Hendry's focus was on winning the triple crown events.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-86172840295188957912012-08-20T20:03:06.006+01:002012-08-20T20:03:06.006+01:00722 having less motivation and not trying as hard ...722 having less motivation and not trying as hard are two totally separate things.<br /><br />not only are you happy guessing wrongly about people you dont know, youre happy posting rubbish comments at someone who does know the person youre guessing about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-55799269192575605852012-08-20T19:25:10.855+01:002012-08-20T19:25:10.855+01:00Well they had to do something to give one of these...Well they had to do something to give one of these Chinese events a semblance of a unique identity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-1350041093607623092012-08-20T13:36:30.344+01:002012-08-20T13:36:30.344+01:00Interesting to see how they've managed to get ...Interesting to see how they've managed to get a bigger first prize even though the prize fund is smaller than the UK Champs:<br /><br />UK Champs 2011<br />Winner: £100,000 (1 player) Total = £100,000<br />Finalist: £46,000 (1 player) Total = £46,000<br />Semi: £23,250 (2 players) Total = £46,500<br />Quarter: £16,450 (4 players) Total = £65,800<br />L16: £12,050 (8 players) Total = £96,400<br />L32: £8,750 (16 players) Total = £140,000<br />L48: £5,500 (16 players) Total = £88,000<br />L64: £2,300 (16 players) Total = £36,800<br />TOTAL Prize Fund = £619,500<br /><br />International Championship 2012 <br />Winner: £125,000 (1 player) Total = £125,000<br />Finalist: £62,500 (1 player) Total = £62,500<br />Semi: £30,000 (2 players) Total = £60,000<br />Quarter: £17,500 (4 players) Total = £70,000<br />L16: £12,000 (8 players) Total = £96,000<br />L32: £7,000 (16 players) Total = £112,000<br />L48: £3,000 (16 players) Total = £48,000<br />L64: £1,500 (16 players) Total = £24,000<br />TOTAL Prize Fund = £597,500<br /><br />Basically the bigger prize is there because the prize money is lower before the L16 stage. Depends on your point of view if this is a good thing, but I suspect it is the way things are going to be if Hearn wants to avoid "rewarding mediocrity"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-40683848940365450122012-08-20T10:14:29.155+01:002012-08-20T10:14:29.155+01:00I think there is a personality with the British th...I think there is a personality with the British that if a tournament is not on the BBC then a snooker tournament is not very big.<br /><br />Would BBC show snooker outside of UK? This can only get bigger in future.<br /><br />Tournament needs a little history first.Arnd, Germanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-21947873476989330952012-08-20T01:11:10.380+01:002012-08-20T01:11:10.380+01:00You don't think that Nicklaus or Woods targete...You don't think that Nicklaus or Woods targeted the Majors? How about Sampras & Federer? Of course they want to win every event they enter, but their whole season is built around peaking at the Majors.Peter Norriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094714440623039181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-46183279498674644552012-08-19T19:22:53.588+01:002012-08-19T19:22:53.588+01:00Don't be so naive 617. You really think he put...Don't be so naive 617. You really think he put as much effort into a PTC as he did for his world titles? What a silly thing to say. Even Hendry himself has admitted to not being motivated in some of the lesser events, which makes me doubt your claim of knowing him for years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-69702912031604860182012-08-19T18:17:35.454+01:002012-08-19T18:17:35.454+01:00529, leave the guessing alone.
ive known stephen ...529, leave the guessing alone.<br /><br />ive known stephen for years and im sure he tried as hard and worked hard in every event during the season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-56837424201605213192012-08-19T17:29:03.907+01:002012-08-19T17:29:03.907+01:00I'm not sure it's strictly true of Hendry,...I'm not sure it's strictly true of Hendry, he always seemed especially focused and determined in the WC and Masters. I think winning those two meant a good season to him. Hendry actually had a few seasons in the 90s where he didn't win anything before the UK...I'm sure he wanted to win them all, but some events are obviously better at motivating players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12738423361138691532012-08-19T16:13:38.366+01:002012-08-19T16:13:38.366+01:00"When you hear a player say at the start of t..."When you hear a player say at the start of the season that they are ‘targeting the majors’ it’s a sure sign that they will have a poor campaign."<br />------------------------------------<br />Absolutely right.<br /><br />i hate a player coming out with that it shows lack of Ambition.<br /><br />a true great just wants to win and annihilate the opposition. that's what Davis and Hendry did.wildnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-12710986256571370322012-08-19T15:30:04.373+01:002012-08-19T15:30:04.373+01:00I would argue that we only have two majors now.I would argue that we only have two majors now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-61435150226636844662012-08-19T15:14:16.161+01:002012-08-19T15:14:16.161+01:00do we know the prize money breakdown. I know its £...do we know the prize money breakdown. I know its £125000 for the winner but what about the rest?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29605452.post-85478132712097906812012-08-19T15:07:29.404+01:002012-08-19T15:07:29.404+01:00ban all those whove failed to go to chinese events...ban all those whove failed to go to chinese events in the past (making up excuses) from playing in this, i say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com