2013 Barclays Final Round Open Comment Thread

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The points ramifications are too breathtaking for me to even type, so we'll just see how this FedExCup excitement plays out at the Barclays. Matt Kuchar and Gary Woodland lead, meaning they'll be vying for the most air time with Tiger and the Statue of Liberty.

If you've got a provider other than Time Warner, your telecast times are:

Golf Channel 12-1:30 ET

CBS: 2-6 PM ET

Golf Channel replay 9:30 PM ET

Video: Billy Horschel Does Google Glass

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Thanks to social media guru Robert Andrade for Tweeting this YouTube video of PGA Tour winner Billy Horschel being the first pro golfer to show you what their view is like via Google Glass.

I was hoping the golf shot portion would be a little more interesting...and steady. Still, it's fun to see things through the eye of a player. Now if he'd wear them in competition...

Sherman's Look At Golf Channel's Player-Analysts

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I know as Golf World subscribers you've already opened your magazines or your digital editions to Ed Sherman's behind-the-scenes look at Golf Channel's player-analysts, but just in case you haven't seen it here's the link.

Sherman has all sorts of fun behind-the-scenes detail and info on the cast of characters who, because of golf's longevity, are the expert analysts even though they haven't won majors. Also interesting in the story is learning why Golf Channel won't be leaning on the superstars that sports like the NFL or tennis can look to: golfers have much longer careers. The story also features backstage images from Bob Croslin and Dom Furore.

Oh, and you get to find out how much money they make! Only in Golf World!

The Shark On The Shark: "It's amazing being the living icon"

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Charlie Rose asks Greg Norman if he would give up some of his money for more major wins and the Great White Shark says "not at all," then cites the outcrying of support he's had over the years over his losses has made him the businessman he is today.

There are several other questions about the empire that is Norman and a nice graphic and, well, it's a bit of an infomercial for no apparent reason other than giving him a chance to talk about his brand building genius. As always Norman is engaging, defends Tiger's soft mattress-induced back issues, and talks briefly about Tiger losing his intimidation factor.

“I think the longer the time goes by with him not doing it, the harder it's going to be,” Norman said.

Robert Lusetich noted Norman's repeat of previous comments in this account of Tiger's opening round at The Barclays which took only 11 hours to complete thanks to weather delays.

Survey: Traveling Golfers Just Want Good Greens

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Max Adler summarizes Golf Digest's customer satisfaction survey coordinated by Dr. Dan Sachau, professor of psychology at Minnesota State University at Mankato, and Dr. Luke Simmering, a consultant within the global organizational effectiveness department for Walmart.

Out of 2,434 respondents, the median profile was a 58-year-old male who plays seven rounds a month and pays $62 per round and you may not be shocked to learn that course conditioning mattered more than anything, while slow play was not a factor.

The contradiction between what people say and do has long served much of that wide field of study called the humanities. In this instance, respondents said pace of play was their top driver of satisfaction, when in actuality it was the least. "It's possible the great majority of people who took the survey happened to have a last round where they felt neither impatient or rushed," Sachau says, "but more likely, this is an aspect that assumes great importance only when others are constant." In other words, pace of play matters a lot at your home course because you already know exactly what to expect in the other areas. When you're a regular, it's more likely the foursome ahead or the kitchen staff comes under your cross hairs than the superintendent.

"Far and away, course conditions proved the most important driver of satisfaction when golfers travel," Sachau says, "much more so than the pace of the round or the cost of the green or guest fee, both of which golfers stated as more important." Specifically, in ascending order golfers value the conditions of the bunkers, the tee boxes, the fairways and, most of all, the greens.