Aaron Bond

UK '06, BU '22 (He/Him)

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SWTBlake you haven't cut your beard since then, either.

[Jason Sobel @JasonSobelGolf]

Some next-day thoughts on TGL...

Pros: 
• The tech is sick. Futuristic-type stuff. Impossible to watch and not think, "Man, I'd love to play there someday."

• Wayyy more fast-paced than regular golf. Maybe *too* fast-paced, but it certainly moves.

• Players seem invested. They're having fun and want to win. That's important.

• Speaking of important, that's how ESPN made it feel. Opening night felt like a special event. They made it "bigger" than others could have done.

Cons:
• Too many rules. Don't bog us down with the details. Throw hammers everywhere, press matches... hell, have some side action. 

• Even fast-paced, maybe too long. Nine holes? An hour? Might be enough.

• With every player mic'd, it's difficult to know who's saying what. Feels like you're trying to eavesdrop instead of being allowed into the convo.

• And the biggest thing (for me): There's no personal investment for the consumer. Unless you're betting or just a massive Bay GC fan, you need a reason to return for 14 more of these when you've already seen what it is.

All of that said, as I tweeted last night... it's a decent way to kill two hours on a Tuesday night in the winter.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SWTBlake @MichaelBerinoto Everyone knows the best pizza comes from Kentucky.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SWTBlake @reddirtgatekpr Yes, but it comes with a price. You can never see any of these acts live again.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@swampsteve @elmtree916 Just thought you really hated Queens or something. And the American League in general, which, fair.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SWTBlake @vandoliers I feel like I should take offense.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SwamperHoward Freezing cold, Howard!

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@andrewzimmern What is this thing you call "leftover" brisket?

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SWTBlake @ApeSandBearWich "Directly responsible" is certainly a choice of words there.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@NickBromberg @RossDellenger @YahooSports I hope this happens in the next Miami game now.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@CatWorkers Khajiit has underwears, if you have coin.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SWTBlake @Margarita890 Same!

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@BobbyPentz You can save par from there.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SWTBlake The algorithm never lies. You've shown your cards.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SWTBlake I might just head your way now.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SWTBlake @vandoliers If you need a pro/epilogue you can talk about leaving railbird. Different end, same results.

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

@SWTBlake Et tu, @SWTBlake?

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

Cool. What show you at?

[Giff @SWTBlake]

Chris muthereffin Isaak

[Giff @SWTBlake]

Chris muthereffin Isaak

[Aaron Bond @adbondlex]

Since you brought it up @SWTBlake

[Votto De La Cruz @EvilJoeyVotto]

Cincinnati owns Houston 😈