Michael Block comments on 'insane' New York golf fans after disaster strikes on PGA Tour Champions
Michael Block’s PGA TOUR Champions debut ended with a costly triple bogey and remarks about “insane” New York spectators.
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The brief
Michael Block competed in his first PGA TOUR Champions event at the DICK’S Open. Although he initially performed well, going low and sitting three shots back, the week concluded with a costly triple bogey that he said hurt a lot. Golf Digest and Golfweek highlighted his ambition to win the U.S.
Senior Open, quoting his statement “Hate me for it,” while Golf Channel noted the painful finish. Coverage from HITC emphasized his comments regarding the behavior of the New York golf fans. Reports do not yet specify Block’s final position on the leaderboard.
Future coverage may reveal his upcoming schedule on the senior circuit.
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Quick answers
How did Michael Block perform in his Champions debut?
He started strong, going low and sitting three shots back, but the tournament ended with a costly triple bogey.
What did Block say about his chances?
He stated he dreamt of winning the U.S. Senior Open, a sentiment he emphasized by saying, 'Hate me for it.'
What were Block’s comments on the fans?
He described the New York golf fans as 'insane' following the event.
Coverage (7)
- Triple bogey on 18 sinks Michael Block; Dicky Pride wins Dick's Open Golfweek · 90d ago
- ‘All hell breaks loose’: Michael Block’s dream senior tour debut ends in disaster GOLF.com · 90d ago
- Michael Block 3 back in Champions debut, said he dreamt of winning U.S. Senior Open Golfweek · 90d ago
- Michael Block set to make PGA TOUR Champions debut at DICK’S Open PGA Tour · 90d ago
- Michael Block goes low in his senior debut and shares wild dream: 'Hate me for it' Golf Digest · 90d ago
- ‘That hurt a lot': Block’s dream week at Dick’s Open ends with costly triple bogey Golf Channel · 90d ago
- Michael Block comments on 'insane' New York golf fans after disaster strikes on PGA Tour Champions hitc.com · 90d ago
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