Do we have a new big 3

EDISON, N.J. -- Jason Day’s last six weeks have been nothing short of incredible. He has three wins in four starts and is a combined 59 under over that period.

It’s that kind of play that has sparked conversation about a new Big Three, Player of the Year possibilities, etc. Let’s get right to the mailbag for those questions and more …

If Jason Day wins the FedExCup, did he have a better year than Jordan Spieth in your opinion? -- Bryce W.

No. If he we were to win one or two more Playoffs events it would be a conversation but I’d still be inclined to lean toward Spieth because he won two majors and came incredibly close to winning all four. He has also been remarkably consistent the entire year while most of Day’s damage has been done the last six weeks.

After Day’s win Sunday, is he now Player of the Year? -- Dustin C.

Again, no. The only way he has a chance to be Player of the Year, I think, is if he wins all three or four Playoffs events and the FedExCup. Even then I think Spieth gets the nod, though Day will certainly steal some votes.

Are Jordan, Jason, and Rory the new Big Three? -- Kendall N.

Maybe, but let’s see how this plays out over a couple of years. Spieth and McIlroy have a sustained body of work and Day is trending in that direction at the moment but not there yet. But right now those three appear to be the best in the game.

If you could buy stock in Spieth, Day or McIlroy, but only one, who do you pick? -- Rob C.

Any good investor knows the key is to diversify! I’d spread my wealth over all three. But if I’m picking just one, I’d lean toward McIlroy. When all their careers are over I think he ends up with the most majors.

Who is your pick for Rookie of the Year? -- Taylor S.

Nick Taylor is the only rookie with a win, but Justin Thomas has been far more consistent with seven top 10s to Taylor’s one. He also has a pair of fourth-place finishes and at 36th is the highest rookie in the FedExCup standings.

Will anything be done about club and ball technology? Where does it stop? -- Todd W.

It’s a little like asking cell phone companies to go back to making flip phones. Technology doesn’t go backwards, whether it’s phones or golf equipment. It’s just not how it works. I see where you’re going with this, but the easiest way to make courses more difficult for PGA TOUR players would be to grow the rough, pinch the fairways and slow down the greens/make them less pure.

Previous Post
Next Post