Match Play at Firestone, a prime Ben Hogan vs a prime......?
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Brent:\n\nI thought about this question for literally two hours. There are many factors invloved which effect the answer to this question.\n\n# 1 is the course...it's been redesigned many times over the years. I'm going to assume this magical match is going to take place on today's behemoth of a course. \n\nSince it's taking place on the 2006 version of Firestone CC, which really favors a long hitter who can fade the ball (Hogan) rather than a ball striker such as Nelson. \n\nAlthough match play tends to favor the more consistent player, both of these players have been identified as two of the best ball strikers off all time...neither were said to be fantastic putters, but I recall reading that Hogan would go years without missing a short putt (this was before he got the yips later in his career).\n\nI'm also going to assume that they're going to be using their vintage clubs....which I think would favor Hogan since he was noted to be a great fairway wood and long iron player...which would help at Firestone of today with it's massive length. \n\nAfter figuring all the variables I still believe it would come down to one thing....Hogan always was ticked at Nelson, who grew up in the same caddy yard as young Ben (although a few years older and much bigger) and garnered much of the attention of the members. \n\nThis always left Hogan with a chip on his shoulder against Nelson. I think The Hawk would stare Nelson down and beat him with a birdie on The Monster, 16 at Firestone...3 and 2. \n\nNice question, I enjoyed formulating an answer to it!
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trying to decide who would win the next match
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Yiu know how much I would pay to see that..a lot.... a hot guy and the immortal hulk hogan versus rated RKO...Cena and Hogan would soo win.!!!
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For now, I would say Sampras because he did it for longer.  They both can play various styles but within that variety,  I'd say Sampras was more of a classic power player and Federer the more "artistic", touch player.\n\nWhen it's all said and done, and if Federer has a few more dominant years, I think that most people will answer your question with "Federer".  I'm definitely pulling for him to break Sampras' record for most majors won in a career.
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great matchup! and very tough to call. spinks opens an early lead. his awkward style, good jab & strange punching angles seem to confuse moorer. spinks is very aware of his feet, keeping moorer from getting position. in round 7, spinks lands a straight right which stuns moorer. as spinks follows up, moorer suddenly steps right & nails spinks with a perfect left. spinks drops to the canvas. he takes the 8count & looks dazed, but manages to stay out of harms way till the bell. the next few rounds see a more cautious spinks moving & jabbing as moorer tries to send the left home. in round 11, moorer rushes in, catching spinks with a left that sends spinks into the ropes. moorer smells victory & closes for the kill. he lands a body shot & a glancing blow to the head. spinks spins away & as moorer closes,spinks lands a flush right, stopping moorer in his tracks. a quick left/right drops moorer. the round ends. in the final round, moorer presses spinks hard & appears to hurt him with another left, but spinks holds on for a majority decision. boxing clamors for a rematch, but spinks isnt interested. he's off to prepare for holmes..., it would be different at cruiser or heavy, & maybe even in a rematch at 175, but here spinks experience vs better opposition pays off. once
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Which candidate plays a better game of euchre.
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Rodger Federer? Tiger Woods?
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Game, set. match!  Congrats on your likely win!
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Since stone cold no longer participates, i wud say undertaker is better cuz he is in this business for pretty long time, in fact, he is the oldest player and he has remained at the top all that time\n\nbut u can't ignore stone cold. he is one of the best wrestlers of all time(in fact he is the best wrestler in wwe history ).  \nif u agree, give me a hell yeah!
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Golf has become the game of choice for business interested people today.  What other event could you do where you can talk openly with another person while waiting for the group ahead of you to clear the green?  Just because it is so widely played by so many people it has become common, not cliche', so enjoy your game and I hope you pick up the tab for anyone playing with you, how about a game next week?  Will you spot me 5 strokes?
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I think Cool Papa was without a doubt the better player. Ernie Banks had a great power stroke but never in your wildest dreams can you learn to be as quick as lightning. Speed is a gift that you are born with, something that cannot be taught. Cool Papa was unquestionably the fastest man to ever play the game. Ricky Henderson would have pissed in his pants if Cool Papa played in the major leagues. His defense was stellar and he was a spectacular lead-off hitter.
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Yogi Bear vs. Ahhhnold Swarchzenegger at his prime.\n\nI'll take Yogi any day.
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Two rough, tough and gutsy fighters. Great match up buddy! Both fighters have been through the wars and fought the best fighters in their weight class and of their generation. Jones defeated the likes of Emile Griffith, Ray Robinson. Tiger beat the likes of Fullmer, Griffith and Jose Torres. I see this fight being a mix of tactics at times in the fight and toe to toe slugging. Both guys weren't known for knockout power. Therefore I see this one going the distance with Tiger winning by a close but unanimous decision.
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People usually mention Sam Snead when this argument comes up. I'd have to say the greatest all around swing of all time was Ben Hogan in his prime....no one controlled the golf ball better. And of course there's Tiger ;)
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How about Nash/Barbosa against Terry/Harris\n\nThat should be fun
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sure all the way back, i will give u 3 a side. Automatic press if u get 3 down. press anytime if u are behind. either party can press for the hole and the hole only at anytime the opponents tee shot is in the air. be it going out of bounds, woods, water or fairway. trash talk is acceptable. My "hanicap" is plus 2.7 on a 119 slope rated course 6500 back tees. built in 1937. with postage stamp greens. let me know ok?
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In all seriousness- Both in thier prime would go to Ali. I say this because history has already shown us the way. Look at the great Ali Vs Foreman upset. Foreman was the Tyson of his day... Bull strong, Angry @ the world and not lacking in technical ability in any way.  Ali also trained for 15 round championship bouts Vs Tysons 12 round training regiment.  Ali's defensive skills would keep him moving to the later rounds and he would take care of him late --- just the same way Forman lost- Tyson might not have gone down for the count but he would for sure have lost on points. Even though this is my opinion.... I still would love to see this fight...