Chris Baryla: Catastrophic Collapse

[killer_carlson]

For those that follow golf, check out this score from Canadian Chris Baryla.

http://www.pgatour.com/players/02/71...2008/h096.html

That's a 54 on the back nine. He took a 10 on a par 3.

Two years ago this guy almost squeezed out a PGA Tour card despite only having conditional status on the Nationwide Tour.

I have no idea what has happened to him this year - injury, mental, or what, but this is just terrible.

He seemed to be on the cusp of being the next Canadian golfer......

Isn't there some rule that if you're a certain amount over par you lose your tour card for the year or something?

[browna]

I can honestly say never heard of the guy...this seems like a Tin Cup moment.

3 or 4 into the water on 17 from the "Cobalt" (gotta love the West Coast urban shiek) tees.

More perplexing is a 7 on the previous, fairly straightforward Par 3 12th.

[moon]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

Isn't there some rule that if you're a certain amount over par you lose your tour card for the year or something?

For the LPGA I think it was if you shoot 88+/88+ on the first two days which is why Michelle Wie had to retire with a wrist "injury" a few years back.

Not sure what the deal is with the PGA but my guess is it is similar.

[ricoFlame]

he played really well in the US Open a few years ago as an amateur. played his college golf at UTEP. Pretty solid player.

[The Goon]

Apparently he was playing hurt but felt obligated to finish his round:

http://scoregolf.com/blog/bob-weeks/...barylas-96.cfm

[ricoFlame]

didn't let down the sponsor? they guy they let in the tourney shot 96. he should have probably pulled out, sponsors would understand that he's hurt. now he's going to be the dude who fired 96.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by ricoFlame

didn't let down the sponsor? they guy they let in the tourney shot 96. he should have probably pulled out, sponsors would understand that he's hurt. now he's going to be the dude who fired 96.

Time to look for new sponsors. Depends is probably available...

That ad writes itself:

"Have you ever found yourself dropping a deuce in a public and embarrassing situation such as firing a 96 on tour? If so, then Depends is the brand for you!"

[killer_carlson]

I still think this guy is the next Canadian to make a breakthrough, but clearly not this season or next (because he'll have to earn his way back to Nationwide).

[BAustin]

How was that? On his way to Michigan for the Buick.....

Way to go CHRIS...Was there for his final round...Stayed away from Ames and Weir and watched this kid have a whole lot of fun!!!

[CGYNHL]

Good to see him do well at the RBC! Nice payday too $123,000. Not too shabby!!!
Maybe this is a sign of better things to come.

[killer_carlson]

Awesome BAustin. Great to hear.

How did he respond to the crowds and such?

Watching him on the nationwide tour he seems to be a guy who can run really hot or cold depending upon the day.

I was glad he cracked the top 10 for the automatic berth into next week's tourney.