Okay, so I’d been hearing the name Ben Griffin popping up here and there lately. You know how it is, you see a name on the leaderboard a few times, maybe catch a commentator mentioning him during a broadcast. I thought, alright, let me actually sit down and watch this fella play a bit, see what the deal is.
My Initial Look
So, I made it a point during one of the recent PGA Tour events, can’t recall exactly which one off the top of my head, but one of those weekend rounds. I specifically tried to catch his coverage when they showed his group. Just wanted to get a feel for his game, you know? Watched him hit some drives, work his way down the fairway, play some approach shots.
What I Saw On The Course
Here’s what stood out to me from just watching casually:
- Driving: Seemed pretty solid off the tee. Didn’t see anything wild or crazy, just looked like he found a good number of fairways. Consistent, maybe? Not overpowering, but steady.
- Iron Play: Looked competent. Saw him hit a few nice approaches. Like any golfer, saw some misses too, wasn’t perfect, but seemed to have control generally.
- Short Game: Around the greens, he looked pretty comfortable. Handled the little chips and pitches okay from what I saw. Didn’t see any major blow-ups or anything that made me wince.
- Putting: Seemed alright on the greens. Rolled some in, saw a few slide by. Looked like a typical pro putting performance, really. Some good, some average.
My Overall Impression
Watching him play, it wasn’t like watching one of those guys who tries to rip the cover off the ball every single swing. It felt more… measured? Like he was thinking his way around the course, playing the percentages maybe. Doesn’t have that super fiery, aggressive look some players do, more low-key, just going about his business.
It kinda reminded me that there’s a whole bunch of really, really good players out there on tour just grinding away week after week. They might not be the huge household names grabbing headlines constantly, but they can flat-out play golf. You see guys like Griffin, putting together solid rounds, competing, and it’s a good reality check. It’s not all flashy highlights; a lot of it is just consistent, steady play.
Final Thoughts
So, yeah, that was my little observation session watching Ben Griffin. Seems like a solid player, technically sound. Definitely gives you an appreciation for the depth of talent out there. I’ll be keeping half an eye on his name in the future, see how he progresses. It’s always interesting to follow these guys making their way.
