What IF John Daly was a Ryder Cup captain? Five positives JD would bring to the event
Daly Would Take Away Pressure From The Players
Let's not sugarcoat it: despite his immense popularity among the galleries and fellow pros, the "Wild Thing" rubs many the wrong way. Daly's captaincy would be met with immense scrutiny from the press and the game's establishment.
Captains are often credited for their effect on the event's outcome, especially if that outcome is a loss. (See Watson, Tom.) Given his controversial nature, this would be amplified for Daly. While not an enviable position for the man himself, the players would appreciate not having the spotlight shine so bright, and might play in a looser, natural fashion.
It Would Inject Desperately-Needed Pizzazz
The 2014 Ryder Cup was slaughtered in TV ratings. Part of this stemmed from its time slot, yet there's no doubting the American sporting public's attention is divided during the fall between college and pro football and baseball's playoff race.
While golf zealots tune in no matter the ancillary factors, the event needs to draw in the general crowd. Adding Daly to the mix would help garner such eyes.
(GolfDigest.com)
Monday, August 3, 2015
Useless Info - OC Edition
31 Things You Need to Explain to Out-of-Towners About OC
20. The "Y" and the Orange Crush will destroy your soul
20. The "Y" and the Orange Crush will destroy your soul
- The first of these traffic nightmares occurs where the 5 meets the 405 near the Irvine Spectrum. The second is where the 57, 22, and 5 all merge, near Angel Stadium. During rush hour -- let's say 2pm until 7pm -- both get more bloated than Val Kilmer's whale belly. Avoid them, although side-street capillaries can get just as crowded.
- Here's something no longtime OC dweller has ever said: "Hmmm, it's only 3:30 here in Newport Beach... I'll be home in Yorba Linda by 4!" No, no you won't. Try 6. Maybe. You could probably get to DTLA faster -- if there wasn’t all that construction on the 5 north.
- Do not say Play-cent-EEah. Nor is it Placenta. Also: Westminster, not WestMINISTER.
Their Lines Got Too Large A Decade Ago And Now We Finally Care?
Luxury titans: A case of too much variety?
German brands add vehicles to pad profits
In their quest to boost sales and achieve double-digit profit margins, Germany's premium carmakers are divvying segments into ever- thinner slices. In the process, they are stretching their brands figuratively -- and their cars literally -- in ways previously unimaginable.
"We take into consideration what the investment is that we have to make, what's our gross sales potential, what's the net sales potential after cannibalization effects and what's the margin we make on the car," explained Ola Kaellenius, Mercedes board member for sales and marketing. "Then we run that through the machine, and if we get a net present value that meets our targets, we go for it."
In the coming five years, Audi says it will add seven new vehicles, including at least two SUVs, increasing its range to 60 models. Mercedes plans to add 10 models in new segments by 2020.
Carmakers often recombine the DNA of other vehicles as they try to create the next breakthrough concept that drivers didn't know they wanted. "Coupe-ifying" sedans and SUVs is the latest trend, including the new Mercedes GLE Coupe that costs nearly $17,000 more than its M-class sibling.
"In an increasingly crowded marketplace it's important to give their customers a sense of differentiation, so you are not driving the same BMW as your neighbor," said Anil Valsan, global lead analyst for EY's automotive team. Valsan adds that popular niche cars are typically packed with sought-after features, enabling automakers to charge higher prices and offer lower incentives.
(AutoNews.com)
German brands add vehicles to pad profits
In their quest to boost sales and achieve double-digit profit margins, Germany's premium carmakers are divvying segments into ever- thinner slices. In the process, they are stretching their brands figuratively -- and their cars literally -- in ways previously unimaginable.
"We take into consideration what the investment is that we have to make, what's our gross sales potential, what's the net sales potential after cannibalization effects and what's the margin we make on the car," explained Ola Kaellenius, Mercedes board member for sales and marketing. "Then we run that through the machine, and if we get a net present value that meets our targets, we go for it."
In the coming five years, Audi says it will add seven new vehicles, including at least two SUVs, increasing its range to 60 models. Mercedes plans to add 10 models in new segments by 2020.
Carmakers often recombine the DNA of other vehicles as they try to create the next breakthrough concept that drivers didn't know they wanted. "Coupe-ifying" sedans and SUVs is the latest trend, including the new Mercedes GLE Coupe that costs nearly $17,000 more than its M-class sibling.
"In an increasingly crowded marketplace it's important to give their customers a sense of differentiation, so you are not driving the same BMW as your neighbor," said Anil Valsan, global lead analyst for EY's automotive team. Valsan adds that popular niche cars are typically packed with sought-after features, enabling automakers to charge higher prices and offer lower incentives.
(AutoNews.com)
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