Fred Couples vs John Daly at Crosswater Club | 1999 Shell's Wonderful World of Golf

At the Crosswater Club in Sunriver, Oregon, two-time major winner John Daly faced two-time Masters champion Fred Couples in a match. Check out many more Shell's Wonderful World of Golf matches at PGATOURLIVE.COM.
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[@jaxhoffalot2812]

Love the 90s aesthetic of the broadcast. Honey-smooth voice overs and nicely integrated product placement for the region and the golf resort.

[@tomsanders6727]

Everything was correct and better in the 80s and 90s

[@alexpignatello8607]

Well said Jax!

[@JGunit]

Agreed, I think this was how it's done

[@jacksonkimball4583]

The product placement is not nicely integrated but I do love those voice overs

[@markpalmer8083]

Well the country has gone completely down the toilet since then. Those days weren't too long off the gold standard and the fiat money scam hadn't taken full hold then.

[@mzapps3321]

This is exactly what we need right now

[@definitiveenergy1]

JD and Freddy two of the most humble and great players of all time.

[@zachcal4328]

The smoothness of Fred’s swing is unbelievable. What am I witnessing

[@grandmayolli]

Fred's swing

[@chrispalmer9952]

You are witnessing rhythm and melody.......

[@camelcase9225]

I'm actually in love with these. This was an exceptional program I'm so happy to be seeing for the first times now. Also, Freddy and JD just class acts.

[@reaganfrankl]

The competitiveness with the respect and compliments Freddie and John give make matches like this so awesome makes it so enjoyable to watch

[@azharcassim2795]

The respect the players show for each other here is very commendable.

[@SN2903]

They should do these again . Would love to see it.

[@billhamilton3157]

I agree

[@seanjenkins331]

Not only do these two have among the best swings ever but I love their approaches. They play instinctively

[@210corona]

Take a shot every time you hear “Thanks John”

[@johnhays2915]

I blacked out after 9 holes...who won?

[@ceboz]

@@johnhays2915 LOL

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

🥴

[@thomasconnearney4849]

And take a sip whenever you here. Nice shot John

[@christopherwharton6022]

I have alcohol poisoning. Thanks.

[@AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C]

Brings back such fond memories. Two of my favorite players of that era. Class acts both of them, complimenting and encouraging one another. Very nice to see again.

[@01larana]

23 years later I'm enjoying this wonderful match between this 2 great golfers on a beautiful golf course with a lot of History....

[@dogloverjb6873]

what a stunning golf course... I love watching the perfect divots they take.

[@optimisticcosmic]

The sound of Freddie's impact with full pitching wedge is majestic.

[@oN3xShOtxkilL]

He was really underrated his whole career

[@RobJaskula]

​@@oN3xShOtxkilLhe (and Daly) should have won more than they did. They had the talent for 5 or 6 majors each.

[@13Hangfire]

Fred Couples... the smoothest swing in golf.

[@DMFChavez]

best looking swing of all time imo

[@13Hangfire]

@@DMFChavez Agreed!

[@trdsf]

I might have to give a slight edge to Payne Stewart. Absolute butter. But Freddy's still got a gorgeous swing -- I love the way Augusta turns back the clock for him every year.

[@quickdeuce]

Agreeing with ALL the others who've agreed that Fred Couples swing is beautiful. As well I agree with "trdsf" comment that the great Payne Stewart's swing was so magnificent to watch. We miss Payne so much.

[@sgtkarhu6844]

@@trdsf Can't wait for him to be in the top 20 again in the first round in November. Augusta just brings something back in that man doesn't it?

[@michaellovell3659]

"I can't hit this...I don't even know if it's my ball" is something I say every time I play. Freddie did a classy job of scolding the spectator there at the end of the round.

[@SethMacLeod95]

Hey SIR!…. You’re a little early… if you don’t mind us.

[@germacyde]

Freddies strut and swagger is off the charts. similar to DJ

[@ricardopanameno402]

I feel more like bubba

[@Jimmysage3273]

@@ricardopanameno402 lol goofy as heck you mean?

[@valiantthor2215]

Yes !

[@williammills8953]

I was waiting on John to light up a 🚬... lol

[@tylermorro1747]

I could watch this exhibition of golf over & over.....just soooooo pure!!!! Two of my favorite golfers on a pristine facility in the American West. Does it get much better than that?!

[@Ben77788]

I’m trying to think how many times I’ve watched this match. First time I caught it was in 2006...while I was recovering from dental surgery. Time flies!

[@quickdeuce]

Thank you PGA Tour for bringing to us these outstanding tournaments played years and years ago. It is wonderful to be able to watch them,, as well we must Thank KZbin for providing the website.

[@hamburglarv1281]

Freddie and John is such a good combination.

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

The best televised golf series ever. Not just for the golf either, great travelogue content too.

[@karldomingues4030]

Couples a true Gentleman, he will keep the match close for respect of his challenger. I've seen him do this several times.

[@jasonmcgill3904]

For being such a big hitter, Daly's short game is so underrated! Amazing touch!

[@daniell653]

Why cant we have these vibes today. A crowd following the group. The kayaks in the water watching. In-between hole interviews. Two chill dudes golfing John Daly: "Times have changed indeed":( 44:08

[@wout123100]

commerce killed modern golf in that way.

[@dakotasmith3563]

they're being so kind to eachother

[@SethMacLeod95]

How we should all treat each other! Even our enemies 🙏

[@johndoe-fq7ez]

this whole production is top notch, love the segments on the history of the area and the course.

[@rfvflyfishing9162]

The shot responses from these two are priceless

[@SethMacLeod95]

😂😂😂 it’s great

[@tishagibson7545]

Thanks john

[@billwenger2279]

Played this twice earlier in the week. Such a beautiful and very difficult course!

[@RobJaskula]

Looks like a monster

[@saveir6601]

43:10 what a golden clip

[@Proculopsis]

Tee off time is 5:01 2nd 11:08 5th 19:38 7th 27:17 9th 33:35 10th 37:20 14th 50:01 18th 1:04:23

[@ericswiatek827]

I'd rather just relax and watch the program

[@ben-vf]

I followed Fred around Royal Adelaide in 98. He didn't play his best but I was so stoked to see him swing. A real highlight.

[@davidjackson7051]

It's just a honor 2 get to play on Shells historic wonderful world of golf what a fantastic game Just gotta love it

[@nospuzzuw]

watching both of their swings is so satisfying

[@cshepard09]

two of the coolest dudes in the history of golf

[@kramshiron]

Freddy’s silky smooth swing..and JDs brilliant short game….awesome.

[@keiththomas3141]

It's awesome watching these two play golf.

[@JonathanMoosey]

Bend, Oregon: now home of the last Blockbuster Video on the planet

[@NonnyStrikes]

haha they still have it?!

[@atatterson6992]

Not anymore :(

[@daniell653]

They are both so genuine to each other.

[@tinman6514]

Freddie seems like such a genuine dude... The way he talks to JD... it’s almost like a big brother deal. Keeps things very positive and light knowing JD gets down on himself ~

[@NomadJoe0323]

Not sure why they can’t do this now. Two player match with a wide open course. Social distancing would not be an issue.

[@Picklemedia]

Bill Gates wants inside you

[@deldridg]

Here in NSW (a state of Australia), our courses were closed for 24 hours 6 weeks ago before the powers came to their senses. We've been playing groups of 2 ever since, no touching the flagstick, no bunker rakes, no smooching etc. Essential, especially for the older generation who really need both the physicality and socialisation golf offers. It's also really had an impact on the interest shown in golf with overbooking and swelling memberships. Who would've thought??

[@johndickson9542]

The distance on the fairway between Daly's drive and mine. Now, THAT'S social distancing.

[@deldridg]

@@johndickson9542 Damn - you must hit the ball a mile. Very impressive!

[@Picklemedia]

@@johndickson9542 SDW

[@sirdudeman6106]

Bring these back

[@Thugl1f]

What a great match, these are two of golf's greatest players giving it all they have. I would love to meet them both in person one day. And tell them thanks for the contribution they have given to the game.

[@sammyjones3500]

I like the one on one format. Easy to follow.

[@BrandonHaynesGolf]

Man I love these reminds me of watching with my dad as a kid.

[@paulanderson3036]

My 2 favorite golfers of all time!!

[@error0209]

One of my two favorite players ever, John is a real dude and Freddy a real gentleman

[@joshlynch5676]

What a gorgeous course for this amazing round of golf.

[@byrd5163]

These were my favourite golfers when I was a younger fella.

[@briandoyle3507]

Freddie has one of the most sweet smooth accurate tee shots I have ever seen.Both golfers have incredible athletic talent.And both are socially charming men.

[@JGunit]

He sure has, butter

[@BenzingEj]

Need to bring this back ASAP

[@hummerman62]

JD rocking some sumptuous old Oakley's

[@carloshenriqueprofissional7105]

Beautiful course and two excellent players and lots of health and their families

[@BOOGiNS]

@46:16 best video shot ever

[@daniell653]

This is amazing.

[@atamagashock]

It just doesn’t get much better than Freddy! He’s the one that sparked my love of the game as a 12 year old in 1992. His swing is what are golfer wishes they had. He’s always humble and respectful… such a legend

[@wes8740]

I just started getting into golf, and this is definitely a Gentlemens game. Im hooked

[@tb_one2485]

I've played all three courses at Sun River Resort. The greens are like carpet. My first time there I was on the putting green and actually bent down to touch the grass to see if it was real. And then asked the starter and he assured me it was real and all the greens were that perfect. A golfer's dream coming from hot and humid Virginia and the pockmarked greens.

[@atatterson6992]

The starter was on the green??

[@davidmartin123]

A lot of respect between these two - good to see.

[@MariusFourie]

What class. That idjit spectator has lots of kids at the tournaments aired these days. Mashed potatoes, light the candle etc. Those days were class

[@ghost_-_outkast8454]

this is golf, wholesome, humble and all about the sport itself

[@user-dd1bb4tw4r]

Doesn't get any better. Tiger woods is the main face of the PGA but Freddy and John are a close 2nd. This Era will never be matched.

[@TheDarrin10]

I remember watching this on TV two of my favorite players! what a great match!

[@GP-tt2te]

Big fan of both these two but man they should've won way more than they did. So much natural talent.

[@SN2903]

Daly should have at least 20 tour wins and 5 or 6 majors with his talent. Freddie should have 30-40 tour wins 5 or 6 majors too.

[@RobJaskula]

​@@SN2903bingo, you nailed it. I could never get behind Couples for whatever reason

[@hongguitar]

This is amazing

[@boobyhill9429]

Both these guys great sportsmanship humble af

[@Stewbie63]

These 2 should have started an act. Miss this kind of competition.

[@Garriety]

Please do this to the entire series...sell it in the dying physical market of dvds. Organize by decade, along with new interviews of the tech shell used/combined with original interviews regarding the tech shell used. Simply amazing. You obviously have the rights...get this done please!,

[@dsafety6213]

I could watch Fred swing all day long. Smoooooooth...

[@philNC35]

Butter!

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Jack Whitaker was incomparable. In a class by himself.

[@jonhaynes1577]

There was no one better, loved his commentary on horse racing

[@TheLocalLt]

Bob Rosburg too!

[@rickjohnson1266]

Jim McKay was pretty good back in the day. Frank Gifford actually called golf pretty well too.

[@jimstewart3857]

Yes all classics. All had a rhythm like vin s. In baseball.

[@LANsolo12]

I recently played that course.. it had some of the widest fairways I’ve ever played on a golf course.. if your wedge game is on it’s actually pretty easy to score well on it. I do have to say the views on the course are absolutely stunning!! And I saw quite a bit of wildlife and fish jumping in the waterways.

[@stevesettlemier5916]

This was the best senior golf venue ever! The most scenic background ever!

[@gregwilliams5487]

Love the true game as it was meant!

[@TW92]

Wow what a viewing, the genuine respect they have for eachother is admirable! It seems people have lost an awful lot of respect and ettiquette compared to then, really is a shame!

[@Zkatechary]

You have some golf in your ads

[@vharrald]

Freddie and John are two of my favorite players. I've tried thru the years to mimic both these players swings.

[@rightyourwrong]

thats crazy...

[@vharrald]

@@rightyourwrong what's crazy? When i was trying to create my own swing style, i emulated many different golfers...

[@ampuzzler2317]

These what's mean to be a great golfer, having funs and still playing like a professional golfer as they'll should. Brilliant!

[@marcocostello1087]

Very beautiful to watch I really enjoyed it God bless everyone who participated I’m making this possible

[@nickneff6926]

freddy has the best damn swing ever..

[@austinlodel3103]

Fred couples swing is gold! Elegant but fluent and packed with power

[@zekelucente9702]

I watched John Daly and Fizzy Zeller play an practice round and Riviera and John was joking with the crowd and Fuzzy asked him “are you going to play golf or joke around?” John teed his ball up on a Diet Coke can and hit is 300 yards down the middle and and responded “both”. 😂

[@darensavy5014]

Wow... They were the days 💪

[@swizzbeatz2075]

35:31 ah f**k that was short Gotta love Johnny boy forgetting he has a mic on lol

[@ryanishkonk3446]

Think he said “thought that was short” not fk that was short

[@rickolson3114]

I was at that match...Awesome. I've played Sun River a few times, love it but not as much as Bandon Dunes on the Oregon coast.

[@Stratton218]

11:57 how tf do you get a 2-iron to land that soft 😭😭😭 dude is a beast..

[@bryonhayes1797]

As a golf nut l would love to see this come back. Like D.J. vs Koepka are Finau vs Rory and ⛳

[@jakesnacks1149]

Two pure given talents here people.

[@tmdcdol]

Played this course in the early 2000's with friends as part of a golf trip. We got on because one of our friends was a PGA Pro (teaching pro) and he knew the other pro at Crosswater. On the 687 yard par 5, our buddy hit driver and driver off deck to get there in 2. He was sitting just on the fringe, made the putt for eagle.

[@atatterson6992]

JD is one awesome American. I play Freddy's old home course in Seattle often... he's no slouch either :-)

[@mccainismyname]

56:45 might be the best swing I’ve ever seen. Fred was too smooth with his tempo!

[@danieldorchak911]

I’d love it if we could see Arnie vs Jack in 2001 at King and the Bear.

[@LackedBetterName]

Can we just appreciate the stunner at 42:12?

[@psychobooty1109]

Freddy’s wife

[@robertp.7049]

This is great! I'd like to see them play out the holes, they keep cutting to the next hole.

[@artieborko4988]

😂 23:50 is basically PEAK Fred Couples. “Take a look at this lie- how ya get a lie this good? (*does a little laidback-type stretch) How far we got anyway. (*Hears yardage) Oh boy. Pitching wedge? (Flushes it)” That’s a man who knows how lucky he is and is loving it/life.

[@nathanatkins15t]

#8 was awesome!

[@braydensmart15]

Couples talking to the kid "I like those shoes, you're a better dresser than I am!" Daly "Got any money in those pockets" lmao

[@razzledazzle8631]

This proves that Joe LaCava had hair at one time ..

[@jacobcreasy2678]

John was prob. hungover... he just needed a sixer and a pack of lights.

[@JonHop1]

wonderful

[@Drawfornoone]

Daly gaming graphite iron shafts? That's interesting

[@joeynice123]

Croaswater. Owned there for 12 years. A fun course and Couples has the course record.