THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

by sirbenson Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:33 am

First topic message reminder :

Congrats to Zach Johnson

by I'm never wrong Mon Jul 20, 2015 1:58 pm

Would anyone else not mind if they did away with player interviews? Either pre- or -post round?
Apart from tournament winner. Show more golf.

by super_realist Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:01 pm

They never say anything insightful either.

by JamesLincs Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:02 pm

obv my choice has changed during the past few days. but my final choice was made yesterday with oosthuizen when he was at -8, about 3 off the lead, his odds were 8/1 at the time. wish id just stuck a tenner on. spieth and day to tie second

by I'm never wrong Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:06 pm

super_realist wrote:They never say anything insightful either.

Exactkly Super. What "added value" -as they say- do those interviews give?

by Scottrf Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:09 pm

LadyPutt wrote:
Roller_Coaster wrote:59 watch.

It's nearly 13.59 and the BBC are about to commence coverage.
Cue half an hour of chat with Hazel (I love the sound of my own voice) Irvine and Peter (wake me up when it's getting excited) Alliss - and a few scenic shots of the course accompanied by either tinkly piano music or someone on the guitar!

Nope, just golf.

by **owen10ozzy** Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:17 pm

9 on 10 under...like a Monday morning rush hour on the tubes!!

by 1GrumpyGolfer Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:20 pm

owen10ozzy wrote:No idea actually grumps lol...safe to say I fell back after dustin disaster day (that's what I'm calling yesterday). Out of those three I only have Spieth so not much given I think Oost wins!...

Ideally Goosen, Spieth and Rickie make playoff with one of those winning! Ultimate points right there

I have Spieth, Oosty, and if you want to add Rickie into he mix that's fine with me Wink

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Currently checking updates in the queue at Magic Kingdom to meet Princesses Anna and Elsa. I think the leaderboard's as congested as the line!

by JamesLincs Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:30 pm

does it have to be finished today?

by gw Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:30 pm

1GrumpyGolfer wrote:
owen10ozzy wrote:No idea actually grumps lol...safe to say I fell back after dustin disaster day (that's what I'm calling yesterday). Out of those three I only have Spieth so not much given I think Oost wins!...

Ideally Goosen, Spieth and Rickie make playoff with one of those winning! Ultimate points right there

I have Spieth, Oosty, and if you want to add Rickie into he mix that's fine with me .

Currently checking updates in the queue at Magic Kingdom to meet Princesses Anna and Elsa. I think the leaderboard's as congested as the line!

Aren't you a little old for all that Grumpy?I don't think they give out kisses laughing

by LadyPutt Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:34 pm

super_realist wrote:Never thought Julien Tutt is a good commentator.

How many times has he got to tell us that Bobby Jones was the last amateur to win The Open? We know - we've been watching the bloody coverage since Thursday!

by John Cregan Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:35 pm

The putting from Harrington incredibly smooth and true............

by 1GrumpyGolfer Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:51 pm

gw wrote:
1GrumpyGolfer wrote:
owen10ozzy wrote:No idea actually grumps lol...safe to say I fell back after dustin disaster day (that's what I'm calling yesterday). Out of those three I only have Spieth so not much given I think Oost wins!...

Ideally Goosen, Spieth and Rickie make playoff with one of those winning! Ultimate points right there

I have Spieth, Oosty, and if you want to add Rickie into he mix that's fine with me .

Currently checking updates in the queue at Magic Kingdom to meet Princesses Anna and Elsa. I think the leaderboard's as congested as the line!
Aren't you a little old for all that Grumpy?I don't think they give out kisses

That would be telling Goldie. We have a four year old in the group; that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it Whistle

off to see Ariel now

by **navyblueshorts** Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:52 pm

Well, it's not looking like today is going to be the first time an amateur wins since Jones!

by Davie Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:53 pm

Stick a fork in him .. he's Dunne :P

by GunsGerms Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:54 pm

Davie wrote:Stick a fork in him .. he's Dunne :P

He got lucky. Free drop off the first tee shot.

by LadyPutt Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:55 pm

Not too good on the second Shocked

by Guest Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:56 pm

Not only have the nerves kicked in, he's also taking ages to do anything. Will prob put Louis off too.

by gw Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:56 pm

I don't blame you Grumpy, try your luck!

by gw Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:58 pm

The gold medal scrap just got very interesting. The claret jug is Oosty's methinks.

by SmithersJones Mon Jul 20, 2015 2:59 pm

Go on Tony Wall. Cabbie's son isn't he?

by SmithersJones Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:00 pm

gw wrote:The gold medal scrap just got very interesting. The claret jug is Oosty's methinks.

Silver?

by MustPuttBetter Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:01 pm

SmithersJones wrote:Go on Tony Wall. Cabbie's son isn't he?

I used to do his tax return. Sadly no longer

by Davie Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:05 pm

Positive move from ZJ .. please don't let it be him

by super_realist Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:09 pm

Davie wrote:Positive move from ZJ .. please don't let it be him

Yup, anyone but Frogface or Spieth.

by SmithersJones Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:09 pm

Playoff anyone? Imagine the steam coming out of the suits at the R&A if they had to watch a 5 ball head off down the 1st at TOC!

by Be_the_ball Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:10 pm

MustPuttBetter wrote:
SmithersJones wrote:Go on Tony Wall. Cabbie's son isn't he?

I used to do his tax return. Sadly no longer

I think its Simon Khan you're thinking of....

by MustPuttBetter Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:15 pm

Be_the_ball wrote:
MustPuttBetter wrote:
SmithersJones wrote:Go on Tony Wall. Cabbie's son isn't he?

I used to do his tax return. Sadly no longer

I think its Simon Khan you're thinking of....

Err nope

by kwinigolfer Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:16 pm

Smithers,
Don't you want to hear Ivor Robson again . . . . . ??!!

by super_realist Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:17 pm

Harrington has the eyes of a maniac serial killer.

by Be_the_ball Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:22 pm

MustPuttBetter wrote:
Be_the_ball wrote:
MustPuttBetter wrote:
SmithersJones wrote:Go on Tony Wall. Cabbie's son isn't he?

I used to do his tax return. Sadly no longer

I think its Simon Khan you're thinking of....

Err nope

Sorry MPB, I'm not suggesting that you used to do Simon Khan's tax returns, Im saying Simon Khan is a cabbie's son, and Smithers was possibly confusing the two...

by super_realist Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:24 pm

There is surely more than one cabbie with children?

by SmithersJones Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:27 pm

There ought not to be, given their propensity for Mailesque views!

by incontinentia Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:28 pm

*Leishman alert* - his last 20 holes are feckin' phenomenal!!

by MustPuttBetter Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:31 pm

Shows how bunched it is. Paul Dunne has moved back to 2 off the lead and we're not even seeing his shots any more. Oh and no longer leading amateur...

by incontinentia Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:37 pm

What other course could provide such drama?

by super_realist Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:37 pm

incontinentia wrote:What other course could provide such drama?

by Shotrock Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:38 pm

England's hope lie with some unlikely players at the moment. Luke and Justin not likely to get it done this day.

Sergio???

by super_realist Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:38 pm

Sergio and his ball striking could be fruitful on the back nine

by SmithersJones Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:38 pm

Going back to Kwini's earlier post about lies, damned lies & statistics, apparently Zach (yes, Zach, not Dustin) Johnson's average drive today is 358 yds. WTAF?

by incontinentia Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:48 pm

Double from Harrington picard

by gw Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:49 pm

super_realist wrote:Harrington has the eyes of a maniac serial killer.

He reminds me of a shark, he doesn't blink enough!!

by SmithersJones Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:51 pm

Does anyone else think Paul Dunne looks like he's filling his trousers when he putts?

by super_realist Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:51 pm

gw wrote:
super_realist wrote:Harrington has the eyes of a maniac serial killer.
He reminds me of a shark, he doesn't blink enough!!

"black eyes, like a doll"

by kwinigolfer Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:56 pm

Fantastic leaderboard.

Oosthuizen getting a touch unglued - not happy about that.

by MustPuttBetter Mon Jul 20, 2015 3:57 pm

SmithersJones wrote:Does anyone else think Paul Dunne looks like he's filling his trousers when he putts?

Yes! Seems to be settling a touch though

by **navyblueshorts** Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:06 pm

Take your eye off the screen for a bit and look what happens! Not sure I want Zach or Adam to win this...

by super_realist Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:08 pm

Wouldn't want Zach to win a raffle.

by SmithersJones Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:10 pm

Glad I didn't put any money on Schwartzel!

by SmithersJones Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:14 pm

I see Mr 358 just had to hit timber for his second shot on the 452 yard 13th - must be blowing a gale again!

by MustPuttBetter Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:16 pm

Anyone just see that Speith putt?!?!

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