The Open Championship

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Congratulations to Henrik Stenson!

kwinigolfer wrote:Beef would be right up there if he could keep those 7's off his card . . . . .

So would I.

kwinigolfer wrote:Mac, Is that how Henrik got into 2nd place?

Doing well at the moment but his putting stroke is not a thing of beauty.

McLaren wrote:Is there a more painful sight in golf than Stenson's putting stroke?

I was watching Bradley yesterday, and his swing, posture etc is horrible. Worked yesterday though.

super_realist wrote:

McLaren wrote:Is there a more painful sight in golf than Stenson's putting stroke?

I was watching Bradley yesterday, and his swing, posture etc is horrible. Worked yesterday though.

Actually I will yield to this. Keegan the most inelegant player around.

I take it the expected bad weather hasn't really hit yet?

Davie

A bit of rain but nothing too serious. Phil still wrapped up like he is on an arctic expedition.

Isn't it beginning to look like the stronger winds will only really affect the later starters, and then only later in their rounds? Looks pretty benign at the moment.

Scott is an incredible golfer but to me he is just incredibly dull

What on earth was Kaymer doing on 10?

kwinigolfer wrote:Isn't it beginning to look like the stronger winds will only really affect the later starters, and then only later in their rounds? Looks pretty benign at the moment.

It is fairly lashing down now with a stronger wind atm!

Excellent from guys like Kjeldsen and other "Europeans" doing nicely, but British golfers largely doing a Brexit. Especially surprised at Andy Sullivan.

kwinigolfer wrote:Excellent from guys like Kjeldsen and other "Europeans" doing nicely, but British golfers largely doing a Brexit. Especially surprised at Andy Sullivan.

Sullivan just seems prone to a big number in one of his round these days!

didnt kjeldsen do well in horrible weather in ireland?

beninho wrote:didnt kjeldsen do well in horrible weather in ireland?

He did, he won last year!

David Duval a withdrawal

sirbenson wrote:David Duval a withdrawal

Surprised anyone would notice.

kwinigolfer wrote:Excellent from guys like Kjeldsen and other "Europeans" doing nicely, but British golfers largely doing a Brexit. Especially surprised at Andy Sullivan.

Fat Beef going along well. Looks like an jihadi.

super_realist wrote:
Fat Beef going along well. Looks like an jihadi.

You mean like these people?

Jihadi's:

super_realist wrote:

kwinigolfer wrote:Excellent from guys like Kjeldsen and other "Europeans" doing nicely, but British golfers largely doing a Brexit. Especially surprised at Andy Sullivan.

Fat Beef going along well. Looks like an jihadi.

Just heard him interviewed on SKY, doesn't take things too seriously and I can understand why he's so popular. No beef for him today though, 'Caesar Salad' he says!

Keegan Bradley's gone back to the clubs he was playing with when he was twelve. He obviously thought the long putter ruling applied to all of his clubs!!

I'm not watching but is poulter really dressed like he's about to play and doing analysis in a visor? What a tool.

beninho wrote:I'm not watching  but is poulter really dressed like he's about to play and doing analysis in a visor? What a tool.

I saw that too, just as bad as those w***ers who wear their golf gear to watch the tournament.

Maybe he's advertising his clothing line?

super_realist wrote:

beninho wrote:I'm not watching  but is poulter really dressed like he's about to play and doing analysis in a visor? What a tool.

I saw that too, just as bad as those w***ers who wear their golf gear to watch the tournament.

Yeah, coz a set of Galvin Greens and some waterproof spiked shoes would be a Poopie idea at the Open today!

(NB - I agree with you in general and I know what you mean but couldn't resist!)

Why would you need spiked shoes? You aren't on the course, you're walking on flat ground and sitting in stands.
No need for golf shoes.

Anyway, I was talking more about the FKW's who wear their polo shirts, white belt, glove hanging out the back, cap etc.

It looks like Howler, Westwood and the rest of the +2's will play the weekend.


Just think where Beef would be without his 7's, doubt even McLaren would have shrugged them off so successfully. (But never underestimate Mac . . . . . )

Phil describing one of his shots as salty hmmm

He probably relished peppering the flag, ball with a bit of mustard on it. Everyone else playing ketchup.


The +2's look good to go for Saturday, but what about the +3's? Could happen with the wee breeze picking up and, among others, self-admitted frat boys Spieth & Thomas sliding down the leaderboard.

McLaren wrote:Is there a more painful sight in golf than Stenson's putting stroke?

As they always say, it's not 'how', but 'how many'. Seems to be doing OK just now...

navyblueshorts wrote:

McLaren wrote:Is there a more painful sight in golf than Stenson's putting stroke?

As they always say, it's not 'how', but 'how many'. Seems to be doing OK just now...

Yes even Keegan Bradley managing T3 (albeit in calmer conditions) despite his convoluted swing, stooping over so much that he looks like he's playing with a junior set of clubs.

McIlroy.

What is wrong with that guy?

The 11th hole is close to what I think is the epitome of a horribly designed golf hole.

Forced Carry & Blind Tee shot where fore-caddies are needed to locate golf balls that don't hit the fairway.

My favourite Par-4 anywhere has a blind tee-shot and a forced-carry second shot.

+3's just about to cash in; not much chance for the +4's which means the likes of Bubba and Danny Willett might get the weekend off..

kwinigolfer wrote:My favourite Par-4 anywhere has a blind tee-shot and a forced-carry second shot.

Any place we would know?

I don't like blind shots or forced carries but they are somewhat tolerable if they are not parlayed together.

Looks like Rev Gordon Spieth is going to miss cut too.

Their little "frat" hut, won't be so much fun tonight.

GPB,
8th hole at PB. I reckon it's the best Pa4-4 in golf. To play anyway.

Absolutely brutal conditions! It's fun to watch though!

Watson is a real "cannae take it" when he's up against it.

kwinigolfer wrote:My favourite Par-4 anywhere has a blind tee-shot and a forced-carry second shot.

+3's just about to cash in; not much chance for the +4's which means the likes of Bubba and Danny Willett might get the weekend off..

The +4's might just sneak in

He is diva like and cannot adapt his game

I think they will Alci!

Remarkable round so far from Steve Stricker: 14 straight pars, then a snowman on the 15th. Not the only one there, I'm sure.

Don't think FIGJAM will go the distance. But, heck of a two-day run.

Shotrock wrote:Don't think FIGJAM will go the distance. But, heck of a two-day run.

Wouldn't mind him winning it, but it would be nice for Stenson or Kjeldsen to win one.

kwinigolfer wrote:I think they will Alci!

Remarkable round so far from Steve Stricker: 14 straight pars, then a snowman on the 15th. Not the only one there, I'm sure.

Folks around here call that snowman a "Double par" so I figured Stricker made 19 pars today.

GPB

Didn't some smart arse say a shot is only blind once? Anyway, disagree that blind shots are bad design, nothing wrong with using blind shots to introduce a sense of adventure every now and again.

McIlroy apparently low man for the afternoon wave and two of his dropped shots had nothing to do with the weather. He may regret switching off for that 30 min period just after the turn.

Shotrock wrote:Don't think FIGJAM will go the distance. But, heck of a two-day run.

He finished quite well last week at the Scottish Open, maybe he has just hit a little patch of good form. I reckon either him or Zach will get the job done.

McLaren wrote:McIlroy apparently low man for the afternoon wave and two of his dropped shots had nothing to do with the weather.  He may regret switching off for that 30 min period just after the turn.

I think that's Jason Day... he's the only one in the red today for the afternoon wave

Plus fours look like making it into the weekend. That includes Monty......

Lowry in at even par this evening also. Pity he fell asleep yesterday.

AlciG wrote:

McLaren wrote:McIlroy apparently low man for the afternoon wave and two of his dropped shots had nothing to do with the weather.  He may regret switching off for that 30 min period just after the turn.

I think that's Jason Day... he's the only one in the red today for the afternoon wave

Kizzire trying to join him!

Horschel with an 85 today, yikes!