The Dew Drop Inn Virtual Rugby Pub

by Guest Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:07 am

Welcome to the virtual rugby pub - a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the Tommy Bowe photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be? appletini

by Cymroglan Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:11 am

Why does a extension get put on the pub is there a limit on how many posts each article can have ?

by Guest Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:14 am

Yes there is Cymro, it's around about the 1,000 post mark, so it's just easier to set up a new one even if there is room for a few posts left on the old one Smile

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:16 am

Well, I'll just move in with my drink here appletini

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:16 am

Massive par for McIlroy on the fifth!

Anyone else watching this?

by Guest Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:17 am

Man, McIlroy is in some form today, now -16, just incredible!

by Standulstermen Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:18 am

Awesome stuff. His putting is on another level to where it was previously. 2 under for his round and noone seems able to to jump out of the pack

by Cymroglan Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:21 am

Does the golf finish today.

by The_Hound_of_Harrow Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:22 am

You might get a bit more chat on the golf forum Notch. Not a criticism by the way. Go on Rors!! Consensus here is that he thoroughly deserves to win this

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:22 am

It does Cymro- this is the final round so if you're not a fan (or even a bandwagoner like me) you can expect a lot of comments tonight and then not much more thumbsup

He's TEN ahead now.

by MBTGOG Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:23 am

Hound,

That's why I think that it is such a shame Brian Ashton isn't involved in any the RFU is some capacity because he always taught players to be able to play what was in front of them.

That's why I like Wade as I think he has that natural instinct and it hasn't been coached out of him.

by Cymroglan Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:23 am

Took a German friend of mine golfing once he was a nervous wreck walking past the bunkers.

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:28 am

Hound, I'm a wee bit scared to go over there Wink

They'll sniff me out as the fairweather fan I am. I'm just so proud of Ulster Rugby's most famous supporter!

As the rest of this little corner of the world is, we're all golf fans suddenly. We were all rugby fans in 1999 now we're all golf fans Wink

by Pete C (Kiwireddevil) Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:29 am

Mark

by **rodders** Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:36 am

I have to say I don't really follow Golf but I'm nearly as excited about McIlroy winning the US open as I was about Ireland winning the GS. He seems like a great kid and I'm yet to meet anyone who has a bad word to say about him.

by Standulstermen Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:39 am

I always followed the Irish golfers (and european also) but since Rory is often at Ravenhill i have embraced him as a fellow Ulster fan. There was quite a stir when he signed some autographs for a few terrace dwellers (i think it was after the masters collapse) and i would expect him to be well received the next time he is at Ravenhill

by Cymroglan Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:40 am

What channel is the golf on ?

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:42 am

Very well received. He's been known to fly back to Belfast between tournaments just to 'Stand Up For the Ulstermen' at Ravenhill.

One of us Smile

And a friend too many of the current Ulster players. Hopefully they are watching and getting inspired for the coming season!

by Standulstermen Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:44 am

Notch wrote:Very well received. He's been known to fly back to Belfast between tournaments just to 'Stand Up For the Ulstermen' at Ravenhill.

One of us

And a friend too many of the current Ulster players. Hopefully they are watching and getting inspired for the coming season!

AMEN!

by **rodders** Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:44 am

I hope the Irish team is watching and getting inspired for the WC Notch!

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:49 am

Touche rodders- lets hope so!

by Thomond Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:06 am

Go on Rory kid! Doing the nation proud.

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:08 am

For Ulster, for Ireland, for Europe- it's just great. Hoping to enjoy the back nine now.

Rory playing solid golf

by Thomond Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:16 am

I suppose you have to stick Europe in considering they're bailing us out. Whistle

Playing good stuff. Not going for the jugular although not remaining too conservative either.

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:19 am

IF McIlroy brings it home I'd want to see Yang get second. He's been great

Oh what a shot! Smile

by Standulstermen Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:21 am

Thats game! 8)

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:23 am

He went to the same school as my sister- this is just unreal 8)

by Standulstermen Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:38 am

Yang in trouble now. Could well be 10 clear again after 11 holes

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:39 am

Shame for Yang, who's played so well thus far. Everything coming up McIlroy.

by The_Hound_of_Harrow Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:49 am

Sorry Munsty, I was headed home and then needed some grub. Ashton was very harshly treated by England imo. But a lot went on at the last RWC that had a significant bearing in terms of senior players usurping his authority.

As for Wade, he's at Wasps and players are definitely encouraged to play what they see. You still need leaders though and, as a group, Wasps didn't have that last season.

If Wade has a problem he needs to cure it's that he is so quick that he gets isolated and is either stripped of the ball, or gives away a penalty for holding on.

Go on Rors!! thumbsup

by Suspicious lurker Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:50 am

Finally getting to see the golf.at a.decent hour tonight, been working late both Friday and Saturday so had it on the sky+ to watch when I came in.

Rory is doing exactly what is needed if him today, no need to push it bit still under par, he's going to finish at about -19 but is love him to get to 20

by The_Hound_of_Harrow Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:57 am

Notch - I just checked out the golf forum. Stay in here bud; not that anyone's anti Rory, but it's a different language Whistle

by Cymroglan Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:00 am

What is the record for the open ?

HH the Badminton lot are even worse.

by Standulstermen Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:03 am

Cymro

He is already setting the record for the lowest score at the US open

by Cymroglan Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:05 am

Brilliant and at such a young age well done that man.

by Standulstermen Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:07 am

As far as i know no one had previously shot 13 under before so he has been in uncharted territory from friday

by Gibson Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:08 am

I know this may sound trite, but, as is my wont - I dont give a damn.

I love the fact that the 4 provinces are one in Rugby, golf teams, boxing et al. Sports we over-excel at for our size. We need Ulster. Ulster need us - in sport. It makes us so much stronger. Combine it and anything is possible. Imagine.

NOT politics - just Sport. A common human-bond that transcends all.
The whole of Ireland and all Paddies (North & South) - everywhere in the World - are with him
right now. Sharing in the pride for such a small island. I think that's beautiful.

Believe

Oh MY God! What a shot.

by Suspicious lurker Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:09 am

Ah Rory bogied the 12th set up for a birdie on 13 though

Swings just left and keeps rolling, saved par nicely, keep it up rors

by **Notch** Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:11 am

Gibson wrote:I know this may sound trite, but, as is my wont - I dont give a damn.

I love the fact that the 4 provinces are one in Rugby, golf teams, boxing et al. Sports we over-excel at for our size. We need Ulster. Ulster need us - in sport. It makes us so much stronger. Combine it and anything is possible. Imagine.

NOT politics - just Sport. A common human-bond that transcends all.
The whole of Ireland and all Paddies (North & South) - everywhere in the World - are with him
right now. Sharing in the pride for such a small island. I think that's beautiful.

Believe

Oh MY God! What a shot.

Gibbo, I know we've had our personality clashes, but man! Have you articulated everything I feel about Irish sport. Wonderful post. I feel the same- it runs deep... mo chara Wink

by Gibson Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:11 am

He's grand Huggie. Just stay cool Rory. Dont think beyond the next hole.

Says the guy at his PC...

by Guest Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:15 am

"Henrik Stenson needs a bit of medical assistance after destroying an iron on 15. He tugged his approach into the rough and took out his frustration on the poor club which bit back as it snapped in two. A free lesson for us all."

I know it's not your man, but what happened there?

by Gibson Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:15 am

Notch man. Hug

by KiaRose Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:17 am

Evening all

Great golf isn't it?

Notch, when you go to Ravenhill and meet Roars, tell him for Gawd's sake to change his profile on the European Tour website
http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/players/playerid=34024/bio/index.html
He is a fan of Man Utd - but it doesn't mention Ulster Rugby - traitor or what!!

by Suspicious lurker Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:17 am

Just on rorys wiki page, someone has already updated it to say he has won the 2011 us open

by KiaRose Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:18 am

I missed what happened Stenson, but he obviously cut his finger / hand as his caddy got the elastoplast out

by Gibson Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:19 am

Ah here's that Hooligan Headmistress - Kia, in to start a row. laughing

by Standulstermen Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:19 am

Sure he bankrolls half our team Kia Wink

We can expect to see Dan Carter at Ravenhill after the RWC to cover if Humphreys gets a knock

by The_Hound_of_Harrow Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:19 am

Night all. Sleep beckons thumbsup

by prop_lyd Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:19 am

Evening all, finally got home after coming 2nd in the pub quiz and successfully not drinking!! Time for some golf me thinks....

by KiaRose Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:20 am

hughie1986 wrote:Just on rorys wiki page, someone has already updated it to say he has won the 2011 us open

Couldn't do that - still five holes to go and especially after the Maters when I just stopped watching because it was so distressing. I wanted to go to Augusta and give the boy a big hug Very Happy

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