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Title: British Open anyone? Post by: BAMAWV on July 15, 2011, 01:00:01 PM One guy hit 390yds with the wind, then the next day hit 90yds into the wind.
On ESPN Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 15, 2011, 01:11:46 PM American Glover tied for the lead with Darren Clark. McIlroy 4 back.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: BAMAWV on July 15, 2011, 01:13:35 PM American Glover tied for the lead with Darren Clark. McIlroy 4 back. Did you see RM's shot out of the trap?Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 15, 2011, 01:18:23 PM American Glover tied for the lead with Darren Clark. McIlroy 4 back. Did you see RM's shot out of the trap?As superb a sandy as I've ever seen. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 15, 2011, 01:23:03 PM Mickelson is -1, only 3 back.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: BAMAWV on July 15, 2011, 01:26:07 PM Heavy winds--typical like they always have when in Scotland. I haven't seen any boulders in the middle of the fairway though.
Old Tider needs to hustle out there for CRS sideline (rough) reporting. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 15, 2011, 01:31:38 PM Heavy winds--typical like they always have when in Scotland. I haven't seen any boulders in the middle of the fairway though. Old Tider needs to hustle out there for CRS sideline (rough) reporting. If he can't make it, I got nothing else going on this weekend. Send me some air fare from the CRS fund and I can be there in about 10 hours. :D Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Old Tider on July 15, 2011, 01:59:11 PM Heavy winds--typical like they always have when in Scotland. I haven't seen any boulders in the middle of the fairway though. Old Tider needs to hustle out there for CRS sideline (rough) reporting. Thanks for the encouragement, but I prefer a cozy couch on a windy day and will be watching on TV like you all. A British newspaper yesterday headlined "American golf looks in a sorry state." After watching our tennis players getting wiped out at Wimbledon, I think our kids should put down the video games and get out in the wind with a racket or club. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 15, 2011, 02:04:29 PM Heavy winds--typical like they always have when in Scotland. I haven't seen any boulders in the middle of the fairway though. Old Tider needs to hustle out there for CRS sideline (rough) reporting. Thanks for the encouragement, but I prefer a cozy couch on a windy day and will be watching on TV like you all. A British newspaper yesterday headlined "American golf looks in a sorry state." After watching our tennis players getting wiped out at Wimbledon, I think our kids should put down the video games and get out in the wind with a racket or club. Absotively! Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: cbbama99 on July 15, 2011, 02:18:39 PM Heavy winds--typical like they always have when in Scotland. I haven't seen any boulders in the middle of the fairway though. Old Tider needs to hustle out there for CRS sideline (rough) reporting. Thanks for the encouragement, but I prefer a cozy couch on a windy day and will be watching on TV like you all. A British newspaper yesterday headlined "American golf looks in a sorry state." After watching our tennis players getting wiped out at Wimbledon, I think our kids should put down the video games and get out in the wind with a racket or club. Amen, brother. And I will do so, just as soon as I get Mario past level 7 ..... Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 16, 2011, 11:10:48 AM This ESPN coverage has been simply atrocious ... Van Pelt really needs to follow Chris Berman off golf coverage and over to calling the home run "competition" at the MLB ASG.... #+
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 07:09:19 AM Sunday AM update:
Garcia is hot; -3 for the day after 6 holes. +1 for the tournament with rain and more wind coming soon. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 07:11:32 AM Sunday AM update: Garcia is hot; -3 for the day after 6 holes. +1 for the tournament with rain and more wind coming soon. Make that -4 after 7. He's even par now. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 17, 2011, 07:13:29 AM Thanks Chech. I forgot it was on.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 07:27:56 AM Double bogey won't help Garcia; he's done.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 17, 2011, 07:30:30 AM Double bogey won't help Garcia; he's done. I can't believe his putt didn't go in. Did you see McIlroy's ball move after he grounded his putter? 27 MPH sustained winds presently. This is gonna get good! Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 17, 2011, 07:34:21 AM :( Drat! Heavy rain has caused me to lose my Directv signal.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 07:34:49 AM Double bogey won't help Garcia; he's done. I can't believe his putt didn't go in. Did you see McIlroy's ball move after he grounded his putter? 27 MPH sustained winds presently. This is gonna get good! Garcia's ball must have hit a footprint or something. But he didn't react to it; surprised. Hope they don't stop the tournament due to wind. I want to spend the morning watching. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 17, 2011, 07:40:37 AM I'm having to watch it on ESPN3.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 07:50:43 AM Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 17, 2011, 07:55:13 AM :( Drat! Heavy rain has caused me to lose my Directv signal. From earlier post......... Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 08:02:33 AM :( Drat! Heavy rain has caused me to lose my Directv signal. From earlier post......... So now you're on cable? Or do you get ESPN3 when you don't get ESPN? Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 08:04:24 AM Jiminez bogey on first. I really don't want him to win. He's amazingly good.
Phil scrambled to an excellent birdie on 2 (from ... WAIT FOR IT... the rough). Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 17, 2011, 08:05:24 AM :( Drat! Heavy rain has caused me to lose my Directv signal. From earlier post......... So now you're on cable? Or do you get ESPN3 when you don't get ESPN? ESPN3 is streaming video on the computer. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 08:07:33 AM :( Drat! Heavy rain has caused me to lose my Directv signal. From earlier post......... So now you're on cable? Or do you get ESPN3 when you don't get ESPN? ESPN3 is streaming video on the computer. So, you're 5 minutes behind (I assume). You'll enjoy Phil's 2nd-hole play. Jiminez, not so much (unless you're against him). edit: Nope, just checked. The ESPN3 streaming is live and synchronized with my Direct TV. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 17, 2011, 08:12:08 AM :( Drat! Heavy rain has caused me to lose my Directv signal. From earlier post......... So now you're on cable? Or do you get ESPN3 when you don't get ESPN? ESPN3 is streaming video on the computer. So, you're 5 minutes behind (I assume). You'll enjoy Phil's 2nd-hole play. Jiminez, not so much (unless you're against him). It's actually live, real time video. My TV goes in & out with the weather, but when it comes on, it's actually behind the streaming video. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 08:43:28 AM Phil's birdie puts him at -2. He's right in the thick of it now. Most of the leaders are green. Clarke is capable, but he's really the only one contending who has the experience to score low today. It's windy like crazy.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 09:02:28 AM Again, a birdie by Phil. He's -3 for the day (after 6), and now in 2nd place at 3 under par.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 09:16:10 AM #+ EAGLE BABY #+
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 09:17:35 AM DJ doesn't seem to be rising to the occasion... :-\
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 09:17:42 AM #+ EAGLE BABY #+ And we have a tie for the lead at -5: Phil and Clarke. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 09:19:22 AM It's all about the driver for Phil ... gotta keep it under control....
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 09:25:35 AM I don't remember Phil ever steamrolling like this before ... did you catch the "3 club wind" comment? Yikes! :o
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 09:28:32 AM I don't remember Phil ever steamrolling like this before ... did you catch the "3 club wind" comment? Yikes! :o Phil has broken my heart so many times that I'm cheering for Clarke too. I know that Phil will miss at least one 3-foot putt. Will it affect the outcome? He's missed a pile of them already in this tournament. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 09:31:58 AM I don't remember Phil ever steamrolling like this before ... did you catch the "3 club wind" comment? Yikes! :o Phil has broken my heart so many times that I'm cheering for Clarke too. I know that Phil will miss at least one 3-foot putt. Will it affect the outcome? He's missed a pile of them already in this tournament. It's the driver that'll do Phil in, today ... gotta avoid the big number that stymied Garcia today. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 09:46:00 AM Methinks that it's all downhill from here for Clarke ... just a feeling....
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 09:58:54 AM Methinks that it's all downhill from here for Clarke ... just a feeling.... Tell me you didn't post this just before Clarke made the eagle. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 10:00:39 AM Okay, right now, predict the final score for the top 2 players:
Clarke at -5 wins Phil at -4 finishes second Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 10:04:30 AM Methinks that it's all downhill from here for Clarke ... just a feeling.... Tell me you didn't post this just before Clarke made the eagle. n/m Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 10:08:06 AM Okay, right now, predict the final score for the top 2 players: Clarke at -5 wins Phil at -4 finishes second After the luck on the 9th, I'd after to wonder about Clarke's future here Phil's played the backside tough, and started off wll by birdying "The Pulpit" Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 10:10:22 AM There's Phil's patented missed 3-foot putt. This guy kills me.
"I hate you, Phil Mickelson." Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 10:17:45 AM There's Phil's patented missed 3-foot putt. This guy kills me. "I hate you, Phil Mickelson." Zinger made a (rare) good point yesterday that with today's 18 hole TV coverage, we now see all of the misses that were always there in the first place, but hidden by lack of coverage.... Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 10:24:08 AM There's Phil's patented missed 3-foot putt. This guy kills me. "I hate you, Phil Mickelson." Zinger made a (rare) good point yesterday that with today's 18 hole TV coverage, we now see all of the misses that were always there in the first place, but hidden by lack of coverage.... What's your pick for the final score of the top 2? Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 10:34:05 AM The winner will be at -7 ... Not sure who, yet. Could still be DJ if he starts rolling.
It's been a great Sunday so far! Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 10:40:02 AM Frustration setting in for Phil.... >:(
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 10:42:02 AM Frustration setting in for Phil.... >:( I missed what he said. "Don't go left...". Then he said something about "was in the fairway". Did you understand it? Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 10:44:46 AM Frustration setting in for Phil.... >:( I missed what he said. "Don't go left...". Then he said something about "was in the fairway". Did you understand it? Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 10:47:00 AM DJ's heating up.... :pray:
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 10:51:25 AM This Fowler character can play, but only an inner-city crackhead would find his outfits appealing.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 10:55:31 AM Phil missed a 6-foot putt on the par-5 14th. That one hurt his chances. He now faces the 15th, and I predict a bogey there. You?
edit: And he hit his drive into a bunker. He might indeed bogey. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 10:58:27 AM This Fowler character can play, but only an inner-city crackhead would find his outfits appealing. (https://totalbeverage.net/images/uploads/Blog/Creamsicle.jpg)Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 10:59:36 AM This Fowler character can play, but only an inner-city crackhead would find his outfits appealing. (https://totalbeverage.net/images/uploads/Blog/Creamsicle.jpg)Hope that's his sponsor. Otherwise, he's an idiot. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:00:08 AM Phil missed a 6-foot putt on the par-5 16th. That one hurt his chances. He now faces the 17th, and I predict a bogey there. You? edit: And he hit his drive into a bunker. He might indeed bogey. Edit: it's DJ v. Clarke, now. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:01:43 AM This Fowler character can play, but only an inner-city crackhead would find his outfits appealing. (https://totalbeverage.net/images/uploads/Blog/Creamsicle.jpg)Hope that's his sponsor. Otherwise, he's an idiot. Okie State influence ... must be Boone Pickens money.... Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:08:48 AM This Fowler character can play, but only an inner-city crackhead would find his outfits appealing. (https://totalbeverage.net/images/uploads/Blog/Creamsicle.jpg)Hope that's his sponsor. Otherwise, he's an idiot. Okie State influence ... must be Boone Pickens money.... I know, but even if they paid me $1M to play there, I'd rip that crap off and wear real clothes when I graduated. This dope has made it his signature - yuck. BTW, good call on DJ. He's looking good. Can he stand up to the pressure of the final holes?? Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:11:18 AM DJ with a major-league out of bounds. What a FAIL.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:12:15 AM No, he cannot >:(
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:13:57 AM And indeed Phil with a bogey on 15. Cooked?
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:14:12 AM Now I'm bored.... :sleep:
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:15:28 AM And indeed Phil with a bogey on 15. Cooked? Phil who? ??? Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:20:04 AM And indeed Phil with a bogey on 15. Cooked? Phil who? ??? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. PHIL with another bogey. note: see my bold, large-print attack on Phil above. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:20:48 AM The only chance now is for Clarke to Bjorn himself.... ;)
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:22:03 AM This guy kills me. "I hate you, Phil Mickelson." Okay, I feel better. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:22:50 AM And indeed Phil with a bogey on 15. Cooked? Phil who? ??? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. PHIL with another bogey. note: see my bold, large-print attack on Phil above. So noted.... [/quote] Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:23:22 AM The only chance now is for Clarke to Bjorn himself.... ;) #+ But it looks like the golf gods are with him today. Plus, he's got that wife up there helping. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:26:57 AM The only chance now is for Clarke to Bjorn himself.... ;) #+ But it looks like the golf gods are with him today. Plus, he's got that wife up there helping. And a former "Miss Northern Ireland" fiancé awaiting ... Plus two sons. I guess I'll have a Guiness (sp?) this afternoon :P Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:29:44 AM The only chance now is for Clarke to Bjorn himself.... ;) #+ But it looks like the golf gods are with him today. Plus, he's got that wife up there helping. And a former "Miss Northern Ireland" fiancé awaiting ... Plus two sons. I guess I'll have a Guiness (sp?) this afternoon :P I had to look up the spelling. Looks good, huh? Maybe I'll have one too. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:36:39 AM I'll go on record here to predict that Phil has a British Open championship in his future ... He's made significant psychological progress this year vis a vis links golf.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:40:41 AM I'll go on record here to predict that Phil has a British Open championship in his future ... He's made significant psychological progress this year vis a vis links golf. Yeah, but everyone said that for years before he won his first major. I think this was just a fluke. This will be only his second top-10 finish (if he can get a drop from that shot into the grandstands - WOW). Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:45:54 AM I'll go on record here to predict that Phil has a British Open championship in his future ... He's made significant psychological progress this year vis a vis links golf. Yeah, but everyone said that for years before he won his first major. I think this was just a fluke. This will be only his second top-10 finish (if he can get a drop from that shot into the grandstands - WOW). Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:47:21 AM I'm back. I had a little squabble with the folks at Guinness Beer, who seem to think they own the rights to their own photos.
Guess I'll drink an Abita instead. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:48:37 AM I'll go on record here to predict that Phil has a British Open championship in his future ... He's made significant psychological progress this year vis a vis links golf. Yeah, but everyone said that for years before he won his first major. I think this was just a fluke. This will be only his second top-10 finish (if he can get a drop from that shot into the grandstands - WOW). So, my beer glass is half empty, eh? Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:49:04 AM (http://www.united-nations-of-beer.com/images/guinness-beer-21353590.jpg) :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :PI had to look up the spelling. Looks good, huh? Maybe I'll have one too. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:52:43 AM If it's only half empty, you've already fallen WAAY behind :jokerface:
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 11:54:12 AM Well, that photo is the e-beer I bought you for the fun exchange this morning. Thanks, buddy.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 11:56:11 AM Well, that photo is the e-beer I bought you for the fun exchange this morning. Thanks, buddy. Soon the PGA Championship, and then Crimson Tide football! Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 12:01:53 PM Well, that photo is the e-beer I bought you for the fun exchange this morning. Thanks, buddy. Soon the PGA Championship, and then Crimson Tide football! Right. Meet you right here for the PGA. T-town for the season. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 12:03:10 PM (http://media.al.com/alabama-sports/photo/saban-tees-off-songerjpg-f51f7a305581f992_large.jpg)
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: crimsonwine on July 17, 2011, 12:06:05 PM You nailed the -5 Chech.... Congrats!
Later..... Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 17, 2011, 12:12:54 PM Darren Clarke is a good guy. Ever since his wife died, I had hoped he would do something good. Couldn't have happened to a better guy. I wonder what they're putting in the water in Northern Ireland. :think:
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 12:17:32 PM Darren Clarke is a good guy. Ever since his wife died, I had hoped he would do something good. Couldn't have happened to a better guy. I wonder what they're putting in the water in Northern Ireland. :think: He does seem to be a good guy. Plus, he's rich (even before this). Thanks, CW. Fun day. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: pmull on July 17, 2011, 12:21:37 PM D Clarke was long over due to win a major. He has been in contention on Sunday many times before. I agree he seems like a good guy. On the other hand the US is in the biggest "major" slump of all time.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 17, 2011, 12:24:04 PM D Clarke was long over due to win a major. He has been in contention on Sunday many times before. I agree he seems like a good guy. On the other hand the US is in the biggest "major" slump of all time. Unfortunately you are correct and there doesn't seem to be any "Tigers" on the horizon. Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Old Tider on July 17, 2011, 04:16:46 PM Golfers seem to be the only individual sports people who play in rain, wind, and any horrible weather. Compare tennis players running at the first sign of moisture. The wind at today's British Open was predicted at up to 40 mph.
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: McBaman on July 17, 2011, 09:04:21 PM For me, this was the best feelgood golf story in a while. D Clarke is a jolly good guy who's had his share of personal tragedy. Hard to overcome all that on the pro tour but he did it. As they say in Oz...Good on ya mate!
Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: Chechem on July 17, 2011, 09:14:31 PM For me, this was the best feelgood golf story in a while. D Clarke is a jolly good guy who's had his share of personal tragedy. Hard to overcome all that on the pro tour but he did it. As they say in Oz...Good on ya mate! Well said. #+ Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: BAMAWV on July 17, 2011, 09:30:01 PM D Clarke was long over due to win a major. He has been in contention on Sunday many times before. I agree he seems like a good guy. On the other hand the US is in the biggest "major" slump of all time. Patience grasshopper. 2 is practicing his heart out. If only his bartender (Mohita Joe) and his dope dealer (Whoa Nellie) would cooperate.:pray: Title: Re: British Open anyone? Post by: 2Stater on July 17, 2011, 09:33:08 PM D Clarke was long over due to win a major. He has been in contention on Sunday many times before. I agree he seems like a good guy. On the other hand the US is in the biggest "major" slump of all time. Patience grasshopper. 2 is practicing his heart out. If only his bartender (Mohita Joe) and his dope dealer (Whoa Nellie) would cooperate.:pray: #+ You guys are on fire tonight! Well done. |