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Title: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on December 28, 2006, 07:07:48 PM
Im a big Golf fan both playing and watching so thought this be a good thread for anyone who shares my love of the game, Be it course's you played on,Hints and tips or how the Pros are doing well this is the place to post!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on December 28, 2006, 09:15:28 PM
As an 18 handicapper  :-\ here are my 3 most important tips for golf:

1) keep your head down
2) keep your stupid head down
3) keep your goddamn stupid head down

My target for 2007 is to have a 16 handicap.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lynchbhoy on December 28, 2006, 11:22:00 PM
got a Taylor made R5 driver for Christmas
hope that is helps launch my drives even further and keeps them straighter

other than that I am the Irish happy Gilmore
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on December 29, 2006, 02:24:27 AM
Just started a Fantasy Golf League on Yahoo.

Name/Group: Gaa Board

Group ID# 15645

Password: golf07

Never did golf before but lets see how it goes.

Sign up before 4 Jan 07
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on December 29, 2006, 01:43:36 PM
The hardest thing is too get a game though isn't it..I'll play 4 or 5 times one month and will be acutally staring to get somewhere with my game then i won't play for 3 months then im right back where i started
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on December 29, 2006, 04:26:43 PM
I play a lot of golf and have a handicap of about 8, the problem is that from October to the end of March you cant play around here because it is so feckin cold so I take the odd long weekend and head off to warmer climes to get to play a bit, now this really messes with your game and handicap because I would play off about twelve or thirteen in the winter months and I get back down to 7 or eight just as the season is coming to an end and that blows.

The great thing is that I can join a good club over here for $500.00 and play all summer long, I used to play warrenpoint back in the day and it cost me about 22 quid for 18 holes and I shudder to think what it costs now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Square Ball on December 29, 2006, 06:47:55 PM
Warrenpoint fees now:

WEEKDAYS: £28.00

WEEKENDS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: £34.00

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on December 30, 2006, 01:46:27 PM
sure thats only about what 50euro? I played in Druids Glen in Wicklow last summer and it was 90euro and it should have been more only my  brother was getting married there so we got a reduced rate
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on December 30, 2006, 10:06:14 PM
Thanks square ball. One of these years I am going to come home to play in the harps outing but I really want to play the point to see how much I have improved, the last time I played it I shot an 87 but I think I can do a bit better, it is a lovely course.

Armagh Golf Course is really getting worse, every time I go home I play there and it is in worse shape.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on January 01, 2007, 10:41:39 PM
Anyone have good tips for a new Driver? Wanna spend around 200-300euro
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on January 02, 2007, 08:00:52 AM
Bought the PING G5 driver last summer. Its the real deal. PLayed to about 5 shots below handicap after about 4 weeks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: McGuyver on January 02, 2007, 12:45:30 PM
If anyone is near a Golf Works shop they have a great sale on.I bought a lovely Nike jumper for 25euro it should have been 57euro..And no i don't work for them im a Garda
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on January 02, 2007, 03:08:55 PM
Cheers Mcguyver there is a Golf Works beside me in Lucan..Any chance you'd get me off with a speeding ticket??? ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: murdoch on January 02, 2007, 03:11:58 PM
Whats the story with Setanta Sports Golf Channel. Does anybody know how to get it? Does it cost extra?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on January 02, 2007, 03:16:54 PM
Don't think it's launced yet but from what i can gather it will be free on Ntl digital not 100% sure on that though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on January 02, 2007, 03:29:58 PM
I believe it is being launched as part of the Setanta Package on the 8th of January. If you already subscribe via NTL or SKY Digital, you should pick it up. I pay €15 a month for the Setanta Package on Sky, and so far it comprises of NASN, Setanta Ireland, Setanta 1, Setanta 2, Celtic TV, Rangers TV, Racing UK and Racing World.

I presume (and hope) that Setanta Golf will just be added.

Very good interview with Jack O'Connor on Setanta last night. He was very upset with the animals last year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: catweazle on January 03, 2007, 02:28:43 AM
Joined country member out of a golf club in Belmullet Mayo called Carne. Better than Enniscrone, Rosses and Connemara in my opinion. No good yet but I enjoy it a lot, went to Tenerife for golf with the lads a few weeks back. Played a golf course called Abama, double the price of all the others on the island but christ it was impressive, some glorious holes and scenery.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on March 06, 2007, 06:30:51 PM
Im playing in Kilkee Castle in Kildare in the next few weeks anyone played here before?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 01, 2007, 01:58:26 PM
On the Fantasy Golf Comp. who is The Washington Bay Handlers and who is Carl Spackler?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on May 02, 2007, 04:05:25 AM
I am Carl and I am looking for gophers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Fiodoir Ard Mhacha on May 20, 2007, 04:59:09 PM
Harrington on a roll in Adare........ first home winner in 25 years on the cards.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on May 20, 2007, 10:46:00 PM
was there today and an absolutely fantastic day out, harrington is a class act and adare a great setting so what more could one want than for him to win it there...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on May 21, 2007, 11:24:45 AM
Yeah delighted for Padraig. Although he made hard work of it in the end. It'd be great if he could land one of the majors next
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: catweazle on May 21, 2007, 11:33:26 AM
I was very surprised at the moaning of the players on the difficulties of the course, while I am a useless player myself I do enjoy playing the tougher holes as I get more satisfaction out of getting a par on an index 1 rather than one of the easier holes.

The conditions are tough for everyone and surely those pros who are going around with 64/65's every week must enjoy the challenge that a sub 70 round in Adare would be. I thought McGinleys comments on the European Tour set up being too easy and not a sufficent challenge for the majors as spot on.

Tiger and Phil apart we have far stronger players than any tour but why has it taken so long for us to win a major,
british open....we dont play enough Links courses on the regular tour,
US open, masters and us pga the course set up is harder than anything we play over here regularly except maybe for Valderama, so I applaud Adare for making it a test.

There is nothing worse for me than seeing Tiger hit it a mile away from the fairway, yet then he hits a short iron beauty from the rough. Straight driving should be rewarded and an errant drive should be punished, the more wayward the drive the deeper the rough should be in my opinion
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on May 21, 2007, 06:44:09 PM
Quote from: catweazle on May 21, 2007, 11:33:26 AM
I was very surprised at the moaning of the players on the difficulties of the course, while I am a useless player myself I do enjoy playing the tougher holes as I get more satisfaction out of getting a par on an index 1 rather than one of the easier holes.

The conditions are tough for everyone and surely those pros who are going around with 64/65's every week must enjoy the challenge that a sub 70 round in Adare would be. I thought McGinleys comments on the European Tour set up being too easy and not a sufficent challenge for the majors as spot on.

Tiger and Phil apart we have far stronger players than any tour but why has it taken so long for us to win a major,
british open....we dont play enough Links courses on the regular tour,
US open, masters and us pga the course set up is harder than anything we play over here regularly except maybe for Valderama, so I applaud Adare for making it a test.

There is nothing worse for me than seeing Tiger hit it a mile away from the fairway, yet then he hits a short iron beauty from the rough. Straight driving should be rewarded and an errant drive should be punished, the more wayward the drive the deeper the rough should be in my opinion

Agree with you there, if you are going to win a million or so for first it should be tougher than nails.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Redgreenery on May 21, 2007, 07:10:38 PM
Congrats to Harrington yesterday, great achievment to win at home and to be the first Irishman to win at home in 25 years!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Syd on May 21, 2007, 09:55:59 PM
Quote from: Redgreenery on May 21, 2007, 07:10:38 PM
Congrats to Harrington yesterday, great achievment to win at home and to be the first Irishman to win at home in 25 years!

Not such a great achievement when you discover only 2 of the top 50 in world rankings playing......
Title: US Open
Post by: full back on June 14, 2007, 10:21:58 AM
Some length of a course
Dont fancy Tiger at all
Think Vijay should go well & Tim Clarke has an outside chance IMO
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on June 14, 2007, 12:02:04 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 01, 2007, 01:58:26 PM
On the Fantasy Golf Comp. who is The Washington Bay Handlers and who is Carl Spackler?

I'm the Washingbay Ball Handlers. Thought I'd be out of sight by now. Computer broke down for a couple of weeks and lost the lead. I'll win by 300.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on June 14, 2007, 12:06:34 PM
Stick all your eachway dosh on Arron Oberholser

I'll refund any unsuccessful bets.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on June 14, 2007, 12:30:59 PM
first day of a us open so take harrington to be 75 or over today and 70 or under tomorrow.... he always does that :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: full back on June 14, 2007, 12:33:11 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 14, 2007, 12:06:34 PM
Stick all your eachway dosh on Arron Oberholser

I'll refund any unsuccessful bets.

Top 20 finishes in the last 2 years ONeill, but I wouldnt be holding out on you to refund any unsuccessful bets ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 14, 2007, 12:35:30 PM
ONeill, stuck a fiver on him.....

My others against the field are Ernie and Harrngton, hope I still have an interest on Sunday.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on June 14, 2007, 01:56:50 PM
Have Oberholser done too. 80/1
Top 20 last 2 years. Good chance.
Done Goose Harrington and Leonard as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on June 14, 2007, 02:08:34 PM
Double bogey at 1st for oberholser...  >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bud Wiser on June 14, 2007, 05:21:14 PM
QuoteIm playing in Kilkee Castle in Kildare in the next few weeks anyone played here before?

I think that should be Kilkea Castle laoislad or else you have one hell of a drive.!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 14, 2007, 07:26:58 PM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on June 14, 2007, 05:21:14 PM
QuoteIm playing in Kilkee Castle in Kildare in the next few weeks anyone played here before?

I think that should be Kilkea Castle laoislad or else you have one hell of a drive.!!

Correct and right Bud Wiser..Lovely course it was to.Pity my Golf isn't as good >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on June 14, 2007, 08:00:34 PM
i know its us open w/e but that was some performance by david higgins today in france. he doesnt even have his tour card and is joint leader after round 1...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fcuksake on June 14, 2007, 11:39:06 PM
backed the goose. 6 over

beaten docket already :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on June 15, 2007, 10:39:07 AM
Dont dump it just yet.. I reckon winning score will be +5ish. Needs a big day today though..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on June 16, 2007, 09:08:23 AM
Ok, so if you scan your betting docket and email it to me I'll refund you. You'll also need to scan an SAE. I reserve the right to charge you 40% of your stake for admin costs.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Aghdavoyle on June 16, 2007, 01:16:36 PM

Rose each way is still running for me
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on June 16, 2007, 02:09:23 PM
As expected there is no one who is striding away in the lead. Two half decent rounds will win it wven for the boys sitting at 5 or 6 over. After Casey hit 4  under yesterday he has to be fancied by many. My pick Fuyrk is sitting at 6 over and a good round today will see him back in the hunt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bugs bunny on June 16, 2007, 04:54:37 PM
Mc Dowell is hanging tough,time for the bandwagon yet?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on July 19, 2007, 11:25:24 AM
Good start by McGinley but Tiger is looking ominous already

1   KJ CHOI   13               -4
T2   Tiger WOODS   7   -3
T2   Paul McGINLEY   4   -3
T4   Rod PAMPLING   14   -2
T4   Michael CAMPBELL11   -2
T4   Retief GOOSEN   11   -2
T4   Trevor IMMELMAN   9   -2
T4   Scott VERPLANK   6   -2
T4   Markus BRIER   4   -2
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Balboa on July 19, 2007, 11:26:50 AM
He is now 13/8 to win outright with PP, might wait and see if he touches 2/1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: saffron on July 19, 2007, 11:29:16 AM
On a bit of a side issue..

Does anybody have a table or something that tells you what sort of golf clubs your supposed to have depending on your height? I mean when do you use +1 or +2 clubs?

Cheers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 19, 2007, 03:33:48 PM
McGinley leading at -4
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 19, 2007, 03:37:10 PM
Big John Daly now leads at -5
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on July 19, 2007, 03:52:03 PM
Eagle 2.. 383yards.. Did he drive the green???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2007, 03:55:35 PM
chipped in from 50 feet
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 19, 2007, 03:59:40 PM
Daly just double bogeyed so Mcginley leads again on -4 :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on July 19, 2007, 05:18:07 PM
Collaspe from the big man.. +2.. must have ran out of cigars..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 19, 2007, 05:23:28 PM
Rory Mcilroy(spelling?) is giving it socks.. - 3 not bad for a 18year old rookie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: FL/MAYO on July 19, 2007, 06:00:27 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 19, 2007, 05:23:28 PM
Rory Mcilroy(spelling?) is giving it socks.. - 3 not bad for a 18year old rookie

Watching it here in the states, the yank commentators are falling over themselves in a love fest for McIlroy. Hope he can keep it up as he is playing very well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on July 19, 2007, 07:06:40 PM
Just got home to see wome of his roundup, his tee off at the 13th was superb. Fair play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: full back on January 30, 2008, 12:07:24 PM
I'm Tiger's main threat - Poulter 

Poulter believes he can be on a par with Woods
Ian Poulter is set to infuriate his rival professionals after claiming he is the only one capable of challenging world number one Tiger Woods.
The world number 22 made his comments in the March edition of Golf World.

"The trouble is I don't rate anyone else," said the extrovert Englishman. "Don't get me wrong, I respect everyone who is a professional.

"But the problem is I haven't played to my full potential yet. And when that happens it will just be me and Tiger."

606: DEBATE
Can Poulter really challenge the world number one?

Woods has 13 majors and 85 career titles to his name, while Poulter has won seven tournaments.

The pair will both be competing at the Dubai Desert Classic, which starts on Thursday.

The 28-year-old Poulter's comments are sure to see him ridiculed by some of his counterparts on the golf circuit.

And reports suggest his fellow professionals may all give each other a prearranged signal on the driving range in Dubai and leave just Poulter and Woods practising.

Poulter was asked for his predictions on who would win the four majors this year and he said Woods would win the Masters and that he would win the US Open.

He did not offer any names for the Open or USPGA.




What a complete tube.............
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lynchbhoy on January 30, 2008, 12:26:02 PM
any recommendations on pay per play courses in or around Dublin ?

am gonna start playing golf more this year now that mywork and home circumstances have changed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on January 30, 2008, 12:41:29 PM
What side of the city are you on and what is your requirement? ie price range, is a weekends or during the week,
Corballis is a great pay as you play course but can be very slow at weekends
Elmgreen is cheap but can take 5 hours or more on a Sunday
Hollystown has 27 holes and is more expensive but much better than Elmgreen, not too busy
Sillogue is long, dont know the price but can be a little slow

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lynchbhoy on January 30, 2008, 01:21:05 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on January 30, 2008, 12:41:29 PM
What side of the city are you on and what is your requirement? ie price range, is a weekends or during the week,
Corballis is a great pay as you play course but can be very slow at weekends
Elmgreen is cheap but can take 5 hours or more on a Sunday
Hollystown has 27 holes and is more expensive but much better than Elmgreen, not too busy
Sillogue is long, dont know the price but can be a little slow
being mean- as cheap as possible (no point in paying big bucks until I get half decent)
but will pay whatever I have to

Elm green is nearby , have heard of corballis and silogue - not sure where they are though.

Will go out the odd Thurs/fri afternoon or sat morning I suppose.

Hollystown sounds good from what you said.
Thanks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on January 30, 2008, 01:26:55 PM
Corballis (out Donabate way) is a links, so totally different to all the other pay for play courses. Being a links its a nightmare the first couple of times you play it, some blind shots and plenty of the wispy rough where its near impossible to find your ball. As with any links course its for the "thinking golfer", rather than the guy who hits his driver full belt off every non par 3 tee. Its a nice links, some love it, some hate it.

Swords Open is a nice pay per play not far from Roganstown GC.

Deer Park in Howth has plenty of choice. A good 18 hole, plus two decent 9 hole courses, plus a 12 hole par 3 course and an 18 hole pitch and putt course.  

Hollystown is a good course. Challenging, plenty of water (if I'm thinking of the right one).

Sillogue is out in Ballymun, close to the M50 exit. I never played it but heard a story of a lad hitting a ball close to a group of scumbags wandering the course, and getting the shíte knocked out of him for his troubles.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sausalito Bay on January 30, 2008, 01:49:33 PM
Stepaside's not a bad wee track, 9-hole, good value
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on January 30, 2008, 02:04:01 PM
Hollystown has membership available. No fee upfront but 1350 or so gets you fulll membership, no greenfees therafter. Worth considering if you are going to play that often. if you are near Elmgreen then you are not far from Hollystown. Its 10 mins up the road.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 30, 2008, 10:28:35 PM
Quote from: lynchbhoy on January 30, 2008, 12:26:02 PM
any recommendations on pay per play courses in or around Dublin ?

am gonna start playing golf more this year now that mywork and home circumstances have changed.

Grangecastle Golf Course near Lucan is a fine course,Have played it many times
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 13, 2008, 09:53:32 PM
Have booked a round of golf for myself and the auld lad for his birthday at the Faithlegg Golf Course in Waterford
Has anyone ever played there before ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on February 14, 2008, 09:56:31 AM
Lovely course. We stayed there for a weekend, thought the hotel staff were a bit uppity! More than likely that has changed its a few years ago. You will not fault the course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 03:09:06 PM
I'm in the market to buy a new Driver,What has everyone else in their bag?
I was looking at this new square head technology,Has anyone any experience with that?
The Nike SASQUATCH SUMO 2 SQUARED 9.5 was the Driver i was thinking of buying http://www.edwinwattsgolf.com/golf-equipment_nike_nike-sasquatch-sumo-2-drivers-squared_10001_10001_99502_-1_1102.htm
I also found this American website that claim to make golf clubs that are as good as the name brands at half the cost
www.pinemeadowgolf.com
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 09, 2008, 03:22:27 PM
Cant go wrong a Taylormade Driver!  I have the R7 Superquad and find it very consistent off the tee and I'm nothing special, currently off 13.  Picked that driver up for €225.

http://www.taylormadegolf.com/category.asp?catID=11
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 09, 2008, 03:25:14 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on July 09, 2008, 03:22:27 PM
Cant go wrong a Taylormade Driver!  I have the R7 Superquad and find it very consistent off the tee and I'm nothing special, currently off 13.  Picked that driver up for €225.

http://www.taylormadegolf.com/category.asp?catID=11

Im with this guy on the brand at least. Was packing the callaway X460 and couldnt hit a barn door with it. Bought the taylormade R5 for 130$ and Ive never felt so confident off the tee. Im off around 12-14. Great club.


Ithink square head techn ology is a gimmick. Does tiger use a square club? Also forget about the other website - you can pick up the brand name you are looking for cheaply online.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tankie on July 09, 2008, 04:56:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 03:09:06 PM
I'm in the market to buy a new Driver,What has everyone else in their bag?
I was looking at this new square head technology,Has anyone any experience with that?
The Nike SASQUATCH SUMO 2 SQUARED 9.5 was the Driver i was thinking of buying http://www.edwinwattsgolf.com/golf-equipment_nike_nike-sasquatch-sumo-2-drivers-squared_10001_10001_99502_-1_1102.htm
I also found this American website that claim to make golf clubs that are as good as the name brands at half the cost
www.pinemeadowgolf.com

I seen that Nike club on a golf show awhile back and they recommended it, i was watching a show lastnite and there is a newer one out which they recommended again so you proably cant go wrong with Nike at the moment! I have the Taylor Made 200 steel shaft, bought it a few years back and still one of my best ever purchases.

Not sure how serious you play golf but I would stay away from any copies if you are looking to knock some shots off the H/Cap!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 09, 2008, 05:14:25 PM
Ping G5 for me. i would have to say its the best club I have ever purchased. in most 4 balls I suspect the average is at least 2 for the G5's , says something about the club I would say.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 05:54:42 PM
Quote from: Tankie on July 09, 2008, 04:56:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 03:09:06 PM
I'm in the market to buy a new Driver,What has everyone else in their bag?
I was looking at this new square head technology,Has anyone any experience with that?
The Nike SASQUATCH SUMO 2 SQUARED 9.5 was the Driver i was thinking of buying http://www.edwinwattsgolf.com/golf-equipment_nike_nike-sasquatch-sumo-2-drivers-squared_10001_10001_99502_-1_1102.htm
I also found this American website that claim to make golf clubs that are as good as the name brands at half the cost
www.pinemeadowgolf.com

I seen that Nike club on a golf show awhile back and they recommended it, i was watching a show lastnite and there is a newer one out which they recommended again so you proably cant go wrong with Nike at the moment! I have the Taylor Made 200 steel shaft, bought it a few years back and still one of my best ever purchases.

Not sure how serious you play golf but I would stay away from any copies if you are looking to knock some shots off the H/Cap!

Fairly serious about the Golf,My handicap is about 14 which isn't great but finding the time to play is at a premium at the moment
Most of my clubs are Nike,I bought a brilliant set of Nike Slingshot tour Irons in Mcguirks in Blancherstown  http://www.golfreview.com/cat/irons/nike/PRD_286989_2940crx.aspx and can't fault them at all.
I have a Wilson driver that i have several years now and it has a fair few dents in it at this stage.. :-[
I'm willing to spend up to €300,I see that Nike one i mentioned can be bought on ebay for $150

Also while I'm at it,Does anyone use those rescue woods on the fairway? I usually use my irons for a fairway shot but i have a mate who will use nothing only these rescue woods as he calls them,I think they are more a Hybrid than say your conventional 3 or 5 wood
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 09, 2008, 06:01:58 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 05:54:42 PM
Quote from: Tankie on July 09, 2008, 04:56:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 03:09:06 PM
I'm in the market to buy a new Driver,What has everyone else in their bag?
I was looking at this new square head technology,Has anyone any experience with that?
The Nike SASQUATCH SUMO 2 SQUARED 9.5 was the Driver i was thinking of buying http://www.edwinwattsgolf.com/golf-equipment_nike_nike-sasquatch-sumo-2-drivers-squared_10001_10001_99502_-1_1102.htm
I also found this American website that claim to make golf clubs that are as good as the name brands at half the cost
www.pinemeadowgolf.com

I seen that Nike club on a golf show awhile back and they recommended it, i was watching a show lastnite and there is a newer one out which they recommended again so you proably cant go wrong with Nike at the moment! I have the Taylor Made 200 steel shaft, bought it a few years back and still one of my best ever purchases.

Not sure how serious you play golf but I would stay away from any copies if you are looking to knock some shots off the H/Cap!

Fairly serious about the Golf,My handicap is about 14 which isn't great but finding the time to play is at a premium at the moment
Most of my clubs are Nike,I bought a brilliant set of Nike Slingshot tour Irons in Mcguirks in Blancherstown  http://www.golfreview.com/cat/irons/nike/PRD_286989_2940crx.aspx and can't fault them at all.
I have a Wilson driver that i have several years now and it has a fair few dents in it at this stage.. :-[
I'm willing to spend up to €300,I see that Nike one i mentioned can be bought on ebay for $150

Also while I'm at it,Does anyone use those rescue woods on the fairway? I usually use my irons for a fairway shot but i have a mate who will use nothing only these rescue woods as he calls them,I think they are more a Hybrid than say your conventional 3 or 5 wood

It depends on what club you are comfortable with. If I had to play a round with one club in my bag - it'd be my 5 wood. Little golden bear piece of shit, battered and dented - but its an extension of me on the golf course. If you're comfortable with hybrid clubs - play them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: tyroneboi on July 09, 2008, 06:23:25 PM
Looks like Colin Montgomerie is showing again what a well mannered gentleman he really is. Never liked the man and after reading this has went even further down in my estimation:

http://www.skysports.com/experts/expert_story/0,19793,12065_3789677,00.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 06:52:06 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on July 09, 2008, 06:23:25 PM
Looks like Colin Montgomerie is showing again what a well mannered gentleman he really is. Never liked the man and after reading this has went even further down in my estimation:

http://www.skysports.com/experts/expert_story/0,19793,12065_3789677,00.html
"Having made an error at the short par four 13th to find water"

"Monty backed off and said to Ross: "Do you have a problem here?". The reply came: "No problem at all". What followed was the most sickening minute I have experienced on a golf course. The Scot replied: "You're here because of me ok, remember that".


I would have said back..I wouldn't be here if you hadn't made such a mess of your first shot,I'd be up at the green!
Here's the video of the incident
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid958992159/bctid1651750684
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Yes I Would on July 09, 2008, 07:29:08 PM
What an arrogant p***k!! The mans done. Thank god he never had the stones to win a major!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ExiledGael on July 09, 2008, 07:42:51 PM
Can't see the link (shit computer) when did this happen or who is Ross?
Absolute asshole, always has been and always will be.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: tyroneboi on July 09, 2008, 09:00:56 PM
Quote from: ExiledGael on July 09, 2008, 07:42:51 PM
Can't see the link (shit computer) when did this happen or who is Ross?
Absolute asshole, always has been and always will be.

Happened last week at the European Open. Ross is the Sky Sports sound guy and was just doing his job. Monty has always had a chip on his shoulder. Hope he doesnt go to the Ryder Cup at the expense of someone like Clarke or Harrington.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 10:34:31 PM
Whats the normal price for a Taylormade R7?
I found one on a Chinese website brand new for €70 with no shipping costs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 09, 2008, 10:42:59 PM
No wonder Montgomeries wife left him, a hateful bastard.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 09, 2008, 10:45:48 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 10:34:31 PM
Whats the normal price for a Taylormade R7?
I found one on a Chinese website brand new for €70 with no shipping costs

Make sure you arent just buying the head cover for that price. Over here its around 500$
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 10:55:57 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 09, 2008, 10:45:48 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 10:34:31 PM
Whats the normal price for a Taylormade R7?
I found one on a Chinese website brand new for €70 with no shipping costs

Make sure you arent just buying the head cover for that price. Over here its around 500$


http://www.dhgate.com/productdisplay.do?pid=ff808081165d23a201165d6ca7e83bd7&f=EDLP&d=243007_20462615
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 10, 2008, 09:10:03 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2008, 10:34:31 PM
Whats the normal price for a Taylormade R7?
I found one on a Chinese website brand new for €70 with no shipping costs
McGurks sell them for about €180
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tankie on July 10, 2008, 09:33:32 AM
QuoteAlso while I'm at it,Does anyone use those rescue woods on the fairway? I usually use my irons for a fairway shot but i have a mate who will use nothing only these rescue woods as he calls them,I think they are more a Hybrid than say your conventional 3 or 5 wood

Rescue clubs are great if you can find the right one, one of my mates who is a natural links golfer started using one last year when his game was off and he has never looked back.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on July 10, 2008, 10:44:19 AM
As a 3 wood, I use one of those Adams 'Tight Lies' clubs. I picked it up when I lived in America, and I find it much easier to hit, even as a fairway wood, than a traditional 3. It also is usable in rough or tangle lies, to a certain extent. I don't have a handicap, but my last round 84 on a SSS 72, and I haven't had many rounds recently outside the mid 80s. What handicap would that get me? 14 or 16?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tankie on July 10, 2008, 11:06:32 AM
Just out of interest are there many posters that are members of golf clubs and what is the year subscription or are most just casual golfers?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on July 10, 2008, 11:09:53 AM
I'm casual, but I tend to be decent when I play. I've played once this year, the 84. I played twice in a society last year and had 39 points and 49 points off 18. Then I had to leave the course after 14 in Royal Southill (Rathbane) because of darkness and was 2 under gross at that stage. Other times I have been absolutely muck (high 90s), but not in the past few times I've played, for some reason.

I played a lot more in Arizona, and my best ever round is a 76  on a par 72 in Phoenix. I'd like to get my official handicap, etc., but I just don't play enough to be really good, or to justify the expense.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 10, 2008, 11:11:06 AM
AZ they rule out your 2 to 3 of your bad scores on holes, I suspect if you put in three cards of 83,84 & 85 on a par 71 or 72 you are more likely to get a H/C of 11 or 12.

Tankie annual sub for me is 1400 , no up front entrance fee.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on July 10, 2008, 11:13:48 AM
Do you play a lot Gerry? 1400 is a big hit per year. Where are you a member?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tankie on July 10, 2008, 11:21:51 AM
with no 'welcome' money 1400 is not to bad. we have the welcome money and I still paid €1100 this year - apparently it all goes into the club and that is meant to justify the money.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 10, 2008, 11:28:19 AM
AZ I try and play once a week. We have a youg baby so that restricted me a bit. I play in Hollystown ( a mile or so north of Blanchardstown)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on July 10, 2008, 11:30:49 AM
Played a lot as a teenager down in Enniscrone, wasn't a natural but was getting better. Haven't played since, bought a new set of clubs a few weeks back and heading out on me own tomorrow morning to see how I go, if I lose only 10 balls I'll be on here boasting about it.

Is it worth getting a few lessons to get the swing right or shoudl I just work it out for myself?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tankie on July 10, 2008, 11:36:39 AM
Quote from: stephenite on July 10, 2008, 11:30:49 AM
Played a lot as a teenager down in Enniscrone, wasn't a natural but was getting better. Haven't played since, bought a new set of clubs a few weeks back and heading out on me own tomorrow morning to see how I go, if I lose only 10 balls I'll be on here boasting about it.

Is it worth getting a few lessons to get the swing right or shoudl I just work it out for myself?

I think lessons are a must for peopel new to the game BUT there is no point in getting lessons if you are not gonna practice either on the course or at the range!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 10, 2008, 11:36:56 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 10, 2008, 11:28:19 AM
AZ I try and play once a week. We have a youg baby so that restricted me a bit. I play in Hollystown ( a mile or so north of Blanchardstown)
Its quite a nice course Gerry, played it last Saturday with the brother in law as his own place was closed (Glen of the Downs) because of flooding.  Actually met Johnny Giles on the 9th tee box (or 1st of the Red course??).  Is he a member there?

Myself, I play out of Loughrea.  Annual sun is €496.  Hello money for a new member is about €860 I think.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 10, 2008, 11:37:13 AM
Enniscrone some place to start! Played it once an absolute gem.  Get two lessons just to get the basic set up and swing right.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on July 10, 2008, 11:38:24 AM
I was going to say the same thing. Unless you're relatively serious about playing to a decent level, and intend playing a bit, there's no point getting lessons I'd say. Get a few issues of Golf World and pick up a couple of pointers instead :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 10, 2008, 11:44:28 AM
Mister Giles is one of the members, I think he is an honorary something or other. Only problem is the Dublin footballers are always there, they have their Fundraisers there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on July 10, 2008, 02:18:50 PM
Quote from: stephenite on July 10, 2008, 11:30:49 AM
Is it worth getting a few lessons to get the swing right or shoudl I just work it out for myself?

Try this : http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-swing-a-golf-club

You might pick up a tip or two. Disclaimer: I accept no responsibility for damaged lamp shades or ornaments, while you practice your swing the videojug way in the comfort of your own living room.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 10, 2008, 03:53:17 PM
I was a member of a Golf Club back home,€1500 per annum,I don't get too play as much now that i have my own company,It was grand when i was on the clock as i could nip away early on a Friday and get someone else to clock me out and get a round in   :D
I can have really good days and shoot in the mid to low 80's but also have horror shows when i can shoot close to the ton..My best score is in Gowran Park golf course in Kilkenny,I shot a 77
Haven't played in any competitions or anything in over 12 months so only get to play a round now and again with the auld fella,So my scores are on the high side at the moment..
The last month has been good though i managed to get out 4 times..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on July 15, 2008, 04:17:59 AM
Quote from: venter on July 10, 2008, 02:18:50 PM
Quote from: stephenite on July 10, 2008, 11:30:49 AM
Is it worth getting a few lessons to get the swing right or shoudl I just work it out for myself?

Try this : http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-swing-a-golf-club

You might pick up a tip or two. Disclaimer: I accept no responsibility for damaged lamp shades or ornaments, while you practice your swing the videojug way in the comfort of your own living room.

Cheers for that Venter - might be handy to have a look at just before heading to the driving range.

Didn't lose a ball on that round, luckily hit a tree on the 17th while it was on it's way into the river and had a favourbale bounce back onto the fairway :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 08, 2008, 10:46:18 PM
Finally bought a new driver after weeks of researching and looking..
In the end i went for this http://www.taylormadegolf.com/product_detail.asp?pID=190
I have a terrible slice off the tee at times so this is suppose to help correct that,though I'm sure it won't be a miracle cure either :-\
Anyone else hear the chain of golf stores Golf Works closed down?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on August 08, 2008, 11:52:09 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 08, 2008, 10:46:18 PM
Finally bought a new driver after weeks of researching and looking..
In the end i went for this http://www.taylormadegolf.com/product_detail.asp?pID=190
I have a terrible slice off the tee at times so this is suppose to help correct that,though I'm sure it won't be a miracle cure either :-\
Anyone else hear the chain of golf stores Golf Works closed down?

I ahve the world's worst slice. I'm now so used to it I aim at about 45 degrees to the left of the tee. Apart from that I'm actually quite good but it takes all my distance away. Anyone have any tips on getting rid of a slice?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 08, 2008, 11:57:49 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 08, 2008, 11:52:09 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 08, 2008, 10:46:18 PM
Finally bought a new driver after weeks of researching and looking..
In the end i went for this http://www.taylormadegolf.com/product_detail.asp?pID=190
I have a terrible slice off the tee at times so this is suppose to help correct that,though I'm sure it won't be a miracle cure either :-\
Anyone else hear the chain of golf stores Golf Works closed down?

I ahve the world's worst slice. I'm now so used to it I aim at about 45 degrees to the left of the tee. Apart from that I'm actually quite good but it takes all my distance away. Anyone have any tips on getting rid of a slice?

Ha Ha i know exactly what you mean :D

http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Causes-a-Golf-Slice?&id=1156237
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on August 09, 2008, 12:12:28 AM
Ahh that makes a lot of sense. cheers for that.

I played down in Dingle recently at the links course there and the boy I was playing with (No better than me) was changing my stance, swing, grip etc by the end I hadn't a feckin clue what I was doing.

I definitely have the open face so I'll have to close it off a bit. the in to out swing bit is a bit more complicated. i'll have to get out on the course to try it out
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 30, 2008, 03:06:23 PM
What ever is going really. The high end balls from most manufacturers are all good enough. I have my favourites though




Pro V1s
Nike Black One
Callaway HT Tour

The maxfli revolution ball isnt bad, and Im going to try out the taylormade ball that sergio uses this month

That srixon that Fyurk uses isnt bad either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 30, 2008, 06:30:40 PM
Played today as a visitor in a pub society. 45 points! Didn't even win the visitors prize. Some f**ker had 48 points. This should proably be in the "You know what grinds my gears thread"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Star Spangler on August 30, 2008, 08:57:14 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 30, 2008, 06:30:40 PM
Played today as a visitor in a pub society. 45 points! Didn't even win the visitors prize. Some f**ker had 48 points. This should proably be in the "You know what grinds my gears thread"

So you were caught out by a bigger bandit than yourself?  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 31, 2008, 11:05:16 AM
not a bandit at all. Full member of a course, enter all cards good or bad, just hit an unbelievable purple patch, hit 79 perfect shots and one bad one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Onlooker on August 31, 2008, 12:28:36 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 31, 2008, 11:05:16 AM
not a bandit at all. Full member of a course, enter all cards good or bad, just hit an unbelievable purple patch, hit 79 perfect shots and one bad one.
Are you sure that the guy who had 48 points is able to count?.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 31, 2008, 08:21:40 PM
17.4
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on November 05, 2008, 02:11:16 AM
Golf secret not all in the wrists 


The perfect golf stroke

After decades of research, the world may be closer to the perfect golf swing.

University of Surrey engineer Robin Sharp has found the key is not in using full power from the start, but by building up to it quickly.

Surprisingly, the wrists don't play a critical role in the swing's outcome, according to the new model.

The analysis also shows that while bigger golfers might hit further, it's not by much.

Any golfer will tell you that the idea of swinging harder to hit farther is not as straightforward as it might seem; the new results indicate that how - and when - the power develops is the key to distance.

Tricky balance

Prof Sharp's work is based on a little-used model in which a golfer uses three points of rotation: the shoulders relative to the spine, the arms relative to the shoulders and the wrists relative to the arms.

Conventional wisdom has proven that the timing of these rotations relative to one another is the key to a long drive. However the work, reported in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society, is the first to optimise those timings and how the power of a swing is developed as they play out.

Prior models assumed one of two things: that the torque - the power in rotation - was applied at its maximum from the backswing, or that it ramped up throughout the swing, reaching its maximum at the point of impact.   Control of the arms and not the wrists appears to be the priority

Robin Sharp

Prof Sharp used a computer model first to fit to the swing styles of three professionals whose swings were measured with high-speed photography in 1968: Bernard Hunt, Geoffrey Hunt and Guy Wolstenholme.

The model showed that the club-head speed, and thus drive distance, of these professionals could have been improved by increasing the torque quickly to the maximum value and maintaining it throughout the rest of the swing.

It's a delicate balance, however, and Sunday duffers may find it hard to implement Prof Sharp's prescription.

"Generating too much arm speed too soon causes an early release, with the club-head reaching its maximum speed before it arrives at the ball," he says.

The key, Prof Sharp says, is timing which torques are applied when. And contrary to the old saying, it's not all in the wrists.

"In the expert swings studied, control of the arms and not the wrists appears to be the priority.

"The optimal strategy consists of hitting first with the shoulders while holding back with arms and wrists and, after some delay, hitting through with the arms. At release, the wrists should hit through."

The model also shows that height is not much of an advantage in a long-distance swing.

"A 21 per cent bigger player can be expected to have just a 10 per cent advantage in club-head speed," Prof Sharp said, which he says accounts for the fact that "good little ones are often not so far behind good big ones."

Put into practice 
It doesn't require being a big golfer to be a good golfer

Another person who is familiar with the swings of professional golfers is Simon Wickes, operations manager and biomechanics consultant for the Human Performance facilities at QinetiQ.

In the facility's Biomechanics lab, visitors don a tight-fitting suit covered with reflectors that are tracked by 12 infrared-sensing cameras.

By tracking the independent motions of all the limbs and the club itself, the team can analyse in detail any number of motions, including golf swings, and the lab has been visited by professionals Nick Faldo and Justin Rose.

"We're not golf pros," Mr Wickes explained, "we just show them where we think the problems are occurring."

"What we were seeing with Justin Rose was the club-head and the arms leading the body, rather than the shoulders leading the arms," Mr Wickes said.

It turns out that this reporter too had a problem of stiffness that makes the club lead the body.

"It's something we've seen with other amateurs," Mr Wickes said after an analysis of my swing. "There's this feeling of trying to keep everything in alignment and by doing that you stiffen up because you don't want to have the variability you get if you loosen up your grip and loosen joints."

Useful though it is to know Prof Sharp's result, the perfect swing is not just a matter of the mechanics.





Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on November 26, 2008, 09:38:49 AM
the golf world cup starts tomorrow. Scotland the defending champions . Who do ye fancy to win it lads ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on November 26, 2008, 09:53:16 AM
Teams listed below in order of favouritism with the bookies.  A lot of big names dont seem to be too bothered with this competition e.g. Harrington and the US team! 

Sweden (Stenson/Karlsson)
England (Poulter/R Fisher)
Denmark (S Hansen/A Hansen)
Ireland (McDowell/McGinley)
USA (Curtis/Snedeker)
South Africa (Sabbatini/Sterne)
Spain (Jimenez/Larrazabal)
Germany (Kaymer/Cejka)
Thailand (Marksaeng/Jaidee)
India (JM Singh/Randhawa)
Scotland (Forsyth/Montgomerie)
Japan (Imada/Taniguchi)
France (Havret/Bourdy)
Australia (R Green/B Jones)
Italy (E Molinari/F Molinari)
China (Liang/Zhang)
Wales (Dredge/Johnson)
Chinese Taipei (WT Lin/WT Lu)
New Zealand (Brown/Smail)
Korea (Kim/Bae)
Chile (Aguilar/Tullo)
Finland (Korhonen/Kakko)
Phillipines (Pucay/Que)
Canada (Heffernan/DeLaet)
Portugal (Cruz/Santos)
Mexico (De Leon/Serna)
Guatemala (Acuna/Villavicencio)
Venezuela (Martinez/Sanz)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on November 26, 2008, 02:49:57 PM
That Swedish pairing is very, veyr strong and the Danish side ain't too bad either. This is not an overly important competition and an outsider usually wins. I am sure we would all love the Spanish side to win if the Irish are not.

Value bets:
India and USA.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Throw ball on November 26, 2008, 07:43:48 PM
Have never paid much attention to the general discussion board but as the season is quiet was wondering did any of you enter the Fantasy Race to Dubai via the European Tour Website? Could do with the new clubs up for grabs as the handicap is going up instead of down. Also have any of you any idea of good courses with reasonable green fees in Ulster or Leinster. Hope to try one or two next year? Cheers.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on November 26, 2008, 10:11:57 PM
Quote from: corn02 on November 26, 2008, 02:49:57 PM
That Swedish pairing is very, veyr strong and the Danish side ain't too bad either. This is not an overly important competition and an outsider usually wins. I am sure we would all love the Spanish side to win if the Irish are not.

Value bets:
India and USA.

I fancy Germany, and the English aren't a bad side either
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on December 18, 2008, 05:30:37 PM
Maybe I should post this in the dumb people thread........

But why is the South African Open part of the European Tour?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on December 18, 2008, 05:33:42 PM
Don't forget the Indonesian Open...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: EliteNutrition on December 21, 2008, 12:51:15 PM
Guys thought this site may be of use to you as Golf Enthusiasts

www.sportsloopy.com

They are running a golf psychology conference in February. Speakers look very good and before you say it I dont work with or have any interests in the event!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on December 21, 2008, 01:01:29 PM
Strong running by de oirish in Sud Afrika
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on December 21, 2008, 02:38:25 PM
Unlucky from Maybin, but a great start this last two weeks to his career.

He would have been dissapointed not to have got that bunker shot on 18 a couple of feet closer which would have secured the title.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tankie on December 21, 2008, 02:59:41 PM
He was unlucky to miss that put on the 18th to win it out-right!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on January 07, 2009, 02:39:56 PM
I'm sure we would all love this:


Golf legend Seve Ballesteros has targeted the European captaincy at the 2010 Royal Trophy, his nephew revealed.
Ballesteros, 51, winner of five major titles, is recovering following several operations to remove a brain tumour.
Nephew Ivan Ballesteros, who drove him to hospital when he collapsed at Madrid airport in October, said the weeks that followed were like a "horrible dream".
But he added: "He's very positive, one of his goals is to be captain at the Royal Trophy, he's serious about it."
Ballesteros, who is undergoing chemotherapy as an outpatient in his native northern Spain, captained Europe to victory over Asia in the first two years of the Royal Trophy from 2006.
He has also captained Europe on three occasions, winning once, in the bi-annual tournament named in his honour, The Seve Trophy, against Great Britain and Ireland.
Arguably his most famous captaincy reign, however, came at the 1997 Ryder Cup at Valderrama, when Europe beat the United States 14½-13½
His nephew Ivan admitted the weeks after his uncle's condition was diagnosed and he was described as "gravely ill" were unbearable.
"We all thought it was a nightmare," he said. "The worst was the third operation, we really didn't know if he would make it. It was like heads or tails."
Before his illness worsened, Seve began a career on the Champions Tour, the senior tour in America, but played in only one event where he finished joint last, before announcing his retirement from golf whilst at the 2007 Open at Carnoustie.
His nephew said: "It's still too early to tell if he will play again but he's walking every day and he's determined to get better."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 28, 2009, 06:11:36 PM

Montgomerie to captain 2010 Europe Ryder Cup team


Scotland's Colin Montgomerie was named here on Wednesday to captain the European team to contest the Ryder Cup against the United States at Celtic Manor in Wales next year. Skip related content
Related photos / videos Enlarge photo Montgomerie replaces Nick Faldo who came in for a barrage of criticism for his captaincy during the European loss to the United States in Louisville, Kentucky last September.

That defeat ended a run of three consecutive European wins and led to calls for the naming of a younger skipper than Faldo who was 51 at the time.

Montgomerie told a press conference here: "I will do everything I can do to claim back the Ryder Cup in 2010.

"With the wealth of talent on the European Tour we could field three teams almost as strong as each other."

Montgomery made his Ryder Cup debut as a player in 1991, and he recalled: "I dreamt one day this opportunity might come my way, but they were far off dreams - now, 17 or 18 years later and here it is."

The 45-year-old Montgomerie is the second most successful European Ryder Cup golfer of all time and he said he expected another hugely popular Ryder Cup figure Jose Maria Olazabal to be alongside him as part of his background staff in October 2010.

"I have an understanding and respect for Olazabal, and I'm sure he will be part of my team at Celtic Manor."

The Americans have already named Corey Pavin to be their captain next year replacing the victorious Paul Azinger
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 29, 2009, 10:43:34 AM
McIlroy playing a blinder in the desert

Leader Board (http://scores.europeantour.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7B8455C601-B598-43F0-AE27-8559DC7985DD%7D&ieventno=2009007&eventid=2009007&optsel=pos&infosid=2)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on January 31, 2009, 07:42:35 PM
Anyone watching the FBR Open (Phoenix Open) in Scottsdale AZ?

That 16th hole is like a scene from Happy Gilmore, the more I watch the interaction between the fans and the players the more I like it. The fans let you know immediately if you had a good shot or not. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2009, 09:25:15 AM
Quote from: Orior on January 29, 2009, 10:43:34 AM
McIlroy playing a blinder in the desert

Leader Board (http://scores.europeantour.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7B8455C601-B598-43F0-AE27-8559DC7985DD%7D&ieventno=2009007&eventid=2009007&optsel=pos&infosid=2)
He's 6 clear after four holes on the final day. Surely this is gonna be his first tour victory!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on February 01, 2009, 10:39:08 AM
After a few dodgy holes, Mcilroy is 4 clear now after birdieing the 9th. He might still be a small bit nervous after the european masters disaster.

He has some swing of a golf glub. He's a massive hitter and brilliant with the irons. A win today could really boost his confidence and make him a danger in every tournament. Cant wait to see how he gets on in the masters. Class act
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2009, 11:08:31 AM
It'll be some blow if he doesn't go on and win this. Hope he holds it together down the back 9.

What's the lift for the winner?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on February 01, 2009, 11:09:05 AM
Mcilroy is coasting now. 3 birdies in a row
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on February 01, 2009, 11:12:07 AM
He'll win about €320K. that would send him fairly close to the top of the Race to Dubai leaderboard. Garcia is well ahead on that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on February 01, 2009, 12:41:04 PM
You jinxed him, he is choking beyond belief.

5 ahead with four to go, or vice versa, going down the last just one ahead.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2009, 12:53:34 PM
Quote from: corn02 on February 01, 2009, 12:41:04 PM
You jinxed him, he is choking beyond belief.

5 ahead with four to go, or vice versa, going down the last just one ahead.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Fermanaghandsam on February 01, 2009, 01:02:50 PM
He wins, great result!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on February 01, 2009, 01:04:52 PM
Superb, made a hash on the 18th but the bunker shot was played with finese, excellent.

Lose and the choker tag unfortunately goes on his shoulders, he sinks it, first win of many.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 01, 2009, 01:09:29 PM
Quote from: corn02 on February 01, 2009, 01:04:52 PM
Superb, made a hash on the 18th but the bunker shot was played with finese, excellent.

Lose and the choker tag unfortunately goes on his shoulders, he sinks it, first win of many.
Good man. Big confidence boost for him and a few quid in his pocket.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on February 01, 2009, 01:10:33 PM
Upto 15th in the World.

Iirsh golf just keeps going up in the world. 2009 could be another cracker.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: FermPundit on February 01, 2009, 05:07:21 PM
Great win for Rory and the first of many to come in his career. As he said in his interview afterwards, the monkey is now off his back. I thought he had thrown it away but he showed great bottle to hole that putt on the 18th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on February 11, 2009, 04:24:16 PM
All before a glorified friendly tournament.


Padraig Harrington has been putting in the hours to cure a hook before tackling this week's AT&T National Pro-am at Pebble Beach.

"The range I was on I managed to close six nights last week and I closed it both nights this week as well," said the Open and US PGA champion, whose first event in America this season saw him finish joint 24th at the Buick Invitational on Sunday.

"A lot of practice has been done to try and figure it out, and I am more hopeful that I've kind of getting to the root cause of it.

"I obviously struggled last week. I knew I was struggling at the start of the week.

"But you kind of expect that when you come out after the winter. I've done quite a bit of work and what tends to happen is when you are changing things and working on things you overdo it.




"It does take a little bit of competition, a little bit of playing to figure that out."

Harrington's partner is once again fellow Irishman JP McManus and they are paired with Paul McGinley and Dermot Desmond.

"It's entertaining for me," added the world number three. "We have a very relaxed week off the golf course and I'll try harder to win the team event than I will the individual event this week.

"If I'm making bogey at a hole or something and my partner has a putt for birdie, I'm over there reading it and it cheers me up if he makes the birdie.

"I get into the idea of the team event, of trying to do well in that and that keeps me going in the individual event. It just works very well for me."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 12, 2009, 03:18:10 PM
Oh Noh! Some kid younger that wowee, whoops, sorry rory, is leading the Maybank Malaysian Open. Noh will never be a big name.

http://scores.europeantour.com/default.sps?pagegid={8455C601-B598-43F0-AE27-8559DC7985DD}&redirectorid=leaderboard&eventid=2009011&ieventno=2009011&infosid=2 (http://scores.europeantour.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7B8455C601-B598-43F0-AE27-8559DC7985DD%7D&redirectorid=leaderboard&eventid=2009011&ieventno=2009011&infosid=2)

Insider comment: I think the Maybank Malaysian Open should be awarded to Gareth Maybin on account of him having the most similar name to the competition.


On a related note, an even smaller name that Noh has become the second youngest to play in a Ladies open. Oh whats her name. Oh.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/7885581.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/7885581.stm)

And if she hooks up with Noh she'll be Oh-Noh. Doh! Men in white coats are just coming take me away, again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 20, 2009, 04:28:31 PM
Tiger(the worlds greatest sportsman)Woods is back!

He will play Australian golfer Brendan Jones in the Accenture World Matchplay next Wednesday.
The television audience is gonna be huge for his tee off on the first I'd say
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 28, 2009, 12:08:37 PM
McIlroy into last 8 of his first WGC and now the big Easy is tipping him to be the next World Number 1  8)
No pressure there then, though in fairness the lad seems so confident and free of nerves.  Great to see it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/7916275.stm
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on February 28, 2009, 12:19:36 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 12, 2009, 03:18:10 PM
Oh Noh! Some kid younger that wowee, whoops, sorry rory, is leading the Maybank Malaysian Open. Noh will never be a big name.

http://scores.europeantour.com/default.sps?pagegid={8455C601-B598-43F0-AE27-8559DC7985DD}&redirectorid=leaderboard&eventid=2009011&ieventno=2009011&infosid=2 (http://scores.europeantour.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7B8455C601-B598-43F0-AE27-8559DC7985DD%7D&redirectorid=leaderboard&eventid=2009011&ieventno=2009011&infosid=2)

Insider comment: I think the Maybank Malaysian Open should be awarded to Gareth Maybin on account of him having the most similar name to the competition.


On a related note, an even smaller name that Noh has become the second youngest to play in a Ladies open. Oh whats her name. Oh.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/7885581.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/7885581.stm)

And if she hooks up with Noh she'll be Oh-Noh. Doh! Men in white coats are just coming take me away, again.



Brilliant!

Don't worry about the white coats that'll be the Gaa umpires. They never do anything.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 28, 2009, 09:05:22 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 28, 2009, 12:08:37 PM
McIlroy into last 8 of his first WGC and now the big Easy is tipping him to be the next World Number 1  8)
No pressure there then, though in fairness the lad seems so confident and free of nerves.  Great to see it.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/7916275.stm
McIlroy beaten 2 and 1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on March 01, 2009, 12:36:12 AM
Massive, massive positives for McIlroy. Watched most of it, but missed last six or seven today. He has that swagger now and his confidence is sky high. Major winner by 2014.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AFS on March 01, 2009, 04:17:24 AM
Quote from: corn02 on March 01, 2009, 12:36:12 AM
Massive, massive positives for McIlroy. Watched most of it, but missed last six or seven today. He has that swagger now and his confidence is sky high. Major winner by 2014.

Els reckons he's the next number 1.  edit: :-X :-[
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 01, 2009, 11:33:47 AM
Quote from: AFS on March 01, 2009, 04:17:24 AM
Quote from: corn02 on March 01, 2009, 12:36:12 AM
Massive, massive positives for McIlroy. Watched most of it, but missed last six or seven today. He has that swagger now and his confidence is sky high. Major winner by 2014.

Els reckons he's the next number 1. Pity he's got such a swunk face  :-\ :P

Careful now. Rory has relations on this board!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dougal Maguire on March 07, 2009, 01:51:21 PM
Is it true that Rory's father played for Down minors?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on March 07, 2009, 05:00:16 PM
A lot of people seem to think he has a cocky attitude, they must not listen to any of his interviews.

He generally says the right things, "going well, need to keep going", you can almost guess what he is going to say - a model proffesional.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on March 12, 2009, 11:44:11 PM
Harrington hitting a bit of form now at Doral, but Stenson steals the show today...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/7941044.stm
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on March 12, 2009, 11:52:30 PM
Brilliant round from Harrington. No bogeys. Even the leaders cannot match that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on March 12, 2009, 11:59:19 PM
Wee Rory plodding along nicely at a course he has done well on before in amateur/youth days.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 13, 2009, 10:29:18 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on March 12, 2009, 11:44:11 PM
Harrington hitting a bit of form now at Doral, but Stenson steals the show today...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/7941044.stm

(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45562000/jpg/_45562727_stens_getty_466.jpg)

He wont be allowed in the clubhouse without a collar.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on March 13, 2009, 12:10:12 PM
Harrington warming up nicely just in time for the major.

It's a no-cut competition, which I don't really see the point of, but looking forward to seeing McIlroy pushing hard for a finish on Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: glens abu on March 13, 2009, 12:19:08 PM
Quote from: corn02 on March 13, 2009, 12:10:12 PM
Harrington warming up nicely just in time for the major.

It's a no-cut competition, which I don't really see the point of, but looking forward to seeing McIlroy pushing hard for a finish on Sunday.

had a wee flutter on him yesterday at 25/1 might give me a sweat.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AFS on March 13, 2009, 08:27:56 PM
Rory played some awesome stuff towards the end of his round today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on March 13, 2009, 08:36:00 PM
Quote from: Dougal Maguire on March 07, 2009, 01:51:21 PM
Is it true that Rory's father played for Down minors?

dont know about his dad but i saw somewhere that his uncle (moms side) played for armagh
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on March 13, 2009, 09:00:09 PM
McIlroy looks like the real deal.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on March 14, 2009, 08:56:27 PM
He is the real deal, have watched nearly all of his tournament since turning pro. Each week there seems to be improvement. Motoring again tonight. Here is praise:

Tiger Woods tonight tipped Irish golfer Rory McIlroy to one day succeed him as world number one.

Woods, 33, was speaking at Doral after firing a four-under-par 68 in the third round of the WGC-CA Championship.

That took the 14-time Major winner to seven under par for the tournament in his first stroke-play event for nine months following reconstructive knee surgery.

Irish teenager McIlroy, already the world number 16, was bidding to chase down midway leader Phil Mickelson and become the youngest tournament winner in US PGA Tour history at the age of 19 years, 10 months and 12 days.

Asked if McIlroy could one day become world number one, Woods was unequivocal.

"There's no doubt," he said. "There's no doubt.

"The guy's a talent. Hopefully while I'm not around or while I'm around.

"Certainly he has the talent. We can all see it.






"The way he hits the golf ball, the way he putts, the way he can chip, get up and down.

"He has the composure. He has all the components to be the best player in the world, there's no doubt."

While Woods was rehabilitating his left knee following the season-ending surgery he underwent after his US Open victory at Torrey Pines last June, McIlroy has emerged as one of the brightest young stars in the game, rubber-stamping his promise with a maiden professional victory at the Dubai Desert Classic in January.

Now, Woods, said it was just a question of waiting for McIlroy to mature.

"It's just a matter of time and experience and then basically gaining that experience in big events.

"That takes time and I mean, jeez, he's only 19.

"Just give him some time and I'm sure he'll be there."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 19, 2009, 11:10:37 PM
Is the OWC's "we exist" campaign not working? Or is it only for soccer?

At the Verizon Heritage PGA golf event at the weekend, Rory McIlroy had a tricolour beside his name.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 29, 2009, 07:34:00 PM
John Daly - Styling

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/John-Daly-s-horrifying-new-golf-pants-are-visibl?urn=golf,159883
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Diet Coke on April 29, 2009, 07:37:39 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on April 29, 2009, 07:34:00 PM
John Daly - Styling

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/John-Daly-s-horrifying-new-golf-pants-are-visibl?urn=golf,159883

McCourt will be ripping! :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 29, 2009, 07:55:50 PM
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/postedsports/archive/2009/04/28/padraig-harrington-proves-happy-gilmore-s-swing-is-effective.aspx
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on May 11, 2009, 11:26:44 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/8042851.stm

Wild Thing hitting some form in time for his appearance at Baltray later this week, he is sure to attract a big following there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on May 15, 2009, 03:14:42 PM
Just keeping an eye on the leaderboard, but I see McDowell is -8 for eight today.  :o

Gone from second last to looking like he will make the cut if he pars out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 15, 2009, 05:04:43 PM
Louth golfers - who is Shane Lowry?

New wonder kid on the block (http://scores.europeantour.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7B8455C601-B598-43F0-AE27-8559DC7985DD%7D&eventid=2009036&iPlayerNo=36489&id=36489&TourID=@TourId&infosid=2)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on May 15, 2009, 05:40:58 PM
McDowell had a 61 - great round. Shane Lowery is an amateur son of ex Offally player Brendan. Currently 12 under with a few holes to play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 17, 2009, 03:46:38 PM
Lowry showing his true colours as a BIFFO today,The commentators had to apologise several times for Lowry for his four letter outbursts live on air  :D
He's just gone joint top of leaderboard,hope he can keep the nerve and hang on
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 17, 2009, 04:14:29 PM
Lowry sole leader now with two holes to go...
Some amount of Offaly jerseys in the crowd  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 17, 2009, 04:15:51 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on May 17, 2009, 03:46:38 PM
Lowry showing his true colours as a BIFFO today,The commentators had to apologise several times for Lowry for his four letter outbursts live on air  :D
He's just gone joint top of leaderboard,hope he can keep the nerve and hang on

Oh feckitt, so thats fecking why its feckin blocked for us northern fecking RTE viewers. Feck.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 17, 2009, 04:25:35 PM
Lowry and Rock from England level going onto the 18th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on May 17, 2009, 04:39:48 PM
What a second shot from Lowry..this man is a true BIFFO...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 17, 2009, 04:49:04 PM
Misses a putt to win the tournament........
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on May 17, 2009, 04:55:33 PM
Does he not get any prize money because he is an amateur? Rock is guranteed the first prize?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 17, 2009, 04:59:35 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on May 17, 2009, 04:55:33 PM
Does he not get any prize money because he is an amateur? Rock is guranteed the first prize?

Correct and right
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 17, 2009, 05:13:12 PM
Now Rock misses putt to win on first playoff hole!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on May 17, 2009, 05:27:59 PM
This is drama - what a second shot from Lowry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 17, 2009, 05:32:49 PM
Misses again to win...
Back to the 18th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 17, 2009, 05:54:40 PM
Finally!
Fair play to him..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tankie on May 17, 2009, 06:05:12 PM
Great stuff!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tommy Tibbs on May 17, 2009, 06:41:30 PM
Brilliant achievement from Lowry! Didnt see it but by the sound of it he showed great steel as well, just a pity he doesnt pick up a cent for it in prize £.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LeopoldButters on May 17, 2009, 08:20:55 PM
fair play to Lowry, some great entertainment over the past few days!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Canalman on May 17, 2009, 09:22:31 PM
Couldn't but help thinking of the film Happy Gilmore at the end when the crowd surged on to the green at the end. Not really a big Golf person but isn't that frowned upon? Presume that the Baltray members will be harrumphing for a while about that.

Congrats to him anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on May 17, 2009, 09:29:45 PM
Quote from: Canalman on May 17, 2009, 09:22:31 PM
Couldn't but help thinking of the film Happy Gilmore at the end when the crowd surged on to the green at the end. Not really a big Golf person but isn't that frowned upon? Presume that the Baltray members will be harrumphing for a while about that.

Congrats to him anyway.

It's not good etiquette and to be honest the only other time I can remember is the US Ryder Cup time and there was massive bad press. That said, the fact a local amteur won and the pure tension and drama that went on the hour before, it is excusable to see such a release.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: johnpower on May 17, 2009, 09:39:49 PM
Great win for the young lad . I heard that one of his relatives won big with the bookies .I was impressed yesterday when his father was been interviewed he did not want to talk about his own career but wanted to focus on his sons career
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 17, 2009, 09:43:35 PM
Hats off to young McIlroy, going out in those conditions to cheer on Lowry was a fine thing to do. My mate had 10 e/w on Rock at 80's. He went up and all to see it. I'm afraid to ring him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on May 17, 2009, 09:53:26 PM
WELL DONE Shane Lowry.  Absolutely super display under immense pressure by the man from Clara.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on May 17, 2009, 09:57:43 PM
Fair play to Shane Lowry. We've been following his amateur results in Offaly for a while, as he was the 'next big thing' for a couple of years. Of course the fact that he is Brendy's son is a help as well. He looks the same as he did when he was 5 years old :D

You know you're getting old when you played football with the Irish Open Champion's father :D Granted Brendan was finishing up at the time, but still :)

Anyway, delighted for Shane, and delighted for Brendy and Bridgie as well. Also, delighted for Offaly. Hope the footballers were watching :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on May 17, 2009, 10:25:26 PM
Quote from: corn02 on May 17, 2009, 09:29:45 PM
Quote from: Canalman on May 17, 2009, 09:22:31 PM
Couldn't but help thinking of the film Happy Gilmore at the end when the crowd surged on to the green at the end. Not really a big Golf person but isn't that frowned upon? Presume that the Baltray members will be harrumphing for a while about that.

Congrats to him anyway.

It's not good etiquette and to be honest the only other time I can remember is the US Ryder Cup time and there was massive bad press. That said, the fact a local amteur won and the pure tension and drama that went on the hour before, it is excusable to see such a release.

That was a completely different situation, the European guy still had to have his putt and there may have been other games still to finish, I forget now. Today the tournament was finished and there are often mini invasions at the end of tournaments but none quite like todays, that was simply brilliant today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: orangeman on May 17, 2009, 10:27:27 PM
Some achievement by Lowry - well done.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on May 17, 2009, 11:25:27 PM
cant get my head around what lowry did today.... some going some entertainment. had to laugh when the commentators were saying he couldnt be fined for a curse or two as he wasnt a pro. hope he makes loads of dosh in the future. didnt his dad play on the offaly team that robbed kerry of the 5 in a row in 82? prety sure he did
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on May 17, 2009, 11:29:00 PM
Jaysus Magickingdom, were you blocking out all mentions of 1982? His father is Brendan Lowry, played corner forward in 1982 (and for many years after that as well). His uncles Seanie and Mick also played that day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: orangeman on May 17, 2009, 11:58:34 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2009, 11:29:00 PM
Jaysus Magickingdom, were you blocking out all mentions of 1982? His father is Brendan Lowry, played corner forward in 1982 (and for many years after that as well). His uncles Seanie and Mick also played that day.


Nice mention of this on the Sunday Game of the whole connections.


He would have been a nice price last week to pick up the trophy ??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 18, 2009, 09:05:10 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 17, 2009, 09:43:35 PM
Hats off to young McIlroy, going out in those conditions to cheer on Lowry was a fine thing to do. My mate had 10 e/w on Rock at 80's. He went up and all to see it. I'm afraid to ring him!

Fair play to McIlroy indeed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: SLIGONIAN on May 18, 2009, 09:27:59 AM
Congrats to Lowry, hopefully the start of bigger things, pity the lad doesnt get the money, I know hes a amateur so the title will have to suffice for now, but im sure he'll make plenty in future. The Irish open went without an Irish winner for a long time now 2 in 3 yrs.

Fair play to mciliroy aswell, nice touch..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 18, 2009, 10:11:44 AM
Quote from: orangeman on May 17, 2009, 11:58:34 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2009, 11:29:00 PM
Jaysus Magickingdom, were you blocking out all mentions of 1982? His father is Brendan Lowry, played corner forward in 1982 (and for many years after that as well). His uncles Seanie and Mick also played that day.




Nice mention of this on the Sunday Game of the whole connections.


He would have been a nice price last week to pick up the trophy ??
Think I heard the commentators say he was 3000/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on May 18, 2009, 10:13:51 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2009, 11:29:00 PM
Jaysus Magickingdom, were you blocking out all mentions of 1982? His father is Brendan Lowry, played corner forward in 1982 (and for many years after that as well). His uncles Seanie and Mick also played that day.

Had to laugh at skysports yesterday - They were saying that he comes from a sporting family & that his dad & two uncles were professional gaelic footballers  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 18, 2009, 10:45:56 AM
Quote from: cornerback on May 18, 2009, 10:13:51 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2009, 11:29:00 PM
Jaysus Magickingdom, were you blocking out all mentions of 1982? His father is Brendan Lowry, played corner forward in 1982 (and for many years after that as well). His uncles Seanie and Mick also played that day.

Had to laugh at skysports yesterday - They were saying that he comes from a sporting family & that his dad & two uncles were professional gaelic footballers  :D


Maybe Sky know something we dont. Like who made Steve Guttenburg a star?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: boojangles on May 18, 2009, 11:14:59 AM
Heard about a lad down in Laois who knew Lowry and put 500 each way on him 3 weeks ago at 300/1. 187,500 he picked up I tink.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: tyronefan on May 18, 2009, 11:36:19 AM
Paddy Power reported today that punters in their Tullamore offices had placed bet totaling €150 on Shane Lowry each way at odds of 300-1
their total exposure was around € 50,000
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on May 18, 2009, 04:18:34 PM
Quote from: boojangles on May 18, 2009, 11:14:59 AM
Heard about a lad down in Laois who knew Lowry and put 500 each way on him 3 weeks ago at 300/1. 187,500 he picked up I tink.

I'd say there will be a lot of these stories.

Irish sportsmoment of the year?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on May 18, 2009, 04:42:32 PM
Whats that coming over the hill is it Lowry, is it Lowry.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 18, 2009, 05:42:29 PM
What have Shane Lowry and Brian Cowen got in common?






They are both from Offaly.








And they are both amateurs.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on May 18, 2009, 06:22:08 PM
Intresting piece in the Telegraph, touch harsh on Harri.

McIlroy - the next Tiger Woods (according to Tiger Woods) - is rarely upstaged on a golf course. The boy from Hollywood is a bona fide superstar.

But when Lowry finally dribbled in a two-footer to win the Irish Open on Sunday, McIlroy was just another well-wisher in the crowd. That taoiseach Brian Cowen was also among the drenched spectators tells you a fair bit about the extent to which Lowry captivated his nation.

And no wonder. It is hard to imagine a more Irish victory, or a more Irish champion.

For a land beloved of dreamers, romantics and underdogs, the chubby son of a Gaelic football star is folk hero material from his cap to his spikes.

That his amateur status meant he couldn't accept a penny of the £440,000 winner's cheque only made the script all the more beautiful. Because despite appearances, we still haven't reached the stage where money is all that matters in golf. And Lowry's celebrations were a wonderful reminder of that.

Hopefully, Lowry's win was also a reminder of sorts to Ireland's greatest golfer, who again missed the cut at Baltray.

While Lowry was trudging from the boggy car park to the clubhouse each morning, Padraig Harrington was commuting to the course by helicopter from his Dublin home. That is not meant as a criticism of Harrington, who deserves all the trappings of his success. But you can't help feeling the double Open champion could do with a little more Lowry in his life.

So obsessed and fanatical has Harrington become with technical swing changes, his concerned team recently staged an "intervention" to drag him away from the practice range (or in Harrington's case, the biomechanics lab).

In his search for the perfect golf swing, Harrington appears to be driving himself just a little bit crazy.

We've become used to seeing Harrington hit the kind of fearless, ferocious three-wood which Lowry struck onto the 18th green on the first play-off hole yesterday. Given time, he surely will again. But at the moment, he is paying the price "fixing" something that wasn't broke.

For Lowry and McIlroy however, golf is just great fun. There is a refreshing joy and a freedom about they way they trust their talent. And it's not solely down to youth - Phil Mickelson plays that way too

So I hope Harrington, like McIlroy, was watching yesterday. He might even have learned something.

But in all likelihood, Harrington would have spent Sunday, like most days, pounding balls on the range.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on May 18, 2009, 06:30:23 PM
While I agree that Harrington had no need to change, the article makes fun of him for working hard.

Perhaps Harrington will prove me wrong in the long run and will come back even better.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on May 18, 2009, 08:04:38 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 17, 2009, 11:29:00 PM
Jaysus Magickingdom, were you blocking out all mentions of 1982? His father is Brendan Lowry, played corner forward in 1982 (and for many years after that as well). His uncles Seanie and Mick also played that day.

i was watching from behind the couch for most of it az so i must have missed that bit ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 18, 2009, 09:27:37 PM
Harrington said afterwards that he needed the "intervention".

But perhaps its left him in mid transition, so his swing is neither here nor there. Bit like mine only 100 times better.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on May 19, 2009, 09:40:14 AM
fair play to Lowry delighted for the lad it was also great to see Rory Mc Ilroy supporting him, hopefully some of his family had a few quid on him, was he really 3000/1 ?  i know thats what the commentators said. Saw a very happy and tearfull ( i think) Sean Lowry on the tv , sean played with us and managed us for a year or 2 and is a great golfing fan so there would have been no prouder Uncle. Brendan Lowry said it was like winning 20 Ai Finals. I heard his granny on the radio and she said it was well worth changing his nappies when he was a baby :D Any of ye hear gift grub this morning it was brilliant 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on May 19, 2009, 09:46:36 AM
QuoteSaw a very happy and tearfull ( i think) Sean Lowry on the tv , sean played with us and managed us for a year or 2

My missus was saying that alright last night, that one of the Lowrys spent a while in Crossmolina - did he pull on the green and red while he was there too?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on May 19, 2009, 10:03:52 AM
Quotedid he pull on the green and red while he was there too?[/quote
He did the big oaf and scored a screamer of a goal v the Rossies in a Connacht final..

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on May 19, 2009, 10:21:58 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on May 19, 2009, 09:46:36 AM
QuoteSaw a very happy and tearfull ( i think) Sean Lowry on the tv , sean played with us and managed us for a year or 2

My missus was saying that alright last night, that one of the Lowrys spent a while in Crossmolina - did he pull on the green and red while he was there too?

yeah billy he did indeed he must have spent about 15 years in Cross , was that 1985 Rossie ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on May 19, 2009, 10:52:10 AM
Looks like the 3000 /1 was a mistake by pp




Tuesday May 19 2009

SHANE Lowry may have walked away from his Irish Open victory without any prize winnings, but his nearest and dearest were not left empty-handed.

His mother Bridget will collect well over €15,000 after putting down a €50 bet each way at 250/1 that her son would be victorious.

Lowry said yesterday that he did not have a bet on himself, despite the high odds which were being offered by the bookies.

"But I know my mam had," said the victorious 22-year-old. "She had €50 each way at 250/1, so she has a nice cheque to pick up -- more than me anyway."

Under the rules of the competition, Lowry was unable to collect the €500,000 prize fund, which went to England's Robert Rock, who came in second place.

A number of his supporters thought themselves lucky to get odds of 3,000/1, only for Paddy Powers to withdraw them before play began at Baltray.

The odds had been released as a mistake, the correct figure being 300/1.

"I know a couple of guys that got 3,000/1. But I don't know if that is going to be honoured because I think it was a mistake, but it is still on the docket," said Lowry.

About five of his supporters are €45,000 richer as a result of the win although another withdrew his bet when contacted by Paddy Power staff.

- Shane Hickey

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 19, 2009, 11:29:14 AM
Quote from: Rossie11 on May 19, 2009, 10:03:52 AM
Quotedid he pull on the green and red while he was there too?
He did the big oaf and scored a screamer of a goal v the Rossies in a Connacht final..



In 1985 I think. He took a low drop kick from Jimmy Burke and then rounded Pat Lindsey in Hyde Park and drop kicked (why don't they do that any more?) a rocket in the top left corner of the net.

Oddly I think he was dropped for the Dublin game or else the replay.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on May 19, 2009, 11:40:07 AM
Yeah - dropped for the Dublin game. McStay complained about it in Keith Duggan's book - reckoned he was treated fairly badly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on May 19, 2009, 11:52:23 AM
Who took his place . I know Billy Fitz played that game but he hardly started he was around 42 then
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on May 19, 2009, 01:47:24 PM
There is a lot of talk now about whether Lowry should turn pro or wait 4 months to play in the Walker Cup. i know what I would do if i was in his shoes, I would play in the Walker Cup for free and turn down the opportunity of winning hundreds of thousands of euros on the European tour having already missed out on half a million due  to the stupid rules of golf.............would I ****. I wouldn't waste a New York minute thinking about it, I would have turned pro before the final putt in the playoff hit the bottom of the cup. He could win another half a million on the European tour in those 4 months and would effectively have passe on the opportunity of 1 million euro to play in the Walker Cup. The Walker Cup is the pinnacle of achievement for a lot of golfers but not for Lowry, he has already moved on to another level and there can be no looking back.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on May 24, 2009, 09:30:06 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on May 24, 2009, 06:18:33 PM
Delighted to see Casey win the BMW PGA today,he's 3rd in the World now could be a good shout for the British Open this year

Casey is a very likeable chap by the sounds of it. Unfortunately he will never win in a major in my opinion - does not have the temperment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 24, 2009, 10:27:40 PM
Quote from: corn02 on May 24, 2009, 09:30:06 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on May 24, 2009, 06:18:33 PM
Delighted to see Casey win the BMW PGA today,he's 3rd in the World now could be a good shout for the British Open this year

Casey is a very likeable chap by the sounds of it. Unfortunately he will never win in a major in my opinion - does not have the temperment.

Totally disagree with you for a change corn.
I always thought he was one of those players who would always make the cut in tournaments but would win very little over his career but he has really come on this season,you don't become No.3 in the world for nothing I really think he can win a major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on May 28, 2009, 03:20:21 PM
Lowry having a stinker!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Treasurer on May 28, 2009, 03:24:40 PM
Quote from: corn02 on May 28, 2009, 03:20:21 PM
Lowry having a stinker!

Aye, +4 after 10 :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on May 28, 2009, 03:30:25 PM
Quote from: Treasurer on May 28, 2009, 03:24:40 PM
Quote from: corn02 on May 28, 2009, 03:20:21 PM
Lowry having a stinker!

Aye, +4 after 10 :(

He needs to steady out, won;t make the cut, but between the last eight and tomorrow's round if he can stay at 4 he will be ok.

It'll take a while for him to get up to speed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Treasurer on May 28, 2009, 04:24:33 PM
Dropped another shot - 5 over after 12
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on May 28, 2009, 07:55:50 PM
shane finished 6 over while scott arnold who also turned pro this week (no 1 ranked amateur last week shane was no 16) finished 7 over. its tough out there but i honestly thought they could be in the 80s today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Diet Coke on May 28, 2009, 08:44:43 PM
It's a big step up to  the paid ranks....he will need a lot of patience ........Justin Rose missed his first 22 cuts, best of luck to him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 28, 2009, 08:47:36 PM
Will he earn anything if he misses the cut?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Diet Coke on May 28, 2009, 08:49:51 PM
Not 100% sure....in the majors everyone who plays gets something I think, but in ordinary tour events I think you have to make the cut to get anything.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on May 29, 2009, 08:33:13 PM
i think its immediate promotion to the tour and a 2 year exemption LL. which means by winning mid season he gets that 1/2 season...... but i might be wrong there :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 29, 2009, 09:21:48 PM
Backed this guy this weekend at 50/1. Now i know why he was that price. Opening 9 on thursday shoots 30. closing 9 today 46. He was in first place with the back 9 to play and missed the ucking cut!

Thomas AIKEN  Position: T79
Score: +3  Leaderboard  Player bio & stats
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total To Par
1 3 3 3 4 4 3 2 4 4 30 3 3 4 4 5 5 4 3 5 36 66 -6
2 4 4 3 3 4 4 3 5 5 35 6 3 4 4 7 9 5 3 5 46 81 +9

Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 5 4 36 4 3 5 4 4 5 4 3 4 36 72 
Yard 398 412 194 384 541 454 187 608 448 3626 426 208 564 338 443 573 486 225 471 3734 7360 
Metre 363 376 177 351 494 415 170 555 409 3310 389 190 515 309 405 523 444 205 430 3410 6720 

Key:  Eagles/Better  Birdies  Par
Bogeys  Double Bogeys/Worse 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: supersub on May 30, 2009, 02:53:37 AM
Quote from: Diet Coke on May 28, 2009, 08:49:51 PM
Not 100% sure....in the majors everyone who plays gets something I think, but in ordinary tour events I think you have to make the cut to get anything.

yeh this is the case, whoever comes last on sunday will get around £1,500 probably!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on May 31, 2009, 12:46:03 PM
In my honest opinion I think this week is the best thing that could have happened to him.

I'd say most people were listening out for him now, and plenty will be labelling him as a one-hit wonder now. Expectations lowered, he can now go about steadily improving.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on June 01, 2009, 11:51:34 PM
Brilliant interview with Harrington tonight there on Inside Sport, he talks candidly about his success, his use of sports psychologists and very emotionally about his late father who he humbly admitted would be more well known than him in Cork still! 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on June 02, 2009, 12:52:13 AM
Harrington is a boring fart really, although I did enjoy his Happy Gilmore piece recently.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tankie on June 02, 2009, 11:21:39 PM
That was a savage weekend for golf, i got three rounds in but i was shattered by the 3rd tbh so we didnt go too well in the team event. Anyone else get out?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tankie on June 02, 2009, 11:39:21 PM
The Bank holiday Monday Rumbles are a joke. we were 5 1/2 hrs out there yesterday which is far too long. Played a four ball better ball on Sunday and got around in 4hrs though which was great.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 02, 2009, 11:43:04 PM
I played on Saturday. Whilst you would think eveyone would have low rounds it was quite the opposite. I think we were all just enjoying the sun.

Interestingly, I had gone to the club in the wife's car, and I put my driver on the rear shelf, so I could fit my bag in the boot. And I didnt realise I'd no driver until the second hole. Feck it, couldnt  be arsed going back, so played the first nine with my 3-wood.

Got my driver at the 10th hole (its a nine hole course), and then proceeded to score less on the second nine.  
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on June 03, 2009, 08:27:13 AM
Played Cregmore Park (Galway) on Monday. Absolutely flew around in a little over 3 and a half hours.  The joys of an 8.10am tee time!!  Managed to hit 40 pts (playing off 12) but still handed over €10 to my playing partner who hit 41.  The feckin bandit is off 16 and hit 25pts on the back 9  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 03, 2009, 11:13:42 PM
The world's toughest golf tourney: one hole, three miles long

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Held in Socorro, New Mexico, the tournament consists of exactly one hole, and the target is a 50-foot circle. Easy, right? Not so fast. The tee to that hole is 2,550 feet up the side of a mountain, and nearly three miles from the green. So yes, you have to be able to pound the golf ball with some accuracy a la Briny Baird hitting off a building in San Diego or golfers belting off the side of a mountain in South Africa -- but after that, you've still got miles to go before you sleep.

The rules alone should give you an idea of how hard the course is. You're allowed ten balls, and must finish with at least one of those. If you can't find one of your balls in 20 minutes, it's a stroke. You can tee up every single shot because the terrain is so rugged. You're even allowed three spotters to watch where the heck your ball goes.

And they'll have plenty to see. Hazards include abandoned mine shafts, remote canyons, rattlesnakes, mountain lions and much more. No need to take a full bag; many golfers get by with only a driver and a five-iron.

Named for Elfego Baga, a local peacekeeper during the Old West, the one-hole shootout is part of the larger Socorro Open, and was first played in 1960. Since then, about the only difference is that the players have begun using laser range-finders. The hazards haven't changed one bit.

Oh, and the course record? Nine strokes to cover three miles. Beat that, Tiger.

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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 04, 2009, 02:05:48 PM
 In the USA in 1923, who was:

        1.  President of the largest steel company?
        2.  President of the largest gas company?
        3.  President of the New York stock Exchange?
        4.  Greatest wheat speculator?
        5.  President of the Bank of International Settlement?
        6.  Great Bear of Wall Street?

        These men were considered some of the world's most successful in their day.

        Now, 84 years later, do you know what ultimately became of them?


        The Answers:

        1. The president of the largest steel company, Charles Schwab, died a pauper.

        2. The president of the largest gas company, Edward Hopson, went insane.

        3. The president of the NYSE, Richard Whitney, was released from prison to die at home.

        4.  The greatest wheat speculator, Arthur Cooger, died abroad, penniless.

        5.  The president of the Bank of International Settlement shot himself.

        6.  The Great Bear of Wall  Street, Cosabee Livermore, also committed suicide.

        In that same year, 1923, the PGA Champion and the winner of the most important golf tournament, the US Open, was Gene Sarazen.
        What became of him?

        He  played golf until he was 92 & died financially secure in 1999 at the age of 95.



        THE MORAL OF THE STORY ? :

        f**k work  -  Play golf.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on June 04, 2009, 09:49:57 PM
I played a 4 ball in athenry on friday. Got out at 9am and took just over 4 hours to complete. nice course.
The weather was great for the weekend. Got three rounds in over the weekend
What would ye consider good value for a lesson (in money terms)?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on June 05, 2009, 09:36:44 AM
another question:
Could any of you recommend a pro for lessons in galway / south Mayo area?

Thanks, Venter
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on June 05, 2009, 10:54:52 AM
Quote from: venter on June 05, 2009, 09:36:44 AM
another question:
Could any of you recommend a pro for lessons in galway / south Mayo area?

Thanks, Venter
If your in Galway Venter, probably a good idea to head out to the driving range in Salthill as there are a few guys that advertise and give golf lessons there through out the week.  I have no idea what the current going rate is for an hours lesson but if its any help I paid about €50 two years ago.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on June 05, 2009, 01:38:25 PM
thanks Gaillimh... I'll keep them in mind. I was hoping to get a lesson for 4/5 people. Went to the pro in Tuam before for a group lesson but they dont seem to have a pro anymore. Do you know if there is a pro in glenlo Abbey? I hate striking the ball off the matts in the driving ranges. Would prefer to be on a course range

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 05, 2009, 05:23:04 PM
Lowry is 11 over in wales and missing the cut.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 05, 2009, 07:59:35 PM
Quote from: venter on June 05, 2009, 01:38:25 PM
I hate striking the ball off the matts in the driving ranges. Would prefer to be on a course range

thought that too until I used one of these http://www.truestrike.com/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on June 10, 2009, 05:02:56 PM
i booked a lesson in Athenry. 30 yoyos for half an hour lesson . 120yoyos for a group of 5 lessons. Its not that expensive, but i'll let ye know if its any good.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on June 11, 2009, 02:19:45 AM
AUD55 for half an hour here in Sydney, was told after the second one that people like me come along once every couple of years (ie) someone that makes the pro think, or someone who has such fcuked up notion of how to swing a golf club it's easier start from scratch ???

They are worth it though - need to practice regularly but at least the ball is going straight now, mostly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bud Wiser on June 11, 2009, 08:01:52 AM
QuotePlayed down in Abbeyleix over the weekend.
Its a tough course physically with numerous hills to climb so with the sun as it was it made it difficult to play anyway decent,I was shattered by the 14th and the last 4 holes were very high scores 

Keep out of Abbeyleix if you are going to criticise it !!!   I am playing the Heath today, went down on Tuesday and there was a wimmins thing on.  Providing I don't find any kalishnakovs or grenades lin the bunkers left over by the Laois Brigade from the last war and get either arrested or blown up I will play Abbeyleix on Saturday morning.  Big music festival laoislad in Abbeyleix this weekend with bands and barbeques in all the pubs - even allowing lads from Durrow into the town.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on June 11, 2009, 09:15:39 AM
Quote from: stephenite on June 11, 2009, 02:19:45 AM
AUD55 for half an hour here in Sydney, was told after the second one that people like me come along once every couple of years (ie) someone that makes the pro think, or someone who has such fcuked up notion of how to swing a golf club it's easier start from scratch ???

They are worth it though - need to practice regularly but at least the ball is going straight now, mostly

I'm looking forward to the lesson this evening.. I'm slicing the drives badly at the minute. well actually, to say I am slicing it badly is to do a disservice to slicers everywhere. What I'm doing is much worse.

Apparently, slicing is typical for high handicappers such as myself. My swing looks similar to Jim Furyk's but much much more rubbery. In fact, I've been compared to a baby octopus. The pro is going to earn his money tonight.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 11, 2009, 01:41:43 PM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on June 11, 2009, 08:01:52 AM
QuotePlayed down in Abbeyleix over the weekend.
Its a tough course physically with numerous hills to climb so with the sun as it was it made it difficult to play anyway decent,I was shattered by the 14th and the last 4 holes were very high scores 

Keep out of Abbeyleix if you are going to criticise it !!!   I am playing the Heath today, went down on Tuesday and there was a wimmins thing on.  Providing I don't find any kalishnakovs or grenades lin the bunkers left over by the Laois Brigade from the last war and get either arrested or blown up I will play Abbeyleix on Saturday morning.  Big music festival laoislad in Abbeyleix this weekend with bands and barbeques in all the pubs - even allowing lads from Durrow into the town.

Ah Abbeyleix course is grand but who in the name of jaysis decided to put two par 5's as the first two holes.. ::)
That 2nd one in particular is a back breaker climbing up that hill,then having to climb even higher to get to the par 3 3rd,Im always shattered by the time I tee of at the 3rd..
My auld lad is a member of Rathdowney Golf course and I play there quite a bit,nice course and a lot flatter than Abbeyleix!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bud Wiser on June 11, 2009, 08:48:08 PM
QuoteBig music festival laoislad in Abbeyleix this weekend with bands and barbeques in all the pubs - even allowing lads from Durrow into the town.
www.abbeyfest.com (http://www.abbeyfest.com)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on June 17, 2009, 11:42:12 AM
the lesson in athenry was grand. I was set up all wrong for my iron shots. Club face was far to open. I am now hooking my irons believe it or not, but I think I can iron that one out.

As for the driving, well it's been an instant success. I am now hitting a nice long draw. Apparently, your hands should be closing as you are moving though the swing. My hands (and Driver) were wide open at point of impact.

I would say the lesson was well worth it , especially with a summer of golf ahead of me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nifan on June 17, 2009, 11:49:01 AM
went with the father in law to the driving range on the weekend for a blast - never really had a go before except a few swings at pitch and putt.

Have to say was very satisfying when you start to get a bit of distance on the ball, after missing it entirely at the start.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on June 17, 2009, 12:56:07 PM
Quote from: venter on June 17, 2009, 11:42:12 AM
the lesson in athenry was grand. I was set up all wrong for my iron shots. Club face was far to open. I am now hooking my irons believe it or not, but I think I can iron that one out.

As for the driving, well it's been an instant success. I am now hitting a nice long draw. Apparently, your hands should be closing as you are moving though the swing. My hands (and Driver) were wide open at point of impact.

I would say the lesson was well worth it , especially with a summer of golf ahead of me.


Venter, can you explain what you mean about your hands closing through your swing? - Do you mean twisting anti-clockwise for a right hander?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 17, 2009, 01:00:42 PM
Quote from: venter on June 17, 2009, 11:42:12 AM
the lesson in athenry was grand. I was set up all wrong for my iron shots. Club face was far to open. I am now hooking my irons believe it or not, but I think I can iron that one out.

As for the driving, well it's been an instant success. I am now hitting a nice long draw. Apparently, your hands should be closing as you are moving though the swing. My hands (and Driver) were wide open at point of impact.

I would say the lesson was well worth it , especially with a summer of golf ahead of me.

Cheers for that I'll take that into consideration the next time I go out. I have a brutal slice
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 17, 2009, 01:02:03 PM
Quote from: nifan on June 17, 2009, 11:49:01 AM
went with the father in law to the driving range on the weekend for a blast - never really had a go before except a few swings at pitch and putt.

Have to say was very satisfying when you start to get a bit of distance on the ball, after missing it entirely at the start.

Probably the most satisfying yet most frustrating thing you can do is play Golf..
You can play a terrible round of Golf and feel like giving up half way through but if hit a great shot on the 18th you would nearly feel like going and playing another 18  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on June 17, 2009, 01:12:23 PM
Tiger Woods says he can not comprehend the emotional pressure Phil Mickelson will be under when the US Open gets underway on Thursday.
Mickelson delayed his arrival at the Bethpage Black course to spend his 39th birthday with wife Amy, 37, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in May.
"I couldn't imagine dealing with what he has to deal with on a daily basis," said Woods.
"And hats off to how he's handled it because certainly it's so hard to do."
Bethpage Black was the course where Woods edged out Mickelson by three strokes to claim the title in 2002, but the runner-up won loud and enthusiastic backing from the Long Island crowd.

The pair have been reported as having a frosty relationship, but 14-time major winner Woods revealed that he and his wife have spent time with the Mickelsons socially. "All the years that we've played doubles and table tennis, Elin and myself and Phil and Amy, those are priceless times," he said.
"Myself and everyone out here hopes that she gets well and she's back out here as soon as she can."
Woods' father Earl died in 2006 after an eight-year battle with prostate cancer and the world number one said that tournament golf offered him little distraction during the illness.
"You're surrounded by people wishing you well the entire time and hoping everything works out. But then again, they keep reminding you of the same circumstance you're dealing with on a daily basis," he said.
   
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Mickelson withdrew from the PGA Tour in May to spend more time with Amy whose doctors have delayed her treatment until July, believing they have caught the disease in its early stages.
With the US Open believed to fit around his wife's treatment, Mickelson returned to action, finishing 59th at the St Jude Classic in Memphis last week.
He has a record four second-place finishes in the US Open.
Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke, who lost his wife Heather to breast cancer in 2006, said he had spoken with the American.
"We had a good conversation about various things. He's a good friend. It's very sad news but it's early stages so we all hope the tests and everything else go as well as we wish," he said.





Maybe not as frosty as we thought.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on June 17, 2009, 01:14:37 PM
QuoteDo you mean twisting anti-clockwise for a right hander?

Yeah, that's exactly what i mean. I had never known anything about that until the lesson last week. I am swinging the driver fairly timidly at the moment to get use to it, but I still seem to be hitting the ball further than i ever hit it with the slice.

One other thing about my set up, was that i had the gripping area of my iron right in the middle of my stance( which was also contributing to my open face) . The gripping area should be closer to you left thigh, this automatically forced me to start closing the club) . I think that tip might be on the video jug clip. ( but I had forgotten all about it)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: FermPundit on June 23, 2009, 10:00:25 PM
I went and bought a new set of golf clubs last week. The problem is we have our golf day this week and I haven't much confidence in my new clubs. Under golf laws am I allowed to have two of the same club in my bag e.g carry my old 3 wood plus my new one?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 23, 2009, 10:17:39 PM
Quote from: FermPundit on June 23, 2009, 10:00:25 PM
I went and bought a new set of golf clubs last week. The problem is we have our golf day this week and I haven't much confidence in my new clubs. Under golf laws am I allowed to have two of the same club in my bag e.g carry my old 3 wood plus my new one?

Once you don't carry more than 14 clubs I don't see a problem.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Fermanaghandsam on June 23, 2009, 10:19:22 PM
I was up at the driving range tonight, and the fella with me had also just bought new clubs. He was struggling badly with them, in fact he could hardly hit it. He would never be able to play a round with them, so hopefully you are not as bad as he is. I have never found this problem myself when using different clubs.

PS I think you can carry more than 1 of each club
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 23, 2009, 10:20:57 PM
Quote from: Fermanaghandsam on June 23, 2009, 10:19:22 PM
I was up at the driving range tonight, and the fella with me had also just bought new clubs. He was struggling badly with them, in fact he could hardly hit it. He would never be able to play a round with them, so hopefully you are not as bad as he is. I have never found this problem myself when using different clubs.

PS I think you can carry more than 1 of each club

I can't understand people buying clubs without testing them out first at the golf shop  ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: supersub on June 24, 2009, 01:05:26 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 23, 2009, 10:17:39 PM
Quote from: FermPundit on June 23, 2009, 10:00:25 PM
I went and bought a new set of golf clubs last week. The problem is we have our golf day this week and I haven't much confidence in my new clubs. Under golf laws am I allowed to have two of the same club in my bag e.g carry my old 3 wood plus my new one?

Once you don't carry more than 14 clubs I don't see a problem.

You could bring 14 three woods out if you wanted...not that this is any use!! But yeh you can have 2 of the same club as long as you only have a max of 14 altogether in your bag!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on June 25, 2009, 07:33:26 PM
74 for lowery today which leaves him in 112 out of 156, cant see him making the cut from there unless he gets rid of the bogeys (6 bogeys today 4 birdies)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 26, 2009, 04:43:42 PM
 Shane LOWRY  Position: T71
Score: -2  Leaderboard  Player bio & stats
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total To Par
1 5 4 4 3 4 4 5 3 5 37 5 5 3 4 3 5 5 2 5 37 74 +2
2 4 3 3 3 3 5 4 3 5 33 4 4 3 4 4       -4

Par 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 3 5 36 4 5 3 4 4 4 4 3 5 36 72 
Yard 431 207 447 348 331 481 440 196 556 3437 471 555 153 371 489 463 319 189 567 3577 7014 
Metre 395 190 409 319 303 440 403 180 509 3148 431 508 140 340 448 424 292 173 519 3275 6423 

Key:  Eagles/Better  Birdies  Par
Bogeys  Double Bogeys/Worse 


Much better round from him today , one more birdie and he will make the cut
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 26, 2009, 04:47:44 PM
For his sake I hope he does make the cut,the more cuts he misses the harder it's gonna get.
A bit like a new striker not being able to score for a new club
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 26, 2009, 08:57:26 PM
two bogies on the run in and he missed out
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on June 26, 2009, 09:02:24 PM
good round for him today tho, its only a matter of time and he'll do it.. ended up tied 103 missed the cut by 3
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 28, 2009, 07:16:05 PM
Not sure if someone has posted this before,apologises if they have...
Charles Barkley's golf swing  :D
And I thought mine was bad..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s50K65PNeBU
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: milltown row on June 28, 2009, 08:59:09 PM
think he needs a longer shaft (bring on the jokes)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 28, 2009, 09:19:19 PM
I played Concra Wood, a new Championship course in Castleblaney, on Saturday, It's majestic - one of the best courses I ever stood on. Hard to believe a course so young could be in such great condition.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on July 02, 2009, 07:18:24 PM
shane lowry had a best of the irish 2 under par 69 today in the french open (tied 32nd). started poorly on the 10th tee to do the back 9 in 3 over but did the front 9 in a super 31 - 5 under. great chance of making his first professional cut tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on July 02, 2009, 08:09:58 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 28, 2009, 09:19:19 PM
I played Concra Wood, a new Championship course in Castleblaney, on Saturday, It's majestic - one of the best courses I ever stood on. Hard to believe a course so young could be in such great condition.
Great course, wobbler, bit of a slog though, very long and hilly. I've been unlucky to play it twice in high winds, it's very exposed. But the layout is exceptional and the greens top class.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on July 02, 2009, 10:19:25 PM
Where is the open this year?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on July 02, 2009, 10:34:02 PM
Turnberry, see Stena Line are running day trips to it...........I went the year it was in Troon great day out..........
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 03, 2009, 04:03:50 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on July 02, 2009, 07:18:24 PM
shane lowry had a best of the irish 2 under par 69 today in the french open (tied 32nd). started poorly on the 10th tee to do the back 9 in 3 over but did the front 9 in a super 31 - 5 under. great chance of making his first professional cut tomorrow

Looks like he has made his first cut!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on July 03, 2009, 04:26:18 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 03, 2009, 04:03:50 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on July 02, 2009, 07:18:24 PM
shane lowry had a best of the irish 2 under par 69 today in the french open (tied 32nd). started poorly on the 10th tee to do the back 9 in 3 over but did the front 9 in a super 31 - 5 under. great chance of making his first professional cut tomorrow

Looks like he has made his first cut!

-1 I see, fair play, I said at the time that missing the few cuts could be a blessing. Anticipation dropped, he can now work his game out. His confidence will be sky-high now, are all who make the cut guaranteed money?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 03, 2009, 04:30:50 PM
Top 70 (which I assume is the cut line) all get, money 7k for 70th place

His current place would earn him about 28K
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on July 03, 2009, 08:01:23 PM
some achievement by shane lowry, delighted for him. justin rose missed something like 22 cuts when he first turned pro
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 03, 2009, 08:06:29 PM
Well done to him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on July 05, 2009, 05:11:04 PM
shane lowry tied 40 - first cheque e18k. good for him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on July 06, 2009, 07:13:08 PM
from todays irish times.....
i knew monty had a rant at a sky sports cameraman earlier this year and now poulter joins the thick ignorant club. i love the 'hes trying to mess with our livelihoods' line



Poulter blames photographer


A FUMING Ian Poulter finished the French Open in third place yesterday and said he would not be returning to the event next year – all because of the actions of a press photographer.

Poulter was still challenging for the title when he pushed his approach to the 15th into the water.

He blamed that on a camera clicking three times 25 yards away as he was swinging and was still furious when he also bogeyed the last.

"It's frustrating when you get a novice cameraman out here this week," he said.

"It spoils the day, spoils the tournament.

"It's one I want to win and some stupid cameraman makes it difficult for you.

"It's a good tournament, but I won't be back next year.

"He's trying to mess with our livelihoods. I'm playing for world ranking points and then you get some idiot. I've played here loads of times and I fight with them every year.

"It's so frustrating that they are let in. The spectators were magnificent, awesome and he ruins the whole week.

"What are you going to do? I'm going to take the tournament off my schedule."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: scud on July 07, 2009, 09:54:57 AM
Howyis lads....

Thinkin' of takin up the old golf and lookin for some pointers! I've played a few times now and again but I'm thinking of taking the plunge and buying a set of clubs. Basically I'm starting from zero, total beginner!

Advice like what sort of clubs to look at, whether to go for lessons straight away or try to get a feel for it first etc would be welcome. Theres a club not too far away from me doin new membership for £200 with free lessons one evening a week but not sure if its worth paying that yet.

Cheers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 07, 2009, 01:42:31 PM
Iif you can get the lessons first, you need to get the correct stance, grip and setup at the start, often peoplems problems come from their basic setup been wrong. Its hard to change them later on. Get cavity back cheap clubs that you willl play with for 1 to 2 years. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: flantheman82 on July 08, 2009, 08:53:47 AM
hi, i was just wondering does anybody know of a place where you can buy golf clubs and pay them off monthly?
Would love to buy a half decent set but can't justify paying over £200 in one go to the missus.
At the minute, i'm using a medley of clubs purchased off ebay and think they're doing my game no good and want to get my handicap down from 23.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 08, 2009, 01:43:44 PM
Quote from: scud on July 07, 2009, 09:54:57 AM


Thinkin' of takin up the old golf and lookin for some pointers! I've played a few times now and again but I'm thinking of taking the plunge and buying a set of clubs. Basically I'm starting from zero, total beginner!

this is one of the best ways to start ! no error correction required, lessons with a pro first- try one lesson instead of booking a raft upfront, that way if you dont like the guy you're not hosed. Important to get guidance on your clubs, off the shelf clubs only fit about two thirds of golfers and if the clubs dont fit- your swing is hosed, so hold off on buying clubs just yet (learned that the hard way).

as per gerry- cavity backed clubs could take you from a beginner down to a single figure handicap then you would need something with a bit more feel in the club, but don't buy the top end stuff up front, it'll break your heart if your swing is even a fraction off (learned that the hard way too)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 08, 2009, 02:33:43 PM
Quote from: scud on July 07, 2009, 09:54:57 AM
Howyis lads....

Thinkin' of takin up the old golf and lookin for some pointers! I've played a few times now and again but I'm thinking of taking the plunge and buying a set of clubs. Basically I'm starting from zero, total beginner!

Advice like what sort of clubs to look at, whether to go for lessons straight away or try to get a feel for it first etc would be welcome. Theres a club not too far away from me doin new membership for £200 with free lessons one evening a week but not sure if its worth paying that yet.

Cheers

Personally I would recommend you don't buy a 3,4,5 Iron instead buy a hybrid equivalent.
They are much easier to hit and you don't lose very much if any distance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: scud on July 08, 2009, 04:21:23 PM

Good stuff, thanks lads

Can anyone recommend a decent set of these cavity clubs? If I go into a golf shop asking for advice/guidance on clubs they'll spot me a mile off, may as well put a big sign saying 'sucker' on my head!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 08, 2009, 04:27:20 PM
Quote from: scud on July 08, 2009, 04:21:23 PM

Good stuff, thanks lads

Can anyone recommend a decent set of these cavity clubs? If I go into a golf shop asking for advice/guidance on clubs they'll spot me a mile off, may as well put a big sign saying 'sucker' on my head!

Have you thought about cloned clubs? They aren't imitations/knockoffs btw though they are available too and should be avoided at all costs,but the clone clubs they use the same materials and design as brand name clubs but at half the cost.
Here's a few websites.

www.pinemeadowgolf.com
www.gigagolf.com
www.nordicagolf.se

It might be a cheaper option for yourself to get started,and then buy brand names clubs in a few years.
Trust me on the hybrid club though  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on July 08, 2009, 04:28:59 PM
I saw a great starter set (Callaway, I think) offer in JJB in Sprucefield there a few weeks ago - full set of irons, 2 woods and a hybrid, with bag, trolley, brolley, glove and balls for £149.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 08, 2009, 04:33:06 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on July 08, 2009, 04:28:59 PM
I saw a great starter set (Callaway, I think) offer in JJB in Sprucefield there a few weeks ago - full set of irons, 2 woods and a hybrid, with bag, trolley, brolley, glove and balls for £149.

Thats unreal,you sure they were Callaway? I have a Callaway hybrid that cost me €160 on its own
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on July 08, 2009, 04:46:44 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 08, 2009, 04:33:06 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on July 08, 2009, 04:28:59 PM
I saw a great starter set (Callaway, I think) offer in JJB in Sprucefield there a few weeks ago - full set of irons, 2 woods and a hybrid, with bag, trolley, brolley, glove and balls for £149.

Thats unreal,you sure they were Callaway? I have a Callaway hybrid that cost me €160 on its own

I'm pretty sure, as I was surprised myself.  Was on the lookout for clubs for Mrs. Boots.  She hasn't made the investment yet, so I can't tell you for sure.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 08, 2009, 04:50:19 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on July 08, 2009, 04:46:44 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 08, 2009, 04:33:06 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on July 08, 2009, 04:28:59 PM
I saw a great starter set (Callaway, I think) offer in JJB in Sprucefield there a few weeks ago - full set of irons, 2 woods and a hybrid, with bag, trolley, brolley, glove and balls for £149.

Thats unreal,you sure they were Callaway? I have a Callaway hybrid that cost me €160 on its own

I'm pretty sure, as I was surprised myself.  Was on the lookout for clubs for Mrs. Boots.  She hasn't made the investment yet, so I can't tell you for sure.

I brought the future Mrs.Laoislad to the driving range one night,as she claimed golf was in her blood as all her uncles are scratch or nearly scratch golfers and she wanted to take the game up..
She must be adopted,I won't be bringing her again....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on July 08, 2009, 05:44:33 PM
I've started a bit of a golf society at work. I have a good few beginners in it ( and when I say beginner's, I mean that a handicap of 24 or so is only a distant dream). We play a 3 ball scramble every couple of weeks. I find that the beginners tend to deliberate over the ball for an eternity before eventually making a swing. A good rhythm is all important in golf.

They are also rubbish at finding balls. I mean they hit it in one direction and they head off in the opposite direction looking for it. It can be draining at times..
Still its great when you see someone making progress and getting the bug for it. I have it myself at the minute.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 08, 2009, 09:30:23 PM
Quote from: venter on July 08, 2009, 05:44:33 PM
I've started a bit of a golf society at work. I have a good few beginners in it ( and when I say beginner's, I mean that a handicap of 24 or so is only a distant dream). We play a 3 ball scramble every couple of weeks. I find that the beginners tend to deliberate over the ball for an eternity before eventually making a swing. A good rhythm is all important in golf.

They are also rubbish at finding balls. I mean they hit it in one direction and they head off in the opposite direction looking for it. It can be draining at times..
Still its great when you see someone making progress and getting the bug for it. I have it myself at the minute.

I played in a Pro am years ago in Old Portmarnock, the 3 of us who were playing were all over the place and the rough was a bitch, the Pro just walked up the middle of the fairway and directed you to exactly where your ball was, and I mean exactly, you walked until he told you to stop and then looked down, i asked him about it later and he said that they just couldn't afford to lose a ball, it could cost them their livelihood, so they learnt hoe to mark the ball properly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on July 09, 2009, 12:39:49 PM
Shane Lowry shot an excellent 2 under par 69 today at Loch Lomond.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on July 09, 2009, 01:38:04 PM
Fair play to Lowry.

Hi Gerry, have you any tips on how to mark the location of a ball yourself?  It's definitley worth learning when playing strokeplay. I played my first strokeplay comp a few months ago and ended up getting a 13 on one of the holes. It was getting embarrassing but sure its a learning curve I suppose.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 09, 2009, 01:41:59 PM
I'm am rubbish at marking it, my eyesight struggles after about 220 yds, anyone who plays golf with me is used to me saying "anyone got a f**king clue where that went"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on July 09, 2009, 01:47:03 PM
Yeah, Im the same as that, Anything above 220 or so and I'll be looking around hopefully to my playing partners for an inkling as to where the effing ball went!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 09, 2009, 08:00:30 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 08, 2009, 09:30:23 PM
Quote from: venter on July 08, 2009, 05:44:33 PM
I've started a bit of a golf society at work. I have a good few beginners in it ( and when I say beginner's, I mean that a handicap of 24 or so is only a distant dream). We play a 3 ball scramble every couple of weeks. I find that the beginners tend to deliberate over the ball for an eternity before eventually making a swing. A good rhythm is all important in golf.

They are also rubbish at finding balls. I mean they hit it in one direction and they head off in the opposite direction looking for it. It can be draining at times..
Still its great when you see someone making progress and getting the bug for it. I have it myself at the minute.

I played in a Pro am years ago in Old Portmarnock, the 3 of us who were playing were all over the place and the rough was a bitch, the Pro just walked up the middle of the fairway and directed you to exactly where your ball was, and I mean exactly, you walked until he told you to stop and then looked down, i asked him about it later and he said that they just couldn't afford to lose a ball, it could cost them their livelihood, so they learnt hoe to mark the ball properly

In fairness the better you know a course the easier it is to mark a ball. The pro would have a huge advantage over someone playing it for the first time.

I am a pretty useless golfer but can find my partners wayward shots usually, try to identify a landmark as close as possible to where it lands. Remember that landmark can and usually will move relative to it's surroundings as you get closer so keep an eye on it. Most beginners overestimate how far they have hit it and a slice takes a lot of distance off the shot no matter how well you think you hit it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 10, 2009, 03:37:41 PM
Lowry showing a great bit of maturity today 11 straight pars so far. He is two off the cut.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on July 10, 2009, 03:40:28 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 10, 2009, 03:37:41 PM
Lowry showing a great bit of maturity today 11 straight pars so far. He is two off the cut.

Indeed, if he keeps his cool it will be two cuts in a row. Fair play to him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 10, 2009, 03:42:02 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 10, 2009, 03:37:41 PM
Lowry showing a great bit of maturity today 11 straight pars so far. He is two off the cut.

Silly question here,but do you mean two ahead of the cut so he can afford to drop a shot or do you mean he needs to get another couple of birdies to make the cut?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 10, 2009, 03:49:16 PM
Not a siily question at all, i wasnt very clear. The cut looks like level and he is -2. He has two to spare.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on July 13, 2009, 12:18:05 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 09, 2009, 08:00:30 PM

In fairness the better you know a course the easier it is to mark a ball. The pro would have a huge advantage over someone playing it for the first time.

I am a pretty useless golfer but can find my partners wayward shots usually, try to identify a landmark as close as possible to where it lands. Remember that landmark can and usually will move relative to it's surroundings as you get closer so keep an eye on it. Most beginners overestimate how far they have hit it and a slice takes a lot of distance off the shot no matter how well you think you hit it.

Definite improvement on the ball marking yesterday. Still struggling to spot the ball finishing after a wayward drive. A lot of it is to do with me looking away in disgust after hitting a bad shot. I have to stop doing that.

On a more general note, the lesson i got about six weeks ago has done wonders for my driving. I am now hitting long draws. My irons however, are atrocious.. I am hitting shots from about 120 yards as far as 40 yards left of the green. It would do your head in. Any tips on how to avoid hooking a short iron shot??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 13, 2009, 12:30:52 PM
It could be loads of things, are you finishing the shot? A tip to finishing the shot is to pretend you are throwing a bucket out in front of you. Its easier to fix a hook than a slice if thats any consolation to you!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on July 14, 2009, 05:20:34 PM
Was still hooking the Irons desperately last night. The upside is that my chipping from 30 yards or so has improved no end.

Anyone know any good golf stores in belfast?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2009, 02:55:25 PM
Tiger goes 7 under after 7 holes in the States. he started his round in 95th position struggling to make the cut, he is now in 3rd position!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on July 31, 2009, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2009, 02:55:25 PM
Tiger goes 7 under after 7 holes in the States. he started his round in 95th position struggling to make the cut, he is now in 3rd position!

Easy course I know, but that's superb.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2009, 03:24:43 PM
Quote from: corn02 on July 31, 2009, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2009, 02:55:25 PM
Tiger goes 7 under after 7 holes in the States. he started his round in 95th position struggling to make the cut, he is now in 3rd position!

Easy course I know, but that's superb.

He bogeys the 9th to shoot 30 for his first nine. he is human after all
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: corn02 on July 31, 2009, 03:58:03 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2009, 03:24:43 PM
Quote from: corn02 on July 31, 2009, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2009, 02:55:25 PM
Tiger goes 7 under after 7 holes in the States. he started his round in 95th position struggling to make the cut, he is now in 3rd position!

Easy course I know, but that's superb.

He bogeys the 9th to shoot 30 for his first nine. he is human after all

We put the scud on so.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on July 31, 2009, 04:01:24 PM
Thought Shane Lowry was leading it after a quick glance last night  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2009, 04:47:38 PM
John Daly startes his 2nd nine 10,4,4,7

How the f**k did he manage that?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 02, 2009, 10:50:10 PM
My golf swing has taken a turn for the worse.

My driving is okay, chipping from 30 yards is okay, putting is okay. But my irons from 3-7 are shite.  I cant gat any distance, and seem to push them right as well.

Anyone any ideas?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on August 02, 2009, 10:56:21 PM
Driving range, only bring your low irons with you and try and go down the shaft a bit more. Don't try and kill the ball just concentrate on strking it sweetly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 03, 2009, 11:21:00 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2009, 04:47:38 PM
John Daly startes his 2nd nine 10,4,4,7

How the f**k did he manage that?


Didnt he end up 20 over for the round or something? I remember seeing him hit a 7 at a par 3 near the end on the sports centre.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 04, 2009, 11:13:35 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2009, 11:21:00 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2009, 04:47:38 PM
John Daly startes his 2nd nine 10,4,4,7

How the f**k did he manage that?


Didnt he end up 20 over for the round or something? I remember seeing him hit a 7 at a par 3 near the end on the sports centre.

I done that yesterday...I don't feel as bad now !
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: scud on August 06, 2009, 01:40:44 PM
Apparently in 1994 Kim Jong-ill (i'm so woan wee), on his first ever round of golf and without ever having taken a lesson, scored 34 at a championship course in Pyongyang - 25 lower than the next best round in history. 5 holes in one along the way!

You gotta love the North Koreans :D

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 06, 2009, 07:35:25 PM
got a new set of Irons y'day and i'm loving them
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 06, 2009, 07:46:20 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2009, 11:21:00 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 31, 2009, 04:47:38 PM
John Daly startes his 2nd nine 10,4,4,7

How the f**k did he manage that?


Didnt he end up 20 over for the round or something? I remember seeing him hit a 7 at a par 3 near the end on the sports centre.

john daly once took 11 at a par 3 on the pga tour. when asked 'how did he do that?' he answered 'i missed the putt for 10' classic daly!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on August 06, 2009, 10:29:23 PM
Harrington -6 after 17. 2shots ahead in the Bridgestone.
Where in the name of jaysus did he pull that round out of..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on August 06, 2009, 10:42:50 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on August 06, 2009, 10:29:23 PM
Harrington -6 after 17. 2shots ahead in the Bridgestone.
Where in the name of jaysus did he pull that round out of..

He was interviewed earlier in the week and said he felt very positive going into this tournament, in fairness to Padraig he doesn't do bullsh1t in that way, he has been talking down his game for most of the year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 06, 2009, 10:50:08 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 06, 2009, 07:35:25 PM
got a new set of Irons y'day and i'm loving them

What did you get?
I have stopped using my long irons,am using Hybrids now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 06, 2009, 11:24:17 PM
some performance by harrington ;D lowrys at the other end of the leaderboard and i have to say i was disappointed with him getting rid of shaper as his caddie.  thought his comments in todays times were poor too:

irish times:

He insists his decision to relieve his old Clara pal Dave "Shaper" Reynolds of the caddying duties and take on Byrne for last week's Moravia Silesia Open in the Czech Republic was his decision alone and nothing to do with his management company.

"It was my call," he explained. "I knew I needed someone else, someone with more experience, and Dermot became available. The information I am getting on the course is a lot better. I feel that I can commit to my shots a lot more because I am getting more information than I was getting before in terms of yardages and wind and the slopes on greens."

if he could win the irish open with reynolds he cant have been too bad..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 06, 2009, 11:29:24 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on August 06, 2009, 11:24:17 PM
some performance by harrington ;D lowrys at the other end of the leaderboard and i have to say i was disappointed with him getting rid of shaper as his caddie.  thought his comments in todays times were poor too:

irish times:

He insists his decision to relieve his old Clara pal Dave "Shaper" Reynolds of the caddying duties and take on Byrne for last week's Moravia Silesia Open in the Czech Republic was his decision alone and nothing to do with his management company.

"It was my call," he explained. "I knew I needed someone else, someone with more experience, and Dermot became available. The information I am getting on the course is a lot better. I feel that I can commit to my shots a lot more because I am getting more information than I was getting before in terms of yardages and wind and the slopes on greens."

if he could win the irish open with reynolds he cant have been too bad..

The girlfriend will get the boot next,amazing how success changes a person
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 06, 2009, 11:53:52 PM
Lowry is getting help with propping up the field by "wonder-kid" McIlroy.

I "wonder" where his form went.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 09, 2009, 07:19:15 PM
should be some great telly for the next 3 1/2 hours or so, harry and woods going head to head
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 09, 2009, 08:25:44 PM
Great link here to watch it online,near perfect quality

http://www.justin.tv/scuba3steve
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 09, 2009, 09:42:39 PM
Jesus even when Woods hits a bad shot he gets a lucky break,most of the time that ball would have been buried in the trees but it bounces out onto the fairway for Tiger
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on August 09, 2009, 09:53:01 PM
Impresssed with Harrington - not at all intimidated and in fact it is Woods who looks like he is feeling the pressure.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 09, 2009, 09:53:05 PM
C'mon Harry....all level now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 09, 2009, 10:00:01 PM
some telly this, havent missed a shot. they play together for the first two rounds in next weeks us pga championship too. . .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on August 09, 2009, 10:00:49 PM
Loving this, great viewing on a Sunday night.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on August 09, 2009, 10:07:37 PM
Woods doesn't look great at this stage and has just failed to chip his ball over a bunker
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 09, 2009, 10:08:08 PM
What a par from Harry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RMDrive on August 09, 2009, 10:10:48 PM
Great stuff from Paddy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 09, 2009, 10:12:07 PM
harry 1 up 4 to go. come ooooooooooon
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 09, 2009, 10:15:13 PM
very exciting now. Woods is rattled.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on August 09, 2009, 10:20:09 PM
Harrington was 5/1 after 10 holes. I have a modest bet on him at that price!! Could go anyway
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 09, 2009, 10:21:55 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on August 09, 2009, 10:20:09 PM
Harrington was 5/1 after 10 holes. I have a modest bet on him at that price!! Could go anyway

good punt that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 09, 2009, 10:25:03 PM
Two bad drives
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Treasurer on August 09, 2009, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on August 09, 2009, 10:20:09 PM
Harrington was 5/1 after 10 holes. I have a modest bet on him at that price!! Could go anyway

I know someone has him at 100/1, can't believe I haven't a piece of it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerry on August 09, 2009, 10:31:32 PM
feck paddy losing it and that some shot from tiger
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 09, 2009, 10:34:01 PM
Blown it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on August 09, 2009, 10:34:18 PM
Choke.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerry on August 09, 2009, 10:35:15 PM
what was he thinking with that last shot, way to much power on it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on August 09, 2009, 10:35:49 PM
Yes - one poor shot (his second) has cost him. Amazing as he had played very sensibly up to this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 09, 2009, 10:36:10 PM
bloody bottling dub
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 09, 2009, 10:37:48 PM
sick
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerry on August 09, 2009, 10:43:04 PM
anyone see him and Rory McIlroy play in lough erne, in enniskillen on bbc2 today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Watcher Pat on August 09, 2009, 10:45:12 PM
Scuba gear on Gerry?

Maybe he likes the water then...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerry on August 09, 2009, 10:47:44 PM
he put a few in that day to
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerry on August 09, 2009, 10:56:27 PM
feck he getting worst
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: rootthemout on August 09, 2009, 10:58:23 PM
have to feel for ph played really well until 16th hole were poor second shot cost him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 09, 2009, 11:03:50 PM
fair play to harry for 17 and 18, he must have been sick. in fairness one shot cost him - the second on the 16th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Treasurer on August 09, 2009, 11:04:54 PM
Quote from: Treasurer on August 09, 2009, 10:27:47 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on August 09, 2009, 10:20:09 PM
Harrington was 5/1 after 10 holes. I have a modest bet on him at that price!! Could go anyway

I know someone has him at 100/1, can't believe I haven't a piece of it!

Oops, looks like I jinxed that one!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on August 09, 2009, 11:12:27 PM
That shot was terrible on 16, you would be laughing at your own playing partners if they played a shot that bad at the local pitch and putt course. Those choke comments are really going to get to him as he sits in his 5 star hotel room waiting to defend the USPGA championship next week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 09, 2009, 11:51:11 PM
What did he finish on in the end, i couldn't watch after that eagle...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: orangeman on August 10, 2009, 12:38:08 AM
Tiger's approach to the 16th using an 8 iron with 182 yards to go, little by way of green to work with was as good a shot as I have seen played on a golf course. 4 shot turnaround. Felt sorry for Harrington when he chipped into the water after that. But you just have to stand back and admire the Tiger.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on August 10, 2009, 01:10:28 AM
Must be the Dublin mentality.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on August 10, 2009, 07:11:29 AM
One awful hole after a really solid round from Harrington. His back 9 on Saturday was immense, to go 3 clear after Tiger had pulled level. And then on Sunday to go ahead after being 2 behind showed real character. But the 16th was a disaster - a real pity and an anti-climatic end - would have been great to see them go down the 17th all square.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 10, 2009, 11:39:11 AM
I liked to have known that the two boys were on the clock. It would certainly account for a lot of the poor shots on 16 that Paddy made.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 10, 2009, 07:07:47 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 10, 2009, 11:39:11 AM
I liked to have known that the two boys were on the clock. It would certainly account for a lot of the poor shots on 16 that Paddy made.


when was the last time anyone was penalised for time? never happens - no way were they on the clock. even if there was a clock the pga would never do that to tiger, their afraid of him. they might tell them their on the clock but they wont give penalty strokes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Aaron Boone on August 10, 2009, 08:30:25 PM
Dillard Pruitt at the 1982 Byron Nelson Classic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Aaron Boone on August 10, 2009, 08:32:23 PM
FoxSports confirm in middle of this story, although USPGA only:

http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/9914722/Tiger-angry-over-final-pairing-being-timed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 10, 2009, 09:23:16 PM
27 years! i rest my case, tho i accept i was wrong when i said they weren't on the clock. i'm amazed they did that. the pga wont ever again penalise for slow play tho with the likes of ben crane they'll be pushed to the limit. when the us open brought in 2 starts (1st and 10th tee) traditionalists said it wasn't golf but they still did it because the alternative was to penalise slow play with shots and they weren't going down that road
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on August 10, 2009, 11:35:26 PM
What a crock of shit. I thought slow play was where players were taking too long on individual shots not where they collectively are taking more shots and falling behind slowing up players behind them. I thought that as they were leading the tournament they wern't holding up anyone or anything and that this type of rule should not be applied in this type of situtaion.

Does anyone else have this opinion?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on August 11, 2009, 09:31:06 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 10, 2009, 11:35:26 PM
What a crock of shit. I thought slow play was where players were taking too long on individual shots not where they collectively are taking more shots and falling behind slowing up players behind them. I thought that as they were leading the tournament they wern't holding up anyone or anything and that this type of rule should not be applied in this type of situtaion.

Does anyone else have this opinion?
It is hard to believe that they would take such a stance on the last group on final day alright. I wonder did US TV put pressure on the USPGA to do something as they were running to the edge of their slot. I know Sky Sports had to extend their coverage for 15 minutes, but that was no big deal for them at 11pm at night.

Having said that, rules are rules and there are rules regarding slow play. Top players should not be exempt. I think the players would get a warning before they were "on the clock". Harrington is a slow player and is used to receiving such warnings and is no stranger to being "on the clock". Harrington never complained about the decision or used it as an excuse. This was just Tiger giving a reason as to what might have gone wrong and might explain why, in his opinion, Harrington played the wrong type of shot for his 4th.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 11, 2009, 10:04:40 AM
Quote from: magickingdom on August 10, 2009, 09:23:16 PM
27 years! i rest my case, tho i accept i was wrong when i said they weren't on the clock. i'm amazed they did that. the pga wont ever again penalise for slow play tho with the likes of ben crane they'll be pushed to the limit. when the us open brought in 2 starts (1st and 10th tee) traditionalists said it wasn't golf but they still did it because the alternative was to penalise slow play with shots and they weren't going down that road

Of course there are very few instances of penalty shots the players hurry up (as did Paddy on Sunday, he is a slow player by his own admition)

The clock rules as I understand it were brought by request of the players themselves.

Woods to be fined by PGA Tour
By DOUG FERGUSON
Associated Press

CHASKA, Minn. – Tiger Woods will be fined by the PGA Tour for his public criticism of a rules official after winning the Bridgestone Invitational, a tour official said Monday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 11, 2009, 07:32:03 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 11, 2009, 10:04:40 AM
Quote from: magickingdom on August 10, 2009, 09:23:16 PM
27 years! i rest my case, tho i accept i was wrong when i said they weren't on the clock. i'm amazed they did that. the pga wont ever again penalise for slow play tho with the likes of ben crane they'll be pushed to the limit. when the us open brought in 2 starts (1st and 10th tee) traditionalists said it wasn't golf but they still did it because the alternative was to penalise slow play with shots and they weren't going down that road

Of course there are very few instances of penalty shots the players hurry up (as did Paddy on Sunday, he is a slow player by his own admition)

The clock rules as I understand it were brought by request of the players themselves.

Woods to be fined by PGA Tour
By DOUG FERGUSON
Associated Press

CHASKA, Minn. – Tiger Woods will be fined by the PGA Tour for his public criticism of a rules official after winning the Bridgestone Invitational, a tour official said Monday.


i read that somewhere as well today gerry, 5k fine plus penalty shots in theory - it'll never come to that tho. tiger is one of the biggest offenders when the pga are giving out fines, mainly for..... saying bold words when he mis-hits :D

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 11, 2009, 11:04:27 PM
Quote from: Hound on August 11, 2009, 09:31:06 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on August 10, 2009, 11:35:26 PM
What a crock of shit. I thought slow play was where players were taking too long on individual shots not where they collectively are taking more shots and falling behind slowing up players behind them. I thought that as they were leading the tournament they wern't holding up anyone or anything and that this type of rule should not be applied in this type of situtaion.

Does anyone else have this opinion?
It is hard to believe that they would take such a stance on the last group on final day alright. I wonder did US TV put pressure on the USPGA to do something as they were running to the edge of their slot. I know Sky Sports had to extend their coverage for 15 minutes, but that was no big deal for them at 11pm at night.

Having said that, rules are rules and there are rules regarding slow play. Top players should not be exempt. I think the players would get a warning before they were "on the clock". Harrington is a slow player and is used to receiving such warnings and is no stranger to being "on the clock". Harrington never complained about the decision or used it as an excuse. This was just Tiger giving a reason as to what might have gone wrong and might explain why, in his opinion, Harrington played the wrong type of shot for his 4th.

He used to be considered a slow player but changed his routine about 3 years ago and it no longer applies, Tiger has commented on this in the past.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bainisteoir on August 12, 2009, 12:59:20 AM
Have been playing golf in bits and pieces for a few years but never play for a sustained length of time to improve. My clubs are very basic and as I've been playing alot recently I wouldn't mind investing in a new set at a max cost of say £500.. Anyone have any suggestions? Also what courses around the north of Ireland would people recommend to play? I'm off work for 2 weeks and wouldn't mind trying a few different courses.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on August 12, 2009, 01:08:47 AM
I see Harrington and Woods are paired for the opening rounds of the USPGA this week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 12, 2009, 07:02:58 PM
Quote from: Bainisteoir on August 12, 2009, 12:59:20 AM
Have been playing golf in bits and pieces for a few years but never play for a sustained length of time to improve. My clubs are very basic and as I've been playing alot recently I wouldn't mind investing in a new set at a max cost of say £500.. Anyone have any suggestions? Also what courses around the north of Ireland would people recommend to play? I'm off work for 2 weeks and wouldn't mind trying a few different courses.

You'd get awesome clubs for that these days. Wait till the winter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bainisteoir on August 12, 2009, 11:48:38 PM
Anywhere online were the USPGA can be watched for free?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: norabeag on August 13, 2009, 12:06:58 AM
Quote from: Bainisteoir on August 12, 2009, 12:59:20 AM
Have been playing golf in bits and pieces for a few years but never play for a sustained length of time to improve. My clubs are very basic and as I've been playing alot recently I wouldn't mind investing in a new set at a max cost of say £500.. Anyone have any suggestions? Also what courses around the north of Ireland would people recommend to play? I'm off work for 2 weeks and wouldn't mind trying a few different courses.

Depends which part you are coming to.
If in Down you cannot go far wrong with Warrenpoint, Kilkeel, Royal Co Down( Newcastle) , Ardglass, Downpatrick, then on the Ards you have a couple round the Bangor Area.
Belfast you have Knock, Royal Belfast, Balmoral, Dunmurry, Cliftonville etc.
Spoilt for choice.
If coming up from Dublin way to Newry, Greenore in Louth is fantastic with great grub as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 13, 2009, 06:25:45 PM
I see Golf being in the Olympics  2016 took a step closer today,with the Olympic council recommending it as a possible inclusion
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 13, 2009, 09:20:30 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 13, 2009, 06:25:45 PM
I see Golf being in the Olympics  2016 took a step closer today,with the Olympic council recommending it as a possible inclusion

Great, while Paddy will be past it, the Maguire twin should be ripe.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AFS on August 13, 2009, 10:35:05 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 13, 2009, 06:25:45 PM
I see Golf being in the Olympics  2016 took a step closer today,with the Olympic council recommending it as a possible inclusion

Hope it doesn't get in. Love golf, but any sport where an Olympic gold medal isn't the highest possible honour has no business near the Olympics in my eyes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 21, 2009, 11:00:34 PM
Anyone interested in the Solheim Cup?

On the Europe team is Laura Davis...

(http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/075YflE3kBdhS/340x.jpg)


Emmm, and on the USA team is Natalie Gulbis...

(http://www.intotherough.co.uk/assets/_files/images/sep_08/itr__1221325607_natalie-gulbis-big1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 21, 2009, 11:07:47 PM
Any other events coming up for Harrington to bottle it in?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 21, 2009, 11:08:32 PM
(http://www.wegobomber.com/rhl05.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 21, 2009, 11:09:11 PM
I predict that Harrington will win again before the end of the year!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Eastern_Pride on August 21, 2009, 11:23:35 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 21, 2009, 11:09:11 PM
I predict that Harrington will win again before the end of the year!
I suppose he dosen't need everybody(me included) on his back after a fantastic year......His time will come again.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 22, 2009, 03:52:26 PM
Was absolutely flying it playing Golf yesterday in Gowran Park in Kilkenny,was going for my lowest total ever until I came to the Par 3 16th...
I managed somehow to get a 7 on the Par 3 and then out of pure frustration and thickness drove my next drive into the water on the Par 4 17th and ended up with a 8 and the same again on the 18th to end with another 8..
23 shots on 3 f**king holes,I was after going par,par,bogey,par on the 4 holes before the 16th
I did sink a nice putt on the 18th from about 10ft so I can't wait to get back out playing again  :)
Thats Golf as they say..... :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 22, 2009, 06:00:33 PM
 I know how you feel.

Stroke competition today, and I was 4 under my handicap after ten holes, then took a 9 at the par four eleventh, and a 9 at the par four fourteenth.

Feckity feck, as they say.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 22, 2009, 06:38:37 PM
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1617902/girl_hit_in_head_by_golf_ball/

Brilliant  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 22, 2009, 07:15:55 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 22, 2009, 06:38:37 PM
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1617902/girl_hit_in_head_by_golf_ball/

Brilliant  :D

Brilliant, they didn't even say anything to her. What could you say?
(http://www.funnycatpix.com/_pics/laughing_kitten.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 23, 2009, 05:16:04 PM
peter lawrie in a playoff for the dutch open on sky sports extra. .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bainisteoir on August 26, 2009, 03:33:55 PM
Lads i need a bitta help. Do any of you currently use swing training aids or anything like this? if so what are they and what sort of money did you pay? Also have you found them to be of help?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 27, 2009, 09:30:25 PM
Quote from: Bainisteoir on August 26, 2009, 03:33:55 PM
Lads i need a bitta help. Do any of you currently use swing training aids or anything like this? if so what are they and what sort of money did you pay? Also have you found them to be of help?

http://www.bpg.ie/iopen24/

got some on there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on August 27, 2009, 09:33:10 PM
i need a new golf bag, anyone recommend one (waterproof)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bainisteoir on August 28, 2009, 03:50:49 PM
Thanks for the reply. Although it wasn't what i was looking for. I have the exclusive rights to sell/distribute a golf swing training aid in land and the UK, that is currently on sale in the US market and selling quite well at that. Basically i wanted to see what people currently use and how much they pay for them.

If anybody has any contacts in the golf industry and are interested in taking a look at the product, send me a personal message.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the waffler on August 30, 2009, 07:25:01 PM
Quote from: Bainisteoir on August 26, 2009, 03:33:55 PM
Lads i need a bitta help. Do any of you currently use swing training aids or anything like this? if so what are they and what sort of money did you pay? Also have you found them to be of help?
Haven't used any (YET) but if a free sample was to find me i would help with any questions that need answered Bainistieor ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 30, 2009, 09:56:15 PM
Harry tied fourth with Woods. 2 behind Stricker. Only 3 to play. Looks like another good finish but a distinct lack of cigars.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 30, 2009, 10:40:50 PM
Harry finished on -8 level with Woods & Els. Stricker and Heath Slocum both on -9 with 2 to play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 30, 2009, 10:45:36 PM
Poor oul Tiger!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 30, 2009, 10:48:23 PM
Chances for Harry yet! The guys on -9 bunkered their drives
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 30, 2009, 11:06:15 PM
Stricker bogeyed but Slocum hung on to win by 1 from Harry, Woods, Els and Stricker.

Others still playing but unlikely to feature.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 31, 2009, 12:54:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 06, 2009, 10:50:08 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 06, 2009, 07:35:25 PM
got a new set of Irons y'day and i'm loving them

What did you get?
I have stopped using my long irons,am using Hybrids now
Got the titleist AP2, turns out I needed the shaft 2 inches longer (easy tiger) and the lie + 3, made a huge difference in play.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on August 31, 2009, 01:01:46 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 31, 2009, 12:54:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 06, 2009, 10:50:08 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 06, 2009, 07:35:25 PM
got a new set of Irons y'day and i'm loving them

What did you get?
I have stopped using my long irons,am using Hybrids now
Got the titleist AP2, turns out I needed the shaft 2 inches longer (easy tiger) and the lie + 3, made a huge difference in play.

Do you mind me asking, what height are you?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 31, 2009, 02:20:15 PM
Quote from: stephenite on August 31, 2009, 01:01:46 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 31, 2009, 12:54:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 06, 2009, 10:50:08 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 06, 2009, 07:35:25 PM
got a new set of Irons y'day and i'm loving them

What did you get?
I have stopped using my long irons,am using Hybrids now

Got the titleist AP2, turns out I needed the shaft 2 inches longer (easy tiger) and the lie + 3, made a huge difference in play.

Do you mind me asking, what height are you?


MODS! MODS!

I see some Internet grooming taking place here! lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 31, 2009, 03:33:09 PM
Quote from: stephenite on August 31, 2009, 01:01:46 PM

Do you mind me asking, what height are you?
I'm 6'3" with short arms...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 31, 2009, 04:02:05 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 31, 2009, 03:33:09 PM
Quote from: stephenite on August 31, 2009, 01:01:46 PM

Do you mind me asking, what height are you?
I'm 6'3" with short arms...

Like this guy?
(http://www.healthstones.com/dinosaurstore/papo_dinosaur_toys/papo_t_rex_dinosaur_toys/papo_t_rex_dinosaur_toys.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 31, 2009, 05:59:12 PM
he's better looking and he's aged better
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on August 31, 2009, 07:39:58 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 31, 2009, 02:20:15 PM
Quote from: stephenite on August 31, 2009, 01:01:46 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 31, 2009, 12:54:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 06, 2009, 10:50:08 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 06, 2009, 07:35:25 PM
got a new set of Irons y'day and i'm loving them

What did you get?
I have stopped using my long irons,am using Hybrids now

Got the titleist AP2, turns out I needed the shaft 2 inches longer (easy tiger) and the lie + 3, made a huge difference in play.

Do you mind me asking, what height are you?


MODS! MODS!

I see some Internet grooming taking place here! lol

Text Message: Got any grooming tips?

Jimmy Carr: Yeah it's illegal, don't do it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on September 01, 2009, 12:14:37 AM
Reason I asked is that I was advised to get my clubs shortened - I'm 6'2", but with long arms, I think they're short enough
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on September 02, 2009, 03:56:01 PM
http://www.eyecandycaddies.com/meet-our-caddies.html (http://www.eyecandycaddies.com/meet-our-caddies.html)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 02, 2009, 04:36:24 PM
Quote from: Declan on September 02, 2009, 03:56:01 PM
http://www.eyecandycaddies.com/meet-our-caddies.html (http://www.eyecandycaddies.com/meet-our-caddies.html)

I nominate the above for Post of the Week.

By the way Declan, how did you find that link? Were you searching for "Escorts, Sporty Type" or something?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on September 02, 2009, 04:43:51 PM
QuoteBy the way Declan, how did you find that link? Were you searching for "Escorts, Sporty Type" or something?

Think the old system admin would have something to say about that!!! - Was a story in the indo about it so curiosity got the better of me ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on September 07, 2009, 06:10:43 PM
Tiger playing some stuff today, making a late push! -6 for the day through 12 and is 10 under overall three shots of the lead. 
Harrington starting now one shot of the lead at 12 under.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on September 07, 2009, 06:33:45 PM
-7 now for the day with 4 holes to go! hes -11 overall with the leaders yet to go out at -13, harry starts in 10 min at -12. some great telly coming up on eurosport 2 at 8 - cant wait
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on September 07, 2009, 06:37:06 PM
Harrington pars the first.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 07, 2009, 07:34:15 PM
Playing on a Monday?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on September 07, 2009, 07:35:44 PM
Labo(u)r Day public holiday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 07, 2009, 07:37:10 PM
Quote from: Carmen Stateside on September 07, 2009, 06:37:06 PM
Harrington pars the first.

-14 now....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on September 07, 2009, 07:45:38 PM
-15 now. Anyone who can't shoot mid 60s hasn't a prayer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on September 07, 2009, 08:43:36 PM
Drops a shot on 10, -15 now
Joint lead with Stricker and Dufner.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 07, 2009, 09:05:17 PM
Looking like Harri is gonna trop at least one more now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on September 07, 2009, 09:19:48 PM
Falling apart, now at -13 after 12!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on September 07, 2009, 09:40:58 PM
come on harry! still got a good few holes yet
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Joxer on September 07, 2009, 09:47:38 PM
Bottled it again has he?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on September 07, 2009, 10:28:05 PM
make this put harry!!!!

eagle chance on 18th to tie for the lead
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 07, 2009, 10:29:04 PM
it will be some recovery if he makes it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on September 07, 2009, 10:33:25 PM
na, ends up with the birdie one shot shy. . .  good effort tho
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on September 07, 2009, 10:36:34 PM
Quote from: Joxer on September 07, 2009, 09:47:38 PM
Bottled it again has he?
::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 08, 2009, 03:07:37 AM
unreal that 2 bad drives did so much damage to his entire tournament. Stricker was pretty choked up with winning, he's in some form going in to this, but don't think he has the nerve for the big occasion. Cant believe vijay didnt make the last 70, should be an interesting bmw tournament
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 08, 2009, 07:49:33 AM
Quote from: heganboy on September 08, 2009, 03:07:37 AM
he's in some form going in to this, but don't think he has the nerve for the big occasion
His super chip on 18 would suggest otherwise.

One that got away for Harrington, but good to see him in such good form.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 08, 2009, 03:12:53 PM
I can a very close eye on stricker, trust me, he's an exceptionally gifted player but had that been tiger in the clubhouse ahead of him rather than a few also rans, he wouldn't have made it. Its a pity, he's a really good guy but has a mental block on Mr Woods
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 08, 2009, 03:40:31 PM
Anyone hit any Hybrids, looking at a 3 iron replacement and thinking of either a Cobra baffler or Taylormade Burner rescue. Have hit both and quite impressed. Wondered what everyone is using?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 08, 2009, 04:04:16 PM
taylormade burner 3 rescue 19 degree
can't get comfortable with it at all to be honest-i keep hooking it really badly- dont practice enough with it though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 08, 2009, 04:25:02 PM
Quote from: heganboy on September 08, 2009, 04:04:16 PM
taylormade burner 3 rescue 19 degree
can't get comfortable with it at all to be honest-i keep hooking it really badly- dont practice enough with it though

Yeah I tried one out and really liked it, wanted to get it custom fit at a session last week. Unfortunately with 50 people watching the session, wasn't really comfortable hitting balls. Plus it doesn't help when your mate is averaging with his drives 344 yards and 116 mph swing speeds  :o Even the pro was only averaging 290 yards and 96 mph.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
I love hybrids,I'm awful with long irons so I have a 3h and a 5h
My 3h is a Adams Idea A2 and my 5h is a Nike sumo 2 SQ

I bought them both at www.rockbottomgolf.com got them very cheap and delivered within a week

I was also considering a Cobra Baffler I hear they are excellent clubs,The Nike I have is just ridiculously easy to hit,I have never mis hit it,the Adams is a little harder but once I got use to it I can drive it 220 yards no problem
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on September 08, 2009, 05:06:13 PM
I had a Ram 4h and got a Spalding 2h last week - was lamping the 4h a mile, and decided to get a lower one as well to get me out of trouble easier than the 3w or 5w.  Haven't used it in trouble, but can hit it (without killing myself), off the tee, well over the 220m. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 08, 2009, 05:56:40 PM
I loved the Taylormade on the range but would like to try a few shots on a course from a few different lies. Haven't hit as many balls with the Cobra but the weight and feel is just right. I'm loving my Cobra driver at the moment too, so that may affect my decision.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 09, 2009, 08:47:57 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
I love hybrids,I'm awful with long irons so I have a 3h and a 5h
My 3h is a Adams Idea A2 and my 5h is a Nike sumo 2 SQ

I bought them both at www.rockbottomgolf.com got them very cheap and delivered within a week

Are delivery charges not high? That combined with the possibility of getting stung by customs would put me off from ordering from the US.

There's quite a few good UK sites, onlinegolf.co.uk is one, with a standard £5 delivery charge for Ireland.
Though the Irish golf stores are decent value at the moment too, and can often bargain them down a few quid too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 09, 2009, 06:57:37 PM
Quote from: Hound on September 09, 2009, 08:47:57 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
I love hybrids,I'm awful with long irons so I have a 3h and a 5h
My 3h is a Adams Idea A2 and my 5h is a Nike sumo 2 SQ

I bought them both at www.rockbottomgolf.com got them very cheap and delivered within a week

Are delivery charges not high? That combined with the possibility of getting stung by customs would put me off from ordering from the US.

There's quite a few good UK sites, onlinegolf.co.uk is one, with a standard £5 delivery charge for Ireland.
Though the Irish golf stores are decent value at the moment too, and can often bargain them down a few quid too.

No I don't think delivery charges were too bad..
I'm defiantly gonna use them again
I saved a fortune on both clubs,The Adams for example I think I got for $29 I saw a 2nd hand one exactly the same in golf shop at the driving range I go to for €70..

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 09, 2009, 10:07:02 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
I love hybrids,I'm awful with long irons so I have a 3h and a 5h
My 3h is a Adams Idea A2 and my 5h is a Nike sumo 2 SQ

I bought them both at www.rockbottomgolf.com got them very cheap and delivered within a week

I was also considering a Cobra Baffler I hear they are excellent clubs,The Nike I have is just ridiculously easy to hit,I have never mis hit it,the Adams is a little harder but once I got use to it I can drive it 220 yards no problem

on your head be it LL i will buy that nike this week, i struggle with the low irons
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 09, 2009, 10:08:55 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 09, 2009, 10:07:02 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
I love hybrids,I'm awful with long irons so I have a 3h and a 5h
My 3h is a Adams Idea A2 and my 5h is a Nike sumo 2 SQ

I bought them both at www.rockbottomgolf.com got them very cheap and delivered within a week

I was also considering a Cobra Baffler I hear they are excellent clubs,The Nike I have is just ridiculously easy to hit,I have never mis hit it,the Adams is a little harder but once I got use to it I can drive it 220 yards no problem

on your head be it LL i will buy that nike this week, i struggle with the low irons

That Nike is excellent a life saver for me as I'm brutal with irons 3 to 5
I got the 5h 26* I can hit it around the 170yard mark..
Think it goes as low as a 3h 19* maybe even a 2h 16*
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 09, 2009, 10:12:02 PM
i hit  a six iron very well and then my next club is a 5 wood, nothing in between, as in i am not confortable with anything in between, for that price its worth a shot
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 09, 2009, 10:16:39 PM
weird isn't it? the two clubs Im most comfortable with are the  4 and 5 irons
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 09, 2009, 10:21:44 PM
I can hit anything from 5 up consistently. I cannot hit my 4 unless it's off the tee (Hit over 180yds today with it) and as for a woods, it's a lost cause. I'm kinda hoping a 3 hybrid might help bring the scores down a bit while I put a bit of practice effort in with the woods.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 09, 2009, 10:27:34 PM
Are you gonna buy it off rockbottomgolf  gerry?
I recommend them highly anyway,they deliver by courier so get it sent to your work or somewhere you know that someone will be there to sign for it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 09, 2009, 10:45:19 PM
sure am LL, the price is great and i will get it sent to work, you reckon they are reliable, did you use paypall
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 09, 2009, 10:49:00 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 09, 2009, 10:45:19 PM
sure am LL, the price is great and i will get it sent to work, you reckon they are reliable, did you use paypall

No I used my credit card..
I bought both clubs at separate times and had them both within 5 days..
Really had no problems and I could keep an eye on the progress of the delivery,and am now thinking of buying that Taylormade r7 draw 4h thats beside the Nike on the hybrid page http://www.rockbottomgolf.com/taylor-made-r7-draw-rescue-hybrid-iron-wood.html $69 whats that about €50? bargin!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 10, 2009, 02:57:54 PM
Played this morning out in Newcastle f**k me I was awful...
I couldn't hit a thing,ended up very nearly in triple figures  :-[ just under actually
Playing in a competition down home tomorrow so I hope today was a one off
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shrek on September 10, 2009, 03:24:31 PM
any of you guys intersted insome really good clubs.

i have a Driver, 3 wood and a putter for sale

really good clubs

PM me if you want any more details.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 10, 2009, 03:26:04 PM
Quote from: Shrek on September 10, 2009, 03:24:31 PM
any of you guys intersted insome really good clubs.

i have a Driver, 3 wood and a putter for sale

really good clubs

PM me if you want any more details.

Are they hot?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shrek on September 10, 2009, 03:40:47 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 10, 2009, 03:26:04 PM
Quote from: Shrek on September 10, 2009, 03:24:31 PM
any of you guys intersted insome really good clubs.

i have a Driver, 3 wood and a putter for sale

really good clubs

PM me if you want any more details.

Are they hot?

Yes, but only after you hit them  ;)

All brand New, clean as a whistle, all above board.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 10, 2009, 04:01:22 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 10, 2009, 02:57:54 PM
Played this morning out in Newcastle f**k me I was awful...
I couldn't hit a thing,ended up very nearly in triple figures  :-[ just under actually
Playing in a competition down home tomorrow so I hope today was a one off

I know that feeling, I played a round on tuesday and hit 57 on the front nine and was completely losing the plot. Then hit 42 on the back nine and cannot understand why or how I did it ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on September 10, 2009, 04:08:10 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 10, 2009, 04:01:22 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 10, 2009, 02:57:54 PM
Played this morning out in Newcastle f**k me I was awful...
I couldn't hit a thing,ended up very nearly in triple figures  :-[ just under actually
Playing in a competition down home tomorrow so I hope today was a one off

I know that feeling, I played a round on tuesday and hit 57 on the front nine and was completely losing the plot. Then hit 42 on the back nine and cannot understand why or how I did it ???

You forgot to play the last 3 holes?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 10, 2009, 04:33:47 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 10, 2009, 04:08:10 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 10, 2009, 04:01:22 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 10, 2009, 02:57:54 PM
Played this morning out in Newcastle f**k me I was awful...
I couldn't hit a thing,ended up very nearly in triple figures  :-[ just under actually
Playing in a competition down home tomorrow so I hope today was a one off

I know that feeling, I played a round on tuesday and hit 57 on the front nine and was completely losing the plot. Then hit 42 on the back nine and cannot understand why or how I did it ???

You forgot to play the last 3 holes?

Nah I decided to place the pitch and putt course instead.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 11, 2009, 01:12:28 AM
Took the Cobra Baffler TWS, Taylormade Rescue 09 and Burner rescue for a test drive today on the course. Was hitting the Cobra so good I had to get my hands on one for the weekend. Would have took the Taylormade 09 based on the demo's of each on the range but was blown away with the Cobra on the course.

Might have to get a round in tomorrow just to get a few hits with it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shrek on September 11, 2009, 11:55:17 AM
none of yous budding Tiger Woods interested in a good club or two

PM me if your interested.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 11, 2009, 03:44:08 PM
The laoislad gets back on the horse today!
Excellent round of golf in glorious weather! Is there a better sport that a person can  play ..I doubt it ;D
Would reckon I got longest drive today too  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 11, 2009, 03:55:43 PM
Does anybody here play well- any low handicappers or even scratch about? As a newbie I got my first handicap in June a great big 36, and its now a 27. Hope to be in the teens by this time next year
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 11, 2009, 04:23:38 PM
Quote from: heganboy on September 11, 2009, 03:55:43 PM
Does anybody here play well- any low handicappers or even scratch about? As a newbie I got my first handicap in June a great big 36, and its now a 27. Hope to be in the teens by this time next year

I never realised that the max you could get is 36 in the States its 28 over here.I dint mean to sound condescending, but the f**kers over here generally gibe you 16 or 17 no matter what your level is.
I play off 15, but with Laois lads advice I have invested in a Hybrid and am awaiting delivery, I hope to be off 2 by October!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 11, 2009, 05:13:37 PM
over here you have to play 10x 18 to get a handicap and they start you at 36,
problem I have is consistency, I'll go out have 2 birdies, 3-4 pars lot of bogies and then have a couple of 8s and a 9- frustrating fecking game. We normally go out as a four ball so I get 2 shots most holes- so on Sunday I eagle a par 5 basically a 3 for a 1 which means that anybody who plays off single digits effectively has to hole in 1 to draw the hole. I appreciate that the handicap system evens out over the round, but the matchplay thing is painful..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on September 11, 2009, 05:35:08 PM
Nothing more manly than a hermaphrodite should have a handicap of 36.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 11, 2009, 07:02:39 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 11, 2009, 05:35:08 PM
Nothing more manly than a hermaphrodite should have a handicap of 36.
ouch- i dont even get a free pass for just starting?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on September 11, 2009, 09:03:20 PM
Quote from: heganboy on September 11, 2009, 07:02:39 PM
Quote from: muppet on September 11, 2009, 05:35:08 PM
Nothing more manly than a hermaphrodite should have a handicap of 36.
ouch- i dont even get a free pass for just starting?

Only kidding, but I am surprised to hear they give 36 handicaps!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 14, 2009, 07:33:42 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 09, 2009, 10:07:02 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
I love hybrids,I'm awful with long irons so I have a 3h and a 5h
My 3h is a Adams Idea A2 and my 5h is a Nike sumo 2 SQ

I bought them both at www.rockbottomgolf.com got them very cheap and delivered within a week

I was also considering a Cobra Baffler I hear they are excellent clubs,The Nike I have is just ridiculously easy to hit,I have never mis hit it,the Adams is a little harder but once I got use to it I can drive it 220 yards no problem

on your head be it LL i will buy that nike this week, i struggle with the low irons

Ordered it on thursday, delivered today! Thats some service, picked up a really nice pair of sports shades also.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 14, 2009, 08:41:42 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 14, 2009, 07:33:42 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 09, 2009, 10:07:02 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 08, 2009, 04:51:29 PM
I love hybrids,I'm awful with long irons so I have a 3h and a 5h
My 3h is a Adams Idea A2 and my 5h is a Nike sumo 2 SQ

I bought them both at www.rockbottomgolf.com got them very cheap and delivered within a week

I was also considering a Cobra Baffler I hear they are excellent clubs,The Nike I have is just ridiculously easy to hit,I have never mis hit it,the Adams is a little harder but once I got use to it I can drive it 220 yards no problem

on your head be it LL i will buy that nike this week, i struggle with the low irons

Ordered it on thursday, delivered today! Thats some service, picked up a really nice pair of sports shades also.


Yeah told ya!
Hope it preforms well for you now,I'd say you are dying to try it out
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 14, 2009, 10:41:02 PM
the wife thought i was mad. I was out the back swinging like a lunatic with my new shades on! The sun wasnt even out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on September 14, 2009, 11:58:54 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 14, 2009, 10:41:02 PM
the wife thought i was mad. I was out the back swinging like a lunatic with my new shades on! The sun wasnt even out.

;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on September 15, 2009, 12:20:18 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 14, 2009, 10:41:02 PM
the wife thought i was mad. I was out the back swinging like a lunatic with my new shades on! The sun wasnt even out.

We're in for a nail-biter finish in the Fantasy Golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 15, 2009, 08:38:13 AM
Yes we are, I assume thats you breathing heavily down my neck! I can get the smell of the North off you.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 15, 2009, 10:25:43 PM
What loft did you go for in the Nike gerry?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 15, 2009, 10:49:03 PM
26 degrees, a bit girly I know but its where I struggle, you didnt get any bills from Customs did you? I didnt yet but a lad l know bought clothes for his daughter and got a bill afterwards
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 15, 2009, 10:54:02 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 15, 2009, 10:49:03 PM
26 degrees, a bit girly I know but its where I struggle, you didnt get any bills from Customs did you? I didnt yet but a lad l know bought clothes for his daughter and got a bill afterwards

I got the 26* aswell so don't worry!
I haven't got anything from customs yet,but in saying that I got my clubs delivered to my parents house as I knew someone would be there to collect them,so as I haven't been home in a while I dunno if there is one waiting for me there..
Couldn't be much anyway could it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on September 21, 2009, 10:21:13 AM
Lads, I'm thinking of buying from that site.  If ye get a bill from Customs will ye let me know. I need to factor in the extra cost before i part with my money.

Thanks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 21, 2009, 10:52:44 AM
Venter

My stuff arrived last Monday no Customs bill yet, only bought off the site the once and they are excellent. I will be going back again shortly.The site itself is slow.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: flantheman82 on September 21, 2009, 10:54:50 AM
How many of these are true? More than most would care to admit.

LAW 1: No matter how bad your last shot was, the worst is yet to come. This law does not expire on the 18th hole, since it has the supernatural tendency to extend over the course of a tournament, a summer and, eventually, a lifetime.

LAW 2: Your best round of golf will be followed almost immediately by your worst round ever. The probability of the latter increases with the number of people you tell about the former.

LAW 3: Brand new golf balls are water-magnetic. Though this cannot be proven in the lab, it is a known fact that the more expensive the golf ball, the greater its attraction to water.

LAW 4: Golf balls never bounce off of trees back into play. If one does, the tree is breaking a law of the universe and should be cut down.

LAW 5: No matter what causes a golfer to muff a shot, all his playing partners must solemnly chant "You looked up," or invoke the wrath of the universe.

LAW 6: The higher a golfer's handicap, the more qualified he deems himself as an instructor.

LAW 7: Every par-three hole in the world has a secret desire to humiliate golfers. The shorter the hole, the greater its
desire.

LAW 8: Topping a 3-iron is the most painful torture known to man.

LAW 9: Palm trees eat golf balls.

LAW 10: Sand is alive. If it isn't, how do you explain the way it works against you?

LAW 11: Golf carts always run out of juice at the farthest point from the clubhouse.

LAW 12: A golfer hitting into your group will always be bigger than anyone in your group. Likewise, a group you accidentally hit into will consist of a football player, a professional wrestler, a convicted murderer and an IRS agent -- or some similar combination.

LAW 13: All 3-woods are demon-possessed.

LAW 14: Golf balls from the same "sleeve" tend to follow one another, particularly out of bounds or into the water (See
Law three).

LAW 15: A severe slice is a thing of awesome power and beauty.

LAW 16: "Nice lag" can usually be translated to "lousy putt. " Similarly, "tough break" can usually be translated "way to miss an easy one, sucker. "

LAW 17: The person you would most hate to lose to will always be the one who beats you.

LAW 18: The last three holes of a round will automatically adjust your score to what it really should be.

LAW 19: Golf should be given up at least twice per month.

LAW 20: All vows taken on a golf course shall be valid only until the sunset.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 21, 2009, 11:11:17 AM
Very good flantheman..
I had a real laugh at Law 5....so f**king true  :D
In fact all of them are fairly spot on
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on September 21, 2009, 05:41:28 PM
Thanks Gerry.. keep me posted about any nasty letters. My bro bought some clothes on line from america a couple of years ago and he got a nasty bill from customs

I think I will buy that 26% hybrid too. Bloody 4 iron was breaking my heart in Athenry on saturday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on September 21, 2009, 07:34:20 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 15, 2009, 08:38:13 AM
Yes we are, I assume thats you breathing heavily down my neck! I can get the smell of the North off you.

You must be feeling the pressure knowing that only for a Week 3 blip when I was on hols and lost out on about 130 points I'd have this sown up. As it is, I have timed it perfectly and the 10-point gap will be wiped out by Friday morning.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 21, 2009, 08:05:24 PM
Quote from: venter on September 21, 2009, 05:41:28 PM
Thanks Gerry.. keep me posted about any nasty letters. My bro bought some clothes on line from america a couple of years ago and he got a nasty bill from customs

I think I will buy that 26% hybrid too. Bloody 4 iron was breaking my heart in Athenry on saturday.

I used the 26 degree nike on Sunday, hit it very well, its a replacement for a 5 iron rather than a 4 iron
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 27, 2009, 10:29:12 PM
Phil Mick playing great stuff at moment.
Tiger just holed a putt from about 30foot  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on September 27, 2009, 10:45:03 PM
phils got the tour championship, tiger the fed ex. another great show from harry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 27, 2009, 10:46:14 PM
Harry defiantly back in form
Next season could be huge for him,could see him winning a major or two
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 27, 2009, 10:49:47 PM
A Par 3 for a 18th hole is great viewing I think,would like to see it more often especially if they used Par 3's like the 6th on that course
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on September 27, 2009, 11:56:00 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 27, 2009, 10:46:14 PM
Harry defiantly back in form
Next season could be huge for him,could see him winning a major or two
he still can't putt, he'll win nothing (major) whilst that continues (of course he's got a great chance next week in the dunhill links).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 28, 2009, 07:39:38 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on September 27, 2009, 11:56:00 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 27, 2009, 10:46:14 PM
Harry defiantly back in form
Next season could be huge for him,could see him winning a major or two
he still can't putt, he'll win nothing (major) whilst that continues (of course he's got a great chance next week in the dunhill links).
Rubbish. Harrington is one of the best putters around. On Saturday the yank commentators agreed he was the best putter on tour in the crucial 6 to 10 foot range.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 28, 2009, 08:29:25 AM
That new swing from Harrington - it looks awful, but seems to be effective.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on September 28, 2009, 09:07:30 AM
He still misses a lot of fairways Orior.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 28, 2009, 09:33:28 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 21, 2009, 07:34:20 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 15, 2009, 08:38:13 AM
Yes we are, I assume thats you breathing heavily down my neck! I can get the smell of the North off you.

You must be feeling the pressure knowing that only for a Week 3 blip when I was on hols and lost out on about 130 points I'd have this sown up. As it is, I have timed it perfectly and the 10-point gap will be wiped out by Friday morning.

Never in doubt! A win for Kenny Perry would have got you close, but I had backed him at 60/1 at the start so would not have been too disapointed. Paddys bogey on 18 brought Kenny P back to 4th so got a few pound back
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 28, 2009, 04:32:39 PM
Quote from: venter on September 21, 2009, 05:41:28 PM
Thanks Gerry.. keep me posted about any nasty letters. My bro bought some clothes on line from america a couple of years ago and he got a nasty bill from customs

I think I will buy that 26% hybrid too. Bloody 4 iron was breaking my heart in Athenry on saturday.

Bad news venter and gerry,I got a bill from Fedex for €22 for the delivery of my Nike Sumo,the club is still works out cheaper than buying it here even with the bill for delivery
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on September 29, 2009, 11:18:25 AM
McIlroy targets Olympic gold with GB

http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2009/0929/mcilroyr.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on September 29, 2009, 05:54:44 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 28, 2009, 04:32:39 PM
Quote from: venter on September 21, 2009, 05:41:28 PM
Thanks Gerry.. keep me posted about any nasty letters. My bro bought some clothes on line from america a couple of years ago and he got a nasty bill from customs

I think I will buy that 26% hybrid too. Bloody 4 iron was breaking my heart in Athenry on saturday.

Bad news venter and gerry,I got a bill from Fedex for €22 for the delivery of my Nike Sumo,the club is still works out cheaper than buying it here even with the bill for delivery

Hi Laoislad. Did you just get the one club? ie you paid 22euro on the Nike sumo only. Thats steep enough but still miles cheaper than what you pay at home im sure.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 29, 2009, 06:29:54 PM
Quote from: venter on September 29, 2009, 05:54:44 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 28, 2009, 04:32:39 PM
Quote from: venter on September 21, 2009, 05:41:28 PM
Thanks Gerry.. keep me posted about any nasty letters. My bro bought some clothes on line from america a couple of years ago and he got a nasty bill from customs

I think I will buy that 26% hybrid too. Bloody 4 iron was breaking my heart in Athenry on saturday.

Bad news venter and gerry,I got a bill from Fedex for €22 for the delivery of my Nike Sumo,the club is still works out cheaper than buying it here even with the bill for delivery

Hi Laoislad. Did you just get the one club? ie you paid 22euro on the Nike sumo only. Thats steep enough but still miles cheaper than what you pay at home im sure.

Yeah just the one club,but it still works out cheaper
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on September 29, 2009, 06:55:34 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 28, 2009, 09:33:28 AM
Quote from: ONeill on September 21, 2009, 07:34:20 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 15, 2009, 08:38:13 AM
Yes we are, I assume thats you breathing heavily down my neck! I can get the smell of the North off you.

You must be feeling the pressure knowing that only for a Week 3 blip when I was on hols and lost out on about 130 points I'd have this sown up. As it is, I have timed it perfectly and the 10-point gap will be wiped out by Friday morning.

Never in doubt! A win for Kenny Perry would have got you close, but I had backed him at 60/1 at the start so would not have been too disapointed. Paddys bogey on 18 brought Kenny P back to 4th so got a few pound back

Congrats. You had my ass on a plate.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 29, 2009, 09:04:16 PM
Would it fit on a plate? Looking forward to next year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 29, 2009, 09:07:43 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 29, 2009, 06:29:54 PM
Quote from: venter on September 29, 2009, 05:54:44 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 28, 2009, 04:32:39 PM
Quote from: venter on September 21, 2009, 05:41:28 PM
Thanks Gerry.. keep me posted about any nasty letters. My bro bought some clothes on line from america a couple of years ago and he got a nasty bill from customs

I think I will buy that 26% hybrid too. Bloody 4 iron was breaking my heart in Athenry on saturday.

Bad news venter and gerry,I got a bill from Fedex for €22 for the delivery of my Nike Sumo,the club is still works out cheaper than buying it here even with the bill for delivery

Hi Laoislad. Did you just get the one club? ie you paid 22euro on the Nike sumo only. Thats steep enough but still miles cheaper than what you pay at home im sure.

Yeah just the one club,but it still works out cheaper
got my bill today i paid 36 euros i bought the hybred and a pair of shades. Still worth it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on September 29, 2009, 11:17:07 PM
Quote from: Hound on September 28, 2009, 07:39:38 AM
Quote from: Bogball XV on September 27, 2009, 11:56:00 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on September 27, 2009, 10:46:14 PM
Harry defiantly back in form
Next season could be huge for him,could see him winning a major or two
he still can't putt, he'll win nothing (major) whilst that continues (of course he's got a great chance next week in the dunhill links).
Rubbish. Harrington is one of the best putters around. On Saturday the yank commentators agreed he was the best putter on tour in the crucial 6 to 10 foot range.
then the yank commentator was simply talking about harrington's ability to putt from the crucial 6-10 ft range, or he was talking shite.  Harrington won 3 majors because he was a fantastic putter, easily one of the best in the world.  Last year Harrington finished 5th in putts per gir (us stats), this year he lies in 95th position.  Whilst his total putts per round is still quite low, that's because he is playing well and peppering the pin with his approaches.  Apparently, and I can't find the stat for this, his total putting feet (which measures the total distance of holed putts) is one of the lowest on tour this year (or so I heard some yank commentator say last week too).  You only have to look at the tournament 2 before last, where he didn't make a putt longer than ten feet over the fours days, but still managed joint 2nd/3rd.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on October 05, 2009, 01:36:23 AM
Bit of value tomorrow for the final round.

McIlroy 5-2
Donald 3-1
Dyson 9-2
Clarke 10-1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on October 09, 2009, 12:12:14 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on July 09, 2009, 12:39:49 PM
Shane Lowry shot an excellent 2 under par 69 today at Loch Lomond.

Lowry is currently -8 for the day in Spain some round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on October 09, 2009, 07:13:18 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on October 09, 2009, 12:12:14 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on July 09, 2009, 12:39:49 PM
Shane Lowry shot an excellent 2 under par 69 today at Loch Lomond.

Lowry is currently -8 for the day in Spain some round

low round of the day by lowry, some going alright. even more delighted for gary murphy whose in the top 10 and needs the money to save his card
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 18, 2009, 12:17:22 PM
Great Golf ball advert   :D

http://topflite.com/entertainment/d2man/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Archie Mitchell on October 24, 2009, 03:30:07 PM
Just watched the Inside Sport special about Seve Ballesteros on BBC 1 there. What a man. Hopefully his health continues to improve and is back playing golf again soon. No one deserves it more than him. Absolute gentleman.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Watcher Pat on October 24, 2009, 03:36:29 PM
Yeh lot of respect for him...Has a big heart and doesn't seem to let anything bring him down.

A great outlook in life.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on November 05, 2009, 10:36:14 PM
some round by shane lowry today in a very strong field - i think 7 0f the worlds top 10 are playing. lowry is tied 2nd at 6 under
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on November 14, 2009, 03:39:08 PM
Former #1 World Ranked golfer David Duval in jeopardy of not making the tour next year. He used an exemption (1yr for money earned lifetime) to play in 2009 and needs to make the top 125 player list (he is 125th as of this morning) or its back to Q-school.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 14, 2009, 03:49:22 PM
What is this "Race to Dubai" thing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AFS on November 14, 2009, 04:00:55 PM
Order of Merit
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on November 14, 2009, 04:06:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 14, 2009, 03:49:22 PM
What is this "Race to Dubai" thing?

http://www.race-to-dubai.com/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on November 15, 2009, 11:30:42 AM
See McIlroy nearly pulled off a great win today. Back to the top of the order of merit though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on November 15, 2009, 10:47:45 PM
Quote from: Declan on November 15, 2009, 11:30:42 AM
See McIlroy nearly pulled off a great win today. Back to the top of the order of merit though

Yeah, was watching that live, think it was the 17th that he 3 putted and that did it for him. After Shanghai this week he's some man to make a charge on the last day - certainly not dull watching him play golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 15, 2009, 11:04:11 PM
Okay, so the Race to Dubai is the old Order of Merit, except that there is a play of for the top 60, and only a handful can actually win it.

Hmmmm.

The people in the top 60 have won more money that anyone else. So they reward them by giving them even more money. No doubt they deserve it, but the socialist in me feels uncomfortable with such huge prizes going to so few.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on November 15, 2009, 11:10:16 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 15, 2009, 11:04:11 PM
Okay, so the Race to Dubai is the old Order of Merit, except that there is a play of for the top 60, and only a handful can actually win it.

Hmmmm.

The people in the top 60 have won more money that anyone else. So they reward them by giving them even more money. No doubt they deserve it, but the socialist in me feels uncomfortable with such huge prizes going to so few.


Errm, it is a professional sport where the winners ger rewarded, how is it supposed to operate,the top players share their earnings with everyone else? ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 15, 2009, 11:40:45 PM
Who is funding the prizes? I hope I'm not.

Maybe I've been hanging around the GAA too long.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on November 16, 2009, 12:49:29 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 15, 2009, 11:40:45 PM
Who is funding the prizes? I hope I'm not.

Maybe I've been hanging around the GAA too long.

Pretty sure that most of the prize money comes through corporate sponsorship.

The Victorian government weighed in with half the apperance fee for Tiger Woods to play in Melbourne this weekend (1.5 million of tax payers money), they reckon the local economy raked in about 25 million as a result and this was their justification.

I think most Western governments would be precluded from stumping up prize money for competitions but as Dubai is not exactly as a 'Western' government I'm not sure if that is the case for next weeks end of season showcase. The main sponsors of next weekends gig are the same mob that sponsor Rory McIlroy, Jumeriah or something they're called.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Joxer on November 17, 2009, 09:06:30 PM
Anyone buy anything off the American Golf website before?

Looking at a set of Callaway X20's on it..  Not a bad price but was just wondering if I'd get them cheaper anywhere else?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on November 17, 2009, 10:14:19 PM
see McIlroy is up to his highest ever world ranking 13, not bad going...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on November 18, 2009, 12:40:06 AM
Quote from: Joxer on November 17, 2009, 09:06:30 PM
Anyone buy anything off the American Golf website before?

Looking at a set of Callaway X20's on it..  Not a bad price but was just wondering if I'd get them cheaper anywhere else?

Try here too (or do a google).
http://www.sportscentralonline.com/Shop/Golf/Golf-Clubs-=-Irons/1009-New-Callaway-Irons-2008-X20-irons-4-SW-Steel-Reg.html (http://www.sportscentralonline.com/Shop/Golf/Golf-Clubs-=-Irons/1009-New-Callaway-Irons-2008-X20-irons-4-SW-Steel-Reg.html)
Just be carefully of the postage costs on other sites. Handy that you can pick em up at american golf as you can check them out first. I'm playing with a set of x20's at the moment and very happy with them, I do recommend you hit a few balls with them first before you commit.

If your average enough I would consider the Taylormade burner plus irons. I'm a huge fan of these too, unbelievably forgiving but probably lose a bit of distance over the x20's.

http://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/golf-irons/taylormade-burner-plus-steel--8--4---sw--irons/ (http://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/golf-irons/taylormade-burner-plus-steel--8--4---sw--irons/)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on November 19, 2009, 12:39:48 PM
Westwood -6
McIlroy -4
Harrington - 4


Good stuff but it looks like a 2 horse race fro order of merit now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 22, 2009, 09:48:04 PM
Delighted for Westwood winning the order of merit. I don't like Mcilroy at all to be honest a great golfer no doubt but I just don't like him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on November 22, 2009, 10:59:27 PM
i've always been a big westwood fan so i'm glad he won it too. . . some amount of bucks tho. dont really like the idea of the european tour finishing up in dubai tho
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on November 22, 2009, 11:05:40 PM
Well done to Westwood, some round yesterady. McIlroy continues to show a bit of class about him, nice touch to hang around to congratulate Lee at the final hole
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on November 23, 2009, 08:02:40 AM
Some performance by Wwestwood alright.

QuoteI don't like Mcilroy at all to be honest a great golfer no doubt but I just don't like him

Jaysus -He's only 20.What makes you say that? 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on November 23, 2009, 09:12:11 AM
I think his comments about the Olympics upset some folk.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 23, 2009, 10:23:36 AM
Quote from: Declan on November 23, 2009, 08:02:40 AM
Some performance by Wwestwood alright.

QuoteI don't like Mcilroy at all to be honest a great golfer no doubt but I just don't like him

Jaysus -He's only 20.What makes you say that?
No reason in particular to be honest there is just something about him that I don't like I dunno why.Maybe I'm just jealous of his fine head of hair :-[
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on November 23, 2009, 03:27:45 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 23, 2009, 10:23:36 AM
Quote from: Declan on November 23, 2009, 08:02:40 AM
Some performance by Wwestwood alright.

QuoteI don't like Mcilroy at all to be honest a great golfer no doubt but I just don't like him

Jaysus -He's only 20.What makes you say that?
No reason in particular to be honest there is just something about him that I don't like I dunno why.Maybe I'm just jealous of his fine head of hair :-[

He likes Toffee?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheGreatRambo on November 23, 2009, 03:44:51 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 23, 2009, 10:23:36 AM
Quote from: Declan on November 23, 2009, 08:02:40 AM
Some performance by Wwestwood alright.

QuoteI don't like Mcilroy at all to be honest a great golfer no doubt but I just don't like him

Jaysus -He's only 20.What makes you say that?
No reason in particular to be honest there is just something about him that I don't like I dunno why.Maybe I'm just jealous of his fine head of hair :-[

Was talking about McIlroy with a couple of friends the other day who both said the same thing about him, they didn't like him but couldn't say why. I think hes ruffled a few feathers with some of his comments about the Ryder Cup and also the Olympics and he also seems pretty sure about his own abilities but I think he come across as a breath of fresh air.

He was very unlucky not to win the order of merit, going into the final event 150k ahead and losing out despite managing to finish 3rd in the event such was the prize money on offer. Congrats to Westwood though, a super player, and looks to be a good guy. He went from European No1 out to 204th in the world and back again, some achievement.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on November 23, 2009, 04:22:02 PM
Fair play to Westwood, hope he's goes on and wins a major or two now.  Thought McIlroy conducted himself very well in the interviews all week. I missed out on the comments on the Olympics. What did he say?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on November 23, 2009, 04:29:16 PM
Westwood will win a Major and I would not be at all surprised if it is next year, he has stated himself recently that all his focus will be on the majors next year, a bit like Harrington's approach in recent years. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheGreatRambo on November 23, 2009, 04:43:00 PM
Quote from: mackers on November 23, 2009, 04:22:02 PM
Fair play to Westwood, hope he's goes on and wins a major or two now.  Thought McIlroy conducted himself very well in the interviews all week. I missed out on the comments on the Olympics. What did he say?

Basically that as a Britsh passport holder he'd play for Britain rather than Ireland if the situation arose
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Maroon Heaven on November 23, 2009, 04:54:33 PM
Rory made a right dogs ear of his comments on the Olympics - Which happened 2 months ago.

He was asked would he like the opportunity to play alongside his mates Poulter & Casey in a GB olympic team to which he said he would. A journalist then turned it into a story where he turned his back on representing Ireland.

Rory is a GUI afflicated player - who has benefited from coming through the Irish Amateur status. He is very much non-political and should have seen this question coming. Graeme McDowell was asked a similar question to which he replied that he would love to be part of the London Olympics in 2012.

I've no idea who Rory McIroy will represent if asked, but I'd like to think he will play for Ireland alongside Harrington given a choice. I reckon he'd get more of a kick competiting against Poulter & Casey and playing alongside Harrington & GMac. This weekend he is playing for Ireland btw.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheGreatRambo on November 23, 2009, 05:26:44 PM
QuoteIf you are McIlroy or Tommy Bowe and golf and rugby union are accepted into the 2016 Olympics at next week's vote of the International Olympic Committee, do you represent Great Britain or Ireland?

McIlroy told Telegraph Sport: "I'd probably play for Great Britain. I have a British passport. It's a bit of an awkward question still. It would be huge to play in an Olympics. I'd love to get an Olympic gold medal one day."

Sport on television It is strange that golf and rugby should be up for inclusion at the same time because these are the sports that have historically unified Ireland. Ulster's rugby team come under the governance of the Irish Rugby Football Union and players from the north and the south turn out for one Ireland team.

Golfers do the same. Formed in 1891 the Golfing Union of Ireland is the oldest golf union in the world and the presidency rotates between the four provinces. It does not matter if you hit your wedges in Ulster or Munster, you play amateur golf for Ireland.

Professional golf also recognises one Ireland. At November's World Cup in China there will not be a team from Northern Ireland and a team from the republic, there will just be a team from Ireland.

This year McIlroy and Graeme McDowell, both Ulster lads, will play for Ireland. Last year it was Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley, who is from the south. On many previous occasions it has been McGinley and Padraig Harrington.

McDowell said after the International Olympic Commitee's executive board proposed golf and rugby should be included in 2016 at a meeting last month: "It's a strange one. Golf's an all-Ireland sport. I'd play for anyone. I've never been able to explain why golf's an all-Ireland sport and rugby's an all-Ireland sport but soccer is two different teams. It'd be an honour to represent your country and I don't mind which one I play for.

"It's the biggest sporting event on the planet. I'd love to be involved in it, love to win a gold medal. It's every young man's dream, huge for golf around the world. Golf needs to go to the masses. I'm not a fan of golf being an elitist sport. Fingers crossed I get a chance to do it." It's a united-Ireland view.

Harrington said: "In a country like Ireland, becoming an Olympic athlete is setting yourself apart. It is a major deal in Ireland. To be an athlete is an honour in itself."

But Harrington will not have to make a choice if golf makes it to the Olympics. McDowell and McIlroy will have to state an allegiance, like so many athletes from Northern Ireland have before them. At the Beijing Olympics, Wendy Houvenaghel won a cycling silver medal for team GB while boxer Paddy Barnes won Ireland's first medal of the Games.

In Beijing the majority of athletes from Northern Ireland represented Ireland, but it was a close split. Some might even have considered which team they were more likely to qualify for. If the Olympics were held today, McIlroy would make the Ireland team but Paul Casey and Lee Westwood would keep him out of Great Britain's.

A few years ago, Eddie Irvine got in a quite undeserved bit of bother over what flag to hoist after he finished second in a Formula One race. Captain Peter McEvoy had a similar quandary at golf's 2001 Walker Cup. Someone had to hoist the tricolor at the opening ceremony but the two Irishmen in McEvoy's team, McDowell and Michael Hoey, were both from the north.

McEvoy says: "In the end it didn't prove a problem and Michael was happy to do it as the amateur champion, but it could have been. It is strange that something likes the Olympics comes along under the banner of good and we are now faced with this potential problem. It feels a bit of a retrograde step."

You can understand why golf might feel this way. Like rugby players, golfers sorted out their differences long ago – or at least learned to live with them – and now they may have to make a political decision in the name of sport.

Peter Dawson, the chief executive of golf's governing body, the R&A, said: "It's a question that has yet to be resolved, but I suspect that giving the players the choice is the likely outcome."

Perhaps that can change in the future. Perhaps young men and women will not have to make such an invidious choice. Perhaps golf and rugby's inclusion in the Olympics can provide a bridge to unite Ireland across all sports.

There is the story there, as someone else said he probably answered the question poorly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on November 23, 2009, 05:34:47 PM
"Poorly" or just not what people wanted to hear?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Maroon Heaven on November 23, 2009, 05:40:24 PM
I've seen the article - and spoke to him on it as well.

It upset him him alot after the abuse he got from people making an issue of it. Its his choice and he was ribbing Poulter at the time
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheGreatRambo on November 23, 2009, 06:42:39 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 23, 2009, 05:34:47 PM
"Poorly" or just not what people wanted to hear?

Less diplomatically than he could have, McDowell answered it perfectly... But hes only young and shoots from the hip a bit rather than thinking too much. Bit like the Ryder Cup comments he made that were blown out of all proportion.

Personally I couldn't give a stuff who he plays for, golf is for all intents and purposes an individual sport and he'll be hopefully remembered for winning multiple majors. Most golf fans can tell you how many majors Nicklaus, Woods, Faldo etc have but how many can remember their Ryder Cup records.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 23, 2009, 08:01:00 PM
Quote from: Maroon Heaven on November 23, 2009, 05:40:24 PM
I've seen the article - and spoke to him on it as well.

It upset him him alot after the abuse he got from people making an issue of it. Its his choice and he was ribbing Poulter at the time

I'd like to hear Donagh's insight on this.

Donagh?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on November 23, 2009, 08:15:12 PM
Quote from: Maroon Heaven on November 23, 2009, 05:40:24 PM
I've seen the article - and spoke to him on it as well.

It upset him him alot after the abuse he got from people making an issue of it. Its his choice and he was ribbing Poulter at the time

you spoke to who? mcllory? he made it quite clear in a number of articles that i read that he would play for britian in the olympics. thats his choice. mcdowel on the other hand made it quite clear he would play for ireland or britian
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Maroon Heaven on November 23, 2009, 11:48:42 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on November 23, 2009, 08:15:12 PM
Quote from: Maroon Heaven on November 23, 2009, 05:40:24 PM
I've seen the article - and spoke to him on it as well.

It upset him him alot after the abuse he got from people making an issue of it. Its his choice and he was ribbing Poulter at the time

you spoke to who? mcllory? he made it quite clear in a number of articles that i read that he would play for britian in the olympics. thats his choice. mcdowel on the other hand made it quite clear he would play for ireland or britian

I have spoken to McIlroy on it.

I am surprised there has been many articles on it. He made one 20 second comment in a Press conference in September and was told by his manager the next day - Never to talk on it again. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on November 24, 2009, 08:11:08 PM
interesting, i now mcllory and mcdowell are representing ireland in the world cup this w/e. also for the olympics my understanding is that there will only be 2 golfers per country so mcllory would have a far better chance of getting on an irish team. . i'd love to see him represent ireland
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ludermor on November 24, 2009, 08:27:44 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/8374153.stm

Rory McIlroy's consolation on missing out on the European number one spot for 2009 was his move into the world's top 10 for the first time.

Lee Westwood's triumph at the Dubai World Championship enabled the Englishman to pip McIlroy to the Race to Dubai title.

However, McIlroy's third place saw him move up from 13th to 10th in the latest world rankings.

McIlroy and Sergio Garcia are the only 20-year-olds to have made the top 10.

Westwood, whose six-stroke victory denied McIlroy the Race to Dubai title, is back up to his career-high position of fourth.

Tiger Woods was 21 when he first entered the world's top 10 in 1997.

Despite being pipped by Westwood, McIlroy picked up a cheque of £960,000 in Dubai with his £290,000 tournament prize added to by a £669,762 end-of-season bonus.

Padraig Harrington is top Irishman in sixth position while Graeme McDowell faces a battle to guarantee himself a place in next year's Masters as he is currently 51st in the rankings.


606: DEBATE
I am sure Tiger sees McIlroy as his biggest threat to the number one spot over the next couple of years

Sportsmadmark
The top 50 at the year end will be certain of places at Augusta.

"I was trying to become the youngest player since Seve (Ballesteros) to win the title," said McIlroy before moving on to China for his World Cup debut this week.

"I haven't been able to do it and I'm disappointed, but when I look back on the season it's been fantastic.

"It's been a great learning curve. I've played well in the majors and I know I can compete against the best players in the world now."

In China, McIlroy partners Graeme McDowell, with whom he won three out of four games for Britain and Ireland against Continental Europe at the Vivendi Trophy in September.

"It would be great to win and bring the trophy home to Northern Ireland!" he joked with Irish reporters in Dubai.

In golf the two countries compete as one and Dubliners Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley were successful in 1997.

When it comes to the Olympics, however, McIlroy has already said he intends to compete for Great Britain if he qualifies.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Maroon Heaven on November 26, 2009, 01:07:11 PM
Quote from: ludermor on November 24, 2009, 08:27:44 PM


When it comes to the Olympics, however, McIlroy has already said he intends to compete for Great Britain if he qualifies.

No he has not - All he has done is made one 20 sec comment on it and has not talked about it in public since. The comment was made to rib Ian Poulter up.

Anyhow Rory made this comment on his twitter page in last few hours.

QuoteMuch like rugby, golf falls under the whole island of ireland, therefore if you are from ulster you play for Ireland.

http://twitter.com/Rorsmcilroy

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on November 26, 2009, 01:16:06 PM
Poorly judged comments all the same, although I see he and McDowell represented Ireland well earlier today, 14 under better ball score!! :o :o
It's just one shot off the fourball record score of 15 under and three shots ahead after the first round.  They were always going to be some partnership in fourballs, interesting to see how they get on in the foursomes.......
Rory could be standing under the tricolour singing the National Anthem on Sunday morning........ ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Maroon Heaven on November 26, 2009, 01:25:33 PM
Quote from: mackers on November 26, 2009, 01:16:06 PM
Rory could be standing under the tricolour singing the National Anthem on Sunday morning........ ;)

Lets hope so.... His dad will certainly belt it out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on November 26, 2009, 07:11:28 PM
some performance by the two of them today tho rory barely made it up the 18th! hopefully they can keep it up, its not that strong a field so they have a great chance here. .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 04, 2009, 08:08:40 PM
Harrington tops the leaderboard on -6 in Los Angeles
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 05, 2009, 09:53:46 PM
Harrington still going well,joint leader on -10
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 05, 2009, 10:34:24 PM
Harrington now -9 some fella called McDowell leads on -10 with Yin Yang
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 06, 2009, 10:23:14 PM
Harrington makes a meal of it again coming down the home stretch
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on December 06, 2009, 10:49:57 PM
Who here is a member of a golf club?

How many Saturdays has your course been closed since the summer?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 06, 2009, 10:51:00 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 06, 2009, 10:49:57 PM
Who here is a member of a golf club?

How many Saturdays has your course been closed since the summer?

Dunno but I do know it wasn't open for almost the whole month of November
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on December 06, 2009, 11:04:39 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 06, 2009, 10:49:57 PM
Who here is a member of a golf club?

How many Saturdays has your course been closed since the summer?

None... delayed start one Sat because of frost.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 08, 2009, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 21, 2009, 10:52:44 AM
Venter

My stuff arrived last Monday no Customs bill yet, only bought off the site the once and they are excellent. I will be going back again shortly.The site itself is slow.

gerry I see they have a Nike Sumo driver for $99 thats only €67 thats a unreal price,think I might invest!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on December 09, 2009, 01:32:50 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 08, 2009, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 21, 2009, 10:52:44 AM
Venter

My stuff arrived last Monday no Customs bill yet, only bought off the site the once and they are excellent. I will be going back again shortly.The site itself is slow.

gerry I see they have a Nike Sumo driver for $99 thats only €67 thats a unreal price,think I might invest!

Absolute horrible club IMO, try it before you order because I know no-one who liked it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 09, 2009, 07:58:18 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 09, 2009, 01:32:50 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 08, 2009, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 21, 2009, 10:52:44 AM
Venter

My stuff arrived last Monday no Customs bill yet, only bought off the site the once and they are excellent. I will be going back again shortly.The site itself is slow.

gerry I see they have a Nike Sumo driver for $99 thats only €67 thats a unreal price,think I might invest!

Its a fantastic price. I assume you got the Customs bill for the last lot. This weather is killing me. The Hybrid I bought is to play from the rough and there is no point going up to the Driving range, I last played in September!

Edit i got a bill for €36.00 from Customs


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on December 09, 2009, 09:20:41 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 08, 2009, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 21, 2009, 10:52:44 AM
Venter

My stuff arrived last Monday no Customs bill yet, only bought off the site the once and they are excellent. I will be going back again shortly.The site itself is slow.

gerry I see they have a Nike Sumo driver for $99 thats only €67 thats a unreal price,think I might invest!

Try a Yonex Nanospeed very reasonably priced and a superb club !! I,ve tried alot of drivers over the years this one gives super distance and very easy to hit.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 09, 2009, 05:11:37 PM


Yeah weather has been cuntish alright,I'm going out tomorrow to play with me Da the weather is suppose to be ok...fingers crossed  :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 09, 2009, 05:20:44 PM
Just got a new pair of brogues from Nike at the outlet store here in town.

Originally 225$ picked up 3 pairs for $19.97 a piece.

Cracking shoes, and thats christmas sorted for the da and brother.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on December 09, 2009, 05:24:33 PM
I've only managed two rounds in the last 6 weeks. both links courses.. belmullet and enniscrone.

I'd say my own club is still under water.Its a right sickner as i was finally starting to improve
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 09, 2009, 05:50:58 PM
Quote from: venter on December 09, 2009, 05:24:33 PM
I've only managed two rounds in the last 6 weeks. both links courses.. belmullet and enniscrone.

I'd say my own club is still under water.Its a right sickner as i was finally starting to improve

I know what you mean  >:(

I played 16 rounds in 3 months and now haven't played since the start of September
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on December 09, 2009, 06:46:56 PM
unreal difference between the price of golf equipment here in the US and what it is in Ireland. Father in law just got 1W, 3W, 3-5i hybrids 6i-W cavity backed putter and a bag for $175 of this set http://www.golfreview.com/cat/irons/walter-hagen/PRD_344903_2940crx.aspx

great wee set of clubs very forgiving, thick sole perfect for the higher handicapper. and the price basically 110 quid all in
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 10, 2009, 08:24:47 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 09, 2009, 05:20:44 PM
Just got a new pair of brogues from Nike at the outlet store here in town.

Originally 225$ picked up 3 pairs for $19.97 a piece.

Cracking shoes, and thats christmas sorted for the da and brother.

Puck any chance you'd mail me a couple of pairs. that price is unreal, last pair I bought were over €230 and they leaked after about 14 months.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on December 11, 2009, 08:37:01 AM
Does this board have a golf outing ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 11, 2009, 02:16:51 PM
Quote from: ha ha derry on December 11, 2009, 08:37:01 AM
Does this board have a golf outing ?

Any 'outing' is a banning offense on this board.

In conclusion, no.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 11, 2009, 02:44:16 PM
Gerry shoot me a pm. I got the last biggest sizes, at 10.5 us (9.5 uk) there were plenty of 8-9.5s left.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the waffler on December 11, 2009, 04:20:02 PM
Quote from: ha ha derry on December 11, 2009, 08:37:01 AM
Does this board have a golf outing ?

haha where do you play up around dungiven always lookun somewhere different for outings
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on December 11, 2009, 05:21:50 PM
Quote from: the waffler on December 11, 2009, 04:20:02 PM
Quote from: ha ha derry on December 11, 2009, 08:37:01 AM
Does this board have a golf outing ?

haha where do you play up around dungiven always lookun somewhere different for outings

Ballyliffen its in brilliant condition at the minute.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lynchbhoy on December 11, 2009, 07:23:00 PM
ha ha - let me know when the next club golf day is on as I might have a couple of lads that would play in this... I might play too but I may as well use a shovel...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on December 13, 2009, 02:23:57 PM
Will do LB shovels are ok ! I bet you,ll win the longest drive  ;) :D :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 12:15:05 PM
Anyone a member of a club in and around Dublin? Looking at memberships but not gonna pay outragous money as lots of clubs a crying out for members next year. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 12:25:10 PM
Bigfellah, am looking around at the moment myself - what are you prepared to pay?

What do others think is reasonable for annual fees?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 01:27:34 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 12:25:10 PM
Bigfellah, am looking around at the moment myself - what are you prepared to pay?

What do others think is reasonable for annual fees?

€1500-€2000 ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
1000 - 1100 and no membership fee but would ideally be looking below a grand. Thats everything though, don't want any green fees on top of that. I think at the moment and the current climate 1500 - 2000 is far too high and I know of quite a few clubs struggling to keep hold of members let alone atract news ones.

Hollystown is probably the best I've seen so far at 1090. Anyone played citywest?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 01:48:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
1000 - 1100 and no membership fee but would ideally be looking below a grand. Thats everything though, don't want any green fees on top of that. I think at the moment and the current climate 1500 - 2000 is far too high and I know of quite a few clubs struggling to keep hold of members let alone atract news ones.

Hollystown is probably the best I've seen so far at 1090. Anyone played citywest?

Played it once it's ok, though if you are thinking of joining one that side of Dublin have a look at Grangecastle Golf Club, it's where I play all the time. It's only about ten minutes from citywest and it is a great course and a good challenge. Not sure how much membership is but green fees are only €22 mid week which I think is very good for the standard of course you are getting
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:14:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 01:48:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
1000 - 1100 and no membership fee but would ideally be looking below a grand. Thats everything though, don't want any green fees on top of that. I think at the moment and the current climate 1500 - 2000 is far too high and I know of quite a few clubs struggling to keep hold of members let alone atract news ones.

Hollystown is probably the best I've seen so far at 1090. Anyone played citywest?

Played it once it's ok, though if you are thinking of joining one that side of Dublin have a look at Grangecastle Golf Club, it's where I play all the time. It's only about ten minutes from citywest and it is a great course and a good challenge. Not sure how much membership is but green fees are only €22 mid week which I think is very good for the standard of course you are getting

My memory of Grangecastle (and its been a couple of years) was playing in on a summers days and taking 5.5 hours to get around, at one stage there were 20 people on the same hole! i play out of Hollystown not great value this year, I think I played four times,thats down to circumstance more than anything. They have dropped their fees it was 1300 two years ago.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 02:20:59 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:14:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 01:48:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
1000 - 1100 and no membership fee but would ideally be looking below a grand. Thats everything though, don't want any green fees on top of that. I think at the moment and the current climate 1500 - 2000 is far too high and I know of quite a few clubs struggling to keep hold of members let alone atract news ones.

Hollystown is probably the best I've seen so far at 1090. Anyone played citywest?

Played it once it's ok, though if you are thinking of joining one that side of Dublin have a look at Grangecastle Golf Club, it's where I play all the time. It's only about ten minutes from citywest and it is a great course and a good challenge. Not sure how much membership is but green fees are only €22 mid week which I think is very good for the standard of course you are getting

My memory of Grangecastle (and its been a couple of years) was playing in on a summers days and taking 5.5 hours to get around, at one stage there were 20 people on the same hole! i play out of Hollystown not great value this year, I think I played four times,thats down to circumstance more than anything. They have dropped their fees it was 1300 two years ago.


Can't say I've ever had a problem in Grangecastle though I wouldn't bother trying at the weekend as I'd imagine it be packed, I really like the golf course itself though. They have added 7 new holes, the orginal holes that were located around the back of the club house are now used as a 7 hole course on it's own for something like €8 which is grand if your on your own and just wanna spend some time practising.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:24:27 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
1000 - 1100 and no membership fee but would ideally be looking below a grand. Thats everything though, don't want any green fees on top of that. I think at the moment and the current climate 1500 - 2000 is far too high and I know of quite a few clubs struggling to keep hold of members let alone atract news ones.

Hollystown is probably the best I've seen so far at 1090. Anyone played citywest?

Played Citywest last year on a weekend and it was packed, there were 6 or 7 societies out that day. We nearly died of boredom
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 02:31:56 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:14:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 01:48:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
1000 - 1100 and no membership fee but would ideally be looking below a grand. Thats everything though, don't want any green fees on top of that. I think at the moment and the current climate 1500 - 2000 is far too high and I know of quite a few clubs struggling to keep hold of members let alone atract news ones.

Hollystown is probably the best I've seen so far at 1090. Anyone played citywest?

Played it once it's ok, though if you are thinking of joining one that side of Dublin have a look at Grangecastle Golf Club, it's where I play all the time. It's only about ten minutes from citywest and it is a great course and a good challenge. Not sure how much membership is but green fees are only €22 mid week which I think is very good for the standard of course you are getting

My memory of Grangecastle (and its been a couple of years) was playing in on a summers days and taking 5.5 hours to get around, at one stage there were 20 people on the same hole! i play out of Hollystown not great value this year, I think I played four times,thats down to circumstance more than anything. They have dropped their fees it was 1300 two years ago.

Yeah thats why it interests me, although I still think there is better value to be had around Dublin. Played there quite a few times this year and it's a very good setup. Was on there yesterday while a comp was going on and wasn't too busy at all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 02:33:29 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:24:27 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
1000 - 1100 and no membership fee but would ideally be looking below a grand. Thats everything though, don't want any green fees on top of that. I think at the moment and the current climate 1500 - 2000 is far too high and I know of quite a few clubs struggling to keep hold of members let alone atract news ones.

Hollystown is probably the best I've seen so far at 1090. Anyone played citywest?

Played Citywest last year on a weekend and it was packed, there were 6 or 7 societies out that day.
We nearly died of boredom
You don't have much luck do ya gerry!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 02:41:17 PM
Well around Donabate it ranges from around 1300 (Turvey, no joining fee) to €3000 (Beaverstown, including joining-fee).  They're not saying down at The Island, but I believe it was around €5000 in 2009 (with a €28,000 joining fee).  Nice course though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:43:58 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 02:31:56 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:14:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 01:48:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 01:39:55 PM
1000 - 1100 and no membership fee but would ideally be looking below a grand. Thats everything though, don't want any green fees on top of that. I think at the moment and the current climate 1500 - 2000 is far too high and I know of quite a few clubs struggling to keep hold of members let alone atract news ones.

Hollystown is probably the best I've seen so far at 1090. Anyone played citywest?

Played it once it's ok, though if you are thinking of joining one that side of Dublin have a look at Grangecastle Golf Club, it's where I play all the time. It's only about ten minutes from citywest and it is a great course and a good challenge. Not sure how much membership is but green fees are only €22 mid week which I think is very good for the standard of course you are getting

My memory of Grangecastle (and its been a couple of years) was playing in on a summers days and taking 5.5 hours to get around, at one stage there were 20 people on the same hole! i play out of Hollystown not great value this year, I think I played four times,thats down to circumstance more than anything. They have dropped their fees it was 1300 two years ago.

Yeah thats why it interests me, although I still think there is better value to be had around Dublin. Played there quite a few times this year and it's a very good setup. Was on there yesterday while a comp was going on and wasn't too busy at all.

The 27 holes in Hollystown is great. I have played up there in a three ball and been around in 3 hours 15 minutes. Do not join Elmgreen, they operate a timesheet but then ignore it. Its kind of run by their own little group of local lads. We spent 45 minutes waiting on the first one morning. (I can hear LaoisLad  laughing already)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 02:41:17 PM
Well around Donabate it ranges from around 1300 (Turvey, no joining fee) to €3000 (Beaverstown, including joining-fee).  They're not saying down at The Island, but I believe it was around €5000 in 2009 (with a €28,000 joining fee).  Nice course though.

The island is class. Billy I assume your a regular in Corballis, one of my favourite public courses.

The wife wouldn't let me join Beaverstown or Blackbush!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 03:09:17 PM
Is Elm Geen that course in Castleknock? Played there once thought it was nice. Anyone ever play Silouge out beside the airport?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 03:14:29 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 03:09:17 PM
Is Elm Geen that course in Castleknock? Played there once thought it was nice. Anyone ever play Silouge out beside the airport?

Played Silouge quite a bit too as it's handy for me coming down the N1 and the others in Dublin to meet up at. Not bad TBH for a public course and have never been held up; quite open too which is good as everything I hit for a while was either a mad slice or hook. Couple of very good holes on it but I reckon the front 9 would be pure muck at the moment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 03:18:37 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 03:14:29 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 03:09:17 PM
Is Elm Geen that course in Castleknock? Played there once thought it was nice. Anyone ever play Silouge out beside the airport?

Played Silouge quite a bit too as it's handy for me coming down the N1 and the others in Dublin to meet up at. Not bad TBH for a public course and have never been held up; quite open too which is good as everything I hit for a while was either a mad slice or hook. Couple of very good holes on it but I reckon the front 9 would be pure muck at the moment.

Everywhere pure muck at moment, I played on Thursday down in Rathdowney and 14 of the holes were temp greens which was a bit of a balls
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 03:26:28 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 03:18:37 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 03:14:29 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 03:09:17 PM
Is Elm Geen that course in Castleknock? Played there once thought it was nice. Anyone ever play Silouge out beside the airport?

Played Silouge quite a bit too as it's handy for me coming down the N1 and the others in Dublin to meet up at. Not bad TBH for a public course and have never been held up; quite open too which is good as everything I hit for a while was either a mad slice or hook. Couple of very good holes on it but I reckon the front 9 would be pure muck at the moment.

Everywhere pure muck at moment, I played on Thursday down in Rathdowney and 14 of the holes were temp greens which was a bit of a balls

Have to say Hollystown wasn't bad yesterday, greens were in fairly good shape. Bar 3 or 4 holes it was reasonable but I cant remember a year as wet as this or the last time I was out in the dry (including teh f**king summer).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on December 14, 2009, 03:59:22 PM
played yesterday on our course here which is 700 ft above sea level and the ground is frozen. First tee shot is usually over water and my partner managed to skip his tee shot over the frozen lake and 220 yards down the middle... I took driver on a down hill 310 yard par 4 and as I might as well have been playing on concrete as the ball bounced forty feet in the air and ended up 40 yards on past the green, perfect as the temporary green was 40 yards in front of the normal spot. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 14, 2009, 04:10:42 PM
Quote from: heganboy on December 14, 2009, 03:59:22 PM
played yesterday on our course here which is 700 ft above sea level and the ground is frozen. First tee shot is usually over water and my partner managed to skip his tee shot over the frozen lake and 220 yards down the middle... I took driver on a down hill 310 yard par 4 and as I might as well have been playing on concrete as the ball bounced forty feet in the air and ended up 40 yards on past the green, perfect as the temporary green was 40 yards in front of the normal spot.

So you over hit a 310 yard shot by 80 yards and it was perfect. My kind of golfer. If I hit a drive straight into the sea I don't mind as long as it was a big hit.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 05:01:20 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 02:41:17 PM
Well around Donabate it ranges from around 1300 (Turvey, no joining fee) to €3000 (Beaverstown, including joining-fee).  They're not saying down at The Island, but I believe it was around €5000 in 2009 (with a €28,000 joining fee).  Nice course though.

The island is class. Billy I assume your a regular in Corballis, one of my favourite public courses.

The wife wouldn't let me join Beaverstown or Blackbush!

Yeah, I like Corballis - it's hard, but rewarding for accuracy.  Have you played the 'new' holes there yet Gerry?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on December 14, 2009, 05:17:44 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 14, 2009, 04:10:42 PM
Quote from: heganboy on December 14, 2009, 03:59:22 PM
played yesterday on our course here which is 700 ft above sea level and the ground is frozen. First tee shot is usually over water and my partner managed to skip his tee shot over the frozen lake and 220 yards down the middle... I took driver on a down hill 310 yard par 4 and as I might as well have been playing on concrete as the ball bounced forty feet in the air and ended up 40 yards on past the green, perfect as the temporary green was 40 yards in front of the normal spot.

So you over hit a 310 yard shot by 80 yards and it was perfect. My kind of golfer. If I hit a drive straight into the sea I don't mind as long as it was a big hit.

Bit like that myself,Id have my auld lad saying jaysis you hit that well left,and I'd say yeah it went left but it was straight left!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 07:03:51 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 05:01:20 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 02:41:17 PM
Well around Donabate it ranges from around 1300 (Turvey, no joining fee) to €3000 (Beaverstown, including joining-fee).  They're not saying down at The Island, but I believe it was around €5000 in 2009 (with a €28,000 joining fee).  Nice course though.

The island is class. Billy I assume your a regular in Corballis, one of my favourite public courses.

The wife wouldn't let me join Beaverstown or Blackbush!

Yeah, I like Corballis - it's hard, but rewarding for accuracy.  Have you played the 'new' holes there yet Gerry?

Billy

Last time I played it the old holes over the road were still in existence. Where did they get the new ground from? It always was a real test of accuracy and the greens were superb. We stopped playing when one of the lads in my group hit another player in the eye with a golf ball. We never were enclined to go back. It was one of those "oh f**king Jesus Christ moments"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 14, 2009, 07:23:31 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 07:03:51 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 05:01:20 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 02:41:17 PM
Well around Donabate it ranges from around 1300 (Turvey, no joining fee) to €3000 (Beaverstown, including joining-fee).  They're not saying down at The Island, but I believe it was around €5000 in 2009 (with a €28,000 joining fee).  Nice course though.

The island is class. Billy I assume your a regular in Corballis, one of my favourite public courses.

The wife wouldn't let me join Beaverstown or Blackbush!

Yeah, I like Corballis - it's hard, but rewarding for accuracy.  Have you played the 'new' holes there yet Gerry?

Billy

Last time I played it the old holes over the road were still in existence. Where did they get the new ground from? It always was a real test of accuracy and the greens were superb. We stopped playing when one of the lads in my group hit another player in the eye with a golf ball. We never were enclined to go back. It was one of those "oh f**king Jesus Christ moments"

So many blind shots there that it is easily done.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 07:31:20 PM
Blind being the key word. The lad lost his eye and the whole thing ended up in the high court. Settled on the steps.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 14, 2009, 07:38:28 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 07:31:20 PM
Blind being the key word. The lad lost his eye and the whole thing ended up in the high court. Settled on the steps.

Jaysus, I actually only noticed the pun after I posted. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 14, 2009, 07:48:10 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 07:31:20 PM
Blind being the key word. The lad lost his eye and the whole thing ended up in the high court. Settled on the steps.

Ive had two golf related accidents and thankfully I wasnt hurt in either of them.

Shattered my cousins cheekbone with a 4 iron when we were 9. Lucky he didnt lose his eye.

Two years ago here I hit a fella on the arm with a golf ball. Shanked the crap out of it and it blasted him on the upper fat part. He said it stung like f**k, but he was in good form about it. Thankfully.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on December 14, 2009, 09:00:55 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 03:14:29 PM

Played Silouge quite a bit too as it's handy for me coming down the N1 and the others in Dublin to meet up at. Not bad TBH for a public course and have never been held up;

what is a public course? I can only think of one course in the mayo/galway region that is not open to the public , that being galway bay.. Are all the others private but open to the public or are they public?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 14, 2009, 09:05:43 PM
Quote from: venter on December 14, 2009, 09:00:55 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 03:14:29 PM

Played Silouge quite a bit too as it's handy for me coming down the N1 and the others in Dublin to meet up at. Not bad TBH for a public course and have never been held up;

what is a public course? I can only think of one course in the mayo/galway region that is not open to the public , that being galway bay.. Are all the others private but open to the public or are they public?

I always understood a public course to be owned by a council.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on December 14, 2009, 09:13:15 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 14, 2009, 09:05:43 PM
I always understood a public course to be owned by a council.

Not to many in the west so, although I saw in the western a few months ago that a community group opened a par 3 back doohoma direction. I wonder how that is going for them?

I'm playing westport this weekend. I heard its a difficult course. Anyone played it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 14, 2009, 09:45:21 PM
Quote from: venter on December 14, 2009, 09:13:15 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 14, 2009, 09:05:43 PM
I always understood a public course to be owned by a council.

Not to many in the west so, although I saw in the western a few months ago that a community group opened a par 3 back doohoma direction. I wonder how that is going for them?

I'm playing westport this weekend. I heard its a difficult course. Anyone played it?

Fantastic course. I hope you have nice weather because it is spectacular at times.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on December 14, 2009, 10:22:04 PM
Quote from: venter on December 14, 2009, 09:00:55 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 03:14:29 PM

Played Silouge quite a bit too as it's handy for me coming down the N1 and the others in Dublin to meet up at. Not bad TBH for a public course and have never been held up;

what is a public course? I can only think of one course in the mayo/galway region that is not open to the public , that being galway bay.. Are all the others private but open to the public or are they public?
I think Gaway Bay is re-opening to the public next april Venter.  Westport is a great course.  The first few holes are handy enough but it gets tough after that.  The back 9 are nearly all with a back-drop of Clew Bay and the wind plays its part out there.  Hope you get decent weather as it wont disappoint. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on December 15, 2009, 09:12:21 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 07:03:51 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 05:01:20 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 02:41:17 PM
Well around Donabate it ranges from around 1300 (Turvey, no joining fee) to €3000 (Beaverstown, including joining-fee).  They're not saying down at The Island, but I believe it was around €5000 in 2009 (with a €28,000 joining fee).  Nice course though.

The island is class. Billy I assume your a regular in Corballis, one of my favourite public courses.

The wife wouldn't let me join Beaverstown or Blackbush!

Yeah, I like Corballis - it's hard, but rewarding for accuracy.  Have you played the 'new' holes there yet Gerry?

Billy

Last time I played it the old holes over the road were still in existence. Where did they get the new ground from? It always was a real test of accuracy and the greens were superb. We stopped playing when one of the lads in my group hit another player in the eye with a golf ball. We never were enclined to go back. It was one of those "oh f**king Jesus Christ moments"

Yeah Gerry, that would be a good reason not to go back.  Anyhow, they've scrapped those shite over-the-road holes and have built three new holes in the dunes at the other end of the course - it's now a much better course, as the back-nine's as good as the front-nine. 

And as Muppet so classily and tactfully put it, there are now even more blind-shots, and the narrowest fairways in Christendom.  Must go out again soon. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 15, 2009, 04:36:17 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 15, 2009, 09:12:21 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 07:03:51 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 05:01:20 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on December 14, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 14, 2009, 02:41:17 PM
Well around Donabate it ranges from around 1300 (Turvey, no joining fee) to €3000 (Beaverstown, including joining-fee).  They're not saying down at The Island, but I believe it was around €5000 in 2009 (with a €28,000 joining fee).  Nice course though.

The island is class. Billy I assume your a regular in Corballis, one of my favourite public courses.

The wife wouldn't let me join Beaverstown or Blackbush!

Yeah, I like Corballis - it's hard, but rewarding for accuracy.  Have you played the 'new' holes there yet Gerry?

Billy

Last time I played it the old holes over the road were still in existence. Where did they get the new ground from? It always was a real test of accuracy and the greens were superb. We stopped playing when one of the lads in my group hit another player in the eye with a golf ball. We never were enclined to go back. It was one of those "oh f**king Jesus Christ moments"

Yeah Gerry, that would be a good reason not to go back.  Anyhow, they've scrapped those shite over-the-road holes and have built three new holes in the dunes at the other end of the course - it's now a much better course, as the back-nine's as good as the front-nine. 

And as Muppet so classily and tactfully put it, there are now even more blind-shots, and the narrowest fairways in Christendom.  Must go out again soon.

It wasn't deliberate Billy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on December 15, 2009, 05:18:42 PM
Excellent Gerry  :D ;D :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on December 16, 2009, 12:27:05 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 12:15:05 PM
Anyone a member of a club in and around Dublin? Looking at memberships but not gonna pay outragous money as lots of clubs a crying out for members next year. Any suggestions?

Do ye have any more news on this bigfella?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on December 16, 2009, 09:44:31 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 16, 2009, 12:27:05 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 14, 2009, 12:15:05 PM
Anyone a member of a club in and around Dublin? Looking at memberships but not gonna pay outragous money as lots of clubs a crying out for members next year. Any suggestions?

Do ye have any more news on this bigfella?

Not much, I still thinking of joining Hollystown. Haven't really come across anywhere else within reason i'd join.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on December 17, 2009, 09:34:13 AM
I think Balcarrick GC is doing good deal at the moment too.  It might be a bit far away for you though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on December 17, 2009, 10:22:07 AM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 17, 2009, 09:34:13 AM
I think Balcarrick GC is doing good deal at the moment too.  It might be a bit far away for you though.

Yeah to get from Rathgar/Terenure it would be a bit too far, especially as I'd prefer to pay less than a grand. We have 3 or 4 of us looking, so ideally we would be looking a discount for the whole lot of us. Might have a look at the coure though some weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on December 17, 2009, 11:05:04 AM
I don't know if it's still the case, but you could become a member of the public course (Corballis, the links across the road from Balcarrick) for about €400/yr. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on December 17, 2009, 12:01:13 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 17, 2009, 11:05:04 AM
I don't know if it's still the case, but you could become a member of the public course (Corballis, the links across the road from Balcarrick) for about €400/yr.

Yeah that's similar to Silogue but I think you still have to pay green fees, although at a discounted rate. Not reallly what we are after.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on December 17, 2009, 12:12:57 PM
Turvey's fairly cheap too, and more likely to do a deal - course isn't great, though I believe they've spent a good bit of money there recently. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on December 17, 2009, 12:28:17 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 17, 2009, 12:12:57 PM
Turvey's fairly cheap too, and more likely to do a deal - course isn't great, though I believe they've spent a good bit of money there recently.

Yeah there is a few young courses about that would be crying out for members in the new year. To pay big bucks is madness as I wouldn't get teh value out of it. I don't think I could play the same course all the time flat out, so I would also be paying green fees elsewhere at least 2 or 3 times a month during the summer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 17, 2009, 05:47:06 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 17, 2009, 12:12:57 PM
Turvey's fairly cheap too, and more likely to do a deal - course isn't great, though I believe they've spent a good bit of money there recently.

It has come on an awful lot in the last few years.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on December 17, 2009, 08:42:55 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on December 17, 2009, 12:28:17 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on December 17, 2009, 12:12:57 PM
Turvey's fairly cheap too, and more likely to do a deal - course isn't great, though I believe they've spent a good bit of money there recently.

Yeah there is a few young courses about that would be crying out for members in the new year. To pay big bucks is madness as I wouldn't get teh value out of it. I don't think I could play the same course all the time flat out, so I would also be paying green fees elsewhere at least 2 or 3 times a month during the summer.

I joined a course and I played it exclusively but for a few outings a year, it was great because I played a lot, get a lot better and then after a few years I didnt join anywhere and played different courses, I kept a running total of how much I spent and it was more than three times greater than if I had stayed at the club and just played someplace else now and again.

I am joining the club again, $700.00 gets me a hundred rounds of golf, you cant beat that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on December 18, 2009, 03:08:25 PM
Hi Muppet,

Are you up in castlebar? Whats the weather like up there today, has the frost cleared. Westport is looking dodgy for the morning unfortunately.

Damn weather!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 18, 2009, 03:24:13 PM
Quote from: venter on December 18, 2009, 03:08:25 PM
Hi Muppet,

Are you up in castlebar? Whats the weather like up there today, has the frost cleared. Westport is looking dodgy for the morning unfortunately.

Damn weather!

I'm in Dublin. Castlebar would usually close if the other courses around the county are closed. Mulranny might be a good bet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: venter on December 18, 2009, 03:42:50 PM
I'll ring westport in the morning before I go anywhere, with a bit of luck it will be open! I havent played mulranny in a long time, I remember it being very windy back there and there being horses and sheep roaming the course. They have little fences around the greens to keep the livestock out. ( Is it a public course?)

I also remember scoring a wind assisted hat-trick for Kilmurry FC against mulranney once upon a time. I missed a penalty and I also fell into a hole and tore ligaments in my ankle. I have mixed emotions about that day.
Of course this is all relevant because the pitch was near the golf course!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: flantheman82 on January 03, 2010, 11:52:44 PM
Need help badly here guys.
Anyone know of a course that will be playable tomorrow?
Am based in Belfast but willing to drive up to 40 minutes.
Possible suggestions so far are:
down royal
Allen park
carnalee (wrong spelling I'm sure)
ardglass

any help would be greatly appreciated as i have been working all over the holidays and it's my only day off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the waffler on January 04, 2010, 10:28:58 AM
Quote from: flantheman82 on January 03, 2010, 11:52:44 PM
Need help badly here guys.
Anyone know of a course that will be playable tomorrow?
Am based in Belfast but willing to drive up to 40 minutes.
Possible suggestions so far are:
down royal
Allen park
carnalee (wrong spelling I'm sure)
ardglass

any help would be greatly appreciated as i have been working all over the holidays and it's my only day off.
Kirkiston just outside Portaferry should deff be open great dry course as well its not to frosty here today either
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: flantheman82 on January 04, 2010, 04:01:12 PM
Ended up going to carnalea. Not a bad course even with the temporary tees/greens. Ground was rock hard though. Even my dodgy slice looked even worse with the bounce off the fairway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the waffler on January 07, 2010, 07:45:05 PM
Looking for a society weekend over may bank holiday about 25 lads reasonably priced for 2 nights and 2 rounds of golf any suggestions
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 07, 2010, 07:52:54 PM
Quote from: the waffler on January 07, 2010, 07:45:05 PM
Looking for a society weekend over may bank holiday about 25 lads reasonably priced for 2 nights and 2 rounds of golf any suggestions

Carne Belmullet Co. Mayo

or

Westport.

In the midland try Glasson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the waffler on January 20, 2010, 05:59:41 PM
anyone playin the all ireland societies comp bein run by the irish star
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on January 20, 2010, 09:59:14 PM
Quote from: the waffler on January 07, 2010, 07:45:05 PM
Looking for a society weekend over may bank holiday about 25 lads reasonably priced for 2 nights and 2 rounds of golf any suggestions

Ballyliffin old course and glashedy course. Two fantastic courses and the pints in the clubhouse are magic. :-*
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the waffler on January 21, 2010, 05:13:33 PM
they have booked davinci s in derry (FFS)playin city of derry and foyle
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on January 22, 2010, 10:01:35 AM
Quote from: the waffler on January 21, 2010, 05:13:33 PM
they have booked davinci s in derry (FFS)playin city of derry and foyle

Bring yer wellies.  :'(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on January 22, 2010, 10:24:47 AM
Good to see Lowry and McIlroy up there in Abu Dhabi

1     Garcia     Spa     67     -11     18
1    Lowry    Ire       -11    16
3    Kaymer    Ger    67    -10    18
3    Davies    Wal    68    -10    18
3    Hanson    Swe       -10    17
6    McIlroy    NI    69    -9    18
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on January 22, 2010, 11:02:46 AM
Yeah fair play to lowry.He's carrying his good form from the end of last season over.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on January 24, 2010, 05:28:39 PM
watching a bit of that today- they both played well, if Lowry's putter had held over the weekend he could have taken it...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on January 25, 2010, 09:08:56 AM
Lowry's now into Top-100 at No. 89; fair play to him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on January 25, 2010, 09:59:11 AM
Watched most of this over the weekend-as Heganboy says, if his putting was better he'd have won it, some superb golf played by him.

Kaymer was good value for the win though-will be an important part of Monty's squad you'd imagine.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: flantheman82 on February 17, 2010, 10:08:47 AM
Hey. Am currently a 21 handicapper whose driving let's me down a bucketload.
I am playing at the k club on Sunday. How is that for wayward drives? Is it forgiving? Or should I drop down a club?
Am really looking forward to the day but don't wanna ruin it by playing like a p***k.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on February 17, 2010, 11:56:59 AM
Quote from: flantheman82 on February 17, 2010, 10:08:47 AM
Hey. Am currently a 21 handicapper whose driving let's me down a bucketload.
I am playing at the k club on Sunday. How is that for wayward drives? Is it forgiving? Or should I drop down a club?
Am really looking forward to the day but don't wanna ruin it by playing like a p***k.

I wouldn't use clubs if I were you. Try a snooker cue.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on February 17, 2010, 12:21:19 PM
QuoteHey. Am currently a 21 handicapper whose driving let's me down a bucketload.
I am playing at the k club on Sunday. How is that for wayward drives? Is it forgiving? Or should I drop down a club?
Am really looking forward to the day but don't wanna ruin it by playing like a p***k.

Have you tried shortening your swing or holding the driver further down the shaft??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: flantheman82 on February 17, 2010, 12:26:57 PM
Well I actually had a lesson the other night for the first time and he said that my backswing was way too long. I didn't realise before but I can actually see my driver out of the corner of my eye at the top
of my backswing.
I know what I've to work on but I haven't had a chance to hit anything since so
am a bit wary about trying it in k club.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on February 17, 2010, 01:26:36 PM
QuoteWell I actually had a lesson the other night for the first time and he said that my backswing was way too long. I didn't realise before but I can actually see my driver out of the corner of my eye at the top
of my backswing.
I know what I've to work on but I haven't had a chance to hit anything since so
am a bit wary about trying it in k club.

I've never played there but if you're more confident off the tee with a 3 wood or hybrid
stick with it until you get the driver sorted.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 14, 2010, 10:25:59 PM
Anyone watching the golf?

A female spectator tried to pick up Schwartzels ball (oh er missus)

Silly bitch!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 15, 2010, 12:02:09 AM
the set of her scrambling after it with the fella trying to pull her back, she kept going pushing him away. Lethal...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 15, 2010, 10:00:18 AM
Quote from: heganboy on March 15, 2010, 12:02:09 AM
the set of her scrambling after it with the fella trying to pull her back, she kept going pushing him away. Lethal...

I re-played it a couple of times, she was really mouthing off to him, I suspect that she might have some anger issues!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 15, 2010, 12:46:27 PM
I might get away with this on a golf thread- but there are a lot of anger issues with women on golf courses...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 12, 2010, 02:23:23 PM
Heading to Kilkenny in a few weeks and would like to get a round of golf in en route.

Anyone recommend anywhere not too far from the Dublin-Kilkenny road?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 12, 2010, 02:33:22 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 12, 2010, 02:23:23 PM
Heading to Kilkenny in a few weeks and would like to get a round of golf in en route.

Anyone recommend anywhere not too far from the Dublin-Kilkenny road?

Just got back from a weekend down there, great spot. How much do you want to pay? Mount Juliet is on that road, its a great road now motorway nearly all the way. If your are heading down on a drinking session, warn the drivers that the boys in blue are out in force on the sunday mornings on the roads out of the City.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on April 12, 2010, 02:35:16 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 14, 2010, 10:25:59 PM
Anyone watching the golf?

A female spectator tried to pick up Schwartzels ball (oh er missus)

Silly bitch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6MeWNlwGEk&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6MeWNlwGEk&feature=related)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 12, 2010, 02:48:20 PM
Reminds me of that staple of golf etiquette. 'It's bad etiquette to pick up a lost ball that is still moving'.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 12, 2010, 02:59:51 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 12, 2010, 02:23:23 PM
Heading to Kilkenny in a few weeks and would like to get a round of golf in en route.

Anyone recommend anywhere not too far from the Dublin-Kilkenny road?

Take the turn off for Gowran about 8 miles outside of Kilkenny on the Dublin/Carlow road. It's a beautiful course.
It's part of Gowran Park race track so ring ahead to make sure there is no horse racing on that day as 5 or 6 of the holes are in the middle of the track.
It's much cheaper than Mount Julliet and there is also a fine resturant there for post golf grub, I'm actually hoping to play myself there on Friday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 12, 2010, 03:44:49 PM
Why do pros, and commentators, prefix the word 'golf' to everything? It's like they have to keep telling us what we are looking at.

'What a great golf course'
'That's a beautiful golf shot'
'He has great control of the golf ball'
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on April 12, 2010, 06:30:59 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 12, 2010, 03:44:49 PM
Why do pros, and commentators, prefix the word 'golf' to everything? It's like they have to keep telling us what we are looking at.

'What a great golf course'
'That's a beautiful golf shot'
'He has great control of the golf ball'

And why do Americans then add 'right there' to all of the above? Actually Feherty does this as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 12, 2010, 07:25:06 PM
Thanks for the tips fellas. Will phone gowran tomorrow. Rathsallagh giving a good deal though. Anyone played it?

Played headfort new and lough erne this year. Two amazing courses. Erne shades it for views, headfort ever so slightly for holes, nearly every single one is a beauty.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 12, 2010, 08:37:36 PM
Rathsallagh is a top course. Tha new couse is headfort is a cracker
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on April 12, 2010, 09:04:47 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 12, 2010, 07:25:06 PM
Thanks for the tips fellas. Will phone gowran tomorrow. Rathsallagh giving a good deal though. Anyone played it?

Played headfort new and lough erne this year. Two amazing courses. Erne shades it for views, headfort ever so slightly for holes, nearly every single one is a beauty has a water trap near it!
Fixed that for you there!  Seriously though, its a savage course, one of the best around IMO.  Have played it twice now and I swear to God it nearly broke me the first time!  Hope to give it another rattle ot two over the summer.  Yet to play Lough Erne, but i hear its a fantastic track also.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 12, 2010, 10:05:10 PM
Good man Gerry that's good enough for me. 50 eur for golf with a cart isn't bad at all.

Need the cart to preserve the stamina for copious stout in Kilkenny.

Gaillimh I didn't find headfort so bad. There's water everywhere but it wasn't that intimidating. Trees have always been a bigger problem for me though!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 12, 2010, 10:17:17 PM
One last thing Wobbler, make sure you have a pint in Tynan's no TVs, just people drinking quality pints of stout. And remember about the boys in blue on the way back I nearly shit myself. Talked to a local and he says its a regular occurrence.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on April 13, 2010, 01:41:05 PM
Well had the first game in a couple of months last night. Glorious evening. Hitting the ball reasonably well and stood on the last tee needing a par 4 to win the competition (not that I knew it at the time) and promptly mangled a 7 out of it. Stupid bleedin game
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 14, 2010, 08:07:02 AM
Lads,
I'm struggling with long fairway shots. I've been hitting them with my 3 wood with a success rate of about 2 out of 5. The other three times, I'm either topping the ball or making a crap connection. I've had some sucess with slowing the back-swing right down, but someone mentioned the other night I should try getting a hybrid.
Could anyone explain to me the difference in a standard 3 wood, and a hybrid 3 wood? Do you still carry both and when would you use one instead of the other?

Many thanks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 14, 2010, 08:30:19 AM
A hybrid is more hybrid iron than hybrid wood.
A hybrid 3 will have more loft than your 3 wood a 3 hybrid will be about 21* where as your 3 wood is probably 16* so in therefore it should be easier get the ball up in the air.
They are very easy to hit and like a iron you hit down on the ball rather than sweep it off the ground as you would with a fairway wood.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 14, 2010, 08:53:46 AM
Thanks LL.
What would be the difference in distance you could expect from each? Would it be fair to say you'd be better of with the standard wood from the fairway, and should consider the hybrid from the longer grass?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 14, 2010, 09:12:18 AM
Quote from: offtheground on April 14, 2010, 08:53:46 AM
Thanks LL.
What would be the difference in distance you could expect from each? Would it be fair to say you'd be better of with the standard wood from the fairway, and should consider the hybrid from the longer grass?

I hit my 3 hybrid about 200yards but everyone is different you might be able hit it further than that.
I use it off the fairway and from the rough, more often than not it will be from the rough though as I spend way more time in that than the fairway :-[ 
I don't use a 3 wood anymore, I doubt with my limited ability I would hit a 3 wood any further than the 3 hybrid.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 14, 2010, 09:49:29 AM
I used to struggle hitting the fairway woods as well, especially on tight lies and well manicured fairways. I read a lesson in Golf Digest about 5 years ago that helped enormously. Basically it was to lengthen the backswing in a much rounder swing. My tendency was to pick the club up very quick, like a mid-short iron and therefore a steep swing that led to a lot of bad contacts.

When I imagined I was brushing an item away from the back of the ball (about 6 inches behind the ball) with the back of the fairway wood, it made me lengthen, and swing much more like a pendulum.  Now I am much more consistent with the woods off the fairway, and have even gotten pretty confident hitting driver off the carpet if needs be.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shrek on April 14, 2010, 10:18:51 AM
I got a 2 iron Hybrid last summer and love it, i mainly use it of the tee as a few of the holes i play are too short for the the driver.

Hybrds are much easir to hit than a 3 wood or the Iron equivalent.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 14, 2010, 10:23:27 AM
I've been hitting my 3 wood ~200yrds, although I'd willingly sacrifice a few yards for abit more accuracy and less 'topped' balls.

Could you recommend a decent hybrid, did a quick search there and saw Ping G15 for around £100 and Taylor made r7 for ~£60.
I'm a high handicapper (24), so wouldn't want to be spending too much, at the same time want to get something i'll get a few years out of...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 14, 2010, 10:32:09 AM
I have a Cobra Baffler TWS 3hybrid and a Nike Sumo Sq 5 Hybrid love them both especially the Nike.
You would get either of them in various lofts  cheap enough as they are both a couple of years old.
The Taylormade you mentioned sounds like a good deal though, I have never hit one though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shrek on April 14, 2010, 10:34:31 AM
if you can get one at the right price i would recommend an Adams Hybrid

They generally make the best Hybrids. IMO  - (dont have one myself though)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 14, 2010, 10:38:01 AM
Cheer lads, I'll speak to our Pro this evening and get his word on it..

on another note, I just got a new putter, Ping IN D67. Paid £70 for it in the pro shop. I'm well impressed so far, probably all in my head, but seem to be 3 putting alot less.

(http://valueguide.pga.com/images/Ping/putters/in_d67_large.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bingobus on April 14, 2010, 10:38:39 AM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on April 12, 2010, 09:04:47 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 12, 2010, 07:25:06 PM
Thanks for the tips fellas. Will phone gowran tomorrow. Rathsallagh giving a good deal though. Anyone played it?

Played headfort new and lough erne this year. Two amazing courses. Erne shades it for views, headfort ever so slightly for holes, nearly every single one is a beauty has a water trap near it!
Fixed that for you there!  Seriously though, its a savage course, one of the best around IMO.  Have played it twice now and I swear to God it nearly broke me the first time!  Hope to give it another rattle ot two over the summer.  Yet to play Lough Erne, but i hear its a fantastic track also.

Any of you's play Concra Wood outside Castleblayney yet? Mighty track and some great holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on April 14, 2010, 10:40:29 AM
I have Ben Hogan Edge CFT #3 and #5. Brilliant clubs IMO and you should be able to get them pretty cheaply. I got mine from the states. After I played with them once I got rid of my fairway woods.

Here's a pretty good site for reviews of all things golf:
http://www.golfreview.com/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 14, 2010, 10:40:42 AM
Quote from: offtheground on April 14, 2010, 10:38:01 AM
Cheer lads, I'll speak to our Pro this evening and get his word on it..

on another note, I just got a new putter, Ping IN D67. Paid £70 for it in the pro shop. I'm well impressed so far, probably all in my head, but seem to be 3 putting alot less.

(http://valueguide.pga.com/images/Ping/putters/in_d67_large.jpg)

A good putter, with a nice balance and a consistent roll will help you put better, but most of it is in your head alright :) I have an Odyssey putter I got years ago, and I think I can't miss with it. I often do, but because I know it's a good putter, ,I blame myself. That removes doubts for the next putt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on April 27, 2010, 09:42:26 AM
These girls go from strength to strength, great talent at such a young age.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/8645179.stm
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 28, 2010, 08:05:46 PM
Anyone a member or played in Hollystown GC in north Dublin?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on April 28, 2010, 08:31:14 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 28, 2010, 08:05:46 PM
Anyone a member or played in Hollystown GC in north Dublin?

Yeah played it a good few times. Not a fan to be honest.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 28, 2010, 08:34:24 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on April 28, 2010, 08:31:14 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 28, 2010, 08:05:46 PM
Anyone a member or played in Hollystown GC in north Dublin?

Yeah played it a good few times. Not a fan to be honest.
Really why?
I got a voucher for 4 tee times for Hollystown and was going to use them in a few weeks just wondered what it is like, also my stag is coming up and I was gonna organise some Golf for about 12 of us on the Saturday morning, was wondering how hard it was get tee times on a weekend
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on April 28, 2010, 08:56:25 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 28, 2010, 08:34:24 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on April 28, 2010, 08:31:14 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on April 28, 2010, 08:05:46 PM
Anyone a member or played in Hollystown GC in north Dublin?

Yeah played it a good few times. Not a fan to be honest.
Really why?
I got a voucher for 4 tee times for Hollystown and was going to use them in a few weeks just wondered what it is like, also my stag is coming up and I was gonna organise some Golf for about 12 of us on the Saturday morning, was wondering how hard it was get tee times on a weekend

On the plus side I've never found it hard to get a tee time there and it's usually quite cheap. I don't know if it would be easy get 12. I guess the sooner you book it the better.
It's just not a very memorable course. There's no signature hole, the greens are poor. I don't know, it's just bland.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 29, 2010, 08:23:38 AM
I am a member and whilst its not the K Club the greens are very good these days. There are three nines and the red and green are nine are not the most difficult the blue nine is a serious challange off the back sticks. Because its 27 holes unless there is a large society out on the saturday you should have no problems getting out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 29, 2010, 09:05:30 AM
Thanks gerry,I might give them a call regarding my stag and getting 2 or 3 groups of 4 out on the Saturday,I'm guessing they would probably start us off on different first tees
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 29, 2010, 09:24:10 AM
Give them enough notice and they will/should accommodate you.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on April 29, 2010, 10:53:46 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 29, 2010, 08:23:38 AM
I am a member and whilst its not the K Club the greens are very good these days. There are three nines and the red and green are nine are not the most difficult the blue nine is a serious challange off the back sticks. Because its 27 holes unless there is a large society out on the saturday you should have no problems getting out.

I haven't played it this year so it could have improved a lot. Last played it in September. The red course is no better than a public course like Sillogue. I guess it provides value for money though.
For a few extra quid I'd much rather play Castleknock. Greens there are superb and some great par 3's over water.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 29, 2010, 03:29:21 PM
http://www.pgatour.com/players/02/44/49/scorecards/2010/r480.html

Now thats what I call a bad day on the golfcourse. A 12 on a par 5
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 29, 2010, 03:58:18 PM
QuoteAny of you's play Concra Wood outside Castleblayney yet?

It is a might track but it's bloody unfair! I was striking the ball very well off the tee that day (ah the memories), but with all the ridges and contours, especially on the front 9, I kept ending up with the ball under my feet. Fairways shouldn't punish you like that.

The views walking around it though are stunning - on a par with Lough Erne - and I've a feeling the locals will keep it a friendly course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bingobus on April 29, 2010, 04:27:02 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 29, 2010, 03:58:18 PM
QuoteAny of you's play Concra Wood outside Castleblayney yet?

It is a might track but it's bloody unfair! I was striking the ball very well off the tee that day (ah the memories), but with all the ridges and contours, especially on the front 9, I kept ending up with the ball under my feet. Fairways shouldn't punish you like that.

The views walking around it though are stunning - on a par with Lough Erne - and I've a feeling the locals will keep it a friendly course.

I wouldn't have experienced that problem too much, local knowledge helps I suppose off the tee's, not that I'd play all that often. The greens are mighty and one of things I like is that no two holes are the same and they really used space well, you don't really see the next hole until you on the next tee box.

Views around it are class and they've just opened the new clubhouse and the view from it is quality with about 5 greens/holes on view. As for keeping it friendly, I wouldn't doubt that, particularly from the fella running the bar in the clubhouse  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on April 29, 2010, 06:00:26 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUj_qqVxVrE
:D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on May 02, 2010, 09:30:55 PM
watching wee Rory at quail hollow. 2 shot lead with 4 to play, he's just left himself 3 feet for eagle on the 15th. made it to take a 4 shot lead....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on May 20, 2010, 08:18:33 PM
Played in Slade Valley just outside Saggart last night....
Jaysis its at some height,but some great views,they reckon you can see right to the Mourne mountains on a clear day.
Some of the holes were some climb though,and the ones coming down hill were great because even a half decent drive you were guaranteed the ball who keep rolling nearly right to the green.
The 10th hole I think it is,is called Coronary Hill or something to that effect its almost 45 degrees,I have never been so fecked after a game of Golf but a really nice course nonetheless.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 01, 2010, 08:23:14 PM
Golf course dispute sends 1 man to hospital, 2 others to jail
May 31st, 2010 @ 9:50pm

PROVO -- Golf is known as a gentleman's game. But on Saturday morning in Provo, there were no gentlemen around.

In fact, there was no etiquette at all, as one golfer was taken to the hospital and two others went to jail.

Late Saturday morning, play on the Reserve at East Bay golf course in Provo turned violent over a dispute between two golfing parties about "playing through."


John Black, left, and Brice Williams, right, were arrested after the attacks.
According to Provo police, it happened at the tee box on hole No. 10 where a group thought they had permission from the course marshal to go ahead.

In the end, two of those golfers ended up under arrest.

Police say the two golfing parties started exchanging words, which escalated to a golf driver being used as a weapon.

All of the sudden, police dispatchers got a flood of 911 calls -- including one from each of the two men now under arrest -- asking for help.

Not only did the 41-year-old victim suffer what police said was a hematoma on his back, he sustained a puncture wound and abrasions to his thigh after the driver broke in half and was used as a blunt instrument.

The victim also reported he was punched several times.

John Black, 53, and Brice Williams, 59, were booked on charges of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.

Police are not commenting about who may have started the altercation or if the victim became physical; it's all said to be under investigation.

There was a much more peaceful atmosphere at the course Monday afternoon, where golfers called the altercation unbelievable.

The pro at the Reserve at East Bay golf course declined to respond to Saturday's incident.

Because of the holiday, KSL could not get an update on the victim's condition.

And it has been an extra long weekend for the two men arrested. They were still in jail Monday night, waiting to see a judge. They'll get a bail hearing Tuesday morning

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=10990613

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 07, 2010, 10:29:04 PM
Good weekend for the Europeans with McDowell and Rose.

Anyone see Mrs Rose (woof woof!) and the wee child clapping his Dad? Class.

And Ricky Fowler dressed head to toe in Orange - must check his Armagh ancestry!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 07, 2010, 10:37:45 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 07, 2010, 10:29:04 PM
Good weekend for the Europeans with McDowell and Rose.

Anyone see Mrs Rose (woof woof!) and the wee child clapping his Dad? Class.

And Ricky Fowler dressed head to toe in Orange - must check his Armagh ancestry!

Good weekend for the golfing Brits alright.
On another note Shane Lowery finished top of qualifying for The Open next month.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on June 10, 2010, 05:11:58 PM
I'm going to be stationed in Dublin's fair city for a wee while, looking for the handiest driving range if I'm stationed in hotels around the city centre.  I've heard there's one at Castleknock (Elm Green).  Any other suggestions?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on June 10, 2010, 06:09:33 PM
Quote from: Rois on June 10, 2010, 05:11:58 PM
I'm going to be stationed in Dublin's fair city for a wee while, looking for the handiest driving range if I'm stationed in hotels around the city centre.  I've heard there's one at Castleknock (Elm Green).  Any other suggestions?

There is one across from the airport behind the Ulster Bank beside the Coachman's pub. There are two in the Portmarnock area just off the Malahide Road, one very new one. Take the first right after the Garden Centre about half a mile north of the Hilton.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 13, 2010, 10:44:50 PM
Anyone watching the golf? Some craic!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 13, 2010, 10:46:22 PM
I would like to see westwood win now after the yanks going on about him not been able to close out
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 13, 2010, 10:52:37 PM
Garrigus looks like he literally s**t himself.

And he is using a kiddies putter!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on June 13, 2010, 10:54:51 PM
Yeah the putter looks comical. Hope Karlsson wins. Would like to see him make the Ryder cup team.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 13, 2010, 11:00:52 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 13, 2010, 10:52:37 PM
Garrigus looks like he literally s**t himself.

And he is using a kiddies putter!

He is going to need a chainsaw now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on June 13, 2010, 11:14:53 PM
European winner anyways  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 13, 2010, 11:48:27 PM
do these guys not realise i have to go to work in the morning
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 14, 2010, 12:07:45 AM
I think Westwood heard ya.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 14, 2010, 09:37:32 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 13, 2010, 10:44:50 PM
Anyone watching the golf? Some craic!

Didn't get to see any of it, what happened?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 14, 2010, 09:43:20 AM
The Leader Garrigus stood on the 18th with a three shot advantage, took out a hybrid and knocked it into the water. Went to pitch over trees with an 8 iron, hit it into the trees, made 7 to go into a playoff with Westwood and Karllsson. Westwood had finished ealier and about to head home. Westwood won on 4th playoff hole
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on June 14, 2010, 10:07:49 AM
Quote from: muppet on June 10, 2010, 06:09:33 PM
Quote from: Rois on June 10, 2010, 05:11:58 PM
I'm going to be stationed in Dublin's fair city for a wee while, looking for the handiest driving range if I'm stationed in hotels around the city centre.  I've heard there's one at Castleknock (Elm Green).  Any other suggestions?

There is one across from the airport behind the Ulster Bank beside the Coachman's pub. There are two in the Portmarnock area just off the Malahide Road, one very new one. Take the first right after the Garden Centre about half a mile north of the Hilton.

The one at the Coachman's is good - I use it a good bit, also an easy drive (geddit, geddit) from town. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 14, 2010, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 14, 2010, 09:43:20 AM
The Leader Garrigus stood on the 18th with a three shot advantage, took out a hybrid and knocked it into the water. Went to pitch over trees with an 8 iron, hit it into the trees, made 7 to go into a playoff with Westwood and Karllsson. Westwood had finished ealier and about to head home. Westwood won on 4th playoff hole

I think after taking 7 on the final par 4, the whole world was behind Garrigus for the play-off who has been around a long time but never won on tour. He out drove Westwood and Karllsson on the first play-off hole but cruelly, his ball ended up right behind the trunk of a tree.

Garrigus seems like a decent bloke, but must suffers more than others from sweating on a hot humid day.

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_K5YBwW8ZZgY/TBXNTuvdcaI/AAAAAAAACow/_6whW1Rxj00/robert%20garrigus%20wet%20pants_thumb%5B5%5D.png?imgmax=800)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 14, 2010, 03:32:24 PM
serious case of swampass
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tyrones own on June 14, 2010, 07:03:20 PM
Jaysus I was gutted for the poor man especially after
the drive with the 3 wood landing behind the tree.
He even hit himself in the bake with the putter at the finish up
such was his day  :'(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 15, 2010, 01:35:36 PM
great watching, felt for him on the last tee, he choked up on a hybrid, when he was hitting his driver full and straight all day. Feherty's comment on the last was pretty much on the money, for his second shot, the caddy should have handed him the wedge and walked back around the water instead of that 6 iron...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on June 27, 2010, 12:00:33 PM
great story developing here for simon thornton - second at the bmw in munich. he just came thro q school last year, despite the headlines a lot of golfers are not far from the breadline esp those outside the top 200 in the world rankings. hope he can hang on or even win



http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2010/tournamentid=2010038/leaderboard/index.html?showLeaderboard=Y

3 irish in the top 10 at the moment
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 12:38:09 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on June 27, 2010, 12:00:33 PM
great story developing here for simon thornton - second at the bmw in munich. he just came thro q school last year, despite the headlines a lot of golfers are not far from the breadline esp those outside the top 200 in the world rankings. hope he can hang on or even win



http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2010/tournamentid=2010038/leaderboard/index.html?showLeaderboard=Y

3 irish in the top 10 at the moment
3 over for his last 4 holes, i think that ship has saled unfortunately.  He has been getting himself onto a couple of leaderboards recently though, if he can keep that up and win a few quid, it'll give him more confidence to press on and win someday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on June 27, 2010, 01:15:51 PM
live streaming here, still only 3 of the lead with 6 to play bb

http://www.veetle.com/frameworked/index.php/channel/view#489e78e9b8936
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on June 27, 2010, 02:52:25 PM
finish tied 8th, disappointed but still squeezes into next week event after a top 10 finish.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 03:04:12 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on June 27, 2010, 02:52:25 PM
finish tied 8th, disappointed but still squeezes into next week event after a top 10 finish.....

Would probably have won 50K I suppose? Not a bad weekends work
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on June 27, 2010, 07:18:20 PM
Harrington is putting some round together this evening.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Eastern_Pride on June 27, 2010, 07:25:43 PM
Garrigus puts "It'll be different this time" Harrington to shame.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
Could be a 4 man playoff here.
Btw fair play to the McDonaghs, Wards and Nevins for sponsoring this event
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 10:05:38 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
Could be a 4 man playoff here.
Btw fair play to the McDonaghs, Wards and Nevins for sponsoring this event
:D :D

Knew there had to a good line there somewhere.
Just backed Bubba there, hoping he'll birdie the last and make the play-off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 10:10:45 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 10:05:38 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
Could be a 4 man playoff here.
Btw fair play to the McDonaghs, Wards and Nevins for sponsoring this event
:D :D

Knew there had to a good line there somewhere.
Just backed Bubba there, hoping he'll birdie the last and make the play-off.

396yard drive from Bubba :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on June 27, 2010, 10:11:11 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 03:04:12 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on June 27, 2010, 02:52:25 PM
finish tied 8th, disappointed but still squeezes into next week event after a top 10 finish.....

Would probably have won 50K I suppose? Not a bad weekends work

42K
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 27, 2010, 10:11:39 PM
Where is Simon Thornton from?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on June 27, 2010, 10:12:48 PM
live us pga tour here

http://www.pgatour.com/liveat/2010/tour/player.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 10:13:59 PM
Go on bubba!!!!

Now just has to take the play off, oh shit, he's never won before!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on June 27, 2010, 10:15:26 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 27, 2010, 10:11:39 PM
Where is Simon Thornton from?

Think he was born in Bradford.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on June 27, 2010, 10:15:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 27, 2010, 10:11:39 PM
Where is Simon Thornton from?

born in england to irish parents, lives in co down and has an irish passport.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 10:25:16 PM
Hope Corey Pavin wins now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 10:27:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 10:25:16 PM
Hope Corey Pavin wins now
cheers LL, my 26/1 on bubba means nought to you then :'( :'(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 10:28:57 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 10:27:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 10:25:16 PM
Hope Corey Pavin wins now
cheers LL, my 26/1 on bubba means nought to you then :'( :'(

Unless you want to give me a cut out of it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 10:38:59 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 10:28:57 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 10:27:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 10:25:16 PM
Hope Corey Pavin wins now
cheers LL, my 26/1 on bubba means nought to you then :'( :'(

Unless you want to give me a cut out of it?
feck that, i suppose with the weekend you laois lads have had, your support of pavin is much appreciated ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 10:59:07 PM
Some shot from Bubba
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 11:00:18 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 10:38:59 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 10:28:57 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on June 27, 2010, 10:27:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 10:25:16 PM
Hope Corey Pavin wins now
cheers LL, my 26/1 on bubba means nought to you then :'( :'(

Unless you want to give me a cut out of it?
feck that, i suppose with the weekend you laois lads have had, your support of pavin is much appreciated ;)
not over yet, verplank has a decent putt opp, but i win the same no matter which of them wins now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on June 27, 2010, 11:04:46 PM
Great putt from Verplank
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 27, 2010, 11:17:30 PM
Brilliant Bubba, great to see such emotion.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 02, 2010, 11:04:55 AM
Been playing for exactly a year today and broke 80 (78, been knocking on the door for a month or so) for the first time on Wednesday :)  Roll on this time year as I wanna be capable of going round in scratch and have done it at least once  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on July 02, 2010, 11:20:12 AM
That's impresssive. I've been playing for a lot longer than a year and have yet to break 80.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 02, 2010, 11:23:08 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 02, 2010, 11:04:55 AM
Been playing for exactly a year today and broke 80 (78, been knocking on the door for a month or so) for the first time on Wednesday :)  Roll on this time year as I wanna be capable of going round in scratch and have done it at least once  ;)
9 holes or 18?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on July 02, 2010, 11:43:31 AM
Very impressive score if you've just been playing a year
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 02, 2010, 11:50:41 AM
I messed about when I was younger like everyone, nothing serious or had no real swing.

TBH I guess I obsess about it a bit; I finished one relationship for her giving out to me about playing on a sunday and not spending time with her  ;) Put a lot of work into my swing (especially in the winter and with proper coaching sessions), paying dividends now it's getting consistent but at times (about 2 months ago) I could hit anything between 85 and 110 depending on what I was working on. Never had issues with the putter to be honest, I'd be happy if I get 36 putts a round and not normally to far from that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 02, 2010, 01:28:02 PM
Yes its not bad on a 9 hole pitch and putt course.

But I wonder what would bigfella score on a full size golf course?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 02, 2010, 01:47:51 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 02, 2010, 11:50:41 AM
I messed about when I was younger like everyone, nothing serious or had no real swing.

TBH I guess I obsess about it a bit; I finished one relationship for her giving out to me about playing on a sunday and not spending time with her  ;) Put a lot of work into my swing (especially in the winter and with proper coaching sessions), paying dividends now it's getting consistent but at times (about 2 months ago) I could hit anything between 85 and 110 depending on what I was working on. Never had issues with the putter to be honest, I'd be happy if I get 36 putts a round and not normally to far from that.
Great shooting TBF, very impressive after only one year.  I am sure scratch golf is well within your remit.  What is your official handicap?  I have actually dropped from 16 to 9 in the past year myself so definitely heading in the right direction.  Had a 76 in a society outing last weekend.  Not bad for someone with a hurling grip  ;D.  Once you really start getting the Hcap down its all about the short game.  Remember 70 - 75% of your strokes in a round are from 100 yards or less  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 02, 2010, 01:55:18 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 02, 2010, 01:28:02 PM
Yes its not bad on a 9 hole pitch and putt course.

But I wonder what would bigfella score on a full size golf course?

St Anne's Dublin - full 18  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 02, 2010, 02:07:54 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on July 02, 2010, 01:47:51 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 02, 2010, 11:50:41 AM
I messed about when I was younger like everyone, nothing serious or had no real swing.

TBH I guess I obsess about it a bit; I finished one relationship for her giving out to me about playing on a sunday and not spending time with her  ;) Put a lot of work into my swing (especially in the winter and with proper coaching sessions), paying dividends now it's getting consistent but at times (about 2 months ago) I could hit anything between 85 and 110 depending on what I was working on. Never had issues with the putter to be honest, I'd be happy if I get 36 putts a round and not normally to far from that.
Great shooting TBF, very impressive after only one year.  I am sure scratch golf is well within your remit.  What is your official handicap?  I have actually dropped from 16 to 9 in the past year myself so definitely heading in the right direction.  Had a 76 in a society outing last weekend.  Not bad for someone with a hurling grip  ;D.  Once you really start getting the Hcap down its all about the short game.  Remember 70 - 75% of your strokes in a round are from 100 yards or less  ;)

No offical handicap at the moment, was playing off 19 around October/November last year though. Have no club in Dublin (prices are still to high for anything within a reasonable distance) and didn't keep up membership at home as was too big an expense just to have a handicap. Unoffically it depends who i'm with ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 02, 2010, 02:18:34 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 02, 2010, 02:07:54 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on July 02, 2010, 01:47:51 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 02, 2010, 11:50:41 AM
I messed about when I was younger like everyone, nothing serious or had no real swing.

TBH I guess I obsess about it a bit; I finished one relationship for her giving out to me about playing on a sunday and not spending time with her  ;) Put a lot of work into my swing (especially in the winter and with proper coaching sessions), paying dividends now it's getting consistent but at times (about 2 months ago) I could hit anything between 85 and 110 depending on what I was working on. Never had issues with the putter to be honest, I'd be happy if I get 36 putts a round and not normally to far from that.
Great shooting TBF, very impressive after only one year.  I am sure scratch golf is well within your remit.  What is your official handicap?  I have actually dropped from 16 to 9 in the past year myself so definitely heading in the right direction.  Had a 76 in a society outing last weekend.  Not bad for someone with a hurling grip  ;D.  Once you really start getting the Hcap down its all about the short game.  Remember 70 - 75% of your strokes in a round are from 100 yards or less  ;)

No offical handicap at the moment, was playing off 19 around October/November last year though. Have no club in Dublin (prices are still to high for anything within a reasonable distance) and didn't keep up membership at home as was too big an expense just to have a handicap. Unoffically it depends who i'm with ;)
Your a feckin bandit!  :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on July 03, 2010, 12:57:26 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 02, 2010, 11:04:55 AM
Been playing for exactly a year today and broke 80 (78, been knocking on the door for a month or so) for the first time on Wednesday :)  Roll on this time year as I wanna be capable of going round in scratch and have done it at least once  ;)

ive been playing for years and ive never broke 80.... and i hate you ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 04, 2010, 04:36:08 PM
Crazy stuff from Jimenez in French Open
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Catch the high ball on July 04, 2010, 04:45:55 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 04, 2010, 04:36:08 PM
Crazy stuff from Jimenez in French Open

Whats happening?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 04, 2010, 04:48:52 PM
Quote from: Catch the high ball on July 04, 2010, 04:45:55 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 04, 2010, 04:36:08 PM
Crazy stuff from Jimenez in French Open

Whats happening?

He took a six at the last par 4. Three way play-off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hedley Lamarr on July 04, 2010, 10:18:41 PM
Still won 8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 05, 2010, 08:45:02 AM
Is the JP Pro Am on telly anywhere today?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on July 05, 2010, 10:14:12 PM
not on telly LL but was at it today, a steal at e50 for 2 days - could have done with a few more food outlets but otherwise everything was perfect. tiger looked well too....

on again tomorrow 8am till after 6pm
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on July 09, 2010, 01:17:39 PM
Darren Clarke 4 ahead of the field at Loch Lomond thru 15 on his 2nd round, the guy in the Irish news tipped him on Wednesday @ 150/1!  Obviously didn't back him myself! 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on July 09, 2010, 02:11:39 PM
Paul Goydos shot 59 at the John Deere event on the PGA tour. Steve Stricker shot 60. That's some impressive golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 09, 2010, 06:39:16 PM
Quote from: stephenite on July 09, 2010, 02:11:39 PM
Paul Goydos shot 59 at the John Deere event on the PGA tour. Steve Stricker shot 60. That's some impressive golf

They must be playing that course that Kim Jong-Il played.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 09, 2010, 08:30:03 PM
Fearon has Clarke at 66
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 09, 2010, 08:34:39 PM
Playing in Mount Juillet next Friday and Blarney Golf resort on Saturday, been in Mount Juillet loads of times but never in Blarney, Anyone ever played there?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on July 10, 2010, 03:31:07 PM
Lowry having a good round today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 10, 2010, 03:51:09 PM
4 Irish in the top 20 and none of them are called Padraig or Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 14, 2010, 01:29:07 PM
Anyone ever had a custom fitting session for their putter? I was trying some in Nevada Bobs the other day but the advice the assistant was giving was shite, didn't listen to a word I said or what I was after. I don't think it will radically change the number of putts I make but my current putter feels a bit too long and I'd like something with a bit more feel.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on July 14, 2010, 01:53:06 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 14, 2010, 01:29:07 PM
Anyone ever had a custom fitting session for their putter? I was trying some in Nevada Bobs the other day but the advice the assistant was giving was shite, didn't listen to a word I said or what I was after. I don't think it will radically change the number of putts I make but my current putter feels a bit too long and I'd like something with a bit more feel.

How long is it?? The average is about 34 inches I think. I got a Ping Ug-Le on Ebay last year. 33 inches. Felt a bit short at first but now I really like it. Rarely 3 putt now. I'm sure if i went into a shop they'd try to sell me something longer. Yeah wouldn't waste your time with a custom fitting.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 14, 2010, 02:26:43 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on July 14, 2010, 01:53:06 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 14, 2010, 01:29:07 PM
Anyone ever had a custom fitting session for their putter? I was trying some in Nevada Bobs the other day but the advice the assistant was giving was shite, didn't listen to a word I said or what I was after. I don't think it will radically change the number of putts I make but my current putter feels a bit too long and I'd like something with a bit more feel.

How long is it?? The average is about 34 inches I think. I got a Ping Ug-Le on Ebay last year. 33 inches. Felt a bit short at first but now I really like it. Rarely 3 putt now. I'm sure if i went into a shop they'd try to sell me something longer. Yeah wouldn't waste your time with a custom fitting.

It's 35inch ping craz-e. I used to be quite upright when putting but I'm now gripping it right down the shaft as I've become less upright as the more I play. Definitely around 33 or 33.5 is what I'm after. Was toying with the idea of shortening and regripping mine but I fancy something which feels a bit softer too.

Probably what I wanted was the guy to bring me putters with shorter shaft and similar head weight to what I have. He was insistent telling me what I was doing wrong rather than listening to what I was after. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on July 15, 2010, 05:49:13 AM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on July 14, 2010, 01:53:06 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 14, 2010, 01:29:07 PM
Anyone ever had a custom fitting session for their putter? I was trying some in Nevada Bobs the other day but the advice the assistant was giving was shite, didn't listen to a word I said or what I was after. I don't think it will radically change the number of putts I make but my current putter feels a bit too long and I'd like something with a bit more feel.

How long is it?? The average is about 34 inches I think. I got a Ping Ug-Le on Ebay last year. 33 inches. Felt a bit short at first but now I really like it. Rarely 3 putt now. I'm sure if i went into a shop they'd try to sell me something longer. Yeah wouldn't waste your time with a custom fitting.

How tall are ya Geoff?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on July 15, 2010, 08:48:06 AM
Quote from: stephenite on July 15, 2010, 05:49:13 AM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on July 14, 2010, 01:53:06 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 14, 2010, 01:29:07 PM
Anyone ever had a custom fitting session for their putter? I was trying some in Nevada Bobs the other day but the advice the assistant was giving was shite, didn't listen to a word I said or what I was after. I don't think it will radically change the number of putts I make but my current putter feels a bit too long and I'd like something with a bit more feel.

How long is it?? The average is about 34 inches I think. I got a Ping Ug-Le on Ebay last year. 33 inches. Felt a bit short at first but now I really like it. Rarely 3 putt now. I'm sure if i went into a shop they'd try to sell me something longer. Yeah wouldn't waste your time with a custom fitting.

How tall are ya Geoff?

About 6 1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 21, 2010, 12:03:06 AM
Anyone else play with a hurling grip? Think its about time to try fix it, any suggestions how to go about this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 21, 2010, 08:40:07 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 21, 2010, 12:03:06 AM
Anyone else play with a hurling grip? Think its about time to try fix it, any suggestions how to go about this.

Yeah I do.
I went about changing it last year but I find near impossible hitting it the proper way.
I think though for what it would cost in lessons and time I don't really think it would be worth changing at this stage, I'm a mid 80's to mid 90's shooter and I really don't play often enough to score in the 70's on a regular basis so I don't think changing from the hurling grip would make a difference really.
People say it looks awkward but it feels right for me, plus I can hit it a mile if I connect with it right.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 21, 2010, 09:12:55 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 21, 2010, 12:03:06 AM
Anyone else play with a hurling grip? Think its about time to try fix it, any suggestions how to go about this.
I play off 9 with the hurling grip and Im sticking with it, tried to change about 18 months ago but couldnt hit the ball out of my way!  You will probably need to invest a lot of time and money (proper lessons) to make the change over and I am sure it will be very frustrating initially, but there is no reason why it cant be done successfully. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 21, 2010, 09:25:47 AM
When you say hurling grip, do you mean left hand lower than the right?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 21, 2010, 09:35:32 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 21, 2010, 09:25:47 AM
When you say hurling grip, do you mean left hand lower than the right?
Yup, thats the one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: A Quinn Martin Production on July 21, 2010, 09:49:32 AM
Anyone play hurling with a golf grip??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 21, 2010, 09:50:22 AM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on July 21, 2010, 09:35:32 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 21, 2010, 09:25:47 AM
When you say hurling grip, do you mean left hand lower than the right?
Yup, thats the one.

I've tried using it for putting and reckon for short chips it could be pretty consistent but I can't see how you can get any serious distance on your clubs with it? As you say though it's working for you, so I wouldn't change it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 21, 2010, 02:10:27 PM
Did anyone head down to the Lough Erne challenge- big Darren and wee Rory vs Harrington and Lowry?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 21, 2010, 02:38:03 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 21, 2010, 09:50:22 AM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on July 21, 2010, 09:35:32 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 21, 2010, 09:25:47 AM
When you say hurling grip, do you mean left hand lower than the right?
Yup, thats the one.

I've tried using it for putting and reckon for short chips it could be pretty consistent but I can't see how you can get any serious distance on your clubs with it? As you say though it's working for you, so I wouldn't change it.

I can slice my drive into the woods with the best of them, but when I do get a good round going I can drive a ball 270+ with my driver, so playing cack handed hasn't taken any power away from me.
Not saying 270 is my average I'm just saying I am capable of doing it, from time to
time.
I use a pitching wedge from about 130 which I think is a reasonable distance to hit a pitching wedge.
My problem is my 50 yards chip and runs, I lose serious amount of shots trying to do this, also sand bunkers are a big problem for me to get out of

I measured a 286yard drive with golfshot gps on the iPhone in GrangeCastle a few weeks ago, not sure how accurate they are though?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 21, 2010, 05:41:25 PM
An extract from a piece done by Golf Digest on South African Golfer Sewsunker "Papwa" Sewgolum who also played crosshanded.


Papwa happened to become a golfer because one day, as a boy, walking beyond the confines of the shantytown where he lived, he stumbled upon the Beachwood Golf Course, sister to the nearby Durban Country Club. Later, back home, his father made him a club from a guava tree branch. His father died a few years later, and to support the family, Papwa went off to work as a caddie. By the time he reached adulthood, despite limited access to golf courses and equipment, he'd become a terrific, natural, self-taught player. Unlike practically every other right-handed golfer, Papwa held the club with the left hand below the right, and with no overlapping or interlocking fingers, a strange piece of unconvention of the kind that is sometimes found in geniuses, like Lester Young holding his saxophone sideways, or Einstein's aversion to socks. "I believe a man should swing a club the best way he knows how," Papwa told Golf Digest in 1964. (Many top golfers today use Papwa's cross-handed grip for putting, even chipping, but only a handful use it for all shots.) It certainly worked: He would regularly shoot in the 60s and once made a hole-in-one on Beachwood's par-4 16th hole. With borrowed clubs and borrowed shoes, he won the Natal Amateur at 16 and soon was winning local tournaments for "nonwhites," often by more than 20 shots, routinely setting course records.

Read More http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/papwa?currentPage=1#ixzz0uKrlO7Ki
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 21, 2010, 06:29:40 PM
I am trying to picture the mechanics of the whole thing and it's somewhat baffling to me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 21, 2010, 06:34:24 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2010, 06:29:40 PM
I am trying to picture the mechanics of the whole thing and it's somewhat baffling to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E85RAmHGi9Q
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 21, 2010, 06:38:05 PM
Just seems strange.  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 21, 2010, 06:56:49 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2010, 06:38:05 PM
Just seems strange.  :)

It is strange I know but as the saying goes Every cripple has his own way of walking...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 21, 2010, 10:55:31 PM
Mite try out the proper grip and maybe take a few lessons, if i'm not playing like tiger woods after the 2nds lesson then im heading back to the hurling grip. Sideline cuts out of the bunker, its the way forward.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 27, 2010, 01:52:22 PM
Went to the driving range this morning and tried out my new swing. Disaster, every shot hooked badly to the left. Whats the craic there?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 27, 2010, 02:03:53 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 27, 2010, 01:52:22 PM
Went to the driving range this morning and tried out my new swing. Disaster, every shot hooked badly to the left. Whats the craic there?

Could your swing plane be too flat?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on July 27, 2010, 02:05:12 PM
QuoteWent to the driving range this morning and tried out my new swing. Disaster, every shot hooked badly to the left. Whats the craic there?

It could be just a small thing with your set up? You could have an 'open' stance? Your toes and shoulders should be aligned towards the target. If your left foot is behind your right at the set up this could be causing you to pull your shots. Line yourself up using another club on the ground and lined up towards the target.

If its not your set-up then check your grip. You may be 'overgripping' which will induce a draw or hook. The test on this is that only 2 knuckles shoould be visable on your right hand. If 3 are showing then you are over gripping.

How tall are you? If you are over 6' then you could be bending down over the ball too much. This is common in tall players starting off. Try and get a stance thats fairly upright. You may need to be fitted for clubs after a while if you are tall.

Also, don't try and blast the ball or take the cover off the ball. Remember that its a stroke. Start off practising with 3 and 5 woods, leave the driver in the boot for a while.

p.s. the above is all assuming your a right hander..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 27, 2010, 02:14:39 PM
I find I hit my irons much straighter by not doing a full back swing.
Don't really lose any distance either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 27, 2010, 02:31:41 PM
Quote from: highorlow on July 27, 2010, 02:05:12 PM
QuoteWent to the driving range this morning and tried out my new swing. Disaster, every shot hooked badly to the left. Whats the craic there?

It could be just a small thing with your set up? You could have an 'open' stance? Your toes and shoulders should be aligned towards the target. If your left foot is behind your right at the set up this could be causing you to pull your shots. Line yourself up using another club on the ground and lined up towards the target.

If its not your set-up then check your grip. You may be 'overgripping' which will induce a draw or hook. The test on this is that only 2 knuckles shoould be visable on your right hand. If 3 are showing then you are over gripping.

How tall are you? If you are over 6' then you could be bending down over the ball too much. This is common in tall players starting off. Try and get a stance thats fairly upright. You may need to be fitted for clubs after a while if you are tall.

Also, don't try and blast the ball or take the cover off the ball. Remember that its a stroke. Start off practising with 3 and 5 woods, leave the driver in the boot for a while.

p.s. the above is all assuming your a right hander..

Im 6 foot and right handed. I didnt even try using a driver today, just using 5 iron, 9 iron and PW.  I am booking myself in for a lesson with a local pro on friday because i havnt a clue what way i am meant to be hitting the ball. I hate being a beginner. Hopefully by next summer i will be much better.

I played my first proper 18 holes on sunday morning, lost a few balls and shot 108. Shit enough and this was with my more comfortable hurling grip though, it would be 208 with this new grip i am using at the moment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 27, 2010, 05:02:07 PM
If you are swinging at it harder than you need to - you can end up turning your hands over towards the end of your swing (follow through) and this can lead to the badly pulled/hooked ball.

I play a high draw, but now and then (and occasionally for an entire round when I get inside my own head) I can lose my hands on the follow through and duck hook the ball with the best of them.


Story -
Just finished 9 months at a new job, for my review my boss said there was no raise at this stage, but he wanted to host me at his private club. No worries thought I, I can shoot 80-86 on most courses. Anyway, I got a little nervous and started the duck hooks off the tee. Wasnt until the 7th/8th hole where I knew breaking 90 was beyond me that I just relaxed, and started playing a little. All was going swimmingly until the 16th where I duckhooked a long 5 wood on a par 5, and it flew right (left) towards a mound of rocks. There was a group just walking off the green waaay out of reach, but the ball hit the rocks, flew up the cart path and clipped the ankle of none other than the champion golfer of the country club. No Fore, nothing. Of course the sight of a half cut, sunburnt and tattooed irish gulpin walking up to offer his apologies probably didnt do much other than fan the flames - but I doubt I will be invited back to that course this year.

Used this website www.golfnow.com to book a tee time for tomorrow for $27 on a course that I paid $85 dollars on for a saturday last october. Dont know if it covers Irish courses.

http://www.resortatredhawk.com/getPage.aspx?pid=pidxuwak63345628825ao132 (http://www.resortatredhawk.com/getPage.aspx?pid=pidxuwak63345628825ao132)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 29, 2010, 09:07:23 PM
Played 18 tonight in Grangecastle.
On one of the holes I landed my ball on the green in a fine spot to make a birdie,as I came up to my ball a dog that had been running around the course,(but causing no trouble in fairness) went over to my ball and picked it up and ran off with it in his mouth.
He dropped the ball about 50 yards away so I was able get it back,just wondering what the ruling would be on this?
I put my ball back to as close as I and my playing partner thought it was before the dog took it,but didn't mark a extra score on my card,should I have or should I have played it from where the dog dropped it?
It was only a friendly evening game but I just wondered what would happen if I was playing in a competition.
I missed the birdie putt   ::) btw
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on July 29, 2010, 09:55:56 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 29, 2010, 09:07:23 PM
Played 18 tonight in Grangecastle.
On one of the holes I landed my ball on the green in a fine spot to make a birdie,as I came up to my ball a dog that had been running around the course,(but causing no trouble in fairness) went over to my ball and picked it up and ran off with it in his mouth.
He dropped the ball about 50 yards away so I was able get it back,just wondering what the ruling would be on this?
I put my ball back to as close as I and my playing partner thought it was before the dog took it,but didn't mark a extra score on my card,should I have or should I have played it from where the dog dropped it?
It was only a friendly evening game but I just wondered what would happen if I was playing in a competition.
I missed the birdie putt   ::) btw

You'd place it where the dog took it. If the dog took it and left it beside the pin you'd have to go back. You can't have it both ways  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the waffler on July 30, 2010, 07:29:22 AM
laoislad is that natilie gluibiss in your pic  ;) ;) :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heffo on July 30, 2010, 03:38:40 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 29, 2010, 09:07:23 PM
Played 18 tonight in Grangecastle.

It must be heartbreaking for you having to slum it on a Dublin public course TRLL especially given your dislike of the Dublin working class
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Watcher Pat on July 30, 2010, 07:42:47 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 29, 2010, 09:07:23 PM
Played 18 tonight in Grangecastle.
On one of the holes I landed my ball on the green in a fine spot to make a birdie,as I came up to my ball a dog that had been running around the course,(but causing no trouble in fairness) went over to my ball and picked it up and ran off with it in his mouth.
He dropped the ball about 50 yards away so I was able get it back,just wondering what the ruling would be on this?
I put my ball back to as close as I and my playing partner thought it was before the dog took it,but didn't mark a extra score on my card,should I have or should I have played it from where the dog dropped it?
It was only a friendly evening game but I just wondered what would happen if I was playing in a competition.
I missed the birdie putt   ::) btw

You replace it as close as possible to where you and your partner think it was


BALL AT REST MOVED

If your ball is at rest and it is moved by you, your partner or your caddie, except as permitted by the Rules, or if it moves after you have addressed it, add a penalty stroke and replace your ball.

If your ball is at rest and is moved by someone else or another ball, replace it without penalty to you.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on July 30, 2010, 08:10:43 PM
Quote from: heffo on July 30, 2010, 03:38:40 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on July 29, 2010, 09:07:23 PM
Played 18 tonight in Grangecastle.

It must be heartbreaking for you having to slum it on a Dublin public course TRLL especially given your dislike of the Dublin working class

What ever gave you that idea.?

For a public course Grangecastle is up there with as good a Golf course as I have played on btw,they keep it immaculate
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on July 30, 2010, 11:07:27 PM
super super day at the irish open today, very well put together despite the iffy weather. those guys are good...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 31, 2010, 05:55:27 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on July 30, 2010, 11:07:27 PM
super super day at the irish open today, very well put together despite the iffy weather. those guys are good...

How'd you get on today?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on July 31, 2010, 08:07:04 PM
didnt go today muppet as i had bigger plans, things didnt work out so good tho..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 31, 2010, 08:15:02 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on July 31, 2010, 08:07:04 PM
didnt go today muppet as i had bigger plans, things didnt work out so good tho..

Harrington dropped from T3 to T5 but is only 3 off the lead. Fisher slipped a bit understandably after his 61. Lowry another good day, pity about the 74 to start.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magickingdom on July 31, 2010, 08:51:50 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 31, 2010, 08:15:02 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on July 31, 2010, 08:07:04 PM
didnt go today muppet as i had bigger plans, things didnt work out so good tho..

Harrington dropped from T3 to T5 but is only 3 off the lead. Fisher slipped a bit understandably after his 61. Lowry another good day, pity about the 74 to start.

should be a cracker tomorrow, it will help get over todays defeat a tiny bit ;) harry has a great chance. i love the kileen course and am delighted its holding up so well to the pros. pity about the weather tho
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: SLIGONIAN on August 01, 2010, 01:15:44 AM
Did Harry lose 2 balls in the water today or was i seeing things? And still -9, some man to react well to those blows in fairness.

I am big fan of Harringtons, but about 2 yrs ago he was on about improving his swing etc... and hasnt been in contention in a major since, why tamper with something not broken, pity as his old game had more majors in him than now imo.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 01, 2010, 02:21:01 PM
Harrington -4 in second one behind Fisher.

You'd fancy the big name but his form this year and even this week has been so erratic that it is hard to rely on him.

But anyway.......c'mon Harry.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 01, 2010, 03:43:32 PM
Fisher -16

Harry -14 but has a 10 foot eagle putt at the 15th. There will be some roar if he makes it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 01, 2010, 03:52:24 PM
Harry holes
But Fisher nets a birdie straight away.

Harry -7 for the day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 01, 2010, 03:55:40 PM
Harry playing unbelievable recovery shots. Still one behind but a makable putt here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 01, 2010, 04:00:23 PM
Harry misses on the 17th still one behind.

Fisher going for green with 2nd on par 5 16th. If he gets there you feel its over.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 01, 2010, 04:04:03 PM
Fisher to 20 feet for eagle.

Harry another dodgy drive but it 'bounces' out of the sand (cute Kerry bunkers) but he needs a birdie and Fisher to collapse. Green drives into the water so Harry looks good for 2nd.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 02, 2010, 02:39:50 PM
Great round by Harrington yesterday- still Stuart Appleby's 59 to win by a stroke in the Greenbrier wasnt half bad either...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 07, 2010, 07:37:11 PM
Had a lesson today, my second only lesson. Have been struggling big time at the moment. Met the pro for the first time today told him my woes. Took out a pitching wedge, hit the first shot  10 yards, hit the second 11 yards, hit the third 50 yards going right right right right. nearly hit the Pro with 4th shot. He said with a very serious face, youve been watching too much sky sports, those lads are keeping me in a job! 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 08, 2010, 01:47:20 AM
Anyone fancy 18 holes tomorrow?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 08, 2010, 04:11:17 PM
Tiger Woods finishes on +18 and ends up 2nd last!
If Phil Mick finishes in Top 4 he will be new World No.1.
I wonder will Tiger even be picked as a wildcard for Ryder Cup?
It hardly be fair to pick him now in this form and leave someone more deserving of a place out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 08, 2010, 06:50:58 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 08, 2010, 04:11:17 PM
Tiger Woods finishes on +18 and ends up 2nd last!
If Phil Mick finishes in Top 4 he will be new World No.1.
I wonder will Tiger even be picked as a wildcard for Ryder Cup?
It hardly be fair to pick him now in this form and leave someone more deserving of a place out.

Tiger probably wont be to worried about not getting picked for the ryder cup, sure its a team game and he wont be interested in that.

Went for a round of golf today using the new 'proper' grip for the first time since changing from my hurley grip. Getting more comfortable with it and hurley grip now feels awkward.  It was a  9 hole par 3 course, +11 on first 9 and then +20 on the second 9 ffs. Hopefully by next summer i will be better and able to use the bloody woods and driver.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Worker on August 08, 2010, 07:06:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 08, 2010, 06:50:58 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 08, 2010, 04:11:17 PM
Tiger Woods finishes on +18 and ends up 2nd last!
If Phil Mick finishes in Top 4 he will be new World No.1.
I wonder will Tiger even be picked as a wildcard for Ryder Cup?
It hardly be fair to pick him now in this form and leave someone more deserving of a place out.

Tiger probably wont be to worried about not getting picked for the ryder cup, sure its a team game and he wont be interested in that.

Went for a round of golf today using the new 'proper' grip for the first time since changing from my hurley grip. Getting more comfortable with it and hurley grip now feels awkward.  It was a  9 hole par 3 course, +11 on first 9 and then +20 on the second 9 ffs. Hopefully by next summer i will be better and able to use the bloody woods and driver.

Give him more time for the darting
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on August 09, 2010, 11:44:48 AM
Called up to see the lady's Irish Open over the weekend in Killeen Castle. Absolutely magnificent occasion and the standard of the golf was great. The young maguire lassies are just great and such consistency from ones so young just has to be admired. As for those swedes ;) ;) Great golfers 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on August 26, 2010, 04:08:45 PM
Tigers divorce seems to have took some pressure of his shoulders.
-5 after 16 in his first round of the Barclays.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 26, 2010, 04:09:56 PM
Jim Furyk was disqualified from the Barclays for oversleeping and missing his Tee time at the pro am yesterday.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on August 27, 2010, 08:28:33 PM
Did anyone just see the putt Tiger just missed? A 3 putt from 10 feet after laying up on a 270 yard Par 4. Whoops!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 27, 2010, 08:36:47 PM
Anyone watching the Golf? Tiger just 3 putted from 10 feet  :o
I can do it from 5 feet  :)

Harrington had a good round today 3 off the lead.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 09:20:20 PM
What channel is the golf on? Any live streams for it?

Anyone ever play at Edenmore golf club? Me and corn02(RIP) are playing there on Wednesday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on August 27, 2010, 09:40:11 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 09:20:20 PM
What channel is the golf on? Any live streams for it?

Anyone ever play at Edenmore golf club? Me and corn02(RIP) are playing there on Wednesday.

My dads a member pretty standard course not overally difficult but a few lengthy holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on August 27, 2010, 10:20:27 PM
Edenmore is decent course. The last 4-5 holes is the best stretch. Greens can be a bit tricky, with some flat and some full of undulations. There is big difference between the medal and society tees on holes 2 and 3, but not really after that. Hole 3 in particular goes from being a punt and a chip to being an arced, blind drive with a difficult downhill approach. Hole 12 is a joke, a tiny par 4 with a pea-sized, sloping green. All in all pretty good though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 10:23:29 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on August 27, 2010, 09:40:11 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 09:20:20 PM
What channel is the golf on? Any live streams for it?

Anyone ever play at Edenmore golf club? Me and corn02(RIP) are playing there on Wednesday.

My dads a member pretty standard course not overally difficult but a few lengthy holes

I am a beginner so that will suit me down to the ground.  It's my local course but have never played there as i always thought it was a bit posh for me  :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 10:26:45 PM
http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/irons/320scog/4508pog.asp
http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/irons/320scog/7488pog.asp
http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/irons/320scog/4410pog.asp
http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/irons/320scog/6034pog.asp

Anyone got these or used these clubs before?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 27, 2010, 10:28:58 PM
What are you looking for Jim? Beginner,game improvement?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 10:39:38 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 27, 2010, 10:28:58 PM
What are you looking for Jim? Beginner,game improvement?

Both  :P
I dont want one of those beginner sets though. I have used some taylormade and ping clubs before and its amazing the difference in those and the beginner type sets that you see on the market. I am moving to newcastle upon tyne next week so i am waiting until i get over there before i buy a new set. Hopefully American golf can match the prices on that website.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 27, 2010, 10:42:34 PM
Those Taylormade R7's and Tour Burners are really for the low to mid-handicapper and won't offer the forgiveness you need.
The Mizuno's and the Nike's wouldn't be too bad though and are more for a higher handicapper.
Another set you should check out is the Cobra S2 Max,Golf Digest basically said if you can't hit these clubs then you should give up the game and take up a different hobby!
http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/mens/golf-clubs/set-of-irons/186scog/7448pog.asp
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 10:54:44 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 27, 2010, 10:42:34 PM
Those Taylormade R7's and Tour Burners are really for the low to mid-handicapper and won't offer the forgiveness you need.
The Mizuno's and the Nike's wouldn't be too bad though and are more for a higher handicapper.
Another set you should check out is the Cobra S2 Max,Golf Digest basically said if you can't hit these clubs then you should give up the game and take up a different hobby!
http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/mens/golf-clubs/set-of-irons/186scog/7448pog.asp

What clubs do you use yourself? I am going to go and get a go at all these clubs in the american golf store over there? Isnt there one in belfast as well?

I also have managed to completely get rid of my hurling grip problem i was telling you about. I can hardly even swing the club hurling style now. I have come on something shocking in the space of a month. Though I have been practising loads and getting out on a course as much as i can. I played the 9 hole course at Down Royal the other night and finished 8+ and was delighted, it's a pretty easy course but brilliant to practise on especially if you are a beginner like me. Addicted to golf  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: down6061689194 on August 27, 2010, 10:59:33 PM
Any one got some loudmouth trousers that Daly wears?
My club have banned my pair! >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 27, 2010, 11:00:47 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 10:54:44 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 27, 2010, 10:42:34 PM
Those Taylormade R7's and Tour Burners are really for the low to mid-handicapper and won't offer the forgiveness you need.
The Mizuno's and the Nike's wouldn't be too bad though and are more for a higher handicapper.
Another set you should check out is the Cobra S2 Max,Golf Digest basically said if you can't hit these clubs then you should give up the game and take up a different hobby!
http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/mens/golf-clubs/set-of-irons/186scog/7448pog.asp

What clubs do you use yourself? I am going to go and get a go at all these clubs in the american golf store over there? Isnt there one in belfast as well?

I also have managed to completely get rid of my hurling grip problem i was telling you about. I can hardly even swing the club hurling style now. I have come on something shocking in the space of a month. Though I have been practising loads and getting out on a course as much as i can. I played the 9 hole course at Down Royal the other night and finished 8+ and was delighted, it's a pretty easy course but brilliant to practise on especially if you are a beginner like me. Addicted to golf  ;D



Yeah pretty easy get addicted alright  :D +8 is a fine score,what you shoot a 39 or thereabouts?
I have a set of Ping G10's but I am thinking of buying the Cobra S2 or S2 Max.
Also have a Ping G10 driver which I love,and wouldn't swap for anything.
I still have the hurley grip,I wouldn't have the patience to learn to change,did you find it easy enough?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 11:17:43 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 27, 2010, 11:00:47 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 10:54:44 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on August 27, 2010, 10:42:34 PM
Those Taylormade R7's and Tour Burners are really for the low to mid-handicapper and won't offer the forgiveness you need.
The Mizuno's and the Nike's wouldn't be too bad though and are more for a higher handicapper.
Another set you should check out is the Cobra S2 Max,Golf Digest basically said if you can't hit these clubs then you should give up the game and take up a different hobby!
http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/mens/golf-clubs/set-of-irons/186scog/7448pog.asp

What clubs do you use yourself? I am going to go and get a go at all these clubs in the american golf store over there? Isnt there one in belfast as well?

I also have managed to completely get rid of my hurling grip problem i was telling you about. I can hardly even swing the club hurling style now. I have come on something shocking in the space of a month. Though I have been practising loads and getting out on a course as much as i can. I played the 9 hole course at Down Royal the other night and finished 8+ and was delighted, it's a pretty easy course but brilliant to practise on especially if you are a beginner like me. Addicted to golf  ;D
Yeah pretty easy get addicted alright  :D +8 is a fine score,what you shoot a 39 or thereabouts?
I have a set of Ping G10's but I am thinking of buying the Cobra S2 or S2 Max.
Also have a Ping G10 driver which I love,and wouldn't swap for anything.
I still have the hurley grip,I wouldn't have the patience to learn to change,did you find it easy enough?
Yeah found it easy enough. The first week was hard, but went to the driving range like mad and it was no bother then. It would probably be to hard for someone who has been playing a good while to change over grip. I know a fella with a handicap of 4 and he plays with the hurling grip. He actually played at Royal County Down last week in a competition, he said it was unreal.  I still dont use the driver yet, my 3 wood is going well though but have a tendancy to slice to the right.

I think i got 40 on the 9 hole course, but it is a real easy course. I'm going to give the 18 hole at Down Royal a go next week sometime before i head away. 
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Post by: David McKeown on August 28, 2010, 08:34:33 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 10:23:29 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on August 27, 2010, 09:40:11 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 27, 2010, 09:20:20 PM
What channel is the golf on? Any live streams for it?

Anyone ever play at Edenmore golf club? Me and corn02(RIP) are playing there on Wednesday.

My dads a member pretty standard course not overally difficult but a few lengthy holes

I am a beginner so that will suit me down to the ground.  It's my local course but have never played there as i always thought it was a bit posh for me  :-\

It can seem a little posh at times but if my dad can stand it, it mustn't be too bad. Membership of it seems strange some years I've been told there's a waiting list to join, other years they are waiving the joining and advertising everywhere. Suppose that won't matter to you if you are moving
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Post by: The Real Laoislad on August 29, 2010, 10:57:35 PM
Barclays gone to a play off between Matt Kuchar and Martin Laird
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Post by: Orior on August 29, 2010, 11:51:21 PM
Laird blew it big time, 3 putting on the last hole of regulation play, and then lossing in the first playoff hole to a birdie.

Still, on the positive side his girlfriend is a babe.
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Post by: new devil on August 30, 2010, 03:13:31 AM
Was at that yesterday...1000's following Tiger around and only a few 100 at the other holes
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Post by: JimStynes on September 01, 2010, 04:44:24 PM
Played Edenmore today, shot 104. Crap score but not bad considering it's only my 2nd round of golf on an 18 hole course. Putting was crap, driving was crap except for 4 or 5 holes (including one monster drive that went straight down the fairway not far off 300 yards), so many things to improve on it's hard to list them all. It's a lovely course and much better than the crap par 3 courses or the 9 hole course at Down Royal that i'm used to.  I can play much better than i played today so i will definately break 100 sometime soon.  8)
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Post by: Puckoon on September 01, 2010, 05:04:07 PM
My heart is broke with golf at the minute. Playing well - but just can't afford a membership, although I really really want one.

The second most exclusive club in the town here, right beside the house - is offering perhaps the best deal it ever will in my life time.

$2,500 initiation fee
$370 monthly dues.

Fully private country club membership (equity membership that can be sold down the line), and it is currently the second cheapest in town and it is about $170 a month out of my reach. :-\  Thinking about it though, trying to think of it as an investment with free golf!
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Post by: Puckoon on September 01, 2010, 05:13:27 PM
Keep it up Jim - it is the little things that help lower the score - the putting especially.

When I play a round I keep track of 4 things on each hole:

1. Score
2. Fairway hit
3. Green hit in regulation
4. # of putts

It is amazing how a shot hit without really concentrating can often lead to two or more extra strokes per hole.

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Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 01, 2010, 07:39:38 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 01, 2010, 05:04:07 PM
My heart is broke with golf at the minute. Playing well - but just can't afford a membership, although I really really want one.

The second most exclusive club in the town here, right beside the house - is offering perhaps the best deal it ever will in my life time.

$2,500 initiation fee
$370 monthly dues.

Fully private country club membership (equity membership that can be sold down the line), and it is currently the second cheapest in town and it is about $170 a month out of my reach. :-\  Thinking about it though, trying to think of it as an investment with free golf!

Go for it Puck,life is too short not too
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Post by: DennistheMenace on September 01, 2010, 07:45:21 PM
74 today at my local course  8)
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Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 01, 2010, 07:50:15 PM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on September 01, 2010, 07:45:21 PM
74 today at my local course  8)

Not bad for a 9 hole Par 3 ;)
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Post by: Orior on September 01, 2010, 09:52:24 PM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on September 01, 2010, 07:45:21 PM
74 today at my local course  8)

From the white tees, green tees or ladies tees?
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Post by: the waffler on September 02, 2010, 06:43:35 AM
playing slieve russell this weekend anyone played it whats it like
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Post by: Billys Boots on September 02, 2010, 10:39:58 AM
Looooooooong.
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Post by: venter on September 02, 2010, 12:33:41 PM
I have managed to get my handicap down from 22 to 14 this summer. I made hay during may and june when the weather was good. I got a 25 minute lesson last year that turned my drive from a feeble slice into a fairly solid draw. I hit my drive fairly consistently with the odd duck hook thrown in. However, with the draw shot I'm hitting the drives about 30+ yards further than I used to.

I go out with a plan most days, but once i hit a bad shot the plan goes up in smoke. From there on in, its pretty much just playing on instinct. The plan usually comes back into my head when im on my way home!
Typical example : Par 4: I hit a drive into the rough. About 160yds to green. lie not great! ah sure I'll hit a 6 iron and knock it on the green. Club gets wrapped in the rough, ball goes about 30 yards into worse rough or a drain.
The sensible shot would be to hit a 9 iron about a hundred yards or so down the fairway and leave yourself a 50 or 60 yard chip in. Take 2 putts, and leave with a steady 5.
Now the sensible shot sounds logical and makes a lot of sense when I have it written down in front of me, but for some mad reason, i never ever take that option.

Another issue I have is that i do not understand the mechanics of my swing at all. I just take a few practice swings till it feels right. When it does eventaully/inevitably go wrong, I'll have no idea why.

My goal over the winter is to try and understand whats actually happening with my swing. I think i'll need to know this to get down in to single figures. Also need to stop being so clumsy around the green and leaving myself with 10 footers that should be 5 footers
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Post by: gerrykeegan on September 02, 2010, 12:39:59 PM
My goal over the winter is to try and understand whats actually happening with my swing. I think I'll need to know this to get down in to single figures.

Be very carefull here. I have had a torrid time of it recently and needed lessons recently to get me back on the right path. I was watching a lot of golf and then trying to replicate that on the course. When you starting thinking about a lot of stuff its too hard to do. Keep it all as simple as possible. The less you think about the better. Concentrate on a few important things. this game can wreck your head.

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Post by: mackers on September 02, 2010, 02:12:32 PM
Quote from: the waffler on September 02, 2010, 06:43:35 AM
playing slieve russell this weekend anyone played it whats it like
Super course, the back 9 is as good as you'll find in any parkland course in Ireland
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Post by: Puckoon on September 02, 2010, 03:32:40 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 02, 2010, 12:39:59 PM
My goal over the winter is to try and understand whats actually happening with my swing. I think I'll need to know this to get down in to single figures.

Be very carefull here. I have had a torrid time of it recently and needed lessons recently to get me back on the right path. I was watching a lot of golf and then trying to replicate that on the course. When you starting thinking about a lot of stuff its too hard to do. Keep it all as simple as possible. The less you think about the better. Concentrate on a few important things. this game can wreck your head.

I get what you're saying Gerry - but I think you need a basic understanding of at the very least - your swing plane, and how it affects your ball flight - other wise you will make a habit of the same mistakes. Maybe no need to go delving into the kinetics and the weight transfer and so on - but if you can't understand why a fade/slice is happening on some shots, or why a draw/hook is happening, you will be tortured.

Learning to hit a draw can be a dangerous thing - it is a great shot to have - especially off the tee with the extra yardage - but if you do not fully concentrate on all the aspects of the draw swing - you are going to go very left - very quickly!

I am currently fooling around with trying to hit the ground just behind the ball/at the same time as the ball off the tee - the yardage you can get from the top spin is fantastic - if you hit it right! It is a bit of craic.
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Post by: flantheman82 on September 02, 2010, 03:45:42 PM
I'm playing Lisburn golf club tomorrow as part of Mary peters trust. Qualified by default through finishing second in my clubs Fred daly competition and the winner being on holiday.
I'm only playing off 20 and can't use woods at all. Will I suffee because of this? Can hit my 3iron fairly straight about 80% of times off the tee.
What about the course? Anyone played there?
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Post by: JimStynes on September 02, 2010, 03:47:57 PM
Puck - That's serious money you are going to be paying. Is that 2500 a year plus $360 each month after that? Where do you live? I would love to join a good club but i have no chance of affording the money that they would be looking  :(

Any ideas for practising my putting and my mid irons? I'm not to worried about my driving at the minute. My 4,5,6 irons just seem to slice off to the right.
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Post by: Puckoon on September 02, 2010, 03:58:26 PM
Clubs at home are not that bad Jim. I think my dad pays around 800quid a year for Omagh golf course - which is a good little course for the area. It is shocking money over here - but that is just the way it is.

There are plenty of online articles out there for practising both of those - and working on your slice with the mid range irons. Couple things I do with the putting is working on the follow through. You want the ball to roll from the moment it leaves the club face, not shoot out from the putter head for a couple feet because you blocked it. I kind of raise my putter up a little after impact to try and put that forward roll on the ball. One thing I have worked hard on is making every putt inside 4 feet. That gives me the courage to go for a 8-12 footer - knowing that even if I go 4 feet past - I am confident of making the return putt. It means I actually give myself a good shot at the longer putts - I rarely come up short anymore.

Slicing your irons - your clubface is probably open at impact - and the ball may be too far back in your stance - not giving you enough time to get the clubface square at impact - and you might not be following through because of where you are hitting the ball in your swing plane - and so blocking it out to the right.

6 more hours and I will be out playing. Makes getting to work at 5.30 worth it.
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Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 02, 2010, 04:00:54 PM
Quote from: venter on September 02, 2010, 12:33:41 PM

Typical example : Par 4: I hit a drive into the rough. About 160yds to green. lie not great! ah sure I'll hit a 6 iron and knock it on the green. Club gets wrapped in the rough, ball goes about 30 yards into worse rough or a drain.
The sensible shot would be to hit a 9 iron about a hundred yards or so down the fairway and leave yourself a 50 or 60 yard chip in. Take 2 putts, and leave with a steady 5.
Now the sensible shot sounds logical and makes a lot of sense when I have it written down in front of me, but for some mad reason, i never ever take that option.


I know that feeling! I think when we get in a situation like that we start thinking we are better than we actually are and think we can make the shot that we see the pros make every week.
Your right the sensible thing would be to pitch out into the fairway but the mind starts thinking,what if I did make the green maybe I could make birdie/par...9 times out of 10 though you end up making a 6 or 7 when a nice 5 could have been made with sensible play.

I often find when I'm teeing off on short par 4's that I think maybe I should just use a 5iron,bang it down 180 yards or whatever and then another 6,7 or 8 iron or whatever to the green..nice and easy and limit the chance of trouble.
I can never do it though as I always reach for the driver and usually slice it way right onto the next fairway >:(...

I'm certain if I planned my away around a course for the full 18 I would reduce my scores dramatically but the adrenalin rush always kicks in and I start thinking I can make just about any shot  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 02, 2010, 04:05:38 PM
LL - You dont have a little rescue or 'go to" club for shorter holes like that? I have this little beat up 5 wood - and tbh - I can stay in touch with most peoples drive's (my own included) with it. If I am swinging bad - or the course is set up to punish a wayward drive - I will usually play it off the tee. Gives me much longer distance than a short iron - but it's as accurate a club for me as I have ever hit. I am almost embarrassed pulling it out of the bag, because it was cheap and is beat to shit - but until it breaks I will have it in there.
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Post by: thebigfella on September 02, 2010, 04:14:50 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 02, 2010, 03:58:26 PM
Clubs at home are not that bad Jim. I think my dad pays around 800quid a year for Omagh golf course - which is a good little course for the area. It is shocking money over here - but that is just the way it is.

There are plenty of online articles out there for practising both of those - and working on your slice with the mid range irons. Couple things I do with the putting is working on the follow through. You want the ball to roll from the moment it leaves the club face, not shoot out from the putter head for a couple feet because you blocked it. I kind of raise my putter up a little after impact to try and put that forward roll on the ball. One thing I have worked hard on is making every putt inside 4 feet. That gives me the courage to go for a 8-12 footer - knowing that even if I go 4 feet past - I am confident of making the return putt. It means I actually give myself a good shot at the longer putts - I rarely come up short anymore.

Slicing your irons - your clubface is probably open at impact - and the ball may be too far back in your stance - not giving you enough time to get the clubface square at impact - and you might not be following through because of where you are hitting the ball in your swing plane - and so blocking it out to the right.

6 more hours and I will be out playing. Makes getting to work at 5.30 worth it.

Just move the ball forward in your stance (couple of inches from the centre) and you will catch it on the upstroke, creating that forward role. I don't think you should consciously try to lift the club up as this should already be occurring naturally in your putting stroke.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 02, 2010, 04:24:05 PM
Thanks for the tips lads, I will work on that tonight and tomorrow morning. Then on saturday i'm moving to newcaslte, england to look for a new club close to my Uni.

Still need to buy new clubs and dont know what to go for. I'm still using my mates clubs at the minute which is a disaster as i cant get used to hitting one set of clubs.
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Post by: thebigfella on September 02, 2010, 04:31:50 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 02, 2010, 04:24:05 PM
Thanks for the tips lads, I will work on that tonight and tomorrow morning. Then on saturday i'm moving to newcaslte, england to look for a new club close to my Uni.

Still need to buy new clubs and dont know what to go for. I'm still using my mates clubs at the minute which is a disaster as i cant get used to hitting one set of clubs.

Newcastle Uni has its own golf course as part of their sports facilities. Not sure if Northumbria share it or their students can use it cheap though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 02, 2010, 04:42:05 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 02, 2010, 04:31:50 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 02, 2010, 04:24:05 PM
Thanks for the tips lads, I will work on that tonight and tomorrow morning. Then on saturday i'm moving to newcaslte, england to look for a new club close to my Uni.

Still need to buy new clubs and dont know what to go for. I'm still using my mates clubs at the minute which is a disaster as i cant get used to hitting one set of clubs.

Newcastle Uni has its own golf course as part of their sports facilities. Not sure if Northumbria share it or their students can use it cheap though.

Didnt know that, i would assume students would have a good rate there. This club http://www.centurionparkwallsend.co.uk/ is right beside my house that i am moving into.
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Post by: thebigfella on September 02, 2010, 05:11:12 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 02, 2010, 04:42:05 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 02, 2010, 04:31:50 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 02, 2010, 04:24:05 PM
Thanks for the tips lads, I will work on that tonight and tomorrow morning. Then on saturday i'm moving to newcaslte, england to look for a new club close to my Uni.

Still need to buy new clubs and dont know what to go for. I'm still using my mates clubs at the minute which is a disaster as i cant get used to hitting one set of clubs.

Newcastle Uni has its own golf course as part of their sports facilities. Not sure if Northumbria share it or their students can use it cheap though.

Didnt know that, i would assume students would have a good rate there. This club http://www.centurionparkwallsend.co.uk/ is right beside my house that i am moving into.

I think it was free to play on if you were a member of the sports facilities/gym. Never played it though.

I'd look about tbh, most club's offer good student rates in Newcsatle (at least they used to) and if you have a car it's handy enough to get around.

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Post by: The Real Laoislad on September 02, 2010, 05:16:29 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 02, 2010, 04:05:38 PM
LL - You dont have a little rescue or 'go to" club for shorter holes like that? I have this little beat up 5 wood - and tbh - I can stay in touch with most peoples drive's (my own included) with it. If I am swinging bad - or the course is set up to punish a wayward drive - I will usually play it off the tee. Gives me much longer distance than a short iron - but it's as accurate a club for me as I have ever hit. I am almost embarrassed pulling it out of the bag, because it was cheap and is beat to shit - but until it breaks I will have it in there.

I'm pretty decent most of the time with my 5 iron off the tee,my problem is I want to use the Driver all the time even when I know the sensible option would be to use the 5 iron.
Even if I nail the drive I'm still gonna need a 2nd shot onto the green so why not just go iron --> iron and make it easier,I say these things everytime the situation arises but still go with driver! No better feeling than smashing a good drive IMO.
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Post by: Puckoon on September 02, 2010, 05:29:23 PM
Hey! Bigfella! (Always wanted to say that). :D

I am not talking about a big lift off the ground. The pendulum stroke necessitates that the ball is struck at the lowest part of the pendulum - and the putter head lifts up just a little from impact to the end of the stroke. It all contributes to the follow through, which is pretty important for a good roll. I wasnt telling Jim to conciously lift/jerk his putter head up - but rather be aware that the stroke aint done at impact - which wont lead to a good putting stroke or roll of the ball. Focusing on the follow through as you say should cause that raise to come naturally - I was more suggesting the focus, rather than jerking the club up.

Puttin competition for a fiver? ;)
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Post by: gerrykeegan on September 02, 2010, 05:58:18 PM
Puck

Sounds like you are a bit of a putting shark. I often dont finish out the putting stroke and its a weakness. No way am i playing you for a fiver.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on September 17, 2010, 03:52:54 PM
Quote from: magickingdom on June 27, 2010, 10:15:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 27, 2010, 10:11:39 PM
Where is Simon Thornton from?

born in england to irish parents, lives in co down and has an irish passport.
see he's going well this week again - will be seeing a 'where to watch all ireland in Vienna' thread coming up shortly
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Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 11:15:21 PM
Looking into booking a golfing break to Portugal next March or April,has anyone done anything like this recently and can you recommend a good travel agent?
Or would it be cheaper to book everything separate on my own?
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Post by: Orior on October 25, 2010, 11:56:23 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 11:15:21 PM
Looking into booking a golfing break to Portugal next March or April,has anyone done anything like this recently and can you recommend a good travel agent?
Or would it be cheaper to book everything separate on my own?

I was away with 15 others a month ago in Portugal. The guy organising it, told us all to book our flights on Easijet. He organised a pickup bus to the hotel resort.

We stayed here http://www.donafilipahotel.com/ (http://www.donafilipahotel.com/)

Nice beach nearby, and surrounded by golf courses. Bicycle hire close by too.

There was about 10-12 golf courses in the area, but we played the same one for 4 days which was very good.

http://www.sanlorenzogolfcourse.com/ (http://www.sanlorenzogolfcourse.com/)
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Post by: JimStynes on October 26, 2010, 01:23:41 AM
You would need some money for that place!!
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Post by: Geoff Tipps on October 26, 2010, 01:54:14 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 25, 2010, 11:15:21 PM
Looking into booking a golfing break to Portugal next March or April,has anyone done anything like this recently and can you recommend a good travel agent?
Or would it be cheaper to book everything separate on my own?

Been golfing 3 times in Portugal. Twice to the Algarve and Lisbon. Go with a group of about 8, all golfers. The first time we did it we went though a travel agents. It was a few years ago but I'm pretty sure it was Cassidy Travel. They organised everything - flights, hotel, transfers and golf.
The other 2 times we took on the organisation ourselves. Book your flights, rental van, green fees and villa or hotel. It takes a bit more time but its worth it. There are loads of golf companies who do green fees at reduced rates. Quick google and you'll find one.
The Lisbon area is probably cheaper than the Algarve. It's also a great city to go out in. Some stunning courses up the coast too like Prai D'el Rey.

In saying that the Costa Del Sol is probably a cheaper option than Portugal.  We would have used a site similar to this if not this to book the green fees:
www.solgolf.com

The courses are fantastic on the whole. Torrequebrada is probably the best we've played on. If you're flush try Valderrama!
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Post by: thewobbler on October 26, 2010, 02:43:50 PM
Vilamoura is a great destination as you don't need hire cars. All the Oceanico golf clubs run complimentary buses back and forward between the hotels, plus it's only a 20 minute transfer from the airport. The actual resort is quite good; a handful of busy bars, some decent restaurants, a casino and a marina. It's more of a yummy mummy resort than a young and lively – but that suits me. Albufeira's only 15 minutes away if you want madness.

It is more expensive than the Western Algarve resorts, but when you take convenience into equation and taxis out of it, I don't think there's much in it at all. 

There's dozens of tour operators in the area organising the same thing – transfers, hotels, golf – and the price will be much of a muchness. We stayed in the Vile Gale which was dead on. Not quite a four star as it suggests, but very central and the breakfast was good.

One thing to watch out for. The cheaper courses – Pinhal, Millennium – aren't nearly as good as the better courses – the Old, Victoria, and the new O'Connor/Faldo. And there's a bit of trickery on the prices. The green fees for better courses come inclusive of buggies, whereas the cheaper courses don't, and you're looking at least €20 a man for buggies. Unless you're a right cheap bastard you'll be taking a buggy. Which means it's only another €20 or so to play a good course.


I've also played a bit in the Costa Del Sol off my own bat. I prefer the golf courses there - but they are more spread out, and tend to be inland from the resorts. If you've got willing drivers, this is no issue, but if you're all fond of a quick half-dozen on the balcony afterwards, it becomes an issue. I wouldn't consider playing golf in Spain without a buggy (the Algarve normally has a breeze), so always factor that into your prices.
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Post by: Geoff Tipps on October 26, 2010, 03:05:15 PM
QuoteOne thing to watch out for. The cheaper courses – Pinhal, Millennium – aren't nearly as good as the better courses – the Old, Victoria, and the new O'Connor/Faldo. And there's a bit of trickery on the prices. The green fees for better courses come inclusive of buggies, whereas the cheaper courses don't, and you're looking at least €20 a man for buggies.

The good courses mentioned there are far superior to the cheaper ones. The facilities at the O'Connor/Faldo are first class. After we finished our round they took our clubs and shoes, cleaned them and had them in our van when we finished a few pints.


QuoteI've also played a bit in the Costa Del Sol off my own bat. I prefer the golf courses there - but they are more spread out, and tend to be inland from the resorts. If you've got willing drivers, this is no issue, but if you're all fond of a quick half-dozen on the balcony afterwards, it becomes an issue. I wouldn't consider playing golf in Spain without a buggy (the Algarve normally has a breeze), so always factor that into your prices.

Agree with that. Some of the newer courses can have 300-400 metres between green and the next tee off. You would be exhausted after a round.
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Post by: mackers on October 26, 2010, 03:35:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 26, 2010, 02:43:50 PM
Vilamoura is a great destination as you don’t need hire cars. All the Oceanico golf clubs run complimentary buses back and forward between the hotels, plus it’s only a 20 minute transfer from the airport. The actual resort is quite good; a handful of busy bars, some decent restaurants, a casino and a marina. It’s more of a yummy mummy resort than a young and lively – but that suits me. Albufeira’s only 15 minutes away if you want madness.

It is more expensive than the Western Algarve resorts, but when you take convenience into equation and taxis out of it, I don’t think there’s much in it at all. 

There’s dozens of tour operators in the area organising the same thing – transfers, hotels, golf – and the price will be much of a muchness. We stayed in the Vile Gale which was dead on. Not quite a four star as it suggests, but very central and the breakfast was good.

One thing to watch out for. The cheaper courses – Pinhal, Millennium – aren’t nearly as good as the better courses – the Old, Victoria, and the new O’Connor/Faldo. And there’s a bit of trickery on the prices. The green fees for better courses come inclusive of buggies, whereas the cheaper courses don’t, and you’re looking at least €20 a man for buggies. Unless you’re a right cheap b**tard you’ll be taking a buggy. Which means it’s only another €20 or so to play a good course.


I’ve also played a bit in the Costa Del Sol off my own bat. I prefer the golf courses there - but they are more spread out, and tend to be inland from the resorts. If you’ve got willing drivers, this is no issue, but if you’re all fond of a quick half-dozen on the balcony afterwards, it becomes an issue. I wouldn’t consider playing golf in Spain without a buggy (the Algarve normally has a breeze), so always factor that into your prices.

Agree with all of the above. You can get deals to play four rounds which will roll in the Old and Victoria along with say Laguna and Millenium/Pinhal and leave it a little less expensive. The best value of the lot is Vila Sol and I would highly recommend it. It has 27 holes of a standard similar to the Old Course for a significantly lower green fee.

Vilamoura is a perfect resort for a golfing trip, everything is geared to the golfer, as wobbler says, it's not full of night clubs, but then again some of the pubs are lively enough. We found the Cabin to be the best.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 26, 2010, 04:52:05 PM
Thanks lads I will have a look at those places.

I will have my auld lad coming with me who is 65,so would be looking for a quite enough sort of place where we can get good grub and enjoy a good few pints after the golf.

Can't really be taking him to niteclubs and whore houses.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 26, 2010, 06:44:52 PM
Got a email back today from a golf travel agent

3 nights B&B in March or April at the Hotel Apartamento do Golfe in Vilamoura with 2 sharing a Studio Apartment.
2 Rounds of golf at Millennium and Laguna .
Private roundtrip airport transfers .
Courtesy roundtrip golf transfers .
Price per person 295 euro .

Or

3 nights B&B in March or April at the 4 Star Luna Olympus Aparthotel in Vilamoura with 2 sharing a 1 bedroom apartment.
2 rounds of golf at Millennium and Laguna .
Private roundtrip airport transfers .
Courtesy roundtrip golf transfers .
Price per person 315 euro.

Have to book my own flights,but as we are gonna go midweek they should only cost about €100 each.

What ye think?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on October 26, 2010, 06:56:26 PM
I think don't play Millennium and Laguna if you're making the effort to get to Portugal!

Maybe one of them, but not both. Play Victoria.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 26, 2010, 07:02:44 PM
Got another email with the Millennium and Pinhal courses,do you know anything about the Pinhal?

EDIT Its actually the Laguna and the Pinhal
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on October 26, 2010, 07:50:49 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 26, 2010, 07:02:44 PM
Got another email with the Millennium and Pinhal courses,do you know anything about the Pinhal?

EDIT Its actually the Laguna and the Pinhal

Played both about 5 or 6 years ago. Of the 5 we played that week Laguna was the worst. Can't really remember Pinhal.
The Old Course is much better, one of the best in that area of the Algarve. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on October 26, 2010, 08:28:07 PM
Laois lad, none of Pinhal, Millenium or Laguna is a bad course. But they're the division 2 of that area;  not a bad standard, but nothing memorable.

What I'm trying to say is that if you're going to take the effort to travel to Portugal and lug your clubs with you, then you should really just pay a few more quid and play the memorable courses. Victoria is across the road from Pinhal but it is the premier course, hosts the Portuguese open, and has the 5 star experience. The Old is less than a mile away, but is a classic course steeped in history (if a tad overrated imho).

We played Millennium in May in between Old and O Connor, and it really paled in comparison.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on October 26, 2010, 08:32:57 PM
Laois, was just thinking if it's you and the oul fella just, have a look at La Cala in Costa Del Sol. Miles from a town, but three good courses and a very nice hotel.

I've not been, but I hear Quinta da Ria in East Algarve is pretty good too, and would be fairly cheaper than Vilampura.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 26, 2010, 08:35:18 PM
I see on some of them a Handicap Certificate is required,as I'm not a member of a GolfClub I don't have one.
I would say I'm about a 14-16 handicap but did ye need to show proof when ye played?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on October 26, 2010, 08:36:23 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 26, 2010, 08:32:57 PM
Laois, was just thinking if it's you and the oul fella just, have a look at La Cala in Costa Del Sol. Miles from a town, but three good courses and a very nice hotel.

I've not been, but I hear Quinta da Ria in East Algarve is pretty good too, and would be fairly cheaper than Vilampura.

Yeah will be just me and the aul man,will have a look at those cheers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on October 26, 2010, 08:44:15 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 26, 2010, 08:32:57 PM
Laois, was just thinking if it's you and the oul fella just, have a look at La Cala in Costa Del Sol. Miles from a town, but three good courses and a very nice hotel.

I've not been, but I hear Quinta da Ria in East Algarve is pretty good too, and would be fairly cheaper than Vilampura.

Played 4 rounds there in July. The 3 courses are excellent, facilities are v good too. We didn't stay there because we wanted a livelier nightlife but it would be perfect for a quiet get away.
They have some excellent deals on their website. Buggy is a must on these courses.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on October 26, 2010, 08:52:41 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 26, 2010, 08:35:18 PM
I see on some of them a Handicap Certificate is required,as I'm not a member of a GolfClub I don't have one.
I would say I'm about a 14-16 handicap but did ye need to show proof when ye played?

Yeah have been asked for one before. Used a bogus one I created in word. Stick in the address of your local club and the club crest if you want to be fancy. Never fails.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 26, 2010, 09:10:07 PM
for corporate stuff we use Carr golf- Marty is the man to talk to...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on October 26, 2010, 09:17:07 PM
If you're dressed appropriately and haven't a shaved head with tattoos I doubt you'll be asked for a certificate anywhere in Spain or Portugal these days. The recession has hit them pretty hard too, and money is money.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 26, 2010, 09:43:42 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 26, 2010, 09:17:07 PM
If you're dressed appropriately and haven't a shaved head with tattoos I doubt you'll be asked for a certificate anywhere in Spain or Portugal these days. The recession has hit them pretty hard too, and money is money.

Whats left is the only thing that should matter. Behaviour and a collared shirt should go a long way. Golf courses arent getting the foot traffic of old as you've rightly said.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on October 26, 2010, 10:29:16 PM
Some lovely courses in the south of France that are pretty quiet in March/April and the weather should be late teens www.st-endreol.com/en should not be too tricky to get flights to Nice
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on November 01, 2010, 01:29:37 PM
Tiger falls to #2 as Westwood is the new #1 golfer in the world.


http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/news?slug=ap-westwoodno1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 05:54:19 PM
Delighted for Westwood.
Though he is gonna have to win a Major soon to be really considered the best in the World IMHO.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on November 01, 2010, 06:05:51 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 05:54:19 PM
Delighted for Westwood.
Though he is gonna have to win a Major soon to be really considered the best in the World IMHO.

Yeah i agree. I wonder does it make him the only player ever to be ranked number 1 without having won a major?? I'd imagine it does.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hoof Hearted on November 01, 2010, 06:08:04 PM
someone on sky sports news, a high up bucko on the European Tour, just said that it's great that Europe has 3 Major winners, the World No.1 and The RyderCup all in 2010, surely this isnt right ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 06:09:04 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on November 01, 2010, 06:05:51 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 05:54:19 PM
Delighted for Westwood.
Though he is gonna have to win a Major soon to be really considered the best in the World IMHO.

Yeah i agree. I wonder does it make him the only player ever to be ranked number 1 without having won a major?? I'd imagine it does.

I was wondering the same thing myself.
He actaully might be knocked of the Top spot by Sunday evening if any of the other players out of the Top 4 win this weeks WCG event
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 06:12:17 PM
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on November 01, 2010, 06:08:04 PM
someone on sky sports news, a high up bucko on the European Tour, just said that it's great that Europe has 3 Major winners, the World No.1 and The RyderCup all in 2010, surely this isnt right ?

Maybe he meant players from the European Tour which would be Oosthuizen, Kaymer,McDowell
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hoof Hearted on November 01, 2010, 06:35:31 PM
ah right, maybe that was it. He was a European Tour chief so probably was so
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 01, 2010, 09:32:51 PM
Anyone see the golfer wearing a shirt and tie on the last day of the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic in Malaysia?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 01, 2010, 09:45:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 01, 2010, 09:32:51 PM
Anyone see the golfer wearing a shirt and tie on the last day of the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic in Malaysia?
There is a man lives on Victoria Road in Armagh that wears a shirt and tie no matter what he's doing. He wears the combo painting the house, gardening and have even seen him wearing it whilst doing a bit of roofing. Some boy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 09:56:56 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 01, 2010, 09:32:51 PM
Anyone see the golfer wearing a shirt and tie on the last day of the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic in Malaysia?

Haven't seen it but was it Ryan Moore?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 01, 2010, 10:06:05 PM
Yes, it was Ryan Moore. Pity it is Autumn, otherwise I'd be wearing a shirt and this this Saturday.





(http://fromtherough.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/1045396-standalone-prod_affiliate-5.jpg) (http://img.slate.com/media/1/123125/2263281/2263076/2263505/100810_MG_Moore.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: PadraicHenryPearse on November 01, 2010, 10:12:01 PM
duval and i think couples were number one without a major i believe but then went on to win one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 10:13:32 PM
Ryan Moore is a very interesting character,he won't wear sponsor logos or even accept sponsorship from big companies.
He actually bought into Scratch Golf and is a co owner and is the only logo he wears.
Then he wears them outfits with the shirt and Tie.
I like him and always look out for him in tournaments,I think he actually got a hole in one at this years Masters?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 05, 2010, 09:50:12 PM
Anyone watching watching the golf. Gmac putting Tiger under serious pressure
Woods had a 4 shot lead, Gmac leads by 2 now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on December 05, 2010, 09:52:09 PM
Looking good for Mc Dowell.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 05, 2010, 10:12:25 PM
Thats the first time I have seen Rorys new hair do, minging is the only word I have for it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on December 05, 2010, 11:07:26 PM
What a putt from Mc Dowell
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: flantheman82 on December 05, 2010, 11:08:11 PM
What a game!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on December 05, 2010, 11:24:49 PM
And again !! Unreal
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on December 05, 2010, 11:27:49 PM
Poor Tiger.
Great win for mc Dowell.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 05, 2010, 11:29:09 PM
Fair f**ks to him. He has balls
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on December 05, 2010, 11:30:08 PM
What a year for that man . . . phenomenal stuff from Gmac well done!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on December 05, 2010, 11:31:45 PM
Two brilliant putts to win it. Fair play, what an excellent season.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sandino on December 05, 2010, 11:33:13 PM
Fair play to him indeed he beat the Tiger to win a big one!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: tyroneboi on December 05, 2010, 11:34:08 PM
Couple of great pressure putts from Gmac! The American commentators sounded gutted that Tiger lost.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on December 05, 2010, 11:55:06 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on December 05, 2010, 11:34:08 PM
Couple of great pressure putts from Gmac! The American commentators sounded gutted that Tiger lost.

Was going to say the very same. You would have swore someone died when Tiger missed. Good to see Mc Ilroy come on to celebrate with Mc Dowell at the end.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on December 06, 2010, 02:43:05 AM
when gmac was walking back up to the 18th tee for the play off, his brass balls must have been clinking. That was huge from him, to beat Tiger in those circumstances at his own event with a 4 stroke deficit, with those two putts. Unreal...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: tyroneboi on December 06, 2010, 11:07:37 AM
I think Gmac should win SPOTY ahead of AP McCoy. He has had a phenomanal 2010 winning a major, more or less sinking the winning putt in the Ryder Cup and has had some big wins throughout the year. If it was Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood they would be certs for SPOTY.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on December 06, 2010, 11:21:10 AM
Quote from: tyroneboi on December 06, 2010, 11:07:37 AM
I think Gmac should win SPOTY ahead of AP McCoy. He has had a phenomanal 2010 winning a major, more or less sinking the winning putt in the Ryder Cup and has had some big wins throughout the year. If it was Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood they would be certs for SPOTY.
100% correct, I still want McCoy to win but can't help but feel Gmac deserves it more for his year, McCoy has been phenomenal for 15yrs though with no recognition.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on December 06, 2010, 02:20:00 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on December 06, 2010, 11:21:10 AMMcCoy has been phenomenal for 15yrs though with no recognition.

it's not a lifetime acheivement award (Giggs winning last year not counting)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on December 06, 2010, 02:26:00 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on December 06, 2010, 02:20:00 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on December 06, 2010, 11:21:10 AMMcCoy has been phenomenal for 15yrs though with no recognition.

it's not a lifetime acheivement award (Giggs winning last year not counting)
I know that and that is why I said it because Giggs got it for his career when he shouldn't have.  As I said, I do think McDowell probably deserves it more for the year he has had.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on December 06, 2010, 03:42:21 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on December 05, 2010, 11:34:08 PM
Couple of great pressure putts from Gmac! The American commentators sounded gutted that Tiger lost.
That peckerhead Mark Roe talked some crap also.............fair play to G Mac......he's going to have to give Rory a good few putting lessons or he's going to turn into another Sergio Garcia..........
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 06, 2010, 10:23:46 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/8351712.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/8351712.stm)

Thought this was a good laugh!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ludermor on December 07, 2010, 12:35:52 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/9263504.stm
McDowall & Kaymer share European golfer of the year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on December 08, 2010, 08:09:26 PM
Quote from: mackers on December 06, 2010, 03:42:21 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on December 05, 2010, 11:34:08 PM
Couple of great pressure putts from Gmac! The American commentators sounded gutted that Tiger lost.
That peckerhead Mark Roe talked some crap also.............fair play to G Mac......he's going to have to give Rory a good few putting lessons or he's going to turn into another Sergio Garcia..........
Interesting observation, McIlroy is in no way guaranteed to win Majors.  Undoubtedly he is a superb golfer, but as you say he could be the next Sergio just as easily as the next Tiger! McDowell has had some year, will be interesting to see if that spurs on McIlroy. Would be great to see them two and Harrington all in contention on the final day of a major next year!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 02:57:40 PM
Anyone see Bubba Watson's eagle on the 18th last night?

663yards on the green in two :o.. he used driver off the fairway for his second shot
Driver off the fairway!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 02:57:40 PM
Anyone see Bubba Watson's eagle on the 18th last night?

663yards on the green in two :o.. he used driver off the fairway for his second shot
Driver off the fairway!

Yeah Poulter I think had a link to it on his twitter feed last night; more impressive is the fact he faded it 50 yards right to left and got 300 odd yards (I'm guessing) still  :o

Give it a go, it's not as hard as you think to hit the driver off the fairway. The control to shape the shot and the distance is what is most impressive I think.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 07, 2011, 03:17:19 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 02:57:40 PM
Anyone see Bubba Watson's eagle on the 18th last night?

663yards on the green in two :o.. he used driver off the fairway for his second shot
Driver off the fairway!

Yeah Poulter I think had a link to it on his twitter feed last night; more impressive is the fact he faded it 50 yards right to left and got 300 odd yards (I'm guessing) still  :o

Give it a go, it's not as hard as you think to hit the driver off the fairway. The control to shape the shot and the distance is what is most impressive I think.

Yea but you're not supposed to put a tee under it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 03:49:37 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 02:57:40 PM
Anyone see Bubba Watson's eagle on the 18th last night?

663yards on the green in two :o.. he used driver off the fairway for his second shot
Driver off the fairway!

Yeah Poulter I think had a link to it on his twitter feed last night; more impressive is the fact he faded it 50 yards right to left and got 300 odd yards (I'm guessing) still  :o

Give it a go, it's not as hard as you think to hit the driver off the fairway. The control to shape the shot and the distance is what is most impressive I think.
Its probably the most satisfying shot in golf when you get it right, but also the one that makes you look the biggest hacker when it goes wrong! Only give it a go if you play off a half decent handicap tho, IMO
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 03:55:21 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 03:49:37 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 02:57:40 PM
Anyone see Bubba Watson's eagle on the 18th last night?

663yards on the green in two :o.. he used driver off the fairway for his second shot
Driver off the fairway!

Yeah Poulter I think had a link to it on his twitter feed last night; more impressive is the fact he faded it 50 yards right to left and got 300 odd yards (I'm guessing) still  :o

Give it a go, it's not as hard as you think to hit the driver off the fairway. The control to shape the shot and the distance is what is most impressive I think.
Its probably the most satisfying shot in golf when you get it right, but also the one that makes you look the biggest hacker when it goes wrong! Only give it a go if you play off a half decent handicap tho, IMO

And if you have a cheap driver,no way I'd try it with my Ping G15
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 04:11:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 03:55:21 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 03:49:37 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 02:57:40 PM
Anyone see Bubba Watson's eagle on the 18th last night?

663yards on the green in two :o.. he used driver off the fairway for his second shot
Driver off the fairway!

Yeah Poulter I think had a link to it on his twitter feed last night; more impressive is the fact he faded it 50 yards right to left and got 300 odd yards (I'm guessing) still  :o

Give it a go, it's not as hard as you think to hit the driver off the fairway. The control to shape the shot and the distance is what is most impressive I think.
Its probably the most satisfying shot in golf when you get it right, but also the one that makes you look the biggest hacker when it goes wrong! Only give it a go if you play off a half decent handicap tho, IMO

And if you have a cheap driver,no way I'd try it with my Ping G15
Would it matter really, not likely to damage the club playing that shot, more likely to damage ones ego or self esteem if you top her 30 yards up the fairway!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 04:42:11 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 04:11:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 03:55:21 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 03:49:37 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 02:57:40 PM
Anyone see Bubba Watson's eagle on the 18th last night?

663yards on the green in two :o.. he used driver off the fairway for his second shot
Driver off the fairway!

Yeah Poulter I think had a link to it on his twitter feed last night; more impressive is the fact he faded it 50 yards right to left and got 300 odd yards (I'm guessing) still  :o

Give it a go, it's not as hard as you think to hit the driver off the fairway. The control to shape the shot and the distance is what is most impressive I think.
Its probably the most satisfying shot in golf when you get it right, but also the one that makes you look the biggest hacker when it goes wrong! Only give it a go if you play off a half decent handicap tho, IMO

And if you have a cheap driver,no way I'd try it with my Ping G15
Would it matter really, not likely to damage the club playing that shot, more likely to damage ones ego or self esteem if you top her 30 yards up the fairway!!

You'll only top it if you try playing it forward in your stance like your off the tee. It's easy enough to hit the ball (not easy to get accuracy and control BW did and thats what is impressive  :o ) and definitely not the most satisfying shot you'll ever play. My bunker shot in portmarnock the other day was much better than hitting the driver of the fairway :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 04:53:15 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 04:42:11 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 04:11:20 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 03:55:21 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 03:49:37 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 03:11:21 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 02:57:40 PM
Anyone see Bubba Watson's eagle on the 18th last night?

663yards on the green in two :o.. he used driver off the fairway for his second shot
Driver off the fairway!

Yeah Poulter I think had a link to it on his twitter feed last night; more impressive is the fact he faded it 50 yards right to left and got 300 odd yards (I'm guessing) still  :o

Give it a go, it's not as hard as you think to hit the driver off the fairway. The control to shape the shot and the distance is what is most impressive I think.
Its probably the most satisfying shot in golf when you get it right, but also the one that makes you look the biggest hacker when it goes wrong! Only give it a go if you play off a half decent handicap tho, IMO

And if you have a cheap driver,no way I'd try it with my Ping G15
Would it matter really, not likely to damage the club playing that shot, more likely to damage ones ego or self esteem if you top her 30 yards up the fairway!!

You'll only top it if you try playing it forward in your stance like your off the tee. It's easy enough to hit the ball (not easy to get accuracy and control BW did and thats what is impressive  :o ) and definitely not the most satisfying shot you'll ever play. My bunker shot in portmarnock the other day was much better than hitting the driver of the fairway :P
You are showing off now!!! Wouldnt be in bunkers that much myself ;) Or Potrmarnock when i think about it :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 04:58:59 PM
Trust me you ain't missing much,Portmarnock is nothing special IMHO
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 05:10:15 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 04:58:59 PM
Trust me you ain't missing much,Portmarnock is nothing special IMHO

The hotel & golf links course (not portmarnock GC) by Langer is a great course. Well worth a trek round and probably one of the best courses in the Dublin area. I'd be interested LL to see what you think is a great course as Portmarnock (old) is consistently rated as one of the best championship courses in Ireland?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 05:12:19 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 05:10:15 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 04:58:59 PM
Trust me you ain't missing much,Portmarnock is nothing special IMHO

The hotel & golf links course (not portmarnock GC) by Langer is a great course. Well worth a trek round and probably one of the best courses in the Dublin area. I'd be interested LL to see what you think is a great course as Portmarnock (old) is consistently rated as one of the best championship courses in Ireland?

Druids Glen is far ahead of it IMHO,Different type of course I know but one I would prefer playing on..each to their own
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 05:19:48 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 05:12:19 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 05:10:15 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 04:58:59 PM
Trust me you ain't missing much,Portmarnock is nothing special IMHO

The hotel & golf links course (not portmarnock GC) by Langer is a great course. Well worth a trek round and probably one of the best courses in the Dublin area. I'd be interested LL to see what you think is a great course as Portmarnock (old) is consistently rated as one of the best championship courses in Ireland?

Druids Glen is far ahead of it IMHO,Different type of course I know but one I would prefer playing on..each to their own
Top quality inland course, probably my second favorite inland course in Ireland, behind Lough Erne. However links golf surpasses any of these "new" type set ups IMO. RLL, if you are ever up north, check out Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, Newcastle, best courses in the world!! (that ive played!)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 07, 2011, 05:20:47 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 05:10:15 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 04:58:59 PM
Trust me you ain't missing much,Portmarnock is nothing special IMHO

The hotel & golf links course (not portmarnock GC) by Langer is a great course. Well worth a trek round and probably one of the best courses in the Dublin area. I'd be interested LL to see what you think is a great course as Portmarnock (old) is consistently rated as one of the best championship courses in Ireland?

My one and likely to be only ever eagle was there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 05:27:37 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 07, 2011, 05:20:47 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 07, 2011, 05:10:15 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 07, 2011, 04:58:59 PM
Trust me you ain't missing much,Portmarnock is nothing special IMHO

The hotel & golf links course (not portmarnock GC) by Langer is a great course. Well worth a trek round and probably one of the best courses in the Dublin area. I'd be interested LL to see what you think is a great course as Portmarnock (old) is consistently rated as one of the best championship courses in Ireland?

My one and likely to be only ever eagle was there.

My green side bunker shot was for an eagle the other day, 2nd time I've holed it when playing out of that bunker   ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on January 07, 2011, 05:46:17 PM
Presume all you lads will be showing us how good ye are in the charity classic in May then!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tyrones own on January 07, 2011, 06:06:04 PM
Quote from: Declan on January 07, 2011, 05:46:17 PM
Presume all you lads will be showing us how good ye are in the charity classic in May then!!!

Conversation stopper right there Dec  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 07, 2011, 06:45:21 PM
Charity Classic?
Was at the gym there, building up the muscles, will have yards on the drives this year!!
We are all allowed to talk about our great shots tyrones own, especially the ones no one else was present for ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 09, 2011, 11:08:30 PM
Some start from Gmac  3,3,3,3 nice way to start a round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 09, 2011, 11:26:55 PM
4 birds in first 5 holes for Gmac
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 09, 2011, 11:28:52 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 09, 2011, 11:26:55 PM
4 birds in first 5 holes for Gmac

Do you have him in the Fantasy Golf?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 09, 2011, 11:29:31 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 09, 2011, 11:28:52 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 09, 2011, 11:26:55 PM
4 birds in first 5 holes for Gmac

Do you have him in the Fantasy Golf?

Yes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 09, 2011, 11:41:05 PM
-5 on the day after 6 holes for Gmac
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 09, 2011, 11:46:22 PM
Some start, im not watching it. Cant be too far back off the lead now then?
Muppet is the man in fantasy golf so far, but early days!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 09, 2011, 11:48:07 PM
3 off the lead right now.
Johnathon Byrd leads on -20 Gmac is -17 started the day on -12

EDIT Byrd now -21
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 10, 2011, 01:40:02 AM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 09, 2011, 11:48:07 PM
3 off the lead right now.
Johnathon Byrd leads on -20 Gmac is -17 started the day on -12

EDIT Byrd now -21

Gmac 10 under for the day 1 shot behind Byrd. . . some shooting! Think I may have to stay up for the run in now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on January 10, 2011, 02:36:21 AM
-11 for Gmac, looks like it'll be a playoff unless Byrd birdies the last
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on January 10, 2011, 02:59:10 AM
Playoff between Garrigus and Byrd
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on January 10, 2011, 03:53:00 AM
Byrd wins on second playoff hole
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 10, 2011, 09:11:33 AM
Brilliant final round by McDowell. How long can he keep this form up?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 10, 2011, 10:11:18 AM
Didn't stay up to watch the rest of golf,sounds like a good finish.
Gmac is on fire -11 in a final round of a tournament is amazing,pity he didn't win playoff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on January 10, 2011, 10:13:02 AM
He didn't make the playoff
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 10, 2011, 10:18:26 AM
Quote from: stephenite on January 10, 2011, 10:13:02 AM
He didn't make the playoff

Oh right sorry I thought I read it that way in the previous posts I see now he didn't
Still some round from him all the same
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 10, 2011, 10:20:51 AM
Maybe we should ask Bud is there is enough funding to have the golf outing in Hawaii?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on January 10, 2011, 10:23:55 AM
Some round indeed, I think he changed his equipment sponsor on the second day of this tournament from Callaway to Srixion-probably doesn't make much difference to the pros as all their clubs are custom made but I still think it makes the -11 all the more impressive
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 10, 2011, 10:27:57 AM
Quote from: stephenite on January 10, 2011, 10:23:55 AM
Some round indeed, I think he changed his equipment sponsor on the second day of this tournament from Callaway to Srixion-probably doesn't make much difference to the pros as all their clubs are custom made but I still think it makes the -11 all the more impressive

Nah he changed at the start of the year, although I believe he only has to use their irons, cleaveland wedges and balls. He's still using the same putter, driver, woods and hybrids.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on January 10, 2011, 10:32:38 AM
yeah, that hat did look daft

he had changed at the start of the year.

some round all the same considering the change in equipment, especially the ball.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 10, 2011, 10:37:10 AM
Quote from: Megaman on January 10, 2011, 10:32:38 AM
yeah, that hat did look daft

he had changed at the start of the year.

some round all the same considering the change in equipment, especially the ball.

Just goes to show you it's true what they say..Its not the arrow, its the Indian
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 10, 2011, 10:39:24 AM
Are we still talking about McDowell?

He's been wearing the US Army style cap for quite a while now. There seems to be a shift amongst the US players from the baseball cap to the Army cap.

Anyone know where I can buy one of those baseball caps that has the peak at the back instead of the front?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on January 10, 2011, 10:57:57 AM
I never thought I'd get a laugh out of a golf thread. Good man Orior.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on January 10, 2011, 06:37:53 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 10, 2011, 10:27:57 AM
Quote from: stephenite on January 10, 2011, 10:23:55 AM
Some round indeed, I think he changed his equipment sponsor on the second day of this tournament from Callaway to Srixion-probably doesn't make much difference to the pros as all their clubs are custom made but I still think it makes the -11 all the more impressive

Nah he changed at the start of the year, although I believe he only has to use their irons, cleaveland wedges and balls. He's still using the same putter, driver, woods and hybrids.

Actually he started the first 2 rounds with his old Callaway FT but driving was all over the place, he switched to the Cleveland Launcher the last 2 days. Srixon own Cleveland, so the only non branded stuff he uses now are the adams hybrids
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 10, 2011, 07:06:31 PM
Quote from: heganboy on January 10, 2011, 06:37:53 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 10, 2011, 10:27:57 AM
Quote from: stephenite on January 10, 2011, 10:23:55 AM
Some round indeed, I think he changed his equipment sponsor on the second day of this tournament from Callaway to Srixion-probably doesn't make much difference to the pros as all their clubs are custom made but I still think it makes the -11 all the more impressive

Nah he changed at the start of the year, although I believe he only has to use their irons, cleaveland wedges and balls. He's still using the same putter, driver, woods and hybrids.

Actually he started the first 2 rounds with his old Callaway FT but driving was all over the place, he switched to the Cleveland Launcher the last 2 days. Srixon own Cleveland, so the only non branded stuff he uses now are the adams hybrids

Yeah but as I say his contract stipulates the irons, wedges and balls must be used. He still used the oddessy putter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 10, 2011, 10:53:26 PM
Some round by McDowell. Sometimes you would wonder why anyone would change clubs after such a successful season last year, he also seemed to have a good relationship with Callaway, judging by the BBC show after he won US Open last year. Even with some or all new clubs, he is still in the zone obviously, probably could shoot a good round with any set at the minute.  Just one thing about him tho, watched a few highlights on the news earlier and his swing is brutal!! You would wonder how he can play so well swinging like that, not exactly textbook. Would remind you a bit of Feherty's quote about Furyk....."an octopus in a phone box". Fair play tho, 62 blows is exceptional on a Sunday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on January 10, 2011, 11:02:53 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 10, 2011, 10:53:26 PM
Some round by McDowell. Sometimes you would wonder why anyone would change clubs after such a successful season last year, he also seemed to have a good relationship with Callaway, judging by the BBC show after he won US Open last year. Even with some or all new clubs, he is still in the zone obviously, probably could shoot a good round with any set at the minute.  Just one thing about him tho, watched a few highlights on the news earlier and his swing is brutal!! You would wonder how he can play so well swinging like that, not exactly textbook. Would remind you a bit of Feherty's quote about Furyk....."an octopus in a phone box". Fair play tho, 62 blows is exceptional on a Sunday

Think it was "like an octopus falling out of a tree".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 10, 2011, 11:40:34 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on January 10, 2011, 11:02:53 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 10, 2011, 10:53:26 PM
Some round by McDowell. Sometimes you would wonder why anyone would change clubs after such a successful season last year, he also seemed to have a good relationship with Callaway, judging by the BBC show after he won US Open last year. Even with some or all new clubs, he is still in the zone obviously, probably could shoot a good round with any set at the minute.  Just one thing about him tho, watched a few highlights on the news earlier and his swing is brutal!! You would wonder how he can play so well swinging like that, not exactly textbook. Would remind you a bit of Feherty's quote about Furyk....."an octopus in a phone box". Fair play tho, 62 blows is exceptional on a Sunday

Think it was "like an octopus falling out of a tree".
Either way, not pretty!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 11, 2011, 12:15:00 AM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on January 10, 2011, 10:53:26 PM
Some round by McDowell. Sometimes you would wonder why anyone would change clubs after such a successful season last year, he also seemed to have a good relationship with Callaway, judging by the BBC show after he won US Open last year. Even with some or all new clubs, he is still in the zone obviously, probably could shoot a good round with any set at the minute.  Just one thing about him tho, watched a few highlights on the news earlier and his swing is brutal!! You would wonder how he can play so well swinging like that, not exactly textbook. Would remind you a bit of Feherty's quote about Furyk....."an octopus in a phone box". Fair play tho, 62 blows is exceptional on a Sunday

Apparently "I felt like it was a golf ball I could get to the next level with.''

My guess would be that it's all about the Benjamins!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on January 11, 2011, 12:17:55 AM
This will sound ridonkulous -

But the Callaway ball I think is better than the Srixon - which in itself is a good ball - but unless McDowell knows a little something about golf that I don't - well.......
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on January 11, 2011, 10:40:22 AM
it was simply about the dosh, callaway werent willing to pay him as much as others at callaway, so he jumped ship.

i would say most think callaway / Titliest are better balls than srxion.  Cleveland wont let their players play with any other balls though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 11, 2011, 11:56:16 AM
Quote from: Megaman on January 11, 2011, 10:40:22 AM
it was simply about the dosh, callaway werent willing to pay him as much as others at callaway, so he jumped ship.

i would say most think callaway / Titliest are better balls than srxion.  Cleveland wont let their players play with any other balls though.

I lbe a big fan of the Srixon balls TBH, much more than Callaway anyway. Definitely thinking of playing them all the time as they are much cheaper than Titelist and Taylormades.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on January 11, 2011, 05:21:28 PM
I got a gift of a dozen taylor made black golf balls two summers ago. I swear to God - I couldnt take one out of the bag and play more than a hole without losing the damn things. It was really strange. If I played with any other ball I'd maybe not lose one for a week - but as soon as I took out a taylor made it was gone within a couple holes. Maybe even on the first drive.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 21, 2011, 09:00:57 AM
From BBC - "Ireland's Padraig Harrington has been disqualified from the Abu Dhabi Championship after signing for a wrong score in his first-round 65.

Harrington's hand brushed the back of his ball on hole seven as he replaced it in front of his marker. "

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/9369046.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/9369046.stm)

You can judge for yourself here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Bh-ZVAz48 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Bh-ZVAz48)

Pretty sickening as he looked as if he may actually be in contention for a change.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 21, 2011, 10:28:34 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 21, 2011, 09:00:57 AM
From BBC - "Ireland's Padraig Harrington has been disqualified from the Abu Dhabi Championship after signing for a wrong score in his first-round 65.

Harrington's hand brushed the back of his ball on hole seven as he replaced it in front of his marker. "

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/9369046.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/9369046.stm)

You can judge for yourself here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Bh-ZVAz48 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Bh-ZVAz48)

Pretty sickening as he looked as if he may actually be in contention for a change.

Contrasts nicely with the crap we watch in soccer in particular and the stuff that can appear in our own games now unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on January 21, 2011, 10:31:12 AM
I'm hearing somebody emailed in after seeing it on TV, can anyone confirm?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 21, 2011, 10:35:45 AM
Yep that is also why he was disqualified, had already signed the card before it was brought to their attention. Different from the likes of Dustin Johnson where the referees pointed it out and the penalty to him before he signed the card. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 21, 2011, 10:46:10 AM
Quote from: muppet on January 21, 2011, 10:28:34 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 21, 2011, 09:00:57 AM
From BBC - "Ireland's Padraig Harrington has been disqualified from the Abu Dhabi Championship after signing for a wrong score in his first-round 65.

Harrington's hand brushed the back of his ball on hole seven as he replaced it in front of his marker. "

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/9369046.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/9369046.stm)

You can judge for yourself here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Bh-ZVAz48 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Bh-ZVAz48)

Pretty sickening as he looked as if he may actually be in contention for a change.

Contrasts nicely with the crap we watch in soccer in particular and the stuff that can appear in our own games now unfortunately.

How?

Although I believe Harrington to be one of the most honest players, he didn't point it out. In fact he could have easily been trying to get away with it, seen it go on all the time on the golf course. You only have to look at Elliot Saltman ban this week to realise it goes on in the pro game too. Probably more than we expect on non televised pro and amateur events. FFS you only have to look at the c***s in you local golf club managing handicaps ::) to win the big prices or not adhering to certain rules in comps to realise it's the same in all levels of sports. There are always a few who will go that extra length to win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 21, 2011, 11:02:04 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 21, 2011, 10:46:10 AM
Quote from: muppet on January 21, 2011, 10:28:34 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 21, 2011, 09:00:57 AM
From BBC - "Ireland's Padraig Harrington has been disqualified from the Abu Dhabi Championship after signing for a wrong score in his first-round 65.

Harrington's hand brushed the back of his ball on hole seven as he replaced it in front of his marker. "

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/9369046.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/9369046.stm)

You can judge for yourself here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Bh-ZVAz48 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Bh-ZVAz48)

Pretty sickening as he looked as if he may actually be in contention for a change.

Contrasts nicely with the crap we watch in soccer in particular and the stuff that can appear in our own games now unfortunately.

How?

Although I believe Harrington to be one of the most honest players, he didn't point it out. In fact he could have easily been trying to get away with it, seen it go on all the time on the golf course. You only have to look at Elliot Saltman ban this week to realise it goes on in the pro game too. Probably more than we expect on non televised pro and amateur events. FFS you only have to look at the c***s in you local golf club managing handicaps ::) to win the big prices or not adhering to certain rules in comps to realise it's the same in all levels of sports. There are always a few who will go that extra length to win.

You are being very harsh on Harrington, his explanation that he was aware it happened but thought it returned to its original position sounds fairly plausible to me. He said even if he had called the rules official thats what he would have told him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 21, 2011, 11:20:47 AM
I'm thinking that golf's authorities might have opened a can of worms here.

If Harrington's playing partners, or the officials following them around, didn't make the objection then it shouldn't have been considered.

The PGA tours are leaving themselves open to video referees having to record and analyse each and every shot played during a tournament.

It's only equitable that if Harrington is being throughly scrutinised by the eye in the sky, then the no-mark player ranked 324th in the world should also have to endure the same treatment.



On a side note, rules are the cornerstone of golf. But sometimes commonsense has to apply. If a player makes a mistake but gains no discernable advantage from the mistake, then it's not cheating. Obviously this opens up a subjective set of rules, but in the name of God, anyone who plays golf can tell the difference between cheating and not cheating.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 21, 2011, 11:27:25 AM
My point was that the Golf world will act quickly on any clear evidence unlike soccer in particular and to a lesser extent Gaelic Football.

Look at Thierry Henry's goal.

Aside from that golf aims very high (TheWobbler has a point maybe too high) regarding the integrity of its rules. But soccer couldn't aim lower.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Up The Middle on January 21, 2011, 11:41:54 AM
By fcuk thats harsh, he brushed the ball with his thumb. I know rules are rules but come on he didnt gain any advantage. I see he has decided to stay on and play Bahrain next week. Tough decision to make will i go home to freezing Ireland or stay in the 40 degree heat for another week. God love him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on January 21, 2011, 03:04:54 PM
If he had known that the ball had moved, he could have replaced it with no penalty stroke as  the ball is allowed to move when replacing it to putt.

Harsh, but there've been quite a few incidences of this over the years.  I don't think this opens any can of worms either, maybe if it players acted the way gaa clubs and counties do it could, but until that day happens, players will abide by the rules.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on January 21, 2011, 03:08:08 PM
This is a pretty common occurence in the States, TV viewers emailing/phoning in to say such and such violated a rule. The organisers apparently look at each incident! A lot of times it's about improving their lie, moving impediments etc.

Ian Poulters tweets are good on this. One of his latest is 'If I don't make the cut, myself and Harrington can play tiddlywinks live on webcam. We can have people referee by email'.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 21, 2011, 05:01:10 PM
What would annoy me about this is not the fact Harry was DQ because after seeing the footage it's obvious the ball moved and the rules of golf being as they are he can't have any complaints,but what would annoy me is the little p***k that rang up and notified people of it,has that cnut nothing better to be doing with his time?
I can see the bollix now as smug as f**k boasting to all his mates how he got one of the worlds top golfers disqualified,people like this are sad f**ks IMHO.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ziggysego on January 21, 2011, 06:23:13 PM
Very harsh and unfair, barely moved.

What kind of twat would feel the need to email in about this?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 21, 2011, 06:51:40 PM
Ian Poulter doesn't sit on the fence anyways :D

From Twitter
"Rules of Golf Book Rule 22-4 paragraph 3 line 7, "the rules of golf are complete bollocks and are stuck back in 1932". Couldn't agree more"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on January 21, 2011, 07:42:01 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 21, 2011, 06:51:40 PM
Ian Poulter doesn't sit on the fence anyways :D

From Twitter
"Rules of Golf Book Rule 22-4 paragraph 3 line 7, "the rules of golf are complete bollocks and are stuck back in 1932". Couldn't agree more"

Great to see it acknowledged. Too many golfers I know take pride in the archaic and redundant nature of golf rules such as this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on January 21, 2011, 08:29:56 PM
Padraig very candid about the incident.

To pharaphrase: 'Its a dimple and a half today, its 3 dimples next week, an inch the week after that, and 5 inches the following week'.

He seems very proud of the rules.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on January 21, 2011, 09:31:44 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 21, 2011, 05:01:10 PM
What would annoy me about this is not the fact Harry was DQ because after seeing the footage it's obvious the ball moved and the rules of golf being as they are he can't have any complaints,but what would annoy me is the little p***k that rang up and notified people of it,has that cnut nothing better to be doing with his time?
I can see the bollix now as smug as f**k boasting to all his mates how he got one of the worlds top golfers disqualified,people like this are sad f**ks IMHO.
we should have a gaaboard competition, first one to get a player dq wins - you have to post the incident on here first though!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on January 21, 2011, 10:08:22 PM
Quote from: gallsman on January 21, 2011, 07:42:01 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 21, 2011, 06:51:40 PM
Ian Poulter doesn't sit on the fence anyways :D

From Twitter
"Rules of Golf Book Rule 22-4 paragraph 3 line 7, "the rules of golf are complete bollocks and are stuck back in 1932". Couldn't agree more"

Great to see it acknowledged. Too many golfers I know take pride in the archaic and redundant nature of golf rules such as this.
what was redundant and archaic about this incident?  The ball was not played from where it lay - you can't change that rule, it's the most basic rule in the game.
There are some stupid rules alright, Dustin Johnson's incident in the USPGA was much worse because the rules didn't really take account of the type of course and were vague imo on the ruling.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on January 21, 2011, 10:17:25 PM
It's not the rule per se, if the officials don't pick it up and it's not an attempt at cheating then it shouldn't result in disqualification. Maybe have a ref with each group, might seem like overkill but golf needs to move with the times. To the average weekend hacker like myself I think his disqualification was ridiculous. Take 2 shots off him by all means but let him play on
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on January 21, 2011, 10:29:48 PM
Well thats where the discrepancy lies. It is a penalty - but it wasnt awarded at the time, and as such he signed for a false score. Signing for a false score  = DQ.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 21, 2011, 10:37:52 PM
The more I think about this decision the more it annoys me.

If Padraig is chucked out for signing the wrong score, then his playing partner should also be chucked out for aiding and abetting the manouevre.

PGA should realise they're in the entertainment industry, and booting out one the better players and bigger draws for the most trivial of offences, could not encourage return visitors, nor welcome those new to the game.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 21, 2011, 10:53:08 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2011, 10:37:52 PM
The more I think about this decision the more it annoys me.

If Padraig is chucked out for signing the wrong score, then his playing partner should also be chucked out for aiding and abetting the manouevre.

PGA should realise they're in the entertainment industry, and booting out one the better players and bigger draws for the most trivial of offences, could not encourage return visitors, nor welcome those new to the game.

I have to disagree. There is something to be said for integrity. The penalty is worth looking at. But I admire their adherence to rules and the players ability to accept the rules and even defend them for the integrity of the game.

Imagine Alex or Arsene saying: 'Its a dimple and a half today, its 3 dimples next week, an inch the week after that, and 5 inches the following week".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on January 21, 2011, 11:19:59 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 21, 2011, 10:53:08 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2011, 10:37:52 PM
The more I think about this decision the more it annoys me.

If Padraig is chucked out for signing the wrong score, then his playing partner should also be chucked out for aiding and abetting the manouevre.

PGA should realise they're in the entertainment industry, and booting out one the better players and bigger draws for the most trivial of offences, could not encourage return visitors, nor welcome those new to the game.

I have to disagree. There is something to be said for integrity. The penalty is worth looking at. But I admire their adherence to rules and the players ability to accept the rules and even defend them for the integrity of the game.

Imagine Alex or Arsene saying: 'Its a dimple and a half today, its 3 dimples next week, an inch the week after that, and 5 inches the following week".

Yer man that emailed them is still a bollix though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 21, 2011, 11:25:30 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 21, 2011, 11:19:59 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 21, 2011, 10:53:08 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2011, 10:37:52 PM
The more I think about this decision the more it annoys me.

If Padraig is chucked out for signing the wrong score, then his playing partner should also be chucked out for aiding and abetting the manouevre.

PGA should realise they're in the entertainment industry, and booting out one the better players and bigger draws for the most trivial of offences, could not encourage return visitors, nor welcome those new to the game.

I have to disagree. There is something to be said for integrity. The penalty is worth looking at. But I admire their adherence to rules and the players ability to accept the rules and even defend them for the integrity of the game.

Imagine Alex or Arsene saying: 'Its a dimple and a half today, its 3 dimples next week, an inch the week after that, and 5 inches the following week".

Yer man that emailed them is still a bollix though

Beyond sad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on January 23, 2011, 01:05:00 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2011, 10:37:52 PM
The more I think about this decision the more it annoys me.

If Padraig is chucked out for signing the wrong score, then his playing partner should also be chucked out for aiding and abetting the manouevre.

PGA should realise they're in the entertainment industry, and booting out one the better players and bigger draws for the most trivial of offences, could not encourage return visitors, nor welcome those new to the game.
Mark Roe was kicked out whilst leading the open a few years ago, 2003? I think, I don't remember exactly, but I think it was something wrong with his opponents card that was the problem.  In this instance his playing partner's couldn't have known that he had played the ball from the wrong place thus incurring a 2 stroke penalty etc.  I think people in general seem to be more upset about this that Harrington himself.  It probably wouldn't have mattered as Kaymer ran way with it.  3 nordies in the top 5 though, maybe we should have our own ryder cup team, definitely have to consider going it alone in the world cup from now on ;)
Kaymer and McDowell have to be the real world no.1 and 2 at the minute, not sure which order though.

Quote from: muppet on January 21, 2011, 11:25:30 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on January 21, 2011, 11:19:59 PM
Yer man that emailed them is still a bollix though

Beyond sad.

I take it nobody else wants to join my competition to be the first to get a player dq then?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 23, 2011, 01:08:47 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on January 23, 2011, 01:05:00 PM

Quote from: muppet on January 21, 2011, 11:25:30 PM


Beyond sad.

I take it nobody else wants to join my competition to be the first to get a player dq then?

Yes, yes I do.

Which sport?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on January 23, 2011, 02:03:10 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 23, 2011, 01:08:47 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on January 23, 2011, 01:05:00 PM

Quote from: muppet on January 21, 2011, 11:25:30 PM


Beyond sad.

I take it nobody else wants to join my competition to be the first to get a player dq then?

Yes, yes I do.

Which sport?

Start with golf, but I think the same principles should apply, if we note any breaking of the rules of a sport (we don't really have to know them, I mean rugby for example, does anyone really) that is not picked up by the referee, we should immediately notify that sport's governing body, first to get a player dq wins.  Beats the dead pool thread anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 23, 2011, 02:29:00 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on January 23, 2011, 02:03:10 PM
Quote from: muppet on January 23, 2011, 01:08:47 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on January 23, 2011, 01:05:00 PM

Quote from: muppet on January 21, 2011, 11:25:30 PM


Beyond sad.

I take it nobody else wants to join my competition to be the first to get a player dq then?

Yes, yes I do.

Which sport?

Start with golf, but I think the same principles should apply, if we note any breaking of the rules of a sport (we don't really have to know them, I mean rugby for example, does anyone really) that is not picked up by the referee, we should immediately notify that sport's governing body, first to get a player dq wins.  Beats the dead pool thread anyway.

Golf might be the best because they the authorities have now acted on a few complaints, they can hardly act on some and not others.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on February 03, 2011, 08:44:35 PM
Can anyone find a link to the phoenix open?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Groucho on February 03, 2011, 08:50:45 PM
http://www.pgatour.com/r/leaderboard/

Not sure if you can pick up video links
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on February 03, 2011, 08:57:18 PM
Sound job-if it finishes now i'm happy enough  :P only  a few days to hang on for overtan at 66's! :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 05, 2011, 04:23:53 PM
Anyone recommend good golf courses near Belfast? within a 30min drive say.
Group of us heading up sometime in May for a weekend for beer,skirt and Golf..in that order.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on February 05, 2011, 04:27:45 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on February 05, 2011, 04:23:53 PM
for a weekend for beer,skirt and Golf..in that order.

You are married now, golf is out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on February 05, 2011, 05:18:48 PM
Laoislad, if you're looking to play of the Saturday morning, you won't get anywhere much in the Belfast area; members dominate.

Sunday's better - the good living folk don't tend to play golf then. Saturday afternoons are normally okay with enough notice.

A quick rundown:

Malone: Brilliant, very mature parkland course. Snobby members who will make you unwelcome. About £70 green fees. 3-4 miles from Belfast City Centre.

Belvoir Park: Excellent, very mature parkland course. Proper old style parkland golf. Green fees are about £65, but I've found on a Saturday afternoon, they run specials at half price. It's only about 2 miles from Belfast City Centre. Wonderful clubhouse.

Lisburn: Fine parkland track, again very mature. About 10 miles from Belfast City Centre, so a bit out of the way. £50 green fee.

Dunmurry: Very decent parkland course, about 5 miles from Belfast City Centre. It's a bit snobby and jumped up, but a very decent walk. About £45 green fee.

Knock: Mature, undulating parkland course that requires you to be long off the tee. About 4 miles out from city centre. About £40 green fee.

Shandon Park: Something similat to Knock except a liitle shorter and has a couple of markedly poor holes.

Balmoral: A decent course only 2 miles from Belfast Centre.  Some people drool about it, I found it a tad flat and uninspiring.


Avoid Ormeau, Aberdalghy, Castlereagh or Colin Valley.


If you can get a decent green fee on Belvoir, I'd recommend it the most. As well as quality of course, it's handy from the City and the kind of place you could dump your car for the night, and get a taxi back into town (and out the next morning) after sampling a few pints for about £7.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 06, 2011, 12:11:38 AM
Cheers Wobbler I will look into those thanks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on February 12, 2011, 10:46:09 AM
I see Sergio is leading by two out in Dubai early in the third round. Would be great to see him get back up as one of the world's best again.
Just the best ball striker around for many a year, but could'nt get it in the hole when it mattered.
And Rory and Woods are droppin shots by the looks of it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on February 12, 2011, 11:13:02 AM
Big fan of Sergio, would be great to see him win again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerry on February 13, 2011, 10:50:35 AM
Quiros with a hole in one
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on February 13, 2011, 11:42:00 AM
Hansen eagles to join Quiros on -11. That was the 5th ace of the tournament
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 13, 2011, 12:03:11 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 05, 2011, 05:18:48 PM
Laoislad, if you're looking to play of the Saturday morning, you won't get anywhere much in the Belfast area; members dominate.

Sunday's better - the good living folk don't tend to play golf then. Saturday afternoons are normally okay with enough notice.

A quick rundown:

Malone: Brilliant, very mature parkland course. Snobby members who will make you unwelcome. About £70 green fees. 3-4 miles from Belfast City Centre.

Belvoir Park: Excellent, very mature parkland course. Proper old style parkland golf. Green fees are about £65, but I've found on a Saturday afternoon, they run specials at half price. It's only about 2 miles from Belfast City Centre. Wonderful clubhouse.

Lisburn: Fine parkland track, again very mature. About 10 miles from Belfast City Centre, so a bit out of the way. £50 green fee.

Dunmurry: Very decent parkland course, about 5 miles from Belfast City Centre. It's a bit snobby and jumped up, but a very decent walk. About £45 green fee.

Knock: Mature, undulating parkland course that requires you to be long off the tee. About 4 miles out from city centre. About £40 green fee.

Shandon Park: Something similat to Knock except a liitle shorter and has a couple of markedly poor holes.

Balmoral: A decent course only 2 miles from Belfast Centre.  Some people drool about it, I found it a tad flat and uninspiring.


Avoid Ormeau, Aberdalghy, Castlereagh or Colin Valley.


If you can get a decent green fee on Belvoir, I'd recommend it the most. As well as quality of course, it's handy from the City and the kind of place you could dump your car for the night, and get a taxi back into town (and out the next morning) after sampling a few pints for about £7.
Pints have got dear in Belfast since I was last there...

Read that wrong - taxi both ways and pints all in for 7 quid. Bargain!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on February 13, 2011, 01:44:49 PM
Anyone see woods spitting on the green, ignorant f**ker, just cause he made a mess of a putt. The commentator from sky went nuts
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on February 13, 2011, 04:51:56 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on February 13, 2011, 01:44:49 PM
Anyone see woods spitting on the green, ignorant f**ker, just cause he made a mess of a putt. The commentator from sky went nuts

Woods and Mickelson are said to be the two most arrogant hoors on the tour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bud Wiser on February 13, 2011, 05:40:12 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on February 05, 2011, 04:23:53 PM
Anyone recommend good golf courses near Belfast? within a 30min drive say.
Group of us heading up sometime in May for a weekend for beer,skirt and Golf..in that order.

I take it you wont be able to make it to the GAA Discussion Board outing then?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 13, 2011, 08:05:43 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 05, 2011, 05:18:48 PM
Laoislad, if you're looking to play of the Saturday morning, you won't get anywhere much in the Belfast area; members dominate.

Sunday's better - the good living folk don't tend to play golf then. Saturday afternoons are normally okay with enough notice.

A quick rundown:

Malone: Brilliant, very mature parkland course. Snobby members who will make you unwelcome. About £70 green fees. 3-4 miles from Belfast City Centre.

Belvoir Park: Excellent, very mature parkland course. Proper old style parkland golf. Green fees are about £65, but I've found on a Saturday afternoon, they run specials at half price. It's only about 2 miles from Belfast City Centre. Wonderful clubhouse.

Lisburn: Fine parkland track, again very mature. About 10 miles from Belfast City Centre, so a bit out of the way. £50 green fee.

Dunmurry: Very decent parkland course, about 5 miles from Belfast City Centre. It's a bit snobby and jumped up, but a very decent walk. About £45 green fee.

Knock: Mature, undulating parkland course that requires you to be long off the tee. About 4 miles out from city centre. About £40 green fee.

Shandon Park: Something similat to Knock except a liitle shorter and has a couple of markedly poor holes.

Balmoral: A decent course only 2 miles from Belfast Centre.  Some people drool about it, I found it a tad flat and uninspiring.


Avoid Ormeau, Aberdalghy, Castlereagh or Colin Valley.


If you can get a decent green fee on Belvoir, I'd recommend it the most. As well as quality of course, it's handy from the City and the kind of place you could dump your car for the night, and get a taxi back into town (and out the next morning) after sampling a few pints for about £7.

Wobbler I'm shocked and saddened - you left Cliftonville. Its a 9-hole course with a crap clubhouse but has some really really really great members. Well, one anyway.

Also there is Fortwilliam. It has a good clubhouse and decent course though on the side of a hill so it is known as the crossword course:
6 up, 6 down, 6 across.

Mallusk is also in the "to be avoided" category.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Joxer on February 16, 2011, 04:11:41 PM
Heading to Sligo this weekend and hopefully will get a couple of rounds of Golf in.  Anyone play  Rosses Point?  What is it like?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on February 16, 2011, 05:17:46 PM
Quote from: Joxer on February 16, 2011, 04:11:41 PM
Heading to Sligo this weekend and hopefully will get a couple of rounds of Golf in.  Anyone play  Rosses Point?  What is it like?

Only played Strandhill. It's v nice but Rosses point and Enniscrone are much more highly regarded.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 16, 2011, 07:26:10 PM
Ok we have it narrowed down to 3 courses

Malone
Dunmurry
Balmoral

When you say Malone and Dunmurry are snobby thewobbler is it really that bad or is it because you look like a traveller and parked up in your Toyota Hiace?
What's snobby about them?
btw I see Malone has 27 holes so it might be easier get a tee time on a Saturday afternoon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on February 16, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
Haha, no hiace here Laois Lad, I've never got my hands dirty in my life!

Malone is where the bigwigs of Belfast society play. They don't particularly need visitors, and they've got an old style green jacket brigade who'll watch your every move from you enter the grounds until you tee off, to make sure you're worthy.

In truth, this shouldn't affect your experience, once you get out and about it's one if the most pleasant walks you'll ever enjoy, and the clubhouse grub is good. But if you're one of those fellas who gets unsettled by watching eyes, you could leave here feeling paranoid and upset!

I'm not that kind of person by the way.

Dunmurry, I haven't been there in 10 years and should really give it another rattle. I thought the pro was one of the biggest arseholes I've ever come across - but that may have had something to do with my studentish demeanour. My overriding memory of that round was dagger eyes everywhere.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 16, 2011, 10:29:15 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 16, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
Haha, no hiace here Laois Lad, I've never got my hands dirty in my life!

Malone is where the bigwigs of Belfast society play. They don't particularly need visitors, and they've got an old style green jacket brigade who'll watch your every move from you enter the grounds until you tee off, to make sure you're worthy.

In truth, this shouldn't affect your experience, once you get out and about it's one if the most pleasant walks you'll ever enjoy, and the clubhouse grub is good. But if you're one of those fellas who gets unsettled by watching eyes, you could leave here feeling paranoid and upset!

I'm not that kind of person by the way.

Dunmurry, I haven't been there in 10 years and should really give it another rattle. I thought the pro was one of the biggest arseholes I've ever come across - but that may have had something to do with my studentish demeanour. My overriding memory of that round was dagger eyes everywhere.

Wouldn't be too keen on the sounds of that wobbler..I dunno is it just a nordie thing? ;)

Only place down here I found to be snobby bastards is the Heritage in Laois though I didn't think too many courses would be snobby now with the way numbers are down.

Reckon based on what you say Dunmurry might be the best option.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Groucho on February 17, 2011, 06:53:05 PM
Quote from: Joxer on February 16, 2011, 04:11:41 PM
Heading to Sligo this weekend and hopefully will get a couple of rounds of Golf in.  Anyone play  Rosses Point?  What is it like?

Rosses Point is way overrated IMHO, Enniscrone is underrated, Strandhill not as tough as the other two but still a good course. If you don't mind a bit of a drive try and get to Murvagh (Donegal Town) it is a gem.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Groucho on February 17, 2011, 06:55:13 PM
Posted: February 16, 2011
A year ago this week, Tiger Woods returned to public view in the form of a hastily arranged confessional before a room full of close friends and millions of television viewers. His dirty laundry had been hung for all to see, so Woods put on a blazer, looked us in the eye and vowed to change his ways.

On the golf course, things have remained very much the same. Woods' victory total hasn't budged, and as he reminded us again last Sunday in Dubai, his competitive deportment leaves a bad taste in the mouths of many. To be fair, Tiger faces a much higher level of scrutiny than other Tour pros. No player is given nearly the same amount of attention during a final-round telecast when he is out of contention, nor does anyone do a poorer job of hiding his displeasure when things aren't going well. Call it a flammable mix.




Tiger Woods promises to be better behaved on the course during his Feb. 19, 2010 statement. (Getty Images)No one but Woods would warrant several seconds of camera time while squatting on a green, then turning his head and spitting onto the putting surface, a defiant act by a man whose nature is not wholly compatible with the simplest laws of compliance. Still, it boggles my mind that the incident was picked up by so many media agencies beyond the golf community. Front-page news: Sir Eldrick hocks a loogie.

Having known Woods for the better part of 15 years, having spent considerable time with him on practice ranges and putting greens in addition to a few occasions away from the course, I got to know the guy who wasn't built for mass consumption. Petulant, definitely a bit sophomoric, but not in a harmful way. Overly sarcastic, exceptionally quick-witted -- Tiger always struck me as the caricature of a man's man, and if he wasn't the greatest golfer who ever lived, you might politely describe him as an acquired taste.

I've often told those who ask that the Tiger Woods they've seen in television ads is a 180-degree departure from the real dude in the red shirt, and for more than a decade, there really weren't many conflicts. Woods was so good at playing golf and smiling on cue that marketing him as a wholesome, warm-blooded assassin was basically a no-brainer. He sold Buicks, fished off a pier with some unwitting codger and built a foundation that helped hundreds of kids from an educational standpoint.

He did a lot of good, won a lot of trophies, and when he did something bad, there weren't any cameras around. Meanwhile, I spent a lot of time thinking. If you want to win 19 major titles and stuff every all-time record in your pocket, you have to turn up all the alpha-male dials and leave 'em there. As Springsteen said, "no retreat, no surrender." That's not a gameface, partner. That's just who I am.

People aren't ganging up on Woods now because he's winless since whenever. He got beat up for cussing and tossing clubs when he was hauling in six victories a season, but from the viewpoint of a wide-angle lens, he was a champion without peer, chained to exceedingly high standards, ferocious in his pursuit of excellence and atrocious when it came to controlling his temper. Way back when, Tiger's conduct was easier to rationalize – you could always point to that great big pile of Ws.

Ain't no pile anymore. When Woods stepped to that podium on Feb. 19, 2010, I think he really intended to change. I also think he thought he could salvage his marriage, but when that didn't happen and the victory drought got larger, he realized, perhaps subconsciously, that trying to be Mr. Nice Guy wasn't working. Better to win golf tournaments and be yourself than to not and not.

So here we are, one year later. Tiger tried to cover up the saliva with his putter, but that didn't work, either.

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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on February 17, 2011, 08:03:07 PM
Quote from: Groucho on February 17, 2011, 06:53:05 PM
Quote from: Joxer on February 16, 2011, 04:11:41 PM
Heading to Sligo this weekend and hopefully will get a couple of rounds of Golf in.  Anyone play  Rosses Point?  What is it like?

Rosses Point is way overrated IMHO, Enniscrone is underrated, Strandhill not as tough as the other two but still a good course. If you don't mind a bit of a drive try and get to Murvagh (Donegal Town) it is a gem.
I would rank Rosses Point above Murvagh, but would agree with you on the other two. Murvagh is a good course, but i think every time ive played it, its been "pishin out of the high heavens". But sure thats Donegal for you!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on February 17, 2011, 08:10:38 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on February 16, 2011, 10:29:15 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 16, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
Haha, no hiace here Laois Lad, I've never got my hands dirty in my life!

Malone is where the bigwigs of Belfast society play. They don't particularly need visitors, and they've got an old style green jacket brigade who'll watch your every move from you enter the grounds until you tee off, to make sure you're worthy.

In truth, this shouldn't affect your experience, once you get out and about it's one if the most pleasant walks you'll ever enjoy, and the clubhouse grub is good. But if you're one of those fellas who gets unsettled by watching eyes, you could leave here feeling paranoid and upset!
I'm not that kind of person by the way.

Dunmurry, I haven't been there in 10 years and should really give it another rattle. I thought the pro was one of the biggest arseholes I've ever come across - but that may have had something to do with my studentish demeanour. My overriding memory of that round was dagger eyes everywhere.

Wouldn't be too keen on the sounds of that wobbler..I dunno is it just a nordie thing? ;)

Only place down here I found to be snobby b**tards is the Heritage in Laois though I didn't think too many courses would be snobby now with the way numbers are down.

Reckon based on what you say Dunmurry might be the best option.
I've never played Dunmurry before but wouldnt reckon it would be a patch on Malone,Belvoir Park or Lisburn (best course in the area imo). RLL, if you are headin north for golf in the future, i would recommend the links courses, you could either do Co.Down (Newcastle, kilkeel or Ardglass) or Co Derry/Antrim coast (Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, ballycastle to name but a few) Before you go to Belfast check out the GUI website, they list all the open days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on February 21, 2011, 06:14:23 PM
I don't know if this was seen ouside of the States but this guy is one p***k. Jim Gray, a sports announcer, was thrown off the Golf Channel for an argument with Dustin Johnson's caddy.This isn't the first time this guy has made a sporting event more about himself than the actual sport. I just can't stand how someone so egocentric and plain boring is still working in this kind of industry.

>:( >:(

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/613244-cassy-herkelman-dale-earnhardt-nba-all-star-weekend-and-fridays-sports-news/entry/48233-jim-gray-sportscaster-yanked-off-golf-channel-after-argument

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on February 21, 2011, 06:40:39 PM
or for a slightly different view on it...
http://www.golf.com/golf/tours_news/article/0,28136,2052707,00.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Groucho on February 23, 2011, 10:18:44 AM
Draw
1-Lee Westwood (Britain) v 64-Henrik Stenson (Sweden)
32-Nick Watney (U.S.) v 33-Anthony Kim (U.S.)
16-Retief Goosen (South Africa) v 49-K.J. Choi (South Korea)
17-Francesco Molinari (Italy) v 48-Ryan Moore (U.S.)
8-Steve Stricker (U.S.) v 57-Matteo Manassero (Italy)
25-Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) v 40-Ryo Ishikawa (Japan)
9-Luke Donald (Britain) v 56-Charley Hoffman (U.S.)
24-Edoardo Molinari (Italy) v 41-Martin Laird (Britain)
4-Phil Mickelson (U.S.) v 61-Brendan Jones (Australia)
29-Rickie Fowler (U.S.) v 36-Peter Hanson (Sweden)
13-Matt Kuchar (U.S.) v 52-Anders Hansen (Denmark)
20-Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) v 45-Bo Van Pelt (U.S.)
5-Graeme McDowell (Britain) v 60-Heath Slocum (U.S.)
28-Robert Allenby (Australia) v 37-Ross Fisher (Britain)
12-Ian Poulter (Britain) v 53-Stewart Cink (U.S.)
21-Alvaro Quiros (Spain) v 44-Yang Yong-eun (South Korea)
2-Martin Kaymer (Germany.) v 63-Noh Seung-yul (South Korea)
31-Zach Johnson (U.S.) v 34-Justin Rose (Britain)
15-Robert Karlsson (Sweden) v 50-Hiroyuki Fujita (Japan)
18-Hunter Mahan (U.S.) v 47-Sean O'Hair (U.S.)
7-Rory McIlroy (Ireland) v 58-Jonathan Byrd (U.S.)
26-Adam Scott (Australia) v 39-Ben Crane (U.S.)
10-Jim Furyk (U.S.) v 55-Ryan Palmer (U.S.)
23-Miguel Angel Jimenez (Spain) v 42-Yuta Ikeda (Japan)
3-Tiger Woods (U.S.) v 62-Thomas Bjorn (Denmark)
30-Geoff Ogilvy (Australia) v 35-Padraig Harrington (Ireland)
14-Dustin Johnson (U.S.) v 51-Mark Wilson (U.S.)
19-Bubba Watson (U.S.) v 46-Bill Haas (U.S.)
6-Paul Casey (Britain) v 59-Richard Green (Australia)
27- Kim Kyung-Tae (South Korea) v 38-Jason Day (Australia)
11-Ernie Els (South Africa) v 54-Jeff Overton (U.S.)
22-Tim Clark (South Africa) v 43-Camilo Villegas (Colombia)

.
Never realised it was that far from Holywood to Rathmore ;)

Few quid EW on Kim 8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Joxer on February 23, 2011, 10:43:01 AM
For a bit of Interest:  Done

Ryan Moore
Bubba Watson
Goosen
Ricky Fowler
Nick Watney

Accum works out just under 20/1

Fancy Watney or Wee Rory for outright.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on February 23, 2011, 12:11:03 PM
Should be a great week of golf!

Think Watson, Stricker and McDowell will do well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on February 23, 2011, 02:35:55 PM
Think Watson pulled out of the Northern Trust last week because of injury......you'd want to double check that before putting any money on him.....think McIlroy and Jimenez could go well with Bjorn to beat Woods tonight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on February 23, 2011, 02:39:49 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on February 17, 2011, 08:03:07 PM
Quote from: Groucho on February 17, 2011, 06:53:05 PM
Quote from: Joxer on February 16, 2011, 04:11:41 PM
Heading to Sligo this weekend and hopefully will get a couple of rounds of Golf in.  Anyone play  Rosses Point?  What is it like?

Rosses Point is way overrated IMHO, Enniscrone is underrated, Strandhill not as tough as the other two but still a good course. If you don't mind a bit of a drive try and get to Murvagh (Donegal Town) it is a gem.
I would rank Rosses Point above Murvagh, but would agree with you on the other two. Murvagh is a good course, but i think every time ive played it, its been "pishin out of the high heavens". But sure thats Donegal for you!

Probably too late with this now but don't forget Castle Dargan if you're heading down this direction. Played it last May and really enjoyed it, maturing into a nice course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 23, 2011, 02:42:20 PM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on February 23, 2011, 12:11:03 PM
Should be a great week of golf!

Think Watson, Stricker and McDowell will do well.

Yeah should be good I love the Matchplay format.
Starting at 5pm this evening I think which is good as there isn't much else on, though the Inter v Munich game could be good.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on February 23, 2011, 02:48:23 PM
Tee off times delayed 30 minutes because of frost, 1st group now out 2.55pm our time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on February 23, 2011, 04:06:22 PM
there's a few crackers there...
stricker- manassero
schwartzel-ishikawa
poulter-cink

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on February 23, 2011, 07:19:53 PM
Some great golf so far, brilliant match between Poulter and Cink going to the 19th. Easy win for Donald.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Real Laoislad on February 23, 2011, 07:48:44 PM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on February 23, 2011, 07:19:53 PM
Some great golf so far, brilliant match between Poulter and Cink going to the 19th. Easy win for Donald.

What did Donald win by in the end? He was 6 up at the 9th last time I was watching
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on February 23, 2011, 08:08:10 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on February 23, 2011, 07:48:44 PM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on February 23, 2011, 07:19:53 PM
Some great golf so far, brilliant match between Poulter and Cink going to the 19th. Easy win for Donald.

What did Donald win by in the end? He was 6 up at the 9th last time I was watching

Won 6 and 5
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Groucho on February 23, 2011, 08:22:58 PM
Cink....teak tough!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on February 23, 2011, 09:28:07 PM
McIlroy loves this match play set up and the whole thing looks an ideal opportunity to raise his stock up a little more than it already is
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on February 23, 2011, 11:51:33 PM
Tiger gets knocked out by Thomas Bjorn  :o Will he ever get back to his awesome best?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 24, 2011, 08:10:43 PM
McIlroy absolutely tanked today 8&7!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on February 24, 2011, 09:56:03 PM
Some big upsets in the first two rounds. This is anyones tournament!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on February 24, 2011, 10:14:43 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 24, 2011, 08:10:43 PM
McIlroy absolutely tanked today 8&7!

Never seen any of it, he must have been shocking bad
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on February 24, 2011, 10:41:34 PM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on February 24, 2011, 09:56:03 PM
Some big upsets in the first two rounds. This is anyones tournament!
Always is, in this event, shows how good all these guys are on their day.
Quote from: sammymaguire on February 24, 2011, 10:14:43 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 24, 2011, 08:10:43 PM
McIlroy absolutely tanked today 8&7!

Never seen any of it, he must have been shocking bad
Quote from: sammymaguire on February 23, 2011, 09:28:07 PM
McIlroy loves this match play set up and the whole thing looks an ideal opportunity to raise his stock up a little more than it already is
Just like your prediction then sammy   ;) ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 24, 2011, 10:50:46 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on February 24, 2011, 10:14:43 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 24, 2011, 08:10:43 PM
McIlroy absolutely tanked today 8&7!

Never seen any of it, he must have been shocking bad

he wasn't actually that bad, conceded one hole without finishing out but was only +1 for other 10 he played. Crane just played really good. This event has a history of strangish results, its generally regarded as being too early in the season for the top players to be at the peak of their games
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on February 24, 2011, 11:25:05 PM
Quote from: Boycey on February 24, 2011, 10:50:46 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on February 24, 2011, 10:14:43 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 24, 2011, 08:10:43 PM
McIlroy absolutely tanked today 8&7!

Never seen any of it, he must have been shocking bad

he wasn't actually that bad, conceded one hole without finishing out but was only +1 for other 10 he played. Crane just played really good. This event has a history of strangish results, its generally regarded as being too early in the season for the top players to be at the peak of their games
Is it not more that any of these top players can beat any other one, over 18 holes, on any given day. Over the normal 72 stroke play events the "cream usually rises to the top". I dont believe its a case of the events timing. The player ranked 64th will fancy his chances against the no 1 seed, esp if he gets away to a good start. When Woods was in his prime he dominated this event because no one believed they could beat him, since his game has regressed to an extent, it has become an even more level playing field. A few years ago Thomas Bjorn wouldnt have beaten Tiger, in fact he probably would have been beaten before he started.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on February 24, 2011, 11:46:00 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on February 24, 2011, 10:41:34 PM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on February 24, 2011, 09:56:03 PM
Some big upsets in the first two rounds. This is anyones tournament!
Always is, in this event, shows how good all these guys are on their day.
Quote from: sammymaguire on February 24, 2011, 10:14:43 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on February 24, 2011, 08:10:43 PM
McIlroy absolutely tanked today 8&7!

Never seen any of it, he must have been shocking bad
Quote from: sammymaguire
link=topic=909.msg922670#msg922670 date=1298496487

McIlroy loves this match play set up and the whole thing looks an ideal opportunity to raise his stock up a little more than it already is
Just like your prediction then sammy   ;) ;)

You can say that again. I had it down as a European winner with him and Donald and Kaymer on the hitlist but there's only 6 left v 8 Yanks  :-\ and one is the young Italian Mannasero  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 24, 2011, 11:50:43 PM
The Dazzler stuffed Woods in a final as far back as 2000 and Woods has won it only three times, hardly total domination. Several players Harrington among them have openly said they don't put much store in it. Westwoods another with a bad record. Look at the winners/finalists yourself some strange names there. The Masters is 6 weeks away, most be looking to peak for it.

You are right though that any one of top 64 could beat any other on their day
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on February 25, 2011, 07:45:07 PM
$1,400,00 not to be sniffed at mind you!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Groucho on February 25, 2011, 09:07:45 PM
Bubba just hit an iron 285..... :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on February 26, 2011, 07:46:25 PM
Bubba was 5 down with 8 to play and ended up winning in 19 holes. Both semis being played today aswell!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Groucho on March 03, 2011, 05:17:55 PM
Daly suing the Honda Classic
GolfChannel.com Team   Posted 03/03/2011, 9:00 AM EST

John Daly is suing organizers of the Honda Classic, according to a report by Reuters, claiming he injured himself while trying to stop his backswing while a fan was trying to take his picture during the event in 2007.

Daly filed a complaint in a Florida court on Wednesday seeking $15,000 in damages, the Reuters report says. He alleges that he aggravated an old injury as the woman took a flash picture of him.

Under the rules of entry for the tournament, spectators are prevented from taking cameras on to the course.

Daly ultimately withdrew from that event four years ago and says that security was negligent because they allowed the woman on the course with a camera and they failed to remove her after he told them she had a camera.



Things must be really bad for JD.....one of my all time favourite players.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on March 07, 2011, 10:14:39 PM
Another WGC competition this week... Hard to call
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Joxer on March 23, 2011, 04:42:14 PM
Am I right in saying that Sky have total rights to The US Masters this year and it wont be on BBC?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on March 23, 2011, 04:47:29 PM
Quote from: Joxer on March 23, 2011, 04:42:14 PM
Am I right in saying that Sky have total rights to The US Masters this year and it wont be on BBC?

It is on BBC and Sky, Sky are showing the par 3 competition on the Wednesday (?) I think.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on March 23, 2011, 05:23:38 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 23, 2011, 04:47:29 PM
Quote from: Joxer on March 23, 2011, 04:42:14 PM
Am I right in saying that Sky have total rights to The US Masters this year and it wont be on BBC?

It is on BBC and Sky, Sky are showing the par 3 competition on the Wednesday (?) I think.

I cant wait, I think TORRES and ROONEY will go really well in it...

BBC day one and two highlights, some live coverage on the weekend;

Sky Sports have released details of their broadcast coverage for the US Masters 2011 tournament which takes place between 7-10 April 2011.

From 2011 Sky Sports has been granted live UK broadcast rights to the Masters, with the broadcaster set to screen all four days of the tournament live and in HD.  Sky 3D will also offer exclusive live coverage of the Masters, the first major golf tournament to be shown in 3D.

The traditional Par 3 Contest on Wednesday 6 April will also be shown live in addition to an extra hour's live coverage of the opening two rounds on Thursday and Friday.

Sky TV customers will have access to four extra channels of Live Masters coverage available exclusively via the Red Button – two that follow featured groups, a channel covering the 15th and 16th and a final channel from Amen corner (11th, 12th and 13th).  Sky Sports News will also be reporting live from the tournament throughout the week.

Sky Sports Managing Director Barney Francis said: "Sky Sports is now the only place to see all four days of the Masters, live.

"In the UK & Ireland, this year's Masters will be the first shown live on Sky Sports, the first with the Par 3 Contest scheduled live on TV and the first of golf's majors to be shown in 3D.

"3D coverage of the Masters will give a unique view of the Masters and really capture the contours of the stunning Augusta National course.

"We are also delighted that coverage from the host broadcasters at Augusta National will start one hour earlier than ever before.

"Sky Sports has enjoyed a great partnership with golf for nearly two decades. We follow a hundred different tournaments each year, from five different continents, and are excited that The Masters is now at the heart of this calendar."

The BBC also hold live rights to the final two rounds of the competition, however details of the broadcasters coverage are still to be announced.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_e2Pq55PId1U/S9hVagRnywI/AAAAAAAAACI/H3I5hqNqcXA/s1600/masters-logo-208.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 27, 2011, 10:52:17 PM
Hoots mon! Great effort by Laird trying to become the first European to win the Armold Palmer Invitational.

One ahead playing the 18th. Nail biting stuff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 27, 2011, 11:12:27 PM
Good day for Scottish golfers.

Martin Laird wins in USA, and Paul Laurie wins in Europe.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 28, 2011, 03:58:51 AM
was watching that myself, great finish, bit of last man standing in the end...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 11, 2011, 07:33:48 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 16, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
Haha, no hiace here Laois Lad, I've never got my hands dirty in my life!

Malone is where the bigwigs of Belfast society play. They don't particularly need visitors, and they've got an old style green jacket brigade who'll watch your every move from you enter the grounds until you tee off, to make sure you're worthy.

In truth, this shouldn't affect your experience, once you get out and about it's one if the most pleasant walks you'll ever enjoy, and the clubhouse grub is good. But if you're one of those fellas who gets unsettled by watching eyes, you could leave here feeling paranoid and upset!

I'm not that kind of person by the way.

Dunmurry, I haven't been there in 10 years and should really give it another rattle. I thought the pro was one of the biggest arseholes I've ever come across - but that may have had something to do with my studentish demeanour. My overriding memory of that round was dagger eyes everywhere.

Dunmurry booked.
Tony Baloney and Minder coming along for the craic.
Tony wants to bring the wife but I had to but a stop to that as Minder told me he fancies her so strictly Golf,beer and steak.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 11, 2011, 08:41:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 11, 2011, 07:33:48 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 16, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
Haha, no hiace here Laois Lad, I've never got my hands dirty in my life!

Malone is where the bigwigs of Belfast society play. They don't particularly need visitors, and they've got an old style green jacket brigade who'll watch your every move from you enter the grounds until you tee off, to make sure you're worthy.

In truth, this shouldn't affect your experience, once you get out and about it's one if the most pleasant walks you'll ever enjoy, and the clubhouse grub is good. But if you're one of those fellas who gets unsettled by watching eyes, you could leave here feeling paranoid and upset!

I'm not that kind of person by the way.

Dunmurry, I haven't been there in 10 years and should really give it another rattle. I thought the pro was one of the biggest arseholes I've ever come across - but that may have had something to do with my studentish demeanour. My overriding memory of that round was dagger eyes everywhere.

Dunmurry booked.
Tony Baloney and Minder coming along for the craic.
Tony wants to bring the wife but I had to but a stop to that as Minder told me he fancies her so strictly Golf,beer and steak.

1. Aim left with your drive, or you'll get blocked out with your second. The green runs downhill
2. Keep your drive on the left side.
Be careful crossing the road.
3. Silly wee pitch
4. Good par 5
5. Shortish par 4, just keep it straight
6. Tough par 4. Needs a good drive with little fade, or a big fade on the second. Don't overdo the fade or you'll be donating a golf ball to Rathmore Grammar School.
7. Silly wee pitch
8. Have a look in water for a few of my old golf balls. Nice hole
9. Keep her straight
10. I'm lost. Think it's a straightish drive needed
11. Straight forward hole down the hill
12. Par 3 that always plays harder than it looks. The green tilts towards you.
13. Good par 5 – birdie chance
14. Two options. Either a 3-wood of the tee, but you will have trouble stopping the ball on the green. Or a driver of the tee, but needs to be straight with a delicate fade at the end
Be careful crossing the road. Cars fly down it.
15. This is the hole that everyone talks about. Take a 6 or 7 iron of the tee. Don't try to cut the corner. Then a long iron onto the green. I've seen boys reduced to tears on this hole.
16. Longish par 3
17. Keep it straight, for a simple par
18. Don't try to cut

Dunmurry provide towels in the changing rooms.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 11, 2011, 08:46:15 PM
And 19?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on April 11, 2011, 11:57:50 PM
They probably wont allow laoislad in!!!   :D :D

P.S. Wot happened the Reallaoislad ??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on April 12, 2011, 12:02:13 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 11, 2011, 07:33:48 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 16, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
Haha, no hiace here Laois Lad, I've never got my hands dirty in my life!

Malone is where the bigwigs of Belfast society play. They don't particularly need visitors, and they've got an old style green jacket brigade who'll watch your every move from you enter the grounds until you tee off, to make sure you're worthy.

In truth, this shouldn't affect your experience, once you get out and about it's one if the most pleasant walks you'll ever enjoy, and the clubhouse grub is good. But if you're one of those fellas who gets unsettled by watching eyes, you could leave here feeling paranoid and upset!

I'm not that kind of person by the way.

Dunmurry, I haven't been there in 10 years and should really give it another rattle. I thought the pro was one of the biggest arseholes I've ever come across - but that may have had something to do with my studentish demeanour. My overriding memory of that round was dagger eyes everywhere.

Dunmurry booked.
Tony Baloney and Minder coming along for the craic.
Tony wants to bring the wife but I had to but a stop to that as Minder told me he fancies her so strictly Golf,beer and steak.

I never got that impression about Malone, they used to do a student rate of £50 a year membership for members of QUB's golfing society which you didnt need to be a student to be a member of.  Not sure if they still do that deal I havent been a member since 2008 (when i was still a student).  Always found the course and those there to be very pleasant and helpful
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Archie Mitchell on April 13, 2011, 01:06:53 PM
Anyone recommend any driving ranges around Belfast?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 13, 2011, 01:32:18 PM
Mount Ober (beside the ski place) is the only one I can think of.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 13, 2011, 02:13:30 PM
There's also one in Ballyrobert, Newtownabby. And another at Bradshaw's Bray, between Comber and Newtownards.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: take_yer_points on April 13, 2011, 02:21:07 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 13, 2011, 02:13:30 PM
There's also one in Ballyrobert, Newtownabby. And another at Bradshaw's Bray, between Comber and Newtownards.

Are you thinking of Greenacres in Ballyrobert? There's also Ballyearl which isn't far away but is probably closer to Belfast
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Joxer on April 13, 2011, 02:26:50 PM
http://www.andrewmorrisgolf.com/

Some great deals on the above site.  Bought a set of Burners a couple of weeks ago and they are top class!  Everything fitted before you buy if you choose.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 13, 2011, 04:24:57 PM
International cell phone bills!!!  :o ??? :'(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 13, 2011, 04:27:54 PM
And posting in the wrong thread grinds my gears too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on April 13, 2011, 04:44:22 PM
lads, I have to get a gift for an occasional golfer who wants to become a frequent golfer.  He needs a new set of clubs, ordinarily i'd give him the money and let him choose where to buy them himself, but in this instance it has to be a voucher.  Where should that voucher be for, online or bricks and mortar? 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 13, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 11, 2011, 08:41:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 11, 2011, 07:33:48 PM


Dunmurry booked.
Tony Baloney and Minder coming along for the craic.
Tony wants to bring the wife but I had to but a stop to that as Minder told me he fancies her so strictly Golf,beer and steak.

1. Aim left with your drive, or you'll get blocked out with your second. The green runs downhill
2. Keep your drive on the left side.
Be careful crossing the road.
3. Silly wee pitch
4. Good par 5
5. Shortish par 4, just keep it straight
6. Tough par 4. Needs a good drive with little fade, or a big fade on the second. Don't overdo the fade or you'll be donating a golf ball to Rathmore Grammar School.
7. Silly wee pitch
8. Have a look in water for a few of my old golf balls. Nice hole
9. Keep her straight
10. I'm lost. Think it's a straightish drive needed
11. Straight forward hole down the hill
12. Par 3 that always plays harder than it looks. The green tilts towards you.
13. Good par 5 – birdie chance
14. Two options. Either a 3-wood of the tee, but you will have trouble stopping the ball on the green. Or a driver of the tee, but needs to be straight with a delicate fade at the end
Be careful crossing the road. Cars fly down it.
15. This is the hole that everyone talks about. Take a 6 or 7 iron of the tee. Don't try to cut the corner. Then a long iron onto the green. I've seen boys reduced to tears on this hole.
16. Longish par 3
17. Keep it straight, for a simple par
18. Don't try to cut

Dunmurry provide towels in the changing rooms.

Just seen this now,thanks for the advice Orior.
Though I am more of a hit and hope type of golfer!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 13, 2011, 05:39:48 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 13, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 11, 2011, 08:41:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 11, 2011, 07:33:48 PM


Dunmurry booked.
Tony Baloney and Minder coming along for the craic.
Tony wants to bring the wife but I had to but a stop to that as Minder told me he fancies her so strictly Golf,beer and steak.

1. Aim left with your drive, or you'll get blocked out with your second. The green runs downhill
2. Keep your drive on the left side.
Be careful crossing the road.
3. Silly wee pitch
4. Good par 5
5. Shortish par 4, just keep it straight
6. Tough par 4. Needs a good drive with little fade, or a big fade on the second. Don't overdo the fade or you'll be donating a golf ball to Rathmore Grammar School.
7. Silly wee pitch
8. Have a look in water for a few of my old golf balls. Nice hole
9. Keep her straight
10. I'm lost. Think it's a straightish drive needed
11. Straight forward hole down the hill
12. Par 3 that always plays harder than it looks. The green tilts towards you.
13. Good par 5 – birdie chance
14. Two options. Either a 3-wood of the tee, but you will have trouble stopping the ball on the green. Or a driver of the tee, but needs to be straight with a delicate fade at the end
Be careful crossing the road. Cars fly down it.
15. This is the hole that everyone talks about. Take a 6 or 7 iron of the tee. Don't try to cut the corner. Then a long iron onto the green. I've seen boys reduced to tears on this hole.
16. Longish par 3
17. Keep it straight, for a simple par
18. Don't try to cut

Dunmurry provide towels in the changing rooms.

Just seen this now,thanks for the advice Orior.
Though I am more of a hit and hope type of golfer!

No bother. I just noticed a calamitous error on the first. I should have said stay on the right side of the fairway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 13, 2011, 05:46:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 13, 2011, 05:39:48 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 13, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 11, 2011, 08:41:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 11, 2011, 07:33:48 PM


Dunmurry booked.
Tony Baloney and Minder coming along for the craic.
Tony wants to bring the wife but I had to but a stop to that as Minder told me he fancies her so strictly Golf,beer and steak.

1. Aim left with your drive, or you'll get blocked out with your second. The green runs downhill
2. Keep your drive on the left side.
Be careful crossing the road.
3. Silly wee pitch
4. Good par 5
5. Shortish par 4, just keep it straight
6. Tough par 4. Needs a good drive with little fade, or a big fade on the second. Don't overdo the fade or you'll be donating a golf ball to Rathmore Grammar School.
7. Silly wee pitch
8. Have a look in water for a few of my old golf balls. Nice hole
9. Keep her straight
10. I'm lost. Think it's a straightish drive needed
11. Straight forward hole down the hill
12. Par 3 that always plays harder than it looks. The green tilts towards you.
13. Good par 5 – birdie chance
14. Two options. Either a 3-wood of the tee, but you will have trouble stopping the ball on the green. Or a driver of the tee, but needs to be straight with a delicate fade at the end
Be careful crossing the road. Cars fly down it.
15. This is the hole that everyone talks about. Take a 6 or 7 iron of the tee. Don't try to cut the corner. Then a long iron onto the green. I've seen boys reduced to tears on this hole.
16. Longish par 3
17. Keep it straight, for a simple par
18. Don't try to cut

Dunmurry provide towels in the changing rooms.

Just seen this now,thanks for the advice Orior.
Though I am more of a hit and hope type of golfer!

No bother. I just noticed a calamitous error on the first. I should have said stay on the right side of the fairway.

Excellent..I will still aim left though and use my embarrassing slice deliberate power fade to finish on the right hand side for that one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 13, 2011, 10:03:45 PM
Remember there are only two types of shot in golf:

1) Ah feck it
2) That'll do
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on April 15, 2011, 01:35:01 PM
From BBC Sport:

Rory McIlroy continued his recovery from his Masters disappointment by taking the joint lead of the Malaysia Open with a second-round 64.

The 21-year-old, who blew a four-shot lead going into the final round at Augusta and finished 15th, is tied on 11 under with Sweden's Alexander Noren.

"I've played really well," said McIlroy. "The difference [on Friday] was that I made a few putts."

Play was suspended for three hours on Friday because of lightning.

But by that time McIlroy was already back in the clubhouse on the back of a flawless round of golf that saw him sink eight birdies.

He started on the 10th tee and rattled off three birdies in his first four holes, before following up with a cool 12-foot putt at the 16th and another three at the par-four 17th.

Coming home, McIlroy added three more birdies to move alongside first-round leader Noren, who fired a three-under-par round of 69 to add to his opening-day 64.

And when asked whether his round had proved to him he was over his Masters misery, McIlroy said: "It would show more to everyone else other than myself that last week didn't set me back.

"I've started this week off great but I need to keep going and making birdies and shooting low scores if I want to win.

"Eleven under after two days here is a great effort considering I've travelled so far and not seeing the course. I'm happy with how I played."

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on April 15, 2011, 01:36:59 PM
You have to hand it to McIlroy - some two rounds of golf after last weekend...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on April 15, 2011, 07:08:09 PM
Hope he learns to play when the pressure is on.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tyrones own on April 15, 2011, 07:40:34 PM
How about Kevin Na's 16 on a par 4 :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orangemac on April 15, 2011, 11:21:36 PM
How do you take a 16? Pure stubborness like Kevin Costner in Tin Cup?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on April 16, 2011, 07:19:16 AM
Quote from: Orangemac on April 15, 2011, 11:21:36 PM
How do you take a 16? Pure stubborness like Kevin Costner in Tin Cup?
When you miss the putt for a 15!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 22, 2011, 04:00:48 AM
(http://twitpic.com/4njdht)

Young McIlroy has had this replica built in his practice area!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bingo on May 06, 2011, 12:45:51 PM
Reports that Seve's health has taken a turn for the worse. A true legend of the sport and had a personality to go with it. Hope he pulls through.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Groucho on May 06, 2011, 12:57:57 PM
Quote from: Bingo on May 06, 2011, 12:45:51 PM
Reports that Seve's health has taken a turn for the worse. A true legend of the sport and had a personality to go with it. Hope he pulls through.

+1

One of my all time favourite players.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 08, 2011, 09:35:41 PM
Harrington in trouble again with the authorities. He looks raging!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 08, 2011, 09:42:25 PM
Dont mess with Sabatini

http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2011/5/4/rory-sabatini-sean-ohair-will-not-be-a-featured-pairing-any.html (http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2011/5/4/rory-sabatini-sean-ohair-will-not-be-a-featured-pairing-any.html)

http://golf.bettor.com/rory-sabbatini-set-for-trouble-after-on-course-outburst/news/1341974 (http://golf.bettor.com/rory-sabbatini-set-for-trouble-after-on-course-outburst/news/1341974)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 08, 2011, 09:57:40 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 08, 2011, 09:35:41 PM
Harrington in trouble again with the authorities. He looks raging!
Will someone please explain the rules to the clown.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 08, 2011, 10:55:05 PM
Possibly the same mischievious stalker, lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Throw ball on May 09, 2011, 12:57:56 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 08, 2011, 09:57:40 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 08, 2011, 09:35:41 PM
Harrington in trouble again with the authorities. He looks raging!
Will someone please explain the rules to the clown.

Do not think knowing the rules is the problem. Obviously someone has a dislike for him. As a regular golfer I would say that you will normally notice if another player is in front of the marker. The fact that neither Phil nor the caddies said anything at the time would suggest that nothing was wrong. Harrington's obvious anger at the incident would suggest that he think's that someone has it in for him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 09, 2011, 09:43:26 AM
Quote from: Throw ball on May 09, 2011, 12:57:56 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 08, 2011, 09:57:40 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 08, 2011, 09:35:41 PM
Harrington in trouble again with the authorities. He looks raging!
Will someone please explain the rules to the clown.

Do not think knowing the rules is the problem. Obviously someone has a dislike for him. As a regular golfer I would say that you will normally notice if another player is in front of the marker. The fact that neither Phil nor the caddies said anything at the time would suggest that nothing was wrong. Harrington's obvious anger at the incident would suggest that he think's that someone has it in for him.

I liked the bit where Paddy said he was not gonna become the martyr again. In other words, shove it up your arse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 09, 2011, 10:21:56 AM
It's a strange sport that allows armchair officials to make the calls. Some of the rules are a bit peculiar all the same.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on May 12, 2011, 12:40:03 PM
TPC In Sawgrass with its famous par 3 17th starts today.
No McIlroy or Westwood but everyone else of note tees up.

Favourites are Donald, Woods and Phil all 16/1.

Good luck picking a winner. Tim Clark 100/1 beat Allenby 80/1 and Glover 150/1 last year.

Lot of people are getting behind Sergio @ 60/1 in the hope of an emotional win given the week just passed
He could go close but think 60s is a big short given the value elsewhere.

I have gone for a
Kaymer 45/1
Furyk 50/1
Zach  75/1
Romero  120/1
Verplank 160/1
Jacobson 170/1

Who's everyone backing?

Presume Laois lad will be throwing more of his cash down the well that is Paul Casey??
66/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on May 12, 2011, 01:12:19 PM
I went for Mickelson, Garcia and Harrington.  All 3 have history at the course, Garcia is on the way back, harrington found a bit of form last wk and Phil is due a big win......................

3 missed cuts it is then!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 12, 2011, 01:25:13 PM
Kuchar and Crane, £2 e/w. Poulter £1 e/w.

Big spender.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on May 12, 2011, 01:41:12 PM
woods is into fav at 14s

Could be interesting as I dont think he's in the spotlight on this one, maybe a bit less pressure. Bubba Watson is a reasonably close friend and he was opining that woods was daft tinkering with his swing. Didnt go over to well...
Be interesting to see if he has his touch back, was saying that as he had been woring onthe new full swing his short game suffered from lack of practice, and its fairly evident that the putter is cold.
I think this will be a great weekend's golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 12, 2011, 01:46:05 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 link=topic=909.msg958434#msg958434
Who's everyone backing?

Presume Laois lad will be throwing more of his cash down the well that is Paul Casey??
66/1
Have you no work to be doing! Mock me all you want, ill have the last laugh when Im collecting my winnings!

I won a pile on Garcia when he won this a few years ago so will put some on him aswell, also maybe Luke Donald. Is Fowler in the line up? Might stick something on him too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on May 12, 2011, 02:10:03 PM
Triple bogey for woods +4 after 4.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 12, 2011, 03:25:11 PM
16-1/14-1 must be the biggest price for Woods in recent history, is it not?

Why so high?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on May 12, 2011, 04:10:45 PM
Woods after withdrawing injured.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Denn Forever on May 12, 2011, 04:56:36 PM
Knee/achilles trouble.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on May 12, 2011, 04:57:28 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on May 12, 2011, 04:56:36 PM
Knee/achilles trouble.

Nah, he's looking for an excuse to come and play in Tulfarris, since he heard there's 25 women about.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 12, 2011, 08:54:25 PM
Did one of the Maguire twins win the Portugese Open by 14 shots?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on May 12, 2011, 09:53:17 PM
Yep - Leona Maguire won the Portuguese Ladies Amateur Championship w by 15 shots in Feb.
As a result she was invited into the professional tournament and went as long as the sister got the invite as well which she did.
See Harrington blew up again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 12, 2011, 09:56:13 PM
See Lough Erne has gone into administration. Didn't last long.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 12, 2011, 10:21:12 PM
Never got to play it - but I hear it is very expensive!

Is it a fella Tracy that owns it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on May 13, 2011, 09:08:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 12, 2011, 09:56:13 PM
See Lough Erne has gone into administration. Didn't last long.

Jaysus never heard that... is it still open for business at the moment??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 13, 2011, 09:15:43 PM
Quote from: hardstation on May 13, 2011, 09:09:37 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on May 13, 2011, 09:08:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 12, 2011, 09:56:13 PM
See Lough Erne has gone into administration. Didn't last long.

Jaysus never heard that... is it still open for business at the moment??
Yes.

A sponsor of the Holywood choker too I think.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on May 13, 2011, 09:17:19 PM
Quote from: hardstation on May 13, 2011, 09:09:37 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on May 13, 2011, 09:08:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 12, 2011, 09:56:13 PM
See Lough Erne has gone into administration. Didn't last long.

Jaysus never heard that... is it still open for business at the moment??
Yes.

cheers hs, a friend of mine has some vouchers for there, been promising me a game for a few weeks now, was getting worried I had missed the boat. How come you seem to know so much about life in Fermanagh anyhow?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on May 14, 2011, 09:49:14 PM
Fan is a hero in FLA   ::)

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/Fan-rescues-Michael-Bradley-s-driver-from-watery?urn=golf-wp1878
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on May 14, 2011, 10:02:27 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on May 13, 2011, 09:17:19 PM
Quote from: hardstation on May 13, 2011, 09:09:37 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on May 13, 2011, 09:08:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 12, 2011, 09:56:13 PM
See Lough Erne has gone into administration. Didn't last long.

Jaysus never heard that... is it still open for business at the moment??
Yes.

cheers hs, a friend of mine has some vouchers for there, been promising me a game for a few weeks now, was getting worried I had missed the boat. How come you seem to know so much about life in Fermanagh anyhow?
administrators don't always honour vouchers, they might out of goodwill, but no obligation to do so.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on May 15, 2011, 03:43:44 PM
Go on Clarkey
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on May 15, 2011, 03:48:12 PM
and mac Dole
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 15, 2011, 08:48:23 PM
McDowell starting to falter.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on May 15, 2011, 09:00:57 PM
Quote from: RealSpiritof98 on May 15, 2011, 03:43:44 PM
Go on Clarkey

Will done indeed. The last I checked he had just double bogeyed the 11th to fall 4 behind and thought the pudding had reverted to form. Ended up winning by three and the E166'660 will be handy enough I suppose.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 15, 2011, 09:13:06 PM
GMac all over the place
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 15, 2011, 09:58:33 PM
I reckon KJ is the man to win this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 15, 2011, 10:00:23 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 15, 2011, 09:58:33 PM
I reckon KJ is the man to win this.

I thought that a while back, he has been steadier than the rest.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 15, 2011, 10:09:20 PM
Spoke to soon bad bogey there from the Choi..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 16, 2011, 12:05:24 AM
Playoff!
Feck it I wanted to go to bed!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 16, 2011, 12:07:18 AM
2 Northern Irishmen leading the 2 biggest tournaments of the year coming into the last day and both blew up completely . . . are we the Mayo of the golfing world??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on May 16, 2011, 12:17:38 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 16, 2011, 12:07:18 AM
2 Northern Irishmen leading the 2 biggest tournaments of the year coming into the last day and both blew up completely . . . are we the Mayo of the golfing world??
was that the national league or the connacht championship that Clarkey won today?

Don't think it's fair to say that Gmac blew up, never really had the cushion or time to reflect on the lead the way Rory did.  Gmac's been playing shite, so one or two pieces of bad luck and his game went back to what it's been for the past 2/3 months.  Also, when you've got to chase things can go badly wrong.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 23, 2011, 02:49:36 PM
Ulster Four-Ball compettion is for 17 handicappers and above.

I've played in this event for 5 years now and my club has never got past the first round. Can anyone else improve on that?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 23, 2011, 05:09:32 PM
I see Tiger has dropped out of the Top 10 in the World rankings for the first time in 14 years.
Harrington is down to 48th...I bet he wishes he never messed with his swing after winning his majors.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 23, 2011, 08:34:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 11, 2011, 07:33:48 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 16, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
Haha, no hiace here Laois Lad, I've never got my hands dirty in my life!

Malone is where the bigwigs of Belfast society play. They don't particularly need visitors, and they've got an old style green jacket brigade who'll watch your every move from you enter the grounds until you tee off, to make sure you're worthy.

In truth, this shouldn't affect your experience, once you get out and about it's one if the most pleasant walks you'll ever enjoy, and the clubhouse grub is good. But if you're one of those fellas who gets unsettled by watching eyes, you could leave here feeling paranoid and upset!

I'm not that kind of person by the way.

Dunmurry, I haven't been there in 10 years and should really give it another rattle. I thought the pro was one of the biggest arseholes I've ever come across - but that may have had something to do with my studentish demeanour. My overriding memory of that round was dagger eyes everywhere.

Dunmurry booked.
Tony Baloney and Minder coming along for the craic.
Tony wants to bring the wife but I had to but a stop to that as Minder told me he fancies her so strictly Golf,beer and steak.

Had great weekend playing Golf. 14 of us in the end made it.
Great bit of craic would defo go up da dirty North again to play.

A friend of mine just bought a house near Aughnacloy,he was saying there is a golf course near him. Has anyone played there?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on May 23, 2011, 08:41:07 PM
There is a 9 hole course in Aughnacloy, not played on it but as most 9 hole golf courses go, probably a pure waste of time. 18 hole in Dungannon, Omagh and Armagh as far as I know which are all within half an hour or so
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on May 24, 2011, 09:43:57 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on May 23, 2011, 08:41:07 PM
There is a 9 hole course in Aughnacloy, not played on it but as most 9 hole golf courses go, probably a pure waste of time. 18 hole in Dungannon, Omagh and Armagh as far as I know which are all within half an hour or so
As a member of a nine hole course, thats a bit harsh. Better to have nine good holes than 18 average ones. Never played Aughnacloy so cant comment on it. Dungannon nothing special, Armagh ok, never played Omagh
Quote from: Orior on May 23, 2011, 02:49:36 PM
Ulster Four-Ball compettion is for 17 handicappers and above.

I've played in this event for 5 years now and my club has never got past the first round. Can anyone else improve on that?
No but i can give a worse case scenario. My club won at home this year, 5-0 and 22 holes up. They lost away 5-0 and 22 holes down. And then lost on the 3rd tie hole! My mate was the team captain, he's took some stick. sure its always the manager's fault isnt it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 24, 2011, 09:51:07 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on May 24, 2011, 09:43:57 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 23, 2011, 02:49:36 PM
Ulster Four-Ball compettion is for 17 handicappers and above.

I've played in this event for 5 years now and my club has never got past the first round. Can anyone else improve on that?
No but i can give a worse case scenario. My club won at home this year, 5-0 and 22 holes up. They lost away 5-0 and 22 holes down. And then lost on the 3rd tie hole! My mate was the team captain, he's took some stick. sure its always the manager's fault isnt it!

Ha! Bet he had to rewrite his victory speech!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 27, 2011, 11:14:03 PM
Heading to K Club Smurfit on Sunday. I hear it's a beast, which should be amusing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on May 27, 2011, 11:15:51 PM
Let us know how you get on and stick up a wee report and a few pics for us will ya?

How much is a round there?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 28, 2011, 10:56:14 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 27, 2011, 11:14:03 PM
Heading to K Club Smurfit on Sunday. I hear it's a beast, which should be amusing.

Good course, ignorant staff.

I rather beat myself with a 3 wood than give them money.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 28, 2011, 11:29:58 AM
Quote from: muppet on May 28, 2011, 10:56:14 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 27, 2011, 11:14:03 PM
Heading to K Club Smurfit on Sunday. I hear it's a beast, which should be amusing.

Good course, ignorant staff.

I rather beat myself with a 3 wood than give them money.

Would they be still nowadays?
The staff in the Heritage in Laois use to be the same,they didn't want anyone that wasn't driving a 5 series BMW or similar.
All changed now though they email and text you offers now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 28, 2011, 12:46:12 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 28, 2011, 11:29:58 AM
Quote from: muppet on May 28, 2011, 10:56:14 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 27, 2011, 11:14:03 PM
Heading to K Club Smurfit on Sunday. I hear it's a beast, which should be amusing.

Good course, ignorant staff.

I rather beat myself with a 3 wood than give them money.

Would they be still nowadays?
The staff in the Heritage in Laois use to be the same,they didn't want anyone that wasn't driving a 5 series BMW or similar.
All changed now though they email and text you offers now.

They might have changed alright but I'd still rather give my money to Druids Glen (better course and great staff) or Mount Juliet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 28, 2011, 05:19:52 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 28, 2011, 12:46:12 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 28, 2011, 11:29:58 AM
Quote from: muppet on May 28, 2011, 10:56:14 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 27, 2011, 11:14:03 PM
Heading to K Club Smurfit on Sunday. I hear it's a beast, which should be amusing.

Good course, ignorant staff.

I rather beat myself with a 3 wood than give them money.

Would they be still nowadays?
The staff in the Heritage in Laois use to be the same,they didn't want anyone that wasn't driving a 5 series BMW or similar.
All changed now though they email and text you offers now.

They might have changed alright but I'd still rather give my money to Druids Glen (better course and great staff) or Mount Juliet.

Druids Glen is the best I have played in Ireland.
I have a brother in law who works in Mount Juillet so we get cheap enough green fees,wouldn't like the course as much as Druids Glen though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 29, 2011, 10:55:39 PM
Smurfit Course was surprisingly good. I say surprisingly because most reports paint it as uneventful and contrived. But I thought it was good fun, a decent challenge, but completely fair. The back 9 is particularly impressive.

I wouldn't describe it as overly tough. I shot a rubbish, really rubbish score, largely due to a penchant for fluffing chips and finding bunkers. But I'd think I could go well around it; the lack of trees was refreshing. I reckon it would be a great society outing off the front markers.

In terms of where it sits quality wise, it's probably as good as you can get for a second course. But it's definitely on a tier below the best I've played in Ireland: Headfort New, Druids Glen, Concra Wood, Lough Erne. And it should be priced accordingly. I was on a freebie by the way. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bogball XV on May 30, 2011, 01:23:32 PM
http://www.thedanplan.com/theplan.php

Any of you see this before?

It's a 30yo non-golfing photographer from Portland Oregon, who aims to spend 10,000 hours practising golf over the next 5 yrs in order to win his tour card in 2015.
The aim is to show that applied practice not talent yields results.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 30, 2011, 01:46:32 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on May 30, 2011, 01:23:32 PM
http://www.thedanplan.com/theplan.php

Any of you see this before?

It's a 30yo non-golfing photographer from Portland Oregon, who aims to spend 10,000 hours practising golf over the next 5 yrs in order to win his tour card in 2015.
The aim is to show that applied practice not talent yields results.

I just knew he had read Outliers.

The no. 2 of Lehman's had read Blink by the same author and inspired by it, started making instinctive decicions rather than remotely logic ones. Look where it got him.

Both good books particularly Outliers, but neither are rulebooks for life.

One thing the guy above ignores, the 10,000 hours almost always begins when people are children and thus able to learn quickly. It might take a 30 year old a lot longer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 30, 2011, 02:20:58 PM
I remember reading about someone a few years ago who was a 20 something handicapper and set himself a challenge to play a round of golf at gross even par.

I'd say that was certainly possible for most people, if you have the time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 30, 2011, 07:24:59 PM
Paula Creamer on Sky Sports 3 atm in this new Powerplay format is a bit of alright.
Not a bad golfer either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on May 30, 2011, 11:38:53 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 30, 2011, 01:46:32 PM
Quote from: Bogball XV on May 30, 2011, 01:23:32 PM
http://www.thedanplan.com/theplan.php

Any of you see this before?

It's a 30yo non-golfing photographer from Portland Oregon, who aims to spend 10,000 hours practising golf over the next 5 yrs in order to win his tour card in 2015.
The aim is to show that applied practice not talent yields results.

I just knew he had read Outliers.

The no. 2 of Lehman's had read Blink by the same author and inspired by it, started making instinctive decicions rather than remotely logic ones. Look where it got him.

Both good books particularly Outliers, but neither are rulebooks for life.

One thing the guy above ignores, the 10,000 hours almost always begins when people are children and thus able to learn quickly. It might take a 30 year old a lot longer.
Bounce by Matthew Syed is a good book on the 10,000 hour rule theory. Would'nt 100% agree with it myself, but its interesting stuff. Personally my game is getting worse recently, cant put my finger on why tho. Probably not enough puposeful practice as these guys would say.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 09, 2011, 04:42:44 PM
Lord bless us and save us. The Hoffmeister has been hammered by a Fanny.

QuoteLisa Maguire crashed out of the British Open Amateur Championship after suffering a first-round defeat by Baltray's Deirdre Smith at Portrush.

Smith earned a surprise one hole win over the Curtis Cup player.

Maguire's twin Leona trailed Perrine Delacour by one hole after nine while Danielle McVeigh is out after losing by two holes against Lauren Taylor.

Stephanie Meadow and Victoria Bradshaw both progressed to the second round but Charlene Reid exited.

The Maguire twins and McVeigh were all part of last year's Great Britain & Ireland side which faced the USA in the Curtis Cup.

McVeigh led English player Taylor by two holes after nine but the match then unravelled for the Royal County Down hopeful.

US-based Royal Portrush player Meadow set up a second-round clash with leading qualifier Camilla Hedberg as she beat France's Laure Castelain by 2 holes

Another Royal Portrush player Reid was beaten 5&3 by Canada's Anne-Catherine Tanguay.

Bangor player Bradshaw defeated Woodhall Spa's Holly Clyburn 3&2 to set up a second-round meeting with German Thea Hoffmeister who hammered Switzerland's Fanny Vuignier 7&5.

Spanish player Hedberg defeated Ballybunion's Emma O'Driscoll 4&3 in the first round to set up her meeting with Meadow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: attheraces on June 09, 2011, 05:22:58 PM
Right I'm looking for a new set of irons and a decent putter. I play off 10 and decide I need an upgrade, I'm looking a set that are relatively easy to hit but a bit of added control. Second hand would be even better to save a bit of dosh if anyone had any ideas of what clubs/ and where to look would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on June 09, 2011, 05:54:50 PM
I like my Cobra clubs and Ping putter www.cobragolf.co.uk
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 09, 2011, 06:40:19 PM
Quote from: attheraces on June 09, 2011, 05:22:58 PM
Right I'm looking for a new set of irons and a decent putter. I play off 10 and decide I need an upgrade, I'm looking a set that are relatively easy to hit but a bit of added control. Second hand would be even better to save a bit of dosh if anyone had any ideas of what clubs/ and where to look would be much appreciated.

In fairness off 10 you should have a few ideas of what you are after, muscle back/cavity back? Forged?

I like the mizuno JPX 800 Pro (Forged) at the moment. Really easy to hit and feel great, plus I don't believe in making things harder by using clubs that are harder to hit. As for putters it's all down to confidence. An expensive putter won't make you putt better, it's more down to feel IMO.

For the record I have a Odyssey White Hot 2 ball centre shaft, (33 inch shaft too). I prefer the heavier head with a mallet and as my first putter was a mallet it suits my putting stroke. It was toss up between that and scotty cameron but I don't think the extra 200 on the scotty was worth it. In hindsight I made the right decision. As I say though it's about feel.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 09, 2011, 07:11:44 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on June 09, 2011, 06:40:19 PM
Quote from: attheraces on June 09, 2011, 05:22:58 PM
Right I'm looking for a new set of irons and a decent putter. I play off 10 and decide I need an upgrade, I'm looking a set that are relatively easy to hit but a bit of added control. Second hand would be even better to save a bit of dosh if anyone had any ideas of what clubs/ and where to look would be much appreciated.

In fairness off 10 you should have a few ideas of what you are after, muscle back/cavity back? Forged?

I like the mizuno JPX 800 Pro (Forged) at the moment. Really easy to hit and feel great, plus I don't believe in making things harder by using clubs that are harder to hit. As for putters it's all down to confidence. An expensive putter won't make you putt better, it's more down to feel IMO.

For the record I have a Odyssey White Hot 2 ball centre shaft, (33 inch shaft too). I prefer the heavier head with a mallet and as my first putter was a mallet it suits my putting stroke. It was toss up between that and scotty cameron but I don't think the extra 200 on the scotty was worth it. In hindsight I made the right decision. As I say though it's about feel.

I've just gotten used to the extra weight on the same putter, and I have to say I don't love this putter at all. I'm happy with it from inside 4 feet, but 4-8 feet is tough for me. It does have good weight to get the good lag putts rolling. I was playing around with a taylor made (white head, not sure what model exactly) putter the other day and was in love with it. Walked out of the store before I made a crazy purchase.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 09, 2011, 08:13:09 PM
I had one of those two ball putters and hated it. Like Puck I found it heavy,just couldn't get use to it.
I have a Taylormade Rossa like one below now and love it,nice and light and much easier control IMO.


(http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/4466/rossal.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/190/rossal.jpg/)


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on June 09, 2011, 09:51:25 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 27, 2011, 11:14:03 PM
Heading to K Club Smurfit on Sunday. I hear it's a beast, which should be amusing.

Any good?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 15, 2011, 10:24:11 PM
Golf boys :D

http://youtu.be/PM2NocuEihw (http://youtu.be/PM2NocuEihw)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 15, 2011, 10:33:14 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on June 15, 2011, 10:24:11 PM
Golf boys :D

http://youtu.be/PM2NocuEihw (http://youtu.be/PM2NocuEihw)

Very good!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 15, 2011, 10:36:53 PM
My last 3 rounds of golf have been pure shite, shooting 15-20 more than I normally expect.

The worst is my long irons, shanking them and getting no distance at all.

Anyone any ideas how to get back to basics?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 15, 2011, 11:02:22 PM
I know the feeling, monthly medal on sat. 55 out  >:( and 40 in, with a few left behind me too on the back 9. Then played Killeen Castle on Sunday in a society outing. 9 points on the front 9, 22 on the back 9.

Cannot put a full round together at the moment   ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 15, 2011, 11:20:15 PM
Orior - you need to get the confidence back - nothing gets rid of it quicker than a bout of the shanks. I had it about 2 years ago. Buddy at work playing off 2 took me out to the range and had me just work on chipping a bit to get my confidence in the correct contact and club face orientation back - then I hit a bucket of 8 irons (my go to iron) and worked my way through the bag. Seemed to fix it a bit for me. He mentioned relaxing my grip and swing - but making sure i wasn't leaving the club behind -  a bit as I was very tense (as you'd tend to be when every time you line up an iron shot you shank it).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on June 16, 2011, 09:08:40 AM
QuoteKilleen Castle on Sunday in a society outing. 9 points on the front 9, 22 on the back 9.

What did you make of the course big fella? I played it a 2 months ago and did the opposite - Opened up with 4 straight pars and then boooom
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 16, 2011, 09:33:28 AM
Quote from: Declan on June 16, 2011, 09:08:40 AM
QuoteKilleen Castle on Sunday in a society outing. 9 points on the front 9, 22 on the back 9.

What did you make of the course big fella? I played it a 2 months ago and did the opposite - Opened up with 4 straight pars and then boooom

Have to say I loved the course even though the weather was mental. It's a tough course but fair IMO and they have it in great knick too at the moment. On the 11 I still had only 10 points and then it was pars, birdies and an eagle on the 15  ::)

It's easily up there with the best courses I've played, if not the best. It's certainly my favorite at the moment and can't wait to go back and play it in good weather.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on June 16, 2011, 11:13:28 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 15, 2011, 10:36:53 PM
My last 3 rounds of golf have been pure shite, shooting 15-20 more than I normally expect.

The worst is my long irons, shanking them and getting no distance at all.

Anyone any ideas how to get back to basics?
forget it about for a couple of weeks, leave the clubs in the garden shed, and with a bit of luck the bad shots with them. Failing that you may pack it in altogether!! :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on June 16, 2011, 12:35:26 PM
I really think its time I gave up a golf, two years ago I entered the singles matchplay (summer comp) at work.  Match was due to be played by the Friday, but opponent couldn't make it on account of a Rugby trip so he got an extension to the Monday. on the Saturday in between I broke bones in my hand and had to withdraw.

Entered the Winter doubles and got to the final only for the weather to ensure the final didnt get played and was decided by a coin toss which I lost.

Entered last year singles and broke my thumb two days before my match

Doubles didnt take place on account of weather

This year enter the singles again, night before the match opponent rings me to say hes hurt his wrist and needs an extension, as hes much more important than me I agree to the request.  Organiser doesnt and tosses a coin to determine winner, I lose

Doubles then are moved forward to last week, get drawn in preliminary round two days before competition I break a bone in my back and have to withdraw.

Third straight Summer with little or no golf, starting to go crazy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 16, 2011, 12:55:14 PM
You work with a bunch of c***ts. Change job.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on June 16, 2011, 03:47:19 PM
I don't think fairness comes into it. I didn't even get told it had happened till I checked the notice board the next week and saw he'd been declared winner.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 16, 2011, 03:53:31 PM
The auld fella got rightly screwed at the weekend. Shot 38 points, which was the tieing score for 1, 2, and 3rd place. They "lost" his card, and maintained that he must have not entered it - until he had them go back and check all the cards and sure enough his card with the 38 was in with the bunch. No prize though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 16, 2011, 04:00:59 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 16, 2011, 03:53:31 PM
The auld fella got rightly screwed at the weekend. Shot 38 points, which was the tieing score for 1, 2, and 3rd place. They "lost" his card, and maintained that he must have not entered it - until he had them go back and check all the cards and sure enough his card with the 38 was in with the bunch. No prize though.

If the auld fella's handicap was 20 or above, then I could believe that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 16, 2011, 04:04:34 PM
It is/was - but I don't follow your thinkin?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Groucho on June 16, 2011, 09:02:50 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 16, 2011, 03:53:31 PM
The auld fella got rightly screwed at the weekend. Shot 38 points, which was the tieing score for 1, 2, and 3rd place. They "lost" his card, and maintained that he must have not entered it - until he had them go back and check all the cards and sure enough his card with the 38 was in with the bunch. No prize though.

If his score entitled him to a prize that he didn't receive then competitions would have to compensate him with a voucher equivalent to the prize he missed out on......has happened to me about 10 times.....each time I would rather have the voucher ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Brick Tamlin on June 29, 2011, 04:29:17 PM
Folks, need to upgrade hte golf bag and trolley.
Where are the best deals to be had. Ive had a good look on e-bay and amazon and a few of the larger sports retailers.
Anyone reccomend a decent shop or site that do good deals. Surely nowhere local would be able to beat online prices right?
Last 2 bags have torn pretty easily (Slazenger & Dunlop i think) so id like something a bit more robust this time to stick on the cart/trolley. Also same goes for the cart/trolley, something robust, 3 wheeler preferably.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 29, 2011, 08:11:34 PM
Why do you need a cart? Are you 60?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 29, 2011, 08:46:47 PM
Im guessing he means a hand cart
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on June 30, 2011, 12:57:52 AM
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on June 29, 2011, 04:29:17 PM
Folks, need to upgrade hte golf bag and trolley.
Where are the best deals to be had. Ive had a good look on e-bay and amazon and a few of the larger sports retailers.
Anyone reccomend a decent shop or site that do good deals. Surely nowhere local would be able to beat online prices right?
Last 2 bags have torn pretty easily (Slazenger & Dunlop i think) so id like something a bit more robust this time to stick on the cart/trolley. Also same goes for the cart/trolley, something robust, 3 wheeler preferably.

You really need some lessons.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 30, 2011, 06:02:15 PM
http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/robert-garrigus-admits-to-smoking-marijuana-during-nationwide-tour-golf-rounds-062911?GT1=39002 (http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/robert-garrigus-admits-to-smoking-marijuana-during-nationwide-tour-golf-rounds-062911?GT1=39002)

Nothing like making the game easier.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 01, 2011, 12:43:48 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 30, 2011, 06:02:15 PM
http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/robert-garrigus-admits-to-smoking-marijuana-during-nationwide-tour-golf-rounds-062911?GT1=39002 (http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/robert-garrigus-admits-to-smoking-marijuana-during-nationwide-tour-golf-rounds-062911?GT1=39002)

Nothing like making the game easier.

I wish I knew that before the Fantasy Golf started.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 01, 2011, 04:29:01 PM
4 players disqualified from the French Open, including our own Damien McGrane.

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011045/leaderboard/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011045/leaderboard/index.html)

How do you find out why they were disqualified?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on July 01, 2011, 04:37:27 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 01, 2011, 04:29:01 PM
4 players disqualified from the French Open, including our own Damien McGrane.

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011045/leaderboard/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011045/leaderboard/index.html)

How do you find out why they were disqualified?

http://tinyurl.com/448vqgo (http://tinyurl.com/448vqgo)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 01, 2011, 05:16:32 PM
Quote from: cornerback on July 01, 2011, 04:37:27 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 01, 2011, 04:29:01 PM
4 players disqualified from the French Open, including our own Damien McGrane.

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011045/leaderboard/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011045/leaderboard/index.html)

How do you find out why they were disqualified?

http://tinyurl.com/448vqgo (http://tinyurl.com/448vqgo)

Outstanding!  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on July 01, 2011, 06:17:26 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 01, 2011, 05:16:32 PM
Quote from: cornerback on July 01, 2011, 04:37:27 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 01, 2011, 04:29:01 PM
4 players disqualified from the French Open, including our own Damien McGrane.

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011045/leaderboard/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011045/leaderboard/index.html)

How do you find out why they were disqualified?

http://tinyurl.com/448vqgo (http://tinyurl.com/448vqgo)

Outstanding!  :D :D :D :D

+1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 01, 2011, 10:40:29 PM
take this cornerback

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qvzPKeO0m4U/TeJDyvANNNI/AAAAAAAAC1Q/bECv0grJ8rw/s1600/whyyoulittle.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 01, 2011, 10:51:58 PM
Anyone see the Bubba Watson interview? What a p***k. Kind of fella that would never step outside the USA unless he had to.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 01, 2011, 11:05:07 PM
For some reason i cant quote posts and the Mods have ignored my cries for help, but anyway


http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0,26691,12978,00.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 01, 2011, 11:07:26 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 01, 2011, 10:51:58 PM
Anyone see the Bubba Watson interview? What a p***k. Kind of fella that would never step outside the USA unless he had to.

Yeah saw it,sounded a bit bitter alright.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on July 01, 2011, 11:55:55 PM
It did sound bitter, but think he has a point. It may be hard to police but don't bring your camera or phone out onto a course. Every golf tournament I've been to has signs everywhere saying it's prohibited yet countless ignorant idiots ignore it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 02, 2011, 02:48:38 PM
Quote from: stephenite on July 01, 2011, 11:55:55 PM
It did sound bitter, but think he has a point. It may be hard to police but don't bring your camera or phone out onto a course. Every golf tournament I've been to has signs everywhere saying it's prohibited yet countless ignorant idiots ignore it.

It is hard to take someone who calls himself Bubba seriously.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 02, 2011, 10:30:41 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 02, 2011, 02:48:38 PM
Quote from: stephenite on July 01, 2011, 11:55:55 PM
It did sound bitter, but think he has a point. It may be hard to police but don't bring your camera or phone out onto a course. Every golf tournament I've been to has signs everywhere saying it's prohibited yet countless ignorant idiots ignore it.

It is hard to take someone who calls himself Bubba seriously.

and buttons his shirt the way he does.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 02, 2011, 10:38:58 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 02, 2011, 10:30:41 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 02, 2011, 02:48:38 PM
Quote from: stephenite on July 01, 2011, 11:55:55 PM
It did sound bitter, but think he has a point. It may be hard to police but don't bring your camera or phone out onto a course. Every golf tournament I've been to has signs everywhere saying it's prohibited yet countless ignorant idiots ignore it.

It is hard to take someone who calls himself Bubba seriously.

and buttons his shirt the way he does.

A c'mon you missed an open goal Orior: It is hard to take someone who calls himself 'Muppet' seriously.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tyrones own on July 02, 2011, 11:33:56 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 02, 2011, 10:38:58 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 02, 2011, 10:30:41 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 02, 2011, 02:48:38 PM
Quote from: stephenite on July 01, 2011, 11:55:55 PM
It did sound bitter, but think he has a point. It may be hard to police but don't bring your camera or phone out onto a course. Every golf tournament I've been to has signs everywhere saying it's prohibited yet countless ignorant idiots ignore it.

It is hard to take someone who calls himself Bubba seriously.

and buttons his shirt the way he does.

A c'mon you missed an open goal Orior: It is hard to take someone who calls himself 'Muppet' seriously.
Some things just don't need saying Muppet...but of course you'd already know that  ;)
*edit* By the way, cameras were allowed at said event, so it would seem he came off a bit of a dick
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 10, 2011, 09:41:18 PM
A quick reminder folks, documentary on Seve at 10.45 tonight BBC1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: attheraces on July 15, 2011, 03:00:43 PM
Lads I usually play with ProV/ProV1X but they are pretty damn expensive, and for the level I am playing at I doubt they make much of a difference to my game. Saying that, any other balls I have in my bag are pretty hard/distance balls and don't give me a good feel at all. I will happily sacrifice a couple of yards for extra feel. I started buying the ProV lake balls or refinished balls on eBay but they simply scuff/scratch/mark/crack far too easy, even the A grade ones.

Can any of you recommend a cheap soft ball, or somewhere where you can purchase high quality soft balls, or balls with a good feel that will last me numerous rounds.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 15, 2011, 03:15:33 PM
IMHO I think unless you play of single figures you are wating your time with expensive golf balls. I have to admit to playing with a Lidl golf ball, hard f**king balls but they go miles. Its grand when you are playing with your mates, its when you are in a compeition and everyone calls out what ball they are playing with Titleist 3, Srixon 2, ProV1 followed by me with Crivit 1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on July 15, 2011, 03:30:24 PM
Lads.

Can this be viewed online anywhere live?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 15, 2011, 03:34:35 PM
Quote from: attheraces on July 15, 2011, 03:00:43 PM
Lads I usually play with ProV/ProV1X but they are pretty damn expensive, and for the level I am playing at I doubt they make much of a difference to my game. Saying that, any other balls I have in my bag are pretty hard/distance balls and don't give me a good feel at all. I will happily sacrifice a couple of yards for extra feel. I started buying the ProV lake balls or refinished balls on eBay but they simply scuff/scratch/mark/crack far too easy, even the A grade ones.

Can any of you recommend a cheap soft ball, or somewhere where you can purchase high quality soft balls, or balls with a good feel that will last me numerous rounds.

In fairness, that'is not much to go on. Are they expensive cause you lose them during a round or is it because the non lake pro v's cut up too much?

My thoughts are if you lose more than 3 balls per round forget about premium balls. If you want a more durable ball with the similar performance use the Taylormade Penta. Now if your a high handicapper, forget about the premium balls, as people forget that any ball designed to spin will also increase side spin and make that dirty slice more pronounced ;)

I normally use Penta's, Pro v's shredded too much for me and it was too expensive buying balls. I also use Srixon AD333's in windy conditions (and the winter) when I want a lower penetrating ball flight.

Something like the bridgestone e6 or nike distance soft would maybe what you are after. Again depends on your handicap, how hard you swing etc.... The srixon AD333 for me would be a good compromise too.




Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 15, 2011, 03:35:23 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on July 15, 2011, 03:30:24 PM
Lads.

Can this be viewed online anywhere live?

Gerrykeegan playing with his cheap balls?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on July 15, 2011, 03:42:17 PM
Shite - wrong thread - sorry  :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 15, 2011, 03:42:41 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on July 15, 2011, 03:30:24 PM
Lads.

Can this be viewed online anywhere live?

Try Veetle.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 15, 2011, 03:45:47 PM
Here ya go ya Longford hoor..

Download Veetle here http://www.veetle.com/index.php/download and watch it here http://www.free-tv.dk/golfveetle.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 15, 2011, 03:46:53 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 15, 2011, 03:15:33 PM
IMHO I think unless you play of single figures you are wating your time with expensive golf balls.

I agree.

(even with the awful spelling mistakes)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: attheraces on July 16, 2011, 01:23:39 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 15, 2011, 03:34:35 PM
Quote from: attheraces on July 15, 2011, 03:00:43 PM
Lads I usually play with ProV/ProV1X but they are pretty damn expensive, and for the level I am playing at I doubt they make much of a difference to my game. Saying that, any other balls I have in my bag are pretty hard/distance balls and don't give me a good feel at all. I will happily sacrifice a couple of yards for extra feel. I started buying the ProV lake balls or refinished balls on eBay but they simply scuff/scratch/mark/crack far too easy, even the A grade ones.

Can any of you recommend a cheap soft ball, or somewhere where you can purchase high quality soft balls, or balls with a good feel that will last me numerous rounds.

In fairness, that'is not much to go on. Are they expensive cause you lose them during a round or is it because the non lake pro v's cut up too much?

My thoughts are if you lose more than 3 balls per round forget about premium balls. If you want a more durable ball with the similar performance use the Taylormade Penta. Now if your a high handicapper, forget about the premium balls, as people forget that any ball designed to spin will also increase side spin and make that dirty slice more pronounced ;)

I normally use Penta's, Pro v's shredded too much for me and it was too expensive buying balls. I also use Srixon AD333's in windy conditions (and the winter) when I want a lower penetrating ball flight.

Something like the bridgestone e6 or nike distance soft would maybe what you are after. Again depends on your handicap, how hard you swing etc.... The srixon AD333 for me would be a good compromise too.

I play off 10. I can notice the difference in a hard and soft ball just by hitting it though I haven't really experienced any other soft ball apart from Pro V's or the odd one I find. They are very expensive because they cut up, they only last 3/4 rounds before they really start getting bad. While brand new ones break my heart to buy.

I was playing with srixon z-star this evening, seemed ok, is the AD333 a better ball? By looking on internet srixon seems to be the one for best balance of value/performance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 20, 2011, 08:42:21 PM
Tiger Woods has parted company with his caddie, Steve Williams.

He will be on the prowl for a new one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on July 20, 2011, 09:01:02 PM
Will be interesting to see who he goes for, he has only ever had the 2 caddies.

Sky sports reporting that its another part of his demise and that if he doesn't win a major by the end of next year he will quit. Can't see it myself, if he goes out he will want to do it with a bang ( in the golfing sense that is )
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 20, 2011, 09:36:54 PM
Quote from: whitegoodman on July 20, 2011, 09:01:02 PM
Will be interesting to see who he goes for, he has only ever had the 2 caddies.

He'll probably go for Fanny.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on July 20, 2011, 09:45:13 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 20, 2011, 09:36:54 PM
Quote from: whitegoodman on July 20, 2011, 09:01:02 PM
Will be interesting to see who he goes for, he has only ever had the 2 caddies.

He'll probably go for Fanny.

Lol very good
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 20, 2011, 09:47:25 PM
Only a woman would have talked Henrik into doing this...

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01365/stenson2_1365585c.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on August 04, 2011, 09:46:44 PM
Darren in big danger of finishing last.

Puddin.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on August 04, 2011, 09:51:50 PM
 :D and all that man has done for you!!!!  He has just donked one in the water too lol.

If he comes last Harry looks like he wont be too far behind him, all over the place
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on August 04, 2011, 09:57:32 PM
OK, hold it together big man. Par the last 2 and you're second last.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on August 04, 2011, 10:11:16 PM
OK, bogey at the 17th. One par to save face. Sort of.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on August 04, 2011, 10:17:20 PM
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.

Oh dear.

Deary me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 04, 2011, 11:46:12 PM
The man who won the Irish Open didnt have a great day either.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dyson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 08, 2011, 04:59:49 PM
Stevie Williams has some opinion of himself, you're a caddy for feck sake a monkey could do it.

http://www.cbssports.com/golf/story/15409965/williams-mefirst-show-distracts-from-real-story-scotts-win
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on August 09, 2011, 05:01:08 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 08, 2011, 04:59:49 PM
Stevie Williams has some opinion of himself, you're a caddy for feck sake a monkey could do it.

http://www.cbssports.com/golf/story/15409965/williams-mefirst-show-distracts-from-real-story-scotts-win

Yeah listening to that interview you would swear he won the tounament himself.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on August 09, 2011, 08:16:00 PM
That boy seems a bit of an egit, talked about being a great front runner in his racing and his golf, u dont take any shots ya ficken clown.

He is like a man who las lost the run of himself and listened to what the media have been saying since tiger gave him the chop.

On a seperate note anybody starting a thread on the PGA championship starting on thursday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on August 09, 2011, 09:19:43 PM
Quote from: whitegoodman on August 09, 2011, 08:16:00 PM
That boy seems a bit of an egit, talked about being a great front runner in his racing and his golf, u dont take any shots ya ficken clown.

He is like a man who las lost the run of himself and listened to what the media have been saying since tiger gave him the chop.

On a seperate note anybody starting a thread on the PGA championship starting on thursday.
Just set one up there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 17, 2011, 09:01:47 PM
Treated myself to a new set of woods.

Taylormade Burner Superfast 2.0 driver, 3-wood and rescue, all custom fitted.

Need to pack a couple of fire extinguishers on Saturday cause I'm gonna burn the place up.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 17, 2011, 10:19:26 PM
Good man Orior - I hope you hit it better than me. I just borrowed a superfast Burner from my boss (been trying out new drivers) and I found it awful long (the club, not the shot) and I was just blocking everything out to the right. Straight block - not even a slice. Hopefully your custom fit will make it perfect for you.

I'm currently having a lot of joy with a Titleist 905 (4-5 years old) off the tee. Had my round of the year there on Monday evening - even with 2 double's and 3x3 putts. Had I shaved only a shot of each of those 4 holes - I might have thought about joining the tour!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on August 18, 2011, 07:02:04 PM
Thinkin of changing my irons, anyone bought recently?
I play off 9, was a 6 in my heyday!
Looking for something which will give me a more consistent ball strike, currently using maxfli revolution irons. Great clubs in their day, probably too blade like now. Good shots with them feel great, but the off centre strike is horrible!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on August 18, 2011, 07:45:39 PM
Played Down Royal on Saturday, in what was my first round since I broke my back, and I was utterly awful but thankfully Ive played since and been much better, that said I have really struggled with my mid irons to the point im very worried about them.  They are Titleist 990's which I got in my teenage years when I was playing off 13 and I could use them to shape the ball.  Im now off 20 and wondering if they just arent forgiving enough now my game is much worse.  Thinking of replacing them with a second hand set until I get back to my previous level.  I am thinking of an old set of Taylor Made LCG'S as I still use a Ti Bubble 2 driver and 3 wood.  Is this a good approach to take?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 18, 2011, 08:15:19 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on August 18, 2011, 07:02:04 PM
Thinkin of changing my irons, anyone bought recently?
I play off 9, was a 6 in my heyday!
Looking for something which will give me a more consistent ball strike, currently using maxfli revolution irons. Great clubs in their day, probably too blade like now. Good shots with them feel great, but the off centre strike is horrible!

A few of the better golfers I am playing with currently (4-10 handicappers) are playing combo iron sets. Basically they are putting together cavity backed low-mid irons - and then bladed 8-P irons. The cavity backed irons obviously being much more forgiving - and low irons generally harder to hit.

I should get around to changing my irons in the next few years - currenly playing the Cleveland tour action irons - and love them. I've relagated the 3 and 4 irons out of the bag however and added another wedge and a 17 degree hybrid in their place.

David - there are so many options out there and the technology is improving so rapidly - but those LCGs are probably still a great club. You should just go and test a bunch of clubs and not go in to purchase with a make and model stuck in your mind - they may be great for you - but they may not be.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 18, 2011, 08:46:51 PM
Ill tell you one thing guys - Feherty may be the best thing on TV at the minute.

Watched the caddy episode the other night, fair enough I was twice baked - but I find him really funny. For some reason they really open up to him. He asked his ma a few episodes back was she going to drain his spuds for him. Feckin' eejit.

http://www.golfchannel.com/tv/feherty/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/tv/feherty/)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 18, 2011, 08:56:22 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on August 18, 2011, 07:45:39 PM
Played Down Royal on Saturday, in what was my first round since I broke my back, and I was utterly awful but thankfully Ive played since and been much better, that said I have really struggled with my mid irons to the point im very worried about them.  They are Titleist 990's which I got in my teenage years when I was playing off 13 and I could use them to shape the ball.  Im now off 20 and wondering if they just arent forgiving enough now my game is much worse.  Thinking of replacing them with a second hand set until I get back to my previous level.  I am thinking of an old set of Taylor Made LCG'S as I still use a Ti Bubble 2 driver and 3 wood.  Is this a good approach to take?

Is that the one inside the Maze race course or the one beside Holywood?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 19, 2011, 03:10:04 PM
Okay, its the middle of the round, but at 3pm, there are 4 Irishmen in the top 6 in the Czech Open.

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011059/leaderboard/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011059/leaderboard/index.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 19, 2011, 03:54:42 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 19, 2011, 03:10:04 PM
Okay, its the middle of the round, but at 3pm, there are 4 Irishmen in the top 6 in the Czech Open.

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011059/leaderboard/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2011/tournamentid=2011059/leaderboard/index.html)

Proper Irish men as well ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on August 20, 2011, 04:08:04 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 18, 2011, 08:56:22 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on August 18, 2011, 07:45:39 PM
Played Down Royal on Saturday, in what was my first round since I broke my back, and I was utterly awful but thankfully Ive played since and been much better, that said I have really struggled with my mid irons to the point im very worried about them.  They are Titleist 990's which I got in my teenage years when I was playing off 13 and I could use them to shape the ball.  Im now off 20 and wondering if they just arent forgiving enough now my game is much worse.  Thinking of replacing them with a second hand set until I get back to my previous level.  I am thinking of an old set of Taylor Made LCG'S as I still use a Ti Bubble 2 driver and 3 wood.  Is this a good approach to take?

Is that the one inside the Maze race course or the one beside Holywood?

Maze Racecourse

Puck thanks for the advice but i was more meaning which of these three options should I go with  1. I get a cheap older set till my game improves. 2. I stick with the current set and try and improve my game to what it was before 3. Get a new set and forget about the current set?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 20, 2011, 04:22:41 PM
Only you can answer that! A little practice and I imagine you'd be back to your ball striking again, but then that's quite the injury you've had.

I love even people roll out the "drive for show, putt for dough" line. Being in play is the most important thing for a 20's/high teen handicapper to lower their handicap and post good scores. I've played three rounds since Monday. Monday I hit 13 fairways and all 3 par threes, and while my putter was cold, I posted a good 79.  Thursday and Friday I was a bit more eratic and probably averaged 9-10 fairways and 1 of the greens. Although I scrambled well around the greens, I posted 84, and 85.

Both fairways I missed on Monday had me taking three of the Tee and I double bogied both holes.


When you are a low teen handicapper, it's course management and the short game that will improve the scores.

Not sure why I'm posting this, I think I'm just mad at myself.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on August 20, 2011, 05:11:47 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 20, 2011, 04:22:41 PM
Only you can answer that! A little practice and I imagine you'd be back to your ball striking again, but then that's quite the injury you've had.

I love even people roll out the "drive for show, putt for dough" line. Being in play is the most important thing for a 20's/high teen handicapper to lower their handicap and post good scores. I've played three rounds since Monday. Monday I hit 13 fairways and all 3 par threes, and while my putter was cold, I posted a good 79.  Thursday and Friday I was a bit more eratic and probably averaged 9-10 fairways and 1 of the greens. Although I scrambled well around the greens, I posted 84, and 85.

Both fairways I missed on Monday had me taking three of the Tee and I double bogied both holes.


When you are a low teen handicapper, it's course management and the short game that will improve the scores.

Not sure why I'm posting this, I think I'm just mad at myself.

Sounds worse than it was in fairness but ive broken thumb wrist and back in successive summers hence the game going to pot.  I remember around the time I got the 990's reading that they really were a low handicappers clubs but I could hit them well, now I hit them very inconsistently
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 20, 2011, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 17, 2011, 09:01:47 PM
Treated myself to a new set of woods.

Taylormade Burner Superfast 2.0 driver, 3-wood and rescue, all custom fitted.

Need to pack a couple of fire extinguishers on Saturday cause I'm gonna burn the place up.

F*** c*** s**** f*** a*** h*** f*** c***. Back to the drawing board.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on August 22, 2011, 08:46:25 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 20, 2011, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 17, 2011, 09:01:47 PM
Treated myself to a new set of woods.

Taylormade Burner Superfast 2.0 driver, 3-wood and rescue, all custom fitted.

Need to pack a couple of fire extinguishers on Saturday cause I'm gonna burn the place up.

F*** c*** s**** f*** a*** h*** f*** c***. Back to the drawing board.
;D ;D ;D
Was it the new bows and arrows or the injun??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 22, 2011, 08:01:08 PM
Anyone heading up to Killeen Castle to have a gander at the chicks playing golf?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 24, 2011, 11:03:49 AM
I didnt realise how shit women pro golfers are  :o

Anyone know of any good golf shops in the north? Also, anyone know of good pros to go get some lessons off?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: onefaircounty on September 24, 2011, 11:07:15 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 24, 2011, 11:03:49 AM
I didnt realise how shit women pro golfers are  :o

Anyone know of any good golf shops in the north? Also, anyone know of good pros to go get some lessons off?

It's certainly hit and miss, but some of it is very good. I thought the wee Yank was going to cry when she shanked into the water earlier. Good crowds at it.

There is a decent Golf shop in Newry, down Greenbank just past Pairc Esler. it has plenty of stock in it, but worth phoning ahead to make sure it is open. It's good stuff too.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fitzroyalty on September 24, 2011, 11:09:50 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 24, 2011, 11:03:49 AM
I didnt realise how shit women pro golfers are  :o

Anyone know of any good golf shops in the north? Also, anyone know of good pros to go get some lessons off?
What's wrong with Number 1?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 24, 2011, 08:05:31 PM
Number 1 is too busy winning the Lurgan Masters to be interested in a hacker like myself
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 24, 2011, 10:24:48 PM
In terms of a golf shop, try The Golf Spot in Bangor.

Eammon Logue at the Hilton Templepatrick is good for lessons.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 28, 2011, 04:14:49 PM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/8792651/Rory-McIlroy-has-learnt-to-deal-with-the-madness-now-top-spot-beckons.html

Decent piece about Rory, not sure about this bit though

QuoteIt seems obvious how smitten he is and yesterday Wozniacki tweeted a picture of a golf club, specially made for her by McIlroy and inscribed 'Wozzilroy' on the back. The pair met at the David Haye-Wladimir Klitschko bout in Germany. Terrible fight, but the girl at ringside evidently made up for it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on October 02, 2011, 12:23:36 PM
Course closed today  >:( f**king rain
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 02, 2011, 01:02:34 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 02, 2011, 12:23:36 PM
Course closed today  >:( f**king rain

Went playing on friday,sun splitting the stones when I left Lucan so I thought it was gonna be a great day for Golf.
3 holes in the heavens opened and we got soaked,had to finish on the 9th it was ridiculous the volume of rain that fell.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on October 02, 2011, 03:11:29 PM
Wimp

I played Friday afternoon in Dublin, 39 points with two scratches, easy peezy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orangemac on October 02, 2011, 10:45:03 PM
Rory McIlroy finishes 2nd again. I know he has the Major win already but is he a bit like Harrington in his early career.

I know he had a 65 today but how many 2nd or top 5 finishes has he had compared to the 3 wins so far in his career?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ludermor on October 02, 2011, 10:47:15 PM
22: M Hoey (NI)
-20: R McIlroy (NI)
-18: G McDowell (NI), G Murray (Sco)

Some leaderboard at the end!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on October 02, 2011, 10:49:07 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on October 02, 2011, 10:45:03 PM
Rory McIlroy finishes 2nd again. I know he has the Major win already but is he a bit like Harrington in his early career.

I know he had a 65 today but how many 2nd or top 5 finishes has he had compared to the 3 wins so far in his career?

What's your point here, a bit like Harrington? With his 3 majors? Nonsense comment
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 02, 2011, 11:04:30 PM
Quote from: ludermor on October 02, 2011, 10:47:15 PM
22: M Hoey (NI)
-20: R McIlroy (NI)
-18: G McDowell (NI), G Murray (Sco)

Some leaderboard at the end!!!
No Irish in the top 3 today Laoislad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on October 02, 2011, 11:20:51 PM
Quote from: stephenite on October 02, 2011, 10:49:07 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on October 02, 2011, 10:45:03 PM
Rory McIlroy finishes 2nd again. I know he has the Major win already but is he a bit like Harrington in his early career.

I know he had a 65 today but how many 2nd or top 5 finishes has he had compared to the 3 wins so far in his career?

What's your point here, a bit like Harrington? With his 3 majors? Nonsense comment

Did you not read his post? "in his early career".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 02, 2011, 11:24:36 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on October 02, 2011, 10:45:03 PM
Rory McIlroy finishes 2nd again. I know he has the Major win already but is he a bit like Harrington in his early career.

I know he had a 65 today but how many 2nd or top 5 finishes has he had compared to the 3 wins so far in his career?

He's nothing like Harrington in his early career for many reasons that should be obvious..

Major kudos to Hoey today by the way, mcIlroy had passed him by the turn and you would expect him to fall away but he came home in 32 or so to seal a famous win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 02, 2011, 11:26:53 PM
McIlroy's only chance of winning is when there is no wind.

There was no wind today and he emmm... errr... blew it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orangemac on October 02, 2011, 11:32:31 PM
Quote from: stephenite on October 02, 2011, 10:49:07 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on October 02, 2011, 10:45:03 PM
Rory McIlroy finishes 2nd again. I know he has the Major win already but is he a bit like Harrington in his early career.

I know he had a 65 today but how many 2nd or top 5 finishes has he had compared to the 3 wins so far in his career?

What's your point here, a bit like Harrington? With his 3 majors? Nonsense comment
In the first 4/5 years of his career Harrington had a poor record of wins compared to something like 20 or so runners up positions in tournaments, not to mention the event (European Open?) where he had a 4/5 shot lead after the 3rd round and was disqualiifed after an error with signing his card.

It is 1 thing winning in style like the US Open and Qualie Hollow but if McIlroy wants to win a large no of majors he is going to have to learn how to win ugly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 02, 2011, 11:33:51 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on October 02, 2011, 11:32:31 PM
Quote from: stephenite on October 02, 2011, 10:49:07 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on October 02, 2011, 10:45:03 PM
Rory McIlroy finishes 2nd again. I know he has the Major win already but is he a bit like Harrington in his early career.

I know he had a 65 today but how many 2nd or top 5 finishes has he had compared to the 3 wins so far in his career?

What's your point here, a bit like Harrington? With his 3 majors? Nonsense comment
In the first 4/5 years of his career Harrington had a poor record of wins compared to something like 20 or so runners up positions in tournaments, not to mention the event (European Open?) where he had a 4/5 shot lead after the 3rd round and was disqualiifed after an error with signing his card.

It is 1 thing winning in style like the US Open and Qualie Hollow but if McIlroy wants to win a large no of majors he is going to have to learn how to win ugly.
With his face he has no option.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on October 03, 2011, 01:35:34 AM
Quote from: Minder on October 02, 2011, 11:20:51 PM
Quote from: stephenite on October 02, 2011, 10:49:07 PM
Quote from: Orangemac link=topic=909.msg1026777#msg1026777
date=1317591903

Rory McIlroy finishes 2nd again. I know he has the Major win already but is he a bit like Harrington in his early career.

I know he had a 65 today but how many 2nd or top 5 finishes has he had compared to the 3 wins so far in his career?

What's your point here, a bit like Harrington? With his 3 majors? Nonsense
comment

Did you not read his post? "in his early career".

But he has already surpassed Harrington's early career, that's glaringly obvious
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on October 04, 2011, 11:06:14 AM
Quote from: stephenite on October 03, 2011, 01:35:34 AM
Quote from: Minder on October 02, 2011, 11:20:51 PM
Quote from: stephenite on October 02, 2011, 10:49:07 PM
Quote from: Orangemac link=topic=909.msg1026777#msg1026777
date=1317591903

Rory McIlroy finishes 2nd again. I know he has the Major win already but is he a bit like Harrington in his early career.

I know he had a 65 today but how many 2nd or top 5 finishes has he had compared to the 3 wins so far in his career?

What's your point here, a bit like Harrington? With his 3 majors? Nonsense
comment

Did you not read his post? "in his early career".

But he has already surpassed Harrington's early career, that's glaringly obvious
Harri, the reversing bus,will be back
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 17, 2011, 05:36:36 PM
Won tickets in the lottery for the Ryder Cup next year in Chicago

Only for the Wednesday and Thursday practice rounds though :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 17, 2011, 09:16:37 PM
My biggest problem at the moment is not commiting to the shot.

I stand over the ball, see the out of bounds behind the green, and then drop the ball well short of the green (often into a river). Its enough to make a nun curse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 17, 2011, 09:21:07 PM
Was just dealing with that at the weekend Orior. You are standing up with the club in hand and have absolutely no confidence in what kind of swing you are going to deliver, where the ball is going to come off the club face and where its gonna go! Torture.

Bought a nice 21 degree adams hybrid there last week. Loving it. Ended up just taking my medicine off the tee with it (was in play but only 220-230 yards).

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 17, 2011, 09:34:29 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 17, 2011, 09:21:07 PM
Was just dealing with that at the weekend Orior. You are standing up with the club in hand and have absolutely no confidence in what kind of swing you are going to deliver, where the ball is going to come off the club face and where its gonna go! Torture.

Bought a nice 21 degree adams hybrid there last week. Loving it. Ended up just taking my medicine off the tee with it (was in play but only 220-230 yards).

220 yards with a 21 degree hyrid? Are you a circus freak?


Only joking. My new hybrid is my most favourite club in the bag.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 17, 2011, 09:47:23 PM
We are at 4500 ft altitude, which probably helps 10 yards or so? I'm not a short hitter - but I'm reguarly being out gunned by smaller fellas - have one buddy (total sandbagger), who is hitting 9 iron 165. When I travel home to Ireland I normally club up at least one club.

My distances would be
60 degree 80-90
56 degree 100-110
PW 130-140
9 140-150
8 150-160
7 160-170
6 170-80
5 180-190 when I catch it

Rarely play 3-5 irons and just bought the hybrid - but practised with it on the simulator before I forked over the dough.

220 with the hybrid
240-50 with the 5 wood (dont play a 3 wood - have a little beat up golden bear 5 wood with a monster sized head on it)
260-290 with the Big Dog (Titleist 905)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on October 17, 2011, 09:55:53 PM
My new Superfast 2.0 is coming tomorrow and I'd think it should put into the 300 club. I got the older version Superfast earlier this year and was getting up there until some bastard nicked my clubs.

New JPX800 irons a coming too. Insurance is a nice thing sometimes.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 18, 2011, 01:54:11 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 17, 2011, 09:47:23 PM

9 140-150
8 150-160
7 160-170




Holy crap Puckoon- those are big irons - what do you play to? are those carry- or total yardage

I'm a big hitter but my 7 iron is 150- 155

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 18, 2011, 02:14:39 AM
I play Cleveland tour action II's. About 4-5 years old now. Great irons and I'll be sad when I replace them.

I'd be a long enough iron hitter, and I hit a very high trajectory 8-pw iron in, but I'm not pass remarkable long. Like I said I'm regularly out gunned by some fellas I'm playing with. Smashed a drive on Saturday morning only to be out hit by 20 yards with a fellas 3 wood.

When you make the short drive to Tahoe the distances go up another 5+ yards again, the elevation here certainly adds yards.

There's no doubting the distances for every club these days with on board gps in the carts. And range finders. Those are my numbers and I'd say they are maybe a bit above average, but not very much.

The first number would be total carry on an average swing the last number if I couldn't hit it any sweeter. Hard to get much run with 7 iron in from a high trajectory with a "good" ball.

When I'm on form off the tee., I'll shoot 78-82. Miss a few off the tee and I'll shoot 83-88. Struggle off the tee and I won't break 90. My driving game can be the most erratic part of my games. Very frustrating at times. Need to work hard this winter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on October 18, 2011, 09:01:31 AM
some impressive fiures there from Stateside!!

Played the PGA in Palmerstown on Sat - 33 points of society HC of 13 (with 3 scratches) delighted considering I hadn't hit a ball in 9 weeks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 18, 2011, 11:28:41 AM
Quote from: Declan on October 18, 2011, 09:01:31 AM
some impressive fiures there from Stateside!!


Unfortunately- long not necessarily straight...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on October 18, 2011, 10:13:43 PM
Completely sideways off the tee and i shot 89 and 41 points on Sunday there at Lurgan.  Only my 3rd round from the whites so delighted with that score.

Anyone ever play Greenore or Ardglass? Couple of mates  and myself are going down over halloween for their open comps.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 18, 2011, 10:28:29 PM
Ardglass is a fantastic course, one of my favorite anywhere in the world. Bastard hard though, you will not believe the angles that you'll be hitting off the tee...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on October 18, 2011, 10:40:04 PM
Ardglass is a thing of beauty. The sea wraps around 1-5 and 10-12 and these are as good a holes as you'll ever find. It's not proper links in that there's no dunes, but the fairways and winds are pure links. If there's a proper wind I'll put it bluntly - enjoy the scenery because the golf is going to kill you. Without wind though it's short and not difficult.

Greenore is more of a marmite course. I'd be more on the side of not liking it, but lots of golfing folk wax lyrical on it. Half of it is beside the sea, but it's in no way linksy  - the terrain is pure parkland. It's one of those courses I've always found plays longer than it should, especially the opening par 4s which just grind on. But it does have highlights; the island par 3 would put the fear into anyone, while some of the drives are immense.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on October 18, 2011, 11:06:47 PM
You don't happen to know what the green fees are for opens at those 2 courses? Ardglass sounds class.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on October 19, 2011, 06:53:31 PM
My 3 favorite courses
                             1.Enniscrone(Sligo)
                             2.Ballinrobe(Mayo)
                             3.Tullamore(Offaly)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on October 19, 2011, 09:07:58 PM
Quote from: sans pessimism on October 19, 2011, 06:53:31 PM
My 3 favorite courses
                             1.Enniscrone(Sligo)
                             2.Ballinrobe(Mayo)
                             3.Tullamore(Offaly)

Is 3 Esker Hills? Nice course alright.

But for a Mayoman to leave out Carne! It must have been a bit windy when you played it. I like Westport as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 19, 2011, 09:25:35 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 18, 2011, 11:06:47 PM
You don't happen to know what the green fees are for opens at those 2 courses? Ardglass sounds class.

http://tinyurl.com/6f7xhjf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on October 19, 2011, 09:29:58 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 19, 2011, 09:07:58 PM
Quote from: sans pessimism on October 19, 2011, 06:53:31 PM
My 3 favorite courses
                             1.Enniscrone(Sligo)
                             2.Ballinrobe(Mayo)
                             3.Tullamore(Offaly)

Is 3 Esker Hills? Nice course alright.But for a Mayoman to leave out Carne! It must have been a bit windy when you played it. I like Westport as well.
No, Muppet-Tullamore Golf Club(A little Gem)Esker is a fine course,but I loved TGC.Re Carne-Is it ever not windy!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on October 19, 2011, 09:33:50 PM
Muppet, Tullamore GC is just outside the town of Tullamore, on the Kinnitty Road. A rolling course if I remember rightly, not unlike Birr. It's been years since I played it though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on October 21, 2011, 01:27:23 PM

McIlroy parts with management company
Friday, October 21, 2011 - 11:46 AM

World number three and US Open champion Rory McIlroy has ended his association with management company International Sports Management, they announced today.

The 22-year-old Northern Irishman, golf's brightest young talent, had been with the company from the time he turned professional in 2007.

Manager Andrew 'Chubby' Chandler also handles the careers of world number two Lee Westwood, Open champion Darren Clarke, Masters champion Charl Schwartzel and three-time major winner Ernie Els.

The split was announced two days after McIlroy competed against Clarke, Schwartzel and US PGA champion Keegan Bradley at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda.

He led by three with 12 holes to play, but fell away to a 75 and to third place three behind Schwartzel and four behind winner Bradley.

Chandler, who was in attendance, commented in the company's statement today: "Onward and upwards. We have had a quite brilliant year.

"The company is growing and adapting to ensure it stays at the forefront of golf and the business of managing players. We wish Rory every success."

The statement also said: "It has been an honour representing Rory and we take great pride in the role ISM has played in guiding him successfully through his formative years as a professional golfer.

"Under our management he has grown into an international figure and he leaves us as a major champion.

"ISM prides itself on putting the athlete first. In golf this has enabled our players to achieve unprecedented success with Rory joining Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel and Darren Clarke as a major winner and Lee Westwood at the summit of the world rankings.

"ISM continues to go from strength to strength, its dedicated team of professionals providing our clients with world-class support across the globe. We look forward to even more success in the years ahead."

McIlroy had yet to comment either in person, in a statement or via his Twitter site.




Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 21, 2011, 03:51:20 PM
Just took the virtual tour of Concra wood GC at Castleblaney - have any of you played it?

Looks spectacular - and some of the holes look like real head scratchers.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on October 21, 2011, 03:56:50 PM
QuoteJust took the virtual tour of Concra wood GC at Castleblaney - have any of you played it?

Looks spectacular - and some of the holes look like real head scratchers.

Played it earlier this year Puck - possibly the best course I've ever played but by God is tough - I thought it was a bit unfair on the average golfer as every "bad" shot was brutally exposed and it's very unforgiving. Some spectacular holes though - the Par 5 with the drive over the water and then the green back out into the lake is just unreal. Long as well. I found the greens difficult to read- they look an awful lot faster than they play- One of the lads described them as "hairy concrete"  :D

I don't normally like using a buggy but it's useful around that track. Bring your "A" game and you'll really enjoy it otherwise enjoy the views!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 21, 2011, 04:03:12 PM
Dad and the brother have played it two or three times this year - will be a must visit when I get back next year. There's a par 5 (13 I think), drive over water with a lake in the middle of the fairway and a small strip of fairway to the right of the lake - bordered by the real lake to the right of the strip! Can you carry the lake in two or do you need to take your medicine? Very unfair to post a par 5 that you can't reach in 3?

Dad played there yesterday and was saying the greens were lightning alright.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on October 21, 2011, 04:27:52 PM
Yep. That's the hole alright. Reachable in 3 alright as long as u stay dry!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on October 21, 2011, 04:33:41 PM
I've played Concra 4 or 5 times and I'd say it's the best course I've stood on in Ireland. I don't think it's as much fun as a few others, as it can be a bit of a slog, but the challenge is amazing and the layout impeccable. I'd struggle to think of better value golf.

I'd definitely recommend a buggy, especially if you're not out early, as the pace can slow down to a crawl when societies are out, and there are a lot of hills, especially between greens and tees. The quickest round I've played there in a four ball (walking) was 4.45 or so.

The 3rd and 4th are among the best holes I've stood on. The 4th is actually a wonder - in fact all the par 5s are straight out of the top drawer. The 10th is a bizarre hole with a 100 foot drop on the approach shot, but some people love it.

The last twice I played it, I shot just off my handicap which did the heart good, as my first few times out I found it a bit like Declan, that bad shots were being cruelly exposed. My revised opinion is that bad shots can be gotten away with, as long as you play your angles sensibly away from the rough stuff (fairways tend to be sloped towards one side). The greens are big, and aren't that quick, but they are true.

Puckoon, I've only played off the front tees (I'm not masochistic enough to back any further), but the 13th is definitely playable in two off the front. The drive to the left pond is about 270 yards off the front tees. From there it's still a considerable whack, but I've got within 50.


Just booked flights to Malaga in March. £67, including club carriage, ex Belfast with Aer Lingus. It costs me more to fill my car! 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on October 23, 2011, 10:55:06 PM
Anyone play with the Titleist AP2 710s? How much would you expect to pay for a 2nd hand set that are in good condition? The club pro has just got a new set of irons today and he is selling his old irons. He gave them to me for the week so I could try them out on the range and for a round next week. I am currently playing off about 18 and worried that they are maybe going to be too hard to hit. A couple of my mates (single digit handicappers) use them and love them. They look and feel like lovely Irons, just seems like too good an opportunity to turn these irons down.

Played in the club pro shop sweep today. Had another decent enough round considering the conditions. It pissed down from the 3rd hole onwards. The greens were starting to become unplayable and we were struggling to keep hold of our clubs but we pushed on through as 2 of us were going quite well. I finished with 40 points, could be good enough to win something but the fellas who went out in the morning had much easier conditions to play in so they may well have scored better. Wont know until tomorrow. My slice started creeping back in throughout the round as well  >:( heading to the range tomorrow night to sort it out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on October 23, 2011, 11:08:44 PM
What an achievement by Luke Donald topping the earnings lists on both the European and PGA tours. All he needs now is to pick up one of the Big Four and have to say he would thoroughly deserve one
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 23, 2011, 11:11:50 PM
Great performance by Luke.

It goes to prove you dont need to be a big hitter. There's hope for me yet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on October 24, 2011, 08:48:29 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 23, 2011, 11:08:44 PM
What an achievement by Luke Donald topping the earnings lists on both the European and PGA tours. All he needs now is to pick up one of the Big Four and have to say he would thoroughly deserve one
Was reading earlier still 8 tournaments on European Tour left, inc the megamoney finish in Dubail. Donad's wife is expecting a baby in next week or two, so maybe he could be caught yet.
Granted must have been some round by him yesterday tho. Aesthetically the best golf swing on tour right now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 24, 2011, 08:51:53 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 23, 2011, 10:55:06 PM
Anyone play with the Titleist AP2 710s? How much would you expect to pay for a 2nd hand set that are in good condition? The club pro has just got a new set of irons today and he is selling his old irons. He gave them to me for the week so I could try them out on the range and for a round next week. I am currently playing off about 18 and worried that they are maybe going to be too hard to hit. A couple of my mates (single digit handicappers) use them and love them. They look and feel like lovely Irons, just seems like too good an opportunity to turn these irons down.

Played in the club pro shop sweep today. Had another decent enough round considering the conditions. It pissed down from the 3rd hole onwards. The greens were starting to become unplayable and we were struggling to keep hold of our clubs but we pushed on through as 2 of us were going quite well. I finished with 40 points, could be good enough to win something but the fellas who went out in the morning had much easier conditions to play in so they may well have scored better. Wont know until tomorrow. My slice started creeping back in throughout the round as well  >:( heading to the range tomorrow night to sort it out.

I would have to guess that the club pro has had these clubs specified to him and his game. Sometimes there isnt much difference - but unless you are both of similar height, and swing speeds - you might be picking up a poisoned chalice.

You'd want to find out what way he has them set up at the very least before pulling the trigger.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 25, 2011, 05:33:33 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 24, 2011, 08:51:53 PM
the club pro has had these clubs specified to him and his game. Sometimes there isnt much difference - but unless you are both of similar height, and swing speeds - you might be picking up a poisoned chalice.

or at least have him fit you for the clubs...

your clubs are like a suit- fit is more important that quality...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on October 25, 2011, 09:17:45 PM
Quote from: heganboy on October 25, 2011, 05:33:33 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 24, 2011, 08:51:53 PM
the club pro has had these clubs specified to him and his game. Sometimes there isnt much difference - but unless you are both of similar height, and swing speeds - you might be picking up a poisoned chalice.

or at least have him fit you for the clubs...

your clubs are like a suit- fit is more important that quality...

Had them at the range last night and they feel nice to hit. When you hit one well it goes for miles. Not as forgiving as my r7s but more forgiving than I thought they would be. He is roughly the same height as me (6ft) and he has his clubs 1/4 inch longer. He has lighter shafts in them and a thicker grip. They are lovely clubs but I am going to wait until I play a couple of rounds with them this weekend.

What would I be looking him to do if I was getting him to fit my clubs?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 25, 2011, 09:59:31 PM
he would check for correct sharft length and weight for your swing and then check the offset based on how on the angle of your shaft (oo-er missus) at impact so that the bottom of the club would be level with the ground...

http://www.golf-club-revue.com/golf-club-irons.html

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 27, 2011, 11:00:19 PM
Where is the leader board for the Shanghai Masters?

Google is not my friend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 28, 2011, 03:44:31 AM
www.shanghaimasters.com.cn
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 28, 2011, 05:37:16 PM
1 hour frost delay. Hitting the range Bloody Mary's.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 30, 2011, 01:28:32 PM
Good win for wee Rory, playoff vs Anthony Kin for a $2M payout...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on October 30, 2011, 01:43:29 PM
Lowry  doing Ok today in Valderamma as well
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on October 30, 2011, 06:14:38 PM
Played Ardglass today. Unreal course, great views and very challenging. Too challenging for me but I still enjoyed it. I have been shooting 89/90 lately and shot 103 today  >:( Links golf is a totally different game. Hopefully this time next year I will be scoring a whole lot better.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 30, 2011, 06:26:00 PM
Quote from: heganboy on October 18, 2011, 10:28:29 PM
Ardglass is a fantastic course, one of my favorite anywhere in the world. b**tard hard though, you will not believe the angles that you'll be hitting off the tee...

was that a fair comment? How many balls did you lose?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on October 31, 2011, 09:08:30 AM
Quote from: heganboy on October 30, 2011, 06:26:00 PM
Quote from: heganboy on October 18, 2011, 10:28:29 PM
Ardglass is a fantastic course, one of my favorite anywhere in the world. b**tard hard though, you will not believe the angles that you'll be hitting off the tee...

was that a fair comment? How many balls did you lose?

Yes definitely a fair comment. I have only played a few different courses before so Ardglass was a big step up. Lost 2 balls in the rough and that was it. Got off pretty light. I parred the first hole and then it just went down hill from there. Got new AP2 irons the other day as well so I am still getting used to them which didnt help with my ball striking either. Playing today and then heading to Greenore tomorrow for another open. Anybody been to lisburn (Stephen Hamill i think he is called) for lessons before?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Class of 99 on October 31, 2011, 11:12:57 AM
Jim I would stay away from the ap2's great club but definately suited for the single digit golfer, especially ones set up for a pro.
Best of luck whatever u decide to do
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on November 01, 2011, 03:38:47 PM
What a day for golf   :o I played Greenore, County Louth today.  I was in total awe of the whole place, the scenery was unbelievable. It has to be one of the best courses in Ireland and for 15 euro. The greens were so so fast which meant I was 3 putting all day  >:( 26 points ffs. Last week when I was saying I got my driving sorted and they were all going straight and long. Well now they are slicing like f**k again! I am not releasing the club and holding back on the swing. I just cant seem to find the confidence to get it sorted when standing at the tee. One good point from my game today was that my new AP2s feel class. I was hitting them much better today. I hit a great 165 yard 6 iron into the wind to within 6 feet and then someone managed to 2 putt when it was a pretty simple putt. I have lost all confidence in my putting. It is amazing how much confidence has to do with putting. Last week putting was the best part of my game, this week it is the worst. Need to get a lesson soon.

Although I am playing shite this week I have played 2 of the best courses in Ireland in the last couple of days so i can go back to work happy tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Archie Mitchell on November 01, 2011, 03:55:25 PM
You have the time of it Jim! Where is my invite to play a round or 2? You bringing your clubs to Vegas?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on November 01, 2011, 04:01:22 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 01, 2011, 03:38:47 PM
What a day for golf   :o I played Greenore, County Louth today.  I was in total awe of the whole place, the scenery was unbelievable. It has to be one of the best courses in Ireland and for 15 euro. The greens were so so fast which meant I was 3 putting all day  >:( 26 points ffs. Last week when I was saying I got my driving sorted and they were all going straight and long. Well now they are slicing like f**k again! I am not releasing the club and holding back on the swing. I just cant seem to find the confidence to get it sorted when standing at the tee. One good point from my game today was that my new AP2s feel class. I was hitting them much better today. I hit a great 165 yard 6 iron into the wind to within 6 feet and then someone managed to 2 putt when it was a pretty simple putt. I have lost all confidence in my putting. It is amazing how much confidence has to do with putting. Last week putting was the best part of my game, this week it is the worst. Need to get a lesson soon.

Although I am playing shite this week I have played 2 of the best courses in Ireland in the last couple of days so i can go back to work happy tomorrow.

Jim, no offence Greenore is not even the best course in Louth  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 01, 2011, 04:53:56 PM
Jim - I've had a bit of trouble off the tee myself this last few weeks - so instead of fretting about it and destroying what is left of the golf season - I've just given myself a little go-to tee shot, and will work on the tee all winter.

I'm giving myself a 3/4 swing ball - aimed about 20 yards left of target - that will fade right into the fairway every time. Stance open. The fellas are calling it the Puckoon cutter - but it seems to be taking a lot of the confidence draining that you are talking about when standing on the tee away. Im losing about 20-30 yards and getting no roll - but its in play every time.

Obviously this isnt ideal - but im determined to enjoy the last couple weeks of shorts and good weather without breaking down the swing again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on November 01, 2011, 04:54:12 PM
I make you right bigfella.

Dundalk and Seapoint are a good step up on Greenore. I'd probably prefer Ardee as well. And then there's Baltray (where I haven't played).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Jonah on November 01, 2011, 05:19:45 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 01, 2011, 04:53:56 PM
Jim - I've had a bit of trouble off the tee myself this last few weeks - so instead of fretting about it and destroying what is left of the golf season - I've just given myself a little go-to tee shot, and will work on the tee all winter.

I'm giving myself a 3/4 swing ball - aimed about 20 yards left of target - that will fade right into the fairway every time. Stance open. The fellas are calling it the Puckoon cutter - but it seems to be taking a lot of the confidence draining that you are talking about when standing on the tee away. Im losing about 20-30 yards and getting no roll - but its in play every time.

Obviously this isnt ideal - but im determined to enjoy the last couple weeks of shorts and good weather without breaking down the swing again.
Far better to be 30 yards shorter but have the ball in play. Drive for show putt for dough.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on November 01, 2011, 06:55:12 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on November 01, 2011, 04:01:22 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 01, 2011, 03:38:47 PM
What a day for golf   :o I played Greenore, County Louth today.  I was in total awe of the whole place, the scenery was unbelievable. It has to be one of the best courses in Ireland and for 15 euro. The greens were so so fast which meant I was 3 putting all day  >:( 26 points ffs. Last week when I was saying I got my driving sorted and they were all going straight and long. Well now they are slicing like f**k again! I am not releasing the club and holding back on the swing. I just cant seem to find the confidence to get it sorted when standing at the tee. One good point from my game today was that my new AP2s feel class. I was hitting them much better today. I hit a great 165 yard 6 iron into the wind to within 6 feet and then someone managed to 2 putt when it was a pretty simple putt. I have lost all confidence in my putting. It is amazing how much confidence has to do with putting. Last week putting was the best part of my game, this week it is the worst. Need to get a lesson soon.

Although I am playing shite this week I have played 2 of the best courses in Ireland in the last couple of days so i can go back to work happy tomorrow.

Jim, no offence Greenore is not even the best course in Louth  :D

Well maybe exaggerated there but it is still sum course. I haven't played anything near the standard of that course today. Great views and the greens are class for this time of year. The fellas I played with today have played them all and they put that course up with some of the best about and great value for money. Ireland really is blessed with great golf courses.

Some of the courses down south are silly money to get playing on though. No wonder so many are going bust.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on November 01, 2011, 07:00:20 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 01, 2011, 04:53:56 PM
Jim - I've had a bit of trouble off the tee myself this last few weeks - so instead of fretting about it and destroying what is left of the golf season - I've just given myself a little go-to tee shot, and will work on the tee all winter.

I'm giving myself a 3/4 swing ball - aimed about 20 yards left of target - that will fade right into the fairway every time. Stance open. The fellas are calling it the Puckoon cutter - but it seems to be taking a lot of the confidence draining that you are talking about when standing on the tee away. Im losing about 20-30 yards and getting no roll - but its in play every time.

Obviously this isnt ideal - but im determined to enjoy the last couple weeks of shorts and good weather without breaking down the swing again.

It's really annoying because 2 weeks ago I was driving better than I ever have in my life and now I went back to slicing the ball again. I am going to go get a lesson next week and get it sorted. Need to get things sorted over the winter.

Quote from: Archie Mitchell on November 01, 2011, 03:55:25 PM
You have the time of it Jim! Where is my invite to play a round or 2? You bringing your clubs to Vegas?

Aye I have some time of it Archie but sure back to normal tomorrow again. I would invite you but you need to have a GUI number and a handicap to play in the opens.  Get urself a membership sorted, some good deals out there at the minute. I would love to play some of those courses in Vegas but sure you would be stuck in those strips clubs all week  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on November 09, 2011, 07:27:30 AM
(http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/images/tile/2011/1109/1224307251376_1.jpg?ts=1320823314)


IT IS the riddle of the sand wedge. A huge sign on an approach road to the M50 close to Dublin airport is warning that golf is just a "passport for a dirty weekend away with the lads" and, while it has gone viral over the past two days, the identity of the "naive wife" behind it was last night still shrouded in mystery.

The advertisement, which said so much yet revealed so little, was draped over the side of an articulated lorry trailer left in a field beside the N2 slip road which leads on to the M50. In full, it reads: "Golf is a passport for a dirty weekend away with the lads. Wake up girls . . . A naive wife."

Social-media networks were yesterday awash with speculation as to who might be behind the sign, with some people expressing sympathy for the scorned wife. Others insisted it was a marketing stunt for an unidentified business.

The trailer was originally owned by Howarth Bros haulage company and its name is still emblazoned on the truck. When Howarth Bros was contacted yesterday, a spokeswoman said "every man and his dog from Ireland" had been calling to see if she could lead them to the "naive wife" but she had "no idea what the story is behind the ad" as the company had sold the trailer to a haulage firm six years ago.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on November 09, 2011, 07:52:16 AM
Quote from: Declan on November 09, 2011, 07:27:30 AM
(http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/images/tile/2011/1109/1224307251376_1.jpg?ts=1320823314)


IT IS the riddle of the sand wedge. A huge sign on an approach road to the M50 close to Dublin airport is warning that golf is just a "passport for a dirty weekend away with the lads" and, while it has gone viral over the past two days, the identity of the "naive wife" behind it was last night still shrouded in mystery.

The advertisement, which said so much yet revealed so little, was draped over the side of an articulated lorry trailer left in a field beside the N2 slip road which leads on to the M50. In full, it reads: "Golf is a passport for a dirty weekend away with the lads. Wake up girls . . . A naive wife."

Social-media networks were yesterday awash with speculation as to who might be behind the sign, with some people expressing sympathy for the scorned wife. Others insisted it was a marketing stunt for an unidentified business.

The trailer was originally owned by Howarth Bros haulage company and its name is still emblazoned on the truck. When Howarth Bros was contacted yesterday, a spokeswoman said "every man and his dog from Ireland" had been calling to see if she could lead them to the "naive wife" but she had "no idea what the story is behind the ad" as the company had sold the trailer to a haulage firm six years ago.

I suppose I did feel a bit dirty after sharing a floor with you, Muppet and Croí in Wicklow...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 20, 2011, 02:13:34 AM
Some seriously shocking performances in the singles at the presidents cup. Johnson and Jason day getting destroyed, while mickleson conceded the first 3 holes while still off the green!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 25, 2011, 10:02:51 AM
Those british ulster Irish boys are doing well

http://worldcup.pgatour.com/Leaderboard.aspx (http://worldcup.pgatour.com/Leaderboard.aspx)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Jonah on November 25, 2011, 10:21:35 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 25, 2011, 10:02:51 AM
Those british ulster Irish boys are doing well

http://worldcup.pgatour.com/Leaderboard.aspx (http://worldcup.pgatour.com/Leaderboard.aspx)

Does these guys use the Irish tri colour as their flag or have they a makey up one like the rugby? And do they play the anthems for the winning team?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: aontroim on November 25, 2011, 11:45:11 AM
Quote from: Jonah on November 25, 2011, 10:21:35 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 25, 2011, 10:02:51 AM
Those british ulster Irish boys are doing well

http://worldcup.pgatour.com/Leaderboard.aspx (http://worldcup.pgatour.com/Leaderboard.aspx)

Does these guys use the Irish tri colour as their flag or have they a makey up one like the rugby? And do they play the anthems for the winning team?

Both caddies decked out in green white & orange - the players just seem to decide on which colour of shirt to wear each day - which so far hasn't been green!  Pink yesterday, black today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Jonah on November 25, 2011, 01:06:44 PM
Quote from: aontroim on November 25, 2011, 11:45:11 AM
Quote from: Jonah on November 25, 2011, 10:21:35 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 25, 2011, 10:02:51 AM
Those british ulster Irish boys are doing well

http://worldcup.pgatour.com/Leaderboard.aspx (http://worldcup.pgatour.com/Leaderboard.aspx)

Does these guys use the Irish tri colour as their flag or have they a makey up one like the rugby? And do they play the anthems for the winning team?

Both caddies decked out in green white & orange - the players just seem to decide on which colour of shirt to wear each day - which so far hasn't been green!  Pink yesterday, black today.
The pink would suit GMac alright ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on November 25, 2011, 05:40:13 PM
Quote from: Jonah on November 25, 2011, 01:06:44 PM

The pink would suit GMac alright ;)

Not so much big lad
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bud Wiser on November 25, 2011, 07:52:15 PM
I was watching the golf live this morning at around 5am I think and the unedited version tells its own story. Our flag as far as these boys are concerned is a flag of convenience.  When they completed the 18th hole the caddies, on the green, quickly removed the bibs with our national colours and stuffed them in the golf bags before the walk through the crowd to the clubhouse.  What a pair of tits.  Ashamed to walk from the 18th wearing the colours??  Assholes.

The other thing that happened was in that interview with the two Macs the bucko with the mike in hand asked " you must have liked it out there today playing with each others balls" but I see on RTE they rdited that out too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on November 25, 2011, 08:25:59 PM
Quote from: Bud Wiser on November 25, 2011, 07:52:15 PM
I was watching the golf live this morning at around 5am I think and the unedited version tells its own story. Our flag as far as these boys are concerned is a flag of convenience.  When they completed the 18th hole the caddies, on the green, quickly removed the bibs with our national colours and stuffed them in the golf bags before the walk through the crowd to the clubhouse.  What a pair of tits.  Ashamed to walk from the 18th wearing the colours??  Assholes.

The other thing that happened was in that interview with the two Macs the bucko with the mike in hand asked " you must have liked it out there today playing with each others balls" but I see on RTE they rdited that out too.

Far too many looking to be offended as usual. From what I remember Ken Comboy is english and JP Fitzgerald is a Dub. Somehow I don't think they are ashamed at anything.

Also this is quite normal for caddies to do. The guys caddying with the top golfers would probably have small endorsements and it's an ideal opportunity to get them on the TV.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on November 25, 2011, 08:57:05 PM
I would love it if the Irishness police could be policed themselves for a few days. Maybe when every single part if their lives that is related to or dependent on GB is pointed out to them, the penny might finally drop that people have more to do with their lives than pause and check they're displaying the 'correct' symbolism at all times.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on November 25, 2011, 09:04:12 PM
Bud,
you may say what you like about it, but the truth of it is that they (the golfers) can't possibly win in this situation. No matter what they say or do with the question of nationality, flag or allegiance they can not win. Any time they comment or there is a story in the press on these issues their families get a hammering, threats overt and otherwise. Families take crap when they are out for a meal or a drink, friends get the same. It doesn't matter what you may think about how "convenient" it is for them, the long and short of it is that they play is these tournaments because they want to and for their national golf association, not because of its convenience. Their sponsors don't care about anything other than the Ryder cup and the majors. This is a tournament about promoting golf in Ireland and thats why they are in it, (as well as the bragging rights with their fellow pros)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bud Wiser on November 25, 2011, 09:26:49 PM
I had no objection to Rory not accepting the Irish flag and I fully accept his position regarding this - nor am I jumping on the anti brit brigade. What I am saying is that the caddie found the irish colours good enough to wear for 18 holes but the ball hadn't finished rattling in the cup when he peeled them off and stuffed them in the bag on the green when evetyone else walked through the avanue to hand in the cards wearing their colours and shaking hands with thise in the crowd. The Irish colours are either good enough to wear or they are not and for these boys the latter seems to be the case.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on December 03, 2011, 06:14:50 PM
Went to Royal County Down yesterday - my first time visiting. It was of those rare occasions when something lived up to the hype. It's an astonishingly good golf course. The place is magical.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on December 03, 2011, 09:23:19 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on December 03, 2011, 06:14:50 PM
Went to Royal County Down yesterday - my first time visiting. It was of those rare occasions when something lived up to the hype. It's an astonishingly good golf course. The place is magical.

How much did you pay?

What was your gross?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on December 03, 2011, 09:36:04 PM
It's £50 from now through to February - though there's very few weekend tees available.

Playing off the forward tees, which are basically the ladies tees (6200 yards).

I hit 102, but played a fair bit better than that. My putter was very cold and I'd about 40 putts - which was nothing to do with the greens, just one of those things that happens to me every once in a while. I was putting for par on most holes, and double bogeying as standard!

Also took 6 strokes to get out of a bunker on the 10th!

The course was a lot fairer than I was led to believe. We played the back nine with a 20-25mph breeze and it was still very playable. Honestly couldn't recommend it enough.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on December 03, 2011, 10:20:05 PM
I need a new 3 wood and hybrid 19d. Thinking about titleist 910 but they're obviously quite expensive. Any recommendations lads?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on December 04, 2011, 08:50:01 AM
Great final round by Rory to win in Hong Kong
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on December 04, 2011, 09:52:04 AM
Quote from: stephenite on December 04, 2011, 08:50:01 AM
Great final round by Rory to win in Hong Kong

That guy is becoming über rich!! Terrific sportsman.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orangemac on December 04, 2011, 10:50:12 AM
Quote from: sammymaguire on December 04, 2011, 09:52:04 AM
Quote from: stephenite on December 04, 2011, 08:50:01 AM
Great final round by Rory to win in Hong Kong

That guy is becoming über rich!! Terrific sportsman.
I have criticised him for not winning enough but that is 2 wins since his management change.

Expect him to take the No1 spot next year and at the age of 22 he is now the player everyone is looking at at the majors. Roll on the Masters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on December 04, 2011, 10:54:49 AM
Quote from: Orangemac on December 04, 2011, 10:50:12 AM
Quote from: sammymaguire on December 04, 2011, 09:52:04 AM
Quote from: stephenite on December 04, 2011, 08:50:01 AM
Great final round by Rory to win in Hong Kong

That guy is becoming über rich!! Terrific sportsman.
I have criticised him for not winning enough but that is 2 wins since his management change.

Expect him to take the No1 spot next year and at the age of 22 he is now the player everyone is looking at at the majors. Roll on the Masters.

How strong was the field? I see McDowell was playing in a tournament in South Africa and then there is the USPGA event.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on December 04, 2011, 11:29:24 AM
Luke Donald, G Mac and Westwood playing the Nedbank in South Africa meant the field in Hong Kong wasn't as strong as it could have been.

At this stage of the year it's about getting into highest position for Race to Dubai, McIlroy had to get in top 2 in order to still be in with a chance of overhauling Luke Donald next week in Dubai so he did what he had to do, he holed out of a bunker at the last too.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 04, 2011, 09:49:02 PM
Amazing to see Tiger feeling the pressure. Tied with Zachary Johnson with a few to play, could end his winless streak! No wonder he's nervous, a win will be huge in terms of positive image equity, not to mention getting the monkey of being a cheatin hewer off his back
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on December 04, 2011, 10:26:19 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 04, 2011, 09:49:02 PM
Amazing to see Tiger feeling the pressure. Tied with Zachary Johnson with a few to play, could end his winless streak! No wonder he's nervous, a win will be huge in terms of positive image equity, not to mention getting the monkey of being a cheatin hewer off his back

Is hewer a black american hoor?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 04, 2011, 11:12:23 PM
That could be a massive win!

Found myself rooting for him at the end. I feel dirty now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on December 04, 2011, 11:16:44 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 04, 2011, 11:12:23 PM

Found myself rooting for him at the end. I feel dirty now

Me too, wanted johnson to win down the 18, then lept outta my seat when tiger sunk the putt ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: orangeman on December 04, 2011, 11:17:57 PM
Could this be the catalyst needed or is it just a minor win ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on December 04, 2011, 11:28:21 PM
the win takes him from 52 in the world to 20...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on December 04, 2011, 11:59:13 PM
Well done Tiger.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on December 05, 2011, 12:26:26 AM
Big Darren finished last this weekend. Still on the stout.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on December 05, 2011, 09:50:36 AM
Quote from: ONeill on December 05, 2011, 12:26:26 AM
Big Darren finished last this weekend. Still on the stout.

Big Darren golf is a bit like mine. Guaranteed to play shite all year but can shoot one good round annually which keeps the handicap down.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 06, 2011, 08:38:18 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on December 04, 2011, 11:16:44 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 04, 2011, 11:12:23 PM

Found myself rooting for him at the end. I feel dirty now

Me too, wanted johnson to win down the 18, then lept outta my seat when tiger sunk the putt ???

Final symptom of being a complete bandwagoner.

You get to celebrate every victory in every sport but it costs you a fortune in replica gear.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 06, 2011, 08:42:20 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 06, 2011, 08:38:18 PM
Final symptom of being a complete bandwagoner.

You get to celebrate every victory in every sport but it costs you a fortune in replica gear.

I'd take it if it meant I'd never have the yips.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orangemac on December 06, 2011, 08:56:13 PM
Quote from: heganboy on December 04, 2011, 11:28:21 PM
the win takes him from 52 in the world to 20...
how can winning a tournament with only 18 players be worth so many ranking points?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on December 06, 2011, 09:25:34 PM
a lot of the stuff is time weighted based on time since last win...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orangemac on December 06, 2011, 09:34:46 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on December 04, 2011, 11:16:44 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 04, 2011, 11:12:23 PM

Found myself rooting for him at the end. I feel dirty now

Me too, wanted johnson to win down the 18, then lept outta my seat when tiger sunk the putt ???
Don't like Woods but it would be good to see him back challenging.

Imagine sitting down to watch the Masters on a Sunday night with him and Rory as the final pair going toe to toe.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on December 06, 2011, 09:39:06 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on December 06, 2011, 08:56:13 PM
Quote from: heganboy on December 04, 2011, 11:28:21 PM
the win takes him from 52 in the world to 20...
how can winning a tournament with only 18 players be worth so many ranking points?


World rankings are calculated against the position in the rankings of every player you beat in a tournament. Woods beat 8/9 of the top 20 at the weekend, hence the big lift. Put it another way - it's not winning a major that propelled Keegan Bradley up the rankings, it was beating most of the top 100 in an event that did it for him. Woods' uplift is the same thing on a smaller scale.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on December 08, 2011, 10:26:03 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on October 24, 2011, 08:48:29 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 23, 2011, 11:08:44 PM
What an achievement by Luke Donald topping the earnings lists on both the European and PGA tours. All he needs now is to pick up one of the Big Four and have to say he would thoroughly deserve one
Was reading earlier still 8 tournaments on European Tour left, inc the megamoney finish in Dubail. Donad's wife is expecting a baby in next week or two, so maybe he could be caught yet.Granted must have been some round by him yesterday tho. Aesthetically the best golf swing on tour right now.
He can definitely see McIlroy in his wing mirrors now. Could be interesting this weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on December 13, 2011, 05:25:52 PM
Thought this was good
http://tightlies.tv/uncategorized/the-womens-tee/ (http://tightlies.tv/uncategorized/the-womens-tee/)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on December 13, 2011, 05:56:13 PM
Quote from: Declan on December 13, 2011, 05:25:52 PM
Thought this was good
http://tightlies.tv/uncategorized/the-womens-tee/ (http://tightlies.tv/uncategorized/the-womens-tee/)

Very good.  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on December 13, 2011, 09:56:24 PM
Anybody been to any of the GUI clinics or a titleist custom fitting at carton house before?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on December 14, 2011, 08:44:20 AM
QuoteAnybody been to any of the GUI clinics or a titleist custom fitting at carton house before?

Not yet but got a voucher for the birthday which I hope to redeem early in New Year
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 14, 2011, 09:27:32 AM
GUI clinics?! Pair of dirty hoors.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on December 14, 2011, 01:27:22 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 13, 2011, 09:56:24 PM
Anybody been to any of the GUI clinics or a titleist custom fitting at carton house before?

Not sure if it is the same, but I got custom fitted irons and woods at the Golf Spot in Bangor Co. Down.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bud Wiser on December 14, 2011, 04:15:06 PM
Was in Manchester airport there last week and bought a golf magazine to while away waiting time and in it they had a "best letter wins an electric golf trolley.  I could not find it on the web so I have retyped it below. I got a laugh outa it anyway.


I play golf with my Dad every Saturday morning. The club we play at has a very strict dress code, which of course is right and proper. But in this case the club actually operates a bit like a former communist state and each member is obliged to 'inform' on any other members not wearing the appropriate attire, or breaking any club rules in general. 

Recently, an elderly member was asked to change into something more appropriate after wearing a pair of pastel blue Fred Perry tennis shorts from the 1970's. The shorts were deemed too short and one of the lady members complained because it put her off her lunch !

Unfortunately, my Dad was recently the victim of an informer. After an operation on his ankle he attended the driving range with his right foot in plaster and a rather sensitive member of the club complained because she didn't like the look of his toes, which, according to her 'should have been masked with a regulation golf sock or a proper golf shoe.

Brilliantly however, the club captain dismissed the report as 'mere petulance' and issued the following statement – which was printed and placed beside the report-on the clubs notice board;

If any of our members have a foot phobia or find the sight of toes offensive, please tell someone who cares or hand your membership card in at reception.  I haven't heard anything so ridiculous since one of the Bee Gees said "Hey, I know ! Why don't we try singing falsetto?"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on December 14, 2011, 07:45:34 PM
Quote from: muppet on December 13, 2011, 05:56:13 PM
Quote from: Declan on December 13, 2011, 05:25:52 PM
Thought this was good
http://tightlies.tv/uncategorized/the-womens-tee/ (http://tightlies.tv/uncategorized/the-womens-tee/)

Very good.  :D
he should have to drop the trousers before he plays his second!!  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on December 15, 2011, 07:57:20 AM
Quote from: Declan on December 14, 2011, 08:44:20 AM
QuoteAnybody been to any of the GUI clinics or a titleist custom fitting at carton house before?

Not yet but got a voucher for the birthday which I hope to redeem early in New Year

Was that the short game voucher on that rewarding times website?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 16, 2011, 10:09:33 AM
Lee Westwood is -20 after a 60 and 64 in the first 2 rounds in Thailand. Which is decent.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on December 16, 2011, 10:46:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 16, 2011, 10:09:33 AM
Lee Westwood is -20 after a 60 and 64 in the first 2 rounds in Thailand. Which is decent.
The holes in Thailand are the size of buckets I am reliably informed  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 16, 2011, 10:56:31 AM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on December 16, 2011, 10:46:03 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 16, 2011, 10:09:33 AM
Lee Westwood is -20 after a 60 and 64 in the first 2 rounds in Thailand. Which is decent.
The holes in Thailand are the size of buckets I am reliably informed  ;)
Ba-dum tish! He's here all week ladies and gentlemen!  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on December 16, 2011, 03:14:57 PM
R & A have passed legislation that competion vouchers can now be used against annual subs and in the club bar / restaurant. Do you think this will affect scoring in 2012 ???  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bud Wiser on December 25, 2011, 06:36:11 PM
Has anyone tried this to pass an hour ?

www.wgt.com (http://www.wgt.com)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on December 25, 2011, 08:15:40 PM
Used to play it a fair bit Bud, then I got the I-pad and there's plenty more golf games on there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on January 01, 2012, 04:29:24 PM
Got my new vokey 56 degree today, first shot with it was about 60 yards out that went within 1 foot of the pin  ;D

Anyone know any good courses that I could play this week that are dry. Links courses will probably be the only ones reasonably dry and playable. Lurgan is soaking at the minute.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 01, 2012, 04:38:42 PM
I played Seapoint during the week Jim and it was in remarkably good condition. It's more of a parkland than a links IMHO; the first 9 in particular. Worth the spin to Drogheda.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on January 01, 2012, 04:41:44 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 01, 2012, 04:38:42 PM
I played Seapoint during the week Jim and it was in remarkably good condition. It's more of a parkland than a links IMHO; the first 9 in particular. Worth the spin to Drogheda.

Tough course that, particularly the start when you haven't got the 50 bad shots out of the way yet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on January 01, 2012, 08:13:02 PM
I might give RCD a shout tomorrow morning and see if there is any times available. 50 quid green fees at the moment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on January 02, 2012, 11:13:32 PM
Played Royal County Down today lads What a f**king course! Words cant describe how good that place is! Dry as a bone as well. The wind was strong, I hit a 400 yard drive and then my mate followed that up with a 450 yard drive!! I couldnt believe it! Against the wind we were taking drivers to 230 odd yard and not gettting anywhere near it! I came away with 28 points, 7 lost balls and 4 dings Hit some cracking shots and then some poor ones but didnt care I was having that much fun!

(http://i.imgur.com/xoBRYh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/WAuc4h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/7Aqt0h.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/7oXiVh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Qre1Ah.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on January 19, 2012, 12:15:44 PM
great photos there Jim

Ok, does anyone know the best / cheapest way to ship one club (driver) from USA, i have been looking at some of the postal companys and if i am doing it right, it seems really expensive.  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on January 19, 2012, 01:14:25 PM
Quote from: Megaman on January 19, 2012, 12:15:44 PM
great photos there Jim

Ok, does anyone know the best / cheapest way to ship one club (driver) from USA, i have been looking at some of the postal companys and if i am doing it right, it seems really expensive.  :o

I got a driver shipped last year with UPS. Think it was around $40. I think the cheapest shipping (which wasn't available to me because the company i dealt with only used UPS) is USPS.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on January 19, 2012, 02:07:23 PM
thanks geoff

i already tried on usps website, but maybe im doing it wrong as in was really expensive to ship  - the way i worked it out anyway.  ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on January 26, 2012, 10:45:43 PM
Ruairi has started rightly in Abu Dhabi I see. Anybody have any links for it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 26, 2012, 10:55:43 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 26, 2012, 10:45:43 PM
Ruairi has started rightly in Abu Dhabi I see. Anybody have any links for it?
Aye I see Sergio hit an ace at the 7th. Wins a 3 night stay in some famcy hotel every year for life!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mick999 on January 27, 2012, 01:14:04 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 26, 2012, 10:45:43 PM
Ruairi has started rightly in Abu Dhabi I see. Anybody have any links for it?

This site has all the channels :

http://mypremium.tv/

Just click on SS2
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on January 27, 2012, 02:19:47 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 26, 2012, 10:55:43 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 26, 2012, 10:45:43 PM
Ruairi has started rightly in Abu Dhabi I see. Anybody have any links for it?
Aye I see Sergio hit an ace at the 7th. Wins a 3 night stay in some famcy hotel every year for life!

there was another guy (cant mind his name now) got a hole in one on the same hole shortly after sergio, and gets feck all

Quote from: JimStynes on January 26, 2012, 10:45:43 PM
Ruairi has started rightly in Abu Dhabi I see. Anybody have any links for it?

was glad to see that start, as i had him done for 1st round leader  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on January 27, 2012, 03:39:10 PM
Gareth Maybin is flying, just one off the lead and rory and tiger one behind that, harrington has come out of hiding and sitting one further back, and would you believe "here's our Graeme with a reminder" is also in the hunt one back from Paddy.

Sounds like Irish golf is in a good place...
(Big Darren 9 over today and missed the cut as did Lowry and McGrane)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on February 03, 2012, 12:17:39 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on January 19, 2012, 01:14:25 PM
Quote from: Megaman on January 19, 2012, 12:15:44 PM
great photos there Jim

Ok, does anyone know the best / cheapest way to ship one club (driver) from USA, i have been looking at some of the postal companys and if i am doing it right, it seems really expensive.  :o

I got a driver shipped last year with UPS. Think it was around $40. I think the cheapest shipping (which wasn't available to me because the company i dealt with only used UPS) is USPS.

i finnally found a cheaper way (just need to tick a box)

Not 100% sure but if i remember correctly you have to pay customs etc, how do you get away with that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on February 03, 2012, 12:21:13 PM
Quote from: Megaman on February 03, 2012, 12:17:39 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on January 19, 2012, 01:14:25 PM
Quote from: Megaman on January 19, 2012, 12:15:44 PM
great photos there Jim

Ok, does anyone know the best / cheapest way to ship one club (driver) from USA, i have been looking at some of the postal companys and if i am doing it right, it seems really expensive.  :o

I got a driver shipped last year with UPS. Think it was around $40. I think the cheapest shipping (which wasn't available to me because the company i dealt with only used UPS) is USPS.

i finnally found a cheaper way (just need to tick a box)

Not 100% sure but if i remember correctly you have to pay customs etc, how do you get away with that.

Normally you cant if you ship it from a retailer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on February 03, 2012, 12:36:33 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on February 03, 2012, 12:21:13 PM
Quote from: Megaman on February 03, 2012, 12:17:39 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on January 19, 2012, 01:14:25 PM
Quote from: Megaman on January 19, 2012, 12:15:44 PM
great photos there Jim

Ok, does anyone know the best / cheapest way to ship one club (driver) from USA, i have been looking at some of the postal companys and if i am doing it right, it seems really expensive.  :o

I got a driver shipped last year with UPS. Think it was around $40. I think the cheapest shipping (which wasn't available to me because the company i dealt with only used UPS) is USPS.

i finnally found a cheaper way (just need to tick a box)

Not 100% sure but if i remember correctly you have to pay customs etc, how do you get away with that.

Normally you cant if you ship it from a retailer.

its a friend who is going to post it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on February 03, 2012, 02:37:25 PM
Could be wrong but get them to mark it down as a 'gift' on the packaging.

This has worked for us in the past.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on February 03, 2012, 02:42:05 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on February 03, 2012, 02:37:25 PM
Could be wrong but get them to mark it down as a 'gift' on the packaging.

This has worked for us in the past.

Yeah you can, problem is though it's only insured for a minimal amount.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on February 09, 2012, 05:00:39 AM
A good weekend for Golf.

Rory in Dubai (he looks more in shape than ever). Can he beat out Quiros?

Tiger at Pebble Beach Pro AM. He is playing with Tony Romo (American Football QB) who is a scratch golfer. Can Tiger beat Tony?

Either way a great weekend for golf.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Doogie Browser on February 09, 2012, 11:35:21 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on February 09, 2012, 05:00:39 AM
A good weekend for Golf.

Rory in Dubai (he looks more in shape than ever). Can he beat out Quiros?

Tiger at Pebble Beach Pro AM. He is playing with Tony Romo (American Football QB) who is a scratch golfer. Can Tiger beat Tony?

Either way a great weekend for golf.


Seen him on last night, he has been hitting the gym hard.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ziggy90 on February 09, 2012, 11:26:06 PM
Just been watching the Pro-Am from Pebble Beach and it stuck me (as it has many times before) what a fabulous way to make a living. I've played & enjoyed many beautiful courses in Ireland & England but that place seems to be something special. Anyone on the board played there & if so what did you think of it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on February 10, 2012, 01:50:37 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 09, 2012, 11:26:06 PM
Just been watching the Pro-Am from Pebble Beach and it stuck me (as it has many times before) what a fabulous way to make a living. I've played & enjoyed many beautiful courses in Ireland & England but that place seems to be something special. Anyone on the board played there & if so what did you think of it?

Played all 3 courses from the Pro-Am. Pebble is absolutely stunning, even better than it looks on the tv. The one thing you don't see on the tv is the size of the greens. They are the smallest greens on any course in the PGA, and it feels like you like your playing pitch and putt greens at times. For me 6,7 and 8 are breath taking; walking down the 18th is something else too, especially if you have a good scorecard in the back pocket :)

Would I pay to play it again? I don't think so, definitely not at 500 dollars anyway. It pretty much like the old course at St Andrews, a fantastic experience and glad I played them but not one you could justify paying for again. They are just not that good of a course to justify they're green fees.

For me Spyglass is amazing. I came off that thinking i'd done 10 rounds with Tyson. There are nothing holes in Pebble but every hole in Spyglass blew me away. It's an animal of a course that will punish you if you stray at all. If I was offered a chance to play 1 last round of golf on any course I've played (Including TCP Sawgrass), it would be Spyglass. To this day I think Spyglass was one of the best rounds of golf I've ever played, including nearly holing in one of the 5th, but no where near my best scorecard. I suppose that is the appeal though, thinking to myself where did all those shots go and why the scorecard didn't reflect how well I played. I think to myself I should have shot "xx" considering how good my game was on the day and fancy another crack at hitting "xx" or lower ;).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on February 10, 2012, 07:58:36 AM
I have played Pebble Beach loads of times









On the PS3
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ziggy90 on February 10, 2012, 10:23:19 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 10, 2012, 07:58:36 AM
I have played Pebble Beach loads of times









On the PS3


This morning before you went to school?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on February 10, 2012, 01:18:23 PM
wee rory on top the leader board and gmac presenting the golf channel, wee 6 take over...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ziggy90 on February 11, 2012, 01:46:11 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on February 10, 2012, 01:50:37 AM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 09, 2012, 11:26:06 PM
Just been watching the Pro-Am from Pebble Beach and it stuck me (as it has many times before) what a fabulous way to make a living. I've played & enjoyed many beautiful courses in Ireland & England but that place seems to be something special. Anyone on the board played there & if so what did you think of it?

Played all 3 courses from the Pro-Am. Pebble is absolutely stunning, even better than it looks on the tv. The one thing you don't see on the tv is the size of the greens. They are the smallest greens on any course in the PGA, and it feels like you like your playing pitch and putt greens at times. For me 6,7 and 8 are breath taking; walking down the 18th is something else too, especially if you have a good scorecard in the back pocket :)

Would I pay to play it again? I don't think so, definitely not at 500 dollars anyway. It pretty much like the old course at St Andrews, a fantastic experience and glad I played them but not one you could justify paying for again. They are just not that good of a course to justify they're green fees.

For me Spyglass is amazing. I came off that thinking i'd done 10 rounds with Tyson. There are nothing holes in Pebble but every hole in Spyglass blew me away. It's an animal of a course that will punish you if you stray at all. If I was offered a chance to play 1 last round of golf on any course I've played (Including TCP Sawgrass), it would be Spyglass. To this day I think Spyglass was one of the best rounds of golf I've ever played, including nearly holing in one of the 5th, but no where near my best scorecard. I suppose that is the appeal though, thinking to myself where did all those shots go and why the scorecard didn't reflect how well I played. I think to myself I should have shot "xx" considering how good my game was on the day and fancy another crack at hitting "xx" or lower ;).




Thanks for that answer bigfella. I wouldn't pay $500 to play any course (I wish I could >:()  >:( but I didn't think you had to pay big money for St Andrews, I always understood it was a municipal ccourse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on February 21, 2012, 04:07:01 PM
Did anyone watch the end of the Golf on Sunday? Mighty viewing.

Dusted the old clubs off yesterday to play in the bitter cold. Always good to get back out. Rode the bogey train most of the day, uninspiring stuff but ok for the first day back.

Thinking of looking into a combo set of the Mizuno MP58/MP68. Feeling mighty tempted. Anyone playing either of these sets at the minute?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on February 21, 2012, 05:24:26 PM
aye, was great stuff, looked like nobody wanted to win it at one stage

the two putts on 18 for the tie where unreal.

as was the putt to win it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on February 21, 2012, 06:06:14 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on February 21, 2012, 04:07:01 PM


Thinking of looking into a combo set of the Mizuno MP58/MP68. Feeling mighty tempted. Anyone playing either of these sets at the minute?

Those 68s are great- I have a couple friends play the mizuno blades, but they are all under 5 HCPs and I have a ways to go before I'm in that space.What do you play to Puck?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on February 21, 2012, 06:16:33 PM
I've no offical handicap currently but I shot 85 yesterday with the rustiness and I generally shoot 79-82 when I'm playing 3 times a month. I'd say I'm around an 10. I like the feel of them and I was hitting the demo 58 6 iron maybe half a club longer than my current 6 iron on the range yesterday. I'd be happy enough 4-7 with the 58s and 8-PW with the 68s. I would have a bit to go before hitting bladed mid irons - but the high iron blades don't really pose much trouble to me when I hit them. I've just never mixed up a set before.

I see a set of the 58s here on Amazon for $589. Everywhere else is $1000.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on February 21, 2012, 07:57:05 PM
shooting 79-82 isn't a 10 handicap, its probably a 6 or less depending on the course, ya feckin sandbagger ( www.csgnetwork.com/golfhcapcalc.html )

The mixed sets are gaining a lot of ground, a lot of the titleist playing pros going for an AP2 on their longer irons, and then a couple of hybrids below that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on February 21, 2012, 08:07:13 PM
I'm definitely not in single digits with any regularity - and it also depends on the course. I'm generally a low 80s scorer with 1 or 2 breaks of 80 a year (again - depending on the course). I'm a mid to high 80's scorer at the start of every year.

Don't talk to me about sandbaggin - I've a friend at work who's index is 9. He regularly shoots 69-73 - but almosts never posts those scores ("Oh I picked up a few putts", or "I was working on something"). I watched him card 7 birdies in a round once and he's "still a 9". I told him if he turned up to play a competition at home or something and told someone he was a 9 and then played his round - he'd be chased. In his defence he can also "blow up and shoot an 82" here and there - but he's such a great feckin golfer I hate to see him playing off 9. I think he's unwilling to let the handicap go down as he'd win less in his many tournaments, but I also think he's scared to let it go down as he is prone to the odd blow up. I never understand it - considering most people here only talk about their gross scores anyway. If he's a 9 - I'm definitely a 15.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on February 21, 2012, 08:47:55 PM
Its funny about handicapping in general, there's those who just play whatever their index is, the usual sandbaggers, and there's a few guys I play with from time to time that are "vanity handicappers". They declare themselves to be a 6 or a 7 and then will card a 90 or a 95 and then give some auld crap about trying something on their swing, or wind was fierce changeable or some other nonsense, they seem to think their handicap says something about them.

I have been playing the game maybe 5 years now, and I'm an 18 (US System), but I have yet to break 90. The problem I have is that my 92 will be a 42 50, not so much of the birdies, but the 7s and 8s kill me. And they always come 3 holes on the trot as I get frustrated and try hero shots to rescue the blow up on the hole before. believe me its worse when you know you're doing it...

Some day soon huh?


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on February 21, 2012, 09:07:56 PM
Cutting down the 7 and 8's is a huge part - and they still creep back from time to time if you take your eye of the ball (pun intended)! I shot 45, 40 yesterday. My first 9 read 6,5,5,5,5,5,5,5,5. with 1 and 4 being double bogeys. Didn't get a look at birdie until 18. I worked a lot last year at course and game management. Figuring out my likely misses and not playing that shot if the likely miss was going to get me in trouble. I'd say that was my biggest factor in going from 85-90 down to 80-85. Sometimes it's "pussy" golf - but it's almost always better for your mind and the rest of your round (and next round, and the next one) - than the snowman on the card. Also spent time working on nailing as many putts inside 6 feet as a I could. I rattled in quite a few yesterday as my iron play and greenside work was awful. This year my goal is to improve my numbers from 10 feet.

One of my partners yesterday went level through 5 and then took an 8 on 6, and another 8 on 7 - and just completely blew up - finishing with a 96. There is something to be said for pussy golf sometimes. After 5 holes I was feeling kinda despondent that my approach play was so bad - but all of a sudden my score was fine compared to him.

The amount of ego associated with the vanity handicapp is kinda funny. It's funny to have the people on either edge of the scale - the vanity guys vs the sandbaggers. I just really only deal in gross scores now - unless I'm playing in a skins game - where ill normally suggest a 12 handicapp for myself... just to be sure to be sure. :)


P.S. Not sure if you want any kind of a tip, especially on this forum - but after a bad hole I like to go to the next one and figure out a realistic score that will get me back on track. It can even be a bogey. Then I try and work towards that score right off the tee. I'll generally go to my go-to club (a little beat up 5 wood) - put myself in play and take it from there. Works more often than not to banish the bad hole. I think I'd go crazy if I tried to pull the strokes I just lost back on the very next hole with the hero shot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on February 21, 2012, 10:56:14 PM
Puck give the AP2s a go, theyre unreal. I switched from Taylormade to Titleist and would never go back to Taylormade. Great clubs. You should go get fitted for your clubs as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on February 23, 2012, 12:59:53 AM
World Golf Championship Match Play

Some big upsets based on rankings today


http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/leaderboard/2012/174
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 23, 2012, 09:32:50 PM
The guy who seems to follow Tiger and shouts "GET IN THE HOLE".

I'd love to punch that fecker in the face.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on February 23, 2012, 09:53:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 23, 2012, 09:32:50 PM
The guy who seems to follow Tiger and shouts "GET IN THE HOLE".

I'd love to punch that fecker in the face.
I am pretty certain I heard some one shout "UP THE DUBS"! after Phil Mickleson hit his approach shot on 18 on Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on February 23, 2012, 11:33:10 PM
yep I heard it too
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on February 24, 2012, 07:23:48 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on February 23, 2012, 09:53:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 23, 2012, 09:32:50 PM
The guy who seems to follow Tiger and shouts "GET IN THE HOLE".

I'd love to punch that fecker in the face.
I am pretty certain I heard some one shout "UP THE DUBS"! after Phil Mickleson hit his approach shot on 18 on Sunday.
If it was a real Dub he would have shouted it before and during Micklesons swing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 24, 2012, 10:15:50 PM
The Cacti that have lived in the Arizona desert for thousands of years on miniscules of water must be looking at those greens and thinking "WTF!"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on February 25, 2012, 01:43:20 AM
Quote from: laoislad on February 24, 2012, 07:23:48 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on February 23, 2012, 09:53:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 23, 2012, 09:32:50 PM
The guy who seems to follow Tiger and shouts "GET IN THE HOLE".

I'd love to punch that fecker in the face.
I am pretty certain I heard some one shout "UP THE DUBS"! after Phil Mickleson hit his approach shot on 18 on Sunday.
If it was a real Dub he would have shouted it before and during Micklesons swing.

If he was a real Dub he would have been still in the bar outside the course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 01, 2012, 10:05:18 PM
Q. What do you get if you get cross Dickie Rock and Charlie Pride?

A. Dickie Pride http://www.pgatour.com/golfers/010213/dicky-pride/scorecards/#!/r010/2012 (http://www.pgatour.com/golfers/010213/dicky-pride/scorecards/#!/r010/2012)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on March 03, 2012, 05:33:19 PM
P Harrington family tragedy and sponsorship opportunity

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Padraig Harrington is offering all his sponsorship spots to the highest bidder for three weeks - Houston, Augusta and Hilton Head - to raise money for a family member left paralysed following a car accident.
Padraig Harrington is offering millions of euro worth of advertising space to the highest bidder after a family tragedy put his recent golfing troubles in stark perspective.

The 40-year old Ryder Cup star and three-time major winner might have fallen from third to 87th in the world over the past three years, but he admitted in Florida yesterday that his sporting struggles mean nothing after his wife Caroline's first cousin was paralysed for life following a recent road traffic accident.

Father of three Gerard Byrne, a 35-year old painter and decorator and the eldest son on Caroline Harrington's aunt, has been told that he will never walk again after his car hit black ice and skidded off the road in a single-car accident near his Monasterevin home the week after Christmas.

"This is why I never want to complain about golf," Harrington said in Palm Beach Gardens yesterday, where is playing alongside Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods in this week's Honda Classic on the US Tour.


Padraig Harrington in action in Abu Dhabi earlier this season. Photo Eoin Clarke/www.golffile.ie
"Obviously Gerard will need a lot of assistance in his life - a wheelchair enabled car, renovations to his home and other things - so my current sponsors have agreed to allow me to offer all the branding on my clothing and bag to the highest bidder for three tournaments in March and April.

"If somebody wants to have their branding on the front on my hat or if they want the golf bag or any other place, it's up for auction for that three week spell when I am playing the Shell Houston Open, the Masters Tournament and the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head.

"We already have a bid of €100,000 for the front of my cap and €50,000 for the space on my chest.  I am auctioning all my spots for that period and all my sponsors have agreed to give them up. It's all for charity."

Harrington signed endorsement deals with Wilson Golf and FTI Consulting reportedly worth a combined $20 million at the end of 2008. His relationship with FTI Consulting ended in December but he still wears the logos for Wilson Golf, the R&A, Special Olympics and GoS Networks amongst others.

"When Padraig raises the money it will be put into his charitable foundation and then given to Gerard," Caroline Harrington explained. "The Masters is a huge opportunity to raise money because it is the most watched sporting event in the UK and Ireland for sponsorship.

"We don't know what the family will need yet but the idea is to try and raise as much money as possible and members of Gerard's family are organising other fund raising events such as golf day at Craddockstown on May 5."

An avid golfer and the father of three young children - twins Jake and Casey (3 years) and Holly (2) - Mr Byrne was running errand for his wife before going to play golf when his car skidded on black ice and crashed off the road into a field.

"There were no other cars in the scene bar one and they called the fire brigade," Mrs Harrington explained. "It took them an hour to cut him out of the car. There was no other car involved. He actually thought he was dead. He thought he would never see his kids again. He could actually feel the life draining out of him. He said he had made his peace and thought that was it.

"Apparently the emergency services were unbelievable and kept him taking about his kids all the time, just trying to keep him alive.

"They got him out and brought him to Naas General Hospital and he was quickly transferred to the Mater and he's now in the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun Laoghaire. He broke his collarbone and a lot of ribs but he is paralysed from the C6 (vertebrae) down, which means he has full use of his arms but will never walk again."

Anyone interested in making a bid can contact Padraig through his website padraigharrington.com, his Facebook page or by emailing his agent Adrian Mitchell.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 12:00:23 PM
Rory has played well so far, will the pressure of No 1 get to him. Weather not looking great for today in Florida. Experts saying par will win it for him.  The wind they are expecting makes the bear trap dangerous today, so they say!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Worker on March 04, 2012, 06:07:13 PM
rory doing  a bit of painting today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 07:14:14 PM
Tiger in fine form today -7 after 11!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 04, 2012, 07:53:00 PM
Rory's attire is crap.

Does the golf remind anyone of Tin Cup?

Gillis is the Costner character.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 09:06:07 PM
What a shot from Tiger on 18. Sitting a couple of feet away from an eagle! Chance to finish -10 . Pressure on Rory now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 04, 2012, 09:07:35 PM
What s shot, we will see what rory is made of now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 09:12:26 PM
There you go sinks it -10 for tiger! Come on Mc Elroy !
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 04, 2012, 09:13:29 PM
Tigers back!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 04, 2012, 09:14:02 PM
Great reply rory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 09:17:38 PM
As long as he stays out of the water he should be grand!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 04, 2012, 09:31:46 PM
Some up and down on the last
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 04, 2012, 10:17:52 PM
Rory getting it done. Could be a long time before he is toppled off the top perch.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 04, 2012, 10:18:35 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 04, 2012, 10:17:52 PM
Rory getting it done. Could be a long time before he is toppled off the top perch.

Great for British Golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 04, 2012, 10:24:04 PM
I think in his last 10 starts he has been out of the top 5 once, deserves number 1, laois lad you still haven't warmed to him at all?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 04, 2012, 10:27:24 PM
Last year, it seems like he would have been 5 over now, But the scrambling and long putts have been superb.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Worker on March 04, 2012, 10:29:05 PM
Get on mc ilroy for the masters tonight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 10:30:53 PM
Tiger will come into contention if today is anything to go by. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 04, 2012, 10:34:08 PM
Quote from: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 10:30:53 PM
Tiger will come into contention if today is anything to go by.
Would like to see it. Westwood playing some nice stuff too so next few majors will make for good viewing if these chaps all keep up that sort of momentum.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 10:36:35 PM
Would be great viewing all right.
Was Rory making sure his cross was showing there?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 04, 2012, 10:50:27 PM
Quote from: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 10:36:35 PM
Would be great viewing all right.
Was Rory making sure his cross was showing there?
Broadening his appeal to conservative Americans?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on March 04, 2012, 11:02:01 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 04, 2012, 10:50:27 PM
Quote from: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 10:36:35 PM
Would be great viewing all right.
Was Rory making sure his cross was showing there?
Broadening his appeal to conservative Americans?

Or cross ones.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 04, 2012, 11:24:35 PM
I remember being told that a bare cross was a prody one, but a cross with a figure on it was a caflick one.

Is that true?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 04, 2012, 11:25:27 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 04, 2012, 11:24:35 PM
I remember being told that a bare cross was a prody one, but a cross with a figure on it was a caflick one.

Is that true?

Don't think so . . . McIlroy is a Catholic anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on March 04, 2012, 11:26:46 PM
Good on him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 04, 2012, 11:29:41 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 04, 2012, 11:24:35 PM
I remember being told that a bare cross was a prody one, but a cross with a figure on it was a caflick one.

Is that true?
Prods definitely don't go in for imagery of Jesus on the cross so I guess it is more true than false.  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 05, 2012, 01:04:22 PM
Whilst Rory will be around a while, which Irishman would give him the biggest challenge?

Who is our next big hope afte Rory?

1   MCILROY Rory    € 938,052
25   MCDOWELL Graeme   € 146,509
55   CLARKE Darren   € 66,246
59   MAYBIN Gareth     € 62,667
60   HARRINGTON Padraig     € 61,417
61   HOEY Michael     € 59,687
106   MCGINLEY Paul   € 26,460
118   LAWRIE Peter     € 21,685
124   MCGRANE Damien   € 19,499
194   LOWRY Shane   € 3,797
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 05, 2012, 01:52:05 PM
Just woke from a horrible dream that I had the shanks. Will have to take a personal day to make sure this isn't the case.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ulick on March 05, 2012, 02:52:47 PM
Quote from: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 10:36:35 PM
Was Rory making sure his cross was showing there?

His blade usually wears one so likely a present from her.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 05, 2012, 03:09:49 PM
Quote from: Ulick on March 05, 2012, 02:52:47 PM
Quote from: Carmen Stateside on March 04, 2012, 10:36:35 PM
Was Rory making sure his cross was showing there?

His blade usually wears one so likely a present from her.

You're so common Ulick
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RandyDupree on March 05, 2012, 09:19:49 PM
"Fantastic that a brit holds the number 1 spot once again." Colin Montgommery 5/3/12
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on March 15, 2012, 05:54:29 PM
Harry just shot a 61!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on March 15, 2012, 07:21:42 PM
That round came out of nowhere.  He has one top 10 and made most cuts this year but nothing to suggest he was gonna go and do that.  This new psychologist hes hanging about with must be doing the job.  Hopefully he keeps it going for the wk, he has been away too long..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gazzler on March 15, 2012, 08:04:35 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 15, 2012, 05:54:29 PM
Harry just shot a 61!
An 87 on its way tomorrow so...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: flantheman82 on March 18, 2012, 10:38:20 PM
Luke Donald didn't let Rory hang onto the number one spot for long. Just reclaimed it back tonight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 22, 2012, 09:41:59 PM
Good lad McGrane ye boy ye!

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2012/tournamentid=2012014/leaderboard/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2012/tournamentid=2012014/leaderboard/index.html)

6 pars, the rest were birdies, bogies and an eagle.

But where will he be on Sunday?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orangemac on March 24, 2012, 08:56:03 AM
Tiger starting to hit a bit of form last few weeks. Just in time for the Masters.

http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/7723792/tiger-woods-halfway-home-bay-hill
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 25, 2012, 12:30:00 AM
Woods and GMAC in final pairing tomorrow. Tiger for the Masters? Himself and the Rors final pairing on Masters Sunday would be interesting.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orangemac on March 25, 2012, 12:41:51 AM
Quote from: laoislad on March 25, 2012, 12:30:00 AM
Woods and GMAC in final pairing tomorrow. Tiger for the Masters? Himself and the Rors final pairing on Masters Sunday would be interesting.
That would be a wet dream for the networks in America. Would be unbelievable in fairness. Have the BBC still got the rights this year?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: glens abu on March 25, 2012, 07:11:12 PM
Great win for Hoey today,hope now McDowell can win at bay hill and make it a great day for the Irish.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on March 25, 2012, 07:22:40 PM
GMac drops 2 shots to Woods on first.  Now 3 back.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on March 25, 2012, 09:14:14 PM
After 9, McD 4 behind Woods, 3 ahead of the rest of the field.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 25, 2012, 09:18:24 PM
The Tiger is roaring again! He is hitting some magnificent shots.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 25, 2012, 10:26:07 PM
Quote from: glens abu on March 25, 2012, 07:11:12 PM
Great win for Hoey today,hope now McDowell can win at bay hill and make it a great day for the Irish.

Does that get the wee bollix into the Masters?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on March 25, 2012, 11:32:42 PM
Woods wins by 5 over McD
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 25, 2012, 11:36:38 PM
Would say his odds for the Masters will be coming in tonight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: charlieTully on March 25, 2012, 11:38:00 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on March 25, 2012, 11:32:42 PM
Woods wins by 5 over McD

any value on a punt on woods for the masters? hear rory is fours, shite price for a major.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 25, 2012, 11:42:50 PM
Quote from: charlieTully on March 25, 2012, 11:38:00 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on March 25, 2012, 11:32:42 PM
Woods wins by 5 over McD

any value on a punt on woods for the masters? hear rory is fours, shite price for a major.
Paddy has Woods at 7/2 and McIlroy at 9/2.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on March 26, 2012, 12:26:01 AM
geeeetttiiiinnnn da hoolllleeeee  ;D ;D ;D the cream always rises  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 26, 2012, 05:14:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 25, 2012, 09:18:24 PM
The Tiger is roaring again! He is hitting some magnificent shots.

Some of those shots were the Tiger we have not seen in 2.5 years. It will be interesting to see if it's sustainable. He really was a joke for a while.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 29, 2012, 11:15:50 PM
What is it about da golfing Oirish these days?

Last week it was McGrane, then Hoey, then McDowell, now its Peter Lawrie trying to get in on the act...

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2012/tournamentid=2012016/leaderboard/index.html?showLeaderboard=Y (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2012/tournamentid=2012016/leaderboard/index.html?showLeaderboard=Y)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on April 02, 2012, 10:36:31 PM
http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/news?slug=br-murphy_ki_kim_kraft_nabisco_040112
Can happen to the best of them!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 03, 2012, 06:14:13 PM
mickelson the value at 12's for masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on May 05, 2012, 08:12:59 PM
Young Mc Ilroy having a decent round today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 06, 2012, 11:01:46 PM
Anyone watching the golf, sudden death playoff, rory, ricky fowler and DA points
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 06, 2012, 11:02:29 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 06, 2012, 11:01:46 PM
Anyone watching the golf, sudden death playoff, rory, ricky fowler and DA points

I have to get an outfit like Fowlers.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 06, 2012, 11:04:51 PM
Not sure you'd get away with it in GrangeCastle
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 06, 2012, 11:06:14 PM
Who was the blonde
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on May 06, 2012, 11:14:54 PM
Who won?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 06, 2012, 11:15:26 PM
Folwer with birdie on first extra hole
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 06, 2012, 11:16:45 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 06, 2012, 11:04:51 PM
Not sure you'd get away with it in GrangeCastle
It would be all the rage in Abbeyleix though.

Fair fcuks to Fowler that took a bit of balls.
The blonde will probably take some tonight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 13, 2012, 11:24:39 PM
How can Kevin Na ever hope to be a big name in golf?

He needs to add at least 7 letters to his surname to be a big name.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 13, 2012, 11:28:22 PM
Minder has backed Kuchar for TPC. Looking good.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on May 14, 2012, 11:51:21 AM
Qualified for the club matchplay comp yesterday finished just on the cut line of top 32 in monthly medal :D :D

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on May 24, 2012, 09:10:01 PM
Jaysus, our Graeme and wee Rory had mares today at Wentworth...

Rory throws a club and G-Mac gets assessed a pretty harsh two shot penalty...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 24, 2012, 10:30:37 PM
Quote from: heganboy on May 24, 2012, 09:10:01 PM
Jaysus, our Graeme and wee Rory had mares today at Wentworth...

Rory throws a club and G-Mac gets assessed a pretty harsh two shot penalty...

I've said it before and I'll say it again "Rory needs to realise that there is more to life than having sex all day with a top class Tennis player"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gazzler on May 24, 2012, 10:33:25 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 24, 2012, 10:30:37 PM
Quote from: heganboy on May 24, 2012, 09:10:01 PM
Jaysus, our Graeme and wee Rory had mares today at Wentworth...

Rory throws a club and G-Mac gets assessed a pretty harsh two shot penalty...

I've said it before and I'll say it again "Rory needs to realise that there is more to life than having sex all day with a top class Tennis player"
Too right.
I mean there are other professions he should be looking at like volleyball teams and porn stars.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 24, 2012, 11:07:07 PM
Quote from: Gazzler on May 24, 2012, 10:33:25 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 24, 2012, 10:30:37 PM
Quote from: heganboy on May 24, 2012, 09:10:01 PM
Jaysus, our Graeme and wee Rory had mares today at Wentworth...

Rory throws a club and G-Mac gets assessed a pretty harsh two shot penalty...

I've said it before and I'll say it again "Rory needs to realise that there is more to life than having sex all day with a top class Tennis player"

Too right.
I mean there are other professions he should be looking at like volleyball teams and porn stars.

It's a real thing and it's also evident in GAA circles. . . up here we would call it "being rid out". That's exactly what's wrong with McIlroy! He needs a good 6 months without a bit to get the hunger back!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orangemac on June 03, 2012, 11:10:54 PM
Speaking of getting rid out, obviously Tiger is not getting as much these days.

On the comeback trail again winning Memorial

http://deadspin.com/5915314?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 04, 2012, 01:31:00 AM
Quote from: Orangemac on June 03, 2012, 11:10:54 PM
Speaking of getting rid out, obviously Tiger is not getting as much these days.

On the comeback trail again winning Memorial

http://deadspin.com/5915314?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Not sure which is the bigger story, Tiger with the win or Rickie Fowler giving it away with a +12 on the final round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: orangeman on June 12, 2012, 03:07:11 PM
Derry golfer celebrates two holes-in-one in same round


Derry golfer celebrates two holes-in-one in same round A Londonderry golfer is celebrating after achieving not one but two holes-in-one in the same round in Greencastle, County Donegal.

Gerry Guckian, 49, was playing a competition in the open week at the club when he scored a hole-in-one on the ninth hole followed by another two holes later.

Gerry hit the shots on consecutive holes.

He said it was just a normal day of golf.

"I wasn't playing particularly well. I was playing with my brother and two friends in the final of open week.

"I was concentrating on the match.

"I first thought the ball was sitting beside the hole but as we approached it dropped into the hole.

"There was great excitement at that time, which was doubled when I did exactly the same two holes later," he said.

Gerry said that he had never heard of it happening before.

"I did not win the competition, despite the two holes-in-one, which perhaps shows the quality of my golf," he said.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 14, 2012, 09:54:38 AM
US open this starts today
I'm going with
Poulter at 60/1
Hanson @ 66/1
Quiroz @ 200/1
Branden Grace 175/1

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on June 14, 2012, 10:26:50 AM
Done
Tim Clark 300/1
Aaron Baddeley 125/1
Peter Hanson 66/1
Jim Furyk 45/1
Soren Kjeldson 400/1
DA Points 300/1

The 16th a 670yard par 5. Even Bubba cant reach it in 2..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 14, 2012, 01:23:21 PM
Quote from: orangeman on June 12, 2012, 03:07:11 PM
Derry golfer celebrates two holes-in-one in same round


Derry golfer celebrates two holes-in-one in same round A Londonderry golfer is celebrating after achieving not one but two holes-in-one in the same round in Greencastle, County Donegal.

Gerry Guckian, 49, was playing a competition in the open week at the club when he scored a hole-in-one on the ninth hole followed by another two holes later.

Gerry hit the shots on consecutive holes.

He said it was just a normal day of golf.

"I wasn't playing particularly well. I was playing with my brother and two friends in the final of open week.

"I was concentrating on the match.

"I first thought the ball was sitting beside the hole but as we approached it dropped into the hole.

"There was great excitement at that time, which was doubled when I did exactly the same two holes later," he said.

Gerry said that he had never heard of it happening before.

"I did not win the competition, despite the two holes-in-one, which perhaps shows the quality of my golf," he said.

Anyone know his actual handicap.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 14, 2012, 01:26:29 PM
He plays off a 14 handicap. His lucky ball on Sunday was a Titleist 4. He used a 5 iron on the 180-yard 9th and a 7 iron on the 190-yard 11th. He carded a respectable 39 points overall in the competition.

from examiner.ie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on June 14, 2012, 01:28:33 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 14, 2012, 01:23:21 PM
Quote from: orangeman on June 12, 2012, 03:07:11 PM
Derry golfer celebrates two holes-in-one in same round


Derry golfer celebrates two holes-in-one in same round A Londonderry golfer is celebrating after achieving not one but two holes-in-one in the same round in Greencastle, County Donegal.

Gerry Guckian, 49, was playing a competition in the open week at the club when he scored a hole-in-one on the ninth hole followed by another two holes later.

Gerry hit the shots on consecutive holes.

He said it was just a normal day of golf.

"I wasn't playing particularly well. I was playing with my brother and two friends in the final of open week.

"I was concentrating on the match.

"I first thought the ball was sitting beside the hole but as we approached it dropped into the hole.

"There was great excitement at that time, which was doubled when I did exactly the same two holes later," he said.

Gerry said that he had never heard of it happening before.

"I did not win the competition, despite the two holes-in-one, which perhaps shows the quality of my golf," he said.

Anyone know his actual handicap.

What does him being from Derry have to do with anything, except of course that he wouldn't be able to do it in Ballymahon because the cows looking over the hedge would have put him off his game??  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on June 14, 2012, 11:26:39 PM
tiger going well as is laurie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2012, 11:59:33 PM
Some craic at the US Open - zero players under par for the tournament. GMac only one off the pace.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on June 17, 2012, 01:08:07 AM
GMac playing solidly.  That kind of scoring wouldn't be abnormal for US Opens.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2012, 01:12:52 AM
Quote from: Franko on June 17, 2012, 01:08:07 AM
GMac playing solidly.  That kind of scoring wouldn't be abnormal for US Opens.
Aye I think GMac finished level par the year he won it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 17, 2012, 01:26:53 AM
Westwood putting himself in good position too.
Would love to see him win one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 17, 2012, 01:31:18 AM
I have been watching the last two rounds of the US Open and this could go to anyone. Ernie, G-Mac and the Belgium(Colsaerts) all have great shots to win but I am most impressed with the 17 yo amateur, Bo Hossler, who three putted and missed two other easy putts would be the leader.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on June 17, 2012, 01:34:32 AM
I know Furyk has had all sorts of trouble closing out tournaments in the past but I wouldn't write him off.  He's seems to be playing with a smile on his face this week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 17, 2012, 03:00:45 AM
G-Mac just sunk the lips in some bird on his way to the scoring tent.

Good round from him, tomorrow should be great!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 17, 2012, 06:36:18 PM
Irish time, last two are out at 11.10 or 11.20 heard it on the car so not sure exactly, after 11 for sure
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2012, 07:09:45 PM
Westwood out and 11 and GMac out at 11.10. Would be happy to see either win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 17, 2012, 07:18:33 PM
Pity It's on so late I doubt I'll stay up.
Is the US Open the one where they have a full 18 again for a playoff ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2012, 07:21:37 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 17, 2012, 07:18:33 PM
Pity It's on so late I doubt I'll stay up.
Is the US Open the one where they have a full 18 again for a playoff ?
Aye. USGA are a strange bunch.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: flantheman82 on June 17, 2012, 07:50:50 PM
Have westwood @11/1, kuchar @28/1 and Jacobsen @ 150/1. All in with a shout. Just hope I get something back!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 17, 2012, 09:41:55 PM
Someone keeps breaking wind when they're interviewing the players.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Aaron Boone on June 17, 2012, 10:08:21 PM
I'll be Furyk-ious if McDowell doesn't take it home tonight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on June 17, 2012, 10:29:40 PM
Woods has played the first three holes in 4 over par
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 17, 2012, 10:51:52 PM
Please anyone win except Hossler
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 17, 2012, 10:53:32 PM
What did Hossler do to you?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 17, 2012, 10:56:15 PM
Absolutely nothing I'm afraid.

I just dont like the cut of his jib, or perhaps he comes across as a little too arrogant. Good golfer though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 17, 2012, 10:59:57 PM
I haven't heard him interviewed yet so was wondering was he an asshole.
Did you see the clown to the right of the first tee as he was Hossler was starting, he was in an area that looked like a VIP area, he was a mouthy f**ker that should have been thrown out as soon as he opened his mouth.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:04:27 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 17, 2012, 10:59:57 PM
I haven't heard him interviewed yet so was wondering was he an asshole.
Did you see the clown to the right of the first tee as he was Hossler was starting, he was in an area that looked like a VIP area, he was a mouthy f**ker that should have been thrown out as soon as he opened his mouth.

Yes, he sounded like he should have been at a soccer match!

My tickets for the Irish Open arrived yesterday morning. I wonder what treatment I would receive if I shouted like that in Portrush?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2012, 11:08:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:04:27 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 17, 2012, 10:59:57 PM
I haven't heard him interviewed yet so was wondering was he an asshole.
Did you see the clown to the right of the first tee as he was Hossler was starting, he was in an area that looked like a VIP area, he was a mouthy f**ker that should have been thrown out as soon as he opened his mouth.

Yes, he sounded like he should have been at a soccer match!

My tickets for the Irish Open arrived yesterday morning. I wonder what treatment I would receive if I shouted like that in Portrush?
I'm gonna shout "Get in the hole!" at the tee box on all the par 5s. Don't want the Yanks to feel isolated.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:08:40 PM
McDowell is a cool customer eh? And that bird he was holding hands with puts paid to any of those rumours circulating last year, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2012, 11:11:48 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:08:40 PM
McDowell is a cool customer eh? And that bird he was holding hands with puts paid to any of those rumours circulating last year, lol.
He was at Clarke's wedding in the Caribbean and DC had tweeted pics of GMac and the blade. Looked pretty decent. Hope he brings home the bacon tonight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 17, 2012, 11:22:15 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2012, 11:11:48 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:08:40 PM
McDowell is a cool customer eh? And that bird he was holding hands with puts paid to any of those rumours circulating last year, lol.
He was at Clarke's wedding in the Caribbean and DC had tweeted pics of GMac and the blade. Looked pretty decent. Hope he brings home the bacon tonight.

She might be his beard....

So who is staying up to watch all of this?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 17, 2012, 11:32:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2012, 10:56:15 PM
Absolutely nothing I'm afraid.

I just dont like the cut of his jib, or perhaps he comes across as a little too arrogant. Good golfer though.

His interviews showed him as a good kid with his head on straight for 17, although he may seem arrogant as he is playing just as well as the top golfers in the world. He still has one more year of high school left before he heads to the University of Texas.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 17, 2012, 11:44:21 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 17, 2012, 11:22:15 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2012, 11:11:48 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:08:40 PM
McDowell is a cool customer eh? And that bird he was holding hands with puts paid to any of those rumours circulating last year, lol.
He was at Clarke's wedding in the Caribbean and DC had tweeted pics of GMac and the blade. Looked pretty decent. Hope he brings home the bacon tonight.

She might be his beard....

So who is staying up to watch all of this?
Not staying up, last time I did the wife was interested in the jump when I came up
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:45:33 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 17, 2012, 11:44:21 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 17, 2012, 11:22:15 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2012, 11:11:48 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:08:40 PM
McDowell is a cool customer eh? And that bird he was holding hands with puts paid to any of those rumours circulating last year, lol.
He was at Clarke's wedding in the Caribbean and DC had tweeted pics of GMac and the blade. Looked pretty decent. Hope he brings home the bacon tonight.

She might be his beard....

So who is staying up to watch all of this?
Not staying up, last time I did the wife was interested in the jump when I came up

Yes Gerry, I heard that too.

I might last until 12:30
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:47:40 PM
Great reaction by Woods to his birdie, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 17, 2012, 11:48:06 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 17, 2012, 11:44:21 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 17, 2012, 11:22:15 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2012, 11:11:48 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:08:40 PM
McDowell is a cool customer eh? And that bird he was holding hands with puts paid to any of those rumours circulating last year, lol.
He was at Clarke's wedding in the Caribbean and DC had tweeted pics of GMac and the blade. Looked pretty decent. Hope he brings home the bacon tonight.

She might be his beard....

So who is staying up to watch all of this?
Not staying up, last time I did the wife was interested in the jump when I came up
I'm gonna go into spare room so she won't get a chance to try anything.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 17, 2012, 11:48:50 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 17, 2012, 11:22:15 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 17, 2012, 11:11:48 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2012, 11:08:40 PM
McDowell is a cool customer eh? And that bird he was holding hands with puts paid to any of those rumours circulating last year, lol.
He was at Clarke's wedding in the Caribbean and DC had tweeted pics of GMac and the blade. Looked pretty decent. Hope he brings home the bacon tonight.

She might be his beard....

So who is staying up to watch all of this?

Going to try, got up this morning with the cub so as to get a lie in tommorrow morning.

Steady starts from last 2
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 17, 2012, 11:50:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 17, 2012, 11:48:06 PM

I'm gonna go into spare room so she won't get a chance to try anything.

The wife is 8 months pregnant so I ain't got a fuckin hope in hell anyway...whether thats down to her being pregnant or the fact we are married remains to be seen!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 17, 2012, 11:54:32 PM
Hope G Mac doesn't come back to regret that, to take 4 when nearly on green in 1 ain't good
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mick999 on June 17, 2012, 11:59:53 PM
Paddys going well, 3 birdies in a row, up to 9th ..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 18, 2012, 12:37:28 AM
The eyes are starting to get heavy not sure I can last much longer...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 18, 2012, 12:47:57 AM
G Mac plus 3 for the round, 2 of the lead and not in great shape on 7th. Needs to steady the ship big time.

Harrington just one shot from him now with great/lucky chip in!

Furyk even though his swing is worse than mine is steady eddie out there.

Laoislad...tighten up!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 18, 2012, 12:59:47 AM
Still here gawa..
What are them fcukwits in the crowd shouting?
I was sure one of them yelled Mashed Potato?? Or is the tiredness getting to me..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 18, 2012, 01:06:14 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 18, 2012, 12:59:47 AM
Still here gawa..
What are them fcukwits in the crowd shouting?
I was sure one of them yelled Mashed Potato?? Or is the tiredness getting to me..

Yeah heard that alright. Am I in my right mind trying to become one of them?!

Just texted the uncle-in-law who is at it to see if it was him and if not politely tell said dick to shut the feck up
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 18, 2012, 01:15:07 AM
Gmac needs a transformation to turn this around. He's not at it today at all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 18, 2012, 01:26:49 AM
Starting to fade again.. Must keep eyes open.....

Hey gawa post a pic of that cheerleader sister in law of yours, that should wake me up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 18, 2012, 01:32:41 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 18, 2012, 01:26:49 AM
Starting to fade again.. Must keep eyes open.....

Hey gawa post a pic of that cheerleader sister in law of yours, that should wake me up.

You're welcome





















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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 18, 2012, 01:37:50 AM
You're a bad man gawa..

Jeez Harry is right in the mix now! If he could birdie the last it be great.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on June 18, 2012, 01:45:09 AM
Plugged
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 18, 2012, 01:51:05 AM
Ah harrington ya bollix!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 18, 2012, 02:03:01 AM
Ah fcuk you GMac.. I was just about to go to bed then you make that putt for birdie.
Now I have to stay up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mick999 on June 18, 2012, 02:03:54 AM
at least gmac back to +1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maco on June 18, 2012, 03:06:03 AM
Have £2.50 each way on Webb Simpson at 80/1, so hoping that Jim loses it a bit over the last 2 holes. Poor 2nd shot from him at the 17th, so there's hope yet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 18, 2012, 03:14:47 AM
Quote from: maco on June 18, 2012, 03:06:03 AM
Have £2.50 each way on Webb Simpson at 80/1, so hoping that Jim loses it a bit over the last 2 holes. Poor 2nd shot from him at the 17th, so there's hope yet.
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Well you'll defo get your top 3!

Birdie from Gmac on 17th just keeps him in it but birdie on 18th is very difficult
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 18, 2012, 03:28:38 AM
Not to be. Webb simpson by 1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 18, 2012, 04:36:07 AM
Jaysus he cut that close.
Our Graeme, just didn't get he rub of the green at all today.
Great run at it all the same.
Title: Irish Open Portrush
Post by: offtheground on June 18, 2012, 02:59:01 PM
I'm looking for an Adult Season ticket for the Irish Open in Portrush - If anyone knows of one for sale, PM me. Thanks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2012, 02:20:01 PM
Anyone else bought tickets for the Irish Open but not got them yet? They said it would be within 2 weeks of the event but it's getting a bit tight now and wouldn't want to be caught out. Anyone else having the same problem??!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Stevie Nicks on June 19, 2012, 02:35:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 19, 2012, 02:20:01 PM
Anyone else bought tickets for the Irish Open but not got them yet? They said it would be within 2 weeks of the event but it's getting a bit tight now and wouldn't want to be caught out. Anyone else having the same problem??!!!

Yes I just received an email today which says my tickets are being posted today, so expect an email in the next day or 2.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 25, 2012, 05:34:30 PM
https://twitter.com/Keegan_Bradley/status/217258029312253952

Bradley Keegan posted this picture of Portrush, holy f**k
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on June 26, 2012, 07:50:13 AM
And it's a fairway bunker as well!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Denn Forever on June 28, 2012, 03:44:57 PM
Just wondering, do you have to have all your clubs of the same orientation i.e.all right handed or all left handed?

I ask this as I was watching Harrington with a bad lie.  He had to stand on a slope above his ball.  If he'd had a left handed club he could have had a more stable/flatter to stand on while he swung. 

Just wondering like.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 28, 2012, 03:48:07 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 28, 2012, 03:44:57 PM
Just wondering, do you have to have all your clubs of the same orientation i.e.all right handed or all left handed?

I ask this as I was watching Harrington with a bad lie.  He had to stand on a slope above his ball.  If he'd had a left handed club he could have had a more stable/flatter to stand on while he swung. 

Just wondering like.
You could have a bag full of putters if you so wished.
Once you have only 14 clubs you can have whatever mixture of clubs you want.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 28, 2012, 04:25:03 PM
Last week my playing partner had duffed a few shots and asked me to pick up his ball.

I cleverly thought I would chip it back to him using the back of my putter, thought it was in a bad lie. I hit it so well, that I near took his head off, and the ball went about 50 yards.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 28, 2012, 06:53:21 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 28, 2012, 03:44:57 PM
Just wondering, do you have to have all your clubs of the same orientation i.e.all right handed or all left handed?

I ask this as I was watching Harrington with a bad lie.  He had to stand on a slope above his ball.  If he'd had a left handed club he could have had a more stable/flatter to stand on while he swung. 

Just wondering like.

Once in a while you really wish you had a left handed club, but most decent golfers (definitely the pro's) wouldn't think about putting a left handed club in and sacraficing one of their wedges or utility clubs "just in case". That would really put you out of contention if your mindset was one where you were going to throw a lefty in there just incase you got in the shit before you even reached the first tee! :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Wildweasel74 on June 28, 2012, 10:35:51 PM
lucky enough with the weather down at the port the day outside a severe downpour and thunder which postponed things for an hour! get up early the mor for the early start, good atmosphere and fairly big crowds, could do with out all the union jacks lined the whole way to the club on the lamp posts along the road, saying the golf heavily televised on TV
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 28, 2012, 10:48:32 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on June 28, 2012, 10:35:51 PM
lucky enough with the weather down at the port the day outside a severe downpour and thunder which postponed things for an hour! get up early the mor for the early start, good atmosphere and fairly big crowds, could do with out all the union jacks lined the whole way to the club on the lamp posts along the road, saying the golf heavily televised on TV

I take it the grub is ten prices?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 28, 2012, 10:57:59 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on June 28, 2012, 10:35:51 PM
lucky enough with the weather down at the port the day outside a severe downpour and thunder which postponed things for an hour! get up early the mor for the early start, good atmosphere and fairly big crowds, could do with out all the union jacks lined the whole way to the club on the lamp posts along the road, saying the golf heavily televised on TV

You would have thought the Police could have dealt with those considering the amount of media coverage the Irish Open is getting
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AQMP on June 29, 2012, 12:44:56 PM
Don't know a huge amount about the mechanics of golf but I notice players seem to be scoring lowly in not perfect weather conditions.  Maybe the modern pro doesn't find Portrush hugely challenging??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 29, 2012, 01:27:20 PM
Any rain will soften the greens, pretty much means they can fire at the pins. The inclement weather certainly boosted Rory's winning score at congressional.

That said, I seriously doubt portrush is in the top 5 tough courses for those guys.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Denn Forever on June 29, 2012, 03:31:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 28, 2012, 10:57:59 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on June 28, 2012, 10:35:51 PM
lucky enough with the weather down at the port the day outside a severe downpour and thunder which postponed things for an hour! get up early the mor for the early start, good atmosphere and fairly big crowds, could do with out all the union jacks lined the whole way to the club on the lamp posts along the road, saying the golf heavily televised on TV

You would have thought the Police could have dealt with those considering the amount of media coverage the Irish Open is getting

The course name is Royal Portrush so thats maybe why.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 29, 2012, 04:04:17 PM
Quote from: AQMP on June 29, 2012, 12:44:56 PM
Don't know a huge amount about the mechanics of golf but I notice players seem to be scoring lowly in not perfect weather conditions.  Maybe the modern pro doesn't find Portrush hugely challenging??

Don't knows about this. The organisers have done why most Tour events do and made the course very playable. Spectators want to see birdies and eagles and Portrush is providing that opportunity.

I guarantee that should it ever get the Open Championship, the fairways would be narrower, the rough longer, the greens faster - and probably at least one of the par 5s would be a par 4.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 29, 2012, 04:56:06 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 29, 2012, 03:31:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 28, 2012, 10:57:59 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on June 28, 2012, 10:35:51 PM
lucky enough with the weather down at the port the day outside a severe downpour and thunder which postponed things for an hour! get up early the mor for the early start, good atmosphere and fairly big crowds, could do with out all the union jacks lined the whole way to the club on the lamp posts along the road, saying the golf heavily televised on TV

You would have thought the Police could have dealt with those considering the amount of media coverage the Irish Open is getting

The course name is Royal Portrush so thats maybe why.

One way to solve that Union Jack problem is to not let the Irish Open to be played outside the 26 again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 29, 2012, 05:15:12 PM
This is a golf thread not a fishing thread Laois lad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 29, 2012, 05:16:23 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 29, 2012, 04:56:06 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 29, 2012, 03:31:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 28, 2012, 10:57:59 PM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on June 28, 2012, 10:35:51 PM
lucky enough with the weather down at the port the day outside a severe downpour and thunder which postponed things for an hour! get up early the mor for the early start, good atmosphere and fairly big crowds, could do with out all the union jacks lined the whole way to the club on the lamp posts along the road, saying the golf heavily televised on TV

You would have thought the Police could have dealt with those considering the amount of media coverage the Irish Open is getting

The course name is Royal Portrush so thats maybe why.

One way to solve that Union Jack problem is to not let the Irish Open to be played outside the 26 again.
The north has it sorted. Irish Open then British Open and maybe the European Open. The world is our lobster.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 29, 2012, 05:46:30 PM
Joanne Cantwell looking well, she's no Di Stewart but.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 01, 2012, 08:37:29 PM
Have to say that the organisation at the golf today was top class. Got there and back home with incredible efficiency.

Pity there wasn't a home winner.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 02, 2012, 11:42:20 AM
Apparently due to the amount of rain the course had too much moisture in it. G-Mac was saying it was a pity the course was so green and that the greens were softened up because it wasn't playing as a true links course. He went on to say that it was in the best shape the grounds staff could have got it in though.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 02, 2012, 12:46:11 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 01, 2012, 08:37:29 PM
Have to say that the organisation at the golf today was top class. Got there and back home with incredible efficiency.

Pity there wasn't a home winner.
+1. Was there on Sat and the bus system was great. Was expecting huge queues but we were on a bus and away within 5 minutes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on July 11, 2012, 01:53:31 PM
Lads, i'm looking to head away for a weekend with the other half. Was thinking along the lines of 2 nights b&b, maybe a golf lesson for myself and one of those fancy spa treatments for her.
Was thinking along the lines of carton house, mount juliet etc. Could anyone recommend anywhere without me having to shell out a fortune? Thanks in advance
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 11, 2012, 01:58:09 PM
Quote from: Link on July 11, 2012, 01:53:31 PM
Lads, i'm looking to head away for a weekend with the other half. Was thinking along the lines of 2 nights b&b, maybe a golf lesson for myself and one of those fancy spa treatments for her.
Was thinking along the lines of carton house, mount juliet etc. Could anyone recommend anywhere without me having to shell out a fortune? Thanks in advance

http://www.roeparkresort.com/ (http://www.roeparkresort.com/)

Alternatively, I'll give your other half the golf lesson, and you go for the spa treatment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on July 11, 2012, 02:05:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 11, 2012, 01:58:09 PM
Quote from: Link on July 11, 2012, 01:53:31 PM
Lads, i'm looking to head away for a weekend with the other half. Was thinking along the lines of 2 nights b&b, maybe a golf lesson for myself and one of those fancy spa treatments for her.
Was thinking along the lines of carton house, mount juliet etc. Could anyone recommend anywhere without me having to shell out a fortune? Thanks in advance

http://www.roeparkresort.com/ (http://www.roeparkresort.com/)

Alternatively, I'll give your other half the golf lesson, and you go for the spa treatment.

Less of that chat!

I'm sure roe park would be great but its my local course. Don't think she'd be best pleased going to Limavady for the weekend. Cheers anyway!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 11, 2012, 02:10:48 PM
I'd say Carton House as you have the GUI academy. It will be expensive though at the weekend and lessons are not cheap either http://www.learntogolf.ie (http://www.learntogolf.ie). Fantastic set-up though and you really would want to play at least one of the courses if you were staying there.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on July 11, 2012, 02:40:00 PM
Druid's Glen were doing great offers there recently. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Throw ball on July 11, 2012, 03:14:24 PM
Druids Glen is a top place. On a cheaper side I see Castle Dargan, Sligo are doing deals. Have never been there though. Knightsbrook in Trim offers golf and spa. The course is good and the wife enjoyed the Spa treatments but location not great and damn all else around - but maybe that is what you are looking. ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on July 11, 2012, 03:59:19 PM
I got my first ever hole in one yesterday, a 265 yard par four at a course called Hilly haven, it was on the 11th hole, I went from four over to one over in one hole, what I get for my troubles is the flag gets pulled and put in a glass case on display and my name on the Hole in One plaque.

I watched a mate get on three weeks ago at a par three on a different course, unreal!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 11, 2012, 04:04:24 PM
Quote from: stew on July 11, 2012, 03:59:19 PM
I got my first ever hole in one yesterday, a 265 yard par four at a course called Hilly haven, it was on the 11th hole, I went from four over to one over in one hole, what I get for my troubles is the flag gets pulled and put in a glass case on display and my name on the Hole in One plaque.

I watched a mate get on three weeks ago at a par three on a different course, unreal!

Unreal! What do you play off Stew?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 11, 2012, 04:35:48 PM
Quote from: stew on July 11, 2012, 03:59:19 PM
I got my first ever hole in one yesterday, a 265 yard par four at a course called Hilly haven, it was on the 11th hole, I went from four over to one over in one hole, what I get for my troubles is the flag gets pulled and put in a glass case on display and my name on the Hole in One plaque.

I watched a mate get on three weeks ago at a par three on a different course, unreal!

Okay, not bad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on July 11, 2012, 06:50:39 PM
Nice one stew. +4 after eleven - you bandit ;)
What did you finish at?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on July 11, 2012, 10:04:32 PM
Anybody ever use this site to buy clubs, looking a set of Titleist AP1 712 irons, think i can save £160 on this site, is it too good to be true?

http://www.cheapgolfstoreuk.com/cheap-Titleist-AP1-712-Irons-for-sale_1205.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 11, 2012, 10:21:39 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on July 11, 2012, 10:04:32 PM
Anybody ever use this site to buy clubs, looking a set of Titleist AP1 712 irons, think i can save £160 on this site, is it too good to be true?

http://www.cheapgolfstoreuk.com/cheap-Titleist-AP1-712-Irons-for-sale_1205.html
If it sounds too good to be true it usually is.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 11, 2012, 11:20:52 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on July 11, 2012, 10:04:32 PM
Anybody ever use this site to buy clubs, looking a set of Titleist AP1 712 irons, think i can save £160 on this site, is it too good to be true?

http://www.cheapgolfstoreuk.com/cheap-Titleist-AP1-712-Irons-for-sale_1205.html

"One mouth warranty", mmm...............
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on July 12, 2012, 09:17:08 PM
Quote from: Declan on July 11, 2012, 06:50:39 PM
Nice one stew. +4 after eleven - you bandit ;)
What did you finish at?

16 over  :-\ I was shaking like a leaf and to be honest i just wanted to walk off but I had money on with a mate and he insisted I play on, i couldnt have given a shite even though it cost me 50 bucks.

The funny think is I was seven over after 11 and normally I am two to three over by that stage.

I am a 7.1 over here, in Ireland I am at least a 10 or 11.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 12, 2012, 10:01:40 PM
Anyone know a good iPhone app for range finding on golf courses?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 12, 2012, 11:12:27 PM
Boy has some tekkers as the kids say.

http://social.rorymcilroy.com/videos/200211 (http://social.rorymcilroy.com/videos/200211)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on July 13, 2012, 04:19:36 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 12, 2012, 10:01:40 PM
Anyone know a good iPhone app for range finding on golf courses?

Golf GPS is free, but the course you're playing has to be on their list - I've had a look in my own locality and they're all on it.  For free you can't go wrong - if it doesn't work delete it.  There's a pay-version of the app too, but I've never been interested enough.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 24, 2012, 08:50:02 PM
Padraig has verbally committed to the organisers of the Reno Tahoe Open that he will play there 2-5 August. Good stuff if he's true to his word, would be a huge draw.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 24, 2012, 11:31:07 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 24, 2012, 08:50:02 PM
Padraig has verbally committed to the organisers of the Reno Tahoe Open that he will play there 2-5 August. Good stuff if he's true to his word, would be a huge draw.
What sort of temperature is Reno packing in August?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 24, 2012, 11:35:49 PM
31-38 Celcius give or take. He will be a monstrous draw, the only other big names are John Daly (had a feed of these at the weekend, a mighty drink) or David Duval.

I've already been onto Padraig via his website letting him know if he wants to come tear it up we will let him crash on the sofa for the weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 02, 2012, 04:22:53 PM
Woo-hoo!

Michael Hoey has transferred to Ireland.

Up yours OWC.

http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/players/02/33/73/scorecards/2012/r476.html (http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/players/02/33/73/scorecards/2012/r476.html)

Hang on.... he is currently last. You can have him back OWC.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 05, 2012, 10:45:39 PM
Furyk made some balls of that last hole.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 06, 2012, 12:20:12 AM
Wonder did gerrykeegan have any yo-yo on his man?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 06, 2012, 08:45:17 AM
I'm afraid not Tony. Not much luck with the golfers recently. I did have 5 numbers in the lotto plus 1 draw on Saturday night. Nearly shit the yogs, Mortgage would have been paid off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 06, 2012, 01:14:07 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 06, 2012, 08:45:17 AM
I'm afraid not Tony. Not much luck with the golfers recently. I did have 5 numbers in the lotto plus 1 draw on Saturday night. Nearly shit the yogs, Mortgage would have been paid off.
What do you mean "would have". Did you not get a stake down?!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 06, 2012, 01:27:44 PM
5 numbers 350 yoyos
6 numbers 350,000 yoyos
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on August 16, 2012, 10:49:09 AM
Tommy 'Two Gloves' Gainey could be worth a £5 e/w in the Wyndham this weekend...  :-\ 80/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 16, 2012, 07:51:53 PM
I've given it up again. After posting 78, 75, 77 in 3 of my last 4 rounds I followed it up with a spectacular 92 on sunday at the Boss's private course, while playing with the Nevada State Amateur (gross) champion. Was duffing and shanking all over the shop and the nerves really got the better of me. I downed a double jameson at the turn (clock had yet to strike 09:30 hrs) I was that out of sorts. I'd be standing over the ball in total paralysis thinking to myself "this could f**king go anywhere, if I even hit it". Pure torture. Shot 39 on the backside though after the whiskey, so maybe there's something in that.

EDIT: Yes, that is 53 strokes on the front side. I hit two houses and lost about 4 balls.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 16, 2012, 08:27:11 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 16, 2012, 07:51:53 PM
I've given it up again. After posting 78, 75, 77 in 3 of my last 4 rounds I followed it up with a spectacular 92 on sunday at the Boss's private course, while playing with the Nevada State Amateur (gross) champion. Was duffing and shanking all over the shop and the nerves really got the better of me. I downed a double jameson at the turn (clock had yet to strike 09:30 hrs) I was that out of sorts. I'd be standing over the ball in total paralysis thinking to myself "this could f**king go anywhere, if I even hit it". Pure torture. Shot 39 on the backside though after the whiskey, so maybe there's something in that.

EDIT: Yes, that is 53 strokes on the front side. I hit two houses and lost about 4 balls.

Ah here Tiger would you go and fcuk off with your complaining!!
There is feck all wrong with a 92!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 16, 2012, 08:50:38 PM
There is when it comes from not being able to hit the ball!! Wouldn't have minded so much if it was 3 putting (although 3 putting is criminal, its the same as taking a penalty drop at the end of each hole), or shit like that. What was rotten was that I couldn't keep the damn ball on the golf course!

Example - stood up on par 3 3rd - playing 145 into the wind - after coming off a double bogey and a ropey par. 8 iron in hand. Thinking to myself - ok - just hit a decent strike here, anywhere around the green - get the nerves gone and you'll be grand.

Shanked it right into the shit about 20 yards front and right of the tee. That was weird says I - play another ball. 8 iron - shanked the f**ker into the same spot.

I don't know if you've ever experienced that feeling of "this could go absolutely anywhere, even if I manage to hit it". I was literally nervous to take my backswing and even attempt to hit the ball.

It's all relative - I'm no tiger, but I've been playing a long time and the feeling, the nerves and the pressure of playing with these really good strangers was not fun, and it should always be fun!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 20, 2012, 06:02:23 PM
Great to see Sergio back to winning ways.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on August 20, 2012, 06:04:17 PM
Back in the Ryder cup team now. Wild cards will probably go to Poulter and Colsaerts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 20, 2012, 08:40:30 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on August 20, 2012, 06:04:17 PM
Back in the Ryder cup team now. Wild cards will probably go to Poulter and Colsaerts.

Poulter probably deserves his chance. Then it is Colsaerts versus Harrington. Down to this weekend?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 20, 2012, 08:45:59 PM
Harrington is playing very well this season.
The last Ryder Cup I thought he should never have been picked as he was going through a very poor patch on form, and he had a poor Ryder Cup from what I can remember.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on August 20, 2012, 08:54:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 20, 2012, 08:40:30 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on August 20, 2012, 06:04:17 PM
Back in the Ryder cup team now. Wild cards will probably go to Poulter and Colsaerts.

Poulter probably deserves his chance. Then it is Colsaerts versus Harrington. Down to this weekend?

Colsaerts finished 7th in the competition in the America. He's been in good form all season. I think I recall
Harrington and Olly having a falling out before. Olazabal has said he is well down the list. Realistically Harrington needs to
win this weekend to get the wildcard.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on August 20, 2012, 11:01:28 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 20, 2012, 06:02:23 PM
Great to see Sergio back to winning ways.

Absolutely, delighted to see him get a win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 20, 2012, 11:42:53 PM
Hard to say Harrington is playing "very well". He's having a better season than the last few but on 15 PGA tour starts he has 3 top 10s, 8 top 25s and 2 missed cuts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 21, 2012, 08:34:10 PM
harrington one of only 15 players that made the cut in all the majors this year...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 21, 2012, 08:46:01 PM
I hit the guy collecting the golf balls at the driving range 5 times tonight! Great craic!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 21, 2012, 08:50:39 PM
Interesting debate came up at work today. One for the morality folks out there, and maybe even a legal aspect to it also.

You're golfing - and you hit someones house (house is on the course) and cause damage. Who is at fault?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 21, 2012, 09:04:26 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 21, 2012, 08:50:39 PM
Interesting debate came up at work today. One for the morality folks out there, and maybe even a legal aspect to it also.

You're golfing - and you hit someones house (house is on the course) and cause damage. Who is at fault?



(http://southernfriedgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/funny-golf-sign.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 21, 2012, 09:17:38 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 21, 2012, 08:50:39 PM
Interesting debate came up at work today. One for the morality folks out there, and maybe even a legal aspect to it also.

You're golfing - and you hit someones house (house is on the course) and cause damage. Who is at fault?

It is probably your grip.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on August 22, 2012, 08:09:03 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 21, 2012, 08:50:39 PM
Interesting debate came up at work today. One for the morality folks out there, and maybe even a legal aspect to it also.

You're golfing - and you hit someones house (house is on the course) and cause damage. Who is at fault?
No sure about the morality aspect (!), but legally the golfer is definitely at fault. Many golf clubs insist their members have golf insurance in case an errant shot hits another golfer / passerby / car / building.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on August 22, 2012, 08:18:06 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 20, 2012, 08:45:59 PM
Harrington is playing very well this season.
The last Ryder Cup I thought he should never have been picked as he was going through a very poor patch on form, and he had a poor Ryder Cup from what I can remember.

He didn't have a poor Ryder Cup. His own play wasn't of the top drawer but in one match I distinctly remember him reading putts for his partner who was a known average putter. He nailed a few on the way to a win. There are things to consider other than a players form, experience counts for a lot. I think it is a disgrace the way Olazabal has spoken about Harrington and he has gone down a huge amount in my estimation. In the majors this year Harrington has the 10th best record of all players. He has won 3 majors and played in several Ryder Cups. Olly reckons he is not worth consideration over a rookie? Give me a break.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 22, 2012, 09:07:43 AM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on August 20, 2012, 08:54:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 20, 2012, 08:40:30 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on August 20, 2012, 06:04:17 PM
Back in the Ryder cup team now. Wild cards will probably go to Poulter and Colsaerts.

Poulter probably deserves his chance. Then it is Colsaerts versus Harrington. Down to this weekend?

Colsaerts finished 7th in the competition in the America. He's been in good form all season. I think I recall
Harrington and Olly having a falling out before. Olazabal has said he is well down the list. Realistically Harrington needs to
win this weekend to get the wildcard.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/columnists/charlie-mulqueen/could-nine-year-old-spat-deny-harrington-ryder-cup-chance-204065.html (http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/columnists/charlie-mulqueen/could-nine-year-old-spat-deny-harrington-ryder-cup-chance-204065.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on August 22, 2012, 01:05:38 PM
Harrington's recent W-D-L record in Ryder Cups isnt good:

2010: 2-0-2
2008: 0-1-3
2006: 0-1-4

But I'm not sure that should count hugely against him, its current form that matters most.

When Olly was made captain I did fear for Harrington, either as being used sparingly or definitely not picked as a wildcard. The bust-up where Olly felt Harrington accused him of cheating has been well documented (Olazabal has never given his side of the story, but from what we know it does appear his reaction was well OTT).

But a captain is entitled to pick whoever he wants. The picking of both McGinley and Clarke as vice captains must definitely improve Harrington's chances. Garcia (another who doesnt get on with Harrington) winning last week was an even bigger boost. If Coelsarts can get a top 2 finish this weekend, I think it'll be a slam dunk that Poulter and Harrington are the wild cards. It'd knock Kaymer out of an automatic position, and his recent form has been awful which should hopefully rule him out of a wildcard selection.

The worst scenario would see Coelsarts playing well, but just missing out on an automatic selection. In that case I think he'd get the wildcard ahead of Podge.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 22, 2012, 03:25:29 PM
Id agree with that, best result for the European win is Colsaerts displacing Kaymer. he can do that with a win, or a second place providing he doesn't share 2nd with more than 2 others.
still not sure that guarantees Paddy the second spot, Poults is a shoo in though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 22, 2012, 09:32:24 PM
I see Garcia isn't a fan of Harringtons either, when asked about him as a wild card pick he said "He wouldn't be a sure pick for me".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 22, 2012, 09:34:29 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 22, 2012, 09:32:24 PM
I see Garcia isn't a fan of Harringtons either, when asked about him as a wild card pick he said "He wouldn't be a sure pick for me".

Probably still pissed off about losing out on The Open to him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on August 23, 2012, 08:50:26 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 22, 2012, 09:34:29 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 22, 2012, 09:32:24 PM
I see Garcia isn't a fan of Harringtons either, when asked about him as a wild card pick he said "He wouldn't be a sure pick for me".

Probably still pissed off about losing out on The Open to him.
Beat him in the US PGA too.

But they never liked each other.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on August 23, 2012, 08:58:23 AM
I would say its pretty simple with regard to picking the Ryder Cup team.  Its not like the players don't know how it works.  Play well enough and get into the top x positions and thats you sorted, apart from the wildcard.  But if you don't get picked then you really don't deserve to.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 23, 2012, 02:30:56 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lnopJFvTa3Q (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lnopJFvTa3Q)

A pretty simple ball address tip for sweeter contact with the big stick.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on August 23, 2012, 02:39:02 PM
Anyone play Waterford Castle? - due to head down next week to play it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 23, 2012, 07:14:00 PM
Paddy's doing himself no harm today -7 and leading the Barclays. Sergio did well too. Wee Rory and Tiger played together too with Tiger -3 and Rory -2...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 24, 2012, 06:24:41 PM
and then he goes bogey bogey bogey to start day 2...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 25, 2012, 12:55:00 AM
Bought the Taylormade Rocketballz Driver this week. Sweet Baby Jesus that thing is scary long, very forgiving, Still great yardage on slight toe or heel Mis-hits. Best $250 I've spent in a long time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on August 25, 2012, 10:01:13 AM
What are people's opinions of the Ryder cup and the coverage it gets?
At times it can be enjoyable for example justin leonards comeback at Brookline but mostly
I look on it as been one of the most overhyped events in world sport which fails to live up
to the billing.
The media and sponsors love it but to some of the players it's a chore.
The European players take is seriously but in my opinion it is mainly because they get
a chance to beat the Americans in a big event.
Monty for example who could never get across the line in a major against them embraces
the whole team ethic with gusto as a way of making up for his shortcomings in the real
big individual tournaments.
The likes of Woods and Mickelson couldn't give a damn about it. Phil used it as a way of
testing new clubs one year!!
Mcilroy had to row back and tow the party line after saying what he really thought of the event initially.
I doubt if Harrington really cares about if he is picked or not. He is living for the majors at this stage of his career. The media are trying to hype up the captains pick but deep down I would think PH would take the week off and get ready for the bigger events in his mond

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on August 25, 2012, 12:55:12 PM
My own opinion is that this is a great sporting event,  golf by it's nature is a solitary sport and when you bring in a Team dynamic it considerably alters the mindset of those participating. I also love watching the Presidnts Cup, if you're a golf fan it's something different.

Whether or not the US players buy into it, McIlroy's made those comments before he'd even played in one and even then it was true. All golf players would rather win a major, of course they would, it's a no brainer. The reaction of McIlroy and the team at Celtic Manor (and at other Ryder cups) is something that simply could not be contrived, they buy into alright.

The opposite despondent reaction from the US players mean that, to me at least, they are about losing this. When you've thousands of people whipping up a USA, USA, USA chant it's obvious that there is a patriotic fervour generated.

Harrington would love to be playing against the best at this Ryder Cup, opportunities to play against the best are why he get's out of bed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on August 27, 2012, 08:13:30 AM
I think its a contrived event that was dying on its feet until Seve re-ignited it because of his antipathy towards the American tour. Throw in uber hype Sky coverage and you have the perfect TV package.
I'm sure the players enjoy it alright because it's different from what they do every other week but "Team" Europe certainly doesn't get my blood rising   
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on August 27, 2012, 09:31:54 AM
As an event the whole Europe vs America does nothing for me. Europe isn't an entity I can throw my weight behind, and I actually cringe a little when the Irish players whip out a tricolour at the end of a victory.

The importance put on captaincy is also something I just don't get. Buzzing around the course in a cart, and having a vice-captain on every hole, is no more helpful than saying another deck of the rosary.  Seasoned, highly-individualistic pros neither seek nor welcome advice. If a captain makes his wildcard picks simply to ensure better collective team spirit, that's his job more-or-less done. No rocket science.

But there is no doubt that as an event it continually produces a dramatic spectacle, and not just because the media says so. On the final day of any regular tournament, you might get 4-6 players whose efforts are worthy of attention, but the format of the Ryder Cup ensures that there are 20-24 players worth talking about on the final day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 27, 2012, 11:18:07 AM
Based on yesterday, there will be a helluva lot of whooping and hollering at the Ryder Cup.

If they shouted like that after I'd struck the ball they would get a club across the forehead.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on August 27, 2012, 11:53:33 AM
Looks like Harrington made a balls of his chances, after such a good start. Coelsaerts didnt set the world alight either, but I can't say he doesn't deserve it.

The World Points List Ryder Cup table is a good indication of who's played well over the year.

Poulter is 11th, Coelsarts 12th, Harrington 19th.

I think Coelsarts will do well. Though I think Harrington would do well too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 27, 2012, 12:12:25 PM
Quote from: Hound on August 27, 2012, 11:53:33 AM
Looks like Harrington made a balls of his chances, after such a good start. Coelsaerts didnt set the world alight either, but I can't say he doesn't deserve it.

The World Points List Ryder Cup table is a good indication of who's played well over the year.

Poulter is 11th, Coelsarts 12th, Harrington 19th.

I think Coelsarts will do well. Though I think Harrington would do well too.

Unfortunately he won't!! Wildcards are announced . . .

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/19379504
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 27, 2012, 01:01:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 27, 2012, 12:12:25 PM
Quote from: Hound on August 27, 2012, 11:53:33 AM
Looks like Harrington made a balls of his chances, after such a good start. Coelsaerts didnt set the world alight either, but I can't say he doesn't deserve it.

The World Points List Ryder Cup table is a good indication of who's played well over the year.

Poulter is 11th, Coelsarts 12th, Harrington 19th.

I think Coelsarts will do well. Though I think Harrington would do well too.

Unfortunately he won't!! Wildcards are announced . . .

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/19379504

Dammit I've been overlooked again. I support my gross 97 and net 78 at the weekend didnt help
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 03, 2012, 05:15:30 PM
The Fedex Cup - will someone wearing UPS on his shirt win it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 03, 2012, 05:35:24 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 03, 2012, 05:15:30 PM
The Fedex Cup - will someone wearing UPS on his shirt win it?

Westwood or Lodewicus Oosthuizen?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 03, 2012, 06:29:43 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 03, 2012, 05:35:24 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 03, 2012, 05:15:30 PM
The Fedex Cup - will someone wearing UPS on his shirt win it?

Westwood or Lodewicus Oosthuizen?

Yes Louis. Fedex cannot be too pleased at Louis's UPS logo getting all that publicity!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 03, 2012, 09:32:41 PM
Rory two ahead of Ooisthuizen on the 12th in the final round of the Deutsche. Tiger one shot back on the 13th. He and Rory both -4 today. Could be a good battle to the finish. Stream here: http://cricfree.tv/sky-sports-3.php (http://cricfree.tv/sky-sports-3.php)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 03, 2012, 10:14:58 PM
1 ahead, 3 to play. Louis with all the momentum here
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 03, 2012, 10:18:34 PM
cheers for the link hardy, works grand. Still see rory holding on.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 03, 2012, 10:39:35 PM
Rory having a disaster on the 17th.  Could lose it here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 03, 2012, 10:43:50 PM
What a let-off. They halve the hole in bogey.  Rory one ahead going down the last.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 03, 2012, 10:46:51 PM
Trouble for Rory on the 18th too.

Exciting stuff.

Perhaps this is the first time we will see Rory in a play-off?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 03, 2012, 10:49:35 PM
Shocking shot from Louis. Rory needs to lay up
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 03, 2012, 10:52:05 PM
Louis cracking up over the last two.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 03, 2012, 10:54:38 PM
That's really a great ahot
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 03, 2012, 10:57:47 PM
Brilliant - gives himself a chance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 03, 2012, 11:00:39 PM
Good to see Rory win in a tight finish. Well done.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 03, 2012, 11:03:10 PM
Nothing to prove these days. Has the knackers for a tight finish.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 03, 2012, 11:04:02 PM
Interesting stat - Tiger passes €100M career earnings today. Next are Mickelson and Singh back on €66M.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 03, 2012, 11:09:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 03, 2012, 10:46:51 PM
Trouble for Rory on the 18th too.

Exciting stuff.

Perhaps this is the first time we will see Rory in a play-off?

He was in a play off with Fowler and Points at Qual Hollow earlier this year, which Fowler won.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on September 04, 2012, 09:28:07 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 03, 2012, 11:03:10 PM
Nothing to prove these days. Has the knackers for a tight finish.

i somewhat agree,

but yesterday it was more that Louis didnt have the knackers for the tight finish, up the last few holes rory hit quite a few bad shots, where someone else in louis's position on the last two fairways should have punished.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 04, 2012, 09:24:20 PM


USA
1.   Tiger Woods
2.   Phil Mickelson
3.   Bubba Watson,
4.   Jason Dufner,
5.   Keegan Bradley
6.   Webb Simpson
7.   Zach Johnson
8.   Matt Kuchar
9.   Dustin Johnson
10.   Jim Furyk
11.   Brandt Snedeker
12.   Steve Stricker
   
Europe
Rory McIlroy
Justin Rose
Graeme McDowell
Paul Lawrie
Francesco Molinari
Luke Donald
Lee Westwood
Sergio Garcia
Peter Hanson
Martin Kaymer
Ian Poulter
Nicolas Colsaerts

Stricker the weakest on USA side.

Kaymer playing poorly and will need to improve.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on September 04, 2012, 09:54:27 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 04, 2012, 09:24:20 PM


USA
1.   Tiger Woods
2.   Phil Mickelson
3.   Bubba Watson,
4.   Jason Dufner,
5.   Keegan Bradley
6.   Webb Simpson
7.   Zach Johnson
8.   Matt Kuchar
9.   Dustin Johnson
10.   Jim Furyk
11.   Brandt Snedeker
12.   Steve Stricker
   
Europe
Rory McIlroy
Justin Rose
Graeme McDowell
Paul Lawrie
Francesco Molinari
Luke Donald
Lee Westwood
Sergio Garcia
Peter Hanson
Martin Kaymer
Ian Poulter
Nicolas Colsaerts

Stricker the weakest on USA side.

Kaymer playing poorly and will need to improve.

Z Johnson is shite too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 05, 2012, 12:03:10 AM
That's nonsense talk slating stricker and Zach Johnson as bad players. Johnson may have length issues but they are two fantastic players with decent seasons.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on September 05, 2012, 09:46:20 AM
Stricker a bad player  :o

i really think USA will stuff Europe this year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 05, 2012, 12:30:46 PM
Okay let me rephrase that.

In my view, Stricker is the weakest on the yank team.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on September 05, 2012, 12:32:06 PM
Puck is shite too, shot a 94 a few weeks back. Johnson, Stricker, Puck shouldn't be mentioned on this thread at all given how dirt poor they are, a skid-mark on golf's proud history. The closest these lads will get to golfing success is tiger woods shagging their wife.  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 05, 2012, 01:26:45 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 05, 2012, 12:30:46 PM
Okay let me rephrase that.

In my view, Stricker is the weakest on the yank team.

I wish my game was as weak as Strikers is
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on September 05, 2012, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 05, 2012, 12:03:10 AM
That's nonsense talk slating stricker and Zach Johnson as bad players. Johnson may have length issues but they are two fantastic players with decent seasons.
Exactly. Zach has more major wins than 9 of that European team combined!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: glens abu on September 05, 2012, 02:20:23 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on September 05, 2012, 01:55:29 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 05, 2012, 12:03:10 AM
That's nonsense talk slating stricker and Zach Johnson as bad players. Johnson may have length issues but they are two fantastic players with decent seasons.
Exactly. Zach has more major wins than 9 of that European team combined!!!!


HOW :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 05, 2012, 02:26:56 PM
Proof that 1 is greater than 0
=====================

We know that:  Zach has 1 major

We also know that:  Nine of the Europeans have 0 majors

Rossie11 says that: Zach is greater that nine of the Europeans

Hence, 1 is greater than 0


Q.E.D.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: glens abu on September 05, 2012, 02:29:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 05, 2012, 02:26:56 PM
Proof that 1 is greater than 0
=====================

We know that:  Zach has 1 major

We also know that:  Nine of the Europeans have 0 majors

Rossie11 says that: Zach is greater that nine of the Europeans

Hence, 1 is greater than 0


Q.E.D.

Think you and Rossie need to go do your sums again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on September 05, 2012, 03:03:05 PM
Quote from: glens abu on September 05, 2012, 02:29:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 05, 2012, 02:26:56 PM
Proof that 1 is greater than 0
=====================

We know that:  Zach has 1 major

We also know that:  Nine of the Europeans have 0 majors

Rossie11 says that: Zach is greater that nine of the Europeans

Hence, 1 is greater than 0


Q.E.D.

Think you and Rossie need to go do your sums again.

in what way, off the to pof my head i counted 9 who havent (open to correction though)

if i had a team and stricker was my weakest player i would be happy. Plus he plays along side the strongest player very well

i find the USA team very strong throughout the team, compared to Europe  - Poulter for one  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 05, 2012, 03:15:24 PM
Quote from: Megaman on September 05, 2012, 03:03:05 PM
Quote from: glens abu on September 05, 2012, 02:29:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 05, 2012, 02:26:56 PM
Proof that 1 is greater than 0
=====================

We know that:  Zach has 1 major

We also know that:  Nine of the Europeans have 0 majors

Rossie11 says that: Zach is greater that nine of the Europeans

Hence, 1 is greater than 0


Q.E.D.

Think you and Rossie need to go do your sums again.
i find the USA team very strong throughout the team, compared to Europe  - Poulter for one  ::)

I don't really like Poulter but he has generally played very well in Ryder Cups.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on September 05, 2012, 03:24:27 PM
Quote from: Megaman on September 05, 2012, 03:03:05 PM
Quote from: glens abu on September 05, 2012, 02:29:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 05, 2012, 02:26:56 PM
Proof that 1 is greater than 0
=====================

We know that:  Zach has 1 major

We also know that:  Nine of the Europeans have 0 majors

Rossie11 says that: Zach is greater that nine of the Europeans

Hence, 1 is greater than 0


Q.E.D.

Think you and Rossie need to go do your sums again.

in what way, off the to pof my head i counted 9 who havent (open to correction though)

if i had a team and stricker was my weakest player i would be happy. Plus he plays along side the strongest player very well

i find the USA team very strong throughout the team, compared to Europe  - Poulter for one  ::)


I think what he means is that it is only 8 who haven't won a major.
McIlroy, McDowell, Kaymer and Lawrie all have won majors.

Q.E.D.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: glens abu on September 05, 2012, 03:44:15 PM
That's correct Mackers you would think some of these smartasses would check their facts before correcting people
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 05, 2012, 03:44:32 PM
I would fear for the European team if this was a straight up stroke play 4 day tournament. Granted, I mostly watch the PGA tour, but many of the Europeans are playing week in and week out in it and while they are winning and doing well - almost all of the players in the American side have been on the front page of the leaderboard on any given Sunday.

Match play is a very different animal, and that I hope is where the European hope lies for a win. We've been hammering them in the majors, G-mac and Rory have taken some great scalps over the last two years. Sergio is coming back into form this year and Poulter's Ryder cup record is fantastic.

If Westwood and Donald can do something also, Justin Rose can rediscover some of his early 2012 form and the rest of the duffers just make themselves hard to beat - then we have a chance.


USA
1.   Tiger Woods (3)
2.   Phil Mickelson (22)
3.   Bubba Watson, (8)
4.   Jason Dufner, (7)
5.   Keegan Bradley (12)
6.   Webb Simpson (5)
7.   Zach Johnson  (16)
8.   Matt Kuchar (13)
9.   Dustin Johnson (14)
10.   Jim Furyk (30)
11.   Brandt Snedeker (18)
12.   Steve Stricker (10)
   
Europe
Rory McIlroy (1)
Justin Rose (9)
Graeme McDowell (15)
Paul Lawrie (28)
Francesco Molinari (25)
Luke Donald (2)
Lee Westwood (4)
Sergio Garcia (17)
Peter Hanson (34)
Martin Kaymer (29)
Ian Poulter (26)
Nicolas Colsaerts (36)

I entered the official world rankings of each player there, startlingly high numbers on the European sides, and I think it puts the Stricker/Johnson debate to bed  ;). Dustin Johnson for his length should be winning more, but his short game has been poor.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 05, 2012, 03:55:12 PM
Puck,
the weighting on the world rankings mean that Kaymer's 2010 and 2011 puts him at 29. There's no way that he should be there. In fact Colsaerts winning last time out would have knocked Kaymer out of the automatic spots, and I dont see any way he would have made a wild card. But I would agree that the US has a stronger stoke play team.

overall the US are 8/11 on with the best prices  (tens) on a 1 point win, the minimum.

I'd say thats pretty fair..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 05, 2012, 03:58:53 PM
I havent seen much of him HB - are you saying he should be higher or lower in the rankings?

If they are weighted so far back, one example stands out to me as being weird (admittedly at first glance) - why is Rose higher than G-Mac?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on September 05, 2012, 05:56:13 PM
I have done tremendously well over the years in backing the Yoyos.......................this year i am not touching them, i think we are going to get our arses handed to us, the yanks are loaded for bear and we are going to get beat by three points or more........................ i think.

I am not betting a penny on the ryder cup this year just because i could not bet against the euros and would never back the Yanks but this is going to be a beat down I reckon  and not in a good way.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 05, 2012, 07:46:01 PM
Quote from: stew on September 05, 2012, 05:56:13 PM
is going to be a beat down I reckon  and not in a good way.

Stew,
I tend to agree with you. the biggest challenge for the US is if the press put them under a ton of pressure and they choke. As they are playing right now (summer 2012) , the US team is way ahead of the Euros, w Rory and  even GMac the stand out  exceptions...


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 05, 2012, 09:08:40 PM
Did any of you take the Thursday train to this year's Irish Open?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-19488617 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-19488617)

It looks like you had a lucky escape

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62701000/jpg/_62701693_knockmore.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: give her dixie on September 09, 2012, 09:48:04 PM
Rory is looking good tonight for another win. Let's hope he keeps the good form up for another few holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 09, 2012, 09:57:28 PM
Great entertainment at the golf. How did I ever cope with Sunday evenings before I got Sky Sports?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 09, 2012, 10:13:11 PM
3 ahead and 2 holes to go. C'mon Rory!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 09, 2012, 10:18:36 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 05, 2012, 09:08:40 PM
Did any of you take the Thursday train to this year's Irish Open?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-19488617 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-19488617)

It looks like you had a lucky escape

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62701000/jpg/_62701693_knockmore.jpg)
Saw that in the paper a few days ago. Didn't realise it was during the Irish Open  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: give her dixie on September 09, 2012, 10:24:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 09, 2012, 10:13:11 PM
3 ahead and 2 holes to go. C'mon Rory!

He's looking good for back to back wins all right
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 09, 2012, 10:44:56 PM
Why all of a sudden are Rory and Tiger big mates??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 09, 2012, 11:04:18 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 09, 2012, 10:44:56 PM
Why all of a sudden are Rory and Tiger big mates??
Would say Tiger hates him in private.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 09, 2012, 11:32:42 PM
I dont think golfers are that shallow. The commentatos were trying to make a thing of Vijay's tantrum with Mickleson from a few years ago, but my guess is that they all get on well enough.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dillinger on September 09, 2012, 11:44:19 PM
Well done Rory. That boy has it all.

Great ambassador for Northern Ireland/ Ireland. (take your pick)
Tiger getting back into a fair bit of form lately




Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 09, 2012, 11:51:02 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 09, 2012, 11:32:42 PM
I dont think golfers are that shallow. The commentatos were trying to make a thing of Vijay's tantrum with Mickleson from a few years ago, but my guess is that they all get on well enough.
Really? I would put the farm (if I had one!) on Westwood hating McIlroy. I think that one is a given. These guys are all heavily sponsored professional sportsmen, not a group of mates playing a round. I would say the tour is full of professional rivalries and mutual loathing. McIlroy has been a p***k over the years and made the mistake of pissing people off on the way up. The fellas he shit on wont forget it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 10, 2012, 12:13:45 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 09, 2012, 11:04:18 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 09, 2012, 10:44:56 PM
Why all of a sudden are Rory and Tiger big mates??
Would say Tiger hates him in private.

Got it!! I think there may be something in this though as Tiger very rarely 'bigs up' other golfers but he was interviewed today and was talking about 'The Rory Show' wee could see the wee man decked out in the swoosh soon enough!

http://www.golfwrx.com/38595/rumor-rory-to-join-nike-five-reasons-it-could-happen/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on September 10, 2012, 09:56:50 AM
QuoteGreat ambassador for Northern Ireland/ Ireland. (take your pick)

No. He has taken his. He feels more British than Irish. Hard to understand considering all the help he got from the GUI over the years.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: glens abu on September 10, 2012, 10:34:19 AM
Quote from: highorlow on September 10, 2012, 09:56:50 AM
QuoteGreat ambassador for Northern Ireland/ Ireland. (take your pick)

No. He has taken his. He feels more British than Irish. Hard to understand considering all the help he got from the GUI over the years.

Did he say that?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tubberman on September 10, 2012, 10:41:13 AM
Quote from: glens abu on September 10, 2012, 10:34:19 AM
Quote from: highorlow on September 10, 2012, 09:56:50 AM
QuoteGreat ambassador for Northern Ireland/ Ireland. (take your pick)

No. He has taken his. He feels more British than Irish. Hard to understand considering all the help he got from the GUI over the years.

Did he say that?

Yes. It's in today's "Irish Daily Mail" and is also reported on ESPN: http://www.espn.co.uk/golf/sport/story/169503.html (http://www.espn.co.uk/golf/sport/story/169503.html).

Obviously it's his own choice, but I'd be disappointed in him considering i) his family history, ii) the fact that the GUI is a 32-county organisation that he has played under, and iii) the OCI is also a 32 county organisation.
If he didn't want to ruffle any feathers, he had more reasons to represent Team Ireland rather than Team GB.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on September 10, 2012, 10:49:46 AM
QuoteDid he say that?

I'm afraid he did. I knew my eyes weren't deceiving me when I saw a pair of red, white and blue shoes on him at the West of Ireland in Sligo a few years ago.

I'd say he feels more GB£££££ rather than GB.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on September 10, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
Quote from: highorlow on September 10, 2012, 10:49:46 AM
QuoteDid he say that?

I'm afraid he did. I knew my eyes weren't deceiving me when I saw a pair of red, white and blue shoes on him at the West of Ireland in Sligo a few years ago.

I'd say he feels more GB£££££ rather than GB.

Yep that's the key, he'd be a more valuable asset for sponsors if he was British rather than Irish.

But who gives a shit, as long as he is comfortable in his own identity best of luck to him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on September 10, 2012, 11:17:16 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 10, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
Quote from: highorlow on September 10, 2012, 10:49:46 AM
QuoteDid he say that?

I'm afraid he did. I knew my eyes weren't deceiving me when I saw a pair of red, white and blue shoes on him at the West of Ireland in Sligo a few years ago.

I'd say he feels more GB£££££ rather than GB.

Yep that's the key, he'd be a more valuable asset for sponsors if he was British rather than Irish.

But who gives a shit, as long as he is comfortable in his own identity best of luck to him.

Genuine question Dinny - What makes you think this?  I would have thought the all-conquering hero from li'l ole Ireland whould have been just as marketable as the British variant - a Usain Bolt/Jamaica type of thing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: glens abu on September 10, 2012, 11:19:13 AM
Quote from: highorlow on September 10, 2012, 10:49:46 AM
QuoteDid he say that?

I'm afraid he did. I knew my eyes weren't deceiving me when I saw a pair of red, white and blue shoes on him at the West of Ireland in Sligo a few years ago.

I'd say he feels more GB£££££ rather than GB.

Thats a  pity I always enjoyed watching him play and wanted him to win,but to be honest it doesn't surprise me a great deal as I know his best friends family very well and that would be their thinking also.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tubberman on September 10, 2012, 11:25:43 AM
Quote from: Franko on September 10, 2012, 11:17:16 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 10, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
Quote from: highorlow on September 10, 2012, 10:49:46 AM
QuoteDid he say that?

I'm afraid he did. I knew my eyes weren't deceiving me when I saw a pair of red, white and blue shoes on him at the West of Ireland in Sligo a few years ago.

I'd say he feels more GB£££££ rather than GB.

Yep that's the key, he'd be a more valuable asset for sponsors if he was British rather than Irish.

But who gives a shit, as long as he is comfortable in his own identity best of luck to him.

Genuine question Dinny - What makes you think this?  I would have thought the all-conquering hero from li'l ole Ireland whould have been just as marketable as the British variant - a Usain Bolt/Jamaica type of thing?

I don't sponsorship has a lot to do with it either. Rather than Team GB being able to attract more sponsorship for McIlroy, it's far more likely to be the other way around.
McIlroy is already a golf superstar, and his star could have risen even more in 4 years time. So sponsors will be chasing him and whatever team he represents.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Newbridge Exile on September 10, 2012, 11:26:32 AM
Each to their own I suppose, in an ironic way ( considering their background) I have always thought that both Gmac and Darren Clarke are more comfortable with the Irish tag than Rory ever was
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: rodney trotter on September 10, 2012, 11:30:06 AM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on September 10, 2012, 11:26:32 AM
Each to their own I suppose, in an ironic way ( considering their background) I have always thought that both Gmac and Darren Clarke are more comfortable with the Irish tag than Rory ever was


Gmac tries to be American more than anything else.. :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on September 10, 2012, 11:53:44 AM
Quote from: Franko on September 10, 2012, 11:17:16 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 10, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
Quote from: highorlow on September 10, 2012, 10:49:46 AM
QuoteDid he say that?

I'm afraid he did. I knew my eyes weren't deceiving me when I saw a pair of red, white and blue shoes on him at the West of Ireland in Sligo a few years ago.

I'd say he feels more GB£££££ rather than GB.

Yep that's the key, he'd be a more valuable asset for sponsors if he was British rather than Irish.

But who gives a shit, as long as he is comfortable in his own identity best of luck to him.

Genuine question Dinny - What makes you think this?  I would have thought the all-conquering hero from li'l ole Ireland whould have been just as marketable as the British variant - a Usain Bolt/Jamaica type of thing?

Where's the larger market? Ireland or the UK?

As for the American market, I'm sure as much as we romanticise  the whole Irish/American connection, corporate dollars and the average American punter I'm pretty wouldn't care less if he was Irish or British.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Jonah on September 10, 2012, 11:58:26 AM
Gmac tweeted yesterday that he was looking forward to a big day of sport.
The All Ireland Hurling Final,An NFL game and the golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 10, 2012, 12:40:00 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 10, 2012, 11:53:44 AM
As for the American market, I'm sure as much as we romanticise  the whole Irish/American connection, corporate dollars and the average American punter I'm pretty wouldn't care less if he was Irish or British.

I wouldn't agree with that, Dinny. The Irish connection is hugely important to Irish-Americans, of whom there are over 45 million. By contrast, British American is hardly ever used as a defining category, though there are over 35 million of them, as far as I can make out. British ancestry doesn't seem to mean as much to them as Irish background does to Irish Americans. So while Irish Americans will get behind an Irish sportsman because he's Irish, I don't think the same phenomenon exists for British Americans.


Quote from: Jonah on September 10, 2012, 11:58:26 AM
Gmac tweeted yesterday that he was looking forward to a big day of sport.
The All Ireland Hurling Final,An NFL game and the golf.

I'm only working on the basis of a very small sample, but my experience of meeting NI people of the unionist persuasion in America is that they tend to present themselves more as Irish than British and embrace readily enough the symbols, customs and culture that are more or less exclusively associated with nationalism at home.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mick999 on September 10, 2012, 01:20:18 PM
The full DailyMail article is here :

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/golf/article-2200702/Rory-McIlroy-represent-Great-Britain-Ireland-2016-Olympics.html

He obviously hasn't made up his mind yet:

"And so I have to weigh that up against the fact that I've always played for Ireland and so it is tough. Whatever I do, I know my decision is going to upset some people but I just hope the vast majority will understand"

I think the Daily Mail are stirring it up a bit and I wouldn't be surprised if there is some clarification from Rory ..

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shadylimp on September 10, 2012, 01:28:16 PM
The Irish have to be the most obsessed bunch of people with claiming celebrities or sports stars as one of their own. The Irish Daily Star is constantly at this with celebs who have an Irish great-grandfather or something similar! If Rory McIlroy wants to be known as British, what is the harm in that? Its how he was raised, the same as James McClean saying he's Irish. It doesn't make him a bad person and he's not trying to offend anyone. He had to choose one or the other and he chose what he thought was best and I'm pretty positive it had nothing to do with sponsorship deals! The 20 million in his bank would back that up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 10, 2012, 01:36:08 PM
At the risk of sounding all bitter and twisted....I would be very dissapointed if Rory opted for GB. What would make him feel more British than Irish?

- The maypole in Holywood - a truely quaint English thing
- Following Ulster rugby
- Going to a school that doesnt play provide Gaelic football or hurling

Or maybe Caroline wants them to run for King and Queen when the monarchy is outsourced.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 10, 2012, 02:17:46 PM
Can't imagine the likes of Lee Westwood or Luke Donald or a couple others would be too happy. Given that only 2 golfers are picked per nation for the Olympics I'm sure they were assuming that McIlroy would be playing for Ireland. Now it looks like he wants one of their spots on Team GB.

Good for Harrington though I guess. Probably wouldn't make the team otherwise.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 10, 2012, 02:21:04 PM
what does it matter if Rory McIlroy opts to represent GB to anyone? In the north we look for parity of esteem. Where could you look for a better example of it? I have my own preference for what I'd like to see him do, but why should he care. If he grew up feeling more British than Irish, then let him choose to play for GB in the olympics. Its really the whole point of the GFA.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 10, 2012, 02:23:25 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on September 10, 2012, 11:26:32 AM
Each to their own I suppose, in an ironic way ( considering their background) I have always thought that both Gmac and Darren Clarke are more comfortable with the Irish tag than Rory ever was

Have noticed that myself.

Maybe they are just more comfortable in their own skin while McIlroy maybe feels he has to be all things to all people.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on September 10, 2012, 04:46:49 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 10, 2012, 11:53:44 AM
Quote from: Franko on September 10, 2012, 11:17:16 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on September 10, 2012, 11:10:00 AM
Quote from: highorlow on September 10, 2012, 10:49:46 AM
QuoteDid he say that?

I'm afraid he did. I knew my eyes weren't deceiving me when I saw a pair of red, white and blue shoes on him at the West of Ireland in Sligo a few years ago.

I'd say he feels more GB£££££ rather than GB.

Yep that's the key, he'd be a more valuable asset for sponsors if he was British rather than Irish.

But who gives a shit, as long as he is comfortable in his own identity best of luck to him.

Genuine question Dinny - What makes you think this?  I would have thought the all-conquering hero from li'l ole Ireland whould have been just as marketable as the British variant - a Usain Bolt/Jamaica type of thing?

Where's the larger market? Ireland or the UK?

As for the American market, I'm sure as much as we romanticise  the whole Irish/American connection, corporate dollars and the average American punter I'm pretty wouldn't care less if he was Irish or British.

I don't see that the size of the relative markets of the two makes any difference at all.  Golf is a global sport and mostly transcends tribal loyalties.  The obvious exception being the Ryder Cup which is Europe-wide anyway.

I cant imagine that Rory will sell more clubs/balls/clothes/merchandise if he lumps himself into the British camp.  Especially considering the shape Irish golf is currently in.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on September 10, 2012, 05:07:57 PM
It's about transcending into markets other than traditional Golf markets, think Tiger Woods and how he transcends into the pubic domain. Rory McIllroy is not a household name in the UK, he might have £20 million in the bank but Tiger has earned almost a 1/2 billion between winnings and sponsorship McIllroy would be mad not to want a slice of that pie.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on September 10, 2012, 07:28:01 PM
As mick999 predicted earlier there has been some clarification from Mr McIlroy

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2cvSgQCUAEtaX8.jpg:large

Having just won three of my last four tournaments, including a second Major championship, I was hoping that my success on the golf course would be the more popular topic of golfing conversation today. However the issue of my cultural identity has re-emerged, and with it, the matter of my national allegiance ahead of the Rio Olympics in 2016.

"I am in an extremely sensitive and difficult position and I conveyed as much in a recent newspaper interview. I am a proud product of Irish golf and the Golfing Union of Ireland and am hugely honoured to have come from very rich Irish sporting roots, winning Irish Boys, Youths and Amateur titles and playing for Ireland at all levels. I am also a proud Ulsterman who grew up in Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. That is my background and always will be.

"I receive huge support from Irish and British sports fans alike and it is greatly appreciated. Likewise I feel I have a great affinity with the American sports fans. I play most of my golf in the US nowadays and I am incredibly proud to have won the US Open and US PGA Championship in the last two years. "As an international sportsman I am very lucky to be supported by people all over the world, many of whom treat me as one of their own, not matter what their nationality, or indeed mine. This is the way sport should be.

"Since turning professional at 18, I have travelled the world playing the game that I love and consider myself a global player. As the World No.1 right now, I wish to be a positive role model and a sportsperson that people respect, and enjoy watching. I feel very fortunate to be in a position to play the sport that I love professionally and to have enjoyed the success that has come my way.

"I wish to clarify that I have absolutely not made a decision regarding my participation in the next Olympics. On a personal level, playing in the Olympics would be a huge honour. However, the Games in Rio are still four years away and I certainly won't be making any decisions with regards to participating any time soon.

"The Olympics will be great for the growth of golf on a global scale, but my focus right now is on being the best player I can be, trying to win Major Championships and contributing to what will hopefully be a victorious European side at the forthcoming Ryder Cup Matches against the USA.

"Lastly, I would like to thank everyone for the amazing support that I receive around the world every time I play. It is hugely appreciated...Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 07:51:30 PM
Quote from: dec on September 10, 2012, 07:28:01 PM
As mick999 predicted earlier there has been some clarification from Mr McIlroy

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2cvSgQCUAEtaX8.jpg:large

Having just won three of my last four tournaments, including a second Major championship, I was hoping that my success on the golf course would be the more popular topic of golfing conversation today. However the issue of my cultural identity has re-emerged, and with it, the matter of my national allegiance ahead of the Rio Olympics in 2016.


The naivety of the kid.

Indicative of the lack of progress to see the posts on regarding his allegience yet not a whisper about his back to back wins, or 3 out of 4 wins vs starts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 10, 2012, 07:53:43 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 07:51:30 PM
Quote from: dec on September 10, 2012, 07:28:01 PM
As mick999 predicted earlier there has been some clarification from Mr McIlroy

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2cvSgQCUAEtaX8.jpg:large

Having just won three of my last four tournaments, including a second Major championship, I was hoping that my success on the golf course would be the more popular topic of golfing conversation today. However the issue of my cultural identity has re-emerged, and with it, the matter of my national allegiance ahead of the Rio Olympics in 2016.


The naivety of the kid.

Indicative of the lack of progress to see the posts on regarding his allegience yet not a whisper about his back to back wins, or 3 out of 4 wins vs starts.
f**k up you, we can't be too vociferous in either our condemnation or praise of his recent form until we find out if he is a black bastard or not. You've been away too long....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 07:59:14 PM
He's quite obvously a rainbow b**tard. I'm not sure why it is much of a surprise or why it is taking so long to sink in!

Not to mention he's a full generation newer than most of us on here (Hardy being an outlier) so it's a question he probably really doesn't give a fiddlers about. Like many of them that age.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 10, 2012, 08:02:37 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 07:59:14 PM
He's quite obvously a rainbow b**tard. I'm not sure why it is much of a surprise or why it is taking so long to sink in!

Not to mention he's a full generation newer than most of us on here (Hardy being an outlier) so it's a question he probably really doesn't give a fiddlers about. Like many of them that age.
I think his "open letter" was really addressed "Members of the gaaboard"...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 08:03:17 PM
Probably cause he was banned from OWC.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 10, 2012, 08:25:17 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 08:03:17 PM
Probably cause he was banned from OWC.

now that was funny...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 08:36:35 PM
http://www.golfwrx.com/37865/charl-schwartzel-4-putt-on-video/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/37865/charl-schwartzel-4-putt-on-video/)

Don't know if anyone else saw this - 4 putt from 3 feet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 10, 2012, 08:49:18 PM
Quote from: heganboy on September 10, 2012, 08:25:17 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 08:03:17 PM
Probably cause he was banned from OWC.

now that was funny...

Not as funny as his after eight mints joke.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dillinger on September 10, 2012, 11:29:52 PM
Of course when Rio comes along in four years Rory may not be in the top two UK players.

Things change, look at Tiger.  Then he might go for Ireland to get a place. Gmac also may do that.

Dosen't bother me who he plays for.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 10, 2012, 11:31:49 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 08:36:35 PM
http://www.golfwrx.com/37865/charl-schwartzel-4-putt-on-video/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/37865/charl-schwartzel-4-putt-on-video/)

Don't know if anyone else saw this - 4 putt from 3 feet.

Saw that live last week . . . glad to see the pro's can have a bad day as well!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AQMP on September 11, 2012, 09:17:28 AM
Quote from: dillinger on September 10, 2012, 11:29:52 PM
Of course when Rio comes along in four years Rory may not be in the top two UK players.

Things change, look at Tiger.  Then he might go for Ireland to get a place. Gmac also may do that.

Dosen't bother me who he plays for.

That's a good point dillinger.  Golf is a real "head" sport and it's easy to get into a run of poor form.  It has happened to every golf pro at some time or other.

Personally I think we should probably give McIlroy a break here.  He doesn't have to choose right now.  I have always thought that one of the good outcomes of the GFA (among its many flaws) was that of three people living in the same street one could consider himself British, another could consider himself Northern Irish and the third could consider herself Irish...and that was OK.

I'd love McIlroy to represent Ireland but if he wants to play for GB, fair enough.  Best of luck to him. 

I don't see why his reported comments yesterday are such a surprise:

"North Down Catholic says he's British" is not really news ;)

What next?  "Archive papers show Che Guevara may have had left wing sympathies"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 11, 2012, 09:22:40 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 10, 2012, 02:17:46 PM
Can't imagine the likes of Lee Westwood or Luke Donald or a couple others would be too happy. Given that only 2 golfers are picked per nation for the Olympics I'm sure they were assuming that McIlroy would be playing for Ireland. Now it looks like he wants one of their spots on Team GB.

Good for Harrington though I guess. Probably wouldn't make the team otherwise.

Top 15 in the World Rankings automatically qualify regardless of nationality. The 45 remaining places are filled by people from countries who do not already have 2 representatives.

So if it was based on today, each of McIlroy, Rose, Donald and Westwood would qualify. McDowell would need to be Irish to qualify. McIlroy would need to be British to allow Harrington to qualify!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AQMP on September 11, 2012, 09:30:57 AM
Quote from: Hound on September 11, 2012, 09:22:40 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 10, 2012, 02:17:46 PM
Can't imagine the likes of Lee Westwood or Luke Donald or a couple others would be too happy. Given that only 2 golfers are picked per nation for the Olympics I'm sure they were assuming that McIlroy would be playing for Ireland. Now it looks like he wants one of their spots on Team GB.

Good for Harrington though I guess. Probably wouldn't make the team otherwise.

Top 15 in the World Rankings automatically qualify regardless of nationality. The 45 remaining places are filled by people from countries who do not already have 2 representatives.

So if it was based on today, each of McIlroy, Rose, Donald and Westwood would qualify. McDowell would need to be Irish to qualify. McIlroy would need to be British to allow Harrington to qualify!

Hound, did I read somewhere that there will be a maximum of 4 from one country, so say that come selection time there were six Americans in the top 15, only the top 4 of these would qualify (or is that ballix!)?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 11, 2012, 10:28:37 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 07:59:14 PM
He's quite obvously a rainbow b**tard. I'm not sure why it is much of a surprise or why it is taking so long to sink in!

Not to mention he's a full generation newer than most of us on here (Hardy being an outlier) so it's a question he probably really doesn't give a fiddlers about. Like many of them that age.

Hey! Whattaya draggin me into this for? If you're looking for a random example of an ouldfella, you have better options available here - Bud, Lar, Drink Your Pints, O'Neill ...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AQMP on September 11, 2012, 11:39:51 AM
Quote from: Hardy on September 11, 2012, 10:28:37 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 07:59:14 PM
He's quite obvously a rainbow b**tard. I'm not sure why it is much of a surprise or why it is taking so long to sink in!

Not to mention he's a full generation newer than most of us on here (Hardy being an outlier) so it's a question he probably really doesn't give a fiddlers about. Like many of them that age.

Hey! Whattaya draggin me into this for? If you're looking for a random example of an ouldfella, you have better options available here - Bud, Lar, Drink Your Pints, O'Neill ...

I'm offended you've ignored me as an ould fella Hardy and I shall take it up with whatever spurious "equality" body set up after the GFA that protects the rights of oul lads.  Typical "Free Stater I'm alright down here, sure those biys in the North aren't even oul anyway" attitude. 

I can vividly remember black and white telly, Spangles, Michael O'Hehir, shillings and the first pint I ever bought was 38p.  Though I must confess I'm not old enough to remember when Antrim were a force in football.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 11, 2012, 11:59:45 AM
Quote from: AQMP on September 11, 2012, 11:39:51 AM
Quote from: Hardy on September 11, 2012, 10:28:37 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 07:59:14 PM
He's quite obvously a rainbow b**tard. I'm not sure why it is much of a surprise or why it is taking so long to sink in!

Not to mention he's a full generation newer than most of us on here (Hardy being an outlier) so it's a question he probably really doesn't give a fiddlers about. Like many of them that age.

Hey! Whattaya draggin me into this for? If you're looking for a random example of an ouldfella, you have better options available here - Bud, Lar, Drink Your Pints, O'Neill ...

I'm offended you've ignored me as an ould fella Hardy and I shall take it up with whatever spurious "equality" body set up after the GFA that protects the rights of oul lads.  Typical "Free Stater I'm alright down here, sure those biys in the North aren't even oul anyway" attitude. 

I can vividly remember black and white telly, Spangles, Michael O'Hehir, shillings and the first pint I ever bought was 38p.  Though I must confess I'm not old enough to remember when Antrim were a force in football.

You're all amateurs. My first trip to Jones Road was in the late 1960's .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 11, 2012, 12:38:33 PM
You're both in.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 11, 2012, 02:25:17 PM
Do ye lads not have some geriatric board to be taking yer nonsense to??

Here we go . . .

http://olderinireland.ie/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on September 11, 2012, 02:31:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 11, 2012, 02:25:17 PM
Do ye lads not have some geriatric board to be taking yer nonsense to??

Here we go . . .

http://olderinireland.ie/

Given the demise of anfearrua we want to be careful that this place isn't closed down due to an increasing level of old man grumpyness!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LeoMc on September 12, 2012, 03:41:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 07:51:30 PM
Quote from: dec on September 10, 2012, 07:28:01 PM
As mick999 predicted earlier there has been some clarification from Mr McIlroy

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2cvSgQCUAEtaX8.jpg:large

Having just won three of my last four tournaments, including a second Major championship, I was hoping that my success on the golf course would be the more popular topic of golfing conversation today. However the issue of my cultural identity has re-emerged, and with it, the matter of my national allegiance ahead of the Rio Olympics in 2016.


The naivety of the kid.

Indicative of the lack of progress to see the posts on regarding his allegience yet not a whisper about his back to back wins, or 3 out of 4 wins vs starts.

Never mind the posts on here, you should see the "Boycott Rory McIlroy" page on Facebook and some of the Neanderathal comments on both sides. :'(

Nobody had quite clarified how they intend to boycott him.  :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 14, 2012, 10:46:18 AM
Quote from: Shadylimp on September 10, 2012, 01:28:16 PM
The Irish have to be the most obsessed bunch of people with claiming celebrities or sports stars as one of their own. The Irish Daily Star is constantly at this with celebs who have an Irish great-grandfather or something similar! If Rory McIlroy wants to be known as British, what is the harm in that? Its how he was raised, the same as James McClean saying he's Irish. It doesn't make him a bad person and he's not trying to offend anyone. He had to choose one or the other and he chose what he thought was best and I'm pretty positive it had nothing to do with sponsorship deals! The 20 million in his bank would back that up.

The big difference here is that McClean is Irish as is McIlroy, being Irish does not exclude those of us born in the North. Given where McIlroy was brought up it is not surprising he feels this way, but this is more to do with how he was reared. It is not so long ago that any nationalist wanting to get on in the north had to be more British than Irish, and you certainly wouldn't want to upset the neighbours if you wanted to work in Hollywood Golf Club. I think irrespective of his own feelings McIlroy has been ill advised going public with this now. His whole dissing of the Irish Flag and the embracing of the Loyalist Ulster flag and his bigging up of his Ulster Rugby support will alienate a lot of people who didn't need to be. He should have taken a leaf out of McGuigan/Taylor/O'Neill's book rather than Gerry Armstrong's. I'd say it doesn't sit well with the extended family but sure with millions in the bank he'll hardly care. G Mac and Clarke are much more savvy and both are always careful to interchange ireland and Northern Ireland. On an aside OWC Watson was in his element on Radio Ulster on Monday hving a go at RTE as well alleging they ignored NI medal winners at the Olympic's which is rich given that he rarely mentions Harrington. I don't agree with McIlroy on this but he has the right to declare for GB if it floats his boat, just as McClean and Gibson can declare for the ROI. It is hypocritical of OWC supporters to defend his right to do so whilst denying McClean the same right.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 14, 2012, 10:50:04 AM
Quote from: LeoMc on September 12, 2012, 03:41:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2012, 07:51:30 PM
Quote from: dec on September 10, 2012, 07:28:01 PM
As mick999 predicted earlier there has been some clarification from Mr McIlroy

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2cvSgQCUAEtaX8.jpg:large

Having just won three of my last four tournaments, including a second Major championship, I was hoping that my success on the golf course would be the more popular topic of golfing conversation today. However the issue of my cultural identity has re-emerged, and with it, the matter of my national allegiance ahead of the Rio Olympics in 2016.


The naivety of the kid.

Indicative of the lack of progress to see the posts on regarding his allegience yet not a whisper about his back to back wins, or 3 out of 4 wins vs starts.

Never mind the posts on here, you should see the "Boycott Rory McIlroy" page on Facebook and some of the Neanderathal comments on both sides. :'(

Nobody had quite clarified how they intend to boycott him.  :-\
I'm sure he'll lose sleep over this!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on October 14, 2012, 05:53:55 PM
Well done Shane Lowry. Great win for him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 14, 2012, 06:28:47 PM
Didn't see it gerry did you?
Fair play to Lowry.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on October 14, 2012, 06:33:36 PM
He played really well, Ross fisher lipped out on 18 to miss out on play off, sky cut to lowry and someone I think it was lowry went " f**king hell" in a broad midland accent, think he won 350k
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 14, 2012, 06:38:05 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on October 14, 2012, 06:33:36 PM
He played really well, Ross fisher lipped out on 18 to miss out on play off, sky cut to lowry and someone I think it was lowry went " f**king hell" in a broad midland accent, think he won 350k

Mcilroy can go play for the Brits we have the Biffo  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on October 14, 2012, 06:42:16 PM
At least lowry we be strong enough to hold the Olympic flag, rory looks like he would struggle.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 14, 2012, 07:21:47 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on October 14, 2012, 06:42:16 PM
At least lowry we be strong enough to hold the Olympic flag, rory looks like he would struggle.

Well done Shane ye boy ye.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: phpearse on October 14, 2012, 08:54:12 PM
Real good lad is Shane. So down to earth. I know him from his amateur days and his swing and game haven't changed one bit. Delighted to see him do well. Nearly in another play off, finding the fairway bunker on the last and making bogie. Only with Ross Fisher making bogie as well, he could have been facing another play off with an English man. That win will give him another 2 year exemption on the European tour. Although he was sitting 63rd I think in the race to Dubai and no worries of keeping his card for another year this takes a lot of pressure of him. Not sure where he is up to now, I'm sure that win gets him into the season ending tournaments and chance of a few more euros.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 14, 2012, 09:23:36 PM
I think it was Shane's caddie who wont be popular with Sky Sports for shouting "We f***ing done it!"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on October 15, 2012, 09:01:05 AM
Delighted for him; a bit of good news on a very dull weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on November 16, 2012, 12:32:26 PM
This has probably been asked before; what is the best electric trolley in terms of value and performance?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 22, 2012, 04:51:58 PM
The boul Gmac just got engaged. Nice looking lass too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on November 22, 2012, 06:27:44 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 22, 2012, 04:51:58 PM
The boul Gmac just got engaged. Nice looking lass too.
Most men just grow a beard for November,not marry one.... ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 26, 2012, 12:41:56 PM
Poor Rory.

He won a shed load of money this year but is now faced with having to learn the game again with a new set of golf clubs.

I changed all my clubs 14 months ago and it has taken me that time to get the hang of them. Well, all except the fecking 3-wood and recovery club.

I wonder will Rory take as long as I did?


PS. My current World Ranking is 35,728,899
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 26, 2012, 12:43:40 PM
"Poor" is not the word you're looking for
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on November 26, 2012, 02:17:53 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 26, 2012, 12:41:56 PM

He won a shed load of money this year but is now faced with having to learn the game again with a new set of golf clubs.


Hmm, Did you have a team of 4 engineers working with you on demand for 6-9 months in order to get the clubs sorted to your exact preferences, with the likelihood of a new range of clubs being modeled on your choice for the global golf consumer to be launched a year or two later. Going to guess that may have made your job a bit easier...
Also thats all he's going to do. Nike are a 1 sponsor agreement, he cant have additional sponsors so, he has a lot less time constraints for the other engagements he had previously.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 26, 2012, 02:39:37 PM
Allegedly it takes the average pro and average of 7 swings to figure out how to hit a club which has been designed and produced to be the most difficult club for them to hit based on their measurements.

With this in mind, I think Rory will do alright, provided he doesn't follow tiger in the indiscretion stakes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on November 26, 2012, 02:41:07 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 26, 2012, 12:41:56 PM
Poor Rory.

He won a shed load of money this year but is now faced with having to learn the game again with a new set of golf clubs.

I changed all my clubs 14 months ago and it has taken me that time to get the hang of them. Well, all except the fecking 3-wood and recovery club.

I wonder will Rory take as long as I did?


PS. My current World Ranking is 35,728,899

Although Heganboy has made a fair stab at suggesting otherwise, I think you might be right for a while at least.

My clubs got stolen last October and my new set arrived this time last year. The new set is basically the upgraded versions of everything that got taken, and while the mid irons didn't take long to adjust to, the wedges and woods still break my heart. I was driving as well as I ever had with the Superfast (maybe 1 in 3!) but the Superfast 2.0 ruined whatever game I had. I truly hate it. Yesterday, for the first time in my life, I played a round of golf without using a wood of any description. Easier done on the shorter winter course, but it was so nice to go through a round without 3 of a tee, and coming home without thorns falling out of me!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on November 26, 2012, 04:59:18 PM
an awful whore of a round yesterday, 3 birdies, 4 pars, and reasonably good putting, I still didn't manage to break 90. making up all sorts of swear words at one point. my own damn fault and some truly awful shot selection. a 10 and a 9 on par 4s don't help...

p.s. thats with my own clubs- my custom made Nike's and my engineers haven't shown up at the house yet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 26, 2012, 05:31:55 PM
What is your index Heganboy? Based on Equitable Score Control you probably shouldn't be chalking up 10s and 9s

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equitable_score_control (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equitable_score_control)

Its amazing how playing a tougher course on a regular basis makes the old index shoot right up. I'm up at 13.7 now since I joined this place. Convinced if I can learn to break 80 on this beast I will be able to break it most places. Currently I'm 3 shots off the pace with my best round.

http://www.somersettgolfandcountryclub.com/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=310038&ssid=198737&vnf=1 (http://www.somersettgolfandcountryclub.com/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=310038&ssid=198737&vnf=1)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on November 26, 2012, 05:39:14 PM
Puck,
couldn't have actually posted that score, with the equitable score, but I like to keep an honest score. Usually get stuck down for a 15-18 but I haven't played enough stroke play rounds the last two years to have an official handicap.
I play this fecker http://www.livebayside.com/golf/hole-by-hole-tour.php and Jack owes me a beer next time he sees me...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 26, 2012, 05:43:31 PM
A lot of water HB, hope you didn't spend too much time near it.

As well as my yearly butchering of my swing I've been working hard on course managment, shot selection etc..

Sometimes the ego has to go in the back pocket and you gotta lay up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on November 26, 2012, 05:50:17 PM
first time I played it thinking I was Johnny big balls, i dunked 13 balls in the water  -13 fecking balls!  broke my heart. The clubs nearly went in after them that day.  Thats a nice layout you have there in Somersett- maybe some day we can do a US golf gadderin'
Only place I ever had as much trouble keeping it in play was a miserable sideways rainy day at Lough Erne. Which for the record is a great course, if you ever get the opportunity.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 26, 2012, 05:56:01 PM
Yes, I've had a couple wish you were (n't) here pictures from the brother and old man, they try and get to Lough Erne few times a year.

Somersett is a beautiful course, was lucky to be a guest there a number of times in the last 3 years, but recently they offered a scorching membership deal that I just couldnt refuse so I took the bait. There is a lot of trouble if you are wayward off the tee - and I tend to be about 3 holes a round. The greens are also horrid, in a good way. Lots of tiers, incredible speed, and a few breaks which you could be forgiven for reading in the absolute other direction.

I heard a great quote the other day regarding laying up and taking the water (or any hazard out of play).

"If you're going to take the hazard out of play, then take it out of play, if you're going to lay up, then lay up" i.e. if its a 7 iron to within 10 yards of the water - take the 8 iron.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on November 26, 2012, 10:47:12 PM
Think you hit the nail on the head there. The average club golfer doesnt tend to use his brain that well on the course. Of course we all want drives like Rory. And take on that 200 yard carry to reach that par 5 in two etc. Was listenin to D.Clarke talk about Bob Rotella influence on his Open win. Particularly how he cleared his mind to help his puttin. Rotellas book "Golf is not a game of perfect" is a great read for anyone with a passing interest in the mental side of the game and also the importance of the short game. It would have definitely helped me this year when playin competitions. Cut from 9 to 7 without practise.
Played Lough Erne last weekend. Definitely a nice course on the eye. Pros would destroy it i think as few par 4's not long for their standards (2, 10 17), Links course still the best in this country imo tho
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on November 27, 2012, 02:49:36 AM
Gmac says the only golf book he's read and will read while he's playing is rotella's "golf is not a game of perfect"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 28, 2012, 04:59:33 PM
http://www.golfwrx.com/53307/usga-ra-propose-anchor-ban/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/53307/usga-ra-propose-anchor-ban/)

Jan 1 2016 will see the end of the belly putting. The clubs are not going to be banned, but any anchoring will be.

(http://www.golfwrx.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Screen-Shot-2012-11-28-at-9.18.38-AM.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on December 05, 2012, 12:10:50 PM
I asked a while back about electric trollies. Can anyone recommend which would be best especially second hand?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on December 05, 2012, 12:18:32 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on December 05, 2012, 12:10:50 PM
I asked a while back about electric trollies. Can anyone recommend which would be best especially second hand?
Mine-an' I'll throw in the clubs for nathin!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on December 05, 2012, 03:44:13 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on December 05, 2012, 12:10:50 PM
I asked a while back about electric trollies. Can anyone recommend which would be best especially second hand?
I bought my Da a Mocad electric cart for christmas about 5years ago and its still going strong. He probably uses it twice a week.
Probably not the Rolls Royce of trollies but as I said its still working well for him.
Think it cost about €300 in Woodies DIY.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on December 05, 2012, 04:54:33 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 05, 2012, 03:44:13 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on December 05, 2012, 12:10:50 PM
I asked a while back about electric trollies. Can anyone recommend which would be best especially second hand?
I bought my Da a Mocad electric cart for christmas about 5years ago and its still going strong. He probably uses it twice a week.
Probably not the Rolls Royce of trollies but as I said its still working well for him.
Think it cost about €300 in Woodies DIY.
Thanks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 05, 2012, 05:46:50 PM
Are you getting on in years apples?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on December 13, 2012, 01:15:41 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 05, 2012, 05:46:50 PM
Are you getting on in years apples?
Definitely!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 15, 2013, 06:22:35 PM
Paul McGinley will captain Europe's Ryder Cup team in 2014
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on January 15, 2013, 06:25:29 PM
Excellent news.Delighted for him.
I was sure Monty would worm his way back in again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on January 15, 2013, 06:57:04 PM
The R&A almost got their wish-Anti Irish shower a pricks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on January 15, 2013, 07:48:52 PM
I don't think Clarke was as popular as he thought.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on January 15, 2013, 08:07:50 PM
Clarke withdrew his name to get a clear shot at the one in Hazeltine next go around in 2016
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on January 15, 2013, 08:13:07 PM
Quote from: heganboy on January 15, 2013, 08:07:50 PM
Clarke withdrew his name to get a clear shot at the one in Hazeltine next go around in 2016

I read an article in Sunday Times at weekend and he had apparently started canvassing straight after Medinah and it allegedly pissed quite a lot of people off, I will see if I can post it. Didn't paint a very flattering picture of him. He saw the writing on the wall and withdrew according to that article.

EDIT - See below

McGinley takes the high road

Sunday Times 13 January 2013

Nick Pitt

Paul takes the high road

The quiet man will be asked to lead Europe in the 2014 Ryder Cup after Darren Clarke ruled himself out of the running

McGinley will be asked to succeed Olazabal as Europe's Ryder Cup captain (Stuart Franklin)
DARREN CLARKE, who was once favourite to be appointed captain of Europe's Ryder Cup team for the 2014 match at Gleneagles, has essentially ruled himself out of the position. When the 15-man tournament committee of the European Tour meets in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to choose the captain, Clarke, who is a member of the committee, will announce he is not standing as a candidate.

"As much as I would dearly love to be captain, this may not be my time," Clarke said in Durban, South Africa, where he is playing in the Volvo Golf Champions event. "To be honest, it is something I have given a great deal of thought to because when I was initially mentioned I wasn't playing very well. It's a tough one for me but to be honest I want to play golf."

Clarke's supporters, who mounted a campaign promoting his candidature, will no doubt accept his explanation that he would prefer to concentrate on his own game. "I won one of the biggest prizes in golf, The Open, and I am exempt for three years from qualifying for tournaments in the United States," Clarke said. "If I was given the opportunity to do the captaincy I'd be throwing two of those years away." Those of a less charitable disposition may conclude that Clarke realised he was likely to lose out to his principal rival, Paul McGinley.

Clarke also appears to have ruled out the compromise solution in which McGinley would serve in 2014 and Clarke in 2016, when the match will be held at Hazeltine, Minnesota. "The committee will only be talking about this captaincy," he said. "I think it will be purely Gleneagles." Allotting the likely allegiances and votes of the committee is guesswork, but it appears that Clarke's position has been weakened by the election of two new members of the committee, Peter Lawrie and Francesco Molinari, who are both believed to support McGinley. Molinari's views could be especially important because he is the only committee member who played in last year's match at Medinah.

In any case, the Clarke campaign, which many in the game thought unseemly, has backfired. The hangovers from the last match at Medinah had hardly settled when the politicking began. At the outset, McGinley seemed best placed. He served with distinction as vice-captain to Montgomerie at Celtic Manor and Jose Maria Olazabal at Medinah.

He also twice captained Great Britain & Ireland to victory in the Seve Trophy. His meticulous and clear-thinking captaincy style was admired, particularly by his team members. As a player, he holed the winning putt at The Belfry in 2002 and played on three winning teams. He is noted for straightforwardness and high intelligence.

But long before Christmas, a rumour began to swirl that Clarke had been approached by a leading European Tour figure and virtually offered the job. Europe's top players began to be asked their opinions of Clarke as their next captain. Most enthusiastic was Lee Westwood, who is Clarke's close friend and a fellow client of the ISM management company run by Andrew "Chubby" Chandler. "If I were asked, it would be Darren," Westwood said.

Westwood's opinions carried weight but they were more than counter-balanced by support for McGinley from Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald, the top two players in the world rankings. The swelling acclamation Clarke's supporters hoped for did not materialise. With his bluff, larger-than-life persona, Clarke is a hugely popular public figure, but he is capable of high-handedness and harbouring grudges. He has a "black book" containing names of those be believes have slighted him and he is not universally popular among rank-and-file players and caddies.

It was also pointed out that Clarke's past criticism of the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles, on which the 2014 match will be played, had not gone down well in Scotland. "It's unbelievable they chose to stage the 2014 Ryder Cup on this course," Clarke said during the Johnnie Walker championship in 2007.

The waters were further muddied after the Americans announced that their captain would be Tom Watson, the eight-time major winner and the last American captain to win on European soil. That was seen as a grand declaration, as if General Patton was being sent over to sort out matters, and some more excitable parties in the European camp, Clarke among them, urged a response in kind. "Whoever is standing on that stage opposite Tom Watson needs a huge presence," Clarke said.

That was clearly designed to undermine McGinley, but Clarke was careful not to be seen to be crudely promoting himself, suggesting that perhaps the recent European practice of selecting a new captain for each match should be altered. He hinted that the best man for the job might be Colin Montgomerie, Europe's captain at Celtic Manor in 2010.

It was a curve ball, and one Montgomerie could be relied upon to catch and run with. "I've always said we need the best man for the job, whoever that is," the Scot said last week. "I've never canvassed, as I didn't last time. But I've always thought if I was asked I would do it and that's still the case." Montgomerie was endorsing the view that a big beast is required, that charisma and inspiration should prevail over intellect and a studied approach to captaincy. But the alternative view is just as persuasive: Europe's finest captain in modern times was surely the cerebral and ultra-organised Bernhard Langer.

Throughout this banging of drums and parading of egos, McGinley has kept a dignified silence, which has done his cause no harm. The quiet man should win.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on January 31, 2013, 04:33:25 PM
http://www.golfwrx.com/67969/oh-deer-singh-withdraws-in-phoenix/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/67969/oh-deer-singh-withdraws-in-phoenix/)

Contemplated putting this in the WTF thread...

Vijay Singh has withdrawn from the Waste Management Phoenix Open, one day after admitting to the use of deer antler spray, which contains a substance that is banned under the PGA Tour Anti-Doping policy.

Deer antler spray contains the chemical IGF-1, a natural anabolic hormone that stimulates muscle growth.


"While I have used deer antler spray, at no time was I aware that it may contain a substance that is banned under the PGA Tour Anti-Doping Policy," Singh said in a statement Wednesday. "In fact, when I first received the product, I reviewed the list of ingredients and did not see any prohibited substances. I am absolutely shocked that deer antler spray may contain a banned substance and am angry that I have put myself in this position."

Singh was recently named in a Sports Illustrated report about a sports supplement company, Sports With Alternatives to Steroids, in which the company claims to have provided products for athletes including Singh and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. According to the story, Singh paid $9,000 for the deer antler spray and other products in November.

In the SI interview, Singh said he "used the spray every couple hours ... every day."

Singh said that he has been in contact with the Tour about the matter and is fully cooperating. Tour Vice President Ty Votaw said the Tour is currently looking into the matter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on January 31, 2013, 05:01:35 PM
Same deer spray that Ray Lewis(Baltimore Ravens) was implicated in but you won't find him withdrawing from Sunday's match!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 31, 2013, 08:40:48 PM
They better check out Mickleson as well. He is -11 after 16. If he birdies 17 or 18 it will be a 59!!
edit: he lipped out for birdie on his 18th. Only a 60!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on February 02, 2013, 08:27:50 PM
Harrington kicking a few American footballs into the stands at the 16th hole (Waste Management Phoenix) after a good tee shot and in second place to Phil. He is having fun in the sun. As soon as video is available I will post it up.


Here he is kicking
http://www.pgatour.com/content/pgatour/video.html/2013/02/02/harrington-kick-on-no--16-in-round-3-of-waste-management
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 02, 2013, 11:28:15 PM
Brilliant!

The 16th hole certainly adds some colour to the world of golf. Robert Garrigus's caddie was the best.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 16, 2013, 07:28:46 PM
Background.

We're playing a doubles match as part of the usual Saturday round of golf. My partner and I loose miserably on the 15th hole. £1 down the drain.

So we challenge our opposition to "Double or Quits"

I always thought that:
- If we win two of the last three holes then it is quits.
- If our opponents win two of the last thee holes then we pay out double.
- But if the three holes are a draw, then we still pay out double.

Nothing on google about this. What are your thoughts?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on February 16, 2013, 07:32:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 16, 2013, 07:28:46 PM
Background.

We're playing a doubles match as part of the usual Saturday round of golf. My partner and I loose miserably on the 15th hole. £1 down the drain.

So we challenge our opposition to "Double or Quits"

I always thought that:
- If we win two of the last three holes then it is quits.
- If our opponents win two of the last thee holes then we pay out double.
- But if the three holes are a draw, then we still pay out double.

Nothing on google about this. What are your thoughts?

I'm thinking about lots of beer and a bunch of cheerleaders on a Caribbean beach.

What happened your bet?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 16, 2013, 09:17:01 PM
lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on February 16, 2013, 09:37:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 16, 2013, 07:28:46 PM
Background.

We're playing a doubles match as part of the usual Saturday round of golf. My partner and I loose miserably on the 15th hole. £1 down the drain.

So we challenge our opposition to "Double or Quits"

I always thought that:
- If we win two of the last three holes then it is quits. Agree
- If our opponents win two of the last thee holes then we pay out double. Agree
- But if the three holes are a draw, then we still pay out double. No you pay out first bet, second bet drawn

Nothing on google about this. What are your thoughts?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on February 18, 2013, 11:25:53 AM
South v North in the World Matchplay this week with Lowry up against Mcilroy and Harrington facing McDowell.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on February 18, 2013, 12:41:55 PM
Come on Ireland.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ziggy90 on February 18, 2013, 03:14:46 PM
Quote from: laoislad on February 18, 2013, 11:25:53 AM
South v North in the World Matchplay this week with Lowry up against Mcilroy and Harrington facing McDowell.

Haven't they paired Lowry with Woods? Something to do with someone dropping out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on February 18, 2013, 03:18:07 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on February 16, 2013, 09:37:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 16, 2013, 07:28:46 PM
Background.

We're playing a doubles match as part of the usual Saturday round of golf. My partner and I loose miserably on the 15th hole. £1 down the drain.

So we challenge our opposition to "Double or Quits"

I always thought that:
- If we win two of the last three holes then it is quits. Agree
- If our opponents win two of the last thee holes then we pay out double. Agree
- But if the three holes are a draw, then we still pay out double. No you pay out first bet, second bet drawn

Nothing on google about this. What are your thoughts?

What Gerry said. Been playing a lot of fun games recently. I never knew there were so many gambling options. Wolf, nassau's, carts. It can get expensive with automatic presses and junk!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on February 18, 2013, 03:38:57 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on February 18, 2013, 03:14:46 PM
Quote from: laoislad on February 18, 2013, 11:25:53 AM
South v North in the World Matchplay this week with Lowry up against Mcilroy and Harrington facing McDowell.

Haven't they paired Lowry with Woods? Something to do with someone dropping out.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/american-tour/2013/0218/368306-irish-meetings-confirmed-in-match-play/

Shane Lowry will face Rory McIlroy in the first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona on Wednesday.

With Phil Mickelson and Brandt Snedeker pulling out of the first of this season's world championships Lowry, winner of the 2009 Irish Open as an amateur, was in line to clash with second seed Tiger Woods.
But that changed when Swede Fredrik Jacobson, last man in as replacement for the injured Snedeker, finished joint third at the Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles and moved up on the world rankings from 66th into the top 50, leaving Lowry to face the world number one.

McIlroy versus Lowry is not the only all-Irish duel. Graeme McDowell has to take on Padraig Harrington.
Woods will now meet his former Presidents Cup partner Charles Howell, while third seed Luke Donald - joint 16th in his first event of the year at Riviera after a disappointing closing 75 - will be up against German Marcel Siem.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on February 21, 2013, 10:52:15 PM
Our man is going well in the matchplay
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on February 22, 2013, 12:03:59 AM
Great chip in from Lowry.
1 up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on February 22, 2013, 12:19:16 AM
Lowry 2 up.
Come on the Biffos!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on February 22, 2013, 01:22:31 AM
Lowry wins 1up. Balls of steel to knock in a 4ft putt on the last to win.
Fair fcuks to the Biff.

McDowell beat Harrington though.

Ireland 1 UK 1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on February 22, 2013, 01:29:09 AM
The commentator on the Golf channel here in the US refers to his father "a famous Gaelic footballer back in the day" and Shane uses the phrase "early doors" in the interview after the match.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on February 22, 2013, 09:26:36 AM
Great win for Shane Lowry. Good to see another Irish golfer getting a bit of worldwide publicity. It'll do his confidence a world of good. Hopefully he keeps it up. Brendy and Bridgie will be going mental :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on February 22, 2013, 09:55:21 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 22, 2013, 09:26:36 AM
Great win for Shane Lowry. Good to see another Irish golfer getting a bit of worldwide publicity. It'll do his confidence a world of good. Hopefully he keeps it up. Brendy and Bridgie will be going mental :)

His uncle Sean will be a proud man as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on February 22, 2013, 10:10:11 AM
Anyone else think he looks like the kid from 'Up'?

(http://i47.tinypic.com/1679qe.jpg) (http://i45.tinypic.com/qoc5r4.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Denn Forever on February 22, 2013, 10:15:32 AM
Well done Shane.

There goes the chance of hoping he might accept an invitation to the GAABoard open this year!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: orangeman on February 22, 2013, 11:37:22 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on February 22, 2013, 09:26:36 AM
Great win for Shane Lowry. Good to see another Irish golfer getting a bit of worldwide publicity. It'll do his confidence a world of good. Hopefully he keeps it up. Brendy and Bridgie will be going mental :)

Some victory !
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Premier Emperor on February 22, 2013, 12:38:30 PM
Will the golf in the 2016 Olympics be matchplay?
Lowry could do a job on McIlroy again!  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on February 22, 2013, 08:08:49 PM
Shane has started well today lets hope he keeps it up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on February 22, 2013, 08:22:03 PM
Fair play to Lowry and i hope he can go all the way. Not that big a surprise really tho. This comp is predictable only for its unpredictability! J. Rose was quoted earlier in the week commenting on how golf differs from, for example, tennis. Tennis grand slams always have the same 4 or 5 players featuring. Whereas this comp would be a major shock if top 4 ranked players made the semis. Lowry and Howell would have been a nice wee double in hindsight! On any day over 18 holes you could throw the proverbial golfing blanket over the top 100 in the golf rankings. Probably a reflection of the equipment as much as ability. On a footnote would be good to see Lowry meet McDowell in 3rd round if they both win today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on February 22, 2013, 09:45:18 PM
Lowry wins 6 and 5. even going out tomorrorw he will collect  140k
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on February 22, 2013, 10:50:15 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on February 22, 2013, 09:45:18 PM
Lowry wins 6 and 5. even going out tomorrorw he will collect  140k

Some going.
The Brits can keep Mcilroy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on February 22, 2013, 11:51:34 PM
McDowell wins.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on February 23, 2013, 06:06:23 AM
Well done Lowry, would be great to have two Nordie scalps tomorrow evening ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on February 23, 2013, 02:46:27 PM
Quote from: Muck Savage on February 23, 2013, 06:06:23 AM
Well done Lowry, would be great to have two Nordie scalps tomorrow evening ;)
The whole Free State would rejoice!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on February 23, 2013, 08:10:10 PM
McDowell wins.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on February 24, 2013, 03:40:43 AM
Mcdowell goes down to jJason Day. Didnt have a great round, chip at 17 probably hurt most. Kuchar slow and steady. Poulter playing well too
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 28, 2013, 09:20:02 PM
Shane Lowry is spectating at the Honda Classic. He is actually following Rory McIlroy. Class!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on March 01, 2013, 03:50:05 PM
McIlroy withdraws from Honda Classic

http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/golf/2013/0301/1224330676796.html

Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from his defence of the Honda Classic in Florida after eight holes of his second round, and later told reporters as he left the course that he was not in a good place mentally.

The world number one started the day on level par but a disastrous run from the 10th, his first hole today, saw him drop seven shots in eight holes, including a triple-bogey at the par-four 16th where he visited the water twice.

He also found the water on the 18th, but didn't finish out the hole, shaking hands with playing partners Ernie Els and Mark Wilson before going straight to a car with caddie JP Fitzgerald and coach Michael Bannon.

"I'm just not in a great place right now, mentally," McIlroy told The Irish Times before leaving the course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Biff on March 01, 2013, 04:11:28 PM
The PGA Tour tweeted the reason that he withdrew ... "with severe wisdom tooth pain affecting concentration".

That doesn't really match up with "I'm just not in a great place right now, mentally," that Rory is quoted as saying.  I suppose just walking out of a tournament for reasons other than injury or sickness could have major consequences.  Did John Daly get hit for something like that once?  But there's a big difference in fining the likes of John Daly compared to sanctioning the World No.1?  A handy excuse all-round there.    :-X
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on March 01, 2013, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: The Biff on March 01, 2013, 04:11:28 PM
The PGA Tour tweeted the reason that he withdrew ... "with severe wisdom tooth pain affecting concentration".

That doesn't really match up with "I'm just not in a great place right now, mentally," that Rory is quoted as saying.  I suppose just walking out of a tournament for reasons other than injury or sickness could have major consequences.  Did John Daly get hit for something like that once?  But there's a big difference in fining the likes of John Daly compared to sanctioning the World No.1?  A handy excuse all-round there.    :-X


This is what he should have said:

"I'm just not in a great place right now, Dentally."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AQMP on March 01, 2013, 04:30:58 PM
Ireland's Rory McIlroy Gives Up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 01, 2013, 04:32:11 PM
Good one Muppet.

The boys on Sky think they know what is wrong with Rory - his backswing is ouside the plane.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on March 01, 2013, 06:23:13 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 01, 2013, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: The Biff on March 01, 2013, 04:11:28 PM
The PGA Tour tweeted the reason that he withdrew ... "with severe wisdom tooth pain affecting concentration".

That doesn't really match up with "I'm just not in a great place right now, mentally," that Rory is quoted as saying.  I suppose just walking out of a tournament for reasons other than injury or sickness could have major consequences.  Did John Daly get hit for something like that once?  But there's a big difference in fining the likes of John Daly compared to sanctioning the World No.1?  A handy excuse all-round there.    :-X


This is what he should have said:

"I'm just not in a great place right now, Dentally."

Right lads own up which one of ye is Enda From Galway and tweeted Muppets comment to the Matt Cooper Show.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on March 01, 2013, 06:42:34 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on March 01, 2013, 06:23:13 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 01, 2013, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: The Biff on March 01, 2013, 04:11:28 PM
The PGA Tour tweeted the reason that he withdrew ... "with severe wisdom tooth pain affecting concentration".

That doesn't really match up with "I'm just not in a great place right now, mentally," that Rory is quoted as saying.  I suppose just walking out of a tournament for reasons other than injury or sickness could have major consequences.  Did John Daly get hit for something like that once?  But there's a big difference in fining the likes of John Daly compared to sanctioning the World No.1?  A handy excuse all-round there.    :-X


This is what he should have said:

"I'm just not in a great place right now, Dentally."

Right lads own up which one of ye is Enda From Galway and tweeted Muppets comment to the Matt Cooper Show.

I bet ya its Mayo Mick.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on March 24, 2013, 09:57:44 PM
Sergio taking golf to new heights!!!!!!!!!!

At 3:12 of video


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/sergio-garcia-hits-one-craziest-recovery-shots-ever-190904511--golf.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on March 24, 2013, 10:57:08 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on March 24, 2013, 09:57:44 PM
Sergio taking golf to new heights!!!!!!!!!!

At 3:12 of video


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/sergio-garcia-hits-one-craziest-recovery-shots-ever-190904511--golf.html
some boyo is Sergio! apparently he withdrew shortly after that. Maybe he realised he will never play a better shot!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Stevie g 8 on March 25, 2013, 12:35:15 AM
What a shot.just aswell he kept his balance
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 25, 2013, 02:11:31 PM
I'm a big Sergio fan, I'd love to see him win a major. More importantly I'd love to see him enjoy himself again. Never have I seen a sportsman who looks more upset at being out there doing what he supoosedly loves than Sergio. And then another WD? Wtf! Hey Sergio, come with my office job for a few weeks and then get some perspective. It's time to grow up!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 25, 2013, 03:24:23 PM
I think he's still struggling with the Miss Norman breakup.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 25, 2013, 08:04:29 PM
How far west do I need to travel to find a golf course not covered in snow this weekend?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on March 25, 2013, 08:55:32 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 25, 2013, 08:04:29 PM
How far west do I need to travel to find a golf course not covered in snow this weekend?
west of Belfast? I was in B'Mena today and it was open. So i imagine you wouldnt have that far to go. Moyola prob open also.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 25, 2013, 09:45:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 25, 2013, 08:04:29 PM
How far west do I need to travel to find a golf course not covered in snow this weekend?

Kirkistown Castle is the place you're looking for.

Very decent links course, very reasonable, and always open. 30 mins from Belfast.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 25, 2013, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 25, 2013, 09:45:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 25, 2013, 08:04:29 PM
How far west do I need to travel to find a golf course not covered in snow this weekend?

Kirkistown Castle is the place you're looking for.

Very decent links course, very reasonable, and always open. 30 mins from Belfast.

I walked around the Lough Erne on Saturday. Great course, but could put you off golf if you dont bring your A game.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on March 26, 2013, 09:13:46 AM
Moyola is definitely open.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 26, 2013, 09:15:59 AM
Quote from: Orior on March 25, 2013, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 25, 2013, 09:45:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 25, 2013, 08:04:29 PM
How far west do I need to travel to find a golf course not covered in snow this weekend?

Kirkistown Castle is the place you're looking for.

Very decent links course, very reasonable, and always open. 30 mins from Belfast.

I walked around the Lough Erne on Saturday. Great course, but could put you off golf if you dont bring your A game.

I like Lough Erne's mix. There's a handful of holes that are genuinely straightforward to build your confidence, there's some very decent risk or reward holes and there's some proper tough holes too. Then there's the 9th which I think is the most difficult par 5 I've played.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on March 30, 2013, 09:22:35 PM
What's everyone's fancy for the Masters?? I've backed Garcia....much to the amusemet of my mates, and also fancy Mickleson...he's just magic to watch,.....Zach Johnson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on March 30, 2013, 09:26:52 PM
Quote from: Count 10 on March 30, 2013, 09:22:35 PM
What's everyone's fancy for the Masters?? I've backed Garcia....much to the amusemet of my mates, and also fancy Mickleson...he's just magic to watch,.....Zach Johnson.
I'm on westwood
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on March 30, 2013, 09:29:51 PM
Quote from: sans pessimism on March 30, 2013, 09:26:52 PM
Quote from: Count 10 on March 30, 2013, 09:22:35 PM
What's everyone's fancy for the Masters?? I've backed Garcia....much to the amusemet of my mates, and also fancy Mickleson...he's just magic to watch,.....Zach Johnson.
I'm on westwood

His putting would need to improve...a player I like...good luck
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Throw ball on March 30, 2013, 09:50:58 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 25, 2013, 10:50:43 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 25, 2013, 09:45:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 25, 2013, 08:04:29 PM
How far west do I need to travel to find a golf course not covered in snow this weekend?

Kirkistown Castle is the place you're looking for.

Very decent links course, very reasonable, and always open. 30 mins from Belfast.

I walked around the Lough Erne on Saturday. Great course, but could put you off golf if you dont bring your A game.

It is a lovely course. I found the main thing is to do is to play for position and not try and be too brave. The ninth really is tough though. Played my third to the green perfectly I thought only to see it skip back down and nearly roll into the river! Last is a stern par 3 too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 31, 2013, 04:40:44 PM
Phil played this week with no driver in the bag, he's a great man for tinkering with the set up although Callaway must be unhappy with this decision as 2 months ago he was extolling the virtues of their new razr fit extreme line. That said he won in 2006 with two drivers in the bag!

I'd like to see Phil win again but I also fancy Gmac to make a good run. Rory is unpredictable with his cureeñt swing and mindset but as much as I hate to admit it, it's Tiger vs the field for me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 02, 2013, 03:22:37 AM
The best thing about golf stateside, Holly Sonders
12 great pics.

http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/2013-05/photos-holly-sonders#slide=1

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on April 02, 2013, 02:35:21 PM
Tickets booked for the Irish open in June, cannot wait.  Any idea what non Irish big names will play? I see the main Irish guys have confirmed they will play but I cant see many other big names.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 02, 2013, 06:45:45 PM
Bubba Watsons hovercraft golf cart

http://deadspin.com/bubba-watson-has-a-hovercraft-golf-cart-465618284?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 07, 2013, 10:12:35 PM
Rory playing some good golf today at the Texas Open. In with a chance!

Meanwhile Tiger was playing a practice round at Augusta.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 07, 2013, 10:47:01 PM
Laird wins it.

By the way Jim Furyk's caddie (aka Fluff) is aged 65.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 07, 2013, 11:15:13 PM
Rory actually played very well down the stretch, that round given the number of hit fairways (7 from 14) was some round. His best drive was actually the high draw he smashed on 18, which conveniently sets him up nicely for Augusta. Wee man could be in with a shout yet...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 08, 2013, 10:11:19 AM
Christmas week for Sky, judging by all the hype they're putting out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NAG1 on April 08, 2013, 10:14:03 AM
Quote from: mouview on April 08, 2013, 10:11:19 AM
Christmas week for Sky, judging by all the hype they're putting out.

Dont think the Masters need much of the Sky type hype, but in fairness their coverage combined with the amazing course/ ground makes for some cracking TV shots.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 08, 2013, 11:07:49 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on April 08, 2013, 10:14:03 AM
Quote from: mouview on April 08, 2013, 10:11:19 AM
Christmas week for Sky, judging by all the hype they're putting out.

Dont think the Masters need much of the Sky type hype, but in fairness their coverage combined with the amazing course/ ground makes for some cracking TV shots.

And Sarah Stirk is easy on the eye

(http://www1.skysports.com/Images/skysports/golf/rydercup12/marketing/sarah-stirk-main.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 08, 2013, 09:26:00 PM
Darren Clarke out of the Masters with a hamstring injury.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 08, 2013, 09:34:00 PM
Looking for someone about 40/1, Snedeker any chance ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 09, 2013, 08:19:02 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 08, 2013, 09:34:00 PM
Looking for someone about 40/1, Snedeker any chance ?

Try Jason Day - ladbrokes have him at 40/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on April 09, 2013, 09:12:14 AM
I'd have Snedeker all day, i rate Day but i don't think an Aussie has ever won the Masters.

Dustin Johnston has a big chance too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2013, 09:19:45 AM
Quote from: offtheground on April 09, 2013, 08:19:02 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 08, 2013, 09:34:00 PM
Looking for someone about 40/1, Snedeker any chance ?

Try Jason Day - ladbrokes have him at 40/1
Backed him a right few times........ no returns!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Onion Bag on April 09, 2013, 09:55:45 AM
I have a gut feeling Poulter will have a good tournament, might put a wager on him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 09, 2013, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: Onion Bag on April 09, 2013, 09:55:45 AM
I have a gut feeling Poulter will have a good tournament, might put a wager on him

I'd hate it if the fcuker won.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2013, 12:57:11 PM
Yeah wouldn't be able to stomach him winning, Went for Keegan (straight), Choi and McDowell each way small wager
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2013, 01:23:25 PM
Can't access gambling sites at work. Some decent chap throw up the latest from PP or Ladbrokes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 09, 2013, 01:32:22 PM
I'm looking for odds on Tianlang Guan the 14 year old to make the cut but can't find any.
Might be worth a couple of yo yo's.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on April 09, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Sarah Stirk has fantastic pins.  What a woman.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 09, 2013, 01:41:39 PM
Quote from: southdown on April 09, 2013, 01:38:06 PM
Sarah Stirk has fantastic pins.  What a woman.
Glad tweren't just myself thinking that!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2013, 01:41:58 PM
Woods, Tiger    4/1

   Laird, Martin    100/1

   Lawrie, Paul    300/1


Mcilroy, Rory    8/1

   Cabrera, Angel    110/1

   Toms, David    300/1


Mickelson, Phil    11/1

   Jacobson, Fredrik    110/1

   Donaldson, Jamie    300/1


Rose, Justin    18/1

   Van Pelt, Bo    110/1

   Gay, Brian    300/1


Scott, Adam    25/1

   Kaymer, Martin    110/1

   Curtis, Ben    300/1


Bradley, Keegan    25/1

   Johnson, Zach    125/1

   Ishikawa, Ryo    350/1


Schwartzel, Charl    25/1

   Els, Ernie    125/1

   Glover, Lucas    350/1


Oosthuizen, Louis    28/1

   Manassero, Matteo    125/1

   Na, Kevin    350/1


Westwood, Lee    28/1

   Coetzee, George    150/1

   Bjorn, Thomas    350/1


Johnson, Dustin    30/1

   Henley, Russell    150/1

   Lynn, David    350/1


Donald, Luke    30/1

   Olesen, Thorbjorn    150/1

   Leishman, Marc    400/1


Watson, Bubba    35/1

   Cink, Stewart    150/1

   Weir, Mike    500/1


Kuchar, Matt    35/1

   Moore, Ryan    150/1

   Fujita, Hiroyuki    500/1


Snedeker, Brandt    35/1

   Couples, Fred    175/1

   Potter, Ted    500/1


Garcia, Sergio    40/1

   Singh, Vijay    200/1

   Peterson, John    500/1


Poulter, Ian    45/1

   Merrick, John    200/1

   Langer, Bernhard    500/1


Mahan, Hunter    45/1

   Senden, John    200/1

   Wiratchant, Thaworn    750/1


Fowler, Rickie    50/1

   Molinari, Francesco    200/1

   Olazabal, Jose Maria    750/1


Day, Jason    55/1

   Sterne, Richard    200/1

   Smith, Nathan    1000/1


Harrington, Padraig    55/1

   Yang, Y.E    200/1

   Guan, Tian-Lang    1000/1


Stricker, Steve    55/1

   Grace, Branden    200/1

   O'Meara, Mark    1000/1


Mcdowell, Graeme    60/1

   Streelman, Kevin    200/1

   Woosnam, Ian    1000/1


Watney, Nick    60/1

   Garrigus, Robert    200/1

   Weaver, Michael    1000/1


Stenson, Henrik    60/1

   Thompson, Michael    225/1

   Dunbar, Alan    1000/1


Haas, Bill    66/1

   Clark, Tim    225/1

   Vogel, TJ    1000/1


Dufner, Jason    66/1

   Fernandez-Castano, Gonzalo    225/1

   Mize, Larry    1000/1


Simpson, Webb    70/1

   Points, DA    225/1

   Lyle, Sandy    1000/1


Furyk, Jim    70/1

   Piercy, Scott    225/1

   Fox, Steven    1000/1


Choi, KJ    80/1

   Immelman, Trevor    250/1

   Stadler, Craig    1000/1


Hanson, Peter    80/1

   Pettersson, Carl    250/1

   Crenshaw, Ben    1000/1


Colsaerts, Nicolas    90/1

   Huh, John    250/1

   Watson, Tom

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2013, 07:33:13 PM
http://www.golfwrx.com/82203/the-23-golfers-who-can-win-the-masters/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/82203/the-23-golfers-who-can-win-the-masters/)

Opinion piece from a golf statistician on who can win this years masters, and how he arrived at the conclusions...

As the world's most popular golf tournament plays this week, I wanted to give a rundown of the Masters from a statistical perspective.

First, I want to discuss what I call the "Critical Holes" in a golf tournament. These are holes that based on tournament history are where the top finishers have gained the most strokes versus the field. For Augusta, they are Nos. 7, 12, 15, 17 and 18. So as you are tracking the tournament, I would key in on these particular holes as they have the largest influence on a golfer's success at Augusta.

The neat thing about the Masters is it is a limited field, and we can immediately eliminate about one fifth of the field as not having a realistic chance of winning the tournament. I would put these as most of the past champions and the amateurs.
•Ben Crenshaw
•Bernhard Langer
•Craig Stadler
•Fred Couples
•Ian Woosnam
•Jose Maria Olazabal
•Larry Mize
•Mark O'Meara
•Mike Weir
•Sandy Lyle
•Tom Watson
•Alan Dunbar
•Michael Weaver
•Steven Fox
•T. J. Vogel
•Tianlang Guan
•Nathan Smith

I would also eliminate the following:
1.Players who are first-time invitees
2.Players whose first Tour win came this year

Since 1935, only one winner has won The Masters in his first appearance; Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. So I would shy away from picking these players:
•Branden Grace
•David Lynn
•George Coetzee
•Jamie Donaldson
•John Huh
•John Peterson
•Nicolas Colsaerts
•Russell Henley
•Scott Piercy
•Ted Potter Jr.
•Thaworn Wiratchant
•Thorbjørn Olesen
•Kevin Streelman
•John Merrick
I would also eliminate players who missed the cut at the Valero Open this past week:
•David Toms
•Gonzalo Fdez-Castano

I will also filter out the European Tour players that I do not have substantial data on:
•Thomas Bjorn
•Paul Lawrie
•Richard Sterne
•Francesco Molinari

Now, we start to get to the nitty-gritty of Augusta. Over the past 10 years, Augusta has heavily favored long hitters who hit the ball well from what I call "The Danger Zone."

The Danger Zone is approach shots from 175- to 225 yards. This is the biggest key because without quality Danger Zone play at the Masters, the golfer will not be successful.

While Augusta National is known for its greens, the make percentage on putts is fairly high from inside 15 feet; likely due to the excellent putting surfaces. The real difficulty on the greens at Augusta is from longer than 20 feet away.

Between the undulations and the super-fast green speed, it becomes a task to not 3-putt on long putts at Augusta. The big reason why long hitters do so well at Augusta now is that the course plays like a par 68 for them, and that allows them to get away with putting worse. So, if a player is not long, they had been bring their putting and Danger Zone play with them. If a player is long, they can get away with lesser putting.

First, I will eliminate the players that I think are too short to play well at Augusta National:
•Tim Clark
•Brian Gay
•Jim Furyk
•Matteo Manassero
•Ben Curtis
•Kevin Na
•Hiroyuki Fujita
•Zach Johnson

I will also take out the players that have struggled from the Danger Zone this year.
•Martin Kaymer
•Ryan Moore
•Ian Poulter
•Steve Stricker
•Hunter Mahan
•Jason Dufner
•Ryo Ishikawa
•Fredrik Jacobson
•Trevor Immelman
•Jason Day

Also, Augusta National does not take too kindly to low ball hitters.

Graeme McDowell's only major championship win came at the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, where his low ball flight helped him control the ball in the wind.
•John Senden
•Carl Pettersson
•Graeme McDowell
•Stewart Cink
•D.A. Points

These players simply have not done much this season to warrant a pick:
•Robert Garrigus
•Lucas Glover
•Retief Goosen
•Peter Hanson
•Padraig Harrington
•Vijay Singh
•Michael Thompson
•Bo Van Pelt
•Ernie Els
•Webb Simpson

That brings us down to 23 players:
•Keegan Bradley
•Angel Cabrera
•K.J. Choi
•Luke Donald
•Rickie Fowler
•Sergio Garcia
•Bill Haas
•Dustin Johnson
•Matt Kuchar
•Martin Laird
•Marc Leishman
•Rory McIlroy
•Phil Mickelson
•Louis Oosthuizen
•Justin Rose
•Charl Schwartzel
•Adam Scott
•Brandt Snedeker
•Henrik Stenson
•Nick Watney
•Bubba Watson
•Lee Westwood
•Tiger Woods

I don't pick players that are better than 10/1 odds, so that means Tiger (7/2) and Rory McIlroy (8/1) are out. But, let's take a look at Tiger's key metrics so far this year:
•Driving Effectiveness: 108th
•Birdie Zone (75-125 yards): 41st
•Safe Zone (125-175 yards): 46th
•Danger Zone (175-225 yards): 43rd
•Short Game (1-20 yards): 20th
•Strokes Gained Putting: 1st

While Tiger has been extremely successful this year, his effectiveness of the tee should be a concern. Furthermore, he's been much more conservative off the tee by leaving his driver in the bag more often than he was last year.

The reason for Tiger's success this year is due to his putting. Not only is he making a lot of putts, but he's No. 1 in putts made from 15- to 25 feet. Typically, putts made from more than 15 feet on Tour is a 'volatile' metric. Meaning, a player can rank well in putts made from longer than 15 feet one month and then rankly poorly the next month.

With Tiger's conservative nature off the tee, he's giving up a lot of yards to the elite players on Tour. But, between his strong iron play and incredible long putting, he is able to find the green and make putts.
His game reminds me a bit of Mike Weir's game in 2003 when Weir was a mediocre driver of the ball, but a top-5 player from 125-200 yards and a top-5 putter in the world. However, Weir needed soft conditions to help him win a Green Jacket. While Tiger hits the ball much longer than Weir did in 2003, I just tend to think that he's leaving too much to risk if he goes conservative off the tee. I can understand making Tiger a favorite, but I think he's more realistically a 9/1 odds or so to win.

And with that, here are my top-10 picks (Rory and Tiger excluded):

Phil Mickelson (10/1)
Justin Rose (20/1)
Dustin Johnson (25/1)
Lee Westwood (25/1)
Louis Oosthuizen (25/1)
Keegan Bradley (28/1)
Rickie Fowler (45/1)
Henrik Stenson (50/1)
Nick Watney (50/1)
Bill Haas (75/1)

Now it's time to sit back and enjoy the show.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2013, 08:37:54 PM
Thanks MR.

Looking at value in the 25 - 40/1 bracket. A few tempting choices between Bradley, Snedeker, Kuchar and Scott. Not sure who my pick is.

Paddy Power are paying out on 6 places.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2013, 08:44:30 PM
Europeans don't win this often. Rory with a bitta form but who knows, Woods is too short a price at 4/1's for any real value though I'd be very happy to back him if he won!! But It's a difficult course, thought Rory played well but missed a few shots also so he could improve, It's interesting that Tiger as Orior said was practicing at the course, he's basically got his life a bit more stable and has worked harder at his game lately
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 09, 2013, 08:46:19 PM
I see McIlroys accent is heading like GMacs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 09, 2013, 08:46:54 PM
Bubba's press conference

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mastersaugusta/9982631/The-Masters-2013-Bubba-Watson-cries-in-press-conference-after-green-jacket-question.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mastersaugusta/9982631/The-Masters-2013-Bubba-Watson-cries-in-press-conference-after-green-jacket-question.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2013, 08:53:16 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 09, 2013, 08:46:54 PM
Bubba's press conference

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mastersaugusta/9982631/The-Masters-2013-Bubba-Watson-cries-in-press-conference-after-green-jacket-question.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mastersaugusta/9982631/The-Masters-2013-Bubba-Watson-cries-in-press-conference-after-green-jacket-question.html)

Seriously!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Onion Bag on April 10, 2013, 09:16:04 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 09, 2013, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: Onion Bag on April 09, 2013, 09:55:45 AM
I have a gut feeling Poulter will have a good tournament, might put a wager on him

I'd hate it if the fcuker won.

I would love it if he won it @ 45/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 10, 2013, 10:24:26 AM
Think I'll back McIlroy; Karl McGinty writes his chances off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on April 10, 2013, 11:48:09 AM
My £££ is on big Phil, he drives well and his short game is excellent.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 10, 2013, 12:33:43 PM
Quote from: southdown on April 10, 2013, 11:48:09 AM
My £££ is on big Phil, he drives well and his short game is excellent.

His car ?

I think it was Johnnie Miller that said if Phil Mickelson couldn't chip or putt he would be selling cars in San Diego.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 10, 2013, 12:49:04 PM
Read somewhere that Phil isn't taking a Driver to this event - has a modified 3-wood instead.....


EDIT -

The 'Phrankenwood'
http://www.cbssports.com/golf/blog/eye-on-golf/22036730/masters-phil-mickelsons-phrankenwood-a-3-wood-on-steroids (http://www.cbssports.com/golf/blog/eye-on-golf/22036730/masters-phil-mickelsons-phrankenwood-a-3-wood-on-steroids)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 10, 2013, 03:10:44 PM
Yes, it's listed as a driver in the USGA conforming club list... and currently only listed in Left Hand. Its only a half degree less in loft than the Razr Fit Extreme he was all over at the start of this year. 2 drivers to win in 2006, 2 3woods to win in 2013?

Gotta love Mickelson. Gotta love the Masters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 10, 2013, 08:28:33 PM
Went for small bets on -

Kuchar
Snedeker
Colsaerts
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 10, 2013, 08:33:36 PM
Did a small e/w on Choi and Stenson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: charlieTully on April 10, 2013, 08:39:50 PM
victor chandler are refunding all outright winner bets if rory or tiger wins. just had a score on mickelson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 10, 2013, 09:42:10 PM
Grace, Branden @ 200/1
Huh, John @ 250/1   
Clark, Tim @ 225/1

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Worker on April 10, 2013, 10:32:40 PM
Rose and day myself
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 10, 2013, 10:37:57 PM
Quote from: The Worker on April 10, 2013, 10:32:40 PM
Rose and day myself

Goal rush ?!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 10, 2013, 10:50:19 PM
I had a spare £10 and decided to keep it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on April 10, 2013, 11:00:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2013, 10:50:19 PM
I had a spare £10 and decided to keep it.

You want to buy me a pint?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 10, 2013, 11:13:23 PM
Quote from: muppet on April 10, 2013, 11:00:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2013, 10:50:19 PM
I had a spare £10 and decided to keep it.

You want to buy me a pint?

Sorry, cant, I've decided that Mr Muppet should go off the drink.

Bubba fascinates me. His missus is 6' 4"

(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Bubba+Watson+39th+Ryder+Cup+Gala+iqDkC_azcPBl.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2013, 11:30:59 PM
Rose, Scott and Kuchar. Hoping Scott can keep the head together.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on April 11, 2013, 01:30:26 PM
SERGIO! Last European was a Spaniard, Olazabal and after the memorable Ryder Cup, inspred by Seve, its a Spanish thing!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2013, 01:45:48 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2013, 11:13:23 PM
Quote from: muppet on April 10, 2013, 11:00:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2013, 10:50:19 PM
I had a spare £10 and decided to keep it.

You want to buy me a pint?

Sorry, cant, I've decided that Mr Muppet should go off the drink.

Bubba fascinates me. His missus is 6' 4"

(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Bubba+Watson+39th+Ryder+Cup+Gala+iqDkC_azcPBl.jpg)

I'd be at about nipple height there, which is fine ;)  mamma!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 11, 2013, 01:47:42 PM
e/w bets on Rose & Watney for me.... Plus a small punt on Mickelson...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2013, 02:42:23 PM
Double bogey at the first for Westwood!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on April 11, 2013, 09:36:39 PM
It's been said before, but why do Sky have to persist with Monty on the microphone  >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 21, 2013, 10:26:33 PM
C'mon GMAC!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 21, 2013, 11:39:51 PM
Another good win for the Irish!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 22, 2013, 12:15:22 AM
A million dollars for GMac. No bad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on April 22, 2013, 08:49:08 AM
Who says coming from a windy country has no advantages!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LeoMc on April 22, 2013, 09:28:02 AM
A good win for GMAc.
A likeable enough fellow. Sometimes the accent annoys me, then I realise the alternative. He could be talking with a North coast accent.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on April 22, 2013, 11:56:25 AM
10ew Gmac
5ew Jacquelin
Jacquelin made heavy work of it. 9 play off holes where he missed 5 putts to win it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 22, 2013, 12:33:38 PM
thing about Gmacs game  is that his low ball flight and putting really suit the american courses in windy conditions. Masters is always a going to be a struggle, unless there's a lot of wind, as it is suited more to a high ball flight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on April 22, 2013, 01:15:12 PM
You are right Heganboy. This course was all about accuracy off the tee and that is McDowells real strength
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 22, 2013, 01:22:34 PM
GMac really should be winning more than he has.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 22, 2013, 01:50:06 PM
i think you'll see him feature a lot this year, he made an equipment change after the US open win, and he coasted that year. He was having putting issues last year, which is one of the strengths of his game.  A lot has changed the last year, he has settled a lot, getting married in September, his accuracy of the tee is top 10 on the tour, and that win yesterday puts him back into the world top ten. He is one of the steadiest players on tour, he has a lot of self belief, and as his playoff win in the invitational couple of years back showed he has the stones to hang with tiger. Bring all of those together and I think you'll see a lot from Mr McDowell in the coming months.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on April 22, 2013, 02:25:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 22, 2013, 01:22:34 PM
GMac really should be winning more than he has.

Why?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on April 22, 2013, 03:39:15 PM
I think he has been excellent the past year.
In the 4 majors last year he finished 12th in the masters and that was his worst position!!
This year he has had a win, 2 top tens and 5th in the matchplay.
It adds up to the guts of 4m USD in the bank the past 14months
Think he will give either the US Open or the PGA another good run this season
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 22, 2013, 03:53:43 PM
I wanted to console Webb Simpson's wife, as did the Sky Sports camera man who couldnt get close enough to her.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on April 23, 2013, 08:53:17 AM
Any news on the Irish Open at the end of June in terms of who's playing etc?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on April 26, 2013, 07:39:44 PM
14 year old Guan Tianlang -3 under after two rounds of the Zurich classic
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on May 02, 2013, 01:06:28 PM
Gotta love Shane Lowry
http://joe.ie/home/tweet-of-the-day/shane-lowry-gives-the-best-response-to-a-twitter-question-youll-see-today-0037318-1 (http://joe.ie/home/tweet-of-the-day/shane-lowry-gives-the-best-response-to-a-twitter-question-youll-see-today-0037318-1)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 02, 2013, 03:32:54 PM
Harrington has started with the belly butter (after complaining about it) he is 6 over after 9!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on May 02, 2013, 04:02:58 PM

When Ye Wo-cheng tees off at the China Open on Thursday, he'll be the youngest in a European Tour event at 12 years, 242 days.

He's following in the footsteps of Guan Tianlang, who made history last month when he became the youngest to compete in the Masters at 14. He also made the cut, despite a one-stroke penalty for slow play in the second round of the Masters.

The Dongguan schoolboy will be 287 days younger than Guan, who was 13 years, 177 days when he competed in last year's China Open.

He's the latest young Chinese player making his way to the world stage at Binhai Lake club, 65 miles south east of Beijing.

Also in the field is 14-year-old Andy Zhang, the youngest to play in the U.S. Open last year. He's joined by Bai Zheng-kai, 15, last year's winner of the China Junior Matchplay Championship, Dou Ze-cheng, 16, and Jim Liu, the youngest winner of the U.S. Junior Amateur in 2010 at 14.

Ye qualified for the China Open with his father on the bag, rallying from a late double bogey to secure the last of four qualifying places.

"Ye's ability to listen and respond is way above the norm," said his coach, Englishman David Watson. "At the moment, I don't believe that Ye has too many rivals of the same age. He often wins in higher age groups, but at the same time, I know it is dangerous to speculate and we must realize he is just a 12-year-old boy."

Watson was the former amateur coach to Ryder Cup stars Lee Westwood and Justin Rose. He currently works with the Chinese youth golf program.

Despite his age, Ye has already enjoyed impressive international victories, including success in the 2010 and 2011 U.S. Kids World Championship. Last year, he was runner-up, and holds the tournament record of 12-under par, lowering the previous record by Tiger Woods. This year, Ye captured the Guangdong Junior Championship by a record 18 strokes.

South African Branden Grace returns as defending champion. The 24-year-old Grace is looking forward to watching Ye perform.

"It's just amazing because when I look back, I only started playing golf when I was 11," Grace said. "I don't want even know what handicap I had when I was 12.

"I spoke to his coach yesterday just to learn a bit of his background, but he tells me he just seems to win all the junior events around at the moment. He's also apparently a long hitter and looking at him, he's quite a big kid for 12."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 02, 2013, 04:43:00 PM
Quote from: Declan on May 02, 2013, 01:06:28 PM
Gotta love Shane Lowry
http://joe.ie/home/tweet-of-the-day/shane-lowry-gives-the-best-response-to-a-twitter-question-youll-see-today-0037318-1 (http://joe.ie/home/tweet-of-the-day/shane-lowry-gives-the-best-response-to-a-twitter-question-youll-see-today-0037318-1)

Nice attack on my computer from that link, but caught by my firewall. Up yours.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 02, 2013, 06:19:53 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 02, 2013, 03:32:54 PM
Harrington has started with the belly butter (after complaining about it) he is 6 over after 9!

He is good craic, he said they should be banned last year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 02, 2013, 08:38:37 PM
His putting is in tatters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 09, 2013, 04:21:52 PM
The boy Rory off to a flyer at TPC Sawgrass - five under after nine - he started on the back nine this morning
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 09, 2013, 05:05:46 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 09, 2013, 04:21:52 PM
The boy Rory off to a flyer at TPC Sawgrass - five under after nine - he started on the back nine this morning

They all seem to be off to a flyer
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 09, 2013, 05:27:42 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 09, 2013, 05:05:46 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 09, 2013, 04:21:52 PM
The boy Rory off to a flyer at TPC Sawgrass - five under after nine - he started on the back nine this morning

They all seem to be off to a flyer

Course must be set up too easy. Anyway, any old excuse, here she is again

(http://img001.lazygirls.info/people/sarah_stirk/sarah_stirk_official_website_photoshoot_pD6fjJdB.sized.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on May 10, 2013, 06:20:18 PM
Jeez,Harrington would put years on ya-from 5under half way
through the 2nd round,to missing the cut!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 10, 2013, 06:32:26 PM
Quote from: sans pessimism on May 10, 2013, 06:20:18 PM
Jeez,Harrington would put years on ya-from 5under half way
through the 2nd round,to missing the cut!

Would wreck your head alright.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 12, 2013, 07:15:15 PM
Sergio doesnt hold back!

In an interview he tells Sarah Stirk that Tiger isnt a nice person, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on May 12, 2013, 08:15:32 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 12, 2013, 07:15:15 PM
Sergio doesnt hold back!

In an interview he tells Sarah Stirk that Tiger isnt a nice person, lol.

Fair play to Sarah. Has the ability and courage to wangle things out of interviewees others may be afraid to ask.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 12, 2013, 09:07:04 PM
Shaping to be a good back 9 at Sawgrass tonight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 12, 2013, 10:55:43 PM
Come on Sergio!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on May 12, 2013, 10:59:27 PM
ABW.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 12, 2013, 11:00:39 PM
ABT
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 12, 2013, 11:38:36 PM
Sergio you tool! Come on Lingwerth
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 12, 2013, 11:41:58 PM
Fcuk ya Sergio.
He should have played it safe instead of aiming at the flag
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 12, 2013, 11:52:46 PM
Tiger likes his women tall and blonde?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 12, 2013, 11:55:47 PM
#prayforsergio
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 13, 2013, 12:05:33 AM
I have said it before and will say it again, if Sergio was an animal the most humane thing would be to call a vet! After whining about Woods too - reminds me of Dinny Cahill and Brian Corcoran  :-X
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 13, 2013, 03:21:35 AM
He'd fcukin break your heart. He wanted to beat tiger so badly he just lost it. Shambles.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on May 19, 2013, 04:53:52 PM
Well done G Mac...another 800,000 euro for the bank balance 8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 19, 2013, 06:01:22 PM
After the last few weeks GMac may get the pre-nup sorted before he marries the woman! Must have lifted a couple of million dollars in past month or so.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 22, 2013, 02:59:10 PM
Sergio is some fool to say this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/22610823
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NAG1 on May 22, 2013, 02:59:48 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 22, 2013, 02:59:10 PM
Sergio is some fool to say this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/22610823

Some back tracking going on now, wish he could just back it up with some decent golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 22, 2013, 03:00:40 PM
How long until the "I have lots of black friends" line gets trotted out!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on May 22, 2013, 03:32:09 PM
Yeah, Sergio had held the moral high ground in his row with Tiger, when the stewards said that Tiger basically lied when he said he got the all clear from stewards to play his shot, in the incident where it all began.

But the fried chicken for Tiger remark has trumped it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 23, 2013, 06:03:13 AM
Comprehensive piece on why the 'fried chicken' remark is offensive:

http://www.authentichistory.com/diversity/african/3-coon/5-chickwatermelon/index.html (http://www.authentichistory.com/diversity/african/3-coon/5-chickwatermelon/index.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on May 23, 2013, 08:55:05 AM
Quote from: muppet on May 23, 2013, 06:03:13 AM
Comprehensive piece on why the 'fried chicken' remark is offensive:


In the same way as if it had been Harrington instead of Woods, he might have said, "yeah I'll have him over for dinner and give him a good feed of spuds".

I'd consider both a poor attempt at being witty, drawing on very lazy stereotypes that could potentially cause offence. Not sure how many would be genuinely offended by such comments, I'd guess the most common reaction would be a rolling of the eyes and a thought that the person who made the comment is a feckin eejit.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 23, 2013, 09:37:35 AM
What about our boy and G-Mac having a bit of a spat!!!

http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/trouble-brewing-over-horizon-as-mcilroy-and-mcdowells-friendship-feels-strain-29285965.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on May 23, 2013, 09:43:28 AM
Getting harder to like McIlroy, IMHO
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on May 23, 2013, 10:05:33 AM
I wonder if Sergio will end up like Fuzzy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ufpU3X-t4w)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 23, 2013, 10:32:13 AM
Quote from: Hound on May 23, 2013, 08:55:05 AM
Quote from: muppet on May 23, 2013, 06:03:13 AM
Comprehensive piece on why the 'fried chicken' remark is offensive:


In the same way as if it had been Harrington instead of Woods, he might have said, "yeah I'll have him over for dinner and give him a good feed of spuds".

I'd consider both a poor attempt at being witty, drawing on very lazy stereotypes that could potentially cause offence. Not sure how many would be genuinely offended by such comments, I'd guess the most common reaction would be a rolling of the eyes and a thought that the person who made the comment is a feckin eejit.

When our protestant neighbours up here in the occupied six do something stupid they will say "That's Irish". Is that in the same neighbourhood as Sergio's chicken remark?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on May 23, 2013, 04:10:20 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 23, 2013, 09:37:35 AM
What about our boy and G-Mac having a bit of a spat!!!

http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/trouble-brewing-over-horizon-as-mcilroy-and-mcdowells-friendship-feels-strain-29285965.html

Paper talk more than anything.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 23, 2013, 04:18:18 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 23, 2013, 10:32:13 AM
Quote from: Hound on May 23, 2013, 08:55:05 AM
Quote from: muppet on May 23, 2013, 06:03:13 AM
Comprehensive piece on why the 'fried chicken' remark is offensive:


In the same way as if it had been Harrington instead of Woods, he might have said, "yeah I'll have him over for dinner and give him a good feed of spuds".

I'd consider both a poor attempt at being witty, drawing on very lazy stereotypes that could potentially cause offence. Not sure how many would be genuinely offended by such comments, I'd guess the most common reaction would be a rolling of the eyes and a thought that the person who made the comment is a feckin eejit.

When our protestant neighbours up here in the occupied six do something stupid they will say "That's Irish". Is that in the same neighbourhood as Sergio's chicken remark?

How would you feel if Sergio said it about an Irish golfer?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 23, 2013, 04:44:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 22, 2013, 03:00:40 PM
How long until the "I have lots of black friends" line gets trotted out!

Tour Chief George O'Grady:

"We accept all races on the European Tour - most of Sergio's friends happen to be coloured athletes," he said.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/22636894
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 23, 2013, 05:01:07 PM
Quote from: Hound on May 23, 2013, 08:55:05 AM
Quote from: muppet on May 23, 2013, 06:03:13 AM
Comprehensive piece on why the 'fried chicken' remark is offensive:


In the same way as if it had been Harrington instead of Woods, he might have said, "yeah I'll have him over for dinner and give him a good feed of spuds".

I'd consider both a poor attempt at being witty, drawing on very lazy stereotypes that could potentially cause offence. Not sure how many would be genuinely offended by such comments, I'd guess the most common reaction would be a rolling of the eyes and a thought that the person who made the comment is a feckin eejit.

Considering the animosity between the pair, it might compare a bit more with Gazza playing the flute.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 23, 2013, 06:13:32 PM
Quote from: southdown on May 23, 2013, 09:43:28 AM
Getting harder to like McIlroy, IMHO

I hate to agree, but he is certainly making headlines for all the wrong reasons. A year of solid golf and keeping out extra limelight would do him no harm. I've always plumped for GMAC just that little bit more, but McIlroy is really making some strange moves and unnecessary waves right now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 23, 2013, 06:17:10 PM
Sergio has been around long enough to know that a fried chicken remark is going to get him in hot water. Unfortunately the racial slur of a fried chicken outweighs that of a mashed spuds remark.

Going by the persona he puts out there I can only imagine he's thouroughly embarrassed by it and it's dented his credibility after he took the high ground at the players. He's another player needs to stay out of the limelight for the wrong reasons.

Fcukin golfers turning into prima donnas. Who'd have thunk it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: HiMucker on May 23, 2013, 06:30:55 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 23, 2013, 06:03:13 AM
Comprehensive piece on why the 'fried chicken' remark is offensive:

http://www.authentichistory.com/diversity/african/3-coon/5-chickwatermelon/index.html (http://www.authentichistory.com/diversity/african/3-coon/5-chickwatermelon/index.html)
Cheers for that Muppet.  Until I read that I would have thought it no different to a slur about "stew" to an Irish player.  Good article
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 23, 2013, 06:40:20 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on May 23, 2013, 06:30:55 PM
Quote from: muppet on May 23, 2013, 06:03:13 AM
Comprehensive piece on why the 'fried chicken' remark is offensive:

http://www.authentichistory.com/diversity/african/3-coon/5-chickwatermelon/index.html (http://www.authentichistory.com/diversity/african/3-coon/5-chickwatermelon/index.html)
Cheers for that Muppet.  Until I read that I would have thought it no different to a slur about "stew" to an Irish player.  Good article

Yea, tbh honest I didn't think much of it until I read that article.

Given the animosity between the two and the history of the term 'fried chicken' I find it hard to believe Sergio just accidentally stumbled upon it, but maybe he did. Remember this comment also: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057888/Steve-Williams-racist-comment-Adam-Scott-refuses-sack-Tiger-Woods-ex-caddy.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057888/Steve-Williams-racist-comment-Adam-Scott-refuses-sack-Tiger-Woods-ex-caddy.html).

And the Fuzzy Zoeller comment of course.

Golf has a bit of form in this area and given that there are only a few black golfers they should go out of their way to put an end to it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 24, 2013, 01:17:05 PM
Ex pals (if you believe the gutter press) McDowell and McIlroy playing together today again.

After both bogeyed the first hole, the chances are high that both will miss the cut.

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2013038/leaderboard/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2013038/leaderboard/index.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on May 24, 2013, 02:45:26 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 24, 2013, 01:17:05 PM
Ex pals (if you believe the gutter press) McDowell and McIlroy playing together today again.

After both bogeyed the first hole, the chances are high that both will miss the cut.

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2013038/leaderboard/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2013/tournamentid=2013038/leaderboard/index.html)
The cut mark is gone to +2 so probably a good chance they will sneak in for the weekend if they play any sort of golf today - conditions not great though............
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 24, 2013, 03:38:22 PM
5 bogeys and 3 birdies in the opening 9 holes.

Rory's proposed new management team will have its work cut out coming up with excuses.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on May 24, 2013, 06:40:23 PM
Both GMac and Rory miss cut at +5
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 30, 2013, 05:58:35 PM
McIlroy +6 after 16 holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: glens abu on May 30, 2013, 06:39:22 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 30, 2013, 05:58:35 PM
McIlroy +6 after 16 holes.

Keeps this form up nobody will want him for the Olympics. :-[
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 30, 2013, 08:14:36 PM
Harrington had the same problem after winning a few majors, the lose form and struggle to get back to the standards they set. Will Rory be the same?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 30, 2013, 08:20:11 PM
I think that Padraig's was more mechanical. He tried to re-tool his swing and then it all went to shite.

Honestly I think Rory is incredibly distracted by things in his life which are taking precendent over his golfing. Too much, too soon. He has all the talent in the world though, so I don't think it will last all that long.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 30, 2013, 10:21:42 PM
Last week the Sky commentators thought that the solution for Rory is simple.

He needs to sort out his backswing on his drives. Dont know about today, but his driving was the problem at Wentworth.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 30, 2013, 10:31:07 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 30, 2013, 10:21:42 PM
Last week the Sky commentators thought that the solution for Rory is simple.

He needs to sort out his backswing on his drives. Dont know about today, but his driving was the problem at Wentworth.

Butch Harmon reckons there is too much of an entourage around him now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on May 31, 2013, 08:46:45 AM
Rory needs to get back to the basics that got him to NO1...more time on the course/practice area....less time spent on social media ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 01, 2013, 04:40:03 AM
Two in One Round!!!!!


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/andrew-dodt-makes-two-hole-ones-same-round-161640757.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on June 24, 2013, 11:20:25 AM
Anyone heading to the open this weekend?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: give her dixie on June 24, 2013, 12:09:32 PM
I will be down at the Open on the Friday and Sunday. Anyone up for a beer in the Heineken Tent at the 17th?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 24, 2013, 12:25:42 PM
Harrington's performance at the weekend in Connecticut does not bode well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on June 24, 2013, 01:25:33 PM
I'll be there on Saturday.  Tent at the 17th looks like the spot to be.  Showing the Lions test on a big screen as well.  Does anyone know how long the train takes from Connolly Station out to Maynooth?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Donnellys Hollow on June 24, 2013, 01:33:23 PM
Quote from: southdown on June 24, 2013, 01:25:33 PM
I'll be there on Saturday.  Tent at the 17th looks like the spot to be.  Showing the Lions test on a big screen as well.  Does anyone know how long the train takes from Connolly Station out to Maynooth?

40 mins if you get a commuter train. 30 mins if you get a Sligo train.

Carton House would be a fair trek from the station if you're walking. It's probably another 40 mins.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: give her dixie on June 24, 2013, 04:33:26 PM
Click on the link for travel details to Carton House, and if travelling by train, there is a special discount.

http://www.irishopen.ie/event-information/how-to-get-there/

And if feeling lucky, click on this link for a chance to win VIP tickets for the Sunday

https://www.facebook.com/CartonHouseIreland?v=app_124768387730486&app_data=gaReferrerOverride%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252F
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on June 24, 2013, 04:55:46 PM
Cheers lads!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 24, 2013, 07:26:19 PM
Did anyone see Bubba Watson acting like a proper cu*t to his caddie when he had a triple bogey 6 last night ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on June 24, 2013, 07:37:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 24, 2013, 07:26:19 PM
Did anyone see Bubba Watson acting like a proper c**t to his caddie when he had a triple bogey 6 last night ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUA9g9HfRPg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUA9g9HfRPg)

Mild enough, I'd say.

Seve was famous for giving his caddies the hairdryer. One day he took a club too long. Everybody was waiting for it. Surprisingly, Seve just said, "Is not your fault. Is my fault."

Then he added, "Because I LISTEN TO YOU!"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on June 25, 2013, 12:01:23 AM
Quote from: Hardy on June 24, 2013, 07:37:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 24, 2013, 07:26:19 PM
Did anyone see Bubba Watson acting like a proper c**t to his caddie when he had a triple bogey 6 last night ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUA9g9HfRPg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUA9g9HfRPg)

Mild enough, I'd say.

Seve was famous for giving his caddies the hairdryer. One day he took a club too long. Everybody was waiting for it. Surprisingly, Seve just said, "Is not your fault. Is my fault."

Then he added, "Because I LISTEN TO YOU!"

;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on June 26, 2013, 11:55:42 AM
Quote from: Minder on June 24, 2013, 07:26:19 PM
Did anyone see Bubba Watson acting like a proper c**t to his caddie when he had a triple bogey 6 last night ?

Dont see the problem, he gets paid plenty of money to do a job, if he does it poorly why wouldn't the player get pissed with him.

Although Bubba still is a tit all the same.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 26, 2013, 12:08:50 PM
Quote from: Megaman on June 26, 2013, 11:55:42 AM
Quote from: Minder on June 24, 2013, 07:26:19 PM
Did anyone see Bubba Watson acting like a proper c**t to his caddie when he had a triple bogey 6 last night ?

Dont see the problem, he gets paid plenty of money to do a job, if he does it poorly why wouldn't the player get pissed with him.

Although Bubba still is a tit all the same.

Do you think the caddy got the yardage wrong or that Bubba mishit the shot???  You can also hear bubba blaming the wind mid-flight

He over hit his 3rd from the drop zone as well... was that the caddy's fault as well?

Golfers will blame anything they possibly can - they'll only blame themselves as a last resort!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 26, 2013, 12:12:47 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qaAKxJp0EM

5 Iron huh?? Well you're fired!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on June 27, 2013, 09:22:21 AM
McIlroy 2+ after 3 holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 27, 2013, 09:45:49 AM
Obviously early days but those starting on the back 9 seem to be getting it tougher:
Of the 8 players that are under par at the min only 1 of those started at No.9
And 12 out of the 17 that are over par started at No. 9
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on June 27, 2013, 11:33:26 AM
McIlroy still on +2 after 13.  Lowry jointly leading after 13 on -4.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 27, 2013, 12:37:48 PM
Lowry finished at -5.

Wee e/w on Lowry, Rumford, Fisher & Luiten

Rumford finished level & the other 2 not out until the afternoon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 27, 2013, 01:19:19 PM
Soaked to the bone here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 27, 2013, 01:34:57 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 27, 2013, 01:19:19 PM
Soaked to the bone here.
Weather similar to some of the days last year. It rained pretty solidly on til the afternoon of the Saturday we went.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on June 27, 2013, 02:15:29 PM
LaoisLad, is there much craic down there? I never bothered buying that 10 euro ticket for the open ten @17, can I still enjoy a few pints without one?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 27, 2013, 02:20:02 PM
Quote from: southdown on June 27, 2013, 02:15:29 PM
LaoisLad, is there much craic down there? I never bothered buying that 10 euro ticket for the open ten @17, can I still enjoy a few pints without one?

Just having a burger here and a sneaky pint. There are a good few tents around to get a pint.
The 17th is a fine hole.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: T Fearon on June 27, 2013, 02:23:39 PM
Few shillings on Lowry at 20/1, hopefully he can keep it going!

Mc Ilroy seems to have gone to the dogs altogther. His future might well be behind him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 28, 2013, 01:21:13 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 27, 2013, 11:33:26 AM
McIlroy still on +2 after 13.  Lowry jointly leading after 13 on -4.

The wonder kid birdies the first. Maybe he is Irish after all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 28, 2013, 01:40:00 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 28, 2013, 01:21:13 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 27, 2013, 11:33:26 AM
McIlroy still on +2 after 13.  Lowry jointly leading after 13 on -4.

The wonder kid birdies the first. Maybe he is Irish after all.

I asked him yesterday.  He said he wasn't.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on June 28, 2013, 01:48:28 PM
Looking like a lot of the big names wont make the cut
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 28, 2013, 05:10:34 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 28, 2013, 01:40:00 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 28, 2013, 01:21:13 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on June 27, 2013, 11:33:26 AM
McIlroy still on +2 after 13.  Lowry jointly leading after 13 on -4.

The wonder kid birdies the first. Maybe he is Irish after all.

I asked him yesterday.  He said he wasn't.

He's now 3 over.  Britain has a soft spot for loosers - they can have him, lol
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Post by: Minder on June 28, 2013, 06:00:31 PM
What's the craic with McIlroys accent ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 28, 2013, 06:02:01 PM
Is it worse than, equal to, or better than his golf right now?
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Post by: Hardy on June 28, 2013, 07:55:21 PM
Shane is the archetypal Biff, isn't he? (In a good way.)
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Post by: supersub on June 29, 2013, 08:36:13 AM
Lads, any of you use an app for yardage/distance finder to the green etc when you are playing? What seems to be the best?
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Post by: laoislad on June 30, 2013, 05:26:51 PM
Good win for Paul Casey.  Always liked him delighted to see him win.
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Post by: gerrykeegan on June 30, 2013, 05:30:18 PM
Backed him at start 40/1
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Post by: rodney trotter on June 30, 2013, 05:53:12 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 30, 2013, 05:30:18 PM
Backed him at start 40/1

Serious bet
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Post by: gerrykeegan on June 30, 2013, 05:54:48 PM
Unfortunately the PP account was low. So not as much as I would normally bet. Still a happy man. I hadn't realised Casey had gone through a messy divorce.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on June 30, 2013, 07:01:27 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 30, 2013, 05:26:51 PM
Good win for Paul Casey.  Always liked him delighted to see him win.

+1

Pleased for young Shaw from Lurgan...nice payday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 01, 2013, 11:23:10 AM
Paul Casey was the perfect gentleman on accepting the trophy, did a lot to promote golfing in Ireland to Sky viewers. Fair paly to him.
But what about the clampit who introduced Edna Kenny?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 01, 2013, 12:40:11 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 01, 2013, 11:23:10 AM
Paul Casey was the perfect gentleman on accepting the trophy, did a lot to promote golfing in Ireland to Sky viewers. Fair paly to him.
But what about the clampit who introduced Edna Kenny?

I think Paul Casey's Grandfather was Irish,maybe his Great Grandfather.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on July 04, 2013, 04:07:37 PM
Heading up to Donegal next week to play Portsalon and Rosapenna. Looking forward to it. Any tips ;)??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on July 04, 2013, 04:42:35 PM
Anyone played Ardglass co Down? It's very expensive, is it worth it?
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Post by: Orior on July 04, 2013, 05:37:49 PM
Quote from: southdown on July 04, 2013, 04:42:35 PM
Anyone played Ardglass co Down? It's very expensive, is it worth it?

Not sure of the price, but I'd not easily give up the chance to play it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on July 04, 2013, 05:41:48 PM
Quote from: Declan on July 04, 2013, 04:07:37 PM
Heading up to Donegal next week to play Portsalon and Rosapenna. Looking forward to it. Any tips ;)??

Bring plenty of balls ;) Both courses at Rosapena are excellent, Sandy Hills is very tough......enjoy 8)
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Post by: thewobbler on July 04, 2013, 08:28:22 PM
Ardglass is well worth playing. The opening 5 holes are as good as you'll find.

But I make it overpriced all the same, especially if the 4th and 5th are still on temporaries - they got ruined by sea spray earlier this year. I reckon it's overpriced as it's not pristine and is a long way from anywhere. So your premium is for the views.

Rosapenna is immense, though if truth be told Sandy Hills is a bit unfair. I don't mind losing balls in the rough; you deserve that. But it's the series of raised greens that need attacked with low irons and woods that just put it beyond a golfer like me. But it is a fantastic experience on a stunning layout and worth driving Ireland for. Tom Morris is a pretty decent links too. Doesn't get the pulses racing but a very enjoyable walk, and almost the antidote to Sandy Hill's potential for ruining you.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on July 05, 2013, 08:44:51 AM
Thanks lads - really looking forward to Sandy hills now >:( >:(
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Post by: Applesisapples on July 05, 2013, 12:44:41 PM
Greenore is lovely at 15 or 20 euro.
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Post by: Count 10 on July 05, 2013, 12:52:12 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 05, 2013, 12:44:41 PM
Greenore is lovely at 15 or 20 euro.

Nice course, beautiful scenery and great food and craic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 05, 2013, 04:57:35 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 04, 2013, 08:28:22 PM
Ardglass is well worth playing. The opening 5 holes are as good as you'll find.

But I make it overpriced all the same, especially if the 4th and 5th are still on temporaries - they got ruined by sea spray earlier this year. I reckon it's overpriced as it's not pristine and is a long way from anywhere. So your premium is for the views.

Rosapenna is immense, though if truth be told Sandy Hills is a bit unfair. I don't mind losing balls in the rough; you deserve that. But it's the series of raised greens that need attacked with low irons and woods that just put it beyond a golfer like me. But it is a fantastic experience on a stunning layout and worth driving Ireland for. Tom Morris is a pretty decent links too. Doesn't get the pulses racing but a very enjoyable walk, and almost the antidote to Sandy Hill's potential for ruining you.

Aint had the chance to play Rosapenna, but surely there should be a set of tees that accomodate shorter irons into the greens? Courses setting up to force you to play long irons and hybrids and woods into most of the greens are either tipped out for competition, or the average golfer is hitting from the wrong set of tees. Shouldn't have to hit long irons to all holes. One or Two max per round depending on ability and Tee selection.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on July 05, 2013, 05:54:58 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 05, 2013, 04:57:35 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 04, 2013, 08:28:22 PM
Ardglass is well worth playing. The opening 5 holes are as good as you'll find.

But I make it overpriced all the same, especially if the 4th and 5th are still on temporaries - they got ruined by sea spray earlier this year. I reckon it's overpriced as it's not pristine and is a long way from anywhere. So your premium is for the views.

Rosapenna is immense, though if truth be told Sandy Hills is a bit unfair. I don't mind losing balls in the rough; you deserve that. But it's the series of raised greens that need attacked with low irons and woods that just put it beyond a golfer like me. But it is a fantastic experience on a stunning layout and worth driving Ireland for. Tom Morris is a pretty decent links too. Doesn't get the pulses racing but a very enjoyable walk, and almost the antidote to Sandy Hill's potential for ruining you.

Aint had the chance to play Rosapenna, but surely there should be a set of tees that accomodate shorter irons into the greens? Courses setting up to force you to play long irons and hybrids and woods into most of the greens are either tipped out for competition, or the average golfer is hitting from the wrong set of tees. Shouldn't have to hit long irons to all holes. One or Two max per round depending on ability and Tee selection.

Yes Puck, ladies ;) Seriously though even from the green markers it is a severe test of golf....short irons to greens is for tv purposes. No point going to Sandy Hills unless your game is in good shape, Old Tom Morris is excellent and not as demanding. Love going there. 8)     
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Post by: Puckoon on July 05, 2013, 07:04:15 PM
There's a big push here at least at the minute to have people "Tee it forward". Too many weekend warriors coming out to clubs and wanting to play the tips - and really slowing down the pace of play looking for lost balls.

I think most courses should have 2 long par fours, where havin to lay up is at least an option for the golfer who is thinking course management, a couple mid to long range iron par 4s, and a few par 4s where you can go at it with a 8-W in your hand. One of our toughest holes is a very short (yet not driveable) par 4 with water in front of the green. A 5 iron off the tee (down hill) usually puts your 9 iron or wedge in your hand, yet this par 4 doesn't yield too many 3's.

Courses are getting carried away with thinking harder = better course. I tend to disagree with that, particularly for amateurs who want to enjoy a different course from their home course. There's certainly more ways to challenge the average golfer without resorting to length all the time.
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Post by: Count 10 on July 05, 2013, 07:50:55 PM
Depends what you are after...I love tough tests of golf where there is rough, reward for hitting the fairway etc. Courses are getting longer due to equipment...especially the ball...but agree longer does not necessarily mean tougher. Love  Warrenpoint as I find I have to use nearly every club in the bag....and it isn't particularly long.
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Post by: Declan on July 06, 2013, 05:52:36 PM
Spot on Puck. I love those short par fours that require you to think a bit
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Post by: heganboy on July 07, 2013, 05:05:51 PM
Nice win for Graeme there in Paris. Winning any open by 4 is a great result. 9th win on the tour
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Post by: Minder on July 07, 2013, 05:06:54 PM
Quote from: heganboy on July 07, 2013, 05:05:51 PM
Nice win for Graeme there in Paris. Winning any open by 4 is a great result. 9th win on the tour

He should go well at Muirfield
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Post by: Count 10 on July 07, 2013, 07:07:15 PM
Great win and a top man!
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Post by: heganboy on July 08, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
see golf.com have tiger and graeme for the favourites for the open...
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Post by: Puckoon on July 08, 2013, 09:49:04 PM
(http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/oct2010/2/9/graeme-mcdowell-pic-reuters-382597320.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 08, 2013, 09:51:43 PM
Quote from: heganboy on July 08, 2013, 09:17:06 PM
see golf.com have tiger and graeme for the favourites for the open...

The bookies odds are a lot different - Tiger is 6/1 or 7/1 and GMac at 25's


Puck - take that picture of me down  ;)
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Post by: Orior on July 08, 2013, 11:06:07 PM
That picture of Graeme should be in the wtf thread
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: passedit on July 09, 2013, 10:44:29 PM
Bit of guidance required. Anywhere near the Cooley peninsular where a man could get on to a golf course without a handicap?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: All of a Sludden on July 09, 2013, 10:47:46 PM
Quote from: passedit on July 09, 2013, 10:44:29 PM
Bit of guidance required. Anywhere near the Cooley peninsular where a man could get on to a golf course without a handicap?

I am not a Golfist but I would assume the Ballymac hotel would be a good starting point. http://ballymascanlon.com/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 10, 2013, 07:36:20 AM
Quote from: passedit on July 09, 2013, 10:44:29 PM
Bit of guidance required. Anywhere near the Cooley peninsular where a man could get on to a golf course without a handicap?
I honestly can't remember the last time I was asked for a handicap certificate in Ireland.

I'd guess that as long as you're dressed right, and your equipment doesn't look like it was dragged from your grandad's closet, then you'll never be asked or challenged, even if you hold the club cackhanded and pop your first tee shot three feet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 10, 2013, 08:34:51 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 10, 2013, 07:36:20 AM
Quote from: passedit on July 09, 2013, 10:44:29 PM
Bit of guidance required. Anywhere near the Cooley peninsular where a man could get on to a golf course without a handicap?
I honestly can't remember the last time I was asked for a handicap certificate in Ireland.

I'd guess that as long as you're dressed right, and your equipment doesn't look like it was dragged from your grandad's closet, then you'll never be asked or challenged, even if you hold the club cackhanded and pop your first tee shot three feet.

A friend of mine was teeing off in Portugal, completely miss hit his drive and it bounced 20 yards left onto the first teebox of an adjacent golf course. He asked the starter if he was allowed to play the ball, and the starter said "yes, as long a you pay a second gree fee"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 10, 2013, 04:31:11 PM
http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2013/07/photos-gary-player-and-carly-booth-pose-nude-in-espn-the-magazines-body-issue.html?sct=hp1 (http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2013/07/photos-gary-player-and-carly-booth-pose-nude-in-espn-the-magazines-body-issue.html?sct=hp1)

Gary Player.


Naked.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 10, 2013, 04:50:26 PM
He's in some nick
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 10, 2013, 04:52:50 PM
Total health nut. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPlk7lF_ST8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPlk7lF_ST8)

There's a video of him out there somewhere on a treadmill running a 7 minute mile.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 10, 2013, 05:31:04 PM
anyone played the golf courses in Vegas? Anyone in particular that you recommend. One that doesnt cost a fortune would be good. We are stayign at the Wynn Encore and it is 500 dollars a round at their course!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 10, 2013, 05:42:33 PM
It's going to cost you regardless in Vegas Jim - but your best bets are 30-60 minutes off the strip. Badlands and Pauite Wolf course are going to be good. You're talking over $100 for both if I recall (its been a number of years).

I'd check out golfnow.com and I'd also check in with your hotel for deals (outside of the Wynn course of course).

When are you going? It was 117 there last week...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 10, 2013, 06:05:32 PM
Going in August!! Wasn't there someone who died due to the heat? I've been twice before but never in that heat. I must check out that site
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 10, 2013, 06:10:45 PM
You may get some screaming deals in the mid day heat.

Hydrate or die.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 10, 2013, 06:32:47 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 10, 2013, 06:10:45 PM
You may get some screaming deals in the mid day heat.

Hydrate or die.

I'll be playing at 6am!! Don't care if its dark or not.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 10, 2013, 07:23:45 PM
You'll really pay $$$ at that time. It's actually not to bad mid-day. Just wear white and light, and drink plenty!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 10, 2013, 08:07:49 PM
Don't be interfering with the beer cart girls.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on July 10, 2013, 09:32:46 PM
Play suspended again today at Portrush in North of Ireland Championship....sea mist.....mind you it took 6 yes 6 hours for a 3 ball on Monday :o :o.....too many watching Sky >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: passedit on July 10, 2013, 10:04:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 10, 2013, 08:34:51 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 10, 2013, 07:36:20 AM
Quote from: passedit on July 09, 2013, 10:44:29 PM
Bit of guidance required. Anywhere near the Cooley peninsular where a man could get on to a golf course without a handicap?
I honestly can't remember the last time I was asked for a handicap certificate in Ireland.

I'd guess that as long as you're dressed right, and your equipment doesn't look like it was dragged from your grandad's closet, then you'll never be asked or challenged, even if you hold the club cackhanded and pop your first tee shot three feet.

A friend of mine was teeing off in Portugal, completely miss hit his drive and it bounced 20 yards left onto the first teebox of an adjacent golf course. He asked the starter if he was allowed to play the ball, and the starter said "yes, as long a you pay a second gree fee"

I asked the question because i'd tried to book Greenore online and got stymied by must fill in fields for handicap and golf club. took a run over there this morning and booked an afternoon tee time no problem. Had to quit after 12 holes as I'd run out of balls. Now i know while they ask for a handicap.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 10, 2013, 10:11:12 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 10, 2013, 08:07:49 PM
Don't be interfering with the beer cart girls.....

cant promise anything. what happens in vegas......
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mickey Linden on July 10, 2013, 10:20:05 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 10, 2013, 05:31:04 PM
anyone played the golf courses in Vegas? Anyone in particular that you recommend. One that doesnt cost a fortune would be good. We are stayign at the Wynn Encore and it is 500 dollars a round at their course!!

Me and the dog talking about going for a few holes. Sure we will keep u posted!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 10, 2013, 10:25:14 PM
Quote from: Mickey Linden on July 10, 2013, 10:20:05 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 10, 2013, 05:31:04 PM
anyone played the golf courses in Vegas? Anyone in particular that you recommend. One that doesnt cost a fortune would be good. We are stayign at the Wynn Encore and it is 500 dollars a round at their course!!

Me and the dog talking about going for a few holes. Sure we will keep u posted!

the dog wont be out of the strip club when he's in vegas! He wont see day light until he heads to the airport
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on July 14, 2013, 09:02:03 PM
Nice to see Lefty Phil win today, another nice payday for Gareth Maybin 8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on July 15, 2013, 12:57:30 PM
QuoteRosapenna is immense, though if truth be told Sandy Hills is a bit unfair. I don't mind losing balls in the rough; you deserve that. But it's the series of raised greens that need attacked with low irons and woods that just put it beyond a golfer like me. But it is a fantastic experience on a stunning layout and worth driving Ireland for. Tom Morris is a pretty decent links too. Doesn't get the pulses racing but a very enjoyable walk, and almost the antidote to Sandy Hill's potential for ruining you.

Well lads - Portsalon was fantastic on the first day with some great holes but Oh my God - Sandy Hills is just unbelievable. If there's a better golf hole in the world than the 6th well I haven't seen it. Golfing paradise it was and a truly great course. Great weather, memorable shots ( drove a par 4 and had two birdies on Sandy Hills), lost golf balls, great craic in the Harbour Bar chatting golf and football, great porter and just a wonderful place.

And I won the money ;) ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 15, 2013, 01:06:04 PM
Anyone heading over for the Open?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on July 15, 2013, 07:07:44 PM
Quote from: Declan on July 15, 2013, 12:57:30 PM
QuoteRosapenna is immense, though if truth be told Sandy Hills is a bit unfair. I don't mind losing balls in the rough; you deserve that. But it's the series of raised greens that need attacked with low irons and woods that just put it beyond a golfer like me. But it is a fantastic experience on a stunning layout and worth driving Ireland for. Tom Morris is a pretty decent links too. Doesn't get the pulses racing but a very enjoyable walk, and almost the antidote to Sandy Hill's potential for ruining you.

Well lads - Portsalon was fantastic on the first day with some great holes but Oh my God - Sandy Hills is just unbelievable. If there's a better golf hole in the world than the 6th well I haven't seen it. Golfing paradise it was and a truly great course. Great weather, memorable shots ( drove a par 4 and had two birdies on Sandy Hills), lost golf balls, great craic in the Harbour Bar chatting golf and football, great porter and just a wonderful place.

And I won the money ;) ;)

Great stuff 8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bigfrank on July 15, 2013, 07:32:53 PM
Playing lough erne this fri,played it once before about November time and it was in great shape on a cold foggy morning,be diff ball game this fri,will be immaculate im sure
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on July 16, 2013, 09:01:24 AM
Back home next week for a few days, going to Greenore on Monday. That par 3 6th over the water looks great.  Any tips for the course?  Is it difficult for the average golfer?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on July 16, 2013, 09:09:35 AM
Quote from: southdown on July 16, 2013, 09:01:24 AM
Back home next week for a few days, going to Greenore on Monday. That par 3 6th over the water looks great.  Any tips for the course?  Is it difficult for the average golfer?

Some tricky holes where tee shots have to be spot on.....1-6 fairly straight forward, 7 and 8 tee shot is crucial, from there on ok......great course, enjoy the golf, scenery, food and craic 8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on July 26, 2013, 08:40:21 AM
Slow play....the biggest pain in golf


http://www.espn.co.uk/espn/sport/story/224567.html#
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on August 13, 2013, 02:15:30 PM
Me popping into this thread again...

Guess who just got allocated tickets in the ticket lottery to the Ryder Cup next year - woohoo!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 13, 2013, 02:23:20 PM
Quote from: Rois on August 13, 2013, 02:15:30 PM
Me popping into this thread again...

Guess who just got allocated tickets in the ticket lottery to the Ryder Cup next year - woohoo!!

Gabriel Hurl will not be a happy camper!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 13, 2013, 03:53:01 PM
A buddy from home just got some in the raffle also


Will be home in October for a couple weeks and have tentative plans to play the following

Lough Erne
Concra Wood
Donegal Golf Club (Murvagh - will probably be up there overnight so will bring the sticks)

Anywhere else on the donegal side that might be playable in Oct (I havent played much at home in the last decade at all)?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 14, 2013, 06:16:18 AM
Ballyliffin is great
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 17, 2013, 10:30:09 PM
If you like watching girls jump, bend over and scream, then watch the Solheim Cup on Sky Sports 3.

Very entertaining!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 19, 2013, 01:06:02 PM
Amazing result by the European ladies last night in the Solheim Cup and a real shame that it did not get headlines in the sports news.

If Paula Creamer is looking for consolation, then drop me a pm Paula.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 25, 2013, 10:18:58 PM
Anyone played Royal Belfast and Rockmount? If so which one is the better course? there is an open at both on friday and i dont know what one to play
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on August 25, 2013, 10:21:17 PM
Not played Royal Belfast but I've only heard good things about it.

Rockmount is an enjoyable course, but the back 9 is a bit weak.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 25, 2013, 10:39:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 25, 2013, 10:18:58 PM
Anyone played Royal Belfast and Rockmount? If so which one is the better course? there is an open at both on friday and i dont know what one to play

If you get the chance the play Royal Belfast then do so. It is a very very elite club. Free towels in the changing rooms etc etc.  Membership reserved for magistrates and above so plenty of money to spend on the course. The course very well manicured.

Some parts of Rockmount is quite immature and just like a big field.

Let us know how you get on!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 25, 2013, 11:12:53 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 25, 2013, 10:39:28 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 25, 2013, 10:18:58 PM
Anyone played Royal Belfast and Rockmount? If so which one is the better course? there is an open at both on friday and i dont know what one to play

If you get the chance the play Royal Belfast then do so. It is a very very elite club. Free towels in the changing rooms etc etc.  Membership reserved for magistrates and above so plenty of money to spend on the course. The course very well manicured.

Some parts of Rockmount is quite immature and just like a big field.

Let us know how you get on!

I could near tell you now how i will get on, about 22 points ffs. Playing absolutely shite!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on August 26, 2013, 04:52:40 PM
Played Luttrelstown on Saturday - great track but Jaysus is it long
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 26, 2013, 05:56:39 PM
Quote from: Declan on August 26, 2013, 04:52:40 PM
Played Luttrelstown on Saturday - great track but Jaysus is it long

I've played it on 10 or more occasions, never classed it as long, in fact before some of the changes I would have said it was short! It was a great favorite of AIB as a customer day out course.big scores always came in. Were you tired?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on August 26, 2013, 06:00:25 PM
You must be a longer hitter than me Gerry then ;) 7347 yards is long to me. I was playing with some bandits alright - 41 won it 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 26, 2013, 06:14:37 PM
Jesus Declan I never played off the blues they insisted everyone was off the greens when we played. By no means am I a long hitter the opposite in fact. I'd be straight mind you. The green is 1000 yards shorter! the added length with some changes about 10 years ago. I had 44 points off 15 once, I think I always go back to it with confidence! It's a nice track.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 30, 2013, 03:18:24 PM
I'm seeing reports this morning that the US PGA Tour are considering an event in Ireland next year in the leadup to the British Open to be played at Ballyliffin in Donegal.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 30, 2013, 04:59:46 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 30, 2013, 03:18:24 PM
I'm seeing reports this morning that the US PGA Tour are considering an event in Ireland next year in the leadup to the British Open to be played at Ballyliffin in Donegal.

Okay, just as long as it doesnt affect the competition i'm playing there next year!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 31, 2013, 03:54:21 PM
I can't hit a f**king ball straight or putt to save my life at the minute. Whole game has gone to shit.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 31, 2013, 06:38:53 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 31, 2013, 03:54:21 PM
I can't hit a f**king ball straight or putt to save my life at the minute. Whole game has gone to shit.

So what has changed?  Get out to the driving range chief.

Last week I sliced 10 out of 14 drives and ended with a net 6 over. Today I sliced 3 out of 14 drives but my putting let me down and another net 6 over.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 31, 2013, 08:07:49 PM
Played in a classic for a local Gaa club today, played brutal but won the longest drive!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 31, 2013, 09:55:19 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 31, 2013, 08:07:49 PM
Played in a classic for a local Gaa club today, played brutal but won the longest drive!

You drove from Dublin?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 31, 2013, 09:58:38 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 31, 2013, 09:55:19 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 31, 2013, 08:07:49 PM
Played in a classic for a local Gaa club today, played brutal but won the longest drive!

You drove from Dublin?

lol  :D

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 01, 2013, 03:52:43 AM
What did you win? Nice work!

Over here they almost always give a driver as the long drive prize. I've never quite understood that!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 01, 2013, 08:40:21 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 01, 2013, 03:52:43 AM
What did you win? Nice work!

Over here they almost always give a driver as the long drive prize. I've never quite understood that!

Ah nothing like that I got a €50 voucher for Halpenny Golf shop. I'm happy enough with it as it was the first straight drive I hit all day,it was on the 18th hole.
Another guy on my foursome won the nearest pin on the 17th.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 13, 2013, 11:03:10 PM
Nice work Jimmy and that's with a bogey on the way out!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maco on September 15, 2013, 08:40:33 PM
Evening all. I have a rules question, so picture the scene.  My ball is 3 feet off the green and I have the putter out. There is a small lump of grass on the green (loose impediment) directly between my ball and the hole. Can I move the grass without incurring a penalty?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 15, 2013, 08:47:17 PM
Another nil return today. Clubs are going to go over the hedge soon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maco on September 15, 2013, 10:24:40 PM
This is what I thought, and what I did yesterday. However I have since been told that I was wrong to do this. I have been told that the green is a separate part of the course and you can only move objects on the green if you are on the green. I have had a look at the rules and, in my opinion, rule 23 clearly states that loose impediments can be moved. My argument is that if your ball is 2 inches off the green and there is a large twig on the green between your ball and the hole, then surely it can be moved. Rule 24-2 is apparantly the rule I have broken, but I can only find reference to immovable obstructions in this rule.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 15, 2013, 10:38:23 PM
I've always thought that you can lift anything off the green even if your ball is not on the green??? I see boys doing it all the time. Too many rules in golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 15, 2013, 10:39:09 PM
That is a difficult one Maco. The guy who pulled you on it must be a right *%$^. There are some rules gurus who suck all the enjoyment out of the game even before you tee-off.

Today with that wind, many greens were covered in all sorts of junk. I played Greenisland today for the first time. The first hole is a killer, and could do with a chair lift.

Another interesting rule. The scene: your ball is in the bunker, and a leaf has blown in and rested on your ball. But if you lift the leaf you will incur a penalty. You can lift big stones, but not twigs or leaves.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 15, 2013, 10:40:54 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 15, 2013, 08:47:17 PM
Another nil return today. Clubs are going to go over the hedge soon.

I know single figure handicappers who throw the head up if they dont break 33 points. What is your handicap?

Have you booked a lesson yet?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 15, 2013, 10:52:47 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 15, 2013, 10:40:54 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 15, 2013, 08:47:17 PM
Another nil return today. Clubs are going to go over the hedge soon.

I know single figure handicappers who throw the head up if they dont break 33 points. What is your handicap?

Have you booked a lesson yet?

Up to 20.7 or something now. was shooting 83 and 84 last year and now can barely break 90 ffs. Had a back operation in december so I am only back playing about 2 months. went for a lesson a few weeks ago and its helped but losing too many shots around the greens. My putting is a joke. had 7s at stroke index 1 and 2 today and was on the green in 3 for both of them. Was slicing like f**k off the tee about 2 weeks ago and now I am pulling everything. More pissed off as I know I can play a lot better. I throw the head up too if I am not walking onto the 10th with about 18 points or more. Frustrating game. All my mates I play with are single figure handicappers and regularly break clubs. A fella i play with snapped his wedge in 2 a few weeks ago there. Big winter of practice and lessons ahead of me
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maco on September 15, 2013, 10:57:32 PM
Orior - the guy who mentioned it is actually a good friend. It was Presidents Day at our club. I was on the 17th with a good score going - was in with a good chance of winning (ended up 7 points behind the winner, but I didn't know that at the time). Anyway, I got a prize last night and after the drink was in, one of my playing partners informed me of the ruling. He says him and another member of our 4ball looked at each other and shook their heads after I removed the grass from the green, but neither said anything at the time. Both discussed it again on the 18th tee, and again at the prize giving last night. Only after all this and the presentation of prizes was it mentioned to me. I'm keen to find out the ruling here as if I was in the wrong, I intend to write to the club to disqualify myself and return my prize.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 15, 2013, 10:58:32 PM
The best I can offer you is a decade of the rosary.

I went through the same a year ago. I got new custom fitted clubs, and my game went  t i ts up. Dont forget, it is meant to be fun.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 16, 2013, 01:20:56 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 15, 2013, 10:52:47 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 15, 2013, 10:40:54 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 15, 2013, 08:47:17 PM
Another nil return today. Clubs are going to go over the hedge soon.

I know single figure handicappers who throw the head up if they dont break 33 points. What is your handicap?

Have you booked a lesson yet?

Up to 20.7 or something now. was shooting 83 and 84 last year and now can barely break 90 ffs. Had a back operation in december so I am only back playing about 2 months. went for a lesson a few weeks ago and its helped but losing too many shots around the greens. My putting is a joke. had 7s at stroke index 1 and 2 today and was on the green in 3 for both of them. Was slicing like f**k off the tee about 2 weeks ago and now I am pulling everything. More pissed off as I know I can play a lot better. I throw the head up too if I am not walking onto the 10th with about 18 points or more. Frustrating game. All my mates I play with are single figure handicappers and regularly break clubs. A fella i play with snapped his wedge in 2 a few weeks ago there. Big winter of practice and lessons ahead of me

I went from playing to 15 comfortably enough and went to scoring rounds of 18-23 points for about 6 months. Had a lesson, the pro asked me to hit a few wedges. Bladed the first, bladed the second and nearly it the pro with the third. He asked me if I had Sky Sports at home, I said yes. That's most of your problem he said. You are watching the pro's and trying to pick a little bit of their swings except you are making a balls of it. The root of my problem was my head. As Orior says it's meant to be fun. Try getting back to that. Don't think too much about it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 16, 2013, 02:11:53 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 15, 2013, 10:39:09 PM
That is a difficult one Maco. The guy who pulled you on it must be a right *%$^. There are some rules gurus who suck all the enjoyment out of the game even before you tee-off.

Today with that wind, many greens were covered in all sorts of junk. I played Greenisland today for the first time. The first hole is a killer, and could do with a chair lift.

Another interesting rule. The scene: your ball is in the bunker, and a leaf has blown in and rested on your ball. But if you lift the leaf you will incur a penalty. You can lift big stones, but not twigs or leaves.

Local rules only on stones in bunkers Orior. Be careful if moving stones at clubs which don't apply the local rule for safety.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 16, 2013, 02:18:00 PM
Quote from: maco on September 15, 2013, 08:40:33 PM
Evening all. I have a rules question, so picture the scene.  My ball is 3 feet off the green and I have the putter out. There is a small lump of grass on the green (loose impediment) directly between my ball and the hole. Can I move the grass without incurring a penalty?


23-1. Relief
Except when both the loose impediment and the ball lie in or touch the same hazard, any loose impediment may be removed without penalty.


Hang on to your prize Maco, and tell your buddies not to bring up rules infractions unless they are certain.

Different story if the grass was attached or you were feeling it in the line between your ball and the cup to gain knowledge of the grain etc..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 16, 2013, 04:55:10 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 16, 2013, 02:18:00 PM
Quote from: maco on September 15, 2013, 08:40:33 PM
Evening all. I have a rules question, so picture the scene.  My ball is 3 feet off the green and I have the putter out. There is a small lump of grass on the green (loose impediment) directly between my ball and the hole. Can I move the grass without incurring a penalty?


23-1. Relief
Except when both the loose impediment and the ball lie in or touch the same hazard, any loose impediment may be removed without penalty.


Hang on to your prize Maco, and tell your buddies not to bring up rules infractions unless they are certain.

Different story if the grass was attached or you were feeling it in the line between your ball and the cup to gain knowledge of the grain etc..

You would not be allowed to repair any pitch marks either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 16, 2013, 04:59:57 PM
I'm going to say that you can repair ball marks on the green, both your own and others. You can't repair spike marks, and you couldnt repair a pitch mark on the fringe between your ball and the hole.

You cannot repair a ball mark anywhere else on the course prior to you shot. You can, and should repair a pitch mark in a fairway after your shot - its decent course maintainence.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 16, 2013, 06:30:31 PM
I'm actually thinking that you were fine- no infringement.
If the grass (or loose impediment) was actually on the green proper (not the fringe) and assuming you didnt tap down the lie after removing the grass.

See young Master McIlroy's hiccup earlier this year. If the sand was on the green he would have been fine...





http://www.cogolf.org/index.php?mod=RulesOfGolf_Read&article_id=724

Quote
During the 2nd round of the Abu Dhabi Championship Rory McIlroy's golf ball was lying just off of the putting green on the 9th hole. While surveying his next shot, he brushed sand off of his line of play on the fringe of the green. His fellow competitor, Luke Donald, witnessed him do this and informed Rory that he believed this action was a penalty. Was it?

As you know, sand is everywhere on most golf courses. There are sand filled divots, waste areas, ant hills and of course, bunkers. Sand is also commonly found around the fringe of the putting green when play from an adjacent bunker spills it onto the fringe (just ask Rory). In the Rules of Golf, sand is identified in the definition of Loose Impediments as follows: "Sand and loose soil are loose impediments on the putting green, but not elsewhere."

Unfortunately, Rory McIlroy learned about this definition the hard way. They called a Rules official over and he told him that because sand is only a loose impediment on the putting green, when he removed this it he was in breach of Rule 13-2. There are a number of ways to breach this Rule, but the part that pertains to Rory's situation is "A player must not improve or allow to be improved: his line of play ..., by any of the following actions: removing or pressing down sand or loose soil ..." Note that if the sand he removed had been on the green there would have been no penalty, even though his ball wasn't.

When on the course, before taking any actions to remove sand, take into consideration a few variables such as: Is the sand in a hazard, through the green or on the putting green? Is the sand a cast that was made by an insect such as ants which would now make this accumulation a loose impediment? All of these can factor into whether or not you can remove it.

It's good to remember that sand is a loose impediment on the putting green, so feel free to remove it and give your ball a smoother ride to the hole. Conversely, if it's not on the green, be careful! Rory incurred a costly two-stroke penalty for removing sand from the fringe, and went on to finish second, losing by one stroke. This cost him about 115,000 euros. Talk about "precious sands!"

there's another note here http://www.barryrhodes.com/2010/02/questions-on-loose-impediments.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maco on September 16, 2013, 09:01:48 PM
Yeah - grass was clearly on the green, and I didn't tap anywhere on the green. I have looked at a good few websites and have not seen it stated anywhere that I was in breech of rules. There is a fairly knowledgable man who lives near me who I know has officiated at golf tournaments throughout Ireland. I think I'll ask him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on September 16, 2013, 09:41:12 PM
I think this covers it...

Whether your ball lies on the putting green or on the apron of the putting green you may remove loose impediments that are either on the putting green or off the putting green. Sand and loose soil are loose impediments when they are on the putting green, but not when they are off it (Definition of Loose Impediments). Part of Rule 23-1 states;

Except when both the loose impediment and the ball lie in or touch the same hazard, any loose impediment may be removed without penalty.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maco on September 16, 2013, 10:12:19 PM
I think that's pretty clear. Thanks guys.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on September 17, 2013, 02:13:23 AM
Quote from: maco on September 15, 2013, 10:57:32 PM
Orior - the guy who mentioned it is actually a good friend.

Sounds like the guy who calls in after seeing an infraction in super slow mo replay. I'd get some new friends
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 17, 2013, 10:57:18 AM
Quote from: stephenite on September 17, 2013, 02:13:23 AM
Quote from: maco on September 15, 2013, 10:57:32 PM
Orior - the guy who mentioned it is actually a good friend.

Sounds like the guy who calls in after seeing an infraction in super slow mo replay. I'd get some new friends

It will be interesting to hear the next exciting episode when Maco informs his playing partners of their misjudgement. Will they admit their error?

Tune in next Monday to find out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on September 19, 2013, 06:19:43 PM
We have all had bad days on the course....Italian Open...fair play to him for returning his card...mine would have been in nearest bin

145 STUMPO (AM), Chad* +22 18 +22 94 - - - 94
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 19, 2013, 07:11:41 PM
I see GMac and Lowry well represent Ireland at this year's Golf World Cup event.
All this talk of Mcilroy representing Ireland at Olympics has anyone ever mentioned who GMac will play for?
I'd say he would have no problem playing for Ireland.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 19, 2013, 10:02:18 PM
Quote from: Count 10 on September 19, 2013, 06:19:43 PM
We have all had bad days on the course....Italian Open...fair play to him for returning his card...mine would have been in nearest bin

145 STUMPO (AM), Chad* +22 18 +22 94 - - - 94

Chad Stumpo (is that his real name?) was playing with David Dixon +3, and Mikael Lundberg +5

Afterwards in an interview with Sky Sports, David and Mikael said "Jeez, it was like playing with Jim Stynes"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on September 21, 2013, 06:09:29 AM
Quote from: Orior on September 19, 2013, 10:02:18 PM
Quote from: Count 10 on September 19, 2013, 06:19:43 PM
We have all had bad days on the course....Italian Open...fair play to him for returning his card...mine would have been in nearest bin

145 STUMPO (AM), Chad* +22 18 +22 94 - - - 94

Chad Stumpo (is that his real name?) was playing with David Dixon +3, and Mikael Lundberg +5

Afterwards in an interview with Sky Sports, David and Mikael said "Jeez, it was like playing with Jim Stynes"

His second round was an eleven shot improvement at 83....hope for us all!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 22, 2013, 10:53:06 PM
Fair play to Stenson. He lost over £1m in bad investments, but todays win will help him back up. Of all the guys on the tour, Henrik seems like good craic to play a round of golf with.

I also liked the way Rose hung around to congratulate him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 22, 2013, 10:54:33 PM
Nice wee win for me too  ;)

(http://i.imgur.com/otehnLE.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 22, 2013, 10:59:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 19, 2013, 10:02:18 PM
Quote from: Count 10 on September 19, 2013, 06:19:43 PM
We have all had bad days on the course....Italian Open...fair play to him for returning his card...mine would have been in nearest bin

145 STUMPO (AM), Chad* +22 18 +22 94 - - - 94

Chad Stumpo (is that his real name?) was playing with David Dixon +3, and Mikael Lundberg +5

Afterwards in an interview with Sky Sports, David and Mikael said "Jeez, it was like playing with Jim Stynes"
Kick a man when he's down  ;D*


All references are to Gaaboard Jim Stynes, not the Jim Stynes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 22, 2013, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: Count 10 on September 19, 2013, 06:19:43 PM
We have all had bad days on the course....Italian Open...fair play to him for returning his card...mine would have been in nearest bin

145 STUMPO (AM), Chad* +22 18 +22 94 - - - 94

There was a fella on the Challenge Tour in Ukraine last week had a first round 107 (+37)

edit:This guy

(http://i.imgur.com/Xyb9ufG.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 22, 2013, 11:42:50 PM
Hmmm, is Pawel Japol the son of a rich Ukranian industrialist?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on September 23, 2013, 09:39:36 PM
Quote from: stephenite on September 17, 2013, 02:13:23 AM
Quote from: maco on September 15, 2013, 10:57:32 PM
Orior - the guy who mentioned it is actually a good friend.

Sounds like the guy who calls in after seeing an infraction in super slow mo replay. I'd get some new friends
Refer yor friend to this twitter page
@GolfClubWankers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 23, 2013, 09:50:07 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 22, 2013, 10:59:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 19, 2013, 10:02:18 PM
Quote from: Count 10 on September 19, 2013, 06:19:43 PM
We have all had bad days on the course....Italian Open...fair play to him for returning his card...mine would have been in nearest bin

145 STUMPO (AM), Chad* +22 18 +22 94 - - - 94

Chad Stumpo (is that his real name?) was playing with David Dixon +3, and Mikael Lundberg +5

Afterwards in an interview with Sky Sports, David and Mikael said "Jeez, it was like playing with Jim Stynes"
Kick a man when he's down  ;D*


All references are to Gaaboard Jim Stynes, not the Jim Stynes.

Haha bastards!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 27, 2013, 12:07:37 AM
I played yesterday at the Hilton, Templepatrick. I feel Gaaboards jimstynes' pain
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 27, 2013, 12:33:24 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 27, 2013, 12:07:37 AM
I played yesterday at the Hilton, Templepatrick. I feel Gaaboards jimstynes' pain

You see it comes to us all! Playing this weekend at some stage, hopefully no clubs will be fucked into the park!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 30, 2013, 03:31:44 PM
A few pics from where I played on Saturday - nice course, greens were terrible though

(http://i.imgur.com/VY25knC.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/HzxpZA7.jpg)

This was the 10th hole - 410yards of the tee - about 210 to the end of the fairway before a big drop down into the valley

From the fairway looking to green - the dot is the 200 yard marker

(http://i.imgur.com/2ZfDoYX.jpg)

From the green looking back to the fairway

(http://i.imgur.com/jK1uGoI.jpg)


Probably got 3 rounds left this year before winter comes  :'(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on September 30, 2013, 03:34:04 PM
Is that Ardee?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 30, 2013, 03:50:31 PM
Slightly farther afield - Eagle Ridge GC just outside of Toronto  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 30, 2013, 05:06:11 PM
Looks good Gab - what was wrong with the greens? looks like a bit of browning but smooth enough on the pictures.

We punched a month ago and they are back rolling unbelievable at the minute. I hope we will get in to at least December before the snow comes, but we are over due a big winter. Nothing like paying monthly dues with snow on the ground.

How are you hitting them?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 30, 2013, 08:44:29 PM
I understand that Rory McIlroy was in Dublin at the weekend. Was he at the hurling I wonder?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 30, 2013, 08:53:40 PM
Same weekend his ex BFF was getting married in the caribbean. G-Mac and Rory and the Horizon split is going to rumble on for a while yet..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 30, 2013, 09:55:25 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 30, 2013, 08:44:29 PM
I understand that Rory McIlroy was in Dublin at the weekend. Was he at the hurling I wonder?

He was in England doing a Nike photoshoot with Rooney

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2437160/Manchester-Uniteds-Wayne-Rooney-takes-solace-company-Rory-McIlroy.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Count 10 on October 01, 2013, 09:52:07 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 30, 2013, 03:50:31 PM
Slightly farther afield - Eagle Ridge GC just outside of Toronto  :D

Looks great
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 15, 2013, 02:34:21 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/24953883

QuoteRoyal Portrush is a contender to host the US PGA Championship if the PGA of America goes ahead with plans to stage the event outside the United States.

The earliest possible date for a move is 2020, and PGA of America president Ted Bishop suggested the Northern Ireland course as a venue.

"Royal Portrush would be a great first international major," said Bishop.

"I think given the powerful effect that Irish golfers have on the game today, that might be a good place to start."

The PGA of America confirmed last month that a committee is studying the impact of holding the event around the world.

Asia was thought to be the most likely venue in 2020 until Bishop's comments on the Golf Channel's 'Morning Drive' programme
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on November 15, 2013, 06:24:41 PM
Anybody playing much at the minute? Haven't played in about 5 weeks, clean freezing and course covered in leaves ffs. Cant wait for the summer time already.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 15, 2013, 07:19:28 PM
Still hoping to get a few more weeks in before the snow. Down to long sleeves and maybe a jacket for the first few hours, but still got a sunburn last weekend.

82 rounds this year and counting.

Had a couple great days for it when I was home in October, although i missed Concra wood through sickness. Lough Erne was a great track, beautiful day. 25 quid for a hat is a bit steep but! You are getting shafted on equipment prices there, but the Green Fees are well priced.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 15, 2013, 08:46:11 PM
82 rounds???

I've about 16 under my belt and thought I was doing well  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 15, 2013, 09:05:34 PM
I decided if I was going to pay for it, I was going to use it! Usually 18 every Saturday and Sunday and a couple of those have turned into 36s with the need for an "Emergency 9" after the day.

Tentatively going to be in Toronto in either May or September to play - if you're up for it.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on November 15, 2013, 09:09:50 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on November 15, 2013, 02:34:21 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/24953883

QuoteRoyal Portrush is a contender to host the US PGA Championship if the PGA of America goes ahead with plans to stage the event outside the United States.

The earliest possible date for a move is 2020, and PGA of America president Ted Bishop suggested the Northern Ireland course as a venue.

"Royal Portrush would be a great first international major," said Bishop.

"I think given the powerful effect that Irish golfers have on the game today, that might be a good place to start."

The PGA of America confirmed last month that a committee is studying the impact of holding the event around the world.

Asia was thought to be the most likely venue in 2020 until Bishop's comments on the Golf Channel's 'Morning Drive' programme
why would they want to hold the event outside of america
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 15, 2013, 10:39:14 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 15, 2013, 06:24:41 PM
Anybody playing much at the minute? Haven't played in about 5 weeks, clean freezing and course covered in leaves ffs. Cant wait for the summer time already.

We're down to 13 holes on a Saturday. Greens very receptive so you can fire at the pin all day. Well, visualise it anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on November 19, 2013, 04:07:37 PM
I love winter golf, its good crack and all the golf bores are hibernating. 14 holes and a fry takes some batin'.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 20, 2013, 01:58:49 PM
G-Mac will represent Ireland in the Olympics in 2016 (if selected)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/25014432
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Jonah on November 20, 2013, 04:45:13 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 19, 2013, 07:11:41 PM
I see GMac and Lowry well represent Ireland at this year's Golf World Cup event.
All this talk of Mcilroy representing Ireland at Olympics has anyone ever mentioned who GMac will play for?
I'd say he would have no problem playing for Ireland.
Looks like you are right LL


McDowell drops Ireland Olympics hint

Graeme McDowell believes his decision to play the World Cup of Golf for Ireland in Melbourne this week indicates he is likely to make himself available for the same nation when golf returns to the Olympics in 2016.       McDowell is entitled to choose between competing for Ireland or Great Britain at the Rio Games.              Like fellow Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy, McDowell has been reluctant to commit to either team due to the political ramifications of such a choice and has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to decide for him.              "It is a very touchy political and religious subject, one that myself and Rory have not really enjoyed answering questions about the last few years because it is very difficult to pick a side because you are going to end up upsetting someone from either side really," McDowell, who teamed up with McIlroy at two previous World Cups, told reporters at Royal Melbourne golf club on Wednesday.              "From my point of view, when the World Cup came back on the schedule and it was coming to Royal Melbourne, I knew that I wanted to be part of this team, we have always represented Ireland when it has come to the World Cup.              "So I believe that me being here and representing Ireland will, you know, with the Olympic regulations, will mean that I am - I will have to play for Ireland when it comes to the Olympics in 2016... if good enough, if eligible, if fit enough, et cetera, et cetera."           "">Royal & Ancient chief executive Peter Dawson has expressed sympathy for McDowell's and McIlroy's dilemma, and said earlier this year that he hoped the burden of choice could be taken away from them.              He also suggested McIlroy's representation of Ireland at the World Cup could possibly preclude him from playing for Team GB at the Games when golf returns to the Olympic fold after a 112-year absence.              McDowell appeared confident the issue was settled.              "Part of me feels relieved to not have to make that decision," added McDowell, who will team up with Shane Lowry at Royal Melbourne.              "It certainly did not enter into my reasons to wanting to be here this week. I wanted to be here and play with Shane, around Royal Melbourne, in a golf tournament which I have always loved." TopDesktop Version | Terms & Conditions   © 2013 - RTÉ.ieBy using this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with the RTÉ Cookie Policy. For more information on cookies see our cookie policy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on November 21, 2013, 11:44:53 AM
Mc Ilroy obviously wants to represent the Brits, but keep open his options just in case. At the rate he's going he'll be begging the Irish team to take him. Hopefully they'll say nah Rors fcuk off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on November 21, 2013, 12:31:20 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on November 21, 2013, 11:44:53 AM
Mc Ilroy obviously wants to represent the Brits, but keep open his options just in case. At the rate he's going he'll be begging the Irish team to take him. Hopefully they'll say nah Rors fcuk off.

He's still the top Irish Golfer in the rankings and the 2nd top British golfer so he'd have his pick if the teams were to be named today... We are talking 3 years away though!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on November 22, 2013, 03:35:15 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 21, 2013, 12:31:20 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on November 21, 2013, 11:44:53 AM
Mc Ilroy obviously wants to represent the Brits, but keep open his options just in case. At the rate he's going he'll be begging the Irish team to take him. Hopefully they'll say nah Rors fcuk off.

He's still the top Irish Golfer in the rankings and the 2nd top British golfer so he'd have his pick if the teams were to be named today... We are talking 3 years away though!!!!
what I meant, three years in which to slide...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on December 22, 2013, 10:39:00 PM
Glad the Shelbourne has recognised the problems with the BIFFOs

IRISH golfer Shane Lowry was left in the rough after he claimed he was refused entrance to the five-star Shelbourne Hotel while enjoying a Christmas night out with friends. Lorwy (26) – who is ranked 77 amongst the world's top golfers - took to his twitter account tonight to vent his frustrations amid claims that the Stephens Green hotel did not let "my mates and I in".

Asked on Twitter why he didn't get in, Lowry replied that they "don't let normal people in".

The European Tour professional added the hashtag 'kip' to his tweets.

In another tweet, Lowry said "for a start" they only had two pints and that they weren't allowed in "because of what we looked like" even though "we looked well".

One of his followers asked him if he had been doing the 12 pubs of Christmas.

"No 12 pubs. Just a few quiet drinks," Shane responded.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: StephenC on February 02, 2014, 10:56:02 AM
Not much good golf being played in the Desert Classic this morning. Terrible watching so far.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on February 02, 2014, 09:50:26 PM
There should be more golf holes like the 16th at the Phoenix Open.
Great Craic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 11, 2014, 04:12:01 PM
I see "The Donald" (Trump) has bought Doonbeg GC

http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/us-property-mogul-donald-trump-thrilled-to-buy-doonbeg-golf-club-29998897.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on February 19, 2014, 04:12:34 PM
First round of the year tomorrow. Another year of walking around threatening to break clubs and walk off the course, one good shot near the end of the round means you always go back for more though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 19, 2014, 05:01:51 PM
Let us know how you get on. I presume it will be shorter tee boxes, lift & place, and very receptive greens. Very different from summer golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bigfrank on February 19, 2014, 05:12:09 PM
Have played a few times since xmas,my local course has the fairways closed at the minute,so by the off chance i actually hit one i have to lift it off to either side,dont happen as often as i wish :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 27, 2014, 09:10:57 PM
Tyrone Van Arse Wha?

http://www.pgatour.com/content/pgatour/players/player.28132.html (http://www.pgatour.com/content/pgatour/players/player.28132.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on March 07, 2014, 04:33:29 PM
Has anyone played Roganstown golf course? Heading down tomorrow hoping to play 18 then watch the rugby. Would there be many about the club house? If not , where would be the nearest place to watch it ( lively )
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 07, 2014, 05:12:56 PM
Played Roganstown a few weeks ago. It's a good track with some excellent holes (par 3s are top drawer) if a little flat and bland in places. Condition was superb given the winter we've had. They had lift and place in operation, but I hardly needed it.

It plays quite long.

Re drinking, not sure. The England match was on that day and we left right after golf for high stools in the hotel we were staying in. I didn't notice much around the hotel - it's half suburbia half countryside in location.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ha ha derry on March 07, 2014, 05:37:59 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 07, 2014, 05:12:56 PM
Played Roganstown a few weeks ago. It's a good track with some excellent holes (par 3s are top drawer) if a little flat and bland in places. Condition was superb given the winter we've had. They had lift and place in operation, but I hardly needed it.

It plays quite long.

Re drinking, not sure. The England match was on that day and we left right after golf for high stools in the hotel we were staying in. I didn't notice much around the hotel - it's half suburbia half countryside in location.

Thanks Wobbler, that's good to know about the course. It looks good on the internet but always good to hear from someone that played it.
I'll be cutting it fine for time so I'd probably have to catch the rugby in the club house or hotel. Sure the thirst will be at its mightiest 😛
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on March 24, 2014, 03:56:17 PM
Anyone around the Belfast area know of a golf course that lets non members out on a Saturday?  Struggling to find one at the moment.

Have been told the City of Belfast course at Mullask may let you out but its only 9 holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 24, 2014, 05:05:03 PM
Like most courses, my own is closed for Members Only on a Saturday, but you might get out late in the afternoon. So if you are looking for a morning round of golf, then no chance.

(Unless you know a member and can spin a yarn that you are thinking of joining - I've done that in the past.)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 24, 2014, 07:41:24 PM
Quote from: Muzz on March 24, 2014, 03:56:17 PM
Anyone around the Belfast area know of a golf course that lets non members out on a Saturday?  Struggling to find one at the moment.

Have been told the City of Belfast course at Mullask may let you out but its only 9 holes.

I've got out on Belvoir a few times after 3pm, but that's no good this time a year.

If you can handle a 20-25 min spin go for Hilton Templepatrick. They've only a handful of members so it shouldn't be an issue. Very decent track if a bit soulless, great greens.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 24, 2014, 07:44:21 PM
How's the spring golf swing treating everyone? We had a mild winter so played most of it, except a few weeks in January.

Swing was in pieces in february but now since daylight savings has the evenings a bit longer Ive been able to hit the range a few night after work. Coming around, if only I could get the putting stroke back.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 24, 2014, 07:44:30 PM
Also Down Royal is a good test and is good value. Only 20 mins from South Belfast. Heathland course that plays like a links. Looks flat but there's a lot of subtle stuff going on.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on March 24, 2014, 07:54:14 PM
Edenmore just outside moira is a good enough course. Half an hour from belfast.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: michaelg on March 24, 2014, 08:23:36 PM
Kirkiston Castle on the Ards Peninsula is good at this time of year - Always as dry as a bone.  Spa Golf Club just outside Ballynahinch is a good option too.  Nearer to Belfast (Just outside Carryduff), you also have Rockmount which is not a bad course.  Mahee Island near Comber is a lovely, really cheap nine hole course with amazing views of Strangford Lough.
City of Belfast / Mallusk wouldn't be great I'd imagine.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on March 24, 2014, 11:09:34 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 24, 2014, 07:44:21 PM
How's the spring golf swing treating everyone? We had a mild winter so played most of it, except a few weeks in January.

Swing was in pieces in february but now since daylight savings has the evenings a bit longer Ive been able to hit the range a few night after work. Coming around, if only I could get the putting stroke back.
Played my first 18 since Sept on Saturday. Finished 8 over(35pts) with same ball and no double bogeys. Happy enough considering i missed at least 3 inside 4 feet. 38pts won it too.
Re the courses Kirkistown good track. Down Royal bit boring. Ardglass is suposed to be some track anyone played it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on March 24, 2014, 11:16:58 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on March 24, 2014, 11:09:34 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 24, 2014, 07:44:21 PM
How's the spring golf swing treating everyone? We had a mild winter so played most of it, except a few weeks in January.

Swing was in pieces in february but now since daylight savings has the evenings a bit longer Ive been able to hit the range a few night after work. Coming around, if only I could get the putting stroke back.
Played my first 18 since Sept on Saturday. Finished 8 over(35pts) with same ball and no double bogeys. Happy enough considering i missed at least 3 inside 4 feet. 38pts won it too.
Re the courses Kirkistown good track. Down Royal bit boring. Ardglass is suposed to be some track anyone played it

Class! I only play it during opens though as its expensive enough green fees. Opening holes are unreal and very tough on a windy day, which is most of the time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 25, 2014, 02:23:24 AM
Love Ardglass- one of my favorite and most hated places to play golf all at the same time. Bring lots of balls, but leave your testicles at home and manage the course well for a round that won't leave you raging. Stunning though. I have had to play the first tee aiming at about 10.30 (if the hole is at 12) straight out into the water and still landed in the rough about 50 feet to the right of the hole. Wind was flying in strong behind us from about 7 o clock. Not often you get to be pin high off the tee on a 290 yard par 4. Thought the member was off his rocker, only hit it out that far to humor him, turns out it wasn't even far enough...
There's a couple of absolutely phenomenal par 3s as well. An absolute bastard of a course in the wind (most days) 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on March 25, 2014, 10:29:12 AM
Thanks for the ideas guys.  As expected most are closed for Saturday until late afternoon at the earliest.

However, I came across this site https://www.golfnow.com/ that allows you to book discounted tee times and a lot of the courses will have availablity on Saturdays.  Need an early tee time so thinking of Blackwood - Temple or Clandeboye.

Covers all of Ireland so may be of use to some looking for cheaper green fees for non members.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 25, 2014, 11:42:14 AM
Quote from: heganboy on March 25, 2014, 02:23:24 AM
Love Ardglass- one of my favorite and most hated places to play golf all at the same time. Bring lots of balls, but leave your testicles at home and manage the course well for a round that won't leave you raging. Stunning though. I have had to play the first tee aiming at about 10.30 (if the hole is at 12) straight out into the water and still landed in the rough about 50 feet to the right of the hole. Wind was flying in strong behind us from about 7 o clock. Not often you get to be pin high off the tee on a 290 yard par 4. Thought the member was off his rocker, only hit it out that far to humor him, turns out it wasn't even far enough...
There's a couple of absolutely phenomenal par 3s as well. An absolute b**tard of a course in the wind (most days)

Not a golfing man myself but have played (use that word loosely) a right few course and Ardglass is the best course I've ever played on. Some cracking greens and deadly first hole
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on April 02, 2014, 10:03:47 AM
Tiger out of the Masters.  He's missed 4 majors since he turned professional & each time there has been an Irish winner.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 02, 2014, 01:24:26 PM
Quote from: cornerback on April 02, 2014, 10:03:47 AM
Tiger out of the Masters.  He's missed 4 majors since he turned professional & each time there has been an Irish winner.

Interesting statistic. Pretty much all the US and Australian favourites have great great grannies that hailed from the Emerald Isle
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 02, 2014, 01:26:59 PM
I had my worst round of the year last weekend, and it nearly put me off the game. Irons were okay, but anytime I lifted the recovery club or 3-wood I was dropping a provisional immediately after. You would think it is easy to leave the woods in the back, but where would I be without ambition?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on April 03, 2014, 07:40:57 PM
You'll get the woods sorted and the irons will go. The putter is my main enemy throughout the year. I don't work enough at it to be fair.
I agree with keeping the woods in the bag though, what's the point in playing if you can't get to get the driver in the hand and slice it 250 yards to the right  >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 04, 2014, 10:37:41 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 03, 2014, 07:40:57 PM
You'll get the woods sorted and the irons will go. The putter is my main enemy throughout the year. I don't work enough at it to be fair.
I agree with keeping the woods in the bag though, what's the point in playing if you can't get to get the driver in the hand and slice it 250 yards to the right  >:(
I usually slice it 50 yards to the right.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on April 04, 2014, 02:21:35 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 04, 2014, 10:37:41 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 03, 2014, 07:40:57 PM
You'll get the woods sorted and the irons will go. The putter is my main enemy throughout the year. I don't work enough at it to be fair.
I agree with keeping the woods in the bag though, what's the point in playing if you can't get to get the driver in the hand and slice it 250 yards to the right  >:(
I usually slice it 50 yards to the right.

That is because you are leaning too far to the left.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 04, 2014, 02:27:02 PM
If you can't get out to practice at all and work on it you'll never get to fix it . Steep swings and subsequent slices are the biggest issue for many recreational golfers and most novices. Flatten it out and practice!


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 04, 2014, 03:36:15 PM
Quote from: muppet on April 04, 2014, 02:21:35 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 04, 2014, 10:37:41 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 03, 2014, 07:40:57 PM
You'll get the woods sorted and the irons will go. The putter is my main enemy throughout the year. I don't work enough at it to be fair.
I agree with keeping the woods in the bag though, what's the point in playing if you can't get to get the driver in the hand and slice it 250 yards to the right  >:(
I usually slice it 50 yards to the right.

That is because you are leaning too far to the left.

Is that a joke?

The reason for a slice is the club path is open relative to the path of the swing. Loads of ways the can occur.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 04, 2014, 03:39:59 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 04, 2014, 02:27:02 PM
If you can't get out to practice at all and work on it you'll never get to fix it . Steep swings and subsequent slices are the biggest issue for many recreational golfers and most novices. Flatten it out and practice!

Flat swings cause you to have to re-route the swing over the top as well. Steep is fine as long as droipping the club inside and swinging in to out. If over swinging, probably you have a reverse pivot but also feel as if you are too steep.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 04, 2014, 03:53:55 PM
Quote from: muppet on April 04, 2014, 02:21:35 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 04, 2014, 10:37:41 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 03, 2014, 07:40:57 PM
You'll get the woods sorted and the irons will go. The putter is my main enemy throughout the year. I don't work enough at it to be fair.
I agree with keeping the woods in the bag though, what's the point in playing if you can't get to get the driver in the hand and slice it 250 yards to the right  >:(
I usually slice it 50 yards to the right.

That is because you are leaning too far to the left.
No one has accused me of leaning to the left in a while!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 04, 2014, 06:43:05 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 04, 2014, 03:39:59 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 04, 2014, 02:27:02 PM
If you can't get out to practice at all and work on it you'll never get to fix it . Steep swings and subsequent slices are the biggest issue for many recreational golfers and most novices. Flatten it out and practice!

Flat swings cause you to have to re-route the swing over the top as well. Steep is fine as long as droipping the club inside and swinging in to out. If over swinging, probably you have a reverse pivot but also feel as if you are too steep.

The average recreational or novice golfer coming down with a steep (over the top) swing path is going to lose distance, power, and a shed ton of golfballs to the right off the tee. I should clarifiy that steep on the way up isn't the problem, it's steep on the way down and casting out past the golfball and having to square the clubface prior to impact that is not good at all.

I didn't suggest a flat swing - merely a flatter one to the steep swing. If you can get yourself in the right position at the top, and unleash all the energy in the most efficient downswing inside to out, it will help greatly. If you're over plane and steep at impact you're gonna see left to right on the golf ball.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ballela-angel on April 05, 2014, 12:28:38 AM
"Ardglass is supposed to be some track anyone played it" - I play it every time I'm over - This might draw a laugh or two, but I have played Pebble Beach and Ardglass is a better golf course it terms of layout and challenge (not the condition of the course) - Many beautiful holes already mentioned in this thread, but I have to mention the one where you have to get your shot between two stone gate pilars to get to the green! And don't get yourself on the wrong side of the thatched cottage that borders one of the par three greens! - It and Tralee are my two favorites in Ireland
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Student Dissertation on April 08, 2014, 04:04:32 PM
Really excited about the weekend, The Masters is my favourite sporting event bar none!

Any early fancies?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Asal Mor on April 08, 2014, 04:14:02 PM
My Paddy Power account is approaching bankruptcy after some very unlucky(Galway to beat Clare, slightly unlucky(France to beat Ireland) and some downright idiotic(An English team to win the Champions League) bets. Anyone having a bet on the Masters?
It's always a lottery but I might go for Oosthuizen e/w at 70/1 and Kaymer at 150/1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2014, 05:28:51 PM
Asal - both your players missed the cut last week at the SHO. Historically the odds of missing the cut and then winning the following week are pretty low. For that reason also Dustin Johnson is a big risk as a bet (hope that one bites me in the ass, I am having a nibble on Johnson).

G-MAC and Dufner don't hit the ball high for Augusta and G-MAC himself has said the course doesnt fit his eye. I'd like to punt on them both (Dufner particularly) but I don't think it's good value.

For an each way finish I like the following:

Patrick Reed
Jimmy Walker

Bit of a stretch for them to win, being first time invitees. Hasnt been done in my life time (Fuzzy Zoeller in 79). If anyone can break that it would be Reed however. Confidence is sky high and he hits it long and high.

To win I like one of

Rory - 65 on Sunday, good way to start it off and now the favourite in the bookies with the WD of Tiger

Phil - I'm kinda on the fence about him, but can never count him out. Augsuta suits lefties. Much easier to cut the ball than draw it and Augusta favours right to left. Lefties have won 5 out of the last 11 (granted, Phil has 3 of those).

Bubba - see above. Lefty love.

If I was to discount Bubba because he has won before and the second major is harder than the 3rd or 4th or 5th - my wild card pick is Jason Day. He isn't a wild card in regards to his odds - but the fact is he hasnt competed in 7 weeks due to a thumb injury. 2011 second, 2013 third and he can really over power the par 5s.

f**k it, it's a lottery! The best weekend in sports however.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on April 08, 2014, 05:33:17 PM
Quote from: Asal Mor on April 08, 2014, 04:14:02 PM
My Paddy Power account is approaching bankruptcy after some very unlucky(Galway to beat Clare, slightly unlucky(France to beat Ireland) and some downright idiotic(An English team to win the Champions League) bets. Anyone having a bet on the Masters?
It's always a lottery but I might go for Oosthuizen e/w at 70/1 and Kaymer at 150/1.

Great tournament thoroughly enhanced by the SKY coverage which as usual is 2nd to none. Fancy Rory or Schwartzel myself with Harris English a possible first time winner. E/W bet would be Rickie Fowler.

I actually placed a fair bit of money on Kaymer in previous Masters only to be reliably informed by a TV pundit on SKY that it is almost impossible for him to win the masters due to his 'fade' and he actually tried to convert to a 'draw' for this one tournament and failed miserably. Gmac is in the same boat with his low ball flight and therefore I never do him in this one as well.

A great weekends viewing and golf looks brilliant especially when the weather is good. Full of colour and everything in perfect condition. A few lads I know were there a few years ago and the one thing that took them totally by surprise was how many fairways were sloped sideways and how many hills there were all over the course and even in and around the greens....all said TV doesn't do it justice as to how difficult the course actually is.

So Rory and Schwartzel it is with English and Fowler to be EW bets.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Canalman on April 08, 2014, 05:48:52 PM
Will continue in my forlorn habit of backing Dustin Johnston. Maybe a small e/w bet on Cabrera also.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sidney on April 08, 2014, 05:51:22 PM
I'll be supporting the two Irish players in the field - Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 08, 2014, 05:52:58 PM
It's time Lee Westwood won and payed me back for all the times I've backed him!
Sergio maybe....will I ever learn  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Asal Mor on April 08, 2014, 05:56:08 PM
Sounds like ye know ye're stuff Mikhailov and Puck. Ye know more than me anyway. Might drop Kaymer and go for one of the citeogs.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2014, 06:22:21 PM
Think I'll pick Rory. shot a 65 on the last day and may hit some form here early on, hopefully keeps it on the last day
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 08, 2014, 06:33:28 PM
Tee Times/pairings for first 2 days

(http://i.imgur.com/UIGj6XI.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/BVVIk1h.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/l0XMiR2.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 08, 2014, 06:33:48 PM
Think I will go with Harris English & Rickie Fowler, both 66/1. Couldn't back McIlroy at that price.

Paddy Power & Sean Graham are paying out on 6 places.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 08, 2014, 07:23:38 PM
so a few quid each way for these 4 on Paddy power:

english 61/1
garcia 23/1
wee rory 11/1
Mr Freddie Couples Esquire 126/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 08, 2014, 11:22:20 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 08, 2014, 07:23:38 PM
so a few quid each way for these 4 on Paddy power:

english 61/1
garcia 23/1
wee rory 11/1
Mr Freddie Couples Esquire 126/1
Definitely worse e/w bets than Boom Boom. Would love to see Garcia or Westwood land one of the big ones. Don't think I will back Westwood anymore as not sure he can be consistent for 4 days on that track.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 10, 2014, 12:29:12 AM
Quote from: Mikhailov on April 08, 2014, 05:33:17 PM
Quote from: Asal Mor on April 08, 2014, 04:14:02 PM
My Paddy Power account is approaching bankruptcy after some very unlucky(Galway to beat Clare, slightly unlucky(France to beat Ireland) and some downright idiotic(An English team to win the Champions League) bets. Anyone having a bet on the Masters?
It's always a lottery but I might go for Oosthuizen e/w at 70/1 and Kaymer at 150/1.

Great tournament thoroughly enhanced by the SKY coverage which as usual is 2nd to none. Fancy Rory or Schwartzel myself with Harris English a possible first time winner. E/W bet would be Rickie Fowler.


If you can stand the serial interruptions. Saw the Beeb preview earlier; Aliss just all over the place at this stage, time to be pensioned off now like the Masters champions of old.

The course's difficulty disguises somewhat the fact that the Masters is arguably the easiest Major to pick a winner from, this year in particular. If you take away the higher number than average of rookies (24), and sundry past winners who haven't a squeak (Woosnam, Lyle, Olazabal, Couples etc.), the list of genuine candidates is probably quite small. Have a sneaky feeling for Dufner, or maybe Zach Johnson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 10, 2014, 02:51:04 AM
Here is a nice piece the Golf Channel did on the last remaining golfer, Errie Ball, from the first Masters (he is 104!!!).


http://www.golfchannel.com/media/errie-ball-last-inaugural-masters-player-still-standing/

My top 3:
Phil
Like Donald
Matt Kuchar

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on April 10, 2014, 09:03:23 AM
Quote from: mouview on April 10, 2014, 12:29:12 AM
Quote from: Mikhailov on April 08, 2014, 05:33:17 PM
Quote from: Asal Mor on April 08, 2014, 04:14:02 PM
My Paddy Power account is approaching bankruptcy after some very unlucky(Galway to beat Clare, slightly unlucky(France to beat Ireland) and some downright idiotic(An English team to win the Champions League) bets. Anyone having a bet on the Masters?
It's always a lottery but I might go for Oosthuizen e/w at 70/1 and Kaymer at 150/1.

Great tournament thoroughly enhanced by the SKY coverage which as usual is 2nd to none. Fancy Rory or Schwartzel myself with Harris English a possible first time winner. E/W bet would be Rickie Fowler.


If you can stand the serial interruptions. Saw the Beeb preview earlier; Aliss just all over the place at this stage, time to be pensioned off now like the Masters champions of old.

The course's difficulty disguises somewhat the fact that the Masters is arguably the easiest Major to pick a winner from, this year in particular. If you take away the higher number than average of rookies (24), and sundry past winners who haven't a squeak (Woosnam, Lyle, Olazabal, Couples etc.), the list of genuine candidates is probably quite small. Have a sneaky feeling for Dufner, or maybe Zach Johnson.

I'd agree with this, a couple of the players said up to 70 players could win it but I think they are just playing to the media. IMO only around 15 can win it and likely to be a big hitter.  I'd go for one of the following all at short odds for a reason.

Rory (talking a good game this wk)
Phil
Scott
Bubba
D Johnston
Day
Small EW on Fowler and Z Johnston

I don't think Westwood or Sergio have near a good enough putting stroke or the balls for it and Donald is too short of a hitter.  Kuchar is consistently there but again no killer instinct.

......Actually forget all that and put all your money on big Darren!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on April 10, 2014, 09:06:30 AM
Zach Johnson won it and he's one of the smallest hitters on tour. The winning total that year was very high at +1, having distance does give you a massive advantage and being able to shape the ball. Fancy Dustin myself.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on April 10, 2014, 09:55:46 AM
Lowest round Phil 20/1 (E/W)
Lowest round Rory 16/1 (E/W)
Keegan Bradley Place only 7/1 (5 places)
Victor Dubuisson Outright 100/1 (E/W)

(I know nothing about betting - but I have to spend my winnings from backing Arsenal's opponents recently)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 10, 2014, 09:56:25 AM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on April 10, 2014, 09:06:30 AM
Zach Johnson won it and he's one of the smallest hitters on tour. The winning total that year was very high at +1, having distance does give you a massive advantage and being able to shape the ball. Fancy Dustin myself.

Can't help remembering a recent journo's quote re: Dustin - "He's so dense, light bends around him."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 10, 2014, 11:34:44 AM
Love the masters. The sight of the Azeleas and Magnolias always heralds the start of the summer to me. I even planted a Magnolia tree thing in my driveway, and it flowers just in time for the Masters every year :)

Not been following the golf at all this year so far, but for the craic I have a fiver each way on Bubba Watson and Keegan Bradley
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 10, 2014, 12:07:23 PM
Any audio apps or anything to listen on the ipod at work?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on April 10, 2014, 12:28:26 PM
Each Way on:
McIlroy
Day
Kuchar
Moore (did this before he won the par 3)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 10, 2014, 12:51:21 PM
I went on the nose for:

Day
McDowell
Rose
Garcia
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 10, 2014, 01:41:35 PM
Kucher
Mannassero
Hanson
Jiminez
Tim Clarke
YE Yang
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: glens abu on April 10, 2014, 01:45:06 PM
went for Stenson
              Day
              Kuchar to win and Donaldson e/w @ 100/1.Love the Masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: charlieTully on April 10, 2014, 01:55:28 PM
kuchar as well,
Gary Woodland and Angel.

couples to be first round leader.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 10, 2014, 02:01:55 PM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on April 10, 2014, 09:06:30 AM
Zach Johnson won it and he's one of the smallest hitters on tour. The winning total that year was very high at +1, having distance does give you a massive advantage and being able to shape the ball. Fancy Dustin myself.

One of the coldest masters in history and the big hitters were reined in that year. Leveled it up for Zach Johnson and his wedge work and short game got him home.

I still took a slice of him at 30-1 this year though.

I've nearly everyone backed except Adam Scott and Phil!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 10, 2014, 02:04:38 PM
AZ there's a masters app I use for the iPhone. Not sure if it's licensed in Europe or not but it has a few video holes on it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 10, 2014, 02:08:41 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 10, 2014, 02:04:38 PM
AZ there's a masters app I use for the iPhone. Not sure if it's licensed in Europe or not but it has a few video holes on it
Is that the official one? Yeah, I have that if so, but I was hoping someone would be doing the early rounds on radio.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 10, 2014, 02:11:45 PM
Try the tunein radio app you might find a station covering it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on April 10, 2014, 03:45:42 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 10, 2014, 02:01:55 PM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on April 10, 2014, 09:06:30 AM
Zach Johnson won it and he's one of the smallest hitters on tour. The winning total that year was very high at +1, having distance does give you a massive advantage and being able to shape the ball. Fancy Dustin myself.

One of the coldest masters in history and the big hitters were reined in that year. Leveled it up for Zach Johnson and his wedge work and short game got him home.

I still took a slice of him at 30-1 this year though.

I've nearly everyone backed except Adam Scott and Phil!

Yeah it was bit of a freak year if you look at other winning totals. Green in regulation stat is probably the biggest factor in winning, then scrambling.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on April 10, 2014, 04:07:19 PM
small each way bets on Sergio. Day. Sneedeker. Stricker. Thus 3 of them will miss the cut and the other (Garcia) will lead after 3 rounds only to finish with an 80 and in a tie for 7th, rendering Paddy Power £20 richer and my wallet £20 lighter.
Great quote from Lawerence Donegan on the radio last night." A great tournament on a great course hosted by a terrible golf club" . Anyone looking for an alternative way to follow it on twitter check out his @ByTheMinGolf account.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on April 10, 2014, 08:57:34 PM
I am finding it increasingly difficult to listen to Colin Montgomerie.
He is just after questioning why nobody has scoring less than -3 today.
Eh, look at your own major tournament record Monty.
Surely there are better more entertaining commentators out there who have actually won something,
not like that teddy bear.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cadhlancian on April 10, 2014, 09:01:47 PM
f**k, Mickleson would sicken your shite sometimes. Up on the green there in 2, and takes 7! Makes some atrocious errors >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on April 10, 2014, 09:03:19 PM
Quote from: BarryBreensBandage on April 10, 2014, 08:57:34 PM
I am finding it increasingly difficult to listen to Colin Montgomerie.
He is just after questioning why nobody has scoring less than -3 today.
Eh, look at your own major tournament record Monty.
Surely there are better more entertaining commentators out there who have actually won something,
not like that teddy bear.

+1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 10, 2014, 09:03:26 PM
Some big names in bad spots and more or less busted for the weekend:

Dufner +8
Matsuyama +8
Deleat +7
Z Johnson +6
Rose +4 after 7
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 10, 2014, 10:21:01 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2014, 12:51:21 PM
I went on the nose for:

Day - injured thumb
McDowell
Rose - injured back
Garcia

Ah FFS, now they tell me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on April 10, 2014, 10:50:26 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2014, 10:21:01 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2014, 12:51:21 PM
I went on the nose for:

Day - injured thumb
McDowell
Rose - injured back
Garcia

Ah FFS, now they tell me.
Judging by that missed 2ft putt Garcia still has the injured head!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on April 10, 2014, 11:05:55 PM
Westwood looks like he has been enjoying the fries and shakes a little too much in the States
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 10, 2014, 11:19:14 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on April 10, 2014, 04:07:19 PM
small each way bets on Sergio. Day. Sneedeker. Stricker. Thus 3 of them will miss the cut and the other (Garcia) will lead after 3 rounds only to finish with an 80 and in a tie for 7th, rendering Paddy Power £20 richer and my wallet £20 lighter.
Great quote from Lawerence Donegan on the radio last night." A great tournament on a great course hosted by a terrible golf club" . Anyone looking for an alternative way to follow it on twitter check out his @ByTheMinGolf account.

Case in point -

http://extramustard.si.com/2014/04/10/matthew-fitzpatrick-caddie-sandals-masters/

U.S. Amateur champion Matthew Fitzpatrick's regular caddie, Lorne Duncan, won't be at Augusta this week after the club refused to allow him to participate in sandals. Duncan suffers from an orthopedic condition that prevents him from wearing Augusta-approved footwear.

From the caddie's blog:

I went to speak to the powers that be at Augusta National about alternative foot wear that would allow me to get through the week but my inquires were met with a resounding "No." I spoke to the head person there who is about as bright as a post and about as malleable as one. My feet were so sore after one practice round in runners that I had no alternative but to withdraw my services.
The club tells the BBC that Duncan was simply asked to abide by the rules for all caddies, and that any medical conditions he presented were taken into consideration when the decision was made.

Ricky Elliot, who usually caddies for Brooks Koepka on tour, is handling Fitzpatrick's bag during the 19-year old's run at the green jacket.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on April 10, 2014, 11:30:54 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 10, 2014, 11:19:14 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on April 10, 2014, 04:07:19 PM
small each way bets on Sergio. Day. Sneedeker. Stricker. Thus 3 of them will miss the cut and the other (Garcia) will lead after 3 rounds only to finish with an 80 and in a tie for 7th, rendering Paddy Power £20 richer and my wallet £20 lighter.
Great quote from Lawerence Donegan on the radio last night." A great tournament on a great course hosted by a terrible golf club" . Anyone looking for an alternative way to follow it on twitter check out his @ByTheMinGolf account.

Case in point -

http://extramustard.si.com/2014/04/10/matthew-fitzpatrick-caddie-sandals-masters/

U.S. Amateur champion Matthew Fitzpatrick's regular caddie, Lorne Duncan, won't be at Augusta this week after the club refused to allow him to participate in sandals. Duncan suffers from an orthopedic condition that prevents him from wearing Augusta-approved footwear.

From the caddie's blog:

I went to speak to the powers that be at Augusta National about alternative foot wear that would allow me to get through the week but my inquires were met with a resounding "No." I spoke to the head person there who is about as bright as a post and about as malleable as one. My feet were so sore after one practice round in runners that I had no alternative but to withdraw my services.
The club tells the BBC that Duncan was simply asked to abide by the rules for all caddies, and that any medical conditions he presented were taken into consideration when the decision was made.

Ricky Elliot, who usually caddies for Brooks Koepka on tour, is handling Fitzpatrick's bag during the 19-year old's run at the green jacket.
Read that. This is the kind of stuff that gives golf a bad name. Ricky Elliot the stand in is a Portrush man iirc
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 11, 2014, 12:14:13 AM
Quote from: sammymaguire on April 10, 2014, 11:05:55 PM
Westwood looks like he has been enjoying the fries and shakes a little too much in the States

Been like that for a while now.
Monty is gushing on commentary, but McGinley also suffers from a terrible lack of polish. ("Yeah!"). You just fear that he will lack the intellectual ability or cosmopolitan approach to manage the Ryder Cup team in Gleneagles. Hope I'm wrong....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 11, 2014, 01:13:17 AM
Westwood didn't help himself by dressing like a glow stick!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: southdown on April 11, 2014, 08:55:09 AM
Phil looks as unpredictable as ever, don't rule him out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Family guy on April 11, 2014, 09:39:06 PM
Any links to watch this the night?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: J OGorman on April 11, 2014, 10:02:27 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 11, 2014, 12:14:13 AM
Quote from: sammymaguire on April 10, 2014, 11:05:55 PM
Westwood looks like he has been enjoying the fries and shakes a little too much in the States

Been like that for a while now.
Monty is gushing on commentary, but McGinley also suffers from a terrible lack of polish. ("Yeah!"). You just fear that he will lack the intellectual ability or cosmopolitan approach to manage the Ryder Cup team in Gleneagles. Hope I'm wrong....

who's dogs dead?  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 12, 2014, 12:09:38 PM
McIlroy struggling badly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AQMP on April 12, 2014, 06:55:21 PM
McIlroy birdied 3 of the last 4 to end up with a 71 (+3). His marker, Augusta member Jeff Knox, shot a 70!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 12, 2014, 07:53:37 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 12, 2014, 12:09:38 PM
McIlroy struggling badly
No harm.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 12, 2014, 09:22:23 PM
I am probably wrong but I wouldn't be surprised if we have already seen the best of McIlroy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 12, 2014, 11:25:59 PM
I've just seen something I've never seen before, playing or watching golf - Jimmy Walker playing a pitch shot on the green. I didn't know it was allowed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 13, 2014, 12:07:30 AM
Quote from: Hardy on April 12, 2014, 11:25:59 PM
I've just seen something I've never seen before, playing or watching golf - Jimmy Walker playing a pitch shot on the green. I didn't know it was allowed.

Yeah it's "aloud" as they say on here, it's just rare that you would have an advantage chipping on the green.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: redcard on April 13, 2014, 12:59:14 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 13, 2014, 12:07:30 AM
Quote from: Hardy on April 12, 2014, 11:25:59 PM
I've just seen something I've never seen before, playing or watching golf - Jimmy Walker playing a pitch shot on the green. I didn't know it was allowed.

Yeah it's "aloud" as they say on here, it's just rare that you would have an advantage chipping on the green.

I remember one of the Usa golfers doing it during the Ryder cup a few years back. At the time I remember it was frowned upon but not illegal. You would think the green keeper wouldn't be too happy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 13, 2014, 01:18:50 AM
Quote from: Hardy on April 12, 2014, 11:25:59 PM
I've just seen something I've never seen before, playing or watching golf - Jimmy Walker playing a pitch shot on the green. I didn't know it was allowed.

Seen Els do it in the final round of a Major also. Sometimes done if there is no direct line of green between the ball position and pin, i.e. a spit of non-green or bunker lies in between.

I must be in the minority that hopes we have yet to see the best of McIlroy; technically, Augusta should suit his game, with it's long-driving and high ball-flight. One gets the feeling though that he's trying nearly too hard, that he wants it too bad. Quite unlucky in R2 it must be said, every mistake he made was punished over-severely I thought and just couldn't get a putt to drop.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on April 13, 2014, 01:23:21 AM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 12, 2014, 09:22:23 PM
I am probably wrong but I wouldn't be surprised if we have already seen the best of McIlroy

Yes you would be wrong......
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 13, 2014, 10:05:49 PM
Shaping up to be a good back 9 in Augusta.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 13, 2014, 11:01:10 PM
Bubba has her in the bag
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 13, 2014, 11:03:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 13, 2014, 10:05:49 PM
Shaping up to be a good back 9 in Augusta.

Are you not in the Coombe?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 13, 2014, 11:11:42 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 13, 2014, 11:03:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 13, 2014, 10:05:49 PM
Shaping up to be a good back 9 in Augusta.

Are you not in the Coombe?
Nope. No sign of anything happening yet.
I was sure I would miss the match today  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on April 13, 2014, 11:13:55 PM
Bubba well in control. Shouldn't stumble.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 13, 2014, 11:19:37 PM
Can't see Bubba losing it. I have Jimenez and Kuchar e/w. Hoping they stay safe.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 13, 2014, 11:20:11 PM
My €5 e/w on Bubba is looking good. 28/1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 13, 2014, 11:23:04 PM
AZ you are home and hosed. Good bet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 13, 2014, 11:24:15 PM
He's still liable to do something mad. I thought he'd done it with that mad shot from the trees.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 13, 2014, 11:27:43 PM
Jiminez at 150/1 happy days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on April 13, 2014, 11:58:42 PM
Boring back 9 but Bubba deserved it all weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 14, 2014, 12:04:32 AM
Quote from: ONeill on April 13, 2014, 11:58:42 PM
Boring back 9 but Bubba deserved it all weekend.

Agreed. No real excitement.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AQMP on April 14, 2014, 12:26:41 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 14, 2014, 12:04:32 AM
Quote from: ONeill on April 13, 2014, 11:58:42 PM
Boring back 9 but Bubba deserved it all weekend.

Agreed. No real excitement.

Aye, the final round was a bit of a snoozefest.  I've said for a while but the Masters has become glorified crazy golf. Players putting with their back to the hole and good golf shots punished?  Just not cricket (or golf)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Asal Mor on April 14, 2014, 04:47:54 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 08, 2014, 05:28:51 PM
Phil - I'm kinda on the fence about him, but can never count him out. Augsuta suits lefties. Much easier to cut the ball than draw it and Augusta favours right to left. Lefties have won 5 out of the last 11 (granted, Phil has 3 of those).

Bubba - see above. Lefty love.


I remember reading this and thinking I'd put a few quid on Bubba, then I forgot about it. That's the way it goes but good analysis Puck.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 14, 2014, 10:33:02 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 14, 2014, 12:04:32 AM
Quote from: ONeill on April 13, 2014, 11:58:42 PM
Boring back 9 but Bubba deserved it all weekend.

Agreed. No real excitement.

The most exciting bit was watching big Mrs Watson console wee Bubba.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 20, 2014, 11:36:19 PM
First 18 of the season out of the way today. Missed second half of the Pool game.

Didn't shoot great but noticed the slicing was happening a lot less with using this new grip.

Onwards and upwards.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 20, 2014, 11:46:46 PM
Short season Gabriel! 17th round of the YTD this morning. Headed to Yocha Dehe outside Sacramento this weekend coming for a men's club trip. 4 rounds in 2 days, hopefully win a few shackles.

http://www.yocha-de-hegolfclub.com/courses.php (http://www.yocha-de-hegolfclub.com/courses.php)

Threw the new sticks and wedges in the bag this weekend. Happy enough too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 20, 2014, 11:49:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 20, 2014, 11:46:46 PM
Short season Gabriel! 17th round of the YTD this morning. Headed to Yocha Dehe outside Sacramento this weekend coming for a men's club trip. 4 rounds in 2 days, hopefully win a few shackles.

http://www.yocha-de-hegolfclub.com/courses.php (http://www.yocha-de-hegolfclub.com/courses.php)

Threw the new sticks and wedges in the bag this weekend. Happy enough too.
Gab has some issues with the weather in his neck of the woods!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 21, 2014, 12:00:16 AM
Would drive me f-ing crazy to have that weather. I played 82 rounds last year. Get cranky if I don't get out every couple days!

Bought junior her first set of clubs this weekend and she said last night "dad, I want to play golf every Saturday and Sunday like you. Except when it's cold, then you can keep going out with the guys".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on April 21, 2014, 09:11:15 PM
Just an update to let everyone know that I'm still shit at golf

Cant wait to go and hack up the course tomorrow though! The life of a teacher
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 23, 2014, 09:03:08 PM
Looking to get back playing after a few years hiatus, any ideas on best places for clubs?

Saw these ones on American Golf -

http://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/sets-of-irons/wilson-staff-di11-irons-steel-5-sw-205306.html

Anyone recommend a decent set of irons for around £300 mark ? Cheers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bigfrank on April 23, 2014, 09:21:18 PM
You def wont slice the 3 iron anyway using that set of irons,that i assure u! They do look decent and in and the market myself for new irons having used a 2nd hand set of srixons this past two years. anyone any books or youtube videos that they swear by or think are useful,playing off 17 but self taught with weird grip and hardly two swings the same it seems lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on April 24, 2014, 10:55:53 AM
American golf will do custom fitting for you an advise on irons based on your swing etc.

Not sure how much these people know what they are doing/saying or are they just shop assistants but good way to try out the clubs on a simulator and you can see the results for yourself.

Not sure American golf is the cheapest about but would be worth shopping around.

http://hotlist.golfdigest.com/ (http://hotlist.golfdigest.com/) page that has reviews on the different clubs to help you narrow down to a few sets to try.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 10, 2014, 10:52:05 PM
Portrush to hold British Open in 2019

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/10822178/Royal-Portrush-to-host-Open-Championship-in-2019.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on May 11, 2014, 12:35:28 AM
Quote from: Minder on May 10, 2014, 10:52:05 PM
Portrush to hold British Open in 2019

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/10822178/Royal-Portrush-to-host-Open-Championship-in-2019.html

Good news
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 11, 2014, 12:43:03 PM
Great stuff! I see they are going to have to make a couple of new holes as they need the 17th and 18th for corporate facilities. That might not go down well with members.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 11, 2014, 09:51:09 PM
Poor from Sergio there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 11, 2014, 09:53:20 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 11, 2014, 09:51:09 PM
Poor from Sergio there.
Will you come up to Britain for The Open if it comes in 2019? We'll get a pint.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 11, 2014, 09:56:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 11, 2014, 09:53:20 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 11, 2014, 09:51:09 PM
Poor from Sergio there.
Will you come up to Britain for The Open if it comes in 2019? We'll get a pint.
What happens if there is a United Ireland before 2019.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 11, 2014, 10:00:37 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 11, 2014, 09:56:54 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 11, 2014, 09:53:20 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 11, 2014, 09:51:09 PM
Poor from Sergio there.
Will you come up to Britain for The Open if it comes in 2019? We'll get a pint.
What happens if there is a United Ireland before 2019.
Don't worry about that! That is 2020.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 12, 2014, 03:17:53 PM
A few more pics from the course I played on Saturday

Good day all round (apart from the score) - as soon as we pulled up - there was guys who took your clubs to your carts.

Went in a registered - got our course guide and ball marker. We had gotten a deal that let you play 18 holes with power cart, 2 meals before and after the round and a free polo and cap.

Excellent service - they had provided a sleeve of balls and bottles of water in the cart as well.

#2
(http://i.imgur.com/DY7eQMG.jpg)

#3 (12 at Augusta) - which I birdied  8)
(http://i.imgur.com/lhr0QEa.jpg)

#4 (13 at Augusta)
(http://i.imgur.com/t5CFGQp.jpg)

#9 (Pine Valley)
(http://i.imgur.com/fcRhnik.jpg)

#10 (1 at St Andrew's Old Course - shares fairway with 18)
(http://i.imgur.com/YMkvawu.jpg)

#15 (Road Hole)
(http://i.imgur.com/xdNub8M.jpg)

Looking across at #17 - with #10 and #18 in the background
(http://i.imgur.com/5dlimYL.jpg)

Shirt, cap and course guide
(http://i.imgur.com/wEAE1DP.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/YbrsaL0.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 13, 2014, 10:14:05 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 12, 2014, 03:17:53 PM
A few more pics from the course I played on Saturday

Good day all round (apart from the score) - as soon as we pulled up - there was guys who took your clubs to your carts.

Went in a registered - got our course guide and ball marker. We had gotten a deal that let you play 18 holes with power cart, 2 meals before and after the round and a free polo and cap.

Excellent service - they had provided a sleeve of balls and bottles of water in the cart as well.

#2
(http://i.imgur.com/DY7eQMG.jpg)

#3 (12 at Augusta) - which I birdied  8)
(http://i.imgur.com/lhr0QEa.jpg)

#4 (13 at Augusta)
(http://i.imgur.com/t5CFGQp.jpg)

#9 (Pine Valley)
(http://i.imgur.com/fcRhnik.jpg)

#10 (1 at St Andrew's Old Course - shares fairway with 18)
(http://i.imgur.com/YMkvawu.jpg)

#15 (Road Hole)
(http://i.imgur.com/xdNub8M.jpg)

Looking across at #17 - with #10 and #18 in the background
(http://i.imgur.com/5dlimYL.jpg)

Shirt, cap and course guide
(http://i.imgur.com/wEAE1DP.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/YbrsaL0.jpg)
Maybe I'm thick but where is this? Agusta or St Andrews?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 13, 2014, 10:19:08 AM
I think it's a course that has recreated some of the best Golf holes from around the world??!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on May 13, 2014, 10:20:46 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 13, 2014, 10:14:05 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 12, 2014, 03:17:53 PM
A few more pics from the course I played on Saturday

Good day all round (apart from the score) - as soon as we pulled up - there was guys who took your clubs to your carts.

Went in a registered - got our course guide and ball marker. We had gotten a deal that let you play 18 holes with power cart, 2 meals before and after the round and a free polo and cap.

Excellent service - they had provided a sleeve of balls and bottles of water in the cart as well.

#2
(http://i.imgur.com/DY7eQMG.jpg)

#3 (12 at Augusta) - which I birdied  8)
(http://i.imgur.com/lhr0QEa.jpg)

#4 (13 at Augusta)
(http://i.imgur.com/t5CFGQp.jpg)

#9 (Pine Valley)
(http://i.imgur.com/fcRhnik.jpg)

#10 (1 at St Andrew's Old Course - shares fairway with 18)
(http://i.imgur.com/YMkvawu.jpg)

#15 (Road Hole)
(http://i.imgur.com/xdNub8M.jpg)

Looking across at #17 - with #10 and #18 in the background
(http://i.imgur.com/5dlimYL.jpg)

Shirt, cap and course guide
(http://i.imgur.com/wEAE1DP.jpg)(http://i.imgur.com/YbrsaL0.jpg)
Maybe I'm thick but where is this? Agusta or St Andrews?

Neither I would say! I think it's a golf course that's made up of assorted replica signature holes from famous courses.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 13, 2014, 10:21:28 AM
Where is it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on May 13, 2014, 10:29:18 AM
http://bit.ly/1uYj7Kn (http://bit.ly/1uYj7Kn)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 13, 2014, 10:52:00 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 12, 2014, 03:17:53 PM
A few more pics from the course I played on Saturday

Good day all round (apart from the score) - as soon as we pulled up - there was guys who took your clubs to your carts.

Went in a registered - got our course guide and ball marker. We had gotten a deal that let you play 18 holes with power cart, 2 meals before and after the round and a free polo and cap.

Excellent service - they had provided a sleeve of balls and bottles of water in the cart as well.



Golf always reminds me that there are those who have, and there are those who have nothing  :-\

I console myself by saying that I started out with nothing (middle child syndrome) and deserve the pleasure I get from playing golf on courses like that above.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 13, 2014, 01:40:44 PM
Yes - I should have said it's a course made up of holes from other courses around the world - they have a few original holes as well.

And here - you can laugh at my effort at the island green. It landed on and then rolled off the edge at the back beside the bridge to the green

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlXHEKg7EcY
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 14, 2014, 11:18:35 AM
Quote from: cornerback on May 13, 2014, 10:29:18 AM
http://bit.ly/1uYj7Kn (http://bit.ly/1uYj7Kn)
Could you not just have said Canada?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 20, 2014, 02:31:15 AM
So what's the rule here  ;D - and Puck - don't say use a tree wood

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10378271_10154207260195038_6367858931348770168_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 20, 2014, 02:54:49 AM
You're looking at an unplayable. Technically you could hit it but it could go anywhere, maybe even not advance and you've lost a stroke and still have to take an unplayable after the wasted stroke. I'd take my lumps and choose from:

Two club lengths from the spot on the ground directly under the ball no closer to the hole

Go back to where you played from and play from there

Or go as far back as you want keeping the flag in your direct line


All options cost you a penalty stroke.

Good rule of thumb is free drop (I.e. Away from a sprinkler head, cart path or away from GIR)= one club length from the nearest point of relief. A penalty drop (hazard or unplayable) two club lengths from the nearest point of relief.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 20, 2014, 03:13:19 AM
So driving into the tree with my cart and knocking the ball loose wasn't the proper thing to do?





I did actually take a drop as it happened
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 20, 2014, 04:36:08 AM
Depends who was watching :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2014, 07:49:47 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 20, 2014, 02:31:15 AM
So what's the rule here  ;D - and Puck - don't say use a tree wood

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10378271_10154207260195038_6367858931348770168_n.jpg)
FIR!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: orangeman on May 21, 2014, 10:03:06 AM
Rory will be concentrating on golf from now on maybe.

Rory McIlroy breaks off engagement to Caroline Wozniacki
Golf star Rory McIlroy has announced that he has broken off his engagement with Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.

In a brief statement issued through his Dublin-based management firm, McIlroy said he was making the announcement publicly after talking to Wozniacki.

"The problem is mine," he said in the statement issued on Wednesday.

"The wedding invitations issued at the weekend made me realise that I wasn't ready for all that marriage entails."

McIlroy, a two-time major winner, added: "I wish Caroline all the happiness she deserves and thank her for the great times we have had.

"I will not be saying anything more about our relationship in any setting."

McIlroy is currently at Wentworth preparing for the BMW PGA Championship, the European Tour's flagship event.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on May 21, 2014, 10:25:53 AM
McIlroy impresses more and more. Far too young to get married, particularly for 2 such people in the public eye, and he has had the maturity to recognise this. It didn't work out, so they move on. Think Rory will win the USPGA again this year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 21, 2014, 10:29:37 AM
Quote from: mouview on May 21, 2014, 10:25:53 AM
McIlroy impresses more and more. Far too young to get married, particularly for 2 such people in the public eye, and he has had the maturity to recognise this. It didn't work out, so they move on. Think Rory will win the USPGA again this year.

Jayz, I wonder if I turfed her indoors, outdoors ...?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 21, 2014, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: Hardy on May 21, 2014, 10:29:37 AM
Quote from: mouview on May 21, 2014, 10:25:53 AM
McIlroy impresses more and more. Far too young to get married, particularly for 2 such people in the public eye, and he has had the maturity to recognise this. It didn't work out, so they move on. Think Rory will win the USPGA again this year.

Jayz, I wonder if I turfed her indoors, outdoors ...?

Have you seen her twitter account, not an apostrophe in sight, it would never last.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on May 21, 2014, 09:32:10 PM
Friday evening playing RCD and Saturday playing Ardglass. Lookin forward to both. Hitting the ball well so hope to keep that going. Qualified in the GUI Mixed last Sunday. Anyone else playing much inter club this year?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 21, 2014, 11:09:33 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on May 21, 2014, 09:32:10 PM
Friday evening playing RCD and Saturday playing Ardglass. Lookin forward to both. Hitting the ball well so hope to keep that going. Qualified in the GUI Mixed last Sunday. Anyone else playing much inter club this year?

Ulster Four Ball, East Antrim League and Pierce Purcell.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: flantheman82 on May 21, 2014, 11:20:41 PM
I won the pga tankard comp at my own club. Does anyone know what happens now? Is there a regional qualifier?
Ta
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: give her dixie on May 22, 2014, 12:08:12 AM
"Trust Me, There Are Plenty More Fish In The Sea" Woods Assures McIlroy

GOLFING legend Tiger Woods has moved to comfort Irish ace Rory McIlroy following news that the County Down man had called off his engagement to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.

Woods made a visit to McIlroys Florida home this morning, where he found the crestfallen youngster had spent the night listening to Coldplay and eating Terrys Chocolate Oranges.

"Rory was in a bit of a state when I called round" said Woods, star of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 1999-2014. "So I told him to have a shower while I made him an Ulster fry up with potato farls and fried mushrooms. After he had washed and eaten he felt a bit better, so I assured him that no woman was worth crying over and signed him up to Tinder".

2012 PGA Player of the Year McIlroy, who had proposed to Ms. Wozinski on New Years day following a two year relationship, called of their wedding following a bout of cold feet and has refused to comment on the matter beyond an official statement in which he wished the Danish tennis star all the best in life. It is believed Woods will stay with McIlroy until the 25 year old is feeling better.

"I told Rory that there are far worse ways for a relationship to end" said Woods, possibly referring to the breakup of his own marriage in 2009 following a turbulent battle against a crippling sex addiction.

"Caroline Wozniecki was a huge part of his life, but Caroline Wosniakie is now gone; it's time for Rory to start thinking about Rory. We're going to hit the clubs pretty hard today; I reckon a nice day on the fairway playing golf will clear Rorys mind. Then after that I'm going to take him to town and get him hooked up with some really nasty freaks".

http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2014/05/21/trust-me-there-are-plenty-more-fish-in-the-sea-woods-assures-mcilroy/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Greenabovethered on May 22, 2014, 11:45:53 AM
Rory speaking with the media yesterday

Q. Were you tempted to pull out at any stage because of this, because it can't be easy with so much turmoil going on even though you've perhaps become almost used to it over the last 18 months, haven't you?

A:  No, I just I made a commitment to be here. It's the your European Tour's Flagship event. I'm very proud to be part of The European Tour. The European Tour have been very good to me over the last number of years, and I thought it was my duty to come back and play in this event. You know, once I gave my word that I would, I wasn't going to go back on it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 22, 2014, 01:19:41 PM
Golf in Wentworth has been suspended because of a "dangerous situation"

Has Caroline turned up?

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2014/tournamentid=2014040/leaderboard/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2014/tournamentid=2014040/leaderboard/index.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on May 22, 2014, 04:54:54 PM
Great start from Shane Lowry today. -8.

Just wondering, why do golfers prefix the word 'golf' on everything? "Yeah, my golf game is good at the moment, I'm striking the golf ball well and finding the greens. My putts are going in, but I love this golf course and this golf tournament'.

Do they think we're maybe unsure of the sport they are playing? 'Jeez. Does he mean his basketball game is good, and he's hitting a rugby ball well, but he loves the race course and the darts tournament'?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: give her dixie on May 22, 2014, 05:09:58 PM
Apologies if this has been posted already


Rory McIlroy's foundation donates £1m to local children's cancer charity

By Claire Williamson – 13 May 2014

He's already well-known for his big heart.

And Holywood golfer Rory McIlroy is keeping his charitable deeds close to home after his foundation donated £1 million to a children's cancer charity in Northern Ireland.

The two-time Major golf champion set up the Rory Foundation in 2013 with the aim of supporting children's charities from around the world and to give youngsters a helping hand.

The Rory Foundation has now committed £1m to the Cancer Fund for Children over a period of four years to support the running of its respite home Daisy Lodge.

The charity provides practical and emotional support for children and young people diagnosed with cancer.

The top golfer has had a close association with the charity since he visited its new therapeutic short break centre in Newcastle, Co Down, to meet the children and teenagers it supports.

Explaining his decision to donate the £1m, the sports star said: "The Rory Foundation sets out to give children a helping hand. It's that simple."

He said he was very moved by his visit to Daisy Lodge.

"I was overwhelmed by the honesty, courage and warmth of the children and teenagers there and immediately made the decision the enhance my support of the charity," he said.

The family facility, which opened last month, is the first of its kind in the UK and Ireland and will be providing free short breaks for up to 500 families affected by cancer every year.

It has been built in the style of a mountain lodge.

The Cancer Fund for Children aims to set a global standard in the provision of a therapeutic centre dedicated to families nursing a child with cancer by providing a much-needed chance to relax and recuperate away from the gruelling routine of hospital visits and stress.

Chief executive of the Cancer Fund for Children, Gillian Creevy, said: "Rory's commitment to our work over the last 18 months has been so much appreciated.

"Despite his time being so valuable and demands on him so great, he managed to create opportunities to meet children living with cancer – and every time he does, he leaves behind young people with their spirits and self-esteem well and truly lifted.

"This wonderful donation will help us provide short breaks to many families and young people whose lives have been shattered by a childhood cancer diagnosis."

Cancer Fund for Children's team of specialists will be on hand to provide one-to-one support and an expanded range of therapeutic and complementary treatments for families.

Daisy Lodge includes six double family suites, four therapy rooms, a range of age-appropriate play areas, two communal lounge areas, a large open dining space, specialist kitchen facilities, a cinema and safe outdoor play areas.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rory-mcilroys-foundation-donates-1m-to-local-childrens-cancer-charity-30266669.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 22, 2014, 10:07:43 PM
Disgraceful. Why is he only interested in cancer? What about kids with heart disease?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on May 23, 2014, 02:09:20 PM
Im in the market for a new set of clubs but finding the right place to buy them is proving difficult, ideally looking for Mizuno, either the MP54's or the JPX EZ Forged.  I am also looking for some wedges perhaps Titleist Vokey Design SM5.

There are the usual American golf, Nevada Bobs here around Belfast but can anyone recommend a good place to buy a set.

You are looking at 120 GBP less to buy them on eBay than American golf but would rather buy them local if possible.

If anyone have these irons/wedges or have any thoughts I'd appreciate the feedback. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on May 23, 2014, 03:09:33 PM
Quote from: Muzz on May 23, 2014, 02:09:20 PM
Im in the market for a new set of clubs but finding the right place to buy them is proving difficult, ideally looking for Mizuno, either the MP54's or the JPX EZ Forged.  I am also looking for some wedges perhaps Titleist Vokey Design SM5.

There are the usual American golf, Nevada Bobs here around Belfast but can anyone recommend a good place to buy a set.

You are looking at 120 GBP less to buy them on eBay than American golf but would rather buy them local if possible.

If anyone have these irons/wedges or have any thoughts I'd appreciate the feedback.

Muzz, you must have a decent low handicap if you are playing with forged irons. Mizunos are good quality and good reputation also but like you I don't trust the internet and would prefer to buy locally. Did you consider to a 'trade' for your existing irons which will reduce the price of the new ones - surely your current set are worth 100+

What irons are u currently using...?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 23, 2014, 03:18:03 PM
Volkey's will have to be bought individually. Depending on shaft, loft, grind combination will probably need to be ordered directly from Titleist regardless of where you purchase. Unless you know exactly what you want I would recommend getting fit (or at least speaking to a pro who knows your swing) as there is way to many options.

Edit - so yeah you won't really get them any cheaper, in fact I would factor in they may be more expensive than initially thought.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on May 23, 2014, 03:32:36 PM
Thanks guys - already have a buyer for my set when/if I upgrade to the Mizuno's so cant do a trade in.

Big Fella - you are talking 100 GBP from American Golf per Wedge.  Agreed on the fitting and know the grind etc. that I want so can purchase these anywhere.

Cheers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 23, 2014, 04:06:59 PM
Golf equipment - my favourite thing in the world...

Muzz, I own the EZ-Forged predecessor (The JPX 825 Pro) and they are hands down one of the best irons out with the right mix of shot shaping and forgiveness. I'd stand them next to the AP2 any day of the week. They are currently beaten out of the bag by the Rocketbladez tours, as I just seem to be shooting more consistent scores with them. Slightly more forgiving on a mis-hit. The MP54s are also spanking, but for less money I think you could pick up the MP64, which is more than comparable - just a year older. One thing about these soft forgings is you'll get plenty of bag chatter on the soft heads, so if you're worried about re-sale value at all you may want to get iron head covers. In addition - the bronze finish on the EZ Forged will wear a lot quicker than the satin finish on either the 825 Pro's, or the MP54s/64s.

Seems like you are willing to spend a few shackles, as none of the clubs you have on your wish list are cheap - and they are all the 2013-2014 models. I just did a fitting and a wedge clinic for an SM5 ($150, for the clinic and a new wedge) and I dont rate them any higher than the SM4s, or indeed a number of alternative wedges which can be picked up for a better price. The SM5 in my opinion is being sold on the basis of the new bounce/grind rating. At the end of the day considering the equipment you are looking at, I would suggest you already know what you want by the time you get to your wedge selections and don't need some kid in a shop telling you what you need to be fit for. If you're prepared to consider alternatives there are plenty of great wedge selections out there. I don't skimp on golf equipment, I buy about 2 sets a year to t**ker with - but I'm not paying full retail on 3 new vokeys any time soon. Take a look at the Cleveland 588 forged models, the Scratch 8620 wedges, or even last years SM4s for better value.

I really think E-bay is decent value. If you find a seller with positive feedback in the 99%s, on over 1000 transactions, Id trust it. You are always protected by pay pal, and E-bay is really coming down on the side of the buyers in a lot of disputes (even wrongly so at times). The rocketbladez tours I picked up were brand new, heads and grips in plastic in a taylormade factory box for $340...Running $600-700 new. Deep discounts on the bay...

Couple reviews for you, if helpful

http://www.golfwrx.com/139653/mizuno-jpx-ez-forged-irons-editor-review/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/139653/mizuno-jpx-ez-forged-irons-editor-review/)

http://www.golfwrx.com/49911/review-mizuno-jpx-825-pro-irons/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/49911/review-mizuno-jpx-825-pro-irons/)

http://www.golfwrx.com/43695/editor-review-mizuno-mp-64-irons/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/43695/editor-review-mizuno-mp-64-irons/)

http://www.golfwrx.com/118230/first-look-new-mizuno-mp4-and-mp-54-irons/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/118230/first-look-new-mizuno-mp4-and-mp-54-irons/)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 23, 2014, 04:13:14 PM
Quote from: Muzz on May 23, 2014, 03:32:36 PM
Thanks guys - already have a buyer for my set when/if I upgrade to the Mizuno's so cant do a trade in.

Big Fella - you are talking 100 GBP from American Golf per Wedge.  Agreed on the fitting and know the grind etc. that I want so can purchase these anywhere.

Cheers

Yeah maybe but depends if they have them in stock to the specification. I went for a different shafts and grips than the stock option. Also had the loft strengthened in my gap wedge by a degree. Had an up charge for the grips but they have to be order from Titleist.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 23, 2014, 04:25:18 PM
What shaft option did you put in the SM5s BigFella?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 23, 2014, 05:16:42 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 23, 2014, 04:25:18 PM
What shaft option did you put in the SM5s BigFella?

I went with the Dynamic Gold Spinner on my SM4's. Was looking at the SM5's but the options baffle me  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 23, 2014, 05:32:42 PM
It's not straightforward at all for many folks. I personally like the way the Scratch company classifies it

Slider/Sweeper

Digger/Slider

Digger/Driver

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 23, 2014, 06:47:18 PM
I needed a digger in the some of the situations I found myself in today  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 24, 2014, 06:31:22 AM
Hadn't seen any of the golf yesterday and just reading Lowry is joint top!
What a victory that would be for him if he can pull it off.
Huge day for him today,hopefully he is still in with a shout going into tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 24, 2014, 12:38:58 PM
Up early watching it. That Holly Sonders that presents Morning Drive is some yoke  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 24, 2014, 01:14:12 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 24, 2014, 12:38:58 PM
Up early watching it. That Holly Sonders that presents Morning Drive is some yoke  :o
C'mon Gab you know better than that.....Rule 1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 24, 2014, 01:31:45 PM
Your Google not working?  ;D

(http://getgitty.com/wp-content/gallery/reasons-why-you-should-watch-golf-holly-sonders/reasons-why-you-should-watch-golf-holly-sonders-7.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 24, 2014, 02:34:01 PM
Some start for Lowry. 2 shots clear on his own now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 24, 2014, 03:40:43 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 24, 2014, 12:38:58 PM
Up early watching it. That Holly Sonders that presents Morning Drive is some yoke  :o

Have you seen the naked pictures?

Rumor has it that they came from the guy I take lessons from as they dated when both were at Michigan state. Can't bring myself to ask him to confirm or deny either allegation!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 24, 2014, 03:46:26 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 24, 2014, 03:40:43 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 24, 2014, 12:38:58 PM
Up early watching it. That Holly Sonders that presents Morning Drive is some yoke  :o

Have you seen the naked pictures?

Rumor has it that they came from the guy I take lessons from as they dated when both were at Michigan state. Can't bring myself to ask him to confirm or deny either allegation!!
You know the rules......
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 24, 2014, 07:00:03 PM
Amazing stuff from Bjorn - has an 8-footer on 17 for his seventh birdie in a row.

Bjorn -14, Donald -9, Shane and Rory -8.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 24, 2014, 07:04:07 PM
Bjorn misses and Shane birdies 17.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on May 25, 2014, 02:00:44 PM
Lowry -3 for first five holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 25, 2014, 02:36:38 PM
Lowry back in it now after a triple bogey from Bjorn.
Gonna be a great afternoons golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 03:21:23 PM
Shane two clear now going to the twelfth tee. McIlroy three behind.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 25, 2014, 03:37:40 PM
Quote from: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 03:21:23 PM
Shane two clear now going to the twelfth tee. McIlroy three behind.
3 clear now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 03:38:52 PM
"Possibly uncatchable" says the commentator. I don't like that kind of talk!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 03:42:03 PM
Could be an all-Irish battle down the last 5/6. Rory gone to two behind.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 03:46:30 PM
Shane will be lucky not to drop two here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 03:54:40 PM
Two dropped. Rory picks one up. Lowry, McIlroy, Bjorn tied on -12.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 04:04:22 PM
Brilliant stuff from Shane - gets one back straight away. One up, four to play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 04:38:17 PM
Rory ahead for the first time going to the last.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 25, 2014, 04:39:41 PM
Lowry gonna need to birdie this 17th.
Hopefully McIlroy drops one on 18th.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 25, 2014, 04:41:09 PM
Wow Donald back in it now.
This is brilliant viewing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 04:48:07 PM
Hard luck Shane there. Looks like it's Rory's.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 25, 2014, 04:57:37 PM
Ah that's disappointing.
Hard luck Lowry was a great effort in fairness.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 05:01:53 PM
Great entertainment. Shane playing for prize money now. Second is €527, 3rd €297, 4th €237. Not a bad wage for four days' work.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 05:06:09 PM
Well, he may have made himself €290K with that putt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2014, 06:10:38 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 25, 2014, 04:39:41 PM
Lowry gonna need to birdie this 17th.
Hopefully McIlroy drops one on 18th.

He didn't, no luck today with Antrim giving you boys a wee lesson also ;D

You'll give Galway a good show I'm sure :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 25, 2014, 07:36:38 PM
What was McIlroy's lift for the win?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: macdanger2 on May 25, 2014, 11:51:24 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2014, 06:10:38 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 25, 2014, 04:39:41 PM
Lowry gonna need to birdie this 17th.
Hopefully McIlroy drops one on 18th.

He didn't, no luck today with Antrim giving you boys a wee lesson also ;D

You'll give Galway a good show I'm sure :P

Thought lowry was offaly rather than Laois?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2014, 11:55:38 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on May 25, 2014, 11:51:24 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2014, 06:10:38 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 25, 2014, 04:39:41 PM
Lowry gonna need to birdie this 17th.
Hopefully McIlroy drops one on 18th.

He didn't, no luck today with Antrim giving you boys a wee lesson also ;D

You'll give Galway a good show I'm sure :P

Thought lowry was offaly rather than Laois?

I wasn't talking about counties, just that Laoislad (who lives in Dublin :o) was hoping for a result of sorts and I was looking a different result ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 26, 2014, 08:51:17 PM
Shane Lowry won the qualifying round today at Walton Heath & qualifies for the US Open
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 26, 2014, 09:21:26 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 26, 2014, 08:51:17 PM
Shane Lowry won the qualifying round today at Walton Heath & qualifies for the US Open

How did Harrington do?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 26, 2014, 09:59:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 26, 2014, 09:21:26 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 26, 2014, 08:51:17 PM
Shane Lowry won the qualifying round today at Walton Heath & qualifies for the US Open

How did Harrington do?

He didn't make it, +2 after the two rounds.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 26, 2014, 10:10:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 26, 2014, 09:59:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 26, 2014, 09:21:26 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 26, 2014, 08:51:17 PM
Shane Lowry won the qualifying round today at Walton Heath & qualifies for the US Open

How did Harrington do?

He didn't make it, +2 after the two rounds.
Sad to see how far he has fallen.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on May 27, 2014, 02:10:06 AM
Quote from: Minder on May 26, 2014, 08:51:17 PM
Shane Lowry won the qualifying round today at Walton Heath & qualifies for the US Open

Great stuff, fantastic few days for Lowry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on May 27, 2014, 10:30:31 AM
Good Lowry!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 28, 2014, 05:51:43 PM
Quote from: Hardy on May 25, 2014, 05:06:09 PM
Well, he may have made himself €290K with that putt.

Some putt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCpHF94PWgQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCpHF94PWgQ)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on May 29, 2014, 03:25:14 AM
Tiger withdraws from the US Open.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 01, 2014, 05:58:05 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2014, 06:10:38 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 25, 2014, 04:39:41 PM
Lowry gonna need to birdie this 17th.
Hopefully McIlroy drops one on 18th.

He didn't, no luck today with Antrim giving you boys a wee lesson also ;D

You'll give Galway a good show I'm sure :P
We certainly gave them a better show than your shower did against Wexford today   ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 01, 2014, 06:25:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 01, 2014, 05:58:05 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2014, 06:10:38 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 25, 2014, 04:39:41 PM
Lowry gonna need to birdie this 17th.
Hopefully McIlroy drops one on 18th.

He didn't, no luck today with Antrim giving you boys a wee lesson also ;D

You'll give Galway a good show I'm sure :P
We certainly gave them a better show than your shower did against Wexford today   ;D

Beat is beat is beat, unless it means something else ;) Good luck in the lower leagues next year
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2014, 07:52:48 PM
Shane Lowery has been paired with Kevin Stadler and Brendan de Jonge for the first round at the US Open.

You won't miss them boys walking around the course  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 06, 2014, 08:07:00 PM
webb simpson, graeme and rory, not just local interest but 3 out of the last 4 winners...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2014, 05:51:59 PM
Fake rough at Pinehurst this week?

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=834772639884222 (https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=834772639884222)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on June 11, 2014, 09:25:24 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2014, 05:51:59 PM
Fake rough at Pinehurst this week?

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=834772639884222 (https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=834772639884222)

Looking forward to this golf along with all the other sport on this weekend. Wife wont see me until Monday at the earliest (Golf, World Cup, GAA, Rugby...)

Fancy Rory, Jordan Spieth or Dustin Johnson to win it - length off the tee will count for a lot this week.

Then EW on Martin Kaymer and Gary Woodland.

Looks like a seriously tough test of golf it the weather heats up - the fairways and greens will be brown and rock hard.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on June 11, 2014, 01:40:15 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2014, 07:52:48 PM
Shane Lowery has been paired with Kevin Stadler and Brendan de Jonge for the first round at the US Open.

You won't miss them boys walking around the course  :D

That's some heavyweight trio!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 11, 2014, 01:50:27 PM
Leave Shane alone.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 11, 2014, 03:39:12 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 11, 2014, 01:50:27 PM
Leave Shane alone.

I will, just as long as he doesnt step on my line.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 11, 2014, 05:36:11 PM
rory- kaymer and jiminez as the each way fancies...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on June 11, 2014, 05:47:08 PM
Kaymer and Fowler for me. Might do someone else e/w at a big price. Anyone having a punt make sure to shop around, i got Fowler at 80/1 Fowler on Ladbrokes but he was only 66/1 on P.P. That's a serious difference.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 11, 2014, 05:57:55 PM
Mickelson, Brazil, Aguero golden boot, Dublin.

5 quid accumulator. Could be bust this week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: THE MIGHTY QUINN on June 11, 2014, 06:34:34 PM
2019 Open coming to the occupied 6
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on June 11, 2014, 08:16:23 PM
Phil, kuch, day, Sergio (last chance)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on June 11, 2014, 10:21:36 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 11, 2014, 05:57:55 PM
Mickelson, Brazil, Aguero golden boot, Dublin.

5 quid accumulator. Could be bust this week.
What's that about 2000/1?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 11, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Mickelson 18/1
Brazil 3/1
Aguero 16/1
Dublin 1/1

Not sure what it works out at.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on June 11, 2014, 10:50:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 11, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Mickelson 18/1
Brazil 3/1
Aguero 16/1
Dublin 1/1

Not sure what it works out at.
5win works out at 12920.. Nice..  Or 6460euro on the Dubs at evens!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 11, 2014, 10:51:34 PM
Hopefully I can dream until Sunday at least. That would be nice.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on June 11, 2014, 10:55:38 PM
Have Phil done as well along with Bubba, Els, Simpson and Schwartzel
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 12, 2014, 06:13:17 AM
Quote from: Rossie11 on June 11, 2014, 10:50:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 11, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Mickelson 18/1
Brazil 3/1
Aguero 16/1
Dublin 1/1

Not sure what it works out at.
5win works out at 12920.. Nice..  Or 6460euro on the Dubs at evens!!!

Out of ignorance how do you get that to 12920?

Isn't it 5x18x3x16x2?

I'm a bookies dream, don't even understand the bets..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: macdanger2 on June 12, 2014, 08:37:43 AM
Putting on a fiver:

5 @ 18/1 = 95
95 @ 16/1 = 1615
1615 @ 3/1 = 6460
6460 @ 1/1 = 12920
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: take_yer_points on June 12, 2014, 09:26:27 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 12, 2014, 06:13:17 AM
Quote from: Rossie11 on June 11, 2014, 10:50:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 11, 2014, 10:47:31 PM
Mickelson 18/1
Brazil 3/1
Aguero 16/1
Dublin 1/1

Not sure what it works out at.
5win works out at 12920.. Nice..  Or 6460euro on the Dubs at evens!!!

Out of ignorance how do you get that to 12920?

Isn't it 5x18x3x16x2?

I'm a bookies dream, don't even understand the bets..

Look at how you calculated your 18/1 and how you calculated your 1/1.

For 18/1, you multiplied by 18, but for 1/1 you multiplied by 2. Multiplying by 18 made your 18/1 a 17/1 bet - you get your stake back on each bet so for 18/1 you should've multiplied by 19.

So your calculation should be 5x19x4x17x2 = 12920
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 13, 2014, 06:46:04 PM
Quote from: beer baron on June 11, 2014, 05:47:08 PM
Kaymer and Fowler for me.

Quote from: heganboy on June 11, 2014, 05:36:11 PM
rory- kaymer and jiminez as the each way fancies...

Quote from: Mikhailov on June 11, 2014, 09:25:24 AM
Then EW on Martin Kaymer and Gary Woodland.

Looking good so far
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: haveaharp on June 13, 2014, 07:52:59 PM
Surely Kaymer couldn't lose from there ? 8/13 with Paddypower now..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 11:41:01 PM
Quote from: haveaharp on June 13, 2014, 07:52:59 PM
Surely Kaymer couldn't lose from there ?
Course he can anything could still happen, pressure on him to get a good score tomorrow. If his lead is down to 2 or 3 for Sunday it's still all to play for. Hope not though I like Kaymer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hoof Hearted on June 13, 2014, 11:44:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 13, 2014, 11:41:01 PM
Quote from: haveaharp on June 13, 2014, 07:52:59 PM
Surely Kaymer couldn't lose from there ?
Course he can anything could still happen, pressure on him to get a good score tomorrow. If his lead is down to 2 or 3 for Sunday it's still all to play for. Hope not though I like Kaymer.

agree with you there lad, he sort of went to the dogs after his first/last major win
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 13, 2014, 11:46:57 PM
I think his win this year when he was very shaky coming down the last few holes was a major turning point in confidence and I'd be surprised to see him throw this away. Now, someone could come out and blow him off the map (COME ON PHIL), but I think he will be there at the end. Hell of a lead around a difficult course. Not that no one has ever choked.... (Not talking 'bout you PHIL)!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on June 14, 2014, 09:26:03 AM
Logged into pp to see what he was offering me as a cash out option but no offer. Chances are i would've let it roll anyway but surprised there was no cash out option, i was thinking this was the kind of situation it was designed for  ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: macdanger2 on June 14, 2014, 02:43:15 PM
Do pp offer cash out now??

If so, it's odd that they aren't for this. They'll probably only offer it when nobody would want it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on June 15, 2014, 09:02:18 AM
Yeah they've started it the last month or 2. Could be a fun evening ahead for me  :-X
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 16, 2014, 01:46:50 PM
See how the Irish flag issue is addressed for the British Amateur Open...

http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard (http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 16, 2014, 02:00:27 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 16, 2014, 01:46:50 PM
See how the Irish flag issue is addressed for the British Amateur Open...

http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard (http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard)
Why should there be an issue at all?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 16, 2014, 04:19:10 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 16, 2014, 01:46:50 PM
See how the Irish flag issue is addressed for the British Amateur Open...

http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard (http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard)

I have to say that is actually quite clever. I'll be interested to see who goes out of their way to be offended by it first...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2014, 05:43:02 PM
Quote from: heganboy on June 16, 2014, 04:19:10 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 16, 2014, 01:46:50 PM
See how the Irish flag issue is addressed for the British Amateur Open...

http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard (http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard)

I have to say that is actually quite clever. I'll be interested to see who goes out of their way to be offended by it first...
Challenge accepted! Although not geographically accurate I would have had Ulster top right...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 16, 2014, 05:45:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 16, 2014, 05:43:02 PM
Quote from: heganboy on June 16, 2014, 04:19:10 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 16, 2014, 01:46:50 PM
See how the Irish flag issue is addressed for the British Amateur Open...

http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard (http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard)

I have to say that is actually quite clever. I'll be interested to see who goes out of their way to be offended by it first...
Challenge accepted! Although not geographically accurate I would have had Ulster top right...
I'd have just had a tri colour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 17, 2014, 01:36:43 PM
QuoteRT @McIlroyRory Hey @united landed in Dublin yesterday morning from Newark and still no golf clubs... Sort of need them this week... Can someone help!?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cockahoop on June 17, 2014, 02:49:29 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 16, 2014, 01:46:50 PM
See how the Irish flag issue is addressed for the British Amateur Open...

http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard (http://championships.randa.org/en/AmateurChampionships/AmateurChampionship/Home/StrokePlayLeaderboard.aspx#/competition/89681/leaderboard)

nothing to do with flags,because golf in ireland in general is under the GUI and because the championship is on home soil players from here north or south are representing there clubs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 18, 2014, 06:47:19 AM
Quote from: cockahoop on June 17, 2014, 02:49:29 PM
players from here north or south are representing there clubs
*their   ::)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 18, 2014, 09:30:54 AM
Yesterday was not a good advert for Portrush, as fog halts play

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/27897531 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/27897531)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on June 22, 2014, 04:12:01 PM
Right lads, company golf day tomorrow at Malone. Haven't been on a course in 2 years but because I always make a fuss that women never get to these events, I have to play.
In a group with two others, one a beginner like me, the other a 16 handicapper who owns a large NI company that gives my firm good business, though I've never met her.
How do people usually feel about playing with beginners? I will likely be picking my ball up a few times on the course but I'm sure she'll be wanting to give it a good go. Am I going to annoy the heck out of her?
There are only 3 women playing so she's kinda guaranteed a prize anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 22, 2014, 04:24:30 PM
As long as you are not slow thats the most important for me. Be ready (always) to hit your shot/putt. Don't be 10 yards from your ball when someone from your group is hitting their shot, be at your ball. After that we all started as beginners. Everyone acknowledges that fact.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on June 22, 2014, 05:34:12 PM
Good advice, thank you. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mick999 on June 22, 2014, 07:06:42 PM
Speaking of women's golfers, what about stephanie meadow,

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/stephanie-meadow-in-share-of-third-spot-at-us-women-s-open-1.1841356

First professional tournament, the US Open, she is tied 3rd after 3 round, final round just started ..

http://www.usopen.com/women/en_US/scoring/index.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 22, 2014, 10:41:14 PM
Looks like she has gotten third after the final round too. Well done her!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on June 22, 2014, 10:41:41 PM
Looks like Meadow will finish 3rd, posting two 69's on the weekend.  Excellent showing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on June 22, 2014, 11:01:48 PM
Quote from: hardstation on June 22, 2014, 06:40:24 PM
More advice....stop gurning about not getting to events that you clearly have no interest in, you total sourpuss.

;D
Hey, I'm not being sour! I have invested heavily in this too - new clubs and a nice new outfit. I might be crap but I'll look the part. I'm not totally disinterested. Just don't want to annoy the other lady.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mick999 on June 22, 2014, 11:05:23 PM

Pre tournament interview here :

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/golf/27906072
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 22, 2014, 11:19:57 PM
Quote from: Rois on June 22, 2014, 11:01:48 PM
Quote from: hardstation on June 22, 2014, 06:40:24 PM
More advice....stop gurning about not getting to events that you clearly have no interest in, you total sourpuss.

;D
Hey, I'm not being sour! I have invested heavily in this too - new clubs and a nice new outfit. I might be crap but I'll look the part. I'm not totally disinterested. Just don't want to annoy the other lady.
She's a 16 handicapper ffs not the female Tiger Woods.
I'm sure you'll be fine though I'd hate to be stuck behind the 3 of you!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 22, 2014, 11:42:00 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 22, 2014, 11:19:57 PM
Quote from: Rois on June 22, 2014, 11:01:48 PM
Quote from: hardstation on June 22, 2014, 06:40:24 PM
More advice....stop gurning about not getting to events that you clearly have no interest in, you total sourpuss.

;D
Hey, I'm not being sour! I have invested heavily in this too - new clubs and a nice new outfit. I might be crap but I'll look the part. I'm not totally disinterested. Just don't want to annoy the other lady.
She's a 16 handicapper ffs not the female Tiger Woods.
I'm sure you'll be fine though I'd hate to be stuck behind the 3 of you!

I'd rather be stuck behind 3 women than 3 fellas ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 23, 2014, 01:15:40 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 22, 2014, 10:41:14 PM
Looks like she has gotten third after the final round too. Well done her!

$271,373
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 06, 2014, 07:53:32 PM
McDowell retains his French Open title
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 11, 2014, 04:59:31 PM
After shooting 7 under on Thursday, Rory is trying his best to miss the cut today.

He is six over after 12 holes, making him 1 under. The project cut is +1.

Go on Rory - break another record, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 11, 2014, 05:17:00 PM
After 14 holes, he is 7 over for the day, and even for the tournament.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 14, 2014, 02:14:38 PM
Big win for Justin Rose in Scotland over the weekend looks to have him favourite for the Open this weekend - he's actually won his last 2 starts - won in America the tournament before that as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on July 15, 2014, 08:21:36 AM
Pairings and Tee Times for The Open:

http://scores.theopen.com/en/TeeTimes.aspx

My Top 3- Rose, Snedeker and Blixt
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 15, 2014, 08:46:03 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 14, 2014, 02:14:38 PM
Big win for Justin Rose in Scotland over the weekend looks to have him favourite for the Open this weekend - he's actually won his last 2 starts - won in America the tournament before that as well.
Unlikely that he will win 3 in a row.

I have to go with Westwood as someday he has to pay me pack!
Also go with Fowler,Woods and Stenson.
Might put a small bet on Lowry for the craic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 15, 2014, 12:02:18 PM
Donald, GMac and Phil!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2014, 01:20:31 PM
Come on lads FFS keep this in one place or t'other. http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=24834.0 (http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=24834.0)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 15, 2014, 02:05:42 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2014, 01:20:31 PM
Come on lads FFS keep this in one place or t'other. http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=24834.0 (http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=24834.0)
Who died and made you Queen?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 15, 2014, 02:08:40 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2014, 01:20:31 PM
Come on lads FFS keep this in one place or t'other. http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=24834.0 (http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=24834.0)

Even Little Darren is doing it. Run!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 21, 2014, 08:13:05 PM
http://www.golfwrx.com/232481/winning-swings-see-how-rory-mcilroy-drives-it-so-far/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/232481/winning-swings-see-how-rory-mcilroy-drives-it-so-far/)

Great piece dissecting Rory's swing. The torque and power he generates in the entire downswing is amazing. No wonder the PGA slogan is "These guys are good"! Getting that down swing on plane and not over or under cooking it is so difficult to ingrain.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on July 21, 2014, 08:21:30 PM
I wonder if the huge torque he generates will cause him back problems in a few years.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 21, 2014, 09:18:15 PM
You'd like to hope that with all the training, nutrition, and flexibility that is surrounding all these guys in recent times that they are giving consideration to all that can happen with time and age. I feel like in the years that Tiger was damaging himself, the super fitness aspect of golf wasn't as prevalent. Now, with a few exceptions they all seem to be in serious shape, and really working hard on conditioning - which I assume includes long term health and flexibility - not just power.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 22, 2014, 08:54:21 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2014, 09:18:15 PM
You'd like to hope that with all the training, nutrition, and flexibility that is surrounding all these guys in recent times that they are giving consideration to all that can happen with time and age. I feel like in the years that Tiger was damaging himself, the super fitness aspect of golf wasn't as prevalent. Now, with a few exceptions they all seem to be in serious shape, and really working hard on conditioning - which I assume includes long term health and flexibility - not just power.
Have you seen some of those yanks on the PGA tour? There a shape all right.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dferg on July 22, 2014, 10:58:16 AM
Quote from: dec on July 21, 2014, 08:21:30 PM
I wonder if the huge torque he generates will cause him back problems in a few years.
I think that is a good question.  I'd say Woods would have got closer to Nicklaus record by now if he hadn't had so many injuries over the last few years.  A lot of them caused by the huge torque he could generate.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 22, 2014, 11:18:07 AM
Heading to Vilamoura for a few days in September and was looking a bit of advice about Clubs lads.

I've been told you can rent out decent clubs (even top of the range clubs) when you get there rather than carting your own on and off a plane etc. Have any of you done this before and what's the best site for it?

Any feedback would be great thanks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 22, 2014, 11:23:55 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 22, 2014, 11:18:07 AM
Heading to Vilamoura for a few days in September and was looking a bit of advice about Clubs lads.

I've been told you can rent out decent clubs (even top of the range clubs) when you get there rather than carting your own on and off a plane etc. Have any of you done this before and what's the best site for it?

Any feedback would be great thanks.

Not done it, but I've seen the rental areas in Faro airport and generally only heard good things about the process. Very easy, very efficient.

I've heard a few stories about damaged clubs costing an arm and a leg to replace, so I'd advise paying any excess insurance offered, and perhaps take a few penalty strokes instead of playing off paths or the like.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 22, 2014, 11:36:24 AM
Ok lads to take the heat of Rory who are your most disliked golfers??

For me its has to be Davis Love III. The name, the look of him. Never liked him.

Corey Pavin another wee dweeb and used to behave badly in the Ryder Cup!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on July 22, 2014, 11:38:41 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 22, 2014, 11:36:24 AM
Ok lads to take the heat of Rory who are your most disliked golfers??

For me its has to be Davis Love III. The name, the look of him. Never liked him.

Corey Pavin another wee dweeb and used to behave badly in the Ryder Cup!!

Brilliant - haven't heard that in a while!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 22, 2014, 12:01:26 PM
Quote from: Franko on July 22, 2014, 11:38:41 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 22, 2014, 11:36:24 AM
Ok lads to take the heat of Rory who are your most disliked golfers??

For me its has to be Davis Love III. The name, the look of him. Never liked him.

Corey Pavin another wee dweeb and used to behave badly in the Ryder Cup!!

Brilliant - haven't heard that in a while!

Here all week Franko!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 22, 2014, 01:16:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 22, 2014, 11:18:07 AM
Heading to Vilamoura for a few days in September and was looking a bit of advice about Clubs lads.

I've been told you can rent out decent clubs (even top of the range clubs) when you get there rather than carting your own on and off a plane etc. Have any of you done this before and what's the best site for it?

Any feedback would be great thanks.

Most clubs that I've been to (even higher end ones) offer callaway game improvement irons as their rentals. I like to fly with my own and use the space around the inside of the travel bag for clothes. Haven't flown with a suitcase in years.  If you just want the Craic go with the rentals, but I hate rental clubs!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 22, 2014, 01:20:59 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 22, 2014, 08:54:21 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2014, 09:18:15 PM
You'd like to hope that with all the training, nutrition, and flexibility that is surrounding all these guys in recent times that they are giving consideration to all that can happen with time and age. I feel like in the years that Tiger was damaging himself, the super fitness aspect of golf wasn't as prevalent. Now, with a few exceptions they all seem to be in serious shape, and really working hard on conditioning - which I assume includes long term health and flexibility - not just power.
Have you seen some of those yanks on the PGA tour? There a shape all right.

Who are you referring to? In the latest crop of younger Americans coming through there's one pudgy cub: Dufner. There's one fat cub: Stadler. What's your point? The point I am making is that fitness has never been more prevalent on the tour. I hope the conditioning coaching and swing coaching are thinking about longevity also.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 22, 2014, 01:30:35 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 22, 2014, 01:20:59 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 22, 2014, 08:54:21 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2014, 09:18:15 PM
You'd like to hope that with all the training, nutrition, and flexibility that is surrounding all these guys in recent times that they are giving consideration to all that can happen with time and age. I feel like in the years that Tiger was damaging himself, the super fitness aspect of golf wasn't as prevalent. Now, with a few exceptions they all seem to be in serious shape, and really working hard on conditioning - which I assume includes long term health and flexibility - not just power.
Have you seen some of those yanks on the PGA tour? There a shape all right.

Who are you referring to? In the latest crop of younger Americans coming through there's one pudgy cub: Dufner. There's one fat cub: Stadler. What's your point? The point I am making is that fitness has never been more prevalent on the tour. I hope the conditioning coaching and swing coaching are thinking about longevity also.

I'm not so sure. I'd imagine the aspiration is for a long and highly lucrative career. But if given the choice between a short and highly lucrative spell at the top when every aspect of your game is 100%, or a less satisfying career operating at 85% to ensure longevity, I doubt there's a man alive would opt for the latter. The emphasis has to be on getting things right now, and making hay while you can.

Sports scientists and coaches are wonderful creatures, but it's human beings they're dealing with, and all of our bodies deteriorate whether we like it or not.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 22, 2014, 02:16:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 22, 2014, 01:20:59 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 22, 2014, 08:54:21 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2014, 09:18:15 PM
You'd like to hope that with all the training, nutrition, and flexibility that is surrounding all these guys in recent times that they are giving consideration to all that can happen with time and age. I feel like in the years that Tiger was damaging himself, the super fitness aspect of golf wasn't as prevalent. Now, with a few exceptions they all seem to be in serious shape, and really working hard on conditioning - which I assume includes long term health and flexibility - not just power.
Have you seen some of those yanks on the PGA tour? There a shape all right.

Who are you referring to? In the latest crop of younger Americans coming through there's one pudgy cub: Dufner. There's one fat cub: Stadler. What's your point? The point I am making is that fitness has never been more prevalent on the tour. I hope the conditioning coaching and swing coaching are thinking about longevity also.
There's quite a few pudgy ones. I'm not saying that there aren't fit golfers, just asking the question.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on July 22, 2014, 03:05:52 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 22, 2014, 11:18:07 AM
Heading to Vilamoura for a few days in September and was looking a bit of advice about Clubs lads.

I've been told you can rent out decent clubs (even top of the range clubs) when you get there rather than carting your own on and off a plane etc. Have any of you done this before and what's the best site for it?

Any feedback would be great thanks.

Yea, as soon as you come through to arrivals hall in Faro it is on the RHS - think Paul McGinley is involved in it as a share holder or something. All the clubs are top notch and you can get Taylormade, Callaway and all the top brands. You will get the complete set and all you have to do is prior book in advance and specify what set of clubs you want and they will be sitting waiting for you with your name tag on them when you arrive or just turn up after your flight and book a set but not guaranteed to get what you want... does balls, tees, hats, towels and every other golf accessory you can think off.

from memory it is EUR 50.00- 65,00 per set per week which is very reasonable .....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 31, 2014, 10:23:15 PM
What's big DJ been at? Taking a leave from the tour & out of USPGA & Ryder Cup
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2014, 10:35:40 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 31, 2014, 10:23:15 PM
What's big DJ been at? Taking a leave from the tour & out of USPGA & Ryder Cup
Likes the white powder apparently.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 01, 2014, 06:25:45 AM
Big fan of the booger sugar by all accounts. Must be tough hanging out with Miss Gretzky, having one of the best swings in golf, and snorting coke. Couldn't handle that myself..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on August 01, 2014, 08:39:50 AM
The unhealthy life-style doesn't seem to affect Miguel Jimenez too much, playing wonderful golf and still has a chance of making the Ryder Cup team.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NAG1 on August 01, 2014, 09:01:34 AM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on August 01, 2014, 08:39:50 AM
The unhealthy life-style doesn't seem to affect Miguel Jimenez too much, playing wonderful golf and still has a chance of making the Ryder Cup team.

There is a right difference between indulging in a glass or two or even a bottle of red wine with a cigar, than snorting oodles of coke!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on August 01, 2014, 09:05:59 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on August 01, 2014, 09:01:34 AM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on August 01, 2014, 08:39:50 AM
The unhealthy life-style doesn't seem to affect Miguel Jimenez too much, playing wonderful golf and still has a chance of making the Ryder Cup team.

There is a right difference between indulging in a glass or two or even a bottle of red wine with a cigar, than snorting oodles of coke!

The latter confirmed? If we're talking about DJ he had a bad injury and to be fair was in contention in the Open for a long period. Certain courses will suit him being one of the longest hitters but his mentality can be questioned somewhat having not got over the line as much as he should have.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on August 01, 2014, 09:39:39 AM
Been doing the rounds for a while Dennis
Didnt VJ Singh's lawyer mention it sometime ago?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on August 01, 2014, 09:41:51 AM
Here it is..

Things have always been bound to get ugly (or uglier, should I say) with Vijay Singh's suit against the PGA Tour. Recently, Singh's lawyer named five players in connection with those who have had "actual or possible violation" of the PGA Tour's Anti-Doping Program.

While the Tour has denied Singh's lawyers for sweeping discovery requests, which stipulate for documents and communications related to the "possible or acutal violation of the [Tour's Anti-Doping] Program" of five current professional golfers: Doug Barron, Matt Every, Mark Calcavecchia, Scott Verplank and Dustin Johnson, according to Golf.com.

Now, obviously Johnson, ranked no. 14 in the world, is the biggest name of the group. In a recent interview with GolfChannel.com at this week's Northwestern Mutual World Challenge, he denied any link with Singh's situation and drug-related accusations (which have taken their course in the rumor mill for several years):

Q: This isn't the smoothest segue, but Vijay Singh's lawyer recently mentioned your name in connection with those who have had an "actual or possible violation" of the PGA Tour's anti-doping policy. What was your response to that?

A: There's nothing I can really say. I don't know why he would call me out. Obviously, he's in a situation where he's looking to better himself somehow, but there's nothing there.

Q: Have you ever been punished or reprimanded for any kind of violation?

A: No.

Q: Does it anger you to see your name in connection with that story?

A: Not really. I don't care. He's in trouble, not me.

Q: Would you consider any type of legal action for your name being used?

A: No. I'm out of it. Don't want anything to do with it. I don't care.

I'd really, really like to take a look at the PGA Tour's "records." Now if Singh's lawyers can get the court to make the Tour produce them, things could get extremely interesting.

Johnson, who recently won the WGC-HSBC Champions with his brother Austin on the bag last month, is turning that into a permanent position. He let go of longtime caddie Bobby Brown to bring Austin to caddie for him full-time on the PGA Tour.

- See more at: http://www.weiunderpar.com/post/dustin-johnson-says-he-says-no-to-drugs#sthash.DiS0v28s.dpuf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on August 01, 2014, 02:54:58 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on August 01, 2014, 09:39:39 AM
Been doing the rounds for a while Dennis
Didnt VJ Singh's lawyer mention it sometime ago?

Disappointed to hear this - always liked DJ and his persona around the course. Just seemed like a happy go lucky guy who can hit the thing miles and wins tournaments, although not near as many as he should have.

Seen or heard somewhere today that he has won at least once every year he has been on tour which is good going but he has left a few more out there...

His missus is not half bad either ......will keep him company during his wee break
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 01, 2014, 03:28:38 PM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on August 01, 2014, 09:05:59 AM
Quote from: NAG1 on August 01, 2014, 09:01:34 AM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on August 01, 2014, 08:39:50 AM
The unhealthy life-style doesn't seem to affect Miguel Jimenez too much, playing wonderful golf and still has a chance of making the Ryder Cup team.

There is a right difference between indulging in a glass or two or even a bottle of red wine with a cigar, than snorting oodles of coke!

The latter confirmed? If we're talking about DJ he had a bad injury and to be fair was in contention in the Open for a long period. Certain courses will suit him being one of the longest hitters but his mentality can be questioned somewhat having not got over the line as much as he should have.

Rumor abounds that one of the injury absences was in fact a 90 day suspension by the PGA tour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on August 01, 2014, 04:03:51 PM
Quote from: Mikhailov on August 01, 2014, 02:54:58 PM

Disappointed to hear this - always liked DJ and his persona around the course. Just seemed like a happy go lucky guy who can hit the thing miles and wins tournaments, although not near as many as he should have.

Seen or heard somewhere today that he has won at least once every year he has been on tour which is good going but he has left a few more out there...

His missus is not half bad either ......will keep him company during his wee break

Many saying that she is the problem!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 01, 2014, 06:32:54 PM
Quote from: smort on August 01, 2014, 04:03:51 PM
Quote from: Mikhailov on August 01, 2014, 02:54:58 PM

Disappointed to hear this - always liked DJ and his persona around the course. Just seemed like a happy go lucky guy who can hit the thing miles and wins tournaments, although not near as many as he should have.

Seen or heard somewhere today that he has won at least once every year he has been on tour which is good going but he has left a few more out there...

His missus is not half bad either ......will keep him company during his wee break

Many saying that she is the problem!
You would need performance enhancing drugs to keep up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on August 01, 2014, 06:59:23 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on August 01, 2014, 09:41:51 AM
Here it is..

Things have always been bound to get ugly (or uglier, should I say) with Vijay Singh's suit against the PGA Tour. Recently, Singh's lawyer named five players in connection with those who have had "actual or possible violation" of the PGA Tour's Anti-Doping Program.

While the Tour has denied Singh's lawyers for sweeping discovery requests, which stipulate for documents and communications related to the "possible or acutal violation of the [Tour's Anti-Doping] Program" of five current professional golfers: Doug Barron, Matt Every, Mark Calcavecchia, Scott Verplank and Dustin Johnson, according to Golf.com.

Now, obviously Johnson, ranked no. 14 in the world, is the biggest name of the group. In a recent interview with GolfChannel.com at this week's Northwestern Mutual World Challenge, he denied any link with Singh's situation and drug-related accusations (which have taken their course in the rumor mill for several years):

Q: This isn't the smoothest segue, but Vijay Singh's lawyer recently mentioned your name in connection with those who have had an "actual or possible violation" of the PGA Tour's anti-doping policy. What was your response to that?

A: There's nothing I can really say. I don't know why he would call me out. Obviously, he's in a situation where he's looking to better himself somehow, but there's nothing there.

Q: Have you ever been punished or reprimanded for any kind of violation?

A: No.

Q: Does it anger you to see your name in connection with that story?

A: Not really. I don't care. He's in trouble, not me.

Q: Would you consider any type of legal action for your name being used?

A: No. I'm out of it. Don't want anything to do with it. I don't care.

I'd really, really like to take a look at the PGA Tour's "records." Now if Singh's lawyers can get the court to make the Tour produce them, things could get extremely interesting.

Johnson, who recently won the WGC-HSBC Champions with his brother Austin on the bag last month, is turning that into a permanent position. He let go of longtime caddie Bobby Brown to bring Austin to caddie for him full-time on the PGA Tour.

- See more at: http://www.weiunderpar.com/post/dustin-johnson-says-he-says-no-to-drugs#sthash.DiS0v28s.dpuf

DJ mentions in that about Vijay being in trouble. Is Vijay indulging or what's the craic here?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 01, 2014, 07:04:56 PM
Golf.com reporting Dustin Tested positive for cocaine for third time and he is serving a 6 month suspension & that he had affairs with the wives of two PGA tour players.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 01, 2014, 07:31:50 PM
just seeing that headline, that could be a long suspension...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 01, 2014, 08:56:31 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 01, 2014, 06:59:23 PMDJ mentions in that about Vijay being in trouble. Is Vijay indulging or what's the craic here?

He was using deer antler spray or something
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on August 03, 2014, 12:26:08 AM
I had DJ backed e/w at British Open. His tee shot on 72nd hole suggests he may have snorted this cocaine somewhere between the 17th green and 18th tee. Wonder will Paddy Power give me money back!!?! ;-)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 03, 2014, 07:08:27 PM
Tigger just pulled out of final round of Bridgestone.

That will be him out for the rest of the season I'd say
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 04, 2014, 04:18:25 PM
great read from Ogilvy here :
http://www.golfaustralia.com.au/ogilvys-formula-for-winning-again/

QuoteGeoff Ogilvy knew his game was improving. In his latest column – published in the August issue that went on sale on July 31 – the 2006 US Open Champion opened up about his form struggles but was upbeat about a change in his fortunes not being far away.

In just a matter of weeks after filing his exclusive column for Golf Australia, Ogilvy collected his eighth PGA Tour victory and his first since the season-opening Mercedes Championship in 2010. Here's what Ogilvy was thinking on the eve of his return to the winner's circle.

EXCLUSIVE BY GEOFF OGILVY

Five years ago, I played a practice round with a close friend at Sawgrass just before the Players Championship. My mate was struggling with his swing. He was lost really. He hardly hit a fairway. And the rest of his game wasn't any better. He was clearly lost and despondent. Afterwards, he spoke about how little fun he was having playing golf and was it worth him continuing?

At the time, I must admit to not really understanding what Adam Scott was going through. But I do now. All the way through my amateur and professional careers in golf, every stepping stone has come with an extra layer of pressure. In pro golf I've had to keep my card, then win a tournament, then a major – all the while earning enough money to pay my own way. Initially that pressure is self-imposed, but over time that changes. As I have moved up the ladder, expectations have risen to the point where I am "supposed" to play well or at least expected to.

Most guys you see on tour have followed that path of gradual improvement. And that was me too, for the longest time. I never noticed how relatively easy it is to play well when you have been playing well. When I won a tournament, I had no stress for at least two years because I was exempt into pretty much everything. And it's exponential. Every time I played well, I had more money in the bank, more experience and was happier with my game. It's multi-faceted. There are so many more reasons to keep anyone playing well.

That makes sense of course. The more you are in contention to win, the more comfortable you become in such a stressful situation. The money is not an issue. And you don't actually have to win any more. It's perverse really. The better you play, the less you actually need to play well. And that is the best state of mind to be in to play golf well – when you don't need to. It's the unseen aspect of competitive golf.

Conversely, the worse you play, the more you need to play well, which is the ultimate cruelty. I can go into the locker room at almost any tournament and observe the varying levels of stress in players. Those playing well are cruising along, calling their private jets to take them to the next tournament. The guys who are struggling are looking miserable and kicking things across the room. And there is everything else between those two extremes. It's amazing to see.

On the PGA Tour, a loss of form becomes mostly a self-perception thing. After a period of success, the financial side of the business is less of an issue for most guys. But playing poorly is a blow to the ego if nothing else. Plus, the desire to play well never goes away. The better you do, the more fun it becomes. Playing badly is no fun, which is another great irony. I play my best golf when I'm having fun. But when I'm playing poorly I have less fun. Yet the best way to play better is to have more fun. Work that one out.

The fun aspect is harder to resolve when the game is your livelihood. I'm guessing that 99 percent of club golfers can shrug their shoulders after a bad day on the links and just go home without worrying too much. But that's tough to do when your income is based on how well you play. It's the ultimate tease when someone says, "just go out and have fun." Well I can't because I'm not playing well.

My current position isn't unique of course. I look at guys like Steve Stricker and Henrik Stenson. Both had huge success early in their careers, lost the plot, then returned to the top of the game. Adam has done the same. He has worked it out and today he is way better than he was before his slump. He's clearly one of the top-three players in the world.

Then there are guys like David Duval. He reached the top of the world rankings and won the Open Championship. But along the way he lost his desire to play. Nick Price also got to No.1, but didn't like the attention that came with it when he got there. Some people crave that position, but Nick did not, which is fine. We're all different in that respect.

Trevor Immelman is another intriguing case. I grew up playing with Trevor and he was always destined to win big things. He and Sergio Garcia were clearly the best teenage golfers in the world back in the late 1990s. And his whole life had been about being a great golfer. He did that, winning the Masters along the way, but the way things have gone since I'm guessing Trevor has discovered that there is more to life than golf. If so, good for him.

As for me, when my kids came along, my desire to go out on the road diminished. It wasn't a conscious thing, but looking back I'm sure that was the case. I wasn't in despair. Once out on tour I was fine in my old routine. But on some level, I was never quite the same out there. I know my desire to go home went up a lot, which was probably not healthy for my golf.

When I started to struggle a couple of years ago, I pushed too hard and played too much. I know I've done that the last 12 months. I've tried to force playing well again and the end result is that I am hitting the ball better than I ever have. But my scoring isn't as good.

Take the recent US Open at Pinehurst. I had the most perfect preparation. I'd never played that well going into a major. But I got off to a rough start and, although I recovered reasonably well to the point where I was cruising along nicely on day two, a couple
of things went against me – a bad bounce and a dodgy lie – and suddenly I had missed the cut.

It's very frustrating. When things are going well, you get the good bounce and the good lie and you make birdies instead of bogeys. There's no explanation, other than overplaying makes you stale, which is when you get a bit miserable and want to go home.

On the other hand, I guess I've been really fortunate in that, to this point, golf always came easy to me. Growing up, I was always one for playing a lot more holes rather than beating balls on the range. I could miss four or five days of practice and not feel guilty about it. I always felt like I could work it out when I got there. And I did.

But when my struggles started I abandoned that approach. I started pushing and practising harder. I was on the range more. I was in the gym more often. I made sure I did everything "right." But the more I tried to be
the perfect, hard-working professional, the worse I got. It was a classic mistake. But it's human nature.

Anyway, over the last six months I have tried to get back to the way I did things earlier in my career, which hasn't been easy. Practice is very addictive and I turned myself into a practiser more than a player. I could hit the 220-yard sign with my 5-iron six times in a row. But then I'd go out and miss the first green with my 5-iron. At some level, practising and playing are not really related.

Someone once told me that the difficulty of golf is that you are not trying to work out the game, you are trying to work out yourself. I forgot that. I was trying to work out golf. There's nothing wrong with playing well and not doing it the way everyone else does it. The guys who made themselves the best in the world didn't do it by copying someone else. They are the guys who are copied.

I've played with Angel Cabrera a few times over the last year. He's been having a similar time to me. He's been a bit miserable on the course for sure (until his win last month). But his coach and mentor, Charlie Epps, told me something Jack Nicklaus once said: "Don't make golf more important than it really is", which is spot on in my case. I did just that. And the more I've struggled, the more time I have spent thinking about how to work it all out.

No more though. I've recognised the fact that the best golfers in the world are not normally the ones who play the most. They have balance in their lives and once I have that restored, I'll be back. The game will be fun again. So don't worry folks, I'll figure it out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 04, 2014, 05:28:08 PM
Great to see Ogilvy lift the Barracuda  :-[ yesterday. He played some great stuff and you could tell he had been there before. The Barracuda Reno Tahoe Open is a bit like the music scene in Reno. You get the young guns on the way up, and the has beens on their way back down. Once in a while a known name pops up and now that we have the fed ex cup points, you'll get a few bigger names trying to make the play offs (Nick Watney, Ricky Barnes, Padraig).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 07, 2014, 02:26:14 PM
Played a lovely course last night - got out around 5pm and the twilight green fee which is 50% off their regular fee.

Eagle's Nest in Vaughan, Ontario - #32 ranked course in Canada

Probably struck the ball better here than I did all year - my putting was a shambles though

(http://i.imgur.com/U5ZxX7z.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/h3nkRWJ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/PREvb1Z.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/bq6YUyW.jpg)

Panoramic pic - I'll post a link to the picture as it's a wide one

http://i.imgur.com/I6PS3R7.jpg

Finishing hole

(http://i.imgur.com/W10kR2R.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/1Au9kQ4.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 07, 2014, 04:05:30 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 07, 2014, 02:26:14 PM
Played a lovely course last night - got out around 5pm and the twilight green fee which is 50% off their regular fee.


So the marriage didnt last very long?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 07, 2014, 04:16:48 PM
Good looking track Gab - what time does it get dark with you? Last night is around 8.30 here even at the solstice, so our twilight rates start at 2.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 07, 2014, 04:47:51 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 07, 2014, 04:05:30 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 07, 2014, 02:26:14 PM
Played a lovely course last night - got out around 5pm and the twilight green fee which is 50% off their regular fee.


So the marriage didnt last very long?

She plays baseball on Wednesday nights so I got out last night (one time only though as the dog isn't at home with us this week)

Quote from: Puckoon on August 07, 2014, 04:16:48 PM
Good looking track Gab - what time does it get dark with you? Last night is around 8.30 here even at the solstice, so our twilight rates start at 2.

Same time as that - courses differ with their twilight starting times - this course is after 4pm in August
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on August 07, 2014, 05:09:57 PM
very nice looking indeed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on August 11, 2014, 12:02:29 AM
Anyone ever use lead tape for their putter? I feel like mine is a tad to light so I thought this tape would be cheaper than a new putter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 11, 2014, 02:02:53 AM
Never used it DH, as I have a few weight sets for some of the putters. I've put lead tape on a few wedges on the backside to increase the swing weight. Simple enough applied.

There's nothing like a new putter though :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Raven on August 11, 2014, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on August 11, 2014, 12:02:29 AM
Anyone ever use lead tape for their putter? I feel like mine is a tad to light so I thought this tape would be cheaper than a new putter.
DH I have put lead tape on my putter for extra weight and feel. I have a Yes mallet putter and put the 2 pieces on at heel and toe. Chap in pro shop advised me keep tape away from middle to keep putter from turning in hands
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 11, 2014, 06:15:10 PM
The use of lead tape is an exception to rule 4 which governs the form of the golf club. You can't put chapstick or vaseline on the face to cure the curve balls, but you can put lead tape on your club prior to a round for weighting purposes. As with all adjustments, they are not allowed to be made during a round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 16, 2014, 07:49:30 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvLkvy2CIAEvG4l.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 18, 2014, 01:36:57 PM
I saw that - he 3 putted 18th for a 59  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 24, 2014, 11:07:43 PM
G-Mac and Horizon parting company.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 25, 2014, 04:54:01 PM
Tiger Woods and Sean Foley parting company.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 25, 2014, 05:22:12 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 25, 2014, 04:54:01 PM
Tiger Woods and Sean Foley parting company.

This is very bad news for everyone else on the tour(s).

What Foley has done to Tiger's game (at Tiger's direction) has been painful to watch. It was an interesting experiment, but it failed, and even with all of the injury issues, time should have been called on this a long time ago...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 25, 2014, 05:24:49 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 25, 2014, 05:22:12 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 25, 2014, 04:54:01 PM
Tiger Woods and Sean Foley parting company.

This is very bad news for everyone else on the tour(s).

What Foley has done to Tiger's game (at Tiger's direction) has been painful to watch. It was an interesting experiment, but it failed, and even with all of the injury issues, time should have been called on this a long time ago...

Yeah if Tiger gets his driving sorted, to start with, he will challenge again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 25, 2014, 06:44:24 PM
Hard to know. Butch doesn't usually take on rehab jobs, and Tiger is incredibly wild off the Tee right now.

Obviously this will be the buzz for a while, but there is more in the equation than just taking Tiger back on. The fall out, the current size and relative success of the Harmon stable

Mickleson, Scott, Fowler. How does he re-arrange the workload to fix a toothless tiger?

I think he is past his prime and will sneak one more major, at most. A lot of Tiger's problems have originated with his crazy emphasis on his upper body strength. Navy Seal training FFS?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 25, 2014, 06:50:35 PM
Can't see him going back to Harmon and realistically Harmon has nothing to gain from it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on August 27, 2014, 03:20:22 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 25, 2014, 06:50:35 PM
Can't see him going back to Harmon and realistically Harmon has nothing to gain from it.

I think Harman cant lose in the situation...

If he turns it round for Tiger then we get masses of credit for doing so and possibly have Tiger charging after the magic 18 again which the golf world have been waiting on for 5 years+

If it doesn't work out and Tiger doesn't regain former glories then Butch can blame his age, his injury, his previous coaching methods among other things but still keep his nose relatively clean. At the end of the day Tiger is in a bad way so surely if Harmon is a quality coach then he can fix him to some degree with a positive outcome. I think if any coach has degree of belief in his own ability then this is the job you want right now - imagine the glory if you fix the Tiger.....

It is not like he is taking on the Tiger from early 2000's whereby he won nearly every time he teed it up - that had immense pressure attached to it every day of every tournament and the golfing success story worldwide depended on the glory of Tiger as he was the man at that time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on September 11, 2014, 05:31:08 PM
Anyone played the both courses at Carton House? Was thinking of booking it soon and not sure if we will get both in so was wondering if there are any recommendations on which one would be better?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: glens abu on September 11, 2014, 05:35:08 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on September 11, 2014, 05:31:08 PM
Anyone played the both courses at Carton House? Was thinking of booking it soon and not sure if we will get both in so was wondering if there are any recommendations on which one would be better?

I wouldn't be a great golfer but played both and think the O'Meara is a much better course with a nice finish around13-14-15-16 were the water comes into play
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on September 11, 2014, 05:43:30 PM
Quote from: glens abu on September 11, 2014, 05:35:08 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on September 11, 2014, 05:31:08 PM
Anyone played the both courses at Carton House? Was thinking of booking it soon and not sure if we will get both in so was wondering if there are any recommendations on which one would be better?

I wouldn't be a great golfer but played both and think the O'Meara is a much better course with a nice finish around13-14-15-16 were the water comes into play

cheers there, water!? ok playing the Monty! nah, looking at the 3d flyover, the O'Meara looks more interesting, the 15th looks a cracker too! thanks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 11, 2014, 06:01:52 PM
Sammy

O'Meara is a lovely course, Monty was built to host big competitions, it's long and hard. It's one big field (so they can get large crowds on it)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 12, 2014, 02:18:38 PM
Quote from: glens abu on September 11, 2014, 05:35:08 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on September 11, 2014, 05:31:08 PM
Anyone played the both courses at Carton House? Was thinking of booking it soon and not sure if we will get both in so was wondering if there are any recommendations on which one would be better?

I wouldn't be a great golfer but played both and think the O'Meara is a much better course with a nice finish around13-14-15-16 were the water comes into play
I would agree, but I'd hope the greens are better than when we played it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on September 12, 2014, 02:26:02 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 12, 2014, 02:18:38 PM
Quote from: glens abu on September 11, 2014, 05:35:08 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on September 11, 2014, 05:31:08 PM
Anyone played the both courses at Carton House? Was thinking of booking it soon and not sure if we will get both in so was wondering if there are any recommendations on which one would be better?

I wouldn't be a great golfer but played both and think the O'Meara is a much better course with a nice finish around13-14-15-16 were the water comes into play
I would agree, but I'd hope the greens are better than when we played it.

Both are great courses but the O'Meara is the more enjoyable even if you are not playing well and you will have opportunities to redeem yourself. The Monty is a super course but to enjoy it you need to playing well as it is the more difficult of the 2 - long par 4's and bunkers galore - big open windswept course with little protection from the elements whereas the O'Meara has plenty of trees and super features on the back 9. As I say both are enjoyable but if I had to choose a course at this time of year to play I would probably pick the O'Meara...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 12, 2014, 02:30:29 PM
Anybody played Lough Erne before?

Anything in particular I would need to be wary of?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on September 12, 2014, 02:59:55 PM
16-22 handicappers, the O'Meara will do lovely. Want to enjoy the experience somewhat.

Lough Erne is spot on. Nothing on there too scary, plenty of water but an enjoyable course that isn't that long and very playable.

Take an extra club on the par 3, 5th plays longer than it looks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cockahoop on September 12, 2014, 03:08:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 12, 2014, 02:30:29 PM
Anybody played Lough Erne before?

Anything in particular I would need to be wary of?

First off take a buggy,long walk......8 and 9 are tough also,bring yo yos for the beer cabin at the 9th,lovely course enjoy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 12, 2014, 03:10:00 PM
Quote from: Mikhailov on September 12, 2014, 02:26:02 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 12, 2014, 02:18:38 PM
Quote from: glens abu on September 11, 2014, 05:35:08 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on September 11, 2014, 05:31:08 PM
Anyone played the both courses at Carton House? Was thinking of booking it soon and not sure if we will get both in so was wondering if there are any recommendations on which one would be better?

I wouldn't be a great golfer but played both and think the O'Meara is a much better course with a nice finish around13-14-15-16 were the water comes into play
I would agree, but I'd hope the greens are better than when we played it.

Both are great courses but the O'Meara is the more enjoyable even if you are not playing well and you will have opportunities to redeem yourself. The Monty is a super course but to enjoy it you need to playing well as it is the more difficult of the 2 - long par 4's and bunkers galore - big open windswept course with little protection from the elements whereas the O'Meara has plenty of trees and super features on the back 9. As I say both are enjoyable but if I had to choose a course at this time of year to play I would probably pick the O'Meara...

The Monty is miles better than O'Meara as a golf course and condition. You really have to be in control in the golf ball to shoot a good score around it as the bunkers are so penal. It's a golfer's course. I like the O'Meara but apart from the stretch from 14 to 16, you could be on any parkland in the country.

It really depends on what you are after; from the members perspective the low players prefer the Monty and the high ones like O'Meara due to the forgiveness. They are both the same price to play, so I'd always choose the course that has hosted a European tour event.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 12, 2014, 04:15:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 12, 2014, 02:30:29 PM
Anybody played Lough Erne before?

Anything in particular I would need to be wary of?

Visiting Fermanagh you'll need up to date vaccinations.

Once you get there the course is beautiful. Drink your pints in the attached course's clubhouse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on September 12, 2014, 05:31:34 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 12, 2014, 02:30:29 PM
Anybody played Lough Erne before?

Anything in particular I would need to be wary of?

Don't be a slicer. Water is on your right on 9 holes, and serious trouble right on most if the rest.

But the fairways are very generous so this shouldn't trouble overly.

They're probably the biggest greens in Ireland and as a result you'll hit more greens in regulation. But don't be surprised or annoyed if you three putt a few. Most players don't get to experience 100 foot putts very often. Just get on with it.

You need to start well. Holes 1, 3 and 4 are among the easiest on the course.

The 10th par 4 is very driveable, but everything falls to the right so play a draw.

The 15th par 3 plays shorter than you might imagine even though it's all uphill.

Don't go for distance on 8 or 17, you won't need it.

7th, 8th, 9th and 16th are some of the best holes I've played.

Takes forever to get around, and the walk from 5 to 6 will claim a few lives before too long; it's like Croagh Patrick.

Very nice course. A little soulless but utterly pristine and amazing views throughout.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on September 12, 2014, 05:49:04 PM
Re Carton.

Personally I wasn't fussed on the O Meara. It's a truly wonderful amen corner, but lacks memorability apart from that stretch. It was also quite easy off the front pegs. Not sure how the changes they made last year have changed that.

Monty is a much better course but a curate's egg. Stay out of the bunkers and it's straightforward enough, but there's 200 of bunkers and the fairways are littered with pot bunkers that you have no choice but to chip out from, and often backwards as the risk of hitting another one going forward is too big. I found it staggering to hear that the bunkers don't really come into play for tour players anymore, as they've gotten so much longer since monty opened. They were like giant magnets for my ball.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 12, 2014, 07:35:18 PM
Why do you want to draw the ball on 10 at Lough Erne? Left of the fairway is all spinach, and the end of the fairway is reachable with a good 3 wood, so 4 iron or 5 wood is plenty to leave yourself a 100 yard shot? Surely if you are taking the risk/reward and going at that green you want to fade it from the middle of the fairway towards the green?

For what it is worth, a smart drive is no use when you skull the second shot.  :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 13, 2014, 12:15:42 AM
Great advice lads much appreciated!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 15, 2014, 05:15:55 PM
I wonder can anyone help. I have a 2 y/o powakaddy freeway. recently it has started to delay before moving when i turn the control switch. Has anyone had a similar problem? if so what is the likley cause. I am not technically minded so be gentle.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on September 18, 2014, 08:48:04 PM
http://m.golf.com/1137536/where-have-you-gone-anthony-kim/

Good read about Anthony Kim, remember him ?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 19, 2014, 11:10:37 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 18, 2014, 08:48:04 PM
http://m.golf.com/1137536/where-have-you-gone-anthony-kim/

Good read about Anthony Kim, remember him ?

Seems like a bit of a header alright! Im sure he will be back at some stage, surely he could make that sort of money back in 10 years as a golf pro.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on September 20, 2014, 12:39:15 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7-Nq0aSB2E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7-Nq0aSB2E)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 05, 2014, 09:07:57 PM
World Number 792 Oliver Wilson wins Dunhill championship..!
Unbelievable Jeff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 05, 2014, 09:18:46 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 05, 2014, 09:07:57 PM
World Number 792 Oliver Wilson wins Dunhill championship..!
Unbelievable Jeff.

There's a chance for you yet, LaoisLad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on October 20, 2014, 11:19:27 PM
Anybody sure on a rule re qualifying for handicap competitions in the winter time. Winter League, you can play your card any day of the week, although you must declare your intention to compete before starting. would be fairly confident this makes this non qualifying. Have looked the CONGU guideline but cant see this scenario covered.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 20, 2014, 11:24:09 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on October 20, 2014, 11:19:27 PM
Anybody sure on a rule re qualifying for handicap competitions in the winter time. Winter League, you can play your card any day of the week, although you must declare your intention to compete before starting. would be fairly confident this makes this non qualifying. Have looked the CONGU guideline but cant see this scenario covered.

I havent a clue what you mean.

By and large winter golf is non-qualifying because you're normally playing lift & place.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on October 20, 2014, 11:45:15 PM
Quote from: Orior on October 20, 2014, 11:24:09 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on October 20, 2014, 11:19:27 PM
Anybody sure on a rule re qualifying for handicap competitions in the winter time. Winter League, you can play your card any day of the week, although you must declare your intention to compete before starting. would be fairly confident this makes this non qualifying. Have looked the CONGU guideline but cant see this scenario covered.

I havent a clue what you mean.

By and large winter golf is non-qualifying because you're normally playing lift & place.
Its an any day card comp, so you can pick your day to play. Does this make it non qualifying. You can still play qualifying when prefered lies are in operation in the period btw October - March
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 20, 2014, 11:53:48 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on October 20, 2014, 11:19:27 PM
Anybody sure on a rule re qualifying for handicap competitions in the winter time. Winter League, you can play your card any day of the week, although you must declare your intention to compete before starting. would be fairly confident this makes this non qualifying. Have looked the CONGU guideline but cant see this scenario covered.

Wouldn't your handicap committee at the course have the answer?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on October 21, 2014, 12:05:05 AM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on October 20, 2014, 11:45:15 PM
Quote from: Orior on October 20, 2014, 11:24:09 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on October 20, 2014, 11:19:27 PM
Anybody sure on a rule re qualifying for handicap competitions in the winter time. Winter League, you can play your card any day of the week, although you must declare your intention to compete before starting. would be fairly confident this makes this non qualifying. Have looked the CONGU guideline but cant see this scenario covered.

I havent a clue what you mean.

By and large winter golf is non-qualifying because you're normally playing lift & place.
Its an any day card comp, so you can pick your day to play. Does this make it non qualifying. You can still play qualifying when prefered lies are in operation in the period btw October - March

The entire comp has to be qualifying. If it's preffered lies only only the closely mown areas, ie fairways; it can be qualifying. If it's preffered lies in the rough then it's non-qualifying.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on October 27, 2014, 09:12:20 AM
I think each club takes its own decisions on this. Our MHC have posted that for the duration of the winter competitions it is non qualifying. Adjustments to handicaps will be made during the winter but will not impact on the official GUI handicap. The MHC though has reserved the right to adjust GUI handicap in the case of exceptional scoring.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 07, 2014, 01:16:51 PM
Take a bow Brody Ninyette. After Day 2, he is 32 over but then gets disqualified for signing for a wrong score.

But, he still gets $40,000 for turning up.

http://www.supersport.com/golf/european-tour/news/141107/Ninyette_disqualified_after_woeful_round (http://www.supersport.com/golf/european-tour/news/141107/Ninyette_disqualified_after_woeful_round)

Where the feck is all this money in golf coming from?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on November 09, 2014, 08:12:58 AM
Bubba's some boy. Looked to be running away with it today in China,then seemed he threw it away with a bogey on 16 and double bogey on 17th and then he chips in from the bunker for an eagle  on the 18th and makes the playoff and wins it. ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 09, 2014, 11:17:11 AM
He seems like a real prima Donna sometimes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on November 09, 2014, 09:16:14 PM
Agreed,he was doing a lot of crying this morning too,i actually think he was complaining to the crowd just before he chipped in on the 18th  ;D Can't make up my mind on him at all, sometimes his whining sickens my arse then other times he's trying ridiculous attempts at the flag that almost no-one else would try and i love to see that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bigfrank on November 12, 2014, 06:14:17 PM
So headin to play the galgorm course this weekend in ballymena and as usual when i book a day out it rains for two weeks solid prior to it,anyone played it before/lately? was lookin at there facebook and twitter pages to maybe see course updates etc but nothing really there,may ring closer to weekend i guess
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on November 12, 2014, 07:54:55 PM
I played Galgorm for the second time a few months ago and still any work out what the fuss is about.

It's a good course, well maintained, with good facilities. But there's 150 courses like that in Ireland.

First stretch of 6-7 holes is good, then it gets boring, then it gets montonous.

I've no idea how it will hold up in the rain, sorry. But I doubt there's a parkland in Ireland in good condition after the week we've had. There's no fighting back against that sort of weather.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 18, 2014, 02:45:50 PM
I see Rickie Fowler has confirmed he will play at the Irish Open next summer at RCD
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 21, 2014, 02:01:49 PM
Shane Lowry with his first ace as a professional  :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5jw9FG6ZCw
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on November 21, 2014, 02:26:36 PM
Good Lowry!

It'd be great if he could get into the top 50. He'd be in the Masters then..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on November 23, 2014, 03:59:42 PM
Lowry into Top 50 now excellent stuff!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 10, 2015, 03:46:23 PM
In the Race to Dubai, how are points awarded for each qualifying tournament?

I've looked at the European tour website but it isnt clear.

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/racetodubai/rankings/index.html (http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/racetodubai/rankings/index.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 10, 2015, 03:51:58 PM
Forget about that.

One euro equals one point. Hence the bigger prize fund then the more points the winner gets.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: orangeman on February 12, 2015, 09:24:27 AM
Is the Tiger just about done with golf ?.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on February 13, 2015, 12:09:45 AM
Quote from: orangeman on February 12, 2015, 09:24:27 AM
Is the Tiger just about done with golf ?.

I'd say so. As the Guardian article yesterday suggested, it would be no surprise to learn of his retirement in the near future. Bad and all as his game is, it's his body that's the real worry. Can he ever hit a shot with full power and torque again without having the concern in his mind that his back will give out?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 13, 2015, 09:55:37 AM
Quote from: mouview on February 13, 2015, 12:09:45 AM
Quote from: orangeman on February 12, 2015, 09:24:27 AM
Is the Tiger just about done with golf ?.

I'd say so. As the Guardian article yesterday suggested, it would be no surprise to learn of his retirement in the near future. Bad and all as his game is, it's his body that's the real worry. Can he ever hit a shot with full power and torque again without having the concern in his mind that his back will give out?

They'll probably just put him out to stud.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on February 14, 2015, 11:53:28 PM
Lowry in top ten at AT&T-Harri does his usual trick by triple bogey on 18th ...to miss the cut by 3(anyone know why the cut is today n not yesterday?)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on February 14, 2015, 11:55:24 PM
Quote from: sans pessimism on February 14, 2015, 11:53:28 PM
Lowry in top ten at AT&T-Harri does his usual trick by triple bogey on 18th ...to miss the cut by 3(anyone know why the cut is today n not yesterday?)

Today is the first day the amateurs/celebs weren't playing ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on February 15, 2015, 12:00:25 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 14, 2015, 11:55:24 PM
Quote from: sans pessimism on February 14, 2015, 11:53:28 PM
Lowry in top ten at AT&T-Harri does his usual trick by triple bogey on 18th ...to miss the cut by 3(anyone know why the cut is today n not yesterday?)

Today is the first day the amateurs/celebs weren't playing ?
nah-they were still hackin around this eve.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2015, 12:55:07 AM
This tournament always has their cut after the 3rd round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on February 15, 2015, 09:17:28 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2015, 12:55:07 AM
This tournament always has their cut after the 3rd round
thanks for the clarification Gabriel
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 15, 2015, 01:20:51 PM
I'm always amazed at some of the corporation chiefs who as well as running multi million pound organisations can play golf of a handidap of 5 or less.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on February 15, 2015, 02:19:47 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 15, 2015, 01:20:51 PM
I'm always amazed at some of the corporation chiefs who as well as running multi million pound organisations can play golf of a handidap of 5 or less.
Sickening high achievers. Good at everything.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on February 15, 2015, 03:33:37 PM
Big plus to be good at the game in the upper echelons of business. Big big plus.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on February 15, 2015, 03:40:53 PM
Quote from: sans pessimism on February 15, 2015, 09:17:28 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2015, 12:55:07 AM
This tournament always has their cut after the 3rd round
thanks for the clarification Gabriel
Can only be due to the fact they all play 3 different courses over the first 3 days. Equivalent comp here is the Dunhill Links. Played over St Andrews Carnoustie and Kingbarns on first 3 days. Those who make cut play Day 4 ln StAndrews. Assume tonight will be on Pebble Beach course. Looks like some track even on Tv.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 18, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Big Clarke to be Ryder Cup Captain for 2016 in Hazeltine.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/31511945 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/31511945)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on February 18, 2015, 01:05:45 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 18, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Big Clarke to be Ryder Cup Captain for 2016 in Hazeltine.

Great news. Delighted.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on February 18, 2015, 02:57:53 PM
Quote from: Rois on February 15, 2015, 02:19:47 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 15, 2015, 01:20:51 PM
I'm always amazed at some of the corporation chiefs who as well as running multi million pound organisations can play golf of a handidap of 5 or less.
Sickening high achievers. Good at everything.

And who practice a lot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on February 18, 2015, 04:20:48 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 18, 2015, 01:02:50 PM
Big Clarke to be Ryder Cup Captain for 2016 in Hazeltine.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/31511945 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/31511945)

Has he the temperment to manage it though? Not the most patient or moderate out there, and not the most likeable either by accounts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on February 20, 2015, 03:32:24 PM
Scott Piercy yesterday.. Greenside bunker from the tee shot.. Dbl bogey..

http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/02/scott-piercy-had-a-chipping-di.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 01, 2015, 07:44:21 PM
Harrington doing ok at the Honda Classic in tough conditions. 36 hole leader but now 3 behind Poulter in second place during the 3rd round. Would be nice to see him hang in there for a top 5 finish.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 01, 2015, 08:08:34 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 01, 2015, 07:44:21 PM
Harrington doing ok at the Honda Classic in tough conditions. 36 hole leader but now 3 behind Poulter in second place during the 3rd round. Would be nice to see him hang in there for a top 5 finish.

Could be Ireland versus England again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on March 01, 2015, 09:00:12 PM
Tremendous save by Padraig on 18. In the water and saves par. On -6, joint 2nd. Poulter -9.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 01:22:54 AM
Padraig ran out of steam there for sure
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 02, 2015, 10:27:19 AM
He seems contractually obliged to include a double-bogey in his round these days.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 02, 2015, 01:07:21 PM
Quote from: mouview on March 02, 2015, 10:27:19 AM
He seems contractually obliged to include a double-bogey in his round these days.

For a while I thought Padraig had left the course - the cameramen were only interested in fat chops and Poulter. So we didnt get to see him running out of steam.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 02, 2015, 02:37:04 PM
paddy had a birdie at the par 4 11th to finish, be interesting to see how he finishes up that last few.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 02, 2015, 02:39:20 PM
Quote from: heganboy on March 02, 2015, 02:37:04 PM
paddy had a birdie at the par 4 11th to finish, be interesting to see how he finishes up that last few.

2 in a row has him one shot back... fantastic to see him back at that level again I hope he can maintain this!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 02, 2015, 03:03:36 PM
Keep it goin' man!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 03:04:47 PM
Joint leader now with Reid at -7 through 14, 2 clear of Casey. Poulter has imploded to -3 with a triple bogey at 14.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 02, 2015, 03:06:11 PM
Just hit it Padraig FFS! Keep away from the water...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 03:08:14 PM
Padraig 8 ft. from the pin at the par 3 15th, Reid in the water. :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 02, 2015, 03:10:13 PM
4 Birdies in a row??!! Go on Paddy!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 03:11:11 PM
Fantastic shot into 15. Hope he can keep it going by by Christ he is slower than molasses moving uphill in January!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 02, 2015, 03:40:36 PM
How's he going?I'm nowhere near a TV
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 02, 2015, 03:41:36 PM
one up - playing 17th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 03:41:56 PM
Ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 02, 2015, 03:42:09 PM
Keep us posted. Come on Harry!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 03:42:28 PM
Damn.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 02, 2015, 03:42:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 02, 2015, 03:42:09 PM
Keep us posted. Come on Harry!

just put it in the drink on 17th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 02, 2015, 03:45:23 PM
At least make a 4, birdie at 5 at the last. Take a play-off with Berger (in clubhouse -6) now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 03:50:34 PM
18th is birdie able. If he can make this bogey putt he should go for the win on 18 with a birdie. Lay up the second. He tried to get home in 2 in the 3rd round and stuck it in the drink.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 03:56:25 PM
Must do it all now. Come on Padraig!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on March 02, 2015, 03:59:08 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 03:56:25 PM
Must do it all now. Come on Padraig!!

Is he one down with 18 to play?

USPGA not updated the 17th yet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 02, 2015, 03:59:28 PM
18 is the easiest hole on the course I heard

Poulter needs eagle to get to -6
Paddy needs a birdie  to force playoff
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 03:59:55 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 02, 2015, 03:59:08 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 03:56:25 PM
Must do it all now. Come on Padraig!!

Is he one down with 18 to play?

USPGA not updated the 17th yet.

Yes. Needs a birdie on the par 5 for a play-off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on March 02, 2015, 04:00:56 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 03:59:55 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 02, 2015, 03:59:08 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 03:56:25 PM
Must do it all now. Come on Padraig!!

Is he one down with 18 to play?

USPGA not updated the 17th yet.

He will either get a 4 or a 7 knowing him.
Yes. Needs a birdie on the par 5 for a play-off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 04:02:08 PM
He's in the fairway bunker off the tee
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on March 02, 2015, 04:04:11 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 04:02:08 PM
He's in the fairway bunker off the tee

Of course he is. At least it should be dry there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 04:09:19 PM
Out of the bunker. He's about 110 out maybe.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 02, 2015, 04:10:32 PM
He'll need some up and down to salvage this and he hasn't been hitting the straightest shots the last few holes!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 04:12:01 PM
I have time to post another update...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:12:22 PM
Hits it to 20
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Post by: mouview on March 02, 2015, 04:13:01 PM
Has a chance, c. 15ft. to go
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 04:13:05 PM
Let's do our part and say it's only 12-15 feet!

Come on Padraig!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:17:00 PM
You beauty
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 02, 2015, 04:17:21 PM
SHE'S IN!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 04:17:32 PM
A. Mazing!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 04:17:40 PM
G'wan!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on March 02, 2015, 04:19:38 PM
My mate has £5ew on Berger at 100/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:19:45 PM
What's the playoff over
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on March 02, 2015, 04:21:56 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:19:45 PM
What's the playoff over

Land hopefully.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 04:24:43 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:19:45 PM
What's the playoff over

Not yet!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on March 02, 2015, 04:24:50 PM
This is vintage Harrington.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 02, 2015, 04:25:29 PM
One hole playoff?? Anybody with a link?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:27:47 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 04:24:43 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:19:45 PM
What's the playoff over

Not yet!
smart arse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 04:28:24 PM
http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-4.php (http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-4.php)
Quote from: screenexile on March 02, 2015, 04:25:29 PM
One hole playoff?? Anybody with a link?

http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-4.php (http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-4.php)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on March 02, 2015, 04:33:01 PM
Quote from: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 04:28:24 PM
http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-4.php (http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-4.php)
Quote from: screenexile on March 02, 2015, 04:25:29 PM
One hole playoff?? Anybody with a link?

http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-4.php (http://www.time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-4.php)

(https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgaggif.com%2Falbums%2Fuserpics%2F2013y%2F04%2F21%2F0%2F1%2F9630cs-gaggif.gif&f=1)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:40:14 PM
If I ever got a chance to play with harry I'd say f**k off. He is so slow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 02, 2015, 04:40:49 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:40:14 PM
If I ever got a chance to play with harry I'd say f**k off. He is so slow

You would yeah. :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 04:45:02 PM
The young fella will make it I fear
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:45:57 PM
Missed it. Off to 17th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 04:46:10 PM
Glad to be wrong and he's got a bit left coming back!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 02, 2015, 04:48:38 PM
and playoff hole #2 will take 30 minutes. Jayziz he is slow, how long did he take on that layup?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:54:41 PM
Well worth the wait
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 04:54:54 PM
Great shot after all the fidgeting about
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 02, 2015, 04:55:19 PM
Christ but he's getting Monty-like! Great shot tho'
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 04:55:33 PM
That should be a winner!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 04:55:47 PM
Kid is in the water!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on March 02, 2015, 04:55:50 PM
Game over. Well done p
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on March 02, 2015, 04:56:15 PM
Is a winner now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on March 02, 2015, 04:56:39 PM
Will this get him into Agusta ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 02, 2015, 04:56:49 PM
Ah Jaysis you'd have to feel sorry for the young fella.
Some shot from Harry though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 02, 2015, 04:56:59 PM
you guys are about 2 minutes ahead of our coverage in the US- crazy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 02, 2015, 04:58:07 PM
Ya, invite to the Masters they say. Back into top 80 also they reckon. WGC invitations later in year too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on March 02, 2015, 04:59:22 PM
Fair play to him - Tiger might well be watching and thinking if Paddy can come back then so can he
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 02, 2015, 04:59:47 PM
Quote from: mouview on March 02, 2015, 04:58:07 PM
Ya, invite to the Masters they say. Back into top 80 also they reckon. WGC invitations later in year too.
Feck Rory...Harry and Lowry for Rio....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 05:01:51 PM
Where you watching it heganboy? I think the us coverage is right on time
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 02, 2015, 05:02:05 PM
on US coverage Paddy is lining up his putt
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 05:02:24 PM
It's already missed HB and I'm on us coverage
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 02, 2015, 05:02:35 PM
lips out and taps in- mental
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 02, 2015, 05:02:45 PM
2 putted for a finish, but no matter. It's all good!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 02, 2015, 05:03:41 PM
Brilliant!! Great to see and great to have him back at Augusta and the rest of the majors now hopefully he can build on this!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 05:04:33 PM
Second week in a row that the 297 ranked player in the world wins on the PGA. Both in a playoff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on March 02, 2015, 05:05:05 PM
I was watching on the Golf Channel in the US and it finished about 12:03
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 02, 2015, 05:06:13 PM
As was I, finished 9.01 in Reno.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 02, 2015, 05:07:50 PM
Fantastic, but gutted I missed it after watching it all last night. I actually thought that Paddy was gone after double bogying his last hole.

Hopefully this is not just a final swansong for Padraig a la Darren Clarke.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: give her dixie on March 02, 2015, 06:24:16 PM
Thanks for the heads up earlier folks. Tuned into the PGA golf radio station and followed the final few holes.

Great win for one of the greatest sporting ambassadors to come from Ireland.

He will enjoy this one for sure !!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on March 02, 2015, 07:17:53 PM
Absolutely delighted for Harrington. Think that's two wins in a few weeks although this is much more prestigious. Would be great to see him back competing regularly at the top table
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2015, 09:49:28 AM
Will this push be good enough to push him onto the Olympic team? Great for Harrington, was always a strange one when his form dipped so badly after the Majors he won, hopefully he's sorted out whatever was wrong with his game and continues to get back up the rankings.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 03, 2015, 11:19:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2015, 09:49:28 AM
Will this push be good enough to push him onto the Olympic team?
Hopefully. It be nice to have an actual Irishman represent us.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 03, 2015, 11:31:45 AM
Slim pickings today LL?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on March 03, 2015, 12:32:59 PM
3 majors MR2!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2015, 12:36:31 PM
Quote from: gallsman on March 03, 2015, 12:32:59 PM
3 majors MR2!

Typo ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 03, 2015, 02:32:46 PM
He will need to sort the slow play out of he's to challenge again. Obviously it helps him to take his time, he's easily put off or distracted. If he gets a Brandt Snedeker or a Rory Sabbitini in his group boys like that won't be shy about telling him to hurry up. Can't imagine how he would react to being put on the clock either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Denn Forever on March 03, 2015, 02:55:20 PM
What  name is given  to a round that 4 under par if that was possible?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 03, 2015, 03:24:39 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 03, 2015, 02:55:20 PM
What  name is given  to a round that 4 under par if that was possible?

that would be a 4 under par round

If you mean 4 under on a single hole - it's a condor - although these are extremely rare given you would need to have a hole-in-one on a Par 5
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on March 03, 2015, 03:26:17 PM
I was going to say its called a round you can only dream about
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 03, 2015, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 03, 2015, 03:24:39 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 03, 2015, 02:55:20 PM
What  name is given  to a round that 4 under par if that was possible?

that would be a 4 under par round

If you mean 4 under on a single hole - it's a condor - although these are extremely rare given you would need to have a hole-in-one on a Par 5

But if your handicap allows you two shots of a par five, and you happen to fluke a gross Eagle, then its a net Condor.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 03, 2015, 05:09:52 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 03, 2015, 02:32:46 PM
He will need to sort the slow play out of he's to challenge again. Obviously it helps him to take his time, he's easily put off or distracted. If he gets a Brandt Snedeker or a Rory Sabbitini in his group boys like that won't be shy about telling him to hurry up. Can't imagine how he would react to being put on the clock either.

I knew that Sabbitini was a hot head, but didnt know about Brandt. Would be great entertainment - Padraig is old and wise enough to put those two boys in their places.

To be fair though, I had suspected that Padraigs slow play put both Poulter and Reed off their own game.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 03, 2015, 05:51:42 PM
Snedeker isn't a hot head in the way Sabbatini might have been in the past - but he is very very very Anti slow play

I was wondering what Reed and Poulter were thinking, particularly on the tee shots on 15 and 17. It was criminally slow from Padraig.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 03, 2015, 05:57:50 PM
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/rory-sabbatini-admits-he-can-be-prickly-and-impatient-south-african-also-says-hes-misu (http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/rory-sabbatini-admits-he-can-be-prickly-and-impatient-south-african-also-says-hes-misu)

Good article on Sabbatini here for anyone interested.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 03, 2015, 06:07:04 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 03, 2015, 03:24:39 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on March 03, 2015, 02:55:20 PM
What  name is given  to a round that 4 under par if that was possible?

that would be a 4 under par round

If you mean 4 under on a single hole - it's a condor - although these are extremely rare given you would need to have a hole-in-one on a Par 5
Would want to be a very short Par 5. Has it ever happened on tour?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 03, 2015, 06:39:02 PM
Only four condors have ever been recorded:

The first occurred in 1962, when Larry Bruce drove into the hole over a stand of trees on the 480-yard dogleg right par-5 fifth hole at Hope Country Club in Arkansas, USA.

Another condor was achieved by "cutting the corner" of a dogleg par-5 by Shaun Lynch at Teign Valley Golf Club in Christow, England, in 1995, on the 496-yard 17th. Lynch aimed straight at the green with a 3-iron, clearing a 20-foot-high hedge and hitting a downslope on the other side, which allowed his ball to roll down to the green and into the hole.

A condor was scored without cutting over a dogleg by Mike Crean at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, Colorado, in 2002, when he holed his drive at the 517 yard par-5 9th. This is longest hole in one on record, although it was of course aided by the altitude and thin air of 'mile-high' Denver.

The most recent condor was achieved in Australia by 16 year old Jack Bartlett on the 467 metre par-5 17th at Royal Wentworth Falls Country Club, NSW, Australia, on November 3, 2007.

None of the above Condor's were made during an official tour and neither were they played on a professionally accredited course

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on March 04, 2015, 05:10:21 PM
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/mar/02/tiger-woods-drugs-suspension-claim-withdrawn (http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/mar/02/tiger-woods-drugs-suspension-claim-withdrawn)

what do youse make of this?

This guy Olsen (I'd never even heard of him) is hardly a credible source, but then again it's hardly beyond the realms of possibility.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 20, 2015, 04:03:30 PM
I see that 'short tempered and impatient' Sabatini was playing on Thursday and Friday with 'slow as bedamned' Harrington.  No word of any fireworks, but Padraig is -5 and Rory +6, lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on March 20, 2015, 04:21:26 PM
Padraig has went bogey, bogey, bogey and is now E for today and -4 for the tournament.

Rory has just finished a birdie run of 5 straight birdies and is -7 today and -9 for tournament. 

Not sure where you are seeing the scores you quoted.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on March 20, 2015, 04:26:34 PM
Quote from: Muzz on March 20, 2015, 04:21:26 PM
Padraig has went bogey, bogey, bogey and is now E for today and -4 for the tournament.

Rory has just finished a birdie run of 5 straight birdies and is -7 today and -9 for tournament. 

Not sure where you are seeing the scores you quoted.

Muzz, he is seeing correct but he is referring to Rory Sabbatini, not McIlroy who you are obviously referring to. Please read carefully....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on March 20, 2015, 04:28:10 PM
Ah makes sense - Apologies!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on March 20, 2015, 06:57:49 PM
Been playing with Ping G2's for about eight years and they were about 5 years old when I bought them. Love the irons but the driver and woods were not up to par. Upgraded to the G20 driver, G20 5 wood and a G20 4 hybrid over the weekend (all new/ never used), wanted a G30 driver but got all three clubs for the price of the G30 driver alone (driver 125, 5 wood 120 4 hybrid 100).

What a difference brand new woods make, the pro told me after 4-6 years upgrade the driver because they way the material takes a beating it looses its "pop" after this time. New G30 driver in 2019 at half the price now.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on March 20, 2015, 10:06:21 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on March 20, 2015, 06:57:49 PM
Been playing with Ping G2's for about eight years and they were about 5 years old when I bought them. Love the irons but the driver and woods were not up to par. Upgraded to the G20 driver, G20 5 wood and a G20 4 hybrid over the weekend (all new/ never used), wanted a G30 driver but got all three clubs for the price of the G30 driver alone (driver 125, 5 wood 120 4 hybrid 100).

What a difference brand new woods make, the pro told me after 4-6 years upgrade the driver because they way the material takes a beating it looses its "pop" after this time. New G30 driver in 2019 at half the price now.
The shafts in your irons have probably deadened if you have had them that long. I changed my a couple of years ago to a new set after 10 odd years. Really notice a diff esp on those shots not out of the middle.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on March 21, 2015, 07:29:44 AM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on March 20, 2015, 10:06:21 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on March 20, 2015, 06:57:49 PM
Been playing with Ping G2's for about eight years and they were about 5 years old when I bought them. Love the irons but the driver and woods were not up to par. Upgraded to the G20 driver, G20 5 wood and a G20 4 hybrid over the weekend (all new/ never used), wanted a G30 driver but got all three clubs for the price of the G30 driver alone (driver 125, 5 wood 120 4 hybrid 100).

What a difference brand new woods make, the pro told me after 4-6 years upgrade the driver because they way the material takes a beating it looses its "pop" after this time. New G30 driver in 2019 at half the price now.
The shafts in your irons have probably deadened if you have had them that long. I changed my a couple of years ago to a new set after 10 odd years. Really notice a diff esp on those shots not out of the middle.

Normally I would agree with you, but I have really dialed in on my irons(steel Shaft) and don't see myself changing them for at least 5 years. In 2019 might upgrade to the G30 irons in a graphite shaft when age catches up to me but for now it works.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 27, 2015, 02:47:41 PM
Played my first round of Golf for about 18 months today down in the Heritage near Portlaoise.
Long course but very enjoyable. Missed a 5ft putt on the last to break 90,which for my level of Golf I would have been delighted with but was great to be back playing anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 01, 2015, 08:30:57 AM
Tiger's plane spotted in Augusta. He's prob having a practice round or two to see where his game is at before declaring himself in for next week...

http://www1.skysports.com/golf/news/11071/9782643/tiger-woods-reportedly-on-his-way-to-augusta-national

If he does play I think it'll be good from McIlroy point of view, as it'll take a bit of the attention away from him...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 01, 2015, 11:11:14 AM
McIlroy will not win the Masters this year. Put your money on one of these

Big Dustin
Jordy Spieth
Bubba
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on April 01, 2015, 12:11:51 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 01, 2015, 11:11:14 AM
McIlroy will not win the Masters this year. Put your money on one of these

Big Dustin
Jordy Spieth
Bubba

Jeez Orior, you are really putting your neck on the line there.

Dustin is in top 8 in world and playing like a man possessed since his return and is a big boomer that suits Augusta...
Speith is the hottest player in the game at the minute and has had a 1st and 2nd in last 2 starts....
Bubba is the current holder and has won it twice in 4 years....

My missus could pick them 3 and she wouldn't know a golf club if it smashed thru her windscreen.

All joking aside I think DJ and Speith will give it a great run and will no doubt back them anyway but Patrick Reed, Stenson or Matsuyama will win it for me..

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Canalman on April 01, 2015, 12:25:25 PM
Will continue my forlorn habit of putting E10 to win on Dustin Johnston . Has to come in soon imo.

Small e/w on Fowler / Schwarzel and possibly one of the Aussies.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 01, 2015, 12:35:43 PM
Lee Westwood or Sergio Garcia. ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on April 01, 2015, 12:37:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 01, 2015, 12:35:43 PM
Lee Westwood or Sergio Garcia. ;D

Again? You must have lost the house on them by now?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on April 01, 2015, 12:39:30 PM
Fowler and A.n other for me. What price is Rory?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 01, 2015, 12:41:11 PM
Quote from: Billys Boots on April 01, 2015, 12:37:51 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 01, 2015, 12:35:43 PM
Lee Westwood or Sergio Garcia. ;D

Again? You must have lost the house on them by now?
Can't stop now though... Imagine one of them actually won and I hadn't them backed!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 01, 2015, 02:35:55 PM
Rory McIlroy   7.4
Jordan Spieth   13
Bubba Watson   13.5
Jason Day   17
Dustin Johnson   19
Adam Scott   22
Henrik Stenson   24
Jimmy Walker   30
Rickie Fowler   34
Phil Mickelson   36
Matt Kuchar   38
Patrick Reed   40
Justin Rose   42
Tiger Woods   42
Sergio Garcia   46
Brandt Snedeker   48
Louis Oosthuizen   50
Lee Westwood   55
Hideki Matsuyama   70
Billy Horschel   70
Brooks Koepka   85
Martin Kaymer   90
Ian Poulter   95
Paul Casey   100
Angel Cabrera   100
Jim Furyk   100
Charl Schwartzel   110
Zach Johnson   110
J.B. Holmes   110
Bill Haas   120
Keegan Bradley   120
Hunter Mahan   140
Ryan Moore   140
Victor Dubuisson   140
Ryan Palmer   150
Gary Woodland   150
Padraig Harrington   150
Nick Watney   150
Harris English   160
Jason Dufner   170
Chris Kirk   170
Luke Donald   180
Webb Simpson   180
Jamie Donaldson   180
Shane Lowry   180
Branden Grace   190
Jonas Blixt   190
Graeme McDowell   210
Graham Delaet   210
Fred Couples   220
Miguel Angel Jimenez   220
Russell Henley   240
Kevin Na   240
Brendon Todd   250
Ernie Els   260
Marc Leishman   270
Charley Hoffman   270
Joost Luiten   280
Sang-Moon Bae   310
Danny Willett   330
John Senden   340
Mikko Ilonen   380
Steve Stricker   390
Matt Every   410
Morgan Hoffmann   440
Geoff Ogilvy   460
Camilo Villegas   480
Thomas Bjorn   520
Anirban Lahiri   520
Bernd Wiesberger   530
Vijay Singh   560
Ben Martin   560
Stephen Gallacher   570
Cameron Tringale   600
Thongchai Jaidee   600
Stewart Cink   600
Robert Streb   630
Bernhard Langer   640
Seung-Yul Noh   680
Tim Clark   720
Kevin Streelman   760
Trevor Immelman   780
Kevin Stadler   820
James Hahn   850
Ben Crane   900
Erik Compton   1000
Brian Harman   1000
Mike Weir   1000
Darren Clarke   1000
Jose Maria Olazabal   1000
Tom Watson   1000
Corey Conners   1000
Gunn Yang   1000
Bradley Neil   1000
Antonio Murdaca   1000
Byron Meth   1000
Scott Harvey   1000
Matias Dominguez   1000
Ian Woosnam   1000
Sandy Lyle   1000
Larry Mize   1000
Ben Crenshaw   1000
Mark OMeara   1000
David Toms   1000
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 01, 2015, 04:54:27 PM
Some good potential each way bets on these:

Mikko Ilonen   380
Matt Every   410
Morgan Hoffmann   440
Vijay Singh   560
Robert Streb   630
Kevin Streelman   760
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 02, 2015, 09:08:03 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 01, 2015, 11:11:14 AM
McIlroy will not win the Masters this year. Put your money on one of these

Big Dustin
Jordy Spieth
Bubba
or Paddy Reed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 02, 2015, 03:26:48 PM
Based on recent form, the best American golf is being played by Jimmy Walker, Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson. I'd consider each one a good each way bet for some money back.

To win I think anyone of the big 3 at Augusta, Bubba, Scott, McIlroy. Rory's had a stinker  of a season so far, but it's The Masters and apparently he's wanted to win it since he was 9, bless him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 02, 2015, 03:30:59 PM
Dufner's Mrs is leaving him. $2.5 mill for a couple years - not bad work if you can get it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 02, 2015, 04:12:08 PM
after him losing all the weight too
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 02, 2015, 04:47:21 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 02, 2015, 03:26:48 PM
Based on recent form, the best American golf is being played by Jimmy Walker, Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson. I'd consider each one a good each way bet for some money back.

To win I think anyone of the big 3 at Augusta, Bubba, Scott, McIlroy. Rory's had a stinker  of a season so far, but it's The Masters and apparently he's wanted to win it since he was 9, bless him!

Wouldn't say it's a stinker plus he can't win everything.

Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship - 2nd
Omega Dubai Desert Classic - winner   
Honda Classic - Missed Cut
WGC-Cadillac - T9
Arnold Palmer - T11
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 02, 2015, 04:52:57 PM
Fair, by his lofty standards he hasn't seemed to be firing on all cylinders pre-Augusta. Maybe that's the best way for him to come into it. I continue to think if he wins the Masters soon - he can beat Tiger's Major records.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 02, 2015, 06:42:22 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 02, 2015, 04:47:21 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 02, 2015, 03:26:48 PM
Based on recent form, the best American golf is being played by Jimmy Walker, Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson. I'd consider each one a good each way bet for some money back.

To win I think anyone of the big 3 at Augusta, Bubba, Scott, McIlroy. Rory's had a stinker  of a season so far, but it's The Masters and apparently he's wanted to win it since he was 9, bless him!

Wouldn't say it's a stinker plus he can't win everything.

Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship - 2nd
Omega Dubai Desert Classic - winner   
Honda Classic - Missed Cut
WGC-Cadillac - T9
Arnold Palmer - T11

Cannot understand why Rory does not play more tournaments. Of course if he shoots 65 then 65 I will be proved wrong. But I doubt it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on April 02, 2015, 06:52:49 PM
Some people on FB getting excited about Tiger! He hasn't a chance if he plays. Would love to be proved wrong though. Would be class to see McIlroy and Woods battling it out on the Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 02, 2015, 07:32:07 PM
I don't think Tiger has a snowballs hope in hell of another Major. Sad to see what happened to him, but I believe he is a beaten docket now, except for the hype.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 02, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 02, 2015, 04:52:57 PM
Fair, by his lofty standards he hasn't seemed to be firing on all cylinders pre-Augusta. Maybe that's the best way for him to come into it. I continue to think if he wins the Masters soon - he can beat Tiger's Major records.
Jack is the man to beat not Tiger.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 03, 2015, 01:37:03 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 02, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 02, 2015, 04:52:57 PM
Fair, by his lofty standards he hasn't seemed to be firing on all cylinders pre-Augusta. Maybe that's the best way for him to come into it. I continue to think if he wins the Masters soon - he can beat Tiger's Major records.
Jack is the man to beat not Tiger.

Tiger is very much the man to beat. Can't beat Jack without it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 03, 2015, 07:54:56 AM
Heading out west next weekend: enniscrone, Strandhill and Rosses Point, with the Masters on each night to show me what I'm doing wrong.

Yes I'd be jealous too!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 03, 2015, 08:08:31 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 03, 2015, 01:37:03 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 02, 2015, 09:51:24 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 02, 2015, 04:52:57 PM
Fair, by his lofty standards he hasn't seemed to be firing on all cylinders pre-Augusta. Maybe that's the best way for him to come into it. I continue to think if he wins the Masters soon - he can beat Tiger's Major records.
Jack is the man to beat not Tiger.

Tiger is very much the man to beat. Can't beat Jack without it
Well if that's the case then there are plenty of golfers ahead of him to beat before he needs to worry about Tiger.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on April 03, 2015, 08:11:39 AM
I'll be playin golf in shorts this week! In tenerife until next Friday. Watch the news because a couple of course records are about to go!


Probably the highest score ever recorded but it will be a record none the less.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on April 03, 2015, 08:45:54 AM
Dustin Johnson is my main bet this week, Bubba will be there or there abouts too once again.

Woods has absolutely no chance if his short game hasn't improved greatly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 03, 2015, 08:25:47 PM
Tiger is playing in the Masters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 03, 2015, 08:54:28 PM
Tiger playing is a huge bonus for Rory, it'll take a good portion of the massive media circus off his shoulders..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on April 03, 2015, 10:27:18 PM
What's shorter for tiger, a MC Or a WD?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on April 04, 2015, 07:34:34 PM
Spieth looks like he could do damage this evening,if he managed to win tomorrow evening could he end up joining Rory as favourite? 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 04, 2015, 08:44:48 PM
Quote from: beer baron on April 04, 2015, 07:34:34 PM
Spieth looks like he could do damage this evening,if he managed to win tomorrow evening could he end up joining Rory as favourite?

Doubt he will come in that much, McIlroy is 11/2 & Spieth 10/1 with PP at the minute.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on April 04, 2015, 08:52:36 PM
Didn't realise there was that big of a difference,had something in my head they only had 2 or 3 points between them, he'll not be going off joint favourite then so  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 05, 2015, 10:41:09 PM
Quote from: beer baron on April 04, 2015, 08:52:36 PM
Didn't realise there was that big of a difference,had something in my head they only had 2 or 3 points between them, he'll not be going off joint favourite then so  ;D

Just had a look at SkyBet there and Spieth is 15/2, they are doing a price boost on McIlroy at 13/2 from 11/2.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 06, 2015, 10:59:41 AM
What a brilliant ad!!

http://balls.ie/golf/834525-rory-mcilroy-nike-ad/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 06, 2015, 05:37:30 PM
Mother of God I've never watched anything more cringe than that.
Load of shite.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 07, 2015, 12:36:09 AM
Maybe Rory could do an ad for this?

(http://2xd91u1asckg1ljvv81qs9r100l.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Padrig_facefront.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: CiKe on April 07, 2015, 06:37:56 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 06, 2015, 05:37:30 PM
Mother of God I've never watched anything more cringe than that.
Load of shite.

After seeing this quote, I was expecting a lot worse. To be fair, there is nothing more cringeworthy springs immediately to mind, but am sure there are more than a few!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 08, 2015, 03:13:08 AM
Put your money were your mouth is.......

https://www.draftkings.com/pga-millionaire-maker
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2015, 04:52:05 PM
http://www.golfwrx.com/294081/the-21-golfers-who-can-actually-win-the-masters/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/294081/the-21-golfers-who-can-actually-win-the-masters/)

Good Read.

Each year, I create a filter to help predict the golfers who are most likely to win the Masters. I usually get the list down to roughly 23 or 24 players that meet the criterion. In last year's event, I predicted Bubba Watson would win the event — which he did at 25/1 odds.

Before I discuss my picks of this year's Masters, which this year includes 22 players, I want to go over what I call the "critical holes" for Augusta National. The critical holes in any tournament are the ones where the top finishers typically gain the most strokes on the field, as well as where the greatest deviation in scores exist. One of the interesting aspects about critical holes is that they often change over time due to changes in the course conditions, course design or a change in player strategy, and that creates a smaller deviation in scores.

Here's how No. 17 looks from the tee without the Eisenhower tree (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
How No. 17 looks from the tee without the Eisenhower tree (Photo Credit: Andrew Redington/Getty Images).
In 2013 for instance, the critical holes were Nos. 7, 12, 13, 17 and 18. But the removal of the Eisenhower Tree on No. 17 created a smaller deviation in scores, so No. 17 was no longer a critical hole for participants. The par-5 13th hole has also seen a trend in more similar scores, so it has been replaced by the par-5 15th hole as a critical hole. The critical holes to watch out for at the 2015 Masters are Nos. 7, 12, 15 and 18.

Moving on to the tournament, I filtered out the past champions who are well past their time being competitive and the amateurs. Those 18 players include:

Antonio Murdaca (1000/1)
Ben Crenshaw (2500/1)
Bernhard Langer (300/1)
Bradley Neil (1000/1)
Byron Meth (2000/1)
Corey Conners (1000/1)
Fred Couples (150/1)
Gunn Yang (1000/1)
Ian Woosnam (2500/1)
Jose Maria Olazabal (1000/1)
Larry Mize (2500/1)
Mark O'Meara (2500/1)
Matias Dominguez (1000/1)
Mike Weir (1000/1)
Sandy Lyle (2500/1)
Scott Harvey (750/1)
Tom Watson (1000/1)
Trevor Immelman (500/1)
I also eliminated any first-time invitees, as the only first time invitee to ever win at Augusta was Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. Those 13 players include:

Anirban Lahiri (300/1)
Bernd Wiesberger (250/1)
Brendon Todd (250/1)
Brian Harman (500/1)
Brooks Koepka (80/1)
Cameron Tringale (300/1)
Danny Willett (150/1)
Erik Compton (500/1)
James Hahn (200/1)
Morgan Hoffmann (250/1)
Robert Streb (300/1)
Seung-Yul Noh (300/1)
Shane Lowry (150/1)
Out of the group of first-time invitees, I would pay close attention to Shane Lowry, as he has a game that is a very good fit for Augusta because of the strong Red Zone Play (shots from 175-225 yards) that he has shown off this season. And of course, if Brooks Koepka is healthy, I expect him to have a good showing, as Augusta fits his game as well.

Unfortunately, I have to eliminate five international players because I do not have enough statistical information on their playing performance in the past four months. Last year, I eliminated five international players that I had insufficient data on as well. Only one of them made a minor run at winning — Thomas Bjorn, who finished T8.

The four players include:

Thomas Bjorn (300/1)
Darren Clarke (1000/1)
Stephen Gallacher (300/1)
Braden Grace (200/1)
Mikko Ilonen (500/1)
I will also eliminate these four American players, who have not played a sufficient amount of tournaments this season for me to statistically measure their key performance metrics:

Kevin Stadler (500/1)
Steve Stricker (200/1)
Tiger Woods (20/1)
Ben Crane (500/1)
Moving on with the list, I eliminated players who I think are too short to play well at Augusta National. They include:

Jim Furyk (70/1)
Zach Johnson (60/1)
Last year I had five players in the "too short to win at Augusta" list, and the 3 of the 5 made the cut with a best finish going to Jim Furyk, who tied for 14th.

Even more damning is the players who hit the ball too low. This is based on the Apex Height measurement, determined with Trackman on the PGA Tour. Last year, I had 10 players in the "too low of a trajectory to win at Augusta," and 9 of the 10 players missed the cut. The only player who did make the cut was "The Mechanic," Miguel Jimenez, who finished in 4th place. But if you don't hit it high at Augusta, your odds of winning are not very good. That's why I've eliminated these six players:

Camilo Villegas (250/1)
Graeme McDowell (150/1)
Jason Dufner (125/1)
Kevin Na (100/1)
Patrick Reed (25/1)
Thongchai Jaidee (500/1)
The player who stands out in this group is Patrick Reed. He's currently 183rd in Apex Height. Typically, he has been better than the average in Apex Height, but for whatever reason he is hitting the ball quite low this season. I think, like Jimenez, Reed has the ability to alter his ball flight. But given how critical Apex Height is to success at Augusta, the numbers suggest that his odds are not that great this season.

Furthermore, since the inauguration of the event, there have only been two winners of the Masters who had never previously made the cut: Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979, and Gene Sarazen in 1936. Reed has never made the cut at the Masters and neither have the three players below. Let's rule them out as well. They are:

Victor Dubuisson (100/1)
Ben Martin (300/1)
Sang-Moon Bae (250/1)
I will say that if anybody could break that mold it would be Reed, whose fiery behavior and competitiveness reminds me of John McEnroe. But for now, I'll stick with the numbers and the odds.

I also eliminated the players who missed the cut at the Shell Houston Open this week, because historically the odds of a player missing the cut the previous week and winning the next week are extremely slim. Furthermore, the Golf Club of Houston plays similarly to Augusta. Last year there were nine players who were not previously filtered out that missed the cut at Houston. Of those nine players, only five of them made the cut and the best finish was a T20 by Ian Poulter.

If a player did not play well at Houston, the odds are that they will not play well at a similar style of course like Augusta National. Those five players include:

Angel Cabrera (80/1)
Joost Luiten (205/1)
Lee Westwood (45/1)
Louis Oosthuizen (50/1)
Martin Kaymer (65/1)
Another key metric at Augusta is long approach shots, which I call "Red Zone" play. The Red Zone are approach shots from 175-225 yards. Last year, there were nine players on my list of weak Red Zone performers. The best finish came from John Huh, who finished T11. Let's rule out these 15 players because of their poor Red Zone play, which again, is critical at Augusta:

Bill Haas (80/1)
Charl Schwartzel (80/1)
Charley Hoffman (250/1)
Geoff Ogilvy (300/1)
Hunter Mahan (100/1)
Ian Poulter (80/1)
Jamie Donaldson (125/1)
John Senden (250/1)
Jonas Blixt (150/1)
Luke Donald (100/1)
Marc Leishman (200/1)
Matt Every (250/1)
Phil Mickelson (20/1)
Russell Henley (125/1)
Sergio Garcia (40/1)
There are some big surprises involved with that list of players. This includes former winners Charl Schwartzel and Phil Mickelson, who currently rank 194th and 134th (out of 206 players) respectively from the Red Zone. Typically good approach shot player Luke Donald ranks 198th, and Sergio Garcia currently ranks 205th out of 206 from the Red Zone. While those rankings can change dramatically when the season is finished, it is clear that these players are currently having major issues on those long approach shots.

Lastly, I have started a new metric this season, as I have noticed that there is some correlation between performance on straight-away par-4's and the Masters performance. Essentially, I have measured a scoring average for players on the straight-away par-4's and adjusted that scoring average based on the hole's difficulty. The five players left on the list who have struggled on straight-away par-4's this season are:

Ernie Els (150/1)
Padraig Harrington (150/1)
Justin Rose (40/1)
Webb Simpson (150/1)
Gary Woodland (125/1)
Finally, we are down to the 22 players that the numbers show can win at Augusta. They include:

Adam Scott (20/1)
Bill Horschel (70/1)
Brandt Snedeker (40/1)
Bubba Watson (10/1)
Chris Kirk (150/1)
Dustin Johnson (12/1)
Henrik Stenson (20/1)
Hideki Matsuyama (60/1)
Jason Day (12/1)
J.B. Holmes (35/1)
Jimmy Walker (18/1)
Jordan Spieth (8/1)
Keegan Bradley (60/1)
Kevin Streelman (150/1)
Matt Kuchar (30/1)
Miguel Angel Jimenez (150/1)
Paul Casey (70/1)
Rickie Fowler (30/1)
Rory McIlroy (8/1)
Ryan Moore (60/1)
Ryan Palmer (80/1)
Vijay Singh (125/1)
Of those 22 players, here are my top-10 picks to win the Masters:

Rory McIlroy (8/1)
Jordan Spieth (8/1)
Bubba Watson (10/1)
Jason Day (12/1)
Dustin Johnson (12/1)
Adam Scott (20/1)
Jimmy Walker (18/1)
J.B. Holmes (35/1)
Hideki Matsuyama (60/1)
Paul Casey (70/1)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 08, 2015, 05:13:41 PM

Moving on with the list, I eliminated players who I think are too short to play well at Augusta National. They include:

Zach Johnson (60/1)


(http://espn.go.com/photo/2007/0408/pga_g_johnson3_134.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on April 08, 2015, 05:24:13 PM
Not so long ago that list would have have included "lefties don't win at Augusta".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on April 08, 2015, 05:35:45 PM
Quote from: deiseach on April 08, 2015, 05:24:13 PM
Not so long ago that list would have have included "lefties don't win at Augusta".
Commies even!
I wonder could we narrow down the list by religious beliefs?
Past winners Langer, Bubba, Zach Johnson are all bible thumpers. Maybe there is a rating scale for it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2015, 05:36:43 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 08, 2015, 05:13:41 PM

Moving on with the list, I eliminated players who I think are too short to play well at Augusta National. They include:

Zach Johnson (60/1)


(http://espn.go.com/photo/2007/0408/pga_g_johnson3_134.jpg)

Long been discussed (I think we did it here last year, from the same article). When Z Johnson won - the weather was very cold, maybe even wet. The big hitters did not have the advantage that they usually do.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2015, 05:41:20 PM
Quote from: deiseach on April 08, 2015, 05:24:13 PM
Not so long ago that list would have have included "lefties don't win at Augusta".

Absolutely - all down to changes in the course and technology. Ask Martin Kaymer - he would love to play Augusta as a lefty, Donaldson too. Even if a lefty is 'off' the course definitely suits the strong right to left ball flight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on April 08, 2015, 05:46:07 PM
Fowler,Kuchar,Kaymer and Dubuisson for me,Fowler's the main bet,others little savers,all miss the cut probably  :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2015, 08:56:38 PM
Interesting - had no idea the minds behind it were Irish. Been out for almost a year - Big Obama is a fan, he was using it last year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 08, 2015, 11:54:53 PM
so as to jinx it, wee rory on the nose, and each way on matsuyama, woods and koepka.
money down drain
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2015, 12:06:36 AM
Quote from: heganboy on April 08, 2015, 11:54:53 PM
so as to jinx it, wee rory on the nose, and each way on matsuyama, woods and koepka.
money down drain
At least we know who to avoid  :D

I have some homework to do by lunchtime tomorrow! Kuchar, Day and A.n. Other e/w and possibly Spieth on the nose.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 09, 2015, 09:02:41 AM
Jason Day at 14/1, small e/w bets on Johnston 16/1 and Fowler & Reed at 33/1

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 09, 2015, 09:53:26 AM
Spieth E/W @ 14s
McIlroy @ 5.5 to win
Lowry @ 13/2 best Rookie
Matsuyama E/W @ 60/1
Casey E/W @ 60/1

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Brick Tamlin on April 09, 2015, 10:09:48 AM
Each way
Harrignton 100-1
Lowry 150-1
Day 14-1
Furyk 66-1
Matsuyama 66-1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on April 09, 2015, 10:15:45 AM
Patrick Reed
Jason Day
Jordan Speith
Ernie Els

The Big Easy is some value at 200/1  :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on April 09, 2015, 11:30:41 AM
Quote from: highorlow on April 09, 2015, 10:15:45 AM
Patrick Reed
Jason Day
Jordan Speith
Ernie Els

The Big Easy is some value at 200/1  :P

The masters is all about being comfortable on that course. With that in mind I think this will be mcilroys year. I've got a few quid on him straight and once again I've done Jason day e/w. He's won me money the last few years by being placed and he obviously enjoys the course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 09, 2015, 01:09:10 PM
First round leader – all $1 bets

Morgan Hoffman – 150/1
Fred Couples – 100/1
Chris Kirk – 80/1
Mikko Ilonen – 200/1
Bernd Weisberger – 150/1
Webb Simpson – 100/1
Jamie Donaldson – 80/1
Hideki Matsuyama – 50/1
Victor Dubuisson – 66/1
Mike Weir – 200/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Canalman on April 09, 2015, 02:38:13 PM
Went finally as follows

E 10 Dustin Johnson to win.

Small e/ws on Cabrera, Fowler, Lowry, Day and Schwarzel.

Only bet on 4 Golf big ones and the Grand National every year.

Great way imo in keeping an interest in the tournaments over the weekend for a small enough amount.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 02:55:02 PM
Is there any money to be made in golf betting? You hear about professional gamblers in horse racing, where you can crunch the numbers or get the inside track (so to speak), but picking a winner in golf seems to be a crap shoot to me. Who would have put money on Padraig Harrington to win again?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 09, 2015, 03:15:24 PM
Looks like Harrington and Lowry were having the craic at the par 3 contest anyway.

(http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/sporting_news/58/fb/padraig-harrington-and-shane-lowry_1kkntr15dz76k1oo32w744ntgc.jpg?t=-1704970252&h=600)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 09, 2015, 03:43:53 PM
Negative - have a double on Harrington (evens)/Woods (6/5) to miss the cut. Little e/w on Stenson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 09, 2015, 05:02:56 PM
Quote from: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 02:55:02 PM
Is there any money to be made in golf betting? You hear about professional gamblers in horse racing, where you can crunch the numbers or get the inside track (so to speak), but picking a winner in golf seems to be a crap shoot to me. Who would have put money on Padraig Harrington to win again?

If you read that piece on here yesterday you will see that the numbers can be crunched with golf too..

Plenty of boys punting professionally on golf, it's probably a more 'honest' sport than horse racing..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 09, 2015, 05:02:56 PM
If you read that piece on here yesterday you will see that the numbers can be crunched with golf too..

Plenty of boys punting professionally on golf, it's probably a more 'honest' sport than horse racing..

I wouldn't call that article a serious attempt at number crunching. I'm sure there are plenty of people gambling on golf in a feeling-in-me-waters style. The question is whether anyone comes out ahead on a regular basis.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 09, 2015, 05:16:55 PM
Quote from: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 09, 2015, 05:02:56 PM
If you read that piece on here yesterday you will see that the numbers can be crunched with golf too..

Plenty of boys punting professionally on golf, it's probably a more 'honest' sport than horse racing..

I wouldn't call that article a serious attempt at number crunching. I'm sure there are plenty of people gambling on golf in a feeling-in-me-waters style. The question is whether anyone comes out ahead on a regular basis.

Golf is as erratic as anything I'd say any professional gambler worth their salt stays well away.

Horse racing is as crooked a game as it comes and there is money to be made if you know the right people!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 09, 2015, 05:38:17 PM
Quote from: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 09, 2015, 05:02:56 PM
If you read that piece on here yesterday you will see that the numbers can be crunched with golf too..

Plenty of boys punting professionally on golf, it's probably a more 'honest' sport than horse racing..

I wouldn't call that article a serious attempt at number crunching. I'm sure there are plenty of people gambling on golf in a feeling-in-me-waters style. The question is whether anyone comes out ahead on a regular basis.

Is it any less number crunching than Hardys analysis of the Irish National the other day. Hes taken a field of 100 and used different metrics to whittle it down to 20 odd guys who we feels can win.

Like with all sports 99% of all people bet in a feeling in me waters style but there are people who can and do make money betting on golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2015, 05:40:24 PM
I think there is money to be made in each way betting on Golf. Picking the outright winner is a little more difficult.

There is considerable "number crunching" i.e. statistical analysis, in the article posted yesterday - as much as there can be in that sport.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 06:08:56 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 09, 2015, 05:38:17 PM
Like with all sports 99% of all people bet in a feeling in me waters style but there are people who can and do make money betting on golf

Fair enough. I thought it might be less prone to analysis but you're saying it's not.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2015, 09:34:50 PM
Very surprised and excited at the performance of big Easy. For a man who has been struggling with the putter, 6 under is a great score so far. Hope he can maintain. Wonder if he's been hitting them close, or making good putts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 09, 2015, 09:46:53 PM
Harrington going ok on -1.
Lowry not so good on +4.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 09, 2015, 10:12:25 PM
Jordan Speith giving a serious exhibition at the minute..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2015, 10:57:32 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2015, 12:06:36 AM
Quote from: heganboy on April 08, 2015, 11:54:53 PM
so as to jinx it, wee rory on the nose, and each way on matsuyama, woods and koepka.
money down drain
At least we know who to avoid  :D

I have some homework to do by lunchtime tomorrow! Kuchar, Day and A.n. Other e/w and possibly Spieth on the nose.
Forgot to put any money on today  :'(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2015, 12:10:44 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 09, 2015, 09:46:53 PM
Harrington going ok on -1.
Lowry not so good on +4.

Good to know, otherwise we'd never know :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: macdanger2 on April 10, 2015, 12:52:02 AM
Quote from: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 02:55:02 PM
Is there any money to be made in golf betting? You hear about professional gamblers in horse racing, where you can crunch the numbers or get the inside track (so to speak), but picking a winner in golf seems to be a crap shoot to me. Who would have put money on Padraig Harrington to win again?

I'd guess there's not a huge amount of people gambling professionally on golf as the tournaments are relatively infrequent. Some might include it as part of their portfolio because they have an interest but I'd be surprised if there were professional gamblers whose primary sport is golf.

Tennis and cricket are actually two of the biggest gambling sports although albeit perhaps not in Ireland.

My understanding of it is that in general, the professionals are not looking for an "inside line" as such, they're looking for the occasions where the bookie / exchange has under- or over-valued a particular bet and takes advantage of that (the idea being that if you always bet when you have better odds than the "theoretical" odds, then over time, you make a profit).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on April 10, 2015, 01:11:49 AM
Im in the money already. Had Russell Henley e/w in the 1st round market at 70/1. Only got half tho as Garcia tied him in 6th. Still ok start.
I think the "smart money" would stay clear of the overall market esp before the tournament starts as a bad openning round can rule you out.
My fav bet this week is Tiger to miss the cut at 6/5.
Another big possibility is the 54 hole leader not winning. This is a big trend in golf this year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 10, 2015, 10:32:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 09, 2015, 09:53:26 AM
Spieth E/W @ 14s
McIlroy @ 5.5 to win
Lowry @ 13/2 best Rookie
Matsuyama E/W @ 60/1
Casey E/W @ 60/1

Still sitting OK with that although Lowry for best Rookie is looking like a long shot!

I enjoyed yesterday when him and Koepka both took on 11 and put the shot in the water. Nickalus was commentating for Lowry saying "If you've played here before you don't go left on 11!".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on April 10, 2015, 10:35:27 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on April 10, 2015, 12:52:02 AM
Quote from: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 02:55:02 PM
Is there any money to be made in golf betting? You hear about professional gamblers in horse racing, where you can crunch the numbers or get the inside track (so to speak), but picking a winner in golf seems to be a crap shoot to me. Who would have put money on Padraig Harrington to win again?

I'd guess there's not a huge amount of people gambling professionally on golf as the tournaments are relatively infrequent. Some might include it as part of their portfolio because they have an interest but I'd be surprised if there were professional gamblers whose primary sport is golf.

Tennis and cricket are actually two of the biggest gambling sports although albeit perhaps not in Ireland.

My understanding of it is that in general, the professionals are not looking for an "inside line" as such, they're looking for the occasions where the bookie / exchange has under- or over-valued a particular bet and takes advantage of that (the idea being that if you always bet when you have better odds than the "theoretical" odds, then over time, you make a profit).

Thanks for the considered response. I don't gamble but I find the science of gambling, for want of a better term, to be fascinating. Tennis is a good one for the smart bet, e.g. doing an accumulator of Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray in the opening rounds of the grand slam tournaments. Some of the stories you read of piles of money going on specific results suggest the players are aware of this too!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 10, 2015, 10:43:46 AM
What did everyone make of Sky's presentation of it yesterday? I thought it was bloody awful. I didn't realise they were only showing it live from 8 and switched on at about 7. They spent so much time talking to and about Nicklaus that by the time the actual stuff started I only managed half on hour before turning off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2015, 11:43:42 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on April 10, 2015, 12:52:02 AM
Quote from: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 02:55:02 PM
Is there any money to be made in golf betting? You hear about professional gamblers in horse racing, where you can crunch the numbers or get the inside track (so to speak), but picking a winner in golf seems to be a crap shoot to me. Who would have put money on Padraig Harrington to win again?

I'd guess there's not a huge amount of people gambling professionally on golf as the tournaments are relatively infrequent. Some might include it as part of their portfolio because they have an interest but I'd be surprised if there were professional gamblers whose primary sport is golf.

Tennis and cricket are actually two of the biggest gambling sports although albeit perhaps not in Ireland.

My understanding of it is that in general, the professionals are not looking for an "inside line" as such, they're looking for the occasions where the bookie / exchange has under- or over-valued a particular bet and takes advantage of that (the idea being that if you always bet when you have better odds than the "theoretical" odds, then over time, you make a profit).

My bosses nephew does very well on this type of betting, though bookies are very quick to cancel accounts when they see this pattern on their accounts... He has an account at almost every online bookmakers all separate accounts. Very complex but on a bad year takes in 90 grand
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on April 10, 2015, 11:44:01 AM
Not sure its Augusta folks - I read an article not so long back on Augusta committee trying to get more TV coverage but that the agreement they had with CBS (might be wrong) wouldn't allow much more.  Will have a look for the article and paste here if I can find it.

Didn't take that long to find - http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/04/masters-countdown-why-cbs-refu.html (http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/04/masters-countdown-why-cbs-refu.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: macdanger2 on April 10, 2015, 12:21:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2015, 11:43:42 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on April 10, 2015, 12:52:02 AM
Quote from: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 02:55:02 PM
Is there any money to be made in golf betting? You hear about professional gamblers in horse racing, where you can crunch the numbers or get the inside track (so to speak), but picking a winner in golf seems to be a crap shoot to me. Who would have put money on Padraig Harrington to win again?

I'd guess there's not a huge amount of people gambling professionally on golf as the tournaments are relatively infrequent. Some might include it as part of their portfolio because they have an interest but I'd be surprised if there were professional gamblers whose primary sport is golf.

Tennis and cricket are actually two of the biggest gambling sports although albeit perhaps not in Ireland.

My understanding of it is that in general, the professionals are not looking for an "inside line" as such, they're looking for the occasions where the bookie / exchange has under- or over-valued a particular bet and takes advantage of that (the idea being that if you always bet when you have better odds than the "theoretical" odds, then over time, you make a profit).

My bosses nephew does very well on this type of betting, though bookies are very quick to cancel accounts when they see this pattern on their accounts... He has an account at almost every online bookmakers all separate accounts. Very complex but on a bad year takes in 90 grand

Yeah, all the online bookies would put a reasonable amount into monitoring these types of accounts.

I believe there's a huge amount of work that goes into that kind of betting in terms of keeping your model up to date with the latest info, in-game trading, etc. I guess to make that kind of cash, you need to be putting in the hours
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 10, 2015, 01:25:52 PM
Quote from: Muzz on April 10, 2015, 11:44:01 AM
Not sure its Augusta folks - I read an article not so long back on Augusta committee trying to get more TV coverage but that the agreement they had with CBS (might be wrong) wouldn't allow much more.  Will have a look for the article and paste here if I can find it.

Didn't take that long to find - http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/04/masters-countdown-why-cbs-refu.html (http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/04/masters-countdown-why-cbs-refu.html)

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/04/why-does-the-masters-start-so-late-what-time-is-the-masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: supersub on April 10, 2015, 04:02:51 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on April 10, 2015, 12:21:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2015, 11:43:42 AM
Quote from: macdanger2 on April 10, 2015, 12:52:02 AM
Quote from: deiseach on April 09, 2015, 02:55:02 PM
Is there any money to be made in golf betting? You hear about professional gamblers in horse racing, where you can crunch the numbers or get the inside track (so to speak), but picking a winner in golf seems to be a crap shoot to me. Who would have put money on Padraig Harrington to win again?

I'd guess there's not a huge amount of people gambling professionally on golf as the tournaments are relatively infrequent. Some might include it as part of their portfolio because they have an interest but I'd be surprised if there were professional gamblers whose primary sport is golf.

Tennis and cricket are actually two of the biggest gambling sports although albeit perhaps not in Ireland.

My understanding of it is that in general, the professionals are not looking for an "inside line" as such, they're looking for the occasions where the bookie / exchange has under- or over-valued a particular bet and takes advantage of that (the idea being that if you always bet when you have better odds than the "theoretical" odds, then over time, you make a profit).

My bosses nephew does very well on this type of betting, though bookies are very quick to cancel accounts when they see this pattern on their accounts... He has an account at almost every online bookmakers all separate accounts. Very complex but on a bad year takes in 90 grand

Yeah, all the online bookies would put a reasonable amount into monitoring these types of accounts.

I believe there's a huge amount of work that goes into that kind of betting in terms of keeping your model up to date with the latest info, in-game trading, etc. I guess to make that kind of cash, you need to be putting in the hours

There are a small percentage of people earning a very good living from gambling, the rest are punters with gut instincts and favourites accumulators etc (which is why bookies are so rich!). To profit from it long term you need a serious model, time dedication and patience, as well as accounts with nearly every bookie out there. Matched betting and exploiting sign up bonuses and free bets are how most 'professional' gamblers will do it! Very few will make a living from straight out 'punter' betting.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on April 10, 2015, 04:54:32 PM
I get the feeling that it's win or bust for Harrington. After winning 3 majors, second place finishes don't mean much to him. Other players would be happy with top ten finishes. The only way to explain when he blows up he really blows up
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on April 10, 2015, 07:06:21 PM
Spieth running away with it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 10, 2015, 07:17:59 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on April 10, 2015, 07:06:21 PM
Spieth running away with it

It's absolutely insane what this lad is doing at present. Big Ernie in third is nine shots behind  :o

Impressive as it is, it won't make for a great weekends viewing if it stays like this..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2015, 07:48:09 PM
I hope Spieth has a nightmare weekend.  :-[
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 10, 2015, 07:58:30 PM
I cancelled Sky Sports a while back and was going to take the option of their 7 day access, wont bother me hole now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 10, 2015, 08:13:43 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 10, 2015, 07:58:30 PM
I cancelled Sky Sports a while back and was going to take the option of their 7 day access, wont bother me hole now.
It's live on Setanta as well. I have it free with UPC.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 10, 2015, 08:15:23 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on April 10, 2015, 04:54:32 PM
I get the feeling that it's win or bust for Harrington. After winning 3 majors, second place finishes don't mean much to him. Other players would be happy with top ten finishes. The only way to explain when he blows up he really blows up

The American Media love him. Even when he's stinking it up, he will be brutally honest about where it went wrong.

One lady commentator yesterday said she talked to him and asked him what he was working on

"I'm working on overhauling my over haul".

Fair play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 10, 2015, 09:36:21 PM
Rory's lost the plot!!!

He's the definition of a confidence player he thought being patient and solid would help him build the confidence for today but Spieth shooting the lights out has pit him under pressure and he's folded.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2015, 11:13:52 PM
Going good guns at moment on the betting, Spieth on the nose and Casey each way!  Cash out available for Spieth... Lowry and Harry having a nightmare. Maybe its too warm for them ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: macdanger2 on April 10, 2015, 11:34:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2015, 11:13:52 PM
Going good guns at moment on the betting, Spieth on the nose and Casey each way!  Cash out available for Spieth... Lowry and Harry having a nightmare. Maybe its too warm for them ;D

Cashed out on Speith earlier, 1.57 was ridiculous odds before Rory started
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2015, 11:37:41 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on April 10, 2015, 11:34:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2015, 11:13:52 PM
Going good guns at moment on the betting, Spieth on the nose and Casey each way!  Cash out available for Spieth... Lowry and Harry having a nightmare. Maybe its too warm for them ;D

Cashed out on Speith earlier, 1.57 was ridiculous odds before Rory started

For 4 quid its offering £30
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2015, 11:49:52 PM
I know I shouldn't ask but what did you get Spieth at?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2015, 11:54:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2015, 11:49:52 PM
I know I shouldn't ask but what did you get Spieth at?

11/1 bet365
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 12:04:48 AM
It says a lot for Rory the way he's finished this round. In days gone by he'd have finished four or five over. He'll still think he can win too :-)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: INDIANA on April 11, 2015, 12:06:35 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 12:04:48 AM
It says a lot for Rory the way he's finished this round. In days gone by he'd have finished four or five over. He'll still think he can win too :-)

Seriously? He's 12 behind. Spieth looks like Tiger Mark 2. He's a better player then Rory was at 21.

Its a bit of an anti climax for the Irish so far.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 11, 2015, 12:49:02 AM
Quote from: INDIANA on April 11, 2015, 12:06:35 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 12:04:48 AM
It says a lot for Rory the way he's finished this round. In days gone by he'd have finished four or five over. He'll still think he can win too :-)

Seriously? He's 12 behind. Spieth looks like Tiger Mark 2. He's a better player then Rory was at 21.

Its a bit of an anti climax for the Irish so far.
Not even close, or ever will be. Wheels will fall off over the weekend, and there'll be no 'US Open' reprieve a-la McIlroy 2011 later in the year either I'd wager.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 01:04:15 AM
Quote from: mouview on April 11, 2015, 12:49:02 AM
Quote from: INDIANA on April 11, 2015, 12:06:35 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 12:04:48 AM
It says a lot for Rory the way he's finished this round. In days gone by he'd have finished four or five over. He'll still think he can win too :-)

Seriously? He's 12 behind. Spieth looks like Tiger Mark 2. He's a better player then Rory was at 21.

Its a bit of an anti climax for the Irish so far.
Not even close, or ever will be. Wheels will fall off over the weekend, and there'll be no 'US Open' reprieve a-la McIlroy 2011 later in the year either I'd wager.

Easy there bud, Speiths the real deal him and Rory could just be the next big rivalry in golf.

I didn't say Rory would win, I just think that with his winners mentality he'd think he can still win, he was a bit downbeat in his post round interview mind..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 11, 2015, 01:17:14 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 01:04:15 AM
Quote from: mouview on April 11, 2015, 12:49:02 AM
Quote from: INDIANA on April 11, 2015, 12:06:35 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 12:04:48 AM
It says a lot for Rory the way he's finished this round. In days gone by he'd have finished four or five over. He'll still think he can win too :-)

Seriously? He's 12 behind. Spieth looks like Tiger Mark 2. He's a better player then Rory was at 21.

Its a bit of an anti climax for the Irish so far.
Not even close, or ever will be. Wheels will fall off over the weekend, and there'll be no 'US Open' reprieve a-la McIlroy 2011 later in the year either I'd wager.

Easy there bud, Speiths the real deal him and Rory could just be the next big rivalry in golf.

I didn't say Rory would win, I just think that with his winners mentality he'd think he can still win, he was a bit downbeat in his post round interview mind..

I agree with you, strange as it seems I think McIlroy is good enough to yet win this. Don't agree with Spieth being as good as McIlroy at the same age, think he has to prove it yet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 11, 2015, 06:12:18 AM
Rory Vs Spieth would be an amazing decade. However they are very different. Spieth cannot match the sheer power of McIlroy. He doesn't have some of the shots Rory has. However, he doesn't miss like Rory. That's not to be under estimated. They have both got decent gane around the greens but not in the Phil or Tiger range of old. Jordan Spieth however has the Edge in putting. Rory can get hot but he isn't the putter Spieth is.

I'd love to see Spieth stay with Titleist and leave the money and advertising that Rory has gone for. It would be interesting to see if the Nike Dollars and profile vs the Quiet Titelist won't pay me to recognize my marketing profile ever made a difference. But I think Spieth will have to sign with a large OEM. He's too good to avoid the money they will offer.

Seriously grown up by Rory to make the cut. That in itself has made it a useful Masters, all things considered.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on April 11, 2015, 08:17:33 AM
Superb back nine from Rory yesterday. A stupid three putt bogey and he left one in the teeth at 11 and he still came home in 31 whilst not playing well is the sign of a great golfer. If they intend to have the greens get quick today which I imagine they might Rory will be out early enough to get the best of the conditions. He will need a 64/65 and a lot of luck to have any hope of getting back in contention but it's not beyond him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2015, 08:58:57 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on April 11, 2015, 08:17:33 AM
Superb back nine from Rory yesterday. A stupid three putt bogey and he left one in the teeth at 11 and he still came home in 31 whilst not playing well is the sign of a great golfer. If they intend to have the greens get quick today which I imagine they might Rory will be out early enough to get the best of the conditions. He will need a 64/65 and a lot of luck to have any hope of getting back in contention but it's not beyond him.

Never backed him, when there is too much hype about him he usually doesn't perform as well... He didn't get a great start like he normally does...  Kordan playing great, what would stop him now??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on April 11, 2015, 10:01:07 AM
Ryan Moore had a good round yesterday,he could be a sneaky one that could get involved. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: INDIANA on April 11, 2015, 12:12:11 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on April 11, 2015, 08:17:33 AM
Superb back nine from Rory yesterday. A stupid three putt bogey and he left one in the teeth at 11 and he still came home in 31 whilst not playing well is the sign of a great golfer. If they intend to have the greens get quick today which I imagine they might Rory will be out early enough to get the best of the conditions. He will need a 64/65 and a lot of luck to have any hope of getting back in contention but it's not beyond him.

Jordan Spieth only has to shoot a pair of 70's to win. He was second last year. 3 top 2 finishes in his last 3 events.

Outside chance is Dustin Johnson.

Rory hasn't a hope in hell in my view unless Spieth implodes unfortunately he's too far back. Rory hasn't gone very low around Augusta too often.

Great to see Tiger back.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 01:31:52 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on April 11, 2015, 12:12:11 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on April 11, 2015, 08:17:33 AM
Superb back nine from Rory yesterday. A stupid three putt bogey and he left one in the teeth at 11 and he still came home in 31 whilst not playing well is the sign of a great golfer. If they intend to have the greens get quick today which I imagine they might Rory will be out early enough to get the best of the conditions. He will need a 64/65 and a lot of luck to have any hope of getting back in contention but it's not beyond him.

Jordan Spieth only has to shoot a pair of 70's to win. He was second last year. 3 top 2 finishes in his last 3 events.

Outside chance is Dustin Johnson.

Rory hasn't a hope in hell in my view unless Spieth implodes unfortunately he's too far back. Rory hasn't gone very low around Augusta too often.

Great to see Tiger back.

Everyone left in the tournament needs help from Speith if they are to win but you never know. Monty said last night you could play well and still shoot 73 if things didn't go your way, if he shot a pair of them over the weekend it'd let a lot of men back into the tournament...

Having said that the way he's played over the 1st two days its hard to see him struggle, mind you Kaymer was 10 ahead during final round earlier this year and failed to win!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2015, 02:01:10 PM
He's 21 years old and going into the weekend at the Masters with a seemingly unassailable lead. Pressure is on him, so by no means home and hosed. McIlroy shot a Sunday 80 four years ago - that would put a dent in Speith's scorecard. I don't think any of the chasers will have given up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on April 11, 2015, 02:01:55 PM
It's hard to see past Spieth. He's in the form of his life and loves Augusta but stranger things have happened. I'd be surprised if they haven't dried the greens a lot for today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 11, 2015, 02:18:50 PM
Cameras will be all over Woods and Garcia after 2013
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 11, 2015, 02:22:27 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2015, 02:01:10 PM
He's 21 years old and going into the weekend at the Masters with a seemingly unassailable lead. Pressure is on him, so by no means home and hosed. McIlroy shot a Sunday 80 four years ago - that would put a dent in Speith's scorecard. I don't think any of the chasers will have given up.
From an entertainment point of view I hope the likes of Dustin Johnson,Casey,Rose and Hoffman keep in touch with him so we have an exciting Sunday.
Everyone else is probably too far behind imo.
It be great if Tiger had a big day today and was only a few shots behind, I'd love to see him challenging tomorrow.
Other than that though you couldn't begrudge Speith, what a player. The best at his age since Tiger without a doubt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cockahoop on April 11, 2015, 02:22:46 PM
hallelujah that BBC have coverage for the next two rounds,cant stand another minute of the crap on sky.i Missed most of last nights play and watched or tried to watch Sky's highlights program this morning,my god trying to see the coverage was like getting teeth pulled between silly polls and clowns in a studio hitting shots against a screen..errrrr just show the bloody golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 11, 2015, 02:53:25 PM
I don't buy all this 'better than Rory at his age' nonsense. That will be decided on Sunday!!

The interviewer on BBC asked McIlroy a fantastic question last night "We know you and one or two others have an extra gear that nobody can match... Are you sensing that you're close to engaging that this weekend?"

Personaly I don't think he is but 2 players in the chasing pack have it and could do damage in Mickelson and DJ (-7 on the par 5s yesterday is evidence of that). I still think tonight and tomorrow will be worth watching but I got Spieth @ 14s so I hope he does it!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cockahoop on April 11, 2015, 02:59:22 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 11, 2015, 02:53:25 PM
I don't buy all this 'better than Rory at his age' nonsense. That will be decided on Sunday!!

The interviewer on BBC asked McIlroy a fantastic question last night "We know you and one or two others have an extra gear that nobody can match... Are you sensing that you're close to engaging that this weekend?"

Personaly I don't think he is but 2 players in the chasing pack have it and could do damage in Mickelson and DJ (-7 on the par 5s yesterday is evidence of that). I still think tonight and tomorrow will be worth watching but I got Spieth @ 14s so I hope he does it!!

I think because Speith is so far ahead players will just have to be very aggressive and this will mean great viewing,between great shots and total disasters it makes for great viewing,as screen said there are a few players capable of doing something magic and it will be interesting to see if speith drops a few shots if he can hold his nerve.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: INDIANA on April 11, 2015, 03:33:14 PM
Quote from: cockahoop on April 11, 2015, 02:59:22 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 11, 2015, 02:53:25 PM
I don't buy all this 'better than Rory at his age' nonsense. That will be decided on Sunday!!

The interviewer on BBC asked McIlroy a fantastic question last night "We know you and one or two others have an extra gear that nobody can match... Are you sensing that you're close to engaging that this weekend?"

Personaly I don't think he is but 2 players in the chasing pack have it and could do damage in Mickelson and DJ (-7 on the par 5s yesterday is evidence of that). I still think tonight and tomorrow will be worth watching but I got Spieth @ 14s so I hope he does it!!

I think because Speith is so far ahead players will just have to be very aggressive and this will mean great viewing,between great shots and total disasters it makes for great viewing,as screen said there are a few players capable of doing something magic and it will be interesting to see if speith drops a few shots if he can hold his nerve.

Spieth plays the par 5's well he'll win. It's not as if he's a short hitter either
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Old yeller on April 11, 2015, 05:52:38 PM
Quote from: cockahoop on April 11, 2015, 02:22:46 PM
hallelujah that BBC have coverage for the next two rounds,cant stand another minute of the crap on sky.i Missed most of last nights play and watched or tried to watch Sky's highlights program this morning,my god trying to see the coverage was like getting teeth pulled between silly polls and clowns in a studio hitting shots against a screen..errrrr just show the bloody golf
I paid £11 to get the golf for the weekend through Sky, not realising it was only half fuckin coverage. Now your tellin me the BBC have it for free! A fool and his money....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 5 Sams on April 11, 2015, 06:08:35 PM
Quote from: cockahoop on April 11, 2015, 02:22:46 PM
hallelujah that BBC have coverage for the next two rounds,cant stand another minute of the crap on sky.i Missed most of last nights play and watched or tried to watch Sky's highlights program this morning,my god trying to see the coverage was like getting teeth pulled between silly polls and clowns in a studio hitting shots against a screen..errrrr just show the bloody golf

Where did you see that...are you talking about Radio 5 Live? ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 06:12:09 PM
A fair few of the early starters two or three under for their rounds on the tougher front nine. Looks like it's set up for good scoring again today  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 06:21:20 PM
Early eagle on the 2nd for Rory..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 11, 2015, 06:33:47 PM
If Peter Alliss is commentating on BBC I'll happily and much rather stick with Setanta HD coverage even though Nick Faldo is on it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on April 11, 2015, 06:37:55 PM
This BBC coverage is great ,and its on NOW!(red button)-Sky coverage is dung...whatever time they're going to start showing live action!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 11, 2015, 06:54:30 PM
Quote from: sans pessimism on April 11, 2015, 06:37:55 PM
This BBC coverage is great ,and its on NOW!(red button)-Sky coverage is dung...whatever time they're going to start showing live action!

On under red button on Sky too, was explained on here yesterday or day before why coverage is so patchy on ALL channels until a certain time..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on April 11, 2015, 07:12:06 PM
On sky red button its all over the shop
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2015, 07:19:06 PM
Starting on bbc2 proper at 7.30 yis crying cnuts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 11, 2015, 07:47:00 PM
Quote from: Muzz on April 10, 2015, 11:44:01 AM
Not sure its Augusta folks - I read an article not so long back on Augusta committee trying to get more TV coverage but that the agreement they had with CBS (might be wrong) wouldn't allow much more.  Will have a look for the article and paste here if I can find it.

Didn't take that long to find - http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/04/masters-countdown-why-cbs-refu.html (http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/04/masters-countdown-why-cbs-refu.html)

I always thought it was Augusta and not the TV companies, there is talk Augusta National are keen to show content through their own apps/streaming.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/golf/article4407905.ece


It was another historic round from Jordan Spieth yesterday. Shame that television viewers were deprived of the chance to watch it unfold.
The lack of early-day coverage at the Masters remains a cause of vexation for armchair fans on both sides of the Atlantic, as viewers must wait until the Green Jackets permit full live coverage in the afternoon.

"We spent two months talking about Tiger at the Masters and might see him for about an hour on Friday, assuming you're by a computer or phone," one disgruntled writer complained on USAToday.com.

Viewing before 8pm in the UK — 3pm Eastern time in the US — on the first two days is possible only via the Masters website or an app that shows Amen Corner, holes 15 and 16, and two featured groups – neither of which included Woods yesterday – or with limited access via Sky's red button.

Broadcasters would love to show more but they must comply with Augusta National's hierarchy, who are cautious and highly protective of their prestigious brand.

Twenty years ago there was hardly any Thursday and Friday coverage at all. It was not until 1995 that even two hours' live action was permitted for the first two rounds.
The amount gradually crept up to four hours by 2011 but Billy Payne, the club chairman, made clear this week that a notable increase is not imminent and, even then, most likely through online streaming via the club's own channels.
Pushed for a comment on the paucity of early coverage of play on the front nine holes, Payne said this week: "The earliest thing I read about that was 55 years ago. And we've taken small, baby steps."

He said that "digital platforms" would create opportunities for broader, early coverage. "But we're just trying to figure all that out," he said.
Things move painfully slowly at Augusta. So be patient — and prepare to watch a lot more via computers and tablets.
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Post by: Hardy on April 11, 2015, 07:55:54 PM
A lot of golf still to be played. t will be a remarkable performance if Speith can continue in this vein. I'm betting on a bit of a collapse. McIlroy can still do it - looking in the groove today.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2015, 08:30:33 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 11, 2015, 07:55:54 PM
A lot of golf still to be played. t will be a remarkable performance if Speith can continue in this vein. I'm betting on a bit of a collapse. McIlroy can still do it - looking in the groove today.
Still playing well but Lefty and others starting to move. Plenty of work still to do.
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Post by: screenexile on April 11, 2015, 08:46:08 PM
McIlroy and Tiger tearing it up but started too far back. DJ needs to get a birdie soon to settle.

Casey is really impressing me he's going great stuff along with his playing partner Phil while Hoffman is faltering... Second bogey of the week from Spieth!!!! Its gonna be interesting!
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Post by: muppet on April 11, 2015, 09:06:17 PM
When did Dustin Hoffman start the golf?
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Post by: laoislad on April 11, 2015, 09:07:14 PM
No nerves there from Speith great birdie.
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Post by: Hardy on April 11, 2015, 09:40:47 PM
The point is, though, Tiger is back, regardless of the result here. We could be coming into an epic era like the days of Arnie, Nicklaus and Player. Rory, Spieth and Tiger.
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Post by: Minder on April 11, 2015, 09:46:44 PM
As some hack said on Twitter, you know Tiger is playing well because his behaviour gets worse !
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Post by: mouview on April 11, 2015, 09:56:42 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 11, 2015, 09:40:47 PM
The point is, though, Tiger is back, regardless of the result here. We could be coming into an epic era like the days of Arnie, Nicklaus and Player. Rory, Spieth and Tiger.

Need to see more evidence of that yet. Still think he's one tweaked back away from missing another chunk of a year and his chip on 14 wasn't too hectic either. Can't ever see him regaining his former air of invincibility.
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Post by: supersub on April 11, 2015, 10:18:07 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 11, 2015, 09:56:42 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 11, 2015, 09:40:47 PM
The point is, though, Tiger is back, regardless of the result here. We could be coming into an epic era like the days of Arnie, Nicklaus and Player. Rory, Spieth and Tiger.

Need to see more evidence of that yet. Still think he's one tweaked back away from missing another chunk of a year and his chip on 14 wasn't too hectic either. Can't ever see him regaining his former air of invincibility.

+1

He's playing well today alright but still signs of rashness in his game. He hasn't played for a long time either so very hard to tell if he is actually back or not going on 2.5 rounds. Good to see him competing again though!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: INDIANA on April 11, 2015, 10:27:56 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 11, 2015, 09:56:42 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 11, 2015, 09:40:47 PM
The point is, though, Tiger is back, regardless of the result here. We could be coming into an epic era like the days of Arnie, Nicklaus and Player. Rory, Spieth and Tiger.

Need to see more evidence of that yet. Still think he's one tweaked back away from missing another chunk of a year and his chip on 14 wasn't too hectic either. Can't ever see him regaining his former air of invincibility.

Whoever said he would regain it? Bottom line is he's given the swift two fingers to the media who said he wouldn't make the cut. He'll win majors again. To come back like he has in 2 months is nothing short of awesome.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 11, 2015, 10:54:27 PM
The problem with expecting Spieth to collapse under the pressure is that he's too young to know he should be nervous.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 11, 2015, 11:00:56 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 11, 2015, 10:54:27 PM
The problem with expecting Spieth to collapse under the pressure is that he's too young to know he should be nervous.

Too young and too good.
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Post by: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2015, 11:11:32 PM
Big Phil making Sunday look interesting.
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Post by: offtheground on April 11, 2015, 11:13:51 PM
"What will Phil do next?!!"  ;D
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Post by: laoislad on April 11, 2015, 11:19:05 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2015, 11:11:32 PM
Big Phil making Sunday look interesting.
Justin Rose making moves also.

But hey our Rors is still the man to beat...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 11, 2015, 11:30:36 PM
The difference with Speith is the putting.... His putter is on fire.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 11, 2015, 11:49:18 PM
Double bogey..ouch
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Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 11, 2015, 11:57:12 PM
Good to see 3 Irishmen playing the weekend rounds
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Post by: offtheground on April 11, 2015, 11:57:56 PM
Speith can count himself lucky that these wobbles are coming at the end of his round.. It's damage limitation stuff at the min, get home and get the head showered... Makes for great viewing to be honest.. Tiger v Rory head to head tomorrow... Great stuff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 12, 2015, 12:34:48 AM
Phenomenal par save on 18 for Spieth... No major hiccups and he'll be fine. I'm glad he's not playing with Phil as I think Mickelsons unpredictability would force him to try things he wouldn't usually. Its well set up for tomorrow!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 12, 2015, 01:53:03 AM
Be interesting tomorrow with Tiger and Rory to see if they are pushing each other hard enough to put pressure on the 4 above them.
Can't unfortunately see either of them pulling it off but hopefully it makes for some good watching.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 12, 2015, 11:49:32 AM
I fancy Spieth to blow this tonight
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Post by: mouview on April 12, 2015, 12:03:37 PM
To be fair he's shown no real signs of it; e.g. his par save on 18 was a great response to the double on 17. However, has any golfer won the Masters without having a dodgy '9' somewhere along the line? How could he cope with a sustained spell of adversity where he bogies a few in succession with the following pack closing up?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 12, 2015, 12:26:19 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 12, 2015, 12:03:37 PM
To be fair he's shown no real signs of it; e.g. his par save on 18 was a great response to the double on 17. However, has any golfer won the Masters without having a dodgy '9' somewhere along the line? How could he cope with a sustained spell of adversity where he bogies a few in succession with the following pack closing up?

That's what remains to be seen I guess. In his brief career to date though he's shown no signs of being flaky. Hope he does manage it. Would be a spectacular achievement.
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Post by: Puckoon on April 12, 2015, 02:32:53 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 12, 2015, 12:03:37 PM
To be fair he's shown no real signs of it; e.g. his par save on 18 was a great response to the double on 17. However, has any golfer won the Masters without having a dodgy '9' somewhere along the line? How could he cope with a sustained spell of adversity where he bogies a few in succession with the following pack closing up?

Very few. Bubba shot a 74 in the 3rd round last year. Tiger opened with a 40 on the front in 2005.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cockahoop on April 12, 2015, 07:39:05 PM
God casey has a face you really want to smack
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Post by: offtheground on April 12, 2015, 08:07:44 PM
I know Nicklaus is well qualified to be a' know it all', but I'm glad he's left the commentary box on sky, he was starting to sicken me, always stating the obvious, and comes across abit condescending...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 12, 2015, 08:36:43 PM
Can Rory still do it ?
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Post by: INDIANA on April 12, 2015, 08:38:33 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 12, 2015, 08:36:43 PM
Can Rory still do it ?

Nope
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on April 12, 2015, 08:42:05 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 12, 2015, 08:36:43 PM
Can Rory still do it ?

Always next year! This Speith lad is good, will be interesting to see how hope copes later in the round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 12, 2015, 11:28:21 PM
Money safe, could have been lot better had Casey landed 5th!!
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Post by: Sidney on April 12, 2015, 11:35:25 PM
I'd love it if the great Peter Alliss, in what is likely to be his final round commentating at Augusta, started calling the "patrons" "spectators". That would really piss off the bigwigs at Augusta National.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 12, 2015, 11:35:54 PM
This has been a phenomenal performance at the Masters from Jordan Spieth, the fact that he is just 21 and has led from pillar to post (first time anyone has done that in nearly 40 years) is nothing short of spectacular.
I don't see anyone coming close to 20 under at the masters in the next ten years. The Augusta team will be raging that he is posting that score.
However Rory must be absolutely raging.
I think we are all pretty sure what he said into his cap when he birdied 18.
My take it with a pinch of salt prediction for the next 10 years is that Spieth will be to Rory what Mickelson was to Woods, world number 2..


p.s.thank you Matsuyama
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 12, 2015, 11:40:04 PM
Form brings confidence and Jordan has used that..... Rory is no mug either.... Makes for a interesting year
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 12, 2015, 11:44:36 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 12, 2015, 11:35:54 PM
This has been a phenomenal performance at the Masters from Jordan Spieth, the fact that he is just 21 and has led from pillar to post (first time anyone has done that in nearly 40 years) is nothing short of spectacular.
I don't see anyone coming close to 20 under at the masters in the next ten years. The Augusta team will be raging that he is posting that score.
However Rory must be absolutely raging.
I think we are all pretty sure what he said into his cap when he birdied 18.
My take it with a pinch of salt prediction for the next 10 years is that Spieth will be to Rory what Mickelson was to Woods, world number 2..


p.s.thank you Matsuyama
Aye some performance. A lot of people waiting for the crash (including me) but to hold on and keep his head following dropped shots showed a series mental toughness and big set of balls.

Barring no disasters on 18!

McIlroy is finished.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: charlieTully on April 12, 2015, 11:47:19 PM
Speith made Augusta look like newcastle pitch and put. Thank God for mick for the ew money. 
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Post by: Minder on April 12, 2015, 11:49:22 PM
Can't think of a better performance in a Major, and given his age it just adds to it.
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Post by: Sidney on April 12, 2015, 11:51:38 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 12, 2015, 11:35:54 PM

However Rory must be absolutely raging.
I think we are all pretty sure what he said into his cap when he birdied 18.
I'd say it was either:
i) "There goes another year when I don't win BBC Sports Personality of the Year."
ii) "At least that's another year where I won't be forced to wear green."
iii) "John Bruton is so right when he says that the Easter Rising was unnecessary because Home Rule had already been granted."
or
iv) "I really hope that humiliating defeat at Queen of the South on Friday won't rule Rangers out of the Scottish League One promotion race."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 12, 2015, 11:52:02 PM
First class from Spieth. I would love absolutely love to see him and McIlroy together on the last round of a major... Golf looks to be in safe hands over the next few years.

My 4 bets all in the top 6 as well I'm looking forward to seeing the account total on PP in half an hours time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 12, 2015, 11:53:00 PM
Should win the next 3 majors for sure
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Post by: JimStynes on April 12, 2015, 11:55:46 PM
McIlroy had a decent tournament to be fair. Speith was sensational from start to finish. Incredible mental strength.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 93-DY-SAM on April 12, 2015, 11:55:51 PM
Quote from: Sidney on April 12, 2015, 11:51:38 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 12, 2015, 11:35:54 PM

However Rory must be absolutely raging.
I think we are all pretty sure what he said into his cap when he birdied 18.
I'd say it was either:
i) "There goes another year when I don't win BBC Sports Personality of the Year."
ii) At least that's another year where I won't be forced to wear green."
iii) "John Bruton is so right when he says that the Easter Rising was unnecessary because Home Rule had already been granted."
or
iv) "I really hope that humiliating defeat at Queen of the South on Friday won't rule Rangers out of the Scottish League One promotion race."

Prob more like, keep that tube Watson out of my face for at least a month before any major.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 12, 2015, 11:56:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 12, 2015, 11:52:02 PM
First class from Spieth. I would love absolutely love to see him and McIlroy together on the last round of a major... Golf looks to be in safe hands over the next few years.

My 4 bets all in the top 6 as well I'm looking forward to seeing the account total on PP in half an hours time.
f**k off  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 12, 2015, 11:57:56 PM
I fell asleep,what happened?
Did our Rors win?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 13, 2015, 12:02:05 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 12, 2015, 11:57:56 PM
I fell asleep,what happened?
Did our Rors win?

No, Lowry managed to win and Harrington came second lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sidney on April 13, 2015, 12:18:36 AM
Glad to see that Augusta National Chairman Billy Payne till considers Jim Nantz to be his good friend. Billy is a very easy man to fall out with, and it's to Jim's credit that he has managed to maintain the friendship.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on April 13, 2015, 12:36:28 AM
Rory was -15 the last 45 holes and never in contention. Some effort from him but just shows how dominate Speith's performance was.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sidney on April 13, 2015, 12:52:32 AM
Is it true that whenever Pubehead finishes on -6 in a tournament he deliberately marks his card wrongly?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 13, 2015, 01:11:58 AM
Why would he do that?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 13, 2015, 11:12:21 AM
Just about to say the same thing. Tiger Woods in 1997 was, and remains, the best performance I have ever seen at Augusta.

Just looked at that chasing pack. They have 168 victories on the PGA and European Tour, including 15 major titles. And in 1997 Justin Leonard won the Open, and Davis Love won the PGA, so they were major winners later that year as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 13, 2015, 11:17:28 AM
You would think Woods would have a good chance at St Andrews in the summer, it's set up perfect for him
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Post by: Boycey on April 13, 2015, 11:22:13 AM
As is the way now everything has to be the best, the biggest, the worst or whatever. Sky Sports News produced a mind blowing array of stats this morning, all very nice but ultimately pointless other than the one that said Masters Champion 2015 - Jordan Spieth....

Best performance in a major for me, Tiger at Pebble Beach in 2000. He finished -12 on a course where the next guy was +3, no point in showing the list of the chasing pack there wasn't one...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 13, 2015, 11:29:47 AM
16 players finished in red numbers in 1997, 32 players finished in red numbers in 2015.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 13, 2015, 11:33:19 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 13, 2015, 11:17:28 AM
You would think Woods would have a good chance at St Andrews in the summer, it's set up perfect for him
He'll have to beat our Rors first.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 13, 2015, 11:36:31 AM
I'd say the committee will be ripping. What odds the winner next year being less (or greater than) -10 I wonder?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 13, 2015, 12:21:01 PM
Spieth has been an up and coming talent for some time now and unlike Ricky Fowler and some other young yanks he has delivered. He seems to be very consistent around the greens which McIlroy isn't and I think he will be about for some time. I can't understand some of the dismissive comments about him on here. He will be Tiger to McIlroy's Phil I believe.
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Post by: screenexile on April 13, 2015, 12:28:42 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 13, 2015, 12:21:01 PM
Spieth has been an up and coming talent for some time now and unlike Ricky Fowler and some other young yanks he has delivered. He seems to be very consistent around the greens which McIlroy isn't and I think he will be about for some time. I can't understand some of the dismissive comments about him on here. He will be Tiger to McIlroy's Phil I believe.

Spieth's putting is ridiculous but it doesn't take much for that to go off course for a season or 2 and the rest of his game I'm not sure will be able to cope if he's not putting well. It will be interesting to see how it goes.

In terms of comparison to McIlroy it will be interesting. McIlroy is a distinctly average putter but the rest of his game is top drawer in that he has all the shots and is excellent around the greens whereas Spieth is more steady and his putting makes him spectacular. Will they be paired together on the last Day @ St. Andrews?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on April 13, 2015, 04:17:44 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 13, 2015, 12:21:01 PM
Spieth has been an up and coming talent for some time now and unlike Ricky Fowler and some other young yanks he has delivered. He seems to be very consistent around the greens which McIlroy isn't and I think he will be about for some time. I can't understand some of the dismissive comments about him on here. He will be Tiger to McIlroy's Phil I believe.

Rory already has one less major than Phil's total & has 8 years to reach the age Phil was when he won his first major.

Much as I enjoy watching Mickelson, there will be no comparison when we are looking back in a few decades.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 13, 2015, 07:57:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 13, 2015, 12:28:42 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 13, 2015, 12:21:01 PM
Spieth has been an up and coming talent for some time now and unlike Ricky Fowler and some other young yanks he has delivered. He seems to be very consistent around the greens which McIlroy isn't and I think he will be about for some time. I can't understand some of the dismissive comments about him on here. He will be Tiger to McIlroy's Phil I believe.

Spieth's putting is ridiculous but it doesn't take much for that to go off course for a season or 2 and the rest of his game I'm not sure will be able to cope if he's not putting well. It will be interesting to see how it goes.

In terms of comparison to McIlroy it will be interesting. McIlroy is a distinctly average putter but the rest of his game is top drawer in that he has all the shots and is excellent around the greens whereas Spieth is more steady and his putting makes him spectacular. Will they be paired together on the last Day @ St. Andrews?

I'd agree with his putting, he putts cack handed and looks up for the short putts. If he gets the yips he could be in trouble. That said he was coolness to the extreme all weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: BluestackBoy on April 13, 2015, 08:01:41 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 13, 2015, 07:57:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 13, 2015, 12:28:42 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 13, 2015, 12:21:01 PM
Spieth has been an up and coming talent for some time now and unlike Ricky Fowler and some other young yanks he has delivered. He seems to be very consistent around the greens which McIlroy isn't and I think he will be about for some time. I can't understand some of the dismissive comments about him on here. He will be Tiger to McIlroy's Phil I believe.

Spieth's putting is ridiculous but it doesn't take much for that to go off course for a season or 2 and the rest of his game I'm not sure will be able to cope if he's not putting well. It will be interesting to see how it goes.

Doesn't matter who you are or what kind of grip you have, if you get the yips you are history.
In terms of comparison to McIlroy it will be interesting. McIlroy is a distinctly average putter but the rest of his game is top drawer in that he has all the shots and is excellent around the greens whereas Spieth is more steady and his putting makes him spectacular. Will they be paired together on the last Day @ St. Andrews?

I'd agree with his putting, he putts cack handed and looks up for the short putts. If he gets the yips he could be in trouble. That said he was coolness to the extreme all weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 13, 2015, 11:12:51 PM
Not always history......

http://www.puttingyips.com/2011/bernhard-langers-yips/ (http://www.puttingyips.com/2011/bernhard-langers-yips/)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 14, 2015, 07:34:20 PM
Patrick Reed now confirmed for the Irish Open this year as well. If the recruitment drive keeps up it could be an impressive field
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Post by: cornerback on April 15, 2015, 09:54:51 AM
Recently took up golf in a more serious way.  Had always futtered about playing the odd round here & there.  But took out membership this year & will be playing off 24.

As you can tell, i'm not going to break into the professional ranks any time soon, but i think a handicap of 20 this time next year is a reasonable target.

Putting is my biggest Achilles' Heel at the minute & i know it's the part of my game is going to need the most practice.

In the last few rounds I've put a 4 hybird in the bag & this has helped me immensely.  My 3 & 4 irons are now redundant (rarely used them anyway as i found them so hard to hit).

What does everyone else keep in there bag?  I've Driver, 5 Wood, 4 Hybrid, 3-9 irons, PW, SW & Putter.

If i'm going to sack the 3 iron there is room for 2 more clubs in the bag - any recommendations?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on April 15, 2015, 10:57:00 AM
Def put a gap wedge in.. i have a 52 deg and a 60deg wedge. I've found the 52 to be one of the most used clubs in my bag..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 15, 2015, 12:00:54 PM
Quote from: offtheground on April 15, 2015, 10:57:00 AM
Def put a gap wedge in.. i have a 52 deg and a 60deg wedge. I've found the 52 to be one of the most used clubs in my bag..
I would agree with that, I'm only playing a couple of years myself and would say don't throw away the 4 iron, a handy club as you start to improve. A 55/56 wedge is also useful.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 15, 2015, 12:02:47 PM
Quote from: offtheground on April 15, 2015, 10:57:00 AM
Def put a gap wedge in.. i have a 52 deg and a 60deg wedge. I've found the 52 to be one of the most used clubs in my bag..
Just noticed you have a sandwedge which would be 55/56, perhaps a 3 wood or metal as the yanks would say
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Post by: offtheground on April 15, 2015, 12:23:55 PM
I use my 3 or 4 Iron mostly for 'recovery' shots out of the rough / trees where you don't want much loft due to overhanging tree's. 1/2 backswing and 1/2 follow through to get a low trajectory ball flight to get back onto the fairway.
Unfortunately i need to use this shot quite a bit due to a bad drive... :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cockahoop on April 15, 2015, 12:40:14 PM
Quote from: cornerback on April 15, 2015, 09:54:51 AM
Recently took up golf in a more serious way.  Had always futtered about playing the odd round here & there.  But took out membership this year & will be playing off 24.

As you can tell, i'm not going to break into the professional ranks any time soon, but i think a handicap of 20 this time next year is a reasonable target.

Putting is my biggest Achilles' Heel at the minute & i know it's the part of my game is going to need the most practice.

In the last few rounds I've put a 4 hybird in the bag & this has helped me immensely.  My 3 & 4 irons are now redundant (rarely used them anyway as i found them so hard to hit).

What does everyone else keep in there bag?  I've Driver, 5 Wood, 4 Hybrid, 3-9 irons, PW, SW & Putter.

If i'm going to sack the 3 iron there is room for 2 more clubs in the bag - any recommendations?

well at 24 drop the 5 wood,youll find your 4 hybrid will be a similar distance to a 5 wood...you could add a 3 wood but again if your comfortable with your hybrid that's the club to stick with as you would only use a 3 wood for second shots on par 5's and you probably wont reach the green anyway.
When your getting more comfortable with your irons id give the four iron ago and stick with it as its very useful for playing low shots to get you out of bother
As for using a gap wedge well that would be within the distance where you could use 7 or 8 iron bump and run shots (play off the back foot with a putter action) again once you feel comfortable and more confident you could experiment with a gap wedge and see which has the best results.
all my opinion of course,i play off 6 and like you if my putting was better id probably cut off a few more.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 15, 2015, 02:16:24 PM
Here's another one... I have a Cobra Amp Cell Hybrid 2/3 and a 5W... is there any real difference in these.

Contrary to most I can hit the 5 Wood much better than they hybrid and I'm wondering if there's any point in having it in the bag to be honest. The clubs are fairly new and we've been playing lift and place since Christmas so I'm wondering if it's worth keeping for hitting out of the rough or should i just stick with the 5W?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 02:16:44 PM
You currently only have 13 clubs in your bag if I am counting correctly - so you get to add one more regardless of what you take out. I would say there is little point to carrying a 4 hybrid and a 3 and 4 iron. Your hybrid is essentially an easier to hit and slightly longer version of a standard 4 iron. So you are doubling up there. You seem to have 3-4 clubs that should all do a similar job

5 wood (maybe around 17 or 18 degrees?)
4 hybrid (maybe around 21 degrees?)
3 iron around 20 degrees
4 iron around 25 degrees

If you got a little more versatile with the 4 hybrid - I would restructure that end of the bag as follows:

Driver, 3 wood, either a 5 wood or Hybrid (I'd probably keep the 5 wood - I think it is easier to hit than a hybrid).

As a new golfer, and depending on your age and goals I would maybe recommend hybrids to replace your irons from 3-5 irons. They are generally a little easier to hit. I like to keep the long irons in my bag as I feel they force me to work on better ball striking. Put some "Scoring clubs" in the bag maybe. A few more wedges. A 56 and a 60 would be a decent start without knowing what your gap distances are from PW up.

Putting might be the easiest part of your game to improve on. You could shave some strokes off your handicap by working on that part pretty quick. Speed is the most important part of our game as amateurs. Worry less about the line and more about the speed of your putts and that will help a lot.

My set up changes monthly but currently the bag is set at

Driver, 3 wood, 18 degree hybrid, 4-PW, 52, 56, 64, Putter

Regarding your low irons to hit recovery shots - unless you are Jordan Spieth, chasing a 4 iron 200 yards back up the fair way out of the trees, under the branches - I don't think that a particularly great reason to keep those clubs in the bag. You can learn to hit a 6 or 7 low to get yourself back in play. A low long shot that never gets higher than branch level is a 1 in 20 shot.

Good luck, enjoy!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 02:19:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 15, 2015, 02:16:24 PM
Here's another one... I have a Cobra Amp Cell Hybrid 2/3 and a 5W... is there any real difference in these.

Contrary to most I can hit the 5 Wood much better than they hybrid and I'm wondering if there's any point in having it in the bag to be honest. The clubs are fairly new and we've been playing lift and place since Christmas so I'm wondering if it's worth keeping for hitting out of the rough or should i just stick with the 5W?

Loft wise they are both pretty similar Screen. Cobra 2 is about 17 and 3 is about 18. Most 5 woods are around 18. I wasn't thinking when I bought my last hybrid - emotional purchase. Realized a few weeks later I had two clubs in the bag doing the same job. 5 wood went in the garage. If I was struggling a bit, I would swap out the 5 wood for the hybrid.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 02:25:33 PM
By the way - not sure what Driver you have in the bag - but the Amp Cell is seriously long and hot off the face. If I wasn't on probation...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 15, 2015, 02:31:30 PM
Quote from: offtheground on April 15, 2015, 12:23:55 PM
I use my 3 or 4 Iron mostly for 'recovery' shots out of the rough / trees where you don't want much loft due to overhanging tree's. 1/2 backswing and 1/2 follow through to get a low trajectory ball flight to get back onto the fairway.
Unfortunately i need to use this shot quite a bit due to a bad drive... :-\

You could de-loft the club face by moving the ball back in your stance as opposed to carrying pointless clubs.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 15, 2015, 02:41:29 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 02:25:33 PM
By the way - not sure what Driver you have in the bag - but the Amp Cell is seriously long and hot off the face. If I wasn't on probation...

Have the Amp Cell driver surely!! My driving wouldn't be great now but when I connect properly the ball flies!!

I got a fitting done before Christmas and got a full set of amp cell irons and a driver and then picked up the hybrid & 5W of the range second hand. I'd say the irons have improved me by at least 3/4 shots and while the driver is erratic it doesn't cost me too much. Now if I could just get the chipping and putting sorted I'm sure I'd get below the 20 and probably more!! I've just joined a club recently so hopefully playing regular will improve it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 02:55:08 PM
Nothing beats practice. Hope your club has some facilities to work on things. I know Omagh is improving - they have a few bays with nets now, not sure anything else was available last time I was home. You cannot go out on a weekend and expect things to be better if you haven't gotten some range or green time in.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 15, 2015, 03:09:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 02:55:08 PM
Nothing beats practice. Hope your club has some facilities to work on things. I know Omagh is improving - they have a few bays with nets now, not sure anything else was available last time I was home. You cannot go out on a weekend and expect things to be better if you haven't gotten some range or green time in.

Killymoon is poor for practice really but there's a driving range with a small academy course and a chipping/putting/bunker area about a 10 min drive from work which will get battered now the long evenings are here!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 15, 2015, 03:28:03 PM
A 64 wedge Puck???   :o Or should I be calling you Phil  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on April 15, 2015, 04:03:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 15, 2015, 03:09:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 02:55:08 PM
Nothing beats practice. Hope your club has some facilities to work on things. I know Omagh is improving - they have a few bays with nets now, not sure anything else was available last time I was home. You cannot go out on a weekend and expect things to be better if you haven't gotten some range or green time in.

Killymoon is poor for practice really but there's a driving range with a small academy course and a chipping/putting/bunker area about a 10 min drive from work which will get battered now the long evenings are here!

where is that at, screen...?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on April 15, 2015, 04:05:44 PM
Quote from: Mikhailov on April 15, 2015, 04:03:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 15, 2015, 03:09:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 02:55:08 PM
Nothing beats practice. Hope your club has some facilities to work on things. I know Omagh is improving - they have a few bays with nets now, not sure anything else was available last time I was home. You cannot go out on a weekend and expect things to be better if you haven't gotten some range or green time in.

Killymoon is poor for practice really but there's a driving range with a small academy course and a chipping/putting/bunker area about a 10 min drive from work which will get battered now the long evenings are here!

where is that at, screen...?

Killymoon = Cookstown
Driving Range etc = Tobermore
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on April 15, 2015, 04:26:36 PM
Cheers for all the feedback.

Yeah, I've only 13 clubs in the bag at the minute.  I will be keeping the 4 iron as it's a club I want to be able to hit well i just need more practice with it.  The 4 hybrid has replaced the 3 iron distance wise (theoretically of course because I have rarely, if ever, caught the 3 iron right).  The 4 iron is slightly easier & I'm more than happy with my 5 iron.

An extra wedge could be added.  I wouldn't be sure of the exact degrees of my PW & SW but i must look into it...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 15, 2015, 04:36:06 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 02:16:44 PM
You currently only have 13 clubs in your bag if I am counting correctly - so you get to add one more regardless of what you take out. I would say there is little point to carrying a 4 hybrid and a 3 and 4 iron. Your hybrid is essentially an easier to hit and slightly longer version of a standard 4 iron. So you are doubling up there. You seem to have 3-4 clubs that should all do a similar job

5 wood (maybe around 17 or 18 degrees?)
4 hybrid (maybe around 21 degrees?)
3 iron around 20 degrees
4 iron around 25 degrees

If you got a little more versatile with the 4 hybrid - I would restructure that end of the bag as follows:

Driver, 3 wood, either a 5 wood or Hybrid (I'd probably keep the 5 wood - I think it is easier to hit than a hybrid).

As a new golfer, and depending on your age and goals I would maybe recommend hybrids to replace your irons from 3-5 irons. They are generally a little easier to hit. I like to keep the long irons in my bag as I feel they force me to work on better ball striking. Put some "Scoring clubs" in the bag maybe. A few more wedges. A 56 and a 60 would be a decent start without knowing what your gap distances are from PW up.

Putting might be the easiest part of your game to improve on. You could shave some strokes off your handicap by working on that part pretty quick. Speed is the most important part of our game as amateurs. Worry less about the line and more about the speed of your putts and that will help a lot.

My set up changes monthly but currently the bag is set at

Driver, 3 wood, 18 degree hybrid, 4-PW, 52, 56, 64, Putter

Regarding your low irons to hit recovery shots - unless you are Jordan Spieth, chasing a 4 iron 200 yards back up the fair way out of the trees, under the branches - I don't think that a particularly great reason to keep those clubs in the bag. You can learn to hit a 6 or 7 low to get yourself back in play. A low long shot that never gets higher than branch level is a 1 in 20 shot.

Good luck, enjoy!
Playing of 20 I've the same club set as you except I currently have the 5 wood in and the 64 out, I'm debating which is better, I use the hybrid more than the 5. I would also use the hybrid with a shorten grip off the back foot to hit low recovery shots, seems to work.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 05:19:29 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 15, 2015, 03:28:03 PM
A 64 wedge Puck???   :o Or should I be calling you Phil  ;)

Our bunkers are 8 feet high in places, and most greens have 3 tiers. What can I say - I like the high soft one :-)

My bunker play is not great at the moment. I hit a dude on Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 15, 2015, 05:28:08 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 02:16:44 PM
You currently only have 13 clubs in your bag if I am counting correctly - so you get to add one more regardless of what you take out. I would say there is little point to carrying a 4 hybrid and a 3 and 4 iron. Your hybrid is essentially an easier to hit and slightly longer version of a standard 4 iron. So you are doubling up there. You seem to have 3-4 clubs that should all do a similar job

5 wood (maybe around 17 or 18 degrees?)
4 hybrid (maybe around 21 degrees?)
3 iron around 20 degrees
4 iron around 25 degrees

If you got a little more versatile with the 4 hybrid - I would restructure that end of the bag as follows:

Driver, 3 wood, either a 5 wood or Hybrid (I'd probably keep the 5 wood - I think it is easier to hit than a hybrid).

As a new golfer, and depending on your age and goals I would maybe recommend hybrids to replace your irons from 3-5 irons. They are generally a little easier to hit. I like to keep the long irons in my bag as I feel they force me to work on better ball striking. Put some "Scoring clubs" in the bag maybe. A few more wedges. A 56 and a 60 would be a decent start without knowing what your gap distances are from PW up.

Putting might be the easiest part of your game to improve on. You could shave some strokes off your handicap by working on that part pretty quick. Speed is the most important part of our game as amateurs. Worry less about the line and more about the speed of your putts and that will help a lot.

My set up changes monthly but currently the bag is set at

Driver, 3 wood, 18 degree hybrid, 4-PW, 52, 56, 64, Putter

Regarding your low irons to hit recovery shots - unless you are Jordan Spieth, chasing a 4 iron 200 yards back up the fair way out of the trees, under the branches - I don't think that a particularly great reason to keep those clubs in the bag. You can learn to hit a 6 or 7 low to get yourself back in play. A low long shot that never gets higher than branch level is a 1 in 20 shot.

Good luck, enjoy!

My advice is do not put the 60 in the bag. Way too many high handicappers deluding themselves their ball striking is good enough and in Ireland you can play the ball along the ground. Lots of the PGA on TV is on courses where the grass if different requiring you to flight the ball (and stop quickly) as opposed to a simple chip and run. Given a choice (and as a low handicapper) i'd play the lower risk shot each time which is along the ground.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 05:34:48 PM
So you would recommend either keeping a bunch of low irons and hybrids, but not a few more scoring options (note, options - not saying anyone has to hit them all the time), or alternatively not playing with a full bag? Why handicap yourself?

Interesting.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 15, 2015, 05:40:44 PM
Also some people have suggested a 3 wood.

I carry 15 degree hybrid in place of a 3 wood and it gives me more shot options than a 3 wood of equal loft and only lost on average 5 yards (if I really want I can crack it out over 250 yards, so plenty long). The big thing for me is the shot dispersion is much better and my bad shots are way less destructive. My sugestion is maybe look at low lofted hybrid or 4 wood instead as they are easier to hit.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 15, 2015, 06:09:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 05:34:48 PM
So you would recommend either keeping a bunch of low irons and hybrids, but not a few more scoring options (note, options - not saying anyone has to hit them all the time), or alternatively not playing with a full bag? Why handicap yourself?

Interesting.

No if I had to make a recommendation, i'd remove the low irons (3 & 4) and 5 wood as I'm assuming they would be around the same yardage as the 4 hybrid. I'd maybe look at the gap between the driver and 4 hybrid and fill that (another hybrid and/or 4 wood maybe). Again I suspect there is a big gap between the PW and SW, so maybe something around 50 degree. I would't put a 60 degree in the bag until the poster starts improving contact and understands how opening up the clubface affects loft etc....

I would point out that it is possible to play without 14 clubs. So off 24 I wouldn't be worrying about filling the bag but finding clubs that don't lead to destructive shots. Even if the poster doesn't replace the removed clubs; there is plenty in the bag to allow him to improve. I'd play a bit to figure out where you need to fill the gaps (if at all) on your home course.

Handicap is currently at 0.7 but here is my bag.
Driver
15.5 degree hybrid
3 hybrid
4 to PW
49 degree wedge
54 degree wedge
60 degree wedge
Putter
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 06:27:55 PM
I think that is a very fair point regarding a gap wedge and probably a more all around useful club option for Cornerback. I just don't believe that a 60 degree wedge automagically leads to destructive shots, nor that it requires phenomenal ball striking to use it well. Certainly no more or less so than a 4 iron under the branches..

A player, regardless of handicap shouldn't be scared of at least experimenting with it. It's not like we're suggesting a set of hogan butterknives that require phenomenal ball striking.

Absolutely agree it is possible to play with less than 14 clubs - I think we are saying the same thing - find the right mix of clubs, but unless you are having serious trouble with all but 13... - I would put 14 in the bag. I don't always use a tee on a par 3 - but I would also tell a novice that it's to your advantage - generally - to do so.

On the 14 club thing - you're playing in a 3 club tournament - what are you bringing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on April 15, 2015, 07:14:50 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 06:27:55 PM
I think that is a very fair point regarding a gap wedge and probably a more all around useful club option for Cornerback. I just don't believe that a 60 degree wedge automagically leads to destructive shots, nor that it requires phenomenal ball striking to use it well. Certainly no more or less so than a 4 iron under the branches..

A player, regardless of handicap shouldn't be scared of at least experimenting with it. It's not like we're suggesting a set of hogan butterknives that require phenomenal ball striking.

Absolutely agree it is possible to play with less than 14 clubs - I think we are saying the same thing - find the right mix of clubs, but unless you are having serious trouble with all but 13... - I would put 14 in the bag. I don't always use a tee on a par 3 - but I would also tell a novice that it's to your advantage - generally - to do so.

On the 14 club thing - you're playing in a 3 club tournament - what are you bringing?

What about someone just taking up golf? Would people recommend just looking out for a good 2nd hand set of clubs or going into somewhere like nevada bobs and buying a brand new set.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 07:25:42 PM
I think before "good second hand set", you need to think about style. What I mean by that is what classification of irons, what flex of shaft as primary considerations.

Irons are bracketed into

Super Game Improvement (SGI)
Game Improvement (GI)
Better Players clubs

As you move from SGI to Players, the forgiveness usually decreases, the versatility increases, and the aesthetics (if that's your thing) improve. Most average male golfers, between teens and lets say 50 (?) would fit into a stiff shaft - but that is again depending on swing speed, and subject to various interpretations. I've seen scratch players play SGI irons, and I've seen hacks playing with blades. Jordan Spieth uses a set of irons that hover between GI and Better Players clubs, certainly at the easier side of players irons to hit. Jimmy Walker uses the Titleist Muscle Backs (blades).

If you're looking for a set of sticks to muck about with, sure - take your shot at some second hand deals. If you are serious after that, I would recommend learning about what is right for you, and paying a little to make sure you get the right equipment.

You're going to spend money either way - and you can get a decent new or used set at a golf shop where hopefully they explain to you what best suits your swing, speed, and goals.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 15, 2015, 07:50:50 PM
lenny just go out and buy one of those starter sets that comes with a bag and all. I think Wilson do some.
There is a lot of nonsense talked about clubs imo. Most of it is just hype from the manufacturer and it's amazing the amount of people that buy into it.

I've seen guys with the most expensive of clubs and they can't hit the ball out of their way and I've seen guys who are excellent golfers still playing with a cheap or older set of clubs.

You'd be better off starting with one of those starter sets and seeing how you like the game first.
I bet you'll still be using the clubs for many years.

Here something like this
http://www.halpennygolf.com/wilson-1200-profile-set-p-1043.html?osCsid=5602771199d775f3a5e57a9078b845b9
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on April 15, 2015, 09:03:12 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 15, 2015, 06:09:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 05:34:48 PM
So you would recommend either keeping a bunch of low irons and hybrids, but not a few more scoring options (note, options - not saying anyone has to hit them all the time), or alternatively not playing with a full bag? Why handicap yourself?

Interesting.

No if I had to make a recommendation, i'd remove the low irons (3 & 4) and 5 wood as I'm assuming they would be around the same yardage as the 4 hybrid. I'd maybe look at the gap between the driver and 4 hybrid and fill that (another hybrid and/or 4 wood maybe). Again I suspect there is a big gap between the PW and SW, so maybe something around 50 degree. I would't put a 60 degree in the bag until the poster starts improving contact and understands how opening up the clubface affects loft etc....

I would point out that it is possible to play without 14 clubs. So off 24 I wouldn't be worrying about filling the bag but finding clubs that don't lead to destructive shots. Even if the poster doesn't replace the removed clubs; there is plenty in the bag to allow him to improve. I'd play a bit to figure out where you need to fill the gaps (if at all) on your home course.

Handicap is currently at 0.7 but here is my bag.
Driver
15.5 degree hybrid
3 hybrid
4 to PW
49 degree wedge
54 degree wedge
60 degree wedge
Putter

My PW is 48 degrees & my SW is 55.

Obviously a SW is designed more specifically for bunker play but does this make it any more difficult to use for general chip shots around the green?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 10:15:08 PM
Yeah - its like any hobby. Hype and marketing can be levelled at New running shoes or fancy cameras. You can put as much or as little effort/money/research into golf equipment as you want.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on April 15, 2015, 11:13:15 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 15, 2015, 06:09:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 05:34:48 PM
So you would recommend either keeping a bunch of low irons and hybrids, but not a few more scoring options (note, options - not saying anyone has to hit them all the time), or alternatively not playing with a full bag? Why handicap yourself?

Interesting.

No if I had to make a recommendation, i'd remove the low irons (3 & 4) and 5 wood as I'm assuming they would be around the same yardage as the 4 hybrid. I'd maybe look at the gap between the driver and 4 hybrid and fill that (another hybrid and/or 4 wood maybe). Again I suspect there is a big gap between the PW and SW, so maybe something around 50 degree. I would't put a 60 degree in the bag until the poster starts improving contact and understands how opening up the clubface affects loft etc....

I would point out that it is possible to play without 14 clubs. So off 24 I wouldn't be worrying about filling the bag but finding clubs that don't lead to destructive shots. Even if the poster doesn't replace the removed clubs; there is plenty in the bag to allow him to improve. I'd play a bit to figure out where you need to fill the gaps (if at all) on your home course.

Handicap is currently at 0.7 but here is my bag.
Driver
15.5 degree hybrid
3 hybrid
4 to PW
49 degree wedge
54 degree wedge
60 degree wedge
Putter
Corner back this is great advice from someone who can obv play golf. Your easiest way to improve is working on your short game. Learn to play "pitch" shots from your 7 iron thru to SW. And work on your putting. Any higher handicappers i know have a shite short game hence they are playing off 20+.
Work on 80 yards in and putting first. I play off 7 and have had either 12 or 13 clubs in my bag for most of golfing life

Good luck
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 15, 2015, 11:34:24 PM
I've had one set of decent clubs ever since I started and they were 2nd hand when I got them :-) I am toying with changing them at the minute. I did buy a good driver, a Cobra lv4 about 5 years ago after trying it at a demo night and liking it. I read recently that drivers lose the "spring" off the face after 3/4 years, anyone know is this true or more marketing hyperbole??

I'm an 18 handicapper and never going to get any better at this stage but would still like to do the best I can off that number
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 16, 2015, 01:22:21 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 15, 2015, 11:34:24 PM
I've had one set of decent clubs ever since I started and they were 2nd hand when I got them :-) I am toying with changing them at the minute. I did buy a good driver, a Cobra lv4 about 5 years ago after trying it at a demo night and liking it. I read recently that drivers lose the "spring" off the face after 3/4 years, anyone know is this true or more marketing hyperbole??

I'm an 18 handicapper and never going to get any better at this stage but would still like to do the best I can off that number

I talked to 3 different manufacturer salesmen at a recent golf expo and all three stated you do loose something on an older metal driver. They spoke of every 3-5 years to upgrade the driver depending on how many rounds per year. I recently upgraded from a 10-11yo driver Ping G2 to a new G20 and the distance difference is about 35-50 yards. In four years I will replace all clubs to the G30 set because by then I will not need another set after that (age).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 16, 2015, 12:56:26 PM
Quote from: lenny on April 15, 2015, 07:14:50 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 06:27:55 PM
I think that is a very fair point regarding a gap wedge and probably a more all around useful club option for Cornerback. I just don't believe that a 60 degree wedge automagically leads to destructive shots, nor that it requires phenomenal ball striking to use it well. Certainly no more or less so than a 4 iron under the branches..

A player, regardless of handicap shouldn't be scared of at least experimenting with it. It's not like we're suggesting a set of hogan butterknives that require phenomenal ball striking.

Absolutely agree it is possible to play with less than 14 clubs - I think we are saying the same thing - find the right mix of clubs, but unless you are having serious trouble with all but 13... - I would put 14 in the bag. I don't always use a tee on a par 3 - but I would also tell a novice that it's to your advantage - generally - to do so.

On the 14 club thing - you're playing in a 3 club tournament - what are you bringing?

What about someone just taking up golf? Would people recommend just looking out for a good 2nd hand set of clubs or going into somewhere like nevada bobs and buying a brand new set.
I started playing two years ago, I bought a new set of burner os's which were £300 not much more than a second hand set. I lucked out in that they are easy to hit and forgiving. If I was starting over I would probably borrow or steal a set until I got the hang of hitting the clubsand take lessons, and then go along and get a shop or club pro to test clubs for you on trackman. Two years in and having taken 8 shots of the handicap I have upgraded to a set of RSi's this time though I spent an hour and tried out different clubs and settled on the ones that suited best. Andrew Morris in Lisburn are very decent to deal with if you are buying second hand. They will sell you clubs that are best suited rather than the dearest.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 16, 2015, 02:25:27 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 15, 2015, 06:27:55 PM
I think that is a very fair point regarding a gap wedge and probably a more all around useful club option for Cornerback. I just don't believe that a 60 degree wedge automagically leads to destructive shots, nor that it requires phenomenal ball striking to use it well. Certainly no more or less so than a 4 iron under the branches..

A player, regardless of handicap shouldn't be scared of at least experimenting with it. It's not like we're suggesting a set of hogan butterknives that require phenomenal ball striking.

Absolutely agree it is possible to play with less than 14 clubs - I think we are saying the same thing - find the right mix of clubs, but unless you are having serious trouble with all but 13... - I would put 14 in the bag. I don't always use a tee on a par 3 - but I would also tell a novice that it's to your advantage - generally - to do so.

On the 14 club thing - you're playing in a 3 club tournament - what are you bringing?

Not sure as I've never played in one and would depend on course. I might take a hybrid and putt with it  ???

Possibly I look at the course and try to choose an average yardage to aim for approach on every hole. Select a club for that and work back from there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 17, 2015, 02:28:03 PM
(http://www.europeantour.com/mm/Originals/25/36/39/253639_ORIG.jpg)

Rors is tapping up Big Phil to come and play as well - shaping up to be a great event
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 17, 2015, 11:11:47 PM
A round of 62 from Speith today.
Won't be long before he's world No.1..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 17, 2015, 11:47:33 PM
Sure that wasnt even the best round there today. Another lad had a 61
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 17, 2015, 11:50:06 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 17, 2015, 11:47:33 PM
Sure that wasnt even the best round there today. Another lad had a 61

61?? Must be like a park course
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 18, 2015, 10:03:23 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 17, 2015, 02:28:03 PM
(http://www.europeantour.com/mm/Originals/25/36/39/253639_ORIG.jpg)

Rors is tapping up Big Phil to come and play as well - shaping up to be a great event
Yeah fair play to him. Should be a great boost to the British economy having all these top players coming over to play the Irish Open in the UK.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 18, 2015, 11:00:15 AM
Hopefully the weather is better than Portrush in 2012
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 30, 2015, 03:08:23 PM
Where's Shane Lowry's biggest fan after his big win in the WGC Matchplay yesterday over Graeme McDowell?  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 30, 2015, 03:25:46 PM
Here!! Uibh Fhaili; Uibh Fhailí; Uibh Fhailí
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 30, 2015, 05:51:49 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 30, 2015, 03:08:23 PM
Where's Shane Lowry's biggest fan after his big win in the WGC Matchplay yesterday over Graeme McDowell?  ;)

There would have been 20 extra pages had he beaten Rory  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 02, 2015, 01:57:12 AM
Keegan and the most interesting man in the world having a little barney at the end of their round. Almost got physical.

http://www.tout.com/m/rnskjc?ref=twuux6d1 (http://www.tout.com/m/rnskjc?ref=twuux6d1)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on May 02, 2015, 07:00:05 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 02, 2015, 01:57:12 AM
Keegan and the most interesting man in the world having a little barney at the end of their round. Almost got physical.

http://www.tout.com/m/rnskjc?ref=twuux6d1 (http://www.tout.com/m/rnskjc?ref=twuux6d1)

Wow, I have never seen anything quite like that, Bradley needs to apologize, that said, The Spaniard might have meant well but his advice was badly received by Bradleys caddie!  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 03, 2015, 10:18:00 AM
Quote from: stew on May 02, 2015, 07:00:05 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 02, 2015, 01:57:12 AM
Keegan and the most interesting man in the world having a little barney at the end of their round. Almost got physical.

http://www.tout.com/m/rnskjc?ref=twuux6d1 (http://www.tout.com/m/rnskjc?ref=twuux6d1)

Wow, I have never seen anything quite like that, Bradley needs to apologize, that said, The Spaniard might have meant well but his advice was badly received by Bradleys caddie!  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

That amazing, and proves that golfers can be complete idiots. Why do you say that the Spaniard is interesting?

By the way, if Rory can get past Casey then I think he will win the whole thing
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 03, 2015, 10:56:38 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 03, 2015, 10:18:00 AM
Quote from: stew on May 02, 2015, 07:00:05 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 02, 2015, 01:57:12 AM
Keegan and the most interesting man in the world having a little barney at the end of their round. Almost got physical.

http://www.tout.com/m/rnskjc?ref=twuux6d1 (http://www.tout.com/m/rnskjc?ref=twuux6d1)

Wow, I have never seen anything quite like that, Bradley needs to apologize, that said, The Spaniard might have meant well but his advice was badly received by Bradleys caddie!  ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)

That amazing, and proves that golfers can be complete idiots. Why do you say that the Spaniard is interesting?

By the way, if Rory can get past Casey then I think he will win the whole thing

I think so too but I had a spare tenner in the PP account and stuck it on Furyk so I hope the old man wins it!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 07:14:59 PM
One down with two to play, Rory still beats Furyk and moves to the final.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 03, 2015, 07:20:24 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 07:14:59 PM
One down with two to play, Rory still beats Furyk and moves to the final.

That was terrific by Rory. Let's hope he gets some rest, and wins the final early
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on May 03, 2015, 07:36:18 PM
Hell of a putt to win that semi. It'll be a tough final,Woodland's playing very well,i might put a tenner on him if the bookies are looking generous.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 03, 2015, 07:42:44 PM
Quote from: beer baron on May 03, 2015, 07:36:18 PM
Hell of a putt to win that semi. It'll be a tough final,Woodland's playing very well,i might put a tenner on him if the bookies are looking generous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7LcI2cNP1Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7LcI2cNP1Q)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on May 03, 2015, 08:04:16 PM
Bookies only going 7/4 i'll not bother my hole.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 08:56:08 PM
Rory 1 up but squandering great opportunities to put daylight between him and his opponent.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 09:03:11 PM
Rory 2 up through 5 against Woodland, but I'm gutted. Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn are going their separate ways.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 03, 2015, 09:04:52 PM
And there's a Kerry man following Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 09:12:50 PM
Rory 35 foot putt to go 3 up through 6.  Unfortunately, Woodland by name and nature so far.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 09:23:44 PM
Rory now 4 up through 7.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on May 03, 2015, 09:25:06 PM
Is it a 36 hole final? Might be over after 24 or 25 at this rate.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 09:28:28 PM
Just 18, I think.  Rory beat Furyk this morning, so after this 18, sin e, I believe.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 03, 2015, 09:39:29 PM
Yes, only 18 holes. Rory looking good now. Woodland needs a piece of luck
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 09:59:16 PM
Rory 4 up through 10.  Seems to have his mojo, especially after staying up late to watch the fight and getting up at 5 this morning.  A grueling sequence of matches too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 10:08:08 PM
Rory 3 up through 11.  First hole he's lost all day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 10:20:45 PM
Drops another.  Rory now only 2 up thought 12.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 10:43:39 PM
Rory 3 up through 14
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 10:55:08 PM
3 up with three to go
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 03, 2015, 11:03:05 PM
Rory wins 3 & 2
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 04, 2015, 01:21:53 PM
QuoteRory joined Jack and Tiger yesterday as only players with 10 wins at age 25. Turns 26 today. Jack and Tiger each won two majors at that age.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 08, 2015, 09:52:26 AM
Surprised no mention of the Players Championship!

Harrington is -1 after day 1 and Gmac and Lowry both +1
Leader is -5.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 08, 2015, 10:16:15 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 08, 2015, 09:52:26 AM
Surprised no mention of the Players Championship!

Harrington is -1 after day 1 and Gmac and Lowry both +1
Leader is -5.

Have Furyk & Matsuyama done so no major damage so far.

Is the 17th hole in Sawgrass the best around? I only watched about half an hour last night and watched JB Holmes as the co-leader and DJ put it in the drink as well as Tiger almost do the same only to birdie. You think a 123 yard shot would be a cakewalk for those lads but Butch said 20 ended up in the water yesterday! Unreal stuff!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on May 08, 2015, 12:08:43 PM
I've had a bit e/w on Fowler and Kaymer. Didn't get to see any of it Yesterday evening but both only a few off the lead so hopefully one of them still in the running come Sunday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on May 08, 2015, 12:12:28 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 08, 2015, 09:52:26 AM
Surprised no mention of the Players Championship!

Harrington is -1 after day 1 and Gmac and Lowry both +1
Leader is -5.

And McIlroy on 3 under.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 08, 2015, 01:03:22 PM
There is a first time for everything. I've been dropped from the team for Pierce Purcell qualifying this weekend. Bastids. But I'm not bitter, much.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 08, 2015, 04:18:07 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 08, 2015, 12:12:28 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 08, 2015, 09:52:26 AM
Surprised no mention of the Players Championship!

Harrington is -1 after day 1 and Gmac and Lowry both +1
Leader is -5.

And McIlroy on 3 under.

He struggles with him, childish as it is its funny....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 08, 2015, 11:12:49 PM
Thon 17th is some craic lads making wankers out of some top top players. Kuchars shot was class there!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 08, 2015, 11:34:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 08, 2015, 11:12:49 PM
Thon 17th is some craic lads making w**kers out of some top top players. Kuchars shot was class there!!

I would have played it left handed with the back of my putter, and would have got a better result than Matt.

Did you see someone giving Poulter some jipp on the 17th?

And some young girls shouting "I love you Rory" earlier in the round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on May 09, 2015, 12:23:02 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 08, 2015, 11:34:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 08, 2015, 11:12:49 PM
Thon 17th is some craic lads making w**kers out of some top top players. Kuchars shot was class there!!

I would have played it left handed with the back of my putter, and would have got a better result than Matt.

Did you see someone giving Poulter some jipp on the 17th?

And some young girls shouting "I love you Rory" earlier in the round.
Nah, just Milltown row2
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 09, 2015, 12:25:57 AM
Quote from: Rossie11 on May 09, 2015, 12:23:02 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 08, 2015, 11:34:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 08, 2015, 11:12:49 PM
Thon 17th is some craic lads making w**kers out of some top top players. Kuchars shot was class there!!

I would have played it left handed with the back of my putter, and would have got a better result than Matt.

Did you see someone giving Poulter some jipp on the 17th?

And some young girls shouting "I love you Rory" earlier in the round.
Nah, just Milltown row2

Oh just too funny, its up there with cancer
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on May 11, 2015, 12:13:35 AM
Decided to have a can or 3 while watchin the last few holes ......now s 3-way play off over the lsst 3 holes ......cans x 6...work x 0??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 11, 2015, 07:49:44 AM
Disappointed Sergio couldn't hang on but fair play to Fowler.
Was a good nights golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 16, 2015, 08:38:38 PM
Rory in top form tonight, he's -6 thru 10 holes to lead by 1 on -13... Distinct possibility of him and Phil being in the final group tomorrow. Now that would be fun.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 16, 2015, 09:06:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 11, 2015, 07:49:44 AM
Disappointed Sergio couldn't hang on but fair play to Fowler.
Was a good nights golf.
You coming up for the IRISH Open?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 16, 2015, 09:16:26 PM
Rory -8 for today's round through 12.  In the zone.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 16, 2015, 09:32:36 PM
Rory moves to -9 today through 14 at Wells Fargo.  Having a serious run at his own course record of 62.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 16, 2015, 09:48:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 16, 2015, 09:06:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 11, 2015, 07:49:44 AM
Disappointed Sergio couldn't hang on but fair play to Fowler.
Was a good nights golf.
You coming up for the IRISH Open?
Think my passport is out of date.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 16, 2015, 09:49:12 PM
Now -10 today after 15.  Shanked his drive and second shot and still managed a birdie.  Toughest three holes ahead, but par in and he will tie his record.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 16, 2015, 09:51:14 PM
Not a good day for. LL lol...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on May 16, 2015, 09:51:33 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on May 16, 2015, 09:49:12 PM
Now -10 today after 15.  Shanked his drive and second shot and still managed a birdie.  Toughest three holes ahead, but par in and he will tie his record.

Or 3 birdies for a 59 !
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on May 16, 2015, 09:54:55 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 16, 2015, 09:51:14 PM
Not a good day for. LL lol...

Err Laois hammered Carlow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 16, 2015, 09:56:34 PM
Love that Antrim optimism!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 16, 2015, 10:02:07 PM
Rory drops yet another birdie.  Wow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 16, 2015, 10:11:47 PM
Great par for Rory on the 17th.  Par on 18 would be a brand new course record.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 16, 2015, 10:27:17 PM
New Course Record of 61 for Rory.  Still, he's only 3 strokes ahead of Webb Simpson at the moment.  Looks like match play tomorrow.  Great round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 16, 2015, 10:35:48 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on May 16, 2015, 09:54:55 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 16, 2015, 09:51:14 PM
Not a good day for. LL lol...

Err Laois hammered Carlow

Are you his bitch??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 16, 2015, 10:41:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 16, 2015, 09:48:33 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 16, 2015, 09:06:25 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 11, 2015, 07:49:44 AM
Disappointed Sergio couldn't hang on but fair play to Fowler.
Was a good nights golf.
You coming up for the IRISH Open?
Think my passport is out of date.
I can sign you in at the border as a guest.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2015, 12:33:04 AM
That was absolutely phenomenal from McIlroy... Roy of the Rovers stuff only with golf. It'll be Augusta proportions if he loses tomorrow but I can't see it. Practically flawless!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2015, 08:58:23 PM
Rodgers making some inroads into that lead! Could be a tight finish after all
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on May 17, 2015, 09:09:35 PM
if Rodgers holds (and doesn't share) second he has full eligibility on his tour card
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 17, 2015, 09:46:00 PM
Rory 4 in front after 14.

21 under is a great score, but there are not too many of the top 50 golfers playing at Quail Hollow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: redcard on May 17, 2015, 10:12:26 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 17, 2015, 09:46:00 PM
Rory 4 in front after 14.

21 under is a great score, but there are not too many of the top 50 golfers playing at Quail Hollow.

There wouldn't be many of the top 50 who could play like Rory has the last two days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 17, 2015, 10:14:07 PM
He's basically lapping the field, if the whole top 50 were playing he'd still be winning..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: redcard on May 17, 2015, 10:15:59 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 17, 2015, 10:14:07 PM
He's basically lapping the field, if the whole top 50 were playing he'd still be winning..

Speith might give him a game
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: StGallsGAA on May 17, 2015, 10:35:23 PM
So why is he there and most of the rest of the top 50 not?  Did the organisers pay him a fortune to showcase the event and then just leave it up to whoever else decided to come??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 17, 2015, 11:04:39 PM
Quote from: StGallsGAA on May 17, 2015, 10:35:23 PM
So why is he there and most of the rest of the top 50 not?  Did the organisers pay him a fortune to showcase the event and then just leave it up to whoever else decided to come??


Appearance fees aren't allowed on PGA Tour, he may however have a sponsorship deal with Wells Fargo who sponsor the tournament who would want him to play or it could be as simple as he likes the course he has won there before. The relative lack of other top 50 players is probably down to their being two of the larger events in the last two weeks, The Players and a WGC EVENT.

Note Rory is also playing the next two weeks in England and Royal County Down.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 17, 2015, 11:43:03 PM
A bloody fix then!! 1.28 million! Dollars
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 19, 2015, 12:53:44 PM
Patrick Reed has pulled out of Irish Open
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on May 19, 2015, 03:32:48 PM
Are many people on here going to it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on May 19, 2015, 04:19:00 PM
Quote from: StGallsGAA on May 17, 2015, 10:35:23 PM
So why is he there and most of the rest of the top 50 not?  Did the organisers pay him a fortune to showcase the event and then just leave it up to whoever else decided to come??

By my reckoning looking at the official result from Quail Hollow , 22 out of top 50 started the event..!!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 19, 2015, 05:36:41 PM
Quote from: Muzz on May 19, 2015, 03:32:48 PM
Are many people on here going to it?

If I went then it would bucket down. If I stay at home then the weather will be fantastic. The two Tourist Boards should sponsor me to stay at home.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on May 19, 2015, 09:19:42 PM
I'm going on the Saturday.
Glad Patrick Reed isn't!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on May 20, 2015, 09:58:16 AM
I am heading down on the Thursday and Friday hoping it doesn't rain.  Managed to get tickets through a mates dad who caddies for Edoardo Molinari so got the 4 day pass for nought.  Would be rude not to go with that being the case.  Bunch of lads heading down so should be a good enough laugh.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 20, 2015, 03:15:59 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 19, 2015, 12:53:44 PM
Patrick Reed has pulled out of Irish Open

A member of his wife's family passed away from cancer yesterday

http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/reed-clarifies-decision-skip-bmw-pga/?cid=twitter-gc-a-reed-clarifies-decision-skip-bmw-pga-051915
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on May 20, 2015, 03:38:31 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 20, 2015, 03:15:59 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 19, 2015, 12:53:44 PM
Patrick Reed has pulled out of Irish Open

A member of his wife's family passed away from cancer yesterday

http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/reed-clarifies-decision-skip-bmw-pga/?cid=twitter-gc-a-reed-clarifies-decision-skip-bmw-pga-051915

he is playing Colonial this week is he not? he obviously doesn't think a wild pile about the relative if that is the case.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 20, 2015, 03:42:35 PM
He is

QuotePatrick Reed will compete in this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational following the death of his wife's cousin, Golf Channel insider Tim Rosaforte reported.

Reed withdrew from the European Tour's BMW PGA Championship in favor of the PGA Tour's Colonial event. In a text message to Rosaforte, Reed explained: "We have a family member who has been battling cancer and is now in hospice, and they say only has a few days if that left. So we don't feel comfortable leaving the country at this time, and wanted to be able to go down and see him before he passes to say our goodbyes."

Rosaforte reported that Greg Harness, Justine Reed's cousin, died Tuesday night.

Reed, a Texas native,  will play the Ft. Worth event because, "Greg would have wanted him to play," Rosaforte stated.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 22, 2015, 05:13:56 PM
Looks like Rory will be getting in some practice rounds early this weekend at RCD ahead of next weekends Irish Open
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on May 22, 2015, 06:21:22 PM
Misery for McElroy at PGA Championship

http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2015/0522/703119-misery-for-mcelroy-at-pga-championship/

McElroy ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2015, 06:46:13 PM
Washed up useless fecker.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 22, 2015, 08:41:31 PM
Fantastic round of Golf from Shane Lowry today with a 5 under round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2015, 11:31:54 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 22, 2015, 08:41:31 PM
Fantastic round of Golf from Shane Lowry today with a 5 under round.

Should win it from that position
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 23, 2015, 01:30:26 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2015, 11:31:54 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 22, 2015, 08:41:31 PM
Fantastic round of Golf from Shane Lowry today with a 5 under round.

Should win it from that position

It would be nice but 7 shots back and Molinari looking like he's in the mood he'll do well to male top 10. His first round was too costly!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 23, 2015, 08:20:32 PM
During the week I had a singles match. I was 4 up with 6 holes to play. Then I was one down starting the 18th. And I lost it on the first play-off.

Today, stroke competition, and I was playing to my handicap until the 16th hole, and I dropped 10 strokes over the last 3 holes.

And advice?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 23, 2015, 08:35:39 PM
Start playing 14 hole rounds?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on May 23, 2015, 09:46:11 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 23, 2015, 08:20:32 PM
During the week I had a singles match. I was 4 up with 6 holes to play. Then I was one down starting the 18th. And I lost it on the first play-off.

Today, stroke competition, and I was playing to my handicap until the 16th hole, and I dropped 10 strokes over the last 3 holes.

And advice?
i was going to say grow a set or quit but that would be cruel.
Sound like u need to work on the mental side of your game. Try reading Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Bob Rotella. Its simply a brillant book on golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 23, 2015, 09:49:19 PM
I'm guilty of losing focus on alignment and swing later in the round. Also, do you have one eye on your final score or final result? Perhaps you're not staying in the moment on each shot or each hole.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 23, 2015, 10:09:55 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 23, 2015, 09:49:19 PM
I'm guilty of losing focus on alignment and swing later in the round. Also, do you have one eye on your final score or final result? Perhaps you're not staying in the moment on each shot or each hole.

Great advice lads, lol.

On both days, as my drives were going well, I started to swing even quicker and that's when it fell apart.  Today, I had 17 good drives and one crap one on the par 5 seventeenth. Think I was trying too hard to rectify rather than taking my punishment.

I also shanked three sandwedge in a row. There's always next wee eh?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 24, 2015, 01:10:15 AM
Well did Lowry win?? He was flying last time I seen post
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 24, 2015, 12:59:01 PM
Well considering he just started his final round now - I don't think he's won it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 26, 2015, 05:17:50 PM
Pairings for the first 2 rounds at RCD

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2015/tournamentid=2015040/teetimes/index.html

some big pairings there

McIlroy, Fowler, Kaymer
Jiminez, McDowell, Westwood
Lowry, Molinari, Els
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 26, 2015, 05:20:15 PM
When is this Northern Irish Open anyway?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 26, 2015, 05:24:38 PM
Struggling at the minute. Anyone want to buy a couple sets of clubs?

Played 27 yesterday, wasn't even close to being at the races for the first 13 holes. F-ing Golf!!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 26, 2015, 05:30:14 PM
Was there a charity match played last for the McIlroy foundation cancer charity??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 26, 2015, 05:33:19 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 26, 2015, 05:24:38 PM
Struggling at the minute. Anyone want to buy a couple sets of clubs?

Played 27 yesterday, wasn't even close to being at the races for the first 13 holes. F-ing Golf!!!!!

One of the joys of golf is hearing about how others struggle, so tell us more.

What is your official handicap, and how many were you over it after 18 holes?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on May 27, 2015, 07:34:56 PM
I shoot 74 pretty regularly.  On the WGT app on my iPad, I mean. On a real course, I've been heard to bark the word Puckoon, or something very like it. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 27, 2015, 11:44:43 PM
The old I'll show you mine?

Hole     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9
Par     4   4   3   5   4   3   5   4   5 - Par 37
Score 6   6   5   5   4   4   4   5   5 - out in 44

Hole    10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18
Par     4   4   3   4   5   3   4   3   5 - Par 35
Score 6   4   4   5   7   4   4   3   5 - home in 42

Hole     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9
Par     4   4   3   5   4   3   5   4   5 - Par 37
Score 4   5   3   4   5   2   5   5   5 - out in 39

I have moved from 9.8 when the computer closed last November up to 11.5 as of our last revision last week. Our system is a little different, every round of golf played is put into the computer - regardless if you are playing with your buddies and a 6 pack of beer, or playing in your club championship. The "computer" keeps your last 20 scores. Of the last 20, your 10 worst scores are automatically kicked out, and your handicap is formulated from the remaining 10 best scores.
My home course is a fantastic course, but it can be a beast if it gets wet, and when the wind blows. From the 1 ups it plays just shy of 6900 yards. The round posted above was from our weekly skins game. You're trying, and usually failing, to make birdie on every hole just to have a shot at some money. Not a lot of focus on the total in a skins game. 1, 2, 7, 10, 13 and 14 are the hardest on the course for me, if I am struggling with the driver - and I am struggling with the driver at the moment! 13 and 14 in particular have carded 7, 7 on plenty of occasions. 432 yard par 4 uphill to a brutal  green, and a 575 yard par 5 over two lakes.

Never the less, we have our first Major next week, 2 day 2 man matchplay event. Onwards and upwards.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 28, 2015, 12:07:04 AM
My card last Saturday...

Hole     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9
Par       3   4   4   3   4   4   4   5   4  - Par 35
Score    3   4   4   5   6   5   4   6   4 - out in 41

Hole    10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18
Par       3    4      4     3     4    4     4     5    4  - Par 35
Score    3    5      5     4     5    5     8    11   6  - home in 52

Easy to spot the holes that I need to work on.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 28, 2015, 12:10:02 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 12:07:04 AM
My card last Saturday...

Hole     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9
Par       3   4   4   3   4   4   4   5   4  - Par 35
Score    3   4   4   5   6   5   4   6   4 - out in 41

Hole    10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18
Par       3    4      4     3     4    4     4     5    4  - Par 35
Score    3    5      5     4     5    5     8    11   6  - home in 52

Easy to spot the holes that I need to work on.

Yes.

Can I kick one of them?  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 28, 2015, 12:25:57 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 12:07:04 AM
My card last Saturday...

Hole     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9
Par       3   4   4   3   4   4   4   5   4  - Par 35
Score    3   4   4   5   6   5   4   6   4 - out in 41

Hole    10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18
Par       3    4      4     3     4    4     4     5    4  - Par 35
Score    3    5      5     4     5    5     8    11   6  - home in 52

Easy to spot the holes that I need to work on.

Maybe between the pair of us we can win some kind of betterball. That's a solid start, something I am lacking at the minute, fair play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 28, 2015, 07:40:25 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 12:07:04 AM
My card last Saturday...

Hole     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9
Par       3   4   4   3   4   4   4   5   4  - Par 35
Score    3   4   4   5   6   5   4   6   4 - out in 41

Hole    10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18
Par       3    4      4     3     4    4     4     5    4  - Par 35
Score    3    5      5     4     5    5     8    11   6  - home in 52

Easy to spot the holes that I need to work on.
An 11? I usually stop counting when I get to 10..!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 28, 2015, 09:20:47 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 28, 2015, 07:40:25 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 12:07:04 AM
My card last Saturday...

Hole     1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9
Par       3   4   4   3   4   4   4   5   4  - Par 35
Score    3   4   4   5   6   5   4   6   4 - out in 41

Hole    10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18
Par       3    4      4     3     4    4     4     5    4  - Par 35
Score    3    5      5     4     5    5     8    11   6  - home in 52

Easy to spot the holes that I need to work on.
An 11? I usually stop counting when I get to 10..!

Stroke competition :-(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 28, 2015, 11:15:48 AM
McIlroy 5 over after 12 holes. Looking like another weekend off - what are the chances of seeing him in Brewster Park?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 11:33:20 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 11:15:48 AM
McIlroy 5 over after 12 holes. Looking like another weekend off - what are the chances of seeing him in Brewster Park?

I don't think Down are playing there this weekend
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 28, 2015, 11:37:00 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 11:15:48 AM
McIlroy 5 over after 12 holes. Looking like another weekend off - what are the chances of seeing him in Brewster Park?

6 over after 13 and now in last place. Thon caddie boy should have a word in his ear.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 11:50:35 AM
7 over after 14.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 11:51:22 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 11:37:00 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 11:15:48 AM
McIlroy 5 over after 12 holes. Looking like another weekend off - what are the chances of seeing him in Brewster Park?

6 over after 13 and now in last place. Thon caddie boy should have a word in his ear.

He'll be at the Kingspan to watch Munster on Saturday night at this rate
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 28, 2015, 11:55:27 AM
Nevermind Mcilroy,Gmac is joint top of leaderboard
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 11:56:06 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 28, 2015, 11:55:27 AM
Nevermind Mcilroy,Gmac is joint top of leaderboard

Yes, two Irishmen atop the leaderboard - GMac and Hoey.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bingo on May 28, 2015, 11:56:22 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 28, 2015, 11:55:27 AM
Nevermind Mcilroy,Gmac is joint top of leaderboard

Good to see the americans show up and play well  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 28, 2015, 11:59:04 AM
Rory now 7 over after 14. Can someone from the IGU check McIlroy's handicap?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 28, 2015, 12:17:33 PM
It must be absolutely brutal. Was talking to a guy I work with who used to be a pro and he says he hates RCD. He says no matter what shot you play you can rarely see the flag!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 12:20:06 PM
+8 after 16!!!!! WTF????? On his own in last place.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 12:33:56 PM
+9 after 17. Surely some injury or something???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 28, 2015, 12:43:42 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 12:33:56 PM
+9 after 17. Surely some injury or something???

Or LaoisLad has put a curse on him?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 01:01:15 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 12:43:42 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 12:33:56 PM
+9 after 17. Surely some injury or something???

Or LaoisLad has put a curse on him?

I don't play that often and when I do I'm crap, but you'd think he's been around this course before and knows the lay of the land!!

Played the parks course that runs along side the RCD and have hit a few balls of the RCD course when no one was looking, lovely course TBF
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on May 28, 2015, 01:01:31 PM
RCD must be the equivalent of a wet Tuesday night in Stoke!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 28, 2015, 01:03:12 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 12:43:42 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 12:33:56 PM
+9 after 17. Surely some injury or something???

Or LaoisLad has put a curse on him?
Wouldn't waste me energy on him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on May 28, 2015, 01:43:08 PM
He doesn't particularly like links golf. He has had a tough schedule this past month. Played poorly last week. Loads of extra responsibilities this week with 'hosting' the tournament. All adds up to +9 on day 1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on May 28, 2015, 01:46:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 28, 2015, 01:03:12 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 28, 2015, 12:43:42 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 12:33:56 PM
+9 after 17. Surely some injury or something???

Or LaoisLad has put a curse on him?
Wouldn't waste me energy on him.


Lies
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on May 28, 2015, 02:05:49 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 12:33:56 PM
+9 after 17. Surely some injury or something???
Hangover?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 28, 2015, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: smort on May 28, 2015, 01:43:08 PM
He doesn't particularly like links golf. He has had a tough schedule this past month. Played poorly last week. Loads of extra responsibilities this week with 'hosting' the tournament. All adds up to +9 on day 1.

Pretty much this - 5th tournament in 5 weeks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 28, 2015, 02:19:19 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 28, 2015, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: smort on May 28, 2015, 01:43:08 PM
He doesn't particularly like links golf. He has had a tough schedule this past month. Played poorly last week. Loads of extra responsibilities this week with 'hosting' the tournament. All adds up to +9 on day 1.

Pretty much this - 5th tournament in 5 weeks
Yeah it's a real tough life alright....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 28, 2015, 02:35:07 PM
Fcuk that's brootal, I've had to work 10 out of the last 10 weeks, I need a month of!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on May 28, 2015, 02:40:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 28, 2015, 12:17:33 PM
It must be absolutely brutal. Was talking to a guy I work with who used to be a pro and he says he hates RCD. He says no matter what shot you play you can rarely see the flag!

Absolute rubbish, it's one of the best courses in the world. Sounds like a Brolly story.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 02:51:39 PM
Quote from: Rois on May 28, 2015, 02:05:49 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 12:33:56 PM
+9 after 17. Surely some injury or something???
Hangover?

Friend met him in Belfast on Monday night at Deans I think... Home few drinks sure why not.... Though Tiger was never really missed the cut when he was going strong at that age
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on May 28, 2015, 03:55:44 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 28, 2015, 02:51:39 PM
Quote from: Rois on May 28, 2015, 02:05:49 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on May 28, 2015, 12:33:56 PM
+9 after 17. Surely some injury or something???
Hangover?

Friend met him in Belfast on Monday night at Deans I think... Home few drinks sure why not.... Though Tiger was never really missed the cut when he was going strong at that age

Tiger was in the sack early every night  ;) !!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on May 28, 2015, 04:36:15 PM
Quote from: DennistheMenace on May 28, 2015, 02:40:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 28, 2015, 12:17:33 PM
It must be absolutely brutal. Was talking to a guy I work with who used to be a pro and he says he hates RCD. He says no matter what shot you play you can rarely see the flag!

Absolute rubbish, it's one of the best courses in the world. Sounds like a Brolly story.

It maybe one of the best courses in the world but it can still be brutal tough. The difficulty is there off every tee and on every approach to the green. The course record is only a -4 score in professional golf so that indicates how seriously tough it is even though it is one of the worlds best courses. On the 7th today which was only 135 yds long, McIlroy ended up on the adjacent 6th fairway with a short iron in his hand off the tee !!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 28, 2015, 05:13:05 PM
Harrington having a fantastic first round.
-4 and joint top of leaderboard.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 28, 2015, 05:21:53 PM
Quote from: smort on May 28, 2015, 01:43:08 PM
He doesn't particularly like links golf. He has had a tough schedule this past month. Played poorly last week. Loads of extra responsibilities this week with 'hosting' the tournament. All adds up to +9 on day 1.

Funny that he's always posting pics on twitter around RCD and he is the current Open Champion. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 28, 2015, 06:00:26 PM
I was at the ProAm yesterday and he was in some of the thick stuff then but didnt read too much into it. Some of the fairways pretty narrow so it must be tough going in the wind and rain.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 28, 2015, 06:01:44 PM
Great round from Harrington to be in the lead by 1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on May 28, 2015, 08:39:03 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 28, 2015, 06:01:44 PM
Great round from Harrington to be in the lead by 1.

BBCNI's highlights programme is fucked now.  Northern Ireland's Rory has a nightmare while some hacker from somewhere called the Republic of Ireland (Stephen Watson is consulting an atlas as we speak) is in the lead.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on May 29, 2015, 09:58:55 AM
Good start by Harrington, -6 after 8 holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 29, 2015, 11:00:46 AM
Quote from: Pub Bore on May 28, 2015, 08:39:03 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 28, 2015, 06:01:44 PM
Great round from Harrington to be in the lead by 1.

BBCNI's highlights programme is fucked now.  Northern Ireland's Rory has a nightmare while some hacker from somewhere called the Republic of Ireland (Stephen Watson is consulting an atlas as we speak) is in the lead.
Watson's world is crashing around his feet...up to G-Mac to restore his OWC pride...Oh wait G-Mac doesn't buy in to all that OWC crap. Drat!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 29, 2015, 11:08:19 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 29, 2015, 11:00:46 AM
Quote from: Pub Bore on May 28, 2015, 08:39:03 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 28, 2015, 06:01:44 PM
Great round from Harrington to be in the lead by 1.

BBCNI's highlights programme is fucked now.  Northern Ireland's Rory has a nightmare while some hacker from somewhere called the Republic of Ireland (Stephen Watson is consulting an atlas as we speak) is in the lead.
Watson's world is crashing around his feet...up to G-Mac to restore his OWC pride...Oh wait G-Mac doesn't buy in to all that OWC crap. Drat!

lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 29, 2015, 11:18:23 AM
It should really be Harrington,Lowry or Gmac representing us at the Olympics.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on May 29, 2015, 11:21:37 AM
I love the way everyone knows both McIllroy, Harrington and McDowell so well to know what they are really like.  The likelihood of Harrington winning a tournament is slim, McDowell won't win either.  If Ireland let Harrington, McDowell or Lowry represent us at the Olympics then no medal would be obtained.  The best Irish golfer will be on the team though and increase the chances of a medal. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 29, 2015, 11:38:27 AM
I was at Royal County Down yesterday, what a beautiful place. There must have been 7/8 thousand people on the 10th hole at 8AM to welcome Rory, what happened thereafter was a huge anti-climax and there was a slight feeling of disappointment in the air all day. It was great to be see all the Irish players at close quarters and the backing they all got was great.

Harrington is some boy, from the 1st time I saw him play live nearly 20 years ago he always has the same demeanour like a farmer walking the fields nodding and waving at all and sundry. I also wandered away from the marquee groups several times and followed a couple of my own favourites, Matt Fitzpatrick and Manessero being two I really like

Somebody said earlier in the thread about it being a brutal place, it did look mighty tough to me but in the bar afterwards I got talking to local who said to me that everyone was talking about it being tough "but you want to see it when the wind really gets up!!!"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 29, 2015, 11:42:10 AM
Why is Lowry using a wedge as a putter?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 29, 2015, 11:44:15 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 29, 2015, 11:42:10 AM
Why is Lowry using a wedge as a putter?
Broke his putter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 29, 2015, 11:45:22 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 29, 2015, 11:42:10 AM
Why is Lowry using a wedge as a putter?

Broke his putter earlier, not sure whether it was malicious or not but I did see him on the 9th yesterday bash his pitching wedge into the ground after a poor shot
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 29, 2015, 04:57:14 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on May 29, 2015, 11:21:37 AM
I love the way everyone knows both McIllroy, Harrington and McDowell so well to know what they are really like.  The likelihood of Harrington winning a tournament is slim, McDowell won't win either.  If Ireland let Harrington, McDowell or Lowry represent us at the Olympics then no medal would be obtained.  The best Irish golfer will be on the team though and increase the chances of a medal.

So it should be there are some serious pricks out there  :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 29, 2015, 05:01:00 PM
well that hole just killed Rory's chances of making the weekend
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 30, 2015, 11:34:25 AM
Jees the RTE website is poor.

It shows Harrington at -3 (he is -2) and Lowry at +2 overall (correct) but +3 for today (he is -2 after 6 holes).

Quote11:15
Irish update:
Padraig Harrington -3

   
QuoteShane Lowry   Ireland   +2   6   3   72   74   -   -   146
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 02, 2015, 03:19:50 PM
Any golf heads played Omagh Golf Club?

What kind of course is it?  Any tips?

Think I'm playing there on Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 02, 2015, 04:03:37 PM
Quote from: cornerback on June 02, 2015, 03:19:50 PM
Any golf heads played Omagh Golf Club?

What kind of course is it?  Any tips?

Think I'm playing there on Sunday.

I've played it... windy... open... hilly!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 02, 2015, 04:50:59 PM
Quote from: cornerback on June 02, 2015, 03:19:50 PM
Any golf heads played Omagh Golf Club?

What kind of course is it?  Any tips?

Think I'm playing there on Sunday.

Not windy at all, not crazy long. Few hills, particularly 1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 12, 14, 15. The walk from 10-11 is a short but tight one. 6, 8 and 9 all bring the Strule river into play on the right. The view from the 15th tee box is pretty neat. The stout is awesome. 14 is a bit of a monster par 4.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 06, 2015, 06:07:18 PM
Tiger signs for a smooth 85. Even he wouldn't make the Purcell cup now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 06, 2015, 06:16:09 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 06, 2015, 06:07:18 PM
Tiger signs for a smooth 85. Even he wouldn't make the Purcell cup now

Ha! Did you play yourself?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 06, 2015, 07:08:28 PM
No, never did!

I played a practice round yesterday for our big event this weekend. Shot 78. No doubt there's an 88 on the cards today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 16, 2015, 09:00:09 AM
Looking forward to the US Open this week.  Chambers Bay getting a bit of criticism but I think it'll be an enjoyable watch.

Now it's time to check out the odds... there'll be no big stakes as more so than ever this could be a pure lottery.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on June 16, 2015, 09:33:15 AM
Quote from: cornerback on June 16, 2015, 09:00:09 AM
Looking forward to the US Open this week.  Chambers Bay getting a bit of criticism but I think it'll be an enjoyable watch.

Now it's time to check out the odds... there'll be no big stakes as more so than ever this could be a pure lottery.

Added to fact that the last 3 weeks winners on the PGA tour have been 300/1 its near impossible to pick a winner these days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 16, 2015, 12:30:05 PM
Its a very strange set up with the 1st and 18th holes being played as par 4s or par 5s on different days. I don't recall that ever happening before in a big tournament?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 16, 2015, 01:01:04 PM
I don't believe so - but it will be the same par 70 regardless of what happens

It will be good viewing regardless
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikasa on June 16, 2015, 04:10:38 PM
Yeah but regardless regardlessly I think Noren will win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 16, 2015, 05:17:25 PM
Number 9 can be played as a 225 yard uphill carry over a myriad of bunkers to a green that slopes from back to front towards the pin. Or alternatively they can walk 250 yards uphill to a different tee and play it as a 130 yard downhill (35 yard slope) to a green that slopes hard left to right, towards the aforementioned bunkers.

Nicklaus used to say when he heard someone complaining about the course at a US open - that was one less player he had to worry about.

It is going to be a nightmare, but fun.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 16, 2015, 05:24:25 PM
There's some great flyover videos of each hole on the US Open Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/USOPEN/videos
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 16, 2015, 05:29:24 PM
Have 3 reliables done not big hitters but hopefully steady enough to plot a way around without getting into too much trouble... they've all won me money this year so hopefully they can get me a bit more...

Spieth
Matsuyama
Furyk

All E/W
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on June 16, 2015, 07:20:10 PM
I've had my usual bet on Fowler. Not sure who else ill do if any. Hopefully an exciting weekend in store.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on June 16, 2015, 11:39:07 PM
By the reports ive read so far a large percentage of the pros dont like the place a la RCD at Irish Open. Its hard to know if a manufactured links such as Chambers Bay will stand up to the more traditional links courses on The Open roster. It may be the speed of the greens that decide the scoring. If they are super fast and undulating then it will make low scoring very difficult.
The distances these top pros hit the ball now is making some courses almost redundant. Maybe the powers that be in organisations like the USGA feel they need something different to protect their notion of par as a sacred cow in the US Open.
I enjoy watching these guys "struggle" to an extent on tougher layouts.

In terms of betting its tough to pick before the event. Might be better to wait til after a round or two.
That said 4 of the last 5 have been Europeans. Dare i whisper Sergio!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 17, 2015, 10:02:34 AM
After much deliberation I've went with:

Fowler
Snedeker
Matsuyama
F. Molinari
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 17, 2015, 01:46:51 PM
this is how they are signifying the difference between the fairways and greens this weekend - with white dots

(http://i.imgur.com/8n9RpBj.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 17, 2015, 07:01:24 PM
http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2015/0616/708642-mcdowell-considered-quitting-golf/ (http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2015/0616/708642-mcdowell-considered-quitting-golf/)

McDowell thought about giving it up!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on June 17, 2015, 07:28:27 PM
As usual have done a plethora of bets in a major.

Have done Mickleson (but I don't like him) as he is due and listening to his interview on golf channel last week he says he done his homework on this course.

Also done Stenson, Matsuyama, Koepka, Walker and Ryan Palmer as an outsider.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 18, 2015, 10:44:50 PM
Looks like big DJ is gonna lead those that have backed him down the garden path. Wouldn't trust him with a ten shot lead on Sunday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on June 18, 2015, 11:14:49 PM
Bloody horrible golf course; featureless, characterless and the greens look like stale pancakes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2015, 02:01:42 AM
God its hard to watch Tiger like this its like a completely different person!

Oosthuisen and Fowler gone, big Lowry going great guns so far!! Spieth and Rose going steady it should suit them better tomorrow being out in the morning!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 19, 2015, 09:46:54 AM
There is a strong chance that Lowry will be the only Irishman playing at the weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 19, 2015, 10:01:06 AM
No mention of our Rors??
Nrico and Gab are usually good for the Rors updates...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on June 19, 2015, 11:02:56 AM
Quote from: mouview on June 18, 2015, 11:14:49 PM
Bloody horrible golf course; featureless, characterless and the greens look like stale pancakes.

agree 100% - its as if everyone - players and pundits are afraid to say it. Never mind corruption in FIFA and back-handers for worldcup bids, who voted for this place? I understand the will to get the US open to the North West, but surely there are better courses than this? I don't really care about the colour of the greens, but the surface is rubbish. There's no skill involved putting on a bad surface, the winter greens at my local clubs were better ffs.
That said, there are a few things i do like about Chambers Bay - I really like the idea of the non-level tee boxes that have the players thinking about how to use it to shape shots. I also like that spectators are restricted well back from most of the holes..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cockahoop on June 19, 2015, 11:07:10 AM
Quote from: offtheground on June 19, 2015, 11:02:56 AM
Quote from: mouview on June 18, 2015, 11:14:49 PM
Bloody horrible golf course; featureless, characterless and the greens look like stale pancakes.

agree 100% - its as if everyone - players and pundits are afraid to say it. Never mind corruption in FIFA and back-handers for worldcup bids, who voted for this place? I understand the will to get the US open to the North West, but surely there are better courses than this? I don't really care about the colour of the greens, but the surface is rubbish. There's no skill involved putting on a bad surface, the winter greens at my local clubs were better ffs.
That said, there are a few things i do like about Chambers Bay - I really like the idea of the non-level tee boxes that have the players thinking about how to use it to shape shots. I also like that spectators are restricted well back from most of the holes..

yip i also agree,the course looks more like a oversized crazy golf course...also maybe  it is just me but the coverage is terible,between background noise and the actual sound of the club hitting the ball about 2secs after the player hits it!!...not enjoying it so far.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 19, 2015, 11:11:54 AM
Quote from: offtheground on June 19, 2015, 11:02:56 AM
Quote from: mouview on June 18, 2015, 11:14:49 PM
Bloody horrible golf course; featureless, characterless and the greens look like stale pancakes.

agree 100% - its as if everyone - players and pundits are afraid to say it. Never mind corruption in FIFA and back-handers for worldcup bids, who voted for this place? I understand the will to get the US open to the North West, but surely there are better courses than this? I don't really care about the colour of the greens, but the surface is rubbish. There's no skill involved putting on a bad surface, the winter greens at my local clubs were better ffs.
That said, there are a few things i do like about Chambers Bay - I really like the idea of the non-level tee boxes that have the players thinking about how to use it to shape shots. I also like that spectators are restricted well back from most of the holes..

You obviously weren't watching Skys coverage? Monty mentioned it several times during his commentary spell, especially relevant since he'd just shot an excellent 69..

I actually thought the spectator thing took away from the whole thing with them being so far back.

McIlroy played decent and holed absolutely nothing, a couple of late errors ruined what would have been a solid start
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 19, 2015, 11:20:47 AM
I actually like the general look & shape of the course but the greens are absolutely atrocious!

The time delay on the protracer really grinds my gears though!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on June 19, 2015, 11:40:39 AM
I just seen Garcia's tweets - he's not afraid to speak his mind..!

http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/06/sergio-garcia-rips-chambers-bays-greens-us-open.html (http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/06/sergio-garcia-rips-chambers-bays-greens-us-open.html)

As I said before, who cares what they look like, in fact it might even make it more interesting / difficult for the players to read a putt on a miscolored surface. Its the uneven / bumpy surface is the real joke. Surely this isn't 'by design', more a fail by the agronomist / green-staff.

I missed Monty's comments.. He's my favorite player in the whole tournament at the minute... I put a few quid e/w on him yesterday morn at 500/1. Hopefully he can stay in touch over the next couple of days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2015, 11:49:27 AM
Quote from: offtheground on June 19, 2015, 11:40:39 AM
I just seen Garcia's tweets - he's not afraid to speak his mind..!

http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/06/sergio-garcia-rips-chambers-bays-greens-us-open.html (http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/06/sergio-garcia-rips-chambers-bays-greens-us-open.html)

As I said before, who cares what they look like, in fact it might even make it more interesting / difficult for the players to read a putt on a miscolored surface. Its the uneven / bumpy surface is the real joke. Surely this isn't 'by design', more a fail by the agronomist / green-staff.

I missed Monty's comments.. He's my favorite player in the whole tournament at the minute... I put a few quid e/w on him yesterday morn at 500/1. Hopefully he can stay in touch over the next couple of days

I don't think there is any excuse for greens to be that bad in a major championship is there?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 19, 2015, 11:52:09 AM
Sounds bad. Very unusual in the US. They are anal about having the best aesthetics and conditions for the TV viewers. They like making insanely tough US Open courses with mental fast greens (remember John Daly getting pissed off at a ball continuing to roll off the upturned saucers at pinehurst?) but the quality of them us usually spot on.

This appears to be like awarding the Irish Open to a dodgy Pitch and putt in west Kerry.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on June 19, 2015, 12:38:51 PM
Is Rory not only something like 2 or 3 over? Hell make the weekend if he putts at all today, from what i seen yesterday you'd think he cant putt as badly again. Id not be in anyway shocked to see him still involved at the business end. Man's a machine. :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on June 19, 2015, 01:03:34 PM
Quote from: beer baron on June 19, 2015, 12:38:51 PM
Is Rory not only something like 2 or 3 over? Hell make the weekend if he putts at all today, from what i seen yesterday you'd think he cant putt as badly again. Id not be in anyway shocked to see him still involved at the business end. Man's a machine. :D

Agree on this but if DJ turns on the gas it could be over by tomorrow night. Now he is a machine..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2015, 01:04:59 PM
Quote from: beer baron on June 19, 2015, 12:38:51 PM
Is Rory not only something like 2 or 3 over? Hell make the weekend if he putts at all today, from what i seen yesterday you'd think he cant putt as badly again. Id not be in anyway shocked to see him still involved at the business end. Man's a machine. :D

Tee to green he's up there with the rest it all depends on how his putter/temperament behaves you just have to cosy them up where you can and hope an odd 1 or 2 birdie putt drops for you. Spieth is the best putter in the world and I thought he was nailed on for that eagle last night but still missed it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 19, 2015, 01:35:10 PM
I guess I'm in the minority here but I think the course looks great. It's so completely different to any US Open course. The greens look patchy from afar but up close they look fine.This course was built with input from the USGA as they were trying to build a US Open course.

More of my complaints are the technical things on TV - commentators talking at the wrong time, some sync issues with the audio and picture.

As for Sergio's complaints about the greens  ::) - how come Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson and Patrick Reed found them ok and made plenty of birdies? Everyone has to play the same holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on June 19, 2015, 01:49:26 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 19, 2015, 01:35:10 PM
I guess I'm in the minority here but I think the course looks great. It's so completely different to any US Open course. The greens look patchy from afar but up close they look fine.This course was built with input from the USGA as they were trying to build a US Open course.

More of my complaints are the technical things on TV - commentators talking at the wrong time, some sync issues with the audio and picture.

As for Sergio's complaints about the greens  ::) - how come Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson and Patrick Reed found them ok and made plenty of birdies? Everyone has to play the same holes.

I agree with you Gab. Cant understand the complaining. Some of these guys are seriously over pampered.
Fair enough DJ and Mickleson had slightly better greens than the late starters as they had dried out by the afternoon.

However Lowry and Ben Martin played in the group after Woods and shot 25 shots lower than himself and Fowler!!
Crazy but a simple case of 2 guys playing well and 2 playing crap.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 19, 2015, 05:06:14 PM
For some of these guys the course has the mentality of a "Cold rainy night in Stoke".  Same course for everyone. Rub of the green. Sergio would be better served shutting his gob - and I am a Sergio fan. At this stage he seems like another beaten docket.

I think it's riveting watching
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 19, 2015, 05:22:32 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on June 19, 2015, 01:49:26 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 19, 2015, 01:35:10 PM
I guess I'm in the minority here but I think the course looks great. It's so completely different to any US Open course. The greens look patchy from afar but up close they look fine.This course was built with input from the USGA as they were trying to build a US Open course.

More of my complaints are the technical things on TV - commentators talking at the wrong time, some sync issues with the audio and picture.

As for Sergio's complaints about the greens  ::) - how come Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson and Patrick Reed found them ok and made plenty of birdies? Everyone has to play the same holes.

I agree with you Gab. Cant understand the complaining. Some of these guys are seriously over pampered.
Fair enough DJ and Mickleson had slightly better greens than the late starters as they had dried out by the afternoon.

However Lowry and Ben Martin played in the group after Woods and shot 25 shots lower than himself and Fowler!!
Crazy but a simple case of 2 guys playing well and 2 playing crap.

Think you are missing the point a bit lads, the players aren't giving out about the greens being difficult they're giving out them being inconsistent. Monty as I mentioned earlier had a great round but stressed several times in commentary that he thought the greens were poor. If the greens don't run true it becomes a lottery.

The best greens in the world wouldn't have helped Woods or Fowler :-).

On a side note, watched an American stream for a while last night, it was good to hear Shane O Donoghue. How long has he been with Fox Sports?



Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 19, 2015, 05:54:54 PM
They announced they would be using him just before Christmas - I haven't watched much Fox so I'm not sure how often he's been on.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 19, 2015, 06:08:41 PM
Some of the criticism is just bizarre.

The leaderboard looks like it does for most tournaments: quite a few players under par, most above par, a mix of major winners and journeymen near the top, a few surprises and quite a few obvious ones near the bottom.

Any course that yields a couple of 65s just can't be as tough as they're shouting about. Seems to be birdie opportunities everywhere.

Every golf tournament has an element of lottery about it. Not sure why people are so quick to dismiss this one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 19, 2015, 06:13:50 PM
A few months back, I played Enniscrone. An absolutely amazing golfing experience; I've never played a course so utterly punitive and card wrecking. We were talking afterwards that a pro would do well to break 80 around it if there was any sort of breeze (we had 10-15mph).

As magnificent as it was, I couldn't play a course like that too often as it would sap then destroy me. I guess the pros must feel the same way about tough courses.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 19, 2015, 09:49:26 PM
Jason Day! What a guy. Hope he is okay.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 19, 2015, 10:19:02 PM
I see Sky are giving Lowry to Louth
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 19, 2015, 10:32:59 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 19, 2015, 09:49:26 PM
Jason Day! What a guy. Hope he is okay.

Suffering vertigo.

Wish I could hit a bunker shot like that when I'm 100%, nevermind been able to barely stand
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on June 19, 2015, 10:48:06 PM
+17 for Darren. Unable to make the cut but half cut.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 19, 2015, 11:01:41 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 19, 2015, 10:48:06 PM
+17 for Darren. Unable to make the cut but half cut.

Last place
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 19, 2015, 11:33:09 PM
Cole Hammer.. What a name.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 19, 2015, 11:40:34 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 19, 2015, 10:48:06 PM
+17 for Darren. Unable to make the cut but half cut.
You got your slice of the pudding 4 years ago. Leave off!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on June 20, 2015, 12:12:04 AM
When Dustin Johnson is hitting Driver wedge at 495 yrd hole its little wonder the courses are being tricked up to an extent.
That said Chambers Bay is no less asthetically pleasing than a lot of Open courses in GB.
For me the technology advancements in golf are diminishing the skills of distance judgement, eye for the game etc.
Once the idea of my 6 iron goes x distance is removed most pros and amateurs shit a brick.
Ban range finders, yardage markers etc and get back to judging the shot as you see it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on June 20, 2015, 12:21:59 AM
Quote from: Minder on June 19, 2015, 11:01:41 PM
Quote from: ONeill on June 19, 2015, 10:48:06 PM
+17 for Darren. Unable to make the cut but half cut.

Last place

Seuk Hyun Baek +14 after 11
Rich Berberian Jnr +13 after 3

Far better crack/craic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on June 20, 2015, 12:42:09 AM
Jeez, the coverage on Sky,whatever channel the feed is coming from is fukin MAD! Audio way off sync with video,n tickertape scores very behind what we've just seen-Yanks huh!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 20, 2015, 01:18:20 AM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on June 20, 2015, 12:12:04 AM
When Dustin Johnson is hitting Driver wedge at 495 yrd hole its little wonder the courses are being tricked up to an extent.
That said Chambers Bay is no less asthetically pleasing than a lot of Open courses in GB.
For me the technology advancements in golf are diminishing the skills of distance judgement, eye for the game etc.
Once the idea of my 6 iron goes x distance is removed most pros and amateurs shit a brick.
Ban range finders, yardage markers etc and get back to judging the shot as you see it.

There is no skill in judging distance as distance is a matter of fact. Take away the yardage markers/range finders and I would (or caddies) pace out the distance (as would most other players). You haven't a clue, so its best to say nothing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on June 20, 2015, 01:36:50 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on June 20, 2015, 01:18:20 AM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on June 20, 2015, 12:12:04 AM
When Dustin Johnson is hitting Driver wedge at 495 yrd hole its little wonder the courses are being tricked up to an extent.
That said Chambers Bay is no less asthetically pleasing than a lot of Open courses in GB.
For me the technology advancements in golf are diminishing the skills of distance judgement, eye for the game etc.
Once the idea of my 6 iron goes x distance is removed most pros and amateurs shit a brick.
Ban range finders, yardage markers etc and get back to judging the shot as you see it.

There is no skill in judging distance as distance is a matter of fact. Take away the yardage markers/range finders and I would (or caddies) pace out the distance (as would most other players). You haven't a clue, so its best to say nothing.
No skill in judging distance/club selection in golf what planet are you on? You havent a clue, so its best to say nothing!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 20, 2015, 10:24:27 AM
Didn't see much of McIlroy last night, was it problems on the greens again, or just a struggle like everyone else ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2015, 10:43:37 AM
Quote from: Minder on June 20, 2015, 10:24:27 AM
Didn't see much of McIlroy last night, was it problems on the greens again, or just a struggle like everyone else ?

Again he played ok but didn't hole much. He always seemed to be needing something to spark his round off and it came with an eagle at 12 but a poor finish (again) lost him three shots over the last two holes to take him from being in contention to joint 44th..

Won't win from where he is but much like The Masters he'll likely have a good weekend and finish high on leaderboard
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2015, 10:07:43 PM
Incredibly frustrating round for McIlroy today, he's level for the day playing the last, could easily be 4 under... 

The lead groups are going out over the next while, hoping for a good nights entertainment particularly from young Lowry :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 20, 2015, 10:18:29 PM
Lee Westwood wasn't too happy with the course, or more accurately the USGA, in how they are setting the course up, changing the par of 1 & 18 and using a tee on 15 that some players didn't even know existed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 20, 2015, 11:03:48 PM
Lowry going great fair play to him. It will be a travesty if he doesn't get to represent his country at Olympics next year.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2015, 11:23:22 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 20, 2015, 10:18:29 PM
Lee Westwood wasn't too happy with the course, or more accurately the USGA, in how they are setting the course up, changing the par of 1 & 18 and using a tee on 15 that some players didn't even know existed

Here's someone who's definitely not happy 

http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/06/gary-player-with-an-epic-rant.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 20, 2015, 11:25:13 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2015, 11:03:48 PM
Lowry going great fair play to him. It will be a travesty if he doesn't get to represent his country at Olympics next year.
The best players in Ireland will have to go. Rory is already on the list.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 20, 2015, 11:26:44 PM
Two amazing putts in past two holes from Spieth.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 20, 2015, 11:34:05 PM
If Lowry gets any bigger Ireland may only get one place
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2015, 11:37:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 20, 2015, 11:25:13 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2015, 11:03:48 PM
Lowry going great fair play to him. It will be a travesty if he doesn't get to represent his country at Olympics next year.
The best players in Ireland will have to go. Rory is already on the list.

It'll be Rory +1 other, currently GMac is 44th in rankings, Lowry 57th and Harrington 90th. Hard to see anyone else getting involved.. Momentum with Lowry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 20, 2015, 11:39:53 PM
Spieth  is unreal with the putter. I think that will set him apart from McIlroy in the years to come. When you look at today McIlroy will have probably been better than Spieth tee to green but his putting is too erratic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 20, 2015, 11:44:26 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 20, 2015, 11:23:22 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 20, 2015, 10:18:29 PM
Lee Westwood wasn't too happy with the course, or more accurately the USGA, in how they are setting the course up, changing the par of 1 & 18 and using a tee on 15 that some players didn't even know existed

Here's someone who's definitely not happy 

http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/06/gary-player-with-an-epic-rant.html

I think you have to take into account that Gary Player owns a rival golf course architecture company !
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 21, 2015, 12:01:39 AM
He's not wrong lads I've just seen Grace, Spieth, Johnson, Reed all hitting out of fescue in the last 10 mins. Also the 250yd par 3 which has a bout a 3/4 yard landing area looks horrendous... This is still anybodys!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 21, 2015, 12:12:34 AM
Lowry going great
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 21, 2015, 02:34:50 AM
The shape of him being interviewed with a big Biffo head on him!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 21, 2015, 02:35:31 AM
Unreal stuff from Day today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 21, 2015, 08:47:27 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 21, 2015, 02:34:50 AM
The shape of him being interviewed with a big Biffo head on him!!

Hoy watch it Bosco.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 21, 2015, 04:21:32 PM
The shite I was putting on yesterday

(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/10350334_10155766196330038_3848631602119170146_n.jpg?oh=a688ad8ca3c9fb836e3ff6f19d22ef61&oe=562119AE)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 21, 2015, 07:59:26 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 21, 2015, 08:47:27 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 21, 2015, 02:34:50 AM
The shape of him being interviewed with a big Biffo head on him!!

Hoy watch it Bosco.

:P :P :P :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 21, 2015, 08:34:26 PM
Phil Mickleson, after completely missing the ball "That was a shot everyone"

Never thought I would hear someone say that while watching professional golfers!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 21, 2015, 09:24:13 PM
Anyone staying up till the end?
Might go to 1am and see how Lowry is doing, would hate to miss it if he did actually win!
Reckon it will come down to between Spieth and Johnson though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 21, 2015, 10:19:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 21, 2015, 09:24:13 PM
Anyone staying up till the end?
Might go to 1am and see how Lowry is doing, would hate to miss it if he did actually win!
Reckon it will come down to between Spieth and Johnson though.

Hi boy, forget about the golf, you're wanted over on the Qualifiers thread, lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on June 21, 2015, 10:28:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 21, 2015, 09:24:13 PM
Anyone staying up till the end?
Might go to 1am and see how Lowry is doing, would hate to miss it if he did actually win!
Reckon it will come down to between Spieth and Johnson though.

Prob stay up to about 1 myself. See if anyone's catching Rorys clubhouse lead.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 21, 2015, 10:41:42 PM
That Bank of Ireland polo shirt is being severely tested by our Shane.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on June 21, 2015, 10:45:18 PM
Was thinking that myself, he fairly loves the black t-shirt
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 21, 2015, 10:49:16 PM
Quote from: whitegoodman on June 21, 2015, 10:45:18 PM
Was thinking that myself, he fairly loves the black t-shirt

He is wearing black all week as a tribute to the kids who died in Berkeley
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: macdanger2 on June 21, 2015, 10:49:30 PM
Apparently wearing black in memory of the 6 who died in Berkeley
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on June 21, 2015, 10:50:58 PM
Fair enough, good on him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 21, 2015, 11:01:25 PM
Bet Orior feels like a twat now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 21, 2015, 11:11:59 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 21, 2015, 11:01:25 PM
Bet Orior feels like a twat now

Emmm, no. But thanks for the sentiment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Nigel White on June 21, 2015, 11:15:08 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 21, 2015, 11:01:25 PM
Bet Orior feels like a twat now
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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on June 21, 2015, 11:17:24 PM
http://www.golfbytourmiss.com/2015/06/shane-lowry-honours-death-of-irish-students-wearing-black-throughout-u-s-open/ (http://www.golfbytourmiss.com/2015/06/shane-lowry-honours-death-of-irish-students-wearing-black-throughout-u-s-open/)

FFS lads!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on June 21, 2015, 11:19:48 PM
Quare charge made by Rory today. Too late though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 21, 2015, 11:21:42 PM
A bit like Tiger in his pomp there is no greater sight in golf than Rory on a charge...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 21, 2015, 11:22:13 PM
If he posts -3 you never know
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 21, 2015, 11:25:12 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 21, 2015, 11:21:42 PM
A bit like Tiger in his pomp there is no greater sight in golf than Rory on a charge...
Calling bullshit on that...

(http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/640/104/Belinda-Kerr_display_image.jpg?1295144074)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 21, 2015, 11:28:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 21, 2015, 11:25:12 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 21, 2015, 11:21:42 PM
A bit like Tiger in his pomp there is no greater sight in golf than Rory on a charge...
Calling bullshit on that...

(http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/640/104/Belinda-Kerr_display_image.jpg?1295144074)

Must be getting old, that doesn't appeal to me as much as Rory on a charge..

Fcuk me -2 :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Worker on June 21, 2015, 11:31:24 PM
Any live links lads?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on June 21, 2015, 11:33:33 PM
Any links for iPad. Sky go goosed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 21, 2015, 11:36:45 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on June 21, 2015, 11:33:33 PM
Any links for iPad. Sky go goosed
Use the Sky Sports for iPad app rather than the Sky Go app.
Just tried it on mine and it worked on Sky Sports App.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on June 21, 2015, 11:40:51 PM
http://wiziwig.ru/others/watch-93001a-u-s-open-golf-final-round-play
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on June 21, 2015, 11:41:34 PM
Missed a makeable one there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 21, 2015, 11:48:35 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 21, 2015, 11:28:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 21, 2015, 11:25:12 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 21, 2015, 11:21:42 PM
A bit like Tiger in his pomp there is no greater sight in golf than Rory on a charge...
Calling bullshit on that...

(http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/640/104/Belinda-Kerr_display_image.jpg?1295144074)

Must be getting old, that doesn't appeal to me as much as Rory on a charge..

Fcuk me -2 :o

Agreed - her stance is completely wrong.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 12:07:38 AM
On me holidays for a few nights in Dublin (I didn't realise it was the same weekend darling what could I do?).

McIlroy putting in a serious shift but the way the course is set up looks made for DJ to do something similar. Spieth needs to make a birdie soon or he's gone and Johnson will run away with it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on June 22, 2015, 12:15:27 AM
Would love to see Day triumph. At least as Irish as Jack Grealish...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Throw ball on June 22, 2015, 12:25:39 AM
They would need to improve the greens if the Open to return again. A lottery. Then again even in the lottery someone's numbers come up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on June 22, 2015, 01:42:53 AM
Smart play DNS is a great job when you're on hols and want to watch Sky GO. Skuppered by shoite wifi, so now sitting in the nearest hotel residents bar. Grace is looking most solid at this stage. Awful pity to see the 'top 5' Reed flounder...😏
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 02:14:49 AM
DJ capitulating its starting to look like a shootout between Spieth and Grace.

Grace seems to be going slightly better but Spieth has the Major pedigree. The course is still a lottery though there could be a few twists and turns yet!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 02:29:06 AM
Spieths to lose!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on June 22, 2015, 02:43:02 AM
Big wobble from speith... Some test of his mettle now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 02:56:33 AM
It's all going off everywhere!!! Class stuff!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on June 22, 2015, 02:57:44 AM
Love this talk from Speiths caddy about 'drawing the picture' and 'seeing the picture' reminds me of the Kriss Akabusi " positive mental attitude " malarkey..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on June 22, 2015, 02:58:57 AM
Off the charts indeed...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2015, 03:07:33 AM
Big DJ with a chance to win now  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 22, 2015, 03:12:58 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2015, 03:07:33 AM
Big DJ with a chance to win now  :o

He already won, he is nailing Gretzky's daughter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 03:21:45 AM
What a complete tube!!!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 22, 2015, 03:22:24 AM
Hard to say if Jordan won it or DJ lost it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 22, 2015, 03:22:41 AM
Three putt from twelve feet
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2015, 03:27:20 AM
Quote from: dec on June 22, 2015, 03:22:41 AM
Three putt from twelve feet

we've all been there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 22, 2015, 03:57:27 AM
that was a very entertaining finish today. I feel for DJ, would rather see somebody win, than watch somebody lose. Speith put on some golf show over 4 days, and to give himself a shot at eagle on the last was very impressive. Gutted as I had Louis at 81-1 but thankfully each way...
I would have given the winnings away gladly had the wee fella kept the charge going, when he got to -2 and then had the putt for -3 I thought we were in for a comeback for the ages, but the missed birdie putt, and then the crappy bounce on the par 3 did for him. As said previously,I know its some sight to see a golfer in their pomp on the full charge, I still don't think there's a golfer close to Rory when he's on song. Him getting to -3 or -4 would have really put the wind up the leaders, even more than seeing their own name up there. Dj DJ DJ, fifth time lucky - he's really due one now.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 22, 2015, 07:40:11 AM
Didn't stay up to watch.
Delighted Spieth won, he seems like a really genuine and nice fella.
Won't be long till he's number 1 and will be the best in the World for a long time I reckon.

Fair play to Shane Lowry also what a great tournament for him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 10:59:04 AM
Is DJ the new Sergio (Mayo) of golf??

Even taking the missed putts at 18 out he should have won pulling up he had a terrible back 9. That's the 3rd major he's bottled now will he be able to come back from it??

Rory and Oosthuisen looking dangerous for St. Andrews its shaping up nicely again. Fair play to Spieth it took some balls to sink that putt at 16 and then come back from that double on 17. I agree with someone else I thought the chats between him and his caddy were interesting about "the picture" it must work because the mental side of his game is very strong.

His statement about the Seattle fans reminded me of Shooter McGavin in Portland. Yeah we know you're a good lad but that was cringey!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 01:27:26 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 10:59:04 AM
Is DJ the new Sergio (Mayo) of golf??

Even taking the missed putts at 18 out he should have won pulling up he had a terrible back 9. That's the 3rd major he's bottled now will he be able to come back from it??

Rory and Oosthuisen looking dangerous for St. Andrews its shaping up nicely again. Fair play to Spieth it took some balls to sink that putt at 16 and then come back from that double on 17. I agree with someone else I thought the chats between him and his caddy were interesting about "the picture" it must work because the mental side of his game is very strong.

His statement about the Seattle fans reminded me of Shooter McGavin in Portland. Yeah we know you're a good lad but that was cringey!!
Did he give it the old "every time I come here it gets harder to leave, you guys must put something in the water"?  :-X

Always hate seeing a player dung the togs as Heganboy says it is always nicer to see someone win it on their own merit. Especially golf as it can be a cruel sport.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 01:42:10 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2015, 01:27:26 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 10:59:04 AM
Is DJ the new Sergio (Mayo) of golf??

Even taking the missed putts at 18 out he should have won pulling up he had a terrible back 9. That's the 3rd major he's bottled now will he be able to come back from it??

Rory and Oosthuisen looking dangerous for St. Andrews its shaping up nicely again. Fair play to Spieth it took some balls to sink that putt at 16 and then come back from that double on 17. I agree with someone else I thought the chats between him and his caddy were interesting about "the picture" it must work because the mental side of his game is very strong.

His statement about the Seattle fans reminded me of Shooter McGavin in Portland. Yeah we know you're a good lad but that was cringey!!
Did he give it the old "every time I come here it gets harder to leave, you guys must put something in the water"?  :-X

Always hate seeing a player dung the togs as Heganboy says it is always nicer to see someone win it on their own merit. Especially golf as it can be a cruel sport.

"We (he and his caddie) were joking about why the NFL teams don't like to come to Seattle," Spieth said. "The fans were amazing. It was great having the crowd on our side. It felt like we were crowd favorites and I'm happy they got the job done this week."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2015, 02:11:41 PM
What do you expect him to say? He's the golden boy of American sports at the minute.

He's hardly going to call the fans a bunch of pissed-up obnoxious idiots, is he?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 02:31:51 PM
Jaysus Gabe I'm not having a proper go just pointing out I thought it was a bit cringey. Person all I like him he seems down to earth and very level headed for one with so much success so young and his mentality at that age is astounding.

Also id him backed for both majors which is probably the main reason! I don't think he'll win the Open but I imagine his odds will be terrible after yesterday!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 22, 2015, 02:54:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 22, 2015, 02:31:51 PM
Jaysus Gabe I'm not having a proper go just pointing out I thought it was a bit cringey. Person all I like him he seems down to earth and very level headed for one with so much success so young and his mentality at that age is astounding.

Also id him backed for both majors which is probably the main reason! I don't think he'll win the Open but I imagine his odds will be terrible after yesterday!!

He's 15/2 second favourite behind McIlroy who is 5's on Betfair, not terrible odds at all
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 05, 2015, 09:18:07 PM
http://www.her.ie/life/irelands-leona-maguire-finishes-2nd-at-european-masters/242584?utm_content=bufferd8038&utm_medium=Social+organic&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer (http://www.her.ie/life/irelands-leona-maguire-finishes-2nd-at-european-masters/242584?utm_content=bufferd8038&utm_medium=Social+organic&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer)

Leona Maguire 2nd in European Masters, playing as an amateur.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 05, 2015, 10:30:53 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 05, 2015, 09:18:07 PM
http://www.her.ie/life/irelands-leona-maguire-finishes-2nd-at-european-masters/242584?utm_content=bufferd8038&utm_medium=Social+organic&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer (http://www.her.ie/life/irelands-leona-maguire-finishes-2nd-at-european-masters/242584?utm_content=bufferd8038&utm_medium=Social+organic&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer)

Leona Maguire 2nd in European Masters, playing as an amateur.

The best thing to come out of Cavan since Larry Reilly.

Was Leona's sister playing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 06, 2015, 10:58:02 AM
McIlroy on crutches
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on July 06, 2015, 11:01:29 AM
Quote from: Minder on July 06, 2015, 10:58:02 AM
McIlroy on crutches

"Total rupture of left ATFL (ankle ligament) and associated joint capsule damage"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 06, 2015, 11:11:20 AM
One moment he looks like the complete professional next minute he comes across a bit silly. I mean why is he playing football a couple of weeks before a major what next off skiing the day before the masters. Was anyone surprised that he completely collapsed at the Irish open seeing as he was running around the whole week like a headless chicken doing a million one different things other than focussing on his golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 06, 2015, 11:17:21 AM
Lol ^^^^^^

What's he supposed to do? Lie in bed between tournaments?

He could just have easily done the same walking down the shops for a pint of milk?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: armaghniac on July 06, 2015, 11:22:01 AM
Can he not ride women if he wants exercise?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 06, 2015, 11:48:44 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 06, 2015, 11:17:21 AM
Lol ^^^^^^

What's he supposed to do? Lie in bed between tournaments?

He could just have easily done the same walking down the shops for a pint of milk?

He can actually do any number of things that dont massively increase risk of injury and I would say football is a little bit more risky than a trip to the supermarket.   One other thing most footballers in their contracts are barred from numerous sports hence ironically why most of them actually start playing golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on July 06, 2015, 11:52:08 AM
Most footballers are barred? Is that true? I often see holiday shnaps of lads on ATVs and the like. I can see how you wouldn't play rugby league or something in the season, because you wouldn't have time with all the matches and training, but are they actually barred?

As for Rory, it's unfortunate, but you wouldn't expect something like that to happen in a kick around. It's no more dangerous than any other physical exercise, so I don't know you can be too hard on him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Premier Emperor on July 06, 2015, 11:59:26 AM
Was he playing football or soccer?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 06, 2015, 12:01:04 PM
There are all sorts of clauses clubs add to contracts. Certainly most clubs ban winter sports and even issue big fines if they catch their players disobeying them. Most are also banned from owning a motorbike and sure wasnt there one guy who was even banned from space travel when he showed an interest lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 06, 2015, 12:08:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 06, 2015, 12:01:04 PM
There are all sorts of clauses clubs add to contracts. Certainly most clubs ban winter sports and even issue big fines if they catch their players disobeying them. Most are also banned from owning a motorbike and sure wasnt there one guy who was even banned from space travel when he showed an interest lol.

Look it's one of those things do you become a hermit wrapping yourself in cotton wool or do you try and enjoy your life as normal and hope you don't get injured.

Sure Paul Casey was out for a long time with a snowboarding injury. At the end of the day he's missing a tournament through injury it's not as if the loss of earnings is a problem for him. He'll play the British Open at least another 25 times before he retires so in the grand scheme of things it's not a huge deal!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: supersarsfields on July 06, 2015, 12:36:13 PM
Quote from: muppet on July 05, 2015, 09:18:07 PM
http://www.her.ie/life/irelands-leona-maguire-finishes-2nd-at-european-masters/242584?utm_content=bufferd8038&utm_medium=Social+organic&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer (http://www.her.ie/life/irelands-leona-maguire-finishes-2nd-at-european-masters/242584?utm_content=bufferd8038&utm_medium=Social+organic&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer)

Leona Maguire 2nd in European Masters, playing as an amateur.

Her father used to train the Teemore Camogie team and had them winning underage all Irelands with a very small squad. Excellent trainer and motivator (in multiple disciples) by all accounts. I think they have a younger brother as well who they have high hope for (Golf).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 06, 2015, 12:43:47 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 06, 2015, 11:11:20 AM
One moment he looks like the complete professional next minute he comes across a bit silly. I mean why is he playing football a couple of weeks before a major what next off skiing the day before the masters. Was anyone surprised that he completely collapsed at the Irish open seeing as he was running around the whole week like a headless chicken doing a million one different things other than focussing on his golf

Good lord.

Imagine being a little distracted after putting his name and weight behind the Irish Open, then singlehandedly attracting the best field for the tournament in living memory, the being the subject of a million interviews for a week.

If he'd have kept his head down you'd now be calling out as a grumpy, self-centred brat, a weak ambassador for Irish sport and a disgrace to his charity.

That's just the way with some people unfortunately. Giving everything is not giving enough.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on July 06, 2015, 01:10:13 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 06, 2015, 12:01:04 PM
There are all sorts of clauses clubs add to contracts. Certainly most clubs ban winter sports and even issue big fines if they catch their players disobeying them. Most are also banned from owning a motorbike and sure wasnt there one guy who was even banned from space travel when he showed an interest lol.

Stefan Schwarz I believe.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 06, 2015, 01:11:20 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 06, 2015, 12:43:47 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 06, 2015, 11:11:20 AM
One moment he looks like the complete professional next minute he comes across a bit silly. I mean why is he playing football a couple of weeks before a major what next off skiing the day before the masters. Was anyone surprised that he completely collapsed at the Irish open seeing as he was running around the whole week like a headless chicken doing a million one different things other than focussing on his golf

Good lord.

Imagine being a little distracted after putting his name and weight behind the Irish Open, then singlehandedly attracting the best field for the tournament in living memory, the being the subject of a million interviews for a week.

If he'd have kept his head down you'd now be calling out as a grumpy, self-centred brat, a weak ambassador for Irish sport and a disgrace to his charity.

That's just the way with some people unfortunately. Giving everything is not giving enough.

Good post.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ballinaman on July 06, 2015, 01:32:24 PM
I wouldn't rule him out just yet. Taping/bracing can be very effective. If it was a multi directional sport or one that involves jumping and landing, I would say he'd be gone. Although his left ankle will take huge load during drives, the fact that it's planted and movement is quite small within the ankle, he could make it with taping/bracing.
Not all ruptures are the same, as with capsule damage so you won't know what he's like until the swelling goes down.
Wouldn't rule him out yet though of the open.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 06, 2015, 01:49:48 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 06, 2015, 01:22:40 PM
Hope he does as much for the Irish Open when it returns to Ireland next year.

Very funny indeed!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 06, 2015, 01:53:46 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 06, 2015, 01:32:24 PM
I wouldn't rule him out just yet. Taping/bracing can be very effective. If it was a multi directional sport or one that involves jumping and landing, I would say he'd be gone. Although his left ankle will take huge load during drives, the fact that it's planted and movement is quite small within the ankle, he could make it with taping/bracing.
Not all ruptures are the same, as with capsule damage so you won't know what he's like until the swelling goes down.
Wouldn't rule him out yet though of the open.

Even if he is match fit, is he 'game' ready? He wont have played a competitive golf since the US Open.

Anyway, one should always be wary of the injured golfer. I was bate last week in a fourball match and one of my opponents had pulled a muscle in the neck/shoulder. The fecker played brilliantly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ballinaman on July 06, 2015, 09:18:31 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 06, 2015, 01:53:46 PM
Quote from: ballinaman on July 06, 2015, 01:32:24 PM
I wouldn't rule him out just yet. Taping/bracing can be very effective. If it was a multi directional sport or one that involves jumping and landing, I would say he'd be gone. Although his left ankle will take huge load during drives, the fact that it's planted and movement is quite small within the ankle, he could make it with taping/bracing.
Not all ruptures are the same, as with capsule damage so you won't know what he's like until the swelling goes down.
Wouldn't rule him out yet though of the open.

Even if he is match fit, is he 'game' ready? He wont have played a competitive golf since the US Open.

Anyway, one should always be wary of the injured golfer. I was bate last week in a fourball match and one of my opponents had pulled a muscle in the neck/shoulder. The fecker played brilliantly
Aye, he definitely won't be 100%. Even with taping or bracing, it's bound to have some affect on his natural biomechanics and even a small change there can make a massive difference at such an elite level where the margins are tiny.
I still wouldn't be shocked to see him play though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 08:06:27 AM
Tiger Woods won the Us Open on one leg and even Harrington won his second open nursing an injured wrist but realistically McIlroy is in a race to be fit for the US PGA nevermind the Open. I stand by what I said earlier that it was foolish. He is loaded so he doesnt need any more money from golf so just like Tiger before him his goal is to bag as many majors as possible. The Masters is in April the PGA is in August with the Open and Us Open in between that means he has just over 4 mths to be on top of his game. Thats leaves him just shy of 8 months to be a bit more care free in his spare time, feck the fed ex and all the other crap he doesnt need the money and no-one will ever remember who won what pga event 2 weeks later. Throw into the mix that St Andrews is a course that he loves and bar one meltdown round in 2010 has always scored in the 60's so it is a massive missed opportunity. Sponsors are probably also less than amused.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 07, 2015, 09:07:41 AM
Quote from: laoislad on July 06, 2015, 01:22:40 PM
Hope he does as much for the Irish Open when it returns to Ireland next year.

Up Antrim!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JoG2 on July 07, 2015, 09:08:44 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 08:06:27 AM
Tiger Woods won the Us Open on one leg and even Harrington won his second open nursing an injured wrist but realistically McIlroy is in a race to be fit for the US PGA nevermind the Open. I stand by what I said earlier that it was foolish. He is loaded so he doesnt need any more money from golf so just like Tiger before him his goal is to bag as many majors as possible. The Masters is in April the PGA is in August with the Open and Us Open in between that means he has just over 4 mths to be on top of his game. Thats leaves him just shy of 8 months to be a bit more care free in his spare time, feck the fed ex and all the other crap he doesnt need the money and no-one will ever remember who won what pga event 2 weeks later. Throw into the mix that St Andrews is a course that he loves and bar one meltdown round in 2010 has always scored in the 60's so it is a massive missed opportunity. Sponsors are probably also less than amused.

I'd disagree. You have to down tools whatever your profession. You could get injured doing pretty much anything, at anytime. Its a bummer for him surely, but that's life. He'll recover and maybe come back stronger after a prolonged rest
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 09:15:28 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on July 07, 2015, 09:08:44 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 08:06:27 AM
Tiger Woods won the Us Open on one leg and even Harrington won his second open nursing an injured wrist but realistically McIlroy is in a race to be fit for the US PGA nevermind the Open. I stand by what I said earlier that it was foolish. He is loaded so he doesnt need any more money from golf so just like Tiger before him his goal is to bag as many majors as possible. The Masters is in April the PGA is in August with the Open and Us Open in between that means he has just over 4 mths to be on top of his game. Thats leaves him just shy of 8 months to be a bit more care free in his spare time, feck the fed ex and all the other crap he doesnt need the money and no-one will ever remember who won what pga event 2 weeks later. Throw into the mix that St Andrews is a course that he loves and bar one meltdown round in 2010 has always scored in the 60's so it is a massive missed opportunity. Sponsors are probably also less than amused.

I'd disagree. You have to down tools whatever your profession. You could get injured doing pretty much anything, at anytime. Its a bummer for him surely, but that's life. He'll recover and maybe come back stronger after a prolonged rest

I hope your right. On another point am I the only one who dislikes Speith. He is billed as the golden boy but there is something about his manner on the course that I dont like. With Rory out maybe Lowry can continue with his US Open form and challenge for the titile.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 07, 2015, 09:18:10 AM
Some people even chastised him for calling it soccer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: pullhard on July 07, 2015, 10:32:32 AM
Anyone fancy jordan spieth for the hat trick? few bob on adam scott e/w
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 07, 2015, 10:39:59 AM
Quote from: pullhard on July 07, 2015, 10:32:32 AM
Anyone fancy jordan spieth for the hat trick? few bob on adam scott e/w

Done him straight to win. He's so steady and with him coping so well with the links the last day he's hard to go past.

Having said that someone like Phil or Scott possibly DJ could tear the course up and leave Spieth behind. It'll still be interesting even without McIlroy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 07, 2015, 07:20:32 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 09:15:28 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on July 07, 2015, 09:08:44 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 08:06:27 AM
Tiger Woods won the Us Open on one leg and even Harrington won his second open nursing an injured wrist but realistically McIlroy is in a race to be fit for the US PGA nevermind the Open. I stand by what I said earlier that it was foolish. He is loaded so he doesnt need any more money from golf so just like Tiger before him his goal is to bag as many majors as possible. The Masters is in April the PGA is in August with the Open and Us Open in between that means he has just over 4 mths to be on top of his game. Thats leaves him just shy of 8 months to be a bit more care free in his spare time, feck the fed ex and all the other crap he doesnt need the money and no-one will ever remember who won what pga event 2 weeks later. Throw into the mix that St Andrews is a course that he loves and bar one meltdown round in 2010 has always scored in the 60's so it is a massive missed opportunity. Sponsors are probably also less than amused.

I'd disagree. You have to down tools whatever your profession. You could get injured doing pretty much anything, at anytime. Its a bummer for him surely, but that's life. He'll recover and maybe come back stronger after a prolonged rest

I hope your right. On another point am I the only one who dislikes Speith. He is billed as the golden boy but there is something about his manner on the course that I dont like. With Rory out maybe Lowry can continue with his US Open form and challenge for the titile.

What is it? He appears to be pretty vanilla out there. What has you riled up about him? I think he is certainly billed as the golden boy, or do you think it's only a matter of time before he helicopters a 3 iron into a lake or breaks a wedge?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on July 07, 2015, 07:30:46 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 06, 2015, 11:11:20 AM
One moment he looks like the complete professional next minute he comes across a bit silly. I mean why is he playing football a couple of weeks before a major what next off skiing the day before the masters. Was anyone surprised that he completely collapsed at the Irish open seeing as he was running around the whole week like a headless chicken doing a million one different things other than focussing on his golf

The man loves his football and Man United in particular, he is entitled to play football whenever he wants because he has a life outside of golf, people that are ripping on him for this need to get some perspective! He has all the money he needs and he could have done this tripping off a curb or falling down the stairs, these lads crave normalcy sometimes and I hope he plays in the British Open and wins the thing!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Old yeller on July 08, 2015, 08:58:09 AM
Quote from: stew on July 07, 2015, 07:30:46 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 06, 2015, 11:11:20 AM
One moment he looks like the complete professional next minute he comes across a bit silly. I mean why is he playing football a couple of weeks before a major what next off skiing the day before the masters. Was anyone surprised that he completely collapsed at the Irish open seeing as he was running around the whole week like a headless chicken doing a million one different things other than focussing on his golf

The man loves his football and Man United in particular, he is entitled to play football whenever he wants because he has a life outside of golf, people that are ripping on him for this need to get some perspective! He has all the money he needs and he could have done this tripping off a curb or falling down the stairs, these lads crave normalcy sometimes and I hope he plays in the British Open and wins the thing!

It was an accident,  it happens. Should soccer players not train in case they get injured?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 08, 2015, 10:50:14 AM
Quote from: Old yeller on July 08, 2015, 08:58:09 AM
Quote from: stew on July 07, 2015, 07:30:46 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 06, 2015, 11:11:20 AM
One moment he looks like the complete professional next minute he comes across a bit silly. I mean why is he playing football a couple of weeks before a major what next off skiing the day before the masters. Was anyone surprised that he completely collapsed at the Irish open seeing as he was running around the whole week like a headless chicken doing a million one different things other than focussing on his golf

The man loves his football and Man United in particular, he is entitled to play football whenever he wants because he has a life outside of golf, people that are ripping on him for this need to get some perspective! He has all the money he needs and he could have done this tripping off a curb or falling down the stairs, these lads crave normalcy sometimes and I hope he plays in the British Open and wins the thing!

It was an accident,  it happens. Should soccer players not train in case they get injured?

I dont want to keep repeating myself and I seriously hope he makes a miraculous recovery to play in the Open but the reality is yes it was an accident but yes it was completely avoidable.
If Rory injured himself on the range then you would have a point but he didnt. You actually mentioned footballers get injured training just as they do playing for real just to prove that football is actually a bit more risky than walking down the street contrary to the rubbish that gets repeated here.
I already mentioned that this is a very important time of the year but only last 4 months. Consider also that Rory has one of the best fitness trainers in the world pushing him to the limits to get that extra 1%, He is probably watching everything he eats too and I wouldnt be surprised if he had a sports psychologist as well all just to put him ahead of the field. When you consider all that it makes the kick about seem even more dumb. Im only being harsh on him because he is the world number one. If you told me Darren Clarke was missing the Open because he broke his arm falling off a bar stool then we would all be having a laugh about it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on July 08, 2015, 11:22:12 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 09:15:28 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on July 07, 2015, 09:08:44 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 08:06:27 AM
Tiger Woods won the Us Open on one leg and even Harrington won his second open nursing an injured wrist but realistically McIlroy is in a race to be fit for the US PGA nevermind the Open. I stand by what I said earlier that it was foolish. He is loaded so he doesnt need any more money from golf so just like Tiger before him his goal is to bag as many majors as possible. The Masters is in April the PGA is in August with the Open and Us Open in between that means he has just over 4 mths to be on top of his game. Thats leaves him just shy of 8 months to be a bit more care free in his spare time, feck the fed ex and all the other crap he doesnt need the money and no-one will ever remember who won what pga event 2 weeks later. Throw into the mix that St Andrews is a course that he loves and bar one meltdown round in 2010 has always scored in the 60's so it is a massive missed opportunity. Sponsors are probably also less than amused.

I'd disagree. You have to down tools whatever your profession. You could get injured doing pretty much anything, at anytime. Its a bummer for him surely, but that's life. He'll recover and maybe come back stronger after a prolonged rest

I hope your right. On another point am I the only one who dislikes Speith. He is billed as the golden boy but there is something about his manner on the course that I dont like. With Rory out maybe Lowry can continue with his US Open form and challenge for the titile.

Don't think i'd go as far as to say i dislike him but i definitely don't get the love in for him at all, just find him bland.
Can't see him winning the grand slam, his putting seems to be the best around but other than that there are a number of players ahead of him that could do enough to not have his putting save him enough.
Didn't get to see the last round on Sunday but Kaymer looked to be getting back into his groove the weekend,if he's back on form he's a threat to everyone next week(although i like him so am biased)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 08, 2015, 11:52:49 AM
I don't like Spieth because he is gonna take over our Rory's crown. He seems a nice enough bloke.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 08, 2015, 12:05:15 PM
Quote from: beer baron on July 08, 2015, 11:22:12 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 09:15:28 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on July 07, 2015, 09:08:44 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 08:06:27 AM
Tiger Woods won the Us Open on one leg and even Harrington won his second open nursing an injured wrist but realistically McIlroy is in a race to be fit for the US PGA nevermind the Open. I stand by what I said earlier that it was foolish. He is loaded so he doesnt need any more money from golf so just like Tiger before him his goal is to bag as many majors as possible. The Masters is in April the PGA is in August with the Open and Us Open in between that means he has just over 4 mths to be on top of his game. Thats leaves him just shy of 8 months to be a bit more care free in his spare time, feck the fed ex and all the other crap he doesnt need the money and no-one will ever remember who won what pga event 2 weeks later. Throw into the mix that St Andrews is a course that he loves and bar one meltdown round in 2010 has always scored in the 60's so it is a massive missed opportunity. Sponsors are probably also less than amused.

I'd disagree. You have to down tools whatever your profession. You could get injured doing pretty much anything, at anytime. Its a bummer for him surely, but that's life. He'll recover and maybe come back stronger after a prolonged rest

I hope your right. On another point am I the only one who dislikes Speith. He is billed as the golden boy but there is something about his manner on the course that I dont like. With Rory out maybe Lowry can continue with his US Open form and challenge for the titile.

Don't think i'd go as far as to say i dislike him but i definitely don't get the love in for him at all, just find him bland.
Can't see him winning the grand slam, his putting seems to be the best around but other than that there are a number of players ahead of him that could do enough to not have his putting save him enough.
Didn't get to see the last round on Sunday but Kaymer looked to be getting back into his groove the weekend,if he's back on form he's a threat to everyone next week(although i like him so am biased)

Would Kaymer not be just as bland as Spieth?

I can't see Spieth doing the Grand Slam nobody before him has ever done it and I can't see it happening anytime soon. He's a real challenger to McIlroy though over the next 15-20 years if he can keep his putting at the level it's currently at. If McIlroy had Spieth's putting ability he would have won at least 3-4  more majors. . . You can get away with not being long and not having the best approach play but putting trumps everything i reckon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on July 08, 2015, 12:16:22 PM
People criticising golfers for being bland! What next - ban Marty Morrissey for being annoying?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on July 08, 2015, 12:44:05 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 08, 2015, 12:05:15 PM
Quote from: beer baron on July 08, 2015, 11:22:12 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 09:15:28 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on July 07, 2015, 09:08:44 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 07, 2015, 08:06:27 AM
Tiger Woods won the Us Open on one leg and even Harrington won his second open nursing an injured wrist but realistically McIlroy is in a race to be fit for the US PGA nevermind the Open. I stand by what I said earlier that it was foolish. He is loaded so he doesnt need any more money from golf so just like Tiger before him his goal is to bag as many majors as possible. The Masters is in April the PGA is in August with the Open and Us Open in between that means he has just over 4 mths to be on top of his game. Thats leaves him just shy of 8 months to be a bit more care free in his spare time, feck the fed ex and all the other crap he doesnt need the money and no-one will ever remember who won what pga event 2 weeks later. Throw into the mix that St Andrews is a course that he loves and bar one meltdown round in 2010 has always scored in the 60's so it is a massive missed opportunity. Sponsors are probably also less than amused.

I'd disagree. You have to down tools whatever your profession. You could get injured doing pretty much anything, at anytime. Its a bummer for him surely, but that's life. He'll recover and maybe come back stronger after a prolonged rest

I hope your right. On another point am I the only one who dislikes Speith. He is billed as the golden boy but there is something about his manner on the course that I dont like. With Rory out maybe Lowry can continue with his US Open form and challenge for the titile.

Don't think i'd go as far as to say i dislike him but i definitely don't get the love in for him at all, just find him bland.
Can't see him winning the grand slam, his putting seems to be the best around but other than that there are a number of players ahead of him that could do enough to not have his putting save him enough.
Didn't get to see the last round on Sunday but Kaymer looked to be getting back into his groove the weekend,if he's back on form he's a threat to everyone next week(although i like him so am biased)

Would Kaymer not be just as bland as Spieth?

I can't see Spieth doing the Grand Slam nobody before him has ever done it and I can't see it happening anytime soon. He's a real challenger to McIlroy though over the next 15-20 years if he can keep his putting at the level it's currently at. If McIlroy had Spieth's putting ability he would have won at least 3-4  more majors. . . You can get away with not being long and not having the best approach play but putting trumps everything i reckon.

He probably is but like i said i'm biased,the man's won me plenty of money in my time so hard not to like him  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on July 08, 2015, 12:47:29 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 08, 2015, 12:16:22 PM
People criticising golfers for being bland! What next - ban Marty Morrissey for being annoying?

I "don't get the love in" isn't much of a criticism really.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 08, 2015, 04:43:43 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/nP2yDJg.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 08, 2015, 05:16:18 PM
Disappointing as there's no doubt it will take away some of the excitement from the tournament. There was a great buzz around the Final US Open when McIlroy made his charge and it's a shame we won't see it next weekend.

Having said that the rest of the big names are still there and it will be interesting to see how they fare. Indeed I wonder what the weather will be like? It will still be a great tournament!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 10, 2015, 06:35:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 10, 2015, 05:27:11 PM
Paige Renee Spiranac.
That is all.

For a tosser, you do make the odd good post, lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 12, 2015, 05:59:23 PM
Is anyone gonna touch Spieth next week in that type of form?? Serious serious operator and so consistent!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on July 12, 2015, 07:23:36 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 12, 2015, 05:59:23 PM
Is anyone gonna touch Spieth next week in that type of form?? Serious serious operator and so consistent!!

Fowler winning over in Scotland in arguably a stronger field in what i expected to be a prep,he'll give him a run.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 12, 2015, 07:28:16 PM
Fowler had a good win himself
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on July 12, 2015, 10:16:32 PM
New togs required for Zach Johnson... Someone let an air blaster off as he was putting on the 16th!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 12, 2015, 10:34:06 PM
Was it Foghorn Leghorn? I think he is from Illinois
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 13, 2015, 03:30:01 PM
Big DJ and Speith paired together for the first two rounds this week

http://www.theopen.com/TeeTimes#!/R1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on July 14, 2015, 04:58:45 AM
Alright, who are you betting on?

I am taking Rickie, Adam Scott and Justin Rose.

Long shot odds Luke Donald.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on July 14, 2015, 07:13:45 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on July 14, 2015, 04:58:45 AM
Alright, who are you betting on?

I am taking Rickie, Adam Scott and Justin Rose.

Long shot odds Luke Donald.

Already backed Fowler and will do Kaymer as my 2 main bets,usually do both of them anyway and Fowler hit form with a win at the weekend and got him backed when he landed 2 foot from the hole on the 18th for Birdie at 25's but that's well gone, Kaymer been poor most of the year but had his best performance of the year on his last outing a fortnight back and he's made no secret for a while now that this is his no.1 target and has form here.

Will have few smaller bets on as well,not sure who yet though, the likes of Bubba,Dubuisson,Cabrera Bello and Jimenez amongst the possibilities but a lot will depend on their likely prices,Bubba for example can be very short at times in comparison to what i think he should be,if he's about 33's i'l prob do him but if he's only 20/1 i'll not bother.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 14, 2015, 08:13:52 AM
Weather permitting Dustin Johnson with his length will destroy St Andrews just as long as he doesnt choke again for the umpteenth time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 14, 2015, 10:09:34 AM
Have Spieth, Oosthuizen and Lowry.

I put my bet on Spieth a couple of weeks ago @ 11/2... why would he now be 6/1 after winning at the weekend?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on July 14, 2015, 11:29:39 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 14, 2015, 10:09:34 AM
Have Spieth, Oosthuizen and Lowry.

I put my bet on Spieth a couple of weeks ago @ 11/2... why would he now be 6/1 after winning at the weekend?

Noone wants him at the price i presume. Plenty of negatives imo, played in America last week, could suffer a bit of jetlag,not a big hitter,talented players like Fowler hitting form. Could get even bigger before the off i suspect but that's only a hunch.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on July 14, 2015, 11:31:33 AM
Weather? What's the forecast? I'd say if it's windy Speith's odds would lengthen.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 14, 2015, 12:18:54 PM
Quote from: beer baron on July 14, 2015, 11:29:39 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 14, 2015, 10:09:34 AM
Have Spieth, Oosthuizen and Lowry.

I put my bet on Spieth a couple of weeks ago @ 11/2... why would he now be 6/1 after winning at the weekend?

Noone wants him at the price i presume. Plenty of negatives imo, played in America last week, could suffer a bit of jetlag,not a big hitter,talented players like Fowler hitting form. Could get even bigger before the off i suspect but that's only a hunch.
How can playing in America last week be a negative? He won ffs.
I don't see it being an issue at all. Sure Fowler played in America the week before last and still won on a links course this week.
It seems to be a tradition for golfers to come over and play the Scottish Open the week before the Open and I think a few were sour the most in form golfer in the World right now decided not to.
If he doesn't win the Open it won't have anything to do with not playing the Scottish Open.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on July 14, 2015, 01:00:33 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 14, 2015, 12:18:54 PM
Quote from: beer baron on July 14, 2015, 11:29:39 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 14, 2015, 10:09:34 AM
Have Spieth, Oosthuizen and Lowry.

I put my bet on Spieth a couple of weeks ago @ 11/2... why would he now be 6/1 after winning at the weekend?

Noone wants him at the price i presume. Plenty of negatives imo, played in America last week, could suffer a bit of jetlag,not a big hitter,talented players like Fowler hitting form. Could get even bigger before the off i suspect but that's only a hunch.
How can playing in America last week be a negative? He won ffs.
I don't see it being an issue at all. Sure Fowler played in America the week before last and still won on a links course this week.
It seems to be a tradition for golfers to come over and play the Scottish Open the week before the Open and I think a few were sour the most in form golfer in the World right now decided not to.
If he doesn't win the Open it won't have anything to do with not playing the Scottish Open.

He asked why the price might change,  i gave possible reasons.  If you disagree that's fine.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on July 14, 2015, 01:09:47 PM
And Fowler took a few weeks off too  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 14, 2015, 01:20:15 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on July 14, 2015, 11:31:33 AM
Weather? What's the forecast? I'd say if it's windy Speith's odds would lengthen.
The forecast is "it's being played in Scotland".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on July 15, 2015, 11:16:04 PM
Took 10ea to win on these guys for total of 100 (that's my limit) so if one hits I will be happy. Go Luke!!

Fowler/ Rose/Oosthuizen            15/1
Scott                                         17/1
Day                                           25/1
Kaymer                                      30/1
Snedeker                                   35/1
Dubiusson/Walker                       60/1
Donald                                       70/1   
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on July 15, 2015, 11:41:56 PM
I got Snedeker at 50/1 on Paddy Power there Drinking Harp.
Also have Fowler Stenson Lowry Westwood Donald.
All small each way punts.
Is a complete lottery though in fairness.
Think the law of averages will go against Speith. That said he really has the balls for it. Last Sunday he chipped in on 16 and birdied 17 to make the play off. If he does make the B9 on Sunday in the mix he will fear no one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Canalman on July 15, 2015, 11:58:02 PM
Johnson to win. Small e/ws on Fowler and Day.

Temped also to punt on Bubba.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on July 16, 2015, 07:00:23 AM
Was looking at the forecast for st andrews yesterday. The wind is to get up on Friday afternoon so if you're out then it could scupper your chances. Spieth, Day , Oousthuizen and Johnson are all due out on Friday round 3 o'clock. Conditions could be tricky. Went with the irish news tipster myself, scott and stenson. Sneaky punt on lowry too
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: BluestackBoy on July 16, 2015, 07:47:11 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 14, 2015, 10:09:34 AM
Have Spieth, Oosthuizen and Lowry.

I put my bet on Spieth a couple of weeks ago @ 11/2... why would he now be 6/1 after winning at the weekend?

He's a young fella playing his first Open at St Andrews & seems to be going out in some of the dodgy weather on Fri.

How he prepares is his business, I'd say he knows what he's doing & I'd give him a big chance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 16, 2015, 08:02:51 AM
Lingmerth birdies the first 4
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on July 16, 2015, 08:52:13 AM
Fully expect this to be a tough 4 days at St Andrews and it won't be a high scoring winner.

For that reason I looked at experienced players, who have played in St Andrews well before and those who like 'hanging' in there against the elements.

Stenson
Scott
Garcia
Grace

Special mention to Eddie Pepperell at 200/1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 16, 2015, 08:56:59 AM
Quote from: ONeill on July 16, 2015, 08:02:51 AM
Lingmerth birdies the first 4

Well done short arse (not you O'Neill, Lingmerth)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 16, 2015, 08:57:50 AM
Lingmirth -6 after 7 and parred the par 5!!!

A lot of birdies out there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DennistheMenace on July 16, 2015, 09:00:20 AM
Quote from: ONeill on July 16, 2015, 08:57:50 AM
Lingmirth -6 after 7 and parred the par 5!!!

A lot of birdies out there.

That is unbelievable shooting akin to the Alfred Dunhill, there isn't much wind at the minute so it will be interesting to see how the late starters fair.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 16, 2015, 09:26:03 AM
3-3-3-3-5-3-3-3-3
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 16, 2015, 09:30:37 AM
Irish amateur Paul Dunne is -4.  Weather conditions look good so there could be some very low scores shot today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 16, 2015, 09:45:59 AM
DJ could very well break 60 today. He won't need anything over a 7 iron.

I'm not looking forward to this. Golf needs a sting in its tail and I don't think St Andrew's has it today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 16, 2015, 10:07:34 AM
Pitch n Putt course today. New major record of 62 is on. St Andrews only defence is the weather and when the wind doesnt blow it becomes rather simple for these boys
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 16, 2015, 10:18:09 AM
For all you Tiger fans he is +1 after one. Lowry making a comeback after a shaky start
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 16, 2015, 10:45:17 AM
Conditions starting to stiffen now. Petterson a steady round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on July 16, 2015, 10:53:19 AM
DJ just eagled the 5th. He is still 6/1 in the running with PP's.

That's some website they have for this. Great stats and user friendly.

http://www.theopen.com/Leaderboard#!/traditional

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 16, 2015, 10:57:56 AM
Quote from: highorlow on July 16, 2015, 10:53:19 AM
DJ just eagled the 5th. He is still 6/1 in the running with PP's.

That's some website they have for this. Great stats and user friendly.

http://www.theopen.com/Leaderboard#!/traditional

They've cut the E/W to 5 places though!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on July 16, 2015, 11:00:47 AM
QuoteThey've cut the E/W to 5 places though!

That won't matter. DJ will win this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 16, 2015, 11:02:35 AM
Quote from: highorlow on July 16, 2015, 11:00:47 AM
QuoteThey've cut the E/W to 5 places though!

That won't matter. DJ will win this.

Long way to go... plenty of time for the Mayo of golf to do the usual!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 16, 2015, 11:06:06 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 16, 2015, 10:18:09 AM
For all you Tiger fans he is +1 after one. Lowry making a comeback after a shaky start

Fair play to big Shane he's going well now. Another 2 birdies on the way in will set him up well for tomorrow I think. Par 5 up next as well!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 16, 2015, 11:23:01 AM
Quote from: highorlow on July 16, 2015, 10:53:19 AM
DJ just eagled the 5th. He is still 6/1 in the running with PP's.

That's some website they have for this. Great stats and user friendly.

http://www.theopen.com/Leaderboard#!/traditional

Bit like gaa.ie

Speith hovering now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 16, 2015, 11:56:50 AM
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r63/loopyglock/SpiethBoy.jpg)

I don't know about you lads but that's a fairly easy Sunday morning for me!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 16, 2015, 12:34:33 PM


Quote from: screenexile on July 16, 2015, 11:56:50 AM
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I don't know about you lads but that's a fairly easy Sunday morning for me!!

Wow. It looks like not playing the Scottish Open last week has really affected him....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 16, 2015, 12:39:15 PM
And people say he's not a big hitter!! 300 yards avg is decent going even on a links.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 16, 2015, 12:40:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 16, 2015, 11:06:06 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 16, 2015, 10:18:09 AM
For all you Tiger fans he is +1 after one. Lowry making a comeback after a shaky start

Fair play to big Shane he's going well now. Another 2 birdies on the way in will set him up well for tomorrow I think. Par 5 up next as well!

And he takes an 8.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 17, 2015, 09:12:26 AM
A bit wet at the golf this morning.  Play delayed.  It looks like round 2 will run into tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2015, 07:18:15 PM
Irish Amateur Paul Dunne is 6 under now - three off the lead
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 17, 2015, 08:06:53 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2015, 07:18:15 PM
Irish Amateur Paul Dunne is 6 under now - three off the lead

He's finished at -6, quite a performance from the fella so far..

Just seen Jordan Speith miss a couple of putts  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on July 17, 2015, 08:57:22 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 17, 2015, 08:06:53 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2015, 07:18:15 PM
Irish Amateur Paul Dunne is 6 under now - three off the lead

He's finished at -6, quite a performance from the fella so far..

Just seen Jordan Speith miss a couple of putts  :o

And get really annoyed. He's just thrown his putter away.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 19, 2015, 01:29:27 PM
They are carving the place up today with decent conditions
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 19, 2015, 01:38:14 PM
Yeah someone is going to go really low I reckon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 01:46:46 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 19, 2015, 01:29:27 PM
They are carving the place up today with decent conditions
Leishman on some charge.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 03:10:22 PM
And Harrington moves to -8, only two back.  Hope Dunne can keep it going.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 03:21:21 PM
Harrington -9 now and only one shot off the lead!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 03:58:00 PM
Paul Dunne -9 now and only one of the lead.!
Speith now joint leader after 3 birdies in a row.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 04:17:17 PM
Massive putt from Harrington!!! Now joint leader.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2015, 04:17:30 PM
Harry and Dunne now one of 6 co-leaders
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 19, 2015, 04:19:00 PM
That was a serious putt from Harrington... Would be great for him to win after so long not winning a major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 04:25:16 PM
Paul Dunne from Wicklow now also joint leader!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 5 Sams on July 19, 2015, 04:28:13 PM
Winker Watson after acknowledging on Twitter that Harrington and Dunne were leading the way. I'd say that stuck in the wee fcuker's throat.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2015, 04:30:49 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 04:25:16 PM
Paul Dunne from Wicklow now also joint leader!

Leading by himself now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 04:32:16 PM
Dunne and Harrington for the Olympics...... ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2015, 04:36:30 PM
Do you think Dunne has picked up the same accent as McDowell did at that university?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 04:37:50 PM
Rory who?

(http://i1179.photobucket.com/albums/x390/ABURIAN/657FD345-6646-41D2-8E47-C4462F7DD2B8.jpg) (http://s1179.photobucket.com/user/ABURIAN/media/657FD345-6646-41D2-8E47-C4462F7DD2B8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2015, 04:39:56 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 04:37:50 PM

Rory who?

Are you asking about the #1 ranked golfer in the world Rory McIlroy?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 19, 2015, 04:41:41 PM
Spieth, American, looks like joining Dunne
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 19, 2015, 05:07:12 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2015, 04:36:30 PM
Do you think Dunne has picked up the same accent as McDowell did at that university?

It certainly has a twang to it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on July 19, 2015, 05:32:46 PM
Anyone wanna stick the head in Mark James, ffs get a proper surname.

Where did Sam Torrance go? Easily the best former golfer on TV
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 05:43:59 PM
Good man, Dunne.  Making putts, keeping composed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 05:45:10 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 05:43:59 PM
Good man, Dunne.  Making putts, keeping composed.
That last putt was excellent.

Feck ,looks like I'll have to take tomorrow off work now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 19, 2015, 05:50:06 PM
Wonder could I take a half day at all. Superb list of names all at the top I think there are 30 odd at -8. I hope the wind gets up to sort the wheat from the chaff. Would suit Harrington I reckon!

Holy shit that was an error from Willet! DJ doing his usual disappearing act as well!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 19, 2015, 06:11:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 19, 2015, 05:50:06 PM
Wonder could I take a half day at all. Superb list of names all at the top I think there are 30 odd at -8. I hope the wind gets up to sort the wheat from the chaff. Would suit Harrington I reckon!

Holy shit that was an error from Willet! DJ doing his usual disappearing act as well!

Yeah seems DJ just hasn't  the balls for it at the weekend, he should have bee shooting a 66 or 65 in those conditions today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 07:02:10 PM
Dunne joint top, what a fantastic achievement for the youngfella.
How do they decide you plays in the final group tomorrow with a three way tie at the top?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2015, 07:06:07 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 19, 2015, 06:11:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 19, 2015, 05:50:06 PM
Wonder could I take a half day at all. Superb list of names all at the top I think there are 30 odd at -8. I hope the wind gets up to sort the wheat from the chaff. Would suit Harrington I reckon!

Holy shit that was an error from Willet! DJ doing his usual disappearing act as well!

Yeah seems DJ just hasn't  the balls for it at the weekend, he should have bee shooting a 66 or 65 in those conditions today.

Good thing tomorrow is a Monday - he could put in a low number tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 19, 2015, 07:41:40 PM
Dunne final pairing. When was the last amateur in final pairing at a major??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 07:43:11 PM
So, Dunne and Ousthuizen tee off tomorrow at 9:30 ET, which would be 2:30 Irish time, right.  Get in half a day's work, and then the onset of Bunker Bowel, so unpleasant and debilitating.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 07:47:48 PM
Dunne is the 1st amateur to lead The Open after 54 holes nice Bobby Jones in 1927, according to ESPN.  And let's not forget Harrington perched in 5th.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on July 19, 2015, 07:53:33 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 07:47:48 PM
Dunne is the 1st amateur to lead The Open after 54 holes nice Bobby Jones in 1927, according to ESPN.  And let's not forget Harrington perched in 5th.

If Dunne wins is it possible for him to accept the prize money and relinquish his amateur status?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on July 19, 2015, 07:57:30 PM
Quote from: lenny on July 19, 2015, 07:53:33 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 07:47:48 PM
Dunne is the 1st amateur to lead The Open after 54 holes nice Bobby Jones in 1927, according to ESPN.  And let's not forget Harrington perched in 5th.

If Dunne wins is it possible for him to accept the prize money and relinquish his amateur status?

Just did a google search there and he is ineligible for prize money as he is an amateur. He wouldve needed to have turned pro before the tournament began.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 5 Sams on July 19, 2015, 07:59:00 PM
Quote from: lenny on July 19, 2015, 07:53:33 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 07:47:48 PM
Dunne is the 1st amateur to lead The Open after 54 holes nice Bobby Jones in 1927, according to ESPN.  And let's not forget Harrington perched in 5th.

If Dunne wins is it possible for him to accept the prize money and relinquish his amateur status?

Dont think so but he'll not starve.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: annapr on July 19, 2015, 08:01:31 PM
The BBC called Dunne a Brit when he was teeing up on the 17th.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 19, 2015, 08:07:31 PM
Dunne apparently turning pro after Walker Cup in September
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on July 19, 2015, 08:11:25 PM
Harrington out at 2.10 with leishmann
Dunne out in final group with Oosthuizen at 2.30.
Half day Monday..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 19, 2015, 08:15:12 PM
Quote from: lenny on July 19, 2015, 07:57:30 PM
Quote from: lenny on July 19, 2015, 07:53:33 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 07:47:48 PM
Dunne is the 1st amateur to lead The Open after 54 holes nice Bobby Jones in 1927, according to ESPN.  And let's not forget Harrington perched in 5th.

If Dunne wins is it possible for him to accept the prize money and relinquish his amateur status?

Just did a google search there and he is ineligible for prize money as he is an amateur. He wouldve needed to have turned pro before the tournament began.

So where foes the prize money go?? Back into the pot and split between runner ups?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2015, 08:17:59 PM
Quote from: Rossie11 on July 19, 2015, 08:11:25 PM
Harrington out at 2.10 with leishmann
Dunne out in final group with Oosthuizen at 2.30.
Half day Monday..
A Dub,a Wicklow man and a Leish man in the hunt for glory!
Take the full day, sure you do feck all anyways  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 19, 2015, 08:21:49 PM
Quote from: annapr on July 19, 2015, 08:01:31 PM
The BBC called Dunne a Brit when he was teeing up on the 17th.
That was the utter dick that is Mark James
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 19, 2015, 08:24:01 PM
I have Oosthuizen on a intro offer at three times the odds! I have Speith on a free bet! I fecking have to go to work tomorrow!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rossie11 on July 19, 2015, 08:24:02 PM
As far as I know Dunne would get the trophy but the winners chq would go to the 2nd place lad with dead heat rules if there was a few tied.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 19, 2015, 08:25:29 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 19, 2015, 08:15:12 PM
Quote from: lenny on July 19, 2015, 07:57:30 PM
Quote from: lenny on July 19, 2015, 07:53:33 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 07:47:48 PM
Dunne is the 1st amateur to lead The Open after 54 holes nice Bobby Jones in 1927, according to ESPN.  And let's not forget Harrington perched in 5th.

If Dunne wins is it possible for him to accept the prize money and relinquish his amateur status?

Just did a google search there and he is ineligible for prize money as he is an amateur. He wouldve needed to have turned pro before the tournament began.

So where foes the prize money go?? Back into the pot and split between runner ups?

As far as I know they basically skip Dunne, as if he isn't playing, so if he wins it the second placed professional gets the first prize share and so on
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 19, 2015, 08:32:06 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 19, 2015, 08:25:29 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 19, 2015, 08:15:12 PM
Quote from: lenny on July 19, 2015, 07:57:30 PM
Quote from: lenny on July 19, 2015, 07:53:33 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on July 19, 2015, 07:47:48 PM
Dunne is the 1st amateur to lead The Open after 54 holes nice Bobby Jones in 1927, according to ESPN.  And let's not forget Harrington perched in 5th.

If Dunne wins is it possible for him to accept the prize money and relinquish his amateur status?


Just did a google search there and he is ineligible for prize money as he is an amateur. He wouldve needed to have turned pro before the tournament began.

So where foes the prize money go?? Back into the pot and split between runner ups?

As far as I know they basically skip Dunne, as if he isn't playing, so if he wins it the second placed professional gets the first prize share and so on
That's right, but only as regards the money. Lowest score is Open champion and gets the Claret Jug, regardless of status. In the unlikely event of Dunne winning, the lost prizemoney would be more than overshadowed by the sponsorship deals he'd get on turning pro
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on July 19, 2015, 08:34:22 PM
What about his caddy?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 19, 2015, 10:54:42 PM
Quote from: Hardy on July 19, 2015, 08:34:22 PM
What about his caddy?

The caddy would get paid by the player, so no bread for him either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sidney on July 20, 2015, 12:46:53 AM
Quote from: annapr on July 19, 2015, 08:01:31 PM
The BBC called Dunne a Brit when he was teeing up on the 17th.
OMG, I'm so outraged at this. I might go and blow up Harrogate or Leamington Spa tomorrow in revenge. We Gaels really can't be taking this lying down.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 10:04:47 AM
Many early starters already making big moves with several on 4 or 5 under for the front nine so far. Looks like the winner will need to be on about -18
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 20, 2015, 10:12:18 AM
Ooosthuzien will do what he does, and go around in 68 for a -16. Speith will do something similar.

Harrington and below are going to have shoot a 65 or below to improve on that score. Can't see that happening. It'll be one of the top 4.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 10:16:11 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 10:04:47 AM
Many early starters already making big moves with several on 4 or 5 under for the front nine so far. Looks like the winner will need to be on about -18
Anywhere to watch it? BBC and Setanta not showing it yet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 20, 2015, 11:48:48 AM
If you can find a stream of ESPN -it's been on here for an hour
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 11:50:39 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 20, 2015, 11:48:48 AM
If you can find a stream of ESPN -it's been on here for an hour
Cheers.
Found a stream of Liverpool game so will watch that first.
0-0 after 55mins
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 11:50:47 AM
Plenty of bordies on the front 9 this morn.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 20, 2015, 12:23:42 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 10:04:47 AM
Many early starters already making big moves with several on 4 or 5 under for the front nine so far. Looks like the winner will need to be on about -18

Looks like the front 9 is there for the taking provided the wind doesn't get up... what's the chances of the weather changing do we know?

Booked the afternoon off... Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: aontroim abu on July 20, 2015, 12:50:19 PM
Just announced on BBC:




In the scenario of an amateur winning The Open, the £1.15m top prize was set to go the player who finished second. Not anymore...

The Open chiefs have released the following statement...

"The Open is a standalone championship and the Championship Committee does not believe that first-place prize money should be paid to a second place finisher.

"Amateur players are not eligible to win prize money and therefore, should an amateur win The 144th Open first place prize money will be distributed proportionately among the professional players who have made the cut."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 20, 2015, 12:53:29 PM
Quote from: aontroim abu on July 20, 2015, 12:50:19 PM
Just announced on BBC:




In the scenario of an amateur winning The Open, the £1.15m top prize was set to go the player who finished second. Not anymore...

The Open chiefs have released the following statement...

"The Open is a standalone championship and the Championship Committee does not believe that first-place prize money should be paid to a second place finisher.

"Amateur players are not eligible to win prize money and therefore, should an amateur win The 144th Open first place prize money will be distributed proportionately among the professional players who have made the cut."

Not much comfort to Dunne but that's fair enough I think. You shouldn't be winning £1.1m for coming second.

What is wrong with Dustin Johnson? Birdie bogey start for him when he should be tearing the place up in the favourable conditions... word is the weather is to change in the evening time!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 20, 2015, 12:58:48 PM
Quote from: aontroim abu on July 20, 2015, 12:50:19 PM
Just announced on BBC:




In the scenario of an amateur winning The Open, the £1.15m top prize was set to go the player who finished second. Not anymore...

The Open chiefs have released the following statement...

"The Open is a standalone championship and the Championship Committee does not believe that first-place prize money should be paid to a second place finisher.

"Amateur players are not eligible to win prize money and therefore, should an amateur win The 144th Open first place prize money will be distributed proportionately among the professional players who have made the cut."

Which is the best result (money wise) for everybody
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 01:58:38 PM
40 players within 5 shots of the lead.

17th is claiming victims.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 02:02:11 PM
I wonder what's the biggest number of players there has been in a playoff?
Phil Mick had a mare on the 17th, landing on someone's balcony with his tee shot and ended up with a triple bogey.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 20, 2015, 02:28:58 PM
Loads of decent scoring going on, but nothing yet to make the overnight leaders worried. If any of them posts -2 or -3 on the front 9, then the chasing pack still out on the course will need to force it on the last 6 holes, which on today's evidence will result in bogeys.

I'm hoping there's  play-off myself. would be a nice treat on getting home from work.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 02:35:01 PM
Some start for Harrington 2 birdies on the first 2 holes.
Joint top now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 20, 2015, 02:36:29 PM
Not a good start for Dunne!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ludermor on July 20, 2015, 02:36:48 PM
Dunne could be under pressure to be leading amateur the way the scoring is going today. At the minute Ashley Chesters is 5 under for the day and 11 under overall and Oliver Schienderjans is 5 under for the day and 9 under overall. Crazy scores for amateurs!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 02:44:34 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 20, 2015, 02:36:29 PM
Not a good start for Dunne!!
He looks shocking nervous.
Hope he pulls it together.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 20, 2015, 02:53:11 PM
Dunne might have got lucky on 2.  At one stage playing 5 off the tee but looks like they've found his original tee shot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 20, 2015, 03:04:48 PM
Bogey, Bogey start for Dunne.  Could have been a lot worse on 2.  play off on the cards?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 03:16:46 PM
Excellent birdie from Dunne to hopefully settle the nerves.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 20, 2015, 03:17:10 PM
Got a birdie back well played young Dunne. I feared the worst for a while.

Its gonna be sorted out on the back 9 there sounds like a few holes are playing horribly which will take a few prisoners.

Playoff definitely on the cards!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 03:19:24 PM
This is boiling brilliantly. Garcia in the mix.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on July 20, 2015, 03:21:15 PM
Quote from: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 03:19:24 PM
This is boiling brilliantly. Garcia in the mix.

And Scott!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on July 20, 2015, 03:23:32 PM
And Harrington
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 03:25:18 PM
And Leishman
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on July 20, 2015, 03:31:17 PM
5 Major winners within a shot of the lead.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 20, 2015, 03:42:48 PM
Lost ball for Harrington at 6
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 03:46:39 PM
Ah Padraig. Had a quid e/w on him @ 150-1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Denn Forever on July 20, 2015, 04:17:16 PM
How's the irish amateur doing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 04:18:01 PM
He's back to -12. 4 off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 04:21:51 PM
Could be the end of Speith.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 20, 2015, 04:22:52 PM
Ouch! 4 putt double bogey for Spieth on 8
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 04:24:30 PM
Sergio one off the lead now.
I've a few quid on him as I always do so.... He will probably triple bogey every hole now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on July 20, 2015, 04:29:22 PM
Come on everyone but Sergio.

Taking reverse jinxing to ridiculous levels...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 04:38:48 PM
Speith not dead yet. Rose hanging on. 13-17 will be some crack/craic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 20, 2015, 05:03:19 PM
Leishman was T-50 after second round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 20, 2015, 05:09:29 PM
Some miss by Scott.  Must have been less than a foot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 20, 2015, 05:24:37 PM
Irish chances look to be gone. Dunne now struggling to be the top amateur.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 20, 2015, 05:29:11 PM
Quote from: Pub Bore on July 20, 2015, 05:24:37 PM
Irish chances look to be gone. Dunne now struggling to be the top amateur.

Johnson with a bad error I think he would've won had he not bogeyed 17... Leishman if he doesn't bogey has to be favourite!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 20, 2015, 05:38:46 PM
Birdie on 18 for Johnson...winning putt????
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 05:42:30 PM
Can't believe a Laois man is winning this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on July 20, 2015, 05:48:02 PM
Quote from: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 05:42:30 PM
Can't believe a Laois man is winning this.

He must be a Laoisman.  They've just said he won the Travellers Championship recently.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 20, 2015, 05:50:28 PM
dammit, sneaky watching of this online in office, looks like espn feed is about 2 mins back
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 05:52:34 PM
Poor miss from Leishman.
That's after bringing the field back into it a bit.
Surely a playoff on the cards?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 20, 2015, 05:54:16 PM
4 way play off? Zach, Leishman, day and louis?
no interest in Spieth winning this
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 20, 2015, 05:54:34 PM
I feel bad about this but I really want any of the others except Leishman to win this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 20, 2015, 06:06:42 PM
Leishman has it!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 06:08:40 PM
What a putt from Speith!!

He could win it without a playoff yet!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 20, 2015, 06:12:39 PM
hell of a putt- unbelievable
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 20, 2015, 06:29:51 PM
Day's putt around the bunker was a work of art too...
Some putt there too, going to be a great ride on 18!
Louis, what have you got for us?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 20, 2015, 06:49:39 PM
day and Spieth one short of the playoff. Dunne's incredible weekend coming to an end, not a great finish, but one hell of a rip at it.
Louis gives himself a good window to the three man playoff. He has won it at St Andrew's before...
Great finish to the tournament.
4 holes for the playoff
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 20, 2015, 06:54:45 PM
all 3 players play 1 and 2, then over to 17 and 18.
Lowest score wins outright.
If still tied then replay 18 as sudden death until there's a winner.

At least another hour of nervy golf...

And by the way- ticket for the open today- ten quid!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 20, 2015, 06:59:07 PM
and Jordan Spieth- major winner, major winner, one shot off a playoff???
that's one of the best years of golf in 50 years, if not the best.

it will be interesting to see how Spieth and Rory shape up over the next wee while.
It really does look as if they are a level above the rest of the pack when playing well
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 20, 2015, 07:02:37 PM
Don't mind who wins it now. Probably the lad without a major.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 20, 2015, 07:04:22 PM
Finally in from work. I have Louis with a new account whose offer was treble the odds.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 20, 2015, 07:23:18 PM
Happily take my punt on Louis with Paddy P at 41-1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 20, 2015, 07:59:59 PM
ZJ wins the Open!
fair play! can't believe L.O.'s putt stayed out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 20, 2015, 08:02:05 PM
Goes to show you don't have to be a boomer to win at St Andrews
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 08:05:19 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 20, 2015, 08:02:05 PM
Goes to show you don't have to be a boomer to win at St Andrews
Or have to play the Scottish Open the week before.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.

Agreed, disliked them all. Do Americans get lessons at school at giving banal, shite, post-victory commentary? "She's my rock." FFS.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 20, 2015, 08:11:14 PM
They speak a lot better and more eloquently than many other sportsmen
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 20, 2015, 08:11:56 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 20, 2015, 08:11:14 PM
They speak a lot better and more eloquently than many other sportsmen

Indeed!!

What exactly are they supposed to say??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 08:23:00 PM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.

Agreed, disliked them all. Do Americans get lessons at school at giving banal, shite, post-victory commentary? "She's my rock." FFS.
Don't judge everyone by your own low standards.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 08:38:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 08:23:00 PM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.

Agreed, disliked them all. Do Americans get lessons at school at giving banal, shite, post-victory commentary? "She's my rock." FFS.
Don't judge everyone by your own low standards.

OK in fairness to Leishman I dont know much about him but the other two both lack any charisma but what do I know Bubba seems a likeable guy on TV but in reality is supposed to be intolerable.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 20, 2015, 08:40:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.

Agreed, disliked them all. Do Americans get lessons at school at giving banal, shite, post-victory commentary? "She's my rock." FFS.

What's wrong with Louis & Leishman?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on July 20, 2015, 08:44:25 PM
Exciting run in,pity for me there was no Fowler or Kaymer. When's the US Pga? Have we long to wait?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 20, 2015, 08:50:58 PM
Quote from: beer baron on July 20, 2015, 08:44:25 PM
Exciting run in,pity for me there was no Folwer or Kaymer. When's the US Pga? Have we long to wait?

August 13
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 09:51:16 PM
Didn't see the interviews did Zach thank God? I was very disappointed when he won the Masters to find out he was a born again Christian. There are few people that annoy me more.. Other than that he seems a nice chappie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 20, 2015, 10:12:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 09:51:16 PM
Didn't see the interviews did Zach thank God? I was very disappointed when he won the Masters to find out he was a born again Christian. There are few people that annoy me more.. Other than that he seems a nice chappie

I thought he was a big God squad member like Bubba but he was grand, not sure he did mention God.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 10:25:26 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 20, 2015, 08:40:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.

Agreed, disliked them all. Do Americans get lessons at school at giving banal, shite, post-victory commentary? "She's my rock." FFS.

What's wrong with Louis & Leishman?

Zach's a bible basher, reminds me too much of the type you'd find on the streets at the 12th. Louis seems a dour fcuker and looks like someone I know who's a gobshite so just wouldn't be fond of him on those grounds. Also this always kicks into my head= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZjwCmJrnlY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZjwCmJrnlY)   TBH I'm indifferent to Leishman, he could be grand for all I know but I don't really warm to many non-European golfers.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 10:30:30 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 08:38:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 08:23:00 PM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.

Agreed, disliked them all. Do Americans get lessons at school at giving banal, shite, post-victory commentary? "She's my rock." FFS.
Don't judge everyone by your own low standards.

OK in fairness to Leishman I dont know much about him but the other two both lack any charisma but what do I know Bubba seems a likeable guy on TV but in reality is supposed to be intolerable.

Always thought Woods was a p***k and Mickelson was a sound lad. Then you here the FIGJAM jibe and it's hard to know what to make of any of them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 10:40:24 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 20, 2015, 10:12:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 09:51:16 PM
Didn't see the interviews did Zach thank God? I was very disappointed when he won the Masters to find out he was a born again Christian. There are few people that annoy me more.. Other than that he seems a nice chappie

I thought he was a big God squad member like Bubba but he was grand, not sure he did mention God.
Think he did right at the very end of his speech.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 11:10:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 10:40:24 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 20, 2015, 10:12:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 09:51:16 PM
Didn't see the interviews did Zach thank God? I was very disappointed when he won the Masters to find out he was a born again Christian. There are few people that annoy me more.. Other than that he seems a nice chappie

I thought he was a big God squad member like Bubba but he was grand, not sure he did mention God.
Think he did right at the very end of his speech.
He definitely bigged up the whole God thing when he won the Masters. Made me wonder if he won and another bible basher say Bernhard Langer was 2nd would it mean that God loved him that little bit more?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 20, 2015, 11:26:37 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 11:10:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 10:40:24 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 20, 2015, 10:12:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 09:51:16 PM
Didn't see the interviews did Zach thank God? I was very disappointed when he won the Masters to find out he was a born again Christian. There are few people that annoy me more.. Other than that he seems a nice chappie

I thought he was a big God squad member like Bubba but he was grand, not sure he did mention God.
Think he did right at the very end of his speech.
He definitely bigged up the whole God thing when he won the Masters. Made me wonder if he won and another bible basher say Bernhard Langer was 2nd would it mean that God loved him that little bit more?

His Twitter strap line is "practice hard, play hard, pray hard"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 21, 2015, 12:00:44 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 09:51:16 PMI was very disappointed when he won the Masters to find out he was a born again Christian.

What a strange thing to be disappointed about
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 21, 2015, 12:27:56 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 11:10:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 10:40:24 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 20, 2015, 10:12:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 09:51:16 PM
Didn't see the interviews did Zach thank God? I was very disappointed when he won the Masters to find out he was a born again Christian. There are few people that annoy me more.. Other than that he seems a nice chappie

I thought he was a big God squad member like Bubba but he was grand, not sure he did mention God.
Think he did right at the very end of his speech.
He definitely bigged up the whole God thing when he won the Masters. Made me wonder if he won and another bible basher say Bernhard Langer was 2nd would it mean that God loved him that little bit more?

Yeah he was definitely bigging up the lord at the end of his speed. Good golfer with 2 big major wins fair play to him!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on July 21, 2015, 12:35:38 AM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 10:25:26 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 20, 2015, 08:40:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.

Agreed, disliked them all. Do Americans get lessons at school at giving banal, shite, post-victory commentary? "She's my rock." FFS.

What's wrong with Louis & Leishman?

Zach's a bible basher, reminds me too much of the type you'd find on the streets at the 12th. Louis seems a dour fcuker and looks like someone I know who's a gobshite so just wouldn't be fond of him on those grounds. Also this always kicks into my head= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZjwCmJrnlY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZjwCmJrnlY)   TBH I'm indifferent to Leishman, he could be grand for all I know but I don't really warm to many non-European golfers.

Where's MR2 to defend these guys' honour? He nearly messes his pants when someone says on here that they don't like McIlroy. Apparently you have to know these people personally to be allowed to say such negative things (but incidentally, not to express a positive opinion...)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 21, 2015, 08:09:28 AM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 10:30:30 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 08:38:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 08:23:00 PM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.

Agreed, disliked them all. Do Americans get lessons at school at giving banal, shite, post-victory commentary? "She's my rock." FFS.
Don't judge everyone by your own low standards.

OK in fairness to Leishman I dont know much about him but the other two both lack any charisma but what do I know Bubba seems a likeable guy on TV but in reality is supposed to be intolerable.

Always thought Woods was a p***k and Mickelson was a sound lad. Then you here the FIGJAM jibe and it's hard to know what to make of any of them.

Ha I had forgot about FIGJAM nevermind I still like Phil and like to see him do well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2015, 09:02:17 AM
Quote from: Franko on July 21, 2015, 12:35:38 AM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 10:25:26 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 20, 2015, 08:40:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.

Agreed, disliked them all. Do Americans get lessons at school at giving banal, shite, post-victory commentary? "She's my rock." FFS.

What's wrong with Louis & Leishman?

Zach's a bible basher, reminds me too much of the type you'd find on the streets at the 12th. Louis seems a dour fcuker and looks like someone I know who's a gobshite so just wouldn't be fond of him on those grounds. Also this always kicks into my head= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZjwCmJrnlY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZjwCmJrnlY)   TBH I'm indifferent to Leishman, he could be grand for all I know but I don't really warm to many non-European golfers.

Where's MR2 to defend these guys' honour? He nearly messes his pants when someone says on here that they don't like McIlroy. Apparently you have to know these people personally to be allowed to say such negative things (but incidentally, not to express a positive opinion...)

It does help when making an opinion on someone, but hey if you're a troll or a WUM then always being negative is a good thing
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on July 21, 2015, 09:46:05 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2015, 09:02:17 AM
Quote from: Franko on July 21, 2015, 12:35:38 AM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 10:25:26 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 20, 2015, 08:40:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on July 20, 2015, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 20, 2015, 07:37:32 PM
Not sure who I want to win this. Im not very fond of any of those guys. Its been exciting stuff today although I think I prefer when they struggle round Carnoustie in a hurricane than this although the Irish boys did their best to make it look unplayable today - very disappointing stuff. Dunne will learn from it but I cant believe how poor Padraig was today with all his experience, especially round St Andrews.

Agreed, disliked them all. Do Americans get lessons at school at giving banal, shite, post-victory commentary? "She's my rock." FFS.

What's wrong with Louis & Leishman?

Zach's a bible basher, reminds me too much of the type you'd find on the streets at the 12th. Louis seems a dour fcuker and looks like someone I know who's a gobshite so just wouldn't be fond of him on those grounds. Also this always kicks into my head= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZjwCmJrnlY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZjwCmJrnlY)   TBH I'm indifferent to Leishman, he could be grand for all I know but I don't really warm to many non-European golfers.

Where's MR2 to defend these guys' honour? He nearly messes his pants when someone says on here that they don't like McIlroy. Apparently you have to know these people personally to be allowed to say such negative things (but incidentally, not to express a positive opinion...)

It does help when making an opinion on someone, but hey if you're a troll or a WUM then always being negative is a good thing

No trolling or WUM'ing going on here.  Just pointing out a glaring inconsistency.

But you do seem to have gone and got yourself all WU'd again!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 21, 2015, 10:07:59 AM
Well done Zachary. I was glad Spieth did not win - McIlroy is still the king (for a few weeks anyway)

I was rooting for Oustie in the play-off. Is it him or the other boy that likes to buy tractors?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 21, 2015, 11:22:57 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 21, 2015, 12:00:44 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 09:51:16 PMI was very disappointed when he won the Masters to find out he was a born again Christian.

What a strange thing to be disappointed about

Is it? Around here you can be a hero or a zero depending on what jersey you wear, what flag you bow to or even whether you have curly hair or not so I'll reserve my right not to like born again Christians, nauseating bunch..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on July 21, 2015, 12:37:37 PM
Supporting an individual is an odd thing. How many of us suddenly found we were fans of a player we never heard of a week ago? Each to their own.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 21, 2015, 01:28:30 PM
Quote from: deiseach on July 21, 2015, 12:37:37 PM
Supporting an individual is an odd thing. How many of us suddenly found we were fans of a player we never heard of a week ago? Each to their own.

Its the very essence of watching sport, I'd safely say I've never looked at any sporting event for more than a couple of minutes that I've not picked somebody or other to root for often for the most tenuous of reasons. I was even watching University Challenge recently and some guy was wearing a dickie bow that offended my tastes so I promptly laid my allegiance with the other lot  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 21, 2015, 01:42:04 PM
Quote from: deiseach on July 21, 2015, 12:37:37 PM
Supporting an individual is an odd thing. How many of us suddenly found we were fans of a player we never heard of a week ago? Each to their own.
I would suspect you are in the tiny minority on this one. Take tennis for example; the vast majority of people will surely back individuals based on nationality, looks, whether they grunt or not, if they are nasty or nice to the officials etc.

My personal preferences are the best looking lady tennis player (grunting optional) and whoever is playing against Andy Murray.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on July 21, 2015, 02:06:32 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 21, 2015, 01:42:04 PM
Quote from: deiseach on July 21, 2015, 12:37:37 PM
Supporting an individual is an odd thing. How many of us suddenly found we were fans of a player we never heard of a week ago? Each to their own.
I would suspect you are in the tiny minority on this one. Take tennis for example; the vast majority of people will surely back individuals based on nationality, looks, whether they grunt or not, if they are nasty or nice to the officials etc.

My personal preferences are the best looking lady tennis player (grunting optional) and whoever is playing against Andy Murray.

My original post was clearly confusing. I meant that people will support individuals for all manner of reasons. I can't think of any one reason that is virtuous - I can't stand Sharapova over the grunting, but there's plenty of them at it so I'm not sure why she gets on my nerves to the degree she does - so if someone takes umbrage at a sportsman/woman because they are a born-again Christian, it's not for others to find that unacceptable.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on July 21, 2015, 02:10:02 PM
Oh, and I've come to like Andy Murray over the years. He looked for a long time like he was destined to be the fourth best player in a three player era. Yet he kept at it, and got his reward. Good for him. And I thought all that before this:

(http://www.onlinesocialmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/Andy-Murray-Sporting-Harry-abuse-on-Twitter.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on July 21, 2015, 03:23:49 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 11:10:18 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 20, 2015, 10:40:24 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 20, 2015, 10:12:24 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 20, 2015, 09:51:16 PM
Didn't see the interviews did Zach thank God? I was very disappointed when he won the Masters to find out he was a born again Christian. There are few people that annoy me more.. Other than that he seems a nice chappie

I thought he was a big God squad member like Bubba but he was grand, not sure he did mention God.
Think he did right at the very end of his speech.
He definitely bigged up the whole God thing when he won the Masters. Made me wonder if he won and another bible basher say Bernhard Langer was 2nd would it mean that God loved him that little bit more?

If the credit goes to God when he wins, does he say "I'da dunnit only for that louser, God," when he loses?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on July 21, 2015, 03:45:46 PM
QuoteNFL Star Thanks Jesus After Successful Double Homicide (http://www.theonion.com/article/nfl-star-thanks-jesus-after-successful-double-homi-428)

CHARLESTON, SC–Washington Redskins defensive end D'Aundré Banks gave "all thanks and praise to my personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" Monday for giving him the strength he needed to fatally stab bouncer Isaac Edmonds and ex-girlfriend Pamela Hamilton outside a Charleston nightclub early Sunday morning.

"All glory to Jesus," the 25-year-old Banks, who attended the University of South Carolina, told reporters from his cell in the Charleston County Jail. "He is with me in this dark hour, as He was in our devastating 14-13 playoff loss to the Buccaneers. His love will see me through this."

According to police reports, at approximately 2:30 a.m., a visibly intoxicated Banks became involved in an altercation with Edmonds regarding who would accompany Hamilton home. When Edmonds attempted to restrain Banks, the 288-pound devout Christian produced a knife and stabbed Edmonds and Hamilton repeatedly. He then fled to the home of girlfriend and Hooters waitress Lisa Nolan in nearby Summerville, where police arrested him several hours later.

"First off, I'd like to say 'great job' to Isaac and Pamela, who put up a heck of a fight and have nothing to be ashamed of," Banks said. "They were terrific opponents, and it's too bad somebody had to lose a life. But the Lord Jesus Christ was truly with me Saturday night. He guided my hand when I was able to make that big hit on Isaac, and I really felt His presence when I stepped up and made that great slashing cut to bring Pamela down from behind."

Added Banks: "Jesus really let me take this homicide to the next level. Thank you, Jesus!"

Banks, who has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, has been a devout born-again Christian ever since his hot-tub baptism at the hands of Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and ordained minister Irving Fryar during Pro Bowl week in 1997.

"I was a mess before Jesus took my hand," Banks said. "At South Carolina, I'd show up late to practice, stay out late running around with the wrong crowd, all kinds of bad things. I was about to squander the precious gift of football God blessed me with. But through His grace, I was drafted in the fourth round and sent to the NFL to meet Rev. Fryar, who showed me that Jesus wanted me to glorify Him and play on His team."

Continued Banks: "D'Aundré Banks' life would be nothing without Christ's faith. Without His peace and love, D'Aundré Banks never would have gotten his time in the 40 down to 4.6 for the 1995 NFL scouting combines, and he never would have had the strength to turn a big guy like Isaac Edmonds around with just one arm and stab him."

Jeff Rosenzweig, Banks' Miami-based agent and manager, said his client has been unfairly represented by the media in its coverage of the double homicide.

"All the papers are branding D'Aundré a murderer, as if that's all there is to him," Rosenzweig said. "But in their mad rush to demonize D'Aundré, they neglect to mention his deep dedication to the D'Aundré Banks Helps Kids Tackle Drugs For A Loss Foundation and the Big 98 Safety In The End Zone Safe House For Women. Or, for that matter, that he acknowledges the workings of Christ in his everyday life. No, you don't see any of those things mentioned in the articles about him. It's all 'homicide this' and 'seven-inch stab wound that.'"

Banks, whose preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 22 in Charleston County Court, said his fate is in Christ's hands.

"I don't know what will happen to me. That's up to the Lord," Banks said. "The Bible tells us that nothing is done on this Earth but that is done through God. No multimillion-dollar contract extension, no game-saving interception, no acquittal on both counts of first-degree murder happens without Him."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on July 21, 2015, 03:59:21 PM
here's the interview that ZJ gave after his win to ESPN, before the presentation ceremony. He's very emotional, but makes no bones about his faith:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:13290083
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 04:34:55 PM
Sure our own Katie Taylor is as bad,but it wouldn't stop me wanting her to win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 21, 2015, 04:42:25 PM
What overkill on Peter Alliss' quip about Jackson's wife wanting a new kitchen, it was a humorous aside people need to cop on.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 04:50:38 PM
Alliss needs to be put out to pasture.
Can't stand listening to the cnut to be honest.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 21, 2015, 05:04:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 04:34:55 PM
Sure our own Katie Taylor is as bad,but it wouldn't stop me wanting her to win.

In that case her Irishness trumps her faith (and her monotone accent)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on July 21, 2015, 05:14:02 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 21, 2015, 04:42:25 PM
What overkill on Peter Alliss' quip about Jackson's wife wanting a new kitchen, it was a humorous aside people need to cop on.

No, it's absolutely right that he's getting slated for it. I think I recall comments about Harrington being likely to fill trophies with stout that I found in no way humorous at all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 21, 2015, 05:23:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 21, 2015, 10:07:59 AM
Well done Zachary. I was glad Spieth did not win - McIlroy is still the king (for a few weeks anyway)

I was rooting for Oustie in the play-off. Is it him or the other boy that likes to buy tractors?

Spieth is clearly the best player in the world at the minute
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: deiseach on July 21, 2015, 05:29:48 PM
The issue with Alliss is not the joke in itself. It's that golf is populated by dinosaurs, and they don't come much more T-Rex than the bould Peter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 21, 2015, 05:38:03 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 21, 2015, 05:23:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 21, 2015, 10:07:59 AM
Well done Zachary. I was glad Spieth did not win - McIlroy is still the king (for a few weeks anyway)

I was rooting for Oustie in the play-off. Is it him or the other boy that likes to buy tractors?

Spieth is clearly the best player in the world at the minute
+1. Rory's lucky he did the leg when he did. Now there will be an asterix when Spieth goes number 1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2015, 05:41:34 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 21, 2015, 05:23:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 21, 2015, 10:07:59 AM
Well done Zachary. I was glad Spieth did not win - McIlroy is still the king (for a few weeks anyway)

I was rooting for Oustie in the play-off. Is it him or the other boy that likes to buy tractors?

Spieth is clearly the best player in the world at the minute

Clearly, that's why he's number one... No wait....

All joking aside he's a fantastic player, though did anyone see him crack a couple times or show a bitta petulance (like all great sports men have)?  Just on the back nine on the two bogeys in a row as you would having missed two sitters... I think next year he'll easily be the best player money wise and tournament wise no doubt about it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 06:02:59 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2015, 05:38:03 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 21, 2015, 05:23:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 21, 2015, 10:07:59 AM
Well done Zachary. I was glad Spieth did not win - McIlroy is still the king (for a few weeks anyway)

I was rooting for Oustie in the play-off. Is it him or the other boy that likes to buy tractors?

Spieth is clearly the best player in the world at the minute
+1. Rory's lucky he did the leg when he did. Now there will be an asterix when Spieth goes number 1.
Will there be? I don't think so to be honest.
He is the best Golfer in the world right now with or without our Rors and his injured big toe or whatever is wrong with him....
Rankings mean feck all, look at FIFA ffs,Wales are the 10th best team in the World according to those rankings!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bridgegael on July 21, 2015, 06:07:06 PM
Mcilroy would have had it wrapped up after three rounds. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2015, 06:09:46 PM
That's like saying Harrington would have a question mark over his wins due to Woods being injured when winning ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 21, 2015, 08:13:34 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 06:02:59 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2015, 05:38:03 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 21, 2015, 05:23:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 21, 2015, 10:07:59 AM
Well done Zachary. I was glad Spieth did not win - McIlroy is still the king (for a few weeks anyway)

I was rooting for Oustie in the play-off. Is it him or the other boy that likes to buy tractors?

Spieth is clearly the best player in the world at the minute
+1. Rory's lucky he did the leg when he did. Now there will be an asterix when Spieth goes number 1.
Will there be? I don't think so to be honest.
He is the best Golfer in the world right now with or without our Rors and his injured big toe or whatever is wrong with him....
Rankings mean feck all, look at FIFA ffs,Wales are the 10th best team in the World according to those rankings!

THe Golf ranking system is top notch and comparing it to FIFAs system is crazy. In golf they top players play one another week in week out as opposed to once every four years and the system ain't open to manipulation

McIlroy is world no1 on merit. Winner of 2 of the last 4 majors hes played in, top 10 finishes in the other 2, 4 other wins in the last 12 months including 2 WGC events his record stands up well to any scrutiny.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 08:17:27 PM
Say what you like but if and when Spieth becomes No 1 and I reckon it will be sooner rather than later, it won't be because Mcilroy has been injured.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 21, 2015, 08:26:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 08:17:27 PM
Say what you like but if and when Spieth becomes No 1 and I reckon it will be sooner rather than later, it won't be because Mcilroy has been injured.

Sorry, I wasn't suggesting that it would be because Rory was injured - but I think that in the form both were showing coming into the summer - Spieth is absolutely the best golfer in the world right now. We won't know for sure, or until next year in any case.


Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2015, 06:09:46 PM
That's like saying Harrington would have a question mark over his wins due to Woods being injured when winning ::)

Like it or not. Agree with it or not. He does. It was stated enough times over the past weekend!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2015, 08:37:35 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2015, 08:26:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 08:17:27 PM
Say what you like but if and when Spieth becomes No 1 and I reckon it will be sooner rather than later, it won't be because Mcilroy has been injured.

Sorry, I wasn't suggesting that it would be because Rory was injured - but I think that in the form both were showing coming into the summer - Spieth is absolutely the best golfer in the world right now. We won't know for sure, or until next year in any case.


Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2015, 06:09:46 PM
That's like saying Harrington would have a question mark over his wins due to Woods being injured when winning ::)

Like it or not. Agree with it or not. He does. It was stated enough times over the past weekend!

Do you feel that?  Harrington backed it up with winning more Majors albeit with Tiger not playing but there were other great golfers playing..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 21, 2015, 09:08:49 PM
Interesting, but irrelevant question - it's not for me to feel. Can the question be asked would he have won those majors if Tiger was playing? Certainly. I think he could only beat what was put in front of him, and he did, in spectacular fashion coming from behind on 2 major Sundays. On one hand the history books will record his wins. On the other hand they will also record that the greatest golfer of that generation (if not all) was not playing in 2 of them.

It's a hypothetical question, and one that was asked by many in the aftermath. If Kerry didn't field this year would there be any debate about Tyrone winning the AI?  :D

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 21, 2015, 09:13:18 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2015, 08:26:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 08:17:27 PM
Say what you like but if and when Spieth becomes No 1 and I reckon it will be sooner rather than later, it won't be because Mcilroy has been injured.

Sorry, I wasn't suggesting that it would be because Rory was injured - but I think that in the form both were showing coming into the summer - Spieth is absolutely the best golfer in the world right now. We won't know for sure, or until next year in any case.


Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2015, 06:09:46 PM
That's like saying Harrington would have a question mark over his wins due to Woods being injured when winning ::)

Like it or not. Agree with it or not. He does. It was stated enough times over the past weekend!

Spieth was one shot off being World No. 1... Surely a couple of good weeks gets him the No. 1 spot? No question he's better than McIlroy at the minute.

Its a fascinating clash of styles Spieth the steady methodical player who's the best putter in the world. McIlroy the swashbuckling maverick capable of the the ridiculously good and ridiculously bad ... When he goes on a charge nobody can stay with him. Hopefully both are back for the PGA!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 21, 2015, 09:30:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 21, 2015, 09:13:18 PM

Spieth was one shot off being World No. 1... Surely a couple of good weeks gets him the No. 1 spot? No question he's better than McIlroy at the minute.

Its a fascinating clash of styles Spieth the steady methodical player who's the best putter in the world. McIlroy the swashbuckling maverick capable of the the ridiculously good and ridiculously bad ... When he goes on a charge nobody can stay with him. Hopefully both are back for the PGA!!

Well summed up - is that your own work? lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 21, 2015, 10:07:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 21, 2015, 09:13:18 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on July 21, 2015, 08:26:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on July 21, 2015, 08:17:27 PM
Say what you like but if and when Spieth becomes No 1 and I reckon it will be sooner rather than later, it won't be because Mcilroy has been injured.

Sorry, I wasn't suggesting that it would be because Rory was injured - but I think that in the form both were showing coming into the summer - Spieth is absolutely the best golfer in the world right now. We won't know for sure, or until next year in any case.


Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2015, 06:09:46 PM
That's like saying Harrington would have a question mark over his wins due to Woods being injured when winning ::)

Like it or not. Agree with it or not. He does. It was stated enough times over the past weekend!

Spieth was one shot off being World No. 1... Surely a couple of good weeks gets him the No. 1 spot? No question he's better than McIlroy at the minute.

Its a fascinating clash of styles Spieth the steady methodical player who's the best putter in the world. McIlroy the swashbuckling maverick capable of the the ridiculously good and ridiculously bad ... When he goes on a charge nobody can stay with him. Hopefully both are back for the PGA!!


Speith will definitely go to number 1 in next couple weeks with MxIlroy being absent. His older wins will lose value and obviously he'll not gain any new ranking points.



Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 22, 2015, 02:57:45 PM
Alliss getting some amount of grief for the "Buy a new kitchen" quip the other day. Was it really that bad?

Jesus the uproar is way over the top as far as I can see. It'll be a pity the Open moving to Sky next year as I really enjoy Brown and Cotter I think they're excellent and would do well in Sky's commentary!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 22, 2015, 03:09:18 PM
Quote from: gallsman on July 21, 2015, 05:14:02 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 21, 2015, 04:42:25 PM
What overkill on Peter Alliss' quip about Jackson's wife wanting a new kitchen, it was a humorous aside people need to cop on.

No, it's absolutely right that he's getting slated for it. I think I recall comments about Harrington being likely to fill trophies with stout that I found in no way humorous at all.
Bollocks, I watched a programme about him where one contributor said that if he said such things on Have I Got News for You then everyone would laugh and that would be it. He adds humorous quips some of which, and this being one are quite sharp for a man his age. even the quip about Dunnes mum was funny, not PC, but the world has gone pc mad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 22, 2015, 05:34:18 PM
This might be as close that McDowell gets to the Olympic Golf trophy

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CKh8m7GVAAAHLjc.jpg:large)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 22, 2015, 06:17:53 PM
Why would they have a trophy? Does any other Olympic event have a trophy?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 22, 2015, 07:43:22 PM
It's the old trophy that was presented to the winner in 1904. A Canadian was the last to win it - the PGA are playing at the home of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame - so they have it out this week ahead of next years event.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 23, 2015, 10:48:24 PM
 :D :D

Robert Allenby sacks caddie mid round at the Canadian Open
A spectator ends up carrying his bag for him..! Wasn't you Gab was it?

http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/pga-tour-star-fires-caddie-mid-round-fan-carries-bag?xid=golf_social
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 24, 2015, 12:25:46 AM
Not me - I'm not going until Saturday

Looks like I won't be seeing GMac around
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 24, 2015, 09:18:48 AM
Quote from: laoislad on July 23, 2015, 10:48:24 PM
:D :D

Robert Allenby sacks caddie mid round at the Canadian Open
A spectator ends up carrying his bag for him..! Wasn't you Gab was it?

http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/pga-tour-star-fires-caddie-mid-round-fan-carries-bag?xid=golf_social

Golf needs more characters like Allenby. I like the way he blames everyone except himself.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 27, 2015, 01:14:42 PM
So LL - they had this flag at the Canadian Open on Saturday for McDowell  ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/IYx1aT0.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 27, 2015, 01:38:58 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 27, 2015, 01:14:42 PM
So LL - they had this flag at the Canadian Open on Saturday for McDowell  ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/IYx1aT0.jpg)
And?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 50fiftyball on July 27, 2015, 01:51:46 PM
I'll happily admit - I'm completely clueless when it comes to Golf. I've only ever messed about small courses with friends when I was in my teens, never went for a proper game in my life, have no patience for it.

Suggestions for a beginner - get lessons with a "good" coach at a local club etc?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 27, 2015, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: 50fiftyball on July 27, 2015, 01:51:46 PM
I'll happily admit - I'm completely clueless when it comes to Golf. I've only ever messed about small courses with friends when I was in my teens, never went for a proper game in my life, have no patience for it.

Suggestions for a beginner - get lessons with a "good" coach at a local club etc?

Short game short game short game short game!!

That about covers it!

Seriously though yeah you should get lessons but in my experience of learning this past year if you have a decent short game you'll get your handicap down... hitting a long drive isn't worth anything!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on July 28, 2015, 12:44:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 27, 2015, 03:13:09 PM
Quote from: 50fiftyball on July 27, 2015, 01:51:46 PM
I'll happily admit - I'm completely clueless when it comes to Golf. I've only ever messed about small courses with friends when I was in my teens, never went for a proper game in my life, have no patience for it.

Suggestions for a beginner - get lessons with a "good" coach at a local club etc?

Short game short game short game short game!!

That about covers it!

Seriously though yeah you should get lessons but in my experience of learning this past year if you have a decent short game you'll get your handicap down... hitting a long drive isn't worth anything!!

I'd say to emphasise straightness and direction off the tee before your short game.  It's not much use being the best chipper and putter around if you've had to hit 3 off the tee and put your fourth shot in the hedge.  For now, get it reasonably straight and forget about distance.  You'll still be in and around the area of the green in two on most par 4's and on the longer ones you should only need a short wedge to bring you in.  Short and straight beats long and erratic every day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 28, 2015, 05:48:26 PM
That's good advice Franko. I would add that you should get your grip and stance right as well. If those are wrong then you are in trouble even before you have hit a ball
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 06, 2015, 04:55:38 PM
"Feels good to hit the driver again"

https://instagram.com/p/6CsDOLL2OX/

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on August 08, 2015, 09:30:39 AM
Lowry and McDowell nicely placed for the weekend....

http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/bridgestone-invitational/leaderboard.html

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 08, 2015, 09:02:46 PM
Lowry has really upped his game this year.
Would be great to see him winning a big one in the States.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 08, 2015, 09:28:19 PM
Lowry in 2nd place at -8, one shot back. McD at -5.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: andoireabu on August 08, 2015, 10:36:05 PM
Good show from the Irish amateurs at the European Amateur Championships.  5 in the top 20
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 08, 2015, 10:56:38 PM
Lowry finishes Saturday in 3rd at -7, two shots behind Furyk and Rose.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 08, 2015, 11:09:16 PM
My mate has 10 e/w at 100/1 on him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 09, 2015, 01:14:21 AM
Go on Shane ye big Biffo hoor ye!!

In fairness he's had a great season and thoroughly deserves his top 50 in the world rankings. I hope he wins one though!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 09, 2015, 08:53:57 PM
Lowry on his own in the lead
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 08:54:07 PM
Lowry leading by 1 heading into the back 9!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 08:56:55 PM
Lowry now in first on final day at -9 with one shot lead.  Teeing off on the 10th.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on August 09, 2015, 09:03:21 PM
Will he do it? Hope so. Can see Bubba doing him though,when he gets an a roll he's a weapon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on August 09, 2015, 09:06:00 PM
Jaysus ballsy shot there  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 09:10:57 PM
That was just fantastic, what a bloody shot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 09:11:05 PM
Birdies the 10th and now two shots ahead of Bubba Watson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 09, 2015, 09:18:10 PM
Class!!! Come on Lowry!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 09:19:44 PM
Watson birdies to move within 1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 09, 2015, 09:28:30 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 08, 2015, 11:09:16 PM
My mate has 10 e/w at 100/1 on him!

My mate cashed out yesterday! This is going to be fun.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 09:31:01 PM
Furyk also birdies to move within 1.  Hope Lowry can keep his nerve down the stretch.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 09:42:53 PM

2 clear now....
Come on the BIffo!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 09:44:25 PM
He's making some great recovery shots from bad lies.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 09:46:58 PM
He'll have to scramble again--launched into a fairway bunker.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 09:51:29 PM
If he could keep making pars even it should be enough. Bubba running out of holes and two behind.
Suppose Furyk shouldn't be ruled out yet either.
Lowry has it all to do to make par now on 14
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 09:56:06 PM
Another fantastic save by Lowry.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 09:57:06 PM
Brilliant par save on 14!
Bit of a bonus also as it looks like Bubba won't birdie the par 5 16th which I'm sure he expected to.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 09, 2015, 09:58:11 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 09:57:06 PM
Brilliant par save on 14!
Bit of a bonus also as it looks like Bubba won't birdie the par 5 16th which I'm sure he expected to.

17' putt acc to the website. Was that correct?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 09:59:40 PM
Quote from: muppet on August 09, 2015, 09:58:11 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 09:57:06 PM
Brilliant par save on 14!
Bit of a bonus also as it looks like Bubba won't birdie the par 5 16th which I'm sure he expected to.

17' putt acc to the website. Was that correct?
Lowrys?
It was 20 ft according to Sky Sports
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 09, 2015, 10:01:32 PM
Just found out my mate didn't cash out! He's now bricking it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 10:05:36 PM
Now Lowry has to avoid the pond on the par 5 16th.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on August 09, 2015, 10:06:02 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on August 09, 2015, 10:01:32 PM
Just found out my mate didn't cash out! He's now bricking it!

sweet, par home will take it i think
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 09, 2015, 10:07:51 PM
Steady as she goes. Keep paring and I think he's ok 3 holes to go.
Come on Clara.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on August 09, 2015, 10:10:42 PM
Jysus Bubba's gonna scare us  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on August 09, 2015, 10:11:40 PM
Big birdie chance for Bubba on 17.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:12:10 PM
Shane gonna have draw on every ounce of his Biffoness now...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on August 09, 2015, 10:13:59 PM
Made it. Squeaky bum time now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 10:14:11 PM
Yep, Bubba birdies 17
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on August 09, 2015, 10:16:05 PM
Holy shit - outrageous tee shot from Watson on the last.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on August 09, 2015, 10:17:35 PM
hes getting somed nice bounces this last few tee shots
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 09, 2015, 10:17:48 PM
C'mon Shane. There's only $1.5m at stake!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 10:19:23 PM
Wow, Lowry just avoids the water
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:19:58 PM
Quote from: Hardy on August 09, 2015, 10:16:05 PM
Holy shit - outrageous tee shot from Watson on the last.
Better to be lucky than good as they say..
How many tree tops did he hit on the way.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 09, 2015, 10:22:18 PM
Long putt for Bubba
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 09, 2015, 10:25:32 PM
Shane's to loose now! Par Par wins it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 10:26:00 PM
Bubba misses 28 ft putt
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 10:31:30 PM
Lowry hits poor shot to 17th green
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 09, 2015, 10:36:24 PM
Big putt. To the last
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 10:36:37 PM
Super par-saving putt by Lowry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 09, 2015, 10:39:34 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 10:36:37 PM
Super par-saving putt by Lowry

First class!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 09, 2015, 10:40:12 PM
Bad tee shot. Could kill him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 10:41:13 PM
Will need yet another miraculous recovery
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:41:29 PM
He's doing it the hard way.
Hopefully that tee shot isn't as bad as it looks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 09, 2015, 10:42:53 PM
He has a shot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 09, 2015, 10:45:46 PM
f**king brilliant!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:46:01 PM
Brilliant!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 10:46:13 PM
YeeHaa! Amazing shot
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 09, 2015, 10:46:46 PM
Two puts to win. Can't see anyone catching 'Sean ' as they announce on the 18th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 09, 2015, 10:46:58 PM
Some shot
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on August 09, 2015, 10:47:46 PM
Reminded me of that shot of Mickelsons a few years back to win one of the majors. :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 09, 2015, 10:48:50 PM
The Glory days for Offaly are back! C'mon the Faithful!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 10:49:27 PM
BIRDIE!  The Winner
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:49:42 PM
Unreal birdie from where he was.
Fantastic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 09, 2015, 10:52:45 PM
More money in Golf than GAA, we're focusing our resources on Golf
Great day for Offaly and Clara.
Proud to day to be an Offaly man

C'mon the Faithful!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on August 09, 2015, 10:53:01 PM
And Mullingar got a mention!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 09, 2015, 10:54:32 PM
So the Bridgestone Invitational is won by an Irishman two years in a row!

Great to see a bit of emotion after sinking the birdie.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on August 09, 2015, 10:54:57 PM
What a final hole! Delighted for him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 09, 2015, 10:55:16 PM
f**king brilliant!!! Makes this article seem more relevant . . .

Here's that article if anybody's interested http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/shane-lowry-next-time-i-am-one-of-favourites-it-will-be-a-lot-different-1.2301121

Seems like a genuine sort too it was great to see him and Gmac as well Gmac looked ecstatic for him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 09, 2015, 10:56:58 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 09, 2015, 10:55:16 PM
f**king brilliant!!! Makes this article seem more relevant . . .

Here's that article if anybody's interested http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/shane-lowry-next-time-i-am-one-of-favourites-it-will-be-a-lot-different-1.2301121

Seems like a genuine sort too it was great to see him and Gmac as well Gmac looked ecstatic for him.

Was that Gmac that hugged him as he went to sign his card?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 09, 2015, 10:57:43 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 09, 2015, 10:56:58 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 09, 2015, 10:55:16 PM
f**king brilliant!!! Makes this article seem more relevant . . .

Here's that article if anybody's interested http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/shane-lowry-next-time-i-am-one-of-favourites-it-will-be-a-lot-different-1.2301121

Seems like a genuine sort too it was great to see him and Gmac as well Gmac looked ecstatic for him.

Was that Gmac that hugged him as he went to sign his card?

Yeah
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:59:30 PM
True Irishman would be great to see him representing us at the Olympics,rather than someone that took two years to decide if he wanted to play for Ireland or not....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on August 09, 2015, 11:01:28 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:59:30 PM
True Irishman would be great to see him representing us at the Olympics,rather than someone that took two years to decide if he wanted to play for Ireland or not....
Ah come on, this is a Shane Lowry moment, not a Rory one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 09, 2015, 11:04:15 PM
Laoislad, I don't know what you mean by "true," but McIlroy is Irish.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on August 09, 2015, 11:06:22 PM
Quote from: Rois on August 09, 2015, 11:01:28 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:59:30 PM
True Irishman would be great to see him representing us at the Olympics,rather than someone that took two years to decide if he wanted to play for Ireland or not....
Ah come on, this is a Shane Lowry moment, not a Rory one.

Exactly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on August 09, 2015, 11:16:08 PM
easily him and Rory at the minute to qualify for Irish team, enjoy your fellow faithful county mans victory and stop sounding like a bitter liverpool fan
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 11:19:08 PM
Quote from: RealSpiritof98 on August 09, 2015, 11:16:08 PM
enjoy your fellow faithful county mans victory and stop sounding like a bitter liverpool fan
None of that makes any sense  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 09, 2015, 11:24:02 PM
f**king Brilliant. Good Lowry. Delighted for his family and some week for them with the little brother winning the Mullingar scratch cup last week. Up the Faithful.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 09, 2015, 11:48:21 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 11:19:08 PM
Quote from: RealSpiritof98 on August 09, 2015, 11:16:08 PM
enjoy your fellow faithful county mans victory and stop sounding like a bitter liverpool fan
None of that makes any sense  ;D

Your just twisted, never worry about Rory and enjoy the fact that Shane had a great win.... Feck boy you're a hateful cnut ... Lot of anger in you boy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 11:57:46 PM
Lowry keeps playing like that he should make the Ryder Cup team.
Will be interesting to see how he gets on next week at the PGA.
It will be hard not to celebrate winning tonight but with a big major next week he'll have to take it handy enough I'd guess.
Did anyone else think they called him Sean coming up the 18th?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 12:04:07 AM
They did. I smiled. I'm sure his uncle appreciated it 😃  but sure Shane is Sean in Irish anyway so well done announcer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: BluestackBoy on August 10, 2015, 12:06:05 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:59:30 PM
True Irishman would be great to see him representing us at the Olympics,rather than someone that took two years to decide if he wanted to play for Ireland or not....

And the w**ker of the week award goes to ......laoislad
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on August 10, 2015, 12:09:26 AM
Fantastic. Had to go out as Shane was playing the 16th. Followed it by watching the leaderboard after that. No idea how dramatic it was until I came in and read the end of this thread.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 12:28:43 AM
Quote from: BluestackBoy on August 10, 2015, 12:06:05 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:59:30 PM
True Irishman would be great to see him representing us at the Olympics,rather than someone that took two years to decide if he wanted to play for Ireland or not....

And the w**ker of the week award goes to ......laoislad
Ahh jeez..thanks.
We Laois men don't win very much so we'll take anything
I'd like to dedicate this award to Orior.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 10, 2015, 06:20:36 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:59:30 PM
True Irishman would be great to see him representing us at the Olympics,rather than someone that took two years to decide if he wanted to play for Ireland or not....

Pathetic..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 07:35:11 AM
This is class
http://www.golfcentraldaily.com/2015/08/video-esker-hills-members-go-berserk.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 10, 2015, 08:46:59 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 12:28:43 AM
Quote from: BluestackBoy on August 10, 2015, 12:06:05 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 09, 2015, 10:59:30 PM
True Irishman would be great to see him representing us at the Olympics,rather than someone that took two years to decide if he wanted to play for Ireland or not....

And the w**ker of the week award goes to ......laoislad
Ahh jeez..thanks.
We Laois men don't win very much so we'll take anything
I'd like to dedicate this award to Orior.

I'm honoured.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 10:13:47 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 07:35:11 AM
This is class
http://www.golfcentraldaily.com/2015/08/video-esker-hills-members-go-berserk.html

It's surreal. And what a story. His brother wins one of the most prestigious amateur events in Ireland last week, and Shane tweets out that he'd nearly rather be in Mullingar than on his way to Ohio, and then when the organised party to celebrate Alan's win is going on in Esker Hills, big brother is winning a fecking WGC event on the telly they are all watching in the corner. It's nuts.

And then this morning to look at the world rankings and see his name at 19 in the world rankings and ahead of lads like Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Tiger Woods. Crazy stuff. I'm so happy for his family, I know Brendy and Bridgie supported him in the early days, and it wasn't easy. By Jaysus they are getting rewarded now and it's great to see. Some Family in fairness. 3 brothers win All Irelands on the same day in 1982, both sons of Brendy then become great amateur golfers, and Shane goes on to win a WGC event and be 19 in the world with hopefully more to come.

What a story.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on August 10, 2015, 10:58:32 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 10:13:47 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 07:35:11 AM
This is class
http://www.golfcentraldaily.com/2015/08/video-esker-hills-members-go-berserk.html

It's surreal. And what a story. His brother wins one of the most prestigious amateur events in Ireland last week, and Shane tweets out that he'd nearly rather be in Mullingar than on his way to Ohio, and then when the organised party to celebrate Alan's win is going on in Esker Hills, big brother is winning a fecking WGC event on the telly they are all watching in the corner. It's nuts.

And then this morning to look at the world rankings and see his name at 19 in the world rankings and ahead of lads like Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Tiger Woods. Crazy stuff. I'm so happy for his family, I know Brendy and Bridgie supported him in the early days, and it wasn't easy. By Jaysus they are getting rewarded now and it's great to see. Some Family in fairness. 3 brothers win All Irelands on the same day in 1982, both sons of Brendy then become great amateur golfers, and Shane goes on to win a WGC event and be 19 in the world with hopefully more to come.

What a story.

Not bad for a family of BIFFs... :P  Only teasing,  fantastic achievement and shows that for such a small nation we have some serious talent...time to start the BCs on the golfing thing,  I need looked after in my old age!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 10, 2015, 11:03:16 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on August 10, 2015, 10:58:32 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 10:13:47 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 07:35:11 AM
This is class
http://www.golfcentraldaily.com/2015/08/video-esker-hills-members-go-berserk.html

It's surreal. And what a story. His brother wins one of the most prestigious amateur events in Ireland last week, and Shane tweets out that he'd nearly rather be in Mullingar than on his way to Ohio, and then when the organised party to celebrate Alan's win is going on in Esker Hills, big brother is winning a fecking WGC event on the telly they are all watching in the corner. It's nuts.

And then this morning to look at the world rankings and see his name at 19 in the world rankings and ahead of lads like Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Tiger Woods. Crazy stuff. I'm so happy for his family, I know Brendy and Bridgie supported him in the early days, and it wasn't easy. By Jaysus they are getting rewarded now and it's great to see. Some Family in fairness. 3 brothers win All Irelands on the same day in 1982, both sons of Brendy then become great amateur golfers, and Shane goes on to win a WGC event and be 19 in the world with hopefully more to come.

What a story.

Not bad for a family of BIFFs... :P  Only teasing,  fantastic achievement and shows that for such a small nation we have some serious talent...time to start the BCs on the golfing thing,  I need looked after in my old age!
Coke on you're a Cross man. There must still be money in dayshel and cigarettes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 10, 2015, 11:10:31 AM
Jaysus... is there anything more quintessentially Offaly than this man!!

(http://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/71/590x/Lowry-Bridgestone-win-597243.jpg)

Look at the Biffo head on him!!!

I don't know why but this makes me very happy best of luck to him he's not an asses roar away from a win this weekend either and the fact he'll not be around all the hype at home will definitely help him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 11:18:16 AM
That's the thing. I don't know Padraig Harrington or Paul McGinley or Rory McIlroy or Graeme McDowell or Darren Clarke. I know very little about their families or whatever, other than little snippets about GAA backgrounds of McGinley and Harrington. But it's remote to me.

With Lowry it's a bit mad because I know his family. I'm friends with his cousins and uncles. I played with his father before Brendy finished up with Ferbane. I played against his Scanlon uncles on the Clara side. I remember him as a small lad on the field in Clara or Ferbane as games were going on. It's mentally mind blowing for me to see him where he is today. I hope he's there for a long time and improves to be one of the genuinely top golfers in the world, and if that happens I'm sure I'll get used to it. But this lad is one of us, just like any of the rest of us. His heroes play for Offaly. He has brilliant talent, has worked very hard, and his family have supported him. But his background and his story are so familiar to all of us that this just feels different to me.

I was nearly in tears last night watching it. But that could be just the thoughts of a Clara fecker getting 1.5 miillion squids for pucking a ball around :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 11:23:29 AM

Last time I got as excited watching the end of a Golf tournament was when Harrington won his last major or indeed when Lowry won the Irish Open.
That was just fantastic last night. He certainly made it hard for himself though, but all the saves he made only added to the excitement. Then to birdie the last...just wow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: INDIANA on August 10, 2015, 11:27:46 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 11:18:16 AM
That's the thing. I don't know Padraig Harrington or Paul McGinley or Rory McIlroy or Graeme McDowell or Darren Clarke. I know very little about their families or whatever, other than little snippets about GAA backgrounds of McGinley and Harrington. But it's remote to me.

With Lowry it's a bit mad because I know his family. I'm friends with his cousins and uncles. I played with his father before Brendy finished up with Ferbane. I played against his Scanlon uncles on the Clara side. I remember him as a small lad on the field in Clara or Ferbane as games were going on. It's mentally mind blowing for me to see him where he is today. I hope he's there for a long time and improves to be one of the genuinely top golfers in the world, and if that happens I'm sure I'll get used to it. But this lad is one of us, just like any of the rest of us. His heroes play for Offaly. He has brilliant talent, has worked very hard, and his family have supported him. But his background and his story are so familiar to all of us that this just feels different to me.

I was nearly in tears last night watching it. But that could be just the thoughts of a Clara fecker getting 1.5 miillion squids for pucking a ball around :)

Met him in Town over christmas and I have to say he was a lovely fella. Just an ordinary decent chap. He was with Dermot Earley and he was having a few drinks. But anyone who came over to him he was a gent.

He's had many references made to the fact that he's not a chiselled athlete. But golf is the one sport that takes all forms.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 10, 2015, 01:59:28 PM
Good to see that nice guys don't always finish last. Well done Shane. Nice touch from GMac giving him a big hug at the end.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 10, 2015, 02:01:16 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 07:35:11 AM
This is class
http://www.golfcentraldaily.com/2015/08/video-esker-hills-members-go-berserk.html

That is brilliant.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 10, 2015, 02:37:40 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 10, 2015, 01:59:28 PM
Good to see that nice guys don't always finish last. Well done Shane. Nice touch from GMac giving him a big hug at the end.

Yeah they are pals I think, and same management company before Gmac decided to go it alone
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 10, 2015, 02:42:46 PM
GMac has shown class.  One of the very few who hung around at St Andrews to congratulate Tom Watson on his final Open round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 02:46:04 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 10, 2015, 02:37:40 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 10, 2015, 01:59:28 PM
Good to see that nice guys don't always finish last. Well done Shane. Nice touch from GMac giving him a big hug at the end.

Yeah they are pals I think, and same management company before Gmac decided to go it alone
They have the same club supplier also don't they? Srixon.
Gmac seems like another really genuine sort of fella.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 10, 2015, 03:30:23 PM
Lowry might have Srixon on his hat but he uses a few different manufacturers in his bag - he had Taylor Made, Callaway and Nike in there as well as Srixon this past weekend

http://www.golfwrx.com/319638/shane-lowry-witb-2015/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 03:34:21 PM
Srixon Irons 3-9 I think. His wedges, putters and drivers are all different I think
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 10, 2015, 04:04:10 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 03:34:21 PM
Srixon Irons 3-9 I think. His wedges, putters and drivers are all different I think

Would that be normal in golf for a player to have different clubs in his bag? I would have thought the manufacturers would be falling over themselves to make sure players stick to their brand. In reality can't they just clone the club you use and whack their logo on it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 04:08:55 PM
Some club makers have niche strengths, so you'll see a lot of Callaway Drivers and Putters, Taylor Made Drivers, Cleveland Wedges etc. Most players tend to have at least a couple of them in the bag.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 10, 2015, 04:13:32 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 02:46:04 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 10, 2015, 02:37:40 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 10, 2015, 01:59:28 PM
Good to see that nice guys don't always finish last. Well done Shane. Nice touch from GMac giving him a big hug at the end.

Yeah they are pals I think, and same management company before Gmac decided to go it alone
They have the same club supplier also don't they? Srixon.
Gmac seems like another really genuine sort of fella.
[/]Seems to be the case. Probably why he and Ruairi don't get on anymore  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 10, 2015, 04:27:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 04:08:55 PM
Some club makers have niche strengths, so you'll see a lot of Callaway Drivers and Putters, Taylor Made Drivers, Cleveland Wedges etc. Most players tend to have at least a couple of them in the bag.

This is the case for the players without a significant sponsor. They have flexibility in choice of club, as the deals get bigger they insert an exclusivity clause. Nike take this to the extreme, no Nike golfers have any other logos or clubs or balls allowed on their person. Another logo is allowed on the bag
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 04:28:46 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 10, 2015, 04:27:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 04:08:55 PM
Some club makers have niche strengths, so you'll see a lot of Callaway Drivers and Putters, Taylor Made Drivers, Cleveland Wedges etc. Most players tend to have at least a couple of them in the bag.

This is the case for the players without a significant sponsor. They have flexibility in choice of club, as the deals get bigger they insert an exclusivity clause. Nike take this to the extreme, no Nike golfers have any other logos or clubs or balls allowed on their person. Another logo is allowed on the bag
I thought Tiger uses a Scotty Cameron putter?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 10, 2015, 04:36:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 10, 2015, 04:28:46 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 10, 2015, 04:27:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 04:08:55 PM
Some club makers have niche strengths, so you'll see a lot of Callaway Drivers and Putters, Taylor Made Drivers, Cleveland Wedges etc. Most players tend to have at least a couple of them in the bag.

This is the case for the players without a significant sponsor. They have flexibility in choice of club, as the deals get bigger they insert an exclusivity clause. Nike take this to the extreme, no Nike golfers have any other logos or clubs or balls allowed on their person. Another logo is allowed on the bag
I thought Tiger uses a Scotty Cameron putter?
No definitely a Nike.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Oraisteach on August 10, 2015, 04:45:59 PM
AZ, it's got to be especially gratifying when you know the family.  I still can't believe how well he recovered from potentially disastrous shots, especially with the likes of Bubba, Furyk and Rose nipping at his heels.  And it was further fun with commentator Faldo so clearly (and understandably) pulling for Rose, and Nance for Watson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 10, 2015, 04:57:07 PM
Not so sure it's gratifying. It's not my success after all :) But it certainly makes me a lot happier for the people involved, and it does make it feel a lot more 'personal'.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on August 10, 2015, 05:32:05 PM
Quote from: Oraisteach on August 10, 2015, 04:45:59 PM
AZ, it's got to be especially gratifying when you know the family.  I still can't believe how well he recovered from potentially disastrous shots, especially with the likes of Bubba, Furyk and Rose nipping at his heels.  And it was further fun with commentator Faldo so clearly (and understandably) pulling for Rose, and Nance for Watson.
In fairness to the commentators on Sky, they all seem to have a huge amount of time for Lowry, always admiring his natural golf game and generally how he handles himself both inside and outside the ropes.  McGinely was in his element last night singing his praises!   
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 10, 2015, 05:48:38 PM
If and when Lowry wins a major then that will leave McGinley out on a limb. All the other Irish have majors (Harrington, Clarke, McDowell and McIlroy)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on August 10, 2015, 09:33:51 PM
"Courage, heart, desire and no shortage of skill from Lowry out there today".

Ewen Murray from Sky summed it up perfectly. Brilliant commentator.

Lowry, like McIlroy, has that watchability (if that is a word!). Watching him and Watson playing that course was night and day compared to what Rose and Furyk served up. It is hard to watch Furyk play Golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on August 11, 2015, 09:43:42 AM
No comparison between Lowry and McIlroy IMO.  Lowry seems like a real genuine lad unlike Rors who endlessly trots out the soundbites to keep the sponsors happy.  No doubting his golfing ability though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 11, 2015, 10:12:35 AM
Quote from: Franko on August 11, 2015, 09:43:42 AM
No comparison between Lowry and McIlroy IMO.  Lowry seems like a real genuine lad unlike Rors who endlessly trots out the soundbites to keep the sponsors happy.  No doubting his golfing ability though.

Yeah but Rory's been in the spotlight for years. Shane has dipped in and out of the headlines in Ireland, but not worldwide. Unfortunately sometimes the wiser move is to do what Rory does re the soundbites, and if you're being interviewed every 10 minutes it's probably the natural thing to do too.

Don't use this as an excuse to bash Rory, and also don't be surprised if Lowry's public persona changes a little bit if he maintains a high profile. I'm sure his private one won't. His Da would kill him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 11, 2015, 04:05:01 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMFWACIW8AAEDmv.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on August 12, 2015, 09:17:59 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMFkvy4WsAENlA9.jpg:large)

They didn't go to waste
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 12, 2015, 09:51:06 AM
Who left that one in the 'O'? Lightweight...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 12, 2015, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 12, 2015, 09:51:06 AM
Who left that one in the 'O'? Lightweight...

I don't get it. In the circle? In the ring?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 12, 2015, 11:07:35 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 12, 2015, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 12, 2015, 09:51:06 AM
Who left that one in the 'O'? Lightweight...

I don't get it. In the circle? In the ring?

You wouldn't survive in an Offaly Pub!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 12, 2015, 12:34:14 PM
Quote from: Muck Savage on August 12, 2015, 11:07:35 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 12, 2015, 10:20:28 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 12, 2015, 09:51:06 AM
Who left that one in the 'O'? Lightweight...

I don't get it. In the circle? In the ring?

You wouldn't survive in an Offaly Pub!

I think it was in Dunshaughlin.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 12, 2015, 01:09:32 PM
This weekend should be fun  :D

1. (http://i.imgur.com/98XgUy8.jpg)
2. (http://i.imgur.com/tLt0tFD.jpg)
3. (http://i.imgur.com/ypa1rtq.jpg)
4. (http://i.imgur.com/jnBwgi0.jpg)
5. (http://i.imgur.com/zEFLceB.jpg)
6. (http://i.imgur.com/Y7iYO2A.jpg)
7. (http://i.imgur.com/bMcrazr.jpg)
8. (http://i.imgur.com/Y7PmiHL.jpg)
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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 12, 2015, 01:34:29 PM
Wow.

Balls required for that course.

Lots and lots of balls.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on August 12, 2015, 01:39:40 PM
Quote
Quote from: Muck Savage on Today at 11:07:35 AM



Quote from: Orior on Today at 10:20:28 AM



Quote from: AZOffaly on Today at 09:51:06 AM

Who left that one in the 'O'? Lightweight...




I don't get it. In the circle? In the ring?



You wouldn't survive in an Offaly Pub!



I think it was in Dunshaughlin.

correct - O'Briens' The Arch Bar and very few lightweights in there ;) ;)

This weekend is some course alright - Rory and Shane to fight it out on Sun evening :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 12, 2015, 01:41:59 PM
Just over 1000 bunkers - although the majority of them aren't in play.

I've seen some people say it's like they dropped 18 fairways in the middle of a beach  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RealSpiritof98 on August 12, 2015, 03:15:03 PM
Watched GMAC play 8 and 9 on periscope last night, he was answering questions flat out on it, unbelievable what can be done these days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on August 12, 2015, 05:21:20 PM
Anyone ever do the draftkings thing?

Did it for the Open and was sitting pretty at about 700th out of 170,000 odd. Had Willet, DJ, Koepka, Streb & Stenson and then it all went to shite, ended up with $25!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 13, 2015, 11:45:45 AM
Winker is back in the game, getting a hard on with Rors on GMU this morning.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on August 13, 2015, 12:15:56 PM
Wow, that course looks absolutely savage from those aerial shots!  I am a reasonably decent low handicapper but I reckon that course would chew me up and spit me out for fun.  Hopefully a few of the Irish lads will still be in the mix on Sunday night to keep the interest, although probably wont see much depending on how we go in Croker earlier in the day!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 13, 2015, 12:26:12 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on August 13, 2015, 12:15:56 PM
Wow, that course looks absolutely savage from those aerial shots!  I am a reasonably decent low handicapper but I reckon that course would chew me up and spit me out for fun.  Hopefully a few of the Irish lads will still be in the mix on Sunday night to keep the interest, although probably wont see much depending on how we go in Croker earlier in the day!
You'd need to be super accurate with the tee shots, can't wait to see Bubba and Phil.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 13, 2015, 12:52:06 PM
Bubba and Phil will hit every bunker on the course but yet will somehow still make every green in regulation!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 13, 2015, 01:13:42 PM
Koepka
Casey
Oosthuisen

and a sneaky E/E on Willett... hard to beat the majors even though I'd class this as the lest of them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 13, 2015, 01:23:00 PM
Danny Lee could be a good e/w bet - 7 top 10's this year  with 3 top 5's in the last 6 weeks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on August 13, 2015, 01:41:28 PM
Can see Dustin Johnson or Day winning this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 13, 2015, 02:06:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 13, 2015, 12:52:06 PM
Bubba and Phil will hit every bunker on the course but yet will somehow still make every green in regulation!
:D You are probably spot on there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 13, 2015, 07:28:45 PM
Big DJ out in front again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 13, 2015, 07:51:00 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on August 13, 2015, 12:15:56 PM
Wow, that course looks absolutely savage from those aerial shots!  I am a reasonably decent low handicapper but I reckon that course would chew me up and spit me out for fun. Hopefully a few of the Irish lads will still be in the mix on Sunday night to keep the interest, although probably wont see much depending on how we go in Croker earlier in the day!
Hope I'm wrong but I wouldn't be surprised to see Lowry missing the cut this week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 13, 2015, 07:54:22 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 13, 2015, 07:51:00 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on August 13, 2015, 12:15:56 PM
Wow, that course looks absolutely savage from those aerial shots!  I am a reasonably decent low handicapper but I reckon that course would chew me up and spit me out for fun. Hopefully a few of the Irish lads will still be in the mix on Sunday night to keep the interest, although probably wont see much depending on how we go in Croker earlier in the day!
Hope I'm wrong but I wouldn't be surprised to see Lowry missing the cut this week.

+3 after 3 isn't the brightest of starts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 13, 2015, 08:50:20 PM
I'm away from all my usual sources this week, anyone with a link that'll work on iPad? Ta
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 13, 2015, 09:04:31 PM
Big par save from Rory there - pulling a Van de Velde
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on August 13, 2015, 09:57:41 PM
Shane fighting back on the back nine. Birdies at 10 and 11 to go to +3.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 13, 2015, 10:27:51 PM
Spieth not at the races yet... Shane was bound to be slow starting off considering last weeks win..hopefully he'll kick on
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 14, 2015, 10:47:29 AM
Spieth played crap yesterday, yet he is on the same score as Rory. If Spieth sorts his driving out, he will leave Rory behind today.

Prize for worst looking attire - Luke Donald

Prize for worst footwear - Rory's gold decorated shoes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 14, 2015, 11:02:20 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 14, 2015, 10:47:29 AM
Spieth played crap yesterday, yet he is on the same score as Rory. If Spieth sorts his driving out, he will leave Rory behind today.

Prize for worst looking attire - Luke Donald

Prize for worst footwear - Rory's gold decorated shoes
So you were ok with his Pink pants then?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on August 14, 2015, 11:27:26 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 14, 2015, 10:47:29 AM
Spieth played crap yesterday, yet he is on the same score as Rory. If Spieth sorts his driving out, he will leave Rory behind today.

Prize for worst looking attire - Luke Donald

Prize for worst footwear - Rory's gold decorated shoes

You are right regarding the driving but yesterday Rory putted crap and could have had at least 4 or more shots less. Speith as usual putted very strongly.

Wouldn't be surprised if these 2 are in last few groups come Sunday despite the fact they are already 5 behind...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on August 14, 2015, 12:26:24 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 14, 2015, 10:47:29 AM
Spieth played crap yesterday, yet he is on the same score as Rory. If Spieth sorts his driving out, he will leave Rory behind today.

Prize for worst looking attire - Luke Donald

Prize for worst footwear - Rory's gold decorated shoes

Very much doubt it.

Rory very unlucky with the putts, distance control good but just not reading them. Spieth like Mickleson depending on the short game and putting to keep him in contention. You can't keep that up 4 days in a row and it's just not that easy to find something on the range. 

Considering how long McIlroy has been out, that round yesterday was impressive and in the worst conditions too. Also that's before you think he could have been a least 4 shots better. Be interesting to see if he can put another good round today but he looks fresh as opposed to Wentworth/Irish Open where he just looked tired.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on August 14, 2015, 05:36:27 PM
Shane going great today. -4 through 15. +2 overall.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on August 14, 2015, 06:03:41 PM
Quote from: Hardy on August 14, 2015, 05:36:27 PM
Shane going great today. -4 through 15. +2 overall.
He may need to get to +1 to get in for the weekend................
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 14, 2015, 06:23:48 PM
Big rounds from Coetzee and Stenson today


edit: Add Iwata to that list - 9 under for the round today  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 14, 2015, 06:54:18 PM
Spieth going great guns... What a season he's had
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: andoireabu on August 14, 2015, 07:52:36 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 14, 2015, 06:23:48 PM
Big rounds from Coetzee and Stenson today


edit: Add Iwata to that list - 9 under for the round today  :o

New course record as far as i can see. Pity he was +5 yesterday but still some effort
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 14, 2015, 10:28:36 PM
John Daly  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mickey Linden on August 15, 2015, 07:34:38 PM
Anyone got a link for watching online? My sky is on the blink
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 15, 2015, 08:02:09 PM
McIlroy on a charge!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on August 15, 2015, 08:07:17 PM
Quote from: Mickey Linden on August 15, 2015, 07:34:38 PM
Anyone got a link for watching online? My sky is on the blink

Time4tv.com/2011/09/sky-sports-4.php
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 15, 2015, 08:23:36 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 15, 2015, 08:02:09 PM
McIlroy on a charge!

Charge over
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 15, 2015, 08:39:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 15, 2015, 08:23:36 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 15, 2015, 08:02:09 PM
McIlroy on a charge!

Charge over

Yeah looks like it, he was too far back anyway
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 16, 2015, 12:05:24 AM
I think there's another 3 shots in this for Day... He'll be very far ahead for tomorrow it could be a procession!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 16, 2015, 12:08:28 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 16, 2015, 12:05:24 AM
I think there's another 3 shots in this for Day... He'll be very far ahead for tomorrow it could be a procession!!

Yeah some great golf, would love to see Day win it. Can McIlroy still win it ? No he is 8 shots back  :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 16, 2015, 12:26:30 AM
Quote from: Minder on August 16, 2015, 12:08:28 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 16, 2015, 12:05:24 AM
I think there's another 3 shots in this for Day... He'll be very far ahead for tomorrow it could be a procession!!

Yeah some great golf, would love to see Day win it. Can McIlroy still win it ? No he is 8 shots back  :-\

I think it will be 10 by the end of this evening.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 16, 2015, 12:37:37 AM
Jesus the pros are unreal. That course looks ridiculously hard and they're tearing it up. Just goes to show how the likes of RCD and the other links courses must be.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 16, 2015, 12:38:48 AM
That DB has set tomorrow up perfectly!!!

If Spieth can get another birdie I fancy him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 16, 2015, 12:55:15 AM
Spieth is some animal, but sure all he can do is putt  ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 16, 2015, 01:36:43 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 16, 2015, 12:37:37 AM
Jesus the pros are unreal. That course looks ridiculously hard and they're tearing it up. Just goes to show how the likes of RCD and the other links courses must be.

Rain last night helped a lot. Softened up the ground.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: HiMucker on August 16, 2015, 10:24:59 AM
Lads looking for a bit of help.  I want to get back in to the golf and want to get a new set of game improvement irons as my current ones (from lidl) are dung.  There just seems to tons of options out there and I'm finding hard to make the right decision.  I have only played half a dozen times over the last few years and could shoot anything from 14 over to 24 over!  Don't mind paying on the expensive side if they are worth it but don't want to be paying a couple hundred pound extra for nothing other than a name.  Also would I be right in saying that you would get a better deal on clubs after the summer is over?  Thanks :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 16, 2015, 10:56:03 AM
Quote from: Minder on August 16, 2015, 12:55:15 AM
Spieth is some animal, but sure all he can do is putt  ???

You drive for show and you putt for dough.

I hate to say it, but if Spieth wins then he deserves all the accolades. Rory will not be number one again until he improves his putting
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 16, 2015, 09:24:10 PM
Rory's done rightly considering his injury... -3 so far and Day and doing rightly Spieth needs to hit a few more birdies soon
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on August 16, 2015, 10:06:15 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on August 16, 2015, 10:24:59 AM
Lads looking for a bit of help.  I want to get back in to the golf and want to get a new set of game improvement irons as my current ones (from lidl) are dung.  There just seems to tons of options out there and I'm finding hard to make the right decision.  I have only played half a dozen times over the last few years and could shoot anything from 14 over to 24 over!  Don't mind paying on the expensive side if they are worth it but don't want to be paying a couple hundred pound extra for nothing other than a name.  Also would I be right in saying that you would get a better deal on clubs after the summer is over?  Thanks :)

Going to a place that does a golf swing analysis to set you up with proper sized clubs should be #1 priority. You could buy the best Game Improvement clubs out there but if they are not your size it is a waste, a fitting should take between 30-60 minutes.

I prefer the G series from Ping, miss hits tend to go straight and are forgiving. If money is no object look at the G30 sets but you could save some big money by getting a G25 or even G20 set that has never been used. My partner in the Monday night league we play in swears by the TaylorMade RSi1 set he picked up.

Take a look at this article:
http://www.golf.com/photos/best-iron-reviews-taylormade-irons-callaway-irons-ping-irons-game-improvement-irons#1


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 16, 2015, 10:35:58 PM
Would love to see a bogey or 2 from Day to make it a competition down the stretch and see what Day is really made of.

Probably a bit harsh but it would be good entertainment wise. Rose in all kinds of trouble!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 16, 2015, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 16, 2015, 10:35:58 PM
Would love to see a bogey or 2 from Day to make it a competition down the stretch and see what Day is really made of.

Probably a bit harsh but it would be good entertainment wise. Rose in all kinds of trouble!!

Harsh indeed, Day deserves his day so to speak :-) he's been unbelievably consistent in the majors in last few years..

I hope he cruises in from here but I see a twist in it yet
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 16, 2015, 10:46:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 16, 2015, 10:35:58 PM
Would love to see a bogey or 2 from Day to make it a competition down the stretch and see what Day is really made of.

Probably a bit harsh but it would be good entertainment wise. Rose in all kinds of trouble!!
Bit harsh alright! Though I know what you mean.
Would be delighted for Day, he's come close so many times.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 17, 2015, 12:10:00 AM
Great to see Day win, well deserved
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 17, 2015, 12:15:32 AM
Great scenes at the end there. Delighted for Day, and Speith the new World number 1........
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 17, 2015, 12:20:20 AM
Quote from: laoislad on August 17, 2015, 12:15:32 AM
Great scenes at the end there. Delighted for Day, and Speith the new World number 1........

-20 some digging
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 12:26:11 AM
When Day and Spieth arrived on the final green they were announced to the crowd over the PA system, and they both ultimately had two shots to play. Is that normal?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 17, 2015, 12:45:41 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 12:26:11 AM
When Day and Spieth arrived on the final green they were announced to the crowd over the PA system, and they both ultimately had two shots to play. Is that normal?

Yeah standard practice nowadays, certainly on the PGA tour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 01:09:22 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 17, 2015, 12:45:41 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 12:26:11 AM
When Day and Spieth arrived on the final green they were announced to the crowd over the PA system, and they both ultimately had two shots to play. Is that normal?

Yeah standard practice nowadays, certainly on the PGA tour.

Had never noticed it, although I don't really watch all that much of the stuff. Seems very odd to me for some reason, like it's out of place or something.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on August 17, 2015, 01:41:24 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 01:09:22 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 17, 2015, 12:45:41 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 12:26:11 AM
When Day and Spieth arrived on the final green they were announced to the crowd over the PA system, and they both ultimately had two shots to play. Is that normal?

Yeah standard practice nowadays, certainly on the PGA tour.

Had never noticed it, although I don't really watch all that much of the stuff. Seems very odd to me for some reason, like it's out of place or something.

They actually got announced on to the 9th green as well, way OTT
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 17, 2015, 02:24:58 AM
Quote from: smort on August 17, 2015, 01:41:24 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 01:09:22 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 17, 2015, 12:45:41 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 12:26:11 AM
When Day and Spieth arrived on the final green they were announced to the crowd over the PA system, and they both ultimately had two shots to play. Is that normal?

Yeah standard practice nowadays, certainly on the PGA tour.

Had never noticed it, although I don't really watch all that much of the stuff. Seems very odd to me for some reason, like it's out of place or something.

They actually got announced on to the 9th green as well, way OTT

People have little to be worried about.

Delighted for Jason Day - should spur him on to win a few more.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 17, 2015, 12:29:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 17, 2015, 02:24:58 AM
Quote from: smort on August 17, 2015, 01:41:24 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 01:09:22 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 17, 2015, 12:45:41 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 12:26:11 AM
When Day and Spieth arrived on the final green they were announced to the crowd over the PA system, and they both ultimately had two shots to play. Is that normal?

Yeah standard practice nowadays, certainly on the PGA tour.

Had never noticed it, although I don't really watch all that much of the stuff. Seems very odd to me for some reason, like it's out of place or something.

They actually got announced on to the 9th green as well, way OTT

People have little to be worried about.

Delighted for Jason Day - should spur him on to win a few more.

I know he was a big name but really you aren't one until you win a major and he won that won very well.

Up against the World Number 1 and the form player on the tour coming into the final round many would have crumbled but he pushed on and won with a bit of style. He is now up there with McIlroy/Spieth as one of the top players. All very young guys as well there will be some exciting Majors ahead!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 17, 2015, 12:34:27 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 17, 2015, 12:29:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 17, 2015, 02:24:58 AM
Quote from: smort on August 17, 2015, 01:41:24 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 01:09:22 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 17, 2015, 12:45:41 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 12:26:11 AM
When Day and Spieth arrived on the final green they were announced to the crowd over the PA system, and they both ultimately had two shots to play. Is that normal?

Yeah standard practice nowadays, certainly on the PGA tour.

Had never noticed it, although I don't really watch all that much of the stuff. Seems very odd to me for some reason, like it's out of place or something.

They actually got announced on to the 9th green as well, way OTT

People have little to be worried about.

Delighted for Jason Day - should spur him on to win a few more.

I know he was a big name but really you aren't one until you win a major and he won that won very well.

Up against the World Number 1 and the form player on the tour coming into the final round many would have crumbled but he pushed on and won with a bit of style. He is now up there with McIlroy/Spieth as one of the top players. All very young guys as well there will be some exciting Majors ahead!
Should that not be Speith/Mcilroy   ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on August 17, 2015, 02:06:23 PM
Had both Rose and Koepka each way so a good tournament for me!! :-)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 17, 2015, 03:04:41 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 17, 2015, 12:34:27 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 17, 2015, 12:29:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 17, 2015, 02:24:58 AM
Quote from: smort on August 17, 2015, 01:41:24 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 01:09:22 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 17, 2015, 12:45:41 AM
Quote from: gallsman on August 17, 2015, 12:26:11 AM
When Day and Spieth arrived on the final green they were announced to the crowd over the PA system, and they both ultimately had two shots to play. Is that normal?

Yeah standard practice nowadays, certainly on the PGA tour.

Had never noticed it, although I don't really watch all that much of the stuff. Seems very odd to me for some reason, like it's out of place or something.

They actually got announced on to the 9th green as well, way OTT

People have little to be worried about.

Delighted for Jason Day - should spur him on to win a few more.

I know he was a big name but really you aren't one until you win a major and he won that won very well.

Up against the World Number 1 and the form player on the tour coming into the final round many would have crumbled but he pushed on and won with a bit of style. He is now up there with McIlroy/Spieth as one of the top players. All very young guys as well there will be some exciting Majors ahead!
Should that not be Speith/Mcilroy   ;)

That is splitting hairs - and Spieth is loosing his ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 17, 2015, 03:42:42 PM
I AM RAGING.

Captain's Day at my club last Saturday was won with 36 points (the course is playing hard).

I had 33 points standing on the 17th tee, and dinged the last two holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: HiMucker on August 17, 2015, 03:59:23 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on August 16, 2015, 10:06:15 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on August 16, 2015, 10:24:59 AM
Lads looking for a bit of help.  I want to get back in to the golf and want to get a new set of game improvement irons as my current ones (from lidl) are dung.  There just seems to tons of options out there and I'm finding hard to make the right decision.  I have only played half a dozen times over the last few years and could shoot anything from 14 over to 24 over!  Don't mind paying on the expensive side if they are worth it but don't want to be paying a couple hundred pound extra for nothing other than a name.  Also would I be right in saying that you would get a better deal on clubs after the summer is over?  Thanks :)

Going to a place that does a golf swing analysis to set you up with proper sized clubs should be #1 priority. You could buy the best Game Improvement clubs out there but if they are not your size it is a waste, a fitting should take between 30-60 minutes.

I prefer the G series from Ping, miss hits tend to go straight and are forgiving. If money is no object look at the G30 sets but you could save some big money by getting a G25 or even G20 set that has never been used. My partner in the Monday night league we play in swears by the TaylorMade RSi1 set he picked up.

Take a look at this article:
http://www.golf.com/photos/best-iron-reviews-taylormade-irons-callaway-irons-ping-irons-game-improvement-irons#1
Good man DH.   That's a good link.  Funnily enough I cam across another site that highly recommended the RSi 2 irons for game improvement.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on August 17, 2015, 07:53:32 PM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on August 17, 2015, 02:06:23 PM
Had both Rose and Koepka each way so a good tournament for me!! :-)

Best tournament i've had in a long time. I always do 4 or 5 players each way in the majors. This time I picked Day, Grace who both got me money. I also had Dustin Johnson who almost made top 6 and matsuyama and fowler who both did reasonably well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 17, 2015, 08:11:47 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 17, 2015, 03:42:42 PM
I AM RAGING.

Captain's Day at my club last Saturday was won with 36 points (the course is playing hard).

I had 33 points standing on the 17th tee, and dinged the last two holes.

No way! That's a disaster. Pressure get to you knowing you had a good score or did you just mess up your shots?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 17, 2015, 08:54:40 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 17, 2015, 08:11:47 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 17, 2015, 03:42:42 PM
I AM RAGING.

Captain's Day at my club last Saturday was won with 36 points (the course is playing hard).

I had 33 points standing on the 17th tee, and dinged the last two holes.

No way! That's a disaster. Pressure get to you knowing you had a good score or did you just mess up your shots?

Tiredness perhaps, and my concentration dropped.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 18, 2015, 08:07:11 AM
Always next year. I'm still playing completely shite.  >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 18, 2015, 01:59:15 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on August 16, 2015, 10:06:15 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on August 16, 2015, 10:24:59 AM
Lads looking for a bit of help.  I want to get back in to the golf and want to get a new set of game improvement irons as my current ones (from lidl) are dung.  There just seems to tons of options out there and I'm finding hard to make the right decision.  I have only played half a dozen times over the last few years and could shoot anything from 14 over to 24 over!  Don't mind paying on the expensive side if they are worth it but don't want to be paying a couple hundred pound extra for nothing other than a name.  Also would I be right in saying that you would get a better deal on clubs after the summer is over?  Thanks :)

Going to a place that does a golf swing analysis to set you up with proper sized clubs should be #1 priority. You could buy the best Game Improvement clubs out there but if they are not your size it is a waste, a fitting should take between 30-60 minutes.

I prefer the G series from Ping, miss hits tend to go straight and are forgiving. If money is no object look at the G30 sets but you could save some big money by getting a G25 or even G20 set that has never been used. My partner in the Monday night league we play in swears by the TaylorMade RSi1 set he picked up.

Take a look at this article:
http://www.golf.com/photos/best-iron-reviews-taylormade-irons-callaway-irons-ping-irons-game-improvement-irons#1
I bought a new set of irons after an hour testing on a trackman it narrowed down to the Ping G30 and Taylormade RSi1. I went with the TM. But the trackman was a really good help as it weeded out clubs that didn't suit me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 18, 2015, 02:42:34 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 18, 2015, 01:59:15 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on August 16, 2015, 10:06:15 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on August 16, 2015, 10:24:59 AM
Lads looking for a bit of help.  I want to get back in to the golf and want to get a new set of game improvement irons as my current ones (from lidl) are dung.  There just seems to tons of options out there and I'm finding hard to make the right decision.  I have only played half a dozen times over the last few years and could shoot anything from 14 over to 24 over!  Don't mind paying on the expensive side if they are worth it but don't want to be paying a couple hundred pound extra for nothing other than a name.  Also would I be right in saying that you would get a better deal on clubs after the summer is over?  Thanks :)

Going to a place that does a golf swing analysis to set you up with proper sized clubs should be #1 priority. You could buy the best Game Improvement clubs out there but if they are not your size it is a waste, a fitting should take between 30-60 minutes.

I prefer the G series from Ping, miss hits tend to go straight and are forgiving. If money is no object look at the G30 sets but you could save some big money by getting a G25 or even G20 set that has never been used. My partner in the Monday night league we play in swears by the TaylorMade RSi1 set he picked up.

Take a look at this article:
http://www.golf.com/photos/best-iron-reviews-taylormade-irons-callaway-irons-ping-irons-game-improvement-irons#1
I bought a new set of irons after an hour testing on a trackman it narrowed down to the Ping G30 and Taylormade RSi1. I went with the TM. But the trackman was a really good help as it weeded out clubs that didn't suit me.

Yeah I did the fitting in Andrew Morris and it was a great job. Had maybe 5 different sets of Irons hit 5 balls with each and tracked which ones were hit the best. Ended up going with the Cobra Amp Cell which are an older model but I find them great.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 19, 2015, 06:57:55 PM
Offaly Mammy watching Shane Lowry's recent win:

http://youtu.be/sSZXoKn9Piw (http://youtu.be/sSZXoKn9Piw)

;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 24, 2015, 01:30:35 PM
5 Irish lads name in the Walker Cup team

QuoteThe R&A today announced the Great Britain and Ireland team to face the USA in the 2015 Walker Cup match which will be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September.

A ten-player team and two reserves have been named for the 45th Walker Cup match with a record five Irish players included in the line-up.

GB&I will be aiming to win back the trophy after the USA enjoyed a 17-9 victory in the 2013 match at the National Golf Links of America in Southampton, New York.

Nigel Edwards, who will be captaining the GB&I team for the third time, said, "We have selected a talented group of players who compete at the highest levels of amateur golf and, in some cases, have played in Major Championships and Tour events. The Walker Cup offers these players a tremendous opportunity to display their abilities and gain invaluable experience of playing in international team competition.

"I know there will be players who are disappointed not to have made the team and it has been a difficult decision to make with such strength in depth in the British and Irish game at the moment but we believe we have selected the best players for the team and are very much looking forward to the match."

The GB&I team:
Ashley Chesters, 26, Hawkstone Park, England
Paul Dunne, 22, Greystones, Ireland
Grant Forrest, 22, Craigielaw, Scotland
Sam Horsfield, 18, Davenport, Florida, USA
Jack Hume, 21, Naas, Ireland
Gary Hurley, 22, West Waterford, Ireland
Jack McDonald, 22, Kilmarnock (Barassie), Scotland
Gavin Moynihan, 20, The Island, Ireland
Jimmy Mullen, 21, Royal North Devon, England
Cormac Sharvin, 22, Ardglass, Ireland

Reserves:
Ewen Ferguson, 19, Bearsden, Scotland
Bradley Moore, 17, Kedleston Park, England

Captain:
Nigel Edwards, 47, Whitchurch, Wales
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 29, 2015, 01:07:47 PM
Rory back at number one without hitting a ball? Strange set up the rankings game
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bridgegael on August 29, 2015, 02:30:31 PM
Shows how good he really is.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 29, 2015, 09:04:02 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on August 29, 2015, 02:30:31 PM
Shows how good he really is.

Why is he not playing in the Fedex play-offs?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on August 29, 2015, 09:48:38 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 29, 2015, 09:04:02 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on August 29, 2015, 02:30:31 PM
Shows how good he really is.

Why is he not playing in the Fedex play-offs?

Think he's just sitting this one out. With his points total he'll still qualify of the next play-off
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 30, 2015, 10:41:03 PM
You think your life is tough? Consider Sang Moon Bae, the South Korean golfer playing on the US PGA Tour.

He has to give it up to perform his National Service.

Would that work in Ireland?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 30, 2015, 10:42:19 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 30, 2015, 10:41:03 PM
You think your life is tough? Consider Sang Moon Bae, the South Korean golfer playing on the US PGA Tour.

He has to give it up to perform his National Service.

Would that work in Ireland?
Would Rory join the British Army or the Irish?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 30, 2015, 11:02:12 PM
Who gives a f**k?

Another top performance from Jason Day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 30, 2015, 11:42:54 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 30, 2015, 11:02:12 PM
Who gives a f**k?

Another top performance from Jason Day.

Fair play... Safe to say he's in that bracket with Spieth and McIlroy... He's a future no. 1!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on August 31, 2015, 03:12:54 AM
What about Brian Harman not getting one but two hole in ones on Sunday at Barclays!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/harman-fires-pair-aces-barclays-184246612--golf.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 31, 2015, 04:55:02 AM
Jason Day looked like a man possessed. Fair play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 31, 2015, 05:13:23 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 31, 2015, 04:55:02 AM
Jason Day looked like a man possessed. Fair play.

He got that one win in Canada and got a great kick off out of it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on September 01, 2015, 09:47:03 PM
Shane you're some man for one man https://youtu.be/e-fTHFSjkPU (https://youtu.be/e-fTHFSjkPU)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 01, 2015, 10:41:15 PM
Quote from: Declan on September 01, 2015, 09:47:03 PM
Shane you're some man for one man https://youtu.be/e-fTHFSjkPU (https://youtu.be/e-fTHFSjkPU)

Brilliant!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 08, 2015, 10:33:43 AM
Speith back to number 1 despite missing the cut  ???
The rankings are just as fcuked up as the FIFA ones.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 08, 2015, 12:25:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 08, 2015, 10:33:43 AM
Speith back to number 1 despite missing the cut  ???
The rankings are just as fcuked up as the FIFA ones.

Yes I agree. My current world ranking is 1,612,749th and I'm pretty sure that I'm better than that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Corner Forward on September 08, 2015, 01:25:36 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 08, 2015, 10:33:43 AM
Speith back to number 1 despite missing the cut  ???
The rankings are just as fcuked up as the FIFA ones.

Read somewhere that Mcilroy will go back to world no1 next week despite neither him or speith having a tournament.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 08, 2015, 01:46:27 PM
Quote from: Corner Forward on September 08, 2015, 01:25:36 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 08, 2015, 10:33:43 AM
Speith back to number 1 despite missing the cut  ???
The rankings are just as fcuked up as the FIFA ones.

Read somewhere that Mcilroy will go back to world no1 next week despite neither him or speith having a tournament.

It's them damn Illuminati‎ I tell ya.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 08, 2015, 03:36:26 PM
Quote from: Corner Forward on September 08, 2015, 01:25:36 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 08, 2015, 10:33:43 AM
Speith back to number 1 despite missing the cut  ???
The rankings are just as fcuked up as the FIFA ones.

Read somewhere that Mcilroy will go back to world no1 next week despite neither him or speith having a tournament.

In fairness, Rory's much better than Spieth when they're not playing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 08, 2015, 03:49:15 PM
Quote from: Corner Forward on September 08, 2015, 01:25:36 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 08, 2015, 10:33:43 AM
Speith back to number 1 despite missing the cut  ???
The rankings are just as fcuked up as the FIFA ones.

Read somewhere that Mcilroy will go back to world no1 next week despite neither him or speith having a tournament.
I presume it's because their old results from a couple of years back are falling off their rankings points total?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 24, 2015, 12:42:28 PM
Why is it, when you're teeing up on a great course, in front of 10 or 20 people, and you've taken a brand new ball, you loose it with your first shot?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 24, 2015, 01:21:16 PM
Ah God! That's awful.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 24, 2015, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 24, 2015, 01:21:16 PM
Ah God! That's awful.

Try that again, with a little less disdain and sprinkling of conviction.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on September 24, 2015, 01:39:01 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 24, 2015, 01:21:16 PM
Ah God! That's awful.

+1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 01:51:58 PM
Lads, I'm typically playing once or twice a year, with all the football, kids, work and other commitments. I'm playing a GAA classic on Saturday as a non GUI member and I need to give them a handicap. I've played twice this year, shot 87 on a SS 72 in Castletroy, and last week I played 16 holes and was on course for an 89 if I bogeyed the last two holes on a SS 70 in Birr.

What would a realistic handicap for me be? I'm thinking 18?

I should mention, there is a specific competition for non GUI handicaps, I'm not making one up illegaly to play against GUI members :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 24, 2015, 02:08:24 PM
Anytime I've played in a Classic or whatever I've always been given a handicap of 18.
I dunno if this is the norm for those that don't have official handicaps but thats been my experience.
My scores would be similar to yours.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 24, 2015, 02:12:03 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 01:51:58 PM
Lads, I'm typically playing once or twice a year, with all the football, kids, work and other commitments. I'm playing a GAA classic on Saturday as a non GUI member and I need to give them a handicap. I've played twice this year, shot 87 on a SS 72 in Castletroy, and last week I played 16 holes and was on course for an 89 if I bogeyed the last two holes on a SS 70 in Birr.

What would a realistic handicap for me be? I'm thinking 18?

I should mention, there is a specific competition for non GUI handicaps, I'm not making one up illegaly to play against GUI members :)

If you had another scorecard and were calculating an offical GUI; you take the lowest card adjusting so that the highest score on any hole is a double first. Assuming your 87 was the lowest and had nothing higher than double, then 15 would be the highest you would be entitled to. Now no handicap secretary would allocate that as then tend to err on the side of caution due to the potential to improve (especially at your level). So I'd say 13/13.5 (14 in this case) would be fair.

If you nominate 18, your being dishonest as you clearly shoot better than this and the handicap system is not designed for a player to always shoot 36 points every time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 02:13:54 PM
14!!! Go away outta that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 24, 2015, 03:06:37 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 02:13:54 PM
14!!! Go away outta that.

General run of them things would be that you would get 18 and from what you have told us u wouldn't be that far off at that...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 24, 2015, 03:12:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 02:13:54 PM
14!!! Go away outta that.

I've played in a few of these classics this year and it's pathetic when you see people giving themselves artificially inflated handicaps just to win a prize. The only person they are fooling is themselves.

14 is probably about right if not a little generous. 2 rounds this year and you in around 15 - 18 range so potentially you have the game to shoot way better.  You can play of whatever you like but that depends on how desperate you are to win  :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on September 24, 2015, 03:29:51 PM
Quote14!!! Go away outta that.

I've seen him play and he's a certified bandito ;) ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 24, 2015, 03:33:46 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 24, 2015, 03:12:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 02:13:54 PM
14!!! Go away outta that.

I've played in a few of these classics this year and it's pathetic when you see people giving themselves artificially inflated handicaps just to win a prize. The only person they are fooling is themselves.

14 is probably about right if not a little generous. 2 rounds this year and you in around 15 - 18 range so potentially you have the game to shoot way better.  You can play of whatever you like but that depends on how desperate you are to win  :P

What handicap do you get if you don't play any golf?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 24, 2015, 03:42:52 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 24, 2015, 03:33:46 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 24, 2015, 03:12:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 02:13:54 PM
14!!! Go away outta that.

I've played in a few of these classics this year and it's pathetic when you see people giving themselves artificially inflated handicaps just to win a prize. The only person they are fooling is themselves.

14 is probably about right if not a little generous. 2 rounds this year and you in around 15 - 18 range so potentially you have the game to shoot way better.  You can play of whatever you like but that depends on how desperate you are to win  :P

What handicap do you get if you don't play any golf?

In this case it's up to the player to be honest about their ability and what they mean by not playing any golf; unlike official handicaps where you submit 3 cards and it's based of them.

I'd give the max (28) to someone who has never played. Very unlikely they would shoot to that in their 1st ever round. If they do, then unlikely they'll win and anything lower they deserve a prize.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 24, 2015, 03:56:13 PM
I would have said 16 would be on the mark, maybe 17
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 04:13:47 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 24, 2015, 03:12:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 02:13:54 PM
14!!! Go away outta that.

I've played in a few of these classics this year and it's pathetic when you see people giving themselves artificially inflated handicaps just to win a prize. The only person they are fooling is themselves.

14 is probably about right if not a little generous. 2 rounds this year and you in around 15 - 18 range so potentially you have the game to shoot way better.  You can play of whatever you like but that depends on how desperate you are to win  :P

Certainly not going to inflate to get myself a prize. Wouldn't be worth it. However, there's no way on earth I would consider myself a 14 handicapper!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 24, 2015, 04:17:29 PM
Quote from: Franko on September 24, 2015, 01:39:01 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 24, 2015, 01:21:16 PM
Ah God! That's awful.

+1

God dammit! That was a brand new golf ball which I lost.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 24, 2015, 04:59:10 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 24, 2015, 04:17:29 PM
Quote from: Franko on September 24, 2015, 01:39:01 PM
Quote from: Hardy on September 24, 2015, 01:21:16 PM
Ah God! That's awful.

+1

God dammit! That was a brand new golf ball which I lost.
That's my default shot off the first tee every Saturday, OB, always use a find.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 24, 2015, 05:01:21 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 04:13:47 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 24, 2015, 03:12:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 02:13:54 PM
14!!! Go away outta that.

I've played in a few of these classics this year and it's pathetic when you see people giving themselves artificially inflated handicaps just to win a prize. The only person they are fooling is themselves.

14 is probably about right if not a little generous. 2 rounds this year and you in around 15 - 18 range so potentially you have the game to shoot way better.  You can play of whatever you like but that depends on how desperate you are to win  :P

Certainly not going to inflate to get myself a prize. Wouldn't be worth it. However, there's no way on earth I would consider myself a 14 handicapper!

If you follow the rules and guidelines set out by the GUI (taking into consideration you have only 2 rounds to go from rather than 3) on allocating handicaps, you are definitely no more than 15 anyway.

Your probably well able to shoot to 15 on your day and would argue with some practice more. 14 is very realistic handicap irrespective of what you consider you are  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 24, 2015, 05:22:16 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 24, 2015, 05:01:21 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 04:13:47 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 24, 2015, 03:12:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 24, 2015, 02:13:54 PM
14!!! Go away outta that.

I've played in a few of these classics this year and it's pathetic when you see people giving themselves artificially inflated handicaps just to win a prize. The only person they are fooling is themselves.

14 is probably about right if not a little generous. 2 rounds this year and you in around 15 - 18 range so potentially you have the game to shoot way better.  You can play of whatever you like but that depends on how desperate you are to win  :P

Certainly not going to inflate to get myself a prize. Wouldn't be worth it. However, there's no way on earth I would consider myself a 14 handicapper!

If you follow the rules and guidelines set out by the GUI (taking into consideration you have only 2 rounds to go from rather than 3) on allocating handicaps, you are definitely no more than 15 anyway.

Your probably well able to shoot to 15 on your day and would argue with some practice more. 14 is very realistic handicap irrespective of what you consider you are  :D
Christ I thought our Match and handicap Secretary was hard.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on September 29, 2015, 09:26:20 AM
It's Good to be a Caddie!

Jordan Spieth's caddie, Michael Greller, apparently earned $2.1 million this year and would have been ahead of 221 PGA Players on the money list.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jordan-spieths-caddie-made-2-174037583.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 01, 2015, 01:51:04 PM
Paul Dunne is playing in his first tourney as a pro this morning at the Dunhill Links. Off to a great start with a hole in one on the 15th.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on October 01, 2015, 04:53:18 PM
QuotePaul Dunne is playing in his first tourney as a pro this morning at the Dunhill Links. Off to a great start with a hole in one on the 15th.

7 under after 16 - not bad!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on October 01, 2015, 05:12:38 PM
Quote from: Declan on September 24, 2015, 03:29:51 PM
Quote14!!! Go away outta that.

I've seen him play and he's a certified bandito ;) ;) ;) ;)

Agreed.

Anyone who plays twice a year and breaks 90 both times is no 18 handicapper. Imagine what he could do if he hits a few practice balls before going out on his 3rd outing!  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on October 01, 2015, 05:19:35 PM
That would give you about a 12 Index in the US (if you're lucky)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on October 01, 2015, 05:27:18 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 24, 2015, 12:42:28 PM
Why is it, when you're teeing up on a great course, in front of 10 or 20 people, and you've taken a brand new ball, you loose it with your first shot?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSbTfZ7RcaI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSbTfZ7RcaI)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on October 06, 2015, 08:56:52 AM
On Wednesday I get to play on TPC John Deere course....lookout Jordan Spieth!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on October 06, 2015, 10:02:35 AM
Quote from: muppet on October 01, 2015, 05:12:38 PM
Quote from: Declan on September 24, 2015, 03:29:51 PM
Quote14!!! Go away outta that.

I've seen him play and he's a certified bandito ;) ;) ;) ;)

Agreed.

Anyone who plays twice a year and breaks 90 both times is no 18 handicapper. Imagine what he could do if he hits a few practice balls before going out on his 3rd outing!  :D

Well I went out and was given 18, everyone who was not in the GUI was given 18. And my round encapsulated my golf :)

I was even par (gross) after 8 holes, then double bogeyed the 9th to be out in 38.
Came back in in 45 :)

I told the guy giving out the handicaps that 18 was a bit high, maybe 15 or 16 and he said 'no all non GUIs get 18.

I had 3 treble bogeys on the back 9 as well I think!

That'll be the clubs away now for another 9 or 10 months at least :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 06, 2015, 10:37:30 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on October 06, 2015, 08:56:52 AM
On Wednesday I get to play on TPC John Deere course....lookout Jordan Spieth!!
Why? Did you nearly hit him with one of your drives?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on October 06, 2015, 02:51:40 PM
QuoteWell I went out and was given 18, everyone who was not in the GUI was given 18. And my round encapsulated my golf :)

I was even par (gross) after 8 holes, then double bogeyed the 9th to be out in 38.
Came back in in 45 :)

I told the guy giving out the handicaps that 18 was a bit high, maybe 15 or 16 and he said 'no all non GUIs get 18.

I had 3 treble bogeys on the back 9 as well I think!

That'll be the clubs away now for another 9 or 10 months at least

Definitely single figure potential there AZ
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
Wondering if someone can help me on these...

Q1. When playing stroke play, player tees off, ball goes into trees & bushes, hits a provisional. Walks down to provisional which is roughly in line with lost ball, doesn't look for lost ball, hits provisional, tops it, then hits again lands short of the green, then decides to look for lost ball, finds it within 5 minutes of beginning to look for it, plays it and finishes off hole with a 6. Is there a penalty for playing the hole like this? Its arguable whether the provisional was past the lost ball when he hit it as he was the only chap who looked for the lost ball...

Q2. In stroke play, player tees off, hits what looks like a safe tee shot, cant find ball. Players on tee box so after looking 5 mins for the ball, drops and plays out hole getting a 6 including the 1 shot penalty. What is the penalty for playing the hole like this?

cheers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on October 08, 2015, 10:31:52 AM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
Wondering if someone can help me on these...

Q1. When playing stroke play, player tees off, ball goes into trees & bushes, hits a provisional. Walks down to provisional which is roughly in line with lost ball, doesn't look for lost ball, hits provisional, tops it, then hits again lands short of the green, then decides to look for lost ball, finds it within 5 minutes of beginning to look for it, plays it and finishes off hole with a 6. Is there a penalty for playing the hole like this? Its arguable whether the provisional was past the lost ball when he hit it as he was the only chap who looked for the lost ball...

Q2. In stroke play, player tees off, hits what looks like a safe tee shot, cant find ball. Players on tee box so after looking 5 mins for the ball, drops and plays out hole getting a 6 including the 1 shot penalty. What is the penalty for playing the hole like this?

cheers

On number one, once you hit the provisional ball the second time, that is the ball in play. The first ball is considered lost at that point. Doesn't matter how far the provisional ball went.

On 2, it should be stroke and distance, you can't just drop a ball there and play away. In a golf classic you'd get away with it alright :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 10:42:04 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 08, 2015, 10:31:52 AM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
Wondering if someone can help me on these...

Q1. When playing stroke play, player tees off, ball goes into trees & bushes, hits a provisional. Walks down to provisional which is roughly in line with lost ball, doesn't look for lost ball, hits provisional, tops it, then hits again lands short of the green, then decides to look for lost ball, finds it within 5 minutes of beginning to look for it, plays it and finishes off hole with a 6. Is there a penalty for playing the hole like this? Its arguable whether the provisional was past the lost ball when he hit it as he was the only chap who looked for the lost ball...

Q2. In stroke play, player tees off, hits what looks like a safe tee shot, cant find ball. Players on tee box so after looking 5 mins for the ball, drops and plays out hole getting a 6 including the 1 shot penalty. What is the penalty for playing the hole like this?

cheers

On number one, once you hit the provisional ball the second time, that is the ball in play. The first ball is considered lost at that point. Doesn't matter how far the provisional ball went.

On 2, it should be stroke and distance, you can't just drop a ball there and play away. In a golf classic you'd get away with it alright :)

cheers for that. On getting back to the clubhouse, if both the cards are handed in, in both cases would it be a disqualification?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on October 08, 2015, 10:45:12 AM
If they are signed off, then that's an incorrect score and disqualification. As far as I understand the rules anyway. Puckoon or one of the other pros here might confirm :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on October 08, 2015, 11:02:47 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 08, 2015, 10:45:12 AM
If they are signed off, then that's an incorrect score and disqualification. As far as I understand the rules anyway. Puckoon or one of the other pros here might confirm :)

Pretty sure AZ is spot on. You can't just drop a ball close to where you think it is you have to go back to the tee or else call an unplayable if you can see your ball but can't play it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on October 08, 2015, 12:06:30 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 08, 2015, 10:31:52 AM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
Wondering if someone can help me on these...

Q1. When playing stroke play, player tees off, ball goes into trees & bushes, hits a provisional. Walks down to provisional which is roughly in line with lost ball, doesn't look for lost ball, hits provisional, tops it, then hits again lands short of the green, then decides to look for lost ball, finds it within 5 minutes of beginning to look for it, plays it and finishes off hole with a 6. Is there a penalty for playing the hole like this? Its arguable whether the provisional was past the lost ball when he hit it as he was the only chap who looked for the lost ball...

Q2. In stroke play, player tees off, hits what looks like a safe tee shot, cant find ball. Players on tee box so after looking 5 mins for the ball, drops and plays out hole getting a 6 including the 1 shot penalty. What is the penalty for playing the hole like this?

cheers

On number one, once you hit the provisional ball the second time, that is the ball in play. The first ball is considered lost at that point. Doesn't matter how far the provisional ball went.

On 2, it should be stroke and distance, you can't just drop a ball there and play away. In a golf classic you'd get away with it alright :)

I make you wrong AZ. I'm fairly certain that a provisional ball only becomes an active ball when a stroke is played with the provisional, from a position that is clearly in advance of the original ball's likely resting point

The only reason to object to Sammy's mate's behaviour is if was unclear whether the provisional ball was ahead of or behind the likely resting point of the original ball. At which point he should have consulted with and got approval to proceed (declared as provisional) from his partners.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on October 08, 2015, 12:15:50 PM
You're right wobbler.

Rule 27-2-b says

b. When Provisional Ball Becomes Ball in Play
The player may play a provisional ball until he reaches the place where the original ball is likely to be. If he makes a stroke with the provisional ball from the place where the original ball is likely to be or from a point nearer the hole than that place, the original ball is lost and the provisional ball becomes the ball in play under penalty of stroke and distance (Rule 27-1).
If the original ball is lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, the provisional ball becomes the ball in play, under penalty of stroke and distance (Rule 27-1).  
Exception: If it is known or virtually certain that the original ball, that has not been found, has been moved by an outside agency (Rule 18-1), or is in an obstruction (Rule 24-3) or an abnormal ground condition (Rule 25-1c), the player may proceed under the applicable Rule.
 

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 08, 2015, 12:22:46 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on October 08, 2015, 12:06:30 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on October 08, 2015, 10:31:52 AM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
Wondering if someone can help me on these...

Q1. When playing stroke play, player tees off, ball goes into trees & bushes, hits a provisional. Walks down to provisional which is roughly in line with lost ball, doesn't look for lost ball, hits provisional, tops it, then hits again lands short of the green, then decides to look for lost ball, finds it within 5 minutes of beginning to look for it, plays it and finishes off hole with a 6. Is there a penalty for playing the hole like this? Its arguable whether the provisional was past the lost ball when he hit it as he was the only chap who looked for the lost ball...

Q2. In stroke play, player tees off, hits what looks like a safe tee shot, cant find ball. Players on tee box so after looking 5 mins for the ball, drops and plays out hole getting a 6 including the 1 shot penalty. What is the penalty for playing the hole like this?

cheers

On number one, once you hit the provisional ball the second time, that is the ball in play. The first ball is considered lost at that point. Doesn't matter how far the provisional ball went.

On 2, it should be stroke and distance, you can't just drop a ball there and play away. In a golf classic you'd get away with it alright :)

I make you wrong AZ. I'm fairly certain that a provisional ball only becomes an active ball when a stroke is played with the provisional, from a position that is clearly in advance of the original ball's likely resting point

The only reason to object to Sammy's mate's behaviour is if was unclear whether the provisional ball was ahead of or behind the likely resting point of the original ball. At which point he should have consulted with and got approval to proceed (declared as provisional) from his partners.

I was about to post similar... Happened to me some years back, I hit a fairly good drive but it tailed into a bit of waste-ground so hit a provisional just in case, I topped the provisional ball which barely made it off the tee-box. I had no clue as to what to do and was heading off to look for the original til my playing partners told me I could play provisional on til such time as it was past the original shot.. Makes sense I suppose as it speeds up play?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 01:21:05 PM
To be honest, I know the guy is a wee bit of a chancer anyways but what I was wondering moreso was that initially the guy was happy to play provisional as the 2nd drive was ok, he didn't bother looking for the lost ball at this stage, in the general region of the lost ball, so firstly when does the 5 minutes for searching for the original ball begin and then after topping it, he decided to look for the lost ball, obviously not happy he had topped his provisional, he then hacked out sideways so thus, playing 3 from the spot where he had topped the provisional rather than 5 ... Now the provisional ball he hit twice off the fairway was probably further than his lost ball which he played twice before abandoning to go back and look for his first tee shot - I don't see what the penalty is for doing this, I'm thinking DQ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhailov on October 08, 2015, 02:26:46 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 01:21:05 PM
To be honest, I know the guy is a wee bit of a chancer anyways but what I was wondering moreso was that initially the guy was happy to play provisional as the 2nd drive was ok, he didn't bother looking for the lost ball at this stage, in the general region of the lost ball, so firstly when does the 5 minutes for searching for the original ball begin and then after topping it, he decided to look for the lost ball, obviously not happy he had topped his provisional, he then hacked out sideways so thus, playing 3 from the spot where he had topped the provisional rather than 5 ... Now the provisional ball he hit twice off the fairway was probably further than his lost ball which he played twice before abandoning to go back and look for his first tee shot - I don't see what the penalty is for doing this, I'm thinking DQ?

That would be the last time I would play in a 4 ball with a chancer like that. end of story....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 02:40:43 PM
Quote from: Mikhailov on October 08, 2015, 02:26:46 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 01:21:05 PM
To be honest, I know the guy is a wee bit of a chancer anyways but what I was wondering moreso was that initially the guy was happy to play provisional as the 2nd drive was ok, he didn't bother looking for the lost ball at this stage, in the general region of the lost ball, so firstly when does the 5 minutes for searching for the original ball begin and then after topping it, he decided to look for the lost ball, obviously not happy he had topped his provisional, he then hacked out sideways so thus, playing 3 from the spot where he had topped the provisional rather than 5 ... Now the provisional ball he hit twice off the fairway was probably further than his lost ball which he played twice before abandoning to go back and look for his first tee shot - I don't see what the penalty is for doing this, I'm thinking DQ?

That would be the last time I would play in a 4 ball with a chancer like that. end of story....

:D :D let's just say, he doesn't get marking the card!! he's good craic tho and its funny seeing him miss 2ft putts fairly regularly as he normally gets gimmes with the other guys he plays with
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Trap on October 14, 2015, 01:42:12 PM
To you people who know golf. Is Rory a good bet this week at 4/1? Looks like a weak field........and Kaymer at 10/1 in Europe?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 14, 2015, 02:38:26 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
Wondering if someone can help me on these...

Q1. When playing stroke play, player tees off, ball goes into trees & bushes, hits a provisional. Walks down to provisional which is roughly in line with lost ball, doesn't look for lost ball, hits provisional, tops it, then hits again lands short of the green, then decides to look for lost ball, finds it within 5 minutes of beginning to look for it, plays it and finishes off hole with a 6. Is there a penalty for playing the hole like this? Its arguable whether the provisional was past the lost ball when he hit it as he was the only chap who looked for the lost ball...

Q2. In stroke play, player tees off, hits what looks like a safe tee shot, cant find ball. Players on tee box so after looking 5 mins for the ball, drops and plays out hole getting a 6 including the 1 shot penalty. What is the penalty for playing the hole like this?

cheers

The answers below are pretty accurate.

1. Provisional ball can be played until it advances past the area where the original landed

2. Stroke play, player cannot sign for an accurate scorecard, as the 6 on the hold described is not an accurate score. Should be a disqualification. Always always always hit a f-ing provisional. There is no downside to hitting one and it is your right. I'll hit one if think there's a chance I can't find the original. If I find the first one, at least I got a free swing in to work something out. If I've lost the first one, I don't have to search for 5 minutes then pull the walk of shame.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on October 14, 2015, 03:44:55 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 14, 2015, 02:38:26 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
Wondering if someone can help me on these...

Q1. When playing stroke play, player tees off, ball goes into trees & bushes, hits a provisional. Walks down to provisional which is roughly in line with lost ball, doesn't look for lost ball, hits provisional, tops it, then hits again lands short of the green, then decides to look for lost ball, finds it within 5 minutes of beginning to look for it, plays it and finishes off hole with a 6. Is there a penalty for playing the hole like this? Its arguable whether the provisional was past the lost ball when he hit it as he was the only chap who looked for the lost ball...

Q2. In stroke play, player tees off, hits what looks like a safe tee shot, cant find ball. Players on tee box so after looking 5 mins for the ball, drops and plays out hole getting a 6 including the 1 shot penalty. What is the penalty for playing the hole like this?

cheers

The answers below are pretty accurate.

1. Provisional ball can be played until it advances past the area where the original landed

2. Stroke play, player cannot sign for an accurate scorecard, as the 6 on the hold described is not an accurate score. Should be a disqualification. Always always always hit a f-ing provisional. There is no downside to hitting one and it is your right. I'll hit one if think there's a chance I can't find the original. If I find the first one, at least I got a free swing in to work something out. If I've lost the first one, I don't have to search for 5 minutes then pull the walk of shame.

You don't always play a provisional. If it is known or it is virtually certain that the ball is within the margins of a water hazard (or lateral water hazard) then the player may not play a provisional ball. The reason for this is that the relief options for a ball lost in a water hazard (Rule 26-1a) are significantly more advantageous than those for a ball that is lost or out of bounds Rule 27-1).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 14, 2015, 03:48:01 PM
Not discussing a ball in a hazard lenny. You cannot play a provisional if you think your ball is in a hazard. I was talking solely about a lost ball, the OP didn't mention a hazard in his question.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on October 14, 2015, 03:49:19 PM
Quote from: lenny on October 14, 2015, 03:44:55 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 14, 2015, 02:38:26 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
Wondering if someone can help me on these...

Q1. When playing stroke play, player tees off, ball goes into trees & bushes, hits a provisional. Walks down to provisional which is roughly in line with lost ball, doesn't look for lost ball, hits provisional, tops it, then hits again lands short of the green, then decides to look for lost ball, finds it within 5 minutes of beginning to look for it, plays it and finishes off hole with a 6. Is there a penalty for playing the hole like this? Its arguable whether the provisional was past the lost ball when he hit it as he was the only chap who looked for the lost ball...

Q2. In stroke play, player tees off, hits what looks like a safe tee shot, cant find ball. Players on tee box so after looking 5 mins for the ball, drops and plays out hole getting a 6 including the 1 shot penalty. What is the penalty for playing the hole like this?

cheers

The answers below are pretty accurate.

1. Provisional ball can be played until it advances past the area where the original landed

2. Stroke play, player cannot sign for an accurate scorecard, as the 6 on the hold described is not an accurate score. Should be a disqualification. Always always always hit a f-ing provisional. There is no downside to hitting one and it is your right. I'll hit one if think there's a chance I can't find the original. If I find the first one, at least I got a free swing in to work something out. If I've lost the first one, I don't have to search for 5 minutes then pull the walk of shame.

You don't always play a provisional. If it is known or it is virtually certain that the ball is within the margins of a water hazard (or lateral water hazard) then the player may not play a provisional ball. The reason for this is that the relief options for a ball lost in a water hazard (Rule 26-1a) are significantly more advantageous than those for a ball that is lost or out of bounds Rule 27-1).

You can have a local rule that allows you to play one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: pullhard on October 20, 2015, 02:46:43 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/34576139 - open to be played in Portrush 2019.

I've had the pleasure of living west kirby (500 yards from Hoylake) for two open's. West Kirby is really well connected to liverpool by rail and road and same for Manchester and it was still nightmare to move about for about 2 weeks.
To host the open in Portrush will be a logistical nightmare. book your holidays away ASAP
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 16, 2015, 04:01:58 PM
GMAC back on the podium after a long absence!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on November 16, 2015, 04:08:28 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 16, 2015, 04:01:58 PM
GMAC back on the podium after a long absence!

Great to see and it took a lot of heart to do it... he had a dodgy approach on 18 and managed to get up and down and then the approach for the playoff was absolutely perfect. Great stuff!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 16, 2015, 05:43:52 PM
Gmacs form has fallen off a cliff this year so great to see him bounce back. Big year ahead with added fun of potential olympics and ryder cup
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 16, 2015, 07:58:06 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on October 14, 2015, 03:49:19 PM
Quote from: lenny on October 14, 2015, 03:44:55 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 14, 2015, 02:38:26 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on October 08, 2015, 10:25:47 AM
Wondering if someone can help me on these...

Q1. When playing stroke play, player tees off, ball goes into trees & bushes, hits a provisional. Walks down to provisional which is roughly in line with lost ball, doesn't look for lost ball, hits provisional, tops it, then hits again lands short of the green, then decides to look for lost ball, finds it within 5 minutes of beginning to look for it, plays it and finishes off hole with a 6. Is there a penalty for playing the hole like this? Its arguable whether the provisional was past the lost ball when he hit it as he was the only chap who looked for the lost ball...

Q2. In stroke play, player tees off, hits what looks like a safe tee shot, cant find ball. Players on tee box so after looking 5 mins for the ball, drops and plays out hole getting a 6 including the 1 shot penalty. What is the penalty for playing the hole like this?

cheers

The answers below are pretty accurate.

1. Provisional ball can be played until it advances past the area where the original landed

2. Stroke play, player cannot sign for an accurate scorecard, as the 6 on the hold described is not an accurate score. Should be a disqualification. Always always always hit a f-ing provisional. There is no downside to hitting one and it is your right. I'll hit one if think there's a chance I can't find the original. If I find the first one, at least I got a free swing in to work something out. If I've lost the first one, I don't have to search for 5 minutes then pull the walk of shame.

You don't always play a provisional. If it is known or it is virtually certain that the ball is within the margins of a water hazard (or lateral water hazard) then the player may not play a provisional ball. The reason for this is that the relief options for a ball lost in a water hazard (Rule 26-1a) are significantly more advantageous than those for a ball that is lost or out of bounds Rule 27-1).

You can have a local rule that allows you to play one.

Well done GMac. Could McIlroy make it a double next week?

By the way, there are some boys in my club will penalise you if you dont actually say that you are playing a provisional. They're right of course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on November 16, 2015, 11:30:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 16, 2015, 04:08:28 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 16, 2015, 04:01:58 PM
GMAC back on the podium after a long absence!

Great to see and it took a lot of heart to do it... he had a dodgy approach on 18 and managed to get up and down and then the approach for the playoff was absolutely perfect. Great stuff!!!
thanks guys great to be back up there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on November 16, 2015, 11:33:02 PM
Lowry and GMac for the Olympics.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on November 22, 2015, 09:18:20 AM
Some match going on between Rory and Sullivan at the Jumeirah.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on November 22, 2015, 11:59:19 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on November 22, 2015, 09:18:20 AM
Some match going on between Rory and Sullivan at the Jumeirah.

What a putt by McIlroy - all to play for on the last.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 22, 2015, 08:47:26 PM
What is Rory's ranking be after that today? Are there other ranking tournaments before end of year??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on November 23, 2015, 09:30:23 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 22, 2015, 08:47:26 PM
What is Rory's ranking be after that today? Are there other ranking tournaments before end of year??
3rd
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 23, 2015, 09:42:16 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on November 23, 2015, 09:30:23 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 22, 2015, 08:47:26 PM
What is Rory's ranking be after that today? Are there other ranking tournaments before end of year??
3rd

I played Ardglass yesterday - very enjoyable. One birdie, six pars and the rest total nonsense. So my World Ranking is still 29,897,672
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 23, 2015, 11:28:24 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 23, 2015, 09:42:16 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on November 23, 2015, 09:30:23 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 22, 2015, 08:47:26 PM
What is Rory's ranking be after that today? Are there other ranking tournaments before end of year??
3rd

I played Ardglass yesterday - very enjoyable. One birdie, six pars and the rest total nonsense. So my World Ranking is still 29,897,672

Played it once before, fantastic golf course... Parr'd the hardest hole.. Was pretty crap every other hole though!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 23, 2015, 11:31:47 PM
After playing worse than ass for the best part of this year, considering quitting the club and the game - I finally threw a decent round together yesterday. Was a nice feeling. Then got pished and won a few hundred bucks playing dice.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on November 24, 2015, 08:45:17 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 23, 2015, 11:31:47 PM
After playing worse than ass for the best part of this year, considering quitting the club and the game - I finally threw a decent round together yesterday. Was a nice feeling. Then got pished and won a few hundred bucks playing dice.
I envy your rock and roll lifestyle.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on December 02, 2015, 04:43:57 PM
OK lets try this again in the right thread this time. I'm off to Orlando next year any recommendations on good courses that don't cost the earth when you take club hire into account? Any good apps?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 14, 2015, 11:14:45 AM
Ryder cup 2022 in Rome!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 14, 2015, 04:44:19 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on December 02, 2015, 04:43:57 PM
OK lets try this again in the right thread this time. I'm off to Orlando next year any recommendations on good courses that don't cost the earth when you take club hire into account? Any good apps?

Go to golfwrx.com and search the travel section. Should have some reasonable responses. Golf now.com is a good app.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on December 16, 2015, 08:49:56 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on December 14, 2015, 04:44:19 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on December 02, 2015, 04:43:57 PM
OK lets try this again in the right thread this time. I'm off to Orlando next year any recommendations on good courses that don't cost the earth when you take club hire into account? Any good apps?

Go to golfwrx.com and search the travel section. Should have some reasonable responses. Golf now.com is a good app.
Cheers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on December 18, 2015, 11:09:37 AM
http://www.newstalk.com/Rory-McIlroy-on-off-the-ball (http://www.newstalk.com/Rory-McIlroy-on-off-the-ball)

Good interview with Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 11, 2016, 01:02:47 PM
There is a lot of talk about a great year ahead between Spieth, Day and McIlroy.

Yesterday Spieth won a PGA tour event in Hawaii at 30 under. He also matched Woods by winning his seventh at the age of 23.

I can only see Spieth getting better. McIlroy will need to improve a helluva lot to catch Spieth and regain the number one spot, but I think that is very unlikely.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on January 11, 2016, 02:06:56 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 11, 2016, 01:02:47 PM
There is a lot of talk about a great year ahead between Spieth, Day and McIlroy.

Yesterday Spieth won a PGA tour event in Hawaii at 30 under. He also matched Woods by winning his seventh at the age of 23.

I can only see Spieth getting better. McIlroy will need to improve a helluva lot to catch Spieth and regain the number one spot, but I think that is very unlikely.
Spieth's short game is unreal, his ability to recover from poor shots is also unmatched. His performance are all the more impressive because he lacks the length of Day, McIlroy and Watson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on January 11, 2016, 04:52:40 PM
Hard to disagree with that, and yet in spite of all evidence to the contrary, I still think Spieth is over-achieving and mining a current vein of very rich form. Rory, albeit critically a few years older, has won Majors by running away, by holding on and grinding it out and by coming from behind coming down the stretch. Spieth was very impressive in last year's Masters but was handed the US Open on a plate.

Spieth for sure a better putter, (and yes, you putt for dough), but in all other aspects Rory is miles ahead a better all-round player. Think he will reassert his dominance this year, especially when he has Spieth, Day etc. to spur him on.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 11, 2016, 09:33:12 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 11, 2016, 04:52:40 PM
Hard to disagree with that, and yet in spite of all evidence to the contrary, I still think Spieth is over-achieving and mining a current vein of very rich form. Rory, albeit critically a few years older, has won Majors by running away, by holding on and grinding it out and by coming from behind coming down the stretch. Spieth was very impressive in last year's Masters but was handed the US Open on a plate.

Spieth for sure a better putter, (and yes, you putt for dough), but in all other aspects Rory is miles ahead a better all-round player. Think he will reassert his dominance this year, especially when he has Spieth, Day etc. to spur him on.
Early last year  i would have been of the opinion Speith was just on a bit of a hot  streak. But these only tend to last 3-4 weeks. He has been almost imperious for 12 months now. I dont think you can challenge his No 1 status currently. In my humble opinion Rory isnt teeing it up often enough in competitive golf. The likes of Speith Day Reed Watson seem to play more regularly. That said the nature of the modern game it would be no huge surprise if neither Speith or McIlroy won a major in 2016
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 16, 2016, 11:33:34 AM
Hopefully I'll not put a jinx on him but Paul Dunne is going really well in South Africa he's one off the lead halfway through 3rd round...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on January 16, 2016, 12:16:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 16, 2016, 11:33:34 AM
Hopefully I'll not put a jinx on him but Paul Dunne is going really well in South Africa he's one off the lead halfway through 3rd round...

I just flicked it over to see him double bogey!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 16, 2016, 12:25:10 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 16, 2016, 11:33:34 AM
Hopefully I'll not put a jinx on him but Paul Dunne is going really well in South Africa he's one off the lead halfway through 3rd round...

Jinx
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 16, 2016, 02:19:56 PM
At least he finished fairly strong....

Two back and in joint 4th is ok with 18 to play. In a funny way it might suit him better out of the final group and flying under the radar so to speak...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 16, 2016, 04:39:27 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 11, 2016, 04:52:40 PM
Hard to disagree with that, and yet in spite of all evidence to the contrary, I still think Spieth is over-achieving and mining a current vein of very rich form. Rory, albeit critically a few years older, has won Majors by running away, by holding on and grinding it out and by coming from behind coming down the stretch. Spieth was very impressive in last year's Masters but was handed the US Open on a plate.

Spieth for sure a better putter, (and yes, you putt for dough), but in all other aspects Rory is miles ahead a better all-round player. Think he will reassert his dominance this year, especially when he has Spieth, Day etc. to spur him on.

McIlroy is a very streaky player. In terms of ability if Mcailroy and Spieth are top of their game then McIlroy wins but Spieth is so consistent and is twice the putter of McIlroy I think Spieth will be the better of the 2 when we look back twenty years from now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 16, 2016, 05:08:14 PM
Spieth is a class act, amazing run of wins with signs of dropping, great composure and ability to hit those money shots!!

Rory will continue to challenge along with Day and the rest, but unless Spieth changes his clubs and technique ::) he'll have another great year....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 17, 2016, 02:57:34 PM
Didn't really happen for Dunne today, level par to finish in 9th place. Not to be sniffed at all the same...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 17, 2016, 03:56:17 PM
Easy win for Europe over a very over matched Asian team in the EurAsia Cup.

Bodes well for the Ryder in September
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: annapr on January 17, 2016, 04:07:31 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 17, 2016, 02:57:34 PM
Didn't really happen for Dunne today, level par to finish in 9th place. Not to be sniffed at all the same...
How much did he won for 9th?
I think he is gonna be a very good player in the years to come.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 17, 2016, 05:01:25 PM
Quote from: annapr on January 17, 2016, 04:07:31 PM
Quote from: Boycey on January 17, 2016, 02:57:34 PM
Didn't really happen for Dunne today, level par to finish in 9th place. Not to be sniffed at all the same...
How much did he won for 9th?
I think he is gonna be a very good player in the years to come.

€20,931
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 30, 2016, 02:30:39 PM
Great finish by Paul Dunne last night to make the cut along with Shane. Though I see Shane has a doppelgänger playing on the European Tour
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on January 30, 2016, 03:52:09 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 30, 2016, 02:30:39 PM
Great finish by Paul Dunne last night to make the cut along with Shane. Though I see Shane has a doppelgänger playing on the European Tour
I haven't been watching but I thought he(Dunne)  was only a few shots off the lead at one stage, did he drop back to nearly miss the cut?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ardtole on January 31, 2016, 01:08:04 PM
Irelands top performer at last years walker cup, Cormac Sharvin, makes his pro debut on thursday in Perth, Austrailia. Amazingly he only took up golf 8 years ago at 15 years of age.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on February 01, 2016, 04:37:35 AM
Jason Gore scores an albatross on the 18th hole of Torey Pines saturday.

http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/watch-gore-makes-albatross-par-5-18th-torrey/

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 01, 2016, 10:28:04 AM
Some shooting by Snedeker yesterday!!

He had one bogey in his 69 while the average of the rest of the lads who finished was +7! Would be unfair if the lads get good weather today to finish out their rounds and take it from him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 01, 2016, 12:51:36 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 30, 2016, 02:30:39 PM
Great finish by Paul Dunne last night to make the cut along with Shane. Though I see Shane has a doppelgänger playing on the European Tour

He has another on the PGA tour as well - http://www.pga.com/news/golf-buzz/colt-knost-makes-crazy-putt-in-wind-torrey-pines
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 01, 2016, 11:38:21 PM
Horrible conditions in Torrey Pines again. It'll take something special to stop Snedeker winning this one!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 02, 2016, 12:02:52 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 01, 2016, 11:38:21 PM
Horrible conditions in Torrey Pines again. It'll take something special to stop Snedeker winning this one!

Choi needed a birdie at the last to force a play-off, but only got a par.

The Irish boys were joint 13th, and I reckon a reasonably good payday, but I don't see how much they got each.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 02, 2016, 12:16:57 AM
Quote from: Orior on February 02, 2016, 12:02:52 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 01, 2016, 11:38:21 PM
Horrible conditions in Torrey Pines again. It'll take something special to stop Snedeker winning this one!

Choi needed a birdie at the last to force a play-off, but only got a par.

The Irish boys were joint 13th, and I reckon a reasonably good payday, but I don't see how much they got each.

$120,000 each, Dunne also tweeted he's got an invite to play in Phoenix next weekend. Lowry probably heading for Dubai?

Edit: Lowry playing in Phoenix too...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 05, 2016, 01:07:25 PM
Quote from: Boycey on February 02, 2016, 12:16:57 AMEdit: Lowry playing in Phoenix too...

Joint leader with Fowler and Matsuyama after Rd 1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on February 05, 2016, 03:01:40 PM
Dunne at -1 isn't too bad, seems like a tight course. I'd give my eye teeth for that weather though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 19, 2016, 04:38:06 PM
What has happened Spieth at the Northern Trust? Currently 7 over
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 19, 2016, 05:05:43 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 19, 2016, 04:38:06 PM
What has happened Spieth at the Northern Trust? Currently 7 over

He played very poorly yesterday, he's gone off the boil a bit lately....  I'd say he's mentally exhausted at this stage..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on February 19, 2016, 06:05:24 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 19, 2016, 04:38:06 PM
What has happened Spieth at the Northern Trust? Currently 7 over

He missed the putt to be 6 over! :D

He's even said himself he's never taking this kind of schedule again. Has to be nackered.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on February 19, 2016, 06:44:55 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on February 19, 2016, 06:05:24 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 19, 2016, 04:38:06 PM
What has happened Spieth at the Northern Trust? Currently 7 over

He missed the putt to be 6 over! :D

He's even said himself he's never taking this kind of schedule again. Has to be nackered.

He has got a bit too greedy with his schedule
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on February 21, 2016, 10:37:29 PM
Rory +5 for his round, fell away badly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 04, 2016, 12:14:15 PM
New changed grip didn't work out entirely for Rory; going well enough until 5/5 finish derailed his round.

Is Jordan Zunic alphabetically the last professional to play the game? Jaco Van Zyl?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 04, 2016, 09:43:07 PM
Putting grip working ok today - 7 birdies through 15 holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on March 06, 2016, 10:05:06 PM
Rory giving this one away in FLA.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 06, 2016, 11:00:37 PM
Scott trying the same thing
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 06, 2016, 11:08:31 PM
Is that Scott 2 from 2?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 13, 2016, 04:45:52 PM
I see the Biffo got married yesterday/today in NYC

https://twitter.com/ShaneLowryGolf/status/720269005974544385
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on April 21, 2016, 03:49:04 PM
Fascinating article on Tiger
http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/15278522/how-tiger-woods-life-unraveled-years-father-earl-woods-death (http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/15278522/how-tiger-woods-life-unraveled-years-father-earl-woods-death)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 23, 2016, 09:45:41 PM
Padraig in contention in Texas and Paul Dunne there or thereabouts in China. Hopefully a good Sunday beckons for both of them..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 24, 2016, 06:35:39 AM
Food for thought.

Big John Daly will be playing on the Champions Tour starting in May.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 12, 2016, 06:16:02 PM
Great first round for the Biffo at The Players
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on May 12, 2016, 06:32:28 PM
What did he finish?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 12, 2016, 06:35:16 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on May 12, 2016, 06:32:28 PM
What did he finish?

-7
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on May 12, 2016, 06:37:53 PM
Good stuff. He needs to back that up tomorrow now. Not like the Masters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 12, 2016, 06:50:32 PM
Shot a 29 on the back 9 - first time someone went under 30 there in tournament history
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: charlieTully on May 12, 2016, 10:24:27 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 12, 2016, 06:50:32 PM
Shot a 29 on the back 9 - first time someone went under 30 there in tournament history

had a nibble there at the 33/1 available with skybet. same price as Speith 7 shots back, insulting bastids.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 13, 2016, 11:42:11 AM
WTF is going on with Ricky Fowler's shoes!!!! And those jog pants look like a throw back to a bad '80's fashion statement, even Nike are at it with County Down's favourite son. Surely to God these breach the dress code for courses if not the PGA?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 13, 2016, 11:58:38 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 13, 2016, 11:42:11 AM
WTF is going on with Ricky Fowler's shoes!!!! And those jog pants look like a throw back to a bad '80's fashion statement, even Nike are at it with County Down's favourite son. Surely to God these breach the dress code for courses if not the PGA?

Did McIlroy no favours yesterday he should bin them if possible. . . f**king hideous!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 13, 2016, 12:27:12 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 13, 2016, 11:58:38 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 13, 2016, 11:42:11 AM
WTF is going on with Ricky Fowler's shoes!!!! And those jog pants look like a throw back to a bad '80's fashion statement, even Nike are at it with County Down's favourite son. Surely to God these breach the dress code for courses if not the PGA?

Did McIlroy no favours yesterday he should bin them if possible. . . f**king hideous!!

So were Mickleson's pinstripe trousers a few years ago. Now you see people at you local club wearing them.

I wouldn't get away with Ricki's sweat pants and short socks at my golf club. Too many nettles and thistles.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 13, 2016, 01:11:29 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 13, 2016, 12:27:12 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 13, 2016, 11:58:38 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 13, 2016, 11:42:11 AM
WTF is going on with Ricky Fowler's shoes!!!! And those jog pants look like a throw back to a bad '80's fashion statement, even Nike are at it with County Down's favourite son. Surely to God these breach the dress code for courses if not the PGA?

Did McIlroy no favours yesterday he should bin them if possible. . . f**king hideous!!

So were Mickleson's pinstripe trousers a few years ago. Now you see people at you local club wearing them.

I wouldn't get away with Ricki's sweat pants and short socks at my golf club. Too many nettles and thistles.
Thats because Dunlop are churning out the oul pinstripes at £10er a pair.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 13, 2016, 01:22:46 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 13, 2016, 01:11:29 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 13, 2016, 12:27:12 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 13, 2016, 11:58:38 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 13, 2016, 11:42:11 AM
WTF is going on with Ricky Fowler's shoes!!!! And those jog pants look like a throw back to a bad '80's fashion statement, even Nike are at it with County Down's favourite son. Surely to God these breach the dress code for courses if not the PGA?

Did McIlroy no favours yesterday he should bin them if possible. . . f**king hideous!!

So were Mickleson's pinstripe trousers a few years ago. Now you see people at you local club wearing them.

I wouldn't get away with Ricki's sweat pants and short socks at my golf club. Too many nettles and thistles.
Thats because Dunlop are churning out the oul pinstripes at £10er a pair.

Good old Mike Ashley making gold fashion affordable to the masses!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 13, 2016, 02:44:07 PM
Just to report Rory and Rickie both have lovely white slacks on today...

Good scoring early on again, Rory has birdied his first 4 holes and as a group him Johnson and Bubba are -8 after 4 holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 13, 2016, 03:03:45 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 13, 2016, 02:44:07 PM
Just to report Rory and Rickie both have lovely white slacks on today...

Good scoring early on again, Rory has birdied his first 4 holes and as a group him Johnson and Bubba are -8 after 4 holes

Just saw a video of Dustin's eagle on the 12th... Showed McIlroy walking beside him and he looks like a feckin Hobbit!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 13, 2016, 03:40:23 PM
hobbit or not ........... this is some shooting

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CiWAKRFWkAA-ECS.jpg:large)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 13, 2016, 03:42:51 PM
Rory now -7 through 7 and as a 3-ball they are -13 thus far..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 13, 2016, 05:12:48 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 13, 2016, 03:40:23 PM
hobbit or not ........... this is some shooting

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CiWAKRFWkAA-ECS.jpg:large)

Oil painting.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 13, 2016, 05:36:34 PM
Have to say i'm a big fan of Rickie's high tops. Just not great for the p1ssing rain in this country.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 13, 2016, 06:28:23 PM
Rory 9 under, with just the par 5 final hole to go
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on May 13, 2016, 06:37:57 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 13, 2016, 06:28:23 PM
Rory 9 under, with just the par 5 final hole to go
Dropped 1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 13, 2016, 06:40:20 PM
Quote from: dec on May 13, 2016, 06:37:57 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 13, 2016, 06:28:23 PM
Rory 9 under, with just the par 5 final hole to go
Dropped 1

Best time to do it. It will keep him grounded and reminds him he needs to keep practicing!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 14, 2016, 07:45:09 PM
Much tougher conditions today, Lowry having a nightmare start dropping 4 shots at 1st 3 holes..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 19, 2016, 03:18:01 PM
This could easily have also gone in the What the f**k Thread.
Murifield golf club have been taken off the Open rota after the vote to allow female members in the club was defeated.

The R&A, who control where the British Open is played, acted swiftly following the member's vote to take the course from the rota. The Edinburgh venue last hosted the Open in 2013, when Phil Mickelson claimed the claret jug.

The vote was somehow defeated by a majority of 64-36; and a letter circulated from the 'no' campaign arguing some of the stupidest points we've ever seen. The letter, which has already been branded as an embarrassment to golf by Ewan Murray, begins by emphasising the importance of the club and it's lunch, before ending with how the introduction of ladies into the club could threaten that:

We are not an ordinary club. Our special nature; 'a gentleman's club where golf is played' is quite unique with its fraternity built inter alia on foursomes play with a round taking only the same time as lunch and leaving enough time for a further round after lunch (even in mid winter). This is one of the miracles in modern day play and is much admired. Our foursomes 
and speedy play would be endangered.

We are criticised by some for being 'elitist', but if we are that is entirely due to a membership selection process which emphasises an overriding requirement that prospective members appreciate and accept our traditions.
The introduction of lady members is bound to create difficulties. Regardless of the conventions when they first join they are likely over time to question our foursomes play, our match system, the uncompromising challenge our fine links present, our lunch arrangements. It will take a very special lady golfer to be able to do all the things that are expected of them in the template which is suggested and the ladies' membership as a whole may not meet this standard.


It seems very strange to take a step to fundamentally change a strong institution with real risks to that strength in order to retain a 'one off' event that happens rarely. This is made even more strange when it is possible that the change may not work.
It's hard not to be surprised by something like this in 2016, but perhaps we shouldn't be. When Muirfield hosted the 2007 Senior Open, a female executive of the European Tour was forced to eat in the kitchen - because she wasn't permitted in the clubhouse, via the guardian.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 19, 2016, 03:56:39 PM
LaoisLad,

apparently Rory is trying hard this year to win his home Open. Are you miffed?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 19, 2016, 04:03:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 19, 2016, 03:56:39 PM
LaoisLad,

apparently Rory is trying hard this year to win his home Open. Are you miffed?
No not really sure he already won it in 2014.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 19, 2016, 04:26:56 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 19, 2016, 04:03:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 19, 2016, 03:56:39 PM
LaoisLad,

apparently Rory is trying hard this year to win his home Open. Are you miffed?
No not really sure he already won it in 2014.

lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 19, 2016, 10:44:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 19, 2016, 04:26:56 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 19, 2016, 04:03:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 19, 2016, 03:56:39 PM
LaoisLad,

apparently Rory is trying hard this year to win his home Open. Are you miffed?
No not really sure he already won it in 2014.

lol

Good start by the host, Willett going great guns also
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 22, 2016, 05:08:49 PM
2 incredible shots on 16 and 18 there from Rory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on May 22, 2016, 05:13:15 PM
Great stuff Rory, winning his home open today clearly means a lot to him.   :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 22, 2016, 05:28:31 PM
Quote from: beer baron on May 22, 2016, 05:13:15 PM
Great stuff Rory, winning his home open today clearly means a lot to him.   :)
Wrapped in the tri colour now I'm sure....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 22, 2016, 06:10:30 PM
That's the way to win a golf tournament... Top class Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on May 22, 2016, 06:17:52 PM
All his winnings to charity, class act.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 22, 2016, 07:06:39 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 22, 2016, 06:17:52 PM
All his winnings to charity, class act.

Ah sure he'll probably give it all to British charities anyway  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2016, 07:08:02 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 22, 2016, 06:17:52 PM
All his winnings to charity, class act.

That's a serious amount of money to go to his charity .....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ziggy90 on May 22, 2016, 07:28:21 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 22, 2016, 07:06:39 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 22, 2016, 06:17:52 PM
All his winnings to charity, class act.

Ah sure he'll probably give it all to British charities anyway  ;)

You're some w**ker.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 22, 2016, 08:21:51 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on May 22, 2016, 07:28:21 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 22, 2016, 07:06:39 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 22, 2016, 06:17:52 PM
All his winnings to charity, class act.

Ah sure he'll probably give it all to British charities anyway  ;)

You're some w**ker.
+1
Horrible thing to say about our Rmac.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 22, 2016, 08:24:35 PM
Quote from: ziggy90 on May 22, 2016, 07:28:21 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 22, 2016, 07:06:39 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on May 22, 2016, 06:17:52 PM
All his winnings to charity, class act.

Ah sure he'll probably give it all to British charities anyway  ;)

You're some w**ker.

Whoosh...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 22, 2016, 08:30:59 PM
Multi- multi- multi- millionaire gives money to his own charity. Amazing  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2016, 08:35:21 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 22, 2016, 08:30:59 PM
Multi- multi- multi- millionaire gives money to his own charity. Amazing  ::)

Doesn't have to and someone who's less fortunate than yourself gets some benefit....

Not a good weekend for some. Sports wise....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 23, 2016, 11:03:36 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 22, 2016, 08:30:59 PM
Multi- multi- multi- millionaire gives money to his own charity. Amazing  ::)

Would you have preferred that he kept the money?

Are you from Lurgan?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on May 23, 2016, 11:06:19 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 23, 2016, 11:03:36 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 22, 2016, 08:30:59 PM
Multi- multi- multi- millionaire gives money to his own charity. Amazing  ::)

Would you have preferred that he kept the money?

Are you from Lurgan?

The money goes to Barrettstown, Laura Lynn and Jack and Jill. Which one do you begrudge?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on May 23, 2016, 11:29:19 AM
That was quite incredible of RTE to be on an ad break when Rory was taking his 2nd shot on 18, thus missing arguably the best shot ever at an Irish Open. They'd missed earlier putts from him and Knox, at which stage I'd thankfully switched over to Sky Sports
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 23, 2016, 01:58:29 PM
Quote from: Hound on May 23, 2016, 11:29:19 AM
That was quite incredible of RTE to be on an ad break when Rory was taking his 2nd shot on 18, thus missing arguably the best shot ever at an Irish Open. They'd missed earlier putts from him and Knox, at which stage I'd thankfully switched over to Sky Sports

Sorry the 2nd on 16 was better by a mile. Par on 18 guaranteed a playoff at least even if Knox made birdie; and he'd have been confident of getting up and down for par even if he put it in the water hazard.

Hitting the green in 2 at 16 when 1 behind was sublime. It was basically a match play scenario. Dump it in the water and likely Knox goes on to win; but land it on the green it's likely Rory makes birdie and ties the tournament with the same scenario possible on 18. Knox's 3 putt was the consequence of Rory turning the screw at that point.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 23, 2016, 02:04:57 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 23, 2016, 01:58:29 PM
Quote from: Hound on May 23, 2016, 11:29:19 AM
That was quite incredible of RTE to be on an ad break when Rory was taking his 2nd shot on 18, thus missing arguably the best shot ever at an Irish Open. They'd missed earlier putts from him and Knox, at which stage I'd thankfully switched over to Sky Sports

Sorry the 2nd on 16 was better by a mile. Par on 18 guaranteed a playoff at least even if Knox made birdie; and he'd have been confident of getting up and down for par even if he put it in the water hazard.

Hitting the green in 2 at 16 when 1 behind was sublime. It was basically a match play scenario. Dump it in the water and likely Knox goes on to win; but land it on the green it's likely Rory makes birdie and ties the tournament with the same scenario possible on 18. Knox's 3 putt was the consequence of Rory turning the screw at that point.

Ur probably right but its splitting hairs a wee bit, they were both awesome shots right out of the top drawer. Hound is right though RTEs missing of the shot at 18 was criminal.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 23, 2016, 02:18:02 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 23, 2016, 01:58:29 PM
Quote from: Hound on May 23, 2016, 11:29:19 AM
That was quite incredible of RTE to be on an ad break when Rory was taking his 2nd shot on 18, thus missing arguably the best shot ever at an Irish Open. They'd missed earlier putts from him and Knox, at which stage I'd thankfully switched over to Sky Sports

Sorry the 2nd on 16 was better by a mile. Par on 18 guaranteed a playoff at least even if Knox made birdie; and he'd have been confident of getting up and down for par even if he put it in the water hazard.

Hitting the green in 2 at 16 when 1 behind was sublime. It was basically a match play scenario. Dump it in the water and likely Knox goes on to win; but land it on the green it's likely Rory makes birdie and ties the tournament with the same scenario possible on 18. Knox's 3 putt was the consequence of Rory turning the screw at that point.

The 2nd in 16 was further away as well 271 yards compared to 252 on the 18th... Phenomenal golf all the same!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 23, 2016, 03:11:56 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 23, 2016, 02:04:57 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 23, 2016, 01:58:29 PM
Quote from: Hound on May 23, 2016, 11:29:19 AM
That was quite incredible of RTE to be on an ad break when Rory was taking his 2nd shot on 18, thus missing arguably the best shot ever at an Irish Open. They'd missed earlier putts from him and Knox, at which stage I'd thankfully switched over to Sky Sports

Sorry the 2nd on 16 was better by a mile. Par on 18 guaranteed a playoff at least even if Knox made birdie; and he'd have been confident of getting up and down for par even if he put it in the water hazard.

Hitting the green in 2 at 16 when 1 behind was sublime. It was basically a match play scenario. Dump it in the water and likely Knox goes on to win; but land it on the green it's likely Rory makes birdie and ties the tournament with the same scenario possible on 18. Knox's 3 putt was the consequence of Rory turning the screw at that point.

Ur probably right but its splitting hairs a wee bit, they were both awesome shots right out of the top drawer. Hound is right though RTEs missing of the shot at 18 was criminal.

I wouldn't say it is  :P 

16 was the higher risk shot as Rory could have all but ended his chances by hitting the water. Both great shots but there was no pressure on the 18th and he had virtually a free go at the green once Knox landed in the bunker.

I've hit that approach too (from a bit less out  :P); it's not easy and certainly not in a scenario under pressure. There isn't really anywhere to miss unlike right on the 18th. For me that's by far and away the shot of the tournament; as it forced Knox into making a mistake and in turn a 2 shot swing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 23, 2016, 06:20:09 PM
Quote from: Hound on May 23, 2016, 11:29:19 AM
That was quite incredible of RTE to be on an ad break when Rory was taking his 2nd shot on 18, thus missing arguably the best shot ever at an Irish Open. They'd missed earlier putts from him and Knox, at which stage I'd thankfully switched over to Sky Sports

Do you remember what the adverts were? Otherwise they wasted their money.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on May 26, 2016, 05:02:14 AM
Intersting segment from Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO

http://www.hbo.com/real-sports-with-bryant-gumbel/episodes/0/230-episode/video/ep-230-full-segment-david-feherty.html?autoplay=true

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on May 26, 2016, 10:03:17 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on May 26, 2016, 05:02:14 AM
Intersting segment from Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO

http://www.hbo.com/real-sports-with-bryant-gumbel/episodes/0/230-episode/video/ep-230-full-segment-david-feherty.html?autoplay=true

Very good.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on May 26, 2016, 08:46:33 PM
Quick rules question. You hit your ball over water, red stakes about 20ft in front - it travels in play over the fairway and fades right, back over the water and red stakes which were all down the right. Where should the player take his drop from, first point it crossed the red stakes or the second point where it had travelled over the fairway 200 yards down the fairway?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 26, 2016, 09:14:33 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on May 26, 2016, 08:46:33 PM
Quick rules question. You hit your ball over water, red stakes about 20ft in front - it travels in play over the fairway and fades right, back over the water and red stakes which were all down the right. Where should the player take his drop from, first point it crossed the red stakes or the second point where it had travelled over the fairway 200 yards down the fairway?

You weren't playing the 13th at Concra Wood by any chance ;D. I did similar there and one of the guys I was playing with was adamant I dropped at the first one I was keener to go to the 2nd point of entry. Often wondered what the correct answer was..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 26, 2016, 09:39:57 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on May 26, 2016, 08:46:33 PM
Quick rules question. You hit your ball over water, red stakes about 20ft in front - it travels in play over the fairway and fades right, back over the water and red stakes which were all down the right. Where should the player take his drop from, first point it crossed the red stakes or the second point where it had travelled over the fairway 200 yards down the fairway?

If the ball crosses a hazard and re-enters play it is considered in play. Picture a par 3 across a water hazard. Your ball enters the hazard to carry the water. If it crosses the hazard, you're in play. If it doesn't make it your drop is where you entered the hazard (or for some courses a drop zone).

If you carried that hazard only to not quite reach the green and roll back into the hazard from the green side of the hazard, you would drop from the green side.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on May 31, 2016, 10:22:48 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 26, 2016, 09:14:33 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on May 26, 2016, 08:46:33 PM
Quick rules question. You hit your ball over water, red stakes about 20ft in front - it travels in play over the fairway and fades right, back over the water and red stakes which were all down the right. Where should the player take his drop from, first point it crossed the red stakes or the second point where it had travelled over the fairway 200 yards down the fairway?

You weren't playing the 13th at Concra Wood by any chance ;D. I did similar there and one of the guys I was playing with was adamant I dropped at the first one I was keener to go to the 2nd point of entry. Often wondered what the correct answer was..

It was the 15th... :o  By the sounds of it I should have been allowed the drop closer to the green than the guys were telling me
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 01, 2016, 09:07:48 AM
I was playing out of a bunker yesterday, the ball close to a steep face. So I opened the club, swung hard, entering the sand about an inch behind the ball and slid the club below the ball. But I didn't get enough elevation. The ball came up and clipped the face of the bunker. I hadn't a clue where it finished so stepped back to look around. Next thing the ball falls on top off my head.  Besides the embarrassment, is that an extra shot incurred?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 01, 2016, 09:48:42 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 01, 2016, 09:07:48 AM
I was playing out of a bunker yesterday, the ball close to a steep face. So I opened the club, swung hard, entering the sand about an inch behind the ball and slid the club below the ball. But I didn't get enough elevation. The ball came up and clipped the face of the bunker. I hadn't a clue where it finished so stepped back to look around. Next thing the ball falls on top off my head.  Besides the embarrassment, is that an extra shot incurred?

I think so yeah
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on June 01, 2016, 10:35:29 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2016, 09:48:42 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 01, 2016, 09:07:48 AM
I was playing out of a bunker yesterday, the ball close to a steep face. So I opened the club, swung hard, entering the sand about an inch behind the ball and slid the club below the ball. But I didn't get enough elevation. The ball came up and clipped the face of the bunker. I hadn't a clue where it finished so stepped back to look around. Next thing the ball falls on top off my head.  Besides the embarrassment, is that an extra shot incurred?

I think so yeah
I actually think it is a 2 stroke penalty!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on June 01, 2016, 12:06:48 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 01, 2016, 09:07:48 AM
I was playing out of a bunker yesterday, the ball close to a steep face. So I opened the club, swung hard, entering the sand about an inch behind the ball and slid the club below the ball. But I didn't get enough elevation. The ball came up and clipped the face of the bunker. I hadn't a clue where it finished so stepped back to look around. Next thing the ball falls on top off my head. Besides the embarrassment, is that an extra shot incurred?

I think it is a message from God.  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on June 01, 2016, 03:34:58 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on June 01, 2016, 10:35:29 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2016, 09:48:42 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 01, 2016, 09:07:48 AM
I was playing out of a bunker yesterday, the ball close to a steep face. So I opened the club, swung hard, entering the sand about an inch behind the ball and slid the club below the ball. But I didn't get enough elevation. The ball came up and clipped the face of the bunker. I hadn't a clue where it finished so stepped back to look around. Next thing the ball falls on top off my head.  Besides the embarrassment, is that an extra shot incurred?

I think so yeah
I actually think it is a 2 stroke penalty!

one stroke penalty, play it as it lays.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 01, 2016, 04:56:53 PM
Quote from: Megaman on June 01, 2016, 03:34:58 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on June 01, 2016, 10:35:29 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 01, 2016, 09:48:42 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 01, 2016, 09:07:48 AM
I was playing out of a bunker yesterday, the ball close to a steep face. So I opened the club, swung hard, entering the sand about an inch behind the ball and slid the club below the ball. But I didn't get enough elevation. The ball came up and clipped the face of the bunker. I hadn't a clue where it finished so stepped back to look around. Next thing the ball falls on top off my head.  Besides the embarrassment, is that an extra shot incurred?

I think so yeah
I actually think it is a 2 stroke penalty!

one stroke penalty, play it as it lays.

lol. Should make it to You've Been Framed with the next shot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 13, 2016, 12:06:13 PM
Here lads this is gonna be some craic this weekend . . .

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGkW7J7lSoz/

You'd be better drawing names out of a hat I think than putting money on anyone in particular!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 13, 2016, 12:08:04 PM
Yeah it looks brutal
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 14, 2016, 08:03:05 PM
http://www.pgatour.com/news/2016/06/12/oakmont-proving-to-be-tough.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 18, 2016, 05:14:40 PM
Jesus Rory, 4 putt double bogie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 18, 2016, 10:27:34 PM
Quote from: heganboy on June 18, 2016, 05:14:40 PM
Jesus Rory, 4 putt double bogie

There is only one thing that he needs to do - change everything!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 18, 2016, 11:07:40 PM
The 3 Mayo lads high on the leaderboard  . . . Will any of them finally do it this time??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 19, 2016, 12:43:48 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 18, 2016, 11:07:40 PM
The 3 Mayo lads high on the leaderboard  . . . Will any of them finally do it this time??
Jesus surely one of them will. Lowry is obviously first preference but if he doesn't I'd love to see Westwood, Sergio or DJ win it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on June 19, 2016, 01:54:17 AM
Lowry is leading by 2 on the 14th of the third round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2016, 08:26:51 AM
well done lowry i just hope he doesnt fall away. the way this weekend has gone for sport we could all do with a lift.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 19, 2016, 12:52:19 PM
Lowry has a string of birdies as he is completing the 3rd round. 7 under leading by 4
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 19, 2016, 01:01:38 PM
Just read this morning that Shane called a penalty on himself yesterday

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/19/sports/golf/us-open-leader-shane-lowry-one-extra-stroke.html?_r=0

Shane Lowry placed the putter behind his golf ball on the 16th green Saturday to line up a long birdie putt. He then saw the ball move ever so slightly backward. No one else saw the ball change positions.

But Lowry knew it was a rules violation, and he acted immediately. He called a penalty on himself even though he knew that lost stroke could topple him from the upper echelon of the leaderboard in the second round at the 116th United States Open.

As if the devilish Oakmont Country Club course were not grueling enough, Lowry, an Irishman ranked 41st in the world, was punishing himself.

Lowry's gesture was noble, but don't think it was easy on him. Once he re-marked the ball — he was now facing a 30-foot par putt — he stepped away with a look of anguish. He grasped his putter with both hands and placed it behind his neck as if he wanted to break it over his shoulders. And he turned his eyes skyward as if to say, "This is what you're doing to me as I try to win my first major championship?"

If you believe in karma, or providence, Lowry made seven birdies and just two bogeys the rest of the day as the Open advanced into the third round. And when the sun set and play was suspended Saturday night, it was Lowry who held a two-stroke lead over the American Andrew Landry. At five under par for the tournament, Lowry was one of only six golfers under par.

And he could have been one stroke lower.

Lowry, however, never wavered on his decision and never considered doing anything else.

"I had to penalize myself," he said.

But again, reinforcing the notion that golfers are not emotionless robots who find it easy to conform to conventions of integrity without feeling the consequences, Lowry added, "It's very frustrating."

With Lowry in the midst of what is perhaps golf's most demanding tournament and a life-changing championship on the line, consider how uncommon Lowry's action is in modern sports...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maigheo on June 19, 2016, 01:40:12 PM
Lowry with a 4 shot lead going into the final round of the US open
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 19, 2016, 02:07:25 PM
Quote from: maigheo on June 19, 2016, 01:40:12 PM
Lowry with a 4 shot lead going into the final round of the US open

Fingers crossed for him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2016, 03:19:35 PM
I'm sure he'll be chuffed if he does win...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sandino on June 19, 2016, 04:15:37 PM
I was listening to RTE radio yesterday. They spent ages talking about Rory's great start to his round. They were gushing! Then  in passing they mentioned that Shane was on two under.  Rory had got back to four over by that point.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 19, 2016, 04:44:59 PM
Quote from: Sandino on June 19, 2016, 04:15:37 PM
I was listening to RTE radio yesterday. They spent ages talking about Rory's great start to his round. They were gushing! Then  in passing they mentioned that Shane was on two under.  Rory had got back to four over by that point.

At the time Rory was fighting to make the cut and Shane was well inside the cut mark, is that difficult to comprehend? I'm pretty sure they're 'gushing' over Lowry today...

Go on the big lad today by the way... And should he fail to win there's 3 of my personal favourites in DJ, Westwood and Sergio to fall back on
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2016, 06:09:50 PM
https://video-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t42.1790-2/13504195_1761498470763786_2062152450_n.mp4?efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InN2ZV9zZCJ9&oh=a2cdcef00799c4dfad82b4700f8ff802&oe=57670464
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on June 19, 2016, 06:19:17 PM
Lowry is my favourite current golfer, big likeable fellow who hasn't forgot his roots. Would be great to see him win it, he was alwaya a major winner in waiting though I had thought that the British Open might have been his best chance. To win a US Open would be a great achievement if he could do it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 19, 2016, 06:30:27 PM
Fox Sports is showing the US Open here in the states and just did a little segment on Shane and Brendan Lowry (fathers day) and how Shane's father helped beat the "Mighty Kerry" as a key player for Offlay in 1982 for the All-Ireland.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: angermanagement on June 19, 2016, 08:53:24 PM
What times Lowry start ? Hope to God he wins, comes across as a great down to earth lad.

I take it regardless if he wins or not it's him and Rory for the Olympics?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 19, 2016, 09:00:45 PM
Quote from: angermanagement on June 19, 2016, 08:53:24 PM
What times Lowry start ? Hope to God he wins, comes across as a great down to earth lad.

I take it regardless if he wins or not it's him and Rory for the Olympics?

He's playing the 2nd at present, Johnson has got to -4 and Lowry has a tough up and down to stay at -7...

Yeah him and Rory for Olympics..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: angermanagement on June 19, 2016, 09:03:56 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 19, 2016, 09:00:45 PM
Quote from: angermanagement on June 19, 2016, 08:53:24 PM
What times Lowry start ? Hope to God he wins, comes across as a great down to earth lad.

I take it regardless if he wins or not it's him and Rory for the Olympics?

He's playing the 2nd at present, Johnson has got to -4 and Lowry has a tough up and down to stay at -7...

Yeah him and Rory for Olympics..

Good man, time for the kids to go to bed then. Could be a late one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on June 19, 2016, 09:04:31 PM
Quote from: angermanagement on June 19, 2016, 08:53:24 PM
What times Lowry start ? Hope to God he wins, comes across as a great down to earth lad.

I take it regardless if he wins or not it's him and Rory for the Olympics?

Has just bogeyed the second. Six under, Johnson -4.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 19, 2016, 09:32:50 PM
And Dustin Johnson just said sh1t on telly :-o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2016, 09:38:23 PM
Westwood doing the usual. I feel sorry for him he just doesn't have it!

Sergio looks in the mood and Dustin starting to mount a challenge but long way to go.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 19, 2016, 09:52:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 19, 2016, 09:38:23 PM
Westwood doing the usual. I feel sorry for him he just doesn't have it!

Sergio looks in the mood and Dustin starting to mount a challenge but long way to go.

He's won some 40 odd times and has career earnings of heading for €50m, I'm not sure he needs your sympathy...

Not sure either Lowry or Johnson are being helped by their playing partners having nightmare rounds..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on June 19, 2016, 10:07:06 PM
This will drain me. Dunno if my nerves will handle it.

It will be close - half expect to see Seamus Darby pop up on the 18th to win it for Shane
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 12:04:01 AM
Jesus lads this is harrowing stuff. . . Anybody think DJ did something wrong? The official told him to play the putt as it lies but he went and marked it then. Is that the problem?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 20, 2016, 12:11:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 12:04:01 AM
Jesus lads this is harrowing stuff. . . Anybody think DJ did something wrong? The official told him to play the putt as it lies but he went and marked it then. Is that the problem?
A f**king joke messing with the lads head. Either he moved the ball or he didn't. All the other pros reckon he didn't and has no case to answer. Somebody will be getting their cards tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: passedit on June 20, 2016, 12:12:29 AM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on June 19, 2016, 10:07:06 PM
This will drain me. Dunno if my nerves will handle it.

It will be close - half expect to see Seamus Darby pop up on the 18th to win it for Shane

USGA just stuck the hip into DJ,s back.

Super f**k up
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 20, 2016, 12:13:02 AM
I have to say I think this is a shockingly poor show from the USGA.
The USGA guy was just on TV saying that they have told DJ that he may be assessed a one shot as they believe that he "caused the ball to move" which is a one shot penalty.

I think that it is shockingly unfair on him and indeed the other players to have that hanging out there, as apparently the other players are also aware of there possible penalty. Rory, Fowler and Spieth all tweeting against the USGA.

USGA saying "we all, what else caused it to move?"

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Stevie Nicks on June 20, 2016, 12:15:37 AM
It has turned the whole thing into a joke!! His drop on 10 was a joke and then trying to say he made the ball move on the green is a joke!! How can Shane concentrate! And we think the GAA are a joke at times, wouldn't look at it!! CMON SHANE
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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:17:48 AM
As I said on the other thread I have no sympathy for him because of what happened on 10. It's those chasing have more cause for complaint. If he did cause it to move though did he not also play it from the wrong spot?  It should have been replaced if he caused it to move and played as it lied if he didn't.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 12:22:27 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:17:48 AM
As I said on the other thread I have no sympathy for him because of what happened on 10. It's those chasing have more cause for complaint. If he did cause it to move though did he not also play it from the wrong spot?  It should have been replaced if he caused it to move and played as it lied if he didn't.

Surely he's entitles to do that under the rules so what's the problem??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Stevie Nicks on June 20, 2016, 12:25:48 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 12:22:27 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:17:48 AM
As I said on the other thread I have no sympathy for him because of what happened on 10. It's those chasing have more cause for complaint. If he did cause it to move though did he not also play it from the wrong spot?  It should have been replaced if he caused it to move and played as it lied if he didn't.

Surely he's entitles to do that under the rules so what's the problem??

There is no doubt the drop on 10 was wrong but he did not cause the ball to move on the green earlier, just hope Shane wins by 2!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:32:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 12:22:27 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:17:48 AM
As I said on the other thread I have no sympathy for him because of what happened on 10. It's those chasing have more cause for complaint. If he did cause it to move though did he not also play it from the wrong spot?  It should have been replaced if he caused it to move and played as it lied if he didn't.

Surely he's entitles to do that under the rules so what's the problem??

Absolutely he is as are the USGA entitled to do what's happening now. So Johnson can have no complaints.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 12:39:25 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:32:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 12:22:27 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:17:48 AM
As I said on the other thread I have no sympathy for him because of what happened on 10. It's those chasing have more cause for complaint. If he did cause it to move though did he not also play it from the wrong spot?  It should have been replaced if he caused it to move and played as it lied if he didn't.

Surely he's entitles to do that under the rules so what's the problem??

Absolutely he is as are the USGA entitled to do what's happening now. So Johnson can have no complaints.

I don't think they are the decision could be easily cleared up but they are leaving the whole field uncertain as to what is happening!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:42:19 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 12:39:25 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:32:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 12:22:27 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:17:48 AM
As I said on the other thread I have no sympathy for him because of what happened on 10. It's those chasing have more cause for complaint. If he did cause it to move though did he not also play it from the wrong spot?  It should have been replaced if he caused it to move and played as it lied if he didn't.

Surely he's entitles to do that under the rules so what's the problem??

Absolutely he is as are the USGA entitled to do what's happening now. So Johnson can have no complaints.

I don't think they are the decision could be easily cleared up but they are leaving the whole field uncertain as to what is happening!

USGA are entitled to look at the situation as is he. They can't stop the competition mid round. I don't see what his complaint can be. If you use rules to your advantage you can't complain when the same rules disadvantage you.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on June 20, 2016, 12:45:59 AM
FFS u can't leave the players hanging like this until he talks to him after the round.  It should have been looked at and a decision made within a minute not dragged out until everyone has finished.

The golfers on Twitter are going to town on the USGA.

All this is hiding the fact that biffo is completing shitting the trunks.  Laoislad must be away to bed early tonight !!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on June 20, 2016, 12:51:25 AM
Lol good lad
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 01:02:51 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:32:34 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 12:22:27 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 12:17:48 AM
As I said on the other thread I have no sympathy for him because of what happened on 10. It's those chasing have more cause for complaint. If he did cause it to move though did he not also play it from the wrong spot?  It should have been replaced if he caused it to move and played as it lied if he didn't.

Surely he's entitles to do that under the rules so what's the problem??

Absolutely he is as are the USGA entitled to do what's happening now. So Johnson can have no complaints.

I don't think they are the decision could be easily cleared up but they are leaving the whole field uncertain as to what is happening!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 01:04:49 AM
Fair play DJ Lowry will learn from this he'll be back!!

PS. DJ's Missus  :o :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: HiMucker on June 20, 2016, 01:04:57 AM
Re what happened at 10.  The rule is to do with "sight of flag".  So it's not to do with impeding on the flight of the ball.  If it's deemed you could see the flag if the TV tower wasn't there your allowed to move the ball to where you can see the flag.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on June 20, 2016, 01:06:21 AM
Jaysus....DJ's wife having difficulties with that short dress. ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 20, 2016, 01:19:20 AM
Wayne Gretzkys has some good sperm
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 01:29:54 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on June 20, 2016, 01:04:57 AM
Re what happened at 10.  The rule is to do with "sight of flag".  So it's not to do with impeding on the flight of the ball.  If it's deemed you could see the flag if the TV tower wasn't there your allowed to move the ball to where you can see the flag.

The purpose of the rule is that you are not disadvantaged by the presence of the tower. DJ wasn't. He used the rule to his advantage to get relief from a terrible lie. I have no problem with him doing that I however would have no sympathy for him if, having used the letter of the rules to his advantage he was then to complain when those same standards were applied to his detriment.

All that said. It was a fantastic performance from him and his shot into 18 alone was worthy of winning the championship let alone how he played the rest of the round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2016, 01:50:48 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 20, 2016, 01:29:54 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on June 20, 2016, 01:04:57 AM
Re what happened at 10.  The rule is to do with "sight of flag".  So it's not to do with impeding on the flight of the ball.  If it's deemed you could see the flag if the TV tower wasn't there your allowed to move the ball to where you can see the flag.

The purpose of the rule is that you are not disadvantaged by the presence of the tower. DJ wasn't. He used the rule to his advantage to get relief from a terrible lie. I have no problem with him doing that I however would have no sympathy for him if, having used the letter of the rules to his advantage he was then to complain when those same standards were applied to his detriment.

All that said. It was a fantastic performance from him and his shot into 18 alone was worthy of winning the championship let alone how he played the rest of the round.

If you can't see the flag you are surely disadvantaged? Every player in the field would have done the same.





Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 20, 2016, 03:03:15 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 20, 2016, 01:19:20 AM
Wayne Gretzkys has some good sperm

More like Janet Jones has good eggs!!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 20, 2016, 09:21:08 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2016, 01:06:53 AM
Was worth staying up to watch the end just to see DJs wife!!

Agreed. The way she swung those hips and struggled to keep the dress down - woof woof. Though I think the big knickers were a mistake.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 09:34:14 AM
I like Shane Lowry but that was a monumental choke last night. Even before the DJ incident he had lost it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on June 20, 2016, 09:59:35 AM
Unfortunately for Shane he had to sit on a 4 shot lead for about 7 - 8 hours before he teed off in the last round and I have no doubt it contributed to his very nervous play.  Even the green's he was hitting, he was leaving himself with 40ft putts and he just couldn't keep sinking those 7 - 10 footers to save par.  I really hope the experience stands to him and he bounces back strong at The Open next month. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 20, 2016, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 09:34:14 AM
I like Shane Lowry but that was a monumental choke last night. Even before the DJ incident he had lost it.

Definitely got to him. HE said as much afterwards. I do think he's the type of lad that will learn from it and come back. He certainly has the game to contend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 10:39:59 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 20, 2016, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 09:34:14 AM
I like Shane Lowry but that was a monumental choke last night. Even before the DJ incident he had lost it.

Definitely got to him. HE said as much afterwards. I do think he's the type of lad that will learn from it and come back. He certainly has the game to contend.

Hopefully it's a case of you have to lose one to win one. Still think he needs to look at his condition, it's a small thing but a high level of fitness helps with mental fortitude and help with making clear decisions towards the end of a round when mental and physical fatigue come into it. It is one the thing that strikes me about the top guys Day, Spieth, McIlroy even DJ, those guys look fit and lean.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 20, 2016, 10:42:47 AM
Hopefully the next chance he gets he takes it, I'd say his form will dip in the next few competitions due to this (and going on the lash)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mikehunt on June 20, 2016, 11:14:44 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 10:39:59 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 20, 2016, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 09:34:14 AM
I like Shane Lowry but that was a monumental choke last night. Even before the DJ incident he had lost it.

Definitely got to him. HE said as much afterwards. I do think he's the type of lad that will learn from it and come back. He certainly has the game to contend.

Hopefully it's a case of you have to lose one to win one. Still think he needs to look at his condition, it's a small thing but a high level of fitness helps with mental fortitude and help with making clear decisions towards the end of a round when mental and physical fatigue come into it. It is one the thing that strikes me about the top guys Day, Spieth, McIlroy even DJ, those guys look fit and lean.
Absolutely. He was questioned about this before and he said he wouldn't change. It's a shame cos he has the talent. Has to make a difference.  Spending four hours out in the heat and humidity is tough going and even more so if you're carrying timber.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on June 20, 2016, 12:58:26 PM
Quote from: mikehunt on June 20, 2016, 11:14:44 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 10:39:59 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 20, 2016, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 09:34:14 AM
I like Shane Lowry but that was a monumental choke last night. Even before the DJ incident he had lost it.

Definitely got to him. HE said as much afterwards. I do think he's the type of lad that will learn from it and come back. He certainly has the game to contend.

Hopefully it's a case of you have to lose one to win one. Still think he needs to look at his condition, it's a small thing but a high level of fitness helps with mental fortitude and help with making clear decisions towards the end of a round when mental and physical fatigue come into it. It is one the thing that strikes me about the top guys Day, Spieth, McIlroy even DJ, those guys look fit and lean.
Absolutely. He was questioned about this before and he said he wouldn't change. It's a shame cos he has the talent. Has to make a difference.  Spending four hours out in the heat and humidity is tough going and even more so if you're carrying timber.
People were hassling Brian Cowen over the same stuff. Claiming he drank too much and was out of shape.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 20, 2016, 01:37:54 PM
Quote from: mikehunt on June 20, 2016, 11:14:44 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 10:39:59 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 20, 2016, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 09:34:14 AM
I like Shane Lowry but that was a monumental choke last night. Even before the DJ incident he had lost it.

Definitely got to him. HE said as much afterwards. I do think he's the type of lad that will learn from it and come back. He certainly has the game to contend.

Hopefully it's a case of you have to lose one to win one. Still think he needs to look at his condition, it's a small thing but a high level of fitness helps with mental fortitude and help with making clear decisions towards the end of a round when mental and physical fatigue come into it. It is one the thing that strikes me about the top guys Day, Spieth, McIlroy even DJ, those guys look fit and lean.
Absolutely. He was questioned about this before and he said he wouldn't change. It's a shame cos he has the talent. Has to make a difference.  Spending four hours out in the heat and humidity is tough going and even more so if you're carrying timber.
Quote from: mikehunt on June 20, 2016, 11:14:44 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 10:39:59 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 20, 2016, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 09:34:14 AM
I like Shane Lowry but that was a monumental choke last night. Even before the DJ incident he had lost it.

Definitely got to him. HE said as much afterwards. I do think he's the type of lad that will learn from it and come back. He certainly has the game to contend.

Hopefully it's a case of you have to lose one to win one. Still think he needs to look at his condition, it's a small thing but a high level of fitness helps with mental fortitude and help with making clear decisions towards the end of a round when mental and physical fatigue come into it. It is one the thing that strikes me about the top guys Day, Spieth, McIlroy even DJ, those guys look fit and lean.
Absolutely. He was questioned about this before and he said he wouldn't change. It's a shame cos he has the talent. Has to make a difference.  Spending four hours out in the heat and humidity is tough going and even more so if you're carrying timber.
Agree with all of the above. At the top end of any sport the best have to eke out every small gain. The weight and general conditioning has to be a consideration especially playing a global sport. If he was playing in lashing rain and cold at home he might get away with it but fatigue has to be a consideration. It may be that he is afraid a 3 or 4 stone weight loss would result in him having to adjust his swing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mikehunt on June 20, 2016, 05:44:28 PM
Quote from: Bord na Mona man on June 20, 2016, 12:58:26 PM
Quote from: mikehunt on June 20, 2016, 11:14:44 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 10:39:59 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 20, 2016, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 09:34:14 AM
I like Shane Lowry but that was a monumental choke last night. Even before the DJ incident he had lost it.

Definitely got to him. HE said as much afterwards. I do think he's the type of lad that will learn from it and come back. He certainly has the game to contend.

Hopefully it's a case of you have to lose one to win one. Still think he needs to look at his condition, it's a small thing but a high level of fitness helps with mental fortitude and help with making clear decisions towards the end of a round when mental and physical fatigue come into it. It is one the thing that strikes me about the top guys Day, Spieth, McIlroy even DJ, those guys look fit and lean.
Absolutely. He was questioned about this before and he said he wouldn't change. It's a shame cos he has the talent. Has to make a difference.  Spending four hours out in the heat and humidity is tough going and even more so if you're carrying timber.
People were hassling Brian Cowen over the same stuff. Claiming he drank too much and was out of shape.
You pointing the finger at the Offaly gene?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 20, 2016, 05:55:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 20, 2016, 09:21:08 AM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2016, 01:06:53 AM
Was worth staying up to watch the end just to see DJs wife!!

Agreed. The way she swung those hips and struggled to keep the dress down - woof woof. Though I think the big knickers were a mistake.

(http://cdn-02.independent.ie/incoming/article34816182.ece/aed81/AUTOCROP/w620/541509676.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 20, 2016, 09:47:13 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 10:39:59 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 20, 2016, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 20, 2016, 09:34:14 AM
I like Shane Lowry but that was a monumental choke last night. Even before the DJ incident he had lost it.

Definitely got to him. HE said as much afterwards. I do think he's the type of lad that will learn from it and come back. He certainly has the game to contend.

Hopefully it's a case of you have to lose one to win one. Still think he needs to look at his condition, it's a small thing but a high level of fitness helps with mental fortitude and help with making clear decisions towards the end of a round when mental and physical fatigue come into it. It is one the thing that strikes me about the top guys Day, Spieth, McIlroy even DJ, those guys look fit and lean.

I really think it is. I hope though it's more like McIlroy lost the Masters  and won the US Open rather than DJ toiling for years losing a number of them!

I REALLY hope it's not a Westwood situation. His performance yesterday was absolutely horrendous!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on June 22, 2016, 09:46:38 AM
Rory pulls out of Olympics due to the zika virus.

Yeah, right!  >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 09:49:00 AM
He couldn't stand being Ireland's number 2 :)

In fairness, I wouldn't be surprised if Lowry pulled out either. Both are young men, looking to start families in the relatively near term. Unless you could be absolutely assured your risk was negligible, I'd understand it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Trap on June 22, 2016, 10:30:19 AM
I would say as soon an McIlroy thinks he is not good enough/too old to win a major he wont go near a golf course.............
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: winghalfun on June 22, 2016, 10:39:50 AM
Great timing Rory. 

Couple of nights with the Norn Ireland supporters and you suddenly with careful consideration decide you might be exposed to a health scare.

I genuinely would have 100% more admiration for people like him if he was upfront about his loyalties.

I would also suggested he does what Greg Rutherford has done and freeze his sperm but I suppose you need a set of balls for that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 22, 2016, 10:42:12 AM
Have a feeling a certain gentleman will be on this thread very soon
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2016, 10:44:30 AM
LL already posted  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 10:48:20 AM
I think he means the other gentleman. But I think ye are being harsh on him. It's obvious most golfers, Shane Lowry included, have no real grá for the olympics. It's a new competition, and they haven't grown up all their life looking to represent their country like that. Shane, with his background, would be slightly more au fait with representative team sports, and is obviously very a passionate supporter of all Irish and Offaly teams, so he may end up going, but I wouldn't be surprised if he pulled out too.

There is a fairly substantial list of golfers that have made themselves unavailable. In Rory's case there is the added 'ussuns, themmuns' factor which he is trying to tiptoe around all the time, but I'd be inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt. It would have been easier altogether for him to just opt out of representing anyone at the olympics years ago.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 10:50:45 AM
Although ....... http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/rory-mcilroy-no-longer-worried-about-zika-virus-will-play-in-rio-olympics (http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/rory-mcilroy-no-longer-worried-about-zika-virus-will-play-in-rio-olympics)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2016, 10:56:19 AM
Lowry talked about it a few weeks ago

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/shane-lowry-big-topic-is-zika-virus-and-the-olympics-1.2660777 (http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/shane-lowry-big-topic-is-zika-virus-and-the-olympics-1.2660777)

QuoteI'm obviously doing something right because I've been moved upstairs to the elite locker room here at Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship, which is one of my favourite weeks of the season.

I love the place and the tournament. But it doesn't matter where we are these days, whether we're at Augusta or Sawgrass or The K Club, there's no escaping one topic of conversation: the Zika virus and the Olympics.

Rory McIlroy saying what he said the other day is obviously not the first time I've been aware of the Zika virus. A number of golfers have already pulled out of the chance to compete at the Olympics – Adam Scott, Marc Leishman, Charl Schwartzel, Louis Oosthuizen – and I am sure there will be more.

I desperately want to go to the Olympics for Ireland. I am also a recently married man, and I have to learn a lot more about the virus. Obviously I really want to go, but there is a decision to be made. Can I or can't I go?

I am the one who has to make that call. I have to speak to the medical people from the European Tour, and I really need to go and speak to doctors back home. We're getting a lot of good information from the PGA Tour and the European Tour, a lot of emails popping into the inbox.

I need to ask some questions. How big a percentage is the risk? That's the really big one. I'm going to listen to the medical advice that comes my way, and, I'll be honest, I'm not going to take any chances.

It has been on my mind for a few months; players have been talking about it a lot, and we talk to each other week to week when we're out on tour.

It's not an ideal scenario to have on golf's return to the Olympics. Is it the pinnacle for golfers? I'm not sure. I think the Majors are probably the pinnacle. If I was a 800m or 200m runner there'd be no question about going because you've trained for four years, or even eight years in some cases, to get to the Olympics.

If there's a decision to be made – and the qualifying date I know is July 17th – then it is going to be a very tough decision if I can't go or if I don't feel like I can go.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on June 22, 2016, 11:00:28 AM
Golf has no place in the Olympics anyway but Mc Ilroy looks daft for pulling out at this stage. It will create the impression of a pampered multi millionaire living a different world. There will be thousands of athletes desperate to compete in Rio but I suppose golfers in general are sedate human beings unaccustomed to the physical toughness needed to compete in most sports.

It's no surprise because deep down I don't believe it really means that much to him or indeed most top level sportsmen earning massive money. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: longballin on June 22, 2016, 11:07:57 AM
No big loss...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muzz on June 22, 2016, 11:14:53 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on June 22, 2016, 11:00:28 AM
Golf has no place in the Olympics anyway but Mc Ilroy looks daft for pulling out at this stage. It will create the impression of a pampered multi millionaire living a different world. There will be thousands of athletes desperate to compete in Rio but I suppose golfers in general are sedate human beings unaccustomed to the physical toughness needed to compete in most sports.

It's no surprise because deep down I don't believe it really means that much to him or indeed most top level sportsmen earning massive money.

I think if you read the interview a few weeks back when he first mentioned his concern you'd know its not about him personally but that with being engaged and timelines as to when they want to start a family the risk is too high.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 22, 2016, 11:21:30 AM
There is a lot of talk about this virus around the golf tournament and not much talk of it for other sports. Obviously being in an outdoor rural environment for 6/7 hours a day hugely increases the potential for coming into contact with the mosquito in question...

It'll be interesting to see if the floodgates will open now with withdrawals now one of the biggest names has pulled out
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on June 22, 2016, 11:21:34 AM
Quote from: Muzz on June 22, 2016, 11:14:53 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on June 22, 2016, 11:00:28 AM
Golf has no place in the Olympics anyway but Mc Ilroy looks daft for pulling out at this stage. It will create the impression of a pampered multi millionaire living a different world. There will be thousands of athletes desperate to compete in Rio but I suppose golfers in general are sedate human beings unaccustomed to the physical toughness needed to compete in most sports.

It's no surprise because deep down I don't believe it really means that much to him or indeed most top level sportsmen earning massive money.

I think if you read the interview a few weeks back when he first mentioned his concern you'd know its not about him personally but that with being engaged and timelines as to when they want to start a family the risk is too high.

I'm sure there are plenty of other athletes with partners and families bursting a gut to compete in Rio. It's simply a different environment that these pro multi millionaires live in and the olympics is far from being the pinnacle of their sport for them. My point is that golf should never be in the Olympics in the first instance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 11:26:23 AM
Quote from: Boycey on June 22, 2016, 11:21:30 AM
There is a lot of talk about this virus around the golf tournament and not much talk of it for other sports. Obviously being in an outdoor rural environment for 6/7 hours a day hugely increases the potential for coming into contact with the mosquito in question...

It'll be interesting to see if the floodgates will open now with withdrawals now one of the biggest names has pulled out

Some big names have already pulled out. Adam Scott for one. Jason Day is strongly considering it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Canalman on June 22, 2016, 11:27:49 AM
It and tennis should not be in the olympics.

Four majors every year the pinnacle in the game. Olympics ........... meh. Same with tennis.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 11:30:05 AM
It's obvious the golf pros are far from blown away by the chance to appear at the olympics. I'd say it's a gold medal would be on a par (no pun intended) with winning an average PGA tour event. I doubt many at all would put it in the pantheon of events like the Majors or even the WGC events.

Maybe if it was only available to amateurs it might resonate more?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 22, 2016, 11:45:12 AM
Quote from: Canalman on June 22, 2016, 11:27:49 AM
It and tennis should not be in the olympics.

Four majors every year the pinnacle in the game. Olympics ........... meh. Same with tennis.


The list of sports that shouldn't be in the Olympics is probably longer than the ones that should be in it at this stage.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 22, 2016, 12:14:08 PM
He plays golf and lives in Florida for chrissakes, just an excuse. if it had been OWC he'd be chomping at the bit.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 22, 2016, 12:41:21 PM
The only ones that made a fuss were the ones that complained about him taking another Irishman's place on the team...now that he's pulled out they still complain, dammed if you do dammed if you don't...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 22, 2016, 01:26:02 PM
Seems to be suggestions that if a bloke gets the virus he could transmit it sexually. That's understandly a gamechanger for the likes of Rory, if true.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2016, 01:33:37 PM
Entirely understandable for a sportsman who is likely to want to start a family and where the Olympics is "a nice to have".

Greg Rutherford has apparently had some of his swimmers frozen just in case. I just hope the wife puts the right ice cubes in her G&T.

I'm here all week...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: No wides on June 22, 2016, 01:36:10 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on June 22, 2016, 11:00:28 AM
Golf has no place in the Olympics anyway but Mc Ilroy looks daft for pulling out at this stage. It will create the impression of a pampered multi millionaire living a different world. There will be thousands of athletes desperate to compete in Rio but I suppose golfers in general are sedate human beings unaccustomed to the physical toughness needed to compete in most sports.

It's no surprise because deep down I don't believe it really means that much to him or indeed most top level sportsmen earning massive money.

I am sure Rory gives a flying one if you think he looks daft, why does he need to take any chances?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 22, 2016, 01:49:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2016, 01:33:37 PM
Entirely understandable for a sportsman who is likely to want to start a family and where the Olympics is "a nice to have".

.
True Tony very true indeed.
Though it is also a handy way out for any athlete who may not have wanted to actually play for a particular country and whose major sponsor may not have been too happy about seeing a player be dressed head to toe in another major clothing brands sports gear..

I'm not talking about any particular athlete ,country or sports brand of course...Just saying it would be a handy excuse if anyone did fall into the above category not that I can actually think of anyone who may fit that profile.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NAG1 on June 22, 2016, 01:54:27 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 22, 2016, 01:49:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2016, 01:33:37 PM
Entirely understandable for a sportsman who is likely to want to start a family and where the Olympics is "a nice to have".

.
True Tony very true indeed.
Though it is also a handy way out for any athlete who may not have wanted to actually play for a particular country and whose major sponsor may not have been too happy about seeing a player be dressed head to toe in another major clothing brands sports gear..

I'm not talking about any particular athlete ,country or sports brand of course...Just saying it would be a handy excuse if anyone did fall into the above category not that I can actually think of anyone who may fit that profile.

Just call a spade a sapde LL there is no harm in it.

He wasnt keen from get go for a number of issues, nationality and sponsors being the main two factors.

The fact he has dropped in form is now another issue and the Zika thing is a really handy way of getting out of the obligation without having to be seen to piss any one off in particular.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 22, 2016, 01:56:13 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 22, 2016, 01:54:27 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 22, 2016, 01:49:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2016, 01:33:37 PM
Entirely understandable for a sportsman who is likely to want to start a family and where the Olympics is "a nice to have".

.
True Tony very true indeed.
Though it is also a handy way out for any athlete who may not have wanted to actually play for a particular country and whose major sponsor may not have been too happy about seeing a player be dressed head to toe in another major clothing brands sports gear..

I'm not talking about any particular athlete ,country or sports brand of course...Just saying it would be a handy excuse if anyone did fall into the above category not that I can actually think of anyone who may fit that profile.

Just call a spade a sapde LL there is no harm in it.

He wasnt keen from get go for a number of issues, nationality and sponsors being the main two factors.

The fact he has dropped in form is now another issue and the Zika thing is a really handy way of getting out of the obligation without having to be seen to piss any one off in particular.

(https://specialkkluthe.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/garden-spade-01.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NAG1 on June 22, 2016, 01:57:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 22, 2016, 01:56:13 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 22, 2016, 01:54:27 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 22, 2016, 01:49:29 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 22, 2016, 01:33:37 PM
Entirely understandable for a sportsman who is likely to want to start a family and where the Olympics is "a nice to have".

.
True Tony very true indeed.
Though it is also a handy way out for any athlete who may not have wanted to actually play for a particular country and whose major sponsor may not have been too happy about seeing a player be dressed head to toe in another major clothing brands sports gear..

I'm not talking about any particular athlete ,country or sports brand of course...Just saying it would be a handy excuse if anyone did fall into the above category not that I can actually think of anyone who may fit that profile.

Just call a spade a sapde LL there is no harm in it.

He wasnt keen from get go for a number of issues, nationality and sponsors being the main two factors.

The fact he has dropped in form is now another issue and the Zika thing is a really handy way of getting out of the obligation without having to be seen to piss any one off in particular.

(https://specialkkluthe.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/garden-spade-01.jpg)

+1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 01:59:46 PM
Is that not a shovel, surely? This is a spade.

(http://www.toolstop.co.uk/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/af58f5a49fa1ed9b9407eb0102526a52.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 22, 2016, 02:00:54 PM
That's a fine looking spade alright AZ i'll give you that one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2016, 02:07:04 PM
the way he's been putting lately - he could do with adding that to his golf bag
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 22, 2016, 02:12:21 PM
Who goes instead?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 22, 2016, 02:13:16 PM
GMac or Harrington I presume.
Paul Dunne maybe?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 02:14:25 PM
I dunno, but I'm warming up just in case. I'll bring a physical presence at least and frighten a few yanks and the like.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 22, 2016, 02:17:49 PM
We already have Offaly choker quota filled. I like the cut of young Dunne although would be happy with Paddy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on June 22, 2016, 02:18:04 PM
It has been pointed out that Rory did a puff piece with the media recently on holiday in Barbados with the mot

Barbados has the same zika virus threat level as Brazil.

Just saying, like  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 22, 2016, 02:21:50 PM
Whether he gives a flying fcuk or not is irrelevant. He has happily come through the ranks of the GUI funded by tax payers and clubs and members. Those people are entitled to an opinion. McIlroy makes no secret of his allegiances and good luck to him. I for one would much rather see Gmac playing. I do think though had Nike not turned down the Irish Olympic team it could have been a different story.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 02:23:10 PM
A post resort on a beach in Barbados would not have the same mosquito threat as a golf course with water hazards etc. (I assume)

That article I posted earlier though, which was at the Memorial, was fairly positive about the virus, so something has changed in the last 3 weeks. Maybe her indoors has said "You're not coming near me if you go to Brazil".

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 02:23:58 PM
This is the article from 3 weeks ago

Quote from: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 10:50:45 AM
Although ....... http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/rory-mcilroy-no-longer-worried-about-zika-virus-will-play-in-rio-olympics (http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/rory-mcilroy-no-longer-worried-about-zika-virus-will-play-in-rio-olympics)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: rrhf on June 22, 2016, 02:24:43 PM
This may not just be about the zico virus folks. Theres lots of sharks there too. Dangerous spot. Plus they reckon the ridin in the athletes village is unrelenting. You could come home with a lot more than zico... the fiance would have  every right to be worried.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 22, 2016, 02:34:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 22, 2016, 02:13:16 PM
GMac or Harrington I presume.
Paul Dunne maybe?

MacDowell is next in line based on the qualifying criteria - either he'd have to pass or Lowry also would have to drop out for Harrington to play.

And Seamus Power is also ranked ahead of Dunne.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 22, 2016, 02:39:43 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 02:23:10 PM
A post resort on a beach in Barbados would not have the same mosquito threat as a golf course with water hazards etc. (I assume)

That article I posted earlier though, which was at the Memorial, was fairly positive about the virus, so something has changed in the last 3 weeks. Maybe her indoors has said "You're not coming near me if you go to Brazil".
It was new to me this week that the virus could be passed human-to-human, rather than just from a mosquito.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 22, 2016, 02:43:29 PM
That's not knew Hound. He refers to it himself in that interview I posted. ""I think what the health experts are really worried about, it's not the individual cases. It's the fact that 500,000 people go to Rio, extra people, and they spend three weeks at the Games, they go back out of Rio, and some might have contracted Zika and don't know about it. Then all of a sudden, instead of it being this virus that's contained in a certain part of the world, it's now a global epidemic. And I think that's the real concern."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 22, 2016, 03:25:23 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on June 22, 2016, 02:18:04 PM
It has been pointed out that Rory did a puff piece with the media recently on holiday in Barbados with the mot

Barbados has the same zika virus threat level as Brazil.

Just saying, like  ::)
Makes you wonder what the excuse for Tokyo 2020 will be.

Eh guys I'd love to play for your,oops I mean my country in Tokyo but I'm worried about a Godzilla attack..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on June 22, 2016, 03:40:11 PM
Quote from: rrhf on June 22, 2016, 02:24:43 PM
This may not just be about the zico virus folks. Theres lots of sharks there too. Dangerous spot. Plus they reckon the ridin in the athletes village is unrelenting. You could come home with a lot more than zico... the fiance would have  every right to be worried.

Jaysus, when I was young I would have killed for anything to do with Zico.  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on June 22, 2016, 03:44:21 PM
BREAKING NEWS:

McIlroy has just pulled out of the Scottish Open due to concerns of a potential Loch Ness Monster attack.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Wildweasel74 on June 22, 2016, 08:01:50 PM
Has been looking for an excuse...

Bollix was never going anyway, if he was representing a northern Ireland golf team like his soccer buds he been on the first plane out, unfortunately he born on the wrong side of the bann, where he feels more British accordingly to him apparently!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on June 22, 2016, 08:29:55 PM
Genuinely couldn't give a flyin duck who he represents or where his allegiances are. It's the weaselly, behind backs, ball less way he does things that grates me.  And this is just more of it.  Twat.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on June 23, 2016, 10:56:16 AM
Whatever about his motivations and reasons, the guy is very poor when it comes to PR.

On another note, the attempts to 'green' McIlroy by folks down South is a bit embarrassing.
Why does every RTE sports bulletin call him "Ireland's Rory McIlroy"?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: HiMucker on June 23, 2016, 11:07:25 AM
Because he is from Ireland!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 23, 2016, 11:12:17 AM
Do they say Ireland's Shane Lowry?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on June 23, 2016, 11:21:42 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 23, 2016, 11:12:17 AM
Do they say Ireland's Shane Lowry?
They would in context, 'best of the Irish today was Shane Lowry' but it isn't constant.
When it came to Darren Clarke, they were never as pushy about pinning the Irish badge on him.
McIlroy has picked up a permanent prefix this past while.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 23, 2016, 12:07:51 PM
Sky and the Beeb are very good at this sort of thing too. McIlroy has been clear from the start that he considers himself British and Northern Irish, disappointing as that is for the community from which he hails, it is non the less his right. He should have had the balls to stick with this. Instead like McGuigan before him he is trying to ride two horses, never a good idea, although McGuigan was smarter when it came to flags. I'd rather see Gmac and Lowery representing Ireland as they have been quite clear about their allegiances from the get go.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 23, 2016, 01:13:49 PM
GMAC turns it down as well.

An Olympic medal is nothing to these guys it's all about the 4 majors that's what they put their lives on hold for. It just reinforces the point that Golf, Tennis etc should not be in the Olympics.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 23, 2016, 01:18:20 PM
Was just about to say that. Gmac has no interest either. I wouldn't be surprised if Lowry does too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 23, 2016, 01:26:43 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 23, 2016, 01:18:20 PM
Was just about to say that. Gmac has no interest either. I wouldn't be surprised if Lowry does too.
Gmac's wife is expecting. Due around the time of Rio I think.

I think Lowry will go. Harrington too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on June 23, 2016, 01:30:32 PM
I wonder if G Mac will get as much abuse as McIlroy for withdrawing?  I somehow doubt it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on June 23, 2016, 01:31:49 PM
Of course the rumour that golfers take 'supplements' that are on the banned IOC list but not on the PGA list was surely put out by someone wearing a tinfoil hat.

Don't you think  ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 23, 2016, 01:32:41 PM
Is Guinness on the list? Lowry will be next.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on June 23, 2016, 01:37:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 23, 2016, 01:30:32 PM
I wonder if G Mac will get as much abuse as McIlroy for withdrawing?  I somehow doubt it.

His wife is due a few weeks after the olympics, decent excuse!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NAG1 on June 23, 2016, 01:53:17 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on June 23, 2016, 01:31:49 PM
Of course the rumour that golfers take 'supplements' that are on the banned IOC list but not on the PGA list was surely put out by someone wearing a tinfoil hat.

Don't you think  ???

Well who was the first high profile one to come out and say they werent going  ;)

Big Vijay  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on June 23, 2016, 01:55:07 PM
Quote from: Link on June 23, 2016, 01:37:56 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 23, 2016, 01:30:32 PM
I wonder if G Mac will get as much abuse as McIlroy for withdrawing?  I somehow doubt it.

His wife is due a few weeks after the olympics, decent excuse!

Ok.

How many lads here have taken a few weeks off BEFORE the wife's due date? Would you not normally do it AFTER?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 23, 2016, 01:55:55 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 01:43:57 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 23, 2016, 01:30:32 PM
I wonder if G Mac will get as much abuse as McIlroy for withdrawing?  I somehow doubt it.
Why would he? He has a perfectly valid reason not to go.

If Lowry doesn't go is he a **** as well??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on June 23, 2016, 01:56:59 PM
His wife isn't due during the event, but weeks after it.  His reason (which is entirely his choice) is no more credible than McIlroys.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 23, 2016, 01:59:11 PM
And of course no kids are ever born before their due date.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 23, 2016, 02:01:39 PM
You are a wild hard bunch of lads, I hope none of you ever have a difficult decision like that to make. Family first every time....

Some of the stuff written here especially about McIlroy is embarrassing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on June 23, 2016, 02:05:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 23, 2016, 01:59:11 PM
And of course no kids are ever born before their due date.

If he wants to cover up to a few weeks early and obviously a few weeks late then he obviously won't play for at least month. Which is almost unheard of in professional sports.

Of course it could come down to zika and apathy.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NAG1 on June 23, 2016, 02:22:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 23, 2016, 02:01:39 PM
You are a wild hard bunch of lads, I hope none of you ever have a difficult decision like that to make. Family first every time....

Some of the stuff written here especially about McIlroy is embarrassing.

That post is embarrassing - difficult decision = Nike telling him he cant play for financial/ contractual reasons.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 23, 2016, 02:44:43 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 23, 2016, 02:05:25 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 23, 2016, 01:59:11 PM
And of course no kids are ever born before their due date.

If he wants to cover up to a few weeks early and obviously a few weeks late then he obviously won't play for at least month. Which is almost unheard of in professional sports.

Of course it could come down to zika and apathy.

I'd say Zika and Apathy have quite a bit to do with it, maybe Zico as well :),  but also being out of the country he lives in while his wife gets ready to give birth would have to be another factor.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 03:37:11 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 23, 2016, 02:22:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 23, 2016, 02:01:39 PM
You are a wild hard bunch of lads, I hope none of you ever have a difficult decision like that to make. Family first every time....

Some of the stuff written here especially about McIlroy is embarrassing.

That post is embarrassing - difficult decision = Nike telling him he cant play for financial/ contractual reasons.

So by that logic - he's not going to play the Ryder Cup either??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 23, 2016, 04:01:56 PM
I'm not suggesting for a moment that the golfers are withdrawing only for sponsorship reasons, but they are definitely a factor.

For example, nike golfers can only have nike logos on their apparel and clubs and balls. Most golfers like Lowry or GMAC have many logos, hat brand, arm, collar, front of shirt etc etc. Not for the nike "brand ambassadors" Nike logos only.

The golfers playing in the olympics are constrained from this (take a look here for more details http://www.trademarksandbrandsonline.com/article/preventing-an-ambush). In Ireland's case the brand is new balance, so all of the golfers would have to wear NB gear and no other logos. That would mean that all of the global tv and media coverage would show the golfers in NB gear. As a former sponsor of golfers, I know that I would not be happy to pay a few hundred thousand dollars and not get my brand on the olympic coverage. The sponsorships are where the golfers make their money, not really the prize money. In this case those are multiple year deals, and the upside of the olympics is significantly lower.

So look at Rory, New Balance, who have just launched their golf range and who have no commercial relationship with Rory and who own the image rights to the Irish Olympic Council pics, would then be able to post those images of Rory in NB gear globally. Conversely Nike, who have made a significant investment (apparently $20M a year for 10 years) in Rory and who do have a ongoing and very involved relationship with him would be able to do nothing about it.

What would you do?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 04:16:12 PM
Again - will Nike ask him not to play in the Ryder Cup?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 23, 2016, 04:27:34 PM
The difference is that the ryder cup accommodates other sponsors e.g.
http://www.kicksonfire.com/rory-mcilroy-will-wear-special-ryder-cup-colorways-nike-lunar-control-ii/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 23, 2016, 04:43:29 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 23, 2016, 02:22:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 23, 2016, 02:01:39 PM
You are a wild hard bunch of lads, I hope none of you ever have a difficult decision like that to make. Family first every time....

Some of the stuff written here especially about McIlroy is embarrassing.

That post is embarrassing - difficult decision = Nike telling him he cant play for financial/ contractual reasons.

Is this a documented statement?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trueblue1234 on June 23, 2016, 04:51:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 23, 2016, 04:43:29 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on June 23, 2016, 02:22:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 23, 2016, 02:01:39 PM
You are a wild hard bunch of lads, I hope none of you ever have a difficult decision like that to make. Family first every time....

Some of the stuff written here especially about McIlroy is embarrassing.

That post is embarrassing - difficult decision = Nike telling him he cant play for financial/ contractual reasons.

Is this a documented statement?

Naw looks more like a web forum post to me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 04:57:30 PM
Quote from: heganboy on June 23, 2016, 04:27:34 PM
The difference is that the ryder cup accommodates other sponsors e.g.
http://www.kicksonfire.com/rory-mcilroy-will-wear-special-ryder-cup-colorways-nike-lunar-control-ii/
Happy now Gab?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 05:13:33 PM
Some bitter and twisted logic being applied here.... If he agreed to go at the time surely Nike gave him the ok? no? Or has this been a recent thing that was reintroduced into his contract?

As for all the golfers not going that could go, do they get he same abuse? gold page doesn't get any real posts for a bit, then hey presto Rory's in the news and the vultures come out!!

As for GMAC, using his wife's pregnancy as an excuse is genius .... its an easy one for the numpties to accept, bit like Trump telling his followers he's a lovely guy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 05:16:06 PM
I'm always happy thanks.

Just don't understand the hate for an Irishman who's one of the top 3 performers in his chosen profession.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 05:17:04 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 05:13:33 PMSome bitter and twisted logic being applied here

Rory's the wrong kind of Irish in the eyes of some people.

If he was born 50 miles south - would the same rubbish be spouted? I highly doubt it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 23, 2016, 05:23:08 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 05:17:04 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 05:13:33 PMSome bitter and twisted logic being applied here

Rory's the wrong kind of Irish in the eyes of some people.

If he was born 50 miles south - would the same rubbish be pouted? I highly doubt it.

He doesent see himself as Irish though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 05:25:49 PM
And?

He was born on the island of Ireland, wasn't he?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 05:26:27 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 05:17:04 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 05:13:33 PMSome bitter and twisted logic being applied here

Rory's the wrong kind of Irish in the eyes of some people.

If he was born 50 miles south - would the same rubbish be pouted? I highly doubt it.

If he'd been born on the Falls road and supported Celtic and Liverpool, he'd be a fecking Legend .... Nope, he went to his local school has friends from a Prod background (living in Holywood that would be the case) supports the Ulster rugby team and I'd say has a mild interest with the soccer lads, as it would not have been a sport he'd have been into....

Happens to speak his mind, huffs when he has a shit game (who doesn't) and not please the ones who want to claim them as their own!! Nope get that big stick out and beat the shit out of him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 23, 2016, 05:47:34 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 05:17:04 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 05:13:33 PMSome bitter and twisted logic being applied here

Rory's the wrong kind of Irish in the eyes of some people.

If he was born 50 miles south - would the same rubbish be pouted? I highly doubt it.

That's the crux of it Gabriel. It's not too far removed from the old "Catholic Atheist or Protestant Atheist" nonsense. Fortunately more and more of the  younger generations can't be arsed with the parochial battle lines of old. Good for them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 05:56:16 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 23, 2016, 05:47:34 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 05:17:04 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 05:13:33 PMSome bitter and twisted logic being applied here

Rory's the wrong kind of Irish in the eyes of some people.

If he was born 50 miles south - would the same rubbish be pouted? I highly doubt it.

That's the crux of it Gabriel. It's not too far removed from the old "Catholic Atheist or Protestant Atheist" nonsense. Fortunately more and more of the  younger generations can't be arsed with the parochial battle lines of old. Good for them.
Bollix. I couldn't give a fcuk what kind of Irish he is or isn't or what he considers himself to be.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mick999 on June 23, 2016, 05:56:23 PM
This might explain how Rory views himself ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2008242/Rory-Mcllroy-How-Belfast-superstar-refused-let-defined-familys-religion.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 06:05:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 05:56:16 PMBollix. I couldn't give a fcuk what kind of Irish he is or isn't or what he considers himself to be.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/Fml0fgAxVx1eM/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 06:06:18 PM
Sure you know it all so Gab. Believe what you want yourself.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 06:10:32 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 06:05:06 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 05:56:16 PMBollix. I couldn't give a fcuk what kind of Irish he is or isn't or what he considers himself to be.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/Fml0fgAxVx1eM/giphy.gif)

;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 23, 2016, 06:12:28 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 05:25:49 PM
And?

He was born on the island of Ireland, wasn't he?

So was Peter Robinson. I know some of you want him to be a Gaa loving, immersed in Irish culture sort of fella. But he isn't so just accept it.

"McIlroy sees himself as more British than Irish"

http://en.espn.co.uk/golf/sport/story/169503.html


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 06:23:42 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 06:06:18 PM
Sure you know it all so Gab. Believe what you want yourself.

I'd rather be a know it all than a bitter, miserable aul bollix

(http://i.imgur.com/2nU3ucp.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/mrVN9Cp.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 06:25:37 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 23, 2016, 06:12:28 PM"McIlroy sees himself as more British than Irish"

http://en.espn.co.uk/golf/sport/story/169503.html

Quote"I played junior golf for Ireland, I played amateur golf for Ireland. Just because I am getting paid to play this great game now, it doesn't mean things should change. It's a decision I feel comfortable with and I'll be proud to represent Ireland in 2016. I'm 100% sure it's the right decision for me and I hope people respect my decision.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 06:29:08 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 06:23:42 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 06:06:18 PM
Sure you know it all so Gab. Believe what you want yourself.

I'd rather be a know it all than a bitter, miserable aul bollix

(http://i.imgur.com/2nU3ucp.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/mrVN9Cp.png)
Now you're just being a gobshite. Obvious jokes above now being used as evidence  ;D
You even had to go back 5 years for one of them  :D
Well done Gab,well done indeed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 06:29:52 PM
I dunno why this Mcilroy chap is considered by some to be off limits and no one should ever utter a word against him.

I don't like him. I also don't know him ,nor would I guess does anyone on here.So I am forming an opinion of him based on what I see on TV etc the same as everyone else is.
There are many sportsmen I don't like or do like and I am also forming that opinion because of what I see of them in the media.
To me he is just a golfer nothing less nothing more.I do not care where he is from or where his allegiances lay.
I thought he made a right p***k out of himself taking two years to decide if he wanted to represent Ireland at the Olympics. If he was a man about it and was honest and said he wanted to represent the UK then fair enough. It was the faffing around he did that got under my skin.
Even before all that I just couldn't take to him,like I said the same way you may not take to any other sportsman in any other sport in the world.
Apparently though we are all suppose to like him because he was born on this island.  ::)
There are some sensitive souls on this thread.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 06:42:50 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 06:29:08 PMNow you're just being a gobshite. Obvious jokes above now being used as evidence  ;D

You'd know all about that


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 06:44:53 PM
Fantastic response Gab.
Well done.
I still love you though,i'll see you on the Liverpool thread in August.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 06:46:39 PM
How about this? Better?

(http://i.imgur.com/R5czqcd.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 06:49:34 PM
Is that directed at me? If it is I don't know what point you think you are making.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 23, 2016, 06:53:08 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 06:46:39 PM
How about this? Better?

(http://i.imgur.com/R5czqcd.jpg)

Did he just rock up and do that ? It wasn't part of the opening ceremony to a Walker Cup maybe, where he had to do it, playing under the GUI umbrella?

You are getting a bit desperate now, maybe just let it go and step away from the computer.

Life's too short
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:00:27 PM
Ah sure - it's just a bit of craic lads  ;D

When's the bottler Lowry making his final decision if he's going or not?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: No wides on June 23, 2016, 07:07:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 06:49:34 PM
Is that directed at me? If it is I don't know what point you think you are making.

Probably that you are a bit of a c**k.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 07:09:20 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:00:27 PM
Ah sure - it's just a bit of craic lads  ;D

When's the bottler Lowry making his final decision if he's going or not?

It's all getting a bit sad now Gab. I'd take the Kidders advice if I was you. You're not making much sense.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 23, 2016, 07:12:59 PM
Go on Gabriel... The truth hurts
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:15:14 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 07:09:20 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:00:27 PM
Ah sure - it's just a bit of craic lads  ;D

When's the bottler Lowry making his final decision if he's going or not?

It's all getting a bit sad now Gab. I'd take the Kidders advice if I was you. You're not making much sense.

What? I asked a serious question about (Our Shane) Lowry.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 07:23:38 PM
Some amount of effort from you going into trying to be funny Gab..
Maybe you should but your energy into something you are actually good at  ;D
Though in fairness you are keeping me amused this wet evening.
God knows why you think I would get upset at your comments on Lowry(lets be honest that's what you are trying to do).
He is also just another golfer albeit one that comes across as a decent down to earth fella and one you'd like to see do well.
Keep trying though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 07:29:45 PM
Getting pointless now.. haters gonna hate
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 07:29:45 PM
Getting pointless now.. haters gonna hate

Agree - I suppose when you're an Irishman who is one of the best in the world at what he does – there'll always be begrudgers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 23, 2016, 07:55:07 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 07:29:45 PM
Getting pointless now.. haters gonna hate

There doesent seem to be a thread you don't make a fool out of yourself
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 07:55:49 PM
Oh dear,it's like arguing with the wife. You tell her one thing(the truth) and she hears something else entirely different.
Keep fighting the good fight Gab.

Like I said I dunno why this particular golfer should be immune to criticism or someone just not liking him.
That above all is what I don't really get. There are plenty of sports people who other posters obviously don't like(Irish and Non Irish) and let it be known that they don't, yet it never gets the same level of lads like yourself coming on crying and whinging about it.

The guy is a massively talented golfer and will win many more majors and other golf events. Not everyone is going to like him.I don't and nor does plenty of others,so get over it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:58:19 PM
very sad  :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 08:02:11 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 23, 2016, 07:55:07 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 07:29:45 PM
Getting pointless now.. haters gonna hate

There doesent seem to be a thread you don't make a fool out of yourself

Or a thread you don't follow me on and troll
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: No wides on June 23, 2016, 08:35:24 PM
Don't worry Kidder Miltown things he is very special and everyone trolls him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on June 23, 2016, 08:58:40 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 07:29:45 PM
Getting pointless now.. haters gonna hate

Agree - I suppose when you're an Irishman who is one of the best in the world at what he does – there'll always be begrudgers

Yep, and there's another school that think that because someone's Irish and good at something, that all objectivity must immediately be thrown out the window and their each and every action must be idiotically supported.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 09:30:31 PM
Quote from: Franko on June 23, 2016, 08:58:40 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 07:29:45 PM
Getting pointless now.. haters gonna hate

Agree - I suppose when you're an Irishman who is one of the best in the world at what he does – there'll always be begrudgers

Yep, and there's another school that think that because someone's Irish and good at something, that all objectivity must immediately be thrown out the window and their each and every action must be idiotically supported.

Nope a dick is a dick no matter what country he is from or how good he is at sport.. simples
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2016, 09:43:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 09:30:31 PM
Quote from: Franko on June 23, 2016, 08:58:40 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 07:29:45 PM
Getting pointless now.. haters gonna hate

Agree - I suppose when you're an Irishman who is one of the best in the world at what he does – there'll always be begrudgers

Yep, and there's another school that think that because someone's Irish and good at something, that all objectivity must immediately be thrown out the window and their each and every action must be idiotically supported.

Nope a dick is a dick no matter what country he is from or how good he is at sport.. simples
Which I think is the accusation levelled at McIlroy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 09:55:47 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2016, 09:43:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 09:30:31 PM
Quote from: Franko on June 23, 2016, 08:58:40 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 07:29:45 PM
Getting pointless now.. haters gonna hate

Agree - I suppose when you're an Irishman who is one of the best in the world at what he does – there'll always be begrudgers

Yep, and there's another school that think that because someone's Irish and good at something, that all objectivity must immediately be thrown out the window and their each and every action must be idiotically supported.

Nope a dick is a dick no matter what country he is from or how good he is at sport.. simples
Which I think is the accusation levelled at McIlroy.

Yep and that's fair enough, but a lot of reasons people were using were based on his irish/northern irish/ not irish and who he supports crap, other than he (in their view) is a nob for whatever it is... I'm not a golfing fan but love sport and watching him when he's on his form is class, as is Spieth and it was great to watch DJ there at the weekend...

Alex Higgins was the biggest gobshite to be a world champion (twice) but he was a fantastic natural snooker player with soooo many flaws.. but maybe just maybe with no internet then and the ability of people to troll or hammer these people from behind the computer screen he didn't get the same abuse as others?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 23, 2016, 11:00:35 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:15:14 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 23, 2016, 07:09:20 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:00:27 PM
Ah sure - it's just a bit of craic lads  ;D

When's the bottler Lowry making his final decision if he's going or not?

It's all getting a bit sad now Gab. I'd take the Kidders advice if I was you. You're not making much sense.

What? I asked a serious question about (Our Shane) Lowry.

Hey, f**k off and leave Lowry out of this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on June 24, 2016, 12:26:49 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 09:55:47 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2016, 09:43:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 09:30:31 PM
Quote from: Franko on June 23, 2016, 08:58:40 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 07:29:45 PM
Getting pointless now.. haters gonna hate

Agree - I suppose when you're an Irishman who is one of the best in the world at what he does – there'll always be begrudgers

Yep, and there's another school that think that because someone's Irish and good at something, that all objectivity must immediately be thrown out the window and their each and every action must be idiotically supported.

Nope a dick is a dick no matter what country he is from or how good he is at sport.. simples
Which I think is the accusation levelled at McIlroy.

Yep and that's fair enough, but a lot of reasons people were using were based on his irish/northern irish/ not irish and who he supports crap, other than he (in their view) is a nob for whatever it is... I'm not a golfing fan but love sport and watching him when he's on his form is class, as is Spieth and it was great to watch DJ there at the weekend...

Alex Higgins was the biggest gobshite to be a world champion (twice) but he was a fantastic natural snooker player with soooo many flaws.. but maybe just maybe with no internet then and the ability of people to troll or hammer these people from behind the computer screen he didn't get the same abuse as others?

Well sure if there's no computer screen to criticise him from behind, there's none to defend him either.  So I reckon we could call that playing field a fairly level one.  A lot of other people quite clearly outlined reasons for disliking McIlroy which were nothing to do with his perceived Irishness (or lack of).  However, the blinkered fanboy brigade refused to hear tell of this and stuck their fingers in their ears and shouted 'sectarianism'.  Some even suggested that no criticism of McIlroy was allowed unless he was known personally to the commenter.  Like I say - idiotic stuff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 24, 2016, 12:50:19 AM
Quote from: Franko on June 24, 2016, 12:26:49 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 09:55:47 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2016, 09:43:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 09:30:31 PM
Quote from: Franko on June 23, 2016, 08:58:40 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2016, 07:43:21 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2016, 07:29:45 PM
Getting pointless now.. haters gonna hate

Agree - I suppose when you're an Irishman who is one of the best in the world at what he does – there'll always be begrudgers

Yep, and there's another school that think that because someone's Irish and good at something, that all objectivity must immediately be thrown out the window and their each and every action must be idiotically supported.

Nope a dick is a dick no matter what country he is from or how good he is at sport.. simples
Which I think is the accusation levelled at McIlroy.

Yep and that's fair enough, but a lot of reasons people were using were based on his irish/northern irish/ not irish and who he supports crap, other than he (in their view) is a nob for whatever it is... I'm not a golfing fan but love sport and watching him when he's on his form is class, as is Spieth and it was great to watch DJ there at the weekend...

Alex Higgins was the biggest gobshite to be a world champion (twice) but he was a fantastic natural snooker player with soooo many flaws.. but maybe just maybe with no internet then and the ability of people to troll or hammer these people from behind the computer screen he didn't get the same abuse as others?

Well sure if there's no computer screen to criticise him from behind, there's none to defend him either.  So I reckon we could call that playing field a fairly level one.  A lot of other people quite clearly outlined reasons for disliking McIlroy which were nothing to do with his perceived Irishness (or lack of).  However, the blinkered fanboy brigade refused to hear tell of this and stuck their fingers in their ears and shouted 'sectarianism'.  Some even suggested that no criticism of McIlroy was allowed unless he was known personally to the commenter.  Like I say - idiotic stuff.

But you agree that some do have that opinion on him based on the non Irishness??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on June 25, 2016, 09:44:29 AM
Well yeah, of course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on June 28, 2016, 02:12:16 PM
The World No. 1 has decided against it now!


Day pulls out of Rio 2016
Rio 2016
Posted at
13:15
Jason Day

Jason Day, who joins a string of leading golfers in pulling out of the sport's Olympic return, says he is not going to Rio because of his concerns about the Zika virus.

The Australian said in a statement he was pulling out with "deep regret" because of "my concerns about the possible transmission of the Zika virus and the potential risks that it may pose to my wife's future pregnancies".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 28, 2016, 02:54:36 PM
That gets Rory off da hook
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 28, 2016, 02:58:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 28, 2016, 02:54:36 PM
That gets Rory off da hook

Or Rory gets Day off the hook  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on June 28, 2016, 03:05:15 PM
Lowry not going either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 28, 2016, 03:07:12 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 28, 2016, 03:05:15 PM
Lowry not going either.

I knew it, and said as much a few days ago.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 28, 2016, 03:08:09 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 28, 2016, 03:07:12 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 28, 2016, 03:05:15 PM
Lowry not going either.

I knew it, and said as much a few days ago.

proper cnut
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 28, 2016, 03:09:23 PM
Me or Lowry?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 28, 2016, 03:10:28 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 28, 2016, 03:07:12 PM
Quote from: muppet on June 28, 2016, 03:05:15 PM
Lowry not going either.

I knew it, and said as much a few days ago.

I'll go.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 28, 2016, 03:10:45 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 28, 2016, 03:09:23 PM
Me or Lowry?

Lowry for letting down all the Rory haters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 28, 2016, 03:11:47 PM
Golfers don't need the Olympics it's not something they would have grown up aspiring to be, it's not something they have put their lives on hold for and there is no monetary gain.

Can't blame any of them, minute as the risk is there is still a risk.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 28, 2016, 03:12:31 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on June 28, 2016, 03:11:47 PM
Golfers don't need the Olympics it's not something they would have grown up aspiring to be, it's not something they have put their lives on hold for and there is no monetary gain.

Can't blame any of them, minute as the risk is there is still a risk.

+1

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 28, 2016, 03:12:59 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 28, 2016, 02:58:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 28, 2016, 02:54:36 PM
That gets Rory off da hook

Or Rory gets Day off the hook  ;)
Mcilroy must be delighted this Zika virus started. Some stroke of luck for him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on June 28, 2016, 03:14:43 PM
It isn't just the Olympics...


Ryder Cup: Will selfish players harm Europe's chances?

By Iain Carter

BBC golf correspondent

Despite McIlroy and Masters champion Willet appearing at the French Open, other big names have stayed away

The European Tour have thrown everything at bolstering this week's centenary French Open but with only partial success which, along with the latest Olympic withdrawals, serves to highlight the selfish nature of professional golfers.

Players' instincts are to do whatever is best for them. Even rigging the Ryder Cup qualifying process to lure more stars to Paris is not enough for some to change schedules.


Yes, the French Open field can boast four times major winner Rory McIlroy and Masters Champion Danny Willett, but the likes of Sergio Garcia, Justin Rose and last week's victor in Germany, Henrik Stenson are absent.

This must be a source of disappointment to the Tour and it's chief executive, Keith Pelley. After all, they have compromised the integrity of Ryder Cup qualifying in trying to produce the strongest possible field.

Points earned at Le Golf National will be doubled for the tables that determine the European team that defends the trophy at Hazeltine this September. The winner receives 64 points on the world ranking list and a million points on the European list.

The leading four players on the order of merit based European table and the top five from the world ranking standings create the nine automatic qualifiers.

Furthermore, for the first time there are no points on offer at the World Golf Championships event in Akron, Ohio which is also being played this week.

This is the European Tour standing up to its more powerful American counterparts, but at what cost?

They have played politics against the PGA Tour and with the qualifying tables but Darren Clarke's line up may be adversely affected.

Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke will hope his team selection is not hindered by Tour politics

If Ireland's Shane Lowry were to successfully defend his WGC title he would receive no qualifying credit despite beating a higher ranked field than whoever wins the French Open.

The same goes for Rose, Scotland's Russell Knox, Sweden's David Lingmerth and Soren Kjeldsen, of Denmark.

It is fair to say Clarke would want players capable of winning tournaments headlined by the likes of Jason Day and Jordan Spieth in his team. In his heyday, it was winning these sort of events that helped make the captain a fixture in the Ryder Cup team.

Of course, the skipper will take due note and successful Europeans in Ohio would do their chances of a wildcard pick no harm at all. But this might mean Clarke having to use a pick on someone who would otherwise have qualified automatically.

There is something rather unsettling about manipulating the qualification process for a mainstay as important as the Ryder Cup to boost a single tournament.

But the Tour clearly felt it was necessary to ensure the French Open did not suffer unduly when a World Golf Championships event was scheduled at the same time.

This clash was brought about because of golf's return to the Olympics. It meant there was no room for the WGC in its usual early August slot between the Open and PGA Championship.

And here is another area where players are putting themselves first rather than their sport.

The growing list of Rio absentees from the men's tournament is threatening to undermine the credibility of golf's regained Olympic status.

McIlroy's withdrawal from the Irish team because of his fears over the Zika virus was swiftly followed by South African Branden Grace. They join Vijay Singh, Marc Leishman, Adam Scott, Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel in choosing to stay away.

Rory McIlroy

After pulling out of the Rio Olympics, McIlroy said that "my health and my family's health comes before everything else".

It is hard to criticise anyone who cites health fears, especially Leishman whose wife has a compromised immune system following serious illness last year.

However it does feel as though the male golfers are out of step with pretty much the rest of the Olympic movement despite assurances that the Zika threat is low.

The tournament takes place in winter when there are few mosquitoes and the course is close to the sea which again minimises the threat.

Members of the International Olympic Committee will not be impressed when they assess golf's right to stay in the Games next year. "I think it is appalling," Canadian representative Barry Maister told a New Zealand radio station.

"Once they've got in, they have got to deliver. Just getting in with your name, and then putting up some second or third rate players, is so far from the Olympic ideal or the expectation of the Olympic Movement.

"The Olympics is about the best, and they pledged the best. Quite frankly, any sport that cannot deliver its best athletes, in my view, should not be there."

Significantly, no women have withdrawn from the Olympics. They are the ones in most need of the exposure the Games will provide.

By turning up to play they are acting in their own best interests and in that regard they are no different to their male counterparts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on June 28, 2016, 03:20:41 PM
Golf is an individual sport, to succeed you have to be incredibly selfish else you won't.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 28, 2016, 03:21:15 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 28, 2016, 03:12:59 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 28, 2016, 02:58:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 28, 2016, 02:54:36 PM
That gets Rory off da hook

Or Rory gets Day off the hook  ;)
Mcilroy must be delighted this Zika virus started. Some stroke of luck for him.

I reckon Nike actually created the virus to get them and him out of a tight spot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 28, 2016, 04:38:15 PM
So now that Lowry has understandably withdrawn who do we send?
Harrington probably won't be having anymore kids so I'm sure he will go? Maybe McGinley himself will play now also?
Clarke also maybe? He has already posed with a tri colour so it may not be as much hassle for him to do it again  ;)
We could also just pull out altogether,I doubt anyone will care at this stage.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 28, 2016, 04:42:03 PM
It has to be the next in line on the world rankings who currently are Padraig Harrington and Seamus Power. Padraig is going to be on Matt Coopers programme on TodayFM shortly presumably to say he's going...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on June 28, 2016, 11:58:54 PM
To be fair I probably wouldn't go so have no qualms with any man or woman pulling out. Your talking about your health here and moreover the health of your partner and potentially any children you might have.

I don't get people who are rushing to hammer those pulling out. Luke Fitzgerald retired from rugby today because it could f**k him up down the line. How's that different from Rory or Lowry? Zika is an emerging and poorly understood disease. No one knows yet just how it will play out especially in the long term.

I wonder if Ali pulled out of a few of those last fights, maybe even the thrilla in Manila would he have been lambasted as a coward and a poor sportsman. Imagine further that he might have never taken Parkinson's and lived out his remaining days in rude health but never shook the reputation as a choker or a dodger. Would he have preferred, given the choice, to enjoy his remaining days in a healthier state but be thought less of by the world? Or would he have accepted the hand he was dealt, a sporting hero revered through the ages but living through his twilight as the shell of the man he once was. What would you chose?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 29, 2016, 12:28:15 AM
The Olympic golf situation is headed toward the farcical. I wonder how long it is before they pull the pin on it, I'm not even sure some of the amateurs would be interested in going at this rate.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on June 29, 2016, 12:44:39 AM
I think these golfers are wimping out. Just leave the girl friend or wife at home and there is no problem. Maybe abstain from sex for a few weeks after you get back just to be safe. They are giving up a big opportunity over fear of the unknown zika virus. You don't see other athletes pulling out like this, it is just the golfers. Maybe it is because there is no prestige for the Olympic golf tournament, which is new to the Olympics. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on June 29, 2016, 12:47:22 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 28, 2016, 03:10:45 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 28, 2016, 03:09:23 PM
Me or Lowry?

Lowry for letting down all the Rory haters

Lowry has only recently gotten married. It is of course in his and his wife's best interests not to endanger their future livelihood and health by exposing himself to an unknown and unnecessary welfare threat. We wish him the best of success in his golfing career. McIlroy, on the other hand, is a treacherous rat whose decision was taken with self-interest and profit in mind; his patriotism is suspect because he's not really 'from here'. Why can't he bugger off back up North?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: armaghniac on June 29, 2016, 01:19:13 AM
There will be many sports at the Olympics.  Other sportsmen will just freeze some sperm just in case and go.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NetNitrate on June 29, 2016, 01:57:38 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 29, 2016, 12:44:39 AM
I think these golfers are wimping out. Just leave the girl friend or wife at home and there is no problem. Maybe abstain from sex for a few weeks after you get back just to be safe. They are giving up a big opportunity over fear of the unknown zika virus. You don't see other athletes pulling out like this, it is just the golfers. Maybe it is because there is no prestige for the Olympic golf tournament, which is new to the Olympics.

You also have a far greater chance of getting bit by mosquito on golf course. Golfers are used to mosquitoes on American courses. They are unlikely to be swarming around the boxing halls and swimming stadiums. Even sporting arenas are not breeding grounds for mosquitoes. But golf courses in warmer climes are. Of course all this won't stop some of our ignorant boxers acting the pontificating fiorghael.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ose 14 on June 29, 2016, 06:07:19 AM
its amazing that few of any of the top ladies in world golf have pulled out. this is nothing to do with zika just pampered fools. rory dosent give a toss mcdowell is on the slide and lowry needs to make the ryder cup, he will be too tired to be in brazil in their winter and on a golf course beside the sea(2 factors that reduce mosquitoes).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 29, 2016, 06:50:04 AM
I personally think they are being incredibly selfish. You can claim health reasons all you want but the fact there isnt huge withdrawals across the board says it all. These top players who cant be bothered are going to wreck it for other golfers as surely it should be pulled from future olympics and an other sport such as squash or karate given a chance. I initially thought the idea of golf at the olympics was daft and maybe should only have been for amateurs but now its up and running I realise it does open the sport up to a big new audience and gives an opportunity for some lesser players to play in a big event but the millionaire boys look like destroying the thing before it has even started but hey its no big deal to them. Kind of glad now Lowry shat himself at the US open. How ironic that as it stands his rival Dustin Johnson who has taken more recreational drugs than a whole rock band is still happy to go.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 29, 2016, 06:57:07 AM
Quote from: NetNitrate on June 29, 2016, 01:57:38 AM
Quote from: Capt Pat on June 29, 2016, 12:44:39 AM
I think these golfers are wimping out. Just leave the girl friend or wife at home and there is no problem. Maybe abstain from sex for a few weeks after you get back just to be safe. They are giving up a big opportunity over fear of the unknown zika virus. You don't see other athletes pulling out like this, it is just the golfers. Maybe it is because there is no prestige for the Olympic golf tournament, which is new to the Olympics.

You also have a far greater chance of getting bit by mosquito on golf course. Golfers are used to mosquitoes on American courses. They are unlikely to be swarming around the boxing halls and swimming stadiums. Even sporting arenas are not breeding grounds for mosquitoes. But golf courses in warmer climes are. Of course all this won't stop some of our ignorant boxers acting the pontificating fiorghael.

Your argument doesnt really stand up its already noted that in winter by the sea mosquitoes are not swarming around the golf course either. Surely all those rowers sat in a canoe in a swamp are more at risk and they have to factor in the pollution as well which resulted in 13 Americans being severely sick last year. The lake wont be cleaned in time for the olympics and is a REAL health risk but I dont hear of any withdrawals form the rowers, how fecking strange I wonder why oh thats right they dont earn any money ALL the time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 29, 2016, 07:38:29 AM
Quote from: mouview on June 29, 2016, 12:47:22 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 28, 2016, 03:10:45 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 28, 2016, 03:09:23 PM
Me or Lowry?

Lowry for letting down all the Rory haters

Lowry has only recently gotten married. It is of course in his and his wife's best interests not to endanger their future livelihood and health by exposing himself to an unknown and unnecessary welfare threat. We wish him the best of success in his golfing career. McIlroy, on the other hand, is a treacherous rat whose decision was taken with self-interest and profit in mind; his patriotism is suspect because he's not really 'from here'. Why can't he bugger off back up North?

As I'm sure most people from ROI don't view northerners 'from here' anyways I love a good WUM
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: armaghniac on July 04, 2016, 11:07:37 AM
The Zika virus must be of incredible interest to scientists, as it seems to be able to target golfers or a greater extent than other sportspeople.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 04, 2016, 11:19:21 AM
Paul Kimmage sums it up very well . . .

http://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/paul-kimmage-why-its-never-easy-to-tell-it-like-it-is-34853471.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 06, 2016, 10:05:34 AM
Sergio is the man.

I know there are some dangers but representing Spain, trying to make golf grow & becoming an Olympian are too important so I'll be at The Olympics
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on July 06, 2016, 10:36:03 AM
Quote from: laoislad on July 06, 2016, 10:05:34 AM
Sergio is the man.

I know there are some dangers but representing Spain, trying to make golf grow & becoming an Olympian are too important so I'll be at The Olympics

Doesn't bother him, he can't get it in the hole anyway.  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 06, 2016, 01:21:19 PM
He might have a shot at winning now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on July 26, 2016, 09:45:23 PM
Portstewart to host 2017 Irish Open. 1st week in July should help attract more big names so close to The Open.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 27, 2016, 10:26:42 AM
Quote from: leaveherinsir on July 26, 2016, 09:45:23 PM
Portstewart to host 2017 Irish Open. 1st week in July should help attract more big names so close to The Open.
OWC does it again wee Stevie seen having multiple orgasms on Portstewart Strand last night, picture of Rors in hand.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 03, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
Nike to stop making clubs, balls, bags. Focusing on footwear and apparel. Interesting!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 03, 2016, 11:39:12 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
Nike to stop making clubs, balls, bags. Focusing on footwear and apparel. Interesting!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport)

Just saw that, don't think anyone saw that coming
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 03, 2016, 11:48:55 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 03, 2016, 11:39:12 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
Nike to stop making clubs, balls, bags. Focusing on footwear and apparel. Interesting!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport)

Just saw that, don't think anyone saw that coming

Nika virus?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on August 04, 2016, 01:48:43 AM
Quote from: Minder on August 03, 2016, 11:39:12 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
Nike to stop making clubs, balls, bags. Focusing on footwear and apparel. Interesting!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport)

Just saw that, don't think anyone saw that coming
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Which clubs will Rory jump to once finalized, go back to Titleist or hold out for $$$$ from another manufacturer?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 04, 2016, 10:12:03 AM
It'll be an interesting one. I imagine he's locked into his Nike deal for at least another 6.5 years in terms of Apparel and he'll just pick and choose whatever clubs he wants I reckon.

It'll be interesting to see if he pulls out the Scotty Cameron putter for the next tournament. Rich Beem was on with the offtheball lads the other day talking about how he pulled it out in the locker room at Baltusrol with a gleam in his eye but wasn't able to use it.

That's all changed now!!

On another note Lowry's article looks like a love letter to big Darren. He's all in for the Ryder Cup. I hope he can string a couple of performances together in the next few weeks because it would be great to have him there but he needs to show some sort of form between now and decision time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on August 04, 2016, 10:42:10 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
Nike to stop making clubs, balls, bags. Focusing on footwear and apparel. Interesting!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport)

I would never wear or buy Nike products, they were too fond of child labor for my tastes, their clubs and balls are sub standard, this is a good move for them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on August 04, 2016, 11:20:39 AM
Quote from: stew on August 04, 2016, 10:42:10 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
Nike to stop making clubs, balls, bags. Focusing on footwear and apparel. Interesting!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport)

I would never wear or buy Nike products, they were too fond of child labor for my tastes, their clubs and balls are sub standard, this is a good move for them.

Nonsense, they make as good equipment as anyone. The forged irons are excellent.

It's a pure financial decision as they can get just as much exposure from apparel & shoes without having the massive O&D costs; pretty much like what under armor does. Adidas are doing the same by selling off taylormade/adams.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on August 04, 2016, 11:23:24 AM
Saw a tweet yesterday from an ESPN journalist who had just spoken with Matt Kuchar. Kuchar is competing in Rio and until the journalist told him otherwise, believed it was a team competition rather than individual stroke play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 04, 2016, 11:46:40 AM
Quote from: stew on August 04, 2016, 10:42:10 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
Nike to stop making clubs, balls, bags. Focusing on footwear and apparel. Interesting!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport)

I would never wear or buy Nike products, they were too fond of child labor for my tastes, their clubs and balls are sub standard, this is a good move for them.

Other than Rory, does anyone know anybody who uses Nike golf clubs?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on August 04, 2016, 12:02:12 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 04, 2016, 11:46:40 AM
Quote from: stew on August 04, 2016, 10:42:10 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
Nike to stop making clubs, balls, bags. Focusing on footwear and apparel. Interesting!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport)

I would never wear or buy Nike products, they were too fond of child labor for my tastes, their clubs and balls are sub standard, this is a good move for them.

Other than Rory, does anyone know anybody who uses Nike golf clubs?

Tiger Woods, Michelle Wie, Paul Casey, Brooks Koepka, Jhonattan Vegas off the top of my head. Charl schwartzel moved just before the open but they have a few others.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 04, 2016, 12:17:55 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on August 04, 2016, 12:02:12 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 04, 2016, 11:46:40 AM
Quote from: stew on August 04, 2016, 10:42:10 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2016, 11:18:12 PM
Nike to stop making clubs, balls, bags. Focusing on footwear and apparel. Interesting!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-03/nike-to-stop-making-golf-equipment-in-latest-blow-to-the-sport)

I would never wear or buy Nike products, they were too fond of child labor for my tastes, their clubs and balls are sub standard, this is a good move for them.

Other than Rory, does anyone know anybody who uses Nike golf clubs?

Tiger Woods, Michelle Wie, Paul Casey, Brooks Koepka, Jhonattan Vegas off the top of my head. Charl schwartzel moved just before the open but they have a few others.

Tiger Woods' ex-wife also then it would appear
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 05, 2016, 06:07:36 PM
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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 07, 2016, 05:31:17 PM
Jim Furyk has just shot a 58!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on August 07, 2016, 06:31:44 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 07, 2016, 05:31:17 PM
Jim Furyk has just shot a 58!!!

....year old?

...caliber?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 07, 2016, 06:49:12 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 05, 2016, 06:07:36 PM
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Rory has tweeted that if they box as well as they tweet they will be bringing home gold, and good luck lads!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 30, 2016, 12:44:32 PM
Kaymer, Pieters and Westwood get the nod and you can't argue with it too much really well maybe Pieters but the other 2 are solid and seasoned Ryder Cup players.

A few losing their marbles over Lowry's omission but his form since the US Open means there is no way you can take him. Too many lads playing too well to take someone suffering a slump in form. I think he'll be back again though and could be a Ryder Cup great I believe!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 30, 2016, 12:48:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 30, 2016, 12:44:32 PM
Kaymer, Pieters and Westwood get the nod and you can't argue with it too much really well maybe Pieters but the other 2 are solid and seasoned Ryder Cup players.

A few losing their marbles over Lowry's omission but his form since the US Open means there is no way you can take him. Too many lads playing too well to take someone suffering a slump in form. I think he'll be back again though and could be a Ryder Cup great I believe!
Yeah agree about Lowry. His form had gone seriously downhill recently.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 30, 2016, 12:54:29 PM
No arguments about Lowry's form or his omission. I can't understand who would be losing their marbles over that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on August 30, 2016, 01:06:15 PM
Hopefully it's just Shane's season and not his career that's been ruined by US Open Sunday.

This weekend really capped it all. Came to Europe to try and show some form for Clarke, as well as to show his hunger for the Ryder Cup, thus missing an US tournament in the Fedex Cup battle. But he was about 80th in the Fedex rankings and knew that the top 100 would make qualify for next week's event, and it would be highly unlikely that he'd lose that many places in a week.

Turned out results went exactly the wrong way and he ended up 102nd in the rankings, and thus is out of the Fedex Cup.

He seems to regret not going to the Olympics as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on August 30, 2016, 01:30:30 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 30, 2016, 12:44:32 PM
Kaymer, Pieters and Westwood get the nod and you can't argue with it too much really well maybe Pieters but the other 2 are solid and seasoned Ryder Cup players.

A few losing their marbles over Lowry's omission but his form since the US Open means there is no way you can take him. Too many lads playing too well to take someone suffering a slump in form. I think he'll be back again though and could be a Ryder Cup great I believe!

Donald will be disappointed at being usurped by the in-form Pieters, but Kaymer and Westwood kind of got lucky also I think. Neither has had great form all year and Lee has a habit of bottling. Russell Knox quite unlucky; had a fairly good season and will know the American players and type of course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on September 02, 2016, 01:38:01 PM
Just wondering in your "friendly" 4-ball match-play does everyone now play 90% difference or do you still play the old 3/4 difference.

I know for an official match it would be 90% since the start of the year but just wondering among your own 4-ball did you adopt this ruling?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 02, 2016, 01:59:56 PM
Quote from: cornerback on September 02, 2016, 01:38:01 PM
Just wondering in your "friendly" 4-ball match-play does everyone now play 90% difference or do you still play the old 3/4 difference.

I know for an official match it would be 90% since the start of the year but just wondering among your own 4-ball did you adopt this ruling?

Yes, in our four-ball for a 50 pence stake.

I see that Rory is playing this weekend again. At least he will have an excuse that he is exhausted. Two weeks in a row. Jeez!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 02, 2016, 05:53:45 PM
Interesting, in match play over here (both official and "friendly"  :-X) we play full handicaps and stroke off the low guy (yes that sounds bad). I.E. Orior is the low index player and his HC is 2 below me - he gets no strokes, I get 2. Not unusual in a friendly round to play even if the indexes are within 1 or 2 of each other.

In all stableford tournaments we go 80% of the current course handicap.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 05, 2016, 04:08:40 PM
Golf warming up rightly now, Rory in the mix joint leader with 9 to play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 05, 2016, 05:31:50 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 05, 2016, 04:08:40 PM
Golf warming up rightly now, Rory in the mix joint leader with 9 to play.

Whatever about him personally it's hard to argue there are any better sights in golf than McIlroy on a charge... He's been brilliant and putting well improved!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 05, 2016, 07:24:20 PM
A brilliant win, all the more impressive when you remember he was +4 after 3 holes on the 1st day..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 05, 2016, 08:12:46 PM
Good to see him win. Hopefully he can get back to being world number 1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 06, 2016, 03:37:03 PM
Hateful wee bollix but a superb golfer, some of his wedge play yesterday was outrageous. Not as hateful as Casey though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on September 06, 2016, 04:13:47 PM
Quote from: cornerback on September 02, 2016, 01:38:01 PM
Just wondering in your "friendly" 4-ball match-play does everyone now play 90% difference or do you still play the old 3/4 difference.

I know for an official match it would be 90% since the start of the year but just wondering among your own 4-ball did you adopt this ruling?

yeah, 90% recently and full shots on singles matchplay.
won 6&4 after giving up 6 shots recently. have to give 10 shots away next round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 06, 2016, 04:19:34 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 06, 2016, 03:37:03 PM
Hateful wee bollix but a superb golfer, some of his wedge play yesterday was outrageous. Not as hateful as Casey though.

Do you play yourself son? Or are all golfers hateful bollixes, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 07, 2016, 04:19:39 PM
Sounds like Mr. Woods is making his comeback next month
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 07, 2016, 04:24:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 06, 2016, 04:19:34 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 06, 2016, 03:37:03 PM
Hateful wee bollix but a superb golfer, some of his wedge play yesterday was outrageous. Not as hateful as Casey though.

Do you play yourself son? Or are all golfers hateful bollixes, lol.
I play and would love to drive like Rory and putt like Spieth, hell I'd even take the other way round! And some golfers are undoubtedly wee bollixes, but this has nothing to do with their golfing ability.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 07, 2016, 05:42:36 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 07, 2016, 04:19:39 PM
Sounds like Mr. Woods is making his comeback next month

Still the biggest story in golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 07, 2016, 06:19:59 PM
Quote from: heganboy on September 07, 2016, 05:42:36 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 07, 2016, 04:19:39 PM
Sounds like Mr. Woods is making his comeback next month

Still the biggest story in golf

For the life of me I can't see why or how. Soon be into Brett Favre territory. Miss the cut in his first few events, hurt himself again, wash rinse and repeat until he can join the senior tour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 07, 2016, 06:36:48 PM
i hear you Puckoon, and there is a fair shot at that happening all right.

On the other had, Tiger's commercial appeal, and his appeal to the non golf crowd is unbelievable. The tournaments are delighted, the other players are delighted, golf channel and NBC are delighted.  Simply put and without judgement, more people care about golf when Tiger is playing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 07, 2016, 09:08:22 PM
Quote from: heganboy on September 07, 2016, 06:36:48 PM
i hear you Puckoon, and there is a fair shot at that happening all right.

On the other had, Tiger's commercial appeal, and his appeal to the non golf crowd is unbelievable. The tournaments are delighted, the other players are delighted, golf channel and NBC are delighted.  Simply put and without judgement, more people care about golf when Tiger is playing.

Agree with most of the delight (at least on the surface).... except, the other players? Are they really delighted when the Tiger circus rolls around...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 07, 2016, 09:31:19 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 07, 2016, 09:08:22 PM
Quote from: heganboy on September 07, 2016, 06:36:48 PM
i hear you Puckoon, and there is a fair shot at that happening all right.

On the other had, Tiger's commercial appeal, and his appeal to the non golf crowd is unbelievable. The tournaments are delighted, the other players are delighted, golf channel and NBC are delighted.  Simply put and without judgement, more people care about golf when Tiger is playing.

Agree with most of the delight (at least on the surface).... except, the other players? Are they really delighted when the Tiger circus rolls around...

Probably as it would take the pressure/limelight off them and they can concentrate on their own game
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: CiKe on September 07, 2016, 09:40:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 07, 2016, 09:31:19 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 07, 2016, 09:08:22 PM
Quote from: heganboy on September 07, 2016, 06:36:48 PM
i hear you Puckoon, and there is a fair shot at that happening all right.

On the other had, Tiger's commercial appeal, and his appeal to the non golf crowd is unbelievable. The tournaments are delighted, the other players are delighted, golf channel and NBC are delighted.  Simply put and without judgement, more people care about golf when Tiger is playing.

Agree with most of the delight (at least on the surface).... except, the other players? Are they really delighted when the Tiger circus rolls around...

Probably as it would take the pressure/limelight off them and they can concentrate on their own game

Would love to see him back  and dominating, just can't see it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 07, 2016, 09:42:27 PM
Not a snowballs hope in hell of him even competing (regularly, I'll maybe give him a one off if he comes to the Reno Tahoe Open), let alone dominating. He's done!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 07, 2016, 09:52:30 PM
I don't think Tiger coming back is near a big deal as it would have been in the past.. McIlroy, Speith, Day and Johnson have heralded a new era in golf. Unless Tiger can compete with them, which I doubt, he'll just be a moderately interesting sideshow..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 07, 2016, 10:31:00 PM
QuoteYou miss the buzz he creates at tournaments He brings an aura and an atmosphere to a tournament that no one else in golf can bring. I missed that part of it, for sure. It would be great to see him give it one last shot for the next half a decade or whatever. Everyone is excited to have him back.

Mr R McIlroy Esq earlier today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 07, 2016, 10:57:53 PM
Rory is now a gobshite!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 07, 2016, 11:25:35 PM
The Hole in One - Anyone got one?

Had the family over visiting couple weeks ago, younger brother holes out on a par 3 for his first ace. Pretty cool deal, but hit him an awful skite in the wallet.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 08, 2016, 05:18:02 AM
Cheating Tiger's Ex Elin dating Gwen Stefani's cheating ex Gavin Rossdale. So says the Missus anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 08, 2016, 07:54:01 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 07, 2016, 11:25:35 PM
The Hole in One - Anyone got one?

Had the family over visiting couple weeks ago, younger brother holes out on a par 3 for his first ace. Pretty cool deal, but hit him an awful skite in the wallet.

Got 2, both at the same hole on my local course.. The 1st was on Captains Day on the closest to the pin hole. It was a terrible shot bounced 2/3 times before the green and if it hadn't hit the flag it would have been through the back in ankle deep rough. The second came from a really good shot one day I was tipping around in my own. Had I not already had one I'd have been gutted  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 22, 2016, 09:48:06 PM
Rory having a mental round at the Tour Championship, he's had no less than 9 threes and a two as well as 2 double bogeys and a 3 putt from 10 foot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 24, 2016, 08:07:25 PM
Rory right in the mix for the $10m prize tomorrow night  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 25, 2016, 03:53:25 AM
Needs to win and Johnson not be 2nd on his own
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 25, 2016, 08:59:37 PM
Getting interesting
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 25, 2016, 09:05:13 PM
Sitting perfectly for a nail biting back 9 plenty of lads in contention and DJ struggling... Can Rory do it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 25, 2016, 09:10:54 PM
Don't like Chapell - I'd rather DJ wins than him. Moore's swing is a bit agricultural, so I suspect it will fall apart at some stage.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 25, 2016, 09:15:10 PM
To be fair, Ryan had a good sense of humour a few years ago

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sIdBj_bEBxI/Uq8dprRvsuI/AAAAAAAAAjA/JFRYv2mUO8A/s1600/Moore1.gif)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 25, 2016, 09:21:54 PM
DJ has lost the plot!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 25, 2016, 10:06:58 PM
Eagle for Rory!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 25, 2016, 10:13:48 PM
How does that leave things?
Second place enough to win?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 25, 2016, 10:23:38 PM
Rory needs the eagle on 18
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 25, 2016, 10:27:19 PM
Not with that drive
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 10:37:29 PM
Has given himself a shot. Outstanding round of golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 25, 2016, 10:40:29 PM
Hopefully Chappell birdies the last.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 25, 2016, 10:41:07 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 25, 2016, 10:40:29 PM
Hope Chappell birdies the last.

You're an idiot, lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 25, 2016, 10:42:23 PM
Must be looking like a play-off. Our fella still has a chance
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 25, 2016, 10:43:04 PM
Left himself a very long putt there. Pity.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 25, 2016, 10:50:14 PM
Ah LaoisLad, was Mrs DJ wearing that same dress?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 25, 2016, 11:01:33 PM
Ryan Moore has a fugly swing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:05:37 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 25, 2016, 11:01:33 PM
Ryan Moore has a fugly swing.

Tidy wife though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 25, 2016, 11:09:26 PM
Holy crap.
McIlroy does it
That's unreal

And then there were 2!

Some 4 from Moore
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 25, 2016, 11:17:17 PM
Chappell never won a PGA tournament before,would have been nice to see him do it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 25, 2016, 11:20:12 PM
Great stuff this!! Very little beats sport under extreme pressure!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:26:38 PM
Why are American golf fans such utter arseholes?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 25, 2016, 11:29:44 PM
The guys shouting in DJs swing was a ball bag
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 25, 2016, 11:30:24 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:26:38 PM
Why are American golf fans such utter arseholes?
One of life's great mysteries. Having said that my son lifted a ball in the rough at the Irish Open last year  :-[
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:33:16 PM
He's a kid. They do stupid things. These American lads are fully grown adults. Twats of the highest order.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 25, 2016, 11:34:02 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:33:16 PM
He's a kid. They do stupid things. These American lads are fully grown adults. t**ts of the highest order.

I blame the parents
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 25, 2016, 11:36:43 PM
Back to the 201 yard par 3 island green
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 25, 2016, 11:39:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 25, 2016, 11:34:21 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 25, 2016, 11:30:24 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:26:38 PM
Why are American golf fans such utter arseholes?
One of life's great mysteries. Having said that my son lifted a ball in the rough at the Irish Open last year  :-[
I'd say you gave him some kick in the hole for that!
He got a bollocking off a steward and we made a hasty escape. I made sure he dropped it back in the same spot. No penalty strokes required.  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:42:54 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 25, 2016, 11:34:02 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:33:16 PM
He's a kid. They do stupid things. These American lads are fully grown adults. t**ts of the highest order.

I blame the parents

:D :D :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 25, 2016, 11:46:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:42:54 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 25, 2016, 11:34:02 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:33:16 PM
He's a kid. They do stupid things. These American lads are fully grown adults. t**ts of the highest order.

I blame the parents

:D :D :D
Cheeky bollox  ;D and possibly accurate.  He'll be all over the R&A rules before he goes back!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:50:01 PM
Oh f**k off I just want to go to bed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 25, 2016, 11:51:21 PM
Great putt by Rory to extend the match
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on September 25, 2016, 11:52:53 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 25, 2016, 11:37:10 PM
Ah ffs would one of these c***ts just win it already,I want to go to bed.

Are you not waiting up for the Souness documentary on Sky?  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GJL on September 26, 2016, 12:02:33 AM
Get in. Some pressure.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 26, 2016, 12:02:53 AM
What a finish. Two unreal putts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 26, 2016, 12:03:03 AM
Wow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 26, 2016, 12:04:06 AM
Go on ya good thing... Proper way to win it, magic stuff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 26, 2016, 12:04:31 AM
Top notch!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: StGallsGAA on September 26, 2016, 12:05:38 AM
Glad I stayed up for it, but won't at 6am!!  ;D :'(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 26, 2016, 12:05:53 AM
Brilliant stuff! First Irishman to win the FedEx Cup . . . He played some great stuff as did Moore fair play to him making Rory win it with a birdie!!

Hon Europe!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 26, 2016, 12:11:37 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 26, 2016, 12:05:53 AM
Brilliant stuff! First Irishman to win the FedEx Cup . . . He played some great stuff as did Moore fair play to him making Rory win it with a birdie!!

Hon Europe!!!
Laoislad will be confused by that one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 26, 2016, 12:12:14 AM
 
Quote from: Tony Baloney on September 25, 2016, 11:46:26 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:42:54 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 25, 2016, 11:34:02 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 25, 2016, 11:33:16 PM
He's a kid. They do stupid things. These American lads are fully grown adults. t**ts of the highest order.

I blame the parents

;D
:D :D :D
Cheeky bollox  ;D and possibly accurate.  He'll be all over the R&A rules before he goes back!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 26, 2016, 12:15:06 AM
Nice payday for JP too. On the 18th second playoff hole "Rory, should you not just take a sand wedge?"

Rory "No"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 26, 2016, 12:17:29 AM
I loved that from McIlroy. "Don't like it", steps up and absolutely rips it out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 26, 2016, 01:32:55 AM
Arnold Palmer passed away earlier tonight

https://twitter.com/JasonSobelESPN/status/780202103180517376
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 26, 2016, 02:06:17 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 26, 2016, 01:32:55 AM
Arnold Palmer passed away earlier tonight

https://twitter.com/JasonSobelESPN/status/780202103180517376

I know he's a celebrity and all that but man that sucks.  Comes to us all if we're lucky to make 87
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on October 07, 2016, 10:18:50 PM
Now this is a swing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrm49gRcFBE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrm49gRcFBE)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 23, 2016, 02:31:41 PM
Harrington only two shots off the lead at the Portuguese Masters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on October 23, 2016, 03:52:40 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 23, 2016, 02:31:41 PM
Harrington only two shots off the lead at the Portuguese Masters.

Joint lead now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on October 23, 2016, 04:14:58 PM
Playing great stuff here lets hope he can keep it up!

C'mon Paddy!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 23, 2016, 04:33:49 PM
A par 5 17th is unusual isn't it,more often than not they are par 3's
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on October 23, 2016, 04:35:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 23, 2016, 04:33:49 PM
A par 5 17th is unusual isn't it,more often than not they are par 3's

I can think of another course with a par 5 17th: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2oz69e (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2oz69e)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on October 23, 2016, 04:47:53 PM
Great stuff. Now don't screw it up on the last.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on October 23, 2016, 04:52:02 PM
Quote from: Hardy on October 23, 2016, 04:47:53 PM
Great stuff. Now don't screw it up on the last.

Crap drive. Seemed to rush it. Hopefully he can shoot for the around green, chip and putt (or two putt).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on October 23, 2016, 04:57:16 PM
Not looking good now. Sullivan smiling in the clubhouse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on October 23, 2016, 05:01:31 PM
Quote from: Hardy on October 23, 2016, 04:57:16 PM
Not looking good now. Sullivan smiling in the clubhouse.

Good chip! You can see the dirt on the ball.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on October 23, 2016, 05:06:14 PM
Well done Padraig.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on October 23, 2016, 05:06:26 PM
Winner! The hard way of course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 23, 2016, 05:09:04 PM
Good man Padraig, in fairness to him he knows how to get across the line when he gets in contention.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on October 23, 2016, 07:31:31 PM
Tremendous, great to see him back in the winner's enclosure
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 27, 2016, 07:28:34 PM
Seamus Power taking a very early lead at the Sanderson Farms Open in his first full season on the PGA tour

He's -7 for his 1st round after 16 holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: muppet on November 03, 2016, 05:06:36 PM
Wasn't sure where to put this:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-37856182 (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-37856182)

...Two Australian men managed to bluff their way into an 18-hole international tournament in North Korea by posing as world-class golfers....

...Mr Ruig and Mr Shay, who became friends at Brisbane Boys' College, did not come close to beating the Supreme Leader's supposed world-record 38 under par.

"I hit 120 and my caddy told me I had bought great shame to my family," Mr Ruig said....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 03, 2016, 06:04:42 PM
LOL
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Dinny Breen on November 15, 2016, 01:32:03 PM
Greg Allen ‏@gregallenRTE 4m4 minutes ago

Great boost for the Irish Open with a 6.5m Euro prizefund - prime date in mid-summer + inclusion in the Rolex Series. Back where it belongs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on November 28, 2016, 01:40:18 PM
Will be good to see Tiger back playing this week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 06:58:11 PM
A weird rules question. Playing fourball matchplay; searching for a ball 1 player lifts his playing partners ball accidentally mistaking it for random lost ball subsequently to find out its his partners ball, what's the ruling? Any penalty to this team and/or which player before play recommences?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 07:01:32 PM
Also using the 3/4 rule, what holes are shots applicable with this 4 ball? Player A 16, Players B&C 21 and Player D 22.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on December 01, 2016, 08:11:36 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 07:01:32 PM
Also using the 3/4 rule, what holes are shots applicable with this 4 ball? Player A 16, Players B&C 21 and Player D 22.

Take 3/4 shot difference of the low man.

Players B and C get shots on Stroke Index 1,2,3,4. (3/4 x 5 = 3.75 - round up to 4)
Player D gets shots on Stroke Index 1,2,3,4,5. (3/4 x 6 = 4.5 - round up to 5)

I'm not sure if it is actually the 90% rule applies here of 3/4 rule. 90% may be only for singles matchplay.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 08:36:39 PM
Cheers for that Link.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on December 01, 2016, 09:04:53 PM
Quote from: Link on December 01, 2016, 08:11:36 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 07:01:32 PM
Also using the 3/4 rule, what holes are shots applicable with this 4 ball? Player A 16, Players B&C 21 and Player D 22.

Take 3/4 shot difference of the low man.

Players B and C get shots on Stroke Index 1,2,3,4. (3/4 x 5 = 3.75 - round up to 4)
Player D gets shots on Stroke Index 1,2,3,4,5. (3/4 x 6 = 4.5 - round up to 5)

I'm not sure if it is actually the 90% rule applies here of 3/4 rule. 90% may be only for singles matchplay.

90% all round as far as I know
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 09:22:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 01, 2016, 09:04:53 PM
Quote from: Link on December 01, 2016, 08:11:36 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 07:01:32 PM
Also using the 3/4 rule, what holes are shots applicable with this 4 ball? Player A 16, Players B&C 21 and Player D 22.

Take 3/4 shot difference of the low man.

Players B and C get shots on Stroke Index 1,2,3,4. (3/4 x 5 = 3.75 - round up to 4)
Player D gets shots on Stroke Index 1,2,3,4,5. (3/4 x 6 = 4.5 - round up to 5)

I'm not sure if it is actually the 90% rule applies here of 3/4 rule. 90% may be only for singles matchplay.

Think it is 90% now https://www.golfnet.ie/news/golfnet/904/handicap-systems-changes-from-january

90% all round as far as I know
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 09:26:03 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 06:58:11 PM
A weird rules question. Playing fourball matchplay; searching for a ball 1 player lifts his playing partners ball accidentally mistaking it for random lost ball subsequently to find out its his partners ball, what's the ruling? Any penalty to this team and/or which player before play recommences?

Think I got it; 1 stroke penalty under rule 18-2 causing the ball to move in play
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 01, 2016, 09:57:11 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 09:26:03 PM
Quote from: sammymaguire on December 01, 2016, 06:58:11 PM
A weird rules question. Playing fourball matchplay; searching for a ball 1 player lifts his playing partners ball accidentally mistaking it for random lost ball subsequently to find out its his partners ball, what's the ruling? Any penalty to this team and/or which player before play recommences?

Think I got it; 1 stroke penalty under rule 18-2 causing the ball to move in play

If that was a serious match, the partner who lifted the ball needs a good boot in the hole. If it's not your ball, don't touch it. The partner who lost the ball should have it appropriately marked and indicate what ball and marking is being looked for.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on January 09, 2017, 08:26:26 AM
Good interview with rory by Paul Kimmage


http://m.independent.ie/sport/golf/paul-kimmage-meets-rory-mcilroy-the-truth-about-the-olympics-close-friendship-with-tiger-and-the-important-things-in-life-35349397.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 09, 2017, 09:45:57 AM
Cheers Frank I enjoyed that. Looking forward to part 2!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on January 09, 2017, 11:22:55 AM
Yeah interesting read into mind of a world class athlete.  Looking forward to Part II next Sunday as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 09, 2017, 11:27:13 AM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on January 09, 2017, 11:22:55 AM
Yeah interesting read into mind of a world class athlete.  Looking forward to Part II next Sunday as well.

I found the Olympics thing very insightful that they were forcing him to question who he was and where his allegiances lie.

I don't know why the Irish/British/NI Public can't let him get on with playing Golf instead of having a go at him. In terms of Ireland and the North of Ireland I fancy he will be the most successful athlete the island has ever seen by the time he retires!!

In the grand scheme of things does it really matter who he identifies himself as?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 10, 2017, 11:05:50 AM
Has anyone flown to Alicante in Spain for a golfing holiday?

Any good courses about?

Any courses to be avoided?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on February 03, 2017, 08:18:05 AM
See poor old Tiger is gone again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 14, 2017, 07:44:30 PM
See the up and coming golfers in Fermanagh at the start of April

http://www.faldoseries.info/tic/tmtic.cgi (http://www.faldoseries.info/tic/tmtic.cgi)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 14, 2017, 07:46:02 PM
Has anyone seen good free apps for helping to learn golf rules. I'd be looking for multiple choice type questions.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 15, 2017, 04:40:06 AM
Don't fret about it. The USGA and R&A are revamping and simplifying the rules in 2019. One example is the drop. No specific height required as long as "the ball moves through the air". Players will also be eligible to repair spike marks on greens and putt with the flag in. No sense learning the old rules now.

In the meantime google is your friend
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 03, 2017, 09:38:00 AM
Masters Week!!!!

I really fancy Rory for this one especially if there is wet weather forecast. If he can rattle at pins and not have too many long putts he should be be in with a great shout.

PP paying 8 places there's a value bet in there somewhere even if the 3 favourites are shit money!

Also did anyone see that debacle in the Ladies PGA yesterday? Some p***k with too much time on their hands emailling or calling in to get someone penalised. The sooner they do away with that the better. If the officials don't spot it on the day then tough shit I think. The mistake happened on Saturday and she gets notified of it on the 13th Tee?? That's just horrible!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on April 03, 2017, 10:49:07 AM
Did you see the video? She had no need to mark the ball and reset it in a different place. She should have just putted out which was no more than a tap in either. Very foolish action.

Golf is all about honesty, there must have been a small blemish or mark on the green which she wrongly tried to navigate around by misplacing the ball. She had to have known what she was doing!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 03, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Link on April 03, 2017, 10:49:07 AM
Did you see the video? She had no need to mark the ball and reset it in a different place. She should have just putted out which was no more than a tap in either. Very foolish action.

Golf is all about honesty, there must have been a small blemish or mark on the green which she wrongly tried to navigate around by misplacing the ball. She had to have known what she was doing!

The video looks at it fairly closely and it doesn't look like there's a mark on the green I really think it was a genuine mistake and she didn't realise.

My issue isn't with the penalty anyway. It's with it being picked up a day later 2/3 into someone's final round because it was phoned in by some dickhead lying at home! Surely the LPGA have someone looking at footage for penalties and if they missed it then them's the breaks like most other sports. I don't see why it should be allowed to be pointed out 24 hours later!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on April 03, 2017, 12:29:17 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 03, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
The video looks at it fairly closely and it doesn't look like there's a mark on the green I really think it was a genuine mistake and she didn't realise.

My issue isn't with the penalty anyway. It's with it being picked up a day later 2/3 into someone's final round because it was phoned in by some d**khead lying at home! Surely the LPGA have someone looking at footage for penalties and if they missed it then them's the breaks like most other sports. I don't see why it should be allowed to be pointed out 24 hours later!

Fully agree with you on the timing and how it was brought up but she has to take some responsibility for her carelessness when leading a major.

If it's me and i've the chance to win £3 off my playing partner  ;D i'll have full concentration on every move and ask for a ruling if needed.

She should be asked why she decided to mark the ball, why not just putt out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 03, 2017, 01:31:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 03, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Link on April 03, 2017, 10:49:07 AM
Did you see the video? She had no need to mark the ball and reset it in a different place. She should have just putted out which was no more than a tap in either. Very foolish action.

Golf is all about honesty, there must have been a small blemish or mark on the green which she wrongly tried to navigate around by misplacing the ball. She had to have known what she was doing!

The video looks at it fairly closely and it doesn't look like there's a mark on the green I really think it was a genuine mistake and she didn't realise.

My issue isn't with the penalty anyway. It's with it being picked up a day later 2/3 into someone's final round because it was phoned in by some d**khead lying at home! Surely the LPGA have someone looking at footage for penalties and if they missed it then them's the breaks like most other sports. I don't see why it should be allowed to be pointed out 24 hours later!
Totally ridiculous ruling. If the official body didn't pick it up then the email should have been ignored.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 03, 2017, 05:10:36 PM
http://www.golfwrx.com/442622/the-20-players-who-can-win-the-masters/ (http://www.golfwrx.com/442622/the-20-players-who-can-win-the-masters/)

It is that time of year again!

I like

Johnson
Matsuyama
Rory
Thomas

Would love to see Phil do it again, and Shane Lowry to have a good run at it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 03, 2017, 06:11:13 PM
I'm going with Dustin Johnson,Jordan Speith and Ricky Fowler as well as my usual Sergio and Lee Westwood.
Hopefully Lowry does well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on April 03, 2017, 06:33:50 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 03, 2017, 12:05:45 PM
Quote from: Link on April 03, 2017, 10:49:07 AM
Did you see the video? She had no need to mark the ball and reset it in a different place. She should have just putted out which was no more than a tap in either. Very foolish action.

Golf is all about honesty, there must have been a small blemish or mark on the green which she wrongly tried to navigate around by misplacing the ball. She had to have known what she was doing!

The video looks at it fairly closely and it doesn't look like there's a mark on the green I really think it was a genuine mistake and she didn't realise.

My issue isn't with the penalty anyway. It's with it being picked up a day later 2/3 into someone's final round because it was phoned in by some d**khead lying at home! Surely the LPGA have someone looking at footage for penalties and if they missed it then them's the breaks like most other sports. I don't see why it should be allowed to be pointed out 24 hours later!

My take on is slightly different. She looks as if she is about to putt out but then changes her mind, marks the ball to the side picks it up and immediately replaces it in a different position. I would see this a genuine mistake if she had taken time to line up the ball as a lot of players do. I think the ball may have nestled into a small indentation on the green which you sometimes get even on top quality greens. She replaced it onto a smoother part of the green only milimetres away. It's a very harsh penalty and many players have probably got away with similar. If I was playing with mates and saw someone doing that I wouldn't say a word as they aren't moving the ball closer to the hole, they're just giving themselves a fairer chance of making the putt. Having said that at a professional level the laws of the game have to be consistent.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 03, 2017, 06:38:14 PM
Part of me is so feckin annoyed at that penalty. Golf is tough enough and I don't think what she did was against he spirit of the game as it offered her no unearned advantage (which to me is what the rules should always be about).

But then again the pros never have to look for a ball as there's always some spectator nearby, and often willing to use their head  as a shield. So this is a ying to that yang.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 03, 2017, 06:39:59 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 03, 2017, 06:38:14 PM
Part of me is so feckin annoyed at that penalty. Golf is tough enough and I don't think what she did was against he spirit of the game as it offered her no unearned advantage (which to me is what the rules should always be about).

But then again the pros never have to look for a ball as there's always some spectator nearby, and often willing to use their head  as a shield. So this is a ying to that yang.

Hard to know. There may or may not have been a spike mark in front of her initial position. Hard to tell - but thankfully the gentler, kinder rules of golf will come in in 2019 and the players integrity will no longer be in question.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 03, 2017, 09:43:33 PM
I have no issue with true penalty at all. She knows the rules and it's clear that she broke them even if it wasn't intentional. Had it been brought up at the time or even any time before her last round I think that would be fair.

She shouldn't be finding out two thirds into the next round the following day that she now has a four shot penalty there has to be some kind of cut off as to when you can be penalised. What if someone had emailed in today would she lose the title??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 03, 2017, 10:00:58 PM
Agree 100% - its the ambiguity that exists in a lot of golf rules, and the decisions based on the golf rules. There's no official definition of the "fairway" for example.

That's a good question regarding an email today - what is the statute of limitations on when someone can call in. What if someone hadn't called in at all - and today the world was full of articles and webpages siding with the other players and calling Tompson a cheat?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: johnneycool on April 04, 2017, 09:23:58 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 03, 2017, 10:00:58 PM
Agree 100% - its the ambiguity that exists in a lot of golf rules, and the decisions based on the golf rules. There's no official definition of the "fairway" for example.

That's a good question regarding an email today - what is the statute of limitations on when someone can call in. What if someone hadn't called in at all - and today the world was full of articles and webpages siding with the other players and calling Tompson a cheat?

I presume that at these big golf events that there's an official either with each pairing or at each hole/fairway or whatever to watch out for this sort of thing, no?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on April 04, 2017, 01:35:44 PM
Anyone playing Irish Times fantasy golf?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 05, 2017, 02:19:53 AM
Annual donation to Paddy power
(E/w)
Kuchar
Rahm
Oosthuizen
Rory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 05, 2017, 10:29:55 PM
Oh boy

QuoteDustin Johnson falls down stairs at Masters, hurts his lower back

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Dustin Johnson's manager says the world's No. 1 player has taken a serious fall on a staircase on the eve of the Masters.

David Winkle of Hambric Sports says in an email that Johnson fell on the stairs of his rental home in Augusta on Wednesday. He says Johnson landed hard on his lower back and is resting with discomfort.

Doctors have advised Johnson to remain stable and start taking anti-inflammatory medication.

Winkle says Johnson hopes to be able to play in the Masters when it starts on Thursday.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 05, 2017, 10:39:34 PM
Playing late so he might be okay
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 05, 2017, 10:42:10 PM
PP justice refund?

All my eggs on McIlroy! Will have a look at a couple of value e/w's tomorrow!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 05, 2017, 11:06:08 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 05, 2017, 10:29:55 PM
Oh boy

QuoteDustin Johnson falls down stairs at Masters, hurts his lower back

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Dustin Johnson's manager says the world's No. 1 player has taken a serious fall on a staircase on the eve of the Masters.

David Winkle of Hambric Sports says in an email that Johnson fell on the stairs of his rental home in Augusta on Wednesday. He says Johnson landed hard on his lower back and is resting with discomfort.

Doctors have advised Johnson to remain stable and start taking anti-inflammatory medication.

Winkle says Johnson hopes to be able to play in the Masters when it starts on Thursday.

In my experience of match play - always fear the injured golfer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 06, 2017, 10:05:56 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 05, 2017, 11:06:08 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 05, 2017, 10:29:55 PM
Oh boy

QuoteDustin Johnson falls down stairs at Masters, hurts his lower back

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Dustin Johnson's manager says the world's No. 1 player has taken a serious fall on a staircase on the eve of the Masters.

David Winkle of Hambric Sports says in an email that Johnson fell on the stairs of his rental home in Augusta on Wednesday. He says Johnson landed hard on his lower back and is resting with discomfort.

Doctors have advised Johnson to remain stable and start taking anti-inflammatory medication.

Winkle says Johnson hopes to be able to play in the Masters when it starts on Thursday.

In my experience of match play - always fear the injured golfer.

Agreed! When Harrington one his second open the eve of the tournament was full of articles about some injury that had all but wrecked his chances of defending the claret jug lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on April 06, 2017, 10:33:54 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 06, 2017, 10:05:56 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 05, 2017, 11:06:08 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 05, 2017, 10:29:55 PM
Oh boy

QuoteDustin Johnson falls down stairs at Masters, hurts his lower back

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Dustin Johnson's manager says the world's No. 1 player has taken a serious fall on a staircase on the eve of the Masters.

David Winkle of Hambric Sports says in an email that Johnson fell on the stairs of his rental home in Augusta on Wednesday. He says Johnson landed hard on his lower back and is resting with discomfort.

Doctors have advised Johnson to remain stable and start taking anti-inflammatory medication.

Winkle says Johnson hopes to be able to play in the Masters when it starts on Thursday.

In my experience of match play - always fear the injured golfer.

Agreed! When Harrington one his second open the eve of the tournament was full of articles about some injury that had all but wrecked his chances of defending the claret jug lol.

Hardy's gonna flip.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 06, 2017, 12:03:35 PM
Went for Speith and Rory on the nose, and Fowler, Rose and Fisher e/w

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Post by: Boycey on April 06, 2017, 04:12:54 PM
Tough conditions today, only 1/3 of those who have started so far are at level par or better..
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Post by: AZOffaly on April 06, 2017, 04:13:51 PM
That might suit UK and Ireland golfers. More linksy conditions in the air. Keeping a ball low into the wind might be a thing.
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Post by: mackers on April 06, 2017, 04:24:07 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2017, 04:13:51 PM
That might suit UK and Ireland golfers. More linksy conditions in the air. Keeping a ball low into the wind might be a thing.
Wouldn't be Rory's natural game.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 06, 2017, 04:30:02 PM
Quote from: mackers on April 06, 2017, 04:24:07 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2017, 04:13:51 PM
That might suit UK and Ireland golfers. More linksy conditions in the air. Keeping a ball low into the wind might be a thing.
Wouldn't be Rory's natural game.

True, but a good portion of golfers in this country and in GB would be used to hitting a ball in bad conditions like that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 06, 2017, 04:33:19 PM
I'd be thinking it'd help Rory in that the greens are slightly more receptive and not quite as fast as usual.

There is plenty of coverage already under the red button for anybody interested..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 06, 2017, 04:37:46 PM
I don't  think the tournament can be won in these early rounds and the weather is to improve tomorrow and Saturday. Big focus on not f-ing it up today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 06, 2017, 04:44:04 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 06, 2017, 04:37:46 PM
I don't  think the tournament can be won in these early rounds and the weather is to improve tomorrow and Saturday. Big focus on not f-ing it up today

You can't win it, but you can lose it. * Anyone that can ride out these conditions would be in a decent position to go and win it.



*Golf cliché 101
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 06, 2017, 06:12:47 PM
Saw some hack saying that nobody has come from outside top 10 after first day to win in recent years
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 06, 2017, 07:10:23 PM
DJ withdraws

Quote from: Minder on April 06, 2017, 06:12:47 PM
Saw some hack saying that nobody has come from outside top 10 after first day to win in recent years

Tiger was the last in 2005
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 06, 2017, 07:55:30 PM
Rory +2 after 3
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 06, 2017, 08:54:25 PM
Shane - four birdies and three bogeys in the first eight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 06, 2017, 09:03:19 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 06, 2017, 08:54:25 PM
Shane - four birdies and three bogeys in the first eight.

He is so Offaly.  Up, down. Madness.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 06, 2017, 09:08:41 PM
Lowry going nicely on -1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 06, 2017, 09:17:11 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2017, 09:03:19 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 06, 2017, 08:54:25 PM
Shane - four birdies and three bogeys in the first eight.

He is so Offaly.  Up, down. Madness.

Awfully Offaly. Anyway, as long as it's more birdies than bogies, grand.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 06, 2017, 09:50:32 PM
Anyone else spot the guy in a Leitrim jersey?..
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Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 06, 2017, 10:32:09 PM
-2 for Lowry!
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Post by: gerrykeegan on April 06, 2017, 11:09:03 PM
Come on the Hoff!
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Post by: Boycey on April 07, 2017, 12:13:16 AM
Funny auld game Mcilroy and Lowry both shoot 72 but Shane will be slightly disappointed and Rory elated I'd say.

Both handily placed of course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on April 07, 2017, 01:06:35 AM
I shot my lowest round in three years yesterday, delighted with a 79 against the brother 20 years younger than me, took 15 quid of the facker too.

I once played Whistling Straits three days after Singh won the Pga there, we played from the tips and I shot a 110, these boys are absolutely incredible at the PGA level.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2017, 06:46:29 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 07, 2017, 12:13:16 AM
Funny auld game Mcilroy and Lowry both shoot 72 but Shane will be slightly disappointed and Rory elated I'd say.

Both handily placed of course.

The weather at the end died right down and everyone started shooting birdies exept Lowry who started 3 putting. He should be on around  -3 so he will be pretty annoyed with himself
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 07, 2017, 07:43:38 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 06, 2017, 11:09:03 PM
Come on the Hoff!

Great round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 07, 2017, 02:45:06 PM
The 1st hole hasn't been kind to Danny Willett, double bogey yesterday followed by quartruple bogey today  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 07, 2017, 06:03:44 PM
The Hoff shiteing the togs - 4 bogeys in last 5 - tied with Sergio for the lead
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 07, 2017, 09:25:50 PM
At 100/1 top 8 will do for me. Looks like he won't be too far off the lead going into day 3.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 07, 2017, 09:47:52 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 07, 2017, 09:25:50 PM
At 100/1 top 8 will do for me. Looks like he won't be too far off the lead going into day 3.

He actually held it together well enough after what could have turned into an 80
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 08, 2017, 12:42:28 PM
Weather set fair for the weekend at Augusta, warm sunshine with negligible wind and most of the main protagonists close enough with the probable exception of Day..

Mcilroy would be disappointed with yesterday I'd say, threatened to have a good round but just didn't really happen. Although a shocking bit of bad luck on the last cost him 1 or maybe 2 shots.. He battled really well though in previous years he might have finished +5 or +6 when things not going his way. Disappointed for Lowry he never got going at all yesterday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 08, 2017, 05:36:42 PM
The Masters is a great sporting event and usually good TV. It's a poor golf tournament though with a lot of dross in it; the older former winners in particular are like loose horses in the Grand National, only getting in the way and usually failing to get round. Good shots aren't always rewarded and bad ones punished disproportionately. As such it often turns into a survival of the fittest with some poor players often triumphing (Bubba, Willett who's starting to look like a better journeyman). It's stuffy superiority could ultimately consume itself.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on April 08, 2017, 06:23:44 PM
Brother in law is getting married today and he's just realized his fucked up his Master's wkd as long as he's married!! ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 08, 2017, 07:32:04 PM
Would absolutely love to see Sergio win this and not just because I've backed him to win every single major for the past 10 years!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ball Hopper on April 08, 2017, 08:10:53 PM
Anyone checking the leaderboard on RTE?  They clearly have no idea how to update it live, let alone sort it by stroke count (check the listing of those who failed to make the cut).  If a non-wage intern presented this, it would be his/her last day, let alone a salary person.

Very amateur.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 08, 2017, 08:16:41 PM
I've already had to turn the BBC off... Peter Alliss used to be the voice of golf but now he just comes across as a pompous old git..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 08, 2017, 09:12:06 PM
I'd a difference of opinion today on a course. Using another golfer's ball for my line, I chipped the ball onto the green, and hit the other golfer's ball.

I assumed we should have replaced the golfer's ball back to its original position, but my fellow golfer said no. He said we only replace the ball to its original position if both balls started on the green. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2017, 09:31:10 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 08, 2017, 09:12:06 PM
I'd a difference of opinion today on a course. Using another golfer's ball for my line, I chipped the ball onto the green, and hit the other golfer's ball.

I assumed we should have replaced the golfer's ball back to its original position, but my fellow golfer said no. He said we only replace the ball to its original position if both balls started on the green. 

You are right, he is wrong. If you are hitting your opponents ball when you're both on the green then you're both stupid/lazy/awful putters.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2017, 09:31:30 PM
C'mon Dessie Couples!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 08, 2017, 11:29:47 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 08, 2017, 09:31:10 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 08, 2017, 09:12:06 PM
I'd a difference of opinion today on a course. Using another golfer's ball for my line, I chipped the ball onto the green, and hit the other golfer's ball.

I assumed we should have replaced the golfer's ball back to its original position, but my fellow golfer said no. He said we only replace the ball to its original position if both balls started on the green. 

You are right, he is wrong. If you are hitting your opponents ball when you're both on the green then you're both stupid/lazy/awful putters.

And due a penalty.

If the player didn't replace his ball, I'd assume he is due a penalty for playing from the wrong spot and potentially a disqualification for signing for an incorrect scorecard?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 08, 2017, 11:50:14 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 08, 2017, 11:29:47 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 08, 2017, 09:31:10 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 08, 2017, 09:12:06 PM
I'd a difference of opinion today on a course. Using another golfer's ball for my line, I chipped the ball onto the green, and hit the other golfer's ball.

I assumed we should have replaced the golfer's ball back to its original position, but my fellow golfer said no. He said we only replace the ball to its original position if both balls started on the green. 

You are right, he is wrong. If you are hitting your opponents ball when you're both on the green then you're both stupid/lazy/awful putters.

And due a penalty.

If the player didn't replace his ball, I'd assume he is due a penalty for playing from the wrong spot and potentially a disqualification for signing for an incorrect scorecard?

You don't get DQ for signing an incorrect score anymore it's 2 shots. Happened in the Ladies major last week.
A
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 09, 2017, 12:18:23 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 08, 2017, 11:50:14 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 08, 2017, 11:29:47 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 08, 2017, 09:31:10 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 08, 2017, 09:12:06 PM
I'd a difference of opinion today on a course. Using another golfer's ball for my line, I chipped the ball onto the green, and hit the other golfer's ball.

I assumed we should have replaced the golfer's ball back to its original position, but my fellow golfer said no. He said we only replace the ball to its original position if both balls started on the green. 



You are right, he is wrong. If you are hitting your opponents ball when you're both on the green then you're both stupid/lazy/awful putters.

And due a penalty.

If the player didn't replace his ball, I'd assume he is due a penalty for playing from the wrong spot and potentially a disqualification for signing for an incorrect scorecard?

You don't get DQ for signing an incorrect score anymore it's 2 shots. Happened in the Ladies major last week.
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You don't get DQ'd if you didn't know you had incurred a penalty. Thompson didn't get DQ'd as she didn't know about the penalty at the time of signing the scorecard. The rule was put in place to prevent pro's getting DQ'd due to Viewers phoning in post round. You've always had the option to review post round, correct, prior to submitting.

My interpretation is it's cut and dry in this case, the player played from the wrong spot and didn't know the rule. They could have checked prior to signing and submitting the card, as it was challenged.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2017, 12:29:20 AM
Jesus is Orior's round more exciting than the Masters?!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 09, 2017, 08:29:33 PM
Great start from Sergio.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2017, 08:40:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 09, 2017, 08:29:33 PM
Great start from Sergio.
Could this be it?! 🙈

Will be some test of bottle when it gets to the last few if he's still leading!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 09, 2017, 08:58:18 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2017, 08:40:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 09, 2017, 08:29:33 PM
Great start from Sergio.
Could this be it?! 🙈

Will be some test of bottle when it gets to the last few if he's still leading!!
3 shot lead now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2017, 09:34:10 PM
 Pulsing thinknkf a better champion if he can get it done. I'm nervous just watching him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 09, 2017, 09:41:51 PM
Anybody but Spieth. Hopefully Sergio. And afterwards, invite Tiger around for some fried chicken, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maigheo on April 09, 2017, 10:30:21 PM
Sergio down by 1.Beginning to show some cracks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 09, 2017, 10:30:41 PM
Sergio doing a Sergio
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2017, 10:47:07 PM
Yep. Hard to see him come back now. Abandoned his patience on the 13th and he's in the spinach!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2017, 10:53:49 PM
His balls have dropped it seems!! Good recovery shot there but he must consider himself to be like Monty now! Decent golfer but not a major in him!

To be fair to Rose he's kept it together !! Hopefully he'll keep his composure
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2017, 10:58:09 PM
Rose keeping his head. Should see it out now. As long as Sergio stays in e/w territory  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2017, 11:04:19 PM
I've Rose e/w but would much prefer him to win!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2017, 11:13:06 PM
Garcia not lying down!! Some finish ahead
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 09, 2017, 11:28:30 PM
I was going to cash out Rose and figured once Sergio was behind the tree it was easy money. I'm some clown
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 09, 2017, 11:28:39 PM
Shit just got real. Come on Sergio!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2017, 11:30:39 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 09, 2017, 11:28:30 PM
I was going to cash out Rose and figured once Sergio was behind the tree it was easy money. I'm some clown

Bet365 hasn't given me that option!! I'd Fowler Speith Rose and Rory, latter two were on the nose
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2017, 11:32:42 PM
Neither one a wizard with the putter but Sergio is much much improved! Hope he gets it done.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 09, 2017, 11:36:16 PM
Ah fcuk ya Sergio...
Great drama. Hard to bate a sunday back 9 of a major.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on April 09, 2017, 11:36:48 PM
Rose the robot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2017, 11:41:53 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 09, 2017, 11:32:42 PM
Neither one a wizard with the putter but Sergio is much much improved! Hope he gets it done.

I'd much prefer Sergio to win .... if I hadn't have back Rose!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2017, 11:51:06 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2017, 11:41:53 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 09, 2017, 11:32:42 PM
Neither one a wizard with the putter but Sergio is much much improved! Hope he gets it done.

I'd much prefer Sergio to win .... if I hadn't have back Rose!!
Nerves getting to them with the oul putter. Please no play off!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2017, 11:51:21 PM
I wouldn't be wearing white pants!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 09, 2017, 11:52:37 PM
Great stuff!!

Both unreliable with the putter which means it's anybody's, compulsive viewing!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on April 09, 2017, 11:53:01 PM
Stick her in the sea, Rose.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2017, 12:01:16 AM
Get the putter warmed up Sergio! 🙈
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on April 10, 2017, 12:03:11 AM
ooooohhhhhhh
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on April 10, 2017, 12:03:38 AM
Don't fcuk it up now Sergio.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2017, 12:05:12 AM
He hasn't the balls for it. Confirmed now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 10, 2017, 12:05:53 AM
Offline the whole way. Jaysus Sergio
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on April 10, 2017, 12:06:20 AM
f**k he's a grand lad Sergio but for fucks sake how'd he not sink that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2017, 12:06:40 AM
That'll be playing on the mind of Sergio and Rose will feel he's dodged a bullet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on April 10, 2017, 12:06:54 AM
Need a decent shrink now to get Sergio's head right.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2017, 12:07:56 AM
Never a better chance. Useless hoor.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 10, 2017, 12:08:45 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2017, 12:06:40 AM
That'll be playing on the mind of Sergio and Rose will feel he's dodged a bullet.
You'd think so alright. That's the second time he's had a putt to win a major.
Hope Sergio pulls it off but Rose must be favourite now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2017, 12:09:27 AM
Feck that's another glass of wine!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on April 10, 2017, 12:10:06 AM
Stayed up to watch The Tempest too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on April 10, 2017, 12:10:38 AM
Winner keeps Gibraltar!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2017, 12:19:23 AM
Rose has the luck of the devil.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maigheo on April 10, 2017, 12:23:10 AM
Advantage Sergio.Rose has a very difficult 2ind shot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 10, 2017, 12:24:44 AM
Huevos!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maigheo on April 10, 2017, 12:25:32 AM
All over bar the shouting.Sergio can't fu-k this up now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2017, 12:25:41 AM
Quote from: ONeill on April 10, 2017, 12:10:06 AM
Stayed up to watch The Tempest too.

Sure you're off tomorrow !!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 10, 2017, 12:26:46 AM
Has to be Sergio's now surely. :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 10, 2017, 12:29:45 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 10, 2017, 12:26:46 AM
Has to be Sergio's now surely. :-\
He may hang it up if he can't win it from here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2017, 12:32:25 AM
Garcias chick!! Wow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 10, 2017, 12:33:19 AM
Enjoy, laoisboy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 10, 2017, 12:34:40 AM
10 years of backing him in majors and he's finally done it!!!!

If the wife wasn't already pregnant I'd be going upstairs to wake her up.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 10, 2017, 12:37:01 AM
:)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 10, 2017, 12:42:20 AM
Fair play to Sky giving credit where it's due... Should Augusta maybe give Sergio's fiancée Angela the green jacket?!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gold on April 10, 2017, 12:58:07 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 10, 2017, 12:42:20 AM
Fair play to Sky giving credit where it's due... Should Augusta maybe give Sergio's fiancée Angela the green jacket?!

Legs once
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Windmill abu on April 10, 2017, 01:24:44 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 10, 2017, 12:34:40 AM
10 years of backing him in majors and he's finally done it!!!!

If the wife wasn't already pregnant I'd be going upstairs to wake her up.....

Pregnant women are always up for it and you don't need to wake her up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on April 10, 2017, 02:45:24 AM
Quote from: Windmill abu on April 10, 2017, 01:24:44 AM
Quote from: laoislad on April 10, 2017, 12:34:40 AM
10 years of backing him in majors and he's finally done it!!!!

If the wife wasn't already pregnant I'd be going upstairs to wake her up.....

Pregnant women are always up for it and you don't need to wake her up.

(https://d1sui4xqepm0ps.cloudfront.net/when-your-mom-says-yaass--full.jpg?image=cdn)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 10, 2017, 11:29:56 AM
Expensive defeat for Rose. A Beeb darling, his missed putt on the 72nd probably cost him SPOTY and a possible OBE.
Where's Sky's Bruce Critchley these days? Rumours of Alzheimers? A pity, I miss his spare commentary. Peter Alliss is so gone; his performance on the Beeb preview Wednesday night was embarrassing, even for Hazel Irvine.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 10, 2017, 11:46:14 AM
Jaysus mouview I can't imagine either of those things were near the forefront of Roses mind in the aftermath of that defeat...

Delighted to see Sergio win, it goes to show theres a lot to be said for perseverance.. I saw him win his first professional tournament in the 1999 Irish Open at Druids Glen. It was also the year he did this in the US PGA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPcddytnbFw . Little did we think it'd be 18 years before he captured that major.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 10, 2017, 11:54:45 AM
Quote from: Boycey on April 10, 2017, 11:46:14 AM
Jaysus mouview I can't imagine either of those things were near the forefront of Roses mind in the aftermath of that defeat...

Delighted to see Sergio win, it goes to show theres a lot to be said for perseverance.. I saw him win his first professional tournament in the 1999 Irish Open at Druids Glen. It was also the year he did this in the US PGA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPcddytnbFw . Little did we think it'd be 18 years before he captured that major.

Maybe not, but someone in the near future will surely mention it to him.  :)

Ambivalent about Garcia's victory. A great talent but hasn't always comported himself to the highest standards on-course. Not always the most sporting of opponents either (Harrington, never too fond of him, claimed he used start moving around as he, Harrington, was lining up his putts in the final round of the USPGA in '08). Tiger wouldn't be overly delighted at his victory either I'd imagine.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on April 10, 2017, 01:25:30 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 10, 2017, 11:29:56 AM
Expensive defeat for Rose. A Beeb darling, his missed putt on the 72nd probably cost him SPOTY and a possible OBE.
Where's Sky's Bruce Critchley these days? Rumours of Alzheimers? A pity, I miss his spare commentary. Peter Alliss is so gone; his performance on the Beeb preview Wednesday night was embarrassing, even for Hazel Irvine.

Are you Jim Rodgers in disguise??  Mad stuff altogether.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 10, 2017, 01:47:45 PM
Rose was very gracious in defeat. Sergio has always been known as chokio in our house. That will need to change.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 10, 2017, 01:53:45 PM
Harrington wasn't exactly over the moon for Sergio !
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 10, 2017, 01:59:10 PM
Cringeworthy stuff all the fawning over why we should love Harrington for his comments on Sergio blah blah blah. That spat is old news, much like Padraigs current relevance. It's definitely unfortunate how poor he has become.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 10, 2017, 02:04:35 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 10, 2017, 01:59:10 PM
Cringeworthy stuff all the fawning over why we should love Harrington for his comments on Sergio blah blah blah. That spat is old news, much like Padraigs current relevance. It's definitely unfortunate how poor he has become.
I'm a fan of Harry but he pissed me off last night taking credit for Sergio's win because of what happened at the British Open when Harrington won. They went way over the top on the influence of Garcia's woman aswell to the point you'd nearly think it was her making the putts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on April 10, 2017, 03:33:54 PM
What does the dislike between Harrington and Garcia date back to?

Individually both of them seem like fairly inoffensive and personable people so I don't understand the obvious animosity between them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 10, 2017, 04:28:26 PM
Padraig and Jose Maria Olazabal had an issue at the 2003 Seve Trophy, something pretty trivial regarding green repair. If I recall Sergio made a few comments afterwards sticking up for his idol and it started to simmer from there. Add in the 2007 and 2008 major losses to Padraig and Sergio's general "the world is against me" attitude and they just never really got it going. Vastly different people.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on April 10, 2017, 04:31:49 PM
QuoteWhat does the dislike between Harrington and Garcia date back to?

Years ago. Harrington and Jose Marie had a row in the early noughties over Jose repairing pitch marks. Human nature been what it is Sergio sided with his countryman at the time. Garcia also was pissed off with Harrington over his slow play in the Open.

Harrington is notoriously finickity on rules and the like that, I have heard, stems back to his amateur days.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 10, 2017, 05:11:54 PM
Is Sergios current beau a golfer? I remember he had a blonde bird carrying his bag at another event a few years ago. And of course he gave the Swiss tennis player (whatshername) a good rogering too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 10, 2017, 05:25:43 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 10, 2017, 05:11:54 PM
Is Sergios current beau a golfer? I remember he had a blonde bird carrying his bag at another event a few years ago. And of course he gave the Swiss tennis player (whatshername) a good rogering too.

She used to work for the Golf Channel
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 11, 2017, 11:34:53 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on April 10, 2017, 01:25:30 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 10, 2017, 11:29:56 AM
Expensive defeat for Rose. A Beeb darling, his missed putt on the 72nd probably cost him SPOTY and a possible OBE.
Where's Sky's Bruce Critchley these days? Rumours of Alzheimers? A pity, I miss his spare commentary. Peter Alliss is so gone; his performance on the Beeb preview Wednesday night was embarrassing, even for Hazel Irvine.

Are you Jim Rodgers in disguise??  Mad stuff altogether.

Who is Jim Rodgers? Who was Keyser Soze? KEYSER SOZE?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 12, 2017, 01:06:45 PM
Jesus this Sergio/Harrington row is getting worse at this stage. Why do people keep asking Harrington about it and why does he keep answering? He's making a dick out of himself at this stage all he should say is it's not important Sergio played well and fully deserves his major and that would have been the end of it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 12, 2017, 03:22:33 PM
https://m.soundcloud.com/rte2fm/game-on-harrington?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=twitter (https://m.soundcloud.com/rte2fm/game-on-harrington?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=twitter)

Well at least you can't fault him for being honest.

There's an element of sour grapes here in how he's perceived Sergio's talent level versus how Harrington had to graft for it.

Wants to win two more majors??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on April 12, 2017, 04:25:26 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 12, 2017, 01:06:45 PM
Jesus this Sergio/Harrington row is getting worse at this stage. Why do people keep asking Harrington about it and why does he keep answering? He's making a dick out of himself at this stage all he should say is it's not important Sergio played well and fully deserves his major and that would have been the end of it!

I would say the exact opposite. He is answering the question as honestly as he can instead of putting on an act for the cameras. God knows we have enough cliche ridden mundane sports stars in the media, Harrington was a breath of fresh air.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 12, 2017, 05:50:17 PM
There's a time and a place, it could be argued YC.

For a fella who is big on etiquette - he is missing the mark big time on it in this regards. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on April 13, 2017, 08:30:07 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 12, 2017, 05:50:17 PM
There's a time and a place, it could be argued YC.

For a fella who is big on etiquette - he is missing the mark big time on it in this regards.

No he is not, well not really,, he is telling it as it is, he is real, that said he should have acknowledged how hard it is to win this tournament and that Garcia was the best player all week, he could say that without being happy for him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 13, 2017, 01:59:29 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 12, 2017, 04:25:26 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 12, 2017, 01:06:45 PM
Jesus this Sergio/Harrington row is getting worse at this stage. Why do people keep asking Harrington about it and why does he keep answering? He's making a dick out of himself at this stage all he should say is it's not important Sergio played well and fully deserves his major and that would have been the end of it!

I would say the exact opposite. He is answering the question as honestly as he can instead of putting on an act for the cameras. God knows we have enough cliche ridden mundane sports stars in the media, Harrington was a breath of fresh air.
He's in danger in looking like a pathetic bearer of grudges. I remember listening to an interview with him (could have been An Irishman Abroad) and there definitely seemed to be a streak of pettiness within his character.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on April 13, 2017, 02:17:16 PM
I thought Harrington's commentary was brilliant during the Masters. I don't see what the fuss is about regarding him and Garcia not getting on. What's he supposed to say when asked about it? If he says "I don't want to talk about it" it actually makes it a bigger issue that what he did - tell the truth. People shouldn't be afraid to tell the truth so fair play Padraig.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 13, 2017, 04:28:01 PM
Who actually cares about a spat between two multimillionaire sports stars over something petty. I love golf but some people slow the game down so much, and both Garcia (especially on the back 9 on Sunday) and Harrington are culprits. If they were out on a Saturday in front of you you'd be ringing the pro shop.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 13, 2017, 05:18:10 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 13, 2017, 04:28:01 PM
Who actually cares about a spat between two multimillionaire sports stars over something petty. I love golf but some people slow the game down so much, and both Garcia (especially on the back 9 on Sunday) and Harrington are culprits. If they were out on a Saturday in front of you you'd be ringing the pro shop.

Nonsense. Last second free to win the AIF wouldn't be rushed either. If you're positioned enough to be in the last pairing on a tournament Sunday - you get carte blanche to take your time.

Harrington is definitely as slow as molasses though. I think Sergio called him the Handbrake once.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 14, 2017, 02:22:01 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 13, 2017, 05:18:10 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 13, 2017, 04:28:01 PM
Who actually cares about a spat between two multimillionaire sports stars over something petty. I love golf but some people slow the game down so much, and both Garcia (especially on the back 9 on Sunday) and Harrington are culprits. If they were out on a Saturday in front of you you'd be ringing the pro shop.

Nonsense. Last second free to win the AIF wouldn't be rushed either. If you're positioned enough to be in the last pairing on a tournament Sunday - you get carte blanche to take your time.

Harrington is definitely as slow as molasses though. I think Sergio called him the Handbrake once.
No your not, it was mentioned on Sky a couple of times that Sergio was delibertly slowing things between tees as Rose had momentum. The same rules of playing at an acceptable speed apply in Pro Golf. I have seen players being put on the clock before.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 14, 2017, 03:16:12 PM
No harm to you but that wasn't mentioned on any international broadcast and I've seen nothing of it on any golf related website or piece of news. Surprise surprise that a British Broadcaster might suggest that....

You're kidding yourself if you don't think the last group on a major Sunday aren't going to slow it down If one of them are in contention. Like you said, the clock exists... how many final round pairings do you recall being put on the clock?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 14, 2017, 03:19:05 PM
Not a major - but Stenson was put on the clock in the final round of the Bay Hill in 2015 and he was in the last group

http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/henrik-stenson-upset-after-being-put-clock-bay-hill

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 14, 2017, 03:23:02 PM
Fair enough Gabe, there's an example. Reading the article he wasn't best pleased!

I still maintain they weren't going to say a peep to either of them at the masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 14, 2017, 07:39:02 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 14, 2017, 03:23:02 PM
Fair enough Gabe, there's an example. Reading the article he wasn't best pleased!

I still maintain they weren't going to say a peep to either of them at the masters
And Sky expressed surprise at this. I recall Speech being put on the clock and warned at a PGA event.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 14, 2017, 07:48:12 PM
Day is one of the worst offenders
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 16, 2017, 05:35:02 PM
Paul Dunne on course for his first tour win. 1 shot clear with 3 to play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 16, 2017, 06:13:45 PM
Into a playoff with Molinari.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 16, 2017, 06:40:34 PM
Lost on the first playoff hole. Pity.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 16, 2017, 06:42:34 PM
Good effort. God he's slow!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 16, 2017, 06:44:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 16, 2017, 06:40:34 PM
Lost on the first playoff hole. Pity.

Him and Power often start well only to fall back.  Dunne would have won this time but for Molinaris amazing last 2 holes in regular play. Shame bit of luck needed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 16, 2017, 06:53:36 PM
LL is the biggest scud on here for the Irish lads
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 16, 2017, 07:01:05 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 16, 2017, 06:44:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 16, 2017, 06:40:34 PM
Lost on the first playoff hole. Pity.

Him and Power often start well only to fall back.  Dunne would have won this time but for Molinaris amazing last 2 holes in regular play. Shame bit of luck needed.
Some finish from Molinari alright. Dunne was so close on 17 though, another turn of the ball and he would have birdied it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 04, 2017, 02:21:33 PM
Has anyone ever played St Anne's Golf Links in Dublin?
Have been invited to play by a crowd I do work for. I presume being a links course it's tough enough. Haven't played golf in ages...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 04, 2017, 04:04:56 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 04, 2017, 02:21:33 PM
Has anyone ever played St Anne's Golf Links in Dublin?
Have been invited to play by a crowd I do work for. I presume being a links course it's tough enough. Haven't played golf in ages...

The course is a bit meh. Probably only gets interesting when the conditions are blowing other than that it's fairly flat and open bar a couple of holes. Unless your wild off the tee it, you can play as you see.

Members that I have Met are knobs though, seems they delude themselves the place is as exclusive as Royal Dublin.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 09, 2017, 05:38:15 PM
$100,000,000 club deal for our Rory  :o

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/may/09/rory-mcilroy-100m-taylormade-players-championship-golf?CMP=share_btn_tw

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 09, 2017, 06:19:02 PM
TM had a pretty incredible stable already - but this has to be a crowning jewel for them. Top 3 players in the world (DJ, Rory, Day) and 5 of the top 10 (add Rose and Sergio). Titleist next with 2 in the top 10 and Callaway, Cobra, Srixon with one each.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 09, 2017, 11:39:32 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 09, 2017, 05:38:15 PM
$100,000,000 club deal for our Rory  :o

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/may/09/rory-mcilroy-100m-taylormade-players-championship-golf?CMP=share_btn_tw

But completely pissed off at haters on GAA board!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on May 11, 2017, 10:25:27 AM
Taylor made announce Rory signing and get sold to a PE firm in same week. Somebody was busy...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 29, 2017, 04:30:44 PM
Somehow the thought of something like this happening was always lingering . . .

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/golf/2017/05/29/tiger-woodsarrested-charges-driving-influence/?WT.mc_id=tmgliveapp_iosshare_An3x3bgt4P0t
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 29, 2017, 05:14:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 29, 2017, 04:30:44 PM
Somehow the thought of something like this happening was always lingering . . .

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/golf/2017/05/29/tiger-woodsarrested-charges-driving-influence/?WT.mc_id=tmgliveapp_iosshare_An3x3bgt4P0t
I hear he was fore times over the limit....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Windmill abu on May 29, 2017, 07:38:13 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 29, 2017, 05:14:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 29, 2017, 04:30:44 PM
Somehow the thought of something like this happening was always lingering . . .

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/golf/2017/05/29/tiger-woodsarrested-charges-driving-influence/?WT.mc_id=tmgliveapp_iosshare_An3x3bgt4P0t
I hear he was fore times over the limit....

If he gets banned from driving, will he still be allowed to chip and putt?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 29, 2017, 08:10:38 PM
Paul Dunne qualified for the US Open today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 29, 2017, 10:18:24 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 29, 2017, 08:10:38 PM
Paul Dunne qualified for the US Open today

If he gets paired with Johnson, it could be Dunne and Dustin.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 30, 2017, 03:30:56 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 29, 2017, 04:30:44 PM
Somehow the thought of something like this happening was always lingering . . .

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/golf/2017/05/29/tiger-woodsarrested-charges-driving-influence/?WT.mc_id=tmgliveapp_iosshare_An3x3bgt4P0t

Police report saying alcohol not a factor - was found asleep behind the wheel.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 30, 2017, 07:10:05 PM
A few yards from former Mrs Jason Dufners house. And plenty far from his own pad!

Tiger on the prowl?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 04, 2017, 02:10:00 AM
26 million - 1 shot in my group today. Back to back hole in ones on the same hole. Awesome stuff!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 12, 2017, 05:09:15 PM
Who do we fancy this weekend lads?

Rory can do one there's no way I'm backing him having changed his putter again!!!

Matsuyama has been off the boil the last few months as well so I'll give him a miss. Rahm probably worth a shout but 20/1 isn't fantastic odds for him. I'll probably waste a bit of money on Spieth as he looks like he's reasonably sharp the last few weeks but DJ has to be the main man odds wise and form wise.

Thanks,
James
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on June 12, 2017, 07:27:37 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 12, 2017, 05:09:15 PM
Who do we fancy this weekend lads?

Rory can do one there's no way I'm backing him having changed his putter again!!!

Matsuyama has been off the boil the last few months as well so I'll give him a miss. Rahm probably worth a shout but 20/1 isn't fantastic odds for him. I'll probably waste a bit of money on Spieth as he looks like he's reasonably sharp the last few weeks but DJ has to be the main man odds wise and form wise.

Thanks,
James

Think ill bet on day for this one although I think dj will be hard to beat. With very thick rough it's gonna take a very straight driver which might also bring rory into the mix. He's maybe just lacking competition practice but if he hits form with his new putter he could go well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 12, 2017, 09:31:32 PM
With the rough they have - I'd be counting Speith out - he's been wayward off the tee lately
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 12, 2017, 09:45:20 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 04, 2017, 02:10:00 AM
26 million - 1 shot in my group today. Back to back hole in ones on the same hole. Awesome stuff!

Were you the third to tee up? Did you reach the dance floor?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 12, 2017, 11:19:59 PM
Any reports on warrenpoint golf course?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Low and Hard on June 12, 2017, 11:21:48 PM
I really fancy DJ this week. A real monster of a course with 4 par 5s. 8/1 about looks a fair price for the best player in the world atm.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on June 12, 2017, 11:49:39 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on June 12, 2017, 11:21:48 PM
I really fancy DJ this week. A real monster of a course with 4 par 5s. 8/1 about looks a fair price for the best player in the world atm.

And the 18th can play 680 yards at longest  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Low and Hard on June 13, 2017, 09:38:33 AM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on June 12, 2017, 11:49:39 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on June 12, 2017, 11:21:48 PM
I really fancy DJ this week. A real monster of a course with 4 par 5s. 8/1 about looks a fair price for the best player in the world atm.

And the 18th can play 680 yards at longest  :o

That is crazy long. I think the USGA could come in for a lot of stick again this week with the course layout, you'd think they'd learn after the farces in recent years.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 13, 2017, 12:55:42 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 12, 2017, 09:31:32 PM
With the rough they have - I'd be counting Speith out - he's been wayward off the tee lately
Paper today says it's a very forgiving golf course, not at all like the usual US Open courses. So big hitters very much favoured and don't necessarily have to be always straight.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: beer baron on June 13, 2017, 03:51:21 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 13, 2017, 12:55:42 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 12, 2017, 09:31:32 PM
With the rough they have - I'd be counting Speith out - he's been wayward off the tee lately
Paper today says it's a very forgiving golf course, not at all like the usual US Open courses. So big hitters very much favoured and don't necessarily have to be always straight.

Has Bubba hit any kind of form of late?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on June 13, 2017, 04:01:31 PM
Quote from: beer baron on June 13, 2017, 03:51:21 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 13, 2017, 12:55:42 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 12, 2017, 09:31:32 PM
With the rough they have - I'd be counting Speith out - he's been wayward off the tee lately
Paper today says it's a very forgiving golf course, not at all like the usual US Open courses. So big hitters very much favoured and don't necessarily have to be always straight.

Has Bubba hit any kind of form of late?

Finished Tied 6th at the Memorial (Jack Nicklaus) tournament a few weeks ago - was joint leading though from memory with 6 holes to play and wheels came off
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Low and Hard on June 13, 2017, 04:01:55 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 13, 2017, 12:55:42 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 12, 2017, 09:31:32 PM
With the rough they have - I'd be counting Speith out - he's been wayward off the tee lately
Paper today says it's a very forgiving golf course, not at all like the usual US Open courses. So big hitters very much favoured and don't necessarily have to be always straight.

Look up the video of Kevin Na playing out of rough!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 13, 2017, 05:27:44 PM
I Don't like Speith for this either. Just doesn't seem to be on his game this year much.

I've drawn #5 pick in a pool for the Open so realistically DJ, JS, Rory and Day will all have gone by the time it gets to me. I'm looking at Rahm (first open is the downside, maybe), Rose, Stenson - Garcia as an outside bet out of those lads I think. If Stenson can hang for the 4 days he might be my pick. Rose or Rahm wouldn't break my heart either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 13, 2017, 09:35:47 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on June 13, 2017, 04:01:55 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 13, 2017, 12:55:42 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 12, 2017, 09:31:32 PM
With the rough they have - I'd be counting Speith out - he's been wayward off the tee lately
Paper today says it's a very forgiving golf course, not at all like the usual US Open courses. So big hitters very much favoured and don't necessarily have to be always straight.

Look up the video of Kevin Na playing out of rough!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yINHM9T-NBE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yINHM9T-NBE)

He'll never be a big name
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Declan on June 15, 2017, 04:00:44 PM
Good listen here on golf in America by Malcolm Gladwell
http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/11-a-good-walk-spoiled (http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/11-a-good-walk-spoiled)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on June 15, 2017, 05:48:06 PM
Quote from: Declan on June 15, 2017, 04:00:44 PM
Good listen here on golf in America by Malcolm Gladwell
http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/11-a-good-walk-spoiled (http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/11-a-good-walk-spoiled)


Fascinating.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on June 15, 2017, 08:10:45 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 13, 2017, 05:27:44 PM
I Don't like Speith for this either. Just doesn't seem to be on his game this year much.

I've drawn #5 pick in a pool for the Open so realistically DJ, JS, Rory and Day will all have gone by the time it gets to me. I'm looking at Rahm (first open is the downside, maybe), Rose, Stenson - Garcia as an outside bet out of those lads I think. If Stenson can hang for the 4 days he might be my pick. Rose or Rahm wouldn't break my heart either.

Rahm didn't have a great start to his first US Open, surprisingly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 15, 2017, 08:59:37 PM
Yeah, tough day for Rahm!

I missed the draft and going off highest ranked player still available I ended up with Jason Day as my pick so I didn't have to fret about who to pick.

Serious day by Rickie.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2017, 09:55:44 PM
Fowler is ripping it up
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 20, 2017, 11:02:19 PM
Phil and Bones split after 25 years
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 13, 2017, 09:54:19 AM
Rory McIlroy admits he sounds like a broken record as he insists he is close to finding the form....... Currently 4 over after 4  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 13, 2017, 12:31:16 PM
Language Rory!

(f**king cameras!)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 14, 2017, 01:39:42 PM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/golf/2017/07/14/opening-two-days-masters-danger-lost-uk-television-no-deal-place/

Sky lose out on USPGA and the first two days of the Masters it would seem.

I don't necessarily mind things being taken off Sky but you would think the alternative would have been announced before they announced they'd dumped Sky.

Any ideas of where the USPGA is going? A lot of talk about youtube but I wonder would it be some kind of PPV thing? It would definitely throw a spanner in the works for the likes of those on Kodi or streaming online as you'd have to think youtube would be very clued in to stop it being shared.

Interesting times ahead!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2017, 11:38:26 AM
BBC  have secured the rights to the USPGA.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 19, 2017, 11:47:08 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2017, 11:38:26 AM
BBC  have secured the rights to the USPGA.

Excellent news. . . as long as Aliss has retired!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 29, 2017, 10:47:53 PM
Possibly the most horrible thing I've seen on a golf course... then the interviewer lets her away with it.

I know she's young but that isn't on!!

http://www.foxsports.com/golf/video/1012464707707
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 30, 2017, 12:07:16 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 29, 2017, 10:47:53 PM
Possibly the most horrible thing I've seen on a golf course... then the interviewer lets her away with it.

I know she's young but that isn't on!!

http://www.foxsports.com/golf/video/1012464707707

It depends on your perspective

http://golfweek.com/2017/07/28/us-girls-junior-semifinal-ends-in-concession-controversy/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 30, 2017, 12:43:24 AM
I read about this earlier and the officials told her she couldn't concede after her opponent had moved the ball so not entirely her doing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 30, 2017, 02:39:05 PM
No way lads I'm not having it... it was a 4 inch putt she shouldn't have opened her mouth!

She probably realised how bad it looked then decided 'actually no I'll concede it' realising full well that the horse had bolted. Juniors at our club are told anything shorter than your putter grip is given and you're not as good at golf as your woman is without knowing that!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 30, 2017, 02:45:40 PM
Can't see what she did wrong myself. The other Golfer shouldn't have picked the ball up. It was her mistake.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2017, 09:14:44 AM
Rory finally getting rid of JP. Laoislad my tip as the new caddy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 31, 2017, 09:45:56 AM
Quote from: laoislad on July 30, 2017, 02:45:40 PM
Can't see what she did wrong myself. The other Golfer shouldn't have picked the ball up. It was her mistake.

Agreed you learn this at a very early age for inter-club matches or any match for that matter. Seems harsh but the other player was an idiot for what she did
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 31, 2017, 09:47:42 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2017, 09:14:44 AM
Rory finally getting rid of JP. Laoislad my tip as the new caddy.

Getting rid, or has JP had enough?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 31, 2017, 09:49:00 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2017, 09:14:44 AM
Rory finally getting rid of JP. Laoislad my tip as the new caddy.

About 7 yrs over due. Ironic that reports at the open suggested JP got Rory to wise up after 9 holes and turn it around. Too many times at important moments in the past Rory tries some dumb shot when the caddy needs to take the club off him and give him the sensible option
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 31, 2017, 09:58:34 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2017, 09:14:44 AM
Rory finally getting rid of JP. Laoislad my tip as the new caddy.
He'll probably go with a fellow Brit this time.
My money is on Orior.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2017, 10:31:58 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 31, 2017, 09:49:00 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2017, 09:14:44 AM
Rory finally getting rid of JP. Laoislad my tip as the new caddy.

About 7 yrs over due. Ironic that reports at the open suggested JP got Rory to wise up after 9 holes and turn it around. Too many times at important moments in the past Rory tries some dumb shot when the caddy needs to take the club off him and give him the sensible option
I remember people questioning JP's usefulness after Rory's Masters collapse as he seemed to be too passive.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 31, 2017, 10:51:01 AM
Quote from: laoislad on July 31, 2017, 09:58:34 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 31, 2017, 09:14:44 AM
Rory finally getting rid of JP. Laoislad my tip as the new caddy.
He'll probably go with a fellow Brit this time.
My money is on Orior.

Be advised my passport's green
No glass of mine ever toasted the Queen
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Longshanks on July 31, 2017, 10:53:23 AM
People criticising Rory here which I think is unfair, been plenty of years with that caddie and he hasn't said he is blaming him and if anything has praised him or defended him.
Plenty of golfers change caddie regular enough or until they find the right one and at some point Rory would have had to change anyway given the difference in age.
He has to give himself the best change to win at this stage and maybe this change will help.
By the way I'm not a massive Rory fan at the best of times but he seems to be getting a time of it regarding this decision if true.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 03, 2017, 01:30:51 PM
First hole at the Bridgestone.

Spieth - second shot is 177 yards to the hole, and he leaves it 3 yards from the pin and sinks the putt.

McIlroy - second shot is 103 yards to the hole, and he leaves it 14 yards from the pin. Two putts for the par.

Hmmm, is the caddy the main problem for Rory?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on August 03, 2017, 02:07:07 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 03, 2017, 01:30:51 PM
First hole at the Bridgestone.

Spieth - second shot is 177 yards to the hole, and he leaves it 3 yards from the pin and sinks the putt.

McIlroy - second shot is 103 yards to the hole, and he leaves it 14 yards from the pin. Two putts for the par.

Hmmm, is the caddy the main problem for Rory?

Were they both pin high?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 03, 2017, 02:47:06 PM
Pin high doesn't have any bearing. You could be 3 foot from the hole, pin high - and still have a nightmare putt


Orior it one hole - but yes there's no doubt Rory needs serious work on his short iron proximity to the hole work. Been abysmal recently.


Laura Davies 5 under at the women's British Open in a surprise story after qualifying her way in. Camera cuts to her and Peter Aliss says "Here we go, Big Laura".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on August 03, 2017, 02:57:00 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 03, 2017, 01:30:51 PM
First hole at the Bridgestone.

Spieth - second shot is 177 yards to the hole, and he leaves it 3 yards from the pin and sinks the putt.

McIlroy - second shot is 103 yards to the hole, and he leaves it 14 yards from the pin. Two putts for the par.

Hmmm, is the caddy the main problem for Rory?

Tell you what, let's see how it goes over two holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 03, 2017, 03:12:04 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2017, 02:47:06 PM
Pin high doesn't have any bearing. You could be 3 foot from the hole, pin high - and still have a nightmare putt


Orior it one hole - but yes there's no doubt Rory needs serious work on his short iron proximity to the hole work. Been abysmal recently.


Laura Davies 5 under at the women's British Open in a surprise story after qualifying her way in. Camera cuts to her and Peter Aliss says "Here we go, Big Laura".

It's something a lot of people seem to miss when looking at Rory because his putting is usually blamed but he's very very poor from 100-150 yards out compared to a Spieth or DJ (DJ used to be poor but put a lot of work in with it before he won his major).

Thought Rory handled the presser very well last night with regard to JP. There probably is a bit of a rift but sounds like they've managed to get it smoothed over to cause least resistance!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on August 03, 2017, 03:14:09 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2017, 02:47:06 PM
Pin high doesn't have any bearing. You could be 3 foot from the hole, pin high - and still have a nightmare putt


Orior it one hole - but yes there's no doubt Rory needs serious work on his short iron proximity to the hole work. Been abysmal recently.


Laura Davies 5 under at the women's British Open in a surprise story after qualifying her way in. Camera cuts to her and Peter Aliss says "Here we go, Big Laura".

I beg to differ... whether they were pin high or not would tell you whether the caddy had clubbed him correctly.  If Rory's 14yds short/long, he's probably got the wrong club in his hand.  If, after that, Rory had steered it wrong, it's nothing to do with the caddy (nearly!).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 03, 2017, 03:40:07 PM
He was 14 yards short from a 107 yard approach. . . sounds like a duffed shot to me you're not going to be that badly out with your yardage from that distance!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 03, 2017, 03:45:55 PM
Short, or left/right? He just said 14 yards away.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 03, 2017, 04:00:28 PM
Rory has had an equipment and ball change over the winter, then got injured early season. He also took a period off to get married so hes seriously undercooked in terms of tournament rounds this year. Wedge play and distance control comes with repetitive golf but i'd say that finishing 4th at The Open despite giving them all a head start means hes not far away...

As for the shot at the 1st, no golfer would need to be told from that distance what club to hit
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 03, 2017, 04:14:01 PM
On the last hole Spieth had a 60ft putt for eagle, put it 20ft past and two putted from there for par. This of course means he's a bad putter..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on August 03, 2017, 04:22:09 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 03, 2017, 04:00:28 PM
Rory has had an equipment and ball change over the winter, then got injured early season. He also took a period off to get married so hes seriously undercooked in terms of tournament rounds this year. Wedge play and distance control comes with repetitive golf but i'd say that finishing 4th at The Open despite giving them all a head start means hes not far away...

As for the shot at the 1st, no golfer would need to be told from that distance what club to hit

Why not?  Some of these guys are carrying 3/4 wedges in their bags?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 03, 2017, 04:24:18 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 03, 2017, 03:45:55 PM
Short, or left/right? He just said 14 yards away.

On PGAtour.com if you click into the scorecard it gives you details of all players shots. . . he was 14 yards short of the pin from 107 yards!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 03, 2017, 04:26:04 PM
Quote from: Franko on August 03, 2017, 04:22:09 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 03, 2017, 04:00:28 PM
Rory has had an equipment and ball change over the winter, then got injured early season. He also took a period off to get married so hes seriously undercooked in terms of tournament rounds this year. Wedge play and distance control comes with repetitive golf but i'd say that finishing 4th at The Open despite giving them all a head start means hes not far away...

As for the shot at the 1st, no golfer would need to be told from that distance what club to hit

Why not?  Some of these guys are carrying 3/4 wedges in their bags?

So if they know the distance they won't know what wedge to hit unless the caddy tells him? The caddys only job there is to tell the player the distance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 03, 2017, 04:56:28 PM
Quote from: Franko on August 03, 2017, 03:14:09 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2017, 02:47:06 PM
Pin high doesn't have any bearing. You could be 3 foot from the hole, pin high - and still have a nightmare putt


Orior it one hole - but yes there's no doubt Rory needs serious work on his short iron proximity to the hole work. Been abysmal recently.


Laura Davies 5 under at the women's British Open in a surprise story after qualifying her way in. Camera cuts to her and Peter Aliss says "Here we go, Big Laura".

I beg to differ... whether they were pin high or not would tell you whether the caddy had clubbed him correctly.  If Rory's 14yds short/long, he's probably got the wrong club in his hand.  If, after that, Rory had steered it wrong, it's nothing to do with the caddy (nearly!).

I see where you're coming from - but from 103 in - he has 10 different shots he can probably hit with 3-4 clubs. It's an execution issue on his part, not the caddy or the distance. Could be a bad shot, could be a bad break/bounce/angle to the pin. 103 yards out and wrong sided isn't a picnic depending on the course/set up etc.. Where JP was "at fault" (if there is such a thing) was some of the reckless shots Rory was hitting off the Tee and going for miracle carries etc...


Pin high is only useful if that's where you want to be putting from.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on August 03, 2017, 05:20:40 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 03, 2017, 04:26:04 PM
Quote from: Franko on August 03, 2017, 04:22:09 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 03, 2017, 04:00:28 PM
Rory has had an equipment and ball change over the winter, then got injured early season. He also took a period off to get married so hes seriously undercooked in terms of tournament rounds this year. Wedge play and distance control comes with repetitive golf but i'd say that finishing 4th at The Open despite giving them all a head start means hes not far away...

As for the shot at the 1st, no golfer would need to be told from that distance what club to hit

Why not?  Some of these guys are carrying 3/4 wedges in their bags?

So if they know the distance they won't know what wedge to hit unless the caddy tells him? The caddys only job there is to tell the player the distance.

No way.  The caddy is there for a lot more than that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on August 03, 2017, 05:24:23 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2017, 04:56:28 PM
Quote from: Franko on August 03, 2017, 03:14:09 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 03, 2017, 02:47:06 PM
Pin high doesn't have any bearing. You could be 3 foot from the hole, pin high - and still have a nightmare putt


Orior it one hole - but yes there's no doubt Rory needs serious work on his short iron proximity to the hole work. Been abysmal recently.


Laura Davies 5 under at the women's British Open in a surprise story after qualifying her way in. Camera cuts to her and Peter Aliss says "Here we go, Big Laura".

I beg to differ... whether they were pin high or not would tell you whether the caddy had clubbed him correctly.  If Rory's 14yds short/long, he's probably got the wrong club in his hand.  If, after that, Rory had steered it wrong, it's nothing to do with the caddy (nearly!).

I see where you're coming from - but from 103 in - he has 10 different shots he can probably hit with 3-4 clubs. It's an execution issue on his part, not the caddy or the distance. Could be a bad shot, could be a bad break/bounce/angle to the pin. 103 yards out and wrong sided isn't a picnic depending on the course/set up etc.. Where JP was "at fault" (if there is such a thing) was some of the reckless shots Rory was hitting off the Tee and going for miracle carries etc...


Pin high is only useful if that's where you want to be putting from.

Fair enough, the execution needs to be right.  That was kinda half my point.  But there's no situation where a 3ft putt is harder than one from 40 odd feet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 03, 2017, 05:35:06 PM
Caddy role has definitely expanded over the years - to the point now where in some media circles Jordan Speith is being called Jordan Greller, such is his reliance on his caddy.

Phil and Bones was probably the defining player/caddy relationship of the last 20 years, exception being Carl Spackler and the Dalai Lama (big hitter, the Lama).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnHaTlI1p7o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnHaTlI1p7o)

These guys need to know distances to front and back of bunkers, tiers of greens, sprinkler heads in the fairways, where to miss etc...

Rory has to know more about this course here than his new caddy however - he won it 2 years ago.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 06, 2017, 08:13:34 PM
Bitta form from Rory, Speith keeping his eye in, Zack leading the way
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 06, 2017, 09:59:47 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 06, 2017, 08:13:34 PM
Bitta form from Rory, Speith keeping his eye in, Zack leading the way

Didn't last too long!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on August 06, 2017, 11:12:29 PM
A quid each way on mcilroy at 5/1. He finishes fifth and I all I get back is 50p. How does that work out? Even if it's down to being joint fifth I should have at least my quid back, no?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 07, 2017, 07:45:29 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on August 06, 2017, 11:12:29 PM
A quid each way on mcilroy at 5/1. He finishes fifth and I all I get back is 50p. How does that work out? Even if it's down to being joint fifth I should have at least my quid back, no?

In a dead heat your stake gets divided by the number of 5th places... it's shite!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 07, 2017, 09:16:10 AM
It's mathmatically impossible to get back less than a quid..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on August 07, 2017, 09:36:08 AM
id a fiver each way and got £4.38 back
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on August 07, 2017, 09:39:03 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 07, 2017, 09:16:10 AM
It's mathmatically impossible to get back less than a quid..

No its not...

£1 win part is gone
£1 e/w part is divided by 4 (4 players finished T5) = £0.25 stake
Place odds probably 1/5 of pre-tournament  odd = evens
winnings £0.50
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 08, 2017, 09:39:37 AM
You're 100% right, that'll teach me to mental arithmetic on the move  :-[. I would do the calculation slightly different with the reduction on the winnings not the stake but the result is the same
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on August 08, 2017, 09:43:56 AM
Quote from: cornerback on August 07, 2017, 09:39:03 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 07, 2017, 09:16:10 AM
It's mathmatically impossible to get back less than a quid..

No its not...

£1 win part is gone
£1 e/w part is divided by 4 (4 players finished T5) = £0.25 stake
Place odds probably 1/5 of pre-tournament  odd = evens
winnings £0.50

Well that's shite. Does all bookies use the same rules?

Whats peoples thoughts on this week? Spieth, McIlroy, Matsuyama all likely to have an influence. Any good outsiders?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 08, 2017, 10:58:12 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on August 08, 2017, 09:43:56 AM
Quote from: cornerback on August 07, 2017, 09:39:03 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 07, 2017, 09:16:10 AM
It's mathmatically impossible to get back less than a quid..

No its not...

£1 win part is gone
£1 e/w part is divided by 4 (4 players finished T5) = £0.25 stake
Place odds probably 1/5 of pre-tournament  odd = evens
winnings £0.50

Well that's shite. Does all bookies use the same rules?

Whats peoples thoughts on this week? Spieth, McIlroy, Matsuyama all likely to have an influence. Any good outsiders?

It's fair enough really you can't expect bookies to pay out fully on say 9 guys when they're only advertising 5/6 places.. it only looks that bad when you see the prohibitive odds McIlroy was.. incidentally the OPs bet must of been placed in running as McIlroy was freely available at 10/1 pre tournament. He's 13/2 favourite for this weekend..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2017, 01:23:00 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 08, 2017, 10:58:12 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on August 08, 2017, 09:43:56 AM
Quote from: cornerback on August 07, 2017, 09:39:03 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 07, 2017, 09:16:10 AM
It's mathmatically impossible to get back less than a quid..

No its not...

£1 win part is gone
£1 e/w part is divided by 4 (4 players finished T5) = £0.25 stake
Place odds probably 1/5 of pre-tournament  odd = evens
winnings £0.50

Well that's shite. Does all bookies use the same rules?

Whats peoples thoughts on this week? Spieth, McIlroy, Matsuyama all likely to have an influence. Any good outsiders?

It's fair enough really you can't expect bookies to pay out fully on say 9 guys when they're only advertising 5/6 places.. it only looks that bad when you see the prohibitive odds McIlroy was.. incidentally the OPs bet must of been placed in running as McIlroy was freely available at 10/1 pre tournament. He's 13/2 favourite for this weekend..
Yes the initial problem is going small bet e/w on small odds.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 08, 2017, 05:14:16 PM
Changes to the PGA Tour schedule upcoming

QuoteThe PGA of America will announce this week that its flagship event, the PGA Championship, will move to May starting in 2019, according to a Monday report from the Associated Press.

This move was expected and allows the majors to stretch their legs a bit with the PGA Championship as the second major each season instead of the fourth. Rather than the last three majors be bunched up in a seven-week span, they will be spaced out more with the Masters in April, PGA Championship in May, U.S. Open in June and Open Championship in July.

It will also allow The Players Championship, which is currently held in May, to move back to March, giving the PGA Tour five straight months of huge tournaments preceding the FedEx Cup Playoffs. It also gives the PGA Tour a little bit of flexibility to shorten the season and have everything end before football stars around Labor Day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on August 08, 2017, 05:22:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2017, 01:23:00 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 08, 2017, 10:58:12 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on August 08, 2017, 09:43:56 AM
Quote from: cornerback on August 07, 2017, 09:39:03 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 07, 2017, 09:16:10 AM
It's mathmatically impossible to get back less than a quid..

No its not...

£1 win part is gone
£1 e/w part is divided by 4 (4 players finished T5) = £0.25 stake
Place odds probably 1/5 of pre-tournament  odd = evens
winnings £0.50

Well that's shite. Does all bookies use the same rules?

Whats peoples thoughts on this week? Spieth, McIlroy, Matsuyama all likely to have an influence. Any good outsiders?

It's fair enough really you can't expect bookies to pay out fully on say 9 guys when they're only advertising 5/6 places.. it only looks that bad when you see the prohibitive odds McIlroy was.. incidentally the OPs bet must of been placed in running as McIlroy was freely available at 10/1 pre tournament. He's 13/2 favourite for this weekend..
Yes the initial problem is going small bet e/w on small odds.

Rome wasn't built in a day :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2017, 08:39:14 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on August 08, 2017, 05:22:03 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on August 08, 2017, 01:23:00 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 08, 2017, 10:58:12 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on August 08, 2017, 09:43:56 AM
Quote from: cornerback on August 07, 2017, 09:39:03 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 07, 2017, 09:16:10 AM
It's mathmatically impossible to get back less than a quid..

No its not...

£1 win part is gone
£1 e/w part is divided by 4 (4 players finished T5) = £0.25 stake
Place odds probably 1/5 of pre-tournament  odd = evens
winnings £0.50

Well that's shite. Does all bookies use the same rules?

Whats peoples thoughts on this week? Spieth, McIlroy, Matsuyama all likely to have an influence. Any good outsiders?

It's fair enough really you can't expect bookies to pay out fully on say 9 guys when they're only advertising 5/6 places.. it only looks that bad when you see the prohibitive odds McIlroy was.. incidentally the OPs bet must of been placed in running as McIlroy was freely available at 10/1 pre tournament. He's 13/2 favourite for this weekend..
Yes the initial problem is going small bet e/w on small odds.

Rome wasn't built in a day :)
A son's a win but a man needs his stake back  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 09, 2017, 09:34:53 PM
After swiping the rights from under Sky's nose the Beeb have decided not to show feck all of the USPGA on TV.. 70 mins live a night building up to 2 whole hours on Sunday night! It is under the Red Button though. Looks like I'll be watching it on US tv I can't be doing with Peter Alliss anymore, a shadow of the once great broadcaster he was.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on August 09, 2017, 10:11:54 PM
Is it not 6 hours per night on the red button and then an hour on BBC2?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: offtheground on August 10, 2017, 10:42:24 AM
Driving range not long enough for McIlroy - just hitting >300yrds with his 3 wood and 365 with the driver.

http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/watch-mcilroy-trackman-range-mesmerizing/ (http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/watch-mcilroy-trackman-range-mesmerizing/)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 10, 2017, 03:04:01 PM
that is just ridiculous
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mick999 on August 10, 2017, 04:20:34 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on August 09, 2017, 10:11:54 PM
Is it not 6 hours per night on the red button and then an hour on BBC2?


https://twitter.com/ed_leahy/status/895647649411416064



No live TV coverage until 6pm so this is great, @Twitter

Watch live! "PGA Championship (UK & Ireland)" #PGAChamp
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 10, 2017, 06:34:35 PM
Fcuk this BBC coverage is absolutely sh1te :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 10, 2017, 06:45:56 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 10, 2017, 06:34:35 PM
Fcuk this BBC coverage is absolutely sh1te :-\

Was just thinking that, some difference to Sky's coverage. No insight, no knowledge, no research Alliss mailed it in long ago.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 10, 2017, 06:54:57 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 10, 2017, 06:45:56 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 10, 2017, 06:34:35 PM
Fcuk this BBC coverage is absolutely sh1te :-\

Was just thinking that, some difference to Sky's coverage. No insight, no knowledge, no research Alliss mailed it in long ago.
Agree Sky in fairness do it well, at least Beemer is there, even if its only to play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 10, 2017, 07:40:54 PM
Quote from: Minder on August 10, 2017, 06:45:56 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 10, 2017, 06:34:35 PM
Fcuk this BBC coverage is absolutely sh1te :-\

Was just thinking that, some difference to Sky's coverage. No insight, no knowledge, no research Alliss mailed it in long ago.

Aliss is 86, he really shouldn't be doing it anymore.. He was fantastic back in the day though!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 10, 2017, 07:41:01 PM
McIlroy, Rahm and Fowler birdie 3 and not a sight of it, Christ Jesus Almighty!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Low and Hard on August 10, 2017, 09:15:27 PM
Jesus this is painful to watch! This is like watching a different sport to sky's coverage
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 10, 2017, 10:36:37 PM
Rory drove 351! If he could only chip today....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 10, 2017, 10:37:36 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on August 10, 2017, 09:15:27 PM
Jesus this is painful to watch! This is like watching a different sport to sky's coverage

Talking of painfull watching rory throw shots away for fun is incredibly frustrating
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 10, 2017, 10:59:25 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on August 10, 2017, 10:37:36 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on August 10, 2017, 09:15:27 PM
Jesus this is painful to watch! This is like watching a different sport to sky's coverage

Talking of painfull watching rory throw shots away for fun is incredibly frustrating

Yeah there seems to be a card wrecking double more frequently with him now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sid waddell on August 10, 2017, 11:27:31 PM
Wonderful that this is on BBC.

Far superior quality of coverage.

Any chance to hear the incomparable Peter Alliss commentate is not to be missed.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on August 10, 2017, 11:31:05 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on August 10, 2017, 11:27:31 PM
Wonderful that this is on BBC.

Far superior quality of coverage.

Any chance to hear the incomparable Peter Alliss commentate is not to be missed.

Seriously? It's the worst major coverage in ten years
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 10, 2017, 11:36:21 PM
Has there even been a 'Ken on the Course' yet??

It's the only decent thing about their coverage... really missing Ewen Murray's dulcet times he's an excellent commentator!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on August 10, 2017, 11:36:37 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on August 10, 2017, 11:31:05 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on August 10, 2017, 11:27:31 PM
Wonderful that this is on BBC.

Far superior quality of coverage.

Any chance to hear the incomparable Peter Alliss commentate is not to be missed.

Seriously? It's the worst major coverage in ten years

Yeah i had to turn it off, don't think they had heard of half the players. Alliss referred to Jaidee as "the wee man from Thailand", basic research on players isn't much to ask.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sid waddell on August 10, 2017, 11:41:45 PM
If there's one thing I hate in this world above all others, including ISIS, it's Sky Sports' golf coverage.

Utterly sycophantic and corporate to the last.

Paul McGinley must be the most boring coont ever to give an "opinion" on a television screen.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on August 11, 2017, 12:03:58 AM
Quote from: sid waddell on August 10, 2017, 11:41:45 PM
If there's one thing I hate in this world above all others, including ISIS, it's Sky Sports' golf coverage.

Utterly sycophantic and corporate to the last.

Paul McGinley must be the most boring coont ever to give an "opinion" on a television screen.

Nobody forces you to watch it? It's not as if bbc (or any or their channel) they have made any effort to broadcast regular pga, european tour , LPGA, ladies European tour events, etc........

Sky's coverage addresses what modern golf, as a sport, is now about.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on August 11, 2017, 12:17:36 AM
Strangely enough, a bit with Sid on this. That superannuated old fossil Aliss aside, Beeb coverage isn't actually all that bad. They're taking the feed from the host networks so have no control over what footage they show. With Sky, it's usually only the leaders / marquee players you see; that and half the time cutting to the studio, watching David Livingstone glancing sideways at the camera, Butch boasting about all the players he's worked with, Paul McGinley saying "Yeah" every second word and Tim on the touch screen boring the pants off everyone going interminably through a player's round. No, I don't miss it at all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on August 11, 2017, 12:39:48 AM
Quote from: mouview on August 11, 2017, 12:17:36 AM
Strangely enough, a bit with Sid on this. That superannuated old fossil Aliss aside, Beeb coverage isn't actually all that bad. They're taking the feed from the host networks so have no control over what footage they show. With Sky, it's usually only the leaders / marquee players you see; that and half the time cutting to the studio, watching David Livingstone glancing sideways at the camera, Butch boasting about all the players he's worked with, Paul McGinley saying "Yeah" every second word and Tim on the touch screen boring the pants off everyone going interminably through a player's round. No, I don't miss it at all.

So do sky........
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 11, 2017, 07:57:26 AM
Dunno what BBC showed but I watched the American coverage (TNT) and McIlroys group was the mainstay of their coverage..

I really don't get criticism of Sky's golf coverage either to me it's simply the best there is. They have it down to a fine art at this stage.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on August 11, 2017, 08:16:20 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 10, 2017, 06:34:35 PM
Fcuk this BBC coverage is absolutely sh1te :-\

At least there is no Ad breaks every 20 mins.  Do miss Wayne Riley on the course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on August 11, 2017, 08:38:08 AM
Quote from: Boycey on August 11, 2017, 07:57:26 AM
Dunno what BBC showed but I watched the American coverage (TNT) and McIlroys group was the mainstay of their coverage..

I really don't get criticism of Sky's golf coverage either to me it's simply the best there is. They have it down to a fine art at this stage.

Had it on the iplayer from 7 til the end. It was the TNT coverage I was watching I think.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 11, 2017, 12:51:44 PM
BBC was rubbish, no HD until 11. Sky use NBC/Golf Channel I think, but it is still better than TNT/BBC. Maureen Madill called Ricky Fowler on the 4th tee, even though shed just commented on him and McIlroy putting on the 4th Green. Absolute crap, I like Allis but he's lost it now. Sky does it much better with the Sky Cart etc. I agree that McGinnley can grate especially as he is in love with Rory. But still on the whole a better watch.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on August 11, 2017, 12:55:16 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 11, 2017, 07:57:26 AM
Dunno what BBC showed but I watched the American coverage (TNT) and McIlroys group was the mainstay of their coverage..

I really don't get criticism of Sky's golf coverage either to me it's simply the best there is. They have it down to a fine art at this stage.

A lot of people don't like Sky at all, because of Murdoch etc. So nothing they do is any good no matter what.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 11, 2017, 01:54:14 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 11, 2017, 12:51:44 PM
BBC was rubbish, no HD until 11. Sky use NBC/Golf Channel I think, but it is still better than TNT/BBC. Maureen Madill called Ricky Fowler on the 4th tee, even though shed just commented on him and McIlroy putting on the 4th Green. Absolute crap, I like Allis but he's lost it now. Sky does it much better with the Sky Cart etc. I agree that McGinnley can grate especially as he is in love with Rory. But still on the whole a better watch.

Sky also use whoever the host broadcaster is, this week its TNT on Thurs/Fri with CBS taking over the main coverage at the weekend. I thought TNTs coverage last night was pretty decent. Irelands Shane O'Donoghue was one of their on course reporters last night and while he's no Radar he's pretty good.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: WT4E on August 11, 2017, 02:27:14 PM
is there anywhere to watch golf on mobdro at the minute?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 11, 2017, 02:33:47 PM
Canadian channels TSN1 and TSN5 are following 2 feature groups

TSN1 has Rose, Kuchar and Kirk
TSN5 has Rory, Rickie and Rahm
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: WT4E on August 11, 2017, 02:35:45 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 11, 2017, 02:33:47 PM
Canadian channels TSN1 and TSN5 are following 2 feature groups

TSN1 has Rose, Kuchar and Kirk
TSN5 has Rory, Rickie and Rahm

Perfect! Got it. Cheers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 11, 2017, 03:22:52 PM
Rory's absolutely killing it off the tee at present if he can just sharpen his short iron game.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on August 11, 2017, 04:32:26 PM
Quote from: Boycey on August 11, 2017, 03:22:52 PM
Rory's absolutely killing it off the tee at present if he can just sharpen his short iron game.
His iron play is absolutely terrible when you consider where he is hitting his drives - even par for the round so far is a poor return
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 11, 2017, 05:31:11 PM
Bye bye rory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 11, 2017, 06:59:38 PM
The coverage is fine... even this early Kisner would be unlucky not to win...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 11, 2017, 08:20:51 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 11, 2017, 06:59:38 PM
The coverage is fine... even this early Kisner would be unlucky not to win...

A bit premature surely  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 11, 2017, 09:31:06 PM
Brilliant round from Lowry if he can get it home from here..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 11, 2017, 11:38:02 PM
The Biffo is flying
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 11, 2017, 11:43:54 PM
Hopefully it's his year!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 11, 2017, 11:52:53 PM
Not after that shot
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 12, 2017, 12:29:28 AM
Fcuk it I jinxed him...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 13, 2017, 12:30:09 AM
That's been some slog today for everybody!

What in god's name was Jay Day trying on 18??!!

Mental stuff!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 13, 2017, 12:39:48 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 13, 2017, 12:30:09 AM
That's been some slog today for everybody!

What in god's name was Jay Day trying on 18??!!

Mental stuff!

Jason will probably be offloading his caddy to Rory!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 13, 2017, 09:59:00 PM
A good finish on here, plenty still in with a shout. I'd like Matsuyama to win as his play over last 12 months warrants it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 13, 2017, 10:34:56 PM
Was getting excited for molinari to win it from nowhere but that bogey may be costly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 13, 2017, 10:37:25 PM
God BBC would do your head in they can't even notice Matsuyama and Thomas are playing together!!

"Matsuyama will have heard the roar but he won't know what happened!"

Idiots!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sid waddell on August 13, 2017, 11:09:06 PM
Is there anything better than unexpected live coverage of the final round of the year's second and final golf major live on BBC televison on a pissing wet August Sunday night with commentary from the incomparable Peter Alliss?

No, there is not, with the exception of expected live coverage of the final round of the year's first golf major live on BBC television on a dry April Sunday night with commentary from the incomparable Peter Alliss.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 13, 2017, 11:42:10 PM
This was shaping up for a great finish about half an hour ago but fair play the leader kept his nerve only a van de velde now will stop him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 14, 2017, 12:19:45 AM
Nice touch by Spieth and Ricki staying being. Spieth has gone slightly up in my estimation.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 14, 2017, 12:40:34 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 14, 2017, 12:19:45 AM
Nice touch by Spieth and Ricki staying being. Spieth has gone slightly up in my estimation.

In fairness to him I have yet to hear another pro say a bad word about him.

Heard Harrington on about him recently and says there is no mask he's just a genuinely nice guy!

Great to see another new major winner. 2 poor days and Matsuyama still could and should have won it but that's the way it goes.

It makes thjigs interesting for  the Fedex playoffs now as well though. A lot of lads starting to show a bit of decent form!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 14, 2017, 12:51:04 PM
Nice little win on the golf yesterday - Thomas and Reed netting me $800  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 14, 2017, 08:11:40 PM
Well played fella!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 15, 2017, 01:27:47 AM
Quote from: Declan on February 03, 2017, 08:18:05 AM
See poor old Tiger is gone again

Marijuana, Ambien, Xanax, Vicodin, Dilaudid in his system at time of arrest.

That's an impressive grand slam of toxicology right there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 18, 2017, 05:19:17 PM
Solheim Cup anyone? Are we allowed to say how good some of them look?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 18, 2017, 06:28:59 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 18, 2017, 05:19:17 PM
Solheim Cup anyone? Are we allowed to say how good some of them look?

Ha, I've been wondering about bringing the same topic up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 18, 2017, 06:46:17 PM
None are a patch on Paige
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on August 18, 2017, 07:14:13 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 18, 2017, 06:46:17 PM
None are a patch on Paige
Are we still talking about golf!! 😜
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on August 19, 2017, 03:21:35 AM
I have two aces in my 30 years of golfing but this?

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-40954624

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 01, 2017, 02:18:48 PM
Kelly Kraft (who he?) has just taken 12 shots to complete the second hole (a par 5) at the latest PGA Tour event.

http://www.pgatour.com/leaderboard.html

Kelly would make LaoisLad or Brokencrossbar look good on a golf course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 01, 2017, 03:13:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 01, 2017, 02:18:48 PM
Kelly Kraft (who he?) has just taken 12 shots to complete the second hole (a par 5) at the latest PGA Tour event.

http://www.pgatour.com/leaderboard.html

Kelly would make LaoisLad or Brokencrossbar look good on a golf course.

Aye he's that bad at golf he's earned $1.7m this year to date..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 01, 2017, 04:43:14 PM
DJ eagles a 533 year par 5 by hitting a Driver and 7 iron to 5 feet...

(https://media.giphy.com/media/vRQxk1JF56dt6/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 01, 2017, 05:12:47 PM
And poor Kelly Kraft had a 12 on the first

QuoteShot 1 237 yds to unknown, 311 yds to hole
Shot 2 146 yds to right rough, 166 yds to hole
Shot 3 155 yds to water, 36 ft 7 in. to hole
Shot 4 Penalty
Drop in right fairway, 85 yds to hole
Shot 5 98 yds to native area, 38 ft 2 in. to hole
Shot 6 3 in. to native area, 38 ft 0 in. to hole
Shot 7 Penalty
Drop in right fairway, 85 yds to hole
Shot 8 71 yds to water, 44 ft 0 in. to hole
Shot 9 Penalty
Drop in right fairway, 85 yds to hole
Shot 10 86 yds to green, 5 ft 5 in. to hole
Shot 11 putt 8 ft 9 in., 3 ft 3 in. to hole
Shot 12 in the hole

(https://s26.postimg.org/atu3l6s49/Capture.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 01, 2017, 09:00:07 PM
Rory with a brutal 4-jack from 12 feet... lord almighty that was painful to watch
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 01, 2017, 09:24:54 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 01, 2017, 09:00:07 PM
Rory with a brutal 4-jack from 12 feet... lord almighty that was painful to watch

Shot 1 199 yds to green, 11 ft 6 in. to hole
Shot 2 putt 15 ft 10 in., 4 ft 0 in. to hole
Shot 3 putt 8 ft 0 in., 3 ft 8 in. to hole
Shot 4 putt 2 ft 10 in., 20 in. to hole
Shot 5 in the hole
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 01, 2017, 10:15:38 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 01, 2017, 09:00:07 PM
Rory with a brutal 4-jack from 12 feet... lord almighty that was painful to watch
I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 01, 2017, 10:41:10 PM
Quote from: laoislad on September 01, 2017, 10:15:38 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 01, 2017, 09:00:07 PM
Rory with a brutal 4-jack from 12 feet... lord almighty that was painful to watch
I enjoyed it.

Bad karma there horse no matter if you don't like him...watch out on the greens!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 04, 2017, 10:58:14 PM
Ha! Leishman nearly hit the cameraman in the bollix
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 30, 2017, 08:39:57 PM
Bit of a hoohaa there at Presidents Cup over very little... Spieth disqualified from the hole (I think)

Should be a cracking finish to British Masters tomorrow with 15 players within 3 shots of the lead, including 3 Irish guys, Dunne who's 1 behind and Mcilroy and Lowry who are 2 back..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 01, 2017, 12:36:49 PM
Some stuff by Dunne so far, about to go into the lead on his own at -14 after 5 holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on October 01, 2017, 01:43:23 PM
Hope he holds it together.  McIlroy has won enough in his pro career
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 01, 2017, 02:01:33 PM
There's plenty more involved other than those 2... Dunne does have a tidy 3 shot lead at this stage. It'd be a huge moment in his career alright.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 01, 2017, 02:39:44 PM
Don't scud him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: BarryBreensBandage on October 01, 2017, 02:45:12 PM
3 birdies in a row for Rory - should be a good finish, then the Kilcoo Burren match starts on TG4. A very enjoyable Sunday afternoon ahead!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 01, 2017, 04:02:25 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 01, 2017, 02:39:44 PM
Don't scud him

If you had your fiver on him that'd be the scud ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 01, 2017, 04:14:56 PM
Two clear going up the last, looking good for Dunne..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 01, 2017, 04:23:46 PM
Good man Paul Dunne some way to finish on the 18th.
Lowry did well also finishing tied 7th.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on October 01, 2017, 05:21:19 PM
Great win he played really well hopefully this is just the start!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 01, 2017, 05:40:13 PM
Well done Paul Dunne! Not a bit fazed by McIlroy's charge.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 01, 2017, 07:42:09 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 01, 2017, 04:23:46 PM
Good man Paul Dunne some way to finish on the 18th.
Lowry did well also finishing tied 7th.
Aye Lowry is chuffed he threw away a great advantage you plonker
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 01, 2017, 07:48:14 PM
Quote from: Orior on October 01, 2017, 05:40:13 PM
Well done Paul Dunne! Not a bit fazed by McIlroy's charge.
I bet you were gutted  ;D
Nice to see a couple of tri colours up on the Leaderboard... ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 01, 2017, 07:57:47 PM
A cool 1/2 million stg for winning too, it'll open a few more doors for him too plus cement his European tour place for the next two years
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 01, 2017, 10:38:39 PM
What is the point of The President's Cup? Better if Europe played the Rest of the World, and the winner plays the USA.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 05, 2017, 05:20:44 PM
Dunne continues where he left off last week great stuff. As for Mcilroy, motormouth just doesnt know when to stop. On a mission to be a d1ck at every opportunity. Cant wait for the keano reply also mcilroy is going to be spending alot of time signing shit every day now or is it ok when he does it. Must have imagined him pushing that kid out of the way on live tv. You couldnt make it up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 05, 2017, 05:40:35 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 05, 2017, 05:20:44 PM
Dunne continues where he left off last week great stuff. As for Mcilroy, motormouth just doesnt know when to stop. On a mission to be a d1ck at every opportunity. Cant wait for the keano reply also mcilroy is going to be spending alot of time signing shit every day now or is it ok when he does it. Must have imagined him pushing that kid out of the way on live tv. You couldnt make it up.
Fcuk Mcilroy and fcuk Keane two c***ts if there ever was.
One walked out on his country the other wouldnt play for his  ;D
Good to see Dunne going well 👍
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 05, 2017, 06:02:09 PM
Just as an aside I've always wondered on here what the five letter word beginning with c and ending with t and needing three asterisks is??  Around here there a term clart but I can't imagine it's that..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 05, 2017, 11:44:23 PM
It's a Laois thing, only comes out when you're a bitter Cnut (4 letters) and struggle to run 😂 and accept that supporting Irish people who do well is difficult to accept cause you're s bitter fecker .. Typical with underachievers though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on October 07, 2017, 02:52:24 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 05, 2017, 05:40:35 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 05, 2017, 05:20:44 PM
Dunne continues where he left off last week great stuff. As for Mcilroy, motormouth just doesnt know when to stop. On a mission to be a d1ck at every opportunity. Cant wait for the keano reply also mcilroy is going to be spending alot of time signing shit every day now or is it ok when he does it. Must have imagined him pushing that kid out of the way on live tv. You couldnt make it up.
Fcuk Mcilroy and fcuk Keane two c***ts if there ever was.
One walked out on his country the other wouldnt play for his  ;D
Good to see Dunne going well 👍

Two of the most famous Irish athletes you just destroyed there, the on that did walk out on his country also played his heart out for the Country for many years, the other one is one of the best golfers on the planet and has won three different majors, he is very well liked and respected by his peers, these boys are human, flawed just like us, ease up and enjoy their greatness.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 07, 2017, 07:25:34 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 05, 2017, 05:40:35 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 05, 2017, 05:20:44 PM
Dunne continues where he left off last week great stuff. As for Mcilroy, motormouth just doesnt know when to stop. On a mission to be a d1ck at every opportunity. Cant wait for the keano reply also mcilroy is going to be spending alot of time signing shit every day now or is it ok when he does it. Must have imagined him pushing that kid out of the way on live tv. You couldnt make it up.
Fcuk Mcilroy and fcuk Keane two c***ts if there ever was.
One walked out on his country the other wouldnt play for his  ;D
Good to see Dunne going well 👍

Imagine if Debbie McGee was Irish - Laoislad would hate her too, even though she just stitched the quick-step on Strictly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 07, 2017, 08:09:58 PM
Quote from: Orior on October 07, 2017, 07:25:34 PM
Quote from: laoislad on October 05, 2017, 05:40:35 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on October 05, 2017, 05:20:44 PM
Dunne continues where he left off last week great stuff. As for Mcilroy, motormouth just doesnt know when to stop. On a mission to be a d1ck at every opportunity. Cant wait for the keano reply also mcilroy is going to be spending alot of time signing shit every day now or is it ok when he does it. Must have imagined him pushing that kid out of the way on live tv. You couldnt make it up.
Fcuk Mcilroy and fcuk Keane two c***ts if there ever was.
One walked out on his country the other wouldnt play for his  ;D
Good to see Dunne going well 👍

Imagine if Debbie McGee was Irish - Laoislad would hate her too, even though she just stitched the quick-step on Strictly.
I think you have me confused with someone else.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 11, 2017, 07:35:58 PM
http://m.bbc.com/sport/golf/41560473

A good piece on McIlroys current position



http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2017/tournamentid=2017084/news/newsid=334042.html

A really good honest piece from Danny Willett about his troubles since winning the Masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on October 11, 2017, 10:03:26 PM
Quote from: Boycey on October 11, 2017, 07:35:58 PM
http://m.bbc.com/sport/golf/41560473

A good piece on McIlroys current position



http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2017/tournamentid=2017084/news/newsid=334042.html

A really good honest piece from Danny Willett about his troubles since winning the Masters

Same old blandness from McIlroy but fair play to Willet he definitely didn't hold back in that blog post. Hopefully he gets back to a bit of form!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 11, 2017, 10:15:20 PM
I was more interested in Carters take on McIlroy rather than what he said himself..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on November 04, 2017, 08:17:22 PM
Lowry and Harrington right in the mix for tomorrow's final round in Turkey with Dunne on the fringes too. Good to see Lowry get back to a little bit of firm..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 30, 2017, 09:48:53 PM
The Big Cat back with a 3 under round today at the Hero challenge. Looked very comfortable
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on November 30, 2017, 09:51:41 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on November 30, 2017, 09:48:53 PM
The Big Cat back with a 3 under round today at the Hero challenge. Looked very comfortable

Searched briefly for this thread earlier to post the same, he was a bit rusty but great to see him compete again. Although if memory serves me right he competed well here last year?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 30, 2017, 10:02:40 PM
Christ, the Tiger Fawning and hype has reached the Gaaboard!

There's 18 players. I hope he performs decent with 18 players.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on November 30, 2017, 10:13:14 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 30, 2017, 10:02:40 PM
Christ, the Tiger Fawning and hype has reached the Gaaboard!

There's 18 players. I hope he performs decent with 18 players.

I've been fawning over him for 20 years I'll not stop now thanks  ;). Not sure what relevance the number of players of players has it's just great to see him on the course again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on December 01, 2017, 07:16:58 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 30, 2017, 10:02:40 PM
Christ, the Tiger Fawning and hype has reached the Gaaboard!

There's 18 players. I hope he performs decent with 18 players.
What difference does it make how many players are playing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on December 01, 2017, 09:59:58 AM
Quote from: laoislad on December 01, 2017, 07:16:58 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 30, 2017, 10:02:40 PM
Christ, the Tiger Fawning and hype has reached the Gaaboard!

There's 18 players. I hope he performs decent with 18 players.
What difference does it make how many players are playing?

Its not like they are just 18 random players - world no 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,15, 17,19 are playing.  Tiger is currently ranked 1,199th so he is competing with those guys after not playing competitively for nearly a year and who are over 1000 places above in him in rankings.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on December 01, 2017, 06:12:39 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 30, 2017, 10:02:40 PM
Christ, the Tiger Fawning and hype has reached the Gaaboard!

There's 18 players. I hope he performs decent with 18 players.

Imagine people getting excited about the return of the greatest golfer of this generation
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on December 01, 2017, 06:35:13 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on December 01, 2017, 06:12:39 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 30, 2017, 10:02:40 PM
Christ, the Tiger Fawning and hype has reached the Gaaboard!

There's 18 players. I hope he performs decent with 18 players.

Imagine people getting excited about the return of the greatest golfer of this generation

I'm going to fawn again, he's looking even better today. He's just taken the lead with a vintage Tiger type eagle on the par 5 ninth.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 01, 2017, 08:18:15 PM
Total Scam.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on December 03, 2017, 07:25:38 PM
Tiger ain't gonna win but it's a pretty decent performance for a guy going to complete only his 2nd 72 hole tournament in two and a half years.

Ricky Fowler absolutely tearing it up at the minute he's -10 for 13 completed holes and just short of the green in one on the par 4 14th  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 19, 2018, 10:07:00 AM
Clearly, Ahmed AL MUSHARREKH, is an incredibly rich oil sheik who has paid to play with the big boys.

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2018/tournamentid=2018008/leaderboard/index.html#/leaderboard
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 19, 2018, 01:05:30 PM
Nah - http://sport360.com/article/golf/uae-golf/180671/a-day-with-ahmed-al-musharrekh-emirati-professional-golfer-carrying-the-weight-of-a-nation/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 19, 2018, 04:40:56 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 19, 2018, 01:05:30 PM
Nah - http://sport360.com/article/golf/uae-golf/180671/a-day-with-ahmed-al-musharrekh-emirati-professional-golfer-carrying-the-weight-of-a-nation/

They missed a big opportunity to ask him about a ladies tour in UAE and the general treatment of women in UAE.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on January 19, 2018, 04:54:23 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 19, 2018, 04:40:56 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 19, 2018, 01:05:30 PM
Nah - http://sport360.com/article/golf/uae-golf/180671/a-day-with-ahmed-al-musharrekh-emirati-professional-golfer-carrying-the-weight-of-a-nation/

They missed a big opportunity to ask him about a ladies tour in UAE and the general treatment of women in UAE.

He's only a golfer not the head of state
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 19, 2018, 08:34:01 PM
Is Rory back lads??

Was fascinating to listen to Padraig talk about theee 18 month cycles... Rory has to have another 18 month cycle at some stage! All the main lads are for at the minute this could be a classic year!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: slippery dodger on January 19, 2018, 09:59:05 PM
The latest Golf Weekly show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wzVRcPB_H4&t=32s
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 20, 2018, 06:03:32 PM
Rory back in the groove. Clearly married life suits him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on January 22, 2018, 10:11:06 AM
This thread is as bad as Sky Golf with the man crush on Rory routine.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on January 22, 2018, 10:29:16 AM
Great wins for Fleetwood and Rahm yesterday. Forget Rory, these guys are on fire at the moment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on January 22, 2018, 02:07:13 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on January 22, 2018, 10:29:16 AM
Great wins for Fleetwood and Rahm yesterday. Forget Rory, these guys are on fire at the moment.
Great to see Rahm win, I've him done for the masters, I like Fleetwoods attitude as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on January 22, 2018, 02:55:43 PM
was great to see Rahm win, particularly as i had him done to win.

Not brilliant odds, but better than nowt tbh
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 25, 2018, 06:54:40 PM
Tiger just started, under the red button if anyone interested...

Bogeyed the 1st.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LooseCannon on January 25, 2018, 08:48:27 PM
Rory's a boll*x ;D ;D ;D
Lowry all the way.
UP OFFALY 💚🏐💛
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 25, 2018, 09:18:43 PM
Quote from: LooseCannon on January 25, 2018, 08:48:27 PM
Rory's a boll*x ;D ;D ;D
Lowry all the way.
UP OFFALY 💚🏐💛

What about Dunne and Power?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LooseCannon on January 25, 2018, 09:59:52 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 25, 2018, 09:18:43 PM
Quote from: LooseCannon on January 25, 2018, 08:48:27 PM
Rory's a boll*x ;D ;D ;D
Lowry all the way.
UP OFFALY 💚🏐💛

What about Dunne and Power?

Dunne seems alright. Don't really have an opinion on Power.(think he has an American twang to his accent, doesn't he?)

Don't mind Harrington either, although he annoys me occasionally.
I used to like G Mac. Not anymore though.
Never really liked Clarke.
I like McGinley. It's good to know that he'll be ok with the people of Ireland behind him!! (See Allianz ad)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 25, 2018, 11:02:18 PM
What did Gmac do that annoyed you?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 25, 2018, 11:09:45 PM
Got an American accent
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stew on January 25, 2018, 11:23:42 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 25, 2018, 11:09:45 PM
Got an American accent

No shit? That would annoy me too to be honest.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 25, 2018, 11:29:19 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 25, 2018, 11:09:45 PM
Got an American accent

And the Biff is now living in Florida. But I'm sure he wont worry if LooseCannon no longer loves him, ha ha.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 26, 2018, 12:36:26 PM
Tough one for Dunner here lol

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DUdcxUgXcAELebe.jpg:large)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TabClear on January 26, 2018, 01:14:40 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 26, 2018, 12:36:26 PM
Tough one for Dunner here lol

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DUdcxUgXcAELebe.jpg:large)

I think a pull with a hurl is the only answer there!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 26, 2018, 01:54:39 PM
Or a shovel!!!! Can he do the Branden Grace special??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LooseCannon on January 26, 2018, 02:38:06 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 25, 2018, 11:09:45 PM
Got an American accent
Correct and right.

Quote from: Orior on January 25, 2018, 11:29:19 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 25, 2018, 11:09:45 PM
Got an American accent

And the Biff is now living in Florida. But I'm sure he wont worry if LooseCannon no longer loves him, ha ha.

Nah, he's alright.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 26, 2018, 04:13:03 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 26, 2018, 01:54:39 PM
Or a shovel!!!! Can he do the Branden Grace special??

What was that?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 26, 2018, 04:29:45 PM
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/grace-takes-free-drop-bunker/


He didn't need to though

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DUds9FSWAAEzjOY.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 27, 2018, 08:30:27 AM
McIlroy 6 under through his back 9 this morning to hit the front!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on January 27, 2018, 01:12:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 20, 2018, 06:03:32 PM
Rory back in the groove. Clearly married life suits him.
Caroline Wozniacki wins the Australian Open. Clearly not being engaged to Mcilroy suits her.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2018, 01:17:35 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 27, 2018, 01:12:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 20, 2018, 06:03:32 PM
Rory back in the groove. Clearly married life suits him.
Caroline Wozniacki wins the Australian Open. Clearly not being engaged to Mcilroy suits her.

And it's suiting Rory too by the looks of things! Though her talent isn't based on being married or not! Only a muppet would think that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 27, 2018, 03:20:52 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 27, 2018, 01:12:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 20, 2018, 06:03:32 PM
Rory back in the groove. Clearly married life suits him.
Caroline Wozniacki wins the Australian Open. Clearly not being engaged to Mcilroy suits her.

It's really about time she won one. I think she was world no. 1 when she was with McIlroy!

Good to see her get over the line she seemed a decent sort.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2018, 05:24:01 PM
Did you watch it? Unreal game! Nothing left behind from both players and if there was ever an example of sports women earning the same as men then that final was one!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on January 27, 2018, 06:11:57 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2018, 05:24:01 PM
Did you watch it? Unreal game! Nothing left behind from both players and if there was ever an example of sports women earning the same as men then that final was one!

Aye if they played another two sets  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2018, 06:18:45 PM
Quote from: Minder on January 27, 2018, 06:11:57 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 27, 2018, 05:24:01 PM
Did you watch it? Unreal game! Nothing left behind from both players and if there was ever an example of sports women earning the same as men then that final was one!

Aye if they played another two sets  ;)

Not if Fed wins 3 sets to love  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on January 28, 2018, 02:55:54 AM
Bugger off and start a tennis thread will ya?

I don't want to be on here reading about some swiss guy...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 28, 2018, 12:11:50 PM
Rory gonna blow this here.

Lucky to only go one behind, could had been a three shot swing..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 28, 2018, 12:43:15 PM
Fair play to Li, deserved that after birdies at 4 of the last 6 holes..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 28, 2018, 04:24:47 PM
Poor decision making from Rory on 16... he needs a new caddy that was a horrible call!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 28, 2018, 04:43:16 PM
Rory shot 22 under this week.

If you're fit to call that "blowing it" or "poor decisin making", you must really lead a flawless life.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 28, 2018, 05:28:45 PM
What were his options?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2018, 06:09:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 28, 2018, 05:28:45 PM
What were his options?

Shoot -24?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 28, 2018, 06:18:57 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 28, 2018, 04:43:16 PM
Rory shot 22 under this week.

If you're fit to call that "blowing it" or "poor decisin making", you must really lead a flawless life.

He went for the green when the smart option was to lay up and take his chances with an up and down.

I didn't say he blew it I just thought that was a bad call at the time and maybe a more experienced caddy would have talked him out of it. He's playing pretty well but things like that lose tournaments especially when he moves up to the majors. He's playing well enough I just think having a proper caddy would be a positive for him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 28, 2018, 06:28:59 PM
Is Rory Irish or British?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 28, 2018, 06:31:51 PM
It took a tournament record score to beat him by a single stroke.

Even if the most boring and pragmatic bagman on this earth was caddying for Rory he wouldn't be able to deny that Rory has a pretty accurate 3-wood for distances up to 280 yards. It's a statistical fact. Therefore asking him to play the safe option isn't the same thing as a less talented player.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 28, 2018, 06:38:43 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 28, 2018, 06:31:51 PM
It took a tournament record score to beat him by a single stroke.

Even if the most boring and pragmatic bagman on this earth was caddying for Rory he wouldn't be able to deny that Rory has a pretty accurate 3-wood for distances up to 280 yards. It's a statistical fact. Therefore asking him to play the safe option isn't the same thing as a less talented player.

I've no issue with the 3 wood but he seemed to be going for the green on his second shot from an impossible position when he should have tried a sensible shot to the fairway and try to get close from there.

He was 2 shots up with 8 to play he should have won from that position!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 28, 2018, 07:36:52 PM
Tiger in the top 20 well into his back 9 on Sunday. I suppose it's hardly a jaw dropping result but encouraging all the same.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: T Fearon on January 28, 2018, 09:12:33 PM
Do you think Caroline might have tweeted Rory today with the message "Up Yours!"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2018, 10:39:32 PM
Quote from: T Fearon on January 28, 2018, 09:12:33 PM
Do you think Caroline might have tweeted Rory today with the message "Up Yours!"

Yeah she did it! Said stick your millions up your hole!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LooseCannon on January 28, 2018, 11:04:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 28, 2018, 06:28:59 PM
Is Rory Irish or British?

He's a Cnut, that I'm certain of.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2018, 11:10:06 PM
Quote from: LooseCannon on January 28, 2018, 11:04:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 28, 2018, 06:28:59 PM
Is Rory Irish or British?

He's a Cnut, that I'm certain of.

Ah! Sure you're a Cnut too  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 28, 2018, 11:55:28 PM
Didn't like that from JB Holmes surely there has to be a max time to hit a shot if there are no rule implications ... hope Noren can get up and down to win from here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on January 29, 2018, 01:26:14 AM
Jason Day could not close an automatic door.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 29, 2018, 08:25:49 AM
5 playoff holes? Glad I went to bed after the first playoff hole.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on January 29, 2018, 03:21:34 PM
fecking ragin, had Levy & Finau in an e/w double

Keegan Bradley went 3 under in the last few holes to knock Finau out of 5th place.

Wouldnt have been a fortune but better than nothing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 29, 2018, 05:02:35 PM
I had Noren at 66/1  :-X
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on January 29, 2018, 06:17:33 PM
Stevie Watson apparently found tying a concrete block to his feet beside the Odyssey after Rory's Collapse....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 29, 2018, 06:34:13 PM
Collapse?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on January 29, 2018, 06:59:56 PM
Two shot lead with eight to play...doesn't close it out...COLLAPSE. thats the third time in the past 5 events I think he has blew it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 29, 2018, 07:04:15 PM
Should have won - undoubtedly
Collapsed - nah

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LooseCannon on January 29, 2018, 08:38:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2018, 11:10:06 PM
Quote from: LooseCannon on January 28, 2018, 11:04:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 28, 2018, 06:28:59 PM
Is Rory Irish or British?

He's a Cnut, that I'm certain of.

Ah! Sure you're a Cnut too  :o

Ah here, I've suffered enough this weekend.
It was by chance that I clicked on this thread only to find the above quote. :-[ :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 29, 2018, 10:19:51 PM
Quote from: LooseCannon on January 29, 2018, 08:38:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 28, 2018, 11:10:06 PM
Quote from: LooseCannon on January 28, 2018, 11:04:31 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 28, 2018, 06:28:59 PM
Is Rory Irish or British?

He's a Cnut, that I'm certain of.

Ah! Sure you're a Cnut too  :o

Ah here, I've suffered enough this weekend.
It was by chance that I clicked on this thread only to find the above quote. :-[ :-\

Sure it's just opinions at the end of the day
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on January 30, 2018, 09:43:47 AM
I'm on record as not being a fan of McIlroy's, but he plays some awesome golf at times. Golf (if you play it you will know) is a funny game sometimes you just make small mistakes that make the difference. The timing of those mistakes matters too. McIlroy made his at the wrong time leaving limited scope for recovery where as Li made them early in the round. His big test though will be playing with the big boys on the PGA next weekend. That will show where he is at.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on January 30, 2018, 10:06:09 AM
Saw a stat that Li had 23 putts per round but McIlroy had 27 per round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on January 30, 2018, 11:15:41 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 30, 2018, 10:06:09 AM
Saw a stat that Li had 23 putts per round but McIlroy had 27 per round
And Hatton (3rd) & Levy (4th) had 28 putts per round.

Fleetwood (the form player going into last week) was over 28.

The lowest overall average so far this year on the PGA tour is 26.6

Li was outstanding last week & he pipped McIlroy by one shot; McIlroy played brilliantly, however, he is held to a higher standard by everyone but especially by his begrudgers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on January 30, 2018, 11:32:49 AM
Over the first 3 rounds Rory had a far better back 9 scoring than Li.

Gotta remember hes just coming back from a long lay-off though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on January 30, 2018, 01:02:49 PM
Quote from: cornerback on January 30, 2018, 11:15:41 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 30, 2018, 10:06:09 AM
Saw a stat that Li had 23 putts per round but McIlroy had 27 per round
And Hatton (3rd) & Levy (4th) had 28 putts per round.

Fleetwood (the form player going into last week) was over 28.

The lowest overall average so far this year on the PGA tour is 26.6

Li was outstanding last week & he pipped McIlroy by one shot; McIlroy played brilliantly, however, he is held to a higher standard by everyone but especially by his begrudgers

Truly the Joe Canning of golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on January 31, 2018, 10:44:41 AM
Quote from: mouview on January 30, 2018, 01:02:49 PM
Quote from: cornerback on January 30, 2018, 11:15:41 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 30, 2018, 10:06:09 AM
Saw a stat that Li had 23 putts per round but McIlroy had 27 per round
And Hatton (3rd) & Levy (4th) had 28 putts per round.

Fleetwood (the form player going into last week) was over 28.

The lowest overall average so far this year on the PGA tour is 26.6

Li was outstanding last week & he pipped McIlroy by one shot; McIlroy played brilliantly, however, he is held to a higher standard by everyone but especially by his begrudgers

Truly the Joe Canning of golf.
He's not fit to clean Joe's hurl.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on January 31, 2018, 04:54:29 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on January 31, 2018, 10:44:41 AM
Quote from: mouview on January 30, 2018, 01:02:49 PM
Quote from: cornerback on January 30, 2018, 11:15:41 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 30, 2018, 10:06:09 AM
Saw a stat that Li had 23 putts per round but McIlroy had 27 per round
And Hatton (3rd) & Levy (4th) had 28 putts per round.

Fleetwood (the form player going into last week) was over 28.

The lowest overall average so far this year on the PGA tour is 26.6

Li was outstanding last week & he pipped McIlroy by one shot; McIlroy played brilliantly, however, he is held to a higher standard by everyone but especially by his begrudgers

Truly the Joe Canning of golf.
He's not fit to clean Joe's hurl.

He's not held to a higher standard than Tiger was. Consider Rory can't hold a two stroke lead with half a round to play with the fact that Tiger never lost a major when leading before the final round. See the point I'm making? I hope he never wins another PGA event let alone a major, then Stevie Watson can actually report on the most popular sport in the North.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2018, 05:02:52 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on January 31, 2018, 04:54:29 PMI hope he never wins another PGA event let alone a major, then Stevie Watson can actually report on the most popular sport in the North.

What a strange position to hold
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 31, 2018, 05:16:29 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2018, 05:02:52 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on January 31, 2018, 04:54:29 PMI hope he never wins another PGA event let alone a major, then Stevie Watson can actually report on the most popular sport in the North.

What a strange position to hold

Bizarre!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 31, 2018, 05:38:52 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 31, 2018, 05:16:29 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2018, 05:02:52 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on January 31, 2018, 04:54:29 PMI hope he never wins another PGA event let alone a major, then Stevie Watson can actually report on the most popular sport in the North.

What a strange position to hold

Bizarre!!

Motor racing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 31, 2018, 05:43:52 PM
Putting might be far from Rory's strongest suit, but the stats are a bit misleading. His power game means he hits more greens in or under regulation than just about anyone. So his avg putts per round should always  be higher.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2018, 06:02:11 PM
He led the tour in average drive distance last year alright.

However, he was very much middle of the pack when it came to GIR - 96th out of 190
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on February 01, 2018, 07:41:32 AM
Quote from: Therealdonald on January 31, 2018, 04:54:29 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on January 31, 2018, 10:44:41 AM
Quote from: mouview on January 30, 2018, 01:02:49 PM
Quote from: cornerback on January 30, 2018, 11:15:41 AM
Quote from: Minder on January 30, 2018, 10:06:09 AM
Saw a stat that Li had 23 putts per round but McIlroy had 27 per round
And Hatton (3rd) & Levy (4th) had 28 putts per round.

Fleetwood (the form player going into last week) was over 28.

The lowest overall average so far this year on the PGA tour is 26.6

Li was outstanding last week & he pipped McIlroy by one shot; McIlroy played brilliantly, however, he is held to a higher standard by everyone but especially by his begrudgers

Truly the Joe Canning of golf.
He's not fit to clean Joe's hurl.

He's not held to a higher standard than Tiger was. Consider Rory can't hold a two stroke lead with half a round to play with the fact that Tiger never lost a major when leading before the final round. See the point I'm making? I hope he never wins another PGA event let alone a major, then Stevie Watson can actually report on the most popular sport in the North.

You sure about that - YE Yang - 2009 PGA championship!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 25, 2018, 11:18:04 PM
For a moment I thought List was cleaning his ball before taking the final drop. But it was his club. Phew!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on February 26, 2018, 09:01:03 AM
Poor showing from McIlroy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 26, 2018, 09:37:10 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 26, 2018, 09:01:03 AM
Poor showing from McIlroy

Yeah he's been relatively poor in his 3 starts in US, a missed cut, 20th and Tied 59th were hardly what he was looking for...

Tiger did ok, competitive anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 26, 2018, 10:39:05 AM
Quote from: Boycey on February 26, 2018, 09:37:10 AM
Quote from: Minder on February 26, 2018, 09:01:03 AM
Poor showing from McIlroy

Yeah he's been relatively poor in his 3 starts in US, a missed cut, 20th and Tied 59th were hardly what he was looking for...

Tiger did ok, competitive anyway.

A good reminder for McIlroy that his performance in Dubai was a blip.

I wonder if Fitzgerald had been on the bag would McIlroy have put two in the water on the 17th?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 27, 2018, 09:56:07 AM
Thomas taking flak for getting an idiot thrown out who was abusing him and shouting get in the bunker.

I know what I would do if some **** shouted that after I hit a shot!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 04, 2018, 10:04:11 PM
JT!!!

Some shot!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 04, 2018, 10:07:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 04, 2018, 10:04:11 PM
JT!!!

Some shot!

Yes not bad. I like him better than Spieth.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 04, 2018, 10:15:55 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 04, 2018, 10:07:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 04, 2018, 10:04:11 PM
JT!!!

Some shot!

Yes not bad. I like him better than Spieth.

They both seem like good enough lads just not a whole lot of charisma about them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 04, 2018, 10:20:38 PM
Hatton not very likeable character stropping around the golf course like a teenager.

He has a great chance here though!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on March 09, 2018, 05:43:18 PM
Tiger tied for the lead on -4
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 09, 2018, 05:55:48 PM
Bogeyed the last too... His comeback going grand so far, be great to see him contend in the majors again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 09, 2018, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 09, 2018, 05:43:18 PM
Tiger tied for the lead on -4

I've given the pro at our club a standing 2018 Tiger bet @ 20/1 for $15 every time he tees it up. My hip pocket is starting to sweat this last couple tournaments. This is not good news Minder.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on March 09, 2018, 06:25:49 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 09, 2018, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 09, 2018, 05:43:18 PM
Tiger tied for the lead on -4

I've given the pro at our club a standing 2018 Tiger bet @ 20/1 for $15 every time he tees it up. My hip pocket is starting to sweat this last couple tournaments. This is not good news Minder.

Lol Puck. Great bet for the Pro though. I reckon every once in a while there's a fairytale for disgraced Sports Stars...Tiger burning up Augusta and going head to head with Spieth on the final day and coming out on top I feel is whats going to happen.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 09, 2018, 06:56:32 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on March 09, 2018, 06:25:49 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 09, 2018, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 09, 2018, 05:43:18 PM
Tiger tied for the lead on -4

I've given the pro at our club a standing 2018 Tiger bet @ 20/1 for $15 every time he tees it up. My hip pocket is starting to sweat this last couple tournaments. This is not good news Minder.

Lol Puck. Great bet for the Pro though. I reckon every once in a while there's a fairytale for disgraced Sports Stars...Tiger burning up Augusta and going head to head with Spieth on the final day and coming out on top I feel is whats going to happen.

Not the way Spieth is playing!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 10, 2018, 08:55:50 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 09, 2018, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 09, 2018, 05:43:18 PM
Tiger tied for the lead on -4

I've given the pro at our club a standing 2018 Tiger bet @ 20/1 for $15 every time he tees it up. My hip pocket is starting to sweat this last couple tournaments. This is not good news Minder.

You ok there puck?? :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 10, 2018, 09:31:44 PM
Tiger proving that form is temporary, class is permanent.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 11, 2018, 02:26:58 AM
Quote from: screenexile on March 10, 2018, 08:55:50 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 09, 2018, 05:56:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 09, 2018, 05:43:18 PM
Tiger tied for the lead on -4

I've given the pro at our club a standing 2018 Tiger bet @ 20/1 for $15 every time he tees it up. My hip pocket is starting to sweat this last couple tournaments. This is not good news Minder.

You ok there puck?? :o

Puck butt puckered shut.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 11, 2018, 09:40:51 PM
What a putt on 17th. Nearly heard the roar all the way up here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 11, 2018, 09:44:52 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 11, 2018, 09:40:51 PM
What a putt on 17th. Nearly heard the roar all the way up here.

Patrick Reed what was that??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 11, 2018, 10:06:18 PM
Glad to see Casey win and even better with fat boy Reed messing up on the 18th.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 12, 2018, 07:34:15 AM
Great to see Tiger back in form. His putt on 17 was great.
Would love to see him win another major.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on March 12, 2018, 10:56:19 AM
+1, I would go as far to ask is he the Greatest?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 12, 2018, 11:04:43 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 12, 2018, 10:56:19 AM
+1, I would go as far to ask is he the Greatest?

Needs to get those other 4 major wins to be the greatest!!

If he can stay healthy there's no reason why he can't.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on March 12, 2018, 11:51:58 AM
QuoteNeeds to get those other 4 major wins to be the greatest!!

If he can stay healthy there's no reason why he can't.

He took an iron off the last Tee and left himself 185 yards out when he needed to birdie. To put that into perspective Reed only had 111 yards into the last green.

Seemed a bizarre decision by Woods who still mustn't trust himself with Driver. His putting is miles off where it was before.

The only chance of another major for Woods will be the British open where he can use his stinger shot. He won't make the cut at Augusta.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 12, 2018, 11:56:27 AM
Quote from: highorlow on March 12, 2018, 11:51:58 AM
QuoteNeeds to get those other 4 major wins to be the greatest!!

If he can stay healthy there's no reason why he can't.

He took an iron off the last Tee and left himself 185 yards out when he needed to birdie. Reed only had 11 yards into the last.

Seemed a bizarre decision by Woods who still mustn't trust himself with Driver. His putting is miles off where it was before.

The only chance of another major for Woods will be the British open where he can use his stinger shot. He won't make the cut at Augusta.

Err .... Reed had 133 to the hole on the 18th  ???

(https://i.imgur.com/G7RcM2v.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on March 12, 2018, 12:17:01 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 12, 2018, 11:51:58 AM
QuoteNeeds to get those other 4 major wins to be the greatest!!

If he can stay healthy there's no reason why he can't.

He took an iron off the last Tee and left himself 185 yards out when he needed to birdie. To put that into perspective Reed only had 111 yards into the last green.

Seemed a bizarre decision by Woods who still mustn't trust himself with Driver. His putting is miles off where it was before.

The only chance of another major for Woods will be the British open where he can use his stinger shot. He won't make the cut at Augusta.

For a man who has played 5 tournaments in 4 months and f**k all golf in 2/3 years; I think his driving and putting are in great shape. His putting stats are backing this up too and you can see the stead improvement.

He would have a strategy on that 18th hole and based on the fact he played it the same way would indicate that - he never seen a driver all tournament and no point changing it for the final round. I thought it was the right shot based on the pin position and what happened to Reed - to much spin coming from the wedge is what got Reed into that position(although he should have chipped for his 3rd), better to play for a bit of release to ensure it doesn't spin behind that fringe.

He'll maybe struggle with the tight fairway setup of a US Open (based on his current driving) but the rest he could easily win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 17, 2018, 09:33:08 PM
Aye, Rory McIlroy, big Ulster Rugby fan, but does not use his post game interview to congratulate the Ireland Rugby team.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 17, 2018, 10:02:51 PM
The bastid...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 17, 2018, 10:40:07 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 17, 2018, 09:33:08 PM
Aye, Rory McIlroy, big Ulster Rugby fan, but does not use his post game interview to congratulate the Ireland Rugby team.

Joe Schmidt nor Rory Best mentioned McIlroy's good form today either. . . They're all bastids!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 17, 2018, 10:51:35 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 17, 2018, 09:33:08 PM
Aye, Rory McIlroy, big Ulster Rugby fan, but does not use his post game interview to congratulate the Ireland Rugby team.
Why what did they do?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 17, 2018, 11:31:43 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 17, 2018, 10:02:51 PM
The bastid...

He has in the past mentioned Man United in post game interviews
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on March 17, 2018, 11:47:33 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 17, 2018, 09:33:08 PM
Aye, Rory McIlroy, big Ulster Rugby fan, but does not use his post game interview to congratulate the Ireland Rugby team.

It was literally straight after he came of the course he had interview with Sky (assuming this is the interview you are talking about).  Do you know for certain he even knew the result of the rugby? 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 18, 2018, 04:11:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 17, 2018, 09:33:08 PM
Aye, Rory McIlroy, big Ulster Rugby fan, but does not use his post game interview to congratulate the Ireland Rugby team.

Rory had other things on his mind yesterday for sure. The heckling is getting bad out there. PGA tour should take some steps with the alcohol consumption
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 18, 2018, 04:29:34 PM
Here's hoping for a Rory win. It is long overdue and will set him up for the Masters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 18, 2018, 04:52:43 PM
Anyone but Tiger  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 18, 2018, 07:15:55 PM
Rory can't get the putter going at all
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 18, 2018, 08:14:41 PM
Warming up now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 18, 2018, 09:15:11 PM
Tiger 🙈🙈🙈
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 18, 2018, 09:24:04 PM
Looking good now for Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on March 18, 2018, 09:33:46 PM
In the player score thingy what does the green symbol they looks like a whale's tail and a number over it mean?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 18, 2018, 09:39:14 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on March 18, 2018, 09:33:46 PM
In the player score thingy what does the green symbol they looks like a whale's tail and a number over it mean?

Their Fed Ex cup position. It's an icon of the Cup I think. Not a whale 😀
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on March 18, 2018, 09:43:28 PM
Three in a row from McIlroy. Some setup now for the Masters. Hopefully Spieth can pick up in the weeks to come too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on March 18, 2018, 09:46:12 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 18, 2018, 09:39:14 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on March 18, 2018, 09:33:46 PM
In the player score thingy what does the green symbol they looks like a whale's tail and a number over it mean?

Their Fed Ex cup position. It's an icon of the Cup I think. Not a whale 😀

Ah. Thuigim. Go raibh maith agat.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 18, 2018, 09:47:45 PM
Failte Romhat.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on March 18, 2018, 09:59:25 PM
Three in a row and he drives 375 to leave 122 on a par 5. Unbelievable back 9 he's put in. Tap in for four in a row.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 18, 2018, 10:11:38 PM
Fine weekend for the North and the 2 Rory's!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 18, 2018, 10:24:37 PM
What a putt!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: shark on March 18, 2018, 10:30:28 PM
That was something else.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rich Ricci on March 18, 2018, 10:34:43 PM
A pleasure to sit and watch that round from Rory. When he's in form and sinking mid-range putts, there's not many in the game who can compete with him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 18, 2018, 10:48:05 PM
Fantastic final round by Rory and a great ambassador for this place.

I've studied his final round and realise what I need to do next weekend. Don't go too hard over the first 5 holes. Five pars will do, then rattle in eight birdies over the remaining 13 holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 18, 2018, 10:49:47 PM
Magnificent performance over the weekend from Rory...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on March 18, 2018, 11:10:40 PM
Imperious ball striking and more unusually imperious putting from McIlroy.
On a personal note delighted with Ryan Moore sneaking into the top 5 and earning me a (small) profit. Had Casey backed last week also!! 😀
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 19, 2018, 08:18:26 AM
Quote from: Orior on March 18, 2018, 10:48:05 PM
Fantastic final round by Rory and a great ambassador for this place.

gaaboard?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2018, 09:03:05 AM
Top Irish sports man! Great to see Ireland on top in sports rugby and Golf this week
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 19, 2018, 09:09:52 AM
Ive missed the old McIlroy debates, let battle commence!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: illdecide on March 19, 2018, 10:52:23 AM
He'll prob miss the cut in the Masters :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on March 19, 2018, 10:58:07 AM
Quote from: illdecide on March 19, 2018, 10:52:23 AM
He'll prob miss the cut in the Masters :P

What would you expect from a Brit....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: illdecide on March 19, 2018, 11:03:50 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on March 19, 2018, 10:58:07 AM
Quote from: illdecide on March 19, 2018, 10:52:23 AM
He'll prob miss the cut in the Masters :P

What would you expect from a Brit....

Tut tut...BC1 thats not very nice...That man's uncle used to give you Cross men the run around on the GAA field. :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: amanda on March 19, 2018, 11:11:29 AM
Rory up to 7th in the World.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on March 19, 2018, 11:24:42 AM
Quote from: illdecide on March 19, 2018, 11:03:50 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on March 19, 2018, 10:58:07 AM
Quote from: illdecide on March 19, 2018, 10:52:23 AM
He'll prob miss the cut in the Masters :P

What would you expect from a Brit....

Tut tut...BC1 thats not very nice...That man's uncle used to give you Cross men the run around on the GAA field. :D

Still a Brit....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on March 19, 2018, 11:28:43 AM
He will be raging he missed the club finals on Saturday !
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2018, 12:21:02 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 19, 2018, 11:28:43 AM
He will be raging he missed the club finals on Saturday !

He can get the replay at least
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on March 19, 2018, 12:32:58 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 19, 2018, 09:09:52 AM
Ive missed the old McIlroy debates, let battle commence!

I've never known such a banal personality who is almost perfectly media managed to illicit such polarised opinions and I'm a fan of Mc ilroy. It's bizarre.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2018, 12:58:11 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 19, 2018, 12:32:58 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 19, 2018, 09:09:52 AM
Ive missed the old McIlroy debates, let battle commence!

I've never known such a banal personality who is almost perfectly media managed to illicit such polarised opinions and I'm a fan of Mc ilroy. It's bizarre.

Sure you only have to read the rugby thread, people not happy about winning the six nations grand slam  or being the second best team in the world
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 19, 2018, 01:25:16 PM
Quote from: trileacman on March 19, 2018, 12:32:58 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 19, 2018, 09:09:52 AM
Ive missed the old McIlroy debates, let battle commence!

I've never known such a banal personality who is almost perfectly media managed to illicit such polarised opinions and I'm a fan of Mc ilroy. It's bizarre.

Strange, that's not what i see. To me, he is just an ordinary bloke who enjoys playing golf. Weekends are always better when he is playing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 19, 2018, 02:00:11 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on March 19, 2018, 10:58:07 AM
Quote from: illdecide on March 19, 2018, 10:52:23 AM
He'll prob miss the cut in the Masters :P

What would you expect from a Brit....

Well if you're counting Woosie and Sandy Lyle I'd expect a 7th British Masters win!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 19, 2018, 02:01:51 PM
For those getting anxious for Augusta - every final round broadcast since 1968 have been uploaded in full to the official Youtube Page

Something to pass away the days until this years version starts in a few weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZxaHGo1OEs06vQumIooug
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on March 19, 2018, 03:09:55 PM
I can't stand him but he had some back 9 yesterday. Setting everything up nicely for Augusta. If we could just get Spieth, Rory the Brit, Thomas, DJ, Jday and Padraig all to play well and be in contention coming to Amen corner on the Sunday that would be a treat... with Tiger obviously winning.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 19, 2018, 10:04:09 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 19, 2018, 02:01:51 PM
For those getting anxious for Augusta - every final round broadcast since 1968 have been uploaded in full to the official Youtube Page

Something to pass away the days until this years version starts in a few weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZxaHGo1OEs06vQumIooug

Stuck on Phil 2010 today. Tiger's whiny little interview with Peter Kostis, typical of him back then,

Great win for Phil and with the backdrop of what was going on with his wife back then - one of my favourite wins. Not the best final round by any stretch.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 20, 2018, 05:35:48 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 19, 2018, 10:04:09 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 19, 2018, 02:01:51 PM
For those getting anxious for Augusta - every final round broadcast since 1968 have been uploaded in full to the official Youtube Page

Something to pass away the days until this years version starts in a few weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZxaHGo1OEs06vQumIooug

Stuck on Phil 2010 today. Tiger's whiny little interview with Peter Kostis, typical of him back then,

Great win for Phil and with the backdrop of what was going on with his wife back then - one of my favourite wins. Not the best final round by any stretch.

What you hear was going on, and what was actually going on, may be somewhat (actually massively) different...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 20, 2018, 10:00:34 AM
Quote from: heganboy on March 20, 2018, 05:35:48 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 19, 2018, 10:04:09 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 19, 2018, 02:01:51 PM
For those getting anxious for Augusta - every final round broadcast since 1968 have been uploaded in full to the official Youtube Page

Something to pass away the days until this years version starts in a few weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZxaHGo1OEs06vQumIooug

Stuck on Phil 2010 today. Tiger's whiny little interview with Peter Kostis, typical of him back then,

Great win for Phil and with the backdrop of what was going on with his wife back then - one of my favourite wins. Not the best final round by any stretch.

What you hear was going on, and what was actually going on, may be somewhat (actually massively) different...

With Phil's wife? I presume Puck is talking about the breast cancer?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on March 20, 2018, 10:38:20 AM
Big shaneo lowry going through a poor enough spell atm.  moving stateside hasn't really worked out that well so far in terms of finishes - he will be disappointed to not be currently in the field for the masters and will need a real sharp upturn in form to make the plane for the Ryder Cup team.  Hope he can pick up some form soon - would love to see him get a major and be on the Ryder Cup team
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lurganblue on March 20, 2018, 11:20:21 AM
1st time ive sat down to watch the golf this year was to see McIlroy put in that back 9 performance. Great viewing.  He looked confident in putting for the 1st time in ages.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 20, 2018, 11:42:42 AM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on March 20, 2018, 10:38:20 AM
Big shaneo lowry going through a poor enough spell atm.  moving stateside hasn't really worked out that well so far in terms of finishes - he will be disappointed to not be currently in the field for the masters and will need a real sharp upturn in form to make the plane for the Ryder Cup team.  Hope he can pick up some form soon - would love to see him get a major and be on the Ryder Cup team
Would be nice to have someone Irish on the Ryder Cup team alright.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 20, 2018, 11:47:26 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 20, 2018, 10:00:34 AM
Quote from: heganboy on March 20, 2018, 05:35:48 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 19, 2018, 10:04:09 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 19, 2018, 02:01:51 PM
For those getting anxious for Augusta - every final round broadcast since 1968 have been uploaded in full to the official Youtube Page

Something to pass away the days until this years version starts in a few weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZxaHGo1OEs06vQumIooug

Stuck on Phil 2010 today. Tiger's whiny little interview with Peter Kostis, typical of him back then,

Great win for Phil and with the backdrop of what was going on with his wife back then - one of my favourite wins. Not the best final round by any stretch.

What you hear was going on, and what was actually going on, may be somewhat (actually massively) different...

With Phil's wife? I presume Puck is talking about the breast cancer?

Correct.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 20, 2018, 12:46:35 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 20, 2018, 11:42:42 AM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on March 20, 2018, 10:38:20 AM
Big shaneo lowry going through a poor enough spell atm.  moving stateside hasn't really worked out that well so far in terms of finishes - he will be disappointed to not be currently in the field for the masters and will need a real sharp upturn in form to make the plane for the Ryder Cup team.  Hope he can pick up some form soon - would love to see him get a major and be on the Ryder Cup team
Would be nice to have someone Irish on the Ryder Cup team alright.

Do you ever stop sounding like an dickhead?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on March 20, 2018, 04:43:18 PM
See the problem with Rory is that he portrays this image of being 1 of the lads, up for a laugh. Then we see now he's looking to limit the alcohol sales at golf events because someone kept shouting his wife's name...he's a complete paradox of an individual who doesn't know what he wants to be. He wants to be Tiger and have the same aura, but he neither has the stature or ability to do so. He needs to cop himself on. Great golfer and all he is but he needs to define who he wants to be instead of this middle of the road tosspot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2018, 04:48:56 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on March 20, 2018, 04:43:18 PM
See the problem with Rory is that he portrays this image of being 1 of the lads, up for a laugh. Then we see now he's looking to limit the alcohol sales at golf events because someone kept shouting his wife's name...he's a complete paradox of an individual who doesn't know what he wants to be. He wants to be Tiger and have the same aura, but he neither has the stature or ability to do so. He needs to cop himself on. Great golfer and all he is but he needs to define who he wants to be instead of this middle of the road tosspot.

I think he just wants to be a great golfer... keeping people happy who are tosspots doesnt really need to be done i'd assume, the media stuff is about trying to say the right things...

Being Tiger on the golf course is everyones dream (if they play golf) but off the course i'd say Tiger can be a twat
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on March 20, 2018, 04:53:20 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on March 20, 2018, 04:43:18 PM
See the problem with Rory is that he portrays this image of being 1 of the lads, up for a laugh. Then we see now he's looking to limit the alcohol sales at golf events because someone kept shouting his wife's name...he's a complete paradox of an individual who doesn't know what he wants to be. He wants to be Tiger and have the same aura, but he neither has the stature or ability to do so. He needs to cop himself on. Great golfer and all he is but he needs to define who he wants to be instead of this middle of the road tosspot.

Don't think he ever give off this image, or certainly not that I'm aware of. He spends most of his time in the gym working out and it seems that this has become his real obsession.

He is more about brand McIlroy and pleasing sponsors and the like but he is not unique within the golf world in that respect. Swithching to Nike clubs for the extra loot was a prime example. These golfers know where their bread is burttered and the way the likes of McIlroy and Harrington have embraced Trump (or at best refused to criticise him) shows that their overriding concern will always be their earning potential.     
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 20, 2018, 05:05:16 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on March 20, 2018, 04:43:18 PM
See the problem with Rory is that he portrays this image of being 1 of the lads, up for a laugh. Then we see now he's looking to limit the alcohol sales at golf events because someone kept shouting his wife's name...he's a complete paradox of an individual who doesn't know what he wants to be. He wants to be Tiger and have the same aura, but he neither has the stature or ability to do so. He needs to cop himself on. Great golfer and all he is but he needs to define who he wants to be instead of this middle of the road tosspot.

You see, that's just it. He doesn't. For any "fan" he has to win by checking those boxes, he's better off without them.

Great interview with him and Harrington a few weeks back in one of the Irish papers, I tried to post it up here but couldn't get access to it. Anyone else read it?

He's got the same single minded focus that Harrington did when he was winning. He doesn't want to go out with the Irish lads for dinner while they're on the tour, and that's his prerogative. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on March 20, 2018, 05:18:58 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on March 20, 2018, 05:05:16 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on March 20, 2018, 04:43:18 PM
See the problem with Rory is that he portrays this image of being 1 of the lads, up for a laugh. Then we see now he's looking to limit the alcohol sales at golf events because someone kept shouting his wife's name...he's a complete paradox of an individual who doesn't know what he wants to be. He wants to be Tiger and have the same aura, but he neither has the stature or ability to do so. He needs to cop himself on. Great golfer and all he is but he needs to define who he wants to be instead of this middle of the road tosspot.

You see, that's just it. He doesn't. For any "fan" he has to win by checking those boxes, he's better off without them.

Great interview with him and Harrington a few weeks back in one of the Irish papers, I tried to post it up here but couldn't get access to it. Anyone else read it?

He's got the same single minded focus that Harrington did when he was winning. He doesn't want to go out with the Irish lads for dinner while they're on the tour, and that's his prerogative.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/i-always-have-to-have-the-last-word-rory-mcilroy-and-padraig-harrington-sit-down-with-paul-kimmage-36614694.html

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 20, 2018, 05:24:10 PM
Cheers TRD. Enjoyable read.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 21, 2018, 08:58:20 PM
Maybe it's a hangover from his win at the weekend, but this round of golf is exactly the kick up the arse that Rory needs.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on March 23, 2018, 06:47:25 PM
McIlroy out of the WGC Matchplay
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 23, 2018, 08:57:25 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 23, 2018, 06:47:25 PM
McIlroy out of the WGC Matchplay
:'(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2018, 11:06:11 PM
A bit of time off now to prepare for Augusta.

Big tournament for him - being Ireland's only representative this year and all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 31, 2018, 07:17:05 PM
Dunne is 2 back halfway through 3rd round in Houston - needs to win to qualify for Augusta
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on March 31, 2018, 09:15:18 PM
f**king Poulter is gonna do it, isn't he
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 31, 2018, 10:03:01 PM
Paddy, last few holes are a bit like my scorecard
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 01, 2018, 10:26:07 PM
It isn't going to happen for Paul Dunne today.

Funny how the commentators liken Hosslers swing to Montgomery. It's because they both have big tits!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 01, 2018, 11:05:27 PM
Oh wow Poulter
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 01, 2018, 11:10:38 PM
Serious putt in fairness, did get a good read off Hosslers mind.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 01, 2018, 11:16:06 PM
Absolutely. Game of inches. Have to fancy him now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 01, 2018, 11:17:49 PM
Would love to see Poulter win this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 01, 2018, 11:22:12 PM
Agree, Poulter probably deserves it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 01, 2018, 11:42:27 PM
Thoroughly deserved, has played especially well this week in the circumstances.

Hossler was unreal on the back nine. Think the playoff was half crumbling under the pressure and half not learning his lesson on 18 from regulation.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 01, 2018, 11:42:47 PM
Well deserved win there from Poulter. If he plays as well as that next weekend, won't be far off the green jacket.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on April 03, 2018, 08:25:00 AM
Help me out here folks... does someone usually do a pre-masters betting blog. It rules out rookies, oldies, etc etc to whittle the field down to maybe 10 possible winners.  Can't find it.  Would anyone have a link?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 03, 2018, 08:34:12 AM
I think I remember Puckoon posting something like that last year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 03, 2018, 08:42:04 AM
http://www.golfwrx.com/483678/the-24-players-who-can-win-the-2018-masters/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 03, 2018, 03:16:01 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 01, 2018, 11:42:47 PM
Well deserved win there from Poulter. If he plays as well as that next weekend, won't be far off the green jacket.

He is not long enough. Plus, I'm not sure if he can both draw and fade?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 03, 2018, 03:23:51 PM
Phil is number one in putting, number 1 in one putts, number 2 in strokes gained putting and number 4 or 5 in birdies made this season so far. At least those were a snippet of the stats that came up during the AP invitational. I am a big fan of lefties at ANC. Bubba is playing for fun now again after a few crazy years suffering from pink balls and making a ton of birdies. I will be backing both of them and I'll always take a punt on Rory too. Obviously Thomas and Fowler can't be ruled out (RF has had a weird few weeks missing short putts however). Not sure how Dustin Johnson will play. Could win at a canter, or could miss the cut.

Screen, that's the article yeah. Rich Hunt at Golfwrx. One that interested me was ruling out Alex Noren as he has yet to make a cut. He is playing some good golf this year.

I do think it's not gonna happen for Tiger. Need to move the golf ball right to left at ANC and he can't control the driver at the minute, and when he does keep it in play he is hitting a fade. That said, Nicklaus played a fade his whole life.

All that being said - COME ON FREDDY COUPLES!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 03, 2018, 03:37:16 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 03, 2018, 03:16:01 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 01, 2018, 11:42:47 PM
Well deserved win there from Poulter. If he plays as well as that next weekend, won't be far off the green jacket.

He is not long enough. Plus, I'm not sure if he can both draw and fade?


whats art got to do it ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 03, 2018, 05:24:38 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 03, 2018, 03:16:01 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 01, 2018, 11:42:47 PM
Well deserved win there from Poulter. If he plays as well as that next weekend, won't be far off the green jacket.

He is not long enough. Plus, I'm not sure if he can both draw and fade?

He can hit it both directions. Jack Nichlaus played with a false, not sure where this requirement to shape both directions comes from.

Plenty long enough too, you could say the same about Speith (Or Paddy H) but there is very little difference between them I'd argue.

If he can hit as many GIR per Texas and putt as well as he has, he will not be far away. Big if considering the last 3 weeks he's been through.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2018, 05:34:01 PM
First 2 rounds pairings are out - some tasty ones

Woods/Fleetwood/Leishman
Garcia/Thomas/Redman
Bubba/Stenson/Day
Mickelson/Fowler/Kuchar
Scott/McIlroy/Rahm
Spieth/Noren/Oosthuizen
Rose/Johnson/Cabrera Bello
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Stall the Bailer on April 03, 2018, 07:17:16 PM
https://youtu.be/8-j2SRvN0bA seen Garcia tweeting this
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 04, 2018, 10:52:09 AM
is Kimmage going after Tiger now??

https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/paul-kimmage-he-never-gave-me-hgh-or-peds-ive-never-taken-that-my-entire-life-36762741.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on April 04, 2018, 10:58:04 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 03, 2018, 08:42:04 AM
http://www.golfwrx.com/483678/the-24-players-who-can-win-the-2018-masters/

Wonder if Willet was on the list 2 years ago?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 04, 2018, 11:26:41 AM
Quote from: stephenite on April 04, 2018, 10:58:04 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 03, 2018, 08:42:04 AM
http://www.golfwrx.com/483678/the-24-players-who-can-win-the-2018-masters/

Wonder if Willet was on the list 2 years ago?

Indeed he was . . .

http://www.golfwrx.com/366440/the-20-players-who-can-actually-win-the-masters/

Included in the twenty who could win but not the top 10.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on April 04, 2018, 11:36:28 AM
Cheers.

Secret Tour Pro picked Willet and Garcia as winners for the past 2 tournaments. This year he's picked McIlroy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 04, 2018, 01:37:18 PM
Pondering Woods at 4/1 to miss cut. Maybe occasion will get to him....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2018, 01:40:26 PM
Right lads let's get the picks up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 04, 2018, 01:44:28 PM
Bubba 16/1
Rose 14/1
Rory 11/1


And my 2 for each/way Fowler 25/1 and Kuchar 40/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 04, 2018, 01:59:28 PM
Rory
Spieth
Kisner
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 04, 2018, 02:05:55 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 04, 2018, 01:44:28 PM
Bubba 16/1
Rose 14/1
Rory 11/1


And my 2 for each/way Fowler 25/1 and Kuchar 40/1
Kuchar is my perennial e/w so thinking:

Rory for the win.

e/w:
Kuchar
Bubba
Casey
Rahm

Depending on how far down the pack I go maybe Poulter or Noren small e/w bets.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 04, 2018, 02:15:38 PM
Speith
Bubba
Jason Day
Dustin Johnson

Hoping Tiger does it though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Esmarelda on April 04, 2018, 02:29:12 PM
Casey and Mickelson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on April 04, 2018, 03:38:30 PM
I don't use Paddy Power to bet but I check them for odds from time to time.

I went there today to check out the Masters odds and got this message

"Restricted Territory Message
Our Software detects that you may be accessing the Paddy Power website from a country that Paddy Power does not accept bets from. If you believe that this detection has occurred in error, please Contact us for further assistance."

I am in the US, does anyone know if this is a recent thing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 04, 2018, 03:51:41 PM
Been that way in Spain for a good while.

Access it through a VPN and it'll be fine.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on April 04, 2018, 05:35:21 PM
I tried using a VPN when I was on holidays recently and I still got closed out of the account.

Looking at the Masters I think it's shaping up to be a classic. I can't remember as many of the world's best golfers being in this good of form coming into it. The Hollywood p***k is playing well, Spieth played well alst week, JT going good, DJ not at his best but not far off and then add in the course specialists Bubba, Tiger and Big Phil. Easily the best week of the year Sporting wise.

I remember a few years ago Easter Sunday was the final of the Masters (think it was 2012), in no particular order:
Jesus rose from the Tomb
Got the spuds
Got the pints
McCoy got a double and Flemenstar won at Fairyhouse
Had a nice ew bet on Bubba (remember his rescue shot from the trees)

Hard to beat a great day like that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Carmen Stateside on April 04, 2018, 05:41:01 PM
VPN will work when you go through the website but not the app.  Been like that for years now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on April 04, 2018, 11:24:22 PM
Looking forward to The Masters.

Picks I went for

Rors
Alex Noren
Ryan Moore
Aphibanrat

Rors straight bet and the others all ew
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 05, 2018, 12:20:20 AM
Rory straight
Matsuyama
Noren
Tiger all e/w
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 05, 2018, 03:26:09 AM
13 years since tiger won at Augusta be nice Sunday afternoon viewing if himself and phil and maybe Rory or dj , spieth  were in the shake up here's hoping
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 05, 2018, 04:19:26 AM
My bets, going for somewhat longshots to win, one win covers the bets plus extra:

Berger             +10000
DeChambeau     +6000
Leishman           +5000
Oosthuzien         +5000
Reed                  +4500
Pieters               +4000
Rose                  +1200
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 05, 2018, 07:28:42 AM
Crazy stuff from Tony Finau. Hole in one, apparently dislocates ankle celebrating, pops it back into place there and then and is now a doubt for the tournament.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on April 05, 2018, 09:01:29 AM
Quote from: gallsman on April 05, 2018, 07:28:42 AM
Crazy stuff from Tony Finau. Hole in one, apparently dislocates ankle celebrating, pops it back into place there and then and is now a doubt for the tournament.

Seen that - looked awful happening live.  Some achievement for Tom Watson to win the Par 3 at 68.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 05, 2018, 08:20:50 PM
Sergio meltdown on 15th - has put 4 in the water in front of the green
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 05, 2018, 08:20:59 PM
Sergio Done!!!

He has put at least 5 in the water on 15 after hitting the green each time.  12 shots sitting on the green of the par5.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 05, 2018, 08:22:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 05, 2018, 07:28:42 AM
Crazy stuff from Tony Finau. Hole in one, apparently dislocates ankle celebrating, pops it back into place there and then and is now a doubt for the tournament.

Finau in 2nd at -3 on 9 after the ankle.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 05, 2018, 08:47:57 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on April 05, 2018, 08:20:59 PM
Sergio Done!!!

He has put at least 5 in the water on 15 after hitting the green each time.  12 shots sitting on the green of the par5.
Sounds like how I play golf...!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on April 05, 2018, 08:53:46 PM
Any streams folks?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on April 05, 2018, 10:11:14 PM
While it is difficult to feel any pity for these multi millionaire golfers I ALMOST felt for Sergio.

It was reminding me of Tin Cup where Kevin Costners character lost the plot and kept calling for another ball.

That's what he gets for serving a shit masters dinner last night. Salad for starts and rice for main
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: omagh_gael on April 05, 2018, 10:22:01 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on April 05, 2018, 08:53:46 PM
Any streams folks?

If you've a firestick download Mobdro. I've a great stream on it from any sports.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 05, 2018, 11:36:15 PM
Spieth tearing it up!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mick999 on April 06, 2018, 09:37:29 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on April 05, 2018, 08:22:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 05, 2018, 07:28:42 AM
Crazy stuff from Tony Finau. Hole in one, apparently dislocates ankle celebrating, pops it back into place there and then and is now a doubt for the tournament.

Finau in 2nd at -3 on 9 after the ankle.

Tony Finau's back story is something else :

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900014419/from-rose-park-to-augusta-tony-finaus-unlikely-journey-to-golfs-grandest-stage.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 06, 2018, 09:55:32 AM
Quote from: mick999 on April 06, 2018, 09:37:29 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on April 05, 2018, 08:22:52 PM
Quote from: gallsman on April 05, 2018, 07:28:42 AM
Crazy stuff from Tony Finau. Hole in one, apparently dislocates ankle celebrating, pops it back into place there and then and is now a doubt for the tournament.

Finau in 2nd at -3 on 9 after the ankle.

Tony Finau's back story is something else :

https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900014419/from-rose-park-to-augusta-tony-finaus-unlikely-journey-to-golfs-grandest-stage.html
Great read that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:11:35 AM
Great story. I had to look up 'Irish Twins' though. I never heard that before.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 06, 2018, 10:19:30 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:11:35 AM
Great story. I had to look up 'Irish Twins' though. I never heard that before.

No way? Plenty Irish twins where I grew up
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:34:20 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 06, 2018, 10:19:30 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:11:35 AM
Great story. I had to look up 'Irish Twins' though. I never heard that before.

No way? Plenty Irish twins where I grew up

There are down here too, but I never realised it was a term.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on April 06, 2018, 10:55:33 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:34:20 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 06, 2018, 10:19:30 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:11:35 AM
Great story. I had to look up 'Irish Twins' though. I never heard that before.

No way? Plenty Irish twins where I grew up

There are down here too, but I never realised it was a term.

God I'm surprised you never heard that!!!  2 of the Kernan brothers we Irish twins, Stephen and Aaron. Also Cathal short is an Irish twin. Don't like leaving them alone here ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:57:01 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on April 06, 2018, 10:55:33 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:34:20 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 06, 2018, 10:19:30 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:11:35 AM
Great story. I had to look up 'Irish Twins' though. I never heard that before.

No way? Plenty Irish twins where I grew up

There are down here too, but I never realised it was a term.

God I'm surprised you never heard that!!!  2 of the Kernan brothers we Irish twins, Stephen and Aaron. Also Cathal short is an Irish twin. Don't like leaving them alone here ;D

Maybe it's an Ulster thing, from people insulting ye Taigs for yer birth rate :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on April 06, 2018, 11:06:31 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:57:01 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on April 06, 2018, 10:55:33 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:34:20 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 06, 2018, 10:19:30 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 10:11:35 AM
Great story. I had to look up 'Irish Twins' though. I never heard that before.

No way? Plenty Irish twins where I grew up

There are down here too, but I never realised it was a term.

God I'm surprised you never heard that!!!  2 of the Kernan brothers we Irish twins, Stephen and Aaron. Also Cathal short is an Irish twin. Don't like leaving them alone here ;D

Maybe it's an Ulster thing, from people insulting ye Taigs for yer birth rate :)

We are beeeding away partition!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walt Jabsco on April 06, 2018, 11:44:34 AM
Just seen an article on how much effort goes in to getting Agusta ready for the Masters it is incredible.

A busy day for golfers/members there would be would be 4 groups a day playing   

https://www.thegolfersclub.co.uk/blog/inside-the-ropes-the-life-of-an-augusta-greenkeeper/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: WT4E on April 06, 2018, 01:39:24 PM
Is this live on any US sports channels all day?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 06, 2018, 03:03:58 PM
Not for another hour - if you are searching for a stream - try TSN in Canada

QuoteTSN 1-Amen Corner
TSN 3-Holes 15,16
TSN 5-2 feature groups
TSN 4-TSN At The Masters (we'll bounce around the 3 feeds)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 06, 2018, 04:14:09 PM
Speith starts with a double
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 06, 2018, 04:22:22 PM
Neither Speith nor McIlroys groups are amongst the featured ones  :(

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 06, 2018, 04:31:06 PM
To save me trying to work it out while throwing things at the TV - are we saying they're only showing selected groups and not the leaders? Is this the Sky coverage? And does it only apply to the first two rounds?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 06, 2018, 04:38:55 PM
Speith +3 on the first 2 holes

Rory tied for lead with Kuchar
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 06, 2018, 05:13:21 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 06, 2018, 04:31:06 PM
To save me trying to work it out while throwing things at the TV - are we saying they're only showing selected groups and not the leaders? Is this the Sky coverage? And does it only apply to the first two rounds?

I'm watching it on TSN but Sky's coverage will be the same. This comes up every year, The Masters organising committee only allows a certain amount of live coverage until that all broadcasters are limited to a couple of feature groups and coverage of AmenCorner and the 15th/16th. It's a pain in the hole...

It's expanded a wee bit in recent years and by Sunday evening you will see the leaders tee off..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TabClear on April 06, 2018, 05:38:45 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 06, 2018, 05:13:21 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 06, 2018, 04:31:06 PM
To save me trying to work it out while throwing things at the TV - are we saying they're only showing selected groups and not the leaders? Is this the Sky coverage? And does it only apply to the first two rounds?

I'm watching it on TSN but Sky's coverage will be the same. This comes up every year, The Masters organising committee only allows a certain amount of live coverage until that all broadcasters are limited to a couple of feature groups and coverage of AmenCorner and the 15th/16th. It's a pain in the hole...

Why is that? Makes zero sense to me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 06, 2018, 05:41:59 PM
Quote from: TabClear on April 06, 2018, 05:38:45 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 06, 2018, 05:13:21 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 06, 2018, 04:31:06 PM
To save me trying to work it out while throwing things at the TV - are we saying they're only showing selected groups and not the leaders? Is this the Sky coverage? And does it only apply to the first two rounds?

I'm watching it on TSN but Sky's coverage will be the same. This comes up every year, The Masters organising committee only allows a certain amount of live coverage until that all broadcasters are limited to a couple of feature groups and coverage of AmenCorner and the 15th/16th. It's a pain in the hole...

Why is that? Makes zero sense to me.

Always been the same, the organising committee think it makes it more prestigious I think. In fairness it wasn't that big an issue til we got used to wall to wall coverage of other tournaments in recent years.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 06, 2018, 05:51:38 PM
Conditions harder today, there's about 80% of the field on the course now and only 5 are under par for the day. It got easier yesterday afternoon, not sure that'll happen today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 06, 2018, 06:10:11 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 06, 2018, 04:22:22 PM
Neither Speith nor McIlroys groups are amongst the featured ones  :(

The featured ones yesterday weren't great either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 06, 2018, 08:00:43 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 06, 2018, 05:13:21 PM
Quote from: Hardy on April 06, 2018, 04:31:06 PM
To save me trying to work it out while throwing things at the TV - are we saying they're only showing selected groups and not the leaders? Is this the Sky coverage? And does it only apply to the first two rounds?

I'm watching it on TSN but Sky's coverage will be the same. This comes up every year, The Masters organising committee only allows a certain amount of live coverage until that all broadcasters are limited to a couple of feature groups and coverage of AmenCorner and the 15th/16th. It's a pain in the hole...

It's expanded a wee bit in recent years and by Sunday evening you will see the leaders tee off..

Thanks Boycey.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 06, 2018, 08:33:09 PM
I thought the rule in the Masters was they allowed early coverage of some groups or Amen corner, but they only allowed proper live coverage of the Back 9 until Sunday. It's eased up now though and I don't think any holes are out of bounds (no pun intended) any more. For instance I just saw Patrick Reed play his shot into the 5th.

They used to be very reluctant to show the other holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 06, 2018, 09:53:08 PM
Reed is in some form at the minute
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 06, 2018, 11:25:41 PM
Ffs I cant stand Reed. Hoping for a couple of drop shots over the last few holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on April 06, 2018, 11:27:39 PM
Ah boys don't be like that. Some of us have him backed. He is a bit of a p***k though. No more than Woods, McIlroy or Spieth though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 06, 2018, 11:30:45 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 06, 2018, 11:27:39 PM
Ah boys don't be like that. Some of us have him backed. He is a bit of a p***k though. No more than Woods, McIlroy or Spieth though.

Yeah I don't quite get the hatred for Reed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 06, 2018, 11:36:13 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 06, 2018, 11:27:39 PM
Ah boys don't be like that. Some of us have him backed. He is a bit of a p***k though. No more than Woods, McIlroy or Spieth though.

My money is on Stenson so dont want reed getting too comfy. He was a bit vocal at the ryder cups but hey look at Bubba dropping F bombs all over the show tonight lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 06, 2018, 11:36:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 06, 2018, 11:30:45 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 06, 2018, 11:27:39 PM
Ah boys don't be like that. Some of us have him backed. He is a bit of a p***k though. No more than Woods, McIlroy or Spieth though.

Yeah I don't quite get the hatred for Reed
Lots of stories saying he cheated in his college tournaments.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 12:19:06 AM
I don't mind him, though I went against my better instincts and didn't bet him, even though he was fancied  >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on April 07, 2018, 12:41:38 AM
Quote from: Rois on April 06, 2018, 11:36:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 06, 2018, 11:30:45 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 06, 2018, 11:27:39 PM
Ah boys don't be like that. Some of us have him backed. He is a bit of a p***k though. No more than Woods, McIlroy or Spieth though.

Yeah I don't quite get the hatred for Reed
Lots of stories saying he cheated in his college tournaments.

Think I read somewhere that he was also caught stealing out of the locker room in his college days too
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 01:07:50 AM
Quote from: stephenite on April 07, 2018, 12:41:38 AM
Quote from: Rois on April 06, 2018, 11:36:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 06, 2018, 11:30:45 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 06, 2018, 11:27:39 PM
Ah boys don't be like that. Some of us have him backed. He is a bit of a p***k though. No more than Woods, McIlroy or Spieth though.

Yeah I don't quite get the hatred for Reed
Lots of stories saying he cheated in his college tournaments.

Think I read somewhere that he was also caught stealing out of the locker room in his college days too

Be a full page ad in back of telegraph to have him sacked tomorrow once the treehuggers find out!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on April 07, 2018, 01:10:56 AM
https://www.golfchannel.com/article/golf-central-blog/reed-accused-cheating-stealing-book-excerpt/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 01:24:59 AM
Quote from: stephenite on April 07, 2018, 01:10:56 AM
https://www.golfchannel.com/article/golf-central-blog/reed-accused-cheating-stealing-book-excerpt/

Big f**king deal!! Who really gives a shite? Multi millionaire cheats at sports? Watch the divers at the next EPL games this weekend! As for stealing John Terry did plenty of that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on April 07, 2018, 01:55:07 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 01:24:59 AM
Quote from: stephenite on April 07, 2018, 01:10:56 AM
https://www.golfchannel.com/article/golf-central-blog/reed-accused-cheating-stealing-book-excerpt/

Big f**king deal!! Who really gives a shite? Multi millionaire cheats at sports? Watch the divers at the next EPL games this weekend! As for stealing John Terry did plenty of that

I don't particularly care, have far important things to care about. I'm just adding to the context of above posts that he doesn't seem a particularly likeable chap
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 07, 2018, 05:10:18 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 06, 2018, 11:36:13 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 06, 2018, 11:27:39 PM
Ah boys don't be like that. Some of us have him backed. He is a bit of a p***k though. No more than Woods, McIlroy or Spieth though.

My money is on Stenson so dont want reed getting too comfy. He was a bit vocal at the ryder cups but hey look at Bubba dropping F bombs all over the show tonight lol

He's vocal at the Ryder Cup for a reason - he's only lost once in 6 matches.

He gives it as good as he gets it. If have him over Spieth 99 times out of 100.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 07, 2018, 08:45:37 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 01:24:59 AM
Quote from: stephenite on April 07, 2018, 01:10:56 AM
https://www.golfchannel.com/article/golf-central-blog/reed-accused-cheating-stealing-book-excerpt/

Big f**king deal!! Who really gives a shite? Multi millionaire cheats at sports? Watch the divers at the next EPL games this weekend! As for stealing John Terry did plenty of that
Chill out man, just pointing out why people may not like him, don't think he'll care much. I saw him at the 2014 Ryder Cup and he was the panto villain.
My mother will like him enough for everyone as Patrick = Irish so she'll be claiming six degrees of separation soon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 09:06:10 PM
What an eagle!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 07, 2018, 09:06:23 PM
Come on Laoislad appreciate that!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 09:06:59 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 07, 2018, 09:06:23 PM
Come on Laoislad appreciate that!!!

Would rather stick pins in his eyes!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 07, 2018, 09:30:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 09:06:59 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 07, 2018, 09:06:23 PM

Come on Laoislad appreciate that!!!

Would rather stick pins in his eyes!
think it would be your eyes he'd stick them in
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 07, 2018, 09:45:48 PM
Reed starting to heat up
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 09:48:12 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 07, 2018, 09:30:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 09:06:59 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 07, 2018, 09:06:23 PM

Come on Laoislad appreciate that!!!

Would rather stick pins in his eyes!
think it would be your eyes he'd stick them in

He'd struggle to catch me
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 10:11:39 PM
FFS Rory!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 07, 2018, 10:16:07 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 10:11:39 PM
FFS Rory!!
What did  he do ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 10:17:13 PM
Nice photo opportunity among the azaelas. Nice shot too a par there would be miraculous
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 10:19:42 PM
Super par there. Foot wedge
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 10:20:53 PM
I've Fowler and Rory and Bubba! Best price would be Fowler so hopefully he'll hit the front soon
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 10:21:09 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 10:19:42 PM
Super par there. Foot wedge

That escape could be a big moment. That could have gone very wrong indeed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 10:29:36 PM
Reed holing everything now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 10:40:33 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 10:29:36 PM
Reed holing everything now

He's been top drawer, would be a balls up if he doesn't keep that lead
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 10:43:42 PM
With Rory's length he really should be taking advantage of the 2 back 9 par 5s. Bit wasteful at the minute. Scrambling well but that doesn't win the Masters when the course is playing soft right now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 07, 2018, 10:44:54 PM
Reed on the greens has been absolutely ridiculously good today. 98 feet out lagged to 4 feet may be his worst first putt of the day...
Exceptional round of golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 07, 2018, 10:49:00 PM
Huge putt there for Rory after he'd been struggling a bit on the last few.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 10:51:11 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 10:43:42 PM
With Rory's length he really should be taking advantage of the 2 back 9 par 5s. Bit wasteful at the minute. Scrambling well but that doesn't win the Masters when the course is playing soft right now.

True but he is -1 for those 2 holes after 2 snap hooks. Lets hope thats his poor shots used up. Reed got some luck at the last his last tee shit was heading into the boondocks next minute the ball was just off the fairway
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 10:59:47 PM
Same stretch Reed is -4.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 07, 2018, 11:01:50 PM
Glad I got Reed at 45-1 !! ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 11:02:00 PM
Ffs that was ridiculous. Big cushion now for him. Nearly need a mcilroy/spieth style meltdown
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Harold Disgracey on April 07, 2018, 11:02:28 PM
With a shot like that Reed's name must surely be on the green jacket.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 07, 2018, 11:02:49 PM
Unreal stuff from Reed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 11:07:36 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on April 07, 2018, 11:01:50 PM
Glad I got Reed at 45-1 !! ;)

Looked at it and I was put off by the article I read!! Grrrr
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 07, 2018, 11:08:28 PM
Another eagle from Reed. Today definitely his day.
Not an easy lead to sleep on first time around.
How will he do tomorrow?
Very very supertitious player, confidence is everything to him.
See he's actually carrying the Ryder cup USA umbrella
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 07, 2018, 11:10:04 PM
Rory doing well to stay bogey free.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 07, 2018, 11:10:19 PM
Ok, Nick Faldo are you reading the thread?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 11:12:01 PM
The only plus side is if rory is in the last group and can get a quick start to put the pressure on him.yips lije that will help
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 11:22:59 PM
f**k me that was daylight robbery after that poor drive. Well done rory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 11:23:14 PM
Absolutely clutch putt there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Harold Disgracey on April 07, 2018, 11:24:55 PM
Great finish from McIlroy, pressure on Reed now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 11:25:27 PM
2 would have been great. 3 is doable. 4... is a challenge
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 07, 2018, 11:26:46 PM
5?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 11:27:46 PM
A disaster.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 11:29:02 PM
It was some up and down by reed too. If his lead was cut from 5 to 2 that would have been tasty.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 11:31:27 PM
Mcilroy actually played some ropey stuff over the last 6 holes the fact he was actually -2 for those holes was incredible. A number of great saves
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 07, 2018, 11:33:07 PM
MilltownRow is going to give out again but I hate Reed. I hope he collapses but he's awesome at the min.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 11:34:01 PM
F-ing hell he can't miss at the minute
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 07, 2018, 11:34:47 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 07, 2018, 11:33:07 PM
MilltownRow is going to give out again but I hate Reed. I hope he collapses but he's awesome at the min.

Hate Reed as well read a few stories about him doesn't sound like a nice character!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 11:36:50 PM
Hopefully he eats some dodgy lasagne for dinner
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 11:37:08 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 07, 2018, 11:33:07 PM
MilltownRow is going to give out again but I hate Reed. I hope he collapses but he's awesome at the min.

He has been pretty lucky that shot into 18 was poor and yet he is 10 feet away. He has had a couple of awful drives into the trees that have nit been punnished. In fairness though mcilroy has had his share too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 11:38:27 PM
Thank Feck he missed that. 3 is doable.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2018, 11:39:34 PM
3 shots is doable almost matchplay format. Watch them both trundle along and Fowler overtake them lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 07, 2018, 11:41:15 PM
Sh1t I forgot we'd live paused an hr ago for 20 mins  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 07, 2018, 11:41:59 PM
Tomorrow will be great watching.
Despite those putts Rory pulled 2 shots back on him today...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 11:43:12 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 07, 2018, 11:41:15 PM
Sh1t I forgot we'd live paused an hr ago for 20 mins  :o

You can't get distracted when you're watching golf Rois 😂
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 07, 2018, 11:46:07 PM
Wouldn't rule out Fowler, it's not as if they are 10 shots ahead of the field.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 07, 2018, 11:46:59 PM
Very impressive back nine from McIlroy as he was beginning to struggle and it could have got away from him a bit.

Reed's putting just fell off a tiny bit the last few holes after the second eagle and that gives a few of them a chance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 07, 2018, 11:47:46 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 07, 2018, 11:43:12 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 07, 2018, 11:41:15 PM
Sh1t I forgot we'd live paused an hr ago for 20 mins  :o

You can't get distracted when you're watching golf Rois 😂

Wee quick curt im guessing  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2018, 11:51:10 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 07, 2018, 11:33:07 PM
MilltownRow is going to give out again but I hate Reed. I hope he collapses but he's awesome at the min.

He's a balloon but this week he's been good! Just wish I had have backed him.. still have Rory at 11's straight and Fowler each/way.. can't see anyone getting back at those three.. Reeds chip in st 15 was top notch
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 07, 2018, 11:55:22 PM
Dishes for himself to wash after being out all day at Croke Park!

Plus I had a wee practice at the chip and run I learned this week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 07, 2018, 11:56:00 PM
Yeah wouldn't mind seeing Reed winning but I have £25 on McIlroy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 12:00:24 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 07, 2018, 11:56:00 PM
Yeah wouldn't mind seeing Reed winning but I have £25 on McIlroy

Man your nuts if i was you i would want reed to shoot an 80 so you can cash in. Mcilroy at times can be a p***k but he is our p***k. My money is on Stenson but i would much rather mcilroy do the grand slam than for me to win 350 quid
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 08, 2018, 12:13:49 AM
Jesus the Masters is great stuff isn't it?!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 08, 2018, 12:16:06 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 12:00:24 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 07, 2018, 11:56:00 PM
Yeah wouldn't mind seeing Reed winning but I have £25 on McIlroy

Man your nuts if i was you i would want reed to shoot an 80 so you can cash in. Mcilroy at times can be a p***k but he is our p***k. My money is on Stenson but i would much rather mcilroy do the grand slam than for me to win 350 quid

I don't see it like that, don't really see any golfer as "ours", can't identify with any of them. They are all representing themselves & their sponsors, not their country. But that's ok. I have a few favourites and he wouldn't really be one of them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sid waddell on April 08, 2018, 01:35:32 AM
BBC's coverage, led by the incomparable Peter Alliss, is, as ever, unrivalled and a joy to watch and listen to.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 08, 2018, 03:22:50 AM
Quote from: sid waddell on April 08, 2018, 01:35:32 AM
BBC's coverage, led by the incomparable Peter Alliss, is, as ever, unrivalled and a joy to watch and listen to.

::)

Alliss is a Cnut.. BBC and him doing nothing for the image of golf. You might as well have have Weinstein presenting the coverage with Prince Phillip.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 08, 2018, 04:34:17 AM
If Reed scores 67 or lower he sets lowest score for four rounds at Masters and I believe the only player in history to shoot under 70 all four rounds.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 08, 2018, 10:04:29 AM
Reeds fade shot looks fragile. Let's hope it gets him into trouble on Sunday.

If Rory does not win then I would much rather it was Ricki, than Reed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2018, 10:10:40 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 08, 2018, 10:04:29 AM
Reeds fade shot looks fragile. Let's hope it gets him into trouble on Sunday.

If Rory does not win then I would much rather it was Ricki, than Reed.

If Rory doesn't win it won't be for the lack of effort! Reed has just had his best ever rounds of golf at this level, but a late night me thinks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 08, 2018, 10:17:37 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 08, 2018, 10:04:29 AM
Reeds fade shot looks fragile. Let's hope it gets him into trouble on Sunday.

If Rory does not win then I would much rather it was Ricki, than Reed.

Really looking forward to it Masters Sunday has a way of getting into the head of leaders and it's not so often that they can get over the line!!

I think Rory will be very happy to be playing Reed today the match play aspect should suit him and I think chasing will suit him better than leading.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 08, 2018, 11:35:38 AM
Depending on how Reed goes the players as far back as -6 are still in with a shout I reckon.

I'm really looking forward to tonight it could be something really special and obviously I hope Rory wins. I don't have the hate that other people have for Reed and if he plays the golf and he wins good on him too..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: never kickt a ball on April 08, 2018, 11:47:16 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 08, 2018, 10:17:37 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 08, 2018, 10:04:29 AM
Reeds fade shot looks fragile. Let's hope it gets him into trouble on Sunday.

If Rory does not win then I would much rather it was Ricki, than Reed.

Really looking forward to it Masters Sunday has a way of getting into the head of leaders and it's not so often that they can get over the line!!

I think Rory will be very happy to be playing Reed today the match play aspect should suit him and I think chasing will suit him better than leading.

I thought Reid owned Rory in the Ryder Cup head to head. He won't mind playing with Rory either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 08, 2018, 12:16:10 PM
'Today will be the twelfth time since 2000 that a player without a major victory has held the lead going into the final round of the Masters. Only two of the previous 11 players have gone on to win.'

Great stat!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2018, 12:43:37 PM
Quote from: never kickt a ball on April 08, 2018, 11:47:16 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 08, 2018, 10:17:37 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 08, 2018, 10:04:29 AM
Reeds fade shot looks fragile. Let's hope it gets him into trouble on Sunday.

If Rory does not win then I would much rather it was Ricki, than Reed.

Really looking forward to it Masters Sunday has a way of getting into the head of leaders and it's not so often that they can get over the line!!

I think Rory will be very happy to be playing Reed today the match play aspect should suit him and I think chasing will suit him better than leading.

I thought Reid owned Rory in the Ryder Cup head to head. He won't mind playing with Rory either.

Huge motivation for both
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on April 08, 2018, 12:49:50 PM
No Carrolls Meats Offaly this year, but Cavanman will do.

(http://files.hoganstand.com/Common/NewGallery/30442992_1667630103329241_8524051786544185344_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 03:42:23 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 08, 2018, 10:04:29 AM
Reeds fade shot looks fragile. Let's hope it gets him into trouble on Sunday.

If Rory does not win then I would much rather it was Ricki, than Reed.

It's a big deviation from his natural game - which is maybe the only reason he might find trouble. The shot itself is very effective and it's kind of hard to screw it up. He will give up some distance with it and hopefully Rory continues to Bomb it. Reed will be hitting first into most of the greens so he will have the opportunity to force Rory's hand if he keeps hitting it well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 08, 2018, 07:12:05 PM
If Rory plays as steadily as he has done all week, he's in with a great shout. Reed has impressed but hasn't been in this position before and could be derailed big time by a shot in the water or some other adversity. Of the chasing pack, Fowler is a flake, as likely to shoot 77 as 67. Could Fleetwood wood wood Fleetwood would? No, never played there on a Sunday, has much yet to learn. Don't believe either Bubba or Leishman could go low enough to catch the leading 2. Stenson might, but can also be a bit streaky. Rahm could be the biggest danger to the leaders, despite his lack of experience. Rory for it though IMHO.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 07:37:31 PM
Right Rory!!! Let's be having ye!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2018, 07:40:59 PM
Spieth playing as well as he can to at least put pressure on
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 07:42:42 PM
Jesus rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Shamrock Shore on April 08, 2018, 07:43:48 PM
Rory's tee shot flew by my window here
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 07:51:26 PM
f**k me look at the state of those 2 hackers lol if mcilroy pars this it will feel like an eagle
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on April 08, 2018, 07:56:03 PM
Unreal save from Mcilroy to pick up a shot.

If Fowler wins he'll be a massive tricolour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 08, 2018, 08:12:39 PM
Plenty of twists in this yet. Reed finding it isn't easy leading from the front. We'll see what Rory is made of if/when he overtakes him. That's a let off for Reed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sid waddell on April 08, 2018, 08:14:41 PM
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on April 08, 2018, 12:49:50 PM
No Carrolls Meats Offaly this year, but Cavanman will do.

(http://files.hoganstand.com/Common/NewGallery/30442992_1667630103329241_8524051786544185344_n.jpg)

There's a Kerryman on the loose as well.

Probably heard about lads shooting eagles and wanted in on the act.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 08:26:53 PM
Ffs the guy just keeps holing ridiculous putts if it didnt hit the middle if the hole he would have been the sane distance past. An eagkevat tge second would have been some statement from riry feel ge has let reed off the hook big time
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 08:34:48 PM
Missing that eagle putt was bad but missing 3 short was worse.

Great comeback on 4. Time to crack a beer for the nerves here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 08:51:26 PM
Rory making this too comfortable for reed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 08:56:19 PM
Other than speith noone else threatening
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 08, 2018, 09:24:42 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 08:34:48 PM
Missing that eagle putt was bad but missing 3 short was worse.

Great comeback on 4. Time to crack a beer for the nerves here.

Puckoon,
Right behind ya, a wee settler...

Wee Rory could maybe do with one ass well, his shoulders are up round his ears.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 09:26:50 PM
Rory would need to sort his driver out and quickly really dissapointing as he isnt giving himself a chance at the moment
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on April 08, 2018, 09:29:38 PM
Fucks sake Rory.

I've apologised for most of your stunts on here but not for this w**k.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 09:32:56 PM
Quote from: trileacman on April 08, 2018, 09:29:38 PM
f**ks sake Rory.

I've apologised for most of your stunts on here but not for this w**k.

He hasnt picked a good time to drive and putt poorly. The back 9 will punnish him big time if he continues with this shit. I see kerry man enjoying the 16th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 08, 2018, 09:34:01 PM
That's some drive to pull off after the last few holes...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 08, 2018, 09:40:20 PM
If not Rory, speith much preferred to reed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 09:42:01 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 08, 2018, 09:24:42 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 08:34:48 PM
Missing that eagle putt was bad but missing 3 short was worse.

Great comeback on 4. Time to crack a beer for the nerves here.

Puckoon,
Right behind ya, a wee settler...

Wee Rory could maybe do with one ass well, his shoulders are up round his ears.

f**k this. I'm gettin drunk.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 09:42:47 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 08, 2018, 09:40:20 PM
If not Rory, speith much preferred to reed

Spieth/reed? Which eye would you like poked out?
Rory back to his old putting form ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 09:44:17 PM
Really disappointing so far. Missing that eagle putt on 2 was a disaster.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 08, 2018, 09:44:38 PM
And that's that. All over at the 9th.
Speith and Reed unless by some miracle Rory gets his head on straight..
Not trusting himself at all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 09:44:59 PM
Rory could shoot anything here on the back 9 a 32 would be great but I fear it may be more like a 40
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on April 08, 2018, 09:45:10 PM
Reeds a child of a man. Would prefer speith.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 09:48:24 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 09:44:17 PM
Really disappointing so far. Missing that eagle putt on 2 was a disaster.

I said it at the time hole it and reeds lead evaporated instead it just added to the nerves evident by the drive at the first. Surprised to be honest was expecting plenty of confidence
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 08, 2018, 09:51:03 PM
If you look through the front 9 Rorys putting has left 5 shots on the table. This is one of those times where a conventional caddy would step in and help out, quiet word, align the shoulders.
Harry, a great friend and advocate of Rorys though he is, may not be the right guy at this point on the bag.
Speith flying, but if Rory corrects his approach game is still good enough to pull 4 shots back on the back 9.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 08, 2018, 09:52:53 PM
Come on Speith! What a shot on the 13th. Good birdie shame he didn't get the eagle.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 09:56:42 PM
Can we get an A-men?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 10:07:07 PM
Jeez rory playing like a club golfer
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 08, 2018, 10:13:49 PM
Rory is going to finish 5 over for the round. He has been too busy thinking about his winning speech.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 08, 2018, 10:14:35 PM
Absolute disaster.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on April 08, 2018, 10:15:23 PM
Yep I take it all back about Rory. f**k Him the smug caste catholic west Brit.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 10:17:45 PM
This is embarrasing how the fook do you bogey that after a dream drive. Reed has done his best to givr Rory numerous opportunities. Cant believe speith is going to win this ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: balladmaker on April 08, 2018, 10:20:41 PM
I'd say Spieth can't believe he's going to win it either.  As for Rory, another self implosion on the final day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 08, 2018, 10:20:49 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 10:17:45 PM
This is embarrasing how the fook do you bogey that after a dream drive. Reed has done his best to givr Rory numerous opportunities. Cant believe speith is going to win this ffs
Would be some comeback from Jordan if he does win,hope he does.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 08, 2018, 10:23:18 PM
Reid's looks very comfortable now. That was a great putt
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rich Ricci on April 08, 2018, 10:25:54 PM
Rory just never got going on the front 9 after the eagle miss on 2.

Can't decide who I want to lose less Reed or Speith.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 10:31:07 PM
Not many guys scoring worse than mcilroy today course set up for birdies over the finishing holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 10:34:21 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on April 08, 2018, 10:25:54 PM
Rory just never got going on the front 9 after the eagle miss on 2.

Can't decide who I want to lose less Reed or Speith.

Its shit hopng rahm might get going but no firewirks as yet. Wouldnt nind fowler
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 08, 2018, 10:34:59 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 10:34:21 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on April 08, 2018, 10:25:54 PM
Rory just never got going on the front 9 after the eagle miss on 2.

Can't decide who I want to lose less Reed or Speith.

Its shit hopng rahm might get going but no firewirks as yet. Wouldnt nind fowler
I have Rahm e/w so he needs to hang on in there near the top.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 08, 2018, 10:44:09 PM
What an unbelievable round of Golf this has been from Jordan Speith. What a player. Would love to see him win it.
With Reed having more holes left to play you would have to fancy him to win it from here though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 10:46:52 PM
If rors wants a green jacket he may need to be leading after 3 rounds by 5 shots. For 3 of his major wins he didnt have to break a sweat on the last day
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 10:50:23 PM
14 just proves his head is fucked. Needs a psychologist not a putting guru
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 08, 2018, 10:51:02 PM
Disastrous round from McIlroy, only player that was in the mix over par.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 10:56:40 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 08, 2018, 10:51:02 PM
Disastrous round from McIlroy, only player that was in the mix over par.

Only 4 worse scores today and 3  of them are the last 3 in the field  - says it all. Even though he was hacking around the front 9 he was still in it but his body language showed he had already given up so poor today on so many levels. Its probably worse than 2011. At least then you could blame his age.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2018, 11:00:58 PM
What a miss
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 08, 2018, 11:02:19 PM
He neeed that eagle on 2 I think if he'd have got that he was grand but he missed an easy putt and then putted like a dick for the rest of the round. . . It will happen though I'm convinced of it!

What a round of golf from Spieth absolutely sensational!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 08, 2018, 11:04:09 PM
That's Jordan out of it now you would think, some round of Golf from him though. Reeds to lose now unless Fowler can do something.  Either way its been a very enjoyable final day.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on April 08, 2018, 11:05:19 PM
Reed will drop 2 shots and it'll be a 3 way play off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2018, 11:07:09 PM
5 e/w on Fowler, hopefully he pulls through
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 08, 2018, 11:10:35 PM
Quote from: Bord na Mona man on April 08, 2018, 11:05:19 PM
Reed will drop 2 shots and it'll be a 3 way play off.

I like your thinking but I can't see it... McIlroy will give him a line here and he'll putt this!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 08, 2018, 11:14:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 08, 2018, 10:44:09 PM
What an unbelievable round of Golf this has been from Jordan Speith. What a player. Would love to see him win it.
With Reed having more holes left to play you would have to fancy him to win it from here though.
never liked him. Saw him annoy Casey two years ago walked 90 yards ahead of Casey.  Casey's caddy had to ask him to step away. Also say him play out of turn because someone else was in trouble and he wouldn't wait.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 11:20:27 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 08, 2018, 11:14:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 08, 2018, 10:44:09 PM
What an unbelievable round of Golf this has been from Jordan Speith. What a player. Would love to see him win it.
With Reed having more holes left to play you would have to fancy him to win it from here though.
never liked him. Saw him annoy Casey two years ago walked 90 yards ahead of Casey.  Casey's caddy had to ask him to step away. Also say him play out of turn because someone else was in trouble and he wouldn't wait.

He has this sort of golden boy image but at times he can be at Bubba levels of grumpiness. I know I hate Reed but fair play to him because playing with Rory today was probably a hindrance. He should be OK only 2 to go but work to do on 17
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 08, 2018, 11:24:08 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 08, 2018, 11:14:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 08, 2018, 10:44:09 PM
What an unbelievable round of Golf this has been from Jordan Speith. What a player. Would love to see him win it.
With Reed having more holes left to play you would have to fancy him to win it from here though.
never liked him. Saw him annoy Casey two years ago walked 90 yards ahead of Casey.  Casey's caddy had to ask him to step away. Also say him play out of turn because someone else was in trouble and he wouldn't wait.
Great player. Does fantastic work outside the game for special needs kids. Seems pretty down to earth anytime I've seen him interviewed.Shame he was so far behind coming into today. Would have been some comeback if he pulled it off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2018, 11:28:56 PM
Well Speith must be wondering about his Saturday session!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 08, 2018, 11:33:02 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 08, 2018, 11:24:08 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 08, 2018, 11:14:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 08, 2018, 10:44:09 PM
What an unbelievable round of Golf this has been from Jordan Speith. What a player. Would love to see him win it.
With Reed having more holes left to play you would have to fancy him to win it from here though.
never liked him. Saw him annoy Casey two years ago walked 90 yards ahead of Casey.  Casey's caddy had to ask him to step away. Also say him play out of turn because someone else was in trouble and he wouldn't wait.
Great player. Does fantastic work outside the game for special needs kids. Seems pretty down to earth anytime I've seen him interviewed.Shame he was so far behind coming into today. Would have been some comeback if he pulled it off.

+1 seems a genuinely decent lad dunno why he gets so much grief
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 11:33:22 PM
Oh tasty 3 putt territory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 08, 2018, 11:34:43 PM
Game set and match Reed fair play to him he played the best golf of the weekend.

He didn't play too well today but McIlroy was the only one close enough and could muster anything!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on April 08, 2018, 11:35:01 PM
Nah that's a 2 putt as the day is long
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 11:43:03 PM
Fair play thought he would have shot lower today but it was enough. A 67 would have been enough for Rory. He may win it at some point but then again he may not actually get a better chance. Very disappointing considering the conditions today that 74 was as bad if not worse than the 80 in 2011.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rich Ricci on April 08, 2018, 11:44:24 PM
Fair play to Reed held it together all weekend.

Surely it's only a matter of time before Rickie Fowler wins a Major. Always there or thereabouts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2018, 11:45:43 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 11:43:03 PM
Fair play thought he would have shot lower today but it was enough. A 67 would have been enough for Rory. He may win it at some point but then again he may not actually get a better chance. Very disappointing considering the conditions today that 74 was as bad if not worse than the 80 in 2011.

Eh? Not as bad but just as shit.. Fowler hopefully sorts it soon
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sid waddell on April 08, 2018, 11:47:59 PM
Fat Pat squished Rory McIlroy like a bug.

Blane McIlroy would have done better out there - at least he has some sort of track record of sporting success in Georgia.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on April 08, 2018, 11:49:17 PM
Just reading up on  Reed, he apparently isn't that popular. He doesn't talk to his parents and was accused of cheating in college.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 08, 2018, 11:49:52 PM
Fair play to Reed, a lot of people expected him to capitulate, he kept at it all day even when he wasn't playing as well as the previous three days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sid waddell on April 08, 2018, 11:52:54 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 08, 2018, 11:49:17 PM
Just reading up on  Reed, he apparently isn't that popular. He doesn't talk to his parents and was accused of cheating in college.
Being disliked by other golfers is a likely a sign that he's a sound lad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 08, 2018, 11:57:29 PM
All said and done, there are many take aways but, no matter what Reed definitely deserved it. He earned it over 4 days and the balls on display were brass.
Fair play.

Rory wanted it too much, and speith and Fowler came sooooooo close
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 11:59:15 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on April 08, 2018, 11:52:54 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 08, 2018, 11:49:17 PM
Just reading up on  Reed, he apparently isn't that popular. He doesn't talk to his parents and was accused of cheating in college.
Being disliked by other golfers is a likely a sign that he's a sound lad.

Wasnt their that survey of all the pros on who they hate the most and Bubba won by a mile. He seems like a likeable idiot in his interviews but apparently he is just a cnut and you sometimes see it in his outbursts on the course.  His caddy takes all sorts of abuse
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: larryin89 on April 09, 2018, 12:00:34 AM
Every year I wonder, how do they have the correct size green jacket for the winner , always fits.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2018, 12:01:57 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 11:59:15 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on April 08, 2018, 11:52:54 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 08, 2018, 11:49:17 PM
Just reading up on  Reed, he apparently isn't that popular. He doesn't talk to his parents and was accused of cheating in college.
Being disliked by other golfers is a likely a sign that he's a sound lad.

Wasnt their that survey of all the pros on who they hate the most and Bubba won by a mile. He seems like a likeable idiot in his interviews but apparently he is just a cnut and you sometimes see it in his outbursts on the course.  His caddy takes all sorts of abuse

Should get Allison Morris from the Irish news to protest against the abuse his caddy gets!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2018, 12:02:46 AM
Quote from: larryin89 on April 09, 2018, 12:00:34 AM
Every year I wonder, how do they have the correct size green jacket for the winner , always fits.

Woosie and lyle had their jackets on yesterday on sky and they were not fitting too well lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2018, 12:04:07 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2018, 12:01:57 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 08, 2018, 11:59:15 PM
Quote from: sid waddell on April 08, 2018, 11:52:54 PM
Quote from: Capt Pat on April 08, 2018, 11:49:17 PM
Just reading up on  Reed, he apparently isn't that popular. He doesn't talk to his parents and was accused of cheating in college.
Being disliked by other golfers is a likely a sign that he's a sound lad.

Wasnt their that survey of all the pros on who they hate the most and Bubba won by a mile. He seems like a likeable idiot in his interviews but apparently he is just a cnut and you sometimes see it in his outbursts on the course.  His caddy takes all sorts of abuse

Should get Allison Morris from the Irish news to protest against the abuse his caddy gets!!

Oh jeez someone only goes and mentions blane and look were we end up lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GJL on April 09, 2018, 12:11:27 AM
He deserved it for the 2 put on the 17th from where his drive ended up. Fair play.

Rory's day will come.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2018, 12:11:49 AM
Roll on june for the us open at shinnecock hills. Hopefully Dunne and Lowry can make it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on April 09, 2018, 01:43:16 AM
Quote from: larryin89 on April 09, 2018, 12:00:34 AM
Every year I wonder, how do they have the correct size green jacket for the winner , always fits.

Keep multiple sizes ready
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 09, 2018, 09:45:52 AM
What an unpopular winner. Everyone wanted either Fowler or Speith to pip him. Good article here on it http://www.golf.com/knockdown/2018/04/08/masters-patrick-reed-estranged-family-complex-mix-emotions

McIlroy was muck. All weekend he was ropey. Scrambled well which helped him but was very average at best. Goes to show how good he actually is given he can contend with his game in such bad shape. Leaked a lot of Drivers and Irons right. Taylormade should make him a twist face putter.

Fowler is gent and has so much class. Really hope he wins a major this year.

Think Speith will achieve the Grand Slam before Rory. For someone with an unorthodox swing he can sure get round the course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 09, 2018, 11:37:40 AM
Agreed that Spieth will get a grand slam before Rory.

You drive for show and you putt for dough.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 09, 2018, 11:45:40 AM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2018, 09:45:52 AM
What an unpopular winner. Everyone wanted either Fowler or Speith to pip him. Good article here on it http://www.golf.com/knockdown/2018/04/08/masters-patrick-reed-estranged-family-complex-mix-emotions


Proof that Reed is a cnut of the highest order, and his tart isn't helping matters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 09, 2018, 11:50:18 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 09, 2018, 11:45:40 AM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2018, 09:45:52 AM
What an unpopular winner. Everyone wanted either Fowler or Speith to pip him. Good article here on it http://www.golf.com/knockdown/2018/04/08/masters-patrick-reed-estranged-family-complex-mix-emotions


Proof that Reed is a cnut of the highest order, and his tart isn't helping matters.

Yeah read that, the wife seems to be running the show there. Pretty sad really
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2018, 11:56:10 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 09, 2018, 11:50:18 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 09, 2018, 11:45:40 AM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2018, 09:45:52 AM
What an unpopular winner. Everyone wanted either Fowler or Speith to pip him. Good article here on it http://www.golf.com/knockdown/2018/04/08/masters-patrick-reed-estranged-family-complex-mix-emotions


Proof that Reed is a cnut of the highest order, and his tart isn't helping matters.

Yeah read that, the wife seems to be running the show there. Pretty sad really

Whose wife doesnt run the show ?  ;D ;D ;D

Marrying older ones is just wrong!!  the gap mentally is far greater than the age and this one was well aware how good a golfer he'd end up!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vwNcNOTVzY
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: The Trap on April 09, 2018, 12:12:24 PM
Tiger has done a fair bit wrong, so has DJ, Rorys dad ran off with a young un when he became famous.........they all get a good press.......

Spieth, Fowler and Thomas seem like good guys.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2018, 12:17:54 PM
Quote from: The Trap on April 09, 2018, 12:12:24 PM
Tiger has done a fair bit wrong, so has DJ, Rorys dad ran off with a young un when he became famous.........they all get a good press.......

Spieth, Fowler and Thomas seem like good guys.

I'm sure they annoyed someone, probably didnt clean their rooms when they were teenagers

Press always looking an angle on things, Millionaire professional sports star, isnt a nice guy after all!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 09, 2018, 02:16:08 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2018, 09:45:52 AM

McIlroy was muck. All weekend he was ropey. Scrambled well which helped him but was very average at best. Goes to show how good he actually is given he can contend with his game in such bad shape. Leaked a lot of Drivers and Irons right. Taylormade should make him a twist face putter.



McIlroy shot an excellent 65 on Saturday, no dropped shots and a number of clutch putts. When good, as it was a lot of the time, his driving was superb. A similar performance yesterday and he would have been in green. His problem at Augusta seems one of timing; if he had switched rounds around as it were, he might have had more momentum yesterday and spooked Reed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 09, 2018, 04:28:47 PM
Rory talked a lot of shite Saturday after his round about who all the pressure was on and it didn't work out for him , next time he should keep the head down give the standard answer and worry about his own game that stuff just leaves him wide open to criticism when it fails
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 09, 2018, 04:33:14 PM
Quote from: The Trap on April 09, 2018, 12:12:24 PM
Tiger has done a fair bit wrong, so has DJ, Rorys dad ran off with a young un when he became famous.........they all get a good press.......

Spieth, Fowler and Thomas seem like good guys.

da fuq has rorys oul fella playin around got to do with rory being a good guy or otherwise  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 09, 2018, 04:46:21 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 09, 2018, 02:16:08 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2018, 09:45:52 AM

McIlroy was muck. All weekend he was ropey. Scrambled well which helped him but was very average at best. Goes to show how good he actually is given he can contend with his game in such bad shape. Leaked a lot of Drivers and Irons right. Taylormade should make him a twist face putter.



McIlroy shot an excellent 65 on Saturday, no dropped shots and a number of clutch putts. When good, as it was a lot of the time, his driving was superb. A similar performance yesterday and he would have been in green. His problem at Augusta seems one of timing; if he had switched rounds around as it were, he might have had more momentum yesterday and spooked Reed.

He holed out for eagle on the 8th when his chip deserved nothing more than a par. Granted he holed a few putts but it was his scrambling that pulled him through. The 65 papered over a lot of cracks that were exposed on Sunday when the course was arguably playing at its easiest.
But as I said it's testimony to how good he is when he can contend when not playing well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2018, 05:01:01 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2018, 04:46:21 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 09, 2018, 02:16:08 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2018, 09:45:52 AM

McIlroy was muck. All weekend he was ropey. Scrambled well which helped him but was very average at best. Goes to show how good he actually is given he can contend with his game in such bad shape. Leaked a lot of Drivers and Irons right. Taylormade should make him a twist face putter.



McIlroy shot an excellent 65 on Saturday, no dropped shots and a number of clutch putts. When good, as it was a lot of the time, his driving was superb. A similar performance yesterday and he would have been in green. His problem at Augusta seems one of timing; if he had switched rounds around as it were, he might have had more momentum yesterday and spooked Reed.

He holed out for eagle on the 8th when his chip deserved nothing more than a par. Granted he holed a few putts but it was his scrambling that pulled him through. The 65 papered over a lot of cracks that were exposed on Sunday when the course was arguably playing at its easiest.
But as I said it's testimony to how good he is when he can contend when not playing well.

He's won four majors! But sure, carry on
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2018, 05:04:39 PM
Some people have been questioning Harry Diamond on the bag as potentially another "yes man" which was the allegation against JP. I would have thought a mate (albeit an inexperienced caddy) would be more empowered to call him out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 09, 2018, 05:08:19 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2018, 04:46:21 PM
Quote from: mouview on April 09, 2018, 02:16:08 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 09, 2018, 09:45:52 AM

McIlroy was muck. All weekend he was ropey. Scrambled well which helped him but was very average at best. Goes to show how good he actually is given he can contend with his game in such bad shape. Leaked a lot of Drivers and Irons right. Taylormade should make him a twist face putter.



McIlroy shot an excellent 65 on Saturday, no dropped shots and a number of clutch putts. When good, as it was a lot of the time, his driving was superb. A similar performance yesterday and he would have been in green. His problem at Augusta seems one of timing; if he had switched rounds around as it were, he might have had more momentum yesterday and spooked Reed.

He holed out for eagle on the 8th when his chip deserved nothing more than a par. Granted he holed a few putts but it was his scrambling that pulled him through The 65 papered over a lot of cracks that were exposed on Sunday when the course was arguably playing at its easiest.
But as I said it's testimony to how good he is when he can contend when not playing well.

That's how golf works most of the time, usually the boy that scrambles the best wins. It's not all rounds like Spieths yesterday, Spieth played sublimely Thurs and Sun and scrambled round the best he could the other 2 days. I've seen several people including yourself say how shite McIlroy was yet if he'd holed 3/4 shortish range putts as he'd done the 3 previous days he'd of been right in the mix on the back 9.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 09, 2018, 05:09:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2018, 05:04:39 PM
Some people have been questioning Harry Diamond on the bag as potentially another "yes man" which was the allegation against JP. I would have thought a mate (albeit an inexperienced caddy) would be more empowered to call him out.

I reckon the guy that was in the Sky studio all week, Billy Foster, is the guy who should be on the bag..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on April 09, 2018, 05:10:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2018, 05:04:39 PM
Some people have been questioning Harry Diamond on the bag as potentially another "yes man" which was the allegation against JP. I would have thought a mate (albeit an inexperienced caddy) would be more empowered to call him out.

I don't know if Diamond is the right caddy or not but people love searching for reasons why after failure. His choice of caddy had nothing to do with him missing a load of putts inside 10 feet. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2018, 06:54:47 PM
I think it's not a bad moment to step back and recognize the phenomenal players over the last 30 years who have NOT won a major, or a masters - let alone 4 majors. Some big big names on that list. I believe Rory will get over the hump, but it is hard to win a major! It is hard to win the Masters! Norman, Monty, Phil at the US Open, Westwood, Sergio until last year. It's never a slam dunk for any of these players.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 09, 2018, 07:00:20 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 09, 2018, 06:54:47 PM
I think it's not a bad moment to step back and recognize the phenomenal players over the last 30 years who have NOT won a major, or a masters - let alone 4 majors. Some big big names on that list. I believe Rory will get over the hump, but it is hard to win a major! It is hard to win the Masters! Norman, Monty, Phil at the US Open, Westwood, Sergio until last year. It's never a slam dunk for any of these players.

Yeah and the competition for McIlroy at present is formidable, especially from the US. All current major winners under 30, I'm sure McIlroy will win more majors but I think people were getting carried away a few years ago saying he could catch Woods or Nicklaus.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2018, 07:13:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2018, 05:04:39 PM
Some people have been questioning Harry Diamond on the bag as potentially another "yes man" which was the allegation against JP. I would have thought a mate (albeit an inexperienced caddy) would be more empowered to call him out.

+1.

A mate is more likely to tell you to f**k off if your about to try something ridiculous as oppossed to some guy who gets 10% no matter what. Lets not forget Harry is a pretty good golfer himself its not like its just a drinking buddy carrying the bag
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2018, 07:18:43 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 09, 2018, 07:00:20 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 09, 2018, 06:54:47 PM
I think it's not a bad moment to step back and recognize the phenomenal players over the last 30 years who have NOT won a major, or a masters - let alone 4 majors. Some big big names on that list. I believe Rory will get over the hump, but it is hard to win a major! It is hard to win the Masters! Norman, Monty, Phil at the US Open, Westwood, Sergio until last year. It's never a slam dunk for any of these players.

Yeah and the competition for McIlroy at present is formidable, especially from the US. All current major winners under 30, I'm sure McIlroy will win more majors but I think people were getting carried away a few years ago saying he could catch Woods or Nicklaus.

He had 4 he can easily win another 4 he still has time. 8 majors would make him one of the top 5 players of all time. He does need to wise up though he has such a strict fitness and diet regime to get the extra 1% to then spunk a major season away over a kick around with mates was farcical
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2018, 07:21:27 PM
If Rory gets in the 8-9 club along with a Player and Arnie he will have done well. There are a lot of good golfers now, all with incredible belief, physiques, swing speeds. The ball has overtaken most courses but you still got to get that f**ker in the hole.

I believe we are in a golden era of golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: seafoid on April 09, 2018, 07:59:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 04, 2018, 10:52:09 AM
is Kimmage going after Tiger now??

https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/paul-kimmage-he-never-gave-me-hgh-or-peds-ive-never-taken-that-my-entire-life-36762741.html
https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/us-masters/paul-kimmage-on-tiger-woods-he-was-set-to-win-25-majors-but-life-got-in-the-way-36785197.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 09, 2018, 09:28:09 PM
If we are looking for reasons for Rory's bad form on Sunday then I would suggest that he needed to  spend more time on the range. From what I saw, he was too relaxed. He should have been 100% focused on the first drive, instead of thinking about his winners speech.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 09, 2018, 10:10:40 PM
Too much overthinking it here. Reed played a blinder and Rory would have needed a 67 on the final day to go level with him, or it would have been another hard luck story. Of course that 67 is doable, but it's not doable around Augusta with a cold putter.

I'd suggest he just lost a bit of interest once he realised he couldn't force the win. Nothing more sinister than that.

His recent better putting has been largely attributed to feel and a return to trusting his instinct. I'm not sure if more time in the range would improve that.

If a caddy is even halfway as important as some believe then Diamond did a fine job this week, as for 64 holes Rory player very measured and pragmatic golf. His bag man might have misread every putt wrong by 3mm on that front 9 yesterday, but I doubt it, for as mentioned above, Rory is back to putting with feel.

The last 20 majors have seen 17 different winners. This is golf in 2018. There won't be Tiger style domination of this sport for many, many years, and it's a tad unfair to lambast Rory for not doing so.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 09, 2018, 10:50:00 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 09, 2018, 10:10:40 PM
Too much overthinking it here. Reed played a blinder and Rory would have needed a 67 on the final day to go level with him, or it would have been another hard luck story. Of course that 67 is doable, but it's not doable around Augusta with a cold putter.

I'd suggest he just lost a bit of interest once he realised he couldn't force the win. Nothing more sinister than that.

His recent better putting has been largely attributed to feel and a return to trusting his instinct. I'm not sure if more time in the range would improve that.

If a caddy is even halfway as important as some believe then Diamond did a fine job this week, as for 64 holes Rory player very measured and pragmatic golf. His bag man might have misread every putt wrong by 3mm on that front 9 yesterday, but I doubt it, for as mentioned above, Rory is back to putting with feel.

The last 20 majors have seen 17 different winners. This is golf in 2018. There won't be Tiger style domination of this sport for many, many years, and it's a tad unfair to lambast Rory for not doing so.

I don't think Rory's caddies even look at the putts. Maybe JP in the past but not now. One minor criticism, from an 11 index to a multiple major champion is that he played very very quickly yesterday. Specifically on the greens. Quick to mark, line and hit. Perhaps that's an intentional mindset before nonsense can creep in, but I don't think it served him well yesterday.

Brad Faxon had been working with him in recent months on freeing up his mind with his putting stroke the way he is clearly free when he is hitting the driver.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 09, 2018, 11:39:23 PM
The sooner we have "ready golf" on tour the better.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 09, 2018, 11:46:02 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 09, 2018, 11:39:23 PM
The sooner we have "ready golf" on tour the better.

I actually thought Reed was intentionally slow yesterday. McIlroy has always been fast but I agree he seemed to be very quick with his putting which was just terrible yesterday. With some of the shots he was hitting 66/67 was more than doable!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gold on April 10, 2018, 01:11:09 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 09, 2018, 05:10:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2018, 05:04:39 PM
Some people have been questioning Harry Diamond on the bag as potentially another "yes man" which was the allegation against JP. I would have thought a mate (albeit an inexperienced caddy) would be more empowered to call him out.

I don't know if Diamond is the right caddy or not but people love searching for reasons why after failure. His choice of caddy had nothing to do with him missing a load of putts inside 10 feet.

EXACTLY

People are idiots....there was nothing wrong with the Caddy when after 3 days Rory was in 2nd place going into the final day of a Masters.....idiots
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on April 10, 2018, 02:58:08 AM
Thank You Paddy Reed $10 to win  at 45-1.

Had 23-1 odss for hole in one on final day but balked on that, Charlie Hoffman hit one.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 10, 2018, 09:01:16 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 09, 2018, 11:39:23 PM
The sooner we have "ready golf" on tour the better.

The pace of play wasn't too bad at Augusta to be fair. The reduced field helps that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 10, 2018, 01:14:15 PM
Quote from: Gold on April 10, 2018, 01:11:09 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 09, 2018, 05:10:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2018, 05:04:39 PM
Some people have been questioning Harry Diamond on the bag as potentially another "yes man" which was the allegation against JP. I would have thought a mate (albeit an inexperienced caddy) would be more empowered to call him out.

I don't know if Diamond is the right caddy or not but people love searching for reasons why after failure. His choice of caddy had nothing to do with him missing a load of putts inside 10 feet.

EXACTLY

People are idiots....there was nothing wrong with the Caddy when after 3 days Rory was in 2nd place going into the final day of a Masters.....idiots

Well, that's one approach to a golf thread on a discussion forum...

Caddying is a thankless task as you did nothing when the pro wins, and you are to blame when he doesn't. In this discussion forum I suggested that I thought Rory would have benefitted from a steadying hand or a steer from his caddy. His irons were solid, but he left a lot of putts out there Saturday and Sunday.

I stick with that opinion.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on April 10, 2018, 04:23:46 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 10, 2018, 01:14:15 PM
Quote from: Gold on April 10, 2018, 01:11:09 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 09, 2018, 05:10:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2018, 05:04:39 PM
Some people have been questioning Harry Diamond on the bag as potentially another "yes man" which was the allegation against JP. I would have thought a mate (albeit an inexperienced caddy) would be more empowered to call him out.

I don't know if Diamond is the right caddy or not but people love searching for reasons why after failure. His choice of caddy had nothing to do with him missing a load of putts inside 10 feet.

EXACTLY

People are idiots....there was nothing wrong with the Caddy when after 3 days Rory was in 2nd place going into the final day of a Masters.....idiots

Well, that's one approach to a golf thread on a discussion forum...

Caddying is a thankless task as you did nothing when the pro wins, and you are to blame when he doesn't. In this discussion forum I suggested that I thought Rory would have benefitted from a steadying hand or a steer from his caddy. His irons were solid, but he left a lot of putts out there Saturday and Sunday.

I stick with that opinion.

Patrick Reed didn't miss getting a dig in at Rory anyway. He was asked yesterday about his mindset, said his caddy was the most important man on the course yesterday, kept him grounded and told him (not advised) where to go for it and where to lay up.

On Rory, I think he's going to continue to struggle with winning more majors. He ain't nor ever was Tiger's equal. Doesn't have the same ability or same mindset. If he finishes with his 4 majors he can be incredibly content with what he has achieved.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on April 11, 2018, 07:42:57 AM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 10, 2018, 04:23:46 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 10, 2018, 01:14:15 PM
Quote from: Gold on April 10, 2018, 01:11:09 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 09, 2018, 05:10:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2018, 05:04:39 PM
Some people have been questioning Harry Diamond on the bag as potentially another "yes man" which was the allegation against JP. I would have thought a mate (albeit an inexperienced caddy) would be more empowered to call him out.

I don't know if Diamond is the right caddy or not but people love searching for reasons why after failure. His choice of caddy had nothing to do with him missing a load of putts inside 10 feet.

EXACTLY

People are idiots....there was nothing wrong with the Caddy when after 3 days Rory was in 2nd place going into the final day of a Masters.....idiots

Well, that's one approach to a golf thread on a discussion forum...

Caddying is a thankless task as you did nothing when the pro wins, and you are to blame when he doesn't. In this discussion forum I suggested that I thought Rory would have benefitted from a steadying hand or a steer from his caddy. His irons were solid, but he left a lot of putts out there Saturday and Sunday.

I stick with that opinion.

Patrick Reed didn't miss getting a dig in at Rory anyway. He was asked yesterday about his mindset, said his caddy was the most important man on the course yesterday, kept him grounded and told him (not advised) where to go for it and where to lay up.

On Rory, I think he's going to continue to struggle with winning more majors. He ain't nor ever was Tiger's equal. Doesn't have the same ability or same mindset. If he finishes with his 4 majors he can be incredibly content with what he has achieved.

Reed's caddy is his brother in law, Rory uses his best mate, the victor gets to write history on this one but on a different day people will question why he has his brother in law on the bag.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 11, 2018, 10:18:31 AM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 09, 2018, 10:50:00 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 09, 2018, 10:10:40 PM
Too much overthinking it here. Reed played a blinder and Rory would have needed a 67 on the final day to go level with him, or it would have been another hard luck story. Of course that 67 is doable, but it's not doable around Augusta with a cold putter.

I'd suggest he just lost a bit of interest once he realised he couldn't force the win. Nothing more sinister than that.

His recent better putting has been largely attributed to feel and a return to trusting his instinct. I'm not sure if more time in the range would improve that.

If a caddy is even halfway as important as some believe then Diamond did a fine job this week, as for 64 holes Rory player very measured and pragmatic golf. His bag man might have misread every putt wrong by 3mm on that front 9 yesterday, but I doubt it, for as mentioned above, Rory is back to putting with feel.

The last 20 majors have seen 17 different winners. This is golf in 2018. There won't be Tiger style domination of this sport for many, many years, and it's a tad unfair to lambast Rory for not doing so.

I don't think Rory's caddies even look at the putts. Maybe JP in the past but not now. One minor criticism, from an 11 index to a multiple major champion is that he played very very quickly yesterday. Specifically on the greens. Quick to mark, line and hit. Perhaps that's an intentional mindset before nonsense can creep in, but I don't think it served him well yesterday.

Brad Faxon had been working with him in recent months on freeing up his mind with his putting stroke the way he is clearly free when he is hitting the driver.
Reed dd the same though. He just addressed the ball and hit it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 11, 2018, 10:19:49 AM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 10, 2018, 04:23:46 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 10, 2018, 01:14:15 PM
Quote from: Gold on April 10, 2018, 01:11:09 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 09, 2018, 05:10:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 09, 2018, 05:04:39 PM
Some people have been questioning Harry Diamond on the bag as potentially another "yes man" which was the allegation against JP. I would have thought a mate (albeit an inexperienced caddy) would be more empowered to call him out.

I don't know if Diamond is the right caddy or not but people love searching for reasons why after failure. His choice of caddy had nothing to do with him missing a load of putts inside 10 feet.

EXACTLY

People are idiots....there was nothing wrong with the Caddy when after 3 days Rory was in 2nd place going into the final day of a Masters.....idiots

Well, that's one approach to a golf thread on a discussion forum...

Caddying is a thankless task as you did nothing when the pro wins, and you are to blame when he doesn't. In this discussion forum I suggested that I thought Rory would have benefitted from a steadying hand or a steer from his caddy. His irons were solid, but he left a lot of putts out there Saturday and Sunday.

I stick with that opinion.

Patrick Reed didn't miss getting a dig in at Rory anyway. He was asked yesterday about his mindset, said his caddy was the most important man on the course yesterday, kept him grounded and told him (not advised) where to go for it and where to lay up.

On Rory, I think he's going to continue to struggle with winning more majors. He ain't nor ever was Tiger's equal. Doesn't have the same ability or same mindset. If he finishes with his 4 majors he can be incredibly content with what he has achieved.

I doubt it . . .

https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/i-always-have-to-have-the-last-word-rory-mcilroy-and-padraig-harrington-sit-down-with-paul-kimmage-36614694.html

QuotePH: I'm at a stage where I've done what I need to do. You're at a stage, Rory, where you're still trying to get more . . . actually, I'm going to say this, and it's probably not what you want to hear, but four Majors for you is a failure.

RM: I 100 per cent agree.


Rory most certainly can and I think he will win more majors. Golf is a funny game and sometimes it just clicks for you especially with the talent he has (I totally agree not as talented as Woods mentally or with the putter). Sure everyone wrote Sergio off back in 2010 when he didn't make the Ryder cup that he would never win a major and Rory certainly hasn't fallen that far he was still on the leaderboard last weekend.

I really think he will win more he's too good not to!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 11, 2018, 12:26:42 PM
McIlroy I'd guess will finish with 8-12 majors and he'll complete the Grand Slam. He is that good.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 11, 2018, 12:31:02 PM
I didn't notice that in fairness AZ. Maybe he did, but I certainly felt that Rory's pace was quick, even by recreational golf standards.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 11, 2018, 12:33:00 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 11, 2018, 12:26:42 PM
McIlroy I'd guess will finish with 8-12 majors and he'll complete the Grand Slam. He is that good.
I reckon Speith will win more than him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 01:15:04 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 11, 2018, 12:26:42 PM
McIlroy I'd guess will finish with 8-12 majors and he'll complete the Grand Slam. He is that good.
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it sums up how despised Reed is by followers when a player as dislikeable as McIlroy was being cheered

And i would argue that an experienced putting judge like his ex caddy JP would have slowed him down on Sunday....... but he knows better he has his buddy doing it.

and in fairness they all know more about golf than any of us plebs here
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on April 11, 2018, 01:45:38 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 01:15:04 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 11, 2018, 12:26:42 PM
McIlroy I'd guess will finish with 8-12 majors and he'll complete the Grand Slam. He is that good.
[/quote

it sums up how despised Reed is by followers when a player as dislikeable as McIlroy was being cheered

And i would argue that an experienced putting judge like his ex caddy JP would have slowed him down on Sunday....... but he knows better he has his buddy doing it.

and in fairness they all know more about golf than any of us plebs here

JP wasnt much good when he was a few shots clear on the Sunday in Augusta and had the meltdown.

His caddy wasnt the problem when he won a few weeks ago.

No caddy in the world would have made any difference on Sunday given some of his shots IMHO
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 01:57:09 PM
and putting wasnt his problem in 2011 either........

i'm not saying JP would have made the difference on Sunday but a yes man buddy wasnt going to be of much help in the pressure.

anyways I'm delighted the smug p***k is still waiting to win there......
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 11, 2018, 02:19:11 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 01:57:09 PM
and putting wasnt his problem in 2011 either........

i'm not saying JP would have made the difference on Sunday but a yes man buddy wasnt going to be of much help in the pressure.

anyways I'm delighted the smug p***k is still waiting to win there......

Why don't you like him?
Of all the things wrong with his game, his caddy ain't one of them. Some players want caddys to help them line up puts others want to do it themselves. Putting is sounique to the golfer, different styles, short putters, long putters, quick, slow etc. A caddy won't make any difference unless the player allows them to.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 04:28:42 PM
going back 13 years to the west of ireland i have a intense dislike of McIlroy and his zealot of a father and all connected to them. It may not be rational but most who have crossed their paths since would know where i am coming from. I respect the money raised by the PR / Charitable foundation but i will delight when i see him depending on sponsors passes to play tournaments.

Give me gentlemen like Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Padraig harrington, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley any day of the week

My point is Rory wants a yes man on the bag, so he got one, but it wont call his putts so that one is all down to his own failings
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2018, 05:44:52 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 04:28:42 PM
going back 13 years to the west of ireland i have a intense dislike of McIlroy and his zealot of a father and all connected to them. It may not be rational but most who have crossed their paths since would know where i am coming from. I respect the money raised by the PR / Charitable foundation but i will delight when i see him depending on sponsors passes to play tournaments.

Give me gentlemen like Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Padraig harrington, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley any day of the week

My point is Rory wants a yes man on the bag, so he got one, but it wont call his putts so that one is all down to his own failings

Did someone not sign your autograph book? I doubt very much Rory will need to get tournament passes.. Jesus you're as bad as LL
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 11, 2018, 07:10:47 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 04:28:42 PM
going back 13 years to the west of ireland i have a intense dislike of McIlroy and his zealot of a father and all connected to them. It may not be rational but most who have crossed their paths since would know where i am coming from. I respect the money raised by the PR / Charitable foundation but i will delight when i see him depending on sponsors passes to play tournaments.

Give me gentlemen like Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Padraig harrington, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley any day of the week

My point is Rory wants a yes man on the bag, so he got one, but it wont call his putts so that one is all down to his own failings

From when he was 15??!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 11, 2018, 08:20:09 PM
McIlroy hit 8 greens in regulation in the final round so let's not get too fixated on the putting
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 11, 2018, 08:31:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on April 11, 2018, 08:20:09 PM
McIlroy hit 8 greens in regulation in the final round so let's not get too fixated on the putting

His short game is excellent I think we can all agree on that.

How many putts less than 10ft did he miss?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 11, 2018, 08:32:48 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 01:57:09 PM
and putting wasnt his problem in 2011 either........

i'm not saying JP would have made the difference on Sunday but a yes man buddy wasnt going to be of much help in the pressure.

anyways I'm delighted the smug p***k is still waiting to win there......
;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 12, 2018, 11:41:13 AM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 04:28:42 PM
going back 13 years to the west of ireland i have a intense dislike of McIlroy and his zealot of a father and all connected to them. It may not be rational but most who have crossed their paths since would know where i am coming from. I respect the money raised by the PR / Charitable foundation but i will delight when i see him depending on sponsors passes to play tournaments.

Give me gentlemen like Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Padraig harrington, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley any day of the week

My point is Rory wants a yes man on the bag, so he got one, but it wont call his putts so that one is all down to his own failings

You need to let go.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 15, 2018, 04:47:09 PM
Disappointing final day by Paul Dunne in Spain. I'd like to see Paul:

1) Speed up his game. He will get penalised if he gets any slower
2) Smile. At least look like you are enjoying living the dream

Keep up the first three days performance and he should win on tour this year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on April 15, 2018, 04:55:18 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 04:28:42 PM
going back 13 years to the west of ireland i have a intense dislike of McIlroy and his zealot of a father and all connected to them. It may not be rational but most who have crossed their paths since would know where i am coming from. I respect the money raised by the PR / Charitable foundation but i will delight when i see him depending on sponsors passes to play tournaments.

Give me gentlemen like Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Padraig harrington, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley any day of the week

My point is Rory wants a yes man on the bag, so he got one, but it wont call his putts so that one is all down to his own failings

I had a similar experience when I played in a tournament with him several years ago. I was so bad his dad asked officials to remove me after nine holes because I was putting Rory off. That said maybe that kind of attitude is what it takes to be one of the best in the world.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 15, 2018, 08:11:54 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on April 15, 2018, 04:55:18 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 04:28:42 PM
going back 13 years to the west of ireland i have a intense dislike of McIlroy and his zealot of a father and all connected to them. It may not be rational but most who have crossed their paths since would know where i am coming from. I respect the money raised by the PR / Charitable foundation but i will delight when i see him depending on sponsors passes to play tournaments.

Give me gentlemen like Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Padraig harrington, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley any day of the week

My point is Rory wants a yes man on the bag, so he got one, but it wont call his putts so that one is all down to his own failings

I had a similar experience when I played in a tournament with him several years ago. I was so bad his dad asked officials to remove me after nine holes because I was putting Rory off. That said maybe that kind of attitude is what it takes to be one of the best in the world.
Jesus how bad were you. Those lads are well used to playing golf with people who are there because of their money..and are brutal..... And I'm not suggesting you are that lad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 15, 2018, 08:16:17 PM
Trump must be a
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 15, 2018, 08:11:54 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on April 15, 2018, 04:55:18 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 04:28:42 PM
going back 13 years to the west of ireland i have a intense dislike of McIlroy and his zealot of a father and all connected to them. It may not be rational but most who have crossed their paths since would know where i am coming from. I respect the money raised by the PR / Charitable foundation but i will delight when i see him depending on sponsors passes to play tournaments.

Give me gentlemen like Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Padraig harrington, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley any day of the week

My point is Rory wants a yes man on the bag, so he got one, but it wont call his putts so that one is all down to his own failings

I had a similar experience when I played in a tournament with him several years ago. I was so bad his dad asked officials to remove me after nine holes because I was putting Rory off. That said maybe that kind of attitude is what it takes to be one of the best in the world.
Jesus how bad were you. Those lads are well used to playing golf with people who are there because of their money..and are brutal..... And I'm not suggesting you are that lad.

Trump must be good
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on April 15, 2018, 10:08:20 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 15, 2018, 08:11:54 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on April 15, 2018, 04:55:18 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 04:28:42 PM
going back 13 years to the west of ireland i have a intense dislike of McIlroy and his zealot of a father and all connected to them. It may not be rational but most who have crossed their paths since would know where i am coming from. I respect the money raised by the PR / Charitable foundation but i will delight when i see him depending on sponsors passes to play tournaments.

Give me gentlemen like Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Padraig harrington, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley any day of the week

My point is Rory wants a yes man on the bag, so he got one, but it wont call his putts so that one is all down to his own failings

I had a similar experience when I played in a tournament with him several years ago. I was so bad his dad asked officials to remove me after nine holes because I was putting Rory off. That said maybe that kind of attitude is what it takes to be one of the best in the world.
Jesus how bad were you. Those lads are well used to playing golf with people who are there because of their money..and are brutal..... And I'm not suggesting you are that lad.

Oh I was awful, played off 13 and was playing poorly and it was a decent level youth tournament that i was playing in as easily the worst member of an otherwise pretty good school team. McIlroy would have only been 12/13 and I was 16 or so at the time
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 15, 2018, 11:51:55 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on April 15, 2018, 10:08:20 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on April 15, 2018, 08:11:54 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on April 15, 2018, 04:55:18 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 04:28:42 PM
going back 13 years to the west of ireland i have a intense dislike of McIlroy and his zealot of a father and all connected to them. It may not be rational but most who have crossed their paths since would know where i am coming from. I respect the money raised by the PR / Charitable foundation but i will delight when i see him depending on sponsors passes to play tournaments.

Give me gentlemen like Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Padraig harrington, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley any day of the week

My point is Rory wants a yes man on the bag, so he got one, but it wont call his putts so that one is all down to his own failings

I had a similar experience when I played in a tournament with him several years ago. I was so bad his dad asked officials to remove me after nine holes because I was putting Rory off. That said maybe that kind of attitude is what it takes to be one of the best in the world.
Jesus how bad were you. Those lads are well used to playing golf with people who are there because of their money..and are brutal..... And I'm not suggesting you are that lad.

Oh I was awful, played off 13 and was playing poorly and it was a decent level youth tournament that i was playing in as easily the worst member of an otherwise pretty good school team. McIlroy would have only been 12/13 and I was 16 or so at the time

That is the weirdest thing I have ever heard. Can you ask for a member of the opposition to be removed, or was it a joke?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on April 16, 2018, 01:24:03 AM
I can assure you having shot near 50 on the front 9.  I wasn't his opposition but I finished the round anyway and shot about a 93 and him about a 68. I didn't play in the next round nor the match play and don't know if he did but he won the thing within a year or two and I was never back near the thing again. I can safely say the whole thing had no impact on my game whatsoever.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 16, 2018, 06:36:46 AM
68 at 13 wow! His most famous amateur round was then the 61 round Portrush at 15 - its incredible, as good a golfer as he is he definitely isnt fullfilling his ambition. He really shoukd have been the next Tiger feel he has wasted a number of the last few years.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 16, 2018, 08:13:25 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 16, 2018, 06:36:46 AM
68 at 13 wow! His most famous amateur round was then the 61 round Portrush at 15 - its incredible, as good a golfer as he is he definitely isnt fullfilling his ambition. He really shoukd have been the next Tiger feel he has wasted a number of the last few years.

Not close to Tigers level, no disgrace in that though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 16, 2018, 08:24:15 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 16, 2018, 08:13:25 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 16, 2018, 06:36:46 AM
68 at 13 wow! His most famous amateur round was then the 61 round Portrush at 15 - its incredible, as good a golfer as he is he definitely isnt fullfilling his ambition. He really shoukd have been the next Tiger feel he has wasted a number of the last few years.

Not close to Tigers level, no disgrace in that though.

He had the potential. I still think he will win another few majors and go down as one of the greats. The big difference with Tiger when in his pomp was when Tiger had an off day he still got it around with an ok score, rory on the other hand seems to be affected by a few bad shots and suddenly lets the round slip away
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 16, 2018, 10:02:29 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on April 15, 2018, 04:55:18 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 11, 2018, 04:28:42 PM
going back 13 years to the west of ireland i have a intense dislike of McIlroy and his zealot of a father and all connected to them. It may not be rational but most who have crossed their paths since would know where i am coming from. I respect the money raised by the PR / Charitable foundation but i will delight when i see him depending on sponsors passes to play tournaments.

Give me gentlemen like Paul Dunne, Shane Lowry, Padraig harrington, Graeme McDowell and Paul McGinley any day of the week

My point is Rory wants a yes man on the bag, so he got one, but it wont call his putts so that one is all down to his own failings
Once an arseh*le....
I had a similar experience when I played in a tournament with him several years ago. I was so bad his dad asked officials to remove me after nine holes because I was putting Rory off. That said maybe that kind of attitude is what it takes to be one of the best in the world.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 16, 2018, 10:28:31 AM
Most elite level sportspeople are arseholes. Tiger is an absolute rocket for example.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 10:36:49 AM
proably the case bit it doesn't excuse those we produce ourselves
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on April 16, 2018, 10:40:49 AM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 10:36:49 AM
proably the case bit it doesn't excuse those we produce ourselves

Are 'most' elite sportspeople actually dingbats, or is it confined to more of the individual sports where you are so focused on yourself and your performance and the tiny details that you don't ever really round into the sort of person that can relate to mere mortals?

I've met a few 'elite' sportspeople from team games, and most of them have been down to earth, and perfectly nice.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 11:29:24 AM
think a good clarification there AZ, probably individual sports leads to it more.

McIlory remains a knob in my world anyways
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 16, 2018, 11:30:49 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 16, 2018, 10:40:49 AM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 10:36:49 AM
proably the case bit it doesn't excuse those we produce ourselves

Are 'most' elite sportspeople actually dingbats, or is it confined to more of the individual sports where you are so focused on yourself and your performance and the tiny details that you don't ever really round into the sort of person that can relate to mere mortals?

I've met a few 'elite' sportspeople from team games, and most of them have been down to earth, and perfectly nice.

It's subjective though . . . everybody can be an arsehole at some stage or another. Someone meeting McIlroy at a hospital going around sick kids would think he's a great lad whereas others can't believe he fucked around for so long deciding if he'd represent Ireland or the UK at the Olympics.

Depending on the particular day you meet someone they could be the nicest person in the world or a complete arsehole and I think we've all been guilty of that at times!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 16, 2018, 01:33:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 16, 2018, 11:30:49 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 16, 2018, 10:40:49 AM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 10:36:49 AM
proably the case bit it doesn't excuse those we produce ourselves

Are 'most' elite sportspeople actually dingbats, or is it confined to more of the individual sports where you are so focused on yourself and your performance and the tiny details that you don't ever really round into the sort of person that can relate to mere mortals?

I've met a few 'elite' sportspeople from team games, and most of them have been down to earth, and perfectly nice.

It's subjective though . . . everybody can be an arsehole at some stage or another. Someone meeting McIlroy at a hospital going around sick kids would think he's a great lad whereas others can't believe he fucked around for so long deciding if he'd represent Ireland or the UK at the Olympics.

Depending on the particular day you meet someone they could be the nicest person in the world or a complete arsehole and I think we've all been guilty of that at times!

Exactly. We could probably have the same discussion about Federa and others, and many people love to hate Beckham. 

I believe a lot of the hate is down to people's own inadequacies and jealousy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 16, 2018, 01:53:53 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 16, 2018, 01:33:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 16, 2018, 11:30:49 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 16, 2018, 10:40:49 AM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 10:36:49 AM
proably the case bit it doesn't excuse those we produce ourselves

Are 'most' elite sportspeople actually dingbats, or is it confined to more of the individual sports where you are so focused on yourself and your performance and the tiny details that you don't ever really round into the sort of person that can relate to mere mortals?

I've met a few 'elite' sportspeople from team games, and most of them have been down to earth, and perfectly nice.

It's subjective though . . . everybody can be an arsehole at some stage or another. Someone meeting McIlroy at a hospital going around sick kids would think he's a great lad whereas others can't believe he fucked around for so long deciding if he'd represent Ireland or the UK at the Olympics.

Depending on the particular day you meet someone they could be the nicest person in the world or a complete arsehole and I think we've all been guilty of that at times!

Exactly. We could probably have the same discussion about Federa and others, and many people love to hate Beckham. 

I believe a lot of the hate is down to people's own inadequacies and jealousy.
Is that why you dislike Speith so much then....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 16, 2018, 02:09:36 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 16, 2018, 01:53:53 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 16, 2018, 01:33:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 16, 2018, 11:30:49 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on April 16, 2018, 10:40:49 AM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 10:36:49 AM
proably the case bit it doesn't excuse those we produce ourselves

Are 'most' elite sportspeople actually dingbats, or is it confined to more of the individual sports where you are so focused on yourself and your performance and the tiny details that you don't ever really round into the sort of person that can relate to mere mortals?

I've met a few 'elite' sportspeople from team games, and most of them have been down to earth, and perfectly nice.

It's subjective though . . . everybody can be an arsehole at some stage or another. Someone meeting McIlroy at a hospital going around sick kids would think he's a great lad whereas others can't believe he fucked around for so long deciding if he'd represent Ireland or the UK at the Olympics.

Depending on the particular day you meet someone they could be the nicest person in the world or a complete arsehole and I think we've all been guilty of that at times!

Exactly. We could probably have the same discussion about Federa and others, and many people love to hate Beckham. 

I believe a lot of the hate is down to people's own inadequacies and jealousy.
Is that why you dislike Speith so much then....

People hate Spieth because he's slow, wins so much and very rarely says anything other than cliché'd platitudes . . . Paul Dunne is just as slow but hasn't hit the bigtime so he's likable enough!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 02:37:39 PM
but "hate" which is a much over used inaccurate term is generally towards people they dont know/ never met / watch on TV.

dont know how someone can hate a golfer for playing slow.... can see how they wouldnt rate somebody if they are a cnut towards a fellow golfer
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 16, 2018, 02:45:19 PM
can someone get this fella Rory's autograph
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 16, 2018, 03:12:51 PM
People getting carried away. Individual sports people at the very top are typically single minded and driven. It's this very characteristic that can lead people to not liking/ hating them.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 04:30:14 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 16, 2018, 02:45:19 PM
can someone get this fella Rory's autograph

you havent a effin clue

if you talk to anyone involved competitive amateur golf from 10 years ago esp from outside the north, they will tell you about the charming Gerry McIlroy and his equally affable bankroller / son.

acts like marking an opponents ball with L before a round to signify he was a loser and plenty of classy acts like it.

running charitable foundations to avoid tax does plenty of good but it wont buy class
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 16, 2018, 04:44:04 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 04:30:14 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 16, 2018, 02:45:19 PM
can someone get this fella Rory's autograph

you havent a effin clue

if you talk to anyone involved competitive amateur golf from 10 years ago esp from outside the north, they will tell you about the charming Gerry McIlroy and his equally affable bankroller / son.

acts like marking an opponents ball with L before a round to signify he was a loser
and plenty of classy acts like it.

running charitable foundations to avoid tax does plenty of good but it wont buy class

You play a bitta GAA? The opponents telling you to look at the scoreboard when they are stuffing you would fall into that bracket
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 04:45:54 PM
most places i played we were lucky to have a marked pitch and stable goals much less scoreboards.......
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on April 16, 2018, 04:51:21 PM
Cant understand howour wee Rors is still compared to Tiger. Nowhere near his ability or drive. To be fair both are dicks, but Tiger is a more talented dick.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 16, 2018, 04:52:55 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 16, 2018, 04:51:21 PM
Cant understand howour wee Rors is still compared to Tiger. Nowhere near his ability or drive. To be fair both are dicks, but Tiger is a more talented dick.

Is anybody comparing them anymore? I don't think there is really any question about the fact Tiger is way better. Having said that he has 14 years on him so Rory has a bit of time to win more but I don' think we'll say anything like Tiger again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 16, 2018, 05:10:48 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 02:37:39 PM
but "hate" which is a much over used inaccurate term is generally towards people they dont know/ never met / watch on TV.

dont know how someone can hate a golfer for playing slow.... can see how they wouldnt rate somebody if they are a cnut towards a fellow golfer

hate is not a term I would use, and conjures up acts such as stalking and name calling. Dislike is more acceptable. So in a head to head, with Spieth I'd prefer the other guy to win, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 16, 2018, 05:22:15 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 16, 2018, 04:52:55 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 16, 2018, 04:51:21 PM
Cant understand howour wee Rors is still compared to Tiger. Nowhere near his ability or drive. To be fair both are dicks, but Tiger is a more talented dick.

Is anybody comparing them anymore? I don't think there is really any question about the fact Tiger is way better. Having said that he has 14 years on him so Rory has a bit of time to win more but I don' think we'll say anything like Tiger again.

I think people forget just how good Woods was, 14 majors yes but 79 tournament wins and a stat I only came across a couple of years ago. He went 7 years without missing a cut, ridiculous..........
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on April 16, 2018, 07:09:44 PM
Can't compare them.

Rory is a superb golfer but tiger was phenomenal. If memory serves me right he used to be as short as 3/1 to win golf tournaments. And this with a field of 160 players. Mental
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 16, 2018, 07:17:04 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 04:30:14 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 16, 2018, 02:45:19 PM
can someone get this fella Rory's autograph

you havent a effin clue

if you talk to anyone involved competitive amateur golf from 10 years ago esp from outside the north, they will tell you about the charming Gerry McIlroy and his equally affable bankroller / son.

acts like marking an opponents ball with L before a round to signify he was a loser and plenty of classy acts like it.

running charitable foundations to avoid tax does plenty of good but it wont buy class

I'd like to hear more about this. You don't generally have any reason to touch your opponents golf ball - much less take a Sharpie out and write something on it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 16, 2018, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on April 16, 2018, 07:09:44 PM
Can't compare them.

Rory is a superb golfer but tiger was phenomenal. If memory serves me right he used to be as short as 3/1 to win golf tournaments. And this with a field of 160 players. Mental

He was much lower than that, I backed him in the Masters, 2005 or 2006 & he was 6/4. Which I think was a record - he didn't win !
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 17, 2018, 08:23:19 AM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 04:30:14 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 16, 2018, 02:45:19 PM
can someone get this fella Rory's autograph

you havent a effin clue

if you talk to anyone involved competitive amateur golf from 10 years ago esp from outside the north, they will tell you about the charming Gerry McIlroy and his equally affable bankroller / son.

acts like marking an opponents ball with L before a round to signify he was a loser and plenty of classy acts like it.

running charitable foundations to avoid tax does plenty of good but it wont buy class

How can you mark an opponents ball? This is bullshit.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on April 17, 2018, 08:53:31 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 16, 2018, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on April 16, 2018, 07:09:44 PM
Can't compare them.

Rory is a superb golfer but tiger was phenomenal. If memory serves me right he used to be as short as 3/1 to win golf tournaments. And this with a field of 160 players. Mental

He was much lower than that, I backed him in the Masters, 2005 or 2006 & he was 6/4. Which I think was a record - he didn't win !

Gees. Didnt think he was this short. Shows the difference between the two players though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: HiMucker on April 17, 2018, 09:00:22 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 16, 2018, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on April 16, 2018, 07:09:44 PM
Can't compare them.

Rory is a superb golfer but tiger was phenomenal. If memory serves me right he used to be as short as 3/1 to win golf tournaments. And this with a field of 160 players. Mental

He was much lower than that, I backed him in the Masters, 2005 or 2006 & he was 6/4. Which I think was a record - he didn't win !
Yeah. I also remember one year at the start of The Open, the rest of the field was 9/4.  Tiger won it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 17, 2018, 09:13:32 AM
Quote from: trailer on April 17, 2018, 08:23:19 AM
Quote from: Orchard park on April 16, 2018, 04:30:14 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 16, 2018, 02:45:19 PM
can someone get this fella Rory's autograph

you havent a effin clue

if you talk to anyone involved competitive amateur golf from 10 years ago esp from outside the north, they will tell you about the charming Gerry McIlroy and his equally affable bankroller / son.

acts like marking an opponents ball with L before a round to signify he was a loser and plenty of classy acts like it.

running charitable foundations to avoid tax does plenty of good but it wont buy class

How can you mark an opponents ball? This is bullshit.

far from bullshit but all in past. i'm sure Rory is now a wonderful representative of his people
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 17, 2018, 09:16:52 AM
I'm going to guess that once upon a time, a teenage McIlroy picked up one of his opponent's practice balls when they were chatting and joking on the practice green, and wrote "loser" on it. Which is normal behaviour for a teenage boy.

But hi this is the Internet, and stories without context are more clickable and shareable.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 17, 2018, 09:53:16 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 17, 2018, 09:16:52 AM
I'm going to guess that once upon a time, a teenage McIlroy picked up one of his opponent's practice balls when they were chatting and joking on the practice green, and wrote "loser" on it. Which is normal behaviour for a teenage boy.

But hi this is the Internet, and stories without context are more clickable and shareable.

more like first round teebox of an amateur championship tournament when both discovered they were playing the same type ball........... but fair enough its normal teenage boy behaviour and the halo shouldnt slip........
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 17, 2018, 10:04:30 AM
Why would Gerry McIlroy mark his opponents ball? Or be allowed to? This is ridiculous. It just doesn't happen.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 17, 2018, 10:09:54 AM
did I say Gerry did,

the bankroller did..........

Gerry just acted his normal vicarious father routine........
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on April 17, 2018, 10:10:42 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on April 17, 2018, 09:00:22 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 16, 2018, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on April 16, 2018, 07:09:44 PM
Can't compare them.

Rory is a superb golfer but tiger was phenomenal. If memory serves me right he used to be as short as 3/1 to win golf tournaments. And this with a field of 160 players. Mental

He was much lower than that, I backed him in the Masters, 2005 or 2006 & he was 6/4. Which I think was a record - he didn't win !
Yeah. I also remember one year at the start of The Open, the rest of the field was 9/4.  Tiger won it!

Yeah was the same year I think, at Hoylake
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 17, 2018, 10:32:04 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 17, 2018, 10:10:42 AM
Quote from: HiMucker on April 17, 2018, 09:00:22 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 16, 2018, 08:08:07 PM
Quote from: Taylor on April 16, 2018, 07:09:44 PM
Can't compare them.

Rory is a superb golfer but tiger was phenomenal. If memory serves me right he used to be as short as 3/1 to win golf tournaments. And this with a field of 160 players. Mental

He was much lower than that, I backed him in the Masters, 2005 or 2006 & he was 6/4. Which I think was a record - he didn't win !
Yeah. I also remember one year at the start of The Open, the rest of the field was 9/4.  Tiger won it!

Yeah was the same year I think, at Hoylake

Did anyone ever dominate golf like Tiger did over quite a few years, the number of consecutive cuts made is scary isnt it.

plenty of domination in a sport for maybe a season or 2 seasons but for so long was truly amazing...........
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on April 17, 2018, 11:55:03 AM
Quote from: Minder on April 16, 2018, 05:22:15 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 16, 2018, 04:52:55 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on April 16, 2018, 04:51:21 PM
Cant understand howour wee Rors is still compared to Tiger. Nowhere near his ability or drive. To be fair both are dicks, but Tiger is a more talented dick.

Is anybody comparing them anymore? I don't think there is really any question about the fact Tiger is way better. Having said that he has 14 years on him so Rory has a bit of time to win more but I don' think we'll say anything like Tiger again.

I think people forget just how good Woods was, 14 majors yes but 79 tournament wins and a stat I only came across a couple of years ago. He went 7 years without missing a cut, ridiculous..........

I heard Butch Harmon on the radio before the Masters, he was comparing Spieth and Woods.  He stated that Spieth, at 24 years of age, has missed more cuts than Woods has in his entire career.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on April 17, 2018, 12:14:24 PM
some stat when using one of the top in the world as the benchmark against isnt it. Golf more enjoyable mow with more live contenders whether that means overall standard is higher or the same is a moot point
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on April 17, 2018, 12:17:41 PM
Round the time of Tiger's peak, almost every bookie had a separate pricing section called "Without Tiger Woods" or something.  It was crazy how dominant he was.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 17, 2018, 02:31:08 PM
i know that the metric commonly used is majors won, but I'm not sure that provides an accurate reflection of just how good Tiger was...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on April 17, 2018, 02:41:23 PM
It was crazy how dominant he was in such a competitive sport hence why in my opinion he is the greatest sportsman ever
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: johnnycool on April 17, 2018, 02:48:29 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on April 17, 2018, 02:41:23 PM
It was crazy how dominant he was in such a competitive sport hence why in my opinion he is the greatest sportsman ever

Period.      ;)

https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2010/05/tiger-woods-article-full-201005 (https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2010/05/tiger-woods-article-full-201005)


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on April 17, 2018, 02:48:52 PM
think i read somewhere that up to the point of his melt-down etc he had won more Majors than missed cuts.

On Rory, can i ask why people are not allowed to Dis -like him?

Do people have to like him because hes from Norn Ireland?

EDIT - should have read dis-like
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Maroon Manc on April 25, 2018, 04:04:18 PM
After a bid of advice, as a complete beginner should I be looking at getting a bag and clubs from sports direct for £120 or would I be better off investing more money into a set of clubs?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 25, 2018, 04:19:54 PM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on April 25, 2018, 04:04:18 PM
After a bid of advice, as a complete beginner should I be looking at getting a bag and clubs from sports direct for £120 or would I be better off investing more money into a set of clubs?
The bag from Sports Direct possibly, but I would go to a specialist Golf Shop or Pro Shop and get a decent set of second hand Tailor-made Burners or similar. My son went to Andrew Morris in lisburn with a budget and they took him out to hit various second hand clubs before selling him the cheapest set.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on April 25, 2018, 04:24:18 PM
You'll get some saying different but imo if you are a complete beginner then even buying the most expensive clubs you can will not suddenly turn you into a good golfer.
I'd buy the starter set and learn how to play golf first and then you can always upgrade if you like the sport and want to continue playing.
It always amuses me seeing players on the course dressed in the best of gear and with the best of clubs but who are just as bad at golf as I am  ;D
As the saying goes it's the Indian not the arrow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ball Hopper on April 25, 2018, 04:33:36 PM
Spend money on a few lessons early on as well...cure the hurling grip if nothing else.

Then get fitted for clubs if you still have the passion (and improvement) to help even further.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 25, 2018, 04:36:31 PM
Quote from: laoislad on April 25, 2018, 04:24:18 PM
You'll get some saying different but imo if you are a complete beginner then even buying the most expensive clubs you can will not suddenly turn you into a good golfer.
I'd buy the starter set and learn how to play golf first and then you can always upgrade if you like the sport and want to continue playing.
It always amuses me seeing players on the course dressed in the best of gear and with the best of clubs but who are just as bad at golf as I am  ;D
As the saying goes it's the Indian not the arrow.

I don't think that's what was being suggested or asked.

There is so much variation in quality control even among the brand names that its a mixed bag. Personally I'd find an older set of quality clubs over buying a package bag, if possible and within budget. You can't really go wrong with either choice however and it won't make or break whether you like the game or not.

If you do like it, you may upgrade later. I doubt that you'd still be playing the starter pack if you start playing with any regularity.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 25, 2018, 04:56:07 PM
Quote from: Ball Hopper on April 25, 2018, 04:33:36 PM
Spend money on a few lessons early on as well...cure the hurling grip if nothing else.

Then get fitted for clubs if you still have the passion (and improvement) to help even further.

What he says. Once you know you're gonna commit to it go and get a proper fit then.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 25, 2018, 05:28:18 PM
I'm having lessons at the minute and one of the girls in the group was saying that she's been keeping an eye on gumtree for second hand ones, but they disappear really really quickly.

Another girl got a set of second hand clubs in the pro shop for about that money so worth checking there too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 25, 2018, 10:04:18 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 25, 2018, 05:28:18 PM
I'm having lessons at the minute and one of the girls in the group was saying that she's been keeping an eye on gumtree for second hand ones, but they disappear really really quickly.

Another girl got a set of second hand clubs in the pro shop for about that money so worth checking there too.

You'd be very welcome at my golf club. Real friendly, great value for money and only round the corner.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Maroon Manc on April 26, 2018, 09:24:30 AM
Cheers for the advice, had a few lessons when I was 16 I think which is 20 years ago but can still remember what I was told about the grip and the swing. Went to a driving range yesterday but really struggled with the driver so will be having a few lessons inside the next month.

This what I was planning on getting jut too get started

https://www.sportsdirect.com/dunlop-tour-steel-and-graphite-golf-set-876102?colcode=87610290

Had a look last night and there's plenty of second hand clubs doing the rounds on gumtree and facebook.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 26, 2018, 09:52:39 AM
There only 27 things to remember when striking a golf ball. Here are the top 3:

1) Keep you head down
2) Keep your stupid head down
3) Keep your fecking stupid head down
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 26, 2018, 10:53:40 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on April 26, 2018, 09:24:30 AM
Cheers for the advice, had a few lessons when I was 16 I think which is 20 years ago but can still remember what I was told about the grip and the swing. Went to a driving range yesterday but really struggled with the driver so will be having a few lessons inside the next month.

This what I was planning on getting jut too get started

https://www.sportsdirect.com/dunlop-tour-steel-and-graphite-golf-set-876102?colcode=87610290

Had a look last night and there's plenty of second hand clubs doing the rounds on gumtree and facebook.

There's some good info on YouTube. I like Mark Crossfield, it's doubtful if there's anyone who knows more about a golf swing. MeandMyGolf do some good instructional videos as well.
Hard to beat getting a few lessons though, even if just to nail the basics such as grip and ball position.
If you can't hit the driver don't. You'll probably not be playing on courses that long anyway. If you've any sort of speed you'll be able to hit a 5 iron 180 - 200 yards anyway rather than duffing a driver 40 yards into a bush. Plus an iron never tends to be long enough to reach the trouble such as Out of bounds etc.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 26, 2018, 03:01:43 PM
A second hand set of Taylormades/Ping etc will shift easier if you don't like the game or are upgrading. A friend of mine has a set of burners and tells me they hold their value.
Check out Andrew Morris Golf online.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on April 26, 2018, 03:33:06 PM
In a similar situation to yourself. Getting into the business so need to get decent. Had an old set but bought a second hand set of Nike Slingshots, a Ping G20 driver, electric cart (battery doesn't last 18 holes), and a basic trolley bag. Also got about 200 decent golf balls and a thing for fishing balls from the water (very useful). -All for £120

Been on the driving range a lot just practising driving straight and my long irons of the ground. Happy enough with my short game, its just getting to that spot that is my trouble at the minute. Signed up to the local club on a flexi membership which is good for £199, still working out where I'm going to find the time though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 26, 2018, 04:27:33 PM
Buy 2nd hand for around the same price, loads of stuff on done deal, adverts, golf shops etc.... much better and you'll lose very little if you want to shift them on. The starter set which you'll struggle to give away.

Get a few lessons first from a reputable pro, they can advise you on what would suit - if you are tall you may need longer shafts etc...

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 26, 2018, 04:33:10 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 26, 2018, 10:53:40 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on April 26, 2018, 09:24:30 AM
Cheers for the advice, had a few lessons when I was 16 I think which is 20 years ago but can still remember what I was told about the grip and the swing. Went to a driving range yesterday but really struggled with the driver so will be having a few lessons inside the next month.

This what I was planning on getting jut too get started

https://www.sportsdirect.com/dunlop-tour-steel-and-graphite-golf-set-876102?colcode=87610290

Had a look last night and there's plenty of second hand clubs doing the rounds on gumtree and facebook.

There's some good info on YouTube. I like Mark Crossfield, it's doubtful if there's anyone who knows more about a golf swing. MeandMyGolf do some good instructional videos as well.
Hard to beat getting a few lessons though, even if just to nail the basics such as grip and ball position.
If you can't hit the driver don't. You'll probably not be playing on courses that long anyway. If you've any sort of speed you'll be able to hit a 5 iron 180 - 200 yards anyway rather than duffing a driver 40 yards into a bush. Plus an iron never tends to be long enough to reach the trouble such as Out of bounds etc.

I could name plenty of irish pros who are arguably better.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 26, 2018, 05:31:12 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 26, 2018, 04:33:10 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 26, 2018, 10:53:40 AM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on April 26, 2018, 09:24:30 AM
Cheers for the advice, had a few lessons when I was 16 I think which is 20 years ago but can still remember what I was told about the grip and the swing. Went to a driving range yesterday but really struggled with the driver so will be having a few lessons inside the next month.

This what I was planning on getting jut too get started

https://www.sportsdirect.com/dunlop-tour-steel-and-graphite-golf-set-876102?colcode=87610290

Had a look last night and there's plenty of second hand clubs doing the rounds on gumtree and facebook.

There's some good info on YouTube. I like Mark Crossfield, it's doubtful if there's anyone who knows more about a golf swing. MeandMyGolf do some good instructional videos as well.
Hard to beat getting a few lessons though, even if just to nail the basics such as grip and ball position.
If you can't hit the driver don't. You'll probably not be playing on courses that long anyway. If you've any sort of speed you'll be able to hit a 5 iron 180 - 200 yards anyway rather than duffing a driver 40 yards into a bush. Plus an iron never tends to be long enough to reach the trouble such as Out of bounds etc.

I could name plenty of irish pros who are arguably better.

Good man yourself.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Maroon Manc on April 30, 2018, 01:11:24 PM
Will go down the second hand route then, will have a lesson this week. There's plenty of offers on through the clubs for lessons within a few miles where I live, couple of local clubs are charging £15 & 17 for an hour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 03, 2018, 11:09:16 AM
I see Rory' foot in mouth' McIlroy is at it again

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/43984254

For someone so intelligent he sure is dumb
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 03, 2018, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 03, 2018, 11:09:16 AM
I see Rory' foot in mouth' McIlroy is at it again

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/43984254

For someone so intelligent he sure is dumb

What wrong with that ? It's true
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on May 03, 2018, 11:56:28 AM
For Rory, it probably is since it's the one he's missing for career grand slam.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 03, 2018, 12:55:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 03, 2018, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 03, 2018, 11:09:16 AM
I see Rory' foot in mouth' McIlroy is at it again

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/43984254

For someone so intelligent he sure is dumb

What wrong with that ? It's true

As said above it maybe for him now seeing as he needs it for the slam but its subjective most people would place it 3rd. Best to say nothing esp with a Us Open and Open round the corner.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on May 03, 2018, 12:59:06 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 03, 2018, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 03, 2018, 11:09:16 AM
I see Rory' foot in mouth' McIlroy is at it again

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/43984254

For someone so intelligent he sure is dumb

What wrong with that ? It's true

Far from true, at the Masters you have all the past winners, Lyle, Langer, Weir etc in the field whereas in the Open it is based on world rankings, with a few odd exceptions.
Never understand why he has to come out with these type statements, just let your golf do the talking. Yes the Masters is all he needs for career grand slam, but I feel he is not as strong mentally as the top top players.....you don't hear them coming out with this nonsense.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 03, 2018, 01:00:29 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 03, 2018, 12:55:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 03, 2018, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 03, 2018, 11:09:16 AM
I see Rory' foot in mouth' McIlroy is at it again

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/43984254

For someone so intelligent he sure is dumb

What wrong with that ? It's true

As said above it maybe for him now seeing as he needs it for the slam but its subjective most people would place it 3rd. Best to say nothing esp with a Us Open and Open round the corner.

Would have to disagree with you there that it's 3rd, think Woods has also said its the biggest one to win
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on May 03, 2018, 01:09:48 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 03, 2018, 01:00:29 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 03, 2018, 12:55:56 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 03, 2018, 11:24:35 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 03, 2018, 11:09:16 AM
I see Rory' foot in mouth' McIlroy is at it again

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/43984254

For someone so intelligent he sure is dumb

What wrong with that ? It's true

As said above it maybe for him now seeing as he needs it for the slam but its subjective most people would place it 3rd. Best to say nothing esp with a Us Open and Open round the corner.

Would have to disagree with you there that it's 3rd, think Woods has also said its the biggest one to win

Jack Nicklaus maintained that the Masters was the easiest of the majors to win, as it is played on the same course and at least half the field have no chance of winning. Links golf....anything can happen.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 03, 2018, 01:15:10 PM
He never said it was the easiest to win. He just said it's the one everyone wants to win. Which is true.
The British open is lucky to be considered a Major.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 03, 2018, 01:19:50 PM
http://www.sportsmediawatch.com/major-golf-ratings-historical-masters-us-open-british-pga-championship-tiger-woods/

The Masters is miles ahead, I'm not sure about his comments re the other events but would like to see the whole interview rather than a few click bait quotes.

He's just teed off in the Wells Fargo an event he's won a couple of times before, live featured group coverage on Sky shortly..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on May 03, 2018, 01:27:18 PM
https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/aebgka/why-the-masters-is-the-easiest-major-to-win

Open far superior to Masters, Masters has smallest field.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 03, 2018, 01:30:18 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on May 03, 2018, 01:27:18 PM
https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/aebgka/why-the-masters-is-the-easiest-major-to-win

Open far superior to Masters, Masters has smallest field.

You're confusing easiest to win, with the one everyone wants to win. The Masters is the No.1 golf tournament.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on May 03, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
McIlroy of to a flyer today I see.

Watched a video online yesterday which showed how to fade a drive. Tried on the range last night and the results were brilliant. Not only in understanding the fade but understanding and controlling my swing more. Could be a turning point.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 03, 2018, 01:35:56 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on May 03, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
McIlroy of to a flyer today I see.

Watched a video online yesterday which showed how to fade a drive. Tried on the range last night and the results were brilliant. Not only in understanding the fade but understanding and controlling my swing more. Could be a turning point.

Too late for the Ryder Cup ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on May 03, 2018, 01:38:02 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 03, 2018, 01:35:56 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on May 03, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
McIlroy of to a flyer today I see.

Watched a video online yesterday which showed how to fade a drive. Tried on the range last night and the results were brilliant. Not only in understanding the fade but understanding and controlling my swing more. Could be a turning point.

Too late for the Ryder Cup ?

probably  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 03, 2018, 02:29:54 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on May 03, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
McIlroy of to a flyer today I see.

Watched a video online yesterday which showed how to fade a drive. Tried on the range last night and the results were brilliant. Not only in understanding the fade but understanding and controlling my swing more. Could be a turning point.

Always the optimist
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 03, 2018, 03:27:53 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 03, 2018, 02:29:54 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on May 03, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
McIlroy of to a flyer today I see.

Watched a video online yesterday which showed how to fade a drive. Tried on the range last night and the results were brilliant. Not only in understanding the fade but understanding and controlling my swing more. Could be a turning point.

Always the optimist

What video was it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 03, 2018, 04:18:04 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on May 03, 2018, 01:27:18 PM
https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/aebgka/why-the-masters-is-the-easiest-major-to-win

Open far superior to Masters, Masters has smallest field.

Masters 200% the "best" major. Just ask the guys who've never won it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 03, 2018, 04:27:38 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 03, 2018, 04:18:04 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on May 03, 2018, 01:27:18 PM
https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/aebgka/why-the-masters-is-the-easiest-major-to-win

Open far superior to Masters, Masters has smallest field.

Masters 200% the "best" major. Just ask the guys who've never won it.
I have to say I look forward to watching the masters, perhaps because its the first of the season.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on May 03, 2018, 05:19:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 03, 2018, 03:27:53 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 03, 2018, 02:29:54 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on May 03, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
McIlroy of to a flyer today I see.

Watched a video online yesterday which showed how to fade a drive. Tried on the range last night and the results were brilliant. Not only in understanding the fade but understanding and controlling my swing more. Could be a turning point.

Always the optimist

What video was it?

I can't find the one now Screenexile. It was on http://www.golf.com/instruction somewhere. Lots of decent tips on here! The one in particular was talking about swinging inside to out on your down swing to get the right spin on the ball. Makes sense when I think about it now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 03, 2018, 06:09:10 PM
Not sure how you can play a fade with an In to Out swing path. Fade being a shot that starts left of target and moves right.

Ball flight laws dictate 3 shots from an In to Out swing path (clubface relative to target)

Push slice (club face aimed right of swing path at impact). Starts right of target and continues Right
Push (neutral clubface at impact) Starts right of target and stays straight
Push Hook (draw) (clubface aimed left of swing path at impact) Starts right of target and moves left

To hit a fade (not a slice), swing path must be Out to In with an open clubface at impact.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 03, 2018, 06:12:34 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 03, 2018, 06:09:10 PM
Not sure how you can play a fade with an In to Out swing path. Fade being a shot that starts left of target and moves right.

Ball flight laws dictate 3 shots from an In to Out swing path (clubface relative to target)

Push slice (club face aimed right of swing path at impact). Starts right of target and continues Right
Push (neutral clubface at impact) Starts right of target and stays straight
Push Hook (draw) (clubface aimed left of swing path at impact) Starts right of target and moves left

To hit a fade (not a slice), swing path must be Out to In with an open clubface at impact.

EDIT: Absolutely agree with you however on a Fade being a much more controlled drive. That Patrick Reed used it so effectively at ANC given that he is a huge slinger of the ball the other way is serious testament to it - and it's a much easier shot for many to execute than the Holy Grail draw.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on May 03, 2018, 06:13:01 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 03, 2018, 06:09:10 PM
Not sure how you can play a fade with an In to Out swing path. Fade being a shot that starts left of target and moves right.

Ball flight laws dictate 3 shots from an In to Out swing path (clubface relative to target)

Push slice (club face aimed right of swing path at impact). Starts right of target and continues Right
Push (neutral clubface at impact) Starts right of target and stays straight
Push Hook (draw) (clubface aimed left of swing path at impact) Starts right of target and moves left

To hit a fade (not a slice), swing path must be Out to In with an open clubface at impact.

I say fade I mean draw sorry. I'm new to this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 03, 2018, 06:13:58 PM
Then you'll disagree wholly with my EDIT above  :D :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 03, 2018, 06:15:11 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 03, 2018, 06:09:10 PM
Not sure how you can play a fade with an In to Out swing path. Fade being a shot that starts left of target and moves right.

Ball flight laws dictate 3 shots from an In to Out swing path (clubface relative to target)

Push slice (club face aimed right of swing path at impact). Starts right of target and continues Right
Push (neutral clubface at impact) Starts right of target and stays straight
Push Hook (draw) (clubface aimed left of swing path at impact) Starts right of target and moves left

To hit a fade (not a slice), swing path must be Out to In with an open clubface at impact.

Generally speaking the club face must be open relative to swing path. Look at justin rose etc... they prefer to play a fade and you wouldn't say they have and out to in swing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 03, 2018, 06:32:03 PM
I've not researched his ball flight, or his swing path. He seems to be a pretty straight hitter - rarely in trouble like Rory - nor known for slinging it around like Bubba.

I don't argue with ball flight laws however. If he's fading the ball (again starting left of target) he is swinging somewhat (and these guys are pros, their margins are much different than many of us) out to in with a club face open at impact, relative to the swing plane. If he's starting it straight with a slight fade off the straight line - could all be down to clubface on a straight in to in path.

Now, lets remember in many instances we are talking a 1-5 yard ball flight movement over maybe a 280-300 yard carry. I could buy that that small amount could be influenced solely by club face orientation, given that club face at impact is the primary driver in ball direction.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 04, 2018, 09:44:55 PM
Been watching the golf on and off this evening and jesus McIlroy hasn't hit a fairway anytime I see him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 06, 2018, 05:42:21 PM
Well done Dunne and Moynihan.

Ireland win Golf 6s tournament.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 06, 2018, 07:27:35 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 06, 2018, 05:42:21 PM
Well done Dunne and Moynihan.

Ireland win Golf 6s tournament.

Could Ireland not afford team jerseys? Anyway, good win for us!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 10, 2018, 01:14:53 PM
Two tidy groups on featured cover this afternoon in The Players

Bubba, DJ and Koepka followed by Rory, Spieth and Justin Thomas. Productivity level will be low this afternoon..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 10, 2018, 01:29:22 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 10, 2018, 01:14:53 PM
Two tidy groups on featured cover this afternoon in The Players

Bubba, DJ and Koepka followed by Rory, Spieth and Justin Thomas. Productivity level will be low this afternoon..

Ditto
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 10, 2018, 02:09:26 PM
Golf is gas, Rory and Thomas's 2nd shots at their 1st hole run off the side of the green to about 60ft and both comfortably get up and down for par. Spieth hits his 2nd to 6ft and then 3 putts for a bogey  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 11, 2018, 10:30:46 AM
Picked Noren, Henrik, Fowler and Tommy Fleetwood. 3 of the 4 going nicely.
The course is good but some holes are a little bit meh. The 8th for example is a 230yrd par 3. That's just stupid. Sometimes shorter, clever holes are more fun than watching pro's hit 2 irons or 5 woods at a par 3.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 11, 2018, 11:02:24 AM
There is also a 137yd Par3 that is a pitching wedge for most which is one of the most famous yet terrifying holes in golf, variety is the spice of life..

This afternoons tv groups are Day, Stenson and Sergio followed by Tiger, Phil and Fowler  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 11, 2018, 11:07:22 AM
Quote from: Boycey on May 11, 2018, 11:02:24 AM
There is also a 137yd Par3 that is a pitching wedge for most which is one of the most famous yet terrifying holes in golf, variety is the spice of life..

This afternoons tv groups are Day, Stenson and Sergio followed by Tiger, Phil and Fowler  8)

Exactly. This fascination with length is stupid. Clever holes well thought out are infinitely more enjoyable than just pushing the tee box back 50 yards.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 11, 2018, 11:40:47 AM
Quote from: trailer on May 11, 2018, 11:07:22 AM
Quote from: Boycey on May 11, 2018, 11:02:24 AM
There is also a 137yd Par3 that is a pitching wedge for most which is one of the most famous yet terrifying holes in golf, variety is the spice of life..

This afternoons tv groups are Day, Stenson and Sergio followed by Tiger, Phil and Fowler  8)

Exactly. This fascination with length is stupid. Clever holes well thought out are infinitely more enjoyable than just pushing the tee box back 50 yards.

There's 4 par3's on most courses room for both types I'd say.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 11, 2018, 12:41:30 PM
Exactly - 4 of those most famous par 3's in the world are all shorter than 150yards

TPC Sawgrass 17 - 137 yards
Augusta 12 - 150 yards
Pebble Beach 7 - 106 yards
Troon 8 - 123 yards


We have a course here that has a replica of TPC - and yes - it puts the fear of god into you
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 11, 2018, 10:33:00 PM
Webb Simpson on fire today -11 on the day. Just coming to 17 now

Knocked it in the wster
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 11, 2018, 11:23:07 PM
McIlroy just put it in the water @ 17 to probably miss the cut
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 11, 2018, 11:49:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 11, 2018, 11:23:07 PM
McIlroy just put it in the water @ 17 to probably miss the cut

As the commentator said, unless it is a long course with soft greens, then McIlroy might as well not bother.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 12, 2018, 09:41:36 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 11, 2018, 11:49:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 11, 2018, 11:23:07 PM
McIlroy just put it in the water @ 17 to probably miss the cut

As the commentator said, unless it is a long course with soft greens, then McIlroy might as well not bother.

Sawgrass just doesn't suit him at all. He's had difficulties there since he started his career so no real surprise.

The surprise for me was the fact he was one of the favourites at the start of the week!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 12, 2018, 10:34:37 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 12, 2018, 09:41:36 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 11, 2018, 11:49:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 11, 2018, 11:23:07 PM
McIlroy just put it in the water @ 17 to probably miss the cut

As the commentator said, unless it is a long course with soft greens, then McIlroy might as well not bother.

Sawgrass just doesn't suit him at all. He's had difficulties there since he started his career so no real surprise.

The surprise for me was the fact he was one of the favourites at the start of the week!!

He has had 3 top 10 finishes at it in his last 5 appearances, his game is just way too erratic at the minute
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on May 12, 2018, 03:54:04 PM
Orior, is your club off Downview? Playing there tomorrow morn with a LivingSocial voucher.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 12, 2018, 04:50:44 PM
Tiger on fire today, -8 through 12 with another birdie putt coming up..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 12, 2018, 08:29:26 PM
Rough Rough Rough hungover round at Murvagh today. Beautiful day in Donegal but it was a long hungover trek!!

Couple pints in Pettigoe righted the ship after!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on May 12, 2018, 09:23:22 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on May 12, 2018, 08:29:26 PM
Rough Rough Rough hungover round at Murvagh today. Beautiful day in Donegal but it was a long hungover trek!!

Couple pints in Pettigoe righted the ship after!

Fantastic course, always enjoyed playing it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 12, 2018, 09:29:11 PM
Quote from: Rois on May 12, 2018, 03:54:04 PM
Orior, is your club off Downview? Playing there tomorrow morn with a LivingSocial voucher.

No, I'm a member of the other one - Cliftonville. Fortwilliam is known as the crossword course. Six up, six down, six across. Good luck!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 14, 2018, 03:38:39 PM
Americans now hold all four major titles, plus The Players Championship

(https://i.imgur.com/z2DWVSV.jpg)


Last time that happened was in 2000/01

































(https://i.imgur.com/220dLCG.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on May 16, 2018, 10:33:40 AM
No matter how bad a day you're having, at least you're not married to Lucas Glover's missus :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on May 17, 2018, 04:02:32 PM
Quote from: stephenite on May 16, 2018, 10:33:40 AM
No matter how bad a day you're having, at least you're not married to Lucas Glover's missus :o

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/44136513😂
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 17, 2018, 05:27:29 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on May 17, 2018, 04:02:32 PM
Quote from: stephenite on May 16, 2018, 10:33:40 AM
No matter how bad a day you're having, at least you're not married to Lucas Glover's missus :o

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/44136513😂

If you are female
THEN
   go to point 2
ELSE
    Point 1. Within every drop dead gorgeous cutie there is a raging lunatic trying to get out.

Point 2. Women are wonderful.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 18, 2018, 04:40:55 PM
There's a guy Michael Arnaud playing in the Web.com tournament (tier below PGA tour) who is currently NINE under par for his 1st seven holes  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 22, 2018, 02:10:28 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdzaV7lV0AAMafp.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 22, 2018, 02:43:05 PM
That is ridiculous. There should be a limit on vice captains. And it should be 1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on May 22, 2018, 02:44:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 22, 2018, 02:43:05 PM
That is ridiculous. There should be a limit on vice captains. And it should be 1.

+1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 22, 2018, 02:48:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on May 22, 2018, 02:44:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 22, 2018, 02:43:05 PM
That is ridiculous. There should be a limit on vice captains. And it should be 1.

+1.

2 then?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on May 22, 2018, 03:29:04 PM
The idea normally is for each vice captain to follow one of the fourball/foursome groupings in the opening two days as the captain can't be everywhere. This helps the captain know who is/isn't playing well when it comes round to picking the pairings for the following sessions. If you limit it to one vice captain that particular system is gone.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 25, 2018, 11:18:31 AM
I hope Rory isn't starting to write his winners speech. It's only Friday morning.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on May 25, 2018, 12:15:06 PM
I am very tempted to look at a little last minute trip over after today's score so far (maybe 1 more to come on the 18th?).  Wentworth is a great day out, especially with that weather, so accessible from central London, and with Rory in contention. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 25, 2018, 12:18:48 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 25, 2018, 11:18:31 AM
I hope Rory isn't starting to write his winners speech. It's only Friday morning.

Meh!

He's over rated sure!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 25, 2018, 01:17:49 PM
Quote from: Rois on May 25, 2018, 12:15:06 PM
I am very tempted to look at a little last minute trip over after today's score so far (maybe 1 more to come on the 18th?).  Wentworth is a great day out, especially with that weather, so accessible from central London, and with Rory in contention.

Had the very same thought, actually more annoyed with myself that it crept up on me I'd have loved to been there yesterday and today.

Rory's at -12 without birdies at 17 or 18 either day :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on May 27, 2018, 03:05:57 PM
Rory still in control of the tournament?😩
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 27, 2018, 03:12:58 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on May 27, 2018, 03:05:57 PM
Rory still in control of the tournament?😩

Our expectations of Rory are way too high.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on May 27, 2018, 03:18:54 PM
Whilst there is no doubt over his ability.....I feel he lacks the mental strength of Woods, Nicklaus etc
He appears to be too easily distracted
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on May 28, 2018, 04:51:44 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/44275582

Another great win for Rose, have to say I really like him, he seems an all round nice fella, and considering he missed his first 21/22 cuts when he started his pro days.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 05, 2018, 08:33:02 AM
Shane Lowry finished top of his 2 round regional qualifier in Ohio, so gets into the US Open. Great to see him back.

In a separate regional qualifier, Seamus Power very narrowly missed out (same score as a few who did qualify, so presume it was a playoff). In a European qualifier, Harrington missed out on a playoff by one shot, having had 3 bogeys on his back 9.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 07, 2018, 08:26:06 PM
Great first round for Seamus Power at the St.Jude classic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 07, 2018, 11:12:49 PM
Good first round as well by 16 year old Tom McKibbin at the Vienna Masters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 08, 2018, 04:42:17 AM
US Open next week has Rory, Jordan and Phil in one group and Tiger, Dustin and Justin in another.

Looking forward to this Open this year.

https://sports.yahoo.com/m/5acee76a-bbad-3499-a0ea-ddef84c2870a/ss_woods-to-play-with-no.-1-and.html

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 09, 2018, 11:54:03 AM
Great start for Leona Maguire in her first pro appearance on the LPGA a two under round leaves her just three back from the lead, not so good for twin sister Lisa who shot 84. On the European Tour, a 15 yr old amateur Tom McKibben from Rorys home club Holywood performed creditably shooting under par the 1st day before fading away yesterday to miss the cut. 15 ffs!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on June 09, 2018, 01:20:28 PM
Hopefully the very grounded  and refreshingly ego free Seamus power can make a top 5 finish in the st judes....... pity he dropped 3 in the last 5 holes yesterday.....

Would take  a log of pressure off him to secure card earlier than last years scramble
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 09, 2018, 03:49:19 PM
Digging this shot clock masters format. 40 seconds to hit the shot otherwise one stroke penalty. 2 time outs can be called per player, per round.

No one has went over yet!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 09, 2018, 03:51:28 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 09, 2018, 03:49:19 PM
Digging this shot clock masters format. 40 seconds to hit the shot otherwise one stroke penalty. 2 time outs can be called per player, per round.

No one has went over yet!

I thought I heard them saying in commentary a while ago that 2 players had been penalized?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 09, 2018, 03:52:55 PM
Oh yep you're right. They just showed some lad taking a penalty. His birdie became a par!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on June 13, 2018, 10:58:17 PM
US Open starts tomorrow, obviously being overshadowed by World Cup to an extent. Paddy Power paying e/w top 10 1/5 odds for anyone fancying a flutter. Ive went for below all e/w.
Rose
Day
Fowler
Rahm
Grace
Kisner
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 07:20:12 AM
Charlie Hoffman @ 175/1😎
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 14, 2018, 01:16:55 PM
Featured group coverage just started on Sky, looks very windy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 14, 2018, 01:35:59 PM
Fcuk me Spieth +4 after 2 holes  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2018, 01:36:12 PM
Went with our Rory at 16/1 with the £5 free bet Bet365 gave!

Will miss the cut for sure!

Phil Spieth and Rory are having a mare! cash out !!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 14, 2018, 02:03:15 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2018, 01:36:12 PM
Went with our Rory at 16/1 with the £5 free bet Bet365 gave!

Will miss the cut for sure!

Phil Spieth and Rory are having a mare! cash out !!

McIlroy spraying the ball all over the place.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 14, 2018, 02:09:11 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 14, 2018, 02:03:15 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2018, 01:36:12 PM
Went with our Rory at 16/1 with the £5 free bet Bet365 gave!

Will miss the cut for sure!

Phil Spieth and Rory are having a mare! cash out !!

McIlroy spraying the ball all over the place.

He has been all season
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on June 14, 2018, 02:17:15 PM
Rory 2 over after 3.

Seems like a proper testing course where sub par will be z very good score.  Refreshing after so many turkey shoot majors......
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 14, 2018, 02:20:38 PM
They're hacking it around in that group. 11 over aver 12 combined holes, or something like that.

I agree 'higher' scores are more interesting, but I don't like when the courses are set up like crazy golf to make it hard for hard's sake. It's one of the reasons I like the British Open. This course looks a lot like a links course in Ireland or the UK.

Was it Shinnecock Hills that John Daly went nutso at a few years ago? The greens were like inverted saucers and the ball just wouldn't top rolling back off the green. He ended up getting thick and hitting it back up the hill as it rolled back to him. That was not enjoyable because it felt like they were making a joke of the greens.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 14, 2018, 02:22:21 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on June 14, 2018, 02:17:15 PM
Rory 2 over after 3.

Seems like a proper testing course where sub par will be z very good score.  Refreshing after so many turkey shoot majors......

Now 4 over.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 02:35:40 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 14, 2018, 02:22:21 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on June 14, 2018, 02:17:15 PM
Rory 2 over after 3.

Seems like a proper testing course where sub par will be z very good score.  Refreshing after so many turkey shoot majors......

Now 4 over.

Make that +6
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 14, 2018, 02:36:27 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 02:35:40 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 14, 2018, 02:22:21 PM
Quote from: Orchard park on June 14, 2018, 02:17:15 PM
Rory 2 over after 3.

Seems like a proper testing course where sub par will be z very good score.  Refreshing after so many turkey shoot majors......

Now 4 over.

Make that +6
Someone should tell him lowest score wins not highest....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 14, 2018, 02:43:22 PM
When is Lowry out?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 02:45:15 PM
Some coverage on www.usopen.com
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 03:02:20 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 14, 2018, 02:43:22 PM
When is Lowry out?

Lowry out 2.09 local time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 14, 2018, 03:28:32 PM
McIlroy is having an absolute mare out there!!! Thank god it's the first time I haven't bet on him in a while . . .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on June 14, 2018, 04:17:28 PM
Rory 9 over already.
Of course I have him, rose, Mick and Cantlay.

Let the paddy power profit fund donation session continue...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 04:32:55 PM
+10, ah well he'll have plenty of time for twitter
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: magpie seanie on June 14, 2018, 04:35:06 PM
I thought he said the course really suits him? He talks some shite.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 04:42:39 PM
Maybe Rory will do a Ronan Rafferty😜
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 14, 2018, 06:37:18 PM
McIlroy finishes +10
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 14, 2018, 07:09:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 14, 2018, 06:37:18 PM
McIlroy finishes +10

For someone with such talent he sure can play some atrocious shite
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on June 14, 2018, 08:02:33 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 14, 2018, 07:09:53 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 14, 2018, 06:37:18 PM
McIlroy finishes +10



For someone with such talent he sure can play some atrocious shite
Day +9, Spieth +8, Mickelson +7

Tough day
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 14, 2018, 08:41:25 PM
Do you know what its not much entertainment watching guys struggling like this. Lowry just 5 putted  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on June 14, 2018, 08:42:23 PM
It is car crash entertainment. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that some complete no-hoper is going to put together 4 solid rounds and win by process of elimination. I'm thinking a Michael Campbell type. Journeyman winner be appropriate for a tough course like this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 14, 2018, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on June 14, 2018, 08:42:23 PM
It is car crash entertainment. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that some complete no-hoper is going to put together 4 solid rounds and win by process of elimination. I'm thinking a Michael Campbell type. Journeyman winner be appropriate for a tough course like this.

Why can't a top player string together four solid rounds, so they all just huff and give up if they can't play pitch and putt target golf ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 14, 2018, 09:51:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 14, 2018, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on June 14, 2018, 08:42:23 PM
It is car crash entertainment. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that some complete no-hoper is going to put together 4 solid rounds and win by process of elimination. I'm thinking a Michael Campbell type. Journeyman winner be appropriate for a tough course like this.

Why can't a top player string together four solid rounds, so they all just huff and give up if they can't play pitch and putt target golf ?

I don't think it's a case of them giving up but when so many are doing so badly there's something wrong.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 09:58:39 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 14, 2018, 09:51:01 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 14, 2018, 09:40:40 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on June 14, 2018, 08:42:23 PM
It is car crash entertainment. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that some complete no-hoper is going to put together 4 solid rounds and win by process of elimination. I'm thinking a Michael Campbell type. Journeyman winner be appropriate for a tough course like this.

Why can't a top player string together four solid rounds, so they all just huff and give up if they can't play pitch and putt target golf ?

I don't think it's a case of them giving up but when so many are doing so badly there's something wrong.

Blame sky etc......they want to see birdies galore....it's good for the ratings, whereas the golf purists want to see a true test of golf where par is good. Not sure they have the balance right at Shinnecock.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 14, 2018, 10:17:13 PM
The TV companies have no say in the selection of major courses.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 14, 2018, 10:24:29 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 14, 2018, 10:17:13 PM
The TV companies have no say in the selection of major courses.

Nor have they a say in the course setup either. Both tours or hosting organisations are responsible for setting up the course.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 10:32:56 PM
Tell me if you are a sponsor of a tournament.....say like BMW.....do you honestly think they have no input into how a course is set up? You think they would be happy to see level par win as opposed to 20 under. Ratings.....it's all about ratings.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 14, 2018, 10:37:09 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 10:32:56 PM
Tell me if you are a sponsor of a tournament.....say like BMW.....do you honestly think they have no input into how a course is set up? You think they would be happy to see level par win as opposed to 20 under. Ratings.....it's all about ratings.

No they don't. None whatsoever.

Plus the ratings are driven by the quality of the field or tournament.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 14, 2018, 11:07:14 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on June 14, 2018, 10:37:09 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 10:32:56 PM
Tell me if you are a sponsor of a tournament.....say like BMW.....do you honestly think they have no input into how a course is set up? You think they would be happy to see level par win as opposed to 20 under. Ratings.....it's all about ratings.

No they don't. None whatsoever.

Plus the ratings are driven by the quality of the field or tournament.

The problem with a course set up like this is that as it's nearly impossible to make a charge, whoever is out in front by Saturday afternoon will be able to stay in or around the lead playing highly conservative golf. Which is no fun to watch.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 14, 2018, 11:23:39 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 14, 2018, 11:07:14 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on June 14, 2018, 10:37:09 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on June 14, 2018, 10:32:56 PM
Tell me if you are a sponsor of a tournament.....say like BMW.....do you honestly think they have no input into how a course is set up? You think they would be happy to see level par win as opposed to 20 under. Ratings.....it's all about ratings.

No they don't. None whatsoever.

Plus the ratings are driven by the quality of the field or tournament.

The problem with a course set up like this is that as it's nearly impossible to make a charge, whoever is out in front by Saturday afternoon will be able to stay in or around the lead playing highly conservative golf. Which is no fun to watch.

That may be so but it's not like the USGA was gonna do anything different. I'm not sure anyone will run away with this, a couple of bad holes could set you back 4 or 5 shots the way it's playing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 14, 2018, 11:55:43 PM
There will be 5/6 in with a chance of winning on Sunday.

I don't mind that the US Open is so different to the others and that they try and stay to par. It's birdies galore for most of the year so why not have a difficult US Open and a sometimes windy and difficult British Open.

Tomorrow will be interesting as will the cut mark. They're talking about +10 which would be good craic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 15, 2018, 08:37:46 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2018, 11:55:43 PM
There will be 5/6 in with a chance of winning on Sunday.

I don't mind that the US Open is so different to the others and that they try and stay to par. It's birdies galore for most of the year so why not have a difficult US Open and a sometimes windy and difficult British Open.

Tomorrow will be interesting as will the cut mark. They're talking about +10 which would be good craic.
I love this type of course / tournament. Okay, a few of the greens are too tough and maybe unfair, but Augusta has a couple like that too. But I love that if you miss the fairway, then you're in trouble. None of this "grip it and rip it" and you don't care where it lands, because you'll have a wedge to the green no matter what.

You have to play clever golf, accurate golf. And when you make a mistake, you'll almost certainly pay the price. Then of course the wind in R1 made it extra tough. R2 is supposed to be less wind, but still some wind, likely to slightly favour the afternoon starters according to Luke Donald.

Rory hardly ever plays well in the wind, so not surprised to see him struggle. Suits Shane though, the one horror show on the green cost him badly, but +5 isnt out of it.

There's a still a risk DJ could run away with it, but I hope not, in which case we should have a really exciting 3 more days.  For the gamblers out there, there really is some great value if you fancy someone who isnt DJ or Rose.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on June 15, 2018, 08:44:54 AM
Quote from: Hound on June 15, 2018, 08:37:46 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2018, 11:55:43 PM
There will be 5/6 in with a chance of winning on Sunday.

I don't mind that the US Open is so different to the others and that they try and stay to par. It's birdies galore for most of the year so why not have a difficult US Open and a sometimes windy and difficult British Open.

Tomorrow will be interesting as will the cut mark. They're talking about +10 which would be good craic.
I love this type of course / tournament. Okay, a few of the greens are too tough and maybe unfair, but Augusta has a couple like that too. But I love that if you miss the fairway, then you're in trouble. None of this "grip it and rip it" and you don't care where it lands, because you'll have a wedge to the green no matter what.

You have to play clever golf, accurate golf. And when you make a mistake, you'll almost certainly pay the price. Then of course the wind in R1 made it extra tough. R2 is supposed to be less wind, but still some wind, likely to slightly favour the afternoon starters according to Luke Donald.

Rory hardly ever plays well in the wind, so not surprised to see him struggle. Suits Shane though, the one horror show on the green cost him badly, but +5 isnt out of it.

There's a still a risk DJ could run away with it, but I hope not, in which case we should have a really exciting 3 more days.  For the gamblers out there, there really is some great value if you fancy someone who isnt DJ or Rose.

I agree with a lot of that, but in fairness if the greens are OTT it really doesn't matter what you do. Tiger and Shane both 4 putted from about 5 feet on the same green. To me that says there's something off. Phil Mickelson hit 13 out of 14 greens at one stage yesterday, is one of the best short players in the game, and still had a horror show.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 15, 2018, 08:47:54 AM
See our Rory didn't speak to the media after his round yesterday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 15, 2018, 09:00:41 AM
I'm all for rewarding straight hitters but the greens have to be sensible. Still don't think anyone will run away with it, but seriously doubt if there are many 64/65's out there. Moving day might become stay put day😜 Hope the Hoff can hang in there and give me an interest over the weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Billys Boots on June 15, 2018, 09:02:02 AM
Watching Shane Lowry 4-putt from 4 ft wasn't pretty. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on June 15, 2018, 09:05:09 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 15, 2018, 08:44:54 AM
Quote from: Hound on June 15, 2018, 08:37:46 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2018, 11:55:43 PM
There will be 5/6 in with a chance of winning on Sunday.

I don't mind that the US Open is so different to the others and that they try and stay to par. It's birdies galore for most of the year so why not have a difficult US Open and a sometimes windy and difficult British Open.

Tomorrow will be interesting as will the cut mark. They're talking about +10 which would be good craic.
I love this type of course / tournament. Okay, a few of the greens are too tough and maybe unfair, but Augusta has a couple like that too. But I love that if you miss the fairway, then you're in trouble. None of this "grip it and rip it" and you don't care where it lands, because you'll have a wedge to the green no matter what.

You have to play clever golf, accurate golf. And when you make a mistake, you'll almost certainly pay the price. Then of course the wind in R1 made it extra tough. R2 is supposed to be less wind, but still some wind, likely to slightly favour the afternoon starters according to Luke Donald.

Rory hardly ever plays well in the wind, so not surprised to see him struggle. Suits Shane though, the one horror show on the green cost him badly, but +5 isnt out of it.

There's a still a risk DJ could run away with it, but I hope not, in which case we should have a really exciting 3 more days.  For the gamblers out there, there really is some great value if you fancy someone who isnt DJ or Rose.

I agree with a lot of that, but in fairness if the greens are OTT it really doesn't matter what you do. Tiger and Shane both 4 putted from about 5 feet on the same green. To me that says there's something off. Phil Mickelson hit 13 out of 14 greens at one stage yesterday, is one of the best short players in the game, and still had a horror show.
This is it exactly! The general course setup is tough and there is a real premium on hitting the fairway, which is the way it should be in a Major.  However, the green's do not look good and there were a lot of putts bouncing around yesterday which is a nightmare when they are also running fast.  Its not the first time the USGA have got this wrong recently as Chambers Bay a few years ago was a complete horror show.  Lowry is still well in it at +5 and one decent round could have him back in the mix for Sunday. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 15, 2018, 09:16:10 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 15, 2018, 08:44:54 AM
Quote from: Hound on June 15, 2018, 08:37:46 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2018, 11:55:43 PM
There will be 5/6 in with a chance of winning on Sunday.

I don't mind that the US Open is so different to the others and that they try and stay to par. It's birdies galore for most of the year so why not have a difficult US Open and a sometimes windy and difficult British Open.

Tomorrow will be interesting as will the cut mark. They're talking about +10 which would be good craic.
I love this type of course / tournament. Okay, a few of the greens are too tough and maybe unfair, but Augusta has a couple like that too. But I love that if you miss the fairway, then you're in trouble. None of this "grip it and rip it" and you don't care where it lands, because you'll have a wedge to the green no matter what.

You have to play clever golf, accurate golf. And when you make a mistake, you'll almost certainly pay the price. Then of course the wind in R1 made it extra tough. R2 is supposed to be less wind, but still some wind, likely to slightly favour the afternoon starters according to Luke Donald.

Rory hardly ever plays well in the wind, so not surprised to see him struggle. Suits Shane though, the one horror show on the green cost him badly, but +5 isnt out of it.

There's a still a risk DJ could run away with it, but I hope not, in which case we should have a really exciting 3 more days.  For the gamblers out there, there really is some great value if you fancy someone who isnt DJ or Rose.

I agree with a lot of that, but in fairness if the greens are OTT it really doesn't matter what you do. Tiger and Shane both 4 putted from about 5 feet on the same green. To me that says there's something off. Phil Mickelson hit 13 out of 14 greens at one stage yesterday, is one of the best short players in the game, and still had a horror show.

A pair amount of sense in those posts, the USGA usually set up a tough course with about even par as their aim for a winning score but when you see half of the world's top 20 shooting +6 or worse I think they've overplayed their hand. Obviously the wind was a major factor but the penalty for being a foot off the fairway oughtn't to be the same as being 20/30 yards off. That 7rh green is bonkers I can't believe that after the furore the last time the Open was played there they didn't change it..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 15, 2018, 11:32:54 AM
I'm in two minds if I'm enjoying this or not. I don't mind long rough etc but they can't seem to hold the ball on the green either.
Another thing they seem to have 40 plus people searching for the balls and the TV guys are helping them using replays. Rich Beem stood on DJ's ball and then he gets a drop after the search party had trampled the rough down for 4 mins. If it's punishing it must be punishing for everyone not just the big names in the featured groups who have all the cameras following them.

I also still find it painful to watch these guys making doubles and triples. At this rate I think +1 or +2 might be the winning score.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 15, 2018, 11:52:36 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 15, 2018, 11:32:54 AM
I'm in two minds if I'm enjoying this or not. I don't mind long rough etc but they can't seem to hold the ball on the green either.
Another thing they seem to have 40 plus people searching for the balls and the TV guys are helping them using replays. Rich Beem stood on DJ's ball and then he gets a drop after the search party had trampled the rough down for 4 mins. If it's punishing it must be punishing for everyone not just the big names in the featured groups who have all the cameras following them.

I also still find it painful to watch these guys making doubles and triples. At this rate I think +1 or +2 might be the winning score.

The greens must be really bad Lowry wasn't happy with them at all. The lads on Sky just seemed to say well that's what happens with poana greens after a full days play but reading Lowry's comments seemed to be more than that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 15, 2018, 12:01:33 PM
While it is good fun to watch, it wouldn't be something to tune into every week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2018, 12:06:38 PM
Surely the conditions are the same for everybody, 4 putting or going +10 is pretty poor regardless for some of these top golfers?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 15, 2018, 12:43:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2018, 12:06:38 PM
Surely the conditions are the same for everybody, 4 putting or going +10 is pretty poor regardless for some of these top golfers?

On a normal weekend it is but it's happened all over the show yesterday to the top guys so it can't just be a coincidence.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 15, 2018, 12:47:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 15, 2018, 12:43:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2018, 12:06:38 PM
Surely the conditions are the same for everybody, 4 putting or going +10 is pretty poor regardless for some of these top golfers?

On a normal weekend it is but it's happened all over the show yesterday to the top guys so it can't just be a coincidence.

It didn't to DJ
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 15, 2018, 05:36:13 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 15, 2018, 12:47:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 15, 2018, 12:43:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2018, 12:06:38 PM
Surely the conditions are the same for everybody, 4 putting or going +10 is pretty poor regardless for some of these top golfers?

On a normal weekend it is but it's happened all over the show yesterday to the top guys so it can't just be a coincidence.

It didn't to DJ

He's the only one though... he's playing some stuff very hard to look past him at this stage although the course looks to be getting a bit easier for the afternoon session.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on June 15, 2018, 07:18:00 PM
Tommy Fleetwood having no issues today. Savage score
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2018, 11:25:28 PM
Pointer can be an awful knob but the hoor can grind out a score.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mrdeeds on June 15, 2018, 11:26:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2018, 11:25:28 PM
Pointer can be an awful knob but the hoor can grind out a score.

Triple bogey.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 15, 2018, 11:46:12 PM
4 of the world's Top 10 gone.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2018, 11:48:27 PM
Quote from: mrdeeds on June 15, 2018, 11:26:12 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 15, 2018, 11:25:28 PM
Pointer can be an awful knob but the hoor can grind out a score.

Triple bogey.
Commentator's curse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on June 16, 2018, 05:23:26 PM
Some shite from McIroy about jot being perepared to cope with the wind.......

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-admits-us-open-challenge-was-blown-off-course-early-1.3532512............
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 16, 2018, 05:30:16 PM
He cant cope with wind full stop which is surprising considering the courses and conditions he grew up with
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on June 16, 2018, 06:39:41 PM
Very true....... but sure his caddy and his mgmt team will fix it for him..


Whatboddsvhe never wins another major. ?????


What odds  he  tears the British Open apart....


He has the golfing ability and also the fragility for either to be equally possible
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 16, 2018, 07:26:56 PM
Phil Mickelson losing it on #13, hits a putt while the ball still moving (2 stroke penalty) might end up with a 9 on a par 4.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 16, 2018, 07:46:50 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on June 16, 2018, 07:26:56 PM
Phil Mickelson losing it on #13, hits a putt while the ball still moving (2 stroke penalty) might end up with a 9 on a par 4.

Like something you would have seen in Caddyshack
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on June 16, 2018, 08:41:24 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on June 16, 2018, 07:26:56 PM
Phil Mickelson losing it on #13, hits a putt while the ball still moving (2 stroke penalty) might end up with a 9 on a par 4.

Correction, he had a 10.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 16, 2018, 09:07:18 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on June 16, 2018, 08:41:24 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on June 16, 2018, 07:26:56 PM
Phil Mickelson losing it on #13, hits a putt while the ball still moving (2 stroke penalty) might end up with a 9 on a par 4.

Correction, he had a 10.

He should have been dq'd
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 16, 2018, 09:17:38 PM
DJ meltdown
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 16, 2018, 09:18:57 PM
He could have been dq'ed alright and a different player might have been.

Zach Johnson just gave it both barrels about the course. The likes of Spieth and Rory who narrowly missed the cut will be even more vexed now. A couple of guys who were +7 had 66s this morning in the best of the conditions and will be bang in contention
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 16, 2018, 10:07:03 PM
Johnson +6 after 8 holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 16, 2018, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 15, 2018, 12:47:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 15, 2018, 12:43:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2018, 12:06:38 PM
Surely the conditions are the same for everybody, 4 putting or going +10 is pretty poor regardless for some of these top golfers?

On a normal weekend it is but it's happened all over the show yesterday to the top guys so it can't just be a coincidence.

It didn't to DJ

Indeed...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 16, 2018, 10:32:08 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 16, 2018, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 15, 2018, 12:47:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 15, 2018, 12:43:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2018, 12:06:38 PM
Surely the conditions are the same for everybody, 4 putting or going +10 is pretty poor regardless for some of these top golfers?

On a normal weekend it is but it's happened all over the show yesterday to the top guys so it can't just be a coincidence.

It didn't to DJ

Indeed...

Two days late !!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 16, 2018, 10:56:53 PM
Anyone see Henrik telling a fan to zip it? lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 16, 2018, 11:10:58 PM
They shouldn't be letting Fox near coverage for the US Open as well.

Every year they have cameras panning around with no idea where the ball is. NBC know what they're at let them have it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 16, 2018, 11:19:21 PM
Sarah Stirk's chest  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 16, 2018, 11:23:55 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 16, 2018, 11:19:21 PM
Sarah Stirk's chest  :)

Yes she is busting out of that top
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 16, 2018, 11:34:53 PM
I think if I was playing in the US Open I'd find it hard to resist the temptation to smack one of those loudmouth Yanks in the gallery
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 17, 2018, 12:20:56 AM
Quote from: Boycey on June 16, 2018, 11:34:53 PM
I think if I was playing in the US Open I'd find it hard to resist the temptation to smack one of those loudmouth Yanks in the gallery

Apparently they are all blocked
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 17, 2018, 12:27:08 AM
Ha ha! Good old Henrik, not realising that they were live, lol.

And then he hangs his head in shame. Brilliant!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 17, 2018, 08:37:51 PM
Fleetwood having some round. Probably going to need at least one more birdie on the final 2 holes to stand any chance
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 17, 2018, 08:58:23 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 17, 2018, 08:37:51 PM
Fleetwood having some round. Probably going to need at least one more birdie on the final 2 holes to stand any chance
Haven't watched any of it because of the football.
How's our Rory doing.?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on June 17, 2018, 09:05:41 PM
I have Fleetwood backed at 33/1 came from nowhere
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 17, 2018, 09:19:07 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on June 17, 2018, 09:05:41 PM
I have Fleetwood backed at 33/1 came from nowhere

Same... need the wind to kick up then he has a real chance. I think the best he could hope for is a playoff but hard to see these lads not getting under par.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 17, 2018, 09:45:04 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 17, 2018, 08:58:23 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 17, 2018, 08:37:51 PM
Fleetwood having some round. Probably going to need at least one more birdie on the final 2 holes to stand any chance
Haven't watched any of it because of the football.
How's our Rory doing.?

Not allowed to talk about it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 17, 2018, 10:42:47 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 17, 2018, 08:58:23 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 17, 2018, 08:37:51 PM
Fleetwood having some round. Probably going to need at least one more birdie on the final 2 holes to stand any chance
Haven't watched any of it because of the football.
How's our Rory doing.?

Think he took the weekend off to get ready for the 12th!

3 holes to go and koepka still up by one
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 17, 2018, 10:53:28 PM
Koepka has it now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 17, 2018, 11:32:43 PM
Today's round proves that tough championship golf doesn't have be a torture like it was a couple of days this week..

Koepka a worthy champion.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 18, 2018, 08:11:15 AM
And his caddy is an Irishman.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 18, 2018, 09:31:15 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 18, 2018, 08:11:15 AM
And his caddy is an Irishman.

Ricky Elliott from Portrush, not sure he would agree with that description !

Great performance from Koepka and two totally different wins, a shoot out last year and then a traditional US Open grind. Johnson couldn't make a putt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 18, 2018, 10:10:45 AM
Feel bad for DJ. He was punished for being good on Thurs and Fri. Sat was a real slog for the leaders in the afternoon. I'd say that has had an effect on his Sunday performance. If I was him I'd be pissed. Fair play to Koepka though. He took his opportunity.

FIGJAM is a momentous arsehole. No wonder the US public love him. Has shown himself up as a cheat and nothing else. If you did that in your local club you'd have trouble getting anyone to play with you, bar other cheats. The USGA also copped out in not DQing him. The rule they applied is for accidentally hitting the ball. He deliberately hit a moving ball.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: WT4E on June 18, 2018, 01:34:12 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 10:10:45 AM
FIGJAM is a momentous arsehole. No wonder the US public love him. Has shown himself up as a cheat and nothing else. If you did that in your local club you'd have trouble getting anyone to play with you, bar other cheats. The USGA also copped out in not DQing him. The rule they applied is for accidentally hitting the ball. He deliberately hit a moving ball.

I just saw someone on Twitter blame Tyrone for FIGJAM bending the rules.  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 18, 2018, 01:44:48 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 10:10:45 AM
Feel bad for DJ. He was punished for being good on Thurs and Fri. Sat was a real slog for the leaders in the afternoon. I'd say that has had an effect on his Sunday performance. If I was him I'd be pissed. Fair play to Koepka though. He took his opportunity.

FIGJAM is a momentous arsehole. No wonder the US public love him. Has shown himself up as a cheat and nothing else. If you did that in your local club you'd have trouble getting anyone to play with you, bar other cheats. The USGA also copped out in not DQing him. The rule they applied is for accidentally hitting the ball. He deliberately hit a moving ball.
Don't think that's true.

The rule (14-5) simply states:

A player must not make a stroke at his ball while it is moving.
Strokeplay Penalty: 2 strokes

Now if you purposely deflect or stop the ball, then you are into Rule 1-2, which could mean disqualification (if significant advantage obtained). Rule 1-2 expressly states that it does not apply to anything covered under another rule.

So, did Mickelson strike the ball or deflect the ball?
I think it was a strike, in which case, the right decision has been made.
Although clearly many think this goes against the ethos of the game, and maybe the rule should be amended.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 18, 2018, 02:22:40 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 18, 2018, 01:44:48 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 10:10:45 AM
Feel bad for DJ. He was punished for being good on Thurs and Fri. Sat was a real slog for the leaders in the afternoon. I'd say that has had an effect on his Sunday performance. If I was him I'd be pissed. Fair play to Koepka though. He took his opportunity.

FIGJAM is a momentous arsehole. No wonder the US public love him. Has shown himself up as a cheat and nothing else. If you did that in your local club you'd have trouble getting anyone to play with you, bar other cheats. The USGA also copped out in not DQing him. The rule they applied is for accidentally hitting the ball. He deliberately hit a moving ball.
Don't think that's true.

The rule (14-5) simply states:

A player must not make a stroke at his ball while it is moving.
Strokeplay Penalty: 2 strokes

Now if you purposely deflect or stop the ball, then you are into Rule 1-2, which could mean disqualification (if significant advantage obtained). Rule 1-2 expressly states that it does not apply to anything covered under another rule.

So, did Mickelson strike the ball or deflect the ball?
I think it was a strike, in which case, the right decision has been made.
Although clearly many think this goes against the ethos of the game, and maybe the rule should be amended.

They should've have proceeded under rule 1-2 but he knew what he was doing. Has this now given everyone carte blanche if you hit a shit putt that's going to run into a bunker to just run round and hit it back?
If he's that pissed at how hard the US Open is he should lobby that's it's played under stableford points. Put himself down for a ding.
He's a cheat and an arsehole. Time they took action against him.
This and his Ryder Cup antics were he threw Tom Watson under the bus shows the sort of **** he is.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 18, 2018, 02:24:51 PM
I didn't know what FIGJAM was I had to google It. I've been an admirer of his for 20+ years (possibly cause he's a leftie like me) and I've never heard that nickname applied to him..

I thought it a poor thing for him to do, it he'd left it alone and said nothing it could have been put down to the course conditions wearing him down but he compounded it by saying he did it purposely knowing the penalty which was staggering.

A bit of grovelling and good PR needed...

By the way he's actually right handed  :o

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 18, 2018, 09:16:05 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 02:22:40 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 18, 2018, 01:44:48 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 10:10:45 AM
Feel bad for DJ. He was punished for being good on Thurs and Fri. Sat was a real slog for the leaders in the afternoon. I'd say that has had an effect on his Sunday performance. If I was him I'd be pissed. Fair play to Koepka though. He took his opportunity.

FIGJAM is a momentous arsehole. No wonder the US public love him. Has shown himself up as a cheat and nothing else. If you did that in your local club you'd have trouble getting anyone to play with you, bar other cheats. The USGA also copped out in not DQing him. The rule they applied is for accidentally hitting the ball. He deliberately hit a moving ball.
Don't think that's true.

The rule (14-5) simply states:

A player must not make a stroke at his ball while it is moving.
Strokeplay Penalty: 2 strokes

Now if you purposely deflect or stop the ball, then you are into Rule 1-2, which could mean disqualification (if significant advantage obtained). Rule 1-2 expressly states that it does not apply to anything covered under another rule.

So, did Mickelson strike the ball or deflect the ball?
I think it was a strike, in which case, the right decision has been made.
Although clearly many think this goes against the ethos of the game, and maybe the rule should be amended.

They should've have proceeded under rule 1-2 but he knew what he was doing. Has this now given everyone carte blanche if you hit a shit putt that's going to run into a bunker to just run round and hit it back?
If he's that pissed at how hard the US Open is he should lobby that's it's played under stableford points. Put himself down for a ding.
He's a cheat and an arsehole. Time they took action against him.
This and his Ryder Cup antics were he threw Tom Watson under the bus shows the sort of **** he is.
You'd wanna be a pretty poor bunker player to prefer a 2 shot penalty to being in the bunker!

Mickelson was being lazy rather than a cheat. Not sure he gained any advantage. I'd say he would have got less than 10 had he played properly.
No doubt he's an arsehole. He wouldn't have cared had he got DQ'd.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orchard park on June 18, 2018, 10:30:24 PM
Mickelson  is the ultimate white elite rich boor  that gives golf such bad press
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 19, 2018, 08:48:17 AM
Quote from: Hound on June 18, 2018, 09:16:05 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 02:22:40 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 18, 2018, 01:44:48 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 10:10:45 AM
Feel bad for DJ. He was punished for being good on Thurs and Fri. Sat was a real slog for the leaders in the afternoon. I'd say that has had an effect on his Sunday performance. If I was him I'd be pissed. Fair play to Koepka though. He took his opportunity.

FIGJAM is a momentous arsehole. No wonder the US public love him. Has shown himself up as a cheat and nothing else. If you did that in your local club you'd have trouble getting anyone to play with you, bar other cheats. The USGA also copped out in not DQing him. The rule they applied is for accidentally hitting the ball. He deliberately hit a moving ball.
Don't think that's true.

The rule (14-5) simply states:

A player must not make a stroke at his ball while it is moving.
Strokeplay Penalty: 2 strokes

Now if you purposely deflect or stop the ball, then you are into Rule 1-2, which could mean disqualification (if significant advantage obtained). Rule 1-2 expressly states that it does not apply to anything covered under another rule.

So, did Mickelson strike the ball or deflect the ball?
I think it was a strike, in which case, the right decision has been made.
Although clearly many think this goes against the ethos of the game, and maybe the rule should be amended.

They should've have proceeded under rule 1-2 but he knew what he was doing. Has this now given everyone carte blanche if you hit a shit putt that's going to run into a bunker to just run round and hit it back?
If he's that pissed at how hard the US Open is he should lobby that's it's played under stableford points. Put himself down for a ding.
He's a cheat and an arsehole. Time they took action against him.
This and his Ryder Cup antics were he threw Tom Watson under the bus shows the sort of **** he is.
You'd wanna be a pretty poor bunker player to prefer a 2 shot penalty to being in the bunker!

Mickelson was being lazy rather than a cheat. Not sure he gained any advantage. I'd say he would have got less than 10 had he played properly.
No doubt he's an arsehole. He wouldn't have cared had he got DQ'd.

And the person who drops a ball out of his/her pocket rather than bothering to look their original, or go back and play another from the correct place? Is he/she being lazy too?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 19, 2018, 09:40:35 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 19, 2018, 08:48:17 AM
Quote from: Hound on June 18, 2018, 09:16:05 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 02:22:40 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 18, 2018, 01:44:48 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 10:10:45 AM
Feel bad for DJ. He was punished for being good on Thurs and Fri. Sat was a real slog for the leaders in the afternoon. I'd say that has had an effect on his Sunday performance. If I was him I'd be pissed. Fair play to Koepka though. He took his opportunity.

FIGJAM is a momentous arsehole. No wonder the US public love him. Has shown himself up as a cheat and nothing else. If you did that in your local club you'd have trouble getting anyone to play with you, bar other cheats. The USGA also copped out in not DQing him. The rule they applied is for accidentally hitting the ball. He deliberately hit a moving ball.
Don't think that's true.

The rule (14-5) simply states:

A player must not make a stroke at his ball while it is moving.
Strokeplay Penalty: 2 strokes

Now if you purposely deflect or stop the ball, then you are into Rule 1-2, which could mean disqualification (if significant advantage obtained). Rule 1-2 expressly states that it does not apply to anything covered under another rule.

So, did Mickelson strike the ball or deflect the ball?
I think it was a strike, in which case, the right decision has been made.
Although clearly many think this goes against the ethos of the game, and maybe the rule should be amended.

They should've have proceeded under rule 1-2 but he knew what he was doing. Has this now given everyone carte blanche if you hit a shit putt that's going to run into a bunker to just run round and hit it back?
If he's that pissed at how hard the US Open is he should lobby that's it's played under stableford points. Put himself down for a ding.
He's a cheat and an arsehole. Time they took action against him.
This and his Ryder Cup antics were he threw Tom Watson under the bus shows the sort of **** he is.
You'd wanna be a pretty poor bunker player to prefer a 2 shot penalty to being in the bunker!

Mickelson was being lazy rather than a cheat. Not sure he gained any advantage. I'd say he would have got less than 10 had he played properly.
No doubt he's an arsehole. He wouldn't have cared had he got DQ'd.

And the person who drops a ball out of his/her pocket rather than bothering to look their original, or go back and play another from the correct place? Is he/she being lazy too?

If you can't see the difference in those 2 scenarios then there's no point having a discussion!

What Phil did was wrong but it is covered in the rules & he was punished according to those rules - it's another issue whether the rule needs looked at due to the blatant nature of Phils transgression!

The person who drops another ball is out-and-out cheating and not taking the appropriate punishment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 19, 2018, 09:51:01 AM
Quote from: cornerback on June 19, 2018, 09:40:35 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 19, 2018, 08:48:17 AM
Quote from: Hound on June 18, 2018, 09:16:05 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 02:22:40 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 18, 2018, 01:44:48 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 18, 2018, 10:10:45 AM
Feel bad for DJ. He was punished for being good on Thurs and Fri. Sat was a real slog for the leaders in the afternoon. I'd say that has had an effect on his Sunday performance. If I was him I'd be pissed. Fair play to Koepka though. He took his opportunity.

FIGJAM is a momentous arsehole. No wonder the US public love him. Has shown himself up as a cheat and nothing else. If you did that in your local club you'd have trouble getting anyone to play with you, bar other cheats. The USGA also copped out in not DQing him. The rule they applied is for accidentally hitting the ball. He deliberately hit a moving ball.
Don't think that's true.

The rule (14-5) simply states:

A player must not make a stroke at his ball while it is moving.
Strokeplay Penalty: 2 strokes

Now if you purposely deflect or stop the ball, then you are into Rule 1-2, which could mean disqualification (if significant advantage obtained). Rule 1-2 expressly states that it does not apply to anything covered under another rule.

So, did Mickelson strike the ball or deflect the ball?
I think it was a strike, in which case, the right decision has been made.
Although clearly many think this goes against the ethos of the game, and maybe the rule should be amended.

They should've have proceeded under rule 1-2 but he knew what he was doing. Has this now given everyone carte blanche if you hit a shit putt that's going to run into a bunker to just run round and hit it back?
If he's that pissed at how hard the US Open is he should lobby that's it's played under stableford points. Put himself down for a ding.
He's a cheat and an arsehole. Time they took action against him.
This and his Ryder Cup antics were he threw Tom Watson under the bus shows the sort of **** he is.
You'd wanna be a pretty poor bunker player to prefer a 2 shot penalty to being in the bunker!

Mickelson was being lazy rather than a cheat. Not sure he gained any advantage. I'd say he would have got less than 10 had he played properly.
No doubt he's an arsehole. He wouldn't have cared had he got DQ'd.

And the person who drops a ball out of his/her pocket rather than bothering to look their original, or go back and play another from the correct place? Is he/she being lazy too?

If you can't see the difference in those 2 scenarios then there's no point having a discussion!

What Phil did was wrong but it is covered in the rules & he was punished according to those rules - it's another issue whether the rule needs looked at due to the blatant nature of Phils transgression!

The person who drops another ball is out-and-out cheating and not taking the appropriate punishment.

Ok this is the last I'm saying on it cause I really need to get over it and move on.
I think it's blatant cheating. If possible, he's gone down in my estimation (he already was pretty low). I see no difference from the scenario I posted above. And worst of all to do it in a US Open!! He thinks he is above the law. It's not for me. Golf is different from other sports in that it is up to the player himself to police himself. There's no independent referee following your Saturday fourball. He's set a very bad example, and if someone in my fourball did the same in a comp, I'd refuse to play with that person again.

Anyway as I said I'm gonna leave it now.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on June 19, 2018, 09:53:06 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 19, 2018, 08:48:17 AM

And the person who drops a ball out of his/her pocket rather than bothering to look their original, or go back and play another from the correct place? Is he/she being lazy too?

this isn't done in a local comp or society never mind a US open. What a comment.

No one cares if aul Joe, playing off 22 with his mates for a few quid, bends the rules a bit on his way to shooting 27 points.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 19, 2018, 09:56:07 AM
I don't think it was cheating so much as a complete head stagger.

Cheating is when you contrive to offer yourself an advantage that you didn't gain through playing in accordance with the rules.

While it did look odd as hell and it's not something you'd want to see repeated, a 2-stroke penalty means it will never be advantageous to copy this behaviour, and it should be plenty deterrent for any golfer at any level.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 19, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
Mickleson contacted officials apparently, explained what he had done and was happy to accept disqualification if that was the outcome, officials decided that a 2 shot penalty was appropriate. Mickleson may be rich and white, he can't really help that. But unlike our own spoilt hollywood brat, Phil takes time with supporters at every tournament to sign autographs and interact. He spent an hour on Sunday doing so, most of us after 18 holes just want to get home.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 19, 2018, 02:36:32 PM
Trailer, there's more evidence that you're an arsehole in this thread than Phil will ever be.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on June 19, 2018, 07:12:48 PM
It was either laziness or a head stagger from big Phil. He was out of the tournament, no chance of winning so it's not as if he was gaining an unfair advantage. As mentioned above the two stroke penalty is enough of a deterrent. Anyone talking otherwise is just talking out of their hole.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2018, 10:20:49 PM
A lot of people get viciously carried away about very trivial things when it comes to golf!!

Phil was like +10 at the time who cares??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2018, 11:16:13 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 19, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
Mickleson contacted officials apparently, explained what he had done and was happy to accept disqualification if that was the outcome, officials decided that a 2 shot penalty was appropriate. Mickleson may be rich and white, he can't really help that. But unlike our own spoilt hollywood brat, Phil takes time with supporters at every tournament to sign autographs and interact. He spent an hour on Sunday doing so, most of us after 18 holes just want to get home.

So from Phil being labelled a cheat to getting stuck into Rory? Ffs lad stick to the topic
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 19, 2018, 11:19:09 PM
Is Rory a Prod?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 19, 2018, 11:19:17 PM
I thought Phil's bigger foul was running on the green to catch the moving ball.

He's a big heavy fella so running would leave aberrations.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 19, 2018, 11:21:02 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 19, 2018, 11:19:09 PM
Is Rory a Prod?

No, vegan. He's never been the same since he cut his big mop of curly hair.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 19, 2018, 11:21:30 PM
It was more of a gentle prance  ;D

Nothing to see here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 20, 2018, 11:27:25 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2018, 11:16:13 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 19, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
Mickleson contacted officials apparently, explained what he had done and was happy to accept disqualification if that was the outcome, officials decided that a 2 shot penalty was appropriate. Mickleson may be rich and white, he can't really help that. But unlike our own spoilt hollywood brat, Phil takes time with supporters at every tournament to sign autographs and interact. He spent an hour on Sunday doing so, most of us after 18 holes just want to get home.

So from Phil being labelled a cheat to getting stuck into Rory? Ffs lad stick to the topic
It says golf thread son
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 20, 2018, 12:16:23 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 20, 2018, 11:27:25 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2018, 11:16:13 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 19, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
Mickleson contacted officials apparently, explained what he had done and was happy to accept disqualification if that was the outcome, officials decided that a 2 shot penalty was appropriate. Mickleson may be rich and white, he can't really help that. But unlike our own spoilt hollywood brat, Phil takes time with supporters at every tournament to sign autographs and interact. He spent an hour on Sunday doing so, most of us after 18 holes just want to get home.

So from Phil being labelled a cheat to getting stuck into Rory? Ffs lad stick to the topic
It says golf thread son

No the topic was about Phil cheating son, the thread is about golf lad! Catch yourself on a bit
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 21, 2018, 03:39:49 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 20, 2018, 12:16:23 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 20, 2018, 11:27:25 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2018, 11:16:13 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 19, 2018, 01:34:36 PM
Mickleson contacted officials apparently, explained what he had done and was happy to accept disqualification if that was the outcome, officials decided that a 2 shot penalty was appropriate. Mickleson may be rich and white, he can't really help that. But unlike our own spoilt hollywood brat, Phil takes time with supporters at every tournament to sign autographs and interact. He spent an hour on Sunday doing so, most of us after 18 holes just want to get home.

So from Phil being labelled a cheat to getting stuck into Rory? Ffs lad stick to the topic
It says golf thread son

No the topic was about Phil cheating son, the thread is about golf lad! Catch yourself on a bit
So where does it say I'm not allowed to introduce another "topic"? I'd say you need to do the catching on or perhaps you are the censor?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 21, 2018, 03:55:53 PM
Phil with the big Mea Culpa yesterday

"I know this should've come sooner, but it's taken me a few days to calm down. My anger and frustration got the best of me last weekend. I'm embarrassed and disappointed by my actions.

"It was clearly not my finest moment and I'm sorry."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 21, 2018, 04:34:01 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 21, 2018, 03:55:53 PM
Phil with the big Mea Culpa yesterday

"I know this should've come sooner, but it's taken me a few days to calm down. My anger and frustration got the best of me last weekend. I'm embarrassed and disappointed by my actions.

"It was clearly not my finest moment and I'm sorry."

No, his finest moment was throwing Tom Watson under the bus at the Ryder cup.
No. Scratch that.
It was his shady dealing in the stock market.
No. Sorry.
It was his shady dealings with a bookie
No.
It was the time he wore a beeper onto the golf course in case his wife went into labour (she didn't)

The man is a total fake and the masked slipped at the US Open. Other Golfers might be arseholes but at least they're consistent. His whole personality is a veneer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 21, 2018, 05:42:41 PM
How can people get so annoyed about a golfer (or a darts thrower as I found out earlier this year) that you are never likely to meet. Team sports like GAA , soccer or whatever else floats your boat are tribal and heroes and villians are plentiful but these individual sports or pastimes, more like, are just enjoyment based watching. I've got my own favourites who I'll root for but I can't imagine shouting obsenities at the screen over it.




Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 21, 2018, 06:02:55 PM
it's bizarre  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 21, 2018, 06:41:30 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 21, 2018, 04:34:01 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on June 21, 2018, 03:55:53 PM
Phil with the big Mea Culpa yesterday

"I know this should've come sooner, but it's taken me a few days to calm down. My anger and frustration got the best of me last weekend. I'm embarrassed and disappointed by my actions.

"It was clearly not my finest moment and I'm sorry."

No, his finest moment was throwing Tom Watson under the bus at the Ryder cup.
No. Scratch that.
It was his shady dealing in the stock market.
No. Sorry.
It was his shady dealings with a bookie
No.
It was the time he wore a beeper onto the golf course in case his wife went into labour (she didn't)

The man is a total fake and the masked slipped at the US Open. Other Golfers might be arseholes but at least they're consistent. His whole personality is a veneer.

You're forgetting his spike marks and Vijay Singh, and his alleged illegitimate child in AZ.

He's one of the best. Here's a big Phil grin and a thumbs up to you!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 02, 2018, 10:55:09 PM
G-Mac has had to pull out of the Open Qualifying event tomorrow - he has no clubs

QuoteI have officially withdrawn from @TheOpen qualifying tomorrow at St Anne's Old Links. I cannot give 100% without my own equipment which has been mishandled by @AirFrance and must turn my attention to @DDFIrishOpen this weekend. Thanks for all the support.

QuoteLots of you wanting to know why I don't grab a set off the rack and give it my best shot to get in @TheOpen. Of course I could do this, but wouldn't be firing on all cylinders and there are 6 spots up for grabs next 2 weeks at @DDFIrishOpen and @ScottishOpen.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trueblue1234 on July 03, 2018, 09:04:04 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 02, 2018, 10:55:09 PM
G-Mac has had to pull out of the Open Qualifying event tomorrow - he has no clubs

QuoteI have officially withdrawn from @TheOpen qualifying tomorrow at St Anne's Old Links. I cannot give 100% without my own equipment which has been mishandled by @AirFrance and must turn my attention to @DDFIrishOpen this weekend. Thanks for all the support.

QuoteLots of you wanting to know why I don't grab a set off the rack and give it my best shot to get in @TheOpen. Of course I could do this, but wouldn't be firing on all cylinders and there are 6 spots up for grabs next 2 weeks at @DDFIrishOpen and @ScottishOpen.

I've a spare set in the garage if he wants. There's even half a bottle of lucozade sport and a Snickers in the bag. He'd be welcome to both if it helps.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on July 04, 2018, 11:50:47 AM
Anyone for Ballyliffin? Love the course, hoping Harrington has a good 4 days.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 04, 2018, 12:04:21 PM
Course looks fantastic from what I've seen
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 04, 2018, 12:13:22 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on July 04, 2018, 11:50:47 AM
Anyone for Ballyliffin? Love the course, hoping Harrington has a good 4 days.

Heading up on Friday really looking forward to it!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 04, 2018, 12:14:32 PM
Can't get any takers to go up, may have to trek up alone.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 04, 2018, 12:22:45 PM
Going by the scoring in the Pro-Am, GMac found his clubs hahah
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 04, 2018, 12:51:21 PM
Lowry still has it  8)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhQjPwsXkAAaRDu.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DhQl_VJXcAA4iLg.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 04, 2018, 12:52:44 PM
Photo proves any auld fart can play football  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on July 04, 2018, 03:25:47 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on July 04, 2018, 11:50:47 AM
Anyone for Ballyliffin? Love the course, hoping Harrington has a good 4 days.

I've never played it but is the irish open course a merge of the 2 courses or the full 18 of one of them?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 04, 2018, 03:44:22 PM
Quote from: cornerback on July 04, 2018, 03:25:47 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on July 04, 2018, 11:50:47 AM
Anyone for Ballyliffin? Love the course, hoping Harrington has a good 4 days.

I've never played it but is the irish open course a merge of the 2 courses or the full 18 of one of them?

It's just the Glashedy course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 04, 2018, 04:04:54 PM
Been to two of the Irish Opens and enjoyable enough but have to say it's a bit of an endurance test traipsing round the course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on July 04, 2018, 04:22:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 04, 2018, 04:04:54 PM
Been to two of the Irish Opens and enjoyable enough but have to say it's a bit of an endurance test traipsing round the course.

Been to the one a few years ago in Royal County Down - the weather was crap though compared to what is forecast for Donegal this next few days.  And McIlroy actually missed the cut in that one and Lowry was nowhere in contention.  Tempted to go up to the Friday of this one - not convinced on the traffic arrangements though - feel like you'll get stuck in traffic for ages on small country lanes - no shuttle services from any of the big towns unless you are staying in them - Gardai advice is ample free car parking at the course - surely that will result in a log jam of cars.

Also it actually isn't a great spectator sport to watch Live IMO.  Do enjoy watching on TV and especially the majors but very hard to follow a group round and lose flight of ball half the time and if it is a marquee group it 5 and 6 people deep looking to watch them
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 04, 2018, 04:35:27 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on July 04, 2018, 04:22:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 04, 2018, 04:04:54 PM
Been to two of the Irish Opens and enjoyable enough but have to say it's a bit of an endurance test traipsing round the course.

Been to the one a few years ago in Royal County Down - the weather was crap though compared to what is forecast for Donegal this next few days.  And McIlroy actually missed the cut in that one and Lowry was nowhere in contention.  Tempted to go up to the Friday of this one - not convinced on the traffic arrangements though - feel like you'll get stuck in traffic for ages on small country lanes - no shuttle services from any of the big towns unless you are staying in them - Gardai advice is ample free car parking at the course - surely that will result in a log jam of cars.

Also it actually isn't a great spectator sport to watch Live IMO.  Do enjoy watching on TV and especially the majors but very hard to follow a group round and lose flight of ball half the time and if it is a marquee group it 5 and 6 people deep looking to watch them

I have a different view on it I think it's the ultimate spectator sport, I've been to many sporting events across the globe and the British Opens I've attended remain my favourite ever sporting memories. I always felt you were close enough to the action to almost be a part of it. There is probably an art to learning how to follow the groups  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 04, 2018, 09:12:49 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on July 04, 2018, 04:22:18 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 04, 2018, 04:04:54 PM
Been to two of the Irish Opens and enjoyable enough but have to say it's a bit of an endurance test traipsing round the course.

Been to the one a few years ago in Royal County Down - the weather was crap though compared to what is forecast for Donegal this next few days.  And McIlroy actually missed the cut in that one and Lowry was nowhere in contention.  Tempted to go up to the Friday of this one - not convinced on the traffic arrangements though - feel like you'll get stuck in traffic for ages on small country lanes - no shuttle services from any of the big towns unless you are staying in them - Gardai advice is ample free car parking at the course - surely that will result in a log jam of cars.

Also it actually isn't a great spectator sport to watch Live IMO.  Do enjoy watching on TV and especially the majors but very hard to follow a group round and lose flight of ball half the time and if it is a marquee group it 5 and 6 people deep looking to watch them

There's park and ride from both Carndonagh and Buncrana!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Low and Hard on July 04, 2018, 11:05:11 PM
Anyone hear McIroy say Londonderry in an interview on bbc. He will have lost some fans tonight. All respect gone!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 04, 2018, 11:15:36 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on July 04, 2018, 11:05:11 PM
Anyone hear McIroy say Londonderry in an interview on bbc. He will have lost some fans tonight. All respect gone!

He nailed his colours to the mast long ago, some just didn't want to accept it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 04, 2018, 11:20:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 04, 2018, 11:15:36 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on July 04, 2018, 11:05:11 PM
Anyone hear McIroy say Londonderry in an interview on bbc. He will have lost some fans tonight. All respect gone!

He nailed his colours to the mast long ago, some just didn't want to accept it

Some don't care..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Low and Hard on July 04, 2018, 11:35:15 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 04, 2018, 11:15:36 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on July 04, 2018, 11:05:11 PM
Anyone hear McIroy say Londonderry in an interview on bbc. He will have lost some fans tonight. All respect gone!

He nailed his colours to the mast long ago, some just didn't want to accept it

I never thought it was that bad. He had close relations play for Down ffs!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Wildweasel74 on July 04, 2018, 11:56:06 PM
Heard it alright! Literally the first catholic i ever heard call it that@ he be popular up round the city@@
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 05, 2018, 12:20:38 AM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on July 04, 2018, 11:56:06 PM
Heard it alright! Literally the first catholic i ever heard call it that@ he be popular up round the city@@

Never listen to the bbc utv? Get a f**king grip
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: johnnycool on July 05, 2018, 08:46:07 AM
Quote from: Low and Hard on July 04, 2018, 11:35:15 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 04, 2018, 11:15:36 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on July 04, 2018, 11:05:11 PM
Anyone hear McIroy say Londonderry in an interview on bbc. He will have lost some fans tonight. All respect gone!

He nailed his colours to the mast long ago, some just didn't want to accept it

I never thought it was that bad. He had close relations play for Down ffs!

Armagh you mean! He's relations in Lurgan IIRC.


Just cancelled my subscription to his fan club after he said Londonderry on the wireless and not even an attempt to slide in a Derry to balance it up.
I think the Pope should excommunicate him from the Altar in Phoenix Park when he's over. It's only but fair.

On another note why does the Irish Open need to be hosted by him?

Is that a way of trying to get some of the other big names to come?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ardtole on July 05, 2018, 08:55:49 AM
From what I understand it's his pet project, and there wouldn't be an Irish open only for him.  There was no tournament after the last sponsers pulled out. Nissan I think.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 05, 2018, 08:56:56 AM
Quote from: Low and Hard on July 04, 2018, 11:05:11 PM
Anyone hear McIroy say Londonderry in an interview on bbc. He will have lost some fans tonight. All respect gone!

If it's true, I'm afraid I have to agree.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on July 05, 2018, 09:52:40 AM
Definitely true. w**ker.

On watching golf live it is as boring as fook.

...wait around for 20 mins till someone hits a shot...who is that?.....who??......where did that go......wait around for 20 mins...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Low and Hard on July 05, 2018, 10:37:52 AM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on July 04, 2018, 11:56:06 PM
Heard it alright! Literally the first catholic i ever heard call it that@ he be popular up round the city@@

Unbelievable really. Hope he gets the yips!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 05, 2018, 12:55:39 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on July 05, 2018, 10:37:52 AM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on July 04, 2018, 11:56:06 PM
Heard it alright! Literally the first catholic i ever heard call it that@ he be popular up round the city@@

Unbelievable really. Hope he gets the yips!

Who the feck was he pandering to?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 05, 2018, 01:13:26 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 05, 2018, 12:55:39 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on July 05, 2018, 10:37:52 AM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on July 04, 2018, 11:56:06 PM
Heard it alright! Literally the first catholic i ever heard call it that@ he be popular up round the city@@

Unbelievable really. Hope he gets the yips!

Who the feck was he pandering to?

Himself?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 05, 2018, 01:44:24 PM
Regardless if you like him or hate him, he has to be given huge credit for resurrecting the Irish open. It was about to be dropped until he stepped in. Now it has €7m prize money and is part of the Rolex series.

Paul McGinley hosting it next year, similar to the British Masters which has a different host every year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 06, 2018, 02:30:02 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 05, 2018, 01:44:24 PM
Regardless if you like him or hate him, he has to be given huge credit for resurrecting the Irish open. It was about to be dropped until he stepped in. Now it has €7m prize money and is part of the Rolex series.

Paul McGinley hosting it next year, similar to the British Masters which has a different host every year.
I agree with you, I don't like him, but credit to him he resurrected the Irish open and has given it credibility. He seems to be full of contradictions...like most of us I suppose.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 06, 2018, 02:44:11 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on July 04, 2018, 11:35:15 PM
Quote from: Minder on July 04, 2018, 11:15:36 PM
Quote from: Low and Hard on July 04, 2018, 11:05:11 PM
Anyone hear McIroy say Londonderry in an interview on bbc. He will have lost some fans tonight. All respect gone!

He nailed his colours to the mast long ago, some just didn't want to accept it

I never thought it was that bad. He had close relations play for Down ffs!

Must support Trone comin out way that shite  ;) ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on July 06, 2018, 02:51:14 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 21, 2018, 05:42:41 PM
How can people get so annoyed about a golfer (or a darts thrower as I found out earlier this year) that you are never likely to meet. Team sports like GAA , soccer or whatever else floats your boat are tribal and heroes and villians are plentiful but these individual sports or pastimes, more like, are just enjoyment based watching. I've got my own favourites who I'll root for but I can't imagine shouting obsenities at the screen over it.

I met Mickelson. He was grand.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on July 06, 2018, 03:27:47 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 05, 2018, 01:44:24 PM
Regardless if you like him or hate him, he has to be given huge credit for resurrecting the Irish open. It was about to be dropped until he stepped in. Now it has €7m prize money and is part of the Rolex series.

Paul McGinley hosting it next year, similar to the British Masters which has a different host every year.

What does hosting involve?  I'm guessing he uses his profile to coax fellow pros to compete and up the sponsorship funding?

Is there more to it than that?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 06, 2018, 04:23:53 PM
Phil and Tiger supposedly setting up a $10m winner-takes-all match made for TV later in the year. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 07, 2018, 11:16:09 AM
Was at it yesterday and loved it. Just a great day out with the weather the great golf and the setup of the whole event being fantastic.

Brilliant way to spend a day!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on July 09, 2018, 10:07:53 AM
Tickets released this morning for next year's Open in Portrush, if anyone's interested.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 09, 2018, 03:09:14 PM
Quote from: Rois on July 09, 2018, 10:07:53 AM
Tickets released this morning for next year's Open in Portrush, if anyone's interested.

Sorted thanks for reminding me Rois the email would have sat in my promotions inbox without being looked at for days had I not been on here.

It's a bit steeper than the Irish Open but then it was always going to be I guess. Really looking forward to it now.

Does anyone else think that the Irish Open in Lahinch will start to struggle now without Rory's name being attached to it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 09, 2018, 04:22:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 09, 2018, 03:09:14 PM
Quote from: Rois on July 09, 2018, 10:07:53 AM
Tickets released this morning for next year's Open in Portrush, if anyone's interested.

Sorted thanks for reminding me Rois the email would have sat in my promotions inbox without being looked at for days had I not been on here.

It's a bit steeper than the Irish Open but then it was always going to be I guess. Really looking forward to it now.

Does anyone else think that the Irish Open in Lahinch will start to struggle now without Rory's name being attached to it?

No, not when he calls Derry by the L word.

The Irish Open has enough momentum and critical mass to survive without him, thank you very much.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on July 09, 2018, 04:30:09 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 09, 2018, 04:22:44 PM
The Irish Open has enough momentum and critical mass to survive without him, thank you very much.
I agree with that - the tourist bodies will pour enough into it, but it def has Rory to thank for the recent resurgence.  As long as it still has the big prize money to attract the famous players, it'll do fine. 



Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 09, 2018, 04:55:52 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 09, 2018, 04:22:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 09, 2018, 03:09:14 PM
Quote from: Rois on July 09, 2018, 10:07:53 AM
Tickets released this morning for next year's Open in Portrush, if anyone's interested.

Sorted thanks for reminding me Rois the email would have sat in my promotions inbox without being looked at for days had I not been on here.

It's a bit steeper than the Irish Open but then it was always going to be I guess. Really looking forward to it now.

Does anyone else think that the Irish Open in Lahinch will start to struggle now without Rory's name being attached to it?

No, not when he calls Derry by the L word.

The Irish Open has enough momentum and critical mass to survive without him, thank you very much.

It was a dwindling mess despite the successes of Harrington, Clarke and McDowell.  Rory is box office, whether you want to admit it or not.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 09, 2018, 05:04:07 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 09, 2018, 04:55:52 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 09, 2018, 04:22:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 09, 2018, 03:09:14 PM
Quote from: Rois on July 09, 2018, 10:07:53 AM
Tickets released this morning for next year's Open in Portrush, if anyone's interested.

Sorted thanks for reminding me Rois the email would have sat in my promotions inbox without being looked at for days had I not been on here.

It's a bit steeper than the Irish Open but then it was always going to be I guess. Really looking forward to it now.

Does anyone else think that the Irish Open in Lahinch will start to struggle now without Rory's name being attached to it?

No, not when he calls Derry by the L word.

The Irish Open has enough momentum and critical mass to survive without him, thank you very much.

It was a dwindling mess despite the successes of Harrington, Clarke and McDowell.  Rory is box office, whether you want to admit it or not.

It was very noticeable when entering on Friday at about 9 in the morning any conversation I overheard on the way in was inevitably asking where Rory was on the course and whether he could go well. He was hitting the ball like a dream but once he got on the greens he looked like a lost soul!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 09, 2018, 05:23:54 PM
Didn't think the field looked particularly strong at the Irish Open
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 09, 2018, 05:27:59 PM
you wouldn't get too many of the big names at it based on it's placement in the schedule.

Lots of the US players will head over for the Scottish and British Opens - wouldn't want to be away for 3 week. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 09, 2018, 05:34:55 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 09, 2018, 04:55:52 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 09, 2018, 04:22:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 09, 2018, 03:09:14 PM
Quote from: Rois on July 09, 2018, 10:07:53 AM
Tickets released this morning for next year's Open in Portrush, if anyone's interested.

Sorted thanks for reminding me Rois the email would have sat in my promotions inbox without being looked at for days had I not been on here.

It's a bit steeper than the Irish Open but then it was always going to be I guess. Really looking forward to it now.

Does anyone else think that the Irish Open in Lahinch will start to struggle now without Rory's name being attached to it?

No, not when he calls Derry by the L word.

The Irish Open has enough momentum and critical mass to survive without him, thank you very much.

It was a dwindling mess despite the successes of Harrington, Clarke and McDowell.  Rory is box office, whether you want to admit it or not.

Yeah, I'd agree with that. Will be interesting to see if it can stand on it's own two feet. I hope it can. There are some of the best courses in the world in Ireland but scheduling etc makes it difficult to attract the real star players on the PGA tour. Perhaps if the two tours did merge, as has been mooted, it might become a key fixture. I'm sure that's just wishful thinking and any potential merger is years away in any case.
McGinley taking over next year but how many favours does he have to call in?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LooseCannon on July 09, 2018, 06:36:44 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 09, 2018, 05:34:55 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 09, 2018, 04:55:52 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 09, 2018, 04:22:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 09, 2018, 03:09:14 PM
Quote from: Rois on July 09, 2018, 10:07:53 AM
Tickets released this morning for next year's Open in Portrush, if anyone's interested.

Sorted thanks for reminding me Rois the email would have sat in my promotions inbox without being looked at for days had I not been on here.

It's a bit steeper than the Irish Open but then it was always going to be I guess. Really looking forward to it now.

Does anyone else think that the Irish Open in Lahinch will start to struggle now without Rory's name being attached to it?

No, not when he calls Derry by the L word.

The Irish Open has enough momentum and critical mass to survive without him, thank you very much.

It was a dwindling mess despite the successes of Harrington, Clarke and McDowell.  Rory is box office, whether you want to admit it or not.

Yeah, I'd agree with that. Will be interesting to see if it can stand on it's own two feet. I hope it can. There are some of the best courses in the world in Ireland but scheduling etc makes it difficult to attract the real star players on the PGA tour. Perhaps if the two tours did merge, as has been mooted, it might become a key fixture. I'm sure that's just wishful thinking and any potential merger is years away in any case.
McGinley taking over next year but how many favours does he have to call in?

Ah shur, with the people of Ireland behind him, he knows he'll be ok.😉
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 09, 2018, 06:51:40 PM
I'm sure whatever Irish legend takes it on next year will continue to grow the competition and attract the big names
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on July 09, 2018, 07:47:55 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 09, 2018, 06:51:40 PM
I'm sure whatever Irish legend takes it on next year will continue to grow the competition and attract the big names
That'll be Paul McGinley. 

Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 09, 2018, 05:27:59 PM
you wouldn't get too many of the big names at it based on it's placement in the schedule.

Lots of the US players will head over for the Scottish and British Opens - wouldn't want to be away for 3 week. 
We were at the Scottish Open two years ago - it didn't have too many big names.  It was horribly attended when you compare it to the Irish Open's recent attendances.  It was up in Aberdeen though, and it was cold and wet. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 09, 2018, 08:14:44 PM
May well have better attendance but the Scottish Open has a stronger field.

7 of the world's top 50 teed it up at Ballyliffin. There will be 17 at Gullane this week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 09, 2018, 08:32:25 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 09, 2018, 08:14:44 PM
May well have better attendance but the Scottish Open has a stronger field.

7 of the world's top 50 teed it up at Ballyliffin. There will be 17 at Gullane this week.

Good few major winners at Ballyliffin
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 09, 2018, 10:18:48 PM
and there'll be a good few in Scotland as well
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 10, 2018, 08:40:02 AM
A lot of these so called great courses are out of reach to ordinary golfers at €120 plus and more for RCD to play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 10, 2018, 09:06:17 AM
Was in Portrush on Sunday. Surely they are going to give the place a lick of paint over the next 12 months. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 10, 2018, 09:21:48 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 10, 2018, 08:40:02 AM
A lot of these so called great courses are out of reach to ordinary golfers at €120 plus and more for RCD to play.

Usually if you are a GUI member they are cheaper. I think a lot of them (not all) bump the prices as tourist golfers (mainly American) associate high prices with quality and if the course was €50 to play they simply wouldn't play it. However they then have a different price for GUI members.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on July 10, 2018, 09:29:33 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 10, 2018, 09:21:48 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 10, 2018, 08:40:02 AM
A lot of these so called great courses are out of reach to ordinary golfers at €120 plus and more for RCD to play.

Usually if you are a GUI member they are cheaper. I think a lot of them (not all) bump the prices as tourist golfers (mainly American) associate high prices with quality and if the course was €50 to play they simply wouldn't play it. However they then have a different price for GUI members.
I heard a story that Ardglass was pitching itself too low and not getting any overspill from the Americans at Slieve Donard, and when they hiked the price up, they came!

We're off to Druid's Glen on Thurs for a couple of nights but it looks to cost a fortune to play and I'm only a beginner.  Is it worth rocking up and asking for a last minute rate?  Do golf courses do that kind of thing?  I know there are quite a few tee times available while we're there. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 10, 2018, 10:13:29 AM
Quote from: Rois on July 10, 2018, 09:29:33 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 10, 2018, 09:21:48 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 10, 2018, 08:40:02 AM
A lot of these so called great courses are out of reach to ordinary golfers at €120 plus and more for RCD to play.

Usually if you are a GUI member they are cheaper. I think a lot of them (not all) bump the prices as tourist golfers (mainly American) associate high prices with quality and if the course was €50 to play they simply wouldn't play it. However they then have a different price for GUI members.
I heard a story that Ardglass was pitching itself too low and not getting any overspill from the Americans at Slieve Donard, and when they hiked the price up, they came!

We're off to Druid's Glen on Thurs for a couple of nights but it looks to cost a fortune to play and I'm only a beginner.  Is it worth rocking up and asking for a last minute rate?  Do golf courses do that kind of thing?  I know there are quite a few tee times available while we're there.

Try Teetimes.ie or golfnow. Ring them as well. I've managed to do that a few times but I would play very early and some pros let you out for a discounted rate, others don't, just depends. Make sure you play the Druids Glen course and not Druids Heath. It's one of the best courses around and would be a shame to be down there and not play it.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on July 10, 2018, 10:20:19 AM
TBH I could be playing Greenacres in Ballyclare and think it was good - but the OH wants to play it. Tried golfnow but we'd have to play with 2 unknowns. Might send him out on his own.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: shark on July 10, 2018, 10:22:02 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 10, 2018, 09:21:48 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 10, 2018, 08:40:02 AM
A lot of these so called great courses are out of reach to ordinary golfers at €120 plus and more for RCD to play.

Usually if you are a GUI member they are cheaper. I think a lot of them (not all) bump the prices as tourist golfers (mainly American) associate high prices with quality and if the course was €50 to play they simply wouldn't play it. However they then have a different price for GUI members.

Lahinch is €210 a round, whether you are a GUI member or not. They make so much money from tourists that the actual club members only pay €800 per year for membership.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on July 10, 2018, 10:42:15 AM
Remember playing Waterville many years ago and I was charged the 'yank' rate initially, got a refund before teeing off. Was fortunate to play Ballybunion, Lahinch, Belmullet, Portrush, RCD, Baltray and Portrush remains my all time favourite. I love Murvagh and Greenore also. I couldn't afford to play most of those courses now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 10, 2018, 11:20:49 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 10, 2018, 09:21:48 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 10, 2018, 08:40:02 AM
A lot of these so called great courses are out of reach to ordinary golfers at €120 plus and more for RCD to play.

Usually if you are a GUI member they are cheaper. I think a lot of them (not all) bump the prices as tourist golfers (mainly American) associate high prices with quality and if the course was €50 to play they simply wouldn't play it. However they then have a different price for GUI members.

Most of the Top Links courses don't offer a GUI rate and you'll get charged full whack. Some have opens (getting less and more expensive no the good times are back), an open week or scratch cup at a discounted rate but they are not too often.

Ruddy is quite good with European and you'll usually get out at the open rate (50 euro) if you are gui member. The Island, Portmarnock, Lahinch, RCD & Portrush will definitely tell you to fcuk off.... Can't remember the first 3 having any sort of men's open in the last 3 years (the island always seems to have womens opens).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 18, 2018, 08:52:09 AM
Who are we all picking?

I like Fowler 16/1 and have a bit of love for Tommy Fleetwood 18/1.  Also have a small wager on Noren 25/1 and JT 20/1.

Think Tiger might struggle. What about RORS? Could he putt it into a bucket at this stage?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on July 18, 2018, 08:56:26 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 10, 2018, 08:40:02 AM
A lot of these so called great courses are out of reach to ordinary golfers at €120 plus and more for RCD to play.

RCD was €50 all last week during the mourne club open week. I played the 4BBB on friday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 18, 2018, 11:47:46 AM
Quote from: Link on July 18, 2018, 08:56:26 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 10, 2018, 08:40:02 AM
A lot of these so called great courses are out of reach to ordinary golfers at €120 plus and more for RCD to play.

RCD was €50 all last week during the mourne club open week. I played the 4BBB on friday.
Fcuk I meant to play in that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 05, 2018, 01:40:07 PM
4 of the Irish lads at the Barracuda championship here at Beautiful Montreaux Golf and Country Club.

All made the cut, Gmac and Paddy not doing so hot, seamus power hanging around but maybe too far back - big Lowry with a 5 point eagle on 18 to get back to within 8 points off the leader and he's playing in the penultimate group. Be nice to see him charge on and win it!

PGA tour's only stableford (modified) scoring system.

8 points double eagle
5 points eagle
2 points birdie
0 points par
-1 points bogey
-3 points double

Conditions were brutal yesterday with 25 mph winds and dangerous air quality from all the fires
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 05, 2018, 08:57:28 PM
Rory playing a bit ragges here. The acorn didn't help...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 05, 2018, 11:00:45 PM
Quote from: heganboy on August 05, 2018, 08:57:28 PM
Rory playing a bit ragges here. The acorn didn't help...

Whats the acorn about?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on August 09, 2018, 08:05:41 PM
Shane -1
Rory even
Padraig +1
Paul +3
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on August 11, 2018, 03:34:38 PM
Some 2nd round from Shane
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on August 13, 2018, 05:29:16 PM
Lowry still 14 places from safety after the weekebd. Also outside the top 125 are Sergio, GMac and Padraig..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on August 13, 2018, 06:47:30 PM
US's Ryder cup team looking a bit good...
DJ, Brooks, Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Webb Simpson plus their 4 wild card picks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 13, 2018, 08:56:39 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 13, 2018, 06:47:30 PM
US's Ryder cup team looking a bit good...
DJ, Brooks, Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Webb Simpson plus their 4 wild card picks

On paper it looks good. But pairing them up might be tricky. Webb Simpson and Bubba together would be good craic. Although Speith, Koepka, Fowler and Thomas all seem to get along really well. You probably put Reed and Bubba together just cause no one else likes them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 09:12:01 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 13, 2018, 06:47:30 PM
US's Ryder cup team looking a bit good...
DJ, Brooks, Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Webb Simpson plus their 4 wild card picks
Suppose you're supporting the Yanks now that you are one yourself ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 13, 2018, 09:28:15 PM
Speith and Reed will be together 100%

I see Poulter is up into the automatic positions for Europe now following the weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on August 13, 2018, 11:07:24 PM
Quote from: laoislad on August 13, 2018, 09:12:01 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 13, 2018, 06:47:30 PM
US's Ryder cup team looking a bit good...
DJ, Brooks, Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Webb Simpson plus their 4 wild card picks
Suppose you're supporting the Yanks now that you are one yourself ;)

I'm no Feherty!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 13, 2018, 11:44:09 PM
Only one Irishman on the Ryder cup team
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on August 14, 2018, 12:54:42 AM
Points race is alive until Sept 2nd for the European qualifiers.
Top 4 from race to Dubai, then top 4 from world points (who weren't RTD qualified) followed by 4 captains picks.
Still a long way to go...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on August 26, 2018, 12:30:11 PM
Hope Harrington wins today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 26, 2018, 12:46:44 PM
Two ahead after two holes. Keep it going son!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on August 26, 2018, 03:34:19 PM
1 in front 4 to play
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 26, 2018, 03:37:41 PM
And now 1 behind  :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on August 26, 2018, 03:55:52 PM
Beaten docket😩
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on August 26, 2018, 07:09:31 PM
Great to see him up there though for a change
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 26, 2018, 09:26:03 PM
Past his best unfortunately
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on August 26, 2018, 09:31:11 PM
Not too long until he joins lucrative seniors tour
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 26, 2018, 10:00:37 PM
still 4 years away. Darren Clarke just joined it a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on August 27, 2018, 12:09:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 26, 2018, 09:26:03 PM
Past his best unfortunately

Didn't lose it though. Was still -3 for his round (?). Other guy pulled off a few outrageous hole-outs. Paddy scrambled really well in fairness and avoided the dreaded double-bogey that has frequently haunted him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 27, 2018, 12:23:48 AM
Quote from: mouview on August 27, 2018, 12:09:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 26, 2018, 09:26:03 PM
Past his best unfortunately

Didn't lose it though. Was still -3 for his round (?). Other guy pulled off a few outrageous hole-outs. Paddy scrambled really well in fairness and avoided the dreaded double-bogey that has frequently haunted him.

Oh flip, didn't realise he won, fair play Paddy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 27, 2018, 12:58:47 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 27, 2018, 12:23:48 AM
Quote from: mouview on August 27, 2018, 12:09:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 26, 2018, 09:26:03 PM
Past his best unfortunately

Didn't lose it though. Was still -3 for his round (?). Other guy pulled off a few outrageous hole-outs. Paddy scrambled really well in fairness and avoided the dreaded double-bogey that has frequently haunted him.

Oh flip, didn't realise he won, fair play Paddy

Well I know what mouview meant!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 27, 2018, 01:01:14 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 27, 2018, 12:58:47 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 27, 2018, 12:23:48 AM
Quote from: mouview on August 27, 2018, 12:09:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 26, 2018, 09:26:03 PM
Past his best unfortunately

Didn't lose it though. Was still -3 for his round (?). Other guy pulled off a few outrageous hole-outs. Paddy scrambled really well in fairness and avoided the dreaded double-bogey that has frequently haunted him.

Oh flip, didn't realise he won, fair play Paddy

Well I know what mouview meant!

:o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on August 27, 2018, 11:58:52 AM
Just as long as Ian Poulter doesnt make the team i dont care whos the european team.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 27, 2018, 12:15:26 PM
Quote from: Megaman on August 27, 2018, 11:58:52 AM
Just as long as Ian Poulter doesnt make the team i dont care whos the european team.

Poulter will definitely be in the team!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 29, 2018, 10:17:40 AM
Anybody know the best and cheapest way to book golf courses in Portugal? Flights and hotel are booked. thanks in advance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 03, 2018, 10:36:12 PM
What do you all think of DeChambeau? Seems like a decent fella, but I'm not sure about his approach with the clubs.

Poor back nine from our Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 04, 2018, 07:35:22 AM
It looks ungainly but it obviously works for him..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on September 04, 2018, 08:06:35 AM
Straight out of the Mo Norman school of golf swings😎 Certainly works for him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on September 04, 2018, 06:38:19 PM
When is Bjorn picking his wildcards?

I would go for Poulter, Stenson, Garcia & Pieters. There isn't a lot else to pick from. I realize Garcia isn't in great form but I'd have him in there for his reputation and could link up well with Rahm.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on September 04, 2018, 07:08:54 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on September 04, 2018, 06:38:19 PM
When is Bjorn picking his wildcards?

I would go for Poulter, Stenson, Garcia & Pieters. There isn't a lot else to pick from. I realize Garcia isn't in great form but I'd have him in there for his reputation and could link up well with Rahm.

Think you're looking at Stenson, Garcia Pieters and Casey.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 04, 2018, 08:14:08 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on September 04, 2018, 07:08:54 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on September 04, 2018, 06:38:19 PM
When is Bjorn picking his wildcards?

I would go for Poulter, Stenson, Garcia & Pieters. There isn't a lot else to pick from. I realize Garcia isn't in great form but I'd have him in there for his reputation and could link up well with Rahm.

Think you're looking at Stenson, Garcia Pieters and Casey.

Jesus lads Stenson and Garcia are in ayrocious form to be picked for the Ryder cup!!

Personally I think it should be Casey, Poulter, Knox and either Pieters or Wallace.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 04, 2018, 08:28:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 04, 2018, 08:14:08 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on September 04, 2018, 07:08:54 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on September 04, 2018, 06:38:19 PM
When is Bjorn picking his wildcards?

I would go for Poulter, Stenson, Garcia & Pieters. There isn't a lot else to pick from. I realize Garcia isn't in great form but I'd have him in there for his reputation and could link up well with Rahm.

Think you're looking at Stenson, Garcia Pieters and Casey.

Jesus lads Stenson and Garcia are in ayrocious form to be picked for the Ryder cup!!

Personally I think it should be Casey, Poulter, Knox and either Pieters or Wallace.

Your spelling is atrocious.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 04, 2018, 08:29:01 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 04, 2018, 08:14:08 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on September 04, 2018, 07:08:54 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on September 04, 2018, 06:38:19 PM
When is Bjorn picking his wildcards?

I would go for Poulter, Stenson, Garcia & Pieters. There isn't a lot else to pick from. I realize Garcia isn't in great form but I'd have him in there for his reputation and could link up well with Rahm.

Think you're looking at Stenson, Garcia Pieters and Casey.

Jesus lads Stenson and Garcia are in ayrocious form to be picked for the Ryder cup!!

Personally I think it should be Casey, Poulter, Knox and either Pieters or Wallace.

He can't pick Garcia. Heard Peter Lawrie saying he'd pick Westwood. That's very scary if he does.
I'd go with Poulter, Casey, Stenson and Pieters. I can see the case for Knox or Wallace instead of Stenson to be fair.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 04, 2018, 08:31:10 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 04, 2018, 08:14:08 PM
Quote from: Therealdonald on September 04, 2018, 07:08:54 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on September 04, 2018, 06:38:19 PM
When is Bjorn picking his wildcards?

I would go for Poulter, Stenson, Garcia & Pieters. There isn't a lot else to pick from. I realize Garcia isn't in great form but I'd have him in there for his reputation and could link up well with Rahm.

Think you're looking at Stenson, Garcia Pieters and Casey.

Jesus lads Stenson and Garcia are in ayrocious form to be picked for the Ryder cup!!

Personally I think it should be Casey, Poulter, Knox and either Pieters or Wallace.

Mine would be Casey, Pieters, Wallace and Orior. The latter for comedy effect and team bonding with WAGS.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 05, 2018, 04:32:15 AM
Casey Poulter RCB and Pieters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on September 05, 2018, 11:36:50 AM
He's probably going to go with:
Casey, Poulter, Stenson and Garcia
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 05, 2018, 12:37:32 PM
This could be a very one sided affair. Probably the strongest American team In recent years, all playing very very good golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 05, 2018, 02:10:20 PM
Bjorn's picks

Paul Casey
Sergio Garcia
Ian Poulter
Henrik Stenson

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 05, 2018, 02:31:43 PM
Quote from: Geoff Tipps on September 05, 2018, 11:36:50 AM
He's probably going to go with:
Casey, Poulter, Stenson and Garcia

Well that's that fucked then!! Looks very much like a jobs for the boys gig Stenson has been injured and played very poorly this year and Garcia has been woeful. I can see why Poulter and Casey are there but 2 weak links is 2 too many. Imagine Garcia or Stenson up against DJ/Koepka/JT??

Crazy!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 05, 2018, 02:49:51 PM
I don't really buy into the Ruder Cup but on this occasion I'll be supporting the Yanks, mainly because of their players.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on September 05, 2018, 04:57:51 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 05, 2018, 02:49:51 PM
I don't really buy into the Ruder Cup but on this occasion I'll be supporting the Yanks, mainly because of their players.

On another occasion you might support europe?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on September 05, 2018, 07:24:29 PM
I can't imagine the Yanks will lose much sleep over the Europe team. Could be a drubbing on the cards.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 05, 2018, 07:26:59 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 05, 2018, 02:49:51 PM
I don't really buy into the Ruder Cup but on this occasion I'll be supporting the Yanks, mainly because of their players.

What? Blocked! lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on September 06, 2018, 07:58:41 AM
Have to say im nearly something similar.

I dont support anyone, i just enjoy watching the Ryder Cup, but i do prefer more of the USA players than the European ones.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 06, 2018, 02:28:21 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 05, 2018, 02:10:20 PM
Bjorn's picks

Paul Casey
Sergio Garcia
Ian Poulter
Henrik Stenson

Garcia is a terrible pick. Shows no faith in the rookies. And lets face it, are Rahm, Noren and Fleetwood really rookies? I don't think they fear anything.
Sergio ain't going to intimidate anyone when he's shooting a 78. Would love to see him and Tiger paired in the singles.
Anyway massive drubbing for Europe on the cards.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 06, 2018, 03:08:33 PM
Quote from: trailer on September 06, 2018, 02:28:21 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 05, 2018, 02:10:20 PM
Bjorn's picks

Paul Casey
Sergio Garcia
Ian Poulter
Henrik Stenson

Garcia is a terrible pick. Shows no faith in the rookies. And lets face it, are Rahm, Noren and Fleetwood really rookies? I don't think they fear anything.
Sergio ain't going to intimidate anyone when he's shooting a 78. Would love to see him and Tiger paired in the singles.
Anyway massive drubbing for Europe on the cards.

Apparently, according to Rory, Sergio is very good in the locker room. That will have the Americans terrified and I'm sure they will hours on counter tactics.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 06, 2018, 04:17:54 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 06, 2018, 03:08:33 PM
Quote from: trailer on September 06, 2018, 02:28:21 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 05, 2018, 02:10:20 PM
Bjorn's picks

Paul Casey
Sergio Garcia
Ian Poulter
Henrik Stenson

Garcia is a terrible pick. Shows no faith in the rookies. And lets face it, are Rahm, Noren and Fleetwood really rookies? I don't think they fear anything.
Sergio ain't going to intimidate anyone when he's shooting a 78. Would love to see him and Tiger paired in the singles.
Anyway massive drubbing for Europe on the cards.

Apparently, according to Rory, Sergio is very good in the locker room. That will have the Americans terrified and I'm sure they will hours on counter tactics.

Garcia/Olesen and Stenson would be a worry for me. I'd actually be quite confident about the others playing well. Had Stenson not been injured I'd be confident about him too as he's got a good pairing with Rose from previous outings.

The US team will have plenty of problems on the French course especially the way Tiger and Phil have driven the ball this year. It should still be exciting but not sure about the 3 lads!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on September 06, 2018, 06:27:26 PM


It's matchplay golf. Throwing in a 78 in a stokeplay doesn't matter. Facing up against a major champion, ranked 30th in the world, who hits it straights and smashes it a mile, does matter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 06, 2018, 06:56:40 PM
Tiger -7 after 10 and absolutely nailing it :o, good start for Rory too -3 after 4..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 06, 2018, 07:07:51 PM
Olesen should do just fine. He's a rookie and in a way I think that nearly helps. They don't have the same pressure and don't tend to play as much. Him and Noren might be a good pairing.

Just to get everyone's backs up about Rory, this must be the first RC without an Irishman playing in 20 years or more?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 06, 2018, 09:17:44 PM
Quote from: trailer on September 06, 2018, 07:07:51 PM
Olesen should do just fine. He's a rookie and in a way I think that nearly helps. They don't have the same pressure and don't tend to play as much. Him and Noren might be a good pairing.

Just to get everyone's backs up about Rory, this must be the first RC without an Irishman playing in 20 years or more?

If thats your way of thinking it'd be the 1st time in 2 years  ;)

Going well today is young Rory...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 07, 2018, 09:35:58 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on September 05, 2018, 04:57:51 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 05, 2018, 02:49:51 PM
I don't really buy into the Ruder Cup but on this occasion I'll be supporting the Yanks, mainly because of their players.

On another occasion you might support europe?
Only in terms of Brexit.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 07, 2018, 09:38:13 AM
McIlroy showing this week that his game is suited only to wide open fairways and soft greens.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 07, 2018, 10:48:33 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 07, 2018, 09:38:13 AM
McIlroy showing this week that his game is suited only to wide open fairways and soft greens.

Just like everyone else on the PGA tour then.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on September 07, 2018, 05:06:42 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 07, 2018, 09:38:13 AM
McIlroy showing this week that his game is suited only to wide open fairways and soft greens.

Don't know about the rest of you, but I'd switch my game for his...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 10, 2018, 09:34:19 PM
Justin Rose World Number 1

If Rory could putt even a little he would have won the BMW pulling up

Mrs Dustin Johnson just scrubbed all traces of him from her Instagram and left one picture of herself and Tiger....

Teed up nicely for the Ryder Cup..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on September 10, 2018, 09:44:01 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on September 10, 2018, 09:34:19 PM
Justin Rose World Number 1

If Rory could putt even a little he would have won the BMW pulling up

Mrs Dustin Johnson just scrubbed all traces of him from her Instagram and left one picture of herself and Tiger....

Teed up nicely for the Ryder Cup..

You have to love DJ though. He just can't help himself.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 18, 2018, 06:33:48 PM
https://www.golfchannel.com/video/ryder-cup-2014-full-us-press-conference/ (https://www.golfchannel.com/video/ryder-cup-2014-full-us-press-conference/)

9 minutes in for the fun
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on September 18, 2018, 08:40:20 PM
Not known as FIGJAM for nothing😎
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 18, 2018, 09:16:02 PM
And you wonder why I can't have him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 21, 2018, 01:10:34 PM
Ollie Fisher just recorded the first 59 in the history of the European Tour.... :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on September 22, 2018, 09:00:54 PM
Tiger playing some stuff
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 22, 2018, 11:30:07 PM
It will be Tiger and Rory in the final group on Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 23, 2018, 07:10:50 AM
Yep, go tiger
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on September 23, 2018, 09:59:15 AM
Woods looks back to his old self....must have sorted out the meds 😜
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 23, 2018, 10:37:42 AM
Don't rule out Rose
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on September 23, 2018, 02:08:01 PM
Very interesting day is set up here. I think Tiger is going to win it. The PGA have it rigged like the NBA finals. It's all corrupt and there's a notion that "it's good for Golf" if Tiger "wins".

Worse than WT7
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on September 23, 2018, 03:52:07 PM
Think Woods has only ever lost once when leading on final day by more than one shot...Y E Yang 2009 PGA. Maybe Rory will shoot the lights out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on September 23, 2018, 05:02:42 PM
Enjoy watching the golf buy unelss it's a major it's a bit meh, this weekend it's just rich guys playing for more money
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 23, 2018, 07:18:03 PM
None of the 3 rich guys in contention will give a rats ass about the money on offer, it's all about prestige!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on September 23, 2018, 07:45:44 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 23, 2018, 07:18:03 PM
None of the 3 rich guys in contention will give a rats ass about the money on offer, it's all about prestige!!

Yeah that's why Tiger and Phil are playing for $9m ! For the prestige
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on September 23, 2018, 08:39:02 PM
Rory going well.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 23, 2018, 08:42:06 PM
He really isn't 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 23, 2018, 08:47:14 PM
Rory's doing a lot better than most Irish men at golf at the minute though, will keep the bitters disappointed  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 23, 2018, 10:02:25 PM
Having his usual last round blues.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 23, 2018, 10:19:32 PM
Great to see the Tiger on the prowl again, never thought I'd see the day. Disappointing from McIlroy and Rose..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 23, 2018, 10:20:22 PM
Language Rory!

Or maybe that was some Ulster Scots?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on September 23, 2018, 10:33:58 PM
Tiger making hard work of this now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 23, 2018, 10:35:26 PM
Quote from: Minder on September 23, 2018, 10:33:58 PM
Tiger making hard work of this now

Yup, and with Rose only needing to pick up one it's set up brilliantly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 23, 2018, 10:54:39 PM
Rose birdies 18 to snatch it back by 41 points. Tiger wins the tournament, Rose the $10m.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 23, 2018, 11:18:06 PM
Tiger looks devestated not to have won the loot  :)

As the Sky commentator said 'Rose got the money Tiger got the Glory'
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 24, 2018, 08:48:12 AM
Wasn't much good golf played. Rose making the birdie on 18 was brilliant under enormous pressure, but fair play to him.
The American's fans reaction to Tiger winning was something else. Then them people tend to be something else.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on October 26, 2018, 03:49:54 AM
19.99 pay per view to watch Lefty vs Tiger?

No fans except VIP's

Don't think so, I'll read the results online.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/tiger-vs-phil-turned-clown-show-192912458.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 01, 2018, 12:05:17 PM
Irish doing well in Turkey!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 01, 2018, 01:33:50 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 01, 2018, 12:05:17 PM
Irish doing well in Turkey!

Kiss of death!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on November 22, 2018, 11:07:59 AM
I see "The Match" is happening tomorrow. Another reason to hate Mickelson and Tiger, as if there weren't enough. A manifestation of everything that is wrong with top level sports people.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on November 22, 2018, 11:20:29 AM
It's two lads playing golf, just enjoy  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on November 24, 2018, 01:23:02 AM
Well in the end i quite enjoyed that. Wouldnt have paid 20$ but seeing it was on sky why not. Flood lit golf looked pretty cool
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 24, 2018, 08:47:34 AM
I enjoyed it. Great advert for the course
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on November 24, 2018, 05:17:50 PM
Was a damp squib for me. Watched it with a bunch of lads and the only craic were our random
Bets on fairways, KPs, birdied etc.

The announcing was poor, the sound was poor, the PGA tour limited the side bets with their own money, and the finish was shit. Why they didn't Start it earlier is beyond me. It's not as if we didn't know the lights are going on at 4.30 in Nevada!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on November 25, 2018, 09:23:45 PM
It was a f**king embarrassment. Golf isn't a great spectator sport and these guys made it worse if that's even possible.
The amount of money was f**king grotesque.  Two absolute arseholes.
Tiger must despise the thanksgiving holiday completely.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on November 26, 2018, 12:19:42 AM
I found it mildly entertaining. My expectations were low and I called a tie at 18 from the first tee shots (as, really, as a spectacle, it had to at least have the illusion of being competitive).

Leaving aside the disgusting amount of money involved, as a spectacle it does have some legs. Watching a couple of the best players in the world going head to head has its merits. Phil Mick and Stenson did it a few years ago at the Open in what was effectively matchplay golf and it was brilliant viewing. This was nowhere near as exciting as it was largely a vanity project. But there is something in it. Foursomes (not fourballs) would I reckon, with mics and changeable personalities, have genuine novelty interest.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on November 26, 2018, 10:35:45 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on November 26, 2018, 12:19:42 AM
I found it mildly entertaining. My expectations were low and I called a tie at 18 from the first tee shots (as, really, as a spectacle, it had to at least have the illusion of being competitive).

Leaving aside the disgusting amount of money involved, as a spectacle it does have some legs. Watching a couple of the best players in the world going head to head has its merits. Phil Mick and Stenson did it a few years ago at the Open in what was effectively matchplay golf and it was brilliant viewing. This was nowhere near as exciting as it was largely a vanity project. But there is something in it. Foursomes (not fourballs) would I reckon, with mics and changeable personalities, have genuine novelty interest.

Did there  not used to be a program in the 70s or 80s called Shells World of Golf or something? It pitted 2 players in matchplay format in different courses around the world.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on November 26, 2018, 10:46:36 AM
Beat me to it AZ, it goes back way further than that here's Billy Casper and Harry Bradshaw playing Portmarnock in 1963 for a purse of $5000, strokeplay rather than matchday. It's worth a watch for the 1st 5 mins or so to see the eliteness and snobbery of golf back in the day.

https://youtu.be/4-yk2oL_g2w

I think the programme went on into the 2000s but the early ones are in a league of their own.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on December 01, 2018, 09:05:41 AM
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2018/11/30/tiger-woods-dodges-penalty-hero-world-challenge/2166673002/

As usual officialdom give Tiger the benefit of the doubt and the most favorable ruling. Clearly by his comments Woods knew that it was probably a double hit - it was a scoop in my book.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on December 11, 2018, 03:46:03 PM
Fair play to the lad - he's done well for himself

https://twitter.com/ConorSketches/status/1072507261837291520

(https://i.imgur.com/ECx5dlQ.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/lE1UZww.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Therealdonald on December 11, 2018, 07:20:14 PM
I'm hearing that the well known sportsman who s accused of rape in Dublin yesterday morning is a golfer???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on December 11, 2018, 08:09:30 PM
Don't think golf is his first sport, or even fifth, from what I heard.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on December 11, 2018, 09:33:37 PM
Quote from: mouview on December 11, 2018, 08:09:30 PM
Don't think golf is his first sport, or even fifth, from what I heard.

Who the fook is that guy?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 07, 2019, 12:04:07 PM
Vintage McIlroy stinking up the greens in the final pairing on a Sunday again!!! It's frustrating for me never mind what it's like for him!

Sounds like Schauffele played some stuff though fair play to him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on January 07, 2019, 12:26:58 PM
Quote from: trailer on December 11, 2018, 09:33:37 PM
Quote from: mouview on December 11, 2018, 08:09:30 PM
Don't think golf is his first sport, or even fifth, from what I heard.

Who the fook is that guy?

Must be Notorious, whoever he is
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 07, 2019, 01:15:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 07, 2019, 12:04:07 PM
Vintage McIlroy stinking up the greens in the final pairing on a Sunday again!!! It's frustrating for me never mind what it's like for him!

Sounds like Schauffele played some stuff though fair play to him.

Yes, disappointing. I gave up after he didnt birdie the ninth and a terrible pitch at the 10th hole.

That's 5 in a row where he has teed off in the final group, but fell away badly on the last day. On the positive side, driving was brilliant, short irons improving and not too many three putts.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 08, 2019, 01:04:58 PM
Harrington confirmed as 2020 RC Captain

https://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2019/0108/1021889-padraig-harrington-confirmed-as-2020-ryder-cup-captain/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on January 16, 2019, 08:40:14 AM
Brilliant round from Lowry this morning -10. Missed putt on the last for course record
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on January 18, 2019, 01:02:59 PM
Lowry leading by 3, few holes left of 3rd round. Michelson shoots 60 in opening round across the pond.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 18, 2019, 01:41:37 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on January 18, 2019, 01:02:59 PM
Lowry leading by 3, few holes left of 3rd round. Michelson shoots 60 in opening round across the pond.

Fair play to Lowry shooting the joint low round of the day after struggling a tiny bit yesterday . . . he's in a great position to win tomorrow unless this lad plays out of his skin!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 19, 2019, 09:31:06 AM
Under pressure after 3 holes!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 19, 2019, 01:03:41 PM
Some shot into 18 there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 19, 2019, 01:09:38 PM
Go on the Biffo!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on January 19, 2019, 01:26:28 PM
Delighted for him. Good to see him getting a bit of form back.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on January 19, 2019, 01:27:39 PM
Delighted for him he just comes across as a lad you would love to go for pints with.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on January 19, 2019, 01:58:48 PM
Great to hear he won. Bring married to a Laois woman doing him good....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on January 19, 2019, 02:37:31 PM
Brilliant win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on January 19, 2019, 02:45:59 PM
Congrats to big Lowry!  Seems like a total gent.

Also, this thread is 100% irrefutable proof that Irish people do not automatically hate successful Irish people.

Glad that hogwash argument is finally settled.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on January 19, 2019, 05:41:46 PM
Great win for Shane - showed great mental strength to come back from 4 down twith 7 to play to win by one.  -11 for the par 3's for the week - european record.   Wire to wire winner - back inside the top 50 in the world which should be odds on for entry into the Masters - the only downside is I had 20 quid on him before the start to win @ 50/1 - cashed out for £300 just before he drove it into the water on 9 - still a tidy profit but I should have kept my belief in the big man...some of his clutch putting and shot on the back 9 were right out of the top drawer - especially the pitch and putt on 17 to make par and the tee shot and 3 wood second shot on 18 were world class
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on January 19, 2019, 09:25:51 PM
A great win for a great person. A great Irishman. Iontach maith.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on January 20, 2019, 11:37:26 PM
Fair play to Lowry.

Even better is Conor Purcell's win in the Australian Amateur Open though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 03, 2019, 09:33:59 PM
Can't believe Ricky has blown this... serious bad luck as well but he had enough shots.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 03, 2019, 11:39:13 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 03, 2019, 09:33:59 PM
Can't believe Ricky has blown this... serious bad luck as well but he had enough shots.

No, but Brandon did.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 04, 2019, 11:18:28 AM
Sergio really endearing himself to the masses again. What a p***k.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2019, 12:52:56 PM
Sky have regained coverage of the Masters and USPGA 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Geoff Tipps on February 15, 2019, 01:15:09 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2019, 12:52:56 PM
Sky have regained coverage of the Masters and USPGA

They never lost the Masters, just the USPGA.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2019, 01:26:58 PM
Never lost them - but the rights were up for grabs. They signed a new deal to keep them. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 15, 2019, 01:57:32 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2019, 01:26:58 PM
Never lost them - but the rights were up for grabs. They signed a new deal to keep them.

Is there any word of sorting out the shit coverage with Augusta National which endures for so much over the whole weekend??!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 15, 2019, 02:21:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 15, 2019, 01:57:32 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2019, 01:26:58 PM
Never lost them - but the rights were up for grabs. They signed a new deal to keep them.

Is there any word of sorting out the shit coverage with Augusta National which endures for so much over the whole weekend??!!

AFAIK Augusta supply the feed. I don't think the broadcasters can do much about that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 15, 2019, 02:25:25 PM
They do. They can't.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 17, 2019, 08:13:33 AM
Good round by Rory yesterday. Will his 63 be a flash in the pan?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 17, 2019, 10:11:10 PM
Jesus Christ JB Holmes - get on with it ta f**k
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on February 17, 2019, 10:17:02 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 17, 2019, 10:11:10 PM
Jesus Christ JB Holmes - get on with it ta f**k

He's a disgrace
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 17, 2019, 10:38:32 PM
Jaysus whats going on with Speith? Seems to throw a couple of terrible holes into every round. He's +10 today after a triple and a quadruple bogey  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 17, 2019, 11:49:17 PM
Good viewing this can JB keep it together?? Can JT come again?

McIlroy with a birdie on 17 will put pressure on!

Also another top 10 from him without being spectacular how can he be up there so consistently without winning?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 18, 2019, 09:24:01 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 17, 2019, 11:49:17 PM
Good viewing this can JB keep it together?? Can JT come again?

McIlroy with a birdie on 17 will put pressure on!

Also another top 10 from him without being spectacular how can he be up there so consistently without winning?

Personally felt it was awful to watch. They really need to clamp down on this slow play.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on February 21, 2019, 10:34:53 AM
He must be worried about a Zika virus outbreak in Co. Clare....

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-confirms-he-ll-miss-this-year-s-irish-open-reports-1.3801459?mode=amp
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 21, 2019, 11:40:31 AM
Its hilarious to see how much he winds you up  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 21, 2019, 11:50:44 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 21, 2019, 11:40:31 AM
Its hilarious to see how much he winds you up  ;D

Yeah it's been known for at least a month he's not playing the Irish Open this year . . . he basically brought the tournament back from the dead he doesn't owe it anything!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on February 21, 2019, 12:05:19 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 21, 2019, 11:40:31 AM
Its hilarious to see how much he winds you up  ;D
Its hilarious to see how much you get wound up thinking he winds me up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 21, 2019, 12:14:34 PM
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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on February 21, 2019, 02:07:48 PM
QuoteYeah it's been known for at least a month he's not playing the Irish Open this year . . . he basically brought the tournament back from the dead he doesn't owe it anything!

I would have thought he owes it to the GUI and the Island of Ireland though and any fans he has left.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/roy-curtis-rory-mcilroys-irish-open-snub-an-insult-to-national-intelligence-and-paul-mcginley-37838811.html

After this decision I hope he never wins another tournament.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 21, 2019, 02:20:20 PM
Another chance for the permanently outraged to express their outrage  ;D, that Roy Curtis piece is a shocking piece of journalism hardly surprisingly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 21, 2019, 03:01:17 PM
Holy jesus that article is horrific not least for the amount of ridiculous puns it contains!!

What a load of old nonsense. . . I don't remember Seamus Power playing an Irish Open yet why isn't he getting lambasted the same??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on February 21, 2019, 03:25:10 PM
QuoteWhat a load of old nonsense. . . I don't remember Seamus Power playing an Irish Open yet why isn't he getting lambasted the same??

Well your spouting nonsense there. Power is just about clinging to his tour card these days. I'm sure if he had a few majors under his belt and his money made for life he would be able to focus some attention on the Irish Open.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on February 21, 2019, 03:48:02 PM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-likely-to-miss-2019-irish-open-at-lahinch-1.3696607

From last November

Rory McIlroy could miss the 2019 Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club based on a revised playing schedule that will see him spend the majority of the first eight months of the year in America but more pertinently in reverting to what proved a successful on-course formula while winning his four Majors.McIlroy has said that he will play "Irish or Scottish," as one of the four events that he requires to retain his membership of the European Tour, a status on which he will take a view next year; just for 2019 though as he wants to continue playing in the Ryder Cup. The next biennial match takes place at Whistling Straits in 2020, meaning he can take a step back from the Tour next year without any effect on his chances of qualifying.
The other tournament to which he is already committed is the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland.
The 29-year-old Northern Ireland golfer, speaking ahead of the DP World Tour Championship which starts on Thursday, explained that in three of his four Major wins, he played the week before and that is a strategy he may reprise next season.
If that is the case then he will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance golf club, a tournament that takes place the week preceding the 148th British Open Championship at Royal Portrush, for what will be the fourth Major in the schedule from next year, as the US PGA Championship has switched to May....


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on February 21, 2019, 04:21:58 PM
Quote from: highorlow on February 21, 2019, 02:07:48 PM
QuoteYeah it's been known for at least a month he's not playing the Irish Open this year . . . he basically brought the tournament back from the dead he doesn't owe it anything!

I would have thought he owes it to the GUI and the Island of Ireland though and any fans he has left.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/roy-curtis-rory-mcilroys-irish-open-snub-an-insult-to-national-intelligence-and-paul-mcginley-37838811.html

After this decision I hope he never wins another tournament.

No, what does he owe anyone? The GUI and Island of Ireland has benefited plenty from McIlroy, so I'd like to know what you think he continues to owe them above his professional efforts in his field. Do you collect your paychecks or go into your annual reviews with the Island of Ireland as your primary stakeholder?

Some clowns in Irish sports on the fanbase side of things.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 21, 2019, 04:44:18 PM
Quote from: highorlow on February 21, 2019, 03:25:10 PM
QuoteWhat a load of old nonsense. . . I don't remember Seamus Power playing an Irish Open yet why isn't he getting lambasted the same??

Well your spouting nonsense there. Power is just about clinging to his tour card these days. I'm sure if he had a few majors under his belt and his money made for life he would be able to focus some attention on the Irish Open.

Surely he can play the European Tour anytime he wants if he's on the PGA . . . sure that's worse than the Zika excuse!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on February 21, 2019, 05:01:07 PM
Really who gives a fcuk, let go and play the Scottish and British Opens if he wants. I'd rather watch Tiger spitting phlegm.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 21, 2019, 05:28:42 PM
Rory teeing off in Mexico in about 10mins, he's been warming up with a 'Fcuk Ireland' t-shirt on him  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 21, 2019, 06:31:20 PM
Some arseholes about. Irish open would've folded a few years ago if it weren't for him. People would rather fawn over Mickelson that give Rory the credit he deserves.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on February 21, 2019, 07:44:25 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 21, 2019, 06:31:20 PM
Some arseholes about. Irish open would've folded a few years ago if it weren't for him. People would rather fawn over Mickelson that give Rory the credit he deserves.

+1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on February 21, 2019, 07:46:16 PM
Declan Rice 'likes' this
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on February 21, 2019, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: dec on February 21, 2019, 03:48:02 PM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-likely-to-miss-2019-irish-open-at-lahinch-1.3696607

From last November

Rory McIlroy could miss the 2019 Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club based on a revised playing schedule that will see him spend the majority of the first eight months of the year in America but more pertinently in reverting to what proved a successful on-course formula while winning his four Majors.McIlroy has said that he will play "Irish or Scottish," as one of the four events that he requires to retain his membership of the European Tour, a status on which he will take a view next year; just for 2019 though as he wants to continue playing in the Ryder Cup. The next biennial match takes place at Whistling Straits in 2020, meaning he can take a step back from the Tour next year without any effect on his chances of qualifying.
The other tournament to which he is already committed is the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland.
The 29-year-old Northern Ireland golfer, speaking ahead of the DP World Tour Championship which starts on Thursday, explained that in three of his four Major wins, he played the week before and that is a strategy he may reprise next season.
If that is the case then he will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance golf club, a tournament that takes place the week preceding the 148th British Open Championship at Royal Portrush, for what will be the fourth Major in the schedule from next year, as the US PGA Championship has switched to May....

If it was being played in the north he'd be playing in it. I don't know how he can say it'll affect his preparation, surely it could only help him playing on links for 3 successive weeks. I'm disappointed but not surprised. He has other major issues in his game he should be addressing which would be more beneficial than missing his national open.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 21, 2019, 09:15:07 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 21, 2019, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: dec on February 21, 2019, 03:48:02 PM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-likely-to-miss-2019-irish-open-at-lahinch-1.3696607

From last November

Rory McIlroy could miss the 2019 Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club based on a revised playing schedule that will see him spend the majority of the first eight months of the year in America but more pertinently in reverting to what proved a successful on-course formula while winning his four Majors.McIlroy has said that he will play "Irish or Scottish," as one of the four events that he requires to retain his membership of the European Tour, a status on which he will take a view next year; just for 2019 though as he wants to continue playing in the Ryder Cup. The next biennial match takes place at Whistling Straits in 2020, meaning he can take a step back from the Tour next year without any effect on his chances of qualifying.
The other tournament to which he is already committed is the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland.
The 29-year-old Northern Ireland golfer, speaking ahead of the DP World Tour Championship which starts on Thursday, explained that in three of his four Major wins, he played the week before and that is a strategy he may reprise next season.
If that is the case then he will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance golf club, a tournament that takes place the week preceding the 148th British Open Championship at Royal Portrush, for what will be the fourth Major in the schedule from next year, as the US PGA Championship has switched to May....

If it was being played in the north he'd be playing in it. I don't know how he can say it'll affect his preparation, surely it could only help him playing on links for 3 successive weeks. I'm disappointed but not surprised. He has other major issues in his game he should be addressing which would be more beneficial than missing his national open.

Do you follow golf?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 21, 2019, 10:37:51 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 21, 2019, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: dec on February 21, 2019, 03:48:02 PM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-likely-to-miss-2019-irish-open-at-lahinch-1.3696607

From last November

Rory McIlroy could miss the 2019 Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club based on a revised playing schedule that will see him spend the majority of the first eight months of the year in America but more pertinently in reverting to what proved a successful on-course formula while winning his four Majors.McIlroy has said that he will play "Irish or Scottish," as one of the four events that he requires to retain his membership of the European Tour, a status on which he will take a view next year; just for 2019 though as he wants to continue playing in the Ryder Cup. The next biennial match takes place at Whistling Straits in 2020, meaning he can take a step back from the Tour next year without any effect on his chances of qualifying.
The other tournament to which he is already committed is the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland.
The 29-year-old Northern Ireland golfer, speaking ahead of the DP World Tour Championship which starts on Thursday, explained that in three of his four Major wins, he played the week before and that is a strategy he may reprise next season.
If that is the case then he will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance golf club, a tournament that takes place the week preceding the 148th British Open Championship at Royal Portrush, for what will be the fourth Major in the schedule from next year, as the US PGA Championship has switched to May....

If it was being played in the north he'd be playing in it. I don't know how he can say it'll affect his preparation, surely it could only help him playing on links for 3 successive weeks. I'm disappointed but not surprised. He has other major issues in his game he should be addressing which would be more beneficial than missing his national open.

Yeah he's shit 3 top 5s in 3 starts and just shot 8 under he should maybe retire!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 21, 2019, 10:39:27 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 21, 2019, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: dec on February 21, 2019, 03:48:02 PM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-likely-to-miss-2019-irish-open-at-lahinch-1.3696607

From last November

Rory McIlroy could miss the 2019 Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club based on a revised playing schedule that will see him spend the majority of the first eight months of the year in America but more pertinently in reverting to what proved a successful on-course formula while winning his four Majors.McIlroy has said that he will play "Irish or Scottish," as one of the four events that he requires to retain his membership of the European Tour, a status on which he will take a view next year; just for 2019 though as he wants to continue playing in the Ryder Cup. The next biennial match takes place at Whistling Straits in 2020, meaning he can take a step back from the Tour next year without any effect on his chances of qualifying.
The other tournament to which he is already committed is the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland.
The 29-year-old Northern Ireland golfer, speaking ahead of the DP World Tour Championship which starts on Thursday, explained that in three of his four Major wins, he played the week before and that is a strategy he may reprise next season.
If that is the case then he will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance golf club, a tournament that takes place the week preceding the 148th British Open Championship at Royal Portrush, for what will be the fourth Major in the schedule from next year, as the US PGA Championship has switched to May....

If it was being played in the north he'd be playing in it. I don't know how he can say it'll affect his preparation, surely it could only help him playing on links for 3 successive weeks. I'm disappointed but not surprised. He has other major issues in his game he should be addressing which would be more beneficial than missing his national open.

Why do you care so much if he plays in the Irish Open? Are you going to it? Did you go last year?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on February 22, 2019, 07:04:32 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 21, 2019, 10:37:51 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 21, 2019, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: dec on February 21, 2019, 03:48:02 PM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-likely-to-miss-2019-irish-open-at-lahinch-1.3696607

From last November

Rory McIlroy could miss the 2019 Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club based on a revised playing schedule that will see him spend the majority of the first eight months of the year in America but more pertinently in reverting to what proved a successful on-course formula while winning his four Majors.McIlroy has said that he will play "Irish or Scottish," as one of the four events that he requires to retain his membership of the European Tour, a status on which he will take a view next year; just for 2019 though as he wants to continue playing in the Ryder Cup. The next biennial match takes place at Whistling Straits in 2020, meaning he can take a step back from the Tour next year without any effect on his chances of qualifying.
The other tournament to which he is already committed is the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland.
The 29-year-old Northern Ireland golfer, speaking ahead of the DP World Tour Championship which starts on Thursday, explained that in three of his four Major wins, he played the week before and that is a strategy he may reprise next season.
If that is the case then he will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance golf club, a tournament that takes place the week preceding the 148th British Open Championship at Royal Portrush, for what will be the fourth Major in the schedule from next year, as the US PGA Championship has switched to May....

If it was being played in the north he'd be playing in it. I don't know how he can say it'll affect his preparation, surely it could only help him playing on links for 3 successive weeks. I'm disappointed but not surprised. He has other major issues in his game he should be addressing which would be more beneficial than missing his national open.

Yeah he's shit 3 top 5s in 3 starts and just shot 8 under he should maybe retire!!

His season and career will be defined by major wins not shooting one great round in mexico. It's when the pressure of majors comes around that he has the mentality issues.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on February 22, 2019, 07:07:17 AM
Quote from: trailer on February 21, 2019, 10:39:27 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 21, 2019, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: dec on February 21, 2019, 03:48:02 PM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-likely-to-miss-2019-irish-open-at-lahinch-1.3696607

From last November

Rory McIlroy could miss the 2019 Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club based on a revised playing schedule that will see him spend the majority of the first eight months of the year in America but more pertinently in reverting to what proved a successful on-course formula while winning his four Majors.McIlroy has said that he will play "Irish or Scottish," as one of the four events that he requires to retain his membership of the European Tour, a status on which he will take a view next year; just for 2019 though as he wants to continue playing in the Ryder Cup. The next biennial match takes place at Whistling Straits in 2020, meaning he can take a step back from the Tour next year without any effect on his chances of qualifying.
The other tournament to which he is already committed is the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland.
The 29-year-old Northern Ireland golfer, speaking ahead of the DP World Tour Championship which starts on Thursday, explained that in three of his four Major wins, he played the week before and that is a strategy he may reprise next season.
If that is the case then he will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance golf club, a tournament that takes place the week preceding the 148th British Open Championship at Royal Portrush, for what will be the fourth Major in the schedule from next year, as the US PGA Championship has switched to May....

If it was being played in the north he'd be playing in it. I don't know how he can say it'll affect his preparation, surely it could only help him playing on links for 3 successive weeks. I'm disappointed but not surprised. He has other major issues in his game he should be addressing which would be more beneficial than missing his national open.

Why do you care so much if he plays in the Irish Open? Are you going to it? Did you go last year?

I did go last year on the Friday, did you go? I won't be going this year but I like to see this wonderful tournament being supported by big names. If it was in the north mcilroy would be there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on February 22, 2019, 08:51:27 AM
Quote from: trailer on February 21, 2019, 06:31:20 PM
Some arseholes about. Irish open would've folded a few years ago if it weren't for him. People would rather fawn over Mickelson that give Rory the credit he deserves.
Undoubtedly a talented golfer I won't deny that but I personally don't like him and that is my prerogative, credit where it is due he did help resurrect the Irish Open. To me golf is a selfish game and I wouldn't go to watch it live, I'd rather play badly and watch it on tv.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 22, 2019, 09:14:26 AM
Quote from: lenny on February 22, 2019, 07:04:32 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 21, 2019, 10:37:51 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 21, 2019, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: dec on February 21, 2019, 03:48:02 PM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-likely-to-miss-2019-irish-open-at-lahinch-1.3696607

From last November

Rory McIlroy could miss the 2019 Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club based on a revised playing schedule that will see him spend the majority of the first eight months of the year in America but more pertinently in reverting to what proved a successful on-course formula while winning his four Majors.McIlroy has said that he will play "Irish or Scottish," as one of the four events that he requires to retain his membership of the European Tour, a status on which he will take a view next year; just for 2019 though as he wants to continue playing in the Ryder Cup. The next biennial match takes place at Whistling Straits in 2020, meaning he can take a step back from the Tour next year without any effect on his chances of qualifying.
The other tournament to which he is already committed is the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club in Switzerland.
The 29-year-old Northern Ireland golfer, speaking ahead of the DP World Tour Championship which starts on Thursday, explained that in three of his four Major wins, he played the week before and that is a strategy he may reprise next season.
If that is the case then he will play the Scottish Open at the Renaissance golf club, a tournament that takes place the week preceding the 148th British Open Championship at Royal Portrush, for what will be the fourth Major in the schedule from next year, as the US PGA Championship has switched to May....

If it was being played in the north he'd be playing in it. I don't know how he can say it'll affect his preparation, surely it could only help him playing on links for 3 successive weeks. I'm disappointed but not surprised. He has other major issues in his game he should be addressing which would be more beneficial than missing his national open.

Yeah he's shit 3 top 5s in 3 starts and just shot 8 under he should maybe retire!!

His season and career will be defined by major wins not shooting one great round in mexico. It's when the pressure of majors comes around that he has the mentality issues.

Still in his 20s he's in the top 20 all time major winners, third most major titles by a European, multiple order of merit winner on both sides of the pond and you think he has mentality issues  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 22, 2019, 10:06:02 AM
Big test for McIlroy today.

Years ago, he had one bad round in four.

These days, it seems he has one good round in four. Let's hope that changes!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on February 22, 2019, 10:11:47 AM
Irish open owes more to Rory than Rory owes to it. Portstewart and Ballyliffin both hosted by Rory were great events and he supported it before then when he could have been playing in the US with a bigger purse on a course than suited him better.

If he feels that playing 3 weeks in a row isn't the best prep for Major then so be it.

His best move to appease the Irish would probably have been to miss the scottish but maybe this isn't ideal for his prep either.

At the end of the day, he's doesn't need the money and wants to put himself in the best place to win one of the big ones again so let him at it.

To those who say he has issues in his game, you're having a laugh. He has 3 top 5s this year already, his last 4 rounds are 63 69 69 63 and has made nearly $1m in 4 events.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on February 22, 2019, 10:16:20 AM
Attitude now he reckons has fixed our Rory. Lowry will win a major before he wins another one, if he ever does. He is lacking heart because he has no allegiance to anything meaningful and doesn't have any inbuilt belief.

"Some of the times, it will go wrong, and so you have to be that character to, you know, you're going to take a shot on, it won't work out, but you can't second guess yourself afterwards.

"You have to have that mentality that you have to believe that your strategy is it, that you are the man, that 100% it's all about your strategy. You've got to believe in yourself." P.H
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 22, 2019, 01:15:34 PM
It's amazing that the same paper can host two such conflicts views within 24 hours of one another.

David Kelly: 'Having rescued Irish Open, McIlroy's reasons for bypassing Lahinch must be respected'

https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/david-kelly-having-rescued-irish-open-mcilroys-reasons-for-bypassing-lahinch-must-be-respected-37841421.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on February 22, 2019, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: highorlow on February 22, 2019, 10:16:20 AM
Attitude now he reckons has fixed our Rory. Lowry will win a major before he wins another one, if he ever does. He is lacking heart because he has no allegiance to anything meaningful and doesn't have any inbuilt belief.

"Some of the times, it will go wrong, and so you have to be that character to, you know, you're going to take a shot on, it won't work out, but you can't second guess yourself afterwards.

"You have to have that mentality that you have to believe that your strategy is it, that you are the man, that 100% it's all about your strategy. You've got to believe in yourself." P.H

Seriously have a look at what you're writing here. Rory is in control of his own destiny. If he clicks, there's maybe 2-3 players in the world can keep with him, and they've got to play perfectly. Whereas Lowry, even if he had a perfect tournament, will need the world's top 20 to all have weak tournaments, in order for him to win.

This is why Rory, despite being a couple of years younger, has won multiple majors, while Shane has won tournaments at a much lower level.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kickham csc on February 22, 2019, 01:37:39 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 22, 2019, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: highorlow on February 22, 2019, 10:16:20 AM
Attitude now he reckons has fixed our Rory. Lowry will win a major before he wins another one, if he ever does. He is lacking heart because he has no allegiance to anything meaningful and doesn't have any inbuilt belief.

"Some of the times, it will go wrong, and so you have to be that character to, you know, you're going to take a shot on, it won't work out, but you can't second guess yourself afterwards.

"You have to have that mentality that you have to believe that your strategy is it, that you are the man, that 100% it's all about your strategy. You've got to believe in yourself." P.H

Seriously have a look at what you're writing here. Rory is in control of his own destiny. If he clicks, there's maybe 2-3 players in the world can keep with him, and they've got to play perfectly. Whereas Lowry, even if he had a perfect tournament, will need the world's top 20 to all have weak tournaments, in order for him to win.

This is why Rory, despite being a couple of years younger, has won multiple majors, while Shane has won tournaments at a much lower level.

The main problem with Rory was that he went off the boil at the wrong time. There was a 1-2 gap after he won his majors that he could have kicked on and won a few more, and then start to establish an aura that could be worth 1-2 strokes per round. 

He hurt his ankle, had women issues (ruination of many a good man) and then a new wave of young golfers arrived who seem to not fear Rory.

He'll win more majors, but I can't see him dominate the way it looked like he would
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on February 22, 2019, 01:51:44 PM
I'd argue that none of that is Rory's main problem.

His main problem is that he succeeded Tiger Woods as the world's understood best player. Problem being that Tiger readjusted how dominant a single golfer can be to levels that will be beyond anyone for decades, until another freak show comes along. As it will take almost as long for public perception of "acceptable level of performance from a world no.1" to realign too, that's the nub of his problem.

Rory is safely in the top 50 golfers of all time, probably knocking on the top 20. One more top class season and he will be in the top 10.

He will never displace Jack and Tiger in positions 1 and 2. But it's unfair to measure him against those two. Celebrate what he has done, instead of focusing on the impossible.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 22, 2019, 02:11:39 PM
Quote from: highorlow on February 22, 2019, 10:16:20 AM
Attitude now he reckons has fixed our Rory. Lowry will win a major before he wins another one, if he ever does. He is lacking heart because he has no allegiance to anything meaningful and doesn't have any inbuilt belief.

"Some of the times, it will go wrong, and so you have to be that character to, you know, you're going to take a shot on, it won't work out, but you can't second guess yourself afterwards.

"You have to have that mentality that you have to believe that your strategy is it, that you are the man, that 100% it's all about your strategy. You've got to believe in yourself." P.H


Shane?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 22, 2019, 06:25:15 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 22, 2019, 02:11:39 PM
Quote from: highorlow on February 22, 2019, 10:16:20 AM
Attitude now he reckons has fixed our Rory. Lowry will win a major before he wins another one, if he ever does. He is lacking heart because he has no allegiance to anything meaningful and doesn't have any inbuilt belief.

"Some of the times, it will go wrong, and so you have to be that character to, you know, you're going to take a shot on, it won't work out, but you can't second guess yourself afterwards.

"You have to have that mentality that you have to believe that your strategy is it, that you are the man, that 100% it's all about your strategy. You've got to believe in yourself." P.H


Shane?

Shane McGowan has a better chance ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 23, 2019, 07:40:49 AM
Quote from: Kickham csc on February 22, 2019, 01:37:39 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 22, 2019, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: highorlow on February 22, 2019, 10:16:20 AM
Attitude now he reckons has fixed our Rory. Lowry will win a major before he wins another one, if he ever does. He is lacking heart because he has no allegiance to anything meaningful and doesn't have any inbuilt belief.

"Some of the times, it will go wrong, and so you have to be that character to, you know, you're going to take a shot on, it won't work out, but you can't second guess yourself afterwards.

"You have to have that mentality that you have to believe that your strategy is it, that you are the man, that 100% it's all about your strategy. You've got to believe in yourself." P.H

Seriously have a look at what you're writing here. Rory is in control of his own destiny. If he clicks, there's maybe 2-3 players in the world can keep with him, and they've got to play perfectly. Whereas Lowry, even if he had a perfect tournament, will need the world's top 20 to all have weak tournaments, in order for him to win.

This is why Rory, despite being a couple of years younger, has won multiple majors, while Shane has won tournaments at a much lower level.

The main problem with Rory was that he went off the boil at the wrong time. There was a 1-2 gap after he won his majors that he could have kicked on and won a few more, and then start to establish an aura that could be worth 1-2 strokes per round. 

He hurt his ankle, had women issues (ruination of many a good man) and then a new wave of young golfers arrived who seem to not fear Rory.

He'll win more majors, but I can't see him dominate the way it looked like he would

There's a lack of understanding in this post of how difficult golf is and indeed the very top elite level golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 24, 2019, 08:03:29 PM
f**k it. I'm looking a drop everywhere from now on.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on February 24, 2019, 08:11:12 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 24, 2019, 08:03:29 PM
f**k it. I'm looking a drop everywhere from now on.

McIlroy was totally chancing his arm there. Fair play to the official for standing up to him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 24, 2019, 08:58:20 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 24, 2019, 08:11:12 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 24, 2019, 08:03:29 PM
f**k it. I'm looking a drop everywhere from now on.

McIlroy was totally chancing his arm there. Fair play to the official for standing up to him

I think DJ's was very dubious as well. McIlroy no way!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on February 24, 2019, 09:41:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 24, 2019, 08:58:20 PM
Quote from: lenny on February 24, 2019, 08:11:12 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 24, 2019, 08:03:29 PM
f**k it. I'm looking a drop everywhere from now on.

McIlroy was totally chancing his arm there. Fair play to the official for standing up to him

I think DJ's was very dubious as well. McIlroy no way!

DJ probably could've chipped out with a narrower stance to avoid the path but I think he just caught a lucky break.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on February 24, 2019, 09:51:35 PM
Some performance from Johnson
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 24, 2019, 10:23:57 PM
Yeah he's really kicked on McIlroyhas played fairly well since the debacle at 6 he's 5 under since then... only a matter of time if he keeps up this sort of form out driving Johnson by 20 yards at times!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on February 24, 2019, 10:33:00 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 24, 2019, 10:23:57 PM
Yeah he's really kicked on McIlroyhas played fairly well since the debacle at 6 he's 5 under since then... only a matter of time if he keeps up this sort of form out driving Johnson by 20 yards at times!

Bit more to it than just driving
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 24, 2019, 10:44:50 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on February 24, 2019, 10:33:00 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 24, 2019, 10:23:57 PM
Yeah he's really kicked on McIlroyhas played fairly well since the debacle at 6 he's 5 under since then... only a matter of time if he keeps up this sort of form out driving Johnson by 20 yards at times!

Bit more to it than just driving

His putting has massively improved!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 24, 2019, 10:59:39 PM
Wondering how many shots Rory had on Shane ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on February 25, 2019, 09:50:23 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 22, 2019, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: highorlow on February 22, 2019, 10:16:20 AM
Attitude now he reckons has fixed our Rory. Lowry will win a major before he wins another one, if he ever does. He is lacking heart because he has no allegiance to anything meaningful and doesn't have any inbuilt belief.

"Some of the times, it will go wrong, and so you have to be that character to, you know, you're going to take a shot on, it won't work out, but you can't second guess yourself afterwards.

"You have to have that mentality that you have to believe that your strategy is it, that you are the man, that 100% it's all about your strategy. You've got to believe in yourself." P.H

Seriously have a look at what you're writing here. Rory is in control of his own destiny. If he clicks, there's maybe 2-3 players in the world can keep with him, and they've got to play perfectly. Whereas Lowry, even if he had a perfect tournament, will need the world's top 20 to all have weak tournaments, in order for him to win.

This is why Rory, despite being a couple of years younger, has won multiple majors, while Shane has won tournaments at a much lower level.
Much as I prefer Lowry to McIlroy, Shane is not in the same league. Both might win a major in the next few years but if they do they will need a slice of good fortune.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 25, 2019, 10:59:15 AM
Shane Lowry had his big chance in 2016 leading by 4 or 5 going into the last round of the US open and then imploded, cant imagine he will get too many other chances at a major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on February 25, 2019, 11:10:29 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 25, 2019, 10:59:15 AM
Shane Lowry had his big chance in 2016 leading by 4 or 5 going into the last round of the US open and then imploded, cant imagine he will get too many other chances at a major

He'll always have a chance anytime he tees up in the Open.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 25, 2019, 11:18:05 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on February 25, 2019, 11:10:29 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 25, 2019, 10:59:15 AM
Shane Lowry had his big chance in 2016 leading by 4 or 5 going into the last round of the US open and then imploded, cant imagine he will get too many other chances at a major

He'll always have a chance anytime he tees up in the Open.

Jesus I like Shane and all, but Ben Lowry has as much chance of winning major ffs.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on February 25, 2019, 01:50:56 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 25, 2019, 11:18:05 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on February 25, 2019, 11:10:29 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 25, 2019, 10:59:15 AM
Shane Lowry had his big chance in 2016 leading by 4 or 5 going into the last round of the US open and then imploded, cant imagine he will get too many other chances at a major

He'll always have a chance anytime he tees up in the Open.

Jesus I like Shane and all, but Ben Lowry has as much chance of winning major ffs.

He has won a WGC against the best in the world - he lead the us open (arguably the hardest major) by 4 shots after 54 holes and managed to get a joint runner up after a disastrous final round (that included the rules mess up with DJ that probably affected Shane's play as well).  To say he has no hope of ever winning a major is extremely harsh.  He will be teeing it up in all 4 majors this year - admittedly it would be a big shock if he won one but any of the top 50 or so players in the world if they put it together for 4 days in the correct week - get some lucky breaks and you never know what could happen
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on February 25, 2019, 02:31:13 PM
Ian Baker-Finch, Ben Curtis, Todd Hamilton, Paul Lawrie, Stewart Cink ( beat Tom Watson in play off)
all proved that everyone has a chance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on February 25, 2019, 05:09:00 PM
Little more fuel for all the Rory Haters...

Signing autographs after his round yesterday and a young golf fan decked in head to toe gear to look like Rory was crying. Rory asked what was wrong and the adult minder said he was crying because Rory hadn't won. He told him that it was ok - it was still a really good week to come second. Took the kid and his buddy (dressed like Rickie Fowler :-)) inside the ropes, to the locker room - and signed a pair of shoes and some gloves for them.

He's doing it right.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 25, 2019, 09:14:49 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on February 25, 2019, 05:09:00 PM
Little more fuel for all the Rory Haters...

Signing autographs after his round yesterday and a young golf fan decked in head to toe gear to look like Rory was crying. Rory asked what was wrong and the adult minder said he was crying because Rory hadn't won. He told him that it was ok - it was still a really good week to come second. Took the kid and his buddy (dressed like Rickie Fowler :-)) inside the ropes, to the locker room - and signed a pair of shoes and some gloves for them.

He's doing it right.

He only took the kids in cos one of them was dressed head to toe in orange.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on February 25, 2019, 09:25:26 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 25, 2019, 09:14:49 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on February 25, 2019, 05:09:00 PM
Little more fuel for all the Rory Haters...

Signing autographs after his round yesterday and a young golf fan decked in head to toe gear to look like Rory was crying. Rory asked what was wrong and the adult minder said he was crying because Rory hadn't won. He told him that it was ok - it was still a really good week to come second. Took the kid and his buddy (dressed like Rickie Fowler :-)) inside the ropes, to the locker room - and signed a pair of shoes and some gloves for them.

He's doing it right.

He only took the kids in cos one of them was dressed head to toe in orange.

That's a lol from me
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 25, 2019, 10:55:13 PM
https://twitter.com/winkerwatson1/status/1100151044984709125?s=21

Here's the video... what a complete asshole!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on February 25, 2019, 11:47:04 PM
Completely staged. FFS.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Throw ball on February 26, 2019, 12:14:49 AM
Quote from: trailer on February 25, 2019, 09:14:49 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on February 25, 2019, 05:09:00 PM
Little more fuel for all the Rory Haters...

Signing autographs after his round yesterday and a young golf fan decked in head to toe gear to look like Rory was crying. Rory asked what was wrong and the adult minder said he was crying because Rory hadn't won. He told him that it was ok - it was still a really good week to come second. Took the kid and his buddy (dressed like Rickie Fowler :-)) inside the ropes, to the locker room - and signed a pair of shoes and some gloves for them.

He's doing it right.

He only took the kids in cos one of them was dressed head to toe in orange.

Was that because his mother is from Lurgan :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on February 26, 2019, 07:27:54 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 25, 2019, 10:55:13 PM
https://twitter.com/winkerwatson1/status/1100151044984709125?s=21

Here's the video... what a complete asshole!!

He can't win can he? Great to see the interaction with fans, those two lads will remember that for the rest of their lives.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 26, 2019, 07:42:56 AM
Quote from: highorlow on February 25, 2019, 11:47:04 PM
Completely staged. FFS.

Television crew following and top golfer! Shocker
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on February 26, 2019, 02:49:22 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on February 25, 2019, 02:31:13 PM
Ian Baker-Finch, Ben Curtis, Todd Hamilton, Paul Lawrie, Stewart Cink ( beat Tom Watson in play off)
all proved that everyone has a chance.
Rich Been and Darren Clarke 1 Major wonders
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Megaman on February 26, 2019, 03:17:00 PM
I like Rory as a golfer etc, and have no problem with it but that was setup.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on February 26, 2019, 07:52:59 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/47378038

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 26, 2019, 08:05:24 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on February 26, 2019, 07:52:59 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/47378038

What a load of balls! Planners have to work out how to bring containers to Portrush, but it won't have any problems for those watching and playing!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on March 09, 2019, 03:48:42 AM
Rory with a Bomb!

https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1104062538054922240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1104062538054922240&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fyc%2Fhtml%2Fembed-iframe-min.2d7621e2.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on March 09, 2019, 07:03:22 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on March 09, 2019, 03:48:42 AM
Rory with a Bomb!

https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1104062538054922240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1104062538054922240&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fyc%2Fhtml%2Fembed-iframe-min.2d7621e2.html

Made it look so easy😎
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 09, 2019, 08:45:18 PM
Unreal from McIlroy today!! Fair chance of another top 5 for him his form is unreal this season you get the feeling one win could open the floodgates!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on March 09, 2019, 10:28:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 09, 2019, 08:45:18 PM
Unreal from McIlroy today!! Fair chance of another top 5 for him his form is unreal this season you get the feeling one win could open the floodgates!

You have some boner for him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 09, 2019, 10:38:54 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on March 09, 2019, 10:28:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 09, 2019, 08:45:18 PM
Unreal from McIlroy today!! Fair chance of another top 5 for him his form is unreal this season you get the feeling one win could open the floodgates!

You have some boner for him

Emmm, have you ever praised anyone besides yourself?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 10, 2019, 06:42:17 PM
Looking forward to McIlroy/Fitzpatrick in the final group I hope the winner comes from this group.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 10, 2019, 08:28:49 PM
Looks like McIlroy is gonna fall short again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 10, 2019, 08:40:07 PM
Molineiris putt on the last for 64 has probably taken it away from them all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 10, 2019, 08:50:30 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 10, 2019, 08:40:07 PM
Molineiris putt on the last for 64 has probably taken it away from them all.

Maybe Fitzpatrick but he needs to do something quick....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 15, 2019, 11:56:01 PM
Some afternoon of golf there. Weekend should be great.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on March 16, 2019, 07:08:35 PM
Rory looking confused on the first 2 holes dropped 2 strokes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 16, 2019, 07:18:09 PM
There's one back
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 16, 2019, 10:22:17 PM
Rory (widely hated on this board) going well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 16, 2019, 10:31:13 PM
Quote from: trailer on March 16, 2019, 10:22:17 PM
Rory (widely hated on this board) going well.

LL
Will have the voodoo dolls out
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on March 16, 2019, 11:00:24 PM
The rain will make Sunday interesting.

Who is the mudder?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 16, 2019, 11:05:04 PM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on March 16, 2019, 11:00:24 PM
The rain will make Sunday interesting.

Who is the mudder?
Good to see the Irish lad second, Power doing well also.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 17, 2019, 01:41:36 PM
Scratchy from Rory yesterday but still managed to get around in two under, hopefully back on full throttle today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 17, 2019, 06:34:03 PM
Quote from: Boycey on March 17, 2019, 01:41:36 PM
Scratchy from Rory yesterday but still managed to get around in two under, hopefully back on full throttle today.

Taking six at a par 4 does not help
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 17, 2019, 06:50:41 PM
They are all playing shite
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 17, 2019, 08:21:26 PM
Setting up good now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 17, 2019, 08:58:53 PM
Jim Furyk posting a score. Still think Rory will get it done. He's bound to make s few birdies.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 17, 2019, 09:00:42 PM
Ya still couldn't call this, somebody will eagle 16 or hole in one at 17 or something. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 17, 2019, 09:32:47 PM
That's that I would say.

Augusta is there for the taking.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on March 17, 2019, 09:35:24 PM
Yep - 2 putts to win it now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 17, 2019, 09:36:26 PM
Could there have been a more popular winner on St. Patrick's day? I think not.
Not the end of the green for Rory this year I'd say.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 17, 2019, 09:40:25 PM
Brilliant stuff....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 17, 2019, 09:43:01 PM
Probably worked for him not being in the final group. Lets hope he continues this impressive form andwin the masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2019, 09:44:20 PM
Quote from: trailer on March 17, 2019, 09:36:26 PM
Could there have been a more popular winner on St. Patrick's day? I think not.
Not the end of the green for Rory this year I'd say.
(http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/157/animated-fishing-image-0022.gif)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 17, 2019, 09:59:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2019, 09:44:20 PM
Quote from: trailer on March 17, 2019, 09:36:26 PM
Could there have been a more popular winner on St. Patrick's day? I think not.
Not the end of the green for Rory this year I'd say.
(http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/157/animated-fishing-image-0022.gif)

Can someone check if Laoislad is alright??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on March 17, 2019, 09:59:45 PM
Great stuff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 17, 2019, 10:00:26 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 17, 2019, 09:59:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2019, 09:44:20 PM
Quote from: trailer on March 17, 2019, 09:36:26 PM
Could there have been a more popular winner on St. Patrick's day? I think not.
Not the end of the green for Rory this year I'd say.
(http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/157/animated-fishing-image-0022.gif)

Can someone check if Laoislad is alright??
Why wouldn't I be?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 17, 2019, 10:05:40 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 17, 2019, 10:00:26 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 17, 2019, 09:59:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2019, 09:44:20 PM
Quote from: trailer on March 17, 2019, 09:36:26 PM
Could there have been a more popular winner on St. Patrick's day? I think not.
Not the end of the green for Rory this year I'd say.
(http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/157/animated-fishing-image-0022.gif)

Can someone check if Laoislad is alright??
Why wouldn't I be?

Cause you hate him?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 17, 2019, 10:07:17 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 17, 2019, 10:05:40 PM
Quote from: laoislad on March 17, 2019, 10:00:26 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 17, 2019, 09:59:13 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2019, 09:44:20 PM
Quote from: trailer on March 17, 2019, 09:36:26 PM
Could there have been a more popular winner on St. Patrick's day? I think not.
Not the end of the green for Rory this year I'd say.
(http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/157/animated-fishing-image-0022.gif)

Can someone check if Laoislad is alright??
Why wouldn't I be?

Cause you hate him?
screenexile?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 17, 2019, 10:08:28 PM
Is his wife, Mum and Dad there? Or have they gotten fed up of him not winning? lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 17, 2019, 10:24:15 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 17, 2019, 09:44:20 PM
Quote from: trailer on March 17, 2019, 09:36:26 PM
Could there have been a more popular winner on St. Patrick's day? I think not.
Not the end of the green for Rory this year I'd say.
(http://www.animatedimages.org/data/media/157/animated-fishing-image-0022.gif)

Au contraire, he's Irish and he's the greatest golfer Ireland has ever produced. He's also a great ambassador. A fairytale if you ask me. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on March 17, 2019, 11:02:06 PM
Apparently he never shut up about paddys day and how happy he was to win on paddys day in his acceptance speech
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 17, 2019, 11:13:00 PM
How did Power's do?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 18, 2019, 12:43:07 AM
Lots of it was drank
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: podge on March 18, 2019, 08:16:33 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 17, 2019, 11:02:06 PM
Apparently he never shut up about paddys day and how happy he was to win on paddys day in his acceptance speech

Seriously, is this how we measure the man-by how much he references st paddy's day in his speech! What is this obsession people have with badging him (and anyone for that matter) as Irish or otherwise? Maybe, just maybe, he's living and working in an environment where he and those around him just don't give a shit about that bollox
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 18, 2019, 08:34:20 AM
Seamus was 33rd I think. He had a hole in one on day three.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on March 19, 2019, 10:36:22 AM
QuoteWhat is this obsession people have with badging him (and anyone for that matter) as Irish or otherwise?

It's because he is Irish only when it suits him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 19, 2019, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: highorlow on March 19, 2019, 10:36:22 AM
QuoteWhat is this obsession people have with badging him (and anyone for that matter) as Irish or otherwise?

It's because he is Irish only when it suits him.

Or maybe it's because he's seen first hand how much trouble it causes when you are identified as one or the other up where he comes from. Therefore, he's done the sensible thing and ignore it all and let it bother others if they want it to.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 19, 2019, 12:04:40 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 19, 2019, 10:36:22 AM
QuoteWhat is this obsession people have with badging him (and anyone for that matter) as Irish or otherwise?

It's because he is Irish only when it suits him.

Sure that's his lookout.
I find it amazing how people on this board can fawn over British football teams but then get all worked up about the nationality of a golfer from Holywood who now lives in America.
David Feherty completely left his Irish roots behind and even threw his lot in with the USA in the Ryder cup, but there's no word about him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on March 19, 2019, 12:25:27 PM
QuoteOr maybe it's because he's seen first hand how much trouble it causes when you are identified as one or the other up where he comes from

So deny your heritage because your from "up there".

It angers most people because he appears to have been radicalized by some form of British imposed upbringing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on March 19, 2019, 12:47:49 PM
It's not that "he's Irish when it suits him" it's that his particular brand of Irishness isn't acceptable to narrow minded twats who expect and demand that he conform to their particular brand of it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 19, 2019, 01:12:05 PM
Radicalized ffs  ;D

McIlroys a strange one in that he seems to identify himself as Northern Irish rather than the 'more traditional' view of them'uns and us'uns that the rest of us have ie British and Irish... In some ways it a quite refreshing outlook divorced from our past I have to say I don't give a shiny shite what he identifies as. I've been following his career since he was 14/15 and he's provided sublime entertainment to me and many millions more, all this from a wee lad from an hour up the road from me I can't but like him.

Personally I think most of the dislike is just good old fashioned begrudgery, we don't mind a fella being good but we don't like a fella to be that good. He needs to be slapped down a wee bit..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 19, 2019, 01:15:45 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 19, 2019, 12:25:27 PM
QuoteOr maybe it's because he's seen first hand how much trouble it causes when you are identified as one or the other up where he comes from

So deny your heritage because your from "up there".

It angers most people because he appears to have been radicalized by some form of British imposed upbringing.

The absolute state of this post.
Got to love the internet though, bringing us wankers en masse since 1990.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on March 19, 2019, 01:17:24 PM
The problem with McIlroy is that he is the wrong sort of Catholic.

To be a proper Fenian he is supposed to identify solely as Irish, have the tricolour as his flag and have nothing to do with any British or Northern Irish identity.

McIlroy doesn't fit into the proper box. Because of that, some deluded idiots get angry.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 19, 2019, 01:22:29 PM
Quote from: dec on March 19, 2019, 01:17:24 PM
The problem with McIlroy is that he is the wrong sort of Catholic.

To be a proper Fenian he is supposed to identify solely as Irish, have the tricolour as his flag and have nothing to do with any British or Northern Irish identity.

McIlroy doesn't fit into the proper box. Because of that, some deluded idiots get angry.

Which lad represents the island of Ireland better? Rory Mcilroy, who identifies as NI and doesn;t seem comfortable with all the trappings that a nationalist might prefer him to endorse, or Conor McGregor, a born and bred Dub who never misses an opportunity to wrap the green flag around himself?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 19, 2019, 01:32:08 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 19, 2019, 01:22:29 PM
Quote from: dec on March 19, 2019, 01:17:24 PM
The problem with McIlroy is that he is the wrong sort of Catholic.

To be a proper Fenian he is supposed to identify solely as Irish, have the tricolour as his flag and have nothing to do with any British or Northern Irish identity.

McIlroy doesn't fit into the proper box. Because of that, some deluded idiots get angry.

Which lad represents the island of Ireland better? Rory Mcilroy, who identifies as NI and doesn;t seem comfortable with all the trappings that a nationalist might prefer him to endorse, or Conor McGregor, a born and bred Dub who never misses an opportunity to wrap the green flag around himself?

I know who I'd prefer to see calling round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: podge on March 19, 2019, 01:45:50 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 19, 2019, 12:25:27 PM
QuoteOr maybe it's because he's seen first hand how much trouble it causes when you are identified as one or the other up where he comes from

So deny your heritage because your from "up there".

It angers most people because he appears to have been radicalized by some form of British imposed upbringing.

Seriously, catch a grip FFS.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: johnnycool on March 19, 2019, 01:50:38 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 19, 2019, 01:22:29 PM
Quote from: dec on March 19, 2019, 01:17:24 PM
The problem with McIlroy is that he is the wrong sort of Catholic.

To be a proper Fenian he is supposed to identify solely as Irish, have the tricolour as his flag and have nothing to do with any British or Northern Irish identity.

McIlroy doesn't fit into the proper box. Because of that, some deluded idiots get angry.

Which lad represents the island of Ireland better? Rory Mcilroy, who identifies as NI and doesn;t seem comfortable with all the trappings that a nationalist might prefer him to endorse, or Conor McGregor, a born and bred Dub who never misses an opportunity to wrap the green flag around himself?

And the poppy
(https://img.maximummedia.ie/joe_co_uk/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvbWVkaWEtam9lY291ay5tYXhpbXVtbWVkaWEuaWUuczMuYW1hem9uYXdzLmNvbVxcXC93cC1jb250ZW50XFxcL3VwbG9hZHNcXFwvMjAxNVxcXC8xMFxcXC8yOTIwMzgyOFxcXC9jb25vci5qcGdcIixcIndpZHRoXCI6NzY3LFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6NDMxLFwiZGVmYXVsdFwiOlwiaHR0cHM6XFxcL1xcXC93d3cuam9lLmNvLnVrXFxcL2Fzc2V0c1xcXC9pbWFnZXNcXFwvam9lY291a1xcXC9uby1pbWFnZS5wbmc_dj0yMlwiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOltdfSIsImhhc2giOiJlZDY1YTMxZjZhZGY4NWZkNjFmNDI0YmJiNGY1ZWExNTgwNTE4MzZhIn0=/conor.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Link on March 19, 2019, 02:18:37 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on March 19, 2019, 01:22:29 PM
Quote from: dec on March 19, 2019, 01:17:24 PM
The problem with McIlroy is that he is the wrong sort of Catholic.

To be a proper Fenian he is supposed to identify solely as Irish, have the tricolour as his flag and have nothing to do with any British or Northern Irish identity.

McIlroy doesn't fit into the proper box. Because of that, some deluded idiots get angry.

Which lad represents the island of Ireland better? Rory Mcilroy, who identifies as NI and doesn;t seem comfortable with all the trappings that a nationalist might prefer him to endorse, or Conor McGregor, a born and bred Dub who never misses an opportunity to wrap the green flag around himself?

With all the allegations recently around McGregor outside the octagon, you could have picked another lad. Paddy H is 1000x a better representative of this island than McGregor.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 19, 2019, 02:37:46 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 19, 2019, 12:25:27 PM
QuoteOr maybe it's because he's seen first hand how much trouble it causes when you are identified as one or the other up where he comes from

So deny your heritage because your from "up there".

It angers most people because he appears to have been radicalized by some form of British imposed upbringing.

This is not a criticism, but he did say once that he doesn't feel Irish, and that's despite playing amateur golf for Ulster and playing amateur golf for Ireland, and despite his uncle playing for Armagh. Why is that? In my humble opinion, its because of the school he attended. It would have been very different if he had attended a different school.

And like many others, I try to watch every tournament he plays and am urging him on to win every time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on March 19, 2019, 03:17:30 PM
This thread is an embarrassment.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 19, 2019, 10:04:30 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on March 19, 2019, 03:17:30 PM
This thread is an embarrassment.

What's your handicap?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2019, 10:06:15 PM
I used to think it was just superprods.. you know the stereotype, supports Linfield, rangers and had all of Wet Wet Wet albums!

Now we're all expected to love Celtic GAA and know all the republican songs!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 19, 2019, 10:22:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2019, 10:06:15 PM
I used to think it was just superprods.. you know the stereotype, supports Linfield, rangers and had all of Wet Wet Wet albums!

Now we're all expected to love Celtic GAA and know all the republican songs!


Here f**k sake don't criticise Celtic whatever you do. You're nothing but a troll if you do that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on March 19, 2019, 10:56:41 PM
Anyway back to the golf. The final few holes were great viewing, with a host of players having a great chance to win.
I would not have fancied McIlroy given his recent relatively poor final round efforts, but you have to hand it to him the way he finished, especially the last 3 holes.
Golf needs him, particularly to show how a brilliant player can play so well at a decent pace.  There is an slow play problem and McIlroy should be used by the powers that be to highlight how the game should be played.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 19, 2019, 11:03:26 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2019, 10:06:15 PM
I used to think it was just superprods.. you know the stereotype, supports Linfield, rangers and had all of Wet Wet Wet albums!

Now we're all expected to love Celtic GAA and know all the republican songs!

There's a huge difference between what you describe and simply rejecting your Irishness.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 6th sam on March 19, 2019, 11:22:55 PM
First of all, Rory's entitled to do what he wants. Given the attitude of some "patriots" on this forum and elsewhere, it's no wonder he finds it difficult wrapping himself in the tricolour. He's been no.1in the world in a major (individual) sport , and I'm very proud of the fact that he's from Ireland . I've never met him Personally but know people close to him and I'm aware of his personal attributes and charitable support. Though I don't share his national affinity, I come from a different background with different influences and these are the things that mould us. North Down is not South Armagh. It's an affluent area which was mainly untouched by the troubles, and most people during the troubles Catholic and Protestant enjoyed a great quality of life in that area. I imagine his parents , despite a GAA background and family sectarian loss, made a decision to embrace North Down/Northern ireland , Exemplified by going to Sullivan Upper as opposed to a catholic grammar . As a top sportsman , he was probably a popular student and he was afforded opportunities at school and in the golf club , and the influences of that upbringing moulded him throughout his childhood.
Despite this upbringing some expect him to be wrapping himself in a tricolour and being overtly politically Irish . Knowing many catholic's from that neck of the woods , most tend to keep their head down politically and accept the many positives That  part of NI has to offer. McIlroy likes NI soccer team, Ulster Rugby and Carl Frampton. That's his affinity and much as I would like him to be a James McClean, his influences are different. I respect that , and delight in his success. Anybody that feels any antagonism towards him should explore his charitable impact, his down to earth personality, and delight in the fact that we've a superstar in our midst. PS I presume the comparison with mcgregor is tongue in cheek?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 19, 2019, 11:51:50 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on March 19, 2019, 11:22:55 PM
First of all, Rory's entitled to do what he wants. Given the attitude of some "patriots" on this forum and elsewhere, it's no wonder he finds it difficult wrapping himself in the tricolour. He's been no.1in the world in a major (individual) sport , and I'm very proud of the fact that he's from Ireland . I've never met him Personally but know people close to him and I'm aware of his personal attributes and charitable support. Though I don't share his national affinity, I come from a different background with different influences and these are the things that mould us. North Down is not South Armagh. It's an affluent area which was mainly untouched by the troubles, and most people during the troubles Catholic and Protestant enjoyed a great quality of life in that area. I imagine his parents , despite a GAA background and family sectarian loss, made a decision to embrace North Down/Northern ireland , Exemplified by going to Sullivan Upper as opposed to a catholic grammar . As a top sportsman , he was probably a popular student and he was afforded opportunities at school and in the golf club , and the influences of that upbringing moulded him throughout his childhood.
Despite this upbringing some expect him to be wrapping himself in a tricolour and being overtly politically Irish . Knowing many catholic's from that neck of the woods , most tend to keep their head down politically and accept the many positives That  part of NI has to offer. McIlroy likes NI soccer team, Ulster Rugby and Carl Frampton. That's his affinity and much as I would like him to be a James McClean, his influences are different. I respect that , and delight in his success. Anybody that feels any antagonism towards him should explore his charitable impact, his down to earth personality, and delight in the fact that we've a superstar in our midst. PS I presume the comparison with mcgregor is tongue in cheek?

Good post. He will always be a hero in my book.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: spuds on March 20, 2019, 01:07:08 AM
Quote from: Orior on March 19, 2019, 11:51:50 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on March 19, 2019, 11:22:55 PM
First of all, Rory's entitled to do what he wants. Given the attitude of some "patriots" on this forum and elsewhere, it's no wonder he finds it difficult wrapping himself in the tricolour. He's been no.1in the world in a major (individual) sport , and I'm very proud of the fact that he's from Ireland . I've never met him Personally but know people close to him and I'm aware of his personal attributes and charitable support. Though I don't share his national affinity, I come from a different background with different influences and these are the things that mould us. North Down is not South Armagh. It's an affluent area which was mainly untouched by the troubles, and most people during the troubles Catholic and Protestant enjoyed a great quality of life in that area. I imagine his parents , despite a GAA background and family sectarian loss, made a decision to embrace North Down/Northern ireland , Exemplified by going to Sullivan Upper as opposed to a catholic grammar . As a top sportsman , he was probably a popular student and he was afforded opportunities at school and in the golf club , and the influences of that upbringing moulded him throughout his childhood.
Despite this upbringing some expect him to be wrapping himself in a tricolour and being overtly politically Irish . Knowing many catholic's from that neck of the woods , most tend to keep their head down politically and accept the many positives That  part of NI has to offer. McIlroy likes NI soccer team, Ulster Rugby and Carl Frampton. That's his affinity and much as I would like him to be a James McClean, his influences are different. I respect that , and delight in his success. Anybody that feels any antagonism towards him should explore his charitable impact, his down to earth personality, and delight in the fact that we've a superstar in our midst. PS I presume the comparison with mcgregor is tongue in cheek?

Good post. He will always be a hero in my book.

So if Rory gets on with life and all the trappings of the environment he was raised fair play to him but if us southerners do it we're free staters etc??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on March 20, 2019, 02:42:24 AM
Best Golf Pic Ever!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BvJrs0VH7I5/?utm_source=ig_embed

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: michaelg on March 20, 2019, 07:15:05 AM
Quote from: trailer on March 19, 2019, 10:22:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2019, 10:06:15 PM
I used to think it was just superprods.. you know the stereotype, supports Linfield, rangers and had all of Wet Wet Wet albums!

Now we're all expected to love Celtic GAA and know all the republican songs!


Here f**k sake don't criticise Celtic whatever you do. You're nothing but a troll if you do that.
No doubt the prevailing view on the Celtic thread would be that the Wolfe Tones song played at the boxing in New York, written about Celtic FC and including the line Up the Ra, was not sectarian.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 20, 2019, 08:23:52 AM
Quote from: michaelg on March 20, 2019, 07:15:05 AM
Quote from: trailer on March 19, 2019, 10:22:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2019, 10:06:15 PM
I used to think it was just superprods.. you know the stereotype, supports Linfield, rangers and had all of Wet Wet Wet albums!

Now we're all expected to love Celtic GAA and know all the republican songs!


Here f**k sake don't criticise Celtic whatever you do. You're nothing but a troll if you do that.

No doubt the prevailing view on the Celtic thread would be that the Wolfe Tones song played at the boxing in New York, written about Celtic FC and including the line Up the Ra, was not sectarian.

Did you run to your MP after watching the last episode of Alan Partridge?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AZOffaly on March 20, 2019, 09:48:03 AM
Quote from: 6th sam on March 19, 2019, 11:22:55 PM
First of all, Rory's entitled to do what he wants. Given the attitude of some "patriots" on this forum and elsewhere, it's no wonder he finds it difficult wrapping himself in the tricolour. He's been no.1in the world in a major (individual) sport , and I'm very proud of the fact that he's from Ireland . I've never met him Personally but know people close to him and I'm aware of his personal attributes and charitable support. Though I don't share his national affinity, I come from a different background with different influences and these are the things that mould us. North Down is not South Armagh. It's an affluent area which was mainly untouched by the troubles, and most people during the troubles Catholic and Protestant enjoyed a great quality of life in that area. I imagine his parents , despite a GAA background and family sectarian loss, made a decision to embrace North Down/Northern ireland , Exemplified by going to Sullivan Upper as opposed to a catholic grammar . As a top sportsman , he was probably a popular student and he was afforded opportunities at school and in the golf club , and the influences of that upbringing moulded him throughout his childhood.
Despite this upbringing some expect him to be wrapping himself in a tricolour and being overtly politically Irish . Knowing many catholic's from that neck of the woods , most tend to keep their head down politically and accept the many positives That  part of NI has to offer. McIlroy likes NI soccer team, Ulster Rugby and Carl Frampton. That's his affinity and much as I would like him to be a James McClean, his influences are different. I respect that , and delight in his success. Anybody that feels any antagonism towards him should explore his charitable impact, his down to earth personality, and delight in the fact that we've a superstar in our midst. PS I presume the comparison with mcgregor is tongue in cheek?

Firmly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on March 20, 2019, 11:52:17 AM
Quote from: Orior on March 19, 2019, 10:04:30 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on March 19, 2019, 03:17:30 PM
This thread is an embarrassment.

What's your handicap?

Don't know yet, second year being a member and need to get three rounds in next few weeks. Time is a killer but getting there. Why you ask?

And my point regarding the embarrassment is that every time Rory McIlroy is mentioned it turns into a debate over his "Irishness". He is one of the greatest sportsmen ever to come from this Island and what he has achieved at 29 is unreal. He gets a lot of stick for not finishing out tournaments, but anyone who knows golf knows how hard it is to win a golf tournament and he is in contention more often than most. Did I see a stat yesterday that Jack Nicklaus finished 2nd in majors 19 times or something like that?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 20, 2019, 02:15:51 PM
Fair enough. But nobody is telling Rory what he should think or do. And it's only natural that this topic should arise given his pedigree. You wouldn't want to suppress free speech would you?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: michaelg on March 20, 2019, 04:45:19 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 20, 2019, 08:23:52 AM
Quote from: michaelg on March 20, 2019, 07:15:05 AM
Quote from: trailer on March 19, 2019, 10:22:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2019, 10:06:15 PM
I used to think it was just superprods.. you know the stereotype, supports Linfield, rangers and had all of Wet Wet Wet albums!

Now we're all expected to love Celtic GAA and know all the republican songs!


Here f**k sake don't criticise Celtic whatever you do. You're nothing but a troll if you do that.

No doubt the prevailing view on the Celtic thread would be that the Wolfe Tones song played at the boxing in New York, written about Celtic FC and including the line Up the Ra, was not sectarian.

Did you run to your MP after watching the last episode of Alan Partridge?
Do you seriously think the Partiridge episode and boxing incident are like for like?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 20, 2019, 04:53:40 PM
Quote from: michaelg on March 20, 2019, 04:45:19 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 20, 2019, 08:23:52 AM
Quote from: michaelg on March 20, 2019, 07:15:05 AM
Quote from: trailer on March 19, 2019, 10:22:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2019, 10:06:15 PM
I used to think it was just superprods.. you know the stereotype, supports Linfield, rangers and had all of Wet Wet Wet albums!

Now we're all expected to love Celtic GAA and know all the republican songs!


Here f**k sake don't criticise Celtic whatever you do. You're nothing but a troll if you do that.

No doubt the prevailing view on the Celtic thread would be that the Wolfe Tones song played at the boxing in New York, written about Celtic FC and including the line Up the Ra, was not sectarian.

Did you run to your MP after watching the last episode of Alan Partridge?
Do you seriously think the Partiridge episode and boxing incident are like for like?

No they're not. But some people in the occupied six like to get upset.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: michaelg on March 20, 2019, 05:21:41 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 20, 2019, 04:53:40 PM
Quote from: michaelg on March 20, 2019, 04:45:19 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 20, 2019, 08:23:52 AM
Quote from: michaelg on March 20, 2019, 07:15:05 AM
Quote from: trailer on March 19, 2019, 10:22:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2019, 10:06:15 PM
I used to think it was just superprods.. you know the stereotype, supports Linfield, rangers and had all of Wet Wet Wet albums!

Now we're all expected to love Celtic GAA and know all the republican songs!


Here f**k sake don't criticise Celtic whatever you do. You're nothing but a troll if you do that.

No doubt the prevailing view on the Celtic thread would be that the Wolfe Tones song played at the boxing in New York, written about Celtic FC and including the line Up the Ra, was not sectarian.

Did you run to your MP after watching the last episode of Alan Partridge?
Do you seriously think the Partiridge episode and boxing incident are like for like?

No they're not. But some people in the occupied six like to get upset.
Sometimes with just cause.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on March 20, 2019, 05:49:05 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on March 19, 2019, 11:22:55 PM
First of all, Rory's entitled to do what he wants. Given the attitude of some "patriots" on this forum and elsewhere, it's no wonder he finds it difficult wrapping himself in the tricolour. He's been no.1in the world in a major (individual) sport , and I'm very proud of the fact that he's from Ireland . I've never met him Personally but know people close to him and I'm aware of his personal attributes and charitable support. Though I don't share his national affinity, I come from a different background with different influences and these are the things that mould us. North Down is not South Armagh. It's an affluent area which was mainly untouched by the troubles, and most people during the troubles Catholic and Protestant enjoyed a great quality of life in that area. I imagine his parents , despite a GAA background and family sectarian loss, made a decision to embrace North Down/Northern ireland , Exemplified by going to Sullivan Upper as opposed to a catholic grammar . As a top sportsman , he was probably a popular student and he was afforded opportunities at school and in the golf club , and the influences of that upbringing moulded him throughout his childhood.
Despite this upbringing some expect him to be wrapping himself in a tricolour and being overtly politically Irish . Knowing many catholic's from that neck of the woods , most tend to keep their head down politically and accept the many positives That  part of NI has to offer. McIlroy likes NI soccer team, Ulster Rugby and Carl Frampton. That's his affinity and much as I would like him to be a James McClean, his influences are different. I respect that , and delight in his success. Anybody that feels any antagonism towards him should explore his charitable impact, his down to earth personality, and delight in the fact that we've a superstar in our midst. PS I presume the comparison with mcgregor is tongue in cheek?

Exactly, Rory can do what he wants and so can we. We don't have to like him just because he is irish/northern irish/british. I don't particularly like him but I couldn't tell you why, it's just I've never warmed to him. It's like with conor mcgregor also. I would never support him because he's a total pr**k. Just because someone is irish or a team is irish doesn't mean we can't form our own judgment on whether we want to support them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2019, 07:02:52 PM
Like clampits cheering on the Irish ladies hockey team!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 20, 2019, 08:30:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 20, 2019, 07:02:52 PM
Like clampits cheering on the Irish ladies hockey team!

Har har.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on March 25, 2019, 01:52:25 AM
three players in golf's history have won 15 pga events and 4 majors by the time they were 30.
Jack Nicklaus
Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 29, 2019, 07:45:41 PM
Tiger vs Rory in the Match play tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on March 30, 2019, 10:13:19 PM
McIlroy beaten by Old Man Woods, kinda tells a tale.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 30, 2019, 10:25:43 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 30, 2019, 10:13:19 PM
McIlroy beaten by Old Man Woods, kinda tells a tale.

Explain? Brilliant player beats another brilliant player! Hmmm you are well into your golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 31, 2019, 02:30:39 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 30, 2019, 10:25:43 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 30, 2019, 10:13:19 PM
McIlroy beaten by Old Man Woods, kinda tells a tale.

Explain? Brilliant player beats another brilliant player! Hmmm you are well into your golf

Twice Tiger has now schooled McIlroy in a head to head, imagine he hadn't missed 10 years of his career, rory prob wouldn't have any majors  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 31, 2019, 09:30:36 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 31, 2019, 02:30:39 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 30, 2019, 10:25:43 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 30, 2019, 10:13:19 PM
McIlroy beaten by Old Man Woods, kinda tells a tale.

Explain? Brilliant player beats another brilliant player! Hmmm you are well into your golf

Twice Tiger has now schooled McIlroy in a head to head, imagine he hadn't missed 10 years of his career, rory prob wouldn't have any majors  ;)

Ah that old chestnut, if your granny had balls

Or Harrington for that matter
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 31, 2019, 09:59:16 AM
Ah sure Lucas Bjerregaard beat Tiger, imagine how many majors he's gonna win  ;)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 6th sam on March 31, 2019, 10:22:33 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 31, 2019, 02:30:39 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 30, 2019, 10:25:43 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 30, 2019, 10:13:19 PM
McIlroy beaten by Old Man Woods, kinda tells a tale.

Explain? Brilliant player beats another brilliant player! Hmmm you are well into your golf

Twice Tiger has now schooled McIlroy in a head to head, imagine he hadn't missed 10 years of his career, rory prob wouldn't have any majors  ;)
Imagine if rory had won this weekend, he'd be back to number 1 in the world. This is from a man that has his best friend as caddy, the same local coach for years, incredible charitable work, and an apparently well rounded life and personality. It's incredible that one of our own is at the very top of a major world sport. Hadn't realised that stat re Rory, woods and Nicklaus. We have an all time great in our midst, let's enjoy it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on March 31, 2019, 11:18:05 AM
Handing in a card today for first time ever, likely to be the highest ever GAABoard handicapper in a few weeks, given the increase in ladies' handicaps  ;D
Have to start somewhere...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 31, 2019, 12:08:18 PM
Quote from: Rois on March 31, 2019, 11:18:05 AM
Handing in a card today for first time ever, likely to be the highest ever GAABoard handicapper in a few weeks, given the increase in ladies' handicaps  ;D
Have to start somewhere...

Congrats. Hope you joined a good club :-(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bigfrank on March 31, 2019, 12:29:30 PM
Many golfers on the board with handicaps?? I'm playing off 15 for past few years,can't seem to get any better or worse at it :P could play 7 days a week if I could find a way to financially support my idea lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 31, 2019, 01:05:28 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on March 31, 2019, 10:22:33 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 31, 2019, 02:30:39 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 30, 2019, 10:25:43 PM
Quote from: highorlow on March 30, 2019, 10:13:19 PM
McIlroy beaten by Old Man Woods, kinda tells a tale.

Explain? Brilliant player beats another brilliant player! Hmmm you are well into your golf

Twice Tiger has now schooled McIlroy in a head to head, imagine he hadn't missed 10 years of his career, rory prob wouldn't have any majors  ;)
Imagine if rory had won this weekend, he'd be back to number 1 in the world. This is from a man that has his best friend as caddy, the same local coach for years, incredible charitable work, and an apparently well rounded life and personality. It's incredible that one of our own is at the very top of a major world sport. Hadn't realised that stat re Rory, woods and Nicklaus. We have an all time great in our midst, let's enjoy it

Yes, Woods is an all time great!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 31, 2019, 06:18:59 PM
NLU podcast with Steve Elkington is a good listen this week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 31, 2019, 07:01:19 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on March 31, 2019, 12:29:30 PM
Many golfers on the board with handicaps?? I'm playing off 15 for past few years,can't seem to get any better or worse at it :P could play 7 days a week if I could find a way to financially support my idea lol

I've a 16 handicap more play more like a 24. Lowest I have been is 12 for two weeks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on March 31, 2019, 08:03:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 31, 2019, 07:01:19 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on March 31, 2019, 12:29:30 PM
Many golfers on the board with handicaps?? I'm playing off 15 for past few years,can't seem to get any better or worse at it :P could play 7 days a week if I could find a way to financially support my idea lol

I've a 16 handicap more play more like a 24. Lowest I have been is 12 for two weeks.

Got down to 11 when I was kid but went up consistently at uni and when I started work. Was back at 18 when I broke two bones in my back about 6 years and am only now getting back into the game. Would probably be off 24 now. Have to say though I got a new set of Irons a few months ago. Custom fit to me so a little longer and a little more upright. I wish I had those when playing regularly because I easily got them 15% further and with more accuracy. Didn't realise the difference custom fitting could make.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bigfrank on March 31, 2019, 08:26:24 PM
Where did you go for the custom fit? Andrew Morris or American golf I guess would be the two options.thinking about getting new gear,using second hand clubs I bought off a friend,grips are silky smooth,need either regrouped or new clubs bought.played yesterday,37 points with two dings,might try sneak in a few evening holes this week
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on March 31, 2019, 09:00:36 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on March 31, 2019, 08:26:24 PM
Where did you go for the custom fit? Andrew Morris or American golf I guess would be the two options.thinking about getting new gear,using second hand clubs I bought off a friend,grips are silky smooth,need either regrouped or new clubs bought.played yesterday,37 points with two dings,might try sneak in a few evening holes this week

Moved to Bangor a few years ago and the local golf shop did it for me. Seems like most new clubs offer it as standard now. Got fitted and the clubs arrived within 4 days. Some difference between my old clubs, the worst fits and the best fits. (About 40 yards carry on a 7 iron)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 31, 2019, 11:23:19 PM
Great win for McDowell today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 08:16:03 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 31, 2019, 11:23:19 PM
Great win for McDowell today

Absolutely delighted for GMac. He's seems to genuinely be a top lad. He's the kind of lad that I think us average hackers can look up to. He's not the most athletic and not the longest off the tee but he certainly delivers in the clutch moments. Would love to see him get to Portrush.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 08:36:23 AM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 08:16:03 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 31, 2019, 11:23:19 PM
Great win for McDowell today

Absolutely delighted for GMac. He's seems to genuinely be a top lad. He's the kind of lad that I think us average hackers can look up to. He's not the most athletic and not the longest off the tee but he certainly delivers in the clutch moments. Would love to see him get to Portrush.

Agree👍👍
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 01, 2019, 09:37:21 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on March 31, 2019, 08:03:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 31, 2019, 07:01:19 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on March 31, 2019, 12:29:30 PM
Many golfers on the board with handicaps?? I'm playing off 15 for past few years,can't seem to get any better or worse at it :P could play 7 days a week if I could find a way to financially support my idea lol

I've a 16 handicap more play more like a 24. Lowest I have been is 12 for two weeks.

Got down to 11 when I was kid but went up consistently at uni and when I started work. Was back at 18 when I broke two bones in my back about 6 years and am only now getting back into the game. Would probably be off 24 now. Have to say though I got a new set of Irons a few months ago. Custom fit to me so a little longer and a little more upright. I wish I had those when playing regularly because I easily got them 15% further and with more accuracy. Didn't realise the difference custom fitting could make.
Playing off 19 ATM, got down to 14 in the winter, target this year is 16.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 01, 2019, 09:39:04 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 08:36:23 AM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 08:16:03 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 31, 2019, 11:23:19 PM
Great win for McDowell today

Absolutely delighted for GMac. He's seems to genuinely be a top lad. He's the kind of lad that I think us average hackers can look up to. He's not the most athletic and not the longest off the tee but he certainly delivers in the clutch moments. Would love to see him get to Portrush.

Agree👍👍
Unassuming gentleman.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 01, 2019, 09:40:26 AM
Does a win on the PGA Tour not guarantee entry to the majors??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 01, 2019, 09:42:01 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 01, 2019, 09:40:26 AM
Does a win on the PGA Tour not guarantee entry to the majors??

Just checked . . . it doesn't!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 01, 2019, 09:42:43 AM
McIlroy-Woods was riveting to watch. I McIlroy's game is in better shape than Tiger's but the Big Cat knows how to turn the screw. Delighted to see Kucher getting beaten, unsporting money grabbing pratt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on April 01, 2019, 09:54:35 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 01, 2019, 09:37:21 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on March 31, 2019, 08:03:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 31, 2019, 07:01:19 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on March 31, 2019, 12:29:30 PM
Many golfers on the board with handicaps?? I'm playing off 15 for past few years,can't seem to get any better or worse at it :P could play 7 days a week if I could find a way to financially support my idea lol

I've a 16 handicap more play more like a 24. Lowest I have been is 12 for two weeks.

Got down to 11 when I was kid but went up consistently at uni and when I started work. Was back at 18 when I broke two bones in my back about 6 years and am only now getting back into the game. Would probably be off 24 now. Have to say though I got a new set of Irons a few months ago. Custom fit to me so a little longer and a little more upright. I wish I had those when playing regularly because I easily got them 15% further and with more accuracy. Didn't realise the difference custom fitting could make.
Playing off 19 ATM, got down to 14 in the winter, target this year is 16.

Currently playing off 21 (20.6).  Lowest I've been is 20.

Starting playing 4 years ago, aside from hacking it around par3 course when i was a cub.  Started off 24 & went up to 25 briefly on 2 occasions.

Driver is my biggest achilles heel.  Had been hitting the driver well (by my standards) over the winter but went to shite yesterday.  Still managed to scramble around for 39 points.  However, it isn't qualifying yet.

Main aim this year is to get down to 18.  But that was my aim last year too!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 01, 2019, 09:59:41 AM
Quote from: cornerback on April 01, 2019, 09:54:35 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 01, 2019, 09:37:21 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on March 31, 2019, 08:03:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 31, 2019, 07:01:19 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on March 31, 2019, 12:29:30 PM
Many golfers on the board with handicaps?? I'm playing off 15 for past few years,can't seem to get any better or worse at it :P could play 7 days a week if I could find a way to financially support my idea lol

I've a 16 handicap more play more like a 24. Lowest I have been is 12 for two weeks.

Got down to 11 when I was kid but went up consistently at uni and when I started work. Was back at 18 when I broke two bones in my back about 6 years and am only now getting back into the game. Would probably be off 24 now. Have to say though I got a new set of Irons a few months ago. Custom fit to me so a little longer and a little more upright. I wish I had those when playing regularly because I easily got them 15% further and with more accuracy. Didn't realise the difference custom fitting could make.
Playing off 19 ATM, got down to 14 in the winter, target this year is 16.

Currently playing off 21 (20.6).  Lowest I've been is 20.

Starting playing 4 years ago, aside from hacking it around par3 course when i was a cub.  Started off 24 & went up to 25 briefly on 2 occasions.

Driver is my biggest achilles heel.  Had been hitting the driver well (by my standards) over the winter but went to shite yesterday.  Still managed to scramble around for 39 points.  However, it isn't qualifying yet.

Main aim this year is to get down to 18.  But that was my aim last year too!!
I feel your pain!!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in competitions.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 01, 2019, 11:31:19 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in com
petitions.

You mean not scoring?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 11:39:50 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in competitions.

I hear you. Golf is a cracking sport but you've got to be up and out around sunrise. Theres nothing worse than going out around 12 and it eating up your whole day. We teed it up at 6.40 on Saturday and I was back at home drinking tea before 11. Couldn't beat it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 01, 2019, 12:02:05 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 11:39:50 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in competitions.

I hear you. Golf is a cracking sport but you've got to be up and out around sunrise. Theres nothing worse than going out around 12 and it eating up your whole day. We teed it up at 6.40 on Saturday and I was back at home drinking tea before 11. Couldn't beat it.
Some of us can't even play on a Saturday. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 01, 2019, 12:15:30 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 01, 2019, 12:02:05 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 11:39:50 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in competitions.

I hear you. Golf is a cracking sport but you've got to be up and out around sunrise. Theres nothing worse than going out around 12 and it eating up your whole day. We teed it up at 6.40 on Saturday and I was back at home drinking tea before 11. Couldn't beat it.
Some of us can't even play on a Saturday.

Yes you can, if you pay the full membership fee like the rest of us 🙂
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 01, 2019, 01:12:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 01, 2019, 12:15:30 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 01, 2019, 12:02:05 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 11:39:50 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in competitions.

I hear you. Golf is a cracking sport but you've got to be up and out around sunrise. Theres nothing worse than going out around 12 and it eating up your whole day. We teed it up at 6.40 on Saturday and I was back at home drinking tea before 11. Couldn't beat it.
Some of us can't even play on a Saturday.
Yes you can, if you pay the full membership fee like the rest of us 🙂
Saturday is blocked out at our club for men's competition from sunrise.  Ladies full membership is actually £3.50 per year more than the men's rates due to higher LGUI fees. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 02:31:29 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 01, 2019, 01:12:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 01, 2019, 12:15:30 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 01, 2019, 12:02:05 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 11:39:50 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in competitions.

I hear you. Golf is a cracking sport but you've got to be up and out around sunrise. Theres nothing worse than going out around 12 and it eating up your whole day. We teed it up at 6.40 on Saturday and I was back at home drinking tea before 11. Couldn't beat it.
Some of us can't even play on a Saturday.
Yes you can, if you pay the full membership fee like the rest of us 🙂
Saturday is blocked out at our club for men's competition from sunrise.  Ladies full membership is actually £3.50 per year more than the men's rates due to higher LGUI fees.

That is an absolute farce in this day and age. Out of interest what club are you a member of? On another note I was at a loose end in work earlier and took a quick browse around membership rates in certain clubs. It really is difficult to attract people to the game whenever you see the sheer cost of it in some parts of the country. Such a pity as it's a cracking game for both your physical and mental health ( the latter is only true around 20% of the time  ;D)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 01, 2019, 02:48:46 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 01, 2019, 01:12:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 01, 2019, 12:15:30 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 01, 2019, 12:02:05 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 11:39:50 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in competitions.

I hear you. Golf is a cracking sport but you've got to be up and out around sunrise. Theres nothing worse than going out around 12 and it eating up your whole day. We teed it up at 6.40 on Saturday and I was back at home drinking tea before 11. Couldn't beat it.
Some of us can't even play on a Saturday.
Yes you can, if you pay the full membership fee like the rest of us 🙂
Saturday is blocked out at our club for men's competition from sunrise.  Ladies full membership is actually £3.50 per year more than the men's rates due to higher LGUI fees.

Yeah Saturday and Sunday is a no go for Women in my club unless they want to play late in the evening. Tuesdays are however given over to them. So suits the retired or non working lady member. It's a bollocks. I think working members (Men & Women) should perhaps be given privilege at the weekends, one day either Sat or Sun and then retired members given their own day during the week. Monday for Men and Tuesday foe Women for example. Dunno how practical this is. 
It's definitely working against encouraging women into the sport. My wife a rather accomplished Camogie player in her day has played a few times but works Monday - Friday so is unable to commit to joining as she wouldn't get to play.



Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 01, 2019, 03:29:33 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 01, 2019, 02:48:46 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 01, 2019, 01:12:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 01, 2019, 12:15:30 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 01, 2019, 12:02:05 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 01, 2019, 11:39:50 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in competitions.

I hear you. Golf is a cracking sport but you've got to be up and out around sunrise. Theres nothing worse than going out around 12 and it eating up your whole day. We teed it up at 6.40 on Saturday and I was back at home drinking tea before 11. Couldn't beat it.
Some of us can't even play on a Saturday.
Yes you can, if you pay the full membership fee like the rest of us 🙂
Saturday is blocked out at our club for men's competition from sunrise.  Ladies full membership is actually £3.50 per year more than the men's rates due to higher LGUI fees.

Yeah Saturday and Sunday is a no go for Women in my club unless they want to play late in the evening. Tuesdays are however given over to them. So suits the retired or non working lady member. It's a bollocks. I think working members (Men & Women) should perhaps be given privilege at the weekends, one day either Sat or Sun and then retired members given their own day during the week. Monday for Men and Tuesday foe Women for example. Dunno how practical this is. 
It's definitely working against encouraging women into the sport. My wife a rather accomplished Camogie player in her day has played a few times but works Monday - Friday so is unable to commit to joining as she wouldn't get to play.
Yes Tuesday is ladies' day at my new club (Lurgan) and I'm hoping to be able to work flexibly so I can at least play in a few competitions.  It'll get easier to get out now for nine holes in the evening, now that the clocks have changed, but restricts golf to April-September really, and to nine-hole comps. 
To be fair to Lurgan, they are really trying with the ladies section and have introduced a good offer that if you do an introductory course (6 wks), you can sign up for the rest of the year for about £120, though you don't get a handicap.  It at least gives people an insight as to whether they want to join or not.  In my group from last year, 5 out of 8 have joined this year as associate members, having used the intro offer. 
PS my first score yesterday was huge - OK until about 80 yards from the green, and if I didn't get into a bunker...disaster when that happened!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 03:36:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 01, 2019, 11:31:19 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in com
petitions.

You mean not scoring?

No I mean 46 points to win stableford or nett 60 in stroke play.....if I had been able to compete with that then I should have been on tour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 01, 2019, 05:02:25 PM
Net golf is a great idea for mass participation but it is pure shit for fair and equitable competition. It would be nice to have a large enough club to group the participants into handicap like groups (0-5, 5-10, 11-15 etc) and have those groups play flat for sectional prizes - but then even that gives an advantage to the lower end guys. We're currently implementing a tournament point system at our club that will collate points based on wins and places in competitions. After X number of points, your handicap is adjusted in addition to the handicap adjustments that your stellar play has commanded naturally. It's a lot of work to track and a pain in the arse, but it's the only way we think we can deal with the sandbaggers.

There is no discernible way to mitigate the net factor. And for those of us who won't be scratch golfers - trying to have a fair playing field is important.

The ladies issue on the weekends is another tough one. And it's not even solely a gender issue. Applies to novices, the very serious golfers, and younger and older players as well - everyone in fact. Pace of play is insane and getting worse. Usually our first hour of times on Sat/Sun are booked by a group of men at the club and one of the rules is that we play fast (Handicaps range from +2 through to 14 and we play in 3.50-4.20). Last week two couples managed to get out on the first time of the day on Saturday and one of the ladies is quite militant about equality and point blank refused to let anyone play through them (our Marshall doesn't start to work the course until April). The course was empty in front of them but we had 8 players on most tee boxes waiting for them. The entire course got backed up and every round the rest of the day took over 5 hours. Shocking stuff. Bottom line, if you are taking a premium time on the course, you need to keep the thing moving. Irrespective of Gender/ability etc. I'd recommend courses back home revisit this gender issue and just ensure anyone going out keeps up with the group in front of them at all times.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 01, 2019, 05:07:35 PM
What does letting someone through have to do with equality??

If you're that slow and the course is empty in front then you have to let the faster group through!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 01, 2019, 05:26:42 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 01, 2019, 05:07:35 PM
What does letting someone through have to do with equality??

If you're that slow and the course is empty in front then you have to let the faster group through!!

I get it, most others get it, she didn't get it. For years they weren't allowed out and now they are going to enjoy their Saturday morning and not be rushed. I am fine with anyone getting the time they want and the time they pay their significant money for. They just gotta not be the bottleneck.

It's not helped by our course being brutal for anyone who likes to play the ground game. Lots of forced carries.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 01, 2019, 06:11:00 PM
Lowry got confirmed for Augusta over the weekend
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on April 01, 2019, 07:05:25 PM
Currently renovating my house (have been for two years and I have a small bit of ground between a garage and an extension (both predate me) which I have little to no use for. Thinking of maybe looking at a three hole putting green. Has anyone any experience of these home greens or know anyone who does them?  What kind of cost are they? Area is about 3m by 7m so might not even be big enough with a longest putt of about 20 feet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 07:09:53 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 01, 2019, 06:11:00 PM
Lowry got confirmed for Augusta over the weekend

Good stuff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on April 01, 2019, 08:50:25 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 03:36:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 01, 2019, 11:31:19 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in com
petitions.

You mean not scoring?

No I mean 46 points to win stableford or nett 60 in stroke play.....if I had been able to compete with that then I should have been on tour.

Was there no divisional prizes? Or best gross? Thought that would be fairly standard.

Saturday results from my club:
https://twitter.com/kmoongc/status/1112787750997123077?s=21 (https://twitter.com/kmoongc/status/1112787750997123077?s=21)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 08:58:36 PM
Quote from: cornerback on April 01, 2019, 08:50:25 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 03:36:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 01, 2019, 11:31:19 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in com
petitions.

You mean not scoring?

No I mean 46 points to win stableford or nett 60 in stroke play.....if I had been able to compete with that then I should have been on tour.

Was there no divisional prizes? Or best gross? Thought that would be fairly standard.

Saturday results from my club:
https://twitter.com/kmoongc/status/1112787750997123077?s=21 (https://twitter.com/kmoongc/status/1112787750997123077?s=21)

Yes there were gross prizes, and category prizes.....something that I disagree with(category) ...if there are 5 prizes then give them to the best 5 scores. Used to crack me up when someone got a prize in category 3 for a nett 70+......is that the point of having handicaps?
Those scores are very reasonable and give everyone a chance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 01, 2019, 10:18:08 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 08:58:36 PM
Quote from: cornerback on April 01, 2019, 08:50:25 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 03:36:34 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 01, 2019, 11:31:19 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 11:21:15 AM
Quit playing 10 years ago, played off 5, fed up with 5 hour rounds and scoring in com
petitions.

You mean not scoring?

No I mean 46 points to win stableford or nett 60 in stroke play.....if I had been able to compete with that then I should have been on tour.

Was there no divisional prizes? Or best gross? Thought that would be fairly standard.

Saturday results from my club:
https://twitter.com/kmoongc/status/1112787750997123077?s=21 (https://twitter.com/kmoongc/status/1112787750997123077?s=21)

Yes there were gross prizes, and category prizes.....something that I disagree with(category) ...if there are 5 prizes then give them to the best 5 scores. Used to crack me up when someone got a prize in category 3 for a nett 70+......is that the point of having handicaps?
Those scores are very reasonable and give everyone a chance.

If I played only to win, I'd give up as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 01, 2019, 10:53:34 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 08:58:36 PM


Yes there were gross prizes, and category prizes.....something that I disagree with(category) ...if there are 5 prizes then give them to the best 5 scores. Used to crack me up when someone got a prize in category 3 for a nett 70+......is that the point of having handicaps?
Those scores are very reasonable and give everyone a chance.
Did you not just like playing for the craic? Was there ever a time when you enjoyed it, and didn't get annoyed by silly things like divisional prizes? I'm honestly interested, because you were obviously very good at it and must have liked it at one point.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 02, 2019, 07:23:31 AM
Quote from: Rois on April 01, 2019, 10:53:34 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 01, 2019, 08:58:36 PM


Yes there were gross prizes, and category prizes.....something that I disagree with(category) ...if there are 5 prizes then give them to the best 5 scores. Used to crack me up when someone got a prize in category 3 for a nett 70+......is that the point of having handicaps?
Those scores are very reasonable and give everyone a chance.
Did you not just like playing for the craic? Was there ever a time when you enjoyed it, and didn't get annoyed by silly things like divisional prizes? I'm honestly interested, because you were obviously very good at it and must have liked it at one point.

I loved the craic.....loved the banter, but spending 5+ hours on the course was too much. I started playing in 1974 when you were talked about if you took longer than 3hrs 15 to play.....and that on a course that had rough where the cry was 'did you get a line on that?' Every AGM from about 1990 talked about slow play.....but did nothing.....it was the same few offenders all the time. Anyway I had a great time playing......and would still play the odd round if I was back in Ireland.....the best courses in the world IMHO. To those of you starting off or struggling......nothing beats a few lessons from your club pro. The smell of cut grass.....The Masters days away......golf season is upon us. Enjoy👍
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on April 06, 2019, 06:34:24 PM
Got my first round in today for my handicap
Off the tee and putting I was shocking. Keep this up it will be a big one. Have to say though the two guys I played with at the club  were absolute gents and accommodating to my lack of class. Really made me enjoy it
Things I done well and was happy with but didn't give myself a chance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 06, 2019, 08:46:30 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 06, 2019, 06:34:24 PM
Got my first round in today for my handicap
Off the tee and putting I was shocking. Keep this up it will be a big one. Have to say though the two guys I played with at the club  were absolute gents and accommodating to my lack of class. Really made me enjoy it
Things I done well and was happy with but didn't give myself a chance.

Putting is the easiest to fix through practice as you can always go to the putting green for a half hour....as for driving my advice would be to try a 3 or 5 wood to build up. In my experience too many beginners were trying to hit driver.......you are better off being 150 yards down the fairway than 250 into the trees or rough. We all had to start somewhere....if I remember correctly my first score returned in a competition was a gross 148😩.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 07, 2019, 09:42:56 AM
Thankfully now you can pick up at five over even in gross competitions.

I need to find a few others who will take me out to get my handicap. I am about to buy a house with access to a back gate into the golf course so will hopefully make it easier to get a few volunteers.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 07, 2019, 09:53:32 AM
Quote from: Rois on April 07, 2019, 09:42:56 AM
Thankfully now you can pick up at five over even in gross competitions.

I need to find a few others who will take me out to get my handicap. I am about to buy a house with access to a back gate into the golf course so will hopefully make it easier to get a few volunteers.

I always found Lurgan to be a friendly club.....you should have no problem getting your cards in for a handicap especially now as there is a stretch in the evenings.

PS.....don't think too many gross prizes would be won round Lurgan with +5 given the calibre of golfer they have.....remember playing against  the Magee's, Tim Cummings, Tom Douglas, Roy Hanna.....all top notch.....probably replaced by younger generation now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 07, 2019, 10:17:01 AM
Unless I'm in a mixed competition, can't see me being up against those. But plenty of star female golfers, a few of whom are on scholarships in the US.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 07, 2019, 10:53:50 PM
Played County Cavan today.

Nice course and friendly opposition.

Only positive is that I finished with the same ball that I started with, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on April 08, 2019, 09:43:51 AM
Looking forward to The Masters this week - always a great weekend to watch. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 08, 2019, 09:49:12 AM
Great to see Leona Maguire get her first professional win at the weekend. She has a very bright future ahead of her and is backed by Niall Horan's golf management company.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/irelands-leona-maguire-secures-her-first-professional-victory-with-stunning-performance-in-california-37992392.html (https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/irelands-leona-maguire-secures-her-first-professional-victory-with-stunning-performance-in-california-37992392.html)

Looking forward to the Masters and really rooting for Rory to do the business.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on April 09, 2019, 08:57:11 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 06, 2019, 08:46:30 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 06, 2019, 06:34:24 PM
Got my first round in today for my handicap
Off the tee and putting I was shocking. Keep this up it will be a big one. Have to say though the two guys I played with at the club  were absolute gents and accommodating to my lack of class. Really made me enjoy it
Things I done well and was happy with but didn't give myself a chance.

Putting is the easiest to fix through practice as you can always go to the putting green for a half hour....as for driving my advice would be to try a 3 or 5 wood to build up. In my experience too many beginners were trying to hit driver.......you are better off being 150 yards down the fairway than 250 into the trees or rough. We all had to start somewhere....if I remember correctly my first score returned in a competition was a gross 148😩.

So I went out to the range last night to figure out where I was going wrong with the driver. Wouldn't you know couldn't hit the thing any straighter.

Was out putting this morning. I've never really practised it before to be honest
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on April 09, 2019, 10:27:37 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 09, 2019, 08:57:11 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 06, 2019, 08:46:30 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 06, 2019, 06:34:24 PM
Got my first round in today for my handicap
Off the tee and putting I was shocking. Keep this up it will be a big one. Have to say though the two guys I played with at the club  were absolute gents and accommodating to my lack of class. Really made me enjoy it
Things I done well and was happy with but didn't give myself a chance.

Putting is the easiest to fix through practice as you can always go to the putting green for a half hour....as for driving my advice would be to try a 3 or 5 wood to build up. In my experience too many beginners were trying to hit driver.......you are better off being 150 yards down the fairway than 250 into the trees or rough. We all had to start somewhere....if I remember correctly my first score returned in a competition was a gross 148😩.

So I went out to the range last night to figure out where I was going wrong with the driver. Wouldn't you know couldn't hit the thing any straighter.

Was out putting this morning. I've never really practised it before to be honest

Was doing the same last friday night at the range... then first tee on sunday morning - straight right out of bounds!!  >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 09, 2019, 01:00:12 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 09, 2019, 08:57:11 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 06, 2019, 08:46:30 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 06, 2019, 06:34:24 PM
Got my first round in today for my handicap
Off the tee and putting I was shocking. Keep this up it will be a big one. Have to say though the two guys I played with at the club  were absolute gents and accommodating to my lack of class. Really made me enjoy it
Things I done well and was happy with but didn't give myself a chance.

Putting is the easiest to fix through practice as you can always go to the putting green for a half hour....as for driving my advice would be to try a 3 or 5 wood to build up. In my experience too many beginners were trying to hit driver.......you are better off being 150 yards down the fairway than 250 into the trees or rough. We all had to start somewhere....if I remember correctly my first score returned in a competition was a gross 148😩.

So I went out to the range last night to figure out where I was going wrong with the driver. Wouldn't you know couldn't hit the thing any straighter.

Was out putting this morning. I've never really practised it before to be honest

Don't become obsessed with driver........try hitting your 3 or 5 ....build up your confidence.
As for putting practice......I used to do half hour.....started off just practicing distance putting..ie from one end of green to the other....not trying to hole anything......then would do 25 feet, 20 etc right down to 3 feet...and then I had to hole 20 in a row before I could quit....kept me focused.
Have you had any lessons?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 09, 2019, 02:04:56 PM
Explain to me why I can only hit the driver off the tee?

If its a longish par 3, then I would rather go down the shaft of my driver (ooh err missus) than hit a hybrid or 3 wood or 5 wood. These tend to either slice wildly right or snap hook left in 50 50 proportions.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 09, 2019, 02:14:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 09, 2019, 02:04:56 PM
Explain to me why I can only hit the driver off the tee?

If its a longish par 3, then I would rather go down the shaft of my driver (ooh err missus) than hit a hybrid or 3 wood or 5 wood. These tend to either slice wildly right or snap hook left in 50 50 proportions.

You hit whatever club makes you feel good Orior . . . you just do you!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 09, 2019, 05:39:03 PM
Hit the driver and hit it hard as you can  ;D

To be honest the only way you can build up confidence with the driver is to play it - caveat being you don't have some underlying swing flaw (but that most likely manifests in the shorter woods too).

At the moment I'm toying around with the TM Gapr low 2 and 3 utility irons. Probs will be 3 with loft lowered as I prefer the club face to be open at address (lofting up on 2 closes it). Either way as the courses firm up I reckon it will replace the 3 wood option and certainly straight in the bag for a links.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on April 10, 2019, 01:36:19 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 09, 2019, 01:00:12 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 09, 2019, 08:57:11 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 06, 2019, 08:46:30 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 06, 2019, 06:34:24 PM
Got my first round in today for my handicap
Off the tee and putting I was shocking. Keep this up it will be a big one. Have to say though the two guys I played with at the club  were absolute gents and accommodating to my lack of class. Really made me enjoy it
Things I done well and was happy with but didn't give myself a chance.

Putting is the easiest to fix through practice as you can always go to the putting green for a half hour....as for driving my advice would be to try a 3 or 5 wood to build up. In my experience too many beginners were trying to hit driver.......you are better off being 150 yards down the fairway than 250 into the trees or rough. We all had to start somewhere....if I remember correctly my first score returned in a competition was a gross 148😩.

So I went out to the range last night to figure out where I was going wrong with the driver. Wouldn't you know couldn't hit the thing any straighter.

Was out putting this morning. I've never really practised it before to be honest

Don't become obsessed with driver........try hitting your 3 or 5 ....build up your confidence.
As for putting practice......I used to do half hour.....started off just practicing distance putting..ie from one end of green to the other....not trying to hole anything......then would do 25 feet, 20 etc right down to 3 feet...and then I had to hole 20 in a row before I could quit....kept me focused.
Have you had any lessons?

Never had a lesson. I've heard people advise it and others advise against it.

How much difference does the ball you use make?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 10, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 10, 2019, 01:36:19 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 09, 2019, 01:00:12 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 09, 2019, 08:57:11 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 06, 2019, 08:46:30 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 06, 2019, 06:34:24 PM
Got my first round in today for my handicap
Off the tee and putting I was shocking. Keep this up it will be a big one. Have to say though the two guys I played with at the club  were absolute gents and accommodating to my lack of class. Really made me enjoy it
Things I done well and was happy with but didn't give myself a chance.

Putting is the easiest to fix through practice as you can always go to the putting green for a half hour....as for driving my advice would be to try a 3 or 5 wood to build up. In my experience too many beginners were trying to hit driver.......you are better off being 150 yards down the fairway than 250 into the trees or rough. We all had to start somewhere....if I remember correctly my first score returned in a competition was a gross 148😩.

So I went out to the range last night to figure out where I was going wrong with the driver. Wouldn't you know couldn't hit the thing any straighter.

Was out putting this morning. I've never really practised it before to be honest

Don't become obsessed with driver........try hitting your 3 or 5 ....build up your confidence.
As for putting practice......I used to do half hour.....started off just practicing distance putting..ie from one end of green to the other....not trying to hole anything......then would do 25 feet, 20 etc right down to 3 feet...and then I had to hole 20 in a row before I could quit....kept me focused.
Have you had any lessons?

Never had a lesson. I've heard people advise it and others advise against it.

How much difference does the ball you use make?

Lessons are worthwhile. Depends if you want to get better or if you're not to fussed. But if you want to improve it's a good investment.

The ball makes literally no difference. It's down to how the clubs, ball etc make you feel. At the top pro level the margins are so fine, a shot here a shot there over 72 holes the ball can make a marginal difference. But with average golfer on a Sunday roll up it doesn't matter a jack.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 11, 2019, 04:05:39 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 10, 2019, 01:51:20 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 10, 2019, 01:36:19 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 09, 2019, 01:00:12 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 09, 2019, 08:57:11 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on April 06, 2019, 08:46:30 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 06, 2019, 06:34:24 PM
Got my first round in today for my handicap
Off the tee and putting I was shocking. Keep this up it will be a big one. Have to say though the two guys I played with at the club  were absolute gents and accommodating to my lack of class. Really made me enjoy it
Things I done well and was happy with but didn't give myself a chance.

Putting is the easiest to fix through practice as you can always go to the putting green for a half hour....as for driving my advice would be to try a 3 or 5 wood to build up. In my experience too many beginners were trying to hit driver.......you are better off being 150 yards down the fairway than 250 into the trees or rough. We all had to start somewhere....if I remember correctly my first score returned in a competition was a gross 148😩.

So I went out to the range last night to figure out where I was going wrong with the driver. Wouldn't you know couldn't hit the thing any straighter.

Was out putting this morning. I've never really practised it before to be honest

Don't become obsessed with driver........try hitting your 3 or 5 ....build up your confidence.
As for putting practice......I used to do half hour.....started off just practicing distance putting..ie from one end of green to the other....not trying to hole anything......then would do 25 feet, 20 etc right down to 3 feet...and then I had to hole 20 in a row before I could quit....kept me focused.
Have you had any lessons?

Never had a lesson. I've heard people advise it and others advise against it.

How much difference does the ball you use make?

Lessons are worthwhile. Depends if you want to get better or if you're not to fussed. But if you want to improve it's a good investment.

The ball makes literally no difference. It's down to how the clubs, ball etc make you feel. At the top pro level the margins are so fine, a shot here a shot there over 72 holes the ball can make a marginal difference. But with average golfer on a Sunday roll up it doesn't matter a jack.
100% on the ball, I've played with Pro V I's and Sports Directs cheapest with no real difference. On lessons they are a great investment, but I take them on aspects that are causing me problems and ask the pro to give me one thing to change, you don't want 5 thoughts in your head.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 11, 2019, 07:33:59 PM
The ball does make a difference.

New golfers and golfers with an erratic swing should stay away from balls with a high spin rate, as it will only accentuate the inevitable hook or slice.

And while I do believe that 99% of golfers get no benefit from a prov1 over the next rung of balls down, there's no doubt that a softer ball provides a better feel on and around the greens.

Stay away from rock hard balls and stay away from high spin rates.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on April 11, 2019, 09:30:28 PM
Best part of my round tends to be the start where each player calls out their golf ball. I hear Pro V1, titlest 2 etc then I call out Crivit 1. (A Lidl) ball. Always gets a laugh
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 11, 2019, 09:51:27 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

On your back swing, try making sure you can see your left shoulder below your chin (or chins).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 11, 2019, 10:06:09 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

a couple of things to try that worked for me with the same issue. golf gods only know if they are similar issues.

1, Try slowing down your take away and especially your transition off a shortened (say 3/4) back swing.

2. try getting the back of your left hand flat to the target just before and just after impact

also make sure you have the ball level with the back of your left heel (if you're a righty)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 10:47:46 PM
Quote from: heganboy on April 11, 2019, 10:06:09 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

a couple of things to try that worked for me with the same issue. golf gods only know if they are similar issues.

1, Try slowing down your take away and especially your transition off a shortened (say 3/4) back swing.

2. try getting the back of your left hand flat to the target just before and just after impact

also make sure you have the ball level with the back of your left heel (if you're a righty)

The chins keep me warm when the cold sea breeze kicks up!! I've tried the latter but never slowed my take away. It's an action I just take for granted. Must look into it on the range. The most simplistic game in the world can be on so complicated when you overthink it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 12, 2019, 01:06:40 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

There's literally a million things cause a slice and usually the more loft you give someone the less it is prevalent if at all. Solution get a lesson from a pro on a launch monitor who can give the proper answer. Not a solution is to ask for advice from people on a GAA forum who've never seen you swing a club.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 12, 2019, 01:16:54 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 12, 2019, 01:06:40 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

There's literally a million things cause a slice and usually the more loft you give someone the less it is prevalent if at all. Solution get a lesson from a pro on a launch monitor who can give the proper answer. Not a solution is to ask for advice from people on a GAA forum who've never seen you swing a club.

Rubbish. Slowing down your back swing is a very good tip.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 12, 2019, 01:35:34 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

I like Rick Shiels tip videos - he has one up this week about fixing your slice off the tee.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txG5LecJCr4
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 12, 2019, 02:07:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 12, 2019, 01:16:54 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 12, 2019, 01:06:40 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

There's literally a million things cause a slice and usually the more loft you give someone the less it is prevalent if at all. Solution get a lesson from a pro on a launch monitor who can give the proper answer. Not a solution is to ask for advice from people on a GAA forum who've never seen you swing a club.

Rubbish. Slowing down your back swing is a very good tip.

Yeah if you want to ruin your swing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 12, 2019, 02:55:33 PM
f**king Brandel Chamblee is some p***k going around telling lads who have actually won majors the way they should run their life.

I know we all spout shit on Gaaboard but to put stuff like that out on worldwide TV is an embarrassment!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 12, 2019, 03:37:00 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 12, 2019, 02:55:33 PM
f**king Brandel Chamblee is some p***k going around telling lads who have actually won majors the way they should run their life.

I know we all spout shit on Gaaboard but to put stuff like that out on worldwide TV is an embarrassment!

Missed that what did he say?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on April 12, 2019, 04:58:28 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 12, 2019, 03:37:00 PM
Quote from: screenexile on April 12, 2019, 02:55:33 PM
f**king Brandel Chamblee is some p***k going around telling lads who have actually won majors the way they should run their life.

I know we all spout shit on Gaaboard but to put stuff like that out on worldwide TV is an embarrassment!

Missed that what did he say?

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/masters-2019-brandel-chamblee-questions-brooks-koepkas-toughness-leading-to-animated-golf-channel-scene

Sounds like a bit of an arse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on April 12, 2019, 06:00:24 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

Swing path and club face. Nothing to do with swing speed. Swing path and the club face at impact dictate ball flight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: shark on April 12, 2019, 06:07:58 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 12, 2019, 06:00:24 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

Swing path and club face. Nothing to do with swing speed. Swing path and the club face at impact dictate ball flight.

I had the exact same problem off the tee for years. Was perfectly straight (most of the time) with irons. To the extent that for a couple of years I played 3 iron off the tee. Eventually decided to tackle it properly - with some expert help. It was a club face issue which was solved by tinkering with my grip.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on April 12, 2019, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on April 12, 2019, 06:00:24 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

Swing path and club face. Nothing to do with swing speed. Swing path and the club face at impact dictate ball flight.

its all the physics of the when the ball and clubface are in contact with each other. the distance is down to the swing speed during that connection.
my own issues (and why the slow down and 3/4 swing worked) were because my swing with driver was too much hip and hands too early and  too fast. That was causing the hands to get ahead of the club before impact meaning I was coming across the ball (or the heel was ahead of the toe) at the impact. By slowing down and not swinging for the fences, the rhythm of usual long irons swing straightened the whole thing back up with no grip, or any other path changes required. For me- simpler was better, and I didn't really mind giving up a few yards off the tee...

but as said above, every single body is different, and what worked for me, may not work for anyone else
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 18, 2019, 05:08:59 PM
Good round by Lowry today

https://www.pgatour.com/competition/2019/rbc-heritage/leaderboard.html (https://www.pgatour.com/competition/2019/rbc-heritage/leaderboard.html)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 18, 2019, 05:27:39 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 18, 2019, 05:08:59 PM
Good round by Lowry today

https://www.pgatour.com/competition/2019/rbc-heritage/leaderboard.html (https://www.pgatour.com/competition/2019/rbc-heritage/leaderboard.html)

Yeah he's done well. . . a lot more big names out than I thought there would be the week after a major!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 18, 2019, 11:26:48 PM
Must have saving himself for this week
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 19, 2019, 09:08:28 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 12, 2019, 01:35:34 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on April 11, 2019, 09:10:45 PM
I'd classify myself as a solid golfer. For me that means I can play golf to a standard where I enjoy it  ;D the one thing I am fighting with, and always have, is a slice from left to right off the tee (right hander). Anybody any ideas on how to cut it out? Irons and short stuff has always been solid but when on the tee I have absolutely no idea about the final destination  ;D

I like Rick Shiels tip videos - he has one up this week about fixing your slice off the tee.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txG5LecJCr4
Tried this it works!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on April 19, 2019, 06:30:18 PM
Lowry has birdied the first 2 today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Farrandeelin on April 20, 2019, 02:43:34 PM
What age did all you gaaboard golfers start out at?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 20, 2019, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on April 20, 2019, 02:43:34 PM
What age did all you gaaboard golfers start out at?
Getting my first handicap this year - prefer to keep age to myself (over 30, under 40  ;D )

Playing at Ardglass this evening - my first links experience.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 20, 2019, 03:32:34 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 20, 2019, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on April 20, 2019, 02:43:34 PM
What age did all you gaaboard golfers start out at?
Getting my first handicap this year - prefer to keep age to myself (over 30, under 40  ;D )

Playing at Ardglass this evening - my first links experience.

Ardglass a lovely course....great seafood afterwards also....last time I was there.....mind you that's about 25 years ago 😩
Started playing when I was about 10
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NotedObserver on April 20, 2019, 04:17:19 PM
Opinions in lessons? Swinging ok atm but inconsistent and grip/swing off a bit, previously 14 handicapper but that was about 10 years ago. Lessons worth it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 20, 2019, 04:39:25 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 20, 2019, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on April 20, 2019, 02:43:34 PM
What age did all you gaaboard golfers start out at?
Getting my first handicap this year - prefer to keep age to myself (over 30, under 40  ;D )

Playing at Ardglass this evening - my first links experience.

Ardglass is fantastic. But it's not a links. It's a seaside parkland.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 20, 2019, 05:21:22 PM
Quote from: NotedObserver on April 20, 2019, 04:17:19 PM
Opinions in lessons? Swinging ok atm but inconsistent and grip/swing off a bit, previously 14 handicapper but that was about 10 years ago. Lessons worth it?
I was at the driving range earlier and swung a club for the first time in 20+ years. First ball was straight and true off the driver. The next 39 were all over the place and the last 10 or so we're okay but I have a serious slice so I wouldn't expect to make much progress without seeing someone for lessons.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on April 20, 2019, 05:51:05 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 06, 2019, 06:34:24 PM
Got my first round in today for my handicap
Off the tee and putting I was shocking. Keep this up it will be a big one. Have to say though the two guys I played with at the club  were absolute gents and accommodating to my lack of class. Really made me enjoy it
Things I done well and was happy with but didn't give myself a chance.

2nd round in today. 21 shots better than two weeks ago. Driving straighter and big improvement on putting. Next thing is mybiron play. Definitely a few shots to be made from a little improvement here 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on April 20, 2019, 05:51:58 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on April 20, 2019, 02:43:34 PM
What age did all you gaaboard golfers start out at?

I'm 33 and trying for my first handicap at the minute
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on April 20, 2019, 06:39:45 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 20, 2019, 05:51:05 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on April 06, 2019, 06:34:24 PM
Got my first round in today for my handicap
Off the tee and putting I was shocking. Keep this up it will be a big one. Have to say though the two guys I played with at the club  were absolute gents and accommodating to my lack of class. Really made me enjoy it
Things I done well and was happy with but didn't give myself a chance.

2nd round in today. 21 shots better than two weeks ago. Driving straighter and big improvement on putting. Next thing is mybiron play. Definitely a few shots to be made from a little improvement here

Good man, well done.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 20, 2019, 08:36:26 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 20, 2019, 04:39:25 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 20, 2019, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on April 20, 2019, 02:43:34 PM
What age did all you gaaboard golfers start out at?
Getting my first handicap this year - prefer to keep age to myself (over 30, under 40  ;D )

Playing at Ardglass this evening - my first links experience.

Ardglass is fantastic. But it's not a links. It's a seaside parkland.
Ah well. As close at I want to get to the sea for now. It was a lovely evening of golf. Any one know of any courses that don't have bunkers?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on April 20, 2019, 10:13:08 PM
Oh shit. Shane in the water and a three- shot lead lost in two holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 20, 2019, 10:25:00 PM
I was 3 over my handicap today in the Monthly Medal, after taking a triple bogey on the last hole :-(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 21, 2019, 09:06:57 PM
Very compressed leaderboard but Lowry right in the mix as they enter the back 9..

Also looking like a much needed top 10 for Seamus Power. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 21, 2019, 09:46:14 PM
Quote from: Boycey on April 21, 2019, 09:06:57 PM
Very compressed leaderboard but Lowry right in the mix as they enter the back 9..

Also looking like a much needed top 10 for Seamus Power.

Lowry going backwards
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on May 02, 2019, 04:48:03 PM
Seamus Power going well at the Wells Fargo
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 05, 2019, 10:05:37 PM
McIlroy's birthday celebrations not good preparation for a final round at the Wells Fargo.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on May 06, 2019, 09:43:29 AM
Fun with golf science (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT0wx27J9xs)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on May 14, 2019, 06:27:19 PM
Rory to represent Ireland in Tokyo.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on May 14, 2019, 07:25:51 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on May 14, 2019, 06:27:19 PM
Rory to represent Ireland in Tokyo.

Always been his dream to represent Ireland, apparently. Post Brexit anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on May 15, 2019, 09:29:40 AM
That lad opens his mouth and I swear even he doesn't know what is going to come out of it. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 15, 2019, 11:19:33 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on May 15, 2019, 09:29:40 AM
That lad opens his mouth and I swear even he doesn't know what is going to come out of it.

He was asked the question in a press conference. Is he supposed to say nothing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 15, 2019, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 15, 2019, 11:19:33 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on May 15, 2019, 09:29:40 AM
That lad opens his mouth and I swear even he doesn't know what is going to come out of it.

He was asked the question in a press conference. Is he supposed to say nothing?

What he should do is refuse to do any press at all. Then watch people complain about him. He's arguably one of the greatest sporting people this Island has ever produced yet all some people want to do is knock him. Begrudgers the lot of them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on May 15, 2019, 12:24:18 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 15, 2019, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 15, 2019, 11:19:33 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on May 15, 2019, 09:29:40 AM
That lad opens his mouth and I swear even he doesn't know what is going to come out of it.

He was asked the question in a press conference. Is he supposed to say nothing?

What he should do is refuse to do any press at all. Then watch people complain about him. He's arguably one of the greatest sporting people this Island has ever produced yet all some people want to do is knock him. Begrudgers the lot of them.

He could be asked the same question next week and give a completely different answer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on May 15, 2019, 12:31:57 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 15, 2019, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 15, 2019, 11:19:33 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on May 15, 2019, 09:29:40 AM
That lad opens his mouth and I swear even he doesn't know what is going to come out of it.

He was asked the question in a press conference. Is he supposed to say nothing?

What he should do is refuse to do any press at all. Then watch people complain about him. He's arguably one of the greatest sporting people this Island has ever produced yet all some people want to do is knock him. Begrudgers the lot of them.

+1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 15, 2019, 01:19:19 PM
Quote from: Keyser soze on May 15, 2019, 12:24:18 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 15, 2019, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 15, 2019, 11:19:33 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on May 15, 2019, 09:29:40 AM
That lad opens his mouth and I swear even he doesn't know what is going to come out of it.

He was asked the question in a press conference. Is he supposed to say nothing?

What he should do is refuse to do any press at all. Then watch people complain about him. He's arguably one of the greatest sporting people this Island has ever produced yet all some people want to do is knock him. Begrudgers the lot of them.

He could be asked the same question next week and give a completely different answer.

I very much highly doubt it.

Besides, Rory has just signed a big deal to be the face of Golfpass, a new golf subscription service from the Golf Channel / NBC Universal.

Guess who holds the rights to show the 2020 Olympics in the US?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Aaron Boone on May 15, 2019, 01:31:29 PM
Good chance of a gold medal too. Ireland have had one gold this millennium, Katie in 2012
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: johnnycool on May 15, 2019, 01:52:20 PM
Quote from: Aaron Boone on May 15, 2019, 01:31:29 PM
Good chance of a gold medal too. Ireland have had one gold this millennium, Katie in 2012

Them Cork lads in the boat not win a few?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 15, 2019, 02:09:07 PM
no - silver
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 15, 2019, 03:35:44 PM
QuoteFARMINGDALE, N.Y. – After opting out of golf's return to the Olympics three years ago in Brazil, Rory McIlroy said he "more likely than not" will be among the 60-man Olympic field next summer in Tokyo.

And if he plays, it'll be for Ireland.

McIlroy fielded a series of Olympic-related questions ahead of the PGA Championship, as he looks to add a fifth major title at the event he won in both 2012 and 2014. The Ulsterman garnered headlines in the lead-up to the 2016 Games, first announcing his intentions to represent Ireland and then withdrawing over concerns surrounding the Zika virus and the notion that he didn't play professionally to "grow the game." But on Tuesday, the 30-year-old shared his excitement at the prospect of once again playing for country.

"I think it would be a great experience," McIlroy said. "Right now, in my mind, I'll most likely play."

The issue gets complicated for McIlroy when it comes to which country he would represent in Tokyo. Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain, meaning he could play under the Union Jack as England's Justin Rose did en route to a gold medal three years ago. But McIlroy represented Ireland in amateur competitions and would have the option to do so again in the Olympics.

It's a complicated decision given the divide between Ireland and Northern Ireland, and one that McIlroy said in 2017 led him to "resent the Olympic Games" for putting him in the position to make a difficult choice. But it's one he now appears ready to make, reiterating that he's "excited to play for Ireland" next summer.

"You really have to start thinking, 'OK, well, what are your beliefs and your values?' It makes you sort of have to delve a little bit deeper. It's not just a superficial decision," McIlroy said. "I had an unbelievable amateur career, and I don't mean that in terms of results, but I mean that in the experiences I had and the trips that I had and the friendships that I made and that I still have to this day. That was all because of playing for Ireland and getting close to some of those guys."

Qualification for the 2020 Olympics will conclude with The Open next summer at Royal St. George's, after which the field of 60 men will be finalized. Each participating country can send up to two players, although that maximum can be raised to four players per country if all are ranked inside the top 15 in the world.

McIlroy is currently ranked fourth in the world, with Shane Lowry (No. 45) the only other player from Ireland or Northern Ireland inside the top 100. Padraig Harrington and Seamus Power represented the island nation at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Once he moved away from the occupied statelet, he like most others, realised that he used to live in Ireland, not the UK.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on May 16, 2019, 09:31:39 AM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on May 15, 2019, 12:31:57 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 15, 2019, 12:09:22 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 15, 2019, 11:19:33 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on May 15, 2019, 09:29:40 AM
That lad opens his mouth and I swear even he doesn't know what is going to come out of it.

He was asked the question in a press conference. Is he supposed to say nothing?

What he should do is refuse to do any press at all. Then watch people complain about him. He's arguably one of the greatest sporting people this Island has ever produced yet all some people want to do is knock him. Begrudgers the lot of them.

+1

How does saying some lad talks shite make me a begrudger???  AFAIR I have never commented on him before.

And he does talk a load of complete bollocks at times which I find  amusing and pitiful in equal measure.

You probably empathise with him more given the amount of horse manure you spout on here though  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lurganblue on May 16, 2019, 09:46:14 AM
Fair play to McIlroy.  Get it put to bed early this time around.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: heganboy on May 16, 2019, 02:51:38 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 20, 2019, 04:39:25 PM
Quote from: Rois on April 20, 2019, 03:14:31 PM
Quote from: Farrandeelin on April 20, 2019, 02:43:34 PM
What age did all you gaaboard golfers start out at?
Getting my first handicap this year - prefer to keep age to myself (over 30, under 40  ;D )

Playing at Ardglass this evening - my first links experience.

Ardglass is fantastic. But it's not a links. It's a seaside parkland.

I think its fantastic too, there's a couple of links style holes there, it is one of my favorite courses to play of all time. It can be about 10 different looks based on the weather. If you look at the hole as being at 12 o clock, I have hit a tee shot anywhere from 10.15 to 1.30, driver to 7 iron. And missed the massive fairway with the vast majority of those crappy efforts. 1, 7, 12 and 13 are all brilliant. and playing 18 down into the castle with the cannons and the flags is pretty nice too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Wildweasel74 on May 16, 2019, 11:18:24 PM
Didn't want play last time round, i wouldn't give him the option this time round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ardtole on May 17, 2019, 06:19:36 AM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on May 16, 2019, 11:18:24 PM
Didn't want play last time round, i wouldn't give him the option this time round.

I presume you wouldn't want Shane Lowry playing either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lurganblue on May 17, 2019, 10:04:25 AM
Golf is sooooo frustrating.  Played Down Royal yesterday and had a shocker (again).  I can drive a ball rightly and do regularly enough find a decent position off the tee.  Irons continue to be a complete disaster. If I'm not hitting a mile behind the ball then I'm topping it. Just cant get it nailed down. Might have to invest in a few lessons.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2019, 11:20:35 AM
Quote from: ardtole on May 17, 2019, 06:19:36 AM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on May 16, 2019, 11:18:24 PM
Didn't want play last time round, i wouldn't give him the option this time round.

I presume you wouldn't want Shane Lowry playing either.

(https://media.giphy.com/media/wIWvIAfzaGFfa/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: leaveherinsir on May 21, 2019, 12:21:01 AM
Anyone looking for reasonable priced house in Portrush for the week of The Open drop me a private message. 3 bed house within 5 mins walk of the course. Basic accomodation but location is 1st class.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on May 22, 2019, 06:44:41 PM
A friend of a friend is heading to Limerick and is looking to play some golf. Any recommendations of courses he could play?

Edit: He's around a 15 handicapper
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 22, 2019, 07:42:15 PM
Adare Manor
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on May 22, 2019, 08:25:17 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 22, 2019, 07:42:15 PM
Adare Manor
hope he has deep pockets
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walt Jabsco on May 22, 2019, 09:15:36 PM
Is it like 350 a round plus a mandatory caddie at 60 or 70?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 22, 2019, 09:21:32 PM
Quote from: Walt Jabsco on May 22, 2019, 09:15:36 PM
Is it like 350 a round plus a mandatory caddie at 60 or 70?
Just €375 plus €75 for a mandatory caddie. You'd be better flying to the Algarve for a week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 23, 2019, 01:01:54 PM
I was more thinking of the one next door,  €30/40 to play. It's a nice wee track and you can go home and boast about playing Adare Manor  :)

http://www.adaremanorgolfclub.com/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on May 31, 2019, 07:45:01 PM
Rory just clobbered a spectator in the teef with his ball. Looks a little painful. And a little shaken up.

Cue Missed Cut, or win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 08, 2019, 09:28:50 PM
Our guy(s) going well in Canada, final group pairing would be nice.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Insane Bolt on June 09, 2019, 08:55:09 AM
Would like to see GMAC get one of the 3 qualifying spots for Portrush. A McIlroy or Lowry win would be great.........come on the Biff😎
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 10:51:02 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on June 09, 2019, 08:55:09 AM
Would like to see GMAC get one of the 3 qualifying spots for Portrush. A McIlroy or Lowry win would be great.........come on the Biff😎

Agreed don't think GMAC will get a better chance to qualify his round yesterday was dissapointing though. As for the other 2 it would be good to see one of them see it out as some tough competitors in the mix. Let's hope they repeat it again for next week
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 08:58:11 PM
Come on Rory. He's motoring.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 09:03:54 PM
Mcdowell qualifying for the open as it stands. Hope he keeps it going
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 09, 2019, 09:08:32 PM
Rory has form for getting hot and staying that way. He was the source of my biggest betting coup a number of years back when he won 3 times running at 20/1, 10/1 and 4/1 8)

Be great for GMac to nail it today, be heartbreaking for him not to play at Portrush. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.

Let's hope he continues being the Caroline Wozniacki of golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:22:07 PM
Quote from: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.

Let's hope he continues being the Caroline Wozniacki of golf.

Explain. He's won 4 majors and countless other tournaments. He's an out and out Irish man. Why wish him I'll will?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 09:36:30 PM
no pressure this week for rory, great front runner but you don't it easy like that in a major. diff ballgame nxt week, shane prob our main hope.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:36:50 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:22:07 PM
Quote from: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.

Let's hope he continues being the Caroline Wozniacki of golf.

Explain. He's won 4 majors and countless other tournaments. He's an out and out Irish man. Why wish him I'll will?

He considers himself British.

He is a busted flush, he will never win another major. Good at the little tournaments now, flops at the big ones.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 09, 2019, 09:39:38 PM
What position does GMac need to get a slot in Portrush? Would be great to see him get it. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:40:20 PM
Quote from: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:36:50 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:22:07 PM
Quote from: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.

Let's hope he continues being the Caroline Wozniacki of golf.

Explain. He's won 4 majors and countless other tournaments. He's an out and out Irish man. Why wish him I'll will?

He considers himself British.

He is a busted flush, he will never win another major. Good at the little tournaments now, flops at the big ones.

Lol. You're a busted flush. He's got about £200m in the bank. He's not that worried what you think.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 09:43:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 09, 2019, 09:39:38 PM
What position does GMac need to get a slot in Portrush? Would be great to see him get it.

Did I read somewhere it was a top 3 finish?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 09:44:21 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:22:07 PM
Quote from: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.

Let's hope he continues being the Caroline Wozniacki of golf.

Explain. He's won 4 majors and countless other tournaments. He's an out and out Irish man. Why wish him I'll will?

He's no out and out Irish man ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 09:46:27 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 09:44:21 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:22:07 PM
Quote from: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.

Let's hope he continues being the Caroline Wozniacki of golf.

Explain. He's won 4 majors and countless other tournaments. He's an out and out Irish man. Why wish him I'll will?

He's no out and out Irish man ffs

Well if you're born in the North, the southern lads won't look at you as being 'Irish'
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 09, 2019, 09:50:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 09:43:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 09, 2019, 09:39:38 PM
What position does GMac need to get a slot in Portrush? Would be great to see him get it.

Did I read somewhere it was a top 3 finish?
Just checked and I think top 10 will do him. I think what you are talking about is that there are 3 remaining qualifying spots for The Open. Some story for him if he does it. If he misses the cut sure he'll have The Harbour then Kelly's on Sat night.

Edit: It's the top 3 unqualified players in the top 10.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 09:51:41 PM
Could be an Irish one two here
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 09:53:28 PM
Sunday Game on and youse are wetting yourself over the golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:54:34 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 09:44:21 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:22:07 PM
Quote from: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.

Let's hope he continues being the Caroline Wozniacki of golf.

Explain. He's won 4 majors and countless other tournaments. He's an out and out Irish man. Why wish him I'll will?

He's no out and out Irish man ffs

Explain? What's Irish in your opinion?

This will be good stay tuned for this everyone.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 09:57:04 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:54:34 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 09:44:21 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:22:07 PM
Quote from: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.

Let's hope he continues being the Caroline Wozniacki of golf.

Explain. He's won 4 majors and countless other tournaments. He's an out and out Irish man. Why wish him I'll will?

He's no out and out Irish man ffs

Explain? What's Irish in your opinion?

This will be good stay tuned for this everyone.

He has said in the past he feels more British and has been draped in the butchers apron more than once ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:59:17 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 09:57:04 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:54:34 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 09:44:21 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:22:07 PM
Quote from: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.

Let's hope he continues being the Caroline Wozniacki of golf.

Explain. He's won 4 majors and countless other tournaments. He's an out and out Irish man. Why wish him I'll will?

He's no out and out Irish man ffs

Explain? What's Irish in your opinion?

This will be good stay tuned for this everyone.

He has said in the past he feels more British and has been draped in the butchers apron more than once ffs

Answer the question. What's Irish in your opinion? Are you the judge of Irishness? Did I miss that somewhere?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 10:01:15 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 09:57:04 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:54:34 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 09:44:21 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:22:07 PM
Quote from: Angelo on June 09, 2019, 09:11:40 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 09:10:34 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 08:46:55 PM
Rory on fire. Best he has played in a long while. Lets hope he hasnt peaked a week early

Many here would prefer Matt 'don't pay your debt' Kuchar to win.
Let's hope Rory, Ireland's greatest ever golfer, if not sportsman, does the business.

Let's hope he continues being the Caroline Wozniacki of golf.

Explain. He's won 4 majors and countless other tournaments. He's an out and out Irish man. Why wish him I'll will?

He's no out and out Irish man ffs

Explain? What's Irish in your opinion?

This will be good stay tuned for this everyone.

He has said in the past he feels more British and has been draped in the butchers apron more than once ffs

And playing for Ireland
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 09, 2019, 10:06:33 PM
Fair fucks to Gmac that was some putt at the last
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:07:00 PM
Come on RORS. -22
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 09, 2019, 10:07:48 PM
Clutch from Gmac there great to see him get through.

Big day for the Irish with a 1, 2 as well.

Jesus Christ Rory GTFOH!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:08:00 PM
Like at the last Olympics???? Oh aye that didn't quite happen. Keep an eye out for a phantom injury
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 09, 2019, 10:08:38 PM
Go on GMAC.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 09, 2019, 10:09:24 PM
Yes GMac
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:11:56 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:08:00 PM
Like at the last Olympics???? Oh aye that didn't quite happen. Keep an eye out for a phantom injury

Never answered my question.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:14:59 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:11:56 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:08:00 PM
Like at the last Olympics???? Oh aye that didn't quite happen. Keep an eye out for a phantom injury

Never answered my question.

Are you not watching highlights of your national games ? Strange
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 09, 2019, 10:16:17 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:08:00 PM
Like at the last Olympics???? Oh aye that didn't quite happen. Keep an eye out for a phantom injury

Lowry didn't play either so is he not Irish then??

Wise up!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 10:16:55 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:14:59 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:11:56 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:08:00 PM
Like at the last Olympics???? Oh aye that didn't quite happen. Keep an eye out for a phantom injury

Never answered my question.

Are you not watching highlights of your national games ? Strange

They were on today after the the live games, showed highlights of the Antrim game also. Roll on Monday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:19:06 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:14:59 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:11:56 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:08:00 PM
Like at the last Olympics???? Oh aye that didn't quite happen. Keep an eye out for a phantom injury

Never answered my question.

Are you not watching highlights of your national games ? Strange

Watching both. Technology nowadays eh?
Going to answer my question God of Irishness?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:23:53 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:19:06 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:14:59 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:11:56 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:08:00 PM
Like at the last Olympics???? Oh aye that didn't quite happen. Keep an eye out for a phantom injury

Never answered my question.

Are you not watching highlights of your national games ? Strange

Watching both. Technology nowadays eh?
Going to answer my question God of Irishness?

"But the fact is I have always felt more British than Irish" - are you arguing with him ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:25:33 PM
Looking forward to seeing GMac in Portrush. Great to see him qualify.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:26:48 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:23:53 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:19:06 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:14:59 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2019, 10:11:56 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 09, 2019, 10:08:00 PM
Like at the last Olympics???? Oh aye that didn't quite happen. Keep an eye out for a phantom injury

Never answered my question.

Are you not watching highlights of your national games ? Strange

Watching both. Technology nowadays eh?
Going to answer my question God of Irishness?

"But the fact is I have always felt more British than Irish" - are you arguing with him ?

Answer my question. What's Irishness? And who are you to judge?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:29:56 PM
pressure of a 59 and rory folds  ;)

won't be figuring at all nxt week or in portrush, lowry and gmac more suited
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: FermGael on June 09, 2019, 10:39:34 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:29:56 PM
pressure of a 59 and rory folds  ;)

won't be figuring at all nxt week or in portrush, lowry and gmac more suited

Yes that was some fold on the 17th.....
Falling to pieces .....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 10:45:29 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:29:56 PM
pressure of a 59 and rory folds  ;)

won't be figuring at all nxt week or in portrush, lowry and gmac more suited

Would be great for Lowry, another Irish major winner with Rory and the others
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: FermGael on June 09, 2019, 10:39:34 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:29:56 PM
pressure of a 59 and rory folds  ;)

won't be figuring at all nxt week or in portrush, lowry and gmac more suited

Yes that was some fold on the 17th.....
Falling to pieces .....

pressure was off obviously, that's his signature
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 10:53:57 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: FermGael on June 09, 2019, 10:39:34 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:29:56 PM
pressure of a 59 and rory folds  ;)

won't be figuring at all nxt week or in portrush, lowry and gmac more suited

Yes that was some fold on the 17th.....
Falling to pieces .....

pressure was off obviously, that's his signature
Four majors
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:56:38 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 10:53:57 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: FermGael on June 09, 2019, 10:39:34 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:29:56 PM
pressure of a 59 and rory folds  ;)

won't be figuring at all nxt week or in portrush, lowry and gmac more suited

Yes that was some fold on the 17th.....
Falling to pieces .....

pressure was off obviously, that's his signature
Four majors

choke on 18 again

get back to me when he has no 5, we've been waiting a while  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 11:03:45 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:56:38 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 10:53:57 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: FermGael on June 09, 2019, 10:39:34 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:29:56 PM
pressure of a 59 and rory folds  ;)

won't be figuring at all nxt week or in portrush, lowry and gmac more suited

Yes that was some fold on the 17th.....
Falling to pieces .....

pressure was off obviously, that's his signature
Four majors

choke on 18 again

get back to me when he has no 5, we've been waiting a while  ::)

So if he gets five will that make him more Irish and a better golfer?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kickham csc on June 10, 2019, 05:20:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 11:03:45 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:56:38 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 10:53:57 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: FermGael on June 09, 2019, 10:39:34 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:29:56 PM
pressure of a 59 and rory folds  ;)

won't be figuring at all nxt week or in portrush, lowry and gmac more suited

Yes that was some fold on the 17th.....
Falling to pieces .....

pressure was off obviously, that's his signature
Four majors

choke on 18 again

get back to me when he has no 5, we've been waiting a while  ::)

So if he gets five will that make him more Irish and a better golfer?

It will mean he will be realizing his potential.

He has it in him to be a 5-10 major winner. probably has another 5-6 years in his prime, some hopefully he can go on a run.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 10, 2019, 10:16:36 PM
Quote from: Kickham csc on June 10, 2019, 05:20:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 11:03:45 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:56:38 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2019, 10:53:57 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: FermGael on June 09, 2019, 10:39:34 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2019, 10:29:56 PM
pressure of a 59 and rory folds  ;)

won't be figuring at all nxt week or in portrush, lowry and gmac more suited

Yes that was some fold on the 17th.....
Falling to pieces .....

pressure was off obviously, that's his signature
Four majors

choke on 18 again

get back to me when he has no 5, we've been waiting a while  ::)

So if he gets five will that make him more Irish and a better golfer?

It will mean he will be realizing his potential.

He has it in him to be a 5-10 major winner. probably has another 5-6 years in his prime, some hopefully he can go on a run.

You'll get very few who'd argue with that probably McIlroy included.

Remember reading an interview and I think Harrington as much said the same to him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: spoofer on June 11, 2019, 12:00:49 AM
Any tips for US open folks? Who's on form or worth a putting a bit of moolah on heading into it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 11, 2019, 09:05:11 AM
Quote from: spoofer on June 11, 2019, 12:00:49 AM
Any tips for US open folks? Who's on form or worth a putting a bit of moolah on heading into it?

Get your house on RORS. Ireland's greatest ever sportsman is in flying form.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 11, 2019, 09:19:16 AM
Quote from: spoofer on June 11, 2019, 12:00:49 AM
Any tips for US open folks? Who's on form or worth a putting a bit of moolah on heading into it?

Kuchar and Lowry would be the 2 value bets I think for current form. I got Lowry @ 55/1 last Thursday he's now into 40 which would still be decent value.

McIlroy maybe if he puts in another performance like Sunday but it's not really worth it at 8/1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 11, 2019, 10:22:51 AM
"Course form" far from reliable, but I like it as a guide.

There's a tournament played every year at Pebble Beach, although you only play one of the first 3 rounds on the main Pebble Beach course and then the final round if you make the cut (cut occurs after 3 rounds).

Mickelson (40/1) won it this year (February) - his fifth win Pebble Beach win. T2 last year. He came 8th the last time the US Open was held there in 2010.
Tiger's (10/1) US Open win in Pebble in 2000 is regarded by many as the best golf ever seen. He came 4th in 2010.
GMac (60/1) of course won the US Open there in 2010. He came a very respectable 18th in this year's tournament, and notably he had 2 decent rounds, 68-71, on the main Pebble course
Lowry (40/1) has apparently played the course a lot, but had a 77 on the Pebble course in the Feb tournament and missed the cut. Last year he finished with a 74. But his form now is much better.
Rory (8/1) didn't play the Feb tournament.
Jason Day (25/1) has six Top 10s here, but no wins. 4th this year and T2 last year. Current form a bit dubious maybe.
DJ (8/1) blew up in Pebble in 2010, but unlike then, he's a proven winner now and was another who was T2 last year.

Odds are current PP with 10 places. Boyle's about the same. You'll definitely find better odds if you shop around, but maybe only 6 or 7 places for EW bets.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 11, 2019, 11:37:02 AM
Quote from: Hound on June 11, 2019, 10:22:51 AM
"Course form" far from reliable, but I like it as a guide.

There's a tournament played every year at Pebble Beach, although you only play one of the first 3 rounds on the main Pebble Beach course and then the final round if you make the cut (cut occurs after 3 rounds).

Mickelson (40/1) won it this year (February) - his fifth win Pebble Beach win. T2 last year. He came 8th the last time the US Open was held there in 2010.
Tiger's (10/1) US Open win in Pebble in 2000 is regarded by many as the best golf ever seen. He came 4th in 2010.
GMac (60/1) of course won the US Open there in 2010. He came a very respectable 18th in this year's tournament, and notably he had 2 decent rounds, 68-71, on the main Pebble course
Lowry (40/1) has apparently played the course a lot, but had a 77 on the Pebble course in the Feb tournament and missed the cut. Last year he finished with a 74. But his form now is much better.
Rory (8/1) didn't play the Feb tournament.
Jason Day (25/1) has six Top 10s here, but no wins. 4th this year and T2 last year. Current form a bit dubious maybe.
DJ (8/1) blew up in Pebble in 2010, but unlike then, he's a proven winner now and was another who was T2 last year.

Odds are current PP with 10 places. Boyle's about the same. You'll definitely find better odds if you shop around, but maybe only 6 or 7 places for EW bets.

Good stats but not sure about the bit in bold. . . I personally think he blew it @ the PGA again!

DJ seems to get a by ball from most golf commentators who like to beat Rory with the fact that he's only won 4 Majors and not the Masters but arguably DJ's solitary major so far is an indictment on his mental ability... along with that I think Lowry lost that Open more than DJ winning it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 11, 2019, 01:37:06 PM
19 People have won more than 4 majors in history. Only 2 of them are still playing. What Rory has achieved is incredible - still mid career. Those who say he has not won enough have little to no understanding of elite sport or indeed elite golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 11, 2019, 01:43:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 11, 2019, 01:37:06 PM
19 People have won more than 4 majors in history. Only 2 of them are still playing. What Rory has achieved is incredible - still mid career. Those who say he has not won enough have little to no understanding of elite sport or indeed elite golf.

I will generally back McIlroy on most things but he most definitely has not won enough.

When was the last time he played as well as he did on Sunday?? There are too many gaps in his career without wins when on form he is the best about he should be on form more often!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 11, 2019, 04:42:06 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 11, 2019, 01:43:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 11, 2019, 01:37:06 PM
19 People have won more than 4 majors in history. Only 2 of them are still playing. What Rory has achieved is incredible - still mid career. Those who say he has not won enough have little to no understanding of elite sport or indeed elite golf.

I will generally back McIlroy on most things but he most definitely has not won enough.

When was the last time he played as well as he did on Sunday?? There are too many gaps in his career without wins when on form he is the best about he should be on form more often!

I take your point. For his talent he maybe hasn't won enough but it's worth to point out that these tournaments are not easy to win and that's why Tiger and Nicklaus stand out so much. Comparing Rory to them isn't fair as they're simply freaks. FYI Nicklaus came 2nd in more majors than he won so he arguably didn't fulfil his potential!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 11, 2019, 06:21:48 PM
McIlroy hasn't lived up to his potential. He may still get there but the clock is ticking. Consider he had 4 majors in 2014 to fast forward to today and he still has 4 is disappointing. On his day no-one can touch him. If he end up with 8-10 that would be about right.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on June 11, 2019, 10:41:32 PM
Off topic slightly - has anyone booked golf cheaply in the Algarve?  Heading this weekend for a few days and looking to play around Vilamoura.  Looks fairly expensive online (because we will have to rent clubs too).

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 12, 2019, 09:17:46 AM
Quote from: Rois on June 11, 2019, 10:41:32 PM
Off topic slightly - has anyone booked golf cheaply in the Algarve?  Heading this weekend for a few days and looking to play around Vilamoura.  Looks fairly expensive online (because we will have to rent clubs too).

Not really possible. It's peak time and you'll pay peak prices. July and August are the cheaper times for golf out there.
I do believe you can book courses the morning you want to play but again being peak time you might not be offered great tee times and you sort of have to take what you get. I haven't done this to be honest and usually book my golf and hotel together which is the best value.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 12, 2019, 09:29:34 AM
Quote from: cornerback on April 01, 2019, 09:54:35 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 01, 2019, 09:37:21 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on March 31, 2019, 08:03:28 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 31, 2019, 07:01:19 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on March 31, 2019, 12:29:30 PM
Many golfers on the board with handicaps?? I'm playing off 15 for past few years,can't seem to get any better or worse at it :P could play 7 days a week if I could find a way to financially support my idea lol

I've a 16 handicap more play more like a 24. Lowest I have been is 12 for two weeks.

Got down to 11 when I was kid but went up consistently at uni and when I started work. Was back at 18 when I broke two bones in my back about 6 years and am only now getting back into the game. Would probably be off 24 now. Have to say though I got a new set of Irons a few months ago. Custom fit to me so a little longer and a little more upright. I wish I had those when playing regularly because I easily got them 15% further and with more accuracy. Didn't realise the difference custom fitting could make.
Playing off 19 ATM, got down to 14 in the winter, target this year is 16.

Currently playing off 21 (20.6).  Lowest I've been is 20.

Starting playing 4 years ago, aside from hacking it around par3 course when i was a cub.  Started off 24 & went up to 25 briefly on 2 occasions.

Driver is my biggest achilles heel.  Had been hitting the driver well (by my standards) over the winter but went to shite yesterday.  Still managed to scramble around for 39 points.  However, it isn't qualifying yet.

Main aim this year is to get down to 18.  But that was my aim last year too!!

Hit my target last night  ;D

Was cut from 20.9 to 19.8 on Sunday.  Then cut from 19.8 to 18.0 last night.

New target... don't go up to 18.5 before the end of qualifying this year  :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 12, 2019, 10:18:26 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 12, 2019, 09:17:46 AM
Quote from: Rois on June 11, 2019, 10:41:32 PM
Off topic slightly - has anyone booked golf cheaply in the Algarve?  Heading this weekend for a few days and looking to play around Vilamoura.  Looks fairly expensive online (because we will have to rent clubs too).

Not really possible. It's peak time and you'll pay peak prices. July and August are the cheaper times for golf out there.
I do believe you can book courses the morning you want to play but again being peak time you might not be offered great tee times and you sort of have to take what you get. I haven't done this to be honest and usually book my golf and hotel together which is the best value.
If you avoid, Victoria, the Old Course and Pinhal, it's about €80 a round in Vilamoura Millennium and Laguna are twin courses on the same site at about that sort of money. the others are over a hundred. That said the old course is worth the money and Pinhal is nice. Victoria is tough. If you are staying in the Dom Pedro group Hotels you will get some discount for booking two or more rounds.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 14, 2019, 10:21:16 AM
Always knew Speith was a cnut
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 14, 2019, 10:54:30 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 14, 2019, 10:21:16 AM
Always knew Speith was a cnut

I thought he had a point!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 14, 2019, 11:09:45 AM
Even if the caddy did get the yardage wrong that was out of order. Thankfully most other pros deal with it better. Bubba is known for taking it out on his caddies as well and as a result is pretty unpopular with his peers. I wonder if Woosies old caddie is available you know the one that kept turning up late and then had the extra club in the bag when he was winning the Open. Maybe Speith should try him lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 14, 2019, 11:12:44 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 14, 2019, 11:09:45 AM
Even if the caddy did get the yardage wrong that was out of order. Thankfully most other pros deal with it better. Bubba is known for taking it out on his caddies as well and as a result is pretty unpopular with his peers. I wonder if Woosies old caddie is available you know the one that kept turning up late and then had the extra club in the bag when he was winning the Open. Maybe Speith should try him lol

I don't see the problem really . . . I've had bosses say much worse to me when I made a mistake. I'm sure there's been much worse said on the course by him and others that doesn't get picked up on the mic!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 14, 2019, 11:27:54 AM
Maybe but there is little evidence. You can hear plenty of swearing after bad shots but not a lot directed at the caddies. Bosses can go ape shit but rarely would it be done so publicly though. He has always had a temper right from when he burst on the scene but yet everyone thinks he is the mellow golden boy.  Anyway hope Rory and GMAC keep it going
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 15, 2019, 08:41:31 AM
Norn Iron doing well in the golf... Also good to see Lowry sneak through to the weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mayo4Sam on June 15, 2019, 10:29:02 PM
Any streams?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 15, 2019, 11:23:19 PM
Not a lot happening. Need Woodland to start dropping shots
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 16, 2019, 10:52:05 PM
Rory needed a fast start today but unfortunately played the second like a club hacker
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on June 16, 2019, 11:16:31 PM
Koepka on the charge
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on June 16, 2019, 11:17:32 PM
Nice! Have 2 pounds on him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on June 17, 2019, 02:41:22 AM
Deserved win for Woodland very impressive. Rory just couldn't get it going over the weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 17, 2019, 02:43:29 AM
Woodland so steady all weekend, fully deserved

Usual sunday major meltdown from rory, pressure got to him again

Rose disappointing as well, koepka left himself too much to do but will be right there again at portrush

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 17, 2019, 01:09:19 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 17, 2019, 02:43:29 AM
Woodland so steady all weekend, fully deserved

Usual sunday major meltdown from rory, pressure got to him again

Rose disappointing as well, koepka left himself too much to do but will be right there again at portrush

No he didn't.

Had a bad break on 2 not ending up in the bunker. Koepka on the hand got a luck break and made par. That's just the way it goes.

To put it in context, to take it to a playoff - McIlroy would have had to shoot 64 in the final day of the us open. Hardly a melt down and he knew he had to chase a score.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 17, 2019, 01:51:38 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on June 17, 2019, 01:09:19 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 17, 2019, 02:43:29 AM
Woodland so steady all weekend, fully deserved

Usual sunday major meltdown from rory, pressure got to him again

Rose disappointing as well, koepka left himself too much to do but will be right there again at portrush

No he didn't.

Had a bad break on 2 not ending up in the bunker. Koepka on the hand got a luck break and made par. That's just the way it goes.

To put it in context, to take it to a playoff - McIlroy would have had to shoot 64 in the final day of the us open. Hardly a melt down and he knew he had to chase a score.

He knows that...

McIlroy's damage was done on Friday with Bogey/Double Bogey on  13 & 14.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 17, 2019, 02:30:37 PM
6 birdies on the final day of the US Open is pretty good going.

3 bogeys and 2 double bogeys not so much.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on July 01, 2019, 01:33:41 PM
Anyone heading to Lahinch?

Maybe because its further from home this year but doesn't seem to be as much of a buzz about it. It is no doubt being overshadowed by The Open in 2 weeks time!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: shark on July 01, 2019, 01:37:20 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on July 01, 2019, 01:33:41 PM
Anyone heading to Lahinch?

Maybe because its further from home this year but doesn't seem to be as much of a buzz about it. It is no doubt being overshadowed by The Open in 2 weeks time!

Expectation is 100,000+ to attend (not sure if that's visitors to Lahinch or specifically entering the course), and for Saturday & Sunday to be sold out by Wednesday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 01, 2019, 02:27:23 PM
Quote from: shark on July 01, 2019, 01:37:20 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on July 01, 2019, 01:33:41 PM
Anyone heading to Lahinch?

Maybe because its further from home this year but doesn't seem to be as much of a buzz about it. It is no doubt being overshadowed by The Open in 2 weeks time!

Expectation is 100,000+ to attend (not sure if that's visitors to Lahinch or specifically entering the course), and for Saturday & Sunday to be sold out by Wednesday.

That's great I always thought it would do OK it's a great day out and there are still some big names there to watch so fair play to McGinley.

If the weather holds up it will be great it's too far away for me but looking forward to the Open as well fingers crossed for good weather there as well.

I have a feeling it will be a different level to the Irish Open's I've been to which have been quite laid back. I imagine by sheer numbers alone this will be a totally different proposition!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 02, 2019, 03:23:09 PM
Folks I MAY have two spare tickets for either the Thurs or Fri of The Open. I was hoping to go both days but it's looking difficult at this stage. Sorry I can't be more precise on the day at minute, face value (parking ticket included). Anyone interested drop me a PM..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2019, 06:58:57 PM
Has anyone received their tickets yet for the the Open?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 03, 2019, 07:18:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2019, 06:58:57 PM
Has anyone received their tickets yet for the the Open?

I chose e-ticketing and received an email about 10 days back saying I could download them now. I've not got around to it yet.. Not sure about postal tickets
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2019, 07:21:26 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 03, 2019, 07:18:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2019, 06:58:57 PM
Has anyone received their tickets yet for the the Open?

I chose e-ticketing and received an email about 10 days back saying I could download them now. I've not got around to it yet.. Not sure about postal tickets
*Checks email*
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2019, 07:28:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2019, 07:21:26 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 03, 2019, 07:18:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2019, 06:58:57 PM
Has anyone received their tickets yet for the the Open?

I chose e-ticketing and received an email about 10 days back saying I could download them now. I've not got around to it yet.. Not sure about postal tickets
*Checks email*
;D Cheers Boycey. It seems I also bought 2 junior tickets for the childer who have zero interest in attending!

We are pleased to advise you that your e-tickets are now available for download via the My Account section of our website.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 04, 2019, 10:16:02 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2019/jul/03/portrush-the-open-championship-orange-parade-northern-ireland-golf

The Yanks will love it  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: canice lynch on July 05, 2019, 11:11:55 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2019, 07:28:00 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2019, 07:21:26 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 03, 2019, 07:18:51 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 03, 2019, 06:58:57 PM
Has anyone received their tickets yet for the the Open?

I chose e-ticketing and received an email about 10 days back saying I could download them now. I've not got around to it yet.. Not sure about postal tickets
*Checks email*
;D Cheers Boycey. It seems I also bought 2 junior tickets for the childer who have zero interest in attending!

We are pleased to advise you that your e-tickets are now available for download via the My Account section of our website.

PM sent in regards to junior tickets
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on July 07, 2019, 07:59:50 AM
Any coverage of this on BBC or RTE? Thought they would have struck some sort of deal considering its in Ireland but maybe its just skysports?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on July 07, 2019, 09:17:56 AM
BBC have had coverage in the evenings.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: imtommygunn on July 07, 2019, 10:24:54 AM
It was on live on rte2 the other day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on July 07, 2019, 10:31:25 AM
Sorry I should have specified, the British Open, not the Irish open
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on July 08, 2019, 10:15:45 AM
Had Rahm backed to win from the start. Hes very likeable and hope he wins majors soon.

Has anyone see the American's Matthew Wolff swing. He won the 3M at the weekend. It has been slagged of but he has only joined the tour and is looking the real deal. If is the most unorthodox swing you'll see and makes me question all those pros online teaching the only way to swing a golf club!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 08, 2019, 10:45:45 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on July 08, 2019, 10:15:45 AM
Had Rahm backed to win from the start. Hes very likeable and hope he wins majors soon.

Has anyone see the American's Matthew Wolff swing. He won the 3M at the weekend. It has been slagged of but he has only joined the tour and is looking the real deal. If is the most unorthodox swing you'll see and makes me question all those pros online teaching the only way to swing a golf club!

His swing reminds me of Eamon Darcy from a different era..

It was an amazing finish, 2 young lads with a handful of appearances between them fighting it out in the final group. It looks to be between them up the par 5 18th then DeChambeau in the group in front hits it in close and holes for eagle to bypass both and lead by 1. Both are in the fairway watching and know they now need birdie for a playoff. They play two great 2nd shots in leaving eagle putts Wolff goes first and holes it to lead again, Morikawa lips out with his eagle attempt to force a playoff.

These young lads are fearless
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on July 21, 2019, 07:48:15 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on February 25, 2019, 01:50:56 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 25, 2019, 11:18:05 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on February 25, 2019, 11:10:29 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 25, 2019, 10:59:15 AM
Shane Lowry had his big chance in 2016 leading by 4 or 5 going into the last round of the US open and then imploded, cant imagine he will get too many other chances at a major

He'll always have a chance anytime he tees up in the Open.

Jesus I like Shane and all, but Ben Lowry has as much chance of winning major ffs.

He has won a WGC against the best in the world - he lead the us open (arguably the hardest major) by 4 shots after 54 holes and managed to get a joint runner up after a disastrous final round (that included the rules mess up with DJ that probably affected Shane's play as well).  To say he has no hope of ever winning a major is extremely harsh.  He will be teeing it up in all 4 majors this year - admittedly it would be a big shock if he won one but any of the top 50 or so players in the world if they put it together for 4 days in the correct week - get some lucky breaks and you never know what could happen

that post aged well didnt it trailer - clown
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 22, 2019, 02:17:25 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on July 21, 2019, 07:48:15 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on February 25, 2019, 01:50:56 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 25, 2019, 11:18:05 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on February 25, 2019, 11:10:29 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 25, 2019, 10:59:15 AM
Shane Lowry had his big chance in 2016 leading by 4 or 5 going into the last round of the US open and then imploded, cant imagine he will get too many other chances at a major

He'll always have a chance anytime he tees up in the Open.

Jesus I like Shane and all, but Ben Lowry has as much chance of winning major ffs.

He has won a WGC against the best in the world - he lead the us open (arguably the hardest major) by 4 shots after 54 holes and managed to get a joint runner up after a disastrous final round (that included the rules mess up with DJ that probably affected Shane's play as well).  To say he has no hope of ever winning a major is extremely harsh.  He will be teeing it up in all 4 majors this year - admittedly it would be a big shock if he won one but any of the top 50 or so players in the world if they put it together for 4 days in the correct week - get some lucky breaks and you never know what could happen

that post aged well didnt it trailer - clown

Yes, well goes to show you what I know, the sum total of f**k all.
Couldn't be happier to be proven wrong. Lowry is a great guy and a worthy champion who played some scintillating golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on July 22, 2019, 05:01:42 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 22, 2019, 02:17:25 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on July 21, 2019, 07:48:15 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on February 25, 2019, 01:50:56 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 25, 2019, 11:18:05 AM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on February 25, 2019, 11:10:29 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 25, 2019, 10:59:15 AM
Shane Lowry had his big chance in 2016 leading by 4 or 5 going into the last round of the US open and then imploded, cant imagine he will get too many other chances at a major

He'll always have a chance anytime he tees up in the Open.

Jesus I like Shane and all, but Ben Lowry has as much chance of winning major ffs.

He has won a WGC against the best in the world - he lead the us open (arguably the hardest major) by 4 shots after 54 holes and managed to get a joint runner up after a disastrous final round (that included the rules mess up with DJ that probably affected Shane's play as well).  To say he has no hope of ever winning a major is extremely harsh.  He will be teeing it up in all 4 majors this year - admittedly it would be a big shock if he won one but any of the top 50 or so players in the world if they put it together for 4 days in the correct week - get some lucky breaks and you never know what could happen

that post aged well didnt it trailer - clown

Yes, well goes to show you what I know, the sum total of f**k all.
Couldn't be happier to be proven wrong. Lowry is a great guy and a worthy champion who played some scintillating golf.

lol - good humility from you there to admit you were wrong.  And +1 on your second sentence - couldn't agree more
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on July 22, 2019, 05:09:31 PM
Do the GUI get enough credit for the great health of Irish golf over the last decade or so?  Since 2008 only the US has had more major winners or major wins. Added to that there's been a few junior champions over the last two decades who just haven't made it at adult level. I rarely ever see the organisation discussed or in the media. Is it a coincidence and all these players have just come through at the same time or are the GUI doing a lot quietly behind the scenes?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 23, 2019, 08:38:35 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on July 22, 2019, 05:09:31 PM
Do the GUI get enough credit for the great health of Irish golf over the last decade or so?  Since 2008 only the US has had more major winners or major wins. Added to that there's been a few junior champions over the last two decades who just haven't made it at adult level. I rarely ever see the organisation discussed or in the media. Is it a coincidence and all these players have just come through at the same time or are the GUI doing a lot quietly behind the scenes?
On Sky Sports McGinley was giving a lot of praise to the work that goes on behind the scenes at youth golf level in Ireland.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 27, 2019, 10:00:29 PM
62 from Rory today. An amazing talent.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 27, 2019, 10:41:01 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 27, 2019, 10:00:29 PM
62 from Rory today. An amazing talent.
Someone must have sewn his balls back on during the week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NotedObserver on July 27, 2019, 10:45:17 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 27, 2019, 10:41:01 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 27, 2019, 10:00:29 PM
62 from Rory today. An amazing talent.
Someone must have sewn his balls back on during the week.

Plenty of time to prepare
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 27, 2019, 10:46:42 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 27, 2019, 10:00:29 PM
62 from Rory today. An amazing talent.
After such a bad start on Thursday too.
Koepka though is hot on his heels. Will be a great final round 2 ball
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on July 27, 2019, 10:52:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 27, 2019, 10:00:29 PM
62 from Rory today. An amazing talent.

Can't do it when it matters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 27, 2019, 10:56:49 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 27, 2019, 10:52:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 27, 2019, 10:00:29 PM
62 from Rory today. An amazing talent.

Can't do it when it matters

The history books would suggest that's he's better at doing it when it matters, more than maybe a dozen men in history
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on July 27, 2019, 11:10:07 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 27, 2019, 10:56:49 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 27, 2019, 10:52:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 27, 2019, 10:00:29 PM
62 from Rory today. An amazing talent.

Can't do it when it matters

The history books would suggest that's he's better at doing it when it matters, more than maybe a dozen men in history

Not for 5 years and counting
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 27, 2019, 11:24:08 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 27, 2019, 11:10:07 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 27, 2019, 10:56:49 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 27, 2019, 10:52:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 27, 2019, 10:00:29 PM
62 from Rory today. An amazing talent.

Can't do it when it matters

The history books would suggest that's he's better at doing it when it matters, more than maybe a dozen men in history

Not for 5 years and counting

Jesus you are a tool!

Can't do it when it matters? Players championship already this season plus his multiple majors and his current ranking?! Go to bed give your head a rest
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on July 27, 2019, 11:59:25 PM
Putts on 17 and 18 were amazing. Rory vs Koepka tomorrow. Would love him to go 62 again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 28, 2019, 03:24:34 PM
Quote from: Rois on July 27, 2019, 11:59:25 PM
Putts on 17 and 18 were amazing. Rory vs Koepka tomorrow. Would love him to go 62 again.

there was no pressure yesterday, today will be different  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 28, 2019, 09:42:12 PM
Ye're all right . . . He's a ****!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 28, 2019, 09:53:14 PM
 
Quote from: screenexile on July 28, 2019, 09:42:12 PM
Ye're all right . . . He's a ****!!
Regular Sunday no-show.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 28, 2019, 10:01:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 28, 2019, 09:53:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 28, 2019, 09:42:12 PM
Ye're all right . . . He's a ****!!
Regular Sunday no-show.


You watching it? He's been very unlucky. Koepka has been brilliant
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 28, 2019, 10:31:55 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 28, 2019, 10:01:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 28, 2019, 09:53:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 28, 2019, 09:42:12 PM
Ye're all right . . . He's a ****!!
Regular Sunday no-show.


You watching it? He's been very unlucky. Koepka has been brilliant

not unlucky, can't putt under pressure, anyone watching can see that  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on July 28, 2019, 10:39:50 PM
Brooks showing who the boss is
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 28, 2019, 10:59:45 PM
Very disappointing from Rory. Hard to analyse what went wrong, but overall things are moving in the right direction.

It would have been great to have had Irish winners in consecutive weeks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 28, 2019, 11:03:30 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 28, 2019, 10:39:50 PM
Brooks showing who the boss is
McIlroy is the best player when he's ripping it up, but going low on Saturday and folding like a deckchair on Sunday, isn't ideal when playing the likes of Koepka. It is a pattern for which McIlroy should be getting professional help.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 29, 2019, 12:25:27 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 28, 2019, 11:03:30 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 28, 2019, 10:39:50 PM
Brooks showing who the boss is
McIlroy is the best player when he's ripping it up, but going low on Saturday and folding like a deckchair on Sunday, isn't ideal when playing the likes of Koepka. It is a pattern for which McIlroy should be getting professional help.

One over par for final day and tied for 4th against the best player in the world currently, is not folding like a deck chair. He'd an amazing Saturday to get to be one shot in front.

Against some of these players you need four good days, not one cracking day. What's this bottlers ranking at the minute?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 29, 2019, 01:49:08 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 29, 2019, 12:25:27 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 28, 2019, 11:03:30 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 28, 2019, 10:39:50 PM
Brooks showing who the boss is
McIlroy is the best player when he's ripping it up, but going low on Saturday and folding like a deckchair on Sunday, isn't ideal when playing the likes of Koepka. It is a pattern for which McIlroy should be getting professional help.

One over par for final day and tied for 4th against the best player in the world currently, is not folding like a deck chair. He'd an amazing Saturday to get to be one shot in front.

Against some of these players you need four good days, not one cracking day. What's this bottlers ranking at the minute?

Take the blinkers off, he can play freely when miles clear or completely out of it, there was no pressure on saturday as he was 5 behind, playing 8 groups behind the leader.

If it is tight he does not win, was the only player in the top 18 today over par, this suggests the pressure got to him, again.

See you next sunday  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 29, 2019, 07:42:50 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 29, 2019, 01:49:08 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 29, 2019, 12:25:27 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 28, 2019, 11:03:30 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 28, 2019, 10:39:50 PM
Brooks showing who the boss is
McIlroy is the best player when he's ripping it up, but going low on Saturday and folding like a deckchair on Sunday, isn't ideal when playing the likes of Koepka. It is a pattern for which McIlroy should be getting professional help.

One over par for final day and tied for 4th against the best player in the world currently, is not folding like a deck chair. He'd an amazing Saturday to get to be one shot in front.

Against some of these players you need four good days, not one cracking day. What's this bottlers ranking at the minute?

Take the blinkers off, he can play freely when miles clear or completely out of it, there was no pressure on saturday as he was 5 behind, playing 8 groups behind the leader.

If it is tight he does not win, was the only player in the top 18 today over par, this suggests the pressure got to him, again.

See you next sunday  ;)

How many shots did he win the players championship by?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 29, 2019, 08:58:54 AM
Some performance from Rory. After the disappointment of Portrush to put together a tournament like that showed real courage. Koepka is the form golfer and showed that again. A brilliant player.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on July 29, 2019, 12:17:14 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 29, 2019, 08:58:54 AM
Some performance from Rory. After the disappointment of Portrush to put together a tournament like that showed real courage. Koepka is the form golfer and showed that again. A brilliant player.

Yeah absolutely heroic stuff  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 29, 2019, 12:27:29 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 29, 2019, 12:17:14 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 29, 2019, 08:58:54 AM
Some performance from Rory. After the disappointment of Portrush to put together a tournament like that showed real courage. Koepka is the form golfer and showed that again. A brilliant player.

Yeah absolutely heroic stuff  ::)

If you can't see the greatness in what he did then you don't understand golf. You cannot be helped.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 29, 2019, 02:31:17 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 29, 2019, 12:27:29 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 29, 2019, 12:17:14 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 29, 2019, 08:58:54 AM
Some performance from Rory. After the disappointment of Portrush to put together a tournament like that showed real courage. Koepka is the form golfer and showed that again. A brilliant player.

Yeah absolutely heroic stuff  ::)

If you can't see the greatness in what he did then you don't understand golf. You cannot be helped.

delusional but hilarious  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 29, 2019, 02:36:42 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 29, 2019, 02:31:17 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 29, 2019, 12:27:29 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 29, 2019, 12:17:14 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 29, 2019, 08:58:54 AM
Some performance from Rory. After the disappointment of Portrush to put together a tournament like that showed real courage. Koepka is the form golfer and showed that again. A brilliant player.

Yeah absolutely heroic stuff  ::)

If you can't see the greatness in what he did then you don't understand golf. You cannot be helped.

delusional but hilarious  ;D

Working of your logic, do you then think Jack Nicklaus was the biggest choker ever?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 29, 2019, 03:11:07 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 29, 2019, 02:31:17 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 29, 2019, 12:27:29 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 29, 2019, 12:17:14 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 29, 2019, 08:58:54 AM
Some performance from Rory. After the disappointment of Portrush to put together a tournament like that showed real courage. Koepka is the form golfer and showed that again. A brilliant player.

Yeah absolutely heroic stuff  ::)

If you can't see the greatness in what he did then you don't understand golf. You cannot be helped.

delusional but hilarious  ;D

Just cause you never replied to my post earlier, your point on not finishing out when it gets close. The Players Championship, the biggest tournament outside of the Majors, 2.5 million for the winner. that was this year. 

Rory McIlroy  -5 -7 -2 -2 finished -16

Jim Furyk -1 -8 -1 -5      finished -15

Jhonattan Vegas 0 -3 -5 -6 finished -14

Eddie Pepperell 0 -4 -4 -6 finished on -14


Rose, Fleetwood, Johnston, Day all finished very close also, but hey he's a bottler
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on July 29, 2019, 05:28:05 PM
Woods,Kopeka, Woodland & Lowry have apparently offered to swap their major for the players championship
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 29, 2019, 05:30:04 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 29, 2019, 05:28:05 PM
Woods,Kopeka, Woodland & Lowry have apparently offered to swap their major for the players championship

McIlroy has offered to swap his 4 for Lowry's 1

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 29, 2019, 06:13:40 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 29, 2019, 05:28:05 PM
Woods,Kopeka, Woodland & Lowry have apparently offered to swap their major for the players championship

You know he's a multiple winner of Majors?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 29, 2019, 10:23:45 PM
It was good of the PGA to destroy the Irish Open today. c***ts,
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 29, 2019, 10:32:17 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 29, 2019, 10:23:45 PM
It was good of the PGA to destroy the Irish Open today. c***ts,

What real options did they have?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 29, 2019, 11:03:44 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 29, 2019, 10:32:17 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 29, 2019, 10:23:45 PM
It was good of the PGA to destroy the Irish Open today. c***ts,

What real options did they have?

I try to be a logical sort of fella Orior. But shitting on a top links-based European event is short term greed over long term thinking.

The thought of  Koepka monotonously driving the the ball 350 yards, taking a wedge, then between 1 and 2 putts, on yet another identikit PGA layout with the same green speeds, no fairway undulations, token doglegs, and pretend hazards , is only a short time away from pushing spectators and viewers away in their droves. That's when being a WgC event won't matter a f**king damn.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 30, 2019, 08:09:21 AM
It's time for a World Tour with around 100 - 120 players then the European tour becoming a sort of feeder tour.
Everyone has worked hard to get the Irish Open back to were it is now (including Rory McIlroy) so it's very disappointing news. Was reading on twitter that a Sept date is being talked about.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on July 30, 2019, 10:03:41 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 29, 2019, 10:23:45 PM
It was good of the PGA to destroy the Irish Open today. c***ts,

Crazy. May this be why they have held of on any announcements on the Irish Open yet. I've heard it is between The Island and County Sligo.

And on another note JP McManus won't be best pleased either!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 30, 2019, 10:33:49 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on July 30, 2019, 10:03:41 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 29, 2019, 10:23:45 PM
It was good of the PGA to destroy the Irish Open today. c***ts,

Crazy. May this be why they have held of on any announcements on the Irish Open yet. I've heard it is between The Island and County Sligo.

And on another note JP McManus won't be best pleased either!

Sounds like it's going to be in September and at a Parkland course possibly Mount Juliet. . . Would it still work the week before Wentworth??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on July 30, 2019, 11:39:27 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 30, 2019, 08:09:21 AM
It's time for a World Tour with around 100 - 120 players then the European tour becoming a sort of feeder tour.
Everyone has worked hard to get the Irish Open back to were it is now (including Rory McIlroy) so it's very disappointing news. Was reading on twitter that a Sept date is being talked about.

Pretty much what it is today in fairness.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on July 30, 2019, 09:24:10 PM
The WGC tournaments were supposed to be a joint venture of all the golf tours, it seems in this case that the date decision was driven by the US PGA.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 01, 2019, 01:44:48 PM
GUI is about to introduce the slopes system for handicaps from next year, any ideas how it works?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 01, 2019, 02:02:37 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 01, 2019, 01:44:48 PM
GUI is about to introduce the slopes system for handicaps from next year, any ideas how it works?

My understanding, is that each course will be given a difficulty rating and which will be used to calculate handicaps. It should make interclub competitions fairer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 01, 2019, 05:58:31 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 01, 2019, 01:44:48 PM
GUI is about to introduce the slopes system for handicaps from next year, any ideas how it works?

We're on the slope rating over here. Each course is rated on level of difficulty, as is each set of tee boxes. You will carry a handicap index with you. When you get to a course, you will put your index into the computer against the slope rating for that course and that set of tee boxes and it will give you a course handicap.

You post every round of golf unless you are playing by yourself. Single player rounds do not count to handicapping. The system will track your last 20 rounds of golf, and automatically kick out the worst 10 rounds. Your handicap index is a function of the average of the best 10 rounds out of your last 20.

For Example.

My Index: 10.1
My Course Rating from the 1 up tees: 138
My Course Handicap from the 1 up tees: 12


The downside of this handicap system (which revises every 2 weeks) is that it doesn't take into consideration the day to day playing rating of the course (i.e. the standard scratch) for any given day. Wind howls at my course it's a total bear. Plays at least 2-3 strokes harder.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 02, 2019, 12:16:06 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 01, 2019, 05:58:31 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 01, 2019, 01:44:48 PM
GUI is about to introduce the slopes system for handicaps from next year, any ideas how it works?

We're on the slope rating over here. Each course is rated on level of difficulty, as is each set of tee boxes. You will carry a handicap index with you. When you get to a course, you will put your index into the computer against the slope rating for that course and that set of tee boxes and it will give you a course handicap.

You post every round of golf unless you are playing by yourself. Single player rounds do not count to handicapping. The system will track your last 20 rounds of golf, and automatically kick out the worst 10 rounds. Your handicap index is a function of the average of the best 10 rounds out of your last 20.

For Example.

My Index: 10.1
My Course Rating from the 1 up tees: 138
My Course Handicap from the 1 up tees: 12


The downside of this handicap system (which revises every 2 weeks) is that it doesn't take into consideration the day to day playing rating of the course (i.e. the standard scratch) for any given day. Wind howls at my course it's a total bear. Plays at least 2-3 strokes harder.
A lot harder to maintain your handicap then?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 02, 2019, 08:08:51 PM
You will bounce up a couple points here and there, but wholesale changes shouldn't really impact.

We have a revision on the 1st and 15th of every month. I just revised to 10.3, which interestingly at a course rating of 138 gives me a course handicap of 13 instead of 12.

Helpful..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 02, 2019, 08:37:40 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on August 02, 2019, 08:08:51 PM
You will bounce up a couple points here and there, but wholesale changes shouldn't really impact.

We have a revision on the 1st and 15th of every month. I just revised to 10.3, which interestingly at a course rating of 138 gives me a course handicap of 13 instead of 12.

Helpful..

So your home club is a pitch & putt. Mayobridge? Crossgar? Killeavy?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on August 02, 2019, 09:23:44 PM
7252 from the tips. Easy for men of your caliber!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 02, 2019, 09:41:26 PM
Powerkaddy the best of its kind or is there another brand worth looking at? I can't carry my golf bag around 18 holes without being near crippled ffs.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 03, 2019, 10:13:39 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 02, 2019, 09:41:26 PM
Powerkaddy the best of its kind or is there another brand worth looking at? I can't carry my golf bag around 18 holes without being near crippled ffs.
Go for it or Motocaddy. A friend bought one on line, made in china job, same price as a basic powakaddy it broke down after 3 months no way of getting it fixed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on August 03, 2019, 03:18:03 PM
Look at gokart as well. UK company but customer service probably best out there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 25, 2019, 04:08:08 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-49464557 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-49464557)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 05:02:57 PM
well once again our hero is in the thick of things on a sunday, head to head with the world no 1, for 15 big ones, now is his time  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 05:13:17 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 05:02:57 PM
well once again our hero is in the thick of things on a sunday, head to head with the world no 1, for 15 big ones, now is his time  ;)
And once again the haters start their trolling. Pathetic
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on August 25, 2019, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 05:13:17 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 05:02:57 PM
well once again our hero is in the thick of things on a sunday, head to head with the world no 1, for 15 big ones, now is his time  ;)
And once again the haters start their trolling. Pathetic
rory can shut up a lot of people today if he wins because the reality is he has choked a good few times in the last couple of years . Be interesting see how he does it's a huge payday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 08:50:51 PM
Quote from: Gmac on August 25, 2019, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 05:13:17 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 05:02:57 PM
well once again our hero is in the thick of things on a sunday, head to head with the world no 1, for 15 big ones, now is his time  ;)
And once again the haters start their trolling. Pathetic
rory can shut up a lot of people today if he wins because the reality is he has choked a good few times in the last couple of years . Be interesting see how he does it's a huge payday

He's nearly a billionaire.. WTF
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on August 25, 2019, 09:47:38 PM
Lead up to 4 now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 25, 2019, 09:57:33 PM
Come on RORS!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 25, 2019, 10:05:46 PM
Where's the posters saying that Rory is a bottler?

Looks like a lead of 2 with three holes to go.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on August 25, 2019, 10:14:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 25, 2019, 10:05:46 PM
Where's the posters saying that Rory is a bottler?

Looks like a lead of 2 with three holes to go.


Shush you for now.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 25, 2019, 10:19:57 PM
What. A. Putt.

Balls.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 25, 2019, 10:30:17 PM
WHAT. A. PUTT.

BALLS.

BIG. BIG. BALLS.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on August 25, 2019, 10:31:16 PM
Another birdie...C'mon Rory!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 25, 2019, 10:31:28 PM
Should Rory play the last with a lay up?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 25, 2019, 10:34:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 25, 2019, 10:31:28 PM
Should Rory play the last with a lay up?

No.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on August 25, 2019, 10:38:16 PM
I wish all my rounds were like this final day collapse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 25, 2019, 10:43:15 PM
This shows how stupid and dense people are. McIlroy giving an exhibition.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 25, 2019, 10:46:38 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 08:50:51 PM
Quote from: Gmac on August 25, 2019, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 05:13:17 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 05:02:57 PM
well once again our hero is in the thick of things on a sunday, head to head with the world no 1, for 15 big ones, now is his time  ;)
And once again the haters start their trolling. Pathetic
rory can shut up a lot of people today if he wins because the reality is he has choked a good few times in the last couple of years . Be interesting see how he does it's a huge payday

He's nearly a billionaire.. WTF

Not sure 140m - now 150m is nearly a billion tbf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 10:47:37 PM
lol rory wins a 30 man tournament to please the gah board  ;), maybe the majors should be 30 players with 15 million to the winner  ::), fair play rors
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 25, 2019, 10:47:44 PM
RORY RORY RORY RORY!!!

The Peoples Champ... except his own of course  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 10:48:30 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 25, 2019, 10:46:38 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 08:50:51 PM
Quote from: Gmac on August 25, 2019, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 05:13:17 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 05:02:57 PM
well once again our hero is in the thick of things on a sunday, head to head with the world no 1, for 15 big ones, now is his time  ;)
And once again the haters start their trolling. Pathetic
rory can shut up a lot of people today if he wins because the reality is he has choked a good few times in the last couple of years . Be interesting see how he does it's a huge payday

He's nearly a billionaire.. WTF

Not sure 140m - now 150m is nearly a billion tbf

Read it the other week. I didn't pluck it from thin air.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 25, 2019, 10:48:46 PM
Nice wee lift for him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 10:49:58 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 10:47:37 PM
lol rory wins a 30 man tournament to please the gah board  ;), maybe the majors should be 30 players with 15 million to the winner  ::), fair play rors

f**k it must really hurt tonight, he's a multiple major winner you tosser  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 25, 2019, 10:50:43 PM
Without the starting handicaps, I think he still shot the lowest score this week. Well done Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 25, 2019, 10:51:55 PM
A real hero. Ireland's greatest ever sportsman.  And a great person. Maith thú Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on August 25, 2019, 11:01:28 PM
Jesus. Trouble with alot of things today is there are too many know it alls who know nothing at all.

Go on Rory. Great stuff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 6th sam on August 26, 2019, 12:02:11 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on August 25, 2019, 11:01:28 PM
Jesus. Trouble with alot of things today is there are too many know it alls who know nothing at all.

Go on Rory. Great stuff.

Brilliant,
Enough said !
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on August 26, 2019, 12:34:32 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 25, 2019, 10:50:43 PM
Without the starting handicaps, I think he still shot the lowest score this week. Well done Rory.
He would have won by 3 shots off the old format.  It caps a very good season - very consistent golf.  Needs to push on again next year a pull a major.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Windmill abu on August 26, 2019, 02:32:22 AM
Next year we will have 2 Irishmen starting as favourites for the golfing majors. If we can't get behind Shane Lowry and Rory McElroy in their attempts to capture these trophys. Then we should accept that the British media have convinced some of us that Rory isn't Irish.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on August 26, 2019, 03:00:12 AM
Saw that stats on Twitter earlier, however can't find that post again. McIlRoy was statistically ahead of everyone in all the key facets of the game over the entire season, so deserves the title
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on August 26, 2019, 04:26:26 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 08:50:51 PM
Quote from: Gmac on August 25, 2019, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 05:13:17 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 05:02:57 PM
well once again our hero is in the thick of things on a sunday, head to head with the world no 1, for 15 big ones, now is his time  ;)
And once again the haters start their trolling. Pathetic
rory can shut up a lot of people today if he wins because the reality is he has choked a good few times in the last couple of years . Be interesting see how he does it's a huge payday

He's nearly a billionaire.. WTF
only about 850 million off it but my point was there was more pressure on him because of what happened in the open and how he admitted the pressure got to him and he has not played well on a lot of sundays last couple of years so it was a big win for him his biggest ever I think
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 28, 2019, 10:14:03 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 10:48:30 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 25, 2019, 10:46:38 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 08:50:51 PM
Quote from: Gmac on August 25, 2019, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 05:13:17 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 05:02:57 PM
well once again our hero is in the thick of things on a sunday, head to head with the world no 1, for 15 big ones, now is his time  ;)
And once again the haters start their trolling. Pathetic
rory can shut up a lot of people today if he wins because the reality is he has choked a good few times in the last couple of years . Be interesting see how he does it's a huge payday

He's nearly a billionaire.. WTF

Not sure 140m - now 150m is nearly a billion tbf

Read it the other week. I didn't pluck it from thin air.

I think you have
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 28, 2019, 01:29:54 PM
Let's just agree that he is rich.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 28, 2019, 06:31:49 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 28, 2019, 10:14:03 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 10:48:30 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 25, 2019, 10:46:38 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 08:50:51 PM
Quote from: Gmac on August 25, 2019, 06:58:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 25, 2019, 05:13:17 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 25, 2019, 05:02:57 PM
well once again our hero is in the thick of things on a sunday, head to head with the world no 1, for 15 big ones, now is his time  ;)
And once again the haters start their trolling. Pathetic
rory can shut up a lot of people today if he wins because the reality is he has choked a good few times in the last couple of years . Be interesting see how he does it's a huge payday

He's nearly a billionaire.. WTF

Not sure 140m - now 150m is nearly a billion tbf

Read it the other week. I didn't pluck it from thin air.

I think you have

I didn't, google would have told me different but I never bothered checking, was an article or radio thingy I caught, not sure, either way if he continues to play as well as he has, then he'll be loaded
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 28, 2019, 09:33:46 PM
So not "nearly a billionaire" then?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 28, 2019, 11:21:31 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 28, 2019, 09:33:46 PM
So not "nearly a billionaire" then?

Give it ten years Gab, keep your pants on
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on August 29, 2019, 12:31:00 PM
I can't find a fckin swing, so not particularly bothered which multi millionaire won a multi-million $ prize fund.😭
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on August 29, 2019, 01:56:50 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 29, 2019, 12:31:00 PM
I can't find a fckin swing, so not particularly bothered which multi millionaire billionaire won a multi-million $ prize fund.😭
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 29, 2019, 05:05:31 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 29, 2019, 12:31:00 PM
I can't find a fckin swing, so not particularly bothered which multi millionaire won a multi-million $ prize fund.😭

Up until the start of August I was drawing all my drives. After a half hour lesson, I'm now fading :-(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on August 29, 2019, 05:10:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 29, 2019, 05:05:31 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 29, 2019, 12:31:00 PM
I can't find a fckin swing, so not particularly bothered which multi millionaire won a multi-million $ prize fund.😭

Up until the start of August I was drawing all my drives. After a half hour lesson, I'm now fading :-(

I'm beginning to find a swing but i seemingly have all the power of a 70 year old man (Im 33)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 29, 2019, 11:07:19 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on August 29, 2019, 05:10:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 29, 2019, 05:05:31 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 29, 2019, 12:31:00 PM
I can't find a fckin swing, so not particularly bothered which multi millionaire won a multi-million $ prize fund.😭

Up until the start of August I was drawing all my drives. After a half hour lesson, I'm now fading :-(

I'm beginning to find a swing but i seemingly have all the power of a 70 year old man (Im 33)

Watch the ladies tour. They swing slow and drive the ball a long way.

You're possibly trying to blast the ball, swinging too fast, which means contact is not optimum.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 30, 2019, 05:09:16 PM
Decent finish from McIlroy there!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 01, 2019, 10:29:23 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 29, 2019, 11:07:19 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on August 29, 2019, 05:10:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 29, 2019, 05:05:31 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 29, 2019, 12:31:00 PM
I can't find a fckin swing, so not particularly bothered which multi millionaire won a multi-million $ prize fund.😭

Up until the start of August I was drawing all my drives. After a half hour lesson, I'm now fading :-(

I'm beginning to find a swing but i seemingly have all the power of a 70 year old man (Im 33)

Watch the ladies tour. They swing slow and drive the ball a long way.

You're possibly trying to blast the ball, swinging too fast, which means contact is not optimum.

If you want to hit the ball far, you've got to hit it hard. It's old shite like "you're trying to hit it too hard or you're lifting your head" actually makes people hit the ball worse. Don't listen to any of that sort of shite. Just stand up and hit it. Accept that some days you'll hit it better than others.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hardy on September 01, 2019, 11:42:13 AM
Quote from: TheOptimist on August 29, 2019, 05:10:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 29, 2019, 05:05:31 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 29, 2019, 12:31:00 PM
I can't find a fckin swing, so not particularly bothered which multi millionaire won a multi-million $ prize fund.😭

Up until the start of August I was drawing all my drives. After a half hour lesson, I'm now fading :-(

I'm beginning to find a swing but i seemingly have all the power of a 70 year old man (Im 33)

Watch videos of what, say Joe Canning does when hitting sideline cuts over the bar from distance. Do that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on September 12, 2019, 12:47:17 AM
Rory, PGA Player of the Year

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/rory-mcilroy-wins-pga-tour-player-of-the-year
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lurganblue on September 12, 2019, 09:47:16 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 29, 2019, 05:05:31 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on August 29, 2019, 12:31:00 PM
I can't find a fckin swing, so not particularly bothered which multi millionaire won a multi-million $ prize fund.😭

Up until the start of August I was drawing all my drives. After a half hour lesson, I'm now fading :-(

I used to use a Ping G5 driver and regularly had a fade on it.  Now i use a Ping G10 driver and regularly have a drawn on it. Havent a notion why.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 12, 2019, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on September 12, 2019, 12:47:17 AM
Rory, PGA Player of the Year

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/rory-mcilroy-wins-pga-tour-player-of-the-year

Thoroughly deserved
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on September 12, 2019, 10:29:16 AM
Quote from: trailer on September 12, 2019, 10:02:51 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on September 12, 2019, 12:47:17 AM
Rory, PGA Player of the Year

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/rory-mcilroy-wins-pga-tour-player-of-the-year

Thoroughly deserved

Cant agree with that at all, think Koepka deserves it before him for not only his performance in the majors but he is leading McIlroy by 3 full points in average scores in the rankings which is a phenomenal amount.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TheOptimist on September 12, 2019, 01:25:48 PM
https://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2019/0912/1075441-mcilroy-to-play-2020-irish-open-if-its-held-in-may/

So they're saying may now? Any rumours on a venue?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 12, 2019, 06:04:11 PM
Quote from: TheOptimist on September 12, 2019, 01:25:48 PM
https://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2019/0912/1075441-mcilroy-to-play-2020-irish-open-if-its-held-in-may/

So they're saying may now? Any rumours on a venue?

That'll piss a few people off, about 5 or 6 from the board
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 12, 2019, 08:39:40 PM
New Mizuno Hot Metal Pro irons on their way  ;D
Can't wait to duff a load of shots with them  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 15, 2019, 05:30:44 PM
That was some finish in the Solheim cup what a putt!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 15, 2019, 05:35:56 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 15, 2019, 05:30:44 PM
That was some finish in the Solheim cup what a putt!!!

Great win. Thought they had lost it after watching Charlie Hull chip and putt like a 28 handicapper on the 18th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 19, 2019, 01:33:18 PM
Rory doing a fine job of getting ready to miss the cut at the BMW

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2019/tournamentid=2019080/leaderboard/index.html#/leaderboard
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 19, 2019, 02:15:35 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 19, 2019, 01:33:18 PM
Rory doing a fine job of getting ready to miss the cut at the BMW

http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2019/tournamentid=2019080/leaderboard/index.html#/leaderboard

Wants to get over to Japan to watch the rugby
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 02, 2019, 12:55:33 PM
Irish Open scheduled in for the last week of May. No location yet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on October 03, 2019, 08:33:02 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on October 02, 2019, 12:55:33 PM
Irish Open scheduled in for the last week of May. No location yet.
Royal Alberdelgy I heard 😊
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on October 03, 2019, 10:08:31 AM
Irish Open Mount Juliet apparently. TBC
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 03, 2019, 10:11:51 AM
Played there plenty of times, nice course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 03, 2019, 10:30:45 AM
Quote from: laoislad on October 03, 2019, 10:11:51 AM
Played there plenty of times, nice course.

Did you break 100?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 23, 2019, 06:56:51 AM
Rory declares for Ireland in 2020  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on October 23, 2019, 07:23:59 AM
Why would you need to declare for a country you are supposed to be from?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 23, 2019, 09:16:37 AM
Quote from: laoislad on October 23, 2019, 07:23:59 AM
Why would you need to declare for a country you are supposed to be from?

I thought Rory already declared for Slovakia.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on October 25, 2019, 10:02:26 AM
This day 20 years ago. Remember it happening alright.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/50153023

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
See another win for Ireland's best
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on November 03, 2019, 11:04:32 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
See another win for Ireland's best

That was the big one this week  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 03, 2019, 11:05:10 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
See another win for Ireland's best

He must be getting close to world number one?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 12:08:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 03, 2019, 11:05:10 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
See another win for Ireland's best

He must be getting close to world number one?

Number 2, having 2 in the top 20 is fantastic
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 03, 2019, 12:43:13 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 03, 2019, 11:04:32 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
See another win for Ireland's best

That was the big one this week  ;)

it was so big, most of the best players skipped it  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 01:55:42 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 03, 2019, 12:43:13 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 03, 2019, 11:04:32 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
See another win for Ireland's best

That was the big one this week  ;)

it was so big, most of the best players skipped it  ;)

Define most?  Out of the top 20 I think there was 4 missing
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on November 03, 2019, 02:18:26 PM
Meh any win on the PGA Tour is well earned.

I saw a few discussions on Twitter about Katie Taylor being Ireland's best ever sportsperson and while she has a definite claim for that it was bizarre that nobody mentioned McIlroy in the same conversation.

Recently crowned the golfer of the decade its madness that he keeps getting dismissed. People even talk about Harrington before him!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 03, 2019, 03:09:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 01:55:42 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 03, 2019, 12:43:13 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 03, 2019, 11:04:32 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
See another win for Ireland's best

That was the big one this week  ;)

it was so big, most of the best players skipped it  ;)

Define most?  Out of the top 20 I think there was 4 missing

There were only 10 out of the top 20 playing, but crucially only 3 of the top 10, it was a weak field, no cut and only 78 players.

With no pressure rory gets the job done  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 03:39:59 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 03, 2019, 03:09:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 01:55:42 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 03, 2019, 12:43:13 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 03, 2019, 11:04:32 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
See another win for Ireland's best

That was the big one this week  ;)

it was so big, most of the best players skipped it  ;)

Define most?  Out of the top 20 I think there was 4 missing

There were only 10 out of the top 20 playing, but crucially only 3 of the top 10, it was a weak field, no cut and only 78 players.

With no pressure rory gets the job done  ;)

Four majors ya balloon! Suppose they were handed to him also. One of Ireland's best sportsmen. Just get used to hearing that  :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on November 03, 2019, 04:15:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 03:39:59 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 03, 2019, 03:09:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 01:55:42 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 03, 2019, 12:43:13 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 03, 2019, 11:04:32 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
See another win for Ireland's best

That was the big one this week  ;)

it was so big, most of the best players skipped it  ;)

Define most?  Out of the top 20 I think there was 4 missing

There were only 10 out of the top 20 playing, but crucially only 3 of the top 10, it was a weak field, no cut and only 78 players.

With no pressure rory gets the job done  ;)

Four majors ya balloon! Suppose they were handed to him also. One of Ireland's best sportsmen. Just get used to hearing that  :P
Has he definitely chosen to be Irish?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 05:03:09 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 03, 2019, 04:15:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 03:39:59 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 03, 2019, 03:09:14 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 01:55:42 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 03, 2019, 12:43:13 PM
Quote from: Minder on November 03, 2019, 11:04:32 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 03, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
See another win for Ireland's best

That was the big one this week  ;)

it was so big, most of the best players skipped it  ;)

Define most?  Out of the top 20 I think there was 4 missing

There were only 10 out of the top 20 playing, but crucially only 3 of the top 10, it was a weak field, no cut and only 78 players.

With no pressure rory gets the job done  ;)

Four majors ya balloon! Suppose they were handed to him also. One of Ireland's best sportsmen. Just get used to hearing that  :P
Has he definitely chosen to be Irish?

Thought he played for Ireland before,no?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on November 04, 2019, 09:39:45 AM
Some win for Rory. Easily Ireland's greatest ever sportsperson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on November 04, 2019, 10:07:39 AM
Quote from: trailer on November 04, 2019, 09:39:45 AM
Some win for Rory. Easily Ireland's greatest ever sportsperson.

5th Major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 21, 2019, 01:52:56 PM
Not a bad first round by Rory with a rookie caddy.

If he wins, some might say its because of a poor field.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on November 21, 2019, 02:11:32 PM
Quote from: Orior on November 21, 2019, 01:52:56 PM
Not a bad first round by Rory with a rookie caddy.

If he wins, some might say its because of a poor field.

What happened Harry?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 21, 2019, 06:49:24 PM
His wife just had a new baby.

Caddie this week is former Ulster and Connaught rugby player Niall O'Connor
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on November 25, 2019, 09:38:43 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 21, 2019, 01:52:56 PM
Not a bad first round by Rory with a rookie caddy.

If he wins, some might say its because of a poor field.
Did he win?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 25, 2019, 10:34:39 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2019, 09:38:43 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 21, 2019, 01:52:56 PM
Not a bad first round by Rory with a rookie caddy.

If he wins, some might say its because of a poor field.
Did he win?

Yes, he won the best placed Irishman of the year award! Rory for Ireland
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on November 25, 2019, 11:01:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 25, 2019, 10:34:39 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2019, 09:38:43 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 21, 2019, 01:52:56 PM
Not a bad first round by Rory with a rookie caddy.

If he wins, some might say its because of a poor field.
Did he win?

Yes, he won the best placed Irishman of the year award! Rory for Ireland

Don't forget the TPC (fifth major)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 25, 2019, 12:32:15 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on November 25, 2019, 11:01:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 25, 2019, 10:34:39 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2019, 09:38:43 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 21, 2019, 01:52:56 PM
Not a bad first round by Rory with a rookie caddy.

If he wins, some might say its because of a poor field.
Did he win?

Yes, he won the best placed Irishman of the year award! Rory for Ireland

Don't forget the TPC (fifth major)

How could I! Brilliant for someone from these shores that's at the top for such a long period, will be impossible to better, and an Irish man too! 

He'll probably be knighted soon  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on November 25, 2019, 02:38:46 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 25, 2019, 12:32:15 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on November 25, 2019, 11:01:35 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 25, 2019, 10:34:39 AM
Quote from: laoislad on November 25, 2019, 09:38:43 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 21, 2019, 01:52:56 PM
Not a bad first round by Rory with a rookie caddy.

If he wins, some might say its because of a poor field.
Did he win?

Yes, he won the best placed Irishman of the year award! Rory for Ireland

Don't forget the TPC (fifth major)

How could I! Brilliant for someone from these shores that's at the top for such a long period, will be impossible to better, and an Irish man too! 

He'll probably be knighted soon  ;D

Shane Ross will be standing behind him when he puts on the Green Jacket then he'll definitely be a proper Irishman!
Title: Garmin
Post by: No1 on December 06, 2019, 02:39:03 PM
Any of you fellas recommend a decent Garmin (or other make) watch for golf? 

I've been playing for a few months and am beginning to be able judge how far I can strike a ball with each club (if I connect properly).  :)


I've had a look online and am none the wiser and I'm not really looking to break the bank either!
Title: Re: Garmin
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on December 06, 2019, 03:20:29 PM
Quote from: No1 on December 06, 2019, 02:39:03 PM
Any of you fellas recommend a decent Garmin (or other make) watch for golf? 

I've been playing for a few months and am beginning to be able judge how far I can strike a ball with each club (if I connect properly).  :)


I've had a look online and am none the wiser and I'm not really looking to break the bank either!

GOLF PAD APP for your mobile works well and is free. Try that first of all at least.
Title: Re: Garmin
Post by: cornerback on December 06, 2019, 03:51:08 PM
Quote from: No1 on December 06, 2019, 02:39:03 PM
Any of you fellas recommend a decent Garmin (or other make) watch for golf? 

I've been playing for a few months and am beginning to be able judge how far I can strike a ball with each club (if I connect properly).  :)


I've had a look online and am none the wiser and I'm not really looking to break the bank either!

I use the Garmin Approach S20 GPS Watch
I've probably had it 18-24months & I've no complaints at all.  Used to use a rangefinder as I didn't like the thought of wearing a watch while playing golf (didn't even wear a watch at all at that point).  Went ahead and bought the watch anyway; rangefinder is rarely out of the bag now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: No1 on December 07, 2019, 06:52:36 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on December 06, 2019, 03:20:29 PM
Quote from: No1 on December 06, 2019, 02:39:03 PM
Any of you fellas recommend a decent Garmin (or other make) watch for golf? 

I've been playing for a few months and am beginning to be able judge how far I can strike a ball with each club (if I connect properly).  :)


I've had a look online and am none the wiser and I'm not really looking to break the bank either!

GOLF PAD APP for your mobile works well and is free. Try that first of all at least.

Brilliant App, thanks for that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on December 11, 2019, 11:08:51 PM
Presidents Cup, meh . .

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on December 11, 2019, 11:48:52 PM
So meh you had to come onto the message board to post meh about it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on December 12, 2019, 04:16:43 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on December 11, 2019, 11:48:52 PM
So meh you had to come onto the message board to post meh about it.

Hey I'm an addict, I'll watch pretty much anything for kicks but this is about the most contrived rivalry ever. It's been enjoyable enough tonight mind  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on December 12, 2019, 09:35:14 AM
Rory turning down huge money to play in Saudi Arabia. I didn't think it was possible but he's actually gone up in my estimation.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on December 12, 2019, 10:41:49 AM
Quote from: trailer on December 12, 2019, 09:35:14 AM
Rory turning down huge money to play in Saudi Arabia. I didn't think it was possible but he's actually gone up in my estimation.

Trailer, you have also gone up a notch in my book. You're now at 1.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on December 14, 2019, 10:50:59 PM
What's the point of being a captain in team golf? Apart from selecting the match ups what impact can they have?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on December 14, 2019, 11:13:33 PM
Got an unwelcome letter from the golf club today - the annual handicap review has taken two shots off me. I don't get the chance to win a competition or two to compensate. Does anyone know if there's a science to the annual review?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 02, 2020, 07:52:19 PM
Good to see Gmac back in the winners circle today....

Very good piece with Rory and Paul Kimmage in the Indo today also
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on February 02, 2020, 07:56:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on December 14, 2019, 10:50:59 PM
What's the point of being a captain in team golf? Apart from selecting the match ups what impact can they have?

It's very much an overstated role, especially in Ryder Cups.

But in saying that, while a wonderful leader has maybe minimal to no influence in the performance of a golfer (at pro level anyhow), a poor leader is likely to affect their performance negatively.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on February 02, 2020, 08:15:56 PM
Quote from: Rois on December 14, 2019, 11:13:33 PM
Got an unwelcome letter from the golf club today - the annual handicap review has taken two shots off me. I don't get the chance to win a competition or two to compensate. Does anyone know if there's a science to the annual review?

I got cut from 23 to 15 in one go there in October. Playing off the 15 handicap ok though so hopefully get down another shot or 2 in the summer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 02, 2020, 08:16:04 PM
Quote from: Rois on December 14, 2019, 11:13:33 PM
Got an unwelcome letter from the golf club today - the annual handicap review has taken two shots off me. I don't get the chance to win a competition or two to compensate. Does anyone know if there's a science to the annual review?

Yes, the club handicap software system reviews scores over the last 12 months and makes recommendations. M&H then review and either accept or reject. If they change the recommendation they explain to GUI why.

So there is a science behind it.

Next year you could have two handicaps. A home one and an away one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 02, 2020, 09:32:02 PM
https://m.independent.ie/sport/golf/rory-revisited-no-question-off-limits-no-subject-out-of-bounds-as-paul-kimmage-meets-golfer-of-the-decade-38918652.html

Enjoyed this!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 05, 2020, 08:27:36 PM
A good read - and just in time before he gets back to #1 in the World rankings this weekend
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on February 05, 2020, 09:27:59 PM
It's not for everyone but I love Kimmage's Q&A style of interviews.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 05, 2020, 09:29:30 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 05, 2020, 08:27:36 PM
A good read - and just in time before he gets back to #1 in the World rankings this weekend

Rory is just one of Ireland's greatest ever people never-mind sports persons. Great to see him back on top of the rankings. He'll no doubt have another hugely successful year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on February 05, 2020, 09:54:17 PM
I'm much happier seeing gmac win than mcilroy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on February 05, 2020, 10:23:17 PM
At least Gmac knows what he is
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 05, 2020, 10:37:16 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on February 05, 2020, 10:23:17 PM
At least Gmac knows what he is

American?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 05, 2020, 11:13:32 PM
Rois - look the other way please.








Guys, are women allowed to get the baps out at PGA tournaments? There's a video going round that suggests its okay, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 05, 2020, 11:27:27 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 05, 2020, 11:13:32 PM
Rois - look the other way please.








Guys, are women allowed to get the baps out at PGA tournaments? There's a video going round that suggests its okay, lol.

I was at a Stag weekend many years ago, the local bar in Edinburgh had a pool table that was being used by some scantily clad women. We just found it by chance, anyways, there was a young lady that was telling us to watch the final day of the Open as she had a surprise in store for Tiger! She did in fact get her baps (and much more) out on the fairway!

Lovely girl by all accounts
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 16, 2020, 08:14:45 PM
McIlroy has lost the plot here!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 16, 2020, 08:23:25 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 16, 2020, 08:14:45 PM
McIlroy has lost the plot here!!

Melt down. At least he has plenty of holes to recover.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 16, 2020, 08:37:14 PM
every sunday lol. he did the same 3 weeks ago
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 16, 2020, 09:29:53 PM
Rory's new longer putter was working well in the first three rounds. If he could hole his putts he would be joint leader, not three off the pace.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 16, 2020, 10:23:18 PM
his putter can't handle the sunday pressure, again!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on February 16, 2020, 10:27:41 PM
Cacker
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 16, 2020, 10:55:38 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 16, 2020, 10:23:18 PM
his putter can't handle the sunday pressure, again!!!!

Bring on the  troll ! You must be creaming the pants tonight
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on February 17, 2020, 03:04:59 AM
Quote from: Orior on February 16, 2020, 09:29:53 PM
Rory's new longer putter was working well in the first three rounds. If he could hole his putts he would be joint leader, not three off the pace.

Brutal putting today, should have been ahead on 18 by 4+ strokes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on February 17, 2020, 10:06:01 AM
Anyone able to post Part 3 of Paul Kimmage interview with McIlroy?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on February 17, 2020, 10:23:00 AM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on February 17, 2020, 10:06:01 AM
Anyone able to post Part 3 of Paul Kimmage interview with McIlroy?

And part 2
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 17, 2020, 11:05:45 AM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on February 17, 2020, 10:06:01 AM
Anyone able to post Part 3 of Paul Kimmage interview with McIlroy?

That paywall is some pain in the hoop!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 17, 2020, 07:57:19 PM
Golfer A and Golfer B are playing in a stroke competition.

Both golfer are short of the green, and their golf balls are in line with the pin:

<Ball A>..................<Ball B>.............<Perimeter of Green>.........................<Pin>

Golfer A wants to putt his ball from the edge of the green onto the green. However, the ball belonging to Golfer B is directly in his line.

1) Can golfer A ask golfer B to mark his ball, when it is off the green?
2) Can golfer B refuse to mark his ball, meaning that golfer A has to either putt around it, or chip over it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 17, 2020, 10:39:00 PM
1. Yes - Rule 15.3b

2. Once asked, he has to mark - otherwise he can be disqualified
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on February 17, 2020, 10:45:20 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 17, 2020, 07:57:19 PM
Golfer A and Golfer B are playing in a stroke competition.

Both golfer are short of the green, and their golf balls are in line with the pin:

<Ball A>..................<Ball B>.............<Perimeter of Green>.........................<Pin>

Golfer A wants to putt his ball from the edge of the green onto the green. However, the ball belonging to Golfer B is directly in his line.

1) Can golfer A ask golfer B to mark his ball, when it is off the green?

Yes but golfer B cannot clean the ball under normal rules of golf and only mark if requested by golfer A.

Quote from: Orior on February 17, 2020, 07:57:19 PM
2) Can golfer B refuse to mark his ball, meaning that golfer A has to either putt around it, or chip over it?

No
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 20, 2020, 12:55:23 PM
Rory rules himself out Premier League of Golf because he's a good guy. We as a country don't deserve him.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on February 20, 2020, 01:15:29 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 20, 2020, 12:55:23 PM
Rory rules himself out Premier League of Golf because he's a good guy. We as a country don't deserve him.

He's a great ambassador for NI
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on February 20, 2020, 01:20:07 PM
Why does everyone hate McIlroy.  I think he's fascinating and for someone who lives on a different planet due to fame and all the rest, he seems like quite a nice fella.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 20, 2020, 01:22:46 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 20, 2020, 12:55:23 PM
Rory rules himself out Premier League of Golf because he's a good guy. We as a country don't deserve him.

Well until he changes his mind which er is known to happen quite a bit with that lad
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 20, 2020, 01:25:53 PM
He sticks his head above the parapet far too often, people would prefer him to be a sheep and conform to the norm.

Like you say he's an interesting guy, just read the last three Sindos, and one hell of a golfer...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on February 20, 2020, 01:33:21 PM
Quote from: Boycey on February 20, 2020, 01:25:53 PM
He sticks his head above the parapet far too often, people would prefer him to be a sheep and conform to the norm.

Like you say he's an interesting guy, just read the last three Sindos, and one hell of a golfer...

Post up part 3 there  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 20, 2020, 01:34:59 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on February 20, 2020, 01:33:21 PM
Quote from: Boycey on February 20, 2020, 01:25:53 PM
He sticks his head above the parapet far too often, people would prefer him to be a sheep and conform to the norm.

Like you say he's an interesting guy, just read the last three Sindos, and one hell of a golfer...

Post up part 3 there  ;D

Had to go and buy if ffs  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on February 20, 2020, 02:25:00 PM
Quote from: Boycey on February 20, 2020, 01:34:59 PM
Quote from: Frank_The_Tank on February 20, 2020, 01:33:21 PM
Quote from: Boycey on February 20, 2020, 01:25:53 PM
He sticks his head above the parapet far too often, people would prefer him to be a sheep and conform to the norm.

Like you say he's an interesting guy, just read the last three Sindos, and one hell of a golfer...

Post up part 3 there  ;D

Had to go and buy if ffs  ;D

take a few pics of it and pm me...lol - I would have bought as well but forgot all about it after reading part 1 and part 2 online :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 20, 2020, 03:37:35 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on February 20, 2020, 01:15:29 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 20, 2020, 12:55:23 PM
Rory rules himself out Premier League of Golf because he's a good guy. We as a country don't deserve him.

He's a great ambassador for NI

NI? That's very partitionist for an Irish man.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 20, 2020, 04:19:58 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 20, 2020, 01:20:07 PM
Why does everyone hate McIlroy.  I think he's fascinating and for someone who lives on a different planet due to fame and all the rest, he seems like quite a nice fella.

It's pure jealousy. The same people probably hated David Beckham.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on February 20, 2020, 05:14:13 PM
Well for starters he speaks about Londonderry, secondly he ran about after the ryder Cup with an ni flag wrapped around him, thirdly he wouldn't declare for Ireland in the Olympics and finally there's just something about him.
Don't get me wrong if he's leading a major coming up the back 9 I'll be rooting for him but give me lowry, Clarke, mcdowell any day of the week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 20, 2020, 05:27:13 PM
Clarke would definitely talk about Londonderry, Lowry wouldn't go to the Olympics either and sure Gmac is a Yank  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on February 20, 2020, 07:58:30 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 20, 2020, 05:14:13 PM
Well for starters he speaks about Londonderry, secondly he ran about after the ryder Cup with an ni flag wrapped around him, thirdly he wouldn't declare for Ireland in the Olympics and finally there's just something about him.
Don't get me wrong if he's leading a major coming up the back 9 I'll be rooting for him but give me lowry, Clarke, mcdowell any day of the week.

1st - Could you link to this quote - dont think I have ever read/heard it
2nd - That is where he is from - he has said numerous times he feels Northern Irish
3rd - He has represented Ireland at youth level, and will represent Ireland in 2020 so it kind of a mute point about previously - lets not forget Lowry - who I would prefer ahead or McIlroy personally also failed to show up in Rio
4th - I think thats your real issue - 'just something about him' - you just dont like him - nothing wrong with that - but why not just say it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2020, 09:04:09 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 20, 2020, 04:19:58 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 20, 2020, 01:20:07 PM
Why does everyone hate McIlroy.  I think he's fascinating and for someone who lives on a different planet due to fame and all the rest, he seems like quite a nice fella.

It's pure jealousy. The same people probably hated David Beckham.
LOL Beckham is/was an out and out tosser. Pick someone else.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 20, 2020, 09:29:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on February 20, 2020, 09:04:09 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 20, 2020, 04:19:58 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 20, 2020, 01:20:07 PM
Why does everyone hate McIlroy.  I think he's fascinating and for someone who lives on a different planet due to fame and all the rest, he seems like quite a nice fella.

It's pure jealousy. The same people probably hated David Beckham.
LOL Beckham is/was an out and out tosser. Pick someone else.

Orior is very good on the wind ups!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 20, 2020, 10:36:47 PM
Rory's golf is a thing of beauty at the moment...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 20, 2020, 10:39:32 PM
no sunday collapse this week, there's only 70 players and most of the big guns have given it a miss  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 20, 2020, 10:47:54 PM
Last 5 starts

Won
3rd
Won
3rd
5th

World No1
;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 20, 2020, 11:03:19 PM
Quote from: Boycey on February 20, 2020, 10:47:54 PM
Last 5 starts

Won
3rd
Won
3rd
5th

World No1
;)

MP seems very bitter
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on February 20, 2020, 11:06:15 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on February 20, 2020, 05:14:13 PM
Well for starters he speaks about Londonderry, secondly he ran about after the ryder Cup with an ni flag wrapped around him, thirdly he wouldn't declare for Ireland in the Olympics and finally there's just something about him.
Don't get me wrong if he's leading a major coming up the back 9 I'll be rooting for him but give me lowry, Clarke, mcdowell any day of the week.

Ffs great reasons to not like McIlroy!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 21, 2020, 12:01:38 AM
I back him 99% of the time but he definitely said the L word!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JoG2 on February 21, 2020, 12:04:28 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 21, 2020, 12:01:38 AM
I back him 99% of the time but he definitely said the L word!!

Tyrone blood in him?  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 22, 2020, 09:24:30 PM
Some round in progress from Rahm who is after holing in one at the 17th to go to -10 for the day and right into contention. He has a shot at becoming World No1 this week too ..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 23, 2020, 08:36:00 PM
This has the makings of a great shootout
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 23, 2020, 08:38:30 PM
Quote from: Boycey on February 23, 2020, 08:36:00 PM
This has the makings of a great shootout

Rahm is 5/1! That has to be a decent price
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 23, 2020, 10:00:46 PM
Is Thomas a choker as well then??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 23, 2020, 10:02:30 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2020, 10:00:46 PM
Is Thomas a choker as well then??

MP will be waiting with his choker post soon enough!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 23, 2020, 11:25:05 PM
I'm just hoping that Reed does not win it.

Any Board members here like Reed?

Who is his GAA playing equivalent?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 23, 2020, 11:32:05 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 23, 2020, 11:25:05 PM
I'm just hoping that Reed does not win it.

Any Board members here like Reed?

Who is his GAA playing equivalent?

Anyone from Tyrone
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 23, 2020, 11:42:30 PM
Bryson choking as well... maybe it's just really difficult to win a golf tournament!

Sad to see Reed winning as well >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 23, 2020, 11:45:52 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 23, 2020, 11:25:05 PM
I'm just hoping that Reed does not win it.

Any Board members here like Reed?

Who is his GAA playing equivalent?

I've no big gripe with Reed, I think we waste too much time disliking people we don't know personally and aren't ever likely too. We base our opinions on stuff we've read or heard about them.... Best of luck to the fella if he wins.

Obviously I'm a complete hypocrite and have my own personal dislikes ;D one in particular being Conor McGregor.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on February 24, 2020, 12:33:24 AM
Quote from: Boycey on February 23, 2020, 11:45:52 PM
Quote from: Orior on February 23, 2020, 11:25:05 PM
I'm just hoping that Reed does not win it.

Any Board members here like Reed?

Who is his GAA playing equivalent?

I've no big gripe with Reed, I think we waste too much time disliking people we don't know personally and aren't ever likely too. We base our opinions on stuff we've read or heard about them.... Best of luck to the fella if he wins.

Obviously I'm a complete hypocrite and have my own personal dislikes ;D one in particular being Conor McGregor.

He's a cheat, so people dislike him because of that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 24, 2020, 12:20:23 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 23, 2020, 10:02:30 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2020, 10:00:46 PM
Is Thomas a choker as well then??

MP will be waiting with his choker post soon enough!

haha lads, take the blinkers off, poor rors is an amazing talent but he can't putt and is a well known sunday choker (can't deal with pressure when the heat is on), he should have way more wins, finishing top 10 every week is underachieving imo

i know, i know, he won 4 majors 6 years ago  ;)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 24, 2020, 12:26:24 PM
Can't have Patrick Reed at all. Disappointed to see him get the W.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 24, 2020, 12:29:21 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 24, 2020, 12:20:23 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 23, 2020, 10:02:30 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2020, 10:00:46 PM
Is Thomas a choker as well then??

MP will be waiting with his choker post soon enough!

haha lads, take the blinkers off, poor rors is an amazing talent but he can't putt and is a well known sunday choker (can't deal with pressure when the heat is on), he should have way more wins, finishing top 10 every week is underachieving imo

i know, i know, he won 4 majors 6 years ago  ;)

I take then Thomas is a choker? Rahm choke a bit also
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 24, 2020, 12:33:32 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 24, 2020, 12:29:21 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 24, 2020, 12:20:23 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 23, 2020, 10:02:30 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 23, 2020, 10:00:46 PM
Is Thomas a choker as well then??

MP will be waiting with his choker post soon enough!

haha lads, take the blinkers off, poor rors is an amazing talent but he can't putt and is a well known sunday choker (can't deal with pressure when the heat is on), he should have way more wins, finishing top 10 every week is underachieving imo

i know, i know, he won 4 majors 6 years ago  ;)

I take then Thomas is a choker? Rahm choke a bit also

lol. That about sums up the choking smear.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 28, 2020, 04:57:06 PM
Rory commits to his national open

https://twitter.com/Graeme_McDowell/status/1233422568914333700
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on February 28, 2020, 06:08:18 PM
Sure they moved it to May ages ago so he'd play, now that's influence.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 28, 2020, 10:18:33 PM
Quote from: Boycey on February 28, 2020, 06:08:18 PM
Sure they moved it to May ages ago so he'd play, now that's influence.....

Smack in the middle of the provincial championships
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 08, 2020, 07:05:18 PM
Golf looks intersting today. Mcilroy having a bit of mare but so is everyone else. They dont seem to like a bit of wind
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 08, 2020, 08:11:54 PM
Golf is hard!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on March 08, 2020, 08:36:03 PM
Looks seriously tough today. McIlroy again struggling on the last day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 08, 2020, 09:32:11 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 08, 2020, 08:36:03 PM
Looks seriously tough today. McIlroy again struggling on the last day.

Rory cannot play in a strong wind?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on March 08, 2020, 09:32:51 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 08, 2020, 09:32:11 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 08, 2020, 08:36:03 PM
Looks seriously tough today. McIlroy again struggling on the last day.

Rory cannot play in a strong wind?

I think he has said as much
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on March 12, 2020, 05:10:38 PM
They just announced there will be no fans allowed into The Players after today. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on March 13, 2020, 07:54:49 AM
Quote from: Boycey on March 12, 2020, 05:10:38 PM
They just announced there will be no fans allowed into The Players after today.

Cancelled
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on March 13, 2020, 02:17:18 PM
Masters postponed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 06, 2020, 03:30:25 PM
Open cancelled - won't be played this year. Will be at St. George's next year.

Sounds like we will be seeing a November Masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on April 06, 2020, 03:39:00 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 06, 2020, 03:30:25 PM
Open cancelled - won't be played this year. Will be at St. George's next year.

Sounds like we will be seeing a November Masters

Do you think it will be in November Gab?

I cant see there being anything in the States this year
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 06, 2020, 04:02:17 PM
Well - they've just announced the new dates. I don't see the PGA Championship happening here.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EU7cnyoWsAAPM6a?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 22, 2020, 10:45:36 PM
It's on .... May 24th

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWPOdReXQAIfcKc?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 23, 2020, 09:12:24 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 22, 2020, 10:45:36 PM
It's on .... May 24th

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWPOdReXQAIfcKc?format=jpg&name=medium)

Wonder what the format is? Hopefully foursomes. Be fun to see Woods and Mickelson hack it out of shit over and over and over again. Are Brady and Manning any good?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 23, 2020, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 23, 2020, 09:12:24 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 22, 2020, 10:45:36 PM
It's on .... May 24th

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWPOdReXQAIfcKc?format=jpg&name=medium)

Wonder what the format is? Hopefully foursomes. Be fun to see Woods and Mickelson hack it out of shit over and over and over again. Are Brady and Manning any good?

Yep
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 23, 2020, 12:41:29 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on April 23, 2020, 12:27:13 PM
Quote from: trailer on April 23, 2020, 09:12:24 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 22, 2020, 10:45:36 PM
It's on .... May 24th

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWPOdReXQAIfcKc?format=jpg&name=medium)

Wonder what the format is? Hopefully foursomes. Be fun to see Woods and Mickelson hack it out of shit over and over and over again. Are Brady and Manning any good?

Yep

Peyton is 6 and Brady 8
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 01, 2020, 08:58:19 PM
Sounds like the guys who wear funny trousers and colourful jumpers will be allowed out again from 18th May. Will that include the occupied six?

https://www.golfnet.ie/news/golfnet/4659/golf-welcomes-government-announcement-on-the-reopening-of-golf-courses
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Downtothewire on May 01, 2020, 11:01:40 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 01, 2020, 08:58:19 PM
Sounds like the guys who wear funny trousers and colourful jumpers will be allowed out again from 18th May. Will that include the occupied six?

https://www.golfnet.ie/news/golfnet/4659/golf-welcomes-government-announcement-on-the-reopening-of-golf-courses

Please God it does
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 04, 2020, 05:54:22 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1257286201557553153/eCVQn5ns?format=jpg&name=medium)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on May 15, 2020, 07:03:07 PM
I would have thought after the Olympics stuff Rory would have had enough sense to steer clear of politics

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/may/15/rory-mcilroy-donald-trump-coronavirus-criticism

Rory McIlroy has hit out at Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis, criticizing the US president of politicizing a pandemic that has claimed more than 85,000 American lives.

"We're in the midst of something that's pretty serious right now and the fact that he's trying to politicize it and make it a campaign rally and say we're administering the most tests in world like it is a contest – there's something that just is terrible," McIlroy said on the McKellar Golf podcast.

He added: "It's not the way a leader should act. There's a sort of diplomacy that you need to have, and I don't think he's showing that, especially in these times."

The world No 1, who faced intense backlash after playing a round of golf with Trump shortly after he was inaugurated in 2017, admitted the president was "charismatic" and had an "X factor" but said he wouldn't play with him again if asked.

"I don't know if he'd want to play with me again after what I just said, but I wouldn't [play with him again]," said McIlroy, who resides in the Florida town of Palm Beach not far from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. "I felt I would have been making more of a statement if I had turned it down. It was a round of golf and nothing more."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 15, 2020, 07:31:13 PM
Quote from: dec on May 15, 2020, 07:03:07 PM
I would have thought after the Olympics stuff Rory would have had enough sense to steer clear of politics

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/may/15/rory-mcilroy-donald-trump-coronavirus-criticism

Rory McIlroy has hit out at Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis, criticizing the US president of politicizing a pandemic that has claimed more than 85,000 American lives.

"We're in the midst of something that's pretty serious right now and the fact that he's trying to politicize it and make it a campaign rally and say we're administering the most tests in world like it is a contest – there's something that just is terrible," McIlroy said on the McKellar Golf podcast.

He added: "It's not the way a leader should act. There's a sort of diplomacy that you need to have, and I don't think he's showing that, especially in these times."

The world No 1, who faced intense backlash after playing a round of golf with Trump shortly after he was inaugurated in 2017, admitted the president was "charismatic" and had an "X factor" but said he wouldn't play with him again if asked.

"I don't know if he'd want to play with me again after what I just said, but I wouldn't [play with him again]," said McIlroy, who resides in the Florida town of Palm Beach not far from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. "I felt I would have been making more of a statement if I had turned it down. It was a round of golf and nothing more."

Why?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ambrose on May 15, 2020, 08:21:02 PM
I'm not a fan of Rory, for many reasons, but fair play to him for the above statement. Hopefully many other sports starts, specificallly Americans will follow suit.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 15, 2020, 10:08:03 PM
Any word on when the courses are opening?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 15, 2020, 10:12:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 15, 2020, 10:08:03 PM
Any word on when the courses are opening?
Monday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2020, 09:00:54 PM
I thought this thing was shite anyway but there's nothing else on so why not.

The Bill Murray thing was weird but Trump?? Jesus wept!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 17, 2020, 09:06:02 PM
Murray has been playing in those pro-ams on both sides of the Atlantic this year's. He's always interviewed and is consistently unfunny.

Donald now predicting a cute and a vaccine
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2020, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 15, 2020, 10:12:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 15, 2020, 10:08:03 PM
Any word on when the courses are opening?
Monday
In the south or up here in the UK?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2020, 09:08:03 PM
Absolute drivel there for the last ten minutes Jesus wept!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 17, 2020, 09:45:06 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2020, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 15, 2020, 10:12:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 15, 2020, 10:08:03 PM
Any word on when the courses are opening?
Monday
In the south or up here in the UK?
In Ireland.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2020, 10:31:19 PM
DJ stinking the place out how many balls has he lost??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 17, 2020, 10:49:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2020, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 15, 2020, 10:12:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 15, 2020, 10:08:03 PM
Any word on when the courses are opening?
Monday
In the south or up here in the UK?

There will be an announcement on Tuesday regarding the occupied six counties.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 17, 2020, 11:11:41 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 17, 2020, 10:49:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2020, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 15, 2020, 10:12:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 15, 2020, 10:08:03 PM
Any word on when the courses are opening?
Monday
In the south or up here in the UK?

There will be an announcement on Tuesday regarding the occupied six counties.

from leo? or the gui  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 17, 2020, 11:29:34 PM
Our boy wins it... a true Irish hero!!! ☘️ ☘️
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on May 17, 2020, 11:58:48 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2020, 11:29:34 PM
Our boy wins it... a true Irish hero!!! ☘️ ☘️

Another major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2020, 12:03:04 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2020, 11:29:34 PM
Our boy wins it... a true Irish hero!!! ☘️ ☘️

Great fund raising tournament, brilliant for Ror's, best Irish golfer, ever
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 18, 2020, 12:29:20 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2020, 12:03:04 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2020, 11:29:34 PM
Our boy wins it... a true Irish hero!!! ☘️ ☘️

Great fund raising tournament, brilliant for Ror's, best Irish golfer, ever

When his career is over he'll be Ireland's best ever sportsperson... if he's not already!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2020, 08:48:33 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 18, 2020, 12:29:20 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2020, 12:03:04 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2020, 11:29:34 PM
Our boy wins it... a true Irish hero!!! ☘️ ☘️

Great fund raising tournament, brilliant for Ror's, best Irish golfer, ever

When his career is over he'll be Ireland's best ever sportsperson... if he's not already!!

And such a nice fella
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on May 18, 2020, 02:57:42 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2020, 08:48:33 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 18, 2020, 12:29:20 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2020, 12:03:04 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 17, 2020, 11:29:34 PM
Our boy wins it... a true Irish hero!!! ☘️ ☘️

Great fund raising tournament, brilliant for Ror's, best Irish golfer, ever

When his career is over he'll be Ireland's best ever sportsperson... if he's not already!!

And such a nice fella

Nice for a prod
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 18, 2020, 03:16:13 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2020, 04:02:10 PM
I see he's looking forward to representing Ireland. Hopefully big Lowry keeps going in the same direction, multiple major winners for such a small island is unreal.

Whats the numbers of official golfers (is that the term used?) in the States? I mean the ones that play for a club?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: michaelg on May 18, 2020, 08:00:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 17, 2020, 10:49:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2020, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 15, 2020, 10:12:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 15, 2020, 10:08:03 PM
Any word on when the courses are opening?
Monday
In the south or up here in the UK?

There will be an announcement on Tuesday regarding the occupied six counties.
Any idea when golf might be opened up to non-members in NI?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 18, 2020, 09:02:05 PM
Quote from: michaelg on May 18, 2020, 08:00:49 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 17, 2020, 10:49:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 17, 2020, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: laoislad on May 15, 2020, 10:12:33 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 15, 2020, 10:08:03 PM
Any word on when the courses are opening?
Monday
In the south or up here in the UK?

There will be an announcement on Tuesday regarding the occupied six counties.
Any idea when golf might be opened up to non-members in NI?

Give it a few days for members to get their fill and then give the courses with a small membership a buzz.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 18, 2020, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: michaelg on May 18, 2020, 08:00:49 PM
Any idea when golf might be opened up to non-members in NI?

Wednesday 20th May.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: michaelg on May 18, 2020, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 18, 2020, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: michaelg on May 18, 2020, 08:00:49 PM
Any idea when golf might be opened up to non-members in NI?

Wednesday 20th May.
I think that's for members only.  Had a quick look at GUI FAQ and seems that members will be able to invite guests during Stage 2 in NI.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on May 18, 2020, 10:11:26 PM
Quote from: michaelg on May 18, 2020, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 18, 2020, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: michaelg on May 18, 2020, 08:00:49 PM
Any idea when golf might be opened up to non-members in NI?

Wednesday 20th May.
I think that's for members only.  Had a quick look at GUI FAQ and seems that members will be able to invite guests during Stage 2 in NI.
And each course can make their own decisions about who can play, as long as they at least abide by the GUI/ILGU guidance
Courses won't be open for random golf now bookings til Phase 3.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 18, 2020, 11:35:28 PM
Quote from: michaelg on May 18, 2020, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 18, 2020, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: michaelg on May 18, 2020, 08:00:49 PM
Any idea when golf might be opened up to non-members in NI?

Wednesday 20th May.
I think that's for members only.  Had a quick look at GUI FAQ and seems that members will be able to invite guests during Stage 2 in NI.

Now is a good time to join a golf club.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Cunny Funt on May 18, 2020, 11:44:23 PM
Enda Kenny out golfing looks a little different...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYVTuH7WsAEFfvE?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2020, 06:50:51 AM
Played yesterday. Have recently had three cortisone injections in my shoulders. Was like a man possessed. 31 points for the day. Delighted to be back.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on May 20, 2020, 10:44:13 AM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2020, 06:50:51 AM
Played yesterday. Have recently had three cortisone injections in my shoulders. Was like a man possessed. 31 points for the day. Delighted to be back.
Nice one Gerry, how was your course?  My course kept greenkeepers on over the period, and from the Facebook pictures, the place looks fantastic.  Not out til next Tuesday, but looking forward to it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2020, 10:54:39 AM
Course was pristine. Only strange thing was no golfers near you. Teetimes were so far apart and limited to 3 balls meant very few golfers on the course. No hold-ups at all. Playing today and tomorrow. Wife is delighted to see the back of me for a while.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 20, 2020, 06:23:53 PM
Played today as well. The course is in ridiculous condition and the weather was class. Great to be back out playing again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 20, 2020, 07:38:52 PM
Ridiculously good or ridiculously bad?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 20, 2020, 08:00:41 PM
Ridiculously good I should have said! I doubt we will ever see local golf courses in as good as condition as this ever again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lurganblue on May 20, 2020, 08:15:51 PM
Local council courses up north only open to members, is that right?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 20, 2020, 09:46:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 20, 2020, 08:15:51 PM
Local council courses up north only open to members, is that right?

Correct. Do you want me to PM you a membership application form?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lurganblue on May 21, 2020, 12:07:19 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 20, 2020, 09:46:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 20, 2020, 08:15:51 PM
Local council courses up north only open to members, is that right?

Correct. Do you want me to PM you a membership application form?
Nah wouldn't get the use of it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 21, 2020, 06:18:45 AM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 20, 2020, 08:15:51 PM
Local council courses up north only open to members, is that right?

The wee par 3 course at silverwood might be ok to play. Id say the main course is members only. Lurgan is members only atm but no point even trying to look for a time.  600 bookings in a few hours when the time sheet opened up there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on May 21, 2020, 07:03:26 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 20, 2020, 09:46:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 20, 2020, 08:15:51 PM
Local council courses up north only open to members, is that right?

Correct. Do you want me to PM you a membership application form?
Any membership deals going with you Orior? OH is looking into a summer membership - Fortwilliam offering four months casual membership for £320.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 21, 2020, 09:49:39 AM
Quote from: Rois on May 21, 2020, 07:03:26 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 20, 2020, 09:46:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 20, 2020, 08:15:51 PM
Local council courses up north only open to members, is that right?

Correct. Do you want me to PM you a membership application form?
Any membership deals going with you Orior? OH is looking into a summer membership - Fortwilliam offering four months casual membership for £320.

Full membership until the end of the year £300
12 months membership £575
18 months membership £775

Reductions for vets (over 67) and juniors (under 31) though I suspect your OH would not fall into those, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 21, 2020, 10:11:00 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 21, 2020, 09:49:39 AM
Quote from: Rois on May 21, 2020, 07:03:26 AM
Quote from: Orior on May 20, 2020, 09:46:23 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 20, 2020, 08:15:51 PM
Local council courses up north only open to members, is that right?

Correct. Do you want me to PM you a membership application form?
Any membership deals going with you Orior? OH is looking into a summer membership - Fortwilliam offering four months casual membership for £320.

Full membership until the end of the year £300
12 months membership £575
18 months membership £775

Reductions for vets (over 67) and juniors (under 31) though I suspect your OH would not fall into those, lol.

What club??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 24, 2020, 11:07:00 PM
So other than a few bundesliga matches there is literally no sport being played in the world. So I thought I would enjoy watching the charity golf match but it seems none of my so called 200 odd sports channels seem to be showing it like wtf. Any ideas or even better any links
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 24, 2020, 11:16:26 PM
Cheers found it on tnt in us section. I thought sky would have been all over it but no
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 11, 2020, 04:23:16 PM
Live US golf marks the return of live sport as far as I'm concerned  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 14, 2020, 07:17:20 PM
Early last round blues for Rory again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 14, 2020, 07:32:00 PM
the big guns are playing this week, can't bully them  ;)

he did win a few majors six years ago though  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 14, 2020, 08:38:32 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 14, 2020, 07:32:00 PM
the big guns are playing this week, can't bully them  ;)

he did win a few majors six years ago though  ;D

Just the four
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 14, 2020, 09:29:45 PM
World number 1 having a shocker final round - 6 over after 15 holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on June 18, 2020, 01:25:06 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/53084600

Was this not the same Rory McIlroy who wouldn't play in the Olympics supposedly over fears relating to Zika?  The hypocrisy is galling
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2020, 08:06:31 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 18, 2020, 01:25:06 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/53084600

Was this not the same Rory McIlroy who wouldn't play in the Olympics supposedly over fears relating to Zika?  The hypocrisy is galling

There's no defence on that one
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 19, 2020, 02:54:29 PM
Great round underway by Shane. Four under at the turn, and one shot outside the cut.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 19, 2020, 04:32:34 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2020, 08:06:31 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 18, 2020, 01:25:06 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/53084600

Was this not the same Rory McIlroy who wouldn't play in the Olympics supposedly over fears relating to Zika?  The hypocrisy is galling

There's no defence on that one

Zika is spread by mosquitos who don't really adhere to social distancing. The PGA tour has put enough in place to guarantee the players risk is minimal, something that couldn't be guaranteed by Zika. I don't see the hypocrisy at all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2020, 04:41:38 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on June 19, 2020, 04:32:34 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2020, 08:06:31 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on June 18, 2020, 01:25:06 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/53084600

Was this not the same Rory McIlroy who wouldn't play in the Olympics supposedly over fears relating to Zika?  The hypocrisy is galling

There's no defence on that one

Zika is spread by mosquitos who don't really adhere to social distancing. The PGA tour has put enough in place to guarantee the players risk is minimal, something that couldn't be guaranteed by Zika. I don't see the hypocrisy at all.

Well to a point your are right and he alluded to that in the interview, as in, quarantine for 2 weeks and then playing while social distancing.

But coming from the UK which has a high rate and moving to the US would be currently a bad move, also the Gov at the minute are not recommending it and there would be issues with insurance? I don't know the full facts on that side of things.

He could have worded his interview a bit better, like, "I understand the difficulties as I myself didn't want to play during the Zika outbreak"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2020, 04:44:54 PM
Whatever about his current comments I think it's widely understood the Zika thing was bullshit and he was advised to use it as a way of getting out of the "who do i represent?" debate... probably some dodgy publicist.

Lowry said the same so I'm not quite sure why McIlroy gets more grief for it?!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 19, 2020, 08:59:23 PM
Nick Watney WD from the event after testing positive for COVID this morning.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 19, 2020, 09:29:50 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 19, 2020, 08:59:23 PM
Nick Watney WD from the event after testing positive for COVID this morning.

Everyone thinks they're invincible.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 19, 2020, 11:30:01 PM
Himself and the PGA seem to have made a right c**k up of it if reports are to be believed. He showed up at the course despite having symptoms and they let him wander around talking to others while awaiting test results!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 20, 2020, 12:13:32 AM
Have a mate who use to play with, still does socially.

He just texted me and said he's not feeling great but not too bad..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 21, 2020, 11:00:49 PM
Just the 21 players within 2 shots of the lead as the final round hots up in the US.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 22, 2020, 03:13:14 PM
Great finish last night, 22 under some shooting
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2020, 03:18:52 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 22, 2020, 03:13:14 PM
Great finish last night, 22 under some shooting

Really enjoyed that Simpson had played well the whole way round and then found his putting rhythm and it was game over for everyone else. 5 Birdies in 7 holes coming in on a Sunday is some shooting!

Hatton was right in it but started to lose control as the pressure came on it's a pity because he played well and putted well throughout.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 24, 2020, 03:33:16 PM
Cameron Champ has tested positive and withdrawn from this weeks tournament.

Graeme McDowell has as well after his caddy tested positive.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 27, 2020, 08:07:58 PM
Sat down to enjoy the third round only to see it's finished ffs 😂
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 27, 2020, 08:18:03 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 27, 2020, 08:07:58 PM
Sat down to enjoy the third round only to see it's finished ffs 😂

Same as that...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 28, 2020, 11:23:42 PM
Dustin doing all in his powers to throw this away.... Still looking likely to win though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on June 28, 2020, 11:54:36 PM
Serious drive on the last
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on June 29, 2020, 08:05:34 AM
Couldnt watch or follow it last night.

Had Todd backed - WTF happened to him  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 03, 2020, 10:35:24 PM
Seamus Power made the cut in Detroit - joint second.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 04, 2020, 09:33:57 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 03, 2020, 10:35:24 PM
Seamus Power made the cut in Detroit - joint second.

Hope he keeps it going. So many times he had a strong start only to fall back in tournaments. Needs a good finish as he no longer has his card on the PGA so tournaments are pretty limited.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 05, 2020, 01:06:00 PM
He's still hanging in there joint 4th after three rounds. I hope he finishes strong, each place he rises or falls is worth huge chunks of money plus a higher finish will get him into upcoming tournaments too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 05, 2020, 10:48:37 PM
Bryson changing the way golf is played, I can't say I can warm to him or what he's doing for that matter...,
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 05, 2020, 11:01:43 PM
The Brand!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 06, 2020, 09:55:21 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 05, 2020, 10:48:37 PM
Bryson changing the way golf is played, I can't say I can warm to him or what he's doing for that matter...,

Two of the worst swings in golf on show last night!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 06, 2020, 10:18:58 AM
I've no issue with Bryson hitting it 350+ or how he plays the game but this bullshit to the camera man and the brand just sums the w**ker up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 06, 2020, 10:23:26 AM
Hes turning the game into some kind of physics experiment that it was never designed to be.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 06, 2020, 10:25:10 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 06, 2020, 10:23:26 AM
Hes turning the game into some kind of physics experiment that it was never designed to be.

The game has changed. This new generation are a trackman generation. They don't care how the swing looks, it's about generating the right numbers on a computer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 06, 2020, 12:03:56 PM
Does it really matter what a swing looks like? It's a bit refreshing to see something completely different than the robotic swings everyone else has.

The brand thing was a stupid comment and I would sort of agree with him if he wasn't getting millions of pounds to play golf.  He was basically saying don't film me when I'm pissed off as it shows me in bad light when in person I'm not actually a bad spud. That's a fair thing to say but I don't really feel much sympathy for him and it's stupid giving off to a camera man who is literally doing the job he's paid to do.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 06, 2020, 01:21:22 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 06, 2020, 12:03:56 PM
Does it really matter what a swing looks like? It's a bit refreshing to see something completely different than the robotic swings everyone else has.

The brand thing was a stupid comment and I would sort of agree with him if he wasn't getting millions of pounds to play golf.  He was basically saying don't film me when I'm pissed off as it shows me in bad light when in person I'm not actually a bad spud. That's a fair thing to say but I don't really feel much sympathy for him and it's stupid giving off to a camera man who is literally doing the job he's paid to do.

Yeah that's pretty much it, and given Bryson is a multi millionaire giving off to a cameraman on quite a bit less I'd imagine just speaks of entitlement.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 08, 2020, 03:58:10 PM
Ryder Cup postponed until 2021
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on July 08, 2020, 04:14:23 PM
Correct call - hopefully the fans can attend next year
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 20, 2020, 04:27:00 PM
Rahm new #1 in the world - he's been on some tear the last 12 months

Quote23 worldwide starts
4 wins
4 2nds
3 3rds
12 top-5s
15 top-10s
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 03, 2020, 06:36:49 PM
That didn't last long - with his win yesterday - Justin Thomas is now back to the top of the rankings.

Major golf is back this week with the PGA Championship in San Francisco at Harding Park. I played it a few weeks ago - and the rough was just brutal back then.

(https://i.postimg.cc/L6L1vbSM/IMG-0418.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/23RCVG9Q/IMG-0437.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 03, 2020, 09:45:25 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 03, 2020, 06:36:49 PM
That didn't last long - with his win yesterday - Justin Thomas is now back to the top of the rankings.

Major golf is back this week with the PGA Championship in San Francisco at Harding Park. I played it a few weeks ago - and the rough was just brutal back then.

(https://i.postimg.cc/L6L1vbSM/IMG-0418.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/23RCVG9Q/IMG-0437.jpg)

McIlroy cannot be feeling too confident about his chances.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 04, 2020, 08:30:58 AM
Anyone ever played Macreddin in Wicklow. I hadn't heard of it and only played it because I was in the area. A hidden gem and extremely tough. I played the black tee comp the other day and it was far too hard for me. Wayward off the tee at all and it was nearly no chance of finding the ball.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 07, 2020, 11:18:35 PM
Just not happening for Rory. Far too many poor shots. Lowry going well
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 07, 2020, 11:35:15 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on August 07, 2020, 11:18:35 PM
Just not happening for Rory. Far too many poor shots. Lowry going well

lads mcilroy is done, no majors in 6 years, his head is gone  ;)

Shane is a proper champion  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 07, 2020, 11:37:58 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 07, 2020, 11:35:15 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on August 07, 2020, 11:18:35 PM
Just not happening for Rory. Far too many poor shots. Lowry going well

lads mcilroy is done, no majors in 6 years, his head is gone  ;)

Shane is a proper champion  :)

When he has 4 he'll be in same bracket I'd imagine
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 08, 2020, 12:40:22 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on August 07, 2020, 11:18:35 PM
Just not happening for Rory. Far too many poor shots. Lowry going well

All turned on it's head in an hour... and they say football's a funny old game!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on August 08, 2020, 12:45:53 AM
That Koepka lad is never far away at these.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 08, 2020, 01:27:25 AM
OK so they're both shite!!!

Touch and go to make the cut now for both!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 10, 2020, 01:20:40 AM
DJ has to be up there as one of the biggest chokers out there for a man of his ability who has held so many leads in majors to have only won one is crazy!

Morikawa looks fearless he could be one of the big names in golf for a long time!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 10, 2020, 01:53:38 AM
amazing final round from morikawa, 64 on a major sunday to win is a rare feat  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on August 10, 2020, 07:25:32 AM
Quote from: screenexile on August 10, 2020, 01:20:40 AM
DJ has to be up there as one of the biggest chokers out there for a man of his ability who has held so many leads in majors to have only won one is crazy!

Morikawa looks fearless he could be one of the big names in golf for a long time!!

I don't get this. In every major for the past decade you could make a strong case for a dozen players to be favourite. And there's always a chance that anyone in the field can shoot their lights out (like Lowry and Woodland last year). Hence 14 different winners of the past 17 majors - with only Koepka a multiple winner.

But rather than acknowledge DJ's brilliance at being so consistent in the most competitive era of golfing history, you feel the need to call him out as a choker.

I don't get where these standards come from.

But
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 10, 2020, 11:08:10 AM
It's called the McIlroy rule . . . I mean McIlroy has won 4 majors and is one of the biggest chokers out there apparently so why should DJ get off with it when he's only got one??



https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-may-prove-great-just-not-one-of-the-greats-39436066.html


"Another major, another Rory McIlroy no-show. It seems like a mental block at this stage"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 14, 2020, 10:15:49 PM
Just noticed. Some round from Lowry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 15, 2020, 05:30:09 AM
Irish Open in Ballymena now at Galgorm Castle
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 30, 2020, 10:43:15 PM
proper us open style tonight
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 11, 2020, 01:36:54 AM
I wonder if we'll see the usual suspects tut tut this news

https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/54111504
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 17, 2020, 12:37:48 PM
Major week.

It sounds like a brutal setup at Winged Foot. Straight driving a huge plus.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on September 18, 2020, 08:33:46 PM
Rory birdie,bogey,bogey,double bogey,bogey
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 18, 2020, 09:44:29 PM
Quote from: dec on September 18, 2020, 08:33:46 PM
Rory birdie,bogey,bogey,double bogey,bogey

An 18 handicapper would be raging with that start. The course looks ridiculously hard to be fair.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on September 18, 2020, 10:02:40 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 18, 2020, 09:44:29 PM
Quote from: dec on September 18, 2020, 08:33:46 PM
Rory birdie,bogey,bogey,double bogey,bogey

An 18 handicapper would be raging with that start. The course looks ridiculously hard to be fair.

Yeah the course difficulty has a big part to play, not as if everyone else is going well
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 18, 2020, 10:09:38 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 18, 2020, 09:44:29 PM
Quote from: dec on September 18, 2020, 08:33:46 PM
Rory birdie,bogey,bogey,double bogey,bogey

An 18 handicapper would be raging with that start. The course looks ridiculously hard to be fair.

An it 18 handicapper would be net par for their round  ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: HiMucker on September 18, 2020, 11:18:02 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 18, 2020, 10:09:38 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 18, 2020, 09:44:29 PM
Quote from: dec on September 18, 2020, 08:33:46 PM
Rory birdie,bogey,bogey,double bogey,bogey

An 18 handicapper would be raging with that start. The course looks ridiculously hard to be fair.

An it 18 handicapper would be net par for their round  ???
Would he not actually be one under?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 18, 2020, 11:20:03 PM
he would
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 19, 2020, 12:46:00 AM
Actually I read 2 doubles  :D

One under, so should be delighted actually
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 19, 2020, 12:44:57 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 18, 2020, 10:09:38 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 18, 2020, 09:44:29 PM
Quote from: dec on September 18, 2020, 08:33:46 PM
Rory birdie,bogey,bogey,double bogey,bogey

An 18 handicapper would be raging with that start. The course looks ridiculously hard to be fair.

An it 18 handicapper would be net par for their round  ???

Haha maybe should have said an 8 handicapper

The course looks to be getting very tough. Poulter was saying he hates playing in US Opens. McIlroy gives off about courses being too easy so I wonder will he say this is too hard. 

With regards to local golf. Are there any of the big courses offering good deals at the minute. I see Portmarnock had an open on there. £400 off for a 4 ball. Still crazy green fees but well reduced, I still wouldn't pay it though. Seriously expensive day out after you factor in the diesel money, food etc. They'll all be missing the money from the rich Americans coming over. Was meant to play a scratch cup at Baltray but the weather was atrocious so I cancelled it. €60 for 18 holes is decent for that sort of course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 20, 2020, 06:17:49 PM
double bogey on the 1st for mcilroy  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 21, 2020, 12:04:19 AM
Weird US Open not sure if I enjoyed it or not.

Fair play to Bryson everyone was laughing at him at the start of the week and he's laughing now. Yes he's games the system but it's not like he's some duffer his game wasn't far away before he added the extra length will be interesting to see if they try to change things in the next year or 2!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on September 21, 2020, 12:16:29 AM
As long as that gobshite with the stupid swing didnt win it id be happy enough.
Mcilroy bottled it again as per. Not sure why people continue to back him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 21, 2020, 12:32:33 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on September 21, 2020, 12:16:29 AM
As long as that gobshite with the stupid swing didnt win it id be happy enough.
Mcilroy bottled it again as per. Not sure why people continue to back him.

Jim Furyk?

How did McIlroy "bottle" anything?  He's been playing shite all year. He hasn't been favourite for any tournament for a while
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on September 21, 2020, 12:39:35 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 21, 2020, 12:32:33 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on September 21, 2020, 12:16:29 AM
As long as that gobshite with the stupid swing didnt win it id be happy enough.
Mcilroy bottled it again as per. Not sure why people continue to back him.

Jim Furyk?

How did McIlroy "bottle" anything?  He's been playing shite all year. He hasn't been favourite for any tournament for a while
No, Wolff.
He was one of the favourites for the US open and hes joint favourite for the Masters (https://www.paddypower.com/golf) having bottled this tournament too. He's basically favourite for every tournament he plays, which is hilarious and ridiculous at the same time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 21, 2020, 01:30:25 AM
Sounds like you don't know the meaning of "bottled"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 21, 2020, 02:22:17 AM
fair play to chambeau, totally bossed a high quality field with ease

rory just did what he always does on a sunday, collapse  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 07:35:50 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 21, 2020, 02:22:17 AM
fair play to chambeau, totally bossed a high quality field with ease

rory just did what he always does on a sunday, collapse  ;)

Obsessed  ;D

He only bottles it when he doesn't win, like the rest of the field. You truly are a tool on this
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 21, 2020, 08:41:01 AM
I don't know if the stats back it up (although not sure if golf putting stats are wholly accurate given it's influenced so much by how good/bad iron and chipping play is), but to the naked eye, Rory is the weakest putter out there (bar Westwood and a few stragglers).

I was surprised how well he did this week to get into the Top 10. If his putting had been in reasonable shape he could well have got 2nd/3rd. But DeChambeau was head and shoulders the best man this week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 08:42:32 AM
Quote from: Hound on September 21, 2020, 08:41:01 AM
I don't know if the stats back it up (although not sure if golf putting stats are wholly accurate given it's influenced so much by how good/bad iron and chipping play is), but to the naked eye, Rory is the weakest putter out there (bar Westwood and a few stragglers).

I was surprised how well he did this week to get into the Top 10. If his putting had been in reasonable shape he could well have got 2nd/3rd. But DeChambeau was head and shoulders the best man this week.

The only one to break par?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 21, 2020, 09:11:38 AM
Who was it that took 5 or 6 putts on the last?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:40:17 AM
McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick, won a few majors in their youth when the field was weak but got found out when a new generation emerged.

Nearly 6 years without a major for him now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on September 21, 2020, 10:51:05 AM
Quote from: Orior on September 21, 2020, 09:11:38 AM
Who was it that took 5 or 6 putts on the last?

Danny Lee

https://twitter.com/OddsCheckerUS/status/1307890485978116096 (https://twitter.com/OddsCheckerUS/status/1307890485978116096)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 10:53:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:40:17 AM
McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick, won a few majors in their youth when the field was weak but got found out when a new generation emerged.

Nearly 6 years without a major for him now.

There has been former number ones that have never won an open, Westwood and luke Donald, Luke still has time on his hands , but Westwood would need to do a Darren Clarke.

As for Rory, 4 majors is the most any Irish player has every won, and the amount of times he's been number one in the past 6 years without winning a major is some achievement also..

If you are going to use examples of tennis players and Majors, use ones that have won 4 or more  ;) Rod,  Hewitt have won 3 between them

His star has defo starting to burn out, but the amount of bad press he gets from some is slightly embarrassing, maybe had he dressed up as a leprechaun and waved the Irish flag while singing Oh ah UP the Ra on the course people might take him more seriously  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on September 21, 2020, 10:58:05 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 10:53:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:40:17 AM
McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick, won a few majors in their youth when the field was weak but got found out when a new generation emerged.

Nearly 6 years without a major for him now.

There has been former number ones that have never won an open, Westwood and luke Donald, Luke still has time on his hands , but Westwood would need to do a Darren Clarke.

As for Rory, 4 majors is the most any Irish player has every won, and the amount of times he's been number one in the past 6 years without winning a major is some achievement also..

If you are going to use examples of tennis players and Majors, use ones that have won 4 or more  ;) Rod,  Hewitt have won 3 between them

His star has defo starting to burn out, but the amount of bad press he gets from some is slightly embarrassing, maybe had he dressed up as a leprechaun and waved the Irish flag while singing Oh ah UP the Ra on the course people might take him more seriously  ;D

Well said MR2
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 21, 2020, 11:23:20 AM
Not a fan, but I have to defend McIlroy here. He is not a bottler, golf as anyone who plays it will testify to is a hard game to play consistently at any standard let alone on the PGA Tour. Look at any of the players they are in form for a while then someone else steps up. Tiger is the exception in his prime. The US system is churning out high quality players all at a similar level. Prior to lockdown McIlroy was in good shape, he won the tour championship last year. Lockdown and the new baby have not helped. He is young still and plays some amazing golf, like us all he just needs to be consistent again and he will be. I read yesterday that Speech is getting similar grief from so called fans for his poor performances. like these guys or not they are good golfers and have won majors, no easy task.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:10:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 10:53:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:40:17 AM
McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick, won a few majors in their youth when the field was weak but got found out when a new generation emerged.

Nearly 6 years without a major for him now.

There has been former number ones that have never won an open, Westwood and luke Donald, Luke still has time on his hands , but Westwood would need to do a Darren Clarke.

As for Rory, 4 majors is the most any Irish player has every won, and the amount of times he's been number one in the past 6 years without winning a major is some achievement also..

If you are going to use examples of tennis players and Majors, use ones that have won 4 or more  ;) Rod,  Hewitt have won 3 between them

His star has defo starting to burn out, but the amount of bad press he gets from some is slightly embarrassing, maybe had he dressed up as a leprechaun and waved the Irish flag while singing Oh ah UP the Ra on the course people might take him more seriously  ;D

Why is he a busted flush at 31?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:15:33 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:10:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 10:53:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:40:17 AM
McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick, won a few majors in their youth when the field was weak but got found out when a new generation emerged.

Nearly 6 years without a major for him now.

There has been former number ones that have never won an open, Westwood and luke Donald, Luke still has time on his hands , but Westwood would need to do a Darren Clarke.

As for Rory, 4 majors is the most any Irish player has every won, and the amount of times he's been number one in the past 6 years without winning a major is some achievement also..

If you are going to use examples of tennis players and Majors, use ones that have won 4 or more  ;) Rod,  Hewitt have won 3 between them

His star has defo starting to burn out, but the amount of bad press he gets from some is slightly embarrassing, maybe had he dressed up as a leprechaun and waved the Irish flag while singing Oh ah UP the Ra on the course people might take him more seriously  ;D

Why is he a busted flush at 31?

Some stars fade into their 30's, not uncommon, but if (world number one before lockdown) you're managing to stay in the top 10 being a busted flush  is a bit harsh, if lets say if you were lying 30th in the rankings, would you be a busted flush?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:22:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:15:33 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:10:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 10:53:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:40:17 AM
McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick, won a few majors in their youth when the field was weak but got found out when a new generation emerged.

Nearly 6 years without a major for him now.

There has been former number ones that have never won an open, Westwood and luke Donald, Luke still has time on his hands , but Westwood would need to do a Darren Clarke.

As for Rory, 4 majors is the most any Irish player has every won, and the amount of times he's been number one in the past 6 years without winning a major is some achievement also..

If you are going to use examples of tennis players and Majors, use ones that have won 4 or more  ;) Rod,  Hewitt have won 3 between them

His star has defo starting to burn out, but the amount of bad press he gets from some is slightly embarrassing, maybe had he dressed up as a leprechaun and waved the Irish flag while singing Oh ah UP the Ra on the course people might take him more seriously  ;D

Why is he a busted flush at 31?

Some stars fade into their 30's, not uncommon, but if (world number one before lockdown) you're managing to stay in the top 10 being a busted flush  is a bit harsh, if lets say if you were lying 30th in the rankings, would you be a busted flush?

Judge them on the majors.

McIlroy seemed to hit a bit of a hot streak and everyone was tipping him to be a GOAT and then a new generation came along and surpassed him. I think it's a bit like Roddick and Hewitt, they both picked up slams by 20/21, were tipped to add loads more in the coming years but a new generation came on the scene that were greatly superior and they faded away.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:39:18 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:22:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:15:33 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:10:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 10:53:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:40:17 AM
McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick, won a few majors in their youth when the field was weak but got found out when a new generation emerged.

Nearly 6 years without a major for him now.

There has been former number ones that have never won an open, Westwood and luke Donald, Luke still has time on his hands , but Westwood would need to do a Darren Clarke.

As for Rory, 4 majors is the most any Irish player has every won, and the amount of times he's been number one in the past 6 years without winning a major is some achievement also..

If you are going to use examples of tennis players and Majors, use ones that have won 4 or more  ;) Rod,  Hewitt have won 3 between them

His star has defo starting to burn out, but the amount of bad press he gets from some is slightly embarrassing, maybe had he dressed up as a leprechaun and waved the Irish flag while singing Oh ah UP the Ra on the course people might take him more seriously  ;D

Why is he a busted flush at 31?

Some stars fade into their 30's, not uncommon, but if (world number one before lockdown) you're managing to stay in the top 10 being a busted flush  is a bit harsh, if lets say if you were lying 30th in the rankings, would you be a busted flush?

Judge them on the majors.

McIlroy seemed to hit a bit of a hot streak and everyone was tipping him to be a GOAT and then a new generation came along and surpassed him. I think it's a bit like Roddick and Hewitt, they both picked up slams by 20/21, were tipped to add loads more in the coming years but a new generation came on the scene that were greatly superior and they faded away.

Nope, give me examples of a tennis player that came in and won 4 (FOUR) or more... these two between them didn't even get to 4!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:44:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:39:18 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:22:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:15:33 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:10:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 10:53:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:40:17 AM
McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick, won a few majors in their youth when the field was weak but got found out when a new generation emerged.

Nearly 6 years without a major for him now.

There has been former number ones that have never won an open, Westwood and luke Donald, Luke still has time on his hands , but Westwood would need to do a Darren Clarke.

As for Rory, 4 majors is the most any Irish player has every won, and the amount of times he's been number one in the past 6 years without winning a major is some achievement also..

If you are going to use examples of tennis players and Majors, use ones that have won 4 or more  ;) Rod,  Hewitt have won 3 between them

His star has defo starting to burn out, but the amount of bad press he gets from some is slightly embarrassing, maybe had he dressed up as a leprechaun and waved the Irish flag while singing Oh ah UP the Ra on the course people might take him more seriously  ;D

Why is he a busted flush at 31?

Some stars fade into their 30's, not uncommon, but if (world number one before lockdown) you're managing to stay in the top 10 being a busted flush  is a bit harsh, if lets say if you were lying 30th in the rankings, would you be a busted flush?

Judge them on the majors.

McIlroy seemed to hit a bit of a hot streak and everyone was tipping him to be a GOAT and then a new generation came along and surpassed him. I think it's a bit like Roddick and Hewitt, they both picked up slams by 20/21, were tipped to add loads more in the coming years but a new generation came on the scene that were greatly superior and they faded away.

Nope, give me examples of a tennis player that came in and won 4 (FOUR) or more... these two between them didn't even get to 4!

You seem to be going down the quantitative route whereas I'm focusing on the qualitative route - Roddick, McIlroy, Hewitt made the best use of a low ebb in their respective sports (golf isn't really a sport, more of a game) and then when the field got better they faded away.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:49:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:44:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:39:18 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:22:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:15:33 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:10:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 10:53:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:40:17 AM
McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick, won a few majors in their youth when the field was weak but got found out when a new generation emerged.

Nearly 6 years without a major for him now.

There has been former number ones that have never won an open, Westwood and luke Donald, Luke still has time on his hands , but Westwood would need to do a Darren Clarke.

As for Rory, 4 majors is the most any Irish player has every won, and the amount of times he's been number one in the past 6 years without winning a major is some achievement also..

If you are going to use examples of tennis players and Majors, use ones that have won 4 or more  ;) Rod,  Hewitt have won 3 between them

His star has defo starting to burn out, but the amount of bad press he gets from some is slightly embarrassing, maybe had he dressed up as a leprechaun and waved the Irish flag while singing Oh ah UP the Ra on the course people might take him more seriously  ;D

Why is he a busted flush at 31?

Some stars fade into their 30's, not uncommon, but if (world number one before lockdown) you're managing to stay in the top 10 being a busted flush  is a bit harsh, if lets say if you were lying 30th in the rankings, would you be a busted flush?

Judge them on the majors.

McIlroy seemed to hit a bit of a hot streak and everyone was tipping him to be a GOAT and then a new generation came along and surpassed him. I think it's a bit like Roddick and Hewitt, they both picked up slams by 20/21, were tipped to add loads more in the coming years but a new generation came on the scene that were greatly superior and they faded away.

Nope, give me examples of a tennis player that came in and won 4 (FOUR) or more... these two between them didn't even get to 4!

You seem to be going down the quantitative route whereas I'm focusing on the qualitative route - Roddick, McIlroy, Hewitt made the best use of a low ebb in their respective sports (golf isn't really a sport, more of a game) and then when the field got better they faded away.

You putting Harrington into that group?

So winning Majors, when everyone is available? not sure what you mean low ebb though..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:53:13 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:49:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:44:54 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:39:18 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:22:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 02:15:33 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 02:10:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 10:53:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:40:17 AM
McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Roddick, won a few majors in their youth when the field was weak but got found out when a new generation emerged.

Nearly 6 years without a major for him now.

There has been former number ones that have never won an open, Westwood and luke Donald, Luke still has time on his hands , but Westwood would need to do a Darren Clarke.

As for Rory, 4 majors is the most any Irish player has every won, and the amount of times he's been number one in the past 6 years without winning a major is some achievement also..

If you are going to use examples of tennis players and Majors, use ones that have won 4 or more  ;) Rod,  Hewitt have won 3 between them

His star has defo starting to burn out, but the amount of bad press he gets from some is slightly embarrassing, maybe had he dressed up as a leprechaun and waved the Irish flag while singing Oh ah UP the Ra on the course people might take him more seriously  ;D

Why is he a busted flush at 31?

Some stars fade into their 30's, not uncommon, but if (world number one before lockdown) you're managing to stay in the top 10 being a busted flush  is a bit harsh, if lets say if you were lying 30th in the rankings, would you be a busted flush?

Judge them on the majors.

McIlroy seemed to hit a bit of a hot streak and everyone was tipping him to be a GOAT and then a new generation came along and surpassed him. I think it's a bit like Roddick and Hewitt, they both picked up slams by 20/21, were tipped to add loads more in the coming years but a new generation came on the scene that were greatly superior and they faded away.

Nope, give me examples of a tennis player that came in and won 4 (FOUR) or more... these two between them didn't even get to 4!

You seem to be going down the quantitative route whereas I'm focusing on the qualitative route - Roddick, McIlroy, Hewitt made the best use of a low ebb in their respective sports (golf isn't really a sport, more of a game) and then when the field got better they faded away.

You putting Harrington into that group?

So winning Majors, when everyone is available? not sure what you mean low ebb though..

I've already elaborated on it, he won his majors very young and was tipped to dominate golf and then a new generation came on the scene and have left him behind. Very similar hallmarks to Hewitt and Roddick. Hewitt won his first slam at 20 and last at 21. Roddick won his only slam shortly after turning 21. Both were tipped to win loads more then Federer started to hit his peak and a young Nadal and Djokovic emerged and suddenly Roddick and Hewitt couldn't win slams any more.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 03:01:57 PM
Nope not getting it, as no one has dominated after Rory won his, as its a bit like the Tyrone FC as no one is dominating.. maybe if players came through and won multiple majors I'd accept your argument, but you only have too look at Spieth! What has happened to his game, he could have hit the ball blindfolded and it hit the hole!

But you can't use those tennis players as examples as they ain't even close in terms of actually winning majors, regardless of whether you think they were the new stars, my own thoughts on them were just good players who got to plenty of the later stages of tournaments and beat handy enough.

Even Murray with his 3 and Olympic title wouldn't be on a par, and I'd rate Murray over those two 'stars'
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 04:01:24 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 03:01:57 PM
Nope not getting it, as no one has dominated after Rory won his, as its a bit like the Tyrone FC as no one is dominating.. maybe if players came through and won multiple majors I'd accept your argument, but you only have too look at Spieth! What has happened to his game, he could have hit the ball blindfolded and it hit the hole!

But you can't use those tennis players as examples as they ain't even close in terms of actually winning majors, regardless of whether you think they were the new stars, my own thoughts on them were just good players who got to plenty of the later stages of tournaments and beat handy enough.

Even Murray with his 3 and Olympic title wouldn't be on a par, and I'd rate Murray over those two 'stars'

Koepka has won 4, Spieth 3, the two winners this year are both under 30 as well.

Hewitt and Roddick were grand slam champs at 20 and 21 and never really did much at all after that. The hallmarks with McIlroy are very obvious, what has happened McIlroy. Why can't he compete with these new guys? Is he now finished?

If you were told in 2014 after McIlroy won his last major that it's 2020 and he hasn't won one since, would you have been surprised?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 04:10:18 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 04:01:24 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 03:01:57 PM
Nope not getting it, as no one has dominated after Rory won his, as its a bit like the Tyrone FC as no one is dominating.. maybe if players came through and won multiple majors I'd accept your argument, but you only have too look at Spieth! What has happened to his game, he could have hit the ball blindfolded and it hit the hole!

But you can't use those tennis players as examples as they ain't even close in terms of actually winning majors, regardless of whether you think they were the new stars, my own thoughts on them were just good players who got to plenty of the later stages of tournaments and beat handy enough.

Even Murray with his 3 and Olympic title wouldn't be on a par, and I'd rate Murray over those two 'stars'

Koepka has won 4, Spieth 3, the two winners this year are both under 30 as well.

Hewitt and Roddick were grand slam champs at 20 and 21 and never really did much at all after that. The hallmarks with McIlroy are very obvious, what has happened McIlroy. Why can't he compete with these new guys? Is he now finished?

If you were told in 2014 after McIlroy won his last major that it's 2020 and he hasn't won one since, would you have been surprised?

The hallmarks would be the same if they had won 4 and never won anymore, they didn't and didn't come close too either!

Rory hasn't won in 6 years, if you'd have told me Utd haven't won the league since Fergie stepped aside and don't ever look like winning it I'd be surprised. So which guys is it? remember he's been world number one without winning the majors so competing across the tournaments he's been doing that.

I think you're getting confused with competing and not winning, a bit like Tyrone in Ulster club  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 04:35:35 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 04:10:18 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 04:01:24 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 03:01:57 PM
Nope not getting it, as no one has dominated after Rory won his, as its a bit like the Tyrone FC as no one is dominating.. maybe if players came through and won multiple majors I'd accept your argument, but you only have too look at Spieth! What has happened to his game, he could have hit the ball blindfolded and it hit the hole!

But you can't use those tennis players as examples as they ain't even close in terms of actually winning majors, regardless of whether you think they were the new stars, my own thoughts on them were just good players who got to plenty of the later stages of tournaments and beat handy enough.

Even Murray with his 3 and Olympic title wouldn't be on a par, and I'd rate Murray over those two 'stars'

Koepka has won 4, Spieth 3, the two winners this year are both under 30 as well.

Hewitt and Roddick were grand slam champs at 20 and 21 and never really did much at all after that. The hallmarks with McIlroy are very obvious, what has happened McIlroy. Why can't he compete with these new guys? Is he now finished?

If you were told in 2014 after McIlroy won his last major that it's 2020 and he hasn't won one since, would you have been surprised?

The hallmarks would be the same if they had won 4 and never won anymore, they didn't and didn't come close too either!

Rory hasn't won in 6 years, if you'd have told me Utd haven't won the league since Fergie stepped aside and don't ever look like winning it I'd be surprised. So which guys is it? remember he's been world number one without winning the majors so competing across the tournaments he's been doing that.

I think you're getting confused with competing and not winning, a bit like Tyrone in Ulster club  ;)

As I said, you seem to be focusing on the quantitative and completely ignoring the qualitative.

The majors are the ones that matter and rather than addressing the points you are trying to deflect onto Man Utd and Tyrone.

The guy was supposed to dominate golf but the evidence seems to say he picked up a few soft majors in an era of flux and a new generation has stepped forward and left him behind.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 08:26:07 PM
Yes and that new generation are?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ed Ricketts on September 21, 2020, 08:44:01 PM
From what I've seen of him the last few years, McIlroy seems to have lost a bit of interest in the whole thing. Only Augusta really looks to get the blood pumping.

The conveyor belt of massively talented emerging US players hasn't helped things, but I still think McIlroy has more about himself than any of them if he really wanted to show it.

Not hard to understand the motivation drifting, though. He's already the most successful Irish golfer ever, one of the most successful Europeans, just started a family, and has made more money than most could ever dream. It wouldn't be entirely shocking to see him hanging up the clubs before he hits 40.

But even in his semi-disinterested state, he has enough residual talent to knock about the top ten for a good few years yet and pick up a few wins here and there. Maybe even finally a green jacket.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 08:46:59 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 08:26:07 PM
Yes and that new generation are?

I'm sure you'd have the likes of Koepka, Spieth, Thomas, the two chaps who won the Majors this year etc.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 09:13:50 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 08:46:59 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 08:26:07 PM
Yes and that new generation are?

I'm sure you'd have the likes of Koepka, Spieth, Thomas, the two chaps who won the Majors this year etc.

Speith has been rubbish compared to his early wins. And if koepka doesn't win another major will he be poor?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 10:37:25 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 09:13:50 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 08:46:59 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 08:26:07 PM
Yes and that new generation are?

I'm sure you'd have the likes of Koepka, Spieth, Thomas, the two chaps who won the Majors this year etc.

Speith has been rubbish compared to his early wins. And if koepka doesn't win another major will he be poor?

That depends. McIlroy is 6 years without a major though, the others aren't.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: whitegoodman on September 21, 2020, 10:39:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 09:13:50 PM
Quote from: Angelo on September 21, 2020, 08:46:59 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 21, 2020, 08:26:07 PM
Yes and that new generation are?

I'm sure you'd have the likes of Koepka, Spieth, Thomas, the two chaps who won the Majors this year etc.

Speith has been rubbish compared to his early wins. And if koepka doesn't win another major will he be poor?

Justin Thomas won one major 3 years ago, Dustin Johnston won one major 4 years ago.  Have these guys been found out? Spieth can't even make a cut never mid win another one.

Me thinks your talking an awful amount of sh1t
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 12, 2020, 09:28:44 AM
Great win by scot Martin Laird last night.

I watched him throw away a two shot lead over the last 4 or 5 holes. His irons on the 17th and 18th were awful. Amazing chip and putt on the 17th for par and terrible chip on 18th leading to a bogey. So he was into a play-off with Wolff and Cook and I thought he hasn't a hope in hell. But he won it on the second playoff hole.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 12, 2020, 05:09:21 PM
His 3rd time in a playoff in that event. Won one in 2009 and lost one in 2010.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on October 21, 2020, 10:06:39 PM
They pulled the pin on golf in the south then! Will it apply to the North since it's an all Ireland governing body?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 21, 2020, 10:36:08 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on October 21, 2020, 10:06:39 PM
They pulled the pin on golf in the south then! Will it apply to the North since it's an all Ireland governing body?

Any of the Stormont politicians golfers?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on October 21, 2020, 11:33:56 PM
It wouldn't apply in the north. It's not the GUI that's closing the facilities.

Unless something exceptional happens, the north is locked in its current policies until 13 November. Executive cannot change those policies without an assembly vote.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on October 23, 2020, 06:43:13 PM
https://www.change.org/p/golfers-open-golf-courses?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=4ff3dd50-1460-11eb-be8f-ddb492a4f0d0
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on October 23, 2020, 08:22:57 PM
Quote from: highorlow on October 23, 2020, 06:43:13 PM
https://www.change.org/p/golfers-open-golf-courses?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=4ff3dd50-1460-11eb-be8f-ddb492a4f0d0

Yep because Carr golf hasn't a vested interest  ::)

No thank you and not because I don't want it to open as was on a real good run of form the last 6 weeks  :'( 

Carr golf are a shower of cnuts, ask anyone who is a member of a course they manage. They ripped the ass out of it after the first lockdown with oversubscribed memberships, society's booked in on the weekends from before 12pm despite members not being able to get out, numerous rumours about social distancing guidelines not being enforced for the society/casual golfers.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 02, 2020, 08:56:26 AM
Well done Darren Clarke, 52 years old and winning PGA tours!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on November 02, 2020, 09:01:41 AM
In fairness Milltown it was a senior's title being 50 or over is a necessity  :D. 1st win since The Open in 2011....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 02, 2020, 09:06:38 AM
Quote from: Boycey on November 02, 2020, 09:01:41 AM
In fairness Milltown it was a senior's title being 50 or over is a necessity  :D. 1st win since The Open in 2011....

Still!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 10, 2020, 05:21:11 PM
A November Masters - lovely

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Emelww7VcAEElhB?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt flopping at another major?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt flopping at another major?

Spieth?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:57:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt flopping at another major?

Spieth?

McIlroy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 02:00:03 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:57:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt flopping at another major?

Spieth?

McIlroy.

Talk me through how many times Lleyton won a major? 2?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 13, 2020, 02:16:24 PM
McIlroy now 3 over with 4 holes to go on his first round.

Another lost chance, but at least he won't have too long to wait until April to try again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 02:26:32 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 02:00:03 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:57:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt flopping at another major?

Spieth?

McIlroy.

Talk me through how many times Lleyton won a major? 2?

You're missing the point, both won their majors in their youth in weak eras. When the field strengthened they were then left behind as also rans when they should have been in their primes. McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Hewitt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 02:49:04 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 02:26:32 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 02:00:03 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:57:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt flopping at another major?

Spieth?

McIlroy.

Talk me through how many times Lleyton won a major? 2?

You're missing the point, both won their majors in their youth in weak eras. When the field strengthened they were then left behind as also rans when they should have been in their primes. McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Hewitt.

You're missing the point! Give me a tennis player that has won four and I'll agree with you regarding similarities, (if that's the case, Harrington's majors were worthless). Until then you're talking shite...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 02:55:34 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 02:49:04 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 02:26:32 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 02:00:03 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:57:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt flopping at another major?

Spieth?

McIlroy.

Talk me through how many times Lleyton won a major? 2?

You're missing the point, both won their majors in their youth in weak eras. When the field strengthened they were then left behind as also rans when they should have been in their primes. McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Hewitt.

You're missing the point! Give me a tennis player that has won four and I'll agree with you regarding similarities, (if that's the case, Harrington's majors were worthless). Until then you're talking shite...

I'm the one making the point. You seem to be the one misinterpreting it or just trying to divert from it?

McIlroy won his majors in his youth, when the field was weak. When he reached at age when he should have been at his peak, a new generation had emerged and he was left behind.

It looks like McIlroy was actually lucky rather than he was good.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 02:58:53 PM
Boris won Wimbledon when he was 18 was he lucky too?

So Rory was lucky now? 4 majors number 1 at the start Of the year, this year. You talk pure shit
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:01:58 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 02:58:53 PM
Boris won Wimbledon when he was 18 was he lucky too?

So Rory was lucky now? 4 majors number 1 at the start Of the year, this year. You talk pure shit

Boris also won a major 11 years after his first one.

The majors are the only thing that matter. The fact is that he won his in a weak era in his youth, when he should have been in his prime he was overtaken by a superior generation and was left behind.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 03:04:13 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:01:58 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 02:58:53 PM
Boris won Wimbledon when he was 18 was he lucky too?

So Rory was lucky now? 4 majors number 1 at the start Of the year, this year. You talk pure shit

Boris also won a major 11 years after his first one.

The majors are the only thing that matter. The fact is that he won his in a weak era in his youth, when he should have been in his prime he was overtaken by a superior generation and was left behind.

Stop, you said Rory was lucky to win 4! How daft is that? 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on November 13, 2020, 03:10:30 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 02:26:32 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 02:00:03 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:57:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 01:38:30 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt flopping at another major?

Spieth?

McIlroy.

Talk me through how many times Lleyton won a major? 2?

You're missing the point, both won their majors in their youth in weak eras. When the field strengthened they were then left behind as also rans when they should have been in their primes. McIlroy is the golfing equivalent of Hewitt.

Hardly also ran, wasn't too long ago he was no.1 in the world and only for Covid would have been the outright favourite in April.

Comparing Tennis and Golf Majors is ridiculous. There is probably about 30-50 players in the field who could win a golf major but you can't say that about tennis (nor could you ever). I can't see the dominance of Jack & Tiger ever being repeated.

I'd stick to embarrassing yourself on the covid thread.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on November 13, 2020, 03:15:51 PM
Rory wasn't lucky to win his 4. He was the best about at that time. He is in danger of becoming the equivalent of the star minor player who won a few championships and played great football until his early twenties and then disappears in the latter half of his career. I do think he will win another major, but the idea of McIlroy winning 10/11 majors is now probably out the window.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:17:00 PM
Seems the McIlroy fans don't like criticism of their boy.

He's a busted flush who was lucky to win his majors in a weak field. Deal with it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on November 13, 2020, 03:22:49 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:17:00 PM
Seems the McIlroy fans don't like criticism of their boy.

He's a busted flush who was lucky to win his majors in a weak field. Deal with it.

That's WUM material.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 13, 2020, 03:22:49 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:17:00 PM
Seems the McIlroy fans don't like criticism of their boy.

He's a busted flush who was lucky to win his majors in a weak field. Deal with it.

That's WUM material.

Factual.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 04:23:51 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 13, 2020, 03:22:49 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:17:00 PM
Seems the McIlroy fans don't like criticism of their boy.

He's a busted flush who was lucky to win his majors in a weak field. Deal with it.

That's WUM material.

Factual.

Where's radiogaga to put you back in your box ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 04:35:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 04:23:51 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 13, 2020, 03:22:49 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:17:00 PM
Seems the McIlroy fans don't like criticism of their boy.

He's a busted flush who was lucky to win his majors in a weak field. Deal with it.

That's WUM material.

Factual.

Where's radiogaga to put you back in your box ?

You've a vivid imagination. Seems to be another busted flush you have invested too much faith.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LCohen on November 13, 2020, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 04:35:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 04:23:51 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 13, 2020, 03:22:49 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:17:00 PM
Seems the McIlroy fans don't like criticism of their boy.

He's a busted flush who was lucky to win his majors in a weak field. Deal with it.

That's WUM material.

Factual.

Where's radiogaga to put you back in your box ?

You've a vivid imagination. Seems to be another busted flush you have invested too much faith.

Busted flush?

Would it not be fair to say that McIlroy is a very good golfer?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on November 13, 2020, 04:51:39 PM
Quote from: LCohen on November 13, 2020, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 04:35:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 04:23:51 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 13, 2020, 03:22:49 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:17:00 PM
Seems the McIlroy fans don't like criticism of their boy.

He's a busted flush who was lucky to win his majors in a weak field. Deal with it.

That's WUM material.

Factual.

Where's radiogaga to put you back in your box ?

You've a vivid imagination. Seems to be another busted flush you have invested too much faith.

Busted flush?

Would it not be fair to say that McIlroy is a very good golfer?

How would you define mcilroys career? Would you see him as a busted flush because he hasn't would a major in 6 years?

I think he has picked up 20 odd PGA Tour wins, won 4 majors,  and just last year won the pga tour player of the year award, not too shabby for a busted flush. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LCohen on November 13, 2020, 04:53:04 PM
Quote from: Ethan Tremblay on November 13, 2020, 04:51:39 PM
Quote from: LCohen on November 13, 2020, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 04:35:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 04:23:51 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 13, 2020, 03:22:49 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:17:00 PM
Seems the McIlroy fans don't like criticism of their boy.

He's a busted flush who was lucky to win his majors in a weak field. Deal with it.

That's WUM material.

Factual.

Where's radiogaga to put you back in your box ?

You've a vivid imagination. Seems to be another busted flush you have invested too much faith.

Busted flush?

Would it not be fair to say that McIlroy is a very good golfer?

How would you define mcilroys career? Would you see him as a busted flush because he hasn't would a major in 6 years?

I think he has picked up 20 odd PGA Tour wins, won 4 majors,  and just last year won the pga tour player of the year award, not too shabby for a busted flush.

I agree with you. I'm less sure where Angelo is coming from
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 04:59:17 PM
Quote from: LCohen on November 13, 2020, 04:46:17 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 04:35:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 04:23:51 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 13, 2020, 03:22:49 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:17:00 PM
Seems the McIlroy fans don't like criticism of their boy.

He's a busted flush who was lucky to win his majors in a weak field. Deal with it.

That's WUM material.

Factual.

Where's radiogaga to put you back in your box ?

You've a vivid imagination. Seems to be another busted flush you have invested too much faith.

Busted flush?

Would it not be fair to say that McIlroy is a very good golfer?

You could maybe say was.

He hasn't won a major in 6 years. A busted flush.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 13, 2020, 05:05:00 PM
Whereas you are just an anonymous arsehole on a message board spouting shite
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 13, 2020, 05:14:05 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 03:17:00 PM
Seems the McIlroy fans don't like criticism of their boy.

He's a busted flush who was lucky to win his majors in a weak field. Deal with it.

I don't mind anyone criticising my boy - it's a free world, free speech and all that jazz.

But being a WUM is a different matter and your deserve all the criticism that you so desire, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 05:23:05 PM
The McIlroy fanboys circling the wagons here.

Truth hurts, don't it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LCohen on November 13, 2020, 05:28:41 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 05:23:05 PM
The McIlroy fanboys circling the wagons here.

Truth hurts, don't it?

Stop being such a silly little creature

BTW Are you the Tyrone fan that has been trying to get rid of Mickey Harte since 2014?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on November 13, 2020, 05:30:05 PM
He's no Pavel Nedved that's for sure!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on November 13, 2020, 05:36:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 05:23:05 PM
The McIlroy fanboys circling the wagons here.

Truth hurts, don't it?

Not really. It just gets tiresome listening to imbeciles that have never played golf at an elite amateur level (let alone anywhere near elite professional level) spouting sh1te.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 13, 2020, 05:40:03 PM
Quote from: LCohen on November 13, 2020, 05:28:41 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 05:23:05 PM
The McIlroy fanboys circling the wagons here.

Truth hurts, don't it?

Stop being such a silly little creature

BTW Are you the Tyrone fan that has been trying to get rid of Mickey Harte since 2014?

yep - same clown
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 05:44:10 PM
Quote from: LCohen on November 13, 2020, 05:28:41 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 05:23:05 PM
The McIlroy fanboys circling the wagons here.

Truth hurts, don't it?

Stop being such a silly little creature

BTW Are you the Tyrone fan that has been trying to get rid of Mickey Harte since 2014?

Nope.

Harte has been our greatest ever manager.

I'm not being silly here, I'm dealing in facts - McIlroy is a busted flush.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on November 13, 2020, 05:48:14 PM
I wish I was a top 5 in the world busted flush
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 05:57:13 PM
Quote from: dec on November 13, 2020, 05:48:14 PM
I wish I was a top 5 in the world busted flush

You wish you were a golfer?

No thanks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 13, 2020, 05:57:59 PM
Quote from: dec on November 13, 2020, 05:48:14 PM
I wish I was a top 5 in the world busted flush

I think Angelo takes a stance says it's true and that's that.. facts or truths don't matter, yes been spanked on here that many times I'm surprised he shows up!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 13, 2020, 06:14:01 PM
a poundshop Syferus
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: square_ball on November 13, 2020, 06:17:25 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 05:57:13 PM
Quote from: dec on November 13, 2020, 05:48:14 PM
I wish I was a top 5 in the world busted flush

You wish you were a golfer?

No thanks.

You wish you were a multi millionaire from hitting a golf ball?

No thanks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LCohen on November 13, 2020, 07:11:50 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 05:44:10 PM
Quote from: LCohen on November 13, 2020, 05:28:41 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 05:23:05 PM
The McIlroy fanboys circling the wagons here.

Truth hurts, don't it?

Stop being such a silly little creature

BTW Are you the Tyrone fan that has been trying to get rid of Mickey Harte since 2014?

Nope.

Harte has been our greatest ever manager.

I'm not being silly here, I'm dealing in facts - McIlroy is a busted flush.

But surely he was a busted flush in 2014?? Hadn't won a major in 6 years? Surely you were all over that??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on November 13, 2020, 08:18:07 PM
Not a bad second round of 66 for a poor golfer
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on December 19, 2020, 08:27:06 PM
PNC Championship currently running. It's a family event a professional and a family member. I'm sure some of you have seen clips but Tiger is playing with his 11 year old son Charlie.... It's absolutely surreal to watch him, he is every inch Tiger on the course. Currently on NBC but Sky showing from 9PM...

The Harringtons and the Dalys other notables.

Have a look
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on December 19, 2020, 08:56:12 PM
Quote from: Boycey on December 19, 2020, 08:27:06 PM
PNC Championship currently running. It's a family event a professional and a family member. I'm sure some of you have seen clips but Tiger is playing with his 11 year old son Charlie.... It's absolutely surreal to watch him, he is every inch Tiger on the course. Currently on NBC but Sky showing from 9PM...

The Harringtons and the Dalys other notables.

Have a look
I've seen the clip of the wee lad hitting a 5 wood off the edge of the fairway to within a few feet of the pin.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on December 19, 2020, 09:11:55 PM
His latest effort

https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1340401021424726029?s=19

https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1340401339562647552?s=19
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 11, 2021, 09:56:55 AM
I see that Justin Thomas got into trouble on Saturday. He called himself a f**got and it was picked up on an on-course microphone.

What are you allowed to call yourself these days without upsetting people?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 11, 2021, 10:38:40 AM
Quote from: Orior on January 11, 2021, 09:56:55 AM
I see that Justin Thomas got into trouble on Saturday. He called himself a f**got and it was picked up on an on-course microphone.

What are you allowed to call yourself these days without upsetting people?

It was poor from him tbf and was always gonna get slatted over it.

I generally stick to ball bag now just to be sure.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on January 11, 2021, 12:47:51 PM
I see the 2022 PGA will not now be played at a Trump course. Seems like folks are queuing up to ditch him, but couldn't do it while he was in the top job.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on January 11, 2021, 12:50:20 PM
Quote from: Rois on January 11, 2021, 12:47:51 PM
I see the 2022 PGA will not now be played at a Trump course. Seems like folks are queuing up to ditch him, but couldn't do it while he was in the top job.

Saw that alright. Right decision but again all at the death of his Presidency. What a statement it would have made if they've done this a year ago.
Wonder how or if his business interests in Doonbeg and Turnberry will suffer?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 11, 2021, 01:04:32 PM
Turnberry is on my bucket list. It's a closer and less stressful trip than Kerry too. Here's hoping the arse falls out of its green fees.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 22, 2021, 04:27:30 PM
Rory continuing off where he left last season.

Sensational one day, crap the next day (by his own standards).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 24, 2021, 12:13:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 22, 2021, 04:27:30 PM
Rory continuing off where he left last season.

Sensational one day, crap the next day (by his own standards).

Yeap, just the same as last year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 24, 2021, 12:19:51 PM
Masterclass from Hatton today, putting amazing

totally schooled McIlroy  ;)  (his usual sunday, folds like a wet rag when in contention)



Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 24, 2021, 12:27:10 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 24, 2021, 12:19:51 PM
Masterclass from Hatton today, putting amazing

totally schooled McIlroy  ;)  (his usual sunday, folds like a wet rag when in contention)

Still, it was good that he was at least in contention at the start of the final day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 24, 2021, 12:31:02 PM
I'd say he's not too disappointed 2 bad days and 2 good days and he was well in contention coming into the back 9... there isn't a whole lot wrong and he putted very well this week.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 24, 2021, 12:47:28 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 24, 2021, 12:19:51 PM
Masterclass from Hatton today, putting amazing

totally schooled McIlroy  ;)  (his usual sunday, folds like a wet rag when in contention)

Completely missing until Rory fucks up... you need help lad
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on January 24, 2021, 01:05:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 24, 2021, 12:31:02 PM
I'd say he's not too disappointed 2 bad days and 2 good days and he was well in contention coming into the back 9... there isn't a whole lot wrong and he putted very well this week.

It's the bad days though that are sinking him in majors so it's not as if this is a one off
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on January 24, 2021, 03:35:40 PM
Choker McChokerpants
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 24, 2021, 04:29:19 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on January 24, 2021, 03:35:40 PM
Choker McChokerpants

For me, choking would be blowing up and finishing with three bogies. I think Rory was four down at the 16th tee box
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 24, 2021, 04:35:10 PM
Was it a one shot lead going into final day? Christ some golfers on this page!

First tournament of the year, for the best golfer Ireland has ever had, he'll be grand
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on January 24, 2021, 04:39:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 24, 2021, 04:35:10 PM
Was it a one shot lead going into final day? Christ some golfers on this page!

First tournament of the year, for the best golfer Ireland has ever had, he'll be grand

Maybe Ireland's greatest ever sportsman
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 24, 2021, 04:40:38 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 24, 2021, 04:39:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 24, 2021, 04:35:10 PM
Was it a one shot lead going into final day? Christ some golfers on this page!

First tournament of the year, for the best golfer Ireland has ever had, he'll be grand

Maybe Ireland's greatest ever sportsman

Considering his haul and net worth he may well be, but that's for another day ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on January 24, 2021, 07:00:30 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 24, 2021, 04:39:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 24, 2021, 04:35:10 PM
Was it a one shot lead going into final day? Christ some golfers on this page!

First tournament of the year, for the best golfer Ireland has ever had, he'll be grand

Maybe Ireland's greatest ever sportsman
Northern Ireland's maybe....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 24, 2021, 07:01:27 PM
Quote from: laoislad on January 24, 2021, 07:00:30 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 24, 2021, 04:39:28 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 24, 2021, 04:35:10 PM
Was it a one shot lead going into final day? Christ some golfers on this page!

First tournament of the year, for the best golfer Ireland has ever had, he'll be grand

Maybe Ireland's greatest ever sportsman
Northern Ireland's maybe....

Where's that?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 24, 2021, 09:08:09 PM

Nordie fanboys out in force today  ;D

Tyrrell Hatton far superior today and on a real upward curve
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 24, 2021, 11:09:17 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 24, 2021, 09:08:09 PM

Nordie fanboys out in force today  ;D

Tyrrell Hatton far superior today and on a real upward curve

Rory beat 130 other professional golfers today, and got 400k euro for his troubles.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on January 24, 2021, 11:52:33 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 24, 2021, 09:08:09 PM

Nordie fanboys out in force today  ;D

Tyrrell Hatton far superior today and on a real upward curve

He's the best Irish golfer and sportsman ever, of course we are fans.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 12:02:40 AM
When you think out loud about an Irish person who was clearly the best in the world in their sport (not just their division or position), even for a short period of time, you wouldn't have a tremendously long list.

Brian O'Driscoll would qualify. George Best probably. Roy Keane possibly, but probably not. Padraig Harrington possibly. Katie Taylor probably.

Rory McIlroy, definitely.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on January 25, 2021, 12:46:41 AM
Rory Mcilroy bottling it again shouldn't come as a surprise now at this stage.
Serial choker.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 25, 2021, 12:58:44 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on January 25, 2021, 12:46:41 AM
Rory Mcilroy bottling it again shouldn't come as a surprise now at this stage.
Serial choker.

Brilliant... making excuses for McGregor choking on one thread and then slagging McIlroy on another  ::) ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 25, 2021, 01:33:52 AM

haha see you guys next sunday for the latest edition of irelands greatest  ;D ;D

(spoiler alert, it always has the same ending)

Si-Woo Kim showed tonight how to close out a tournament  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 25, 2021, 02:03:19 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 25, 2021, 01:33:52 AM

haha see you guys next sunday for the latest edition of irelands greatest  ;D ;D

(spoiler alert, it always has the same ending)

Si-Woo Kim showed tonight how to close out a tournament  ;)

McIlroy had won 4 majors at Kim's age but ok I suppose  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 10:34:14 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 12:02:40 AM
When you think out loud about an Irish person who was clearly the best in the world in their sport (not just their division or position), even for a short period of time, you wouldn't have a tremendously long list.

Brian O'Driscoll would qualify. George Best probably. Roy Keane possibly, but probably not. Padraig Harrington possibly. Katie Taylor probably.

Rory McIlroy, definitely.

Would agree. Mcilroy reached the undisputed top of arguably the highest profile Individual sport in the world . He has remained near the top for several years, and has naturally  dipped because of less hunger , and more family commitments . Harrington broke the glass ceiling in terms of majors but was not as consistently around the top as McIlroy. Taylor undisputed over a prolonged period though women's boxing not yet a major participation sport. The same applies to Rugby, which is a relatively low participation sport worldwide  and not sure O'Driscol could be termed undisputed .  Best and Keane to have reached the top in the world's most popular team sport is remarkable . Horse racing has thrown up several world leaders with McCoy and  O'Brien being undisputed. Male boxing have had several world champions but not yet an undisputed pound for pound top man. Sonia was the athletic standout . However , On any objective assessment McIlroy must be considered top, given his temporary dominance, permanent consistency in a high profile sport. We too often take a blinkered view of The sporting status of all the above ( with the exception of the universally popular Taylor) on the basis of wherever we like their personality, behaviours or opinions. Objective Sporting wise, McIlroy must be top.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on January 25, 2021, 10:47:16 AM
If it was Shane Lowry with the same achievements he'd be the best ever but because it's McIlroy people don't like to admit that he's the best Irish sportsperson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ethan Tremblay on January 25, 2021, 11:51:36 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 25, 2021, 10:47:16 AM
If it was Shane Lowry with the same achievements he'd be the best ever but because it's McIlroy people don't like to admit that he's the best Irish sportsperson.

Spot on that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on January 25, 2021, 02:38:39 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 25, 2021, 10:47:16 AM
If it was Shane Lowry with the same achievements he'd be the best ever but because it's McIlroy people don't like to admit that he's the best Irish sportsperson.
He is definitely the best Irish Golfer by a long way. Best Irish Sportsman, well that depends on your sport and the criteria you use to judge it. It is a sport that is generally not accessible to all, and I say that as an avid golfer. As a GAA fan, I'd have Paidi O'Se, Hernry, TJ or DJ up there but, opinions etc...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on January 25, 2021, 02:49:21 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on January 25, 2021, 02:38:39 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 25, 2021, 10:47:16 AM
If it was Shane Lowry with the same achievements he'd be the best ever but because it's McIlroy people don't like to admit that he's the best Irish sportsperson.
He is definitely the best Irish Golfer by a long way. Best Irish Sportsman, well that depends on your sport and the criteria you use to judge it. It is a sport that is generally not accessible to all, and I say that as an avid golfer. As a GAA fan, I'd have Paidi O'Se, Hernry, TJ or DJ up there but, opinions etc...

Big fishes in a small pond (Katie Taylor is the same).

Very few true Irish sporting stars that have consistently done it at the top level internationally, that leaves you the likes of Keane, BOD, McIlroy etc... whether you like them or not.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: shawshank on January 25, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Joey Dunlop?

The Irishman went on to win five successive World Formula One Championships (1982-1986) for Honda and it's his success on the roads that saw him become famous all around the world.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on January 25, 2021, 03:15:34 PM
Jonathan Rea seems to be overlooked in a lot of these conversations.

6 time world superbike champion, most successful of all time and holds the record for the most ever race wins in Superbike.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: shawshank on January 25, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Joey Dunlop?

The Irishman went on to win five successive World Formula One Championships (1982-1986) for Honda and it's his success on the roads that saw him become famous all around the world.

I seriously doubt if the average man in Clapham Common has heard of Joey Dunlop, let alone him being famous all around the world.

Road racing has roughly the same global appeal as hare coursing. It's an ultra  minority sport, despite UTV's wall to wall coverage.

—-

Jonathan Rea a better shout. But I just can't help thinking, who's that now?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on January 25, 2021, 04:06:11 PM
Think Rory will be happy with that weekends work. Driver wasn't behaving itself yet finishes 3rd. Few tweaks and he'll be right as rain. Good solid start. Torey Pines next.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 04:11:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: shawshank on January 25, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Joey Dunlop?

The Irishman went on to win five successive World Formula One Championships (1982-1986) for Honda and it's his success on the roads that saw him become famous all around the world.

I seriously doubt if the average man in Clapham Common has heard of Joey Dunlop, let alone him being famous all around the world.

Road racing has roughly the same global appeal as hare coursing. It's an ultra  minority sport, despite UTV's wall to wall coverage.

—-

Jonathan Rea a better shout. But I just can't help thinking, who's that now?

Road racing has a massive following tbf , especially the NW , and Joey Dunlop was the undisputed king, but Road racing is not a worldwide competitive sport. It's a bit like saying Henry Shevlin is "world class" , which strictly speaking he is . Jonathan Rea's achievements are phenomenal but again it's a minority sport in terms of participation, and he competes in one of several different divisions, thus he doesn't capture the imagination in the same way as McIlroy or Keane
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 25, 2021, 02:49:21 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on January 25, 2021, 02:38:39 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 25, 2021, 10:47:16 AM
If it was Shane Lowry with the same achievements he'd be the best ever but because it's McIlroy people don't like to admit that he's the best Irish sportsperson.
He is definitely the best Irish Golfer by a long way. Best Irish Sportsman, well that depends on your sport and the criteria you use to judge it. It is a sport that is generally not accessible to all, and I say that as an avid golfer. As a GAA fan, I'd have Paidi O'Se, Hernry, TJ or DJ up there but, opinions etc...

Big fishes in a small pond (Katie Taylor is the same).

Very few true Irish sporting stars that have consistently done it at the top level internationally, that leaves you the likes of Keane, BOD, McIlroy etc... whether you like them or not.

Would BOD not be classified as a big fish in a small pond . Rugby is only a significant sport in 9 countries worldwide. Within most of those countries it is often only significant within an elite social class.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 04:26:37 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 04:19:14 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on January 25, 2021, 02:49:21 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on January 25, 2021, 02:38:39 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 25, 2021, 10:47:16 AM
If it was Shane Lowry with the same achievements he'd be the best ever but because it's McIlroy people don't like to admit that he's the best Irish sportsperson.
He is definitely the best Irish Golfer by a long way. Best Irish Sportsman, well that depends on your sport and the criteria you use to judge it. It is a sport that is generally not accessible to all, and I say that as an avid golfer. As a GAA fan, I'd have Paidi O'Se, Hernry, TJ or DJ up there but, opinions etc...

Big fishes in a small pond (Katie Taylor is the same).

Very few true Irish sporting stars that have consistently done it at the top level internationally, that leaves you the likes of Keane, BOD, McIlroy etc... whether you like them or not.

Would BOD not be classified as a big fish in a small pond . Rugby is only a significant sport in 9 countries worldwide. Within most of those countries it is often only significant within an elite social class.

There must be 10,000 professional rugby players now. It's not soccer (what is?) but as team sports go it has to be the among the closest thing to a worldwide game that isn't soccer. Surely?

And BOD was among its brightest lights for the best part of a decade.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on January 25, 2021, 04:32:58 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 04:11:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: shawshank on January 25, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Joey Dunlop?

The Irishman went on to win five successive World Formula One Championships (1982-1986) for Honda and it's his success on the roads that saw him become famous all around the world.

I seriously doubt if the average man in Clapham Common has heard of Joey Dunlop, let alone him being famous all around the world.

Road racing has roughly the same global appeal as hare coursing. It's an ultra  minority sport, despite UTV's wall to wall coverage.

—-

Jonathan Rea a better shout. But I just can't help thinking, who's that now?

Road racing has a massive following tbf , especially the NW , and Joey Dunlop was the undisputed king, but Road racing is not a worldwide competitive sport. It's a bit like saying Henry Shevlin is "world class" , which strictly speaking he is . Jonathan Rea's achievements are phenomenal but again it's a minority sport in terms of participation, and he competes in one of several different divisions, thus he doesn't capture the imagination in the same way as McIlroy or Keane
Absolutely. In likes of Spain and the Baltics, Joey at his peak would have been known more than Brian O'Driscoll or Paul O'Connell at their peak and dominated his sport more than they did.

It's a shame Jonathan Rea's sport doesn't get the coverage. He is superb, equivalent to Lewis Hamilton. Although also doesn't help that there's two motorcycle codes vying for top spot.

I don't get Keane's priority. Having attended pretty much every home competitive international that Roy and Paul McGrath both played, I would not be able to separate them. Both were great. Both won English player of the year once each (as did Brady). While Keane has more medals than McGrath, that's a reflection of playing for a better team. And McGrath played a massive hand in an unfashionable Villa team finishing league runner-up twice and winning two League Cups.

Hard to argue against Rory topping the list in terms of being the best in the world for a decent period in such a widely played and widely known sport.   
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ash Smoker on January 25, 2021, 04:36:46 PM
If we are talking about how many million people know an Irish sports star, Eoin Morgan and Kevin O'Brien would be well up there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 25, 2021, 04:40:11 PM
Quote from: Ash Smoker on January 25, 2021, 04:36:46 PM
If we are talking about how many million people know an Irish sports star, Eoin Morgan and Kevin O'Brien would be well up there.

Who??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 25, 2021, 05:06:11 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 25, 2021, 04:32:58 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 04:11:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: shawshank on January 25, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Joey Dunlop?

The Irishman went on to win five successive World Formula One Championships (1982-1986) for Honda and it's his success on the roads that saw him become famous all around the world.

I seriously doubt if the average man in Clapham Common has heard of Joey Dunlop, let alone him being famous all around the world.

Road racing has roughly the same global appeal as hare coursing. It's an ultra  minority sport, despite UTV's wall to wall coverage.

—-

Jonathan Rea a better shout. But I just can't help thinking, who's that now?

Road racing has a massive following tbf , especially the NW , and Joey Dunlop was the undisputed king, but Road racing is not a worldwide competitive sport. It's a bit like saying Henry Shevlin is "world class" , which strictly speaking he is . Jonathan Rea's achievements are phenomenal but again it's a minority sport in terms of participation, and he competes in one of several different divisions, thus he doesn't capture the imagination in the same way as McIlroy or Keane
Absolutely. In likes of Spain and the Baltics, Joey at his peak would have been known more than Brian O'Driscoll or Paul O'Connell at their peak and dominated his sport more than they did.

It's a shame Jonathan Rea's sport doesn't get the coverage. He is superb, equivalent to Lewis Hamilton. Although also doesn't help that there's two motorcycle codes vying for top spot.

I don't get Keane's priority. Having attended pretty much every home competitive international that Roy and Paul McGrath both played, I would not be able to separate them. Both were great. Both won English player of the year once each (as did Brady). While Keane has more medals than McGrath, that's a reflection of playing for a better team. And McGrath played a massive hand in an unfashionable Villa team finishing league runner-up twice and winning two League Cups.

Hard to argue against Rory topping the list in terms of being the best in the world for a decent period in such a widely played and widely known sport.

I never knew that. What are the two codes?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on January 25, 2021, 05:21:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on January 25, 2021, 04:40:11 PM
Quote from: Ash Smoker on January 25, 2021, 04:36:46 PM
If we are talking about how many million people know an Irish sports star, Eoin Morgan and Kevin O'Brien would be well up there.

Who??

I've heard of Eoin Morgan but I've never heard of the other fella.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on January 25, 2021, 05:25:15 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 25, 2021, 04:32:58 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 04:11:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: shawshank on January 25, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Joey Dunlop?

The Irishman went on to win five successive World Formula One Championships (1982-1986) for Honda and it's his success on the roads that saw him become famous all around the world.

I seriously doubt if the average man in Clapham Common has heard of Joey Dunlop, let alone him being famous all around the world.

Road racing has roughly the same global appeal as hare coursing. It's an ultra  minority sport, despite UTV's wall to wall coverage.

—-

Jonathan Rea a better shout. But I just can't help thinking, who's that now?

Road racing has a massive following tbf , especially the NW , and Joey Dunlop was the undisputed king, but Road racing is not a worldwide competitive sport. It's a bit like saying Henry Shevlin is "world class" , which strictly speaking he is . Jonathan Rea's achievements are phenomenal but again it's a minority sport in terms of participation, and he competes in one of several different divisions, thus he doesn't capture the imagination in the same way as McIlroy or Keane
Absolutely. In likes of Spain and the Baltics, Joey at his peak would have been known more than Brian O'Driscoll or Paul O'Connell at their peak and dominated his sport more than they did.

It's a shame Jonathan Rea's sport doesn't get the coverage. He is superb, equivalent to Lewis Hamilton. Although also doesn't help that there's two motorcycle codes vying for top spot.

I don't get Keane's priority. Having attended pretty much every home competitive international that Roy and Paul McGrath both played, I would not be able to separate them. Both were great. Both won English player of the year once each (as did Brady). While Keane has more medals than McGrath, that's a reflection of playing for a better team. And McGrath played a massive hand in an unfashionable Villa team finishing league runner-up twice and winning two League Cups.

Hard to argue against Rory topping the list in terms of being the best in the world for a decent period in such a widely played and widely known sport.

Ah come on Eileen, poor old Johnny Rea's not that famous.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 06:59:26 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 25, 2021, 04:32:58 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 04:11:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: shawshank on January 25, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Joey Dunlop?

The Irishman went on to win five successive World Formula One Championships (1982-1986) for Honda and it's his success on the roads that saw him become famous all around the world.

I seriously doubt if the average man in Clapham Common has heard of Joey Dunlop, let alone him being famous all around the world.

Road racing has roughly the same global appeal as hare coursing. It's an ultra  minority sport, despite UTV's wall to wall coverage.

—-

Jonathan Rea a better shout. But I just can't help thinking, who's that now?

Road racing has a massive following tbf , especially the NW , and Joey Dunlop was the undisputed king, but Road racing is not a worldwide competitive sport. It's a bit like saying Henry Shevlin is "world class" , which strictly speaking he is . Jonathan Rea's achievements are phenomenal but again it's a minority sport in terms of participation, and he competes in one of several different divisions, thus he doesn't capture the imagination in the same way as McIlroy or Keane
Absolutely. In likes of Spain and the Baltics, Joey at his peak would have been known more than Brian O'Driscoll or Paul O'Connell at their peak and dominated his sport more than they did.

It's a shame Jonathan Rea's sport doesn't get the coverage. He is superb, equivalent to Lewis Hamilton. Although also doesn't help that there's two motorcycle codes vying for top spot.

I don't get Keane's priority. Having attended pretty much every home competitive international that Roy and Paul McGrath both played, I would not be able to separate them. Both were great. Both won English player of the year once each (as did Brady). While Keane has more medals than McGrath, that's a reflection of playing for a better team. And McGrath played a massive hand in an unfashionable Villa team finishing league runner-up twice and winning two League Cups.

Hard to argue against Rory topping the list in terms of being the best in the world for a decent period in such a widely played and widely known sport.

Mcgrath was outstanding and technically superior to Keane , but with EPL one of the best leagues in the world, Keane was the most influential player for the best team for a considerable period. Internationally he made ROI competitive against top teams . Re rugby and BOD, never mind soccer which is easily the top world sport recreationally and competitively, but  basketball , NFL, AFL, Rugby league and in his own country football and hurling , are far more popular than rugby . Even As a big O'Driscoll fan, and preferring rugby to soccer over the years, I have to admit that Keane is well ahead of BOD, on the basis of it being a serious achievement to reach the top ( arguably) in the world's highest profile sport .
McIlroy trumps Keane however because he was the undisputed world number one , in a major world sport
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: restorepride on January 25, 2021, 11:49:43 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 06:59:26 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 25, 2021, 04:32:58 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 04:11:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: shawshank on January 25, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Joey Dunlop?

The Irishman went on to win five successive World Formula One Championships (1982-1986) for Honda and it's his success on the roads that saw him become famous all around the world.

I seriously doubt if the average man in Clapham Common has heard of Joey Dunlop, let alone him being famous all around the world.

Road racing has roughly the same global appeal as hare coursing. It's an ultra  minority sport, despite UTV's wall to wall coverage.

—-

Jonathan Rea a better shout. But I just can't help thinking, who's that now?

Road racing has a massive following tbf , especially the NW , and Joey Dunlop was the undisputed king, but Road racing is not a worldwide competitive sport. It's a bit like saying Henry Shevlin is "world class" , which strictly speaking he is . Jonathan Rea's achievements are phenomenal but again it's a minority sport in terms of participation, and he competes in one of several different divisions, thus he doesn't capture the imagination in the same way as McIlroy or Keane
Absolutely. In likes of Spain and the Baltics, Joey at his peak would have been known more than Brian O'Driscoll or Paul O'Connell at their peak and dominated his sport more than they did.

It's a shame Jonathan Rea's sport doesn't get the coverage. He is superb, equivalent to Lewis Hamilton. Although also doesn't help that there's two motorcycle codes vying for top spot.

I don't get Keane's priority. Having attended pretty much every home competitive international that Roy and Paul McGrath both played, I would not be able to separate them. Both were great. Both won English player of the year once each (as did Brady). While Keane has more medals than McGrath, that's a reflection of playing for a better team. And McGrath played a massive hand in an unfashionable Villa team finishing league runner-up twice and winning two League Cups.

Hard to argue against Rory topping the list in terms of being the best in the world for a decent period in such a widely played and widely known sport.

Mcgrath was outstanding and technically superior to Keane , but with EPL one of the best leagues in the world, Keane was the most influential player for the best team for a considerable period. Internationally he made ROI competitive against top teams . Re rugby and BOD, never mind soccer which is easily the top world sport recreationally and competitively, but  basketball , NFL, AFL, Rugby league and in his own country football and hurling , are far more popular than rugby . Even As a big O'Driscoll fan, and preferring rugby to soccer over the years, I have to admit that Keane is well ahead of BOD, on the basis of it being a serious achievement to reach the top ( arguably) in the world's highest profile sport .
McIlroy trumps Keane however because he was the undisputed world number one , in a major world sport
Didn't know McIlroy is Irish.  Is he?  Does he know himself? 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 25, 2021, 11:55:16 PM
Quote from: restorepride on January 25, 2021, 11:49:43 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 06:59:26 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 25, 2021, 04:32:58 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 04:11:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: shawshank on January 25, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Joey Dunlop?

The Irishman went on to win five successive World Formula One Championships (1982-1986) for Honda and it's his success on the roads that saw him become famous all around the world.

I seriously doubt if the average man in Clapham Common has heard of Joey Dunlop, let alone him being famous all around the world.

Road racing has roughly the same global appeal as hare coursing. It's an ultra  minority sport, despite UTV's wall to wall coverage.

—-

Jonathan Rea a better shout. But I just can't help thinking, who's that now?

Road racing has a massive following tbf , especially the NW , and Joey Dunlop was the undisputed king, but Road racing is not a worldwide competitive sport. It's a bit like saying Henry Shevlin is "world class" , which strictly speaking he is . Jonathan Rea's achievements are phenomenal but again it's a minority sport in terms of participation, and he competes in one of several different divisions, thus he doesn't capture the imagination in the same way as McIlroy or Keane
Absolutely. In likes of Spain and the Baltics, Joey at his peak would have been known more than Brian O'Driscoll or Paul O'Connell at their peak and dominated his sport more than they did.

It's a shame Jonathan Rea's sport doesn't get the coverage. He is superb, equivalent to Lewis Hamilton. Although also doesn't help that there's two motorcycle codes vying for top spot.

I don't get Keane's priority. Having attended pretty much every home competitive international that Roy and Paul McGrath both played, I would not be able to separate them. Both were great. Both won English player of the year once each (as did Brady). While Keane has more medals than McGrath, that's a reflection of playing for a better team. And McGrath played a massive hand in an unfashionable Villa team finishing league runner-up twice and winning two League Cups.

Hard to argue against Rory topping the list in terms of being the best in the world for a decent period in such a widely played and widely known sport.

Mcgrath was outstanding and technically superior to Keane , but with EPL one of the best leagues in the world, Keane was the most influential player for the best team for a considerable period. Internationally he made ROI competitive against top teams . Re rugby and BOD, never mind soccer which is easily the top world sport recreationally and competitively, but  basketball , NFL, AFL, Rugby league and in his own country football and hurling , are far more popular than rugby . Even As a big O'Driscoll fan, and preferring rugby to soccer over the years, I have to admit that Keane is well ahead of BOD, on the basis of it being a serious achievement to reach the top ( arguably) in the world's highest profile sport .
McIlroy trumps Keane however because he was the undisputed world number one , in a major world sport
Didn't know McIlroy is Irish.  Is he?  Does he know himself?
Depends what his sponsors want.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: restorepride on January 26, 2021, 12:07:00 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 25, 2021, 11:55:16 PM
Quote from: restorepride on January 25, 2021, 11:49:43 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 06:59:26 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 25, 2021, 04:32:58 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 04:11:03 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 25, 2021, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: shawshank on January 25, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Joey Dunlop?

The Irishman went on to win five successive World Formula One Championships (1982-1986) for Honda and it's his success on the roads that saw him become famous all around the world.

I seriously doubt if the average man in Clapham Common has heard of Joey Dunlop, let alone him being famous all around the world.

Road racing has roughly the same global appeal as hare coursing. It's an ultra  minority sport, despite UTV's wall to wall coverage.

—-

Jonathan Rea a better shout. But I just can't help thinking, who's that now?

Road racing has a massive following tbf , especially the NW , and Joey Dunlop was the undisputed king, but Road racing is not a worldwide competitive sport. It's a bit like saying Henry Shevlin is "world class" , which strictly speaking he is . Jonathan Rea's achievements are phenomenal but again it's a minority sport in terms of participation, and he competes in one of several different divisions, thus he doesn't capture the imagination in the same way as McIlroy or Keane
Absolutely. In likes of Spain and the Baltics, Joey at his peak would have been known more than Brian O'Driscoll or Paul O'Connell at their peak and dominated his sport more than they did.

It's a shame Jonathan Rea's sport doesn't get the coverage. He is superb, equivalent to Lewis Hamilton. Although also doesn't help that there's two motorcycle codes vying for top spot.

I don't get Keane's priority. Having attended pretty much every home competitive international that Roy and Paul McGrath both played, I would not be able to separate them. Both were great. Both won English player of the year once each (as did Brady). While Keane has more medals than McGrath, that's a reflection of playing for a better team. And McGrath played a massive hand in an unfashionable Villa team finishing league runner-up twice and winning two League Cups.

Hard to argue against Rory topping the list in terms of being the best in the world for a decent period in such a widely played and widely known sport.

Mcgrath was outstanding and technically superior to Keane , but with EPL one of the best leagues in the world, Keane was the most influential player for the best team for a considerable period. Internationally he made ROI competitive against top teams . Re rugby and BOD, never mind soccer which is easily the top world sport recreationally and competitively, but  basketball , NFL, AFL, Rugby league and in his own country football and hurling , are far more popular than rugby . Even As a big O'Driscoll fan, and preferring rugby to soccer over the years, I have to admit that Keane is well ahead of BOD, on the basis of it being a serious achievement to reach the top ( arguably) in the world's highest profile sport .
McIlroy trumps Keane however because he was the undisputed world number one , in a major world sport
Didn't know McIlroy is Irish.  Is he?  Does he know himself?
Depends what his sponsors want.
Get it now!  Go raibh maith agat!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 26, 2021, 07:54:50 AM
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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on January 26, 2021, 07:58:10 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 26, 2021, 07:54:50 AM
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Vol Rory McIlroy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on January 26, 2021, 08:57:13 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 26, 2021, 07:58:10 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 26, 2021, 07:54:50 AM
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Vol Rory McIlroy

Ha ha that's ceremonial, as opposed to him draping himself in the butchers apron after a Ryder Cup & also describing himself as British, you know his own words, not mine or yours.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 26, 2021, 09:46:11 AM
Quote from: Kidder81 on January 26, 2021, 08:57:13 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 26, 2021, 07:58:10 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 26, 2021, 07:54:50 AM
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Vol Rory McIlroy

Ha ha that's ceremonial, as opposed to him draping himself in the butchers apron after a Ryder Cup & also describing himself as British, you know his own words, not mine or yours.

I'm taking the piss, draping himself with thon flag is his choice, I wouldn't begrudge him though. He's never felt pressured into doing what others want him to do, he's not been brought up on the Falls road, he hasn't had personal life experiences, his fathers or mothers family maybe, but not him personally.

We grow up and develop in the area where you are from and they have a huge bearing on ideas and attitudes.

That doesn't change his ability, which is questionably the best Irish sports star, certainly the best ever golfer Ireland has ever had for now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on January 26, 2021, 09:53:10 AM
Quote from: Orior on January 25, 2021, 05:06:11 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 25, 2021, 04:32:58 PM


It's a shame Jonathan Rea's sport doesn't get the coverage. He is superb, equivalent to Lewis Hamilton. Although also doesn't help that there's two motorcycle codes vying for top spot.



I never knew that. What are the two codes?

World Superbikes and MotoGP would both claim to have the World Motorcycle Champion.

Whereas Formula 1 is out on its own.

Yanks might disagree with both of those observations.

Quote from: lenny on January 25, 2021, 05:25:15 PM

Ah come on Eileen, poor old Johnny Rea's not that famous.
Which is why I said it's a pity he doesn't get the coverage. He's arguably just as good as Hamilton but not even a fraction as famous. It was good he got a mention on the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, albeit about 5 seconds!
But if he was as famous he'd probably be getting similar treatment to what Rory gets on this thread!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on January 26, 2021, 10:11:20 AM
Quote from: 6th sam on January 25, 2021, 06:59:26 PM
Quote from: Hound on January 25, 2021, 04:32:58 PM

I don't get Keane's priority. Having attended pretty much every home competitive international that Roy and Paul McGrath both played, I would not be able to separate them. Both were great. Both won English player of the year once each (as did Brady). While Keane has more medals than McGrath, that's a reflection of playing for a better team. And McGrath played a massive hand in an unfashionable Villa team finishing league runner-up twice and winning two League Cups.


Mcgrath was outstanding and technically superior to Keane , but with EPL one of the best leagues in the world, Keane was the most influential player for the best team for a considerable period. Internationally he made ROI competitive against top teams .
As I said, I don't think Keane was better for Ireland than McGrath. Both were super and both had a few peak years where they were man of the match in practically every game.

I think you've a bit of green tinted glasses re Keane for United. He was captain of a team of superstars, which was great. But, like McGrath, he only won Player of the Year once. Cantona, Giggs, Sheringham, Van Nistelrooy, Giggs, Rooney all won it once. Ronaldo the only one of them to win it twice. 
Keane never got placed in the European Footballer of the Year awards, unlike Cantona and Beckham, and of course Ronaldo was the first ManU player to win it since Best and Bobby Charlton.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 31, 2021, 06:26:19 PM
Patrick Reed is some boy  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2021, 08:22:19 PM
Fitting you'd like a cheating sc**bag
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 31, 2021, 09:33:50 PM
How on earth did the cheatin sh1t get away with that drop on Saturday?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on January 31, 2021, 10:01:09 PM
Not following it at all but SSN says Rory did something v similar today?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2021, 10:01:43 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on January 31, 2021, 10:01:09 PM
Not following it at all but SSN says Rory did something v similar today?
he did it yesterday too
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on January 31, 2021, 10:17:26 PM
The PGA have detailed at great length how and why what both players did was fine.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 31, 2021, 10:31:19 PM
Reed sticking it to the haters anyway  ;D

McIlroy his usual sunday no show, guilty conscience maybe  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 31, 2021, 10:43:37 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 31, 2021, 10:31:19 PM
Reed sticking it to the haters anyway  ;D

McIlroy his usual sunday no show, guilty conscience maybe  ;)

Just the four  ;D

Ireland's greatest
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 01, 2021, 03:06:10 PM
Optics of Rees's actions are just awful. Integrity of his win thrown into doubt. He appears to be a pretty awful person and widely disliked.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on February 01, 2021, 04:25:51 PM
The stories about Reed are many. In this instance, much as I dislike him he did nothing wrong. None of his partners saw the ball bounce. He asked the steward who also said the ball did not bounce. He marked the ball, (as did McIlroy in similar circumstances) to confirm that it had plugged. Unsure he called the rules official who gave him a drop. This happens week in week out on all courses and we all give playing partners the benefit of the doubt, the fact that TV pictures later showed a bounce is not relevant. As far as I know the use of TV was banned a few years back to prevent dicks ringing in to say that balls moved. Only Reed can say whether his intentions were within the spirit, they were certainly with in the letter of the rules.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on February 01, 2021, 04:36:56 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 01, 2021, 03:06:10 PM
Optics of Rees's actions are just awful. Integrity of his win thrown into doubt. He appears to be a pretty awful person and widely disliked.

No it's not. Done everything correct.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 01, 2021, 05:44:04 PM
Improved his lie. Got up and down. His ball wasn't plugged and I'd say going on his previous he knew it wasn't plugged. He's a cheat. If this is what he does when cameras are watching then what does he do when they aren't? And to add to it all he or at least his team has a burner twitter account to tweet "golf facts". His is a terrible advert for the game. No wonder Nike dropped him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 07, 2021, 10:59:05 PM
looks like koepka and speith are back  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 19, 2021, 08:06:45 PM
McIlroy missing the cut by a mile.

Let's hope this is the kick up the arse he needs.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 23, 2021, 07:45:33 PM
Tiger in a serious car crash this morning - was extracted from the car via the jaws of life

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eu71iQhUYAIL2AY?format=jpg&name=large)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 23, 2021, 08:27:20 PM
Crikey, that looks bad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sid waddell on February 23, 2021, 08:30:18 PM
Looks like he hit a tree on the central reservation and ended up on an embankment on the far side of the road

He'll be doing well to survive this never mind playing golf again

My brother who is a big golf nut said he looked out of it when interviewed at the tournament the other night

Wonder are painkillers or opioids to blame
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on February 23, 2021, 08:47:49 PM
According to reports he has multiple leg injuries and is in surgery.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on February 23, 2021, 08:51:00 PM
Hopefully he's ok , he might not have been driving .
Saw interview Sunday and didn't see anything off about him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on February 23, 2021, 09:20:40 PM
Quote from: Gmac on February 23, 2021, 08:51:00 PM
Hopefully he's ok , he might not have been driving .
Saw interview Sunday and didn't see anything off about him

He was the sole occupant of his car, no other cars involved.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 23, 2021, 09:49:05 PM
hope he recovers ok, looks a bad wreck  :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on February 24, 2021, 08:16:14 AM
Was driving to a training session (that was being recorded) with Drew Brees & Justin Herbert.

Fingers crossed everything is ok.

Its a pity he didnt get to bow out at the Masters this year
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 04, 2021, 04:35:39 PM
McIlroy in good form today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 04, 2021, 04:42:31 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 04, 2021, 04:35:39 PM
McIlroy in good form today

Friday's and Sundays are usually his downfall!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 04, 2021, 05:08:33 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 04, 2021, 04:42:31 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 04, 2021, 04:35:39 PM
McIlroy in good form today

Friday's and Sundays are usually his downfall!

Best Thursday golfer in the world  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 04, 2021, 07:14:22 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 04, 2021, 05:08:33 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 04, 2021, 04:42:31 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 04, 2021, 04:35:39 PM
McIlroy in good form today

Friday's and Sundays are usually his downfall!

Best Thursday golfer in the world  ;)

Just the four  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 07, 2021, 12:30:10 AM
some amazing play from de chambeau today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 07, 2021, 02:08:35 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 04, 2021, 05:08:33 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 04, 2021, 04:42:31 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 04, 2021, 04:35:39 PM
McIlroy in good form today

Friday's and Sundays are usually his downfall!

Best Thursday golfer in the world  ;)

Is it awful to be right all the time? lol

Anyway, I think Shane Lowry would love to be a great Thursday golfer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 07, 2021, 07:37:06 PM
Sunday Special!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 07, 2021, 07:38:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/yVvpJsT.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 07, 2021, 07:39:37 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 07, 2021, 07:38:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/yVvpJsT.png)

tin cup  ;D

no caddy to stop him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 07, 2021, 08:28:45 PM
What length of carry was he trying to achieve?

Looks like Bryson's gonna win this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 07, 2021, 08:45:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/yVvpJsT.png) (https://i.imgur.com/yVvpJsT.png) (https://i.imgur.com/yVvpJsT.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on March 07, 2021, 08:46:39 PM
He will probably still say he played really well
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on March 07, 2021, 10:31:16 PM
When was the last time mcilroy actually competed for a title on a Sunday? I don't mean having a great round when he's already out of contention and finishing in the top ten or whatever. Been a while
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 07, 2021, 10:36:03 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 07, 2021, 10:31:16 PM
When was the last time mcilroy actually competed for a title on a Sunday? I don't mean having a great round when he's already out of contention and finishing in the top ten or whatever. Been a while

Was it this?

The last time Rory McIlroy won a PGA Tour event was the 2019 WGC HSBC Champions in China in November 2019. McIlroy won in a playoff over Xander Schauffele
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 07, 2021, 11:26:11 PM
Top ten finish for McIlroy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 07, 2021, 11:40:59 PM
great show from de chambeau, he's box office, what a tournament

mcilroy won't win anything without a caddy, his head is a mess

players championship nxt week  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on March 07, 2021, 11:50:42 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 07, 2021, 11:40:59 PM
great show from de chambeau, he's box office, what a tournament

mcilroy won't win anything without a caddy, his head is a mess

players championship nxt week  8)

McIlroy put 2 drives in the water on par-5 6th and then 'eagled' it subsequently. A rarity.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 08, 2021, 06:58:21 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 07, 2021, 11:40:59 PMmcilroy won't win anything without a caddy, his head is a mess

players championship nxt week  8)

Who's the defending champ? Who is his caddy?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on March 08, 2021, 08:48:05 AM
His best mate
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on March 08, 2021, 09:43:19 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 07, 2021, 11:40:59 PM
great show from de chambeau, he's box office, what a tournament

mcilroy won't win anything without a caddy, his head is a mess

players championship nxt week  8)

Sh1te golfers once again overestimating the influence of caddies  ;D

Lee Westwood did ok with the missus on the bag and probably should have took it to a playoff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 08, 2021, 10:28:00 AM
Why can't Harry Diamond be a brilliant Caddie? Because he's Rory's mate? Harry is a pretty good golfer himself. I'd say he's qualified as a Caddie. Some of you seem to think that there is some sort of Caddie school that Rory needs to select his bag man from.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 08, 2021, 10:55:37 AM
It's just people overthinking things.

For some people a caddy is a punch bag. For some he is their eyes. For some he's a failsafe on yardages, rather than the go-to. For some he's a companion. For some he's a coach. For some he's a slave.

Westwood having his missus with him works for him because he doesn't want coaching or direction. Whereas De Chambeau's scientific approach to the sport means he needs a human computer alongside him doing yardages and reads.

It's each to their own. It really is.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JohnDenver on March 08, 2021, 11:14:10 AM
Couldn't give a shite about McIlroy - but isn't Westwood's caddie his girlfriend? Hasn't seemed to do him any harm recently.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 08, 2021, 11:53:13 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 08, 2021, 06:58:21 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 07, 2021, 11:40:59 PMmcilroy won't win anything without a caddy, his head is a mess

players championship nxt week  8)

Who's the defending champ? Who is his caddy?

Matsuyama is defending champ  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on March 08, 2021, 01:52:54 PM
Don't think a caddy is the main problem McIlroy has. Over the past few years he has been very poor with his short irons. - great drive and then from 100-150 yards he misses the green, comes up short and if he does hit the green is 20+ feet from the pin. After is first round on Thursday he birdied one par 4 in the remaining 3 rounds and rarely was inside 15 feet. Same with par 3s and indeed only he scrambled well on Friday and Saturday he would have been totally out of contention by Sunday. His problems with short irons are not down to his caddy it seems he is a poor amd inconsistent iron player and getting worse. If he cant improve this area of his game he will win very little.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 08, 2021, 02:41:31 PM
Rory McIlroy is one of the best golfers on the planet. He consistently contends. We're always on here talking about how he didn't win on a Sunday from being in the Top 5 or 10. This is golf. It is so difficult to win any tournament never mind every week. To actually be contending so regularly is incredible. Leaving aside Tiger and maybe Jack, McIlroy is in the top 10 golfers EVER! You lot are talking complete shite about his caddie and inconsistent iron play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 08, 2021, 02:51:52 PM
Quote from: trailer on March 08, 2021, 02:41:31 PMMcIlroy is in the top 10 golfers EVER!

Behave
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on March 08, 2021, 03:10:55 PM
Quote from: trailer on March 08, 2021, 02:41:31 PM
Rory McIlroy is one of the best golfers on the planet. He consistently contends. We're always on here talking about how he didn't win on a Sunday from being in the Top 5 or 10. This is golf. It is so difficult to win any tournament never mind every week. To actually be contending so regularly is incredible. Leaving aside Tiger and maybe Jack, McIlroy is in the top 10 golfers EVER! You lot are talking complete shite about his caddie and inconsistent iron play.

McIlroy is a very good player and I think is in the top 3 in terms of wins over the past 5 or 6 years. And I agree it is difficult to win in golf especially as more and more good players come on the scene. But you can hardly deny that his short iron play is average at best over the past couple of years and reduces his chances of winning. As I said he gave him himself very few bride chances after the first round this weekend mainly due to not taking advantage of his good drives. I like McIlroy and would love to see him win more but he won't unless his iron play becomes more consistent. My opinion for what it's worth - not every opinion you don't like is shiite!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 08, 2021, 04:18:57 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on March 08, 2021, 03:10:55 PM
Quote from: trailer on March 08, 2021, 02:41:31 PM
Rory McIlroy is one of the best golfers on the planet. He consistently contends. We're always on here talking about how he didn't win on a Sunday from being in the Top 5 or 10. This is golf. It is so difficult to win any tournament never mind every week. To actually be contending so regularly is incredible. Leaving aside Tiger and maybe Jack, McIlroy is in the top 10 golfers EVER! You lot are talking complete shite about his caddie and inconsistent iron play.

McIlroy is a very good player and I think is in the top 3 in terms of wins over the past 5 or 6 years. And I agree it is difficult to win in golf especially as more and more good players come on the scene. But you can hardly deny that his short iron play is average at best over the past couple of years and reduces his chances of winning. As I said he gave him himself very few bride chances after the first round this weekend mainly due to not taking advantage of his good drives. I like McIlroy and would love to see him win more but he won't unless his iron play becomes more consistent. My opinion for what it's worth - not every opinion you don't like is shiite!

I think sometimes he has too much choice about shot selection. Lessor golfers will either draw or fade. He can do both very well and therefore he uses both and therefore he is always playing different types of shots. As the lessor golfer is more limited he then practices that type of shot more often than Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on March 08, 2021, 04:44:17 PM
McIlroy will will need to a win another major or 2 in the second half of his career to get talked about being in the top 10 best ever. He's like the good minor player who was unreal up until about 23 and then hit the drink and went backwards in the latter part of his career. But people on here making him out to be crap and a failure are talking pure shite. He's always there or thereabouts. Golf is a weird sport and wins don't come that handy in the majors. There's only a handful with more than 5 major wins in the whole history of golf. Faldo has 6 or 7 I think so he has to be above Rory in the all time great list. His failure to be an Irish flag waving champion doesn't sit well with people in here either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on March 08, 2021, 06:25:23 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on March 08, 2021, 04:44:17 PM
McIlroy will will need to a win another major or 2 in the second half of his career to get talked about being in the top 10 best ever. He's like the good minor player who was unreal up until about 23 and then hit the drink and went backwards in the latter part of his career. But people on here making him out to be crap and a failure are talking pure shite. He's always there or thereabouts. Golf is a weird sport and wins don't come that handy in the majors. There's only a handful with more than 5 major wins in the whole history of golf. Faldo has 6 or 7 I think so he has to be above Rory in the all time great list. His failure to be an Irish flag waving champion doesn't sit well with people in here either.

It's certainly going to tough for Rory. When you look at the likes of Seve, Faldo, Big Phil + Tom Watson, who all have more than McIlroy, their Major victories were within an 8/9year span. Very few (aside from the legends) go into double figures between their first and their last major victory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 08, 2021, 06:37:34 PM
I remember an interview with him and Harrington and Harrington told him if he finishes his career with 4 Majors it will have been a failure!!

I wouldn't be too worried though remember DJ was only the age McIlroy is now when he won his first so there is a load of time for McIlroy as long as he steers clear of injury. Also he hasn't totally lost it he's just been at 85% for a while so it wouldn't take much for him to get to his best and if he does how many others will be playing at their top level to beat him?

I'd say it's frustrating but there's a long way to go in the race!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on March 09, 2021, 11:19:57 AM
McIlroy a bit like DeChambeau relies on hitting it long, but as both show they only win when they get their Irons and flatstick working.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on March 09, 2021, 02:34:04 PM
Going with small ew bets on Fleetwood and Day for the Players.
But I think Rory to lead after R1 at 28/1 is a decent ew bet too (8 places).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: CitySlicker11 on March 11, 2021, 03:13:51 PM
McIlroy +7 after 9
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 11, 2021, 04:37:12 PM
Quote from: CitySlicker11 on March 11, 2021, 03:13:51 PM
McIlroy +7 after 9

Clearly Rory has been browsing GAABoard, saw the comment about best ever Thursday player, and thought "feck yous'uns, I'll show ye!"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on March 11, 2021, 07:05:02 PM
Disgraceful round by McIlroy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on March 11, 2021, 08:11:26 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on March 11, 2021, 07:05:02 PM
Disgraceful round by McIlroy
Does he think it is Sunday?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on March 11, 2021, 08:19:04 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on March 11, 2021, 08:11:26 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on March 11, 2021, 07:05:02 PM
Disgraceful round by McIlroy
Does he think it is Sunday?
Careful now, the fanboys on here won't like that....!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on March 11, 2021, 09:43:00 PM
Who gives a fack.... Shanebos up there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 11, 2021, 10:22:42 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on March 11, 2021, 07:05:02 PM
Disgraceful round by McIlroy

I'm glad it happened. It will take something like that to get him to wise up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 13, 2021, 11:05:48 PM
Should golfers be allowed to sleep with their caddies?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 14, 2021, 12:30:51 AM
great leaderboard tonight, bison going to be tough to beat again, will prob be fav for masters if he does win
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on March 14, 2021, 07:48:32 PM
Jesus boys... Lowry hurling well here... 2 birdies in the last 5 he sticks the cat amongst the pigeons !!!

Anything is possible especially with 16 to come!!!

Come on Shane !!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 14, 2021, 08:16:51 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on March 14, 2021, 07:48:32 PM
Jesus boys... Lowry hurling well here... 2 birdies in the last 5 he sticks the cat amongst the pigeons !!!

Anything is possible especially with 16 to come!!!

Come on Shane !!

Looks like he's gone but encouraging given his form the last while!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on March 15, 2021, 10:03:05 AM
Great to see JT win the players, not least because I'd £2 on him! But after losing his Grandad and the shit he has had to take for a slip of the tongue, for which he has apologised.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 15, 2021, 10:58:50 AM
Lee Westwood should sack his caddie.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on March 15, 2021, 11:23:11 AM
Quote from: trailer on March 15, 2021, 10:58:50 AM
Lee Westwood should sack his caddie.

The son is caddying for him at the Masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 15, 2021, 02:00:47 PM
westwood can always be relied on to miss a short putt when the pressure is on  ;)

having no caddy is not an advantage, just look at the way thomas,de chambeau,koepka,speith etc interact with their bagmen, with such fine margins, it can make the difference  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 15, 2021, 02:09:42 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 15, 2021, 02:00:47 PM
westwood can always be relied on to miss a short putt when the pressure is on  ;)

having no caddy is not an advantage, just look at the way thomas,de chambeau,koepka,speith etc interact with their bagmen, with such fine margins, it can make the difference  ::)

Not sure if you're saying it does or doesn't matter.
Speith's Caddie is his old Maths teacher.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on March 15, 2021, 02:18:13 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 15, 2021, 02:00:47 PM
westwood can always be relied on to miss a short putt when the pressure is on  ;)

having no caddy is not an advantage, just look at the way thomas,de chambeau,koepka,speith etc interact with their bagmen, with such fine margins, it can make the difference  ::)

I think the make percentage for that putt on the 17th is around 50%, so hardly can be attributed to pressure.

I'm assuming you have played at some sort of elite level to back up your claims on the caddy? Missed birdie opportunities on final par 5's two weeks in a row has cost him a playoff, poor shot execution cost him not having a caddy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on March 15, 2021, 02:25:08 PM
I get the impression that Westwood doesn't give a flying fcuk.

If he wins, great, if he doesn't - ah well, money made, bag a few more quid in the next couple of years then arse about on the seniors tour and play a few invitationals.

Fair play to him for it.

In reality, even if he does nick a win at a major, he's never really going to be discussed among the golfing greats
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on March 15, 2021, 02:29:02 PM
To be honest Westwood is the one shining European light in a Ryder Cup year. He's consistent and competitive. John Rahm maybe as well.

I am trying not to be hateful but Rory is SOOO overhyped its unreal. I really think his greatest days are behind him. The future of golf is in very good hands and its going to be ultra competitive over the next 10/12 years. Brooks K has also found this out and is struggling. Some of these new young fellas stats are exceptional. JT stats this week in GIR was pure class and this is why Rory, Brooks and even Bryson with his erratic ways will struggle IMO in the future.

The future of golf looks as if the Americans will dominate. The Ryder cup looks a daunting task for Team Europe. Yes players like Garcia, Westwood and on his day Rory can compete with anyone in match-play golf, but the biggest issue for the US team is who the captain picks. They have serious talent that is consistent. Look at DJ, JT, JS,CM,XS I mean these guys are consistently top 10 every week. Add into this Brooks, Bryson, possible D Berger, P Cantlay and P Reed, I hope I am wrong but Harrington must be looking across the table going how do I challenge this?

As for Shane he faces the same problem as Rory etc, its a given now you must play 4 consistent under par rounds to have an chance  Without fail, since Portrush, Shane has failed to do this. Friday last week was a poor day and ultimately cost him. Also worrying was some of his short game. He chipped in Saturday (I think) but it was average at best overall. 

I haven't looked at RC European standings recently but some big hitters outside automatics, like Rose, Garcia, maybe Paul Casey (showing some form). Whistling Straights will suit Rose however overall this seems an uphill battle for Team Europe.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 15, 2021, 03:27:11 PM
What a load of nonsense.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 15, 2021, 07:49:27 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on March 15, 2021, 10:03:05 AM
Great to see JT win the players, not least because I'd £2 on him! But after losing his Grandad and the shit he has had to take for a slip of the tongue, for which he has apologised.

Agreed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 15, 2021, 07:52:09 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 15, 2021, 11:23:11 AM
Quote from: trailer on March 15, 2021, 10:58:50 AM
Lee Westwood should sack his caddie.

The son is caddying for him at the Masters

The son's uncle would be the Sky commentator An­drew Coltart. Has anyone heard Andrew give Lee a hard time? lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on March 15, 2021, 09:46:39 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on March 15, 2021, 10:03:05 AM
Great to see JT win the players, not least because I'd £2 on him! But after losing his Grandad and the shit he has had to take for a slip of the tongue, for which he has apologised.

Seriously? Any shit he got is well deserved and he knows it. If it was a derogatory term around disability, we all know plenty of them, would you still be saying the same?

I like JT and thought his interview after it occurring was honest; not the damage limitation management shite he was forced to mouth a few weeks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 15, 2021, 10:44:44 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 15, 2021, 09:46:39 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on March 15, 2021, 10:03:05 AM
Great to see JT win the players, not least because I'd £2 on him! But after losing his Grandad and the shit he has had to take for a slip of the tongue, for which he has apologised.

Seriously? Any shit he got is well deserved and he knows it. If it was a derogatory term around disability, we all know plenty of them, would you still be saying the same?

I like JT and thought his interview after it occurring was honest; not the damage limitation management shite he was forced to mouth a few weeks.

I thought he called himself a f**got?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on March 16, 2021, 08:38:37 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 15, 2021, 09:46:39 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on March 15, 2021, 10:03:05 AM
Great to see JT win the players, not least because I'd £2 on him! But after losing his Grandad and the shit he has had to take for a slip of the tongue, for which he has apologised.

Seriously? Any shit he got is well deserved and he knows it. If it was a derogatory term around disability, we all know plenty of them, would you still be saying the same?

I like JT and thought his interview after it occurring was honest; not the damage limitation management shite he was forced to mouth a few weeks.
He called himself a f**got. Being Gay is not a disability. Many gay people also use the term and it is never meant to be derogatory. But granted it can be offensive to some. Hardly a hanging offence.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on March 19, 2021, 09:28:20 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 15, 2021, 03:27:11 PM
What a load of nonsense.

Explain what is nonsense? Just my opinion. I have seen a lot of mc illroy in recent years, I seen first hand  the day he was handed his ass by RF at RCD  in the Walker Cup that was the first time I knew he was totally overhyped indeed that American team in Newcastle was just top quality and illustrate the difference in quality presently between the UK and Ireland and the US.Most  subsequent Walker cup performances have reinforced this hence my assessment of the upcoming Ryder Cup. Interesting to note Paul Mc Ginley comments to Eamonn Lynch on the Golf Channel on St Patrick's Day. Paul believes the ET will find it difficult to win  points in the 12 singles matches.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 19, 2021, 11:14:58 AM
The amount of supposed weak guys end up winning their singles match is unreal. US always do better in the singles but I would expect it to be close enough. Talk of Europe struggling to win a point in the singles is daft, McGinley should know better
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 19, 2021, 11:40:56 AM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on March 19, 2021, 09:28:20 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 15, 2021, 03:27:11 PM
What a load of nonsense.

Explain what is nonsense? Just my opinion. I have seen a lot of mc illroy in recent years, I seen first hand  the day he was handed his ass by RF at RCD  in the Walker Cup that was the first time I knew he was totally overhyped indeed that American team in Newcastle was just top quality and illustrate the difference in quality presently between the UK and Ireland and the US.Most  subsequent Walker cup performances have reinforced this hence my assessment of the upcoming Ryder Cup. Interesting to note Paul Mc Ginley comments to Eamonn Lynch on the Golf Channel on St Patrick's Day. Paul believes the ET will find it difficult to win  points in the 12 singles matches.

It's like this. Lee Westwood has beaten all but one of those unbeatable Americans in each of the past two prestigious tournaments. If he makes the European Team he will a second stringer ie the likes of Rahm, McIlroy, Fleetwood and Hatton will cornerstone the team and feature in every pairs match.

Throw in Perez, Casey, Hovland, Matt Fitz and Rose, even Lowry and you've basically got a full team of players capable of winning any match-up they're given. They're all players who regularly feature on leaderboards on American soil.

—-

As for Rory being overrated. He's the greatest golfer ever produced by this island. I don't know where it is you set your yardstick for underrated / overrated but it's in the wrong place. 18 PGA tour wins. He's 31 years old.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 19, 2021, 11:47:33 AM
I'm not saying Europe will win, but it won't be the W/O John thinks it'll be. Europe are good. They're good in the Pairs and they're good individually. A lot of these Ryder Cups take on lives of their own and form / world rankings go out the window.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on March 19, 2021, 12:44:34 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 19, 2021, 11:40:56 AM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on March 19, 2021, 09:28:20 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 15, 2021, 03:27:11 PM
What a load of nonsense.

Explain what is nonsense? Just my opinion. I have seen a lot of mc illroy in recent years, I seen first hand  the day he was handed his ass by RF at RCD  in the Walker Cup that was the first time I knew he was totally overhyped indeed that American team in Newcastle was just top quality and illustrate the difference in quality presently between the UK and Ireland and the US.Most  subsequent Walker cup performances have reinforced this hence my assessment of the upcoming Ryder Cup. Interesting to note Paul Mc Ginley comments to Eamonn Lynch on the Golf Channel on St Patrick's Day. Paul believes the ET will find it difficult to win  points in the 12 singles matches.

It's like this. Lee Westwood has beaten all but one of those unbeatable Americans in each of the past two prestigious tournaments. If he makes the European Team he will a second stringer ie the likes of Rahm, McIlroy, Fleetwood and Hatton will cornerstone the team and feature in every pairs match.

Throw in Perez, Casey, Hovland, Matt Fitz and Rose, even Lowry and you've basically got a full team of players capable of winning any match-up they're given. They're all players who regularly feature on leaderboards on American soil.

—-

As for Rory being overrated. He's the greatest golfer ever produced by this island. I don't know where it is you set your yardstick for underrated / overrated but it's in the wrong place. 18 PGA tour wins. He's 31 years old.


I have no Arguments rep Rory Being the greatest Golfer ever produced on this island nor his excellent stats you have helpfully produced.

My argument is simple his best days are behind him in an increasing ultra competitive golfing environment. The future of Golf was Rory - an 18/19 year old that lit up the tour. However suddenly we have seen the emergence of players that will challenge the record above in the coming years and may challenge the great great players: I mean Is Rory even in the best 3 Europe have ever produced ( Take the green glasses off)??

my opinion is no

(1) Faldo - Cant stand, but what a player big stage both sides of the ocean, majors, Ryder Cups (as a player) Genius!!
(2) Seve (an o Shea through marriage) - Consistently Brilliant, majors, Ryder Cups, changed the face of golf in the 80s- huge effect on the game
(3) Arguably Langer - Consistent, steady everything that Germans are or produce.

JT,DJ,PR,JS all are major winners that may I repeat may in the fullness of time have better stats than Rory.

Just my argument wobbler, I understand your views differ, the led into September will tell us a hell of a lot, as will his performances in Wisconsin. Whistling straits maybe a very tough layout for him.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 19, 2021, 12:55:51 PM
What absolute nonsense!

You can't compare lads who have finished their careers with someone who is barely half way through his.

Faldo didn't win his first major until he was the age McIlroy is now. . . he has another 17-18 years at the top level he will have plenty of opportunities to win again and he absolutely will!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on March 19, 2021, 03:26:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 19, 2021, 12:55:51 PM
What absolute nonsense!

You can't compare lads who have finished their careers with someone who is barely half way through his.

Faldo didn't win his first major until he was the age McIlroy is now. . . he has another 17-18 years at the top level he will have plenty of opportunities to win again and he absolutely will!

Again entitled to your opinion this is just mine.my view is his best days are behind not ahead I may be proved wrong but just my opinion.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on March 19, 2021, 03:46:30 PM
There is an argument that McIlroy has had his "time" as a major winner, we won't know obviously for another few years but just because he has already won 4 doesent mean he will win another 4 or 5. He might but I doubt it.

And I doubt McIlroy will play to he is 50, and the chances of him being competitive past 40 are pretty minuscule I would have thought.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2021, 03:48:02 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on March 19, 2021, 03:46:30 PM
There is an argument that McIlroy has had his "time" as a major winner, we won't know obviously for another few years but just because he has already won 4 doesent mean he will win another 4 or 5. He might but I doubt it.

And I doubt McIlroy will play to he is 50, and the chances of him being competitive past 40 are pretty minuscule I would have thought.

Darren won the Open at what age?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 19, 2021, 04:16:46 PM
I'd think the chances of Rory not encountering a hot streak in the months of April to July for any of the next 10 years is next to none.

It's much more likely that he will shoot his lights out in at least 3-4 majors before he puts golf in the back seat. It might be this year, might be 2025, might be 2029. Might even be all three.

This might not actually be enough to win another major. If the likes of Bryson, JT, DJ or Morikawa shooting their lights out on same weekend, it'll be a struggle.

But I'd fancy he will win a couple more.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 04:51:01 PM
Ok guys.

I'm going to make a post here and leave it at that dare I be accused of ruining another thread by telling people something they don't want to hear.

McIllroy is the Lleyton Hewitt/Andy Roddick of golf.

Won a few majors early in his career when the competition was poor, a new generation has come along and he's been left in the shadow. He's effectively a busted flush and highly unlikely to win another major.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 19, 2021, 05:05:45 PM
Two things Angelo:

1: It would be much fairer on Rory if his career was over before making such a comparison.

2. Of this new generation who apparently are leaving him behind, none of them have won as many majors as him, and only Koepka (1 year younger) has the same amount.

So whatever comparison you're making, it's contorted.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 05:19:25 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 19, 2021, 05:05:45 PM
Two things Angelo:

1: It would be much fairer on Rory if his career was over before making such a comparison.

2. Of this new generation who apparently are leaving him behind, none of them have won as many majors as him, and only Koepka (1 year younger) has the same amount.

So whatever comparison you're making, it's contorted.

I promised I wouldn't "ruin" this thread but I'll answer this one before I go.
He hasn't won a major since 2014, 24 successive majors without one. Since he won his last major:

Koepka (4)
Spieth (3)
Johnson (2)
Others (15x1)

He's been left behind by the others. I really don't think he will win another major. Don't really follow golf but I think his career trajectory has so many similarities to Hewitt/Roddick. McIlroy was lauded as this star of golf who was going to dominate the sport for the next 20/30 years, it hasn't worked out like that for him.

Andy Murray only won 3 slams but he was a good sight better than Hewitt or Roddick. There's competition there now that I don't think was really there when McIlroy arrived on the scene and that's why he was fallen off.



Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 19, 2021, 05:45:01 PM
Quote from: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 04:51:01 PM
Ok guys.

I'm going to make a post here and leave it at that dare I be accused of ruining another thread by telling people something they don't want to hear.

McIllroy is the Lleyton Hewitt/Andy Roddick of golf.

Won a few majors early in his career when the competition was poor, a new generation has come along and he's been left in the shadow. He's effectively a busted flush and highly unlikely to win another major.

You did this shite 6 months ago
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on March 19, 2021, 05:49:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on November 13, 2020, 01:19:22 PM
Is the golfing equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt flopping at another major?

We've already been down this road Angelo, bizarrely on a thread where you've previously said you never visit....

Quote from: Angelo on March 18, 2021, 10:41:58 AM
Quote from: Ed Ricketts on March 18, 2021, 08:33:38 AM
Quote from: general_lee on March 17, 2021, 08:55:14 PM
The board's days are numbered

This forum is not Ed Rickett's echo chamber as much as your ego says that is should be.

You can still post about cans of Guinness, violence against women, golf or rugby without worrying about me entering those threads. I only get involved in a select number of threads and I don't really feel I have anything to contribute in those threads. So I don't know what your concern is other than to put your self-importance front and centre.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2021, 06:55:46 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 19, 2021, 05:45:01 PM
Quote from: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 04:51:01 PM
Ok guys.

I'm going to make a post here and leave it at that dare I be accused of ruining another thread by telling people something they don't want to hear.

McIllroy is the Lleyton Hewitt/Andy Roddick of golf.

Won a few majors early in his career when the competition was poor, a new generation has come along and he's been left in the shadow. He's effectively a busted flush and highly unlikely to win another major.

You did this shite 6 months ago

Yes and was found out then  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 06:57:52 PM
Ok guys.

I'm still right and just wanted to remind you that nothing has changed.

As you were.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 19, 2021, 07:07:09 PM
Angelo i was thinking the troops were being a bit quick in rounding on you but ive just seen you proudly point out how right you are when theres been a grand total of......one major since your bold statement....you really dont help yourself sometimes 😃
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on March 19, 2021, 07:09:51 PM
Quote from: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 05:19:25 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on March 19, 2021, 05:05:45 PM
Two things Angelo:

1: It would be much fairer on Rory if his career was over before making such a comparison.

2. Of this new generation who apparently are leaving him behind, none of them have won as many majors as him, and only Koepka (1 year younger) has the same amount.

So whatever comparison you're making, it's contorted.

I promised I wouldn't "ruin" this thread but I'll answer this one before I go.
He hasn't won a major since 2014, 24 successive majors without one. Since he won his last major:

Koepka (4)
Spieth (3)
Johnson (2)
Others (15x1)

He's been left behind by the others. I really don't think he will win another major. Don't really follow golf but I think his career trajectory has so many similarities to Hewitt/Roddick. McIlroy was lauded as this star of golf who was going to dominate the sport for the next 20/30 years, it hasn't worked out like that for him.

Andy Murray only won 3 slams but he was a good sight better than Hewitt or Roddick. There's competition there now that I don't think was really there when McIlroy arrived on the scene and that's why he was fallen off.

Yep, carry on  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 19, 2021, 07:35:41 PM
Quote from: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 06:57:52 PM
Ok guys.

I'm still right and just wanted to remind you that nothing has changed.

As you were.

Aye still right to compare McIlroy with Hewitt and Roddick when they've won 1 major apiece and McIlroy has 4 on his own and plays a game which has a career span of 25 years and not 10 like tennis.

It's embarrassing at this stage really!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 08:21:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 19, 2021, 07:35:41 PM
Quote from: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 06:57:52 PM
Ok guys.

I'm still right and just wanted to remind you that nothing has changed.

As you were.

Aye still right to compare McIlroy with Hewitt and Roddick when they've won 1 major apiece and McIlroy has 4 on his own and plays a game which has a career span of 25 years and not 10 like tennis.

It's embarrassing at this stage really!

Incorrect.

Hewitt won two.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2021, 08:48:38 PM
Quote from: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 08:21:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 19, 2021, 07:35:41 PM
Quote from: Angelo on March 19, 2021, 06:57:52 PM
Ok guys.

I'm still right and just wanted to remind you that nothing has changed.

As you were.

Aye still right to compare McIlroy with Hewitt and Roddick when they've won 1 major apiece and McIlroy has 4 on his own and plays a game which has a career span of 25 years and not 10 like tennis.

It's embarrassing at this stage really!

Incorrect.

Hewitt won two.

50% less
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 19, 2021, 10:33:13 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on March 19, 2021, 03:46:30 PM
There is an argument that McIlroy has had his "time" as a major winner, we won't know obviously for another few years but just because he has already won 4 doesent mean he will win another 4 or 5. He might but I doubt it.

And I doubt McIlroy will play to he is 50, and the chances of him being competitive past 40 are pretty minuscule I would have thought.

yes he might win another 4 or 5  ;D but that will not happen (he should have had about 10 already), the new generation are light years ahead of him in preparation and professionalism, just look at the nonsense coming out this week that he ruined his swing trying to catch bison for distance  ::), ridiculous

take the blinkers off lads, mcilroy is done, his head is gone, not a chance he wins another major, his time in the elite is over

4 majors in a weak era when tiger was not around is not a bad career though in fairness  ;)

that was 7-10 years ago now  8)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 19, 2021, 10:50:59 PM
So Paddy's were pure luck then
Title: Golf Clubs in NI/OWC/The North
Post by: No1 on March 23, 2021, 01:07:56 PM
Any of you boys/girls on here had any word from your club as to how they are proceeding on April 1st?

"up to 10 people from two households can undertake outdoor sporting activities"

Doesn't give them much scope! 
Title: Re: Golf Clubs in NI/OWC/The North
Post by: Applesisapples on March 23, 2021, 03:04:40 PM
Quote from: No1 on March 23, 2021, 01:07:56 PM
Any of you boys/girls on here had any word from your club as to how they are proceeding on April 1st?

"up to 10 people from two households can undertake outdoor sporting activities"

Doesn't give them much scope!
Members only in 2 balls unless they are from the same household, in which case can be joined by 1/2 if they are from a single household. ie max 2 households. Members can only book front or back 9 not both.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on March 23, 2021, 03:24:51 PM
Some clubs are already allowing certain members to play a round of golf - would expect it will be open house from 1st April
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 23, 2021, 07:53:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 23, 2021, 03:24:51 PM
Some clubs are already allowing certain members to play a round of golf - would expect it will be open house from 1st April

Who?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on March 23, 2021, 08:37:38 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 23, 2021, 07:53:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 23, 2021, 03:24:51 PM
Some clubs are already allowing certain members to play a round of golf - would expect it will be open house from 1st April

Who?

Not to be a dick but I wont give the names of them.

Know of at least 2 that are allowing certain 'well up' members have a round at the weekend - very difficult to police.

While it isnt supposed to be allowed there is no harm in it from a health perspective
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 23, 2021, 09:12:32 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 23, 2021, 08:37:38 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 23, 2021, 07:53:56 PM
Quote from: Taylor on March 23, 2021, 03:24:51 PM
Some clubs are already allowing certain members to play a round of golf - would expect it will be open house from 1st April

Who?

Not to be a dick but I wont give the names of them.

Know of at least 2 that are allowing certain 'well up' members have a round at the weekend - very difficult to police.

While it isnt supposed to be allowed there is no harm in it from a health perspective

If someone gets hit on the head with a golf ball then there will not be any insurance cover.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on March 23, 2021, 10:32:01 PM
Got this today:

The course will reopen for play on Thursday 1st April. The initial phase of the return to golf will last until 12th April and during this time golf groupings must be confined to a maximum of two households.

To assist with contact tracing, should the need arise, all tee times must be booked in advance online or over the telephone to the club office. Visitors or guests of members are NOT permitted to play at this time.

In order to accommodate as many members as possible during this initial stage, bookings will be for 9 holes only and separate timesheets will be available for both front and back nines.

On both Saturdays during this period all bookings will be for a maximum of two players only. On all other days bookings up to 2:00pm will for a maximum of two players and a maximum of three players thereafter (with the maximum of two households rule applicable).

Times will be available for booking from Thursday 25th March @ 7:00pm for the period Thursday 1st April through Friday 9th April.

Times for Saturday 10th April and Sunday 11th April times will be available for booking from Tuesday 30th March @19:00.

In order to ensure an equitable distribution of times amongst members the following guidance should be adhered to:

Thursday 1st April / Friday 2nd April
Each member should make at most one booking for either Thursday or Friday.

Saturday 3rd April / Sunday 4th April
Each member should make at most one booking for either Saturday or Sunday.

Monday 5th April through Friday 9th April.
Each member should make at most two bookings during this period.

Saturday 10th April / Sunday 11th April
Each member should make at most one booking for either Saturday or Sunday.

All junior members (male or female) should call the club office to make bookings.

Bookings for Saturdays will initially be for full members only, but will be opened up to all members at 7:00pm on the previous evening.

After 7:00pm on any day members may make an additional booking for the following day should times be available.

Whilst the putting and chipping greens will remain open, they must only be used in the 10 – 15 min period prior to your tee time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 24, 2021, 06:58:56 AM
Yeap, that is how we're doing it too
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on March 24, 2021, 09:50:06 AM
Quote from: Taylor on March 23, 2021, 03:24:51 PM
Some clubs are already allowing certain members to play a round of golf - would expect it will be open house from 1st April
The rules are clearly stated on the Golf Ireland website.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 24, 2021, 02:19:53 PM
Good start from the boy Rory in Texas this morning - landed in someones pool

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ExP8Ki5WQAAFF2B?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 03:24:23 PM
Looks like it got worse from there... drove over the green @ 14 then chipped into the water to lose 6&5!

Will give him some more time to work with his new coach!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 24, 2021, 03:26:00 PM
Irish lose to English by a dog licence.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 24, 2021, 03:30:11 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 24, 2021, 03:26:00 PM
Irish lose to English by a dog licence.

is 7 and 6 not a dog licence?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 24, 2021, 03:32:15 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 24, 2021, 03:30:11 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 24, 2021, 03:26:00 PM
Irish lose to English by a dog licence.

is 7 and 6 not a dog licence?

Emmm... realises mistake.... errrr..... oh, 7&6 in euros, 6&5 in pounds, lol.

Phew! Just about got away with that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 24, 2021, 03:46:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 03:24:23 PM
Looks like it got worse from there... drove over the green @ 14 then chipped into the water to lose 6&5!

Will give him some more time to work with his new coach!

didn't even make it to the 14th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 03:55:01 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 24, 2021, 03:46:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 24, 2021, 03:24:23 PM
Looks like it got worse from there... drove over the green @ 14 then chipped into the water to lose 6&5!

Will give him some more time to work with his new coach!

didn't even make it to the 14th

Lol sorry I meant 13!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2021, 05:54:23 PM
I blame the caddie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Downtothewire on March 24, 2021, 07:53:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2021, 05:54:23 PM
I blame the caddie

So do I. That might be the change he needs but may be the hardest call to make. How do you sack your best mate
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2021, 07:58:31 PM
Quote from: Downtothewire on March 24, 2021, 07:53:43 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2021, 05:54:23 PM
I blame the caddie

So do I. That might be the change he needs but may be the hardest call to make. How do you sack your best mate

Not a problem, he's done well
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 25, 2021, 11:23:47 PM
Even if Poulter loses tomorrow, and Rory wins, will Rory exit on the head to head?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 26, 2021, 02:12:14 AM
no - if they are tied on points they play sudden-death starting on the 1st tee
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on March 26, 2021, 10:33:31 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 26, 2021, 02:12:14 AM
no - if they are tied on points they play sudden-death starting on the 1st tee

I thought Smith and McIlroy would play sudden death as finished with same record ?

Edit - just saw it's just group winners going through
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 28, 2021, 06:45:30 PM
Gmac in with a shout tonight, not sure if tv coverage anywhere
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on April 02, 2021, 09:39:18 PM
She was tredding water a bit today but encouraging to see Leona Maguire just a few shots back after 2 rounds of a major. It's not quite happened for her yet as a pro after such a stellar amateur career.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 02, 2021, 10:03:11 PM
Watch out for speith next week worth a punt .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2021, 06:35:17 PM
Olivia Mehaffey from Banbridge is currently sitting in 2nd place at the Augusta womens amateur tournament.

She's one shot back heading to the back 9 of the final round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 04, 2021, 10:58:18 PM
Quote from: Gmac on April 02, 2021, 10:03:11 PM
Watch out for speith next week worth a punt .

Speith is back  8)

Big danger next week
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 04, 2021, 11:37:38 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2021, 06:35:17 PM
Olivia Mehaffey from Banbridge is currently sitting in 2nd place at the Augusta womens amateur tournament.

She's one shot back heading to the back 9 of the final round.

I think she started in Tandragee Golf Club.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 04, 2021, 11:39:02 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 04, 2021, 10:58:18 PM
Quote from: Gmac on April 02, 2021, 10:03:11 PM
Watch out for speith next week worth a punt .

Speith is back  8)

Big danger next week
week early price will go down but he's streaky and could do it next week .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on April 07, 2021, 11:27:27 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 04, 2021, 11:37:38 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2021, 06:35:17 PM
Olivia Mehaffey from Banbridge is currently sitting in 2nd place at the Augusta womens amateur tournament.

She's one shot back heading to the back 9 of the final round.

I think she started in Tandragee Golf Club.
Poached by RCD
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on April 07, 2021, 12:23:50 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on April 07, 2021, 11:27:27 AM
Quote from: Orior on April 04, 2021, 11:37:38 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 03, 2021, 06:35:17 PM
Olivia Mehaffey from Banbridge is currently sitting in 2nd place at the Augusta womens amateur tournament.

She's one shot back heading to the back 9 of the final round.

I think she started in Tandragee Golf Club.
Poached by RCD

A Woman in RCD?? wasn't that the subject of court proceedings in the not to distant past about clubhouse issues their?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: FermGael on April 08, 2021, 03:16:05 PM
Rory has called his daughter Poppy.
Proof, if it was even needed , that he's been reading the board ...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tubberman on April 08, 2021, 03:42:14 PM
Quote from: FermGael on April 08, 2021, 03:16:05 PM
Rory has called his daughter Poppy.
Proof, if it was even needed , that he's been reading the board ...

Unbelievable! You'd never hear of a prodestant called Lilly!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 24, 2021, 02:05:37 PM
Nice hole in one by Gmac last night  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 09, 2021, 09:28:56 PM
McIlroy's in good shape going into the back nine.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 09, 2021, 10:21:49 PM
fanboys hiding behind the sofa now  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on May 09, 2021, 10:22:46 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 09, 2021, 10:21:49 PM
fanboys hiding behind the sofa now  ;)

Don't think half of them knew this was on but will all be on now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 09, 2021, 10:25:04 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on May 09, 2021, 10:22:46 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 09, 2021, 10:21:49 PM
fanboys hiding behind the sofa now  ;)

Don't think half of them knew this was on but will all be on now

lol no doubt, weak event at his favourite course and all set for world domination again  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on May 09, 2021, 10:38:52 PM
In current top 10 there are 4 major winners. Wouldn't exactly say it is a weak field. It is the irons and putter that has carried him this week. Which is certainly positive for him moving forward.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 09, 2021, 10:41:10 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 09, 2021, 10:25:04 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on May 09, 2021, 10:22:46 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 09, 2021, 10:21:49 PM
fanboys hiding behind the sofa now  ;)

Don't think half of them knew this was on but will all be on now

lol no doubt, weak event at his favourite course and all set for world domination again  8)

Lowry sitting at 65th, some weak enough players alright
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on May 09, 2021, 10:57:20 PM
Terrible drive
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 09, 2021, 11:04:51 PM
Be some gurning tonight
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 09, 2021, 11:07:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 09, 2021, 11:04:51 PM
Be some gurning tonight

Typing through their tears  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on May 09, 2021, 11:09:20 PM
No Covid in North Carolina any more? Jeez, shaking hands and hugging everyone!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 09, 2021, 11:11:07 PM
But sure he was at least 10 in front on the last day, chasing on a Sunday results in a choking mode never seen before
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 09, 2021, 11:12:50 PM
Finished... he'll never win again now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 09, 2021, 11:19:20 PM
What major was on this weekend?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 09, 2021, 11:21:49 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 09, 2021, 11:19:20 PM
What major was on this weekend?

He's only won four, give him a break. He's not Tiger or Katie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 09, 2021, 11:28:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 09, 2021, 11:19:20 PM
What major was on this weekend?

Here's another one
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 09, 2021, 11:29:41 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 09, 2021, 11:19:20 PM
What major was on this weekend?

the gah board expert championship, it's on every weekend ffs   ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 09, 2021, 11:41:27 PM
^

(https://i.postimg.cc/7Z0Vdzts/Screen-Shot-2021-05-09-at-3-40-49-PM.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 10, 2021, 12:27:30 AM
The mad thing is his driving was fairly off for the week so there's plenty of improvement to come.

He has a real chance to win at Kiawah given his previous win there and the fact that most of the big names are not firing except for Matsuyama and maybe Spieth. It should be good!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on May 10, 2021, 12:39:44 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 10, 2021, 12:27:30 AM
The mad thing is his driving was fairly off for the week so there's plenty of improvement to come.

He has a real chance to win at Kiawah given his previous win there and the fact that most of the big names are not firing except for Matsuyama and maybe Spieth. It should be good!

I have been on here given Rory plenty but listen fair play to him good win, still think he's not up to the standard required for a major currently, just my opinion!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on May 10, 2021, 09:00:20 AM
On another note watched some highlights of the Walker Cup from Seminole (I think it might be Rorys home club just now) two Irish lads together Murphy and Power were an excellent team winning 3 points, 2 together and then Power won a singles match as well. Fair play to them. Need to bring the European youngsters onto the GB&I team  as the Americans are cruising it at the minute, 3/4 in a row now. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 10, 2021, 09:56:58 AM
Great win for Rory and Harry Diamond who proved what an expert Caddie he is.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smelmoth on May 11, 2021, 11:19:50 PM
Why does Rory get such a negative response from some individuals here?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 11, 2021, 11:40:35 PM
Quote from: smelmoth on May 11, 2021, 11:19:50 PM
Why does Rory get such a negative response from some individuals here?

Good old fashioned begrudgery
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 12, 2021, 09:45:24 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 11, 2021, 11:40:35 PM
Quote from: smelmoth on May 11, 2021, 11:19:50 PM
Why does Rory get such a negative response from some individuals here?

Good old fashioned begrudgery
I have to admit as someone who has been negative about McIlroy in the past (not that he would give a sh*t anyway), I have actually come to respect him for his honest and open response in interviews, not least on the golf super league and his frustrations with his game. Anyone who plays golf regularly at any level can relate to his woes and those of Speith. Whilst I will never be a fan it is good to see his recovery.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 12, 2021, 02:06:44 PM
My golf game is in tatters at the minute. Not sure if there is a more frustrating game than golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 12, 2021, 02:18:53 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 12, 2021, 02:06:44 PM
My golf game is in tatters at the minute. Not sure if there is a more frustrating game than golf.
Been there full year of shanking everything on the course. It drove me mad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on May 12, 2021, 02:33:22 PM
Quote from: smelmoth on May 11, 2021, 11:19:50 PM
Why does Rory get such a negative response from some individuals here?

Wrong sort of Catholic. He had a Norn Iron flag on his webpage at one point and supports the NI football team.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 12, 2021, 02:45:33 PM
Quote from: dec on May 12, 2021, 02:33:22 PM
Quote from: smelmoth on May 11, 2021, 11:19:50 PM
Why does Rory get such a negative response from some individuals here?

Wrong sort of Catholic. He had a Norn Iron flag on his webpage at one point and supports the NI football team.

He didn't grow up on the Falls rd, he didn't go to school there either, when you are a child you adopt to the life you have, your friends with school mates and neighbours. If you want to blame anyone for his choices in life I'd start with his parents

I've a few friends that their kids are into sports, soccer, netball and gymnastics and so on, for them representing NI is their only chance at achieving national recognition in their sport.

If you were a parent and your child was representing NI would you turn up and support them?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 12, 2021, 04:24:39 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 12, 2021, 02:06:44 PM
My golf game is in tatters at the minute. Not sure if there is a more frustrating game than golf.

Mines great except my pitching/chipping is a tiny bit off, especially in tight lies. To be expected as had no good way to practice the shots during lockdown.

Found a bit extra swing speed during lockdown though which is nice  ;D

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smelmoth on May 12, 2021, 04:38:19 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 12, 2021, 02:45:33 PM
Quote from: dec on May 12, 2021, 02:33:22 PM
Quote from: smelmoth on May 11, 2021, 11:19:50 PM
Why does Rory get such a negative response from some individuals here?

Wrong sort of Catholic. He had a Norn Iron flag on his webpage at one point and supports the NI football team.

He didn't grow up on the Falls rd, he didn't go to school there either, when you are a child you adopt to the life you have, your friends with school mates and neighbours. If you want to blame anyone for his choices in life I'd start with his parents

I've a few friends that their kids are into sports, soccer, netball and gymnastics and so on, for them representing NI is their only chance at achieving national recognition in their sport.

If you were a parent and your child was representing NI would you turn up and support them?

It's depressing stuff.

Local lad supports local team is still shocking for some people. Sad really
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 12, 2021, 05:08:01 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 12, 2021, 04:24:39 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 12, 2021, 02:06:44 PM
My golf game is in tatters at the minute. Not sure if there is a more frustrating game than golf.

Mines great except my pitching/chipping is a tiny bit off, especially in tight lies. To be expected as had no good way to practice the shots during lockdown.

Found a bit extra swing speed during lockdown though which is nice  ;D

I need to get the finger out and start practising more. I am playing off 8 now and can't get away with just rocking up half an hour before my tee time on a Saturday anymore. I have only broke 80 once so far out of about 10 competitions. Played with my mate on the Monday evening and was 2 over for 18, my best score ever and then played 2 days later and shot 85 in a club comp. My chipping is really crap this year and last year it was probably the best part of my game. Lockdown has a lot to answer for. I think I need to buy a new driver, that'll fix everything.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 12, 2021, 06:52:11 PM
Quote from: smelmoth on May 12, 2021, 04:38:19 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 12, 2021, 02:45:33 PM
Quote from: dec on May 12, 2021, 02:33:22 PM
Quote from: smelmoth on May 11, 2021, 11:19:50 PM
Why does Rory get such a negative response from some individuals here?

Wrong sort of Catholic. He had a Norn Iron flag on his webpage at one point and supports the NI football team.

He didn't grow up on the Falls rd, he didn't go to school there either, when you are a child you adopt to the life you have, your friends with school mates and neighbours. If you want to blame anyone for his choices in life I'd start with his parents

I've a few friends that their kids are into sports, soccer, netball and gymnastics and so on, for them representing NI is their only chance at achieving national recognition in their sport.

If you were a parent and your child was representing NI would you turn up and support them?

It's depressing stuff.

Local lad supports local team is still shocking for some people. Sad really

Golf is organised on an all-Ireland basis. It was the GUI that helped nuture his talent (albeit in a small way). Yet there was a time when he appeared to yearn to play for GB, but Ireland. But that might have just been to wind up Poulter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 12, 2021, 06:59:30 PM
The GUI had as much help in his development as I did.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 12, 2021, 09:00:11 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 12, 2021, 06:59:30 PM
The GUI had as much help in his development as I did.

Did the GUI not have him at the development squads down at Carton House when he was a young fella? Maybe that wasn't a thing then.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 12, 2021, 10:42:30 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 12, 2021, 09:00:11 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 12, 2021, 06:59:30 PM
The GUI had as much help in his development as I did.

Did the GUI not have him at the development squads down at Carton House when he was a young fella? Maybe that wasn't a thing then.

He was representing GUI from 14.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 13, 2021, 12:01:23 AM
If anyone genuinely believes that a talent as precocious as Rory McIlroy was fine-tuned by being partly housed by an administrative body for a few years, then I do despair.

Running the competitors that allows a player to compete does not make a player

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 13, 2021, 07:27:50 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 13, 2021, 12:01:23 AM
If anyone genuinely believes that a talent as precocious as Rory McIlroy was fine-tuned by being partly housed by an administrative body for a few years, then I do despair.

Running the competitors that allows a player to compete does not make a player

They bring the young talent down to Carton house and give them access to top class coaching etc. I agree he would probably have been a star either way but Irish golf has contributed to that in some shape or form. A few of the young ones in my club seem to be well looked after by the GUI.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 13, 2021, 06:49:44 PM
Good start for Power and Padraig in the US. We can all agree to shout for them? Good solid fellas, both went to the Olympics...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 14, 2021, 09:44:49 AM
I am not sure of the truth of the matter, but I was told by a contemporary of McIlroy on the amateur circuit that at 14 or so a consortium invested in him, paying his dad to manage him and provided money for coaching etc... In return for a share of the spoils when he made it. Sounds plausible.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 14, 2021, 12:16:52 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 14, 2021, 09:44:49 AM
I am not sure of the truth of the matter, but I was told by a contemporary of McIlroy on the amateur circuit that at 14 or so a consortium invested in him, paying his dad to manage him and provided money for coaching etc... In return for a share of the spoils when he made it. Sounds plausible.

Happens is loads of sports, sponsors are found and it helps with their initial start up and there is a percentage then for these guys who had the faith to buy in at the start, while it mainly happens in motor sports, bikes and cars, I'm sure its happened in other sports .

Great investment for some if that's true for Rory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 14, 2021, 12:29:56 PM
Michael Bannon, Holywood GC, His parents and friends. Rory hasn't forgotten where he came from unlike Clarke for example.

He's one of Ireland's greatest sportspeople.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 6th sam on May 16, 2021, 12:25:15 AM
Quote from: trailer on May 14, 2021, 12:29:56 PM
Michael Bannon, Holywood GC, His parents and friends. Rory hasn't forgotten where he came from unlike Clarke for example.

He's one of Ireland's greatest sportspeople.

Agreed, World no1 in one of the top sports. Delighted to see him back winning .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 16, 2021, 04:34:32 PM
US golf on early today because of incoming weather... Seamus Power currently joint 2nd after 7 holes. A top 5 for him be huge but a win would be life changing for a journey man pro
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on May 16, 2021, 05:39:55 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 14, 2021, 09:44:49 AM
I am not sure of the truth of the matter, but I was told by a contemporary of McIlroy on the amateur circuit that at 14 or so a consortium invested in him, paying his dad to manage him and provided money for coaching etc... In return for a share of the spoils when he made it. Sounds plausible.

Would that not have adversely impacted his amateur status? 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 16, 2021, 06:38:25 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 16, 2021, 04:34:32 PM
US golf on early today because of incoming weather... Seamus Power currently joint 2nd after 7 holes. A top 5 for him be huge but a win would be life changing for a journey man pro
One bad hole undoing lots of good work. Let's hope he has a good finish for a big pay day
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 16, 2021, 07:08:16 PM
Ah he's tied T10 now, not an insignificant payday but it could have been career changing.. I suppose there's a reason he's a journeyman too...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 17, 2021, 11:20:17 AM
Quote from: David McKeown on May 16, 2021, 05:39:55 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 14, 2021, 09:44:49 AM
I am not sure of the truth of the matter, but I was told by a contemporary of McIlroy on the amateur circuit that at 14 or so a consortium invested in him, paying his dad to manage him and provided money for coaching etc... In return for a share of the spoils when he made it. Sounds plausible.

Would that not have adversely impacted his amateur status?
He wasn't paid to play, his dad was paid to manage his affairs I am led to believe.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lurganblue on May 20, 2021, 12:32:48 PM
PGA about to start then.  Predictions? Is McIlroy now ready to compete for a major again? He has won at Kiawah before of course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 01:28:25 PM
Will be great watching McIlroy fail again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 20, 2021, 01:43:15 PM
In the water first hole too!! Lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 20, 2021, 02:11:18 PM
Does McIlroy think it's Sunday already?!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 20, 2021, 02:20:29 PM
His first rounds in the majors since his last win are shocking. They showed at the last masters he is way over par for rounds 1 and way under par for the remaining 3 rounds. A good start is vital and I see he is already making a bit of meal of it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 20, 2021, 02:23:00 PM
Yeah he's a shocking level par after 2 holes...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 20, 2021, 02:54:02 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 01:28:25 PM
Will be great watching McIlroy fail again.

I hope he wins and dedicates it to the outgoing first minister Arlene just to really piss off people.

Also he's said he's togging out for Olympics. He should demand that Ireland have a butchers apron somewhere on their kit otherwise he's not playing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 20, 2021, 03:10:31 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 20, 2021, 02:54:02 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 01:28:25 PM
Will be great watching McIlroy fail again.

I hope he wins and dedicates it to the outgoing first minister Arlene just to really piss off people.

Also he's said he's togging out for Olympics. He should demand that Ireland have a butchers apron somewhere on their kit otherwise he's not playing.

His should get FGAU on one sleeve and WATP on the other.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smelmoth on May 20, 2021, 04:07:38 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 01:28:25 PM
Will be great watching McIlroy fail again.

Stay classy Champion
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: johnnycool on May 20, 2021, 04:11:23 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 14, 2021, 12:29:56 PM
Michael Bannon, Holywood GC, His parents and friends. Rory hasn't forgotten where he came from unlike Clarke for example.

He's one of Ireland's greatest sportspeople.

Played a bit of hurling for Ballycran in his younger days did our Michael.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 05:01:04 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 20, 2021, 02:54:02 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 01:28:25 PM
Will be great watching McIlroy fail again.

I hope he wins and dedicates it to the outgoing first minister Arlene just to really piss off people.

Also he's said he's togging out for Olympics. He should demand that Ireland have a butchers apron somewhere on their kit otherwise he's not playing.

The Rory McIlroy Castle Catholic fans would love that but he's a busted flush, much like them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 20, 2021, 05:03:09 PM
Please leave this thread alone
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 05:06:15 PM
Mad to think Golf's equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt went in as favourite for this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 20, 2021, 05:27:51 PM
Just watched Morikawa hit a chip off the green I'd say anything close to par either side and you'd be happy enough. Sounds like the wind is to get up more so could be some crazy golf in the afternoon session. Love watching Spieth all over the place and seeing how he gets out of it should be entertaining.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2021, 06:03:44 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 05:06:15 PM
Mad to think Golf's equivalent of Lleyton Hewitt went in as favourite for this.

You left out nazi and zealot
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2021, 08:13:45 PM
fanboys starting early this week  ::),

hopefully their hero is gone by tomorrow evening so we can concentrate on the golfers that actually have a chance of winning  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2021, 08:35:27 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2021, 08:13:45 PM
fanboys starting early this week  ::),

hopefully their hero is gone by tomorrow evening so we can concentrate on the golfers that actually have a chance of winning  ;)

Mr predictable, he must have really pissed you off when he won that tournament.

Just let it go
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 08:59:26 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2021, 08:13:45 PM
fanboys starting early this week  ::),

hopefully their hero is gone by tomorrow evening so we can concentrate on the golfers that actually have a chance of winning  ;)

Very rattled and very tetchy, so they are.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2021, 09:14:52 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 08:59:26 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2021, 08:13:45 PM
fanboys starting early this week  ::),

hopefully their hero is gone by tomorrow evening so we can concentrate on the golfers that actually have a chance of winning  ;)

Very rattled and very tetchy, so they are.

Ah, you're nothing but a zealot and a nazi
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2021, 10:04:23 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 08:59:26 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2021, 08:13:45 PM
fanboys starting early this week  ::),

hopefully their hero is gone by tomorrow evening so we can concentrate on the golfers that actually have a chance of winning  ;)

Very rattled and very tetchy, so they are.

obsessed more like  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smelmoth on May 20, 2021, 10:11:27 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2021, 10:04:23 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 08:59:26 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2021, 08:13:45 PM
fanboys starting early this week  ::),

hopefully their hero is gone by tomorrow evening so we can concentrate on the golfers that actually have a chance of winning  ;)

Very rattled and very tetchy, so they are.

obsessed more like  ;D

The recurring McElroy theme on this thread is invariably initiated by a cohort of posters who seem to hate the lad.

I don't knowwho these posters are or what their motivation is but judging the posters by their own words they appear to be malignant scum
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on May 21, 2021, 01:04:42 AM
Lowry with a steady round up to the 17th and an almost unplayable 2nd shot to end with a double bogey but fair play pulled one back on the 18th. Played by far the best of the three with Dustin and Sergio. Its a tough place to play with that wind.
Padraig H doing very well to hang in there in the last 6 holes lots of scrambling. Will be an interesting day tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 21, 2021, 07:20:05 AM
Quote from: smelmoth on May 20, 2021, 10:11:27 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2021, 10:04:23 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 20, 2021, 08:59:26 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2021, 08:13:45 PM
fanboys starting early this week  ::),

hopefully their hero is gone by tomorrow evening so we can concentrate on the golfers that actually have a chance of winning  ;)

Very rattled and very tetchy, so they are.

obsessed more like  ;D

The recurring McElroy theme on this thread is invariably initiated by a cohort of posters who seem to hate the lad.

I don't knowwho these posters are or what their motivation is but judging the posters by their own words they appear to be malignant scum

Now that's a meltdown.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on May 21, 2021, 08:18:13 AM
Overall some very positive stuff by the Irish yesterday. Harrington loves a bit of grind and he knows from his World Cup win ont the Ocean Course that short game is key there.

Lowry appears to be playing well, although it's shambolic how little coverage he gets. He carries a presence in the States so that should only be to his advantage.

As for Rory, I actually thought he played some very good stuff. His scrambling and short game were on fire for a lot of that round and a score of level or 1 over would have been a fairer reflection imo. But in golf it doesn't take much to run up a card and he found that out for himself.

If they are all sitting around even or 1 under at the end of play today I think they would be more than happy. Think the PGA will set it up for higher scoring today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 21, 2021, 11:40:30 AM
I have never liked McIlroy. But he is a talented golfer and his results prove that. I wouldn't wish him to fail, it doesn't bother me either way though. That course is brutal and +3 is still in the hunt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 21, 2021, 12:02:27 PM
An ordinary 5 handicapper would do well to break 100 on that course. A 10 -20 handicapper is looking at 130 - 160.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 21, 2021, 01:11:47 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 21, 2021, 12:02:27 PM
An ordinary 5 handicapper would do well to break 100 on that course. A 10 -20 handicapper is looking at 130 - 160.

Wonder how many shots it gives you on the new handicap system
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 21, 2021, 01:27:23 PM
It's got a slope of 155. The highest available.

This would mean a 20 handicapper on a  traditional  Irish parkland (not one of the newfangled 7000 yard ones) would enjoy a 27-28 handicap when playing Kiawah off the back sticks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 21, 2021, 01:34:07 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 21, 2021, 12:02:27 PM
An ordinary 5 handicapper would do well to break 100 on that course. A 10 -20 handicapper is looking at 130 - 160.

160??
Can you only use your putter
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 21, 2021, 02:51:27 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 21, 2021, 01:34:07 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 21, 2021, 12:02:27 PM
An ordinary 5 handicapper would do well to break 100 on that course. A 10 -20 handicapper is looking at 130 - 160.

160??
Can you only use your putter

Keeping it in play and the forced carries over the shit would mean lots and lots of provos (which would turn into ball in play). It's got the highest slope available. Most of the Par 4s aren't reachable in 2 for the average Joe soap.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 21, 2021, 02:55:25 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 21, 2021, 12:02:27 PM
An ordinary 5 handicapper would do well to break 100 on that course. A 10 -20 handicapper is looking at 130 - 160.

Nonsense. On this championship setup, a good 10 handicappers should be delighted to break 90 but under 100 is achievable. Some of the carries of tee on this setup would be a problem for shorter hitters.

Off the forward tees it would be a completely different prospect, looking at the card I reckon i'd hit very few drivers and stick to the trusty 2 iron  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 21, 2021, 02:56:18 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 21, 2021, 01:27:23 PM
It's got a slope of 155. The highest available.

This would mean a 20 handicapper on a  traditional  Irish parkland (not one of the newfangled 7000 yard ones) would enjoy a 27-28 handicap when playing Kiawah off the back sticks.

Try mid 30s

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBZsBj6q/Screen-Shot-2021-05-21-at-6-55-20-AM.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 21, 2021, 02:59:01 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 21, 2021, 02:56:18 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 21, 2021, 01:27:23 PM
It's got a slope of 155. The highest available.

This would mean a 20 handicapper on a  traditional  Irish parkland (not one of the newfangled 7000 yard ones) would enjoy a 27-28 handicap when playing Kiawah off the back sticks.

Try mid 30s

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBZsBj6q/Screen-Shot-2021-05-21-at-6-55-20-AM.png)

I might actually get a shot or 2 ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 21, 2021, 04:44:52 PM
I would get 7 additional shots.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: michaelg on May 21, 2021, 05:07:19 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 21, 2021, 11:40:30 AM
I have never liked McIlroy. But he is a talented golfer and his results prove that. I wouldn't wish him to fail, it doesn't bother me either way though. That course is brutal and +3 is still in the hunt.
Other than the, perhaps glaringly obvious, what has he done to annoy you? After 15 years in the public eye, he always comes across well and seems a good guy, in a sport too, where there is fairly high proportion of  assholes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on May 21, 2021, 05:25:27 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 21, 2021, 12:02:27 PM
An ordinary 5 handicapper would do well to break 100 on that course. A 10 -20 handicapper is looking at 130 - 160.

So a 20 handicapper, getting a course handicap of 35, would STILL shoot 53 OVER PAR?

Or 88 over par gross??

Think someone's getting a tad carried away

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 21, 2021, 05:45:00 PM
I mean - I probably would  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 21, 2021, 06:18:13 PM
This was the stat I was looking for yesterday. It's quite remarkable.

Majors since 2015 for Rory
R1, +35
R2-4, -62



https://mobile.twitter.com/JustinRayGolf/status/1395445827024433153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1395445827024433153%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalclubgolfer.com%2Fnews%2Fpga-championship-report-2021%2F
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 21, 2021, 06:39:18 PM
This new handicap system is confusing. I played off 8.7 with a playing handicap of 8. I shot 84 a few weeks ago and got cut to 8.2. A load of our low 1/2 handicap men all got cut to scratch once the nee system came in. I'm assuming it'll come into its own when I play a few opens at links courses and I'll get a few extra shots to play with.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on May 21, 2021, 06:50:08 PM
Flip sake harringtons three putted the last. Could easily have holed it and he'd be sitting at two under, right in the mix
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on May 21, 2021, 07:13:07 PM
Spieth's miss at the last was a shocker. Could put him out of the weekend. Projected cut at +3
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 21, 2021, 08:19:43 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 21, 2021, 07:13:07 PM
Spieth's miss at the last was a shocker. Could put him out of the weekend. Projected cut at +3

Sure some poster said he'd be back at his best!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 21, 2021, 08:58:20 PM
https://twitter.com/pgatour/status/1301634825548423169?s=21

Here's Kisners take on shots for amateurs playing pro courses...


https://twitter.com/pgatour/status/1301634825548423169?s=21
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on May 21, 2021, 11:02:16 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 21, 2021, 08:58:20 PM
https://twitter.com/pgatour/status/1301634825548423169?s=21

Here's Kisners take on shots for amateurs playing pro courses...


https://twitter.com/pgatour/status/1301634825548423169?s=21

So he takes the difference in handicaps and multiplies it by the number of rounds.

It's not gonna sell many newspapers.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 22, 2021, 12:32:39 AM
Rory all over the place on these last few holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 22, 2021, 12:52:12 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 22, 2021, 12:32:39 AM
Rory all over the place on these last few holes

ah yes but remember that time he won it 9 years ago  ::)

should be in for a great weekend, this course is a brute
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: StPatsAbu on May 22, 2021, 01:03:30 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 22, 2021, 12:32:39 AM
Rory all over the place on these last few holes
Prob too busy bucking the wife!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on May 22, 2021, 07:58:35 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 21, 2021, 06:39:18 PM
This new handicap system is confusing. I played off 8.7 with a playing handicap of 8. I shot 84 a few weeks ago and got cut to 8.2. A load of our low 1/2 handicap men all got cut to scratch once the nee system came in. I'm assuming it'll come into its own when I play a few opens at links courses when I get a few extra shots to play with.

Get the golf Ireland app. It shows all your qualifying rounds, puts your last 20 rounds into a graph and highlights the 8 rounds that are used to calculate your handicap.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on May 22, 2021, 08:44:28 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 22, 2021, 12:32:39 AM
Rory all over the place on these last few holes
Rory was motoring on lovely for most of the round. -3 for the first 15, and still playing within himself, short putts missed on 16 and 17 have probably ended his chances.

The Sky commentators often have no idea what's going on for some reason. On course information not getting to them. A good example was Rory on the 18th. His second shot hit someone on the back and went into long grass. Then it shows him taking a chip  from a perfect lie which he knocks stone dead. Sky thought that was a par, but then the scorecard showed a bogey and they didn't even mention it. So he either dropped or hacked out into the good lie.

Padraig and Shane still well in it at level par. Especially if they get lucky and get the best of the conditions today. The course and conditions should suit them more than most. Of course, hard to see Padraig keeping it up for 4 rounds, but hopefully Shane will make a move.

I love watching them play hard courses. This one is hard and fair. I'd hate to play it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on May 22, 2021, 10:08:15 AM
Definitely thought Sky struggled at times. Think they were relying on Rich Been, out on the course, to tell them what was happening, but more often than not he had to apologise for not getting down to see where the ball was.
The wait at 17 was very strange as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on May 22, 2021, 06:57:31 PM
Rory's statistics on the Par 5s this week are horrendous.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 22, 2021, 09:17:18 PM
Mickelson putting on a show here!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2021, 09:32:23 PM
He's currently 2/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on May 22, 2021, 11:00:17 PM
The last two holes haven't gone his way. Unlucky with a couple of putts that didn't drop. Koepka + Oosthuizen back in play again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on May 22, 2021, 11:39:15 PM
What about Rory ? Still got a chance ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 23, 2021, 12:08:50 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on May 22, 2021, 11:39:15 PM
What about Rory ? Still got a chance ?

leave it  ;D, they're all away to bed

koepka looking ominous, might just outlast phil the thrill tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 23, 2021, 12:11:39 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on May 22, 2021, 11:39:15 PM
What about Rory ? Still got a chance ?

I blame the caddy, for his four major wins he's had a better caddy, unless he changes his caddy he'll continue to be Ireland's best golfer
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 23, 2021, 01:39:35 PM
I see golf's version of Lleyton Hewitt not going to stop the rot this tome either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 23, 2021, 06:29:10 PM
Would love Phil to win here but I can't see him holding out. He's too erratic off the tee.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 23, 2021, 06:38:57 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 23, 2021, 06:29:10 PM
Would love Phil to win here but I can't see him holding out. He's too erratic off the tee.

Sure hes erratic this 30 years, be a great story if he did hold on, as a fellow leftie he's always been one of my favourites.Hes not left handed at anything else strangely

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on May 23, 2021, 08:09:48 PM
This Sky commentary is atrocious, they don't seem to know what's going on
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 23, 2021, 08:17:23 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on May 23, 2021, 08:09:48 PM
This Sky commentary is atrocious, they don't seem to know what's going on

Pretty sure they doing most of it from the UK where they won't have access to the real time info they'd normally be getting on site?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on May 23, 2021, 08:20:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 23, 2021, 08:17:23 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on May 23, 2021, 08:09:48 PM
This Sky commentary is atrocious, they don't seem to know what's going on

Pretty sure they doing most of it from the UK where they won't have access to the real time info they'd normally be getting on site?

But surely they have access to the feed and graphics we are watching, I don't know how many times it has come on screen, Koepka the recent example on 2, it came up on screen it was a bogey putt (which he missed) and they were trying to count up his shots.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 23, 2021, 08:25:40 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on May 23, 2021, 08:20:06 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 23, 2021, 08:17:23 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on May 23, 2021, 08:09:48 PM
This Sky commentary is atrocious, they don't seem to know what's going on

Pretty sure they doing most of it from the UK where they won't have access to the real time info they'd normally be getting on site?

But surely they have access to the feed and graphics we are watching, I don't know how many times it has come on screen, Koepka the recent example on 2, it came up on screen it was a bogey putt (which he missed) and they were trying to count up his shots.

I've no idea but in fairness to them their coverage is usually top notch and has definitely been off this tournament so throwing that out there as an idea.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 23, 2021, 08:48:17 PM
Bit of magic from Phil out of the bunker there. He's a great entertainer all the same!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 23, 2021, 08:52:48 PM
Harrington got to -3 and an outside sniff but unfortunately just bogeyed the 15th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on May 23, 2021, 09:25:53 PM
Playing some stuff. Lowry right up there as well after doing so well at the masters. Great to see
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 23, 2021, 09:42:40 PM
Shane missing a shortish putt on the last shame. Great work by both of them if  they could have got one or 2 shots better may have been very interedting as the leaders are struggling in tough conditions
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Targetman on May 23, 2021, 10:01:11 PM
Is Koepka's caddy from the north?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 23, 2021, 10:08:09 PM
Quote from: Targetman on May 23, 2021, 10:01:11 PM
Is Koepka's caddy from the north?

QuoteKoepka's bagman is Ricky Elliott, who is originally from Portrush in Northern Ireland.

He grew up with 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell and is also close friends with Ian Poulter.

The caddie, who played at Royal Portrush Golf Club as a junior, was a promising youngster, winning titles such as the Ulster Boys Championship and the Ulster Youth Championship.

Elliott represented Ireland at the 1990 European Youths Championship with Michael Hoey.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2021, 10:39:28 PM
Quote from: Targetman on May 23, 2021, 10:01:11 PM
Is Koepka's caddy from the north?
Highest placed finisher from the North.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 23, 2021, 10:49:17 PM
Phil going well here surprised nobody's called out Koepka for choking so hard!!

He hasn't obviously but it just seems to be the way we go on in this thread.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 23, 2021, 10:49:52 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2021, 10:39:28 PM
Quote from: Targetman on May 23, 2021, 10:01:11 PM
Is Koepka's caddy from the north?
Highest placed finisher from the North.

Maybe not the way Brooks is imploding on the back 9
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 23, 2021, 11:50:30 PM
Mickelson has the best short game I've seen since Seve in his pomp.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 24, 2021, 12:06:08 AM
Good job there's no Covid in America!!

Jesus Christ!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 24, 2021, 12:07:18 AM
Brilliant from Mickelson. What a performance all weekend. He'll be missed when he finally retires.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 24, 2021, 12:26:54 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 24, 2021, 12:06:08 AM
Good job there's no Covid in America!!

Jesus Christ!
Aye nuts at the end there. Did they not have any rules for attendees?!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 24, 2021, 12:32:43 AM
amazing performance from phil, deserved it today

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 24, 2021, 06:41:12 AM
Great to see Lowry and Harrington do so well. Nice to see Irish flags near the top of the leaderboard.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 24, 2021, 08:27:15 AM
Quote from: laoislad on May 24, 2021, 06:41:12 AM
Great to see Lowry and Harrington do so well. Nice to see Irish flags near the top of the leaderboard.

Brilliant to see and they clearly benefitted from playing together.
Mickelson was just sublime. That's a really tough course and he plotted his way around it so, so well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 24, 2021, 09:40:26 AM
Quote from: michaelg on May 21, 2021, 05:07:19 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 21, 2021, 11:40:30 AM
I have never liked McIlroy. But he is a talented golfer and his results prove that. I wouldn't wish him to fail, it doesn't bother me either way though. That course is brutal and +3 is still in the hunt.
Other than the, perhaps glaringly obvious, what has he done to annoy you? After 15 years in the public eye, he always comes across well and seems a good guy, in a sport too, where there is fairly high proportion of  assholes.
Actually not the glaringly obvious, perhaps that is you jumping to the glaringly obvious, family had interactions with him when he first got some cash. The impression he left was not positive. See previous comments I have made on his honesty in interviews.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 24, 2021, 09:50:12 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 24, 2021, 12:26:54 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 24, 2021, 12:06:08 AM
Good job there's no Covid in America!!

Jesus Christ!
Aye nuts at the end there. Did they not have any rules for attendees?!
This is South Carolina, fcuks are not given! Covid is fake news.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 09:53:42 AM
Mickleson - another one of the new generation of golfer that McIlroy just can't complete with.  :P Glad he wasn't around when McIlroy was picking up all those handy major titles.  ;)

Would be some craic on here today had McIlroy played the same as Koepka or Oosthuizen in that last round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on May 24, 2021, 10:26:46 AM
Mickelson wins it at 50 years old but yeah let's make it all about Mcilroy.
Jesus you lads are some dose.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 24, 2021, 11:01:02 AM
Mickelson didn't win any majors until his mid 30s and older. So time for Rory yet. I wonder how many Mickelson would have won if Tiger wasn't around. I love watching him, he's a proper entertainer, not the typical robot that is on the tour now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 24, 2021, 12:33:18 PM
I always like seeing the winner's bird offer congratulations for the big pay cheque. Where was Big Phil's bird. Also haven't heard Phil's nickname for a while FMIG).

Summary, 150 golfers teed up on Thursday, 149 golfers choked and 1 golfer didn't.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 01:21:15 PM
Mickelson was ranked 115th before the tournament started, he's now up to 32nd, and $2million richer.

He has 11 second place finishes, which, in itself, is second only to Nicklaus.
Surprisingly only one of those second place finishes was to Tiger.
The others: Speith, Toms, McIlroy, Clarke, Stenson, Stewart, Goosen, Ogilvey, Glover and Rose.

Looking at the finishing places for the Top 10 after yesterday's final round

DJ - MC
J Thomas - MC
Rahm - Tied 8th (-1)
Bryson - Tied 38th (+3)
Morikawa - Tied 8th (-1)
Xander S - MC
Koepka - Tied 2nd (-4)
Reed - Tied 17th (E)
Rory - Tied 49th (+5)
T Hatton - Tied 38th (+3)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 24, 2021, 02:10:58 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 01:21:15 PM
Mickelson was ranked 115th before the tournament started, he's now up to 32nd, and $2million richer.

He has 11 second place finishes, which, in itself, is second only to Nicklaus.
Surprisingly only one of those second place finishes was to Tiger.
The others: Speith, Toms, McIlroy, Clarke, Stenson, Stewart, Goosen, Ogilvey, Glover and Rose.

Looking at the finishing places for the Top 10 after yesterday's final round

DJ - MC
J Thomas - MC
Rahm - Tied 8th (-1)
Bryson - Tied 38th (+3)
Morikawa - Tied 8th (-1)
Xander S - MC
Koepka - Tied 2nd (-4)
Reed - Tied 17th (E)
Rory - Tied 49th (+5)
T Hatton - Tied 38th (+3)

Nicklaus the biggest choker ever according to the metric used by many on this board.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 24, 2021, 02:43:21 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 09:53:42 AM
Mickleson - another one of the new generation of golfer that McIlroy just can't complete with.  :P Glad he wasn't around when McIlroy was picking up all those handy major titles.  ;)

Would be some craic on here today had McIlroy played the same as Koepka or Oosthuizen in that last round.

Koepka played awful yet still got it round only 2 over. Many others would have slumped to an 80
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 03:25:33 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 24, 2021, 02:43:21 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 09:53:42 AM
Mickleson - another one of the new generation of golfer that McIlroy just can't complete with.  :P Glad he wasn't around when McIlroy was picking up all those handy major titles.  ;)

Would be some craic on here today had McIlroy played the same as Koepka or Oosthuizen in that last round.

Koepka played awful yet still got it round only 2 over. Many others would have slumped to an 80

Wouldn't argue with that, same with Oosthuizen's round. Was more to do with the lazy analysts on here that would crucify another player for the same thing.

Koepka's double bogey on the second was a massive swing after what happen at the first. Never managed to put enough pressure on Mickelson after that, Phil had a 2/3/4 shot cushion until Koepka put a bit of pressure on with back to back birdies at 15+16.

Koepka, Rahm, Speith, Bryson are currently top of the betting for the next major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 24, 2021, 04:04:51 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 03:25:33 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 24, 2021, 02:43:21 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 09:53:42 AM
Mickleson - another one of the new generation of golfer that McIlroy just can't complete with.  :P Glad he wasn't around when McIlroy was picking up all those handy major titles.  ;)

Would be some craic on here today had McIlroy played the same as Koepka or Oosthuizen in that last round.

Koepka played awful yet still got it round only 2 over. Many others would have slumped to an 80

Wouldn't argue with that, same with Oosthuizen's round. Was more to do with the lazy analysts on here that would crucify another player for the same thing.

Koepka's double bogey on the second was a massive swing after what happen at the first. Never managed to put enough pressure on Mickelson after that, Phil had a 2/3/4 shot cushion until Koepka put a bit of pressure on with back to back birdies at 15+16.

Koepka, Rahm, Speith, Bryson are currently top of the betting for the next major
Speith played reasonably well but couldn't buy a putt on the first two days, Koepka was playing with a knee injury that was bound to hamper him. If you watch PGA golf Oosthuizen threatens a fair bit with out delivering. Thomas has been up and down this year mainly a reaction to his Granddads death. Whilst it is great to see Phil standing up for the older guys 4 rounds is a lot to do at that age. Rahm didn't play well but was still hanging about and Bryson is just Bryson. The US Open will feature the usual suspects but it would be nice to see someone like Fowler win it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 24, 2021, 04:50:23 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 24, 2021, 04:04:51 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 03:25:33 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 24, 2021, 02:43:21 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 09:53:42 AM
Mickleson - another one of the new generation of golfer that McIlroy just can't complete with.  :P Glad he wasn't around when McIlroy was picking up all those handy major titles.  ;)

Would be some craic on here today had McIlroy played the same as Koepka or Oosthuizen in that last round.

Koepka played awful yet still got it round only 2 over. Many others would have slumped to an 80

Wouldn't argue with that, same with Oosthuizen's round. Was more to do with the lazy analysts on here that would crucify another player for the same thing.

Koepka's double bogey on the second was a massive swing after what happen at the first. Never managed to put enough pressure on Mickelson after that, Phil had a 2/3/4 shot cushion until Koepka put a bit of pressure on with back to back birdies at 15+16.

Koepka, Rahm, Speith, Bryson are currently top of the betting for the next major
Speith played reasonably well but couldn't buy a putt on the first two days, Koepka was playing with a knee injury that was bound to hamper him. If you watch PGA golf Oosthuizen threatens a fair bit with out delivering. Thomas has been up and down this year mainly a reaction to his Granddads death. Whilst it is great to see Phil standing up for the older guys 4 rounds is a lot to do at that age. Rahm didn't play well but was still hanging about and Bryson is just Bryson. The US Open will feature the usual suspects but it would be nice to see someone like Fowler win it.

I'd disagree, sometimes you need a bit of luck to win a major or one bit of genius (Bubba's wedge at the masters). He's one more than a lot of his peers and very consistent in the majors. He's been beaten rather than thrown it away. 

I reckon he could win a another 1 or 2 if he lay of the tractors and focused  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 24, 2021, 05:43:42 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 24, 2021, 04:04:51 PMThe US Open will feature the usual suspects but it would be nice to see someone like Fowler win it.

Fowler will have bother winning a tournament he isn't in (as of yet.)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 24, 2021, 07:29:30 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 09:53:42 AM
Mickleson - another one of the new generation of golfer that McIlroy just can't complete with.  :P Glad he wasn't around when McIlroy was picking up all those handy major titles.  ;)

Would be some craic on here today had McIlroy played the same as Koepka or Oosthuizen in that last round.


Deary me, I didn't think the McIlroy fan boys would get so rattled.

Mickleson was winning majors when Tiger was at his peak. If he was in his prime at the same time McIlroy was about he'd probably have double his current amount.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 24, 2021, 08:06:20 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 24, 2021, 02:43:21 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 09:53:42 AM
Mickleson - another one of the new generation of golfer that McIlroy just can't complete with.  :P Glad he wasn't around when McIlroy was picking up all those handy major titles.  ;)

Would be some craic on here today had McIlroy played the same as Koepka or Oosthuizen in that last round.

Koepka played awful yet still got it round only 2 over. Many others would have slumped to an 80

Koepka choked yesterday. Missing those easy putts had nothing to do with his knee.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 25, 2021, 08:42:11 AM
https://twitter.com/brobible/status/1397015048766345219?s=21

The hatred is real! The Ryder Cup team room will be some craic with those 2 in it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 25, 2021, 08:45:42 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 24, 2021, 05:43:42 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on May 24, 2021, 04:04:51 PMThe US Open will feature the usual suspects but it would be nice to see someone like Fowler win it.

Fowler will have bother winning a tournament he isn't in (as of yet.)
He'll be there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 25, 2021, 08:48:39 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 24, 2021, 08:06:20 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 24, 2021, 02:43:21 PM
Quote from: Estimator on May 24, 2021, 09:53:42 AM
Mickleson - another one of the new generation of golfer that McIlroy just can't complete with.  :P Glad he wasn't around when McIlroy was picking up all those handy major titles.  ;)

Would be some craic on here today had McIlroy played the same as Koepka or Oosthuizen in that last round.

Koepka played awful yet still got it round only 2 over. Many others would have slumped to an 80

Koepka choked yesterday. Missing those easy putts had nothing to do with his knee.
Not sure I'd agree that he choked, and as one who has two bad knees and a bad swing I can tell you the knees don't help, that and a handicap of 20 would have seen me struggle too. :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:13:31 AM
Is McIlroy actually a choker or is he just overrated?

I'd say it's more the latter. I wouldn't have called Lleyton Hewitt a choker for instance, he just broke on the scene at a weak era, won a few slams in that brief weak era and then fell off the radar when better players came along. I would say that's very similar to McIlroy.

If the field was a lot weaker now, McIlroy would be winning majors but the reality is there's probably 10-15 or so better players out there for the past 6/7 years than him and he just has a very sensitive fanbase who have issues dealing with that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 25, 2021, 11:26:39 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:13:31 AM
Is McIlroy actually a choker or is he just overrated?

I'd say it's more the latter. I wouldn't have called Lleyton Hewitt a choker for instance, he just broke on the scene at a weak era, won a few slams in that brief weak era and then fell off the radar when better players came along. I would say that's very similar to McIlroy.

If the field was a lot weaker now, McIlroy would be winning majors but the reality is there's probably 10-15 or so better players out there for the past 6/7 years than him and he just has a very sensitive fanbase who have issues dealing with that.

Based on what?? McIlroy has been in the top 10 golfers in the world continuously for nearly 11 years. Lleyton Hewitt won 2 Grand Slams in a career that is so much more condensed than a golfer's.

At McIlroy's age Mickelson hadn't even won 1 major.

Yes he's going through a slump but people saying he's over rated or finished is just not true.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:31:31 AM
Quote from: screenexile on May 25, 2021, 11:26:39 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:13:31 AM
Is McIlroy actually a choker or is he just overrated?

I'd say it's more the latter. I wouldn't have called Lleyton Hewitt a choker for instance, he just broke on the scene at a weak era, won a few slams in that brief weak era and then fell off the radar when better players came along. I would say that's very similar to McIlroy.

If the field was a lot weaker now, McIlroy would be winning majors but the reality is there's probably 10-15 or so better players out there for the past 6/7 years than him and he just has a very sensitive fanbase who have issues dealing with that.



Based on what?? McIlroy has been in the top 10 golfers in the world continuously for nearly 11 years. Lleyton Hewitt won 2 Grand Slams in a career that is so much more condensed than a golfer's.

At McIlroy's age Mickelson hadn't even won 1 major.

Yes he's going through a slump but people saying he's over rated or finished is just not true.

Based on the fact that he hasn't won a major in 7 years and probably won't win another one.

Yes. Age is relative.

Hewitt and Roddick won their only slams in a weak era at 20/21. Meanwhile someone like Wawrinka won his only 3 slams in his late 20s/30s.

McIlroy has played his best golf, he was very fortunate that his best golf came at a time when Woods was in decline and the new generation that are about now hadn't really established themselves.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lurganblue on May 25, 2021, 11:32:48 AM
No love lost between Koepka and Bryson by the looks of that video doing the rounds :)

Their Ryder cup team is going to be a bundle of laughs.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:35:12 AM
Can everyone please not respond to Angelo on this thread? He will then bugger off to another thread to wind people up.

There's already more mentions on Leyton Hewitt than Shane Lowry on the golf thread. We don't need this. Nobody needs this.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:37:03 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:35:12 AM
Can everyone please not respond to Angelo on this thread? He will then bugger off to another thread to wind people up.

There's already more mentions on Leyton Hewitt than Shane Lowry on the golf thread. We don't need this. Nobody needs this.

The sensitive McIlroy fanboys certainly don't want to hear about it anyway and are adamant they will censor reasonable debate and critiques of his overall ability.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:55:02 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:13:31 AM
Is McIlroy actually a choker or is he just overrated?

I'd say it's more the latter. I wouldn't have called Lleyton Hewitt a choker for instance, he just broke on the scene at a weak era, won a few slams in that brief weak era and then fell off the radar when better players came along. I would say that's very similar to McIlroy.

If the field was a lot weaker now, McIlroy would be winning majors but the reality is there's probably 10-15 or so better players out there for the past 6/7 years than him and he just has a very sensitive fanbase who have issues dealing with that.

Top trolling again. Bar maybe arguing Tiger and Jack, golf majors have never been dominated by a few players like tennis so it's another false equivalence.

It's amazing how that someone who openly admits knowing nothing about golf, clearly doesn't play or play to a decent standard seems to ignore that McIlroy was no. 1 in the world during that past 6/7 years a few times and is currently 9th in the world. So how could there be 10-15 or so better players  ??? Also during that tim he had a few long term injuries.

Keep trying though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:37:03 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:35:12 AM
Can everyone please not respond to Angelo on this thread? He will then bugger off to another thread to wind people up.

There's already more mentions on Leyton Hewitt than Shane Lowry on the golf thread. We don't need this. Nobody needs this.

The sensitive McIlroy fanboys certainly don't want to hear about it anyway and are adamant they will censor reasonable debate and critiques of his overall ability.

No one is censoring anything, your debate is based upon irrationality rather than any understanding or golf or the facts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:58:55 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:55:02 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:13:31 AM
Is McIlroy actually a choker or is he just overrated?

I'd say it's more the latter. I wouldn't have called Lleyton Hewitt a choker for instance, he just broke on the scene at a weak era, won a few slams in that brief weak era and then fell off the radar when better players came along. I would say that's very similar to McIlroy.

If the field was a lot weaker now, McIlroy would be winning majors but the reality is there's probably 10-15 or so better players out there for the past 6/7 years than him and he just has a very sensitive fanbase who have issues dealing with that.

Top trolling again. Bar maybe arguing Tiger and Jack, golf majors have never been dominated by a few players like tennis so it's another false equivalence.

It's amazing how that someone who openly admits knowing nothing about golf, clearly doesn't play or play to a decent standard seems to ignore that McIlroy was no. 1 in the world during that past 6/7 years a few times and is currently 9th in the world. So how could there be 10-15 or so better players  ??? Also during that tim he had a few long term injuries.

Keep trying though.

Majors are the only currency worth their salt.

He's only missed 1 major through injury in his career.

What I am seeing here is a load of excuses that don't really seem to back up the reason why he won his 4 majors in a weak post-Tiger era.

I think some people are far too emotionally invested in McIlroy to face up to reality. He's done, a new generation has arrived and he's been left behind.

The parallels with Lleyton Hewitt are extraordinary and I think the reason people want to dismiss them is because there is so much basis there to support that. Dare they actually engage that conversation they will find very little of it they are able to rebut.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:37:03 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:35:12 AM
Can everyone please not respond to Angelo on this thread? He will then bugger off to another thread to wind people up.

There's already more mentions on Leyton Hewitt than Shane Lowry on the golf thread. We don't need this. Nobody needs this.

The sensitive McIlroy fanboys certainly don't want to hear about it anyway and are adamant they will censor reasonable debate and critiques of his overall ability.

No one is censoring anything, your debate is based upon irrationality rather than any understanding or golf or the facts.

That's nonsense. I deal in subtance, I have shown clearly the parallels with Hewitt, nobody has been able to disprove them because they can't.

What you will notice here is that when people lose the argument they default to attacking me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:05:53 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:58:55 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:55:02 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:13:31 AM
Is McIlroy actually a choker or is he just overrated?

I'd say it's more the latter. I wouldn't have called Lleyton Hewitt a choker for instance, he just broke on the scene at a weak era, won a few slams in that brief weak era and then fell off the radar when better players came along. I would say that's very similar to McIlroy.

If the field was a lot weaker now, McIlroy would be winning majors but the reality is there's probably 10-15 or so better players out there for the past 6/7 years than him and he just has a very sensitive fanbase who have issues dealing with that.

Top trolling again. Bar maybe arguing Tiger and Jack, golf majors have never been dominated by a few players like tennis so it's another false equivalence.

It's amazing how that someone who openly admits knowing nothing about golf, clearly doesn't play or play to a decent standard seems to ignore that McIlroy was no. 1 in the world during that past 6/7 years a few times and is currently 9th in the world. So how could there be 10-15 or so better players  ??? Also during that tim he had a few long term injuries.

Keep trying though.

Majors are the only currency worth their salt.

He's only missed 1 major through injury in his career.

What I am seeing here is a load of excuses that don't really seem to back up the reason why he won his 4 majors in a weak post-Tiger era.

I think some people are far too emotionally invested in McIlroy to face up to reality. He's done, a new generation has arrived and he's been left behind.

The parallels with Lleyton Hewitt are extraordinary and I think the reason people want to dismiss them is because there is so much basis there to support that. Dare they actually engage that conversation they will find very little of it they are able to rebut.

DJ by that measure is probably sh1te too? What about Speith, is he a busted flush too?

Majors are hard to win in golf, there is at least 50 players in most of the major fields that could win. FFS 115th player in the world won last weekend and was only there because he was a past champion 16 years before.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:09:19 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:37:03 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:35:12 AM
Can everyone please not respond to Angelo on this thread? He will then bugger off to another thread to wind people up.

There's already more mentions on Leyton Hewitt than Shane Lowry on the golf thread. We don't need this. Nobody needs this.

The sensitive McIlroy fanboys certainly don't want to hear about it anyway and are adamant they will censor reasonable debate and critiques of his overall ability.

No one is censoring anything, your debate is based upon irrationality rather than any understanding or golf or the facts.

That's nonsense. I deal in subtance, I have shown clearly the parallels with Hewitt, nobody has been able to disprove them because they can't.

What you will notice here is that when people lose the argument they default to attacking me.

We are back off down the same route as all your other conspiracy theory type fallacies. I'm off to hunt the invisible dragon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:10:08 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:05:53 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:58:55 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:55:02 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:13:31 AM
Is McIlroy actually a choker or is he just overrated?

I'd say it's more the latter. I wouldn't have called Lleyton Hewitt a choker for instance, he just broke on the scene at a weak era, won a few slams in that brief weak era and then fell off the radar when better players came along. I would say that's very similar to McIlroy.

If the field was a lot weaker now, McIlroy would be winning majors but the reality is there's probably 10-15 or so better players out there for the past 6/7 years than him and he just has a very sensitive fanbase who have issues dealing with that.

Top trolling again. Bar maybe arguing Tiger and Jack, golf majors have never been dominated by a few players like tennis so it's another false equivalence.

It's amazing how that someone who openly admits knowing nothing about golf, clearly doesn't play or play to a decent standard seems to ignore that McIlroy was no. 1 in the world during that past 6/7 years a few times and is currently 9th in the world. So how could there be 10-15 or so better players  ??? Also during that tim he had a few long term injuries.

Keep trying though.

Majors are the only currency worth their salt.

He's only missed 1 major through injury in his career.

What I am seeing here is a load of excuses that don't really seem to back up the reason why he won his 4 majors in a weak post-Tiger era.

I think some people are far too emotionally invested in McIlroy to face up to reality. He's done, a new generation has arrived and he's been left behind.

The parallels with Lleyton Hewitt are extraordinary and I think the reason people want to dismiss them is because there is so much basis there to support that. Dare they actually engage that conversation they will find very little of it they are able to rebut.

DJ by that measure is probably sh1te too? What about Speith, is he a busted flush too?

Majors are hard to win in golf, there is at least 50 players in most of the major fields that could win. FFS 115th player in the world won last weekend and was only there because he was a past champion 16 years before.

DJ and Spieth have won 5 major collectively since McIlroy last won one, these are the type of players McIlroy can no longer compete with.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:11:22 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:09:19 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:37:03 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:35:12 AM
Can everyone please not respond to Angelo on this thread? He will then bugger off to another thread to wind people up.

There's already more mentions on Leyton Hewitt than Shane Lowry on the golf thread. We don't need this. Nobody needs this.

The sensitive McIlroy fanboys certainly don't want to hear about it anyway and are adamant they will censor reasonable debate and critiques of his overall ability.

No one is censoring anything, your debate is based upon irrationality rather than any understanding or golf or the facts.

That's nonsense. I deal in subtance, I have shown clearly the parallels with Hewitt, nobody has been able to disprove them because they can't.

What you will notice here is that when people lose the argument they default to attacking me.

We are back off down the same route as all your other conspiracy theory type fallacies. I'm off to hunt the invisible dragon.

That's an inane post because you can't tackle the argument.

Stick to argument, put some strong substantiated points behind your view - the issue is that there are none available to rebut the Hewitt and McIlroy career trajectory analogy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 25, 2021, 12:34:38 PM
Great, another thread ruined by fuckface.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on May 25, 2021, 12:37:36 PM
I use the ignore function. Its great
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Louther on May 25, 2021, 12:39:05 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 25, 2021, 11:32:48 AM
No love lost between Koepka and Bryson by the looks of that video doing the rounds :)

Their Ryder cup team is going to be a bundle of laughs.

It's a savage clip. Wonder how it made light of day but Brooks didn't seem to object when told it be cut.

Is Bryson generally that unpopular? Had heard Koepka not been popular with US crowds as he was seen as someone who came through the European tour? Not sure how right that is.

Locker room be fun ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 25, 2021, 12:43:50 PM
Quote from: smort on May 25, 2021, 12:37:36 PM
I use the ignore function. Its great

So do I, but it's doesn't work when someone uses quotes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:44:08 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 25, 2021, 12:34:38 PM
Great, another thread ruined by fuckface.


1. Personal abuse.
    Personal abuse is one of the most common problems on internet boards. Known sometimes as 'playing the man', whether foul language is used or not, this behaviour is
    not allowed.
    e.g. Calling someone a fat fool is the same as calling someone something more vulgar. This rule applies even in situations where another user has breached this, or
    another rule. Retaliation is still a breach of the rule.
   

When is the mod finally going to ban this guy?

His insults, not just to me, but other posters too are incessant. He is abusive across a whole number of threads and rarely contributes anything other than his snide, igorant and idiotic remarks.

It seems rules are only for some posters on here thouhg.

I had one poster wish death on me the other day and the moderators just deleted his post and let him continue posting on like he it never happened.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 25, 2021, 12:44:41 PM
Quote from: Louther on May 25, 2021, 12:39:05 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 25, 2021, 11:32:48 AM
No love lost between Koepka and Bryson by the looks of that video doing the rounds :)

Their Ryder cup team is going to be a bundle of laughs.

It's a savage clip. Wonder how it made light of day but Brooks didn't seem to object when told it be cut.

Is Bryson generally that unpopular? Had heard Koepka not been popular with US crowds as he was seen as someone who came through the European tour? Not sure how right that is.

Locker room be fun ;D ;D

Absolutely savage and just another reason in a long long list why I love Brooks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:46:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:11:22 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:09:19 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:37:03 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:35:12 AM
Can everyone please not respond to Angelo on this thread? He will then bugger off to another thread to wind people up.

There's already more mentions on Leyton Hewitt than Shane Lowry on the golf thread. We don't need this. Nobody needs this.

The sensitive McIlroy fanboys certainly don't want to hear about it anyway and are adamant they will censor reasonable debate and critiques of his overall ability.

No one is censoring anything, your debate is based upon irrationality rather than any understanding or golf or the facts.

That's nonsense. I deal in subtance, I have shown clearly the parallels with Hewitt, nobody has been able to disprove them because they can't.

What you will notice here is that when people lose the argument they default to attacking me.

We are back off down the same route as all your other conspiracy theory type fallacies. I'm off to hunt the invisible dragon.

That's an inane post because you can't tackle the argument.

Stick to argument, put some strong substantiated points behind your view - the issue is that there are none available to rebut the Hewitt and McIlroy career trajectory analogy.


It's a false equivalence hence why I'm off chasing the invisible dragon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:48:51 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 25, 2021, 12:44:41 PM
Quote from: Louther on May 25, 2021, 12:39:05 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 25, 2021, 11:32:48 AM
No love lost between Koepka and Bryson by the looks of that video doing the rounds :)

Their Ryder cup team is going to be a bundle of laughs.

It's a savage clip. Wonder how it made light of day but Brooks didn't seem to object when told it be cut.

Is Bryson generally that unpopular? Had heard Koepka not been popular with US crowds as he was seen as someone who came through the European tour? Not sure how right that is.

Locker room be fun ;D ;D

Absolutely savage and just another reason in a long long list why I love Brooks.

Yeah agreed, I'm a big fan.

Although I like Bryson too despite some of he behaviour, he's very engaging in interviews too
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:50:04 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:46:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:11:22 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:09:19 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:37:03 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:35:12 AM
Can everyone please not respond to Angelo on this thread? He will then bugger off to another thread to wind people up.

There's already more mentions on Leyton Hewitt than Shane Lowry on the golf thread. We don't need this. Nobody needs this.

The sensitive McIlroy fanboys certainly don't want to hear about it anyway and are adamant they will censor reasonable debate and critiques of his overall ability.

No one is censoring anything, your debate is based upon irrationality rather than any understanding or golf or the facts.

That's nonsense. I deal in subtance, I have shown clearly the parallels with Hewitt, nobody has been able to disprove them because they can't.

What you will notice here is that when people lose the argument they default to attacking me.

We are back off down the same route as all your other conspiracy theory type fallacies. I'm off to hunt the invisible dragon.

That's an inane post because you can't tackle the argument.

Stick to argument, put some strong substantiated points behind your view - the issue is that there are none available to rebut the Hewitt and McIlroy career trajectory analogy.


It's a false equivalence hence why I'm off chasing the invisible dragon.

It's not a false equivalence. The parallels are all there.

- Both burst on the scene in a weak era where the game had been dominated by a major figure/figures (Woods and Sampras)
- Both made hay in their formative years (Hewitt with two slams before 22, McIlroy with 4 majors before 25)
- Both were tipped to dominate the sport for years
- Both were then upstaged by an emerging generation when they should have been in their prime (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic -  Spieth, Koepka, Johnson)
- Both never won a major/slam again

That's all factual.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 25, 2021, 12:53:46 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:50:04 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:46:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:11:22 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:09:19 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:37:03 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:35:12 AM
Can everyone please not respond to Angelo on this thread? He will then bugger off to another thread to wind people up.

There's already more mentions on Leyton Hewitt than Shane Lowry on the golf thread. We don't need this. Nobody needs this.

The sensitive McIlroy fanboys certainly don't want to hear about it anyway and are adamant they will censor reasonable debate and critiques of his overall ability.

No one is censoring anything, your debate is based upon irrationality rather than any understanding or golf or the facts.

That's nonsense. I deal in subtance, I have shown clearly the parallels with Hewitt, nobody has been able to disprove them because they can't.

What you will notice here is that when people lose the argument they default to attacking me.

We are back off down the same route as all your other conspiracy theory type fallacies. I'm off to hunt the invisible dragon.

That's an inane post because you can't tackle the argument.

Stick to argument, put some strong substantiated points behind your view - the issue is that there are none available to rebut the Hewitt and McIlroy career trajectory analogy.


It's a false equivalence hence why I'm off chasing the invisible dragon.

It's not a false equivalence. The parallels are all there.

- Both burst on the scene in a weak era where the game had been dominated by a major figure/figures (Woods and Sampras)
- Both made hay in their formative years (Hewitt with two slams before 22, McIlroy with 4 majors before 25)
- Both were tipped to dominate the sport for years
- Both were then upstaged by an emerging generation when they should have been in their prime (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic -  Spieth, Koepka, Johnson)
- Both never won a major/slam again

That's all factual.

How about the fact Leyton Hewitt is currently retired and McIlroy has another 15 years of a career to go? He literally just won a tournament a couple of weeks ago your argument is nonsense.

Koepka & Spieth haven't won a slam in ages too are they Leyton Hewitt also?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:55:57 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 25, 2021, 12:53:46 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:50:04 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:46:34 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:11:22 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:09:19 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:37:03 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:35:12 AM
Can everyone please not respond to Angelo on this thread? He will then bugger off to another thread to wind people up.

There's already more mentions on Leyton Hewitt than Shane Lowry on the golf thread. We don't need this. Nobody needs this.

The sensitive McIlroy fanboys certainly don't want to hear about it anyway and are adamant they will censor reasonable debate and critiques of his overall ability.

No one is censoring anything, your debate is based upon irrationality rather than any understanding or golf or the facts.

That's nonsense. I deal in subtance, I have shown clearly the parallels with Hewitt, nobody has been able to disprove them because they can't.

What you will notice here is that when people lose the argument they default to attacking me.

We are back off down the same route as all your other conspiracy theory type fallacies. I'm off to hunt the invisible dragon.

That's an inane post because you can't tackle the argument.

Stick to argument, put some strong substantiated points behind your view - the issue is that there are none available to rebut the Hewitt and McIlroy career trajectory analogy.


It's a false equivalence hence why I'm off chasing the invisible dragon.

It's not a false equivalence. The parallels are all there.

- Both burst on the scene in a weak era where the game had been dominated by a major figure/figures (Woods and Sampras)
- Both made hay in their formative years (Hewitt with two slams before 22, McIlroy with 4 majors before 25)
- Both were tipped to dominate the sport for years
- Both were then upstaged by an emerging generation when they should have been in their prime (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic -  Spieth, Koepka, Johnson)
- Both never won a major/slam again

That's all factual.

How about the fact Leyton Hewitt is currently retired and McIlroy has another 15 years of a career to go? He literally just won a tournament a couple of weeks ago your argument is nonsense.

Koepka & Spieth haven't won a slam in ages too are they Leyton Hewitt also?

Koepka and Spieth have actually won 7 majors collectively since McIlroy last won one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 25, 2021, 01:01:23 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 12:48:51 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 25, 2021, 12:44:41 PM
Quote from: Louther on May 25, 2021, 12:39:05 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on May 25, 2021, 11:32:48 AM
No love lost between Koepka and Bryson by the looks of that video doing the rounds :)

Their Ryder cup team is going to be a bundle of laughs.

It's a savage clip. Wonder how it made light of day but Brooks didn't seem to object when told it be cut.

Is Bryson generally that unpopular? Had heard Koepka not been popular with US crowds as he was seen as someone who came through the European tour? Not sure how right that is.

Locker room be fun ;D ;D

Absolutely savage and just another reason in a long long list why I love Brooks.

Yeah agreed, I'm a big fan.

Although I like Bryson too despite some of he behaviour, he's very engaging in interviews too

This should be the next "Match" Bryson V Brooks I would pay a lot to watch that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 25, 2021, 01:02:04 PM
But the last one was over 3 years ago so they're clearly finished!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 01:14:27 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 25, 2021, 01:02:04 PM
But the last one was over 3 years ago so they're clearly finished!

Not really. I think they are more likely to add to their majors haul than McIlroy. They won their majors in a tougher era too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 01:49:22 PM
McIlroy playing his best beats all of them when they're playing their best. He just can't put the rounds together in the one tournament. I do think there is a bit of choking going on during the majors. Still Ireland's best sportsman all the same. I think he is a nice fella for being the global superstar that he is.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 01:51:44 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 01:49:22 PM
McIlroy playing his best beats all of them when they're playing their best. He just can't put the rounds together in the one tournament. I do think there is a bit of choking going on during the majors. Still Ireland's best sportsman all the same. I think he is a nice fella for being the global superstar that he is.

That's a bit like saying if Ger Cavlan played to his best he was the best footballer in Tyrone.

Consistency is part of greatness, McIlroy doesn't have the full package and is really struggling to contend with the current generation.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on May 25, 2021, 02:10:34 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 01:49:22 PM
McIlroy playing his best beats all of them when they're playing their best. He just can't put the rounds together in the one tournament. I do think there is a bit of choking going on during the majors. Still Ireland's best sportsman all the same. I think he is a nice fella for being the global superstar that he is.

That is opinion and will never stand up to scrutiny. McIlroy would appear to have a more natural talent than many of the other top players but golf is a sport played as much between the ears as it is with the hands. The term choker is often used as a derogatory put down and I certainly wouldn't put McIlroy in that category given the level that he has consistently played at for a decade in a global sport. You don't stay at that level of competition by being mentally weak and you can only be deemed a choker if you keep getting yourself into positions whereby you can fail. McIlroy hasn't even contended in very many of the most recent majors which is his biggest failing.
He is arguably Ireland's greatest ever sportsperson but will never get the accolades which is largely due to identity issues. I think you can distill a lot of the criticism which he receives at home down to this.     
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: johnnycool on May 25, 2021, 02:17:54 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 12:44:08 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 25, 2021, 12:34:38 PM
Great, another thread ruined by fuckface.


1. Personal abuse.
    Personal abuse is one of the most common problems on internet boards. Known sometimes as 'playing the man', whether foul language is used or not, this behaviour is
    not allowed.
    e.g. Calling someone a fat fool is the same as calling someone something more vulgar. This rule applies even in situations where another user has breached this, or
    another rule. Retaliation is still a breach of the rule.
   

When is the mod finally going to ban this guy?

His insults, not just to me, but other posters too are incessant. He is abusive across a whole number of threads and rarely contributes anything other than his snide, igorant and idiotic remarks.

It seems rules are only for some posters on here thouhg.

I had one poster wish death on me the other day and the moderators just deleted his post and let him continue posting on like he it never happened.

How do you know he's talking about you?  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 25, 2021, 02:22:27 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on May 25, 2021, 02:10:34 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 01:49:22 PM
McIlroy playing his best beats all of them when they're playing their best. He just can't put the rounds together in the one tournament. I do think there is a bit of choking going on during the majors. Still Ireland's best sportsman all the same. I think he is a nice fella for being the global superstar that he is.

That is opinion and will never stand up to scrutiny. McIlroy would appear to have a more natural talent than many of the other top players but golf is a sport played as much between the ears as it is with the hands. The term choker is often used as a derogatory put down and I certainly wouldn't put McIlroy in that category given the level that he has consistently played at for a decade in a global sport. You don't stay at that level of competition by being mentally weak and you can only be deemed a choker if you keep getting yourself into positions whereby you can fail. McIlroy hasn't even contended in very many of the most recent majors which is his biggest failing.
He is arguably Ireland's greatest ever sportsperson but will never get the accolades which is largely due to identity issues. I think you can distill a lot of the criticism which he receives at home down to this.   

People's understanding of what golf is is part of the problem. He's what 32? Has won 4 majors, umpteen tournaments. Many clutch moments and he's still a long way to go in his career. Who else has done this? Tiger? Phil? in Europe Faldo and Seve? Did they even have the same number of wins as McIlroy at this stage. Seve especially went through a terrible spell with his game.
What McIlroy has achieved is incredible. To burst onto the scene and keep in the top 10 or 15 golfers is unbelievable. People seem to think he should win every tournament he enters. But there are so many variables, not only has he to play well but he has to hope no one else has a career best performance. What Tiger and to a lesser extent Jack did was freakish.

Of the golfers still playing today only Phil 45 and DJ 24 have more career wins. Phil is 50. DJ is 36. Rory has 19 wins and plenty of time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 25, 2021, 02:32:47 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 25, 2021, 02:22:27 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on May 25, 2021, 02:10:34 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 01:49:22 PM
McIlroy playing his best beats all of them when they're playing their best. He just can't put the rounds together in the one tournament. I do think there is a bit of choking going on during the majors. Still Ireland's best sportsman all the same. I think he is a nice fella for being the global superstar that he is.

That is opinion and will never stand up to scrutiny. McIlroy would appear to have a more natural talent than many of the other top players but golf is a sport played as much between the ears as it is with the hands. The term choker is often used as a derogatory put down and I certainly wouldn't put McIlroy in that category given the level that he has consistently played at for a decade in a global sport. You don't stay at that level of competition by being mentally weak and you can only be deemed a choker if you keep getting yourself into positions whereby you can fail. McIlroy hasn't even contended in very many of the most recent majors which is his biggest failing.
He is arguably Ireland's greatest ever sportsperson but will never get the accolades which is largely due to identity issues. I think you can distill a lot of the criticism which he receives at home down to this.   

People's understanding of what golf is is part of the problem. He's what 32? Has won 4 majors, umpteen tournaments. Many clutch moments and he's still a long way to go in his career. Who else has done this? Tiger? Phil? in Europe Faldo and Seve? Did they even have the same number of wins as McIlroy at this stage. Seve especially went through a terrible spell with his game.
What McIlroy has achieved is incredible. To burst onto the scene and keep in the top 10 or 15 golfers is unbelievable. People seem to think he should win every tournament he enters. But there are so many variables, not only has he to play well but he has to hope no one else has a career best performance. What Tiger and to a lesser extent Jack did was freakish.

Of the golfers still playing today only Phil 45 and DJ 24 have more career wins. Phil is 50. DJ is 36. Rory has 19 wins and plenty of time.

I should say that is PGA tour wins. He has 28 pro wins in total.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 02:43:21 PM
Lleyton Hewitt had 2 slams at the age of 21, never won one after that.

Look at that Clare hurling team that won the AI with a team full of u21 players.

Plenty of people come up at just the right time and fill their boots. McIlroy was one of those, he came in with golf was at a poor enough era with the decline of Woods who had dominated the sport.

Look at the guys who were winning majors around then - Schwartznel, Day, Scott, Kaymer, Clarke, Dufner, Bradley, Bubba etc.

McIlroy did well when that was the best competition but has found his current rivals just too good for him. He was touted to dominate the sport but has been left behind by the peloton since.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on May 25, 2021, 03:12:20 PM
What's the point lads? I've said before there is no evidence on this forum of Angelo taking anyone's else opinion onboard ever... on anything.

Just give him a wide berth.....

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 03:16:30 PM
Quote from: Boycey on May 25, 2021, 03:12:20 PM
What's the point lads? I've said before there is no evidence on this forum of Angelo taking anyone's else opinion onboard ever... on anything.

Just give him a wide berth.....

I take facts over opinions.

If you can construct a good response and substantiate then of course I'll consider but too many of you are far too sensitive to having your views challenged and when you can't frame a decent repsonse find it easier to play the man than play the ball.

I'm well prepared to have what I've said on McIlroy challenged but most of the responses have been attacks rather than any sort of constructive or informed posts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 25, 2021, 03:54:31 PM
Yet you keep going on. Youve made your point about Rory/Hewitt several times, how bout you now leave it so that when we tip in here we get golf updates rather than you rambling and pissing everyone off?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2021, 03:59:44 PM
CHRIST THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: The Rory McIlroy Super Fan
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 04:20:04 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 25, 2021, 03:54:31 PM
Yet you keep going on. Youve made your point about Rory/Hewitt several times, how bout you now leave it so that when we tip in here we get golf updates rather than you rambling and pissing everyone off?

Oh right.

I should leave that because a few posters act like 8 year olds when you criticise Rory McIlroy.

I'm entitled to make my points here, maybe you and other posters need to stop being so emotional when McIlroy is justly criticised.

Maybe rename the thread "The Rory McIlroy Superfan Thread - CRITICISM NOT WELCOME".
Title: Re: The Rory McIlroy Super Fan
Post by: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 04:28:20 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 04:20:04 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 25, 2021, 03:54:31 PM
Yet you keep going on. Youve made your point about Rory/Hewitt several times, how bout you now leave it so that when we tip in here we get golf updates rather than you rambling and pissing everyone off?

Oh right.

I should leave that because a few posters act like 8 year olds when you criticise Rory McIlroy.

I'm entitled to make my points here, maybe you and other posters need to stop being so emotional when McIlroy is justly criticised.

Maybe rename the thread "The Rory McIlroy Superfan Thread - CRITICISM NOT WELCOME".

You have zero knowledge on golf and how difficult it is to win a normal tour event let alone a Major - THESE ARE THE FACTS.

You criticism is based on false equivalences and manifestation of your personal bias's towards him. 
Title: Re: The Rory McIlroy Super Fan
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 04:44:02 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 04:28:20 PM


You have zero knowledge on golf and how difficult it is to win a normal tour event let alone a Major - THESE ARE THE FACTS.

You criticism is based on false equivalences and manifestation of your personal bias's towards him.

That's not a fact Big Man. That's your opinion.

It's a fact McIlroy is 7 years without a major.
It's a fact that he won his majors in the post Tiger era dominance
It's a fact he has been left behind by the emerging generation (there's been at least 3 multiple major winners since McIlroy won his last and that will likely increase)

My criticisms are based on fact and factual parallels.

Funnily enough you have done exactly what I called out. You've attacked me and my points and criticism (which have been substantiated) with opinions and have offered nothing that actually backs up your argument whatsoever.

And you have the temerity to accuse me of manifestation and person bias? Please tell me you can see the irony of you throwing such an accusation about when my posts are backed up by very logical and factual incidents whereas you are trying to put your opinion and fanboy tendencies as points of order.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trueblue1234 on May 25, 2021, 04:52:41 PM
It's a fact that Rory has been in the top 10 golfers in the world for the last 10 years.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 04:56:11 PM
Were the golfers useless when Rory won?

Anyone on here a member of Baltray?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 05:13:20 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 25, 2021, 04:52:41 PM
It's a fact that Rory has been in the top 10 golfers in the world for the last 10 years.

Majors have far more currency than rankings.

I don't take much pride in where Martin Breheny puts us at the end of each year but I do in trophies.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trueblue1234 on May 25, 2021, 05:45:40 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 05:13:20 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 25, 2021, 04:52:41 PM
It's a fact that Rory has been in the top 10 golfers in the world for the last 10 years.

Majors have far more currency than rankings.

I don't take much pride in where Martin Breheny puts us at the end of each year but I do in trophies.

Irrelevant. It's a fact. I deal in facts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on May 25, 2021, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 05:13:20 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 25, 2021, 04:52:41 PM
It's a fact that Rory has been in the top 10 golfers in the world for the last 10 years.

Majors have far more currency than rankings.

I don't take much pride in where Martin Breheny puts us at the end of each year but I do in trophies.

They do - and hence, this is accounted for in that they are much more heavily weighted in terms of World Ranking points.

But the fact remains and cannot be disputed that McIlroy is still a top 10 golfer and has finished as such in 11 out of the past 12 years.

So to state as 'fact' that there's 10-15 better players out there than him over the past 6/7 years just doesn't stand up to any scrutiny.

There may or may not be something in the rest of what you are saying.

It may be based in 'evidence' and 'parallels' but at the end of the day, it's only a prediction.

Only time will tell if you are correct.

So I don't really see why you keep bleating on about it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 06:02:14 PM
Quote from: Franko on May 25, 2021, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 05:13:20 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 25, 2021, 04:52:41 PM
It's a fact that Rory has been in the top 10 golfers in the world for the last 10 years.

Majors have far more currency than rankings.

I don't take much pride in where Martin Breheny puts us at the end of each year but I do in trophies.

They do - and hence, this is accounted for in that they are much more heavily weighted in terms of World Ranking points.

But the fact remains and cannot be disputed that McIlroy is still a top 10 golfer and has finished as such in 11 out of the past 12 years.

So to state as 'fact' that there's 10-15 better players out there than him over the past 6/7 years just doesn't stand up to any scrutiny.

There may or may not be something in the rest of what you are saying.

It may be based in 'evidence' and 'parallels' but at the end of the day, it's only a prediction.

Only time will tell if you are correct.

So I don't really see why you keep bleating on about it.

Majors are the only currency worth talking about. I doubt players take much pride in their rankings if they are not winning the major ones.

McIlroy hasn't won one in 7 years.

We will see. I just think the heightened sensitivity over criticism of McIlroy on here is embarrassing when the criticism is completely justified.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trueblue1234 on May 25, 2021, 07:09:05 PM
You really don't like it when your opinion is challenged with facts. Chill Angelo, dial it down a notch.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 25, 2021, 07:15:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 01:49:22 PM
McIlroy playing his best beats all of them when they're playing their best. He just can't put the rounds together in the one tournament. I do think there is a bit of choking going on during the majors. Still Ireland's best sportsman all the same. I think he is a nice fella for being the global superstar that he is.

ask conor ridge what a nice fella he is  ::)

strange he hasn't won a major since that split  ;)
Title: Re: The Rory McIlroy Super Fan
Post by: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 07:58:04 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 04:44:02 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 25, 2021, 04:28:20 PM


You have zero knowledge on golf and how difficult it is to win a normal tour event let alone a Major - THESE ARE THE FACTS.

You criticism is based on false equivalences and manifestation of your personal bias's towards him.

That's not a fact Big Man. That's your opinion.

It's a fact McIlroy is 7 years without a major.
It's a fact that he won his majors in the post Tiger era dominance
It's a fact he has been left behind by the emerging generation (there's been at least 3 multiple major winners since McIlroy won his last and that will likely increase)

My criticisms are based on fact and factual parallels.

Funnily enough you have done exactly what I called out. You've attacked me and my points and criticism (which have been substantiated) with opinions and have offered nothing that actually backs up your argument whatsoever.

And you have the temerity to accuse me of manifestation and person bias? Please tell me you can see the irony of you throwing such an accusation about when my posts are backed up by very logical and factual incidents whereas you are trying to put your opinion and fanboy tendencies as points of order.

I see lots of the use of the word fact or facts...... grand then your criticisms are based on "your facts". 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on May 25, 2021, 08:27:49 PM
Don't feed the troll
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on May 25, 2021, 09:26:11 PM
This is going to be my only contribution to the nonsense that this has become. You can take from it whatever you want…

Since McIlroy (Born 1989) won his first in 2011, the following players have won their first majors:

Darren Clarke – Born 1968 – 1 Major: 2011 Open
Keegan Bradley – Born 1986 – 1 Major: 2011 PGA
*Bubba Watson – Born 1978 – 2 Majors: 2012, 2014 Masters*
Webb Simpson – Born 1985 – 1 Major: US Open
Adam Scott – Born 1980 – 1 Major: 2013 Masters
Justin Rose – Born 1980 – 1 Major: 2013 US Open
Jason Dufner – Born 1977 – 1 Major: 2013 PGA

*Jordan Speith – 1993 – 3 Majors: 2015 Masters, 2015 US Open, 2017 Open*
Jason Day – Born 1987 – 1 Major: 2015 PGA
Danny Willett – Born 1987 – 1 Major: 2016 Masters
*Dustin Johnson – Born 1984 – 2 Majors: 2020 Masters, 2016 US Open*
Henrik Stenson -  Born 1976 – 1 Major: 2016 Open
Jimmy Walker – Born 1979 – 1 Major:  2016 PGA
Sergio Garcia – Born 1980 – 1 Major: 2017 Masters
*Brooks Koepka – Born 1990 – 4 Majors: 2017, 2018 US Open; 2018, 2019 PGA*
Justin Thomas – Born 1993 – 1 Major: 2017 PGA
Patrick Reed  - Born 1990 – 1 Major: 2018 Masters

Francesco Molinari – Born 1982 – 1 Major: 2018 Open
Gary Woodland – Born 1984 – 1 Major: 2019 US Open
Shane Lowry – Born 1987 – 1 Major: 2019 Open
Collin Morikawa – Born 1997 – 1 Major: 2020 PGA
Bryson DeChambeau – Born 1993 – 1 Major: 2020 US Open
Hideki Matsuyama – Born 1992 – 1 Major: 2021 US Masters


Since McIlroy won his first major in 2011, the following players, who had already collected a major championship, also won more:
Ernie Els – Born 1969 – 1 Major: 2012 Open
*Phil Mickleson – Born 1970 – 2 Majors: 2013 Open, 2021 PGA*
Zach Johnson – Born 1976 – 1 Major: 2015 Open
Tiger Woods – Born 1975 – 1 Major: US Masters 2019

7 players younger than him have won major titles, only two of those have been multiple winners.
Morikawa is the only golfer significantly younger to win a major.

There have only been 4 multiple winners since McIlroy’s first – Koepka (4) & Speith (3) are the only players younger than him to do that.

Even if we look at when he won his last major in 2014, the majority of winners are still older than him.

The talk that McIlroy was doing it in a weaker era than before is very subjective, depending on the slant you want to put on it.  It would be easy to argue (if you really wanted to be twisted) that Spieth picked up his in a handy few years before DJ, Koepka & Bryson etc got going.

Now, lets look at some of the other major winners during Tigers reign between 1997 and 2008 – Lawrie, Beem, Weir, Ogilvy, Hamilton, Toms, Micheal.  Let’s not forget that Tiger, a once in a generation golfer, also had a two year barren spell during this period.

The argument that Mickelson would’ve made hay in a post-Tiger era doesn’t stack up to the fact, that in all his second place finishes (11), he only finished second to Tiger once.

Some of the golfers who finished second to Tiger in majors include: Chris DiMarco, Woody Austin, Rocco Mediate, Shaun Michael, Bob May – hardly a who’s who of Golfing Hall of Famers.

Who knows what the next few years will bring - Spieth, Bryson, Brooks, DJ could carve up the majors over the next few years, or all the old timers might be inspired by Mickelsons victory, or the likes of Hovland, Ancer, Smith, Zalatoris could start winning a few.  That is why golf is such a fantastic sport.

Thats me done with the McIlroy / Woods / Easy era arguments on this thread.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 10:06:51 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 25, 2021, 07:15:27 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 01:49:22 PM
McIlroy playing his best beats all of them when they're playing their best. He just can't put the rounds together in the one tournament. I do think there is a bit of choking going on during the majors. Still Ireland's best sportsman all the same. I think he is a nice fella for being the global superstar that he is.

ask conor ridge what a nice fella he is  ::)

strange he hasn't won a major since that split  ;)

Was that his agent? Did they not pay him over £20m? Don't know a lot about it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on May 25, 2021, 10:33:40 PM
Great post Estimator!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 10:48:42 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 04:56:11 PM
Were the golfers useless when Rory won?

Anyone on here a member of Baltray?

Anyone?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 10:53:54 PM
What's your angle Jim?

Based on last year, Baltray will be releasing a series of reasonably priced opens shortly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 10:58:12 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 10:53:54 PM
What's your angle Jim?

Based on last year, Baltray will be releasing a series of reasonably priced opens shortly

My angle?? Ffs I just want to know if I can get a cheap round of golf with a member  :D. I had signed up for the opens last year but obviously didn't get to go. I have played Seapoint loads but want to get onto Baltray a few times and it's ridiculously expensive.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:02:53 PM
Lol I'm the same. Was booked and cancelled out twice last year.

I've never even met a Baltray member.

I played it once about 5 years ago. I was a little disappointed if truth be told but I think that was more to do with me being into undulating courses like Enniscrone and the Island at the time. And it was really quite flat and uninteresting.

I think the slightly older me, who has become sick of climbing dunes and looking upon impossible shots, would now really appreciate its subtler challenges. And I'm keeping an eye out for those opens daily.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 25, 2021, 11:24:09 PM
Post on here when they're out, I definitely want a go on it. I love the Valley and RCD wee course for cheaper options. Got a go on the big course at Portrush last year. Amazing experience. Found it far better than RCD.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:37:22 PM
Agreed on Portrush. Best golf course I've ever stood on. RCD is a bit more of a theme park imho. It's an exceptional experience (conditioning, views, wow factor everywhere), but it's just too destructively penal with a few holes (9 and 15 spring to mind) that just don't offer a chance of happiness. The European is similar, especially after the 3rd or 4th hole. Portrush though: strike it well and play for the right part of the green and it's scoreable. Of course I didn't score well, but that wasn't the course's fault!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2021, 11:41:59 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:37:22 PM
Agreed on Portrush. Best golf course I've ever stood on. RCD is a bit more of a theme park imho. It's an exceptional experience (conditioning, views, wow factor everywhere), but it's just too destructively penal with a few holes (9 and 15 spring to mind) that just don't offer a chance of happiness. The European is similar, especially after the 3rd or 4th hole. Portrush though: strike it well and play for the right part of the green and it's scoreable. Of course I didn't score well, but that wasn't the course's fault!

What's the minimum to play those two courses? £120

The course that runs through RCD is as close to a course of that standing that I'll be at. The glimpse it gives you though of the various holes is spectacular
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on May 25, 2021, 11:55:51 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 06:02:14 PM
Quote from: Franko on May 25, 2021, 05:51:00 PM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 05:13:20 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on May 25, 2021, 04:52:41 PM
It's a fact that Rory has been in the top 10 golfers in the world for the last 10 years.

Majors have far more currency than rankings.

I don't take much pride in where Martin Breheny puts us at the end of each year but I do in trophies.

They do - and hence, this is accounted for in that they are much more heavily weighted in terms of World Ranking points.

But the fact remains and cannot be disputed that McIlroy is still a top 10 golfer and has finished as such in 11 out of the past 12 years.

So to state as 'fact' that there's 10-15 better players out there than him over the past 6/7 years just doesn't stand up to any scrutiny.

There may or may not be something in the rest of what you are saying.

It may be based in 'evidence' and 'parallels' but at the end of the day, it's only a prediction.

Only time will tell if you are correct.

So I don't really see why you keep bleating on about it.

Majors are the only currency worth talking about. I doubt players take much pride in their rankings if they are not winning the major ones.

McIlroy hasn't won one in 7 years.

We will see. I just think the heightened sensitivity over criticism of McIlroy on here is embarrassing when the criticism is completely justified.

Think you should stick to the strawberries and cream chief.

World ranking in golf is a big deal.

As for the last bit - so you've said.

Over and over again.

It must mean a lot to you.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 07:30:14 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 25, 2021, 11:41:59 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:37:22 PM
Agreed on Portrush. Best golf course I've ever stood on. RCD is a bit more of a theme park imho. It's an exceptional experience (conditioning, views, wow factor everywhere), but it's just too destructively penal with a few holes (9 and 15 spring to mind) that just don't offer a chance of happiness. The European is similar, especially after the 3rd or 4th hole. Portrush though: strike it well and play for the right part of the green and it's scoreable. Of course I didn't score well, but that wasn't the course's fault!

What's the minimum to play those two courses? £120

The course that runs through RCD is as close to a course of that standing that I'll be at. The glimpse it gives you though of the various holes is spectacular

Double that price and add a bit more
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on May 26, 2021, 12:28:10 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:37:22 PM
Agreed on Portrush. Best golf course I've ever stood on. RCD is a bit more of a theme park imho. It's an exceptional experience (conditioning, views, wow factor everywhere), but it's just too destructively penal with a few holes (9 and 15 spring to mind) that just don't offer a chance of happiness. The European is similar, especially after the 3rd or 4th hole. Portrush though: strike it well and play for the right part of the green and it's scoreable. Of course I didn't score well, but that wasn't the course's fault!

The amount of nonsense talked on this last page is laughable. Fact, Portrush only got the open because of political pressure and also unlike any other open venue the amount of public cash promised to the R&A was off the charts, IT WAS NOT BECUASE OF THE COURSE. Hence the R&A had to oversee lots of behind the door issues (politics and all) ;)

Secondly RCD is head and shoulder above any other course in Ireland bar Portmarnock, of course Wobbler and others will have their favourites and they are entitled to that opinion. However lets talk turkey and cut the crap. RCD has issue that the R&A have issues with. It has hosted Walker cups etc but that is mainly down to player demand. After all its always in the top 10 course in most world charts etc Portrush is not. I know for a fact the R&A sent the Amateur championship to Portmarnock last year or year before as the R&A are actively pursuing Irelands best courses. At the same time they sent the girls open to RCD a senior R&A offical overseen both for specific reasons of compiling reports. Indeed read behind the lines Harrington now pretty well up in the R&A and was actively advocating for RCD and Portmarnock to be added to list ( keep an eye on this)

Portrush is the poorest of open venues in terms of course. But that doesn't make a difference arguably having played them all St Andrews is the easiest and Turnberry ( especially since trump came in) the hardest. Last thing on this, yes Covid has had an impact on the roster for the coming years but my information is that whilst Portrush has a contract with the R&A for 3/4 opens by 2040 there are a number of outstanding issues unresolved from its hosting a couple of years back. 2 that I have been informed off were player facilities and the secondly political issues at the Train station on the Saturday night following the Orange Order parade.  Maybe if someone here put an FOI into Tourism NI they might get some feedback to this extend. ;)

Moral of the story don't wet your pants over Portrush top 10 in Ireland yes, top five NO!! Worst course in open roster current Tick!!!  Again Wobbler and Jim Stynes some of this is fact, some opinion, I not actively offsetting your views.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 26, 2021, 12:30:48 PM
There's an awful lot of opinion in what you describe as fact.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on May 26, 2021, 12:48:13 PM
Both Portrush and RCD are outstanding courses but personally I prefer Portrush.  Better, fairer course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on May 26, 2021, 01:26:26 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 26, 2021, 12:30:48 PM
There's an awful lot of opinion in what you describe as fact.

Opinion on what are the best and worst open courses, however most of the rest is fact Wobbler open to you proving me wrong on this ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 01:53:28 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on May 26, 2021, 01:26:26 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 26, 2021, 12:30:48 PM
There's an awful lot of opinion in what you describe as fact.

Opinion on what are the best and worst open courses, however most of the rest is fact Wobbler open to you proving me wrong on this ;)

Most of the stuff you've posted is literally of no interest to me. Portrush in my opinion is a better course for someone at my level. I played Portrush when I was playing well off an 8 handicap but played RCD when my handicap was in the high teens. So maybe the better I get the more enjoyable RCD will be. I don't like the blind tee shots in RCD. It's an amazing course but I simply prefered Portrush, that's all. I couldn't care less about NI tourist board or political pressure. I haven't played enough of the other big courses in Ireland to have an opinion on them, mainly because they're too expensive for the normal person. Baltray is next on the list though. Wobbler is getting me sorted with a cheap green fee.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 26, 2021, 01:57:19 PM
All I'm going to say to you is that all these world golf ranking systems which house RCD in the top 5, also always house Portrush in the top 10.

There's 35,000 golf courses in the world. There's 8-10 course in the wider Open circuit and only 2 of them (St Andrew's and Muirfield) ever feature above Portrush.

If they're all wrong about Portrush then surely they're also all wrong about RCD.

Hence no facts. Just opinions.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NotedObserver on May 26, 2021, 02:13:49 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on May 26, 2021, 12:28:10 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 25, 2021, 11:37:22 PM
Agreed on Portrush. Best golf course I've ever stood on. RCD is a bit more of a theme park imho. It's an exceptional experience (conditioning, views, wow factor everywhere), but it's just too destructively penal with a few holes (9 and 15 spring to mind) that just don't offer a chance of happiness. The European is similar, especially after the 3rd or 4th hole. Portrush though: strike it well and play for the right part of the green and it's scoreable. Of course I didn't score well, but that wasn't the course's fault!

The amount of nonsense talked on this last page is laughable. Fact, Portrush only got the open because of political pressure and also unlike any other open venue the amount of public cash promised to the R&A was off the charts, IT WAS NOT BECUASE OF THE COURSE. Hence the R&A had to oversee lots of behind the door issues (politics and all) ;)

Secondly RCD is head and shoulder above any other course in Ireland bar Portmarnock, of course Wobbler and others will have their favourites and they are entitled to that opinion. However lets talk turkey and cut the crap. RCD has issue that the R&A have issues with. It has hosted Walker cups etc but that is mainly down to player demand. After all its always in the top 10 course in most world charts etc Portrush is not. I know for a fact the R&A sent the Amateur championship to Portmarnock last year or year before as the R&A are actively pursuing Irelands best courses. At the same time they sent the girls open to RCD a senior R&A offical overseen both for specific reasons of compiling reports. Indeed read behind the lines Harrington now pretty well up in the R&A and was actively advocating for RCD and Portmarnock to be added to list ( keep an eye on this)

Portrush is the poorest of open venues in terms of course. But that doesn't make a difference arguably having played them all St Andrews is the easiest and Turnberry ( especially since trump came in) the hardest. Last thing on this, yes Covid has had an impact on the roster for the coming years but my information is that whilst Portrush has a contract with the R&A for 3/4 opens by 2040 there are a number of outstanding issues unresolved from its hosting a couple of years back. 2 that I have been informed off were player facilities and the secondly political issues at the Train station on the Saturday night following the Orange Order parade.  Maybe if someone here put an FOI into Tourism NI they might get some feedback to this extend. ;)

Moral of the story don't wet your pants over Portrush top 10 in Ireland yes, top five NO!! Worst course in open roster current Tick!!!  Again Wobbler and Jim Stynes some of this is fact, some opinion, I not actively offsetting your views.

I played portrush a few times in the run up to the open and couldn't believe the hype! Good course but does not live long in the memory compared to many others on the west and east coast of Ireland. I've been to all Irish opens along with the British open in recent memory and it's the poorest for spectators also.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 26, 2021, 02:24:01 PM
I think RCD is the better course over Portrush. Not by much mind and not convinced on some of the changes made to the Dunlunce links.

If it's non-competitive it's RCD all day long but in a competition it "possibly" sways the other direction as less blind shots and a bit more space of the tee.



Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 02:52:45 PM
What's the best park land course in the North?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: No1 on May 26, 2021, 03:11:02 PM
St Patrick's, Downpatrick.   :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on May 26, 2021, 03:15:25 PM
Maybe Lough Erne. Or Galgorm
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on May 26, 2021, 04:08:32 PM
Lurgan  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 26, 2021, 04:17:51 PM
Lough Erne Faldo Course is the answer you are looking for.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 04:19:16 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 26, 2021, 04:17:51 PM
Lough Erne Faldo Course is the answer you are looking for.

I've played it 3 or 4 times and it's nice but definitely didn't blow me away. I've never played Galgorm. Masserene in Antrim looks half decent for the price.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 04:20:25 PM
Quote from: Rois on May 26, 2021, 04:08:32 PM
Lurgan  ;D

Not with me hacking it up on a regular basis.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 26, 2021, 04:23:15 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 04:19:16 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 26, 2021, 04:17:51 PM
Lough Erne Faldo Course is the answer you are looking for.

I've played it 3 or 4 times and it's nice but definitely didn't blow me away. I've never played Galgorm. Masserene in Antrim looks half decent for the price.

Maybe but Galgorm for me isn't even in the discussion.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 26, 2021, 05:08:31 PM
Galgorm is boring. It lacks strategy and memorability.

Louth Erne is a curate's egg. The par 5s are wonderful. The setting is absurdly good. The conditioning is exceptional. It's miles better than Galgorm. But there's something missing. It's style over substance. And the Par 3s aren't much fun at all.

If I had to play one 6-county parkland on repeat it would probably be Lisburn or Malone. The former's penchant for waving union flags counts against it but it's a good test and great fun. Malone is elegant and classy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 26, 2021, 05:09:35 PM
Massereene is very good by the way. It's much more enjoyable than Galgorm, but of course wouldn't have the conditioning and raw length to be considered as an open venue.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 05:50:57 PM
Played Malone in the winter and it was crap. Can't judge it properly as it was an unrecognisable course to the summer course. The back 9 was being redeveloped.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 26, 2021, 06:32:42 PM
Only played Malone once so hard to make a judgement on it. Lisburn meh, maybe it was the flegs as you say.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NotedObserver on May 26, 2021, 07:22:28 PM
Moyola and Lisburn top courses. Rate them both higher and galgorm and masserene which have been mentioned. Lough Erne top class and is slightly different than anything else
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 26, 2021, 08:37:41 PM
You know where I played last summer and thought it was overrated  ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fTYJxw1C/Screen-Shot-2021-05-26-at-12-33-55-PM.png)

(https://i.postimg.cc/g2drsCWW/Screen-Shot-2021-05-26-at-12-35-13-PM.png)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 08:48:20 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 26, 2021, 08:37:41 PM
You know where I played last summer and thought it was overrated  ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fTYJxw1C/Screen-Shot-2021-05-26-at-12-33-55-PM.png)

(https://i.postimg.cc/g2drsCWW/Screen-Shot-2021-05-26-at-12-35-13-PM.png)

Is that Ardboe?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 26, 2021, 08:50:15 PM
a long way away Jim lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on May 26, 2021, 09:06:08 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 26, 2021, 08:37:41 PM
You know where I played last summer and thought it was overrated  ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fTYJxw1C/Screen-Shot-2021-05-26-at-12-33-55-PM.png)

(https://i.postimg.cc/g2drsCWW/Screen-Shot-2021-05-26-at-12-35-13-PM.png)

Pebble beach, Carmel CA 18th hole
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 26, 2021, 09:54:47 PM
Spyglass is much better than pebble
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 26, 2021, 09:59:45 PM
Quote from: Muck Savage on May 26, 2021, 09:06:08 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 26, 2021, 08:37:41 PM
You know where I played last summer and thought it was overrated  ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fTYJxw1C/Screen-Shot-2021-05-26-at-12-33-55-PM.png)

(https://i.postimg.cc/g2drsCWW/Screen-Shot-2021-05-26-at-12-35-13-PM.png)

Pebble beach, Carmel CA 18th hole

The fairway in better condition than most courses greens ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 26, 2021, 10:05:29 PM
at $500 a round - I'd hope so
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on May 27, 2021, 03:32:05 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 26, 2021, 09:59:45 PM
Quote from: Muck Savage on May 26, 2021, 09:06:08 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 26, 2021, 08:37:41 PM
You know where I played last summer and thought it was overrated  ;)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fTYJxw1C/Screen-Shot-2021-05-26-at-12-33-55-PM.png)

(https://i.postimg.cc/g2drsCWW/Screen-Shot-2021-05-26-at-12-35-13-PM.png)

Pebble beach, Carmel CA 18th hole

The fairway in better condition than most courses greens ;D
nice to see you were walking
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on May 27, 2021, 09:20:09 AM
Quote from: Angelo on May 25, 2021, 11:13:31 AM
Is McIlroy actually a choker or is he just overrated?

I'd say it's more the latter. I wouldn't have called Lleyton Hewitt a choker for instance, he just broke on the scene at a weak era, won a few slams in that brief weak era and then fell off the radar when better players came along. I would say that's very similar to McIlroy.

If the field was a lot weaker now, McIlroy would be winning majors but the reality is there's probably 10-15 or so better players out there for the past 6/7 years than him and he just has a very sensitive fanbase who have issues dealing with that.
I wouldn't say he is a choker, Majors are hard to win, so many players in with a chance and virtually all the top ranked golfers in the field. It is relatively easier to win weaken week out events on the PGA tour, but still no picnic. I see majors as Championship and the normal weekly events as league in GAA terms. Thats what makes them exciting and someone like Danny Willet can strike gold (or Rich Beem) never to feature again. I wouldn't discount McIlroy winning another but I don't think it will be the masters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 27, 2021, 12:34:46 PM
McIlroy IS a great golfer that is not up for debate but there is no doubt with his natural talent he should be winning more majors. The worrying thing for Rory is that he was a better player 10 yrs ago than he is now when he really should be at his peak. Its a bit like Seve. Seve was by far and away the most naturally talented golfer of his era but inconsistency and injury meant he won far fewer majors than he should have.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on May 27, 2021, 12:45:43 PM
Had a wee punt on Leyton Hewitt for the British Open there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 27, 2021, 12:59:23 PM
Ive done Rory for Wimbledon. Am i doing this right?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 27, 2021, 01:23:07 PM
Quote from: Keyser soze on May 27, 2021, 12:45:43 PM
Had a wee punt on Leyton Hewitt for the British Open there.

He's a busted flush. No chance.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 27, 2021, 04:17:38 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 27, 2021, 12:59:23 PM
Ive done Rory for Wimbledon. Am i doing this right?

I once bet on Formula One driver Nigel Mansell to win the Austalian Golf Open. He let me down badly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 27, 2021, 11:15:02 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 27, 2021, 04:17:38 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 27, 2021, 12:59:23 PM
Ive done Rory for Wimbledon. Am i doing this right?

I once bet on Formula One driver Nigel Mansell to win the Austalian Golf Open. He let me down badly.

Somebody let his tyres down
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on May 28, 2021, 12:11:01 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on May 27, 2021, 12:59:23 PM
Ive done Rory for Wimbledon. Am i doing this right?

Tim Henman is your man...well him or Nedved or maybe even Redondo
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on May 28, 2021, 09:46:37 AM
No doubt similar has been discussed here before. But what would be your Top 5 courses? I'm very fortunate to have played some of the best courses on this island but are there any gems I'm missing. I intend to spend this summer ticking more off the list. In no particular order 5 favourites would be:

Murvagh
Narin and Portnoo
Kinsale
Killarney
Enniscrone
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mackers on May 28, 2021, 10:02:53 AM
Portrush
RCD
Enniscrone
The Heritage
Concra Wood
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 28, 2021, 10:03:30 AM
I'd have a top 3, then a load of ties.

1. Royal Portrush: absolute perfection. Just can't describe how wonderful this place is.

2. The Island: breathtakingly beautiful, proper pulse racing golf.... but too difficult for the like of me.

3. Rosapenna Sandy Hills: I was led to believe this would be an impossible monster. I found it very playable. Extraordinary views. A great course for driving the ball.

Really enjoyed Portmarnock Links, Murtagh, Narin, Rosses Point, Strandhill. I love playing Seapoint too. I've absolute respect for the European, Enniscrone and RCD, but they're all too difficult and wouldn't drive out of my way for those ones.

For parklands, I would usually prefer the classic, smaller and more subtle courses. Coollatin, Woodenbridge, Malone, Lisburn. Though I was very taken by Killeen Castle in all its modern beastiness, while Druid's Glen is just a pleasure to play. If pushed I'd say my favourite parkland is Rathsallagh in Wicklow. It's quite young, but plotted through a dense forest in an unusually understated way by Christy Jr, it feels like it's been there forever.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 28, 2021, 10:13:05 AM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on May 28, 2021, 09:46:37 AM
No doubt similar has been discussed here before. But what would be your Top 5 courses? I'm very fortunate to have played some of the best courses on this island but are there any gems I'm missing. I intend to spend this summer ticking more off the list. In no particular order 5 favourites would be:

Murvagh
Narin and Portnoo
Kinsale
Killarney
Enniscrone


In no particular order
Portrush
Baltray
Murvagh
Concra Wood (Underrated)
Ardglass

A few others I like
Slieve Russel (Great society course)
Fota Island
Druids Glen
I played a few in California including the Safeway open course with a mega hangover.

Aiming to knock a few more of the list this year in Ireland. Also had planned to do a East Coast USA tour, Harbour Town and poss Kiawah Island and a few in Florida but the pandemic has put paid to those plans for now.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 28, 2021, 10:22:38 AM
Forgot about Slieve Russell. It's a fantastic course, and would be in my top 5 parklands. It's an unusually good design in that it is big and clever enough to test anyone's abilities, but is still very playable fun for mediocre golfers like me. As you say, a great society course
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 28, 2021, 10:41:16 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 28, 2021, 10:22:38 AM
Forgot about Slieve Russell. It's a fantastic course, and would be in my top 5 parklands. It's an unusually good design in that it is big and clever enough to test anyone's abilities, but is still very playable fun for mediocre golfers like me. As you say, a great society course

Agree it is seriously underrated. Seapoint as you mention is good and I forgot about Sandy Hills. Another spectacular course even if it is in Donegal ;-)
I see there is a new course opening up in Downings. Hopefully I'll get to play it sometime. I'll be praying for no rain.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on May 28, 2021, 10:43:18 AM
Many a great society outing I played on it. Also every time I have played it Slieve Russell has had greens on another level.

East Coast of America tour would be brilliant. I played Merion, Baltusrol and Galloway National when living in Philly, all great days out, Merion in particular.

I notice the new St Patrick's links course is opening in Rossapenna this summer so I'll make a point of playing that. It looks quite interesting
https://www.linksmagazine.com/st-patricks-links-tom-doak-new-design-ireland/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=insider3.15.21
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 10:52:52 AM
Me and a few mates are heading up to play all 3 courses at Rossapena. 195 euro for all 3. I've never played it so looking forward to it. My aim this summer is to play 5 or 6 of the top courses. It's that bloody expensive for some of them though that it totally puts me off. I don't care how good the course is, I wouldn't pay near £300 for it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 28, 2021, 10:53:42 AM
I'm booked into St Patrick's for June 27th.

I've a nagging fear they might push out the course opening. Hopefully not. Playing a new Doak course on its first weekend of opening would be quite the honour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 28, 2021, 10:55:30 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 10:52:52 AM
Me and a few mates are heading up to play all 3 courses at Rossapena. 195 euro for all 3. I've never played it so looking forward to it. My aim this summer is to play 5 or 6 of the top courses. It's that bloody expensive for some of them though that it totally puts me off. I don't care how good the course is, I wouldn't pay near £300 for it.

Watch out for the opens. We played a few courses last year (Baltray being one) and it's more reasonable than the standard green fee. They're mid week... no bother to you though ;-)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 11:17:52 AM
Quote from: trailer on May 28, 2021, 10:55:30 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 10:52:52 AM
Me and a few mates are heading up to play all 3 courses at Rossapena. 195 euro for all 3. I've never played it so looking forward to it. My aim this summer is to play 5 or 6 of the top courses. It's that bloody expensive for some of them though that it totally puts me off. I don't care how good the course is, I wouldn't pay near £300 for it.

Watch out for the opens. We played a few courses last year (Baltray being one) and it's more reasonable than the standard green fee. They're mid week... no bother to you though ;-)

I'm off to Wednesday now and then only a few weeks and I'll have plenty of mid week opportunities  :D
I love links golf but I am shite at it. I have too high a ball flight and m punch shots are crap as I never practise that type of shot. Also, I find that a lot of courses getting better the more you play them and get to know them better.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 28, 2021, 11:41:01 AM
Top 5 in Ireland (at the moment), no way I could pick international

1. RCD
2. Portrush (Dunluce)
3. Lahinch (Old)
4. Portmarnock
5. Tralee/The Island/The European (hard to decide but I do like playing Tralee more)

Just on Parklands, haven't got an invite to play Adare since it was redone and not paying full whack with a caddy etc...so the 2 I would put is Mount Juliet and Killeen Castle. The opens of the blacks in Killeen Castle are pure carnage  ;D

Druids Glen is great but the conditioning hasn't been where it should be the last number of years.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 28, 2021, 11:48:24 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 28, 2021, 11:41:01 AM
Top 5 in Ireland (at the moment), no way I could pick international

1. RCD
2. Portrush (Dunluce)
3. Lahinch (Old)
4. Portmarnock
5. Tralee/The Island/The European (hard to decide but I do like playing Tralee more)

Just on Parklands, haven't got an invite to play Adare since it was redone and not paying full whack with a caddy etc...so the 3 I would put is Mount Juliet and Killeen Castle. The opens of the blacks in Killeen Castle are pure carnage  ;D

Druids Glen is great but the conditioning hasn't been where it should be the last number of years.

Killeen is a monster. Great condition though. Forgot that I played it. Shot a billion or so.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 12:16:35 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 28, 2021, 11:48:24 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 28, 2021, 11:41:01 AM
Top 5 in Ireland (at the moment), no way I could pick international

1. RCD
2. Portrush (Dunluce)
3. Lahinch (Old)
4. Portmarnock
5. Tralee/The Island/The European (hard to decide but I do like playing Tralee more)

Just on Parklands, haven't got an invite to play Adare since it was redone and not paying full whack with a caddy etc...so the 3 I would put is Mount Juliet and Killeen Castle. The opens of the blacks in Killeen Castle are pure carnage  ;D

Druids Glen is great but the conditioning hasn't been where it should be the last number of years.

Killeen is a monster. Great condition though. Forgot that I played it. Shot a billion or so.

You're a busted flush. Leyton Hewitt went round her in 65
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on May 28, 2021, 12:26:15 PM
Heading off to play three crackers this bank holiday weekend in Scotland.

Turnberry followed by Royal Dornoch and then Brora ,some travel in between but Brora in particular is meant to be unreal.

Trump is an ass but by god the changes in that course and Turnberry in general cannot be underestimated, very decent price and easy to get too from Belfast, well worth a visit for many on here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on May 28, 2021, 01:21:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 12:16:35 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 28, 2021, 11:48:24 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 28, 2021, 11:41:01 AM
Top 5 in Ireland (at the moment), no way I could pick international

1. RCD
2. Portrush (Dunluce)
3. Lahinch (Old)
4. Portmarnock
5. Tralee/The Island/The European (hard to decide but I do like playing Tralee more)

Just on Parklands, haven't got an invite to play Adare since it was redone and not paying full whack with a caddy etc...so the 3 I would put is Mount Juliet and Killeen Castle. The opens of the blacks in Killeen Castle are pure carnage  ;D

Druids Glen is great but the conditioning hasn't been where it should be the last number of years.

Killeen is a monster. Great condition though. Forgot that I played it. Shot a billion or so.

You're a busted flush. Leyton Hewitt went round her in 65

:-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 28, 2021, 01:44:44 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 28, 2021, 01:21:55 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 12:16:35 PM
Quote from: trailer on May 28, 2021, 11:48:24 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 28, 2021, 11:41:01 AM
Top 5 in Ireland (at the moment), no way I could pick international

1. RCD
2. Portrush (Dunluce)
3. Lahinch (Old)
4. Portmarnock
5. Tralee/The Island/The European (hard to decide but I do like playing Tralee more)

Just on Parklands, haven't got an invite to play Adare since it was redone and not paying full whack with a caddy etc...so the 3 I would put is Mount Juliet and Killeen Castle. The opens of the blacks in Killeen Castle are pure carnage  ;D

Druids Glen is great but the conditioning hasn't been where it should be the last number of years.

Killeen is a monster. Great condition though. Forgot that I played it. Shot a billion or so.

You're a busted flush. Leyton Hewitt went round her in 65

He was 21 when he burst onto the scene with that 65. Couldnt do it at 22. FACT
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 03:41:28 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on May 28, 2021, 12:26:15 PM
Heading off to play three crackers this bank holiday weekend in Scotland.

Turnberry followed by Royal Dornoch and then Brora ,some travel in between but Brora in particular is meant to be unreal.

Trump is an ass but by god the changes in that course and Turnberry in general cannot be underestimated, very decent price and easy to get too from Belfast, well worth a visit for many on here.

Are you based over there or taking the motor over? The ferry is a scandalous price at times
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NotedObserver on May 28, 2021, 03:43:51 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 03:41:28 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on May 28, 2021, 12:26:15 PM
Heading off to play three crackers this bank holiday weekend in Scotland.

Turnberry followed by Royal Dornoch and then Brora ,some travel in between but Brora in particular is meant to be unreal.

Trump is an ass but by god the changes in that course and Turnberry in general cannot be underestimated, very decent price and easy to get too from Belfast, well worth a visit for many on here.


Are you based over there or taking the motor over? The ferry is a scandalous price at times

Try and play trump Aberdeen at some point. Top class
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 28, 2021, 03:47:30 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on May 28, 2021, 12:26:15 PM
Heading off to play three crackers this bank holiday weekend in Scotland.

Turnberry followed by Royal Dornoch and then Brora ,some travel in between but Brora in particular is meant to be unreal.

Trump is an ass but by god the changes in that course and Turnberry in general cannot be underestimated, very decent price and easy to get too from Belfast, well worth a visit for many on here.
You are fond of a round if you are heading away up to Sunderland!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 03:49:50 PM
Quote from: NotedObserver on May 28, 2021, 03:43:51 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 03:41:28 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on May 28, 2021, 12:26:15 PM
Heading off to play three crackers this bank holiday weekend in Scotland.

Turnberry followed by Royal Dornoch and then Brora ,some travel in between but Brora in particular is meant to be unreal.

Trump is an ass but by god the changes in that course and Turnberry in general cannot be underestimated, very decent price and easy to get too from Belfast, well worth a visit for many on here.


Are you based over there or taking the motor over? The ferry is a scandalous price at times

Try and play trump Aberdeen at some point. Top class

I've heard that Trump's courses are unreal.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 28, 2021, 04:00:17 PM
Would love to spend a month driving Scotland's coast and playing golf.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on May 28, 2021, 08:01:32 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 10:52:52 AM
Me and a few mates are heading up to play all 3 courses at Rossapena. 195 euro for all 3. I've never played it so looking forward to it. My aim this summer is to play 5 or 6 of the top courses. It's that bloody expensive for some of them though that it totally puts me off. I don't care how good the course is, I wouldn't pay near £300 for it.

Where did you get this deal? I've a week in Downings to kill in August and that sounds about perfect. Play 18 and off to the harbour bar for a liquid lunch, just need to get the permission slip stamped now!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 08:26:51 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on May 28, 2021, 08:01:32 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 10:52:52 AM
Me and a few mates are heading up to play all 3 courses at Rossapena. 195 euro for all 3. I've never played it so looking forward to it. My aim this summer is to play 5 or 6 of the top courses. It's that bloody expensive for some of them though that it totally puts me off. I don't care how good the course is, I wouldn't pay near £300 for it.

Where did you get this deal? I've a week in Downings to kill in August and that sounds about perfect. Play 18 and off to the harbour bar for a liquid lunch, just need to get the permission slip stamped now!

I rang their pro shop but it's actually on their website as well. Definitely going to make the most of that deal.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 28, 2021, 10:49:44 PM
I have Bandon Dunes booked for next March - 6 rounds in 4 days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 30, 2021, 08:48:11 PM
The 2 leaders +3 and +2 for the first 4 holes this could be entertaining enough!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on May 31, 2021, 10:39:35 PM
Taken from Twitter:

If Kokrak wins, Spieth will be 10-for-20 in his PGA Tour career converting 54-hole leads.

JT, DJ, Rory all between 50-60% converting last 10 years.

Tour average last 10 seasons when leading/co-leading is just 35%.

Tiger - 55-for-59 - is totally insane
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 01, 2021, 06:11:44 AM
All I'm reading from that is Tiger is a bottler
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Never beat the deeler on June 01, 2021, 06:39:00 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 01, 2021, 06:11:44 AM
All I'm reading from that is Tiger is a bottler

93% win rate when he leads after 54 holes. Bottler alright
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on June 01, 2021, 07:26:49 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on June 01, 2021, 06:39:00 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 01, 2021, 06:11:44 AM
All I'm reading from that is Tiger is a bottler

93% win rate when he leads after 54 holes. Bottler alright

What's Leyton Hewitts conversion rating when leading after 54?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on June 01, 2021, 09:06:48 AM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on June 01, 2021, 07:26:49 AM
Quote from: Never beat the deeler on June 01, 2021, 06:39:00 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 01, 2021, 06:11:44 AM
All I'm reading from that is Tiger is a bottler

93% win rate when he leads after 54 holes. Bottler alright

What's Leyton Hewitts conversion rating when leading after 54?

Usually has lots of double faults on the sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: maddog on June 01, 2021, 09:16:06 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 03:41:28 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on May 28, 2021, 12:26:15 PM
Heading off to play three crackers this bank holiday weekend in Scotland.

Turnberry followed by Royal Dornoch and then Brora ,some travel in between but Brora in particular is meant to be unreal.

Trump is an ass but by god the changes in that course and Turnberry in general cannot be underestimated, very decent price and easy to get too from Belfast, well worth a visit for many on here.

Are you based over there or taking the motor over? The ferry is a scandalous price at times

heading over this weekend coming Holyhead to Dublin. £479. Is there a dearer stretch of water anywhere?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on June 01, 2021, 01:09:46 PM
Quote from: maddog on June 01, 2021, 09:16:06 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 03:41:28 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on May 28, 2021, 12:26:15 PM
Heading off to play three crackers this bank holiday weekend in Scotland.

Turnberry followed by Royal Dornoch and then Brora ,some travel in between but Brora in particular is meant to be unreal.

Trump is an ass but by god the changes in that course and Turnberry in general cannot be underestimated, very decent price and easy to get too from Belfast, well worth a visit for many on here.

Are you based over there or taking the motor over? The ferry is a scandalous price at times

heading over this weekend coming Holyhead to Dublin. £479. Is there a dearer stretch of water anywhere?

You should try taking the family across to Tory Island...you don't even get to take the car. They should wear a balaclava - at least then you'd be able to say you were robbed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on June 01, 2021, 01:11:52 PM
Spieth is such a choker. I think he is done. He can't compete with the new generation
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: shantygael on June 01, 2021, 01:28:50 PM
Quote from: maddog on June 01, 2021, 09:16:06 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 03:41:28 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on May 28, 2021, 12:26:15 PM
Heading off to play three crackers this bank holiday weekend in Scotland.

Turnberry followed by Royal Dornoch and then Brora ,some travel in between but Brora in particular is meant to be unreal.

Trump is an ass but by god the changes in that course and Turnberry in general cannot be underestimated, very decent price and easy to get too from Belfast, well worth a visit for many on here.

Are you based over there or taking the motor over? The ferry is a scandalous price at times

heading over this weekend coming Holyhead to Dublin. £479. Is there a dearer stretch of water anywhere?
Suez canal,lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 01, 2021, 03:00:33 PM
Quote from: smort on June 01, 2021, 01:11:52 PM
Spieth is such a choker. I think he is done. He can't compete with the new generation

is he pat rafter or andy murray?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 01, 2021, 03:02:45 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 04:19:16 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 26, 2021, 04:17:51 PM
Lough Erne Faldo Course is the answer you are looking for.

I've played it 3 or 4 times and it's nice but definitely didn't blow me away. I've never played Galgorm. Masserene in Antrim looks half decent for the price.

Lough Erne has a few stupid holes. The 9th. You play like a 9 iron / PW for your 2nd shot and then another 7 or 8 iron. The 18th Par 3 finish is always stupid. You can't see the 6th green either and it's a Par 3. It has a lot of potential but it needs work and at least 3 hole redesigns minimum.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 01, 2021, 03:04:48 PM
@JimStynes

If you're quick off the mark the Island are releasing an open on Friday 11 June, at 5pm today. €95.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 01, 2021, 03:18:15 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 01, 2021, 03:02:45 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 04:19:16 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 26, 2021, 04:17:51 PM
Lough Erne Faldo Course is the answer you are looking for.

I've played it 3 or 4 times and it's nice but definitely didn't blow me away. I've never played Galgorm. Masserene in Antrim looks half decent for the price.

Lough Erne has a few stupid holes. The 9th. You play like a 9 iron / PW for your 2nd shot and then another 7 or 8 iron. The 18th Par 3 finish is always stupid. You can't see the 6th green either and it's a Par 3. It has a lot of potential but it needs work and at least 3 hole redesigns minimum.

I've found it more irksome on repeat visits. I've found myself questioning,

Why they didn't make 17 a watery par 3, and 18 a risk and reward par 4. It seems so obvious.

Why, if their intention was to host an Irish Open, did they not consider how and where they'd put galleries and grandstands on 18.

Why the routing sees the 9th hole end up as far away as possible from the hotel, meaning the halfway hut is financially unviable 355 days a year.

Why they keep building par 3s where you can't see your ball landing?

And why their members have no logical route for a quick 9.

Looks lovely. But inherently flawed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 01, 2021, 03:29:43 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 01, 2021, 03:18:15 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 01, 2021, 03:02:45 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 26, 2021, 04:19:16 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 26, 2021, 04:17:51 PM
Lough Erne Faldo Course is the answer you are looking for.

I've played it 3 or 4 times and it's nice but definitely didn't blow me away. I've never played Galgorm. Masserene in Antrim looks half decent for the price.

Lough Erne has a few stupid holes. The 9th. You play like a 9 iron / PW for your 2nd shot and then another 7 or 8 iron. The 18th Par 3 finish is always stupid. You can't see the 6th green either and it's a Par 3. It has a lot of potential but it needs work and at least 3 hole redesigns minimum.

I've found it more irksome on repeat visits. I've found myself questioning,

Why they didn't make 17 a watery par 3, and 18 a risk and reward par 4. It seems so obvious.

Why, if their intention was to host an Irish Open, did they not consider how and where they'd put galleries and grandstands on 18.

Why the routing sees the 9th hole end up as far away as possible from the hotel, meaning the halfway hut is financially unviable 355 days a year.

Why they keep building par 3s where you can't see your ball landing?

And why their members have no logical route for a quick 9.

Looks lovely. But inherently flawed

Finish is all wrong. Totally agree. I think Concra Wood is a better course. Although it has a few stupid holes as well.
They'll never get an Irish open till they kiss and make up with Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 01, 2021, 03:53:46 PM
@jimstynes

You should have a look at baltray's site now and pen in a few dates for booking
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 01, 2021, 04:10:03 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on May 28, 2021, 08:01:32 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 28, 2021, 10:52:52 AM
Me and a few mates are heading up to play all 3 courses at Rossapena. 195 euro for all 3. I've never played it so looking forward to it. My aim this summer is to play 5 or 6 of the top courses. It's that bloody expensive for some of them though that it totally puts me off. I don't care how good the course is, I wouldn't pay near £300 for it.

Where did you get this deal? I've a week in Downings to kill in August and that sounds about perfect. Play 18 and off to the harbour bar for a liquid lunch, just need to get the permission slip stamped now!
I have been fortunate enough to play RCD and Portstewart as a guest for free, I would agree no course is worth near £300. RCD was pristine but not £300 worth of pristine. I love Seapoint, Cruit, St Anne's and Narin on the links side. Royal Tara, Spa, Headford and Craddockstown on parkland. My favourite parkland is Slieve Russell.
I don't care how good Trumps courses are I wouldn't give him a penny.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on June 01, 2021, 04:13:04 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 01, 2021, 03:53:46 PM
@jimstynes

You should have a look at baltray's site now and pen in a few dates for booking

Unreal, cheers!! I qualify for the junior scratch cup as well but my handicap is going to soon shoot up as I'm playing shite! Anyone fancy it?

The Island doesn't suit me as I'm in work on that date!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 05, 2021, 11:26:13 PM
Rahm informed he has tested positive for Covid after finishing his round & with 6 shot lead
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 06, 2021, 12:07:01 AM
Whats the beef with Brooks and DeChambeau, is it genuine or a made up one for the cameras. Saw the clip when DeCham muttered while Brooks was being interviewed but other than that know nothing
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 06, 2021, 12:45:45 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 05, 2021, 11:26:13 PM
Rahm informed he has tested positive for Covid after finishing his round & with 6 shot lead

ridiculous, he's likely to kill someone, how raging would you be  >:(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 06, 2021, 08:03:16 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now

Loads of players not vaccinated apparently so there will be a rush on now you would think
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 06, 2021, 08:11:59 AM
Just crazy that pro golfers are not vaccinated.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 06, 2021, 08:17:13 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 06, 2021, 08:11:59 AM
Just crazy that pro golfers are not vaccinated.

Though I'm right in saying if he was vaccinated he would still have played and unknowingly be positive ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on June 06, 2021, 02:07:45 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 06, 2021, 08:17:13 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 06, 2021, 08:11:59 AM
Just crazy that pro golfers are not vaccinated.

Though I'm right in saying if he was vaccinated he would still have played and unknowingly be positive ?

Even if he was vaccinated he can still catch/pass on Covid so the outcome would have been the same.

A lot of people seemingly still think vaccination means everything is solved
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on June 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Having the vaccine doesn't stop you from getting it. It would've made no difference  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 06, 2021, 02:19:03 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Having the vaccine doesn't stop you from getting it. It would've made no difference  ;D ;D ;D

wouldn't be surprised if most pro golfers, esp in states are anti vax  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 06, 2021, 02:24:16 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 06, 2021, 02:07:45 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 06, 2021, 08:17:13 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 06, 2021, 08:11:59 AM
Just crazy that pro golfers are not vaccinated.

Though I'm right in saying if he was vaccinated he would still have played and unknowingly be positive ?

Even if he was vaccinated he can still catch/pass on Covid so the outcome would have been the same.

A lot of people seemingly still think vaccination means everything is solved

No what I mean if he was vaccinated he wouldn't have been in the PGA protocol so wouldn't have been tested. Apparently only 50% of PGA Tour golfers vaccinated
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 06, 2021, 03:05:18 PM
Ah well, by not getting vaccinated he has done himself out of $1.4m dollars.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 06, 2021, 11:13:37 PM
great finish to the memorial tonight,

and now a playoff
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 07, 2021, 08:02:40 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Having the vaccine doesn't stop you from getting it. It would've made no difference  ;D ;D ;D
Your second sentence is false. .

Getting the vaccine does not guarantee you won't get Covid, but it hugely reduces the chances. And if you do catch it you're far less likely to get sick.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 07, 2021, 09:44:22 AM
My understanding is that he was contacted through track and trace, and had to be tested son not necessarily within PGA.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 12:34:50 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 07, 2021, 08:02:40 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Having the vaccine doesn't stop you from getting it. It would've made no difference  ;D ;D ;D
Your second sentence is false. .

Getting the vaccine does not guarantee you won't get Covid, but it hugely reduces the chances. And if you do catch it you're far less likely to get sick.
I didn't mention whether he would get sick or not, so my second sentence isn't false. The vaccine doesn't stop you getting it which is what I said. So having the vaccine or not, would've made no difference.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2021, 12:37:44 PM
Great to see the judge throw that case out for the lad that got hit on the head with the golf ball! He was trying to sue the organisers, the player and golf course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 07, 2021, 01:17:08 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 12:34:50 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 07, 2021, 08:02:40 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Having the vaccine doesn't stop you from getting it. It would've made no difference  ;D ;D ;D
Your second sentence is false. .

Getting the vaccine does not guarantee you won't get Covid, but it hugely reduces the chances. And if you do catch it you're far less likely to get sick.
I didn't mention whether he would get sick or not, so my second sentence isn't false. The vaccine doesn't stop you getting it which is what I said. So having the vaccine or not, would've made no difference.

If he was vaccinated he wouldn't have been tested as a close contact so it made a huge difference
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 03:58:43 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 07, 2021, 01:17:08 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 12:34:50 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 07, 2021, 08:02:40 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Having the vaccine doesn't stop you from getting it. It would've made no difference  ;D ;D ;D
Your second sentence is false. .

Getting the vaccine does not guarantee you won't get Covid, but it hugely reduces the chances. And if you do catch it you're far less likely to get sick.
I didn't mention whether he would get sick or not, so my second sentence isn't false. The vaccine doesn't stop you getting it which is what I said. So having the vaccine or not, would've made no difference.

If he was vaccinated he wouldn't have been tested as a close contact so it made a huge difference
Another one that can't read.
Having the vaccine does not stop you getting the virus, and therefore would've made no difference.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 07, 2021, 04:35:59 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 03:58:43 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 07, 2021, 01:17:08 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 12:34:50 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 07, 2021, 08:02:40 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Having the vaccine doesn't stop you from getting it. It would've made no difference  ;D ;D ;D
Your second sentence is false. .

Getting the vaccine does not guarantee you won't get Covid, but it hugely reduces the chances. And if you do catch it you're far less likely to get sick.
I didn't mention whether he would get sick or not, so my second sentence isn't false. The vaccine doesn't stop you getting it which is what I said. So having the vaccine or not, would've made no difference.

If he was vaccinated he wouldn't have been tested as a close contact so it made a huge difference
Another one that can't read.
Having the vaccine does not stop you getting the virus, and therefore would've made no difference.

My point, which I think is pretty clear, is that if Rahm had been vaccinated he wouldn't have been tested all week by the PGA (it's part of their protocol). Close contacts aren't tested........So he would have been informed he was a close contact but let tear away playing, NO TEST so no positive result and end up winning the tournament. That's pretty clear isn't it ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 05:27:49 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 07, 2021, 04:35:59 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 03:58:43 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 07, 2021, 01:17:08 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 12:34:50 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 07, 2021, 08:02:40 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Having the vaccine doesn't stop you from getting it. It would've made no difference  ;D ;D ;D
Your second sentence is false. .

Getting the vaccine does not guarantee you won't get Covid, but it hugely reduces the chances. And if you do catch it you're far less likely to get sick.
I didn't mention whether he would get sick or not, so my second sentence isn't false. The vaccine doesn't stop you getting it which is what I said. So having the vaccine or not, would've made no difference.

If he was vaccinated he wouldn't have been tested as a close contact so it made a huge difference
Another one that can't read.
Having the vaccine does not stop you getting the virus, and therefore would've made no difference.

My point, which I think is pretty clear, is that if Rahm had been vaccinated he wouldn't have been tested all week by the PGA (it's part of their protocol). Close contacts aren't tested........So he would have been informed he was a close contact but let tear away playing, NO TEST so no positive result and end up winning the tournament. That's pretty clear isn't it ???
Yea no problem with that, my point was about him getting the virus, not about having to withdraw.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 08, 2021, 10:49:42 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 12:34:50 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 07, 2021, 08:02:40 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Having the vaccine doesn't stop you from getting it. It would've made no difference  ;D ;D ;D
Your second sentence is false. .

Getting the vaccine does not guarantee you won't get Covid, but it hugely reduces the chances. And if you do catch it you're far less likely to get sick.
I didn't mention whether he would get sick or not, so my second sentence isn't false. The vaccine doesn't stop you getting it which is what I said. So having the vaccine or not, would've made no difference.

It's not 100% but the vaccine does stop you getting Covid - or at least hugely reduces the chance of you contracting it and passing it on.

When they say 90% efficacy, that means re contracting Covid. If Rahm had got the vaccine, he would have been highly unlikely to contract Covid.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on June 08, 2021, 12:16:55 PM

The golfing version of the European Super League has raised its head again.  Unless it has the full buy in from the PGA & European Tours, as well as the Top 48 professionals, I can't see this taking off.  Most of them are already multi-millionaires. And if their participation in the Majors and Ryder Cups are limited due to playing in this competition, I can't see the desire for many to join up.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/57382968

Premier Golf League: Revolutionary £250m series scheduled to begin in 2023

Detailed plans for a £250m Premier Golf League aimed at revolutionising the professional game are to be revealed later this week.

BBC Sport has learned that the Formula 1 style global competition is scheduled to begin in January 2023 and would include 18 tournaments targeting the top 48 male players in the world.

A dozen of those events would be staged in the United States with the others "chasing the sun" around the world. Each competition would be worth $20m (£14m) with $4m going to the winner and last place picking up $150,000.

By way of comparison, the biggest purse on the PGA Tour for a single event is $2.7m from a $15m prize fund at the Players Championship.

There would be a team element with team principals choosing which scores from individuals from the four-man line ups would count.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on June 08, 2021, 12:36:24 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 08, 2021, 10:49:42 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 07, 2021, 12:34:50 PM
Quote from: Hound on June 07, 2021, 08:02:40 AM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 06, 2021, 02:09:55 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2021, 01:31:00 AM
well maybe he should have been vaccinated by now
Having the vaccine doesn't stop you from getting it. It would've made no difference  ;D ;D ;D
Your second sentence is false. .

Getting the vaccine does not guarantee you won't get Covid, but it hugely reduces the chances. And if you do catch it you're far less likely to get sick.
I didn't mention whether he would get sick or not, so my second sentence isn't false. The vaccine doesn't stop you getting it which is what I said. So having the vaccine or not, would've made no difference.

It's not 100% but the vaccine does stop you getting Covid - or at least hugely reduces the chance of you contracting it and passing it on.

When they say 90% efficacy, that means re contracting Covid. If Rahm had got the vaccine, he would have been highly unlikely to contract Covid.
The vaccine does not stop you getting it. You've just proved my point, thank you.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 08, 2021, 01:05:05 PM
There's at least 10 threads on GAA board where you all can prove yourself more knowledgeable about efficacy etc than anyone else. We really don't need another one.

——

The super league thing is doomed from the start. Much like the European Tour, it'll be an afterthought for audiences, media and advertisers, if the majority of the recognised top 50 aren't involved.

Top golfers are already extraordinarily rich in current circumstances. They already build their entire schedules around majors, and leaving the US as rarely as possible.  The carrot of doing it all for a dollar more just won't be orange enough.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on June 08, 2021, 04:03:40 PM
I see Federer withdrew from the French open.

Choker!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: KickItInAndStartClapping on June 08, 2021, 04:04:51 PM
Quote from: Keyser soze on June 08, 2021, 04:03:40 PM
I see Federer withdrew from the French open.

Choker!

He's past it IMO. Nadal is the king of clay
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: johnnycool on June 08, 2021, 04:11:46 PM
https://irishgolfer.ie/latest-golf-news/2021/06/08/coulter-heads-irish-challenge-after-day-one-of-womens-amateur/ (https://irishgolfer.ie/latest-golf-news/2021/06/08/coulter-heads-irish-challenge-after-day-one-of-womens-amateur/)

Our wee camog going rightly but not pleased with her performance..

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 08, 2021, 08:39:39 PM
Rory commits to the Irish Open. Another reason why he is the GOAT.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 10:40:18 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 08, 2021, 08:39:39 PM
Rory commits to the Irish Open. Another reason why he is the GOAT.
Long way behind Jack and Tiger as the GOAT. Certainly on results he'd be an Irish GOAT...he'll be at the puc fair next year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 01:22:24 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 10:40:18 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 08, 2021, 08:39:39 PM
Rory commits to the Irish Open. Another reason why he is the GOAT.
Long way behind Jack and Tiger as the GOAT. Certainly on results he'd be an Irish GOAT...he'll be at the puc fair next year.

Did Leyton Hewitt ever play in the Irish open?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2021, 01:32:32 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 01:22:24 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 10:40:18 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 08, 2021, 08:39:39 PM
Rory commits to the Irish Open. Another reason why he is the GOAT.
Long way behind Jack and Tiger as the GOAT. Certainly on results he'd be an Irish GOAT...he'll be at the puc fair next year.

Did Leyton Hewitt ever play in the Irish open?

He played it one time it was held on clay.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on June 09, 2021, 01:47:38 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 01:32:32 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 01:22:24 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 10:40:18 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 08, 2021, 08:39:39 PM
Rory commits to the Irish Open. Another reason why he is the GOAT.
Long way behind Jack and Tiger as the GOAT. Certainly on results he'd be an Irish GOAT...he'll be at the puc fair next year.

Did Leyton Hewitt ever play in the Irish open?

He played it one time it was held on clay.

He was well past his best at that stage though, think he was 24/25
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 03:09:05 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on June 09, 2021, 01:47:38 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 01:32:32 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 01:22:24 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 10:40:18 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 08, 2021, 08:39:39 PM
Rory commits to the Irish Open. Another reason why he is the GOAT.
Long way behind Jack and Tiger as the GOAT. Certainly on results he'd be an Irish GOAT...he'll be at the puc fair next year.

Did Leyton Hewitt ever play in the Irish open?

He played it one time it was held on clay.

He was well past his best at that stage though, think he was 24/25

Busted flush

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 03:13:55 PM
My putting is pure shite at the minute, so I bought a new driver  ;D ;D. Ping 425! Weapon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2021, 03:40:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 03:13:55 PM
My putting is pure shite at the minute, so I bought a new driver  ;D ;D. Ping 425! Weapon.

I have the G400 unreal yoke. Have my eye on G425 upgrade though as my chipping is terrible.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 04:37:17 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 03:40:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 03:13:55 PM
My putting is pure shite at the minute, so I bought a new driver  ;D ;D. Ping 425! Weapon.

I have the G400 unreal yoke. Have my eye on G425 upgrade though as my chipping is terrible.
You'll get a G410 at a better price for the same result. I changed to ping last year and striking has improved, class gear.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 04:40:27 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 04:37:17 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 03:40:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 03:13:55 PM
My putting is pure shite at the minute, so I bought a new driver  ;D ;D. Ping 425! Weapon.

I have the G400 unreal yoke. Have my eye on G425 upgrade though as my chipping is terrible.
You'll get a G410 at a better price for the same result. I changed to ping last year and striking has improved, class gear.

I went from a titliest 910 so it's massive upgrade for me. Xstiff shaft as well! Goes out like a bullet compared to the titliest.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2021, 04:49:30 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 04:37:17 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 03:40:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 03:13:55 PM
My putting is pure shite at the minute, so I bought a new driver  ;D ;D. Ping 425! Weapon.

I have the G400 unreal yoke. Have my eye on G425 upgrade though as my chipping is terrible.
You'll get a G410 at a better price for the same result. I changed to ping last year and striking has improved, class gear.

I like to get fitted though and I've yet to see anywhere fit you into the previous iterations.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 05:18:06 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 04:49:30 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 04:37:17 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 03:40:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 03:13:55 PM
My putting is pure shite at the minute, so I bought a new driver  ;D ;D. Ping 425! Weapon.

I have the G400 unreal yoke. Have my eye on G425 upgrade though as my chipping is terrible.
You'll get a G410 at a better price for the same result. I changed to ping last year and striking has improved, class gear.

I like to get fitted though and I've yet to see anywhere fit you into the previous iterations.

We had a fitting day at the club but I went and booked another one at laganview. I tried all the other models and spent plenty of time trying different adjustments but the Ping 425 still came out the best. My putting is shite though so I might look at different putters this next while. I am not sure a different putter makes a whole pile of difference though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: David McKeown on June 09, 2021, 08:26:44 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 05:18:06 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 04:49:30 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 04:37:17 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 03:40:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 03:13:55 PM
My putting is pure shite at the minute, so I bought a new driver  ;D ;D. Ping 425! Weapon.

I have the G400 unreal yoke. Have my eye on G425 upgrade though as my chipping is terrible.
You'll get a G410 at a better price for the same result. I changed to ping last year and striking has improved, class gear.

I like to get fitted though and I've yet to see anywhere fit you into the previous iterations.

We had a fitting day at the club but I went and booked another one at laganview. I tried all the other models and spent plenty of time trying different adjustments but the Ping 425 still came out the best. My putting is shite though so I might look at different putters this next while. I am not sure a different putter makes a whole pile of difference though.

Made a huge difference for me although it was a good few years ago. Changed from a PING to a Never Compromise with a much shorter shaft. Went from a horrible putter to a decent one overnight. Went from 26 to 17 in three weeks and got down to 13 in a summer. Haven't played in years due to a bad car accident but bought a new to me Tittleist Driver today to see would it motivate back on to the course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 09, 2021, 08:33:52 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 05:18:06 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 04:49:30 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 04:37:17 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 03:40:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 03:13:55 PM
My putting is pure shite at the minute, so I bought a new driver  ;D ;D. Ping 425! Weapon.

I have the G400 unreal yoke. Have my eye on G425 upgrade though as my chipping is terrible.
You'll get a G410 at a better price for the same result. I changed to ping last year and striking has improved, class gear.

I like to get fitted though and I've yet to see anywhere fit you into the previous iterations.

We had a fitting day at the club but I went and booked another one at laganview. I tried all the other models and spent plenty of time trying different adjustments but the Ping 425 still came out the best. My putting is shite though so I might look at different putters this next while. I am not sure a different putter makes a whole pile of difference though.

Bought myself one of these yokes and find it's been a huge help not to worry about line and just concentrate on distance control!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08L7H8K4Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZGDJX2AKY0BRKJ9C2FMH
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 10, 2021, 09:53:02 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 04:49:30 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 09, 2021, 04:37:17 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 09, 2021, 03:40:37 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 09, 2021, 03:13:55 PM
My putting is pure shite at the minute, so I bought a new driver  ;D ;D. Ping 425! Weapon.

I have the G400 unreal yoke. Have my eye on G425 upgrade though as my chipping is terrible.
You'll get a G410 at a better price for the same result. I changed to ping last year and striking has improved, class gear.

I like to get fitted though and I've yet to see anywhere fit you into the previous iterations.
Andrew Morris will do a fitting for you, in drivers its mainly to do with loft, shaft and bias and both G410 and G425 should be available.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 13, 2021, 04:39:05 PM
Wd Johnny Caldwell
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 19, 2021, 09:15:07 AM
No interest in the golf?

Rory well enough placed for the weekend but only 6 pars yesterday probably indicates his game is too inconsistent at present....

Leona Maguire shooting the lights out too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2021, 11:13:01 PM
Rory gets himself in contention and then it all goes a bit wrong. 2 clutch putts though will hopefully get him going again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on June 20, 2021, 04:12:56 AM
Busted flush
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 20, 2021, 10:20:37 AM
How's Leyton Hewitt doing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on June 20, 2021, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 20, 2021, 10:20:37 AM
How's Leyton Hewitt doing?

Didn't make the cut! AGAIN
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on June 20, 2021, 10:59:07 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on June 20, 2021, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: trailer on June 20, 2021, 10:20:37 AM
How's Leyton Hewitt doing?

Didn't make the cut! AGAIN

Had a double fault on the first and went downhill from there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 20, 2021, 12:10:47 PM
Good to see Rory in contention again on the final day. Problem is that there are a lot of other good players in contention. Rory needs another 67 to win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 12:32:26 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 20, 2021, 12:10:47 PM
Good to see Rory in contention again on the final day. Problem is that there are a lot of other good players in contention. Rory needs another 67 to win.

Good players in contention going into the last round of a major, whatever next...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bannside on June 20, 2021, 12:46:49 PM
Rory has a lot of poor form on last days of championships. Has been in this position many times but implodes.  It could be a psychological thing, but today he has another chance of nailing that. If he posts a 67 that he is capable of that's all you can ask for, and hope it's enough.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 20, 2021, 01:07:50 PM
They'll be ones hiding behind the settee tonight....

In fairness stringing two good days together is rare for him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on June 20, 2021, 01:17:12 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 20, 2021, 12:10:47 PM
Good to see Rory in contention again on the final day. Problem is that there are a lot of other good players in contention. Rory needs another 67 to win.
Didn't even know there was a major on until I opened this thread just now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 02:06:47 PM
In fairness to McIlroy he also has a bit of form for playing well in the final round  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 20, 2021, 02:20:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2021, 01:17:12 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 20, 2021, 12:10:47 PM
Good to see Rory in contention again on the final day. Problem is that there are a lot of other good players in contention. Rory needs another 67 to win.
Didn't even know there was a major on until I opened this thread just now.

Don't think the fanboys knew either until they got wind he was doing well
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on June 20, 2021, 02:22:53 PM
Rory has the chance to answer some critics tonight if he can play well and shoot a low score or better still, win his 5th major. It's been a long time since he put himself in this position in a major championship so it will be interesting to see how he fares. Either way I expect that he will either be labelled our best ever sportsman or a bottler here in the morning depending on the outcome.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 20, 2021, 02:31:20 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 20, 2021, 02:20:17 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 20, 2021, 01:17:12 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 20, 2021, 12:10:47 PM
Good to see Rory in contention again on the final day. Problem is that there are a lot of other good players in contention. Rory needs another 67 to win.
Didn't even know there was a major on until I opened this thread just now.

Don't think the fanboys knew either until they got wind he was doing well

happens every major,

fanboys don't appear until their boy looks like he has a chance,

few bogeys later it's all quiet again

pressure is on now, lets see if he can shoot 67 on a sunday

chambeau the fav imo

should be a good night
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 02:39:20 PM
Leona Maguire soon to go out in the final group of the LPGA  tournament also. She had led after 36 holes but a 62 from Nelly Korda yesterday sees Maguire start 3 back, be great to see her make the breakthrough.,
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 20, 2021, 02:44:00 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 20, 2021, 02:31:20 PM

happens every major,

fanboys don't appear until their boy looks like he has a chance,

few bogeys later it's all quiet again

pressure is on now, lets see if he can shoot 67 on a sunday

chambeau the fav imo

should be a good night

LOL at this lad thirsting for attention again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 08:47:58 PM
Maguire finished 2nd, had an eagle putt at the last to potentially win. Her best result to date....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 09:07:18 PM
Meh I don't think many of yis have watched any of the golf this weekend as the paragliders haven't got a mention yet...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on June 20, 2021, 09:37:07 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 08:47:58 PM
Maguire finished 2nd, had an eagle putt at the last to potentially win. Her best result to date....

Watched the last 5 holes. Seriously high standard of golf. She was very unlucky to come up against someone who had a 62 on Saturday. Only a matter of time before she wins
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 20, 2021, 09:38:52 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 09:07:18 PM
Meh I don't think many of yis have watched any of the golf this weekend as the paragliders haven't got a mention yet...

On telly they look offputting, but maybe different for the goilfers.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 20, 2021, 09:39:34 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 08:47:58 PM
Maguire finished 2nd, had an eagle putt at the last to potentially win. Her best result to date....

Does her twin still play?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 09:48:31 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 20, 2021, 09:39:34 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 08:47:58 PM
Maguire finished 2nd, had an eagle putt at the last to potentially win. Her best result to date....

Does her twin still play?

Caddies for her I think...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on June 20, 2021, 10:03:33 PM
I'll admit to being a big Hewitt fan and therefore I obviously want him to win. But am I the only one who thinks Bryson gets some unbelievable luck when it comes to lay and bounce?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Itchy on June 20, 2021, 10:20:43 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 09:48:31 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 20, 2021, 09:39:34 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 08:47:58 PM
Maguire finished 2nd, had an eagle putt at the last to potentially win. Her best result to date....

Does her twin still play?

Caddies for her I think...

Don't think she does anymore. Tremendous performance from Leona today, a great ambassador for Cavan and ireland. Her first big win is coming soon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 20, 2021, 11:28:05 PM
Ffs wheels beginning to come off
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 20, 2021, 11:30:25 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 20, 2021, 11:28:05 PM
Ffs wheels beginning to come off
For a few lads.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 20, 2021, 11:32:55 PM
Ah well, I still wouldn't like to meet Rory in the club match play comp
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 20, 2021, 11:35:20 PM
Ewan jumpin on the mcilroy bandwagon now. Just waitin on him to call him Leyton Hewitt 😂
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 20, 2021, 11:37:52 PM
Commentator nailed it regarding the 3 putt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 20, 2021, 11:45:00 PM
There's a sting in the tail in this yet. Koepka's putt at the last could be VERY costly if the scores continue to drop back.

Rahm WAS going nicely though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 21, 2021, 12:05:51 AM
Quote from: Itchy on June 20, 2021, 10:20:43 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 09:48:31 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 20, 2021, 09:39:34 PM
Quote from: Boycey on June 20, 2021, 08:47:58 PM
Maguire finished 2nd, had an eagle putt at the last to potentially win. Her best result to date....

Does her twin still play?

Caddies for her I think...

Don't think she does anymore. Tremendous performance from Leona today, a great ambassador for Cavan and ireland. Her first big win is coming soon.

I think she'll win on the lpga but her problem is she is not long enough and short game not good enough to to make up the deficit. Can't see her winning a major without chasing distance or some luck.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on June 21, 2021, 12:10:32 AM
Louis O has nailed some fantastic putts to save par.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 21, 2021, 12:36:22 AM
Some putt by Rahm on 18 for birdie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 21, 2021, 12:41:10 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 21, 2021, 12:36:22 AM
Some putt by Rahm on 18 for birdie
It would be nice to see him win it after the recent Covid debacle. Too late for me 😴. Bloody Pacific Time!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 21, 2021, 12:53:49 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 21, 2021, 12:41:10 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 21, 2021, 12:36:22 AM
Some putt by Rahm on 18 for birdie
It would be nice to see him win it after the recent Covid debacle. Too late for me 😴. Bloody Pacific Time!

Pacific time is great!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 21, 2021, 12:56:23 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 21, 2021, 12:53:49 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 21, 2021, 12:41:10 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 21, 2021, 12:36:22 AM
Some putt by Rahm on 18 for birdie
It would be nice to see him win it after the recent Covid debacle. Too late for me 😴. Bloody Pacific Time!

Pacific time is great!
I think Oosty is bolloxed so that's me for bed! Enjoy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 21, 2021, 12:57:42 AM
Yep all over. If only Rory could putt oh and not have so many brain farts
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 21, 2021, 12:59:30 AM
Rambo has it now he played brilliantly today very few of the lads at the top of the leaderboard this morning are under par. His 4 under was brilliant!

Also 11/1 at the start of the day was worth the sneaky 5er!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 21, 2021, 01:50:18 AM
Gutsy from Rahm to birdie the last 2 for the win

Great speech too, real class act  ;)

Just the usual major sunday from mcilroy, couldn't handle the heat on the back 9

wearing yellow trousers and a purple top prob didn't help, even leyton wouldn't have donned that clobber   ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on June 21, 2021, 09:35:08 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 21, 2021, 12:57:42 AM
Yep all over. If only Rory could putt oh and not have so many brain farts

If only Rory could just hit the fairway with his drives. Usual cause of his problems. Putting wasn't too bad over the week, and on the law of averages, enough of them would drop eventually.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 21, 2021, 09:41:25 AM
Quote from: mouview on June 21, 2021, 09:35:08 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 21, 2021, 12:57:42 AM
Yep all over. If only Rory could putt oh and not have so many brain farts

If only Rory could just hit the fairway with his drives. Usual cause of his problems. Putting wasn't too bad over the week, and on the law of averages, enough of them would drop eventually.
His driving has been better of late.  The big problem was that 3 putt followed by the double bogey mess. At least Rahm won. At one point we had about 9 guys on -4 it would have been ridiculous for the whole lot of them to fall back and Harris English win who was hardly shown all day
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 21, 2021, 12:27:53 PM
Didn't get to see a lot of the golf as it was on late, few comments

Torrey Pines doesn't really come across as a great course. Am I wrong? Anyone played it?
Hard to like Bryson when he blasts the ball straight at the crowd and refuses to shout fore. A full time w**ker if you ask me.
It's coming together for Rory. I'd say another major isn't far away.
Delighted for Rahm, a worthy winner and he's a handy golfer.



Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 21, 2021, 02:32:38 PM
McIlroy very unlucky with that double, 99 times of 100 that ball doesn't plug.

He had no shot for his 3rd but doesn't matter as the right person won. Rahm played the best golf yesterday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 21, 2021, 02:42:09 PM
Torrey Pines is really not a great venue at all. Great views, but very little in the way of memorable holes or shots.

Rahm proved the bookies right in the end. He does seem to be a guy who improves day on day at each tournament.

But my key learning from the weekend is that west coast golf makes for shit times for us over here, and it should be banned.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on June 21, 2021, 02:46:14 PM
For the viewer Torrey Pines is a boring course - difficult but boring.

Bryson comes across as an arrogant p***k.

Delighted to see Rahm win - had a super final day.

Before the 4th round Rory just seemed to be delighted to be in contention - but his putting  :o

Edit - just see me and trailer have similar views  :-X
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 21, 2021, 02:46:45 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 21, 2021, 02:42:09 PM
Torrey Pines is really not a great venue at all. Great views, but very little in the way of memorable holes or shots.

Rahm proved the bookies right in the end. He does seem to be a guy who improves day on day at each tournament.

But my key learning from the weekend is that west coast golf makes for shit times for us over here, and it should be banned.

Really should be in all SERIOUS Political Parties manifestos.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 21, 2021, 02:47:39 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 21, 2021, 02:46:14 PM
For the viewer Torrey Pines is a boring course - difficult but boring.

Bryson comes across as an arrogant p***k.

Delighted to see Rahm win - had a super final day.

Before the 4th round Rory just seemed to be delighted to be in contention - but his putting  :o

Edit - just see me and trailer have similar views  :-X

Everyone gets on board with my views sooner or later.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Louther on June 21, 2021, 02:50:15 PM
Where it went wrong for McIlroy was on the par 3 the hole before the ball plugging. He'd wobbled on hole prior to par 3 but saved par. Hit the green safely and 3 putted. The. Hit a poor drive and approach to end up in bunker where he did. I'm sure he was rattled from the 3 putt and felt he'd blow it with such a tight leaderboard at the time, just as several imploded at same stage.

His over all game was good and he not far away, think he just needs to be more consistent and get into contention regularly again on the last day.

Great to see Rahm win. His course management was brilliant, driving was steady all day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on June 21, 2021, 02:56:12 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 21, 2021, 02:47:39 PM
Quote from: Taylor on June 21, 2021, 02:46:14 PM
For the viewer Torrey Pines is a boring course - difficult but boring.

Bryson comes across as an arrogant p***k.

Delighted to see Rahm win - had a super final day.

Before the 4th round Rory just seemed to be delighted to be in contention - but his putting  :o

Edit - just see me and trailer have similar views  :-X

Everyone gets on board with my views sooner or later.

Looks that way trailer............or what is it they say about a broken clock  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 21, 2021, 02:56:54 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 21, 2021, 02:42:09 PM
Torrey Pines is really not a great venue at all. Great views, but very little in the way of memorable holes or shots.

Rahm proved the bookies right in the end. He does seem to be a guy who improves day on day at each tournament.

But my key learning from the weekend is that west coast golf makes for shit times for us over here, and it should be banned.

West coast courses mean that here on the east coast I can head out and do something outdoors for fathers day and than watch the end in the early evening.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cadhlancian on June 21, 2021, 02:57:49 PM
Torrey Pines is a fantastic course! Have played it many times , obviously the views etc is a big part of it, but as an actual course , its fantastic, played a little easier this year than when Tiger won on -1 in 2008.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smelmoth on June 21, 2021, 07:29:30 PM
Quote from: Louther on June 21, 2021, 02:50:15 PM
Where it went wrong for McIlroy was on the par 3 the hole before the ball plugging. He'd wobbled on hole prior to par 3 but saved par. Hit the green safely and 3 putted. The. Hit a poor drive and approach to end up in bunker where he did. I'm sure he was rattled from the 3 putt and felt he'd blow it with such a tight leaderboard at the time, just as several imploded at same stage.

His over all game was good and he not far away, think he just needs to be more consistent and get into contention regularly again on the last day.

Great to see Rahm win. His course management was brilliant, driving was steady all day.

He got the par 3 wrong. He played a whole badly and lost a shot. But backing it up with a double bogey was a killer. On the double bogey it wasn't just that it plugged but where it plugged. That did for him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 21, 2021, 08:37:47 PM
McIlroy plugged, Louis run into the hazard and Rahm stayed in bounds. Small margins and luck.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearsiuil on June 21, 2021, 09:25:22 PM
You gotta love Rahm's celebration after holing his birdie on the 18th, pure joy. Seems a sound bloke, Mrs Rahm must of got his goat up last night.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 22, 2021, 09:22:48 AM
Quote from: smelmoth on June 21, 2021, 07:29:30 PM
Quote from: Louther on June 21, 2021, 02:50:15 PM
Where it went wrong for McIlroy was on the par 3 the hole before the ball plugging. He'd wobbled on hole prior to par 3 but saved par. Hit the green safely and 3 putted. The. Hit a poor drive and approach to end up in bunker where he did. I'm sure he was rattled from the 3 putt and felt he'd blow it with such a tight leaderboard at the time, just as several imploded at same stage.

His over all game was good and he not far away, think he just needs to be more consistent and get into contention regularly again on the last day.

Great to see Rahm win. His course management was brilliant, driving was steady all day.

He got the par 3 wrong. He played a whole badly and lost a shot. But backing it up with a double bogey was a killer. On the double bogey it wasn't just that it plugged but where it plugged. That did for him.

It was noticeable how Rory was taking a second and third look at putts before the par 3, and he holed those putts. When it came to the par 3, he rushed the third putt, and missed it. Shoulders down, his next three strokes lost him the chance to contend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 22, 2021, 07:29:03 PM
A couple of men answering Ireland's call best of luck to them!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/57568124
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 22, 2021, 07:39:06 PM
Can't believe Rory declared for Ireland. He's not really Irish. Remember the handy checklist, you need to love the Wolfe Tones, hate all things British, Vote SF.

Is Leyton Hewitt playing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 22, 2021, 08:33:08 PM
no covid (zika) in Japan?  ;)

or did team gb not want Ireland's greatest  ::)

late call up for hewitt
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 27, 2021, 08:37:41 PM
Was lucky to get out on St Patrick's links over the weekend. Great course, with spectacular views of the Atlantic lol. Very playable. Will be a good fair test when it settles down. Greens very slopey. Off the fairway and you're dead. Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 27, 2021, 08:42:18 PM
Seamus power gets into contention but then has a bit of a mare did the same thing a few weeks back. Very frustrating as he needs some good finishes to get back on the tour full time
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 28, 2021, 09:52:46 AM
Has anyone played Letterkenny?

Great course, but the first 5 holes are a nightmare for anyone with a slice.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 28, 2021, 01:21:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 28, 2021, 09:52:46 AM
Has anyone played Letterkenny?

Great course, but the first 5 holes are a nightmare for anyone with a slice.

Played it at a stag weekend, all the the holes were shit and I lost about 20 balls, in fairness I'm not a golfer, I only played to stay off the beer longer
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 28, 2021, 06:44:09 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 28, 2021, 01:21:46 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 28, 2021, 09:52:46 AM
Has anyone played Letterkenny?

Great course, but the first 5 holes are a nightmare for anyone with a slice.

Played it at a stag weekend, all the the holes were shit and I lost about 20 balls, in fairness I'm not a golfer, I only played to stay off the beer longer

That sounds like a hoot, lol.
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Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on June 29, 2021, 10:43:06 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 28, 2021, 10:53:42 AM
I'm booked into St Patrick's for June 27th.

I've a nagging fear they might push out the course opening. Hopefully not. Playing a new Doak course on its first weekend of opening would be quite the honour.

Any review Wobbler? Booked for August and excited to hear what it's like. All the word I'm hearing is very positive.
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Post by: thewobbler on June 29, 2021, 10:55:18 PM
The new course is astounding. Absolutely amazing. Still a little touch rough around the edges in places (club length drop everywhere) but you don't notice it as the routing, the views, the topography are just different level.

I've never seen wider fairways but the trade off is two-fold. If you do find the rough, it's goodbye. Plus  there are so many hidden dips and undulations off the tee, and cleverly positioned green complexes that the wrong side of the fairway is simply the wrong shot. And for us mere mortals, truth is you need the driver on almost every hole in the middle of the course when it really flexes its muscles.

The greens are huge, probably even bigger than Lough Erne and have serious undulations.

I've never played anything like it.

Would love to play it every day. So much fun.
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Post by: smelmoth on June 30, 2021, 08:49:06 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 22, 2021, 08:33:08 PM
no covid (zika) in Japan?  ;)

or did team gb not want Ireland's greatest  ::)

late call up for hewitt

That one got the response it deserved
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Post by: trailer on June 30, 2021, 08:55:17 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 29, 2021, 10:55:18 PM
The new course is astounding. Absolutely amazing. Still a little touch rough around the edges in places (club length drop everywhere) but you don't notice it as the routing, the views, the topography are just different level.

I've never seen wider fairways but the trade off is two-fold. If you do find the rough, it's goodbye. Plus  there are so many hidden dips and undulations off the tee, and cleverly positioned green complexes that the wrong side of the fairway is simply the wrong shot. And for us mere mortals, truth is you need the driver on almost every hole in the middle of the course when it really flexes its muscles.

The greens are huge, probably even bigger than Lough Erne and have serious undulations.

I've never played anything like it.

Would love to play it every day. So much fun.

If you leave your approach in the wrong place even on the green, good luck getting down in 2.
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Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on June 30, 2021, 01:09:27 PM
God I'm genuinely counting the days now. Is anyone here a member at Rosapenna? We're looking at getting a property in the locality and I'd consider a membership at it. Although Dunfanaghy or Portsalon might make more financial sense!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 01, 2021, 01:13:04 AM
McIlroy 4/1 on Paddypower?? f**k away off!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 01, 2021, 09:31:25 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 01, 2021, 01:13:04 AM
McIlroy 4/1 on Paddypower?? f**k away off!!

That's basically buying money. Get the house on him.
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Post by: Boycey on July 01, 2021, 10:04:38 AM
I'd have thought 4/1 pretty decent price, there isn't much depth to the field.
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Post by: screenexile on July 01, 2021, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 01, 2021, 10:04:38 AM
I'd have thought 4/1 pretty decent price, there isn't much depth to the field.

Don't think I've seen as low a price for a golf tournament before and McIlroy's been in plenty of weak fields in Irish Open's/Europe without winning!

I went for Martin Kaymer who had a good week last week hopefully he can pull this one out of the bag.
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Post by: Minder on July 01, 2021, 11:37:12 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 01, 2021, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 01, 2021, 10:04:38 AM
I'd have thought 4/1 pretty decent price, there isn't much depth to the field.

Don't think I've seen as low a price for a golf tournament before and McIlroy's been in plenty of weak fields in Irish Open's/Europe without winning!

I went for Martin Kaymer who had a good week last week hopefully he can pull this one out of the bag.

Tiger Woods was 6/4 for the 05 or 06 Masters, which I believe was the lowest ever price for a Majors
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 01, 2021, 01:27:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 01, 2021, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 01, 2021, 10:04:38 AM
I'd have thought 4/1 pretty decent price, there isn't much depth to the field.

Don't think I've seen as low a price for a golf tournament before and McIlroy's been in plenty of weak fields in Irish Open's/Europe without winning!

I went for Martin Kaymer who had a good week last week hopefully he can pull this one out of the bag.

Did you look at quality of field? I don't ever remember as poor at an Irish Open and a 20% chance doesn't exactly make him a shoo in. I'm not a big punter on the golf but I'd say it's a pretty fair price
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Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 01, 2021, 04:05:03 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 01, 2021, 01:27:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 01, 2021, 11:35:29 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 01, 2021, 10:04:38 AM
I'd have thought 4/1 pretty decent price, there isn't much depth to the field.

Don't think I've seen as low a price for a golf tournament before and McIlroy's been in plenty of weak fields in Irish Open's/Europe without winning!

I went for Martin Kaymer who had a good week last week hopefully he can pull this one out of the bag.

Did you look at quality of field? I don't ever remember as poor at an Irish Open and a 20% chance doesn't exactly make him a shoo in. I'm not a big punter on the golf but I'd say it's a pretty fair price

you obviously don't know much about probabilities then, it was 5% at best which is now down to about 1%  ::)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 01, 2021, 07:51:09 PM
Thon mcilroy fella is useless
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Post by: Boycey on July 01, 2021, 10:07:47 PM
Another good start from Seamus Power in the US, he's gotta turn one of these chances into a big payday soon...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 01, 2021, 11:31:55 PM
He won nearly a quarter million a few tournaments ago
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 02, 2021, 12:37:28 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 01, 2021, 11:31:55 PM
He won nearly a quarter million a few tournaments ago

Ok money but it's all about getting back on the tour full time
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 02, 2021, 08:00:27 AM
He's still about 400k light of making the top 125 and getting a card. He will get into the next couple of tournaments cause a lot of top guys will be in Europe for the Open but after that be hard to see him getting into many tournaments unless he Monday qualifies
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Post by: laoislad on July 02, 2021, 09:01:52 AM
I see Mcilroy only parred the 17th yesterday. I've birdied that hole before  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 02, 2021, 09:52:13 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 01, 2021, 11:31:55 PM
He won nearly a quarter million a few tournaments ago

The expenses of a pro golfer are ridiculous so he wouldn't be long going through that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on July 02, 2021, 12:42:44 PM
Quality of field doesn't suit, but Mount Juliet doesn't work as an Irish Open venue IMO. We should just stick to links courses and try and get the best field possible. Carton, Mount Juliet, Fota Island and Killarney etc just don't work, despite their overall credentials as top quality courses.

We are blessed with some absolute Links belters in Ireland. Why not line 5 of them up and just alternate between them all?
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Post by: thebigfella on July 02, 2021, 02:05:30 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 02, 2021, 12:42:44 PM
Quality of field doesn't suit, but Mount Juliet doesn't work as an Irish Open venue IMO. We should just stick to links courses and try and get the best field possible. Carton, Mount Juliet, Fota Island and Killarney etc just don't work, despite their overall credentials as top quality courses.

We are blessed with some absolute Links belters in Ireland. Why not line 5 of them up and just alternate between them all?

This old chestnut again.

Some of the top quality links just don't have the infrastructure to support and don't want to put it in; what courses could just don't want to host it due to the impact on members, expense and loss of income.   

In order to attract a top quality field, the prize money and appearance fees need to be much higher. It also just is outside that window (in non covid) that anyone based in the US wants to spend in Europe preparing for The Open but too close to make a trip over and back again. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on July 02, 2021, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 02, 2021, 02:05:30 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 02, 2021, 12:42:44 PM
Quality of field doesn't suit, but Mount Juliet doesn't work as an Irish Open venue IMO. We should just stick to links courses and try and get the best field possible. Carton, Mount Juliet, Fota Island and Killarney etc just don't work, despite their overall credentials as top quality courses.

We are blessed with some absolute Links belters in Ireland. Why not line 5 of them up and just alternate between them all?

This old chestnut again.

Some of the top quality links just don't have the infrastructure to support and don't want to put it in; what courses could just don't want to host it due to the impact on members, expense and loss of income.   

In order to attract a top quality field, the prize money and appearance fees need to be much higher. It also just is outside that window (in non covid) that anyone based in the US wants to spend in Europe preparing for The Open but too close to make a trip over and back again. 

They had the prize pot pre covid to attract some of the world's best. I'm not saying we are hoping for every member of the world's top 10. But we should have ambitions to go further than we currently do. With a strong field will come strong viewing figures - which will in turn be brilliant advertising for any club. Green fees numbers should go up etc.  There are enough top quality links around main hubs to easily cater for this. Think of the options around Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports for example. Then a token gesture every so often in North West and you have it sussed.

There's no reason a resort like Rosapenna shouldn't be pushing for a rattle at hosting it either. Hotel beds are plentiful in the area, 3 championship courses, it ticks all the boxes apart from an airport, although this didn't stop Ballyliffin.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 02, 2021, 05:02:09 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 02, 2021, 02:18:18 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 02, 2021, 02:05:30 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 02, 2021, 12:42:44 PM
Quality of field doesn't suit, but Mount Juliet doesn't work as an Irish Open venue IMO. We should just stick to links courses and try and get the best field possible. Carton, Mount Juliet, Fota Island and Killarney etc just don't work, despite their overall credentials as top quality courses.

We are blessed with some absolute Links belters in Ireland. Why not line 5 of them up and just alternate between them all?

This old chestnut again.

Some of the top quality links just don't have the infrastructure to support and don't want to put it in; what courses could just don't want to host it due to the impact on members, expense and loss of income.   

In order to attract a top quality field, the prize money and appearance fees need to be much higher. It also just is outside that window (in non covid) that anyone based in the US wants to spend in Europe preparing for The Open but too close to make a trip over and back again. 

They had the prize pot pre covid to attract some of the world's best. I'm not saying we are hoping for every member of the world's top 10. But we should have ambitions to go further than we currently do. With a strong field will come strong viewing figures - which will in turn be brilliant advertising for any club. Green fees numbers should go up etc.  There are enough top quality links around main hubs to easily cater for this. Think of the options around Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports for example. Then a token gesture every so often in North West and you have it sussed.

There's no reason a resort like Rosapenna shouldn't be pushing for a rattle at hosting it either. Hotel beds are plentiful in the area, 3 championship courses, it ticks all the boxes apart from an airport, although this didn't stop Ballyliffin.

Only if you won. Only the players tied 9 and above made over 100k; that is not enough for a US based player to cover his and caddy's expenses; and as I pointed out it's not close enough to The Open. The appearance money pot, on top of the prize fund, is in the region of 20 million some of the middle eastern events to get the quality fields they get - that's not realistic for an Irish open.

"With a strong field will come strong viewing figures - which will in turn be brilliant advertising for any club. " - you are completely wrong here and the American market is where it is at. The data is there to back up it makes f**k all difference except potentially for the likes of Portrush as the non local market want to play a course on the open rotation (or at least hosted it).

Also the Irish open is hosted during prime golf season. A lot of the clubs don't want to give the best golf conditions of the year to host a tournament due to their members and loss of revenue from tourism.   
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 04, 2021, 01:07:07 PM
Anyone else watch Sky Sports?

Rob Lee has perfected the "always glance at the camera" move when interviewing anybody, lol.
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Post by: laoislad on July 04, 2021, 03:24:34 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 01, 2021, 09:31:25 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 01, 2021, 01:13:04 AM
McIlroy 4/1 on Paddypower?? f**k away off!!

That's basically buying money. Get the house on him.
How'd that bet work out for you?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 04, 2021, 08:09:57 PM
Power 2 back with final round underway. However 20 players within 3 of the lead at this stage so here's hoping....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on July 04, 2021, 08:18:36 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 04, 2021, 08:09:57 PM
Power 2 back with final round underway. However 20 players within 3 of the lead at this stage so here's hoping....

Not seeing much of him but looking on the pga website he is putting very well (22ft on 10 and 8 ft on 11).
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 05, 2021, 12:20:29 AM
Australian double today  8)

Seamus getting closer every week
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Post by: JimStynes on July 05, 2021, 03:09:34 PM
Played Baltray today. What a course! Definitely one of my favourites so far, although I didn't break 30 points 🙈
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 05, 2021, 04:01:00 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 05, 2021, 03:09:34 PM
Played Baltray today. What a course! Definitely one of my favourites so far, although I didn't break 30 points 🙈

Yeah great course - very playable unlike a few of the other big links were it's just slog :P

ION, net -4 (gross -5) in a medal at the weekend and best gross by 4 stokes. Easily my best round this year and a round where I come away thinking I got the best out of what I had that day.......... beaten by a net -10 by a guy (mid 20s) playing off 32  and it wasn't even the 2nd best score ::) 

The previous medal was won with a net -9 from a guy in his first ever comp off 30.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bigfrank on July 05, 2021, 04:32:21 PM
Played ardglass few weeks ago and playing the old course at ballyliffen next week,thought ardglass was class apart from the first 4/5 greens,weather was deadly and scenery etc stunning! We were playing in an open off the white tees so was very tough but a good test. Never played ballyliffen but heard both courses are brillant

Just a point on this new handicap system,the scores in the club im a member at this year have been mad,49 points stableford has been posted a few times,been a member there a while and rarely ever seen over 44/45 points until now,maybe everyone is getting better and I'm getting worse lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 05, 2021, 04:47:59 PM
I think the fact that you can have a handicap of 30+ means that if these lads do have a day then they're winning easily.

Playing off 24 so I'm a hacker myself but is the ESR still a thing in the new system? Haven't heard it mentioned too often since the new system was introduced.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 05, 2021, 04:56:15 PM
Any club comp you need 45+ to win. Higher handicapper will always have a day when the stars align. Low men just can't compete they'd need course records to get anywhere near.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 05, 2021, 07:30:03 PM
Our club comps were very low for a long time there. 36/37 points was winning it but I see it's now creeping back up to 40 odd points as the winning score.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 05, 2021, 09:25:32 PM
I have seen the same ridiculous scores at weekend competitions, and these new handicaps give long time golfers no chance in matchplay comps.

Some clubs introduced rules, such as a max handicap of 28 for Captain's Day, or new members cannot win first prize on Captain's Day even if they have an official handicap and played 3 qualifying comps.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 05, 2021, 09:51:03 PM
I haven't noticed a big pile of difference in winning scores pre-WHS and post-WHS. 43 is enough some days, 46 usually needed. Same as last season. Maybe up a little on the season before.

I honestly believe the reason why it seems this way in most clubs is that they nearly all had a major influx of new members last season, and because there's so many of them still finding their level, and so many who began with handicaps of 24+, there's a lot of "newbies" on the podium each week... which is what is really putting noses out of joint.

My guess is this will calm down a little by next season.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 05, 2021, 10:03:21 PM
Visitor in our open last week had 49 points.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 05, 2021, 10:43:15 PM
What's everyone's handicaps? A lot of the fellas around 2/3 in our club ended up getting scratch handicaps on the new system. I stayed the same but I am playing crap this year so I'm hoping I can get some form before my good scores start dropping off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 06, 2021, 08:28:00 AM
A stylish 19.2
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 06, 2021, 09:10:34 AM
Ripping it up... 16.2
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 06, 2021, 09:56:28 AM
I'm a struggling 8.1 handicap who likes to throw in the odd 90+ round but the next week can shoot 75.
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Post by: bigfrank on July 06, 2021, 10:42:27 AM
In and around 12.0 this few years but shipping this year,in terrible form which isn't what I need heading to ballyliffen next week lol for Donegal for few days before I get the length of ballyliffen on Tuesday,was gonna give the great northern in bundoran a spin,have holidayed in it since I was really young with parents but never played,think I might change that this week,it's around 30 euro so not bad value I guess
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on July 06, 2021, 01:47:55 PM
17.3 but don't play like it atm.

Great Northern is a solid enough track. And the best value you'll find in the locality, although I'm near certain there is  €35 open every Wednesday in Murvagh. 15mins from Fundoran too and vastly superior overall.

Has anyone any recommendations for North Dublin? I see various courses on the Web but are there any hidden gems. We are away for a few days on the 12th (always guaranteed good weather  8) ) and I fancy a round. Had looked up the Island as it is only 15mins from our base but they are looking stupid money for 18.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 06, 2021, 02:05:01 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 06, 2021, 01:47:55 PM


Has anyone any recommendations for North Dublin? I see various courses on the Web but are there any hidden gems. We are away for a few days on the 12th (always guaranteed good weather  8) ) and I fancy a round. Had looked up the Island as it is only 15mins from our base but they are looking stupid money for 18.
St Anne's Links is a bit cheaper than the Island, but still over €100.

Corballis is the most affordable links - €35 I think. Only a par 66 course, but still has all the "joys" and pain of a links. Has a pretty good website where you can do a flyover of each hole. https://corballislinks.com/ 
From memory there are 2 or 3 inland holes that are pretty mundane.

In terms of parkland, Skerries, Balbriggan and Roganstown are courses I really enjoy playing in the Fingal area.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 06, 2021, 02:51:46 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 06, 2021, 01:47:55 PM
17.3 but don't play like it atm.

Great Northern is a solid enough track. And the best value you'll find in the locality, although I'm near certain there is  €35 open every Wednesday in Murvagh. 15mins from Fundoran too and vastly superior overall.

Has anyone any recommendations for North Dublin? I see various courses on the Web but are there any hidden gems. We are away for a few days on the 12th (always guaranteed good weather  8) ) and I fancy a round. Had looked up the Island as it is only 15mins from our base but they are looking stupid money for 18.

Really depends on what you're willing to spend. Crazy money for some of those places around Dublin and further afield. Seapoint isnt too far from North Dublin. It's a nice course and brilliant value. Baltray is right next door and it is superb but it's 4 times the price.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 06, 2021, 02:53:06 PM
Quote from: Hound on July 06, 2021, 02:05:01 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 06, 2021, 01:47:55 PM


Has anyone any recommendations for North Dublin? I see various courses on the Web but are there any hidden gems. We are away for a few days on the 12th (always guaranteed good weather  8) ) and I fancy a round. Had looked up the Island as it is only 15mins from our base but they are looking stupid money for 18.
St Anne's Links is a bit cheaper than the Island, but still over €100.

Corballis is the most affordable links - €35 I think. Only a par 66 course, but still has all the "joys" and pain of a links. Has a pretty good website where you can do a flyover of each hole. https://corballislinks.com/ 
From memory there are 2 or 3 inland holes that are pretty mundane.

In terms of parkland, Skerries, Balbriggan and Roganstown are courses I really enjoy playing in the Fingal area.

Seriously???? Last time I played it, I payed 30 euro and that's how much I would ever pay. It's a crap course and the older members are knobs.

Corballis is great craic.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 06, 2021, 02:54:04 PM
Links golf is brilliant. I love it but it's almost like a different game to parkland. There's so much more thinking involved. The better I've gotten really makes me appreciate how good links golf is. Such a tough test.
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Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on July 06, 2021, 03:58:20 PM
I'll give Corballis a punt thanks for the recommendations.

I'm a member in Murvagh the past few years and I completely agree about it being a different game. While definitely a lot more challenging the shite shots can be much more rewarding!

As a side note, some of the membership rates around the country are starting to become comical again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 06, 2021, 04:55:18 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 06, 2021, 02:53:06 PM
Quote from: Hound on July 06, 2021, 02:05:01 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on July 06, 2021, 01:47:55 PM


Has anyone any recommendations for North Dublin? I see various courses on the Web but are there any hidden gems. We are away for a few days on the 12th (always guaranteed good weather  8) ) and I fancy a round. Had looked up the Island as it is only 15mins from our base but they are looking stupid money for 18.
St Anne's Links is a bit cheaper than the Island, but still over €100.

Corballis is the most affordable links - €35 I think. Only a par 66 course, but still has all the "joys" and pain of a links. Has a pretty good website where you can do a flyover of each hole. https://corballislinks.com/ 
From memory there are 2 or 3 inland holes that are pretty mundane.

In terms of parkland, Skerries, Balbriggan and Roganstown are courses I really enjoy playing in the Fingal area.

Seriously???? Last time I played it, I payed 30 euro and that's how much I would ever pay. It's a crap course and the older members are knobs.

Corballis is great craic.

It's par for the course at every club!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 06, 2021, 06:03:02 PM
A shocking 24.4 and on the rise. The more I play the worse I get.

——

Corballis is cheap but it's not great. Well no that's not fair, it's great fun for 13-14 holes but finishes horribly with 4 sticks on a runway.

If you're after a full size links in north Dublin, you'll need a wedge. Portmarnock Hotel used to be outstanding value but has crept up very close to three figures.

If you're okay with a parkland have a look at Luttrellstown, and if not available, St Margaret's or Roganstown. All usually have tee times at decent prices. I really enjoy the first of those: it's perhaps a little underrated. Also Balbriggan is a very enjoyable, well established golf course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 06, 2021, 06:30:27 PM
A 20.3 myself
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on July 06, 2021, 06:53:47 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 06, 2021, 06:03:02 PM
A shocking 24.4 and on the rise. The more I play the worse I get.

——

Corballis is cheap but it's not great. Well no that's not fair, it's great fun for 13-14 holes but finishes horribly with 4 sticks on a runway.

If you're after a full size links in north Dublin, you'll need a wedge. Portmarnock Hotel used to be outstanding value but has crept up very close to three figures.

If you're okay with a parkland have a look at Luttrellstown, and if not available, St Margaret's or Roganstown. All usually have tee times at decent prices. I really enjoy the first of those: it's perhaps a little underrated. Also Balbriggan is a very enjoyable, well established golf course.
Castleknock is close to Luttrellstown and a good test as well. Haven't played it in about 2 years but the greens were fantastic the last time i did. Ashbourne is nice and you'll get out there for €30
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 06, 2021, 09:44:31 PM
Actually forgot about Portmarnock Links, that's probably the best option if you want links but don't want over the tonne. Great course and the bit of money invested has really improved the condition. They have a Friday open too which could be a bit cheaper.

Castleknock is probably the most overrated course in Dublin. Plus it's oversubscribed too. Lutrellstown is a great suggestion.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 06, 2021, 10:42:44 PM
Not a fan of castleknock either. Looks gorgeous, plays strange.  Luttrelstown has a great mix of holes and the undulations and shapes that Castleknock is missing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: No1 on July 06, 2021, 11:31:59 PM
21.7 today, f**k knows what it'll be next week! Played West Cliffs, Royal Obidos and Praia del Rey on the Portuguese "Silver Coast" in the last wee while. Absolutely unreal. Blaming the shite scores on not having my own clubs!! ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 09, 2021, 03:09:37 PM
Rory has a club taken at the Scottish open by a spectator ffs

Meanwhile Norn iron has a new golfing prodigy  :o

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/watch-first-minister-condemns-man-filmed-driving-golf-balls-into-new-lodge-from-tigers-bay-bonfire-40630862.html
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on July 09, 2021, 03:12:32 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 09, 2021, 03:09:37 PM
Rory has a club taken at the Scottish open by a spectator ffs

Meanwhile Norn iron has a new golfing prodigy  :o

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/watch-first-minister-condemns-man-filmed-driving-golf-balls-into-new-lodge-from-tigers-bay-bonfire-40630862.html

Needs to lengthen his backswing
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 10, 2021, 01:35:50 PM
Another decent start from Power, -7 through the first two rounds. He got over $200k last week but still needs a decent payday to grab a tour card...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on July 10, 2021, 04:59:48 PM
Harrington flying again, keeps this up he'll be making his own ryder cup team
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 10, 2021, 06:05:11 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on July 10, 2021, 04:59:48 PM
Harrington flying again, keeps this up he'll be making his own ryder cup team
He's also had some horrendous rounds since Kiawah Island.
But links definitely suit him especially if not playing easy. Bad weather next weekend would make him a decent outside ew bet. Although the bad news with him being on the leaderboard this week is it'll reduce his odds significantly.
Shane should be a contender either way. Rory needs zero wind.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on July 11, 2021, 02:06:35 PM
Bubba Watson & Matsuyama out of the British Open
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 11, 2021, 08:42:12 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 10, 2021, 01:35:50 PM
Another decent start from Power, -7 through the first two rounds. He got over $200k last week but still needs a decent payday to grab a tour card...

Tied for 2nd down the straight, one back...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 14, 2021, 06:24:47 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 11, 2021, 08:42:12 PM
Quote from: Boycey on July 10, 2021, 01:35:50 PM
Another decent start from Power, -7 through the first two rounds. He got over $200k last week but still needs a decent payday to grab a tour card...

Tied for 2nd down the straight, one back...

Eventually finished well inside top 10, another 180k earned and at this point inside the cutoff for getting a card for next year 😎. Still needs one more decent pay day to seal the deal I reckon.

The Open starts tomorrow, obviously this thread will pick up pace depending on Lowry going well or Rory going bad....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NotedObserver on July 14, 2021, 06:42:32 PM
The Aussie who won the Scottish opens there looks a player
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 14, 2021, 10:00:21 PM
Someone always posts a great golf preview that wittles down the competitors so you've a field of 20 odd to pick from.
Anyone got that link?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 14, 2021, 10:12:22 PM
I think that's only for the Masters.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 14, 2021, 10:14:23 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 14, 2021, 10:12:22 PM
I think that's only for the Masters.

Rahm
Bryson
Casey
Fleetwood
Spieth
Thomas
Johnston

Couple quid on each
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 14, 2021, 10:17:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 14, 2021, 10:12:22 PM
I think that's only for the Masters.

I swore I seen it for the US Open too. Cheers.

I've picked about 10 our 11 so need to narrow it down now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on July 14, 2021, 10:26:24 PM
Martin kaymer at over 100-1 worth a couple of quid
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 14, 2021, 10:30:05 PM
Rory is 3/1 to mis the cut
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 14, 2021, 11:11:59 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 14, 2021, 10:17:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 14, 2021, 10:12:22 PM
I think that's only for the Masters.

I swore I seen it for the US Open too. Cheers.

I've picked about 10 our 11 so need to narrow it down now.

U wanna get ur finger out if u gonna get a bet on first group tee off at 6.35AM.

Boylesports and PP both paying 12 places
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Norf Tyrone on July 15, 2021, 01:18:44 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 14, 2021, 11:11:59 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 14, 2021, 10:17:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 14, 2021, 10:12:22 PM
I think that's only for the Masters.

I swore I seen it for the US Open too. Cheers.

I've picked about 10 our 11 so need to narrow it down now.

U wanna get ur finger out if u gonna get a bet on first group tee off at 6.35AM.

Boylesports and PP both paying 12 places

Done earlier- Hovland, Spieth and Ancer as a long shot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 15, 2021, 09:21:53 AM
Quote from: Gmac on July 14, 2021, 10:26:24 PM
Martin kaymer at over 100-1 worth a couple of quid

I took a piece of that action myself.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on July 15, 2021, 10:04:24 AM
Quote from: Boycey on July 14, 2021, 11:11:59 PM
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on July 14, 2021, 10:17:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 14, 2021, 10:12:22 PM
I think that's only for the Masters.

I swore I seen it for the US Open too. Cheers.

I've picked about 10 our 11 so need to narrow it down now.

U wanna get ur finger out if u gonna get a bet on first group tee off at 6.35AM.

Boylesports and PP both paying 12 places

They are paying 12 places but 1/6 of the odds not the usual 1/5, they are absolute fuckin chancers and their prices are ridiculous compared to other bookmakers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 15, 2021, 10:44:19 AM
I'm ready for throwing my clubs over the hedge. Playing absolutely woeful at the minute.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on July 15, 2021, 11:11:29 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 15, 2021, 10:44:19 AM
I'm ready for throwing my clubs over the hedge. Playing absolutely woeful at the minute.

I was here about 3 weeks ago. Although I found a lower degree version of my 2008 callaway hybrid online and it's made all the difference, even though it has bugger all impact on the likes of your wedges and putting etc it has given me confidence which was gone for ages....golf is such a head game!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bigfrank on July 15, 2021, 01:37:04 PM
Played the old links course in ballyliffen on Tuesday,first time playing either of the courses up there,was very very impressed,links golf really is a different type of test,played fairly well,sun shining the whole time,hopefully get to play glashedy course another time
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 15, 2021, 03:04:44 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 15, 2021, 10:44:19 AM
I'm ready for throwing my clubs over the hedge. Playing absolutely woeful at the minute.

You gotta rise above it, you gotta harvest the good energy and block out the bad. Harvest energy, block bad. Feel the flow, feel it, it's circular. Its like a carousel. You pay the quarter, you get on the horse, and you go up and down and around...in a circular circle with the music, the flow, all good things.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 15, 2021, 09:25:01 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 15, 2021, 10:44:19 AM
I'm ready for throwing my clubs over the hedge. Playing absolutely woeful at the minute.

Know how you feel. Three months ago I couldnt get the ball of the tee and when I did it went right or left. So I took my punishment and am now straightish off the tee but have sacraficed 30 yards of difference. But having a second shot is a great confidence booster and helped my game all round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 15, 2021, 09:28:58 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 15, 2021, 03:04:44 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 15, 2021, 10:44:19 AM
I'm ready for throwing my clubs over the hedge. Playing absolutely woeful at the minute.

You gotta rise above it, you gotta harvest the good energy and block out the bad. Harvest energy, block bad. Feel the flow, feel it, it's circular. Its like a carousel. You pay the quarter, you get on the horse, and you go up and down and around...in a circular circle with the music, the flow, all good things.

Is that you Bob Rotella?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 15, 2021, 10:15:03 PM
So. DeChambeau v Koepka. Whos the knob jockey. Or is it both. The bits ive heard its Dechambeau and just listening to him about his driver seems hes a knob in general. Educate me golf experts 😊
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 15, 2021, 10:41:12 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 15, 2021, 09:25:01 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on July 15, 2021, 10:44:19 AM
I'm ready for throwing my clubs over the hedge. Playing absolutely woeful at the minute.

Know how you feel. Three months ago I couldnt get the ball of the tee and when I did it went right or left. So I took my punishment and am now straightish off the tee but have sacraficed 30 yards of difference. But having a second shot is a great confidence booster and helped my game all round.

The new driver and 3 wood are in the bag as of today! Hopefully get back on track.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 15, 2021, 10:54:45 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 15, 2021, 10:15:03 PM
So. DeChambeau v Koepka. Whos the knob jockey. Or is it both. The bits ive heard its Dechambeau and just listening to him about his driver seems hes a knob in general. Educate me golf experts 😊

Bryson. Even Cobra took a swipe at him today. He's a w**ker.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 15, 2021, 11:34:46 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 15, 2021, 10:15:03 PM
So. DeChambeau v Koepka. Whos the knob jockey. Or is it both. The bits ive heard its Dechambeau and just listening to him about his driver seems hes a knob in general. Educate me golf experts 😊

Bryson is a grade A twat, fully self-absorbed. But as he's on the spectrum he makes for quite an entertaining person. He's used science to set up rewards through calculated risks and his unusual behaviour and style make him an enjoyable golfer to watch.

Koepka is just an extraordinarily dull individual.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 16, 2021, 12:11:42 AM
Cheers lads. Didnt know he on spectrum tho from the bits ive seen it adds up. Yeah it was quite the statement today by his club provider, hopefully next few days are as entertaining
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 16, 2021, 07:00:44 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 15, 2021, 11:34:46 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 15, 2021, 10:15:03 PM
So. DeChambeau v Koepka. Whos the knob jockey. Or is it both. The bits ive heard its Dechambeau and just listening to him about his driver seems hes a knob in general. Educate me golf experts 😊

Bryson is a grade A twat, fully self-absorbed. But as he's on the spectrum he makes for quite an entertaining person. He's used science to set up rewards through calculated risks and his unusual behaviour and style make him an enjoyable golfer to watch.

Koepka is just an extraordinarily dull individual.

Koepka isn't dull. Some fans got threw out for heckling Bryson and he sent them cases of beer. He's actually up front and open about his spat with Bryson. He many things but dull he ain't.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 16, 2021, 11:25:09 AM
Some low scores this morning, a 65 by the German amateur, a certain somebody needs to get their act together quickly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 16, 2021, 11:45:05 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 16, 2021, 12:11:42 AM
Cheers lads. Didnt know he on spectrum tho from the bits ive seen it adds up. Yeah it was quite the statement today by his club provider, hopefully next few days are as entertaining

Is he on the spectrum? Just because someone says it doesn't mean it true.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 16, 2021, 11:47:51 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 15, 2021, 11:34:46 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 15, 2021, 10:15:03 PM
So. DeChambeau v Koepka. Whos the knob jockey. Or is it both. The bits ive heard its Dechambeau and just listening to him about his driver seems hes a knob in general. Educate me golf experts 😊

Bryson is a grade A twat, fully self-absorbed. But as he's on the spectrum he makes for quite an entertaining person. He's used science to set up rewards through calculated risks and his unusual behaviour and style make him an enjoyable golfer to watch.

Koepka is just an extraordinarily dull individual.

He doesn't give 2 fcuks about engaging with the media so you assume he's dull.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 16, 2021, 02:15:58 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 16, 2021, 11:45:05 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 16, 2021, 12:11:42 AM
Cheers lads. Didnt know he on spectrum tho from the bits ive seen it adds up. Yeah it was quite the statement today by his club provider, hopefully next few days are as entertaining

Is he on the spectrum? Just because someone says it doesn't mean it true.

Of all the golfers I've ever watched, he's the closest I've seen to the spectrum. There's an absolute genius in terms of trigonometry at play here. Beyond his unusual  outlook on everything,  It's one thing doing a Luke Donald/Padraig and trying to rebuild a good swing to gain "inches". It's another thing entirely to go with all clubs the same length and a 5deg driver to see if you can change the game forever. It's a dedication to science over swing and although it took me a long time to get on board, I applaud him.

Koepka is dull. Nothing to do with the media. He has never had anything of interest to say about anything, anywhere until this spat.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 16, 2021, 02:32:57 PM
So you haven't a clue if he's on the spectrum or not?
That's a poor comment wobbler.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 16, 2021, 03:27:52 PM
Dya really think so Gab?

I'm commenting on a high profile public figure with very unusual behaviour and thinking. In most walks of life that kind of person is described in this way.

I'm not describing him as destined for a sanitarium.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AnGaelGearmanach on July 16, 2021, 03:59:30 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 16, 2021, 03:27:52 PM
Dya really think so Gab?

I'm commenting on a high profile public figure with very unusual behaviour and thinking. In most walks of life that kind of person is described in this way.

I'm not describing him as destined for a sanitarium.

I have to agree with Gabriel. I don't think you can just make assumptions like that just because of his high-flying personality. He is from the west coast after all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 16, 2021, 04:02:26 PM
Your assumption seems to be that I'm describing at as an illness rather than a condition.

Many of the greatest people who lived have done so on the scale.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 16, 2021, 04:29:01 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 16, 2021, 03:27:52 PM
Dya really think so Gab?

I'm commenting on a high profile public figure with very unusual behaviour and thinking. In most walks of life that kind of person is described in this way.

I'm not describing him as destined for a sanitarium.

So basically as you are describing anyone who who is smarter than yourself and you don't understand what they are saying  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 16, 2021, 04:47:36 PM


https://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-11-most-unusual-things-about-bryson-dechambeau

Make up your own mind.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 16, 2021, 04:59:09 PM
So unusual = on the autism spectrum.

Amazing insight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AnGaelGearmanach on July 16, 2021, 05:01:20 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 16, 2021, 04:47:36 PM


https://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-11-most-unusual-things-about-bryson-dechambeau

Make up your own mind.

Sounds pretty normal to me. So the man is just good at maths, done a questionable things as a child and plays golf? That puts him on the spectrum?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 16, 2021, 06:03:51 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 16, 2021, 04:47:36 PM


https://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-11-most-unusual-things-about-bryson-dechambeau

Make up your own mind.

None of that put's him on the spectrum. The single length irons, putting side saddle etc... are not new ideas and in fact a lot of his ideas are not original. The flag stick stuff is just over explaining which we all already knew.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 16, 2021, 06:52:02 PM
Brooks "I love my driver"

How anyone can describe him as dull is beyond me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 17, 2021, 01:09:26 AM
great leaderboard heading to weekend

rahm, brooks, lowry not out of it

be interesting if the scoring holds up or they make the course tougher

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2021, 11:34:14 AM
At 80/1 Lowry's a good bet....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 18, 2021, 06:25:51 PM
amazing from morikawa today, no mistakes, 2 majors on debut takes some beating
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 18, 2021, 06:54:04 PM
Louis choking again! Imagine that was McIlory, boys would be creaming themselves on here. Morikawa is class, I love his slow backswing and then just flies through it on the downswing. And 36 points from me today in the Sunday comp, stick a tenner on me for next year's open.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2021, 06:59:18 PM
Rory just announced hes not a very patriotic guy on bbc newsline.....that will go down well with the lads

Leyton hewitt comments incoming....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on July 18, 2021, 07:23:15 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2021, 06:59:18 PM
Rory just announced hes not a very patriotic guy on bbc newsline.....that will go down well with the lads

Leyton hewitt comments incoming....

It would hardly be news at this stage

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 18, 2021, 07:25:59 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2021, 06:59:18 PM
Rory just announced hes not a very patriotic guy on bbc newsline.....that will go down well with the lads

Leyton hewitt comments incoming....

At times he is his own worst enemy. For such a smart guy he keeps saying stupid things. Sometimes better to say nowt and thats not just the irish british shite but in general
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 18, 2021, 07:33:17 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2021, 06:59:18 PM
Rory just announced hes not a very patriotic guy on bbc newsline.....that will go down well with the lads

Leyton hewitt comments incoming....

What was the context?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2021, 07:37:38 PM
Was half listening but was to do with Olympics. Said that and then said he felt it was something he had to do after last time and so on. Probably all half sensible chat...apart from the not patriotic bit which will make him plenty of new friends...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2021, 07:40:24 PM
Off the Ball has it on Twitter
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 18, 2021, 08:08:27 PM
I don't really see much of a big deal with what he has said
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2021, 08:38:40 PM
Im not one of the perpetually outraged crew but at the same time i can well see he'll get flak for this and i dont think it was the wisest thing to say the week before youre representing your country at an Olympic games....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 18, 2021, 08:43:08 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2021, 08:38:40 PM
Im not one of the perpetually outraged crew but at the same time i can well see he'll get flak for this and i dont think it was the wisest thing to say the week before youre representing your country at an Olympic games....

No definitely not. He's too honest at times. But at the same time I couldn't care less if he's not really patriotic. We've half the Irish rugby team filled of fellas from different countries and we are yapping about a few English fellas who used to play for Ireland that now represent England. McIlroy outrage is like no other outrage.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2021, 08:47:21 PM
Yeah he'll get pelters from some corners now
Agreed on the rugger btw 😊
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 18, 2021, 08:58:41 PM
QuoteMcIlroy missed the 2016 games due to fears over the impact of the Zika virus, but is looking forward to representing Ireland.

McIlroy spoke about the impact of patriotism on his life, as he prepares to turn out for Ireland this summer.

"I'm not a very patriotic guy, I'm doing it because I think it is the right thing to do.

"I missed it last time [in Rio] and for golf to be an Olympic sport you need your best players there and I feel I want to represent the game of golf more than anything else."
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on July 18, 2021, 11:15:37 PM
Sounds to me like he's trying to placate his mates in Hollywood.  I know I'm playing for Ireland but I'm not really that bothered.  F%ck off then Rory.  I know he's in an awkward position.  Damned if he does and damned if he doesn't but why say anything at all
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 18, 2021, 11:45:45 PM
The perpetually outraged will be outraged  :)

In actual golf news, my weekly update on Seamus Power. Hes just posted -21 and has a share of the lead with only a couple of groups on the course...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 18, 2021, 11:46:57 PM
The leader has just dropped 3 shots in 2 holes to also be -21 exciting stuff
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on July 19, 2021, 12:02:55 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 18, 2021, 11:46:57 PM
The leader has just dropped 3 shots in 2 holes to also be -21 exciting stuff
Its nail biting stuff. I don't like wishing ill on anyone but f**k it. Hope Polson has a bad lie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on July 19, 2021, 12:14:08 AM
Play off it is
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2021, 12:27:26 AM
christ - that was lucky
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on July 19, 2021, 12:31:34 AM
and that was brilliant  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on July 19, 2021, 12:32:46 AM
and so was that  wow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 19, 2021, 12:35:08 AM
Impressive
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on July 19, 2021, 12:48:10 AM
On to the next
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 19, 2021, 12:50:50 AM
Need sleep we could be here all night lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on July 19, 2021, 01:26:35 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 19, 2021, 12:50:50 AM
Need sleep we could be here all night lol

Looks like you are right  going to go on all night
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 19, 2021, 01:28:54 AM
We might be winning here!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 19, 2021, 01:30:06 AM
Finally a mistake
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on July 19, 2021, 01:37:49 AM
Great  for  Seamus   delighted for him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 19, 2021, 01:39:52 AM
Go on, career changing potentially for him..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 19, 2021, 01:40:01 AM
amazing for him  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2021, 01:43:11 AM
Lovely stuff Seamus - had a wee nibble on him last night at 10/1

Very profitable day with him and Morikawa winning.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on July 19, 2021, 01:46:18 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 19, 2021, 01:43:11 AM
Lovely stuff Seamus - had a wee nibble on him last night at 10/1

Very profitable day with him and Morikawa winning.

Brilliant  Gabriel (you play hurling for st Gabriels ?)


Great for Seamus too
""The win brought Power from 123 in the FedEx rankings to the 60s and includes a full exemption through to the 2022-23 season and a spot at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, the Players Championship and the PGA Championship.""
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 19, 2021, 01:49:50 AM
With that win it will take a lot of pressure off him so he can relax and hopefully continue with his superb form.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2021, 08:25:26 AM
Delighted for Power.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on July 19, 2021, 08:26:39 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2021, 08:47:21 PM
Yeah he'll get pelters from some corners now
Agreed on the rugger btw 😊
No one seems overly bothered. I guess that's gonna upset those who thought everyone would be upset about it.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 19, 2021, 08:51:44 AM
McIlroy will probably turn up and win the thing. Sometimes I think the less he tries the better he is.

Morikawa was a worthy winner. His Iron play was fantastic. I don't think he hit a bad shot all through the tournament. He'll be hard to stop. Thought Speith was gonna make a run even with those few bogeys at the start. But wasn't to be.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 19, 2021, 08:54:27 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on July 18, 2021, 11:15:37 PM
Sounds to me like he's trying to placate his mates in Hollywood.  I know I'm playing for Ireland but I'm not really that bothered.  F%ck off then Rory.  I know he's in an awkward position.  Damned if he does and damned if he doesn't but why say anything at all

That's integrated education for you. Love NI, love soccer, love rugby and love your British passport.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 19, 2021, 09:58:39 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 19, 2021, 08:54:27 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on July 18, 2021, 11:15:37 PM
Sounds to me like he's trying to placate his mates in Hollywood.  I know I'm playing for Ireland but I'm not really that bothered.  F%ck off then Rory.  I know he's in an awkward position.  Damned if he does and damned if he doesn't but why say anything at all

That's integrated education for you. Love NI, love soccer, love rugby and love your British passport.

Wise up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NotedObserver on July 19, 2021, 10:05:19 AM
Strange comment I thought. Seems patriotic enough when cheering on Irish rugby, NI soccer, the open at portrush and Carl frampton. Shane Lowry interview following was v good
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 19, 2021, 02:38:02 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 19, 2021, 08:54:27 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on July 18, 2021, 11:15:37 PM
Sounds to me like he's trying to placate his mates in Hollywood.  I know I'm playing for Ireland but I'm not really that bothered.  F%ck off then Rory.  I know he's in an awkward position.  Damned if he does and damned if he doesn't but why say anything at all

That's integrated education for you. Love NI, love soccer, love rugby and love your British passport.

he's a known cnut, the mask slips every now and then  ;)

of course nordies and fanboys can see no harm  ::)

get seamus power in  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on July 19, 2021, 02:51:25 PM
Haha made the same Seamus Power comment earlier to a mate.  Give the place to someone who would be honoured to be there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 19, 2021, 02:59:23 PM
Honestly don't know why people are surprised. Despite the oft told story about his uncle Mickey McDonald playing for Armagh which people use to claim him as "one of us", his upbringing and background is as British as Finchley. If that's what his choice is good luck to him. Better that he's honest than pretending to be something he isn't.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 19, 2021, 03:20:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 19, 2021, 02:59:23 PM
Honestly don't know why people are surprised. Despite the oft told story about his uncle Mickey McDonald playing for Armagh which people use to claim him as "one of us", his upbringing and background is as British as Finchley. If that's what his choice is good luck to him. Better that he's honest than pretending to be something he isn't.

Exactly.

From a nordie and Rory fan.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AnGaelGearmanach on July 19, 2021, 03:22:17 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 19, 2021, 03:20:11 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 19, 2021, 02:59:23 PM
Honestly don't know why people are surprised. Despite the oft told story about his uncle Mickey McDonald playing for Armagh which people use to claim him as "one of us", his upbringing and background is as British as Finchley. If that's what his choice is good luck to him. Better that he's honest than pretending to be something he isn't.

Exactly.

From a nordie and Rory fan.

He is just a golfer
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 19, 2021, 03:26:34 PM
One of the things I love the most about Rory is how he pisses off those people who see themselves as the de facto decision makers of who and who isn't Irish. Those people who have this narrow vision of Irishness. They usually get worked up about Rory because he doesn't drape the tri colour over himself, or when a black person does a small bit of Irish dancing. The irony being they have more in common with the little Englander that they do with Irish people.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on July 19, 2021, 03:41:48 PM
Much better that he speaks the truth than try and be something that he is clearly not and good luck to him. Somebody stated that he is culturally British but I don't see that either. I think he just doesn't do any form of nationalism. If anything he would appear to be more American in his outlook. Golf is a very individual sport and there is no real sense of collective identity so maybe a lot of it stems from that individualism. If you ask me, a sport like golf with all it's commercialism has absolutely no place in the Olympics anyway.   
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 19, 2021, 05:24:57 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on July 19, 2021, 03:41:48 PM
Much better that he speaks the truth than try and be something that he is clearly not and good luck to him. Somebody stated that he is culturally British but I don't see that either. I think he just doesn't do any form of nationalism. If anything he would appear to be more American in his outlook. Golf is a very individual sport and there is no real sense of collective identity so maybe a lot of it stems from that individualism. If you ask me, a sport like golf with all it's commercialism has absolutely no place in the Olympics anyway.
It was me and I was wrong. I'd agree with you - I think he'd culturally identify as Northern Irish.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on July 19, 2021, 11:01:04 PM
Maybe it's me that has an issue then and not mcilroy.  I love to see Irish athletes do well in whatever discipline, I love to see the tri colour being raised and moreso if it is in first place and the anthem is being blasted out for all to hear.  The emotion that goes with it for both the athlete and the supporter is great.  If they do win I'm sure Shane Lowry will be standing there as a proud irishman even if his team mate is not.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 20, 2021, 12:03:56 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 19, 2021, 03:26:34 PM
One of the things I love the most about Rory is how he pisses off those people who see themselves as the de facto decision makers of who and who isn't Irish. Those people who have this narrow vision of Irishness. They usually get worked up about Rory because he doesn't drape the tri colour over himself, or when a black person does a small bit of Irish dancing. The irony being they have more in common with the little Englander that they do with Irish people.

In other words, you like seeing people getting pissed off?  How sad.

I like Rory because he is honest, down to earth, fantastic talent, is known all over the world and hails from the city in which I live, and his Dad once served me dinner in Clandeboye Golf Club.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on July 20, 2021, 02:42:10 AM
A little perspective on the Rory bashing.

As of today's stats:
7,874,965,825 people in the world
36,900,000 golfers in the world
27,000 golf pros in the world
Rory ranks 15th in the world
Rory ranks 39th all time in wins
Rory ranks 9th all time in majors

Pretty impressive to me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on July 20, 2021, 09:41:49 AM
Why anyone pays their slightest bit of attention to what Rory says is beyond me as he is just as likely to say the complete opposite next week. He definitely comes across as not the brightest lad around, even when talking about golf tbh and is liable to come out with any oul guff ewhrn asked a question during his media duties.

No doubt he has a brilliant talent but when things go slightly awry with that talent he hasn't the foggiest clue what he might be doing wrong unlike other less talented people who have had to put more thought and work into developing their skills.

Having said all that it is extremely difficult to maintain the highest levels in golf and very few players have ever achieved this as evidenced by his status in Major roll of honour. If he has underachieved then so have a lot of very very talented golfers.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 20, 2021, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 20, 2021, 12:03:56 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 19, 2021, 03:26:34 PM
One of the things I love the most about Rory is how he pisses off those people who see themselves as the de facto decision makers of who and who isn't Irish. Those people who have this narrow vision of Irishness. They usually get worked up about Rory because he doesn't drape the tri colour over himself, or when a black person does a small bit of Irish dancing. The irony being they have more in common with the little Englander that they do with Irish people.

In other words, you like seeing people getting pissed off?  How sad.

I like Rory because he is honest, down to earth, fantastic talent, is known all over the world and hails from the city in which I live, and his Dad once served me dinner in Clandeboye Golf Club.

He exposes the sectarianism and the narrow mindedness of some people in the North, you being one of them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: AnGaelGearmanach on July 20, 2021, 10:10:16 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 20, 2021, 12:03:56 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 19, 2021, 03:26:34 PM
One of the things I love the most about Rory is how he pisses off those people who see themselves as the de facto decision makers of who and who isn't Irish. Those people who have this narrow vision of Irishness. They usually get worked up about Rory because he doesn't drape the tri colour over himself, or when a black person does a small bit of Irish dancing. The irony being they have more in common with the little Englander that they do with Irish people.

In other words, you like seeing people getting pissed off?  How sad.

I like Rory because he is honest, down to earth, fantastic talent, is known all over the world and hails from the city in which I live, and his Dad once served me dinner in Clandeboye Golf Club.

Make sure you tell the grandchildren about that one :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 20, 2021, 12:49:35 PM
Quote from: Keyser soze on July 20, 2021, 09:41:49 AM
Why anyone pays their slightest bit of attention to what Rory says is beyond me as he is just as likely to say the complete opposite next week. He definitely comes across as not the brightest lad around, even when talking about golf tbh and is liable to come out with any oul guff ewhrn asked a question during his media duties.

No doubt he has a brilliant talent but when things go slightly awry with that talent he hasn't the foggiest clue what he might be doing wrong unlike other less talented people who have had to put more thought and work into developing their skills.

Having said all that it is extremely difficult to maintain the highest levels in golf and very few players have ever achieved this as evidenced by his status in Major roll of honour. If he has underachieved then so have a lot of very very talented golfers.

You believe that? Really? Golfers at his level know exactly what is going wrong. My take is that he was too loyal to Bannon, who won't relocate to the states and didn't travel during the pandemic. No one else (of the worlds elite golfers) spent last year without access to key person in their team and it showed. Bringing Cowan onboard will go a long way to rectify that but it will take time.

One of the great things about Woods was he made the consistency and ability to change his swing look effortless. It isn't, just ask Jordan Speith who from his Open win to the start of this year was no where. In fact he was looking like losing his tour card at the start of the year. Day and Kaymer are no where still, yet at one point they were no. 1 in the world and major winners. Cink (who had won since his open win) disappeared into obscurity until last year with a win to get him into the masters and has had a great season.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kickham csc on July 20, 2021, 04:32:57 PM
Rory's talent is not in dispute, and his record is really good, but during the past few years his productivity has pales in significance when you comapre it to 2011-2016. The rate he set there was really improessive, but he has fallen off that lately.

Rory's problem is not with his driver or irons, its with his decision making, especially when he's in trouble so a potential bogie doesn't turn into a double, or a double into a triple, and his problems putting. The amount of putts he leaves on the green can be staggering.

In the states, there is a growing consensus that Rory struggles with pressure, he is 60-70 over in his major first rounds since he won his last major, and is something in the region of 60-80 under for the second round. That is an amazing stat, and indicates that he possibly suffers from nerves or stress or possibly over thinking a round in R1, and then plays with more freedom in R2. Not an expert, but that stat is really interesting.

To that end, i.e. nerves / stress, his openness or honesty during interviews is a bad strategy as he needs to prevent any additional stories that might add pressure or even noise that ultimately needs to be managed.

He needs to become a lot smarter in this regard, he created such a fuss about nothing during the last Olympics, and he nearly did it again, completely unnecessary.

In the states how he is increasingly being viewed as an enigma with amazing talent, "will Rory blow up in the first round, yep he's doing it again, now onto potential winners". During the past open, he is one that they cut away to if he does a great shot, not one of the main golfers that they like to follow.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on July 25, 2021, 02:41:47 PM
I thought he might fall away over the weekend but the Dazzler is still well in contention in the British Senior Open with the 4th round in its early stages...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on July 25, 2021, 02:58:12 PM
Rahm out of the Olympics with Covid. Making a habit of it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 02, 2021, 09:51:29 AM
I didn't think it was possible but Rory has actually gone up in my estimation. The effort he put in on Sunday. Shirt untucked, sweat pounding off him giving his all for his country. Legend status for me.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 02, 2021, 10:18:55 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 20, 2021, 10:08:34 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 20, 2021, 12:03:56 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 19, 2021, 03:26:34 PM
One of the things I love the most about Rory is how he pisses off those people who see themselves as the de facto decision makers of who and who isn't Irish. Those people who have this narrow vision of Irishness. They usually get worked up about Rory because he doesn't drape the tri colour over himself, or when a black person does a small bit of Irish dancing. The irony being they have more in common with the little Englander that they do with Irish people.

In other words, you like seeing people getting pissed off?  How sad.

I like Rory because he is honest, down to earth, fantastic talent, is known all over the world and hails from the city in which I live, and his Dad once served me dinner in Clandeboye Golf Club.

He exposes the sectarianism and the narrow mindedness of some people in the North, you being one of them.

Shove it up your arse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 02, 2021, 02:02:18 PM
Quote from: trailer on August 02, 2021, 09:51:29 AM
I didn't think it was possible but Rory has actually gone up in my estimation. The effort he put in on Sunday. Shirt untucked, sweat pounding off him giving his all for his country. Legend status for me.

It reminds me of my heroics while working in school during lockdown. Fair played to him.
Vol. Rory McIlroy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 02, 2021, 02:09:42 PM
Listen you pair if all it takes is bein a sweaty basturt then im a hero to someone most days ffs 😎
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: HiMucker on August 03, 2021, 10:56:58 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 02, 2021, 02:09:42 PM
Listen you pair if all it takes is bein a sweaty basturt then im a hero to someone most days ffs 😎
Aye but you being a culchie you'd definitely have the shirt tucked in, so would lose marks there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 06, 2021, 07:57:52 PM
If Rory could putt...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on August 06, 2021, 08:08:08 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on August 03, 2021, 10:56:58 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on August 02, 2021, 02:09:42 PM
Listen you pair if all it takes is bein a sweaty basturt then im a hero to someone most days ffs 😎
Aye but you being a culchie you'd definitely have the shirt tucked in, so would lose marks there.

😂😂 just saw this. Thou speaketh the truth
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 07, 2021, 01:54:13 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 06, 2021, 07:57:52 PM
If Rory could putt...

give it up lad  ;)  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 08, 2021, 07:43:53 PM
At the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, Si Woo Kim took 13 at the par 3 eleventh hole.

Dont think I've ever taken more than 11, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 22, 2021, 12:31:14 AM
stunning 62 from Lowry today

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Great battle here I know it's a pitch and putt birdie fest but it's great stuff!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 29, 2021, 10:19:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 29, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Great battle here I know it's a pitch and putt birdie fest but it's great stuff!

27 under? Crazy scores, sounds more like crazy golf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 29, 2021, 10:33:32 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 29, 2021, 10:19:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 29, 2021, 10:13:31 PM
Great battle here I know it's a pitch and putt birdie fest but it's great stuff!

27 under? Crazy scores, sounds more like crazy golf

It's ridiculous, way too easy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 29, 2021, 11:03:49 PM
That was class from Cantlay there hard to like BDC.

"Patrick, can you stop walking."

https://twitter.com/skratch/status/1432088805297827840?s=21
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 30, 2021, 12:36:16 AM
that was amazing

well done Paddy

some putting, best ever on pga tour 14.5 strokes gained
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 30, 2021, 11:46:06 AM
I sat up until both players were on the green at the 18th. Patrick had the longer putt, Bryson had the same line as Patrick and was one shot ahead, so I thought thats it and went to bed. Ragin that I missed six play-off holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 30, 2021, 12:22:51 PM
Bryson kept missing putt after putt he'll be kicking himself . . . the brand taking a bit of a hammering today as well:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E-AYlJtXsAAk3qb?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 30, 2021, 12:31:19 PM
Brilliant, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on August 30, 2021, 01:32:21 PM
To be fair I like both them but wtf did people expect from Bryson. At some point he'll crack properly and the people revelling in it need a good look at themselves.

Claud Harmon interviewed him on his podcast 2 weeks ago. Came across really well but he always does away from actual playing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 03, 2021, 04:47:29 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on August 30, 2021, 01:32:21 PM
To be fair I like both them but wtf did people expect from Bryson. At some point he'll crack properly and the people revelling in it need a good look at themselves.

Claud Harmon interviewed him on his podcast 2 weeks ago. Came across really well but he always does away from actual playing.
Sky played a selection from last week of fans baiting him, really would get to the pope. I know golfers even amateurs can get tetchy over noise but it really was in bad taste. From what I can observe Koepka has been stirring it. Although Bryson could have reacted differently.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Cyril Farrell fan on September 03, 2021, 05:42:48 PM
Yank galleries in golf could learn a bit about decorum and respect.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on September 03, 2021, 07:18:22 PM
Ryder cup should be good craic so!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on September 03, 2021, 08:35:53 PM
Brooks hard man act is getting old I think, same guy was  saying  fans were trying to take his knees out at the pga on the scrum at the 18th hole.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 04, 2021, 11:34:17 PM
2 points from two for Leona Maguire at the Solheim Cup - her first appearance
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 04, 2021, 11:43:34 PM
Just seeing that now.  I assume she played well today.  I know your partner can carry you in the four balls but not the foursomes.  Fair play tobher, great to see.  Free on skysports youtube
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 05, 2021, 12:37:20 AM
yanks being good sports again

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlx_LF_9uok (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlx_LF_9uok)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: seafoid on September 05, 2021, 04:40:14 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 04, 2021, 11:34:17 PM
2 points from two for Leona Maguire at the Solheim Cup - her first appearance

Very impressive against the mighty Kordas
Hon Cavan
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 05, 2021, 07:51:50 AM
Will Leona be rested today?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 05, 2021, 03:48:29 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 05, 2021, 07:51:50 AM
Will Leona be rested today?

My application for team manager of Europe Solheim Cup team has been rejected.

Leona is now 3 points from a possible 3!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: seafoid on September 05, 2021, 04:12:51 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 05, 2021, 03:48:29 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 05, 2021, 07:51:50 AM
Will Leona be rested today?

My application for team manager of Europe Solheim Cup team has been rejected.

Leona is now 3 points from a possible 3!
Fantastic stuff. She wouldn't by any chance be related  to the Gunner Brady, would she ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 05, 2021, 11:13:42 PM
3.5 points out of 4.  She must be the top scorer in the competition.  Great to see and fantastic entertainment.  Looking forward to tomorrow's singles
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Itchy on September 05, 2021, 11:45:12 PM
Superb from Leona, she is such a tough competitor and clearly doesn't care about reputations of the stars she's fsving. That last 4 ball she was involved in was of the highest standard. Doing the motherland proud.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 06, 2021, 11:57:32 AM
Leona was superb.

I watched most of the first 2 days and she's been one of the stars, and the Sky commentators have been gushing in their praise of her.
She's not technically the best golfer out there (although obviously she's great just to be there), but her tenacity and fight is top drawer, and she is one of the best putters, which is really key for matchplay.

Taking out Nelly Korda twice in the foursomes is some feather in the cap. They were directly up against each other in taking the same alternate shot for their teams, and Leona was the one who handled the pressure better, which was extraordinary.

Leona was the only person on either team to play all 4 matches and a 3.5 point return was superb.

She has a tough draw today against Kupcho who also played very well in their tied game in the afternoon fourballs on Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Itchy on September 06, 2021, 07:12:53 PM
Leona is like a terminator out there today. 4 up after 7, an Eagle, holing putts from everywhere.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 06, 2021, 08:35:21 PM
and she closes it out 5&4
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on September 06, 2021, 10:02:58 PM
What a legend. Excited for what's to come from Leona.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on September 06, 2021, 10:20:45 PM
Quote from: Rois on September 06, 2021, 10:02:58 PM
What a legend. Excited for what's to come from Leona.

She has the potential to be Irelands greatest golfer of all time. Great head on her shoulders.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 06, 2021, 10:31:11 PM
Always good to beat the Yanks!!

Maguire quickly made an impression on the competition she has the potential to be one of the greats!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 06, 2021, 11:00:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 06, 2021, 10:31:11 PM
Always good to beat the Yanks!!

haven't beat them ..........    yet
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 06, 2021, 11:06:53 PM
now they have  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 07, 2021, 06:42:07 AM
Quote from: lenny on September 06, 2021, 10:20:45 PM
Quote from: Rois on September 06, 2021, 10:02:58 PM
What a legend. Excited for what's to come from Leona.

She has the potential to be Irelands greatest golfer of all time. Great head on her shoulders.
Bit early for that kind of talk! Let's wait until she is a multiple major winner before having that conversation. Leona is 26, has had only 1 top 10 in a major and has never won on the LPGA tour.

But she's on an upward trajectory. Something like 6 Top 15s in a row coming into the Solheim. When the big pressure comes on, she doesn't suffer and perhaps even plays better. She seems to have great belief in herself but this has to be a great confidence boost. And makes others very wary of her any time she does get into contention to win.

She was awesome this weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 08, 2021, 03:15:02 PM
US team for Ryder finalized

Collin Morikawa   
Dustin Johnson         
Bryson DeChambeau         
Brooks Koepka            
Justin Thomas      
Patrick Cantlay
Daniel Berger**
Harris English**
Tony Finau**
Xander Schauffele**
Scottie Scheffler**
Jordan Spieth**

** captain pick
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trueblue1234 on September 08, 2021, 03:20:15 PM
All confirmed for Portrush for the Open again in 2025. Great job!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 08, 2021, 03:51:36 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on September 08, 2021, 03:20:15 PM
All confirmed for Portrush for the Open again in 2025. Great job!!

Would need to order tickets for that soon!!  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 08, 2021, 04:05:13 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 08, 2021, 03:15:02 PM
US team for Ryder finalized

Collin Morikawa   
Dustin Johnson         
Bryson DeChambeau         
Brooks Koepka            
Justin Thomas      
Patrick Cantlay
Daniel Berger**
Harris English**
Tony Finau**
Xander Schauffele**
Scottie Scheffler**
Jordan Spieth**

** captain pick

No Patrick Reid. Good.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 08, 2021, 04:17:12 PM
Yes but looking forward to bryson and brooks as a foursome :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 12, 2021, 07:42:19 PM
Garcia, Poulter and Lowry in as Paddy's picks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 13, 2021, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 12, 2021, 07:42:19 PM
Garcia, Poulter and Lowry in as Paddy's picks

I would have had Rose instead of Poulter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on September 13, 2021, 05:30:51 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 08, 2021, 04:05:13 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 08, 2021, 03:15:02 PM
US team for Ryder finalized

Collin Morikawa   
Dustin Johnson         
Bryson DeChambeau         
Brooks Koepka            
Justin Thomas      
Patrick Cantlay
Daniel Berger**
Harris English**
Tony Finau**
Xander Schauffele**
Scottie Scheffler**
Jordan Spieth**

** captain pick

No Patrick Reid. Good.

Did he not just almost die of pneumonia?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 13, 2021, 07:03:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 13, 2021, 05:17:49 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 12, 2021, 07:42:19 PM
Garcia, Poulter and Lowry in as Paddy's picks

I would have had Rose instead of Poulter.

Poulter is a machine at the Ryder cup. Kick-started the miracle at medinah.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 13, 2021, 11:29:24 PM
There is absolutely no way you could leave poulter out of that team.  Ridiculous record in the ryder cup
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 14, 2021, 09:01:35 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on September 13, 2021, 11:29:24 PM
There is absolutely no way you could leave poulter out of that team.  Ridiculous record in the ryder cup
He has played shit golf all year, this is a Sky Sports pick. Up the Yanks!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on September 14, 2021, 09:19:15 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 14, 2021, 09:01:35 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on September 13, 2021, 11:29:24 PM
There is absolutely no way you could leave poulter out of that team.  Ridiculous record in the ryder cup
He has played shit golf all year, this is a Sky Sports pick. Up the Yanks!

Are you sure?

He's been consistently top 40 all season on the PGA tour. His record is pretty much the same as Justin Rose. it's not shite golf, it's usually 3 good rounds and a mediocre one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 14, 2021, 12:37:17 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on September 14, 2021, 09:01:35 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on September 13, 2021, 11:29:24 PM
There is absolutely no way you could leave poulter out of that team.  Ridiculous record in the ryder cup
He has played shit golf all year, this is a Sky Sports pick. Up the Yanks!
Not that Harrington would consider it as a factor, but I'd say Sky Sports were doing cartwheels when Poulter was picked.
So much of their pumping of the event will involve Poulter.
Since Medinah in 2012 his RC record has been moderate - 3 points in 7 matches. But no, he's the ultimate Ryder Cup beast, the postman, the machine, unbeatable, unplayable...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 14, 2021, 02:01:32 PM
Match play is a completely different animal, and with the totally one sided spectators you'll need people that will thrive on that. Poulter for me will always get the nod in match play for this very reason and coupled with he's 3rd in strokes gained putting this year (6th last year) means Rose was never really in contention.

Poulter is in for the very same reason Leona Maguire made the Solheim Cup picks, putts great and can do it under pressure. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 14, 2021, 02:36:05 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 14, 2021, 02:01:32 PM
Match play is a completely different animal, and with the totally one sided spectators you'll need people that will thrive on that. Poulter for me will always get the nod in match play for this very reason and coupled with he's 3rd in strokes gained putting this year (6th last year) means Rose was never really in contention.

Poulter is in for the very same reason Leona Maguire made the Solheim Cup picks, putts great and can do it under pressure.

If he is as good as you say he is, then why has he only 3 points from 7 matches? Fist pumping and bug eyes do not win matches.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Cobra on September 14, 2021, 03:27:56 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 14, 2021, 02:36:05 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 14, 2021, 02:01:32 PM
Match play is a completely different animal, and with the totally one sided spectators you'll need people that will thrive on that. Poulter for me will always get the nod in match play for this very reason and coupled with he's 3rd in strokes gained putting this year (6th last year) means Rose was never really in contention.

Poulter is in for the very same reason Leona Maguire made the Solheim Cup picks, putts great and can do it under pressure.

If he is as good as you say he is, then why has he only 3 points from 7 matches? Fist pumping and bug eyes do not win matches.

He's 5-0-1 in the singles. 14-6-2 overall
https://www.golfchannel.com/news/ryder-cup-capsules-meet-european-team (https://www.golfchannel.com/news/ryder-cup-capsules-meet-european-team)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Cobra on September 14, 2021, 03:29:11 PM
I was surprised Paddy went for Sergio over Rose... Given that he hates Sergio and lets be honest he's pretty easy to dislike.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 14, 2021, 03:36:03 PM
Sounds like Bryson is practicing more for the big drive competition just after the Ryder Cup!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 14, 2021, 03:36:23 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 14, 2021, 02:36:05 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 14, 2021, 02:01:32 PM
Match play is a completely different animal, and with the totally one sided spectators you'll need people that will thrive on that. Poulter for me will always get the nod in match play for this very reason and coupled with he's 3rd in strokes gained putting this year (6th last year) means Rose was never really in contention.

Poulter is in for the very same reason Leona Maguire made the Solheim Cup picks, putts great and can do it under pressure.

If he is as good as you say he is, then why has he only 3 points from 7 matches? Fist pumping and bug eyes do not win matches.

He's never lost a singles match in his RC career
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 14, 2021, 03:58:03 PM
Quote from: Cobra on September 14, 2021, 03:29:11 PM
I was surprised Paddy went for Sergio over Rose... Given that he hates Sergio and lets be honest he's pretty easy to dislike.
The dislike comes from Sergio rather than from Harrington. Beating him to two majors and being a bit slow got on Sergio's wick.

But they're supposed to have patched things up a few years ago.

Garcia and Poulter have both been in better form this year than Rose and have better Ryder Cup records. Harrington has hinted for at least 4 weeks that they were going to be two of his picks.
Rose has come into form very recently and I'd guess Harrington would have been happy had Westwood fallen out of an automatic spot, like he almost did.

Although I think the biggest weaklinks will be Tyrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick. Both out of form, particularly Hatton. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 14, 2021, 04:14:22 PM
None of yis think then that Lowry a slightly lucky pick?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 14, 2021, 04:34:33 PM
Quote from: Cobra on September 14, 2021, 03:27:56 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 14, 2021, 02:36:05 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 14, 2021, 02:01:32 PM
Match play is a completely different animal, and with the totally one sided spectators you'll need people that will thrive on that. Poulter for me will always get the nod in match play for this very reason and coupled with he's 3rd in strokes gained putting this year (6th last year) means Rose was never really in contention.

Poulter is in for the very same reason Leona Maguire made the Solheim Cup picks, putts great and can do it under pressure.

If he is as good as you say he is, then why has he only 3 points from 7 matches? Fist pumping and bug eyes do not win matches.

He's 5-0-1 in the singles. 14-6-2 overall
https://www.golfchannel.com/news/ryder-cup-capsules-meet-european-team (https://www.golfchannel.com/news/ryder-cup-capsules-meet-european-team)
His great record was built from 2004 to 2012. His career as well as his Ryder Cup record has tailed since then.
I'm not saying he isn't worth a pick, but his reputation has far out shadowed his delivery for a while now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 14, 2021, 04:45:12 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 14, 2021, 04:14:22 PM
None of yis think then that Lowry a slightly lucky pick?

Not really is he not the next form player in line after Westwood and Wiesberger?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 14, 2021, 05:08:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 14, 2021, 04:45:12 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 14, 2021, 04:14:22 PM
None of yis think then that Lowry a slightly lucky pick?

Not really is he not the next form player in line after Westwood and Wiesberger?

Yeah there is that but look at it another way he didn't qualify automatically by either of the avenues open to him so he's not exactly pulling up trees himself? The other three have all had stellar Ryder Cup careers which might be a distinct advantage in a tough away match in the US?

Im sure Padraig would have rather Lowry snuck into the last automatic place allowing him to pick the other 3
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 14, 2021, 09:13:49 PM
Brooks' comments not really filling you full of confidence for what's to come from USA 2/1 probably a decent price for Europe!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 14, 2021, 10:06:04 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 14, 2021, 05:08:54 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 14, 2021, 04:45:12 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 14, 2021, 04:14:22 PM
None of yis think then that Lowry a slightly lucky pick?

Not really is he not the next form player in line after Westwood and Wiesberger?

Yeah there is that but look at it another way he didn't qualify automatically by either of the avenues open to him so he's not exactly pulling up trees himself? The other three have all had stellar Ryder Cup careers which might be a distinct advantage in a tough away match in the US?

Im sure Padraig would have rather Lowry snuck into the last automatic place allowing him to pick the other 3

Ideally Lowry would have auto-qualified to take the scrutiny off him. Lowry is a better player than Wiesberger for example, but if both of them score poorly, it's Lowry (and Harrington) that will get the flak.
Harrington is slightly out on a limb in picking a rookie when the other options were experienced.
Lowry's form is decent in the last couple of months, he hasn't missed cuts in a long time, but he still didn't manage a couple of bumper results to put the issue beyond doubt.

There is an assumption that because he's from Offaly and therefore naturally likeable, that this makes him ideal for team events. Maybe so. However, that could be counter productive. Could his keen sense of 'teamness' put too much pressure on him to want to deliver for the collective? He's standing over a crucial putt and his fear of letting down the team that he has bought into might weigh heavily on him.

Look at his poor record in the Irish Open since winning it. It's usually on links courses in front of a very supportive gallery. In the build up he always stresses how he'd love to do well in his home tournament and how he feels patriotic. Yet he struggles to do well in it. The Olympics too. He was clearly proud to be representing Ireland and very eager to deliver but it unravelled for him

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 23, 2021, 12:22:30 PM
Looks like the US pairings are fairly well set:

Spieth and Thomas
Schauffle and Cantlay
Shambo and Scheffler or English
Koepka and Finau or Berger
DJ and Morikawa

Europe team harder to predict at this stage, only out for 9 holes in the following groupings:

McIlroy, Garcia, Westwood, Poulter
Lowry, Rahm, Hatton, Fleetwood
Casey, Fitzpatrick, Wiesberger, Hovland

Be interesting to compare the groupings today with what happens on Friday. Wouldn't surprise me if Harrington goes the GAA way with dummy teams! 

Would love to see Shane and Rory together. Heard one journalist predicting they'll be together for 4balls but Rory will be with either Hovland or Garcia for 4some. Also said Garcia and Wiesberger a likely 4ball combo as they are good mates.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on September 23, 2021, 03:24:15 PM
Has to go with points on the board early for me it's the strongest pairs out to break even after day 1

Rory/Shane
Westwood/casey
Fleetwood/poulter
Rahm/Garcia

Or open to change politer and Casey


Then possibility in the afternoon of victor and Hatton to see afternoon action

Lads I don't fancy Fitzpatrick at all tbh but if you look back to my previous posts I said 2/3 months ago the yanks were strong favourites with the stronger team
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rich Ricci on September 23, 2021, 03:28:49 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on September 23, 2021, 03:24:15 PM
Has to go with points on the board early for me it's the strongest pairs out to break even after day 1

Rory/Shane
Westwood/casey
Fleetwood/poulter
Rahm/Garcia

Or open to change politer and Casey


Then possibility in the afternoon of victor and Hatton to see afternoon action

Lads I don't fancy Fitzpatrick at all tbh but if you look back to my previous posts I said 2/3 months ago the yanks were strong favourites with the stronger team

Surely if you are going for your strongest line up, you have to have Hovland in there, no matter who he's paired with?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 23, 2021, 03:45:25 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on September 23, 2021, 03:28:49 PM
Quote from: John Egans left boot on September 23, 2021, 03:24:15 PM
Has to go with points on the board early for me it's the strongest pairs out to break even after day 1

Rory/Shane
Westwood/casey
Fleetwood/poulter
Rahm/Garcia

Or open to change politer and Casey


Then possibility in the afternoon of victor and Hatton to see afternoon action

Lads I don't fancy Fitzpatrick at all tbh but if you look back to my previous posts I said 2/3 months ago the yanks were strong favourites with the stronger team

Surely if you are going for your strongest line up, you have to have Hovland in there, no matter who he's paired with?
I'd like to see Fleetwood and Hovland together as a potential new "Moliwood", although I haven't seen it touted.

Sky are showing some of the US preview shows and their "experts" predicted Rahm and Lowry as the opening foursome pairing for Europe.
Whereas Andrew Coltart hadn't got Shane in his foursome lineup on Friday at all.

Expected to be quite windy over the weekend and NBC said they did a big stats dive into how the 24 competitors coped with windy conditions in the last 3 years and the US lads were miles better. They said Rory and Shane were the only two Europeans who coped well with the wind.

I think Hatton, Fitzpatrick and Westwood are the weaknesses for Europe. Their qualification form is long gone. But maybe then can get it back for the weekend. But I would have those 3 and the Austrian sitting out the first morning.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on September 23, 2021, 04:19:01 PM
Fair point rep victor can't really argue but see my comments below rep pairs

Lowry is a fine match player if you look at what he's won - one hell of a fighter - he's a diffo Friday player for me interesting suggestion rep him and rahm - my theory Lowry should be the only rookie Friday morning Rory will trust him - BTW I hope I am wrong but this course is not up Rory street IMO - so Rory and Shane to rub of each other

One think about Westwood he a fecking steady player as is Casey - maybe steady doesn't win you a point but damn hard to beat !!

From a golf perspective victor doesn't really suit anybody  in the team in terms of pairs - Fitzpatrick weak as his length of the tee will be huge in all but 3 holes

Loving the debate keep it coming
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 23, 2021, 04:24:15 PM
Lowry has a career singles matchplay record of 6 wins, 13 losses and 3 ties.
He's won once since 2015.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 23, 2021, 09:43:28 PM
if europe are serious about winning they have to send out rahm and mcilroy out together in the first group 2mw

i expect to yanks to complete the job fairly easy on sunday

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 23, 2021, 11:03:32 PM
Rahm/Sergio vs JT/Speith
Casey/Hovland vs DJ/Morikawa
Westwood/Fitzpatrick vs Koepka/Berger
McIlroy/Poulter vs Cantlay/Xander
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 23, 2021, 11:15:50 PM
McIlroy and Poulter in foursomes was always gonna happen and Westwood/Fitzpatrick was odds on too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: John Egans left boot on September 24, 2021, 08:15:29 AM
Disappointed with the pairings to be honest, no fleetwood bad call !! hope I'm wrong,  let the fun and games commence.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 24, 2021, 09:47:54 AM
Westwood/Fitzpatrick is one of those pairings where any form of a result is a nice and slightly unexpected bonus.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 24, 2021, 11:52:25 AM
Yeah surprised at that Westwood Fitzpatrick one myself.  Those two must just click moreso than Fleetwood.  I expect Lowry to be out this evening.  Not sure who with though, mcilroy or Fleetwood maybe
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 24, 2021, 01:51:12 PM
Westwood with a miserable effort at winning the first, not even close.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 24, 2021, 02:03:08 PM
Fourball is the better format for introducing rookies, so I can see why Lowry sits out this morning.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 24, 2021, 02:22:29 PM
Rory starting poorly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on September 24, 2021, 02:48:48 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 24, 2021, 02:22:29 PM
Rory starting poorly

4 down after 4! Both playing rubbish.

5 down after 5. Terrible putting from Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 24, 2021, 03:05:39 PM
Jesus it's brutal!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on September 24, 2021, 03:08:42 PM
Easy to say in hindsight, but selecting an indifferent putter like Rory in alternate balls is not a good idea.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on September 24, 2021, 03:12:25 PM
Rory having a nightmare, that match is over after 5 holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 24, 2021, 03:13:10 PM
Someone should tell Rory that his customary opening round meltdown isn't going to be a pressure reliever at the Ryder Cup.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 24, 2021, 04:50:32 PM
Poulter and McIlroy starting to look like golfers again. Rory might not get hooked for the afternoon after all.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on September 24, 2021, 05:12:19 PM
Quote from: Bord na Mona man on September 24, 2021, 04:50:32 PM
Poulter and McIlroy starting to look like golfers again. Rory might not get hooked for the afternoon after all.

Goin for an early lunch and afternoon off I'm afraid
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on September 24, 2021, 05:16:05 PM
Ouch! American analyst on BBC Radio.  "McIlroy has not played well and Poulter...well I think his time has gone...he's had a great run"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on September 24, 2021, 05:31:39 PM
Hard to tell what Harrington does with McIlroy...I'd prob sit him out in the fourballs.  FFS he shouldn't put Poulter out again until no 12 in the singles. :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on September 24, 2021, 05:37:45 PM
When do they announce the next pairings?

I always thought it was during the end of the morning session
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 24, 2021, 05:42:17 PM
Hope Rory doesn't hold Lowry back too much  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on September 24, 2021, 05:46:51 PM
18:10 BST: Johnson/Schauffele vs Casey/Wiesberger

18:26 BST: DeChambeau/Scheffler vs Rahm/Hatton

18:42 BST: Finau/English vs McIlroy/Lowry

18:58 BST: Thomas/Cantlay vs Fleetwood/Hovland


Surprised the US changed up some of their teams
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 24, 2021, 05:48:56 PM
OK in hindsight but should Fleetwood have played this morn
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on September 24, 2021, 08:59:44 PM
Small bit of housekeeping there with a ban as well.

Carry on.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 24, 2021, 10:16:12 PM
Missed that!! What happened?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trueblue1234 on September 24, 2021, 10:27:36 PM
Quote from: Duine Inteacht Eile on September 24, 2021, 10:20:05 PM
Missed it too though I'd be amazed if Rory McIlroy wasn't involved.

He shouldn't be posting at a time like this anyway.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on September 24, 2021, 11:13:58 PM
That's the worst day I can remember at a Ryder cup. Hardly one thing to cheer about
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 24, 2021, 11:20:55 PM
Can't play mcilroy tomorrow.  Brutal stuff.  Wouldn't have casey or poulter near it either.  Mix the team up with other 9.
Tomorrow morning rahm garcia, hovland Fleetwood, lowry Westwood, f*ck maybe fitzpatrick and the big Austrian.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on September 24, 2021, 11:26:22 PM
Americans have been impressive, Europe v poor. The Yanks look like they could hit the 20pt mark by Sunday evening.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 24, 2021, 11:47:29 PM
Yep, could be a record beating
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 24, 2021, 11:57:44 PM
Some boy was on SSN earlier saying how due to covid he was taking a 28day holiday for the 3 day tourno. Married an all. Id say hes reviewing his life choices right about now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 25, 2021, 12:52:58 AM
The mad thing is, Harrington may have to chance McIlroy again tomorrow. He's well off form but there is a slight chance he might turn it on, now that it looks a hopeless cause.
Whereas the Caseys and Westwoods of the team are over the hill, out of energy and unlikely to inspire any comeback.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 25, 2021, 01:27:08 AM
yanks were always winning this easy at home  ???

brutal european team tbf
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 25, 2021, 05:30:33 PM
Looking like 9-3. This is getting embarrassing
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on September 25, 2021, 05:54:32 PM
Don't know why one should be embarrassed. Today's foursomes was closer and a bit more competitive. Europe had chances but did not take them. It's only the margin of victory that is in doubt now. Too many European players not at the level of what US have. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 25, 2021, 06:17:26 PM
Who got a ban and why?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 25, 2021, 06:19:47 PM
The John Egan boy? Cant mind who else was ganchin...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 25, 2021, 06:37:14 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 25, 2021, 06:19:47 PM
The John Egan boy? Cant mind who else was ganchin...

He was loving the thread early doors, too many beers!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 25, 2021, 06:48:52 PM
Too many beers - a bit like ewan mackenna on the twitter then...hard to read
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Champion The Wonder Horse on September 25, 2021, 08:36:58 PM
Why do they only play four foursomes and four balls, instead of six?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on September 25, 2021, 08:45:12 PM
Tradition.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 25, 2021, 09:12:20 PM
Ok, why traditionally do they only play four foursomes and fourballs?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on September 25, 2021, 09:17:24 PM
I'm going to harbour a guess that when the competition format was devised, they took into consideration that some players may not have the will/fitness for 5 rounds in 3 days, and maybe/also that this format makes it more possible for a weaker team to compete with a stronger team.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Champion The Wonder Horse on September 25, 2021, 09:19:42 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on September 25, 2021, 08:45:12 PM
Tradition.

In the same way US vs GB and Ireland was tradition?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on September 25, 2021, 09:23:45 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 25, 2021, 09:12:20 PM
Ok, why traditionally do they only play four foursomes and fourballs?

They should play 6 foursomes and four balls. Keep all players involved. Rahm and Garcia have been great but no support.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Champion The Wonder Horse on September 25, 2021, 11:29:54 PM
And why is all the advertising, like BMW's logo, red and white?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 26, 2021, 12:06:14 AM
Don't see a way back for Europe really but glad to see Lowry justify his selection.

Tomorrow will be interesting but too many lads not in good enough recent form like Hatton/Fleetwood/McIlroy/Poulter/Westwood (definitely his last or it would f**king need to be!!)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 26, 2021, 12:30:39 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 26, 2021, 12:06:14 AM
Don't see a way back for Europe really but glad to see Lowry justify his selection.

Tomorrow will be interesting but too many lads not in good enough recent form like Hatton/Fleetwood/McIlroy/Poulter/Westwood (definitely his last or it would f**king need to be!!)
You forgot Fitzpatrick yet to get even half a point after 2 Ryder cups. Far too many passengers this year. Today Europe with a few more putts could have won about 5-3 to make it competitive tomorrow but didn't make it happen when it mattered
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 26, 2021, 12:41:28 AM
casey, westwood, poulter complete passengers

mcilroy not interested

rahm bound to be seething at this stage

pod made a mess of his team by not selecting rose on orders from sky sports  ::)

he's not a natural captain like mcginley
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 26, 2021, 12:49:43 AM
Rahm has 3 and 1/2 of the 5 points ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 26, 2021, 01:02:05 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on September 26, 2021, 12:49:43 AM
Rahm has 3 and 1/2 of the 5 points ffs

exactly why he won't be happy, carrying the whole team ffs  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 26, 2021, 02:09:44 AM
Xander vs. Rory

Cantlay vs. Lowry

Scheffler vs. Rahm

Bryson vs. Sergio

Morikawa vs. Hovland

DJ vs. Casey

Brooks vs. Wiesberger

Finau vs. Poulter

JT vs. Hatton

English vs. Westwood

Spieth vs. Fleetwood

Berger vs. Fitz
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 26, 2021, 09:32:16 AM
Of the singles, Rahm, Sergio, Hovkand, Weizberger to win.

Shane and Fleetwood might scrape draws
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on September 26, 2021, 09:52:09 AM
Harrington will have some sleepless nights when this is over. No doubting that the yanks have far more talent and would have won no matter what but some of the selections didn't help. Its starts with picking Poulter over Rose - what a disaster that has been. The system picked Westwood so there isn't much he could do about that but he could have played them less. Casey, westwood and poulter shouldn't have played yesterday at all.

Having said all that something like 6-6 is possible today. The pressure is off. Would be just like McIlroy to win now that it doesn't matter
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on September 26, 2021, 09:59:30 AM
Lowry should have got more games as well. He came up against arguably the strongest american this week in Finau. The quality of their match last night was something else. Birdies weren't winning holes and in fact only 3 holes were won in the whole 18. On Friday Finau was sinking every putt too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rich Ricci on September 26, 2021, 10:07:53 AM
 How do they decide who faces who? Do both captains decide what order they want to send their players out and the matches are made accordingly or can you pick potential match ups?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on September 26, 2021, 11:04:30 AM
both captains list them out 1-12 independently and you take what you get. I'm pretty sure there's no collusion. Its possible i suppose but I doubt it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 26, 2021, 11:32:26 AM
Quote from: straightred on September 26, 2021, 09:52:09 AM
Harrington will have some sleepless nights when this is over. No doubting that the yanks have far more talent and would have won no matter what but some of the selections didn't help. Its starts with picking Poulter over Rose - what a disaster that has been. The system picked Westwood so there isn't much he could do about that but he could have played them less. Casey, westwood and poulter shouldn't have played yesterday at all.

Having said all that something like 6-6 is possible today. The pressure is off. Would be just like McIlroy to win now that it doesn't matter

What does this even mean? Was he handed his four majors or did he win them? The other tournaments and world numbers one placings, I suppose he got those those handed to him also, having not played yesterday it was also his fault for the shit show!?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on September 26, 2021, 01:07:31 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 26, 2021, 11:32:26 AM
Quote from: straightred on September 26, 2021, 09:52:09 AM
Harrington will have some sleepless nights when this is over. No doubting that the yanks have far more talent and would have won no matter what but some of the selections didn't help. Its starts with picking Poulter over Rose - what a disaster that has been. The system picked Westwood so there isn't much he could do about that but he could have played them less. Casey, westwood and poulter shouldn't have played yesterday at all.

Having said all that something like 6-6 is possible today. The pressure is off. Would be just like McIlroy to win now that it doesn't matter

What does this even mean? Was he handed his four majors or did he win them? The other tournaments and world numbers one placings, I suppose he got those those handed to him also, having not played yesterday it was also his fault for the shit show!?

I'm a fan of Rory's but he does have a habit of shitting the nest on the big occasion and then tearing the course new arse on Sunday having played himself out of contention on day 1 and 2. I understand the sentiment it would be like him to hammer the course having played shite on day 1 and 2.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 26, 2021, 02:11:14 PM
Here let's be honest, mcilroy isn't to blame for the defeat but he is certainly a contributing factor.  He has been built up as the European talisman for the past few years so he should be winning something. 0 from 3 is poor.  Even if he'd got 1.5 points there would only be 3 in it now.  Still not great but definitely winnable.
It would just be like him to win today as he's made a habit of having great final rounds in recent years when he has zero chance of winning.  Great for the bank balance but not for titles.
I was thinking about it yday will he look back on the last 5 years of his career as opportunities lost.  Has he made the changes to get the most out of his talent, not sure.
In his defence he's a hot or cold player.  When he's good he's brilliant, when he's bad he's brutal. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on September 26, 2021, 04:12:09 PM
Quote from: trileacman on September 26, 2021, 01:07:31 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 26, 2021, 11:32:26 AM
Quote from: straightred on September 26, 2021, 09:52:09 AM
Harrington will have some sleepless nights when this is over. No doubting that the yanks have far more talent and would have won no matter what but some of the selections didn't help. Its starts with picking Poulter over Rose - what a disaster that has been. The system picked Westwood so there isn't much he could do about that but he could have played them less. Casey, westwood and poulter shouldn't have played yesterday at all.

Having said all that something like 6-6 is possible today. The pressure is off. Would be just like McIlroy to win now that it doesn't matter

What does this even mean? Was he handed his four majors or did he win them? The other tournaments and world numbers one placings, I suppose he got those those handed to him also, having not played yesterday it was also his fault for the shit show!?

I'm a fan of Rory's but he does have a habit of shitting the nest on the big occasion and then tearing the course new arse on Sunday having played himself out of contention on day 1 and 2. I understand the sentiment it would be like him to hammer the course having played shite on day 1 and 2.
Thats pretty much what i meant in a nutshell.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 26, 2021, 04:16:16 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 26, 2021, 11:32:26 AM
Quote from: straightred on September 26, 2021, 09:52:09 AM
Harrington will have some sleepless nights when this is over. No doubting that the yanks have far more talent and would have won no matter what but some of the selections didn't help. Its starts with picking Poulter over Rose - what a disaster that has been. The system picked Westwood so there isn't much he could do about that but he could have played them less. Casey, westwood and poulter shouldn't have played yesterday at all.

Having said all that something like 6-6 is possible today. The pressure is off. Would be just like McIlroy to win now that it doesn't matter

What does this even mean? Was he handed his four majors or did he win them? The other tournaments and world numbers one placings, I suppose he got those those handed to him also, having not played yesterday it was also his fault for the shit show!?

omg fanboy meltdown during meaningless ryder cup  ::) ;D

save it for the majors lad  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on September 26, 2021, 04:44:46 PM
The two Irish lads out first in the singles followed by the two Spaniards!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 26, 2021, 05:52:08 PM
Numpties paradise today Rory plays poorly and he's shite, plays well and he's still shite  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 26, 2021, 06:35:41 PM
Quote from: Boycey on September 26, 2021, 05:52:08 PM
Numpties paradise today Rory plays poorly and he's shite, plays well and he's still shite  :)

Anti fanboys loving it  ;D ;D

I don't play golf or even watch it to be fair, but I love the fact that Rorys the best ever Irish player  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on September 26, 2021, 07:07:28 PM
The US have out putted Eur all weekend.  Harrington hasn't much to work with but bringing Poulter was a huge error as was pairing McIlroy and him, and then four or five of the qualifiers being completely out of form leads to what might be a record defeat.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on September 26, 2021, 07:14:59 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on September 26, 2021, 10:07:53 AM
How do they decide who faces who? Do both captains decide what order they want to send their players out and the matches are made accordingly or can you pick potential match ups?

I think it's blind but with Eur needing a lot of points Stricker will guess that Harrington will send out his strongest players first to get points on the board so he can second guess with his selections.  Mind you if I were Stricker I'd have thought McIlroy 11 and Poulter 12 was a cert!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 26, 2021, 07:23:27 PM
Quote from: Pub Bore on September 26, 2021, 07:14:59 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on September 26, 2021, 10:07:53 AM
How do they decide who faces who? Do both captains decide what order they want to send their players out and the matches are made accordingly or can you pick potential match ups?

I think it's blind but with Eur needing a lot of points Stricker will guess that Harrington will send out his strongest players first to get points on the board so he can second guess with his selections.  Mind you if I were Stricker I'd have thought McIlroy 11 and Poulter 12 was a cert!!

He doesn't have to guess, they already out  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 26, 2021, 07:31:00 PM
Anyone thinking that bring Rose instead of Poulter would have made a difference knows fcuk all. The best putters have generally won and Rose isn't a better putter under pressure than Poulter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 26, 2021, 08:26:19 PM
This is nearly unwatchable. McGinley saying the putting stats are even. I can't believe that one bit
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 26, 2021, 08:42:08 PM
That was weird!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 26, 2021, 08:43:14 PM
Rorys done that on purpose
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Pub Bore on September 26, 2021, 08:43:58 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 26, 2021, 07:23:27 PM
Quote from: Pub Bore on September 26, 2021, 07:14:59 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on September 26, 2021, 10:07:53 AM
How do they decide who faces who? Do both captains decide what order they want to send their players out and the matches are made accordingly or can you pick potential match ups?

I think it's blind but with Eur needing a lot of points Stricker will guess that Harrington will send out his strongest players first to get points on the board so he can second guess with his selections.  Mind you if I were Stricker I'd have thought McIlroy 11 and Poulter 12 was a cert!!

He doesn't have to guess, they already out  ::)

No, the singles have been postponed until tomorrow due to awful golf by Eur.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 26, 2021, 08:47:26 PM
Quote from: Pub Bore on September 26, 2021, 08:43:58 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 26, 2021, 07:23:27 PM
Quote from: Pub Bore on September 26, 2021, 07:14:59 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on September 26, 2021, 10:07:53 AM
How do they decide who faces who? Do both captains decide what order they want to send their players out and the matches are made accordingly or can you pick potential match ups?

I think it's blind but with Eur needing a lot of points Stricker will guess that Harrington will send out his strongest players first to get points on the board so he can second guess with his selections.  Mind you if I were Stricker I'd have thought McIlroy 11 and Poulter 12 was a cert!!

He doesn't have to guess, they already out  ::)

No, the singles have been postponed until tomorrow due to awful golf by Eur.

How did you get your username....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 26, 2021, 08:48:59 PM
I'm sure there will be plenty of post mortems but is it not just simply that the USA team are better golfers and no matter what combination you put out the sresult would more than likely have been the same?

I think the only real mistake Harrington made was Poulter but would Rose/Noren have been any better?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on September 26, 2021, 09:09:40 PM
A fair enough synopsis but that's not how it works nowadays there's got to be fallguys.... Someone to deconstruct and point the finger at
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 26, 2021, 09:13:03 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 26, 2021, 08:48:59 PM
I'm sure there will be plenty of post mortems but is it not just simply that the USA team are better golfers and no matter what combination you put out the sresult would more than likely have been the same?

I think the only real mistake Harrington made was Poulter but would Rose/Noren have been any better?

No, he's had zero form and one average weekend at the BMW didn't deserve a pick. Too many of them had no form coming into it to be honest
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 26, 2021, 09:17:22 PM
This one is just a simple case of America having a much better team. The players who didn't make the American team would give Europe a good rattle if not beat them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on September 26, 2021, 09:50:13 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 26, 2021, 09:17:22 PM
This one is just a simple case of America having a much better team. The players who didn't make the American team would give Europe a good rattle if not beat them.
Exactly this... USA have one player in their squad outside the Top 20. That's Scheffler at 21. Two players inside the Top 20 - Horschel + Reed didn't make it.
Europe have two players in the 30s, two players in the 40s, one in the 50s and one in the 60s in their squad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 26, 2021, 10:09:42 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 26, 2021, 09:17:22 PM
This one is just a simple case of America having a much better team. The players who didn't make the American team would give Europe a good rattle if not beat them.
That's pretty much the same every Ryder cup to be fair. Harrington's picks did ok in the end. Poulter today showed why he was picked. Is Fitzpatrick even going to get a half after 2 Ryder cups. The English lads have been fairly w**k this time. The yanks holed everything. I'm defo calling bullshit on McGinley's earlier stat
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 26, 2021, 10:40:39 PM
Is the points list calculated over a year because if it's there is definitely an argument to run it over 6 months or something.  That way only the form players make it not guys who had form and then lost it coming in. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 26, 2021, 11:04:37 PM
Ffs yer man Fitzpatrick
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 26, 2021, 11:05:50 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on September 26, 2021, 10:40:39 PM
Is the points list calculated over a year because if it's there is definitely an argument to run it over 6 months or something.  That way only the form players make it not guys who had form and then lost it coming in.

2 years!! Hatton/Fitzpatrick/Fleetwood/Westwood were very the year before last but not great this season and it showed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 27, 2021, 05:45:40 AM
Am I being harsh or is English golf shit?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 27, 2021, 09:14:42 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 27, 2021, 05:45:40 AM
Am I being harsh or is English golf shit?

Well spotted.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on September 27, 2021, 09:34:43 AM
Who or what decides how many picks the EU captain has? Not that it would have made much difference this time around but it might give the captain a little more leeway in picking form guys.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 27, 2021, 09:42:19 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on September 26, 2021, 08:26:19 PM
This is nearly unwatchable. McGinley saying the putting stats are even. I can't believe that one bit

It might not be so far off as you think. The Americans were still missing a decent sprinkling of putts to win holes, the Europeans were making a few decent ones to rescue halves.
The bigger problem was how far away the approach shots were landing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 27, 2021, 09:45:17 AM
Quote from: mouview on September 27, 2021, 09:34:43 AM
Who or what decides how many picks the EU captain has? Not that it would have made much difference this time around but it might give the captain a little more leeway in picking form guys.

Not sure but the Americans were sick of getting beat and changed their system to 6 qualifiers and 6 picks and it seems to have worked out OK for them!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 27, 2021, 09:59:29 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 26, 2021, 07:31:00 PM
Anyone thinking that bring Rose instead of Poulter would have made a difference knows fcuk all. The best putters have generally won and Rose isn't a better putter under pressure than Poulter.
It's amazing how guys who seemingly can't putt end up winning majors and stumble to the top of the world rankings.
Rose was still in the world's top 10 in 2020. His form dipped but at least you're not having to go back years to find top class form.

It's nearly a decade since Poulter played his best golf. In the end it made little difference, but the Poulter pick was sentimental.


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 27, 2021, 09:59:42 AM
The average world ranking for that entire US team was something like 8. The europeans were always up against it and it just happens the US played to their full ability.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 27, 2021, 10:27:29 AM
Not a fan of the Ryder Cup. But when two of your team are close to fifty and you have only two of the worlds top ten golfers you are going to get tanked. Add into that mix the form of the Americans in the last few weeks. Outside of Rahm and McIlroy, European golf is pretty shit. English golf is even worse. As Shane (Mario) said on Gift Grub this morning best lads weekend ever, sums it up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 27, 2021, 10:36:55 AM
I really thought the cheese hats would have swung it for them, where is it next?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on September 27, 2021, 10:38:17 AM
Quote from: Bord na Mona man on September 27, 2021, 09:59:29 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on September 26, 2021, 07:31:00 PM
Anyone thinking that bring Rose instead of Poulter would have made a difference knows fcuk all. The best putters have generally won and Rose isn't a better putter under pressure than Poulter.
It's amazing how guys who seemingly can't putt end up winning majors and stumble to the top of the world rankings.
Rose was still in the world's top 10 in 2020. His form dipped but at least you're not having to go back years to find top class form.

It's nearly a decade since Poulter played his best golf. In the end it made little difference, but the Poulter pick was sentimental.

His year end ranking in 2020 was 35. You need to go back to 2019 to find a bit of form for Rose as the ranking are calculated over a rolling 2 year period and effectively as all the good results dropped out of that period he quickly dropped down the rankings.

I didn't say Rose can't putt, I said Pouter is the better putter. Poulter is 3rd in strokes gained putting on the PGA tour for the 2021 season which is impressive; he is better putting stats than everyone of those players in the US team. So it's a no brainer who you pick between him and Rose.

Pouter won his singles against Finau, who is playing some of his best golf ever, on the greens. He was partnered with McIlroy in 2 other matches. McIlroy was shit in the foursomes and Johnson/Morikawa was easily the best pairing in the Ryder Cup.

He done what he needed to do when asked against the world number 10.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 27, 2021, 11:02:38 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 26, 2021, 08:42:08 PM
That was weird!!

Ah jesus Shane was at it too!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 27, 2021, 11:31:35 AM
Quote from: screenexile on September 27, 2021, 09:45:17 AM
Quote from: mouview on September 27, 2021, 09:34:43 AM
Who or what decides how many picks the EU captain has? Not that it would have made much difference this time around but it might give the captain a little more leeway in picking form guys.

Not sure but the Americans were sick of getting beat and changed their system to 6 qualifiers and 6 picks and it seems to have worked out OK for them!
Officially it's the Ryder Cup committee of each team, but they usually go for what the Captain asks.

IMO there's been huge overreaction to the number of picks allowed. Europe have often had only 2 and never more than 3 and they've been really successful.

I believe that Stricker going for 6 was primarily to make sure Reed couldn't get in, the way he gave out about the captain and vice captains after the Paris defeat. The US picked the Top 10 in their qualifying table anway. So they only really used 2 of the picks to pick Berger instead of Reed, and Scheffler ahead of Webb Simpson.

Poulter deserved his pick ahead of Rose. He has played better this year, was higher in the World points list qualifying table and has a better Ryder Cup record.
He was perhaps unlucky to be paired with Rory, who was completely offform. For Rory to play two fourball matches and break par on only one hole with his own ball over the 2 rounds was just incredible.

Westwood and Casey must have "just missed" a dozen or more putts between them in the 10-15 footer range. That encapsulated Europe. Played quite well tee to green, but didn't hole the putts (although the US ironplay was also better and thus left easier putts).

The guy on NBC during the preview said the US team would be better without Tiger and Phil taking all the attention and without dead wood like Bubba and Kuchar. This was a team of equals and all Top 10 or capable of being Top 10 players. They were just too good. Bryson was really their only one who could cause trouble and Stricker did well to keep him to just 2 of the doubles matches and never in the higher profile first and last games.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 27, 2021, 12:45:26 PM
Harrington himself reduced the wildcards from 4 to 3. Apparently he was given leeway to increase this during Covid but opted not to.

That left him a hostage to fortune.
I'm sure he would have preferred that the likes of Westwood and Wiesberger didn't make the auto slots, but a bigger problem is that there wasn't a queue of other players pushing them down the rankings.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 27, 2021, 01:20:45 PM
Make qualifying last 6/9 months.  Two years allows off form players to qualify. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on September 27, 2021, 01:26:55 PM
3 years in this case so made it more so. although the current year results carries a higher weighting.
Westwood would have missed out had the same system as 2018 been used, but  likely he would have got a wildcard anyway.

Perez, MacIntyre, Migolozzi were the next 3 in the qualifying lists. Couldn't have done any worse, but not many people calling for them to be included beforehand.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Armamike on September 27, 2021, 01:47:27 PM
Not a golf fan at all or know much about it but what's the crack with McIlroy crying his eyes out?  Nobody likes to get beaten but his emotional reaction seems a little odd and over the top.   Maybe i've missed the significance of the Ryder cup to these players?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rich Ricci on September 27, 2021, 02:37:21 PM
Quote from: Armamike on September 27, 2021, 01:47:27 PM
Not a golf fan at all or know much about it but what's the crack with McIlroy crying his eyes out?  Nobody likes to get beaten but his emotional reaction seems a little odd and over the top.   Maybe i've missed the significance of the Ryder cup to these players?

I'd say you've answered your own question, I dont really get it myself but it must mean a lot to the players to be selected going by the reactions of Mcillroy, poulter, Westwood etc...Even by the way McGinley commentates about it on sky you can tell he has a great affinity with team Europe.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 27, 2021, 02:40:09 PM
It's similar to McIlroy's career. Years ago he said he was ambivalent towards the Ryder Cup. Nowadays he is seriously into it and can't deliver any more.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 27, 2021, 02:51:22 PM
Quote from: Bord na Mona man on September 27, 2021, 02:40:09 PM
It's similar to McIlroy's career. Years ago he said he was ambivalent towards the Ryder Cup. Nowadays he is seriously into it and can't deliver any more.

I wasn't into kids when I was young and then I had them, love them to bits.. strange world we live in
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 27, 2021, 02:51:40 PM
Quote from: Rich Ricci on September 27, 2021, 02:37:21 PM
Quote from: Armamike on September 27, 2021, 01:47:27 PM
Not a golf fan at all or know much about it but what's the crack with McIlroy crying his eyes out?  Nobody likes to get beaten but his emotional reaction seems a little odd and over the top.   Maybe i've missed the significance of the Ryder cup to these players?

I'd say you've answered your own question, I dont really get it myself but it must mean a lot to the players to be selected going by the reactions of Mcillroy, poulter, Westwood etc...Even by the way McGinley commentates about it on sky you can tell he has a great affinity with team Europe.

Plenty of tears out of Lowry as well a lot of them very disappointed with how it went over the weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 27, 2021, 05:40:41 PM
I personally think it is better to get thumped by a much better team than to be really close but lose by a short putt or something like kiawah. Surely that hurts a lot more
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 27, 2021, 09:59:43 PM
Quote from: Armamike on September 27, 2021, 01:47:27 PM
Not a golf fan at all or know much about it but what's the crack with McIlroy crying his eyes out?  Nobody likes to get beaten but his emotional reaction seems a little odd and over the top.   Maybe i've missed the significance of the Ryder cup to these players?

For me, the Ryder Cup is 100 times more significant than rugby Lions matches.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: andoireabu on September 29, 2021, 11:41:15 AM
Could it be the difference in the fact they are playing for a team and for other people rather than playing to win something for themselves that changes their feelings on it? Golf is an individual game week in week out for them, and if they lose or come close to winning it is an individual achievement, but the Ryder Cup is about doing it for the collective rather than the individual. I understand why the European lads are dying to get another crack at them because I have been on teams and got hammered and you are itching to put it right. Whereas would Hovland (for example) be dying for a rematch against Morikawa if he came 2nd to him in a Major? Or would he just try and win a Major rather than beat a specific opponent? As a spectator, the Solheim and Ryder Cups were great to watch this year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on October 16, 2021, 10:38:58 PM
Some turnaround from McIlroy today, from 9 back to leading in 3 hours.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on October 16, 2021, 11:17:19 PM
Plenty of time to chuck it away tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on October 16, 2021, 11:19:40 PM
Some 2 ball today

McIlroy -10
Ancer -9
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on October 17, 2021, 12:38:19 AM
here we go again  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 17, 2021, 08:23:45 AM
The women's play-off last night was mildly interesting, under temporary floodlights.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on October 17, 2021, 11:12:03 PM
where are all the fan boys tonight  ???

surely their hero can't blow this now  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 18, 2021, 12:21:08 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on October 17, 2021, 11:12:03 PM
where are all the fan boys tonight  ???

surely their hero can't blow this now  ;)

I'm sure Rory will do just fine
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on October 18, 2021, 01:08:18 AM
Good win and no brain farts at the end
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 18, 2021, 07:24:33 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on October 17, 2021, 11:12:03 PM
where are all the fan boys tonight  ???

surely their hero can't blow this now  ;)

You bring him up the most, if you'd stop embarrassing yourself then he'd get less attention
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on October 18, 2021, 07:56:08 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on October 17, 2021, 12:38:19 AM
here we go again  ::)

You're right!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on October 18, 2021, 04:47:01 PM
Ireland's greatest!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on November 20, 2021, 09:56:58 PM
Chances everywhere tomorrow....

McIlroy leads in Dubai, Lowry lurking.
Power joint second in US
Leona only a couple back in LPGA...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on November 21, 2021, 12:01:50 PM
Ah Rory! Disastrous last hr.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on November 21, 2021, 01:27:46 PM
Quote from: Rois on November 21, 2021, 12:01:50 PM
Ah Rory! Disastrous last hr.

Very unlucky with the chip that hit the pin. Morikawa could be the golfer that Spieth threatened to become.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on November 22, 2021, 12:56:43 AM
Quote from: screenexile on October 18, 2021, 04:47:01 PM
Ireland's greatest!!

yes he is  ;)

that was a gag even by his standards, in a 50 men event too  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Boycey on November 26, 2021, 07:21:57 PM
I wonder will Brooks and Bryson box the ears off one another or kiss and make up during "The Match" today  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 13, 2022, 01:14:27 PM
I see Shane is getting some abuse about going to Saudi, you can find fault with dozen's of countries on what they did or do.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 14, 2022, 03:00:59 PM
After day 1, Seamus tied 4th at the Sony Open in Hawaii
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 16, 2022, 08:53:50 PM
Seamus Power teeing off at 11:05pm this evening.

Currently 4th place and 4 shots behind the leader.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 17, 2022, 03:46:50 AM
Tied 3rd for Seamy - nice payday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on January 17, 2022, 05:57:07 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 17, 2022, 03:46:50 AM
Tied 3rd for Seamy - nice payday

Indeed $442,500
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on January 17, 2022, 09:04:23 AM
In the top 50 now. Thats some going and if he stays there will get him into some majors
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on January 20, 2022, 11:37:08 PM
Seamus Power at it again💪💪💪
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 22, 2022, 09:53:26 PM
Quote from: sans pessimism on January 20, 2022, 11:37:08 PM
Seamus Power at it again💪💪💪

In second place going into Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 23, 2022, 12:29:00 PM
Lowry out of stamina
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 23, 2022, 02:53:40 PM
Both Lowry and McIlroy pocket €100k for joint 12th. Not a bad weekend's work.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 23, 2022, 08:16:35 PM
Awful start by our kid.
3 over after two holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on January 23, 2022, 10:02:19 PM
Quote from: Orior on January 23, 2022, 08:16:35 PM
Awful start by our kid.
3 over after two holes.

A touch of mcilroyitis
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: sans pessimism on January 23, 2022, 10:56:18 PM
He's managed to claw his way back up to a decent score after 13
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 30, 2022, 12:05:51 PM
another rory choke job incoming  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2022, 12:31:11 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 30, 2022, 12:05:51 PM
another rory choke job incoming  ;)

You'll be choking your chicken over it no doubt  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on January 30, 2022, 01:00:33 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 30, 2022, 12:05:51 PM
another rory choke job incoming  ;)

You called it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2022, 01:05:04 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 30, 2022, 01:00:33 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 30, 2022, 12:05:51 PM
another rory choke job incoming  ;)

You called it

He went for it, coulda took the easy option, he'll not lose sleep on that I'd imagine
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on January 30, 2022, 01:06:27 PM
Ridiculous shot selection
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2022, 01:09:38 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 30, 2022, 01:06:27 PM
Ridiculous shot selection

Possibly, but had he landed that he'd have 2 shots to win, tells you how important that game is? Or how confident he was?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on January 30, 2022, 01:15:03 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 30, 2022, 12:05:51 PM
another rory choke job incoming  ;)
Well it is Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 30, 2022, 01:25:29 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 30, 2022, 01:06:27 PM
Ridiculous shot selection

i don't know who is more stupid, mcilroy or diamond, mud on the ball from 260 with a 3 wood, what pair of clowns, easy to see that coming
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on January 30, 2022, 01:28:18 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 30, 2022, 01:25:29 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 30, 2022, 01:06:27 PM
Ridiculous shot selection

i don't know who is more stupid, mcilroy or diamond, mud on the ball from 260 with a 3 wood, what pair of clowns, easy to see that coming

At the end of the day it's McIlroy is the boss, caddie can give the input. He obviously backed himself, it wasn't even close. The problem with that shot is if he played 3 on to the green worst case scenario is a playoff
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2022, 01:36:16 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 30, 2022, 01:28:18 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 30, 2022, 01:25:29 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 30, 2022, 01:06:27 PM
Ridiculous shot selection

i don't know who is more stupid, mcilroy or diamond, mud on the ball from 260 with a 3 wood, what pair of clowns, easy to see that coming

At the end of the day it's McIlroy is the boss, caddie can give the input. He obviously backed himself, it wasn't even close. The problem with that shot is if he played 3 on to the green worst case scenario is a playoff

How did he approach this shot in the last three rounds?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: podge on January 30, 2022, 04:37:07 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2022, 01:09:38 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 30, 2022, 01:06:27 PM
Ridiculous shot selection

Possibly, but had he landed that he'd have 2 shots to win, tells you how important that game is? Or how confident he was?

In reality there was only one shot that had any real risk of putting him out of the tournament - and that's the one that he took on. Madness. Even if he had carried the water, from that distance back it was unlikely to hold the green meaning an up and down for a 4 from off the green wasn't highly probable anyway. He was just as likely to get a 4 from laying up I think.

Anyway, we are all captain hindsight's as Boris would say..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 03, 2022, 09:53:13 PM
Seamus power on fire again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 03, 2022, 11:44:16 PM
That's a seriously good round on that course - it's the toughest of the three they play this week.
30-odd shows better than my last round on it.  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 04, 2022, 09:21:51 PM
He's running away with it now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 04, 2022, 09:56:28 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 04, 2022, 09:21:51 PM
He's running away with it now

5 ahead at sitting at 6/5 with the bookies, free one
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 05, 2022, 08:18:24 PM
Leona Maguire 3 clear with 6 holes to play in the final round of the LPGA this weekend too
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on February 05, 2022, 08:22:01 PM
Do the women not play 4 rounds?  That's only the 3rd round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 05, 2022, 08:31:36 PM
This one is only 3 rounds
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on February 05, 2022, 08:35:02 PM
Cheers, good to hear it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 05, 2022, 09:40:09 PM
Seamus having a wobble
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 05, 2022, 10:05:51 PM
And Leona wins
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on February 05, 2022, 10:07:30 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 05, 2022, 10:05:51 PM
And Leona wins
Brilliant to see. A class act
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on February 05, 2022, 10:07:46 PM
Great win for Leona on LPGA tour, she was in total control.

The best thing is that you feel as though she has much more to come as she's already been performing like a top 10 player for the last year or so.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2022, 02:29:48 PM
Some choking session from Power, must be an Irish thing on the Sunday's now..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 07, 2022, 02:35:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2022, 02:29:48 PM
Some choking session from Power, must be an Irish thing on the Sunday's now..

I think Saturday was more of a choke. He always seems to shoot better thurs/fri than sat and sun. Still he has broken into the TOP 50 which is an amazing achievnent. I remember back in the day the hard on UTV had when clarke qualified fir the masters ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on February 07, 2022, 04:50:51 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on February 07, 2022, 02:35:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 07, 2022, 02:29:48 PM
Some choking session from Power, must be an Irish thing on the Sunday's now..

I think Saturday was more of a choke. He always seems to shoot better thurs/fri than sat and sun. Still he has broken into the TOP 50 which is an amazing achievnent. I remember back in the day the hard on UTV had when clarke qualified fir the masters ;D

Yeah it was the Saturday put Power out of it, not the Sunday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 27, 2022, 07:36:50 PM
Here comes Lowry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 27, 2022, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 27, 2022, 07:36:50 PM
Here comes Lowry

going rightly,

not much interest from the experts tonight  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 27, 2022, 09:38:58 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 27, 2022, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 27, 2022, 07:36:50 PM
Here comes Lowry

going rightly,

not much interest from the experts tonight  ::)
If he chokes will you be an expert?

Edit: just seen the final field  ;D

If he doesn't win this he'll be embarrassed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on February 27, 2022, 09:52:37 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 27, 2022, 09:38:58 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 27, 2022, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 27, 2022, 07:36:50 PM
Here comes Lowry

going rightly,

not much interest from the experts tonight  ::)
If he chokes will you be an expert?

Edit: just seen the final field  ;D

If he doesn't win this he'll be embarrassed


So if the field was stronger he would be further back ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 27, 2022, 10:04:00 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on February 27, 2022, 09:52:37 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 27, 2022, 09:38:58 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 27, 2022, 09:24:45 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 27, 2022, 07:36:50 PM
Here comes Lowry

going rightly,

not much interest from the experts tonight  ::)
If he chokes will you be an expert?

Edit: just seen the final field  ;D

If he doesn't win this he'll be embarrassed


So if the field was stronger he would be further back ?

I don't know, but if your playing against better players it's harder. I hope he wins, really likeable guy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 27, 2022, 11:01:52 PM
Jesus what a choke in the end, Mikhail won't be happy with his finish
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on February 27, 2022, 11:03:28 PM
Berger choked, leading by 4 or 5 yesterday was he not ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 27, 2022, 11:12:54 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on February 27, 2022, 11:03:28 PM
Berger choked, leading by 4 or 5 yesterday was he not ?

He choked also
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: TwoUpTwoDown on February 27, 2022, 11:23:02 PM
That was no choke. Just sheer bad luck. The par on 17 was a man in control of the nerves, to execute that up and down with that back drop was brilliant. Simply came down to a torrential downpour coming before he teed up on 18. A hole which was reachable for the group in front all of a sudden wasn't for Lowry. No choke there but gutting all the same.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 27, 2022, 11:49:45 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on February 27, 2022, 11:23:02 PM
That was no choke. Just sheer bad luck. The par on 17 was a man in control of the nerves, to execute that up and down with that back drop was brilliant. Simply came down to a torrential downpour coming before he teed up on 18. A hole which was reachable for the group in front all of a sudden wasn't for Lowry. No choke there but gutting all the same.

straka finished with a wet sail to deny lowry, 3 under for last the 5

got lucky with the weather but that's the breaks, fair play

berger gagged it away big time   ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 28, 2022, 07:24:03 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on February 27, 2022, 11:49:45 PM
Quote from: TwoUpTwoDown on February 27, 2022, 11:23:02 PM
That was no choke. Just sheer bad luck. The par on 17 was a man in control of the nerves, to execute that up and down with that back drop was brilliant. Simply came down to a torrential downpour coming before he teed up on 18. A hole which was reachable for the group in front all of a sudden wasn't for Lowry. No choke there but gutting all the same.

straka finished with a wet sail to deny lowry, 3 under for last the 5

got lucky with the weather but that's the breaks, fair play

berger gagged it away big time   ;)

You'd be better to keep your mouth shut on the Sundays  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on February 28, 2022, 10:11:42 AM
Not really a golf fan so don't really know what the craic is.

Am I right in thinking that if you don't win every tournament you are a choker?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 28, 2022, 11:08:34 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on February 28, 2022, 10:11:42 AM
Not really a golf fan so don't really know what the craic is.

Am I right in thinking that if you don't win every tournament you are a choker?

Seems to be, though some choke more than others on a Sunday, some choke on a Saturday too....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on February 28, 2022, 11:29:02 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 28, 2022, 11:08:34 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on February 28, 2022, 10:11:42 AM
Not really a golf fan so don't really know what the craic is.

Am I right in thinking that if you don't win every tournament you are a choker?

Seems to be, though some choke more than others on a Sunday, some choke on a Saturday too....

Does it apply to everyone, or just Irish players?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on February 28, 2022, 11:31:51 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on February 28, 2022, 11:29:02 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 28, 2022, 11:08:34 AM
Quote from: Keyser soze on February 28, 2022, 10:11:42 AM
Not really a golf fan so don't really know what the craic is.

Am I right in thinking that if you don't win every tournament you are a choker?

Seems to be, though some choke more than others on a Sunday, some choke on a Saturday too....

Does it apply to everyone, or just Irish players?

Just the ones you don't like. If you like them, 'the fates were against them'.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 03, 2022, 10:34:43 AM
Mcilroy licking up to Phil now after completely roasting him last week  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on March 03, 2022, 11:46:02 AM
Mad the reaction to anything Saudi Arabia related yet its all ok to be associated with those other champions of human rights such as Qatar or UAE.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 03, 2022, 12:45:30 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on March 03, 2022, 11:46:02 AM
Mad the reaction to anything Saudi Arabia related yet its all ok to be associated with those other champions of human rights such as Qatar or UAE.

Should just ban every sport from countries that have or had bad human right issues
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 03, 2022, 04:34:32 PM
not often seen

(https://i.postimg.cc/65PNsHCd/1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on March 03, 2022, 04:44:14 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 03, 2022, 04:34:32 PM
not often seen

(https://i.postimg.cc/65PNsHCd/1.jpg)

You'll trigger some people with those flegs.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 03, 2022, 04:47:56 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 03, 2022, 04:34:32 PM
not often seen

(https://i.postimg.cc/65PNsHCd/1.jpg)

I was just about to post the same, lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 03, 2022, 05:21:26 PM
they can cry to the PGA Tour website then
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on March 04, 2022, 07:59:56 AM
That's McIlroys flag, not sure why anyone would have an issue
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 04, 2022, 08:52:06 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on March 04, 2022, 07:59:56 AM
That's McIlroys flag, not sure why anyone would have an issue and Graham McDowells

Fixed that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 04, 2022, 01:55:10 PM
haha nordies eat flags ffs  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 04, 2022, 03:27:54 PM
and Rory lives rent-free in your head
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 04, 2022, 04:55:02 PM
I dont know what Seamus Power was at yesterday, but he's gonna miss the cut by a long way.

Did he change something or just take some time off?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on March 04, 2022, 05:08:38 PM
Thought that myself but maybe just working on something
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 04, 2022, 06:32:28 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 04, 2022, 05:08:38 PM
Thought that myself but maybe just working on something

He was on the board the last time and noticed everyone scudding him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 06, 2022, 08:49:35 PM
Gmac hanging tough tonight
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 06, 2022, 08:56:56 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 06, 2022, 08:49:35 PM
Gmac hanging tough tonight

He's giving Rory a wee lesson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 06, 2022, 11:09:43 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 06, 2022, 08:56:56 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 06, 2022, 08:49:35 PM
Gmac hanging tough tonight

He's giving Rory a wee lesson.

yeah usual sunday collapse, far too tough for him ;)

shame gmac didn't make the open but will have other chances

great tournament, course and conditions

roll on the players next week  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on March 06, 2022, 11:19:27 PM
Had a pound on Hatton.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 06, 2022, 11:37:38 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 06, 2022, 11:09:43 PM
Quote from: Orior on March 06, 2022, 08:56:56 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 06, 2022, 08:49:35 PM
Gmac hanging tough tonight

He's giving Rory a wee lesson.

yeah usual sunday collapse, far too tough for him ;)

shame gmac didn't make the open but will have other chances

great tournament, course and conditions

roll on the players next week  ;D

Rent free  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on March 13, 2022, 09:51:16 PM
Shane with a hole in one at the TPC
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on March 14, 2022, 10:41:32 PM
Camron Smiths final round was crazy, tee to green was like every weekend warrior but his chipping and putting was fantastic. 4 pars I think in the final round, 10 birdies and 4 bogies.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 25, 2022, 01:24:04 PM
Looks like Seamus going to get a spot at the Masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 02, 2022, 07:36:11 AM
Rory misses the cut in Texas. I'm thinking that this is a good think for his chances in Augusta.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 02, 2022, 01:54:06 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 02, 2022, 07:36:11 AM
Rory misses the cut in Texas. I'm thinking that this is a good think for his chances in Augusta.

you need to have another good think lad  ;D ;D ;D

it's rahms to lose next week  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on April 02, 2022, 10:37:32 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 02, 2022, 07:36:11 AM
Rory misses the cut in Texas. I'm thinking that this is a good think for his chances in Augusta.

He doesent usually play this tournament so fair to say he was trying to "fix" something this week. He's not going in to the Masters in good form at all
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 03, 2022, 05:46:10 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 02, 2022, 01:54:06 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 02, 2022, 07:36:11 AM
Rory misses the cut in Texas. I'm thinking that this is a good think for his chances in Augusta.

you need to have another good think lad  ;D ;D ;D

it's rahms to lose next week  ;)

Rahm isn't playing well so far this season... DJ and Brooks found a bit of decent form at the match play so should go well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 05, 2022, 05:44:31 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/xT2tCvtk/7-B47608-C-7-E66-4-E37-93-E7-208-BEC32846-E.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 05, 2022, 08:53:35 PM
Someone will have a fit seeing that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on April 07, 2022, 08:34:35 PM
A bit disappointing for Paddy, 2 under after 4, ended up 2 over.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on April 07, 2022, 09:27:45 PM
Brilliant seeing Tiger back!! What a legendary golfer he is.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on April 07, 2022, 10:40:21 PM
In my opinion the Greatest Of All Time
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 07, 2022, 11:08:22 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on April 07, 2022, 10:40:21 PM
In my opinion the Greatest Of All Time
That's not an opinion, it's a fact of life.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 08, 2022, 12:50:02 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 07, 2022, 11:08:22 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on April 07, 2022, 10:40:21 PM
In my opinion the Greatest Of All Time
That's not an opinion, it's a fact of life.

It's not even close, he'll win again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 08, 2022, 10:23:08 AM
Hope he misses the cut now. All the hype is getting in the way of watching the actual play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Capt Pat on April 08, 2022, 11:02:35 PM
Lowry in second 3 shots back for now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on April 08, 2022, 11:22:11 PM
Fantastic day from shane.  Second spot
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 09, 2022, 01:17:19 AM
great play from scheffler these last 6 weeks, everyone else playing for 2nd atm
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on April 09, 2022, 07:38:16 AM
Rode his luck a few times which you need but hopefully he does a spieth at some stage
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 09, 2022, 10:07:13 PM
These tools on Sky talking about what McIlroy needs to chase down Sheffler tomorrow  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2022, 10:55:44 PM
Shane acting the bollox to his caddy on 13 and then misses a tiddler - karma
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 09, 2022, 11:06:00 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 09, 2022, 10:07:13 PM
These tools on Sky talking about what McIlroy needs to chase down Sheffler tomorrow  :o

;D ;D ;D no weakness in schefflers game  ;)

plenty of fan boys on sky, radio far more reasoned  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 09, 2022, 11:21:58 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2022, 10:55:44 PM
Shane acting the bollox to his caddy on 13 and then misses a tiddler - karma

What.did he say, couldnt rewind it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2022, 11:30:04 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 09, 2022, 11:21:58 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2022, 10:55:44 PM
Shane acting the bollox to his caddy on 13 and then misses a tiddler - karma

What.did he say, couldnt rewind it

He said Mikhail is a Cnut  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2022, 11:31:54 PM
Basically an expletive rant about the wrong yardage he was given by the caddy. He has played absolute muck since the tool.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 09, 2022, 11:44:37 PM
great round by Cam Smith to apply some pressure

Fatigue getting to Lowry again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Silver hill on April 09, 2022, 11:57:18 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2022, 11:31:54 PM
Basically an expletive rant about the wrong yardage he was given by the caddy. He has played absolute muck since the tool.

Stay classy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 10, 2022, 12:00:10 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2022, 11:31:54 PM
Basically an expletive rant about the wrong yardage he was given by the caddy. He has played absolute muck since the tool.
one of caddy's few jobs is to give him correct yardage , huge money and prestige on the line
No time for mistakes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 10, 2022, 12:04:54 AM
Quote from: Gmac on April 10, 2022, 12:00:10 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2022, 11:31:54 PM
Basically an expletive rant about the wrong yardage he was given by the caddy. He has played absolute muck since the tool.
one of caddy's few jobs is to give him correct yardage , huge money and prestige on the line
No time for mistakes.

It looked like a shite shot by Lowry, I though the issue was how far he laid up, as in the second shot. At the end of the day he is hitting the shot and it wasn't even close.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 10, 2022, 12:12:55 AM
What a terrible drive by Sheffler

We have a ball game now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 10, 2022, 12:13:31 AM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 10, 2022, 12:04:54 AM
Quote from: Gmac on April 10, 2022, 12:00:10 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2022, 11:31:54 PM
Basically an expletive rant about the wrong yardage he was given by the caddy. He has played absolute muck since the tool.
one of caddy's few jobs is to give him correct yardage , huge money and prestige on the line
No time for mistakes.

It looked like a shite shot by Lowry, I though the issue was how far he laid up, as in the second shot. At the end of the day he is hitting the shot and it wasn't even close.

Agreed it was a clumsy shot no matter what the caddy said. He had an equally poor shot into 15.  He wasnt right at all  for those last 6 holes and if it wasnt for some good scrambling it could have been alot worse. Its a shame because an ok back 9 could have given him a real chance tomorrow especially with shefflers wild drive down 18
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2022, 12:22:19 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 10, 2022, 12:13:31 AM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 10, 2022, 12:04:54 AM
Quote from: Gmac on April 10, 2022, 12:00:10 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 09, 2022, 11:31:54 PM
Basically an expletive rant about the wrong yardage he was given by the caddy. He has played absolute muck since the tool.
one of caddy's few jobs is to give him correct yardage , huge money and prestige on the line
No time for mistakes.

It looked like a shite shot by Lowry, I though the issue was how far he laid up, as in the second shot. At the end of the day he is hitting the shot and it wasn't even close.

Agreed it was a clumsy shot no matter what the caddy said. He had an equally poor shot into 15.  He wasnt right at all  for those last 6 holes and if it wasnt for some good scrambling it could have been alot worse. Its a shame because an ok back 9 could have given him a real chance tomorrow especially with shefflers wild drive down 18

the caddie is the most important part of the team, schefflers caddie has won the masters twice and it showed there on 18, total calmness and thinking clearly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on April 10, 2022, 07:19:19 AM
Not really a golfer folks but did that disaster on the 18th work out a little too nicely for scheffler?  I mean he almost teed himself up and had no bother with his back swing.  It was a great shot but got away with it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 11:16:52 AM
Hopefully Shane puts in a strong finish.. can't see the leader dropping more than the rest today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 10, 2022, 01:25:40 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on April 10, 2022, 07:19:19 AM
Not really a golfer folks but did that disaster on the 18th work out a little too nicely for scheffler?  I mean he almost teed himself up and had no bother with his back swing.  It was a great shot but got away with it?

Two club lengths from the ball so it looked ok, if he couldn't get a full backswing and had to just hack it out to the fairway it would have been at least a double. It was a great shot from the dirt
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 10, 2022, 08:51:33 PM
Rory charging on Sunday at the masters when he's out it , a tradition like no other
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2022, 08:55:00 PM
Quote from: Gmac on April 10, 2022, 08:51:33 PM
Rory charging on Sunday at the masters when he's out it , a tradition like no other

lol another back door top 10 with no pressure  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 10, 2022, 08:56:29 PM
Quote from: Gmac on April 10, 2022, 08:51:33 PM
Rory charging on Sunday at the masters when he's out it , a tradition like no other

Sky and in particular that clown Dougherty talk about him as if he is 5 clear
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 09:12:12 PM
Which Irish golfer is doing well? Oh based on the previous posts I'm guessing Rory 😂
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on April 10, 2022, 09:46:41 PM
In fairness to Rory  it is a proper charge, he  just eagled to go 6 under,  hope he can keep it going  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 10:02:11 PM
It's four days tournament. Whether you have a good day first second or third, it's where you finish on the last day and the leader has been consistently great
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on April 10, 2022, 10:08:30 PM
Scheffler has been so consistently good that it has destroyed the tournament from a spectator point of view. The last 2 days have been spent hoping he implodes just to make it interesting but it hasn't happened.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 10, 2022, 10:10:52 PM
Rory adding a wee bit of excitement.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 10, 2022, 10:08:30 PM
Scheffler has been so consistently good that it has destroyed the tournament from a spectator point of view. The last 2 days have been spent hoping he implodes just to make it interesting but it hasn't happened.

He's number 1 for a reason..

Smith had a chance or two but didn't capitalise
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 10:26:07 PM
That's crap from Smith
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 10, 2022, 10:30:00 PM
Lowry has left a lot of shots out there over the last 2 days. Smith making this easy for sheffler  :(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 10, 2022, 10:33:36 PM
Mcilroy going to be second on his own, still hoping for a sheffler meltdown but he just stole a 3 on 12
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tubberman on April 10, 2022, 10:36:02 PM
The patrons may not have a grand finale
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: podge on April 10, 2022, 10:39:39 PM
Is it not slightly bad etiquette for Schiefler to walk on the the next tee before his playing partner has holed out. He has been doing it all evening.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 10, 2022, 10:43:53 PM
Interesting that mcilroy has fairly hacked it around since that eagle, still a great round but if he got it to 8 it might have given sheffler more to think about
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 10, 2022, 10:49:01 PM
Like i said  hacker 8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on April 10, 2022, 10:51:30 PM
Outstanding round from McIlroy and will probably get him second which is no mean feat. If that had happened an Irish golfer 15 years ago he would be lauded but he will probably be criticised as much for what he didn't do the first 3 days.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 10:53:29 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 10, 2022, 10:49:01 PM
Like i said  hacker 8)

Hopefully Shane will put in some effort in next few holes!

That's was some shot too by the other lad
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 10:55:05 PM
Quote from: yellowcard on April 10, 2022, 10:51:30 PM
Outstanding round from McIlroy and will probably get him second which is no mean feat. If that had happened an Irish golfer 15 years ago he would be lauded but he will probably be criticised as much for what he didn't do the first 3 days.

Sure he only did it cause he wasn't under pressure  :-\
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on April 10, 2022, 10:55:23 PM
And Morikawa finishes up in the hole from the bunker as well...class to see both those shots
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 10, 2022, 10:57:29 PM
Really enjoying this evening even though it looks like Scheffler will win it handy.

Shane's meltdown on 13 yesterday and poor finish as well as the triple early doors today done for him but I really think he can get there at Augusta if he can keep the head.

McIlroy sensational today will hopefully give him some momentum for the season and good memories for next time around.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 10, 2022, 11:06:16 PM
Leavin aside the level of Rorys Irishness 😉 its some achievement to have potentially two golfers in the top 5 of a major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on April 10, 2022, 11:07:42 PM
Same old story with Rory. But that last day performance was amazing! What a round of golf from him. Can't see scheffler dropping 3 shots though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 10, 2022, 11:08:59 PM
Rory is class.

Give me an erratic genius over a relentless bore, everyday in everything.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 11:09:06 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 10, 2022, 11:06:16 PM
Leavin aside the level of Rorys Irishness 😉 its some achievement to have potentially two golfers in the top 5 of a major

Lowry hasn't finished yet, don't jinx him ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2022, 11:22:59 PM
what tournament are the gah board watching???  ::)

the world number 1 has dominated the week and leads by 5

what a player, meteoric 6 weeks, class
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 10, 2022, 11:25:35 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2022, 11:22:59 PM
what tournament are the gah board watching???  ::)

the world number 1 has dominated the week and leads by 5

what a player, meteoric 6 weeks, class

Let's wait and see what he achieves in the next 7 years.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 11:27:54 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2022, 11:22:59 PM
what tournament are the gah board watching???  ::)

the world number 1 has dominated the week and leads by 5

what a player, meteoric 6 weeks, class

Eventually crawled out of your hole and posted..
Cringe worthy at best, you honestly make a Cnut out of yourself in every post on Rory.

Go to bed and let Rory stop living rent free in your head.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on April 10, 2022, 11:28:05 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2022, 11:22:59 PM
what tournament are the gah board watching???  ::)

the world number 1 has dominated the week and leads by 5

what a player, meteoric 6 weeks, class

You can admire the dominance of the performance yet still think it has been a dull spectacle from a spectator point of view.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 10, 2022, 11:39:39 PM
Totally dominant display by Scheffler all week, streets ahead, the only player that thrived in all conditions over the four days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on April 10, 2022, 11:43:15 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 11:09:06 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 10, 2022, 11:06:16 PM
Leavin aside the level of Rorys Irishness 😉 its some achievement to have potentially two golfers in the top 5 of a major

Lowry hasn't finished yet, don't jinx him ffs

Top 5?! I meant top 3 😉

I think most of us prefer a close tourno for the excitement so yer man ruined that bit but kudos for being streets ahead of the field overall
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2022, 11:44:42 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 10, 2022, 11:25:35 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2022, 11:22:59 PM
what tournament are the gah board watching???  ::)

the world number 1 has dominated the week and leads by 5

what a player, meteoric 6 weeks, class

Let's wait and see what he achieves in the next 7 years.

agree, let's see

the fan boys on here can't wait  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 10, 2022, 11:51:34 PM
The list of people who've won more majors than Rory is a who's who of golf.

And he will surpass most of them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2022, 12:03:26 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 10, 2022, 11:43:15 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 10, 2022, 11:09:06 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on April 10, 2022, 11:06:16 PM
Leavin aside the level of Rorys Irishness 😉 its some achievement to have potentially two golfers in the top 5 of a major

Lowry hasn't finished yet, don't jinx him ffs

Top 5?! I meant top 3 😉

I think most of us prefer a close tourno for the excitement so yer man ruined that bit but kudos for being streets ahead of the field overall

Yeah crazy that only 5 no.1's have won it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2022, 12:12:14 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on April 10, 2022, 11:08:59 PM
Rory is class.

Give me an erratic genius over a relentless bore, everyday in everything.
I'll take a relentless bore performing surgery and flying a commercial plane thanks.  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 11:27:52 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijqkhvAwgg

Well worth a watch. Amazing
For a 64 though there are quite a few ropey shots in there ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 11, 2022, 01:41:16 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 11:27:52 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijqkhvAwgg

Well worth a watch. Amazing
For a 64 though there are quite a few ropey shots in there ;D

freerolling, through beaten runners in perfect conditions to finish a distant second, there is no doubt he's amazing at that  ;D

same time next year lads  ;)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 02:21:47 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 11, 2022, 01:41:16 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 11:27:52 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijqkhvAwgg

Well worth a watch. Amazing
For a 64 though there are quite a few ropey shots in there ;D

freerolling, through beaten runners in perfect conditions to finish a distant second, there is no doubt he's amazing at that  ;D

same time next year lads  ;)

;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 11, 2022, 03:47:21 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 02:21:47 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 11, 2022, 01:41:16 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 11:27:52 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijqkhvAwgg

Well worth a watch. Amazing
For a 64 though there are quite a few ropey shots in there ;D

freerolling, through beaten runners in perfect conditions to finish a distant second, there is no doubt he's amazing at that  ;D

same time next year lads  ;)

;D
he has 7 top tens in last 9 masters but don't really think he has had a winning opportunity since he blew it back ten or eleven years ago.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2022, 03:50:53 PM
But he's a bottler  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 11, 2022, 04:08:21 PM
Quote from: Gmac on April 11, 2022, 03:47:21 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 02:21:47 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 11, 2022, 01:41:16 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 11:27:52 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijqkhvAwgg

Well worth a watch. Amazing
For a 64 though there are quite a few ropey shots in there ;D

freerolling, through beaten runners in perfect conditions to finish a distant second, there is no doubt he's amazing at that  ;D

same time next year lads  ;)

;D
he has 7 top tens in last 9 masters but don't really think he has had a winning opportunity since he blew it back ten or eleven years ago.

He was only a couple back and in the final pairing going into final round with Patrick Reed (who was leading) a few years ago I think
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2022, 04:25:21 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 11, 2022, 04:08:21 PM
Quote from: Gmac on April 11, 2022, 03:47:21 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 02:21:47 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 11, 2022, 01:41:16 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 11:27:52 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijqkhvAwgg

Well worth a watch. Amazing
For a 64 though there are quite a few ropey shots in there ;D

freerolling, through beaten runners in perfect conditions to finish a distant second, there is no doubt he's amazing at that  ;D

same time next year lads  ;)

;D
he has 7 top tens in last 9 masters but don't really think he has had a winning opportunity since he blew it back ten or eleven years ago.

He was only a couple back and in the final pairing going into final round with Patrick Reed (who was leading) a few years ago I think

But he's the best Irish golfer we've ever had, so if he's poor, how bad are the rest?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2022, 06:04:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2022, 04:25:21 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 11, 2022, 04:08:21 PM
Quote from: Gmac on April 11, 2022, 03:47:21 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 02:21:47 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 11, 2022, 01:41:16 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 11:27:52 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijqkhvAwgg

Well worth a watch. Amazing
For a 64 though there are quite a few ropey shots in there ;D

freerolling, through beaten runners in perfect conditions to finish a distant second, there is no doubt he's amazing at that  ;D

same time next year lads  ;)

;D
he has 7 top tens in last 9 masters but don't really think he has had a winning opportunity since he blew it back ten or eleven years ago.

He was only a couple back and in the final pairing going into final round with Patrick Reed (who was leading) a few years ago I think

But he's the best Irish golfer we've ever had, so if he's poor, how bad are the rest?
Golfs for Ireland but feels more British than Irish.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2022, 07:15:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2022, 06:04:27 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on April 11, 2022, 04:25:21 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 11, 2022, 04:08:21 PM
Quote from: Gmac on April 11, 2022, 03:47:21 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 02:21:47 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 11, 2022, 01:41:16 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 11, 2022, 11:27:52 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VijqkhvAwgg

Well worth a watch. Amazing
For a 64 though there are quite a few ropey shots in there ;D

freerolling, through beaten runners in perfect conditions to finish a distant second, there is no doubt he's amazing at that  ;D

same time next year lads  ;)

;D
he has 7 top tens in last 9 masters but don't really think he has had a winning opportunity since he blew it back ten or eleven years ago.

He was only a couple back and in the final pairing going into final round with Patrick Reed (who was leading) a few years ago I think

But he's the best Irish golfer we've ever had, so if he's poor, how bad are the rest?
Golfs for Ireland but feels more British than Irish.

Nobody's perfect, but played for Ireland and is Irelands greatest golfer. You can argue his viewpoint all day long, but the reality is there is no one better on these shores.

If people don't like him for that then sure that's grand. Just say that rather than not recognise his achievements. Btw I'm not saying you don't  :P

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on April 11, 2022, 08:00:05 PM
Rory first appeared in the majors as a professional in 2009. He has a least one top 10 finish every year since then. A streak he shares with a grand total of nobody else.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 11, 2022, 08:52:14 PM
Quote from: dec on April 11, 2022, 08:00:05 PM
Rory first appeared in the majors as a professional in 2009. He has a least one top 10 finish every year since then. A streak he shares with a grand total of nobody else.

Elite golfers are measured on Major victories not top 10s or any other metric

I reckon he will win a couple more before he finishes but he's probably had his purple patch, the standard is so high now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on April 11, 2022, 09:16:04 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 11, 2022, 08:52:14 PM
Quote from: dec on April 11, 2022, 08:00:05 PM
Rory first appeared in the majors as a professional in 2009. He has a least one top 10 finish every year since then. A streak he shares with a grand total of nobody else.

Elite golfers are measured on Major victories not top 10s or any other metric

I reckon he will win a couple more before he finishes but he's probably had his purple patch, the standard is so high now

Over the same period of time only one other golfer has matched his 4 majors, Brooks Koepka.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 11, 2022, 09:18:08 PM
The interview he did after last years Ryder cup revealed that he puts a lot  of pressure on himself and I think he really feels the pressure from the public too , the masters win would represent a slam of all majors and I think he will get it but looks like it's going to be a Sunday charge from a few strokes back and after the first few days conditions have been very hard .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on April 11, 2022, 09:29:52 PM
I always think McIlroy comes across very well in interviews. Seems like a nice lad.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 11, 2022, 10:07:16 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 11, 2022, 09:29:52 PM
I always think McIlroy comes across very well in interviews. Seems like a nice lad.
absolutely and he would be a dream kid to have , but that interview was bubba Watson esq
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 11, 2022, 10:11:34 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on April 11, 2022, 09:29:52 PM
I always think McIlroy comes across very well in interviews. Seems like a nice lad.

Agreed. But unfortunately that is why some people choose to dislike him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on April 11, 2022, 10:25:56 PM
Quote from: dec on April 11, 2022, 09:16:04 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 11, 2022, 08:52:14 PM
Quote from: dec on April 11, 2022, 08:00:05 PM
Rory first appeared in the majors as a professional in 2009. He has a least one top 10 finish every year since then. A streak he shares with a grand total of nobody else.

Elite golfers are measured on Major victories not top 10s or any other metric

I reckon he will win a couple more before he finishes but he's probably had his purple patch, the standard is so high now

Over the same period of time only one other golfer has matched his 4 majors, Brooks Koepka.
Unfortunately for Rory he gets compared to the hype of 10 years ago rather than his achievements in the grand scheme. 10 years ago he was the next Tiger, Nicklaus' records were in sight etc. That didn't materialise so for some people he has underachieved, given his obvious talent (and hype) in the period since the last Major.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on April 17, 2022, 09:07:31 PM
Packed leaderboard here with Lowry in joint lead at Harbour Town
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 17, 2022, 09:42:41 PM
lowry 2 clear with 5 left

overdue a victory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 17, 2022, 09:48:51 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 17, 2022, 09:42:41 PM
lowry 2 clear with 5 left

overdue a victory

and goes swimming  ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 17, 2022, 09:58:40 PM
He fell apart after 13 last Saturday and starti  no to unravel here following up a bad hole with a horrible drive he really needs to keep it together he's playing well enough if he can sort the head out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 17, 2022, 10:03:06 PM
A certain poster is the biggest scud
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 17, 2022, 10:44:17 PM
Shit his togs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 17, 2022, 10:44:55 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 17, 2022, 09:42:41 PM
lowry 2 clear with 5 left

overdue a victory

You ejit. He was gonna win until you posted 😐
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 17, 2022, 10:46:48 PM
Biggest choker on the tour..... and a west Brit too  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on April 17, 2022, 10:49:23 PM
I've been to Harbour Town and Hilton Head Island - what a disappointment.

Hope Speith wins now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 17, 2022, 10:51:35 PM
Quote from: Orior on April 17, 2022, 10:44:55 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 17, 2022, 09:42:41 PM
lowry 2 clear with 5 left

overdue a victory

You ejit. He was gonna win until you posted 😐

i don't know him so why would i care  ::)

he has fatigue issues clearly  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 17, 2022, 11:09:14 PM
Spieths wife is going to hurt that child
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 17, 2022, 11:16:43 PM
Speith never gives up, always out of position but comes up with the shots when needed

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 18, 2022, 02:59:11 AM
Learning moment for Shane the double on the par 3 is something to get over but the 2 horrible shots on the par 5 where he could have recovered cost him.

He's playing so well hopefully he can keep the form going!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on April 18, 2022, 11:00:40 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 18, 2022, 02:59:11 AM
Learning moment for Shane the double on the par 3 is something to get over but the 2 horrible shots on the par 5 where he could have recovered cost him.

He's playing so well hopefully he can keep the form going!

Hardly a learning  moment, the putter just went cold at wrong time. He's playing well and at the right time of the season where majors are coming think and fast, just like scheffler he needs to convert.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 05, 2022, 09:08:05 PM
I think we can guess another player destined for the Saudi tour - https://twitter.com/the_fried_egg/status/1522303897397866496
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on May 05, 2022, 09:12:25 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 05, 2022, 09:08:05 PM
I think we can guess another player destined for the Saudi tour - https://twitter.com/the_fried_egg/status/1522303897397866496

Yeah I think he was always pegged for it, how much money do these guys need, seriously ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 06, 2022, 09:50:25 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 05, 2022, 09:08:05 PM
I think we can guess another player destined for the Saudi tour - https://twitter.com/the_fried_egg/status/1522303897397866496

He's such a p***k he tries his best to hide it but it always comes out in the end... he won't be much of a loss I'd say!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 17, 2022, 05:42:56 PM
Lowry should have a great chance this week if his stamina holds out in the heat

Too windy for mcilroy who seems more concerned with not upsetting the saudi rebels  ::)

Pod might be an outside each way @ 400-1 but scheffler to win  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 19, 2022, 02:14:21 PM
John Daly whaaaaa?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on May 19, 2022, 03:47:29 PM
4 consecutive birdies
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 19, 2022, 03:53:49 PM
Quote from: dec on May 19, 2022, 03:47:29 PM
4 consecutive birdies

He'll blow up by the 10th

No scudding Big Shane later
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 19, 2022, 03:59:15 PM
Quote from: dec on May 19, 2022, 03:47:29 PM
4 consecutive birdies

Blow it up ref  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on May 19, 2022, 07:26:00 PM
65 (-5)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 20, 2022, 11:03:45 AM
Giving strong winds today love to see the pros get an odd day struggling it does the heart good!!!

Rory played well yesterday but still a long way to go and he's not powerful when the winds get up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2022, 12:30:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 20, 2022, 11:03:45 AM
Giving strong winds today love to see the pros get an odd day struggling it does the heart good!!!

Rory played well yesterday but still a long way to go and he's not powerful when the winds get up.

Did they not say it was windy yesterday? My picks are playing shit, Fleetwood/Morikawa/Matsuyama
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 20, 2022, 12:44:23 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2022, 12:30:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 20, 2022, 11:03:45 AM
Giving strong winds today love to see the pros get an odd day struggling it does the heart good!!!

Rory played well yesterday but still a long way to go and he's not powerful when the winds get up.

Did they not say it was windy yesterday? My picks are playing shit, Fleetwood/Morikawa/Matsuyama

It was windy in the afternoon but the lads out early like McIlroy got it easier than those out later.

They also said it looked like rain early doors today and for it to be more calm this afternoon so it could help him even more!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2022, 01:03:05 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 20, 2022, 12:44:23 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2022, 12:30:24 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 20, 2022, 11:03:45 AM
Giving strong winds today love to see the pros get an odd day struggling it does the heart good!!!

Rory played well yesterday but still a long way to go and he's not powerful when the winds get up.

Did they not say it was windy yesterday? My picks are playing shit, Fleetwood/Morikawa/Matsuyama

It was windy in the afternoon but the lads out early like McIlroy got it easier than those out later.

They also said it looked like rain early doors today and for it to be more calm this afternoon so it could help him even more!

Don't say that, someone will be having a fit!! He's probably away to find those Rosary men's thingy and pray he doesn't have a good one ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2022, 03:10:50 PM
the weather gods are playing into mcilroy's hands  ;D

no excuses now for the fan boys come sunday

can lleyton hewitt finally get another major  ;)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2022, 03:18:11 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 20, 2022, 03:10:50 PM
the weather gods are playing into mcilroy's hands  ;D

no excuses now for the fan boys come sunday

can lleyton hewitt finally get another major  ;)

4's plenty sure, easily the best Irish sportsperson ever ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2022, 07:27:26 PM
Sky wetting themselves about Rory. First good round one means it's his to lose.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 20, 2022, 10:25:13 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2022, 07:27:26 PM
Sky wetting themselves about Rory. First good round one means it's his to lose.

I can't watch it live, but looks like Rory having a bad day 2?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 20, 2022, 10:26:33 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 20, 2022, 10:25:13 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2022, 07:27:26 PM
Sky wetting themselves about Rory. First good round one means it's his to lose.

I can't watch it live, but looks like Rory having a bad day 2?

He's not falling apart. Just a little out. If he can keep the bogeys off the card, he will be on a strong place for the  weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2022, 10:32:00 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2022, 07:27:26 PM
Sky wetting themselves about Rory. First good round one means it's his to lose.

Wetting themselves over Fitzpatrick would make sense
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2022, 10:37:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2022, 10:32:00 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2022, 07:27:26 PM
Sky wetting themselves about Rory. First good round one means it's his to lose.

Wetting themselves over Fitzpatrick would make sense
not sure if you watched the sky coverage when Rory was warming up. McGinley went on about his stats and how well he was playing the fact that he had started so well. I'd swear the segment was 10 minutes long.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2022, 11:10:17 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2022, 10:37:50 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 20, 2022, 10:32:00 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on May 20, 2022, 07:27:26 PM
Sky wetting themselves about Rory. First good round one means it's his to lose.

Wetting themselves over Fitzpatrick would make sense
not sure if you watched the sky coverage when Rory was warming up. McGinley went on about his stats and how well he was playing the fact that he had started so well. I'd swear the segment was 10 minutes long.

Not sure what 'channel' watching but surely Fitzpatrick is a bigger UK name?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 20, 2022, 11:54:36 PM
Looks pretty tame conditions this evening. +1 from mcilroy is one of the worst scores from the top half of the field
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 21, 2022, 12:00:43 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 20, 2022, 11:54:36 PM
Looks pretty tame conditions this evening. +1 from mcilroy is one of the worst scores from the top half of the field

Busted flush for sure..

Power doing well, one for future
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 21, 2022, 12:18:40 AM
i thought rory had this won yesterday  ;D ;D

zalatoris unreal today, good weekend in store

sky really are hilarious though, you'd think mcilroy was 5 clear not 5 behind  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 21, 2022, 01:32:18 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 21, 2022, 12:18:40 AM
i thought rory had this won yesterday  ;D ;D

zalatoris unreal today, good weekend in store

sky really are hilarious though, you'd think mcilroy was 5 clear not 5 behind  ::)

5 in front ... in the bag... you can sleep easy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on May 21, 2022, 09:50:09 AM
Lowry is doing well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on May 21, 2022, 11:13:24 AM
Seamus Power ticking along nicely.  If he can put a good round together today he could be right in the mix
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 21, 2022, 09:32:19 PM
Rory goosed!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 21, 2022, 10:07:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 21, 2022, 09:32:19 PM
Rory goosed!

Not quite yet, course playing tough and reckon 5 under will be right in mix tomorrow. Plenty of opportunities on back nine and lots of shots being dropped by everyone, but he needs to start making a few putts.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on May 21, 2022, 10:17:46 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 21, 2022, 10:07:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 21, 2022, 09:32:19 PM
Rory goosed!

Not quite yet, course playing tough and reckon 5 under will be right in mix tomorrow. Plenty of opportunities on back nine and lots of shots being dropped by everyone, but he needs to start making a few putts.

Do you work for Sky ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on May 21, 2022, 10:18:10 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 21, 2022, 10:07:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 21, 2022, 09:32:19 PM
Rory goosed!

Not quite yet, course playing tough and reckon 5 under will be right in mix tomorrow. Plenty of opportunities on back nine and lots of shots being dropped by everyone, but he needs to start making a few putts.
Er...
At least Seamus Power is finishing well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on May 21, 2022, 10:19:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on May 21, 2022, 12:00:43 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 20, 2022, 11:54:36 PM
Looks pretty tame conditions this evening. +1 from mcilroy is one of the worst scores from the top half of the field

Busted flush for sure..

Power doing well, one for future
He's 35
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 21, 2022, 10:23:32 PM
Well that hole went well ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on May 21, 2022, 10:31:35 PM
Rory should be ashamed of himself
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on May 21, 2022, 10:33:10 PM
what happened now, wifey has found Top f**king Gun ont'telly 😐😐😐
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 21, 2022, 10:38:56 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on May 21, 2022, 10:17:46 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 21, 2022, 10:07:46 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 21, 2022, 09:32:19 PM
Rory goosed!

Not quite yet, course playing tough and reckon 5 under will be right in mix tomorrow. Plenty of opportunities on back nine and lots of shots being dropped by everyone, but he needs to start making a few putts.

Do you work for Sky ?

::) ::) ::)   

Is now with that treble
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 21, 2022, 10:56:37 PM
Rory just needs to play himself out of it enough so he can have the heroic charge tomorrow to fall just short again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 21, 2022, 11:00:50 PM
He has shit himself 24 hrs earlier than normal.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 22, 2022, 12:05:01 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 21, 2022, 11:00:50 PM
He has shit himself 24 hrs earlier than normal.

48 hours later you mean
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 22, 2022, 12:12:12 AM
ah lads stop, do you watch any other players  ::)

of course mcilroy blew up, he always does, the man's head is gone years ago  ;D

should be a great last round, plenty still in it but rory isn't one of them lol

the fan boys may cheer someone else  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 22, 2022, 12:12:34 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 22, 2022, 12:05:01 AM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on May 21, 2022, 11:00:50 PM
He has shit himself 24 hrs earlier than normal.

48 hours later you mean

correct  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 22, 2022, 12:19:14 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 22, 2022, 12:12:12 AM
ah lads stop, do you watch any other players  ::)

of course mcilroy blew up, he always does, the man's head is gone years ago  ;D

should be a great last round, plenty still in it but rory isn't one of them lol

the fan boys may cheer someone else  ;)

Had a sneaky 5er on Matt Fitz so he'll be getting my cheers tomorrow!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on May 22, 2022, 12:29:00 PM
Powers the man although needs alot to go right.  Unbelievable that he's even contesting at a major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 22, 2022, 07:07:50 PM
Rory -3 after 4 why the fook does he always play himself out of it before the last day
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2022, 07:18:43 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 22, 2022, 07:07:50 PM
Rory -3 after 4 why the fook does he always play himself out of it before the last day

He was walking past a photo of himself on the first day with his kid and apparently said to the kid, that's when I used to be good...

All players in any sport fade at some point... it's how you do when you shine that counts, 4 majors is an unbelievable amount of wins at that level..

He's a top ten player, win and contest a few tournaments
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on May 22, 2022, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 22, 2022, 07:07:50 PM
Rory -3 after 4 why the fook does he always play himself out of it before the last day

Got to -4 and then dropped a shot at a par 3. This week McIlroy has dropped 9 shots at par 3s and only made one birdie.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 22, 2022, 07:31:50 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on May 22, 2022, 07:19:50 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on May 22, 2022, 07:07:50 PM
Rory -3 after 4 why the fook does he always play himself out of it before the last day

Got to -4 and then dropped a shot at a par 3. This week McIlroy has dropped 9 shots at par 3s and only made one birdie.

it's the gah board scud  ;D

lets hope fitzpatrick can win it for Ireland  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 22, 2022, 11:35:54 PM
Jaysus what has Periera done??!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 22, 2022, 11:42:43 PM
Quote from: screenexile on May 22, 2022, 11:35:54 PM
Jaysus what has Periera done??!!

Lost it, be lucky to  finish 3 under
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on May 22, 2022, 11:48:20 PM


Van de velde levels of choke. He needs to sack his caddy in the morning. That driver shouldnt have been an option

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 23, 2022, 12:41:18 AM
Happy enough with JT winning he's a top player and I thought he got it very tight with his outburst at the beginning of last year which seemed to rattle him.

His wedge play is phenomenal!

Pereira/Zalatoris and Fitzpatrick will have sleepless nights about some of their play today!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 23, 2022, 12:47:49 AM
what a night of golf,

didn't show any of thomas till near the end,

well deserved,

pereira will get his chance again  ;)

fitzy too, quality maiden players
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on May 23, 2022, 09:41:03 AM
Looking at it now Thomas the only really top proven player there so not a great surprise, even though it needed a few of them to come back to him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 23, 2022, 09:48:21 AM
I'd Fleetwood and two other ones that dropped off completely..
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on May 30, 2022, 08:13:59 PM
A 39 handicapper won our President's prize at the weekend.

Not a par on his card  ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 30, 2022, 08:59:15 PM
Quote from: highorlow on May 30, 2022, 08:13:59 PM
A 39 handicapper won our President's prize at the weekend.

Not a par on his card  ???

Some clubs implement a local rule that for Captain's Day, the maximum playing handicap is 28. Not sure how legal it is, but I think it might also be the Captain's prerogative.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on May 31, 2022, 08:24:20 AM
Quote from: highorlow on May 30, 2022, 08:13:59 PM
A 39 handicapper won our President's prize at the weekend.

Not a par on his card  ???

I thought 24 was the maximum handicap for any decent competitio. Was it stroke or stapleford competition. A 39 handicap is ridiculous.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on May 31, 2022, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: highorlow on May 30, 2022, 08:13:59 PM
A 39 handicapper won our President's prize at the weekend.

Not a par on his card  ???

I'm kind of torn on this one.

Personally I'd like to see nobody under 40 play off more than 24, nor anyone under 50 play off more than 28.

I'd also like an asterisk system employed, whereby if a man shoots an exceptionally high score in his club's majors, he gets an asterisk. Do it twice in a season and their handicap is halved for all club comps for a year.

But if a man has entered 20 counting cards, and the best 8 scores from his last 20 rounds average out at a 39 handicap, then that's what he is.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 31, 2022, 09:30:10 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on May 31, 2022, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: highorlow on May 30, 2022, 08:13:59 PM
A 39 handicapper won our President's prize at the weekend.

Not a par on his card  ???

I'm kind of torn on this one.

Personally I'd like to see nobody under 40 play off more than 24, nor anyone under 50 play off more than 28.

I'd also like an asterisk system employed, whereby if a man shoots an exceptionally high score in his club's majors, he gets an asterisk. Do it twice in a season and their handicap is halved for all club comps for a year.

But if a man has entered 20 counting cards, and the best 8 scores from his last 20 rounds average out at a 39 handicap, then that's what he is.

I'd easy be a 30+ as I only play it for the craic once a year or 2 years, before covid. probably worse now after so long. But to be in a club and be 39 handicapper what is he doing to get that number?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on May 31, 2022, 09:36:22 AM
The lad is under 50 (i don't know him but looking at the presentation prize photo he looks under 50 with all his limbs in place).

I agree with the post that it should be age related.

Yes, it was strokes off the second hardest tees, with tough pins and still not much run on the ball as our place is getting fucked with the weather as they prefer to spend mega bucks on a new driving range and new bar than draining the course. The place was closed most of the winter so I'm reconsidering next year.

p.s. - its one of the toughest parkland courses in the country.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 31, 2022, 05:20:01 PM
These high handicaps make a strokes comp a farce if people can get away with throwing loads of doubles and trebles on the card and still be in contention. One destructive hole in strokes should punish your chances but we've had lad of 39 (and under the age of 30) winning a medal with a net 62. To put that in context, to equal that score I would need to shoot a gross 61  ::)  Although I'd like to hope i'd win on count back  ;)

The WHS didn't bring in the 54 max limit, it was already in before the introduction of the new handicap system. It just appears we have had the perfect storm with the WHS, new upper handicap limits and new people taking up the game over the last few years (driven by covid too); which in turn is leading to people getting these ridiculous handicaps. I'm not torn at all, no male under a certain age and able bodied should be playing above 28 and I'd argue it should be lower too. What other sport do you expect to be competitive without any effort to practice at all?

All this effort to make the game more inclusive has just done the opposite. We have done away with the overall prizes now in competitions now apart from majors; the club had previously done away with lowest gross prizes for non-majors as it was the same pool of players picking them up and was lots of whinging over that, so effectively that same pool of players boycotted weekly comps (as no point paying comp fees) and a few withdrew from inter club panels. Effectively now you have 3 different competitions for each of the handicap ranges, although I would like to see a class 24 and above as I think the last class is a bit unfair too.

The rules and WHS do allow clubs to enforce players to drop down to the max handicap for competitions and we've already discussed enforcing this in the club (for majors) from next season. Once we get a better idea of what handicap ranges the winners come from this season a decision will be made.

One thing we did bring in, you cannot win a major if you don't have 20 records on your handicap. Rather than saying you can't win them in your 1st season, it's much fairer compromise for new members.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on May 31, 2022, 06:00:57 PM
We brought in a 4th division / category, 22.5 and above are in it.

Clubs should make a rule if your the 4th division / category you cannot win a medal or a major competition. It's the only way I see of dealing with it and encourages high handicappers to get down to division 3.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 31, 2022, 06:52:34 PM
why not get rid of handicaps altogether?

it encourages people to not improve and doesn't reward players who practice and put in the time and effort to try and win prizes

or should everyone get a prize  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on May 31, 2022, 08:42:08 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 31, 2022, 06:52:34 PM
why not get rid of handicaps altogether?

it encourages people to not improve and doesn't reward players who practice and put in the time and effort to try and win prizes

or should everyone get a prize  ;D

Fair point. Golf is like sex. No matter how bad you are at it, you still enjoy it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on May 31, 2022, 08:50:29 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 31, 2022, 08:42:08 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 31, 2022, 06:52:34 PM
why not get rid of handicaps altogether?

it encourages people to not improve and doesn't reward players who practice and put in the time and effort to try and win prizes

or should everyone get a prize  ;D

Fair point. Golf is like sex. No matter how bad you are at it, you still enjoy it.

I've hated golf this season as I'm playing shite. Haven't played in near 3 weeks now. Will head back out at the weekend for more torture though. Also, I'd be raging if a 39 handicap won a comp never mind an important one. He's bound to have been embarrassed winning with that many shots.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on May 31, 2022, 10:33:36 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 31, 2022, 08:50:29 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 31, 2022, 08:42:08 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 31, 2022, 06:52:34 PM
why not get rid of handicaps altogether?

it encourages people to not improve and doesn't reward players who practice and put in the time and effort to try and win prizes

or should everyone get a prize  ;D

Fair point. Golf is like sex. No matter how bad you are at it, you still enjoy it.

I've hated golf this season as I'm playing shite. Haven't played in near 3 weeks now. Will head back out at the weekend for more torture though. Also, I'd be raging if a 39 handicap won a comp never mind an important one. He's bound to have been embarrassed winning with that many shots.

Not a chance, he was delighted 🙄

We've had incidents in competition where guys have been improving their lies by tramping down rough or playing out of bounds etc.... lots of it from new people to golf or at least competitive golf. Lots of the scores coming in should be disqualified but hard to prove. Even had incidents of people playing outside the comp times and getting their mates who are playing as guests to sign the scorecards; or worse again people were playing on their own, submitting their own cards and signing on behalf of their mates.

My other club is an older and established membership with a waiting list. Any new members have to be proposed and seconded, so there is a lot of emphasis on the proposers to ensure the correct behaviour and etiquette. While I'm not a fan of all the pompous snobby shite around the place, there is a lot to be said for how they ensure new members are introduced to the club and informed of what is expected of them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 01, 2022, 05:02:22 AM
42 names for the Saudi league have been unveiled

QuoteLIV Golf announces field for first event in London next week. Among the big names: Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter, Kevin Na, Lee Westwood, Louis Oosthuizen, Martin Kaymer, Charl Schwartzel, Graeme McDowell, Talor Gooch. Not listed: Phil Mickelson.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 01, 2022, 08:52:06 AM
McDowells career been in a tailspin for a while so not surprised by him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 01, 2022, 09:57:51 AM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 01, 2022, 08:52:06 AM
McDowells career been in a tailspin for a while so not surprised by him

Is it a hasbeen competition ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 01, 2022, 10:21:54 AM
Havent been following too closely is Johnson not a big surprise? (And also still a major contender)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 01, 2022, 10:29:54 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 01, 2022, 09:57:51 AM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 01, 2022, 08:52:06 AM
McDowells career been in a tailspin for a while so not surprised by him

Is it a hasbeen competition ?

For now it is. The next 18 months are crucial.

USPGA will likely exclude LIV players from their events (which means at least 2 majors) while they are in control of the balance of power.

Dustin Johnson is the only player this week who'd worry them about that balance.

If LiV can tap up that group of young American superstars who all hang around together, things would change quickly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 01, 2022, 10:37:54 AM
When you consider that DJ must be worth the best part of €100m, is risking millions in guaranteed sponsorship deals, would be pretty much guaranteed a strong 8 figures in prize money between now and he hits 50, and if bothered, could  tear the seniors tour for another €20m before he turns 60..... the money LiV are gauranteeing him must be truly eye watering.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 01, 2022, 11:17:14 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on May 31, 2022, 10:33:36 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on May 31, 2022, 08:50:29 PM
Quote from: Orior on May 31, 2022, 08:42:08 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 31, 2022, 06:52:34 PM
why not get rid of handicaps altogether?

it encourages people to not improve and doesn't reward players who practice and put in the time and effort to try and win prizes

or should everyone get a prize  ;D

Fair point. Golf is like sex. No matter how bad you are at it, you still enjoy it.

I've hated golf this season as I'm playing shite. Haven't played in near 3 weeks now. Will head back out at the weekend for more torture though. Also, I'd be raging if a 39 handicap won a comp never mind an important one. He's bound to have been embarrassed winning with that many shots.

Not a chance, he was delighted 🙄

We've had incidents in competition where guys have been improving their lies by tramping down rough or playing out of bounds etc.... lots of it from new people to golf or at least competitive golf. Lots of the scores coming in should be disqualified but hard to prove. Even had incidents of people playing outside the comp times and getting their mates who are playing as guests to sign the scorecards; or worse again people were playing on their own, submitting their own cards and signing on behalf of their mates.

My other club is an older and established membership with a waiting list. Any new members have to be proposed and seconded, so there is a lot of emphasis on the proposers to ensure the correct behaviour and etiquette. While I'm not a fan of all the pompous snobby shite around the place, there is a lot to be said for how they ensure new members are introduced to the club and informed of what is expected of them.

Should be in the WTF thread... Absolutely scandalous behaviour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 01, 2022, 02:04:24 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 01, 2022, 10:29:54 AMUSPGA will likely exclude LIV players from their events (which means at least 2 majors) while they are in control of the balance of power.

There's no entity called the USPGA. The USGA control the US Open. The PGA of America control the PGA Championship

Both separate and independent organizations from the PGA Tour. The PGA Tours top event is the Player's Championship.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 01, 2022, 02:22:20 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 01, 2022, 05:02:22 AM
42 names for the Saudi league have been unveiled

QuoteLIV Golf announces field for first event in London next week. Among the big names: Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter, Kevin Na, Lee Westwood, Louis Oosthuizen, Martin Kaymer, Charl Schwartzel, Graeme McDowell, Talor Gooch. Not listed: Phil Mickelson.

I thought they wanted big names. Na is a tiny name.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 01, 2022, 08:02:00 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 01, 2022, 10:37:54 AM
When you consider that DJ must be worth the best part of €100m, is risking millions in guaranteed sponsorship deals, would be pretty much guaranteed a strong 8 figures in prize money between now and he hits 50, and if bothered, could  tear the seniors tour for another €20m before he turns 60..... the money LiV are gauranteeing him must be truly eye watering.
DJ is 37.
His total career prizemoney is $74m.
LIV are apparently guaranteeing him a minimum of $125m for committing to the 8 tournaments this year!

Format is unusual.
48 players - shotgun start - so everyone playing at the same  time. Probably helpful for tv schedules not to have to take up the whole day.
54 hole events
$20m prize fund for each individual event, and an additional $5m for a team event (everyone is allocated to a 4 man team)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 01, 2022, 08:13:44 PM
Eye watering figures. Between the golf the soccer Formula1 and Gaa Club football managers ye wonder where its all gona end
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2022, 09:56:01 PM
Phil has officially signed with LIV - $200m


Greg Norman said Tiger turned down a "high 9 figure amount to join"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 07, 2022, 02:39:49 PM
Dustin Johnson has resigned his PGA Tour membership as well
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 07, 2022, 02:58:44 PM
Crazy money on offer. Be interesting to see how this fairs out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 07, 2022, 03:16:09 PM
DJ has a good few yrs of exemptions at the majors to soften any blow. Im sure any others facing life time bans though may have to think twice
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 07, 2022, 05:12:58 PM
Gmac on the cnut list   ;)

sad to see but utterly predictable

won't be long before shane and rory join him  :-[
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on June 07, 2022, 08:58:49 PM
A lot of golfers are self absorbed arseholes anyway but those taking the Saudi money and then pretending it's anything else but for money are a special type of arsehole. Morally bankrupt.

Then you look at soccer clubs like Man City, PSG and Newcastle you can see how effective these regimes consider sportswashing to be. It's a form of soft power and the sportsmen are willing pawns in their game.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 08, 2022, 09:18:31 AM
It's a load of bollocks really the European Tour have been playing tournaments out there for years and there's even a WGC event in China.

Yes these lads are just that extra bit greedy than everyone else but let's not pretend Golf is some bastion of moral authority. The PGA Tour and European tour could give a shit about the Arabs reputation they're missing out on the dollars and that's where they are coming from. There's very few decent tour players who haven't played an event somewhere human rights violations are rampant.

It'll be interesting to see where this whole thing goes it could change the game!

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 08, 2022, 11:13:38 AM
Why doesent GMac have the balls to say, like the Americans, it's about the money ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 08, 2022, 12:55:36 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 08, 2022, 11:13:38 AM
Why doesent GMac have the balls to say, like the Americans, it's about the money ?

GMAC is a bit of a dose to be honest.

I'm in no way in favour of this Saudi backed tour but the game badly needs shook up at the elite level. Same old boring stroke play format over and over. 6 hour rounds. Mr Palmer, Jack's place. Stuffy shite. The game is almost 100% US based. While jumping into bed with the murderous Saudi's isn't necessarily the answer, maybe the PGA and World tour will wake up and make a few changes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 08, 2022, 01:17:04 PM
Sounds like Bryson, Patrick Reed & Fowler also on the move
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 08, 2022, 07:36:09 PM
USGA said they won't ban anyone who has qualified from playing in the US Open in a couple of weeks. Positive news for the LIVers
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: StephenC on June 08, 2022, 08:16:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 08, 2022, 09:18:31 AM
It's a load of bollocks really the European Tour have been playing tournaments out there for years and there's even a WGC event in China.

Yes these lads are just that extra bit greedy than everyone else but let's not pretend Golf is some bastion of moral authority. The PGA Tour and European tour could give a shit about the Arabs reputation they're missing out on the dollars and that's where they are coming from. There's very few decent tour players who haven't played an event somewhere human rights violations are rampant.

It'll be interesting to see where this whole thing goes it could change the game!

Post reported.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on June 08, 2022, 08:41:09 PM
Quote from: StephenC on June 08, 2022, 08:16:44 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 08, 2022, 09:18:31 AM
It's a load of bollocks really the European Tour have been playing tournaments out there for years and there's even a WGC event in China.

Yes these lads are just that extra bit greedy than everyone else but let's not pretend Golf is some bastion of moral authority. The PGA Tour and European tour could give a shit about the Arabs reputation they're missing out on the dollars and that's where they are coming from. There's very few decent tour players who haven't played an event somewhere human rights violations are rampant.

It'll be interesting to see where this whole thing goes it could change the game!

Post reported.
Noticed that myself ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on June 08, 2022, 09:10:01 PM
Is there not lots of golf, tennis and other sports played in the middle East? Add in football ownership and this year's World Cup being played there, all this LIV uproar seems very hypocritical and is more likely driven by US interests to protect their tour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 08, 2022, 09:24:52 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2022, 09:10:01 PM
Is there not lots of golf, tennis and other sports played in the middle East? Add in football ownership and this year's World Cup being played there, all this LIV uproar seems very hypocritical and is more likely driven by US interests to protect their tour.
F1 is there, Fury and Joshua were going to fight there, Newcastle etc. have interests there as they are being thrown cash. Easier to tackle individual golfers than go after a team.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 08, 2022, 09:42:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 08, 2022, 09:24:52 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2022, 09:10:01 PM
Is there not lots of golf, tennis and other sports played in the middle East? Add in football ownership and this year's World Cup being played there, all this LIV uproar seems very hypocritical and is more likely driven by US interests to protect their tour.
F1 is there, Fury and Joshua were going to fight there, Newcastle etc. have interests there as they are being thrown cash. Easier to tackle individual golfers than go after a team.
or governments many of which seem very cosy with Saudi esp  UK an US
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 08, 2022, 11:51:33 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 08, 2022, 09:42:34 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 08, 2022, 09:24:52 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 08, 2022, 09:10:01 PM
Is there not lots of golf, tennis and other sports played in the middle East? Add in football ownership and this year's World Cup being played there, all this LIV uproar seems very hypocritical and is more likely driven by US interests to protect their tour.
F1 is there, Fury and Joshua were going to fight there, Newcastle etc. have interests there as they are being thrown cash. Easier to tackle individual golfers than go after a team.
or governments many of which seem very cosy with Saudi esp  UK an US
Yep - reliant on their oil and flat out selling weapons to them. Very cosy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hoof Hearted on June 09, 2022, 02:46:59 PM
PGA have suspended them
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 09, 2022, 03:00:16 PM
Something that hasn't been talked about much is the format.

The shotgun start means less shite and more action which is a far better experience for the viewer. You would think the DP and PGA Tour will have to do something to compete with that and rightly so. Weekends of regular events should be shotgun start and keep the majors the way they are.

About time golf coverage got a kick in the hoop!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 09, 2022, 03:07:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 09, 2022, 03:00:16 PM
Something that hasn't been talked about much is the format.

The shotgun start means less shite and more action which is a far better experience for the viewer. You would think the DP and PGA Tour will have to do something to compete with that and rightly so. Weekends of regular events should be shotgun start and keep the majors the way they are.

About time golf coverage got a kick in the hoop!

Good post GMAC !
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 09, 2022, 03:53:15 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 09, 2022, 03:00:16 PM
Something that hasn't been talked about much is the format.

The shotgun start means less shite and more action which is a far better experience for the viewer. You would think the DP and PGA Tour will have to do something to compete with that and rightly so. Weekends of regular events should be shotgun start and keep the majors the way they are.

About time golf coverage got a kick in the hoop!

Agree. The PGA tour suits us as it is on in the evening. Perfect for a lazy Sunday evening. But I'm not tuning into watch Kevin Na, Yeah, Na, Yeah, Na or J.B. Everyone has gone home take 7 hours to play the John Deere Invitational, or the Farmer's Open or whatever. Golf badly needs revamped and the European tour especially. I often wonder why any company would sponsor anything on the European Tour.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Keyser soze on June 09, 2022, 04:11:23 PM
Whilst Rory spoke very well there's a fair chance he will come out and say the complete opposite at some time in the near future given his history of doing so.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2022, 05:42:48 PM
Quote from: Keyser soze on June 09, 2022, 04:11:23 PM
Whilst Rory spoke very well there's a fair chance he will come out and say the complete opposite at some time in the near future given his history of doing so.

Ah just take the statement for what it is and move on, the last bit is you being spiteful
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 09, 2022, 07:00:00 PM
I think Rose is a cert for the LIV
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 09, 2022, 10:49:46 PM
Quote from: Keyser soze on June 09, 2022, 04:11:23 PM
Whilst Rory spoke very well there's a fair chance he will come out and say the complete opposite at some time in the near future given his history of doing so.

while i tend to agree he's as two-faced as you can get,

he's delighted really as this is the only hope he ever has of winning a major again  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 09, 2022, 10:50:46 PM
Must be hurting still, best in Ireland
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 10, 2022, 11:36:36 AM
Fair play to JT and Rory McIlroy for calling it out for what it is greed. Disappointed with Gmac and embarrassed for him talking shit about growing the game of golf. It would appear that the Masters will not allow them entry and the British Open likely to follow suit next year if not this. But looking down the list of those playing outside of DJ its not too impressive.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 10, 2022, 12:00:10 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 10, 2022, 11:36:36 AM
Fair play to JT and Rory McIlroy for calling it out for what it is greed. Disappointed with Gmac and embarrassed for him talking shit about growing the game of golf. It would appear that the Masters will not allow them entry and the British Open likely to follow suit next year if not this. But looking down the list of those playing outside of DJ its not too impressive.

The field isnt impressive yet but if its not nipped in the bud early then you could find many more switching. A ban on playing in the majors would surely kill LIV before it goes anywhere
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 10, 2022, 12:15:43 PM
I'm not sure they can ban players with exemptions from taking part in majors.

Obviously the PGA tour can remove them from their money lis, which will get rid of half of them immediately. They can also apply serious pressure on how the handful of invites are used. But they won't be able to block out former winners, or those who finish in the top 25 the previous year etc.

With Bryson, DJ  and Phil all among recent major winners, it could be a decade before they'r "filtered out", and the landscape could be remarkably different by then.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 10, 2022, 02:03:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 10, 2022, 12:15:43 PM
I'm not sure they can ban players with exemptions from taking part in majors.

Obviously the PGA tour can remove them from their money lis, which will get rid of half of them immediately. They can also apply serious pressure on how the handful of invites are used. But they won't be able to block out former winners, or those who finish in the top 25 the previous year etc.

With Bryson, DJ  and Phil all among recent major winners, it could be a decade before they'r "filtered out", and the landscape could be remarkably different by then.
I'm not sure this is so, the R&A withdrew Norman's invitation.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 10, 2022, 02:36:35 PM
GMAC hasn't done himself any favours. He sort self appointed himself as spokesperson then spouted a pile of shite mentioning moral high ground and execution in the one statement. Made a grade A **** out of himself.

We're lucky to have Rory. An educated and articulate fella. GMAC not fit to lace his shoes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on June 10, 2022, 02:43:30 PM
Yeah lucky us, a truly wonderful chap  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 10, 2022, 03:17:52 PM
GMac always seemed like a harmless enough sort of fella but he obviously putting serious value on his own opinion if he has put up his hand to articulate why they are doing it. Leaving aside the "moral outrage" he has just made himself look like an awful tosser. His personal circumstances are different from DJ etc. in that he's a relative nobody and probably just should have said that he's in decline and this was financially very attractive OR what I would have done which is keep the f**king head down amd say nothing til the lynch mob move onto the next target.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 10, 2022, 03:46:56 PM
Genuinely thought skysports was takin the p1ss yesterday when they captioned him as World no 374 😂😂 but then realised they were doing it with everyone.

Will he have a Saudi accent then in the next 5yrs...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 10, 2022, 05:04:22 PM
Bryson officially signed with LIV
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 11, 2022, 11:26:21 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 10, 2022, 02:03:31 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on June 10, 2022, 12:15:43 PM
I'm not sure they can ban players with exemptions from taking part in majors.

Obviously the PGA tour can remove them from their money lis, which will get rid of half of them immediately. They can also apply serious pressure on how the handful of invites are used. But they won't be able to block out former winners, or those who finish in the top 25 the previous year etc.

With Bryson, DJ  and Phil all among recent major winners, it could be a decade before they'r "filtered out", and the landscape could be remarkably different by then.
I'm not sure this is so, the R&A withdrew Norman's invitation.
That's not quite true, he was neither invited nor exempt, so there was no withdrawal of invitation.

Norman was exempt until age 60, but is now 67. He asked for a special exemption for this year because it's the 150th British Open. But this was not granted. The only time such an exception was granted previously was for Tom Watson to play one last time at St Andrews. But Watson was a 5 time winner.

The R&A still haven't said anything yet re what they're going to do this year, but I'd presume they will follow the US Open and allow anyone who has qualified to compete.

One interesting thing from the USGA release was they said we set out the qualification procedures at the start of the year so won't be changing them. Reading between the lines, that gives them a window to change rules at the beginning of next year. Perhaps.

A big thing for LIV will be whether they can get world ranking points.  So far they've been turned down
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 11, 2022, 12:02:06 PM
So how will a players career be defined now ? It's always been majors, Masters is invitational obviously so it's up to them who they invite & they may blackball them. Will a major win be diluted now if more and more bigger names go to LIV ?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 01:08:11 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 11, 2022, 12:02:06 PM
So how will a players career be defined now ? It's always been majors, Masters is invitational obviously so it's up to them who they invite & they may blackball them. Will a major win be diluted now if more and more bigger names go to LIV ?

prob should have an asterisk

majors will have very weak fields going forward  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: onefineday on June 12, 2022, 08:21:08 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 01:08:11 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 11, 2022, 12:02:06 PM
So how will a players career be defined now ? It's always been majors, Masters is invitational obviously so it's up to them who they invite & they may blackball them. Will a major win be diluted now if more and more bigger names go to LIV ?

prob should have an asterisk

majors will have very weak fields going forward  8)
Weak fields going forward??? Unless you know something the rest of us don't, not sure how that's the case.
As things stand nobody of note missing this year, likely to be same next few years too, but even if DJ, Bryson, reed were out, that wouldn't dilute the field. Looking at upcoming US Open they're 46/1, 120/1 and 130/1 to win, so hardly much of an asterisk needed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 12, 2022, 08:38:30 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 01:08:11 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 11, 2022, 12:02:06 PM
So how will a players career be defined now ? It's always been majors, Masters is invitational obviously so it's up to them who they invite & they may blackball them. Will a major win be diluted now if more and more bigger names go to LIV ?

prob should have an asterisk

majors will have very weak fields going forward  8)

That'll mean Rory will be Irelands greatest ever golfer as those major winners from here on in will have those asterisks...

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 12, 2022, 09:42:48 AM
Quote from: onefineday on June 12, 2022, 08:21:08 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 01:08:11 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 11, 2022, 12:02:06 PM
So how will a players career be defined now ? It's always been majors, Masters is invitational obviously so it's up to them who they invite & they may blackball them. Will a major win be diluted now if more and more bigger names go to LIV ?

prob should have an asterisk

majors will have very weak fields going forward  8)
Weak fields going forward??? Unless you know something the rest of us don't, not sure how that's the case.
As things stand nobody of note missing this year, likely to be same next few years too, but even if DJ, Bryson, reed were out, that wouldn't dilute the field. Looking at upcoming US Open they're 46/1, 120/1 and 130/1 to win, so hardly much of an asterisk needed.

I think it's obvious more will follow to LIV though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on June 12, 2022, 10:00:27 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 12, 2022, 09:42:48 AM
Quote from: onefineday on June 12, 2022, 08:21:08 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 01:08:11 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 11, 2022, 12:02:06 PM
So how will a players career be defined now ? It's always been majors, Masters is invitational obviously so it's up to them who they invite & they may blackball them. Will a major win be diluted now if more and more bigger names go to LIV ?

prob should have an asterisk

majors will have very weak fields going forward  8)
Weak fields going forward??? Unless you know something the rest of us don't, not sure how that's the case.
As things stand nobody of note missing this year, likely to be same next few years too, but even if DJ, Bryson, reed were out, that wouldn't dilute the field. Looking at upcoming US Open they're 46/1, 120/1 and 130/1 to win, so hardly much of an asterisk needed.

I think it's obvious more will follow to LIV though

There has already been 3 recent major winners join LIV, inevitable that more top golfers will go too.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 02:12:13 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 12, 2022, 10:00:27 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 12, 2022, 09:42:48 AM
Quote from: onefineday on June 12, 2022, 08:21:08 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 01:08:11 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 11, 2022, 12:02:06 PM
So how will a players career be defined now ? It's always been majors, Masters is invitational obviously so it's up to them who they invite & they may blackball them. Will a major win be diluted now if more and more bigger names go to LIV ?

prob should have an asterisk

majors will have very weak fields going forward  8)
Weak fields going forward??? Unless you know something the rest of us don't, not sure how that's the case.
As things stand nobody of note missing this year, likely to be same next few years too, but even if DJ, Bryson, reed were out, that wouldn't dilute the field. Looking at upcoming US Open they're 46/1, 120/1 and 130/1 to win, so hardly much of an asterisk needed.

I think it's obvious more will follow to LIV though

There has already been 3 recent major winners join LIV, inevitable that more top golfers will go too.

the more top 50 players joining LIV makes PGA majors weaker obviously

cnuts like scheffler, speith, berger, koepka, kisner, bradley, etc will not hesitate to switch when the time is right

staggered signings looks better for the saudis too  :-[
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 12, 2022, 02:20:28 PM
You seem to be under the impression that LIV membership will preclude them from appearing in majors.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 02:41:46 PM
some will be able to play a few now but unless they get ranking points they won't get in

LIV don't have ranking points
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 12, 2022, 03:13:55 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 02:41:46 PM
some will be able to play a few now but unless they get ranking points they won't get in

LIV don't have ranking points

They have to take more players as the fields aren't big enough to qualify for ranking points at the minute
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 12, 2022, 03:20:15 PM
McIlroy heading into the final round in joint first place. Justin Thomas must be the biggest threat, but let's hope Rory ends his barren spell.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 03:26:01 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 12, 2022, 03:20:15 PM
McIlroy heading into the final round in joint first place. Justin Thomas must be the biggest threat, but let's hope Rory ends his barren spell.

lol he has no chance today, rugby player carrying his bag now ffs  ::)

expect the usual sunday collapse  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 12, 2022, 04:24:45 PM
who should be carrying his bag?  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 12, 2022, 05:03:31 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 12, 2022, 04:24:45 PM
who should be carrying his bag?  ::)

I've worked it out, Mikhail obviously got screwed over by Rory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 08:10:30 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 03:26:01 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 12, 2022, 03:20:15 PM
McIlroy heading into the final round in joint first place. Justin Thomas must be the biggest threat, but let's hope Rory ends his barren spell.

lol he has no chance today, rugby player carrying his bag now ffs  ::)

expect the usual sunday collapse  ;D

come on, where are the fan boys tonight?

Hiding behind the sofa no doubt  ;D

not even rory can blow it from here surely  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 12, 2022, 08:13:06 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 08:10:30 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 03:26:01 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 12, 2022, 03:20:15 PM
McIlroy heading into the final round in joint first place. Justin Thomas must be the biggest threat, but let's hope Rory ends his barren spell.

lol he has no chance today, rugby player carrying his bag now ffs  ::)

expect the usual sunday collapse  ;D

come on, where are the fan boys tonight?

Hiding behind the sofa no doubt  ;D

not even rory can blow it from here surely  ;)

Rory's going well so I'm having difficulty squaring that with today actually being a Sunday!!

Just enjoying 2 big names going at it this has been brilliant from both so far.

Few twists and turns on the way in no doubt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 12, 2022, 08:23:17 PM
Rose playing out of his skin.. backed him each way at 80/1 today !!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 12, 2022, 08:39:41 PM
Maybe Rory should dump Harry Diamond and use Niall O'Connor for the US Open, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hoof Hearted on June 12, 2022, 09:10:39 PM
Is Roars going to fill them again?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 12, 2022, 09:16:21 PM
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on June 12, 2022, 09:10:39 PM
Is Roars going to fill them again?

Meltdown incoming!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 12, 2022, 09:17:23 PM
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on June 12, 2022, 09:10:39 PM
Is Roars going to fill them again?

Someone is praying for it...

But tbf justin Thomas and big Tony are not going away
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 12, 2022, 09:33:47 PM
Why not play safe?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hoof Hearted on June 12, 2022, 09:34:48 PM
Will be lucky to 3rd at this rate
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 12, 2022, 09:38:41 PM
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on June 12, 2022, 09:34:48 PM
Will be lucky to 3rd at this rate

As long as rose finishes high  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 12, 2022, 09:55:21 PM
Looks like Justin Thomas has the edge now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 12, 2022, 10:03:25 PM
Those couple of small putts missed by Rory :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hoof Hearted on June 12, 2022, 10:13:31 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 12, 2022, 09:55:21 PM
Looks like Justin Thomas has the edge now.

Well now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 12, 2022, 10:14:53 PM
Rory. Never dull
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 12, 2022, 10:15:41 PM
Very enjoyable evening of golf!! Could be another twist yet...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 10:25:07 PM
got away with one tonight, caddie wasn't much help and thomas let him off the hook

well done rory  ;D

let's see how he gets on with the big boys nxt week  ;)

fanboys can sleep easy now  ::)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 12, 2022, 10:28:42 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 10:25:07 PM
got away with one tonight, caddie wasn't much help and thomas let him off the hook

well done rory  ;D

let's see how he gets on with the big boys nxt week  ;)

fanboys can sleep easy now  ::)

And you can cry into your cornflakes in the morning 😁😁
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hoof Hearted on June 12, 2022, 10:31:02 PM
So Justin the one who shit himself
Fair play Rory - well played
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 12, 2022, 10:32:13 PM
I think it wasn't so much a case of JT letting Rors off the hook, so much as relentless Rors dialled it up too much for JT.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 12, 2022, 10:33:04 PM
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on June 12, 2022, 10:31:02 PM
So Justin the one who shit himself
Fair play Rory - well played

World number one way back JT shit his togs and Rory 21 pga titles is a bottler  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 12, 2022, 10:34:06 PM
That's was great viewing.

Why are yous fellas still replying?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trueblue1234 on June 12, 2022, 10:39:45 PM
I actually dunno who's worse, Mikhail Prokhorov for his banal posts every time, or MRII for being completely unable to let one pass without comment.

Two of them should be locked in a chat room for a night.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 12, 2022, 10:41:44 PM
Was that a wee dig at Norman there in regards to the 21 PGA wins?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 12, 2022, 10:42:46 PM
It was a good finish to a tournament but Sky we're laying it on thick about "what it means" and the "quality of field" etc.

I imagine the USA coverage was the same they're all rattled!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 12, 2022, 10:43:31 PM
Well done Rory - and with his Mum's connections then a great day for Armagh all round.

Who was Rory referring to in the interview afterwards when he mentioned about having one more PGA win than someone else?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 12, 2022, 10:44:11 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 12, 2022, 10:41:44 PM
Was that a wee dig at Norman there in regards to the 21 PGA wins?

Ah, okay, Greg Norman.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 10:44:33 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 12, 2022, 10:41:44 PM
Was that a wee dig at Norman there in regards to the 21 PGA wins?

yep, stay classy rory  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 12, 2022, 11:09:18 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 10:44:33 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 12, 2022, 10:41:44 PM
Was that a wee dig at Norman there in regards to the 21 PGA wins?

yep, stay classy rory  ::)


You're back and backing the Saudis

Sorry trueblue couldn't resist  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 12, 2022, 11:15:50 PM
Jesus this is shameless. Was a PGA rep on after it bringing 9/11 into the guys defecting to the LIV tour? And a letter was wrote to them from families of the victims?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 12, 2022, 11:17:59 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 12, 2022, 11:15:50 PM
Jesus this is shameless. Was a PGA rep on after it bringing 9/11 into the guys defecting to the LIV tour? And a letter was wrote to them from families of the victims?

Way over the top stuff and no different to the crap that went on with the football thing before
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: onefineday on June 13, 2022, 12:43:37 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 12, 2022, 03:13:55 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2022, 02:41:46 PM
some will be able to play a few now but unless they get ranking points they won't get in

LIV don't have ranking points

They have to take more players as the fields aren't big enough to qualify for ranking points at the minute
No, their events don't.qualify for ranking points and won't unless the OWGR decide to award ranking points for LIV events. As things stand, that's not going to happen. That's why the defectors are now applying for European tour membership as they reckon they'd pick up enough points to keep on qualifying that way. PGA tour are desperately trying to convince the majors to change qualifying criteria in any event, perhaps rescinding the 10 year and 5 year exemptions (which seems pretty straightforward apparently). Hard to know how it'll all play out, but few of the defectors are going to enhance their marketability into the future, they better hope the Saudis don't decide that blowing 2.5bn on this is excessive and pull the plug on it all sooner than expected.
It's hard to
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 13, 2022, 12:55:18 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 12, 2022, 11:15:50 PM
Jesus this is shameless. Was a PGA rep on after it bringing 9/11 into the guys defecting to the LIV tour? And a letter was wrote to them from families of the victims?

There was an article in the NY Post about it yesterday - https://nypost.com/2022/06/11/phil-mickelson-other-liv-golf-players-ripped-by-9-11-group/
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 13, 2022, 08:15:33 AM
Well done Rory. Played magic in the last two holes when the pressure had come on.  The 5-7 foot putts are still his potential Achilles heel, but his wedge play was just unbelievable. Sky said he's gone away from his usual of just lobbing wedges miles in the air every time.

I'm not Rory's biggest fan, but I enjoyed the witty dig at Norman!

Do the 9/11 group also publicly go after the US government (and everyone else who does business with Saudi Arabia)?

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 13, 2022, 09:23:00 AM
Some performance. Rory would've won that shitty LIV tournament by 10 shots. He's one of the greatest golfers ever.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on June 13, 2022, 11:45:06 AM
We will see at the US Open whether or not 9/11 plays into this.The crowd will undoubtedly give abuse to those LIV golfers taking part if it is an issue. I for one hope that the LIV experiment fails as it is sports washing playing on the greed of people who are already well paid.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 13, 2022, 01:19:06 PM
Quote from: Applesisapples on June 13, 2022, 11:45:06 AM
We will see at the US Open whether or not 9/11 plays into this.The crowd will undoubtedly give abuse to those LIV golfers taking part if it is an issue. I for one hope that the LIV experiment fails as it is sports washing playing on the greed of people who are already well paid.
If it was backed by Elon Musk or some Aussie billionaire instead of the Saudis, would you have the same view?

There are two separate issues which are being combined as one.
- The LIV tour itself and it's disruption to the PGA and European tours (which I also hope fails)
- the fact the money is coming from Saudi

The players are moving purely for the money and they don't care where the money is coming from. Just like F1 drivers when they go to Saudi once a year, just like players signing contracts for Newcastle. Or for Man City if you equate Saudi with UAE.

I was just thinking; if a Saudi company set up a business in Ireland doing the very same as what my company does, and they offered me a salary of 1 million plus 50 days holidays a year. But otherwise my job would be exactly the same, apart from having to travel to Saudi for 3 weeks a year for training or conference or whatever. Would I take it?

I wouldn't take that job if it was owned by some Russian billionaire, because my government impose sanctions currently against Russia, but there are no such sanctions against Saudi (to my knowledge)

Also not sure that sports washing actually works? I don't suddenly feel that the Saudi Prince MBS is a great guy because he's involved with the company giving money to Newcastle and already rich golfers! Qatar have got a lot more bad publicity than good since being awarded the FIFA World Cup. Although it will be interesting to see how it goes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 14, 2022, 12:31:33 AM
Mickelson getting it tight from the press today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjTfSNy17s8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjTfSNy17s8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 14, 2022, 08:51:49 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 14, 2022, 12:31:33 AM
Mickelson getting it tight from the press today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjTfSNy17s8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjTfSNy17s8)

Who is the Irishman asking the questions at 8:20?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 14, 2022, 09:36:12 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 14, 2022, 08:51:49 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 14, 2022, 12:31:33 AM
Mickelson getting it tight from the press today

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjTfSNy17s8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjTfSNy17s8)

Who is the Irishman asking the questions at 8:20?

sounded like jamie weir
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 14, 2022, 08:48:35 PM
Phil and Bryson making a hames of their answers to questions on the LIV tour... how does the PR team not have better answers to the questions they're being asked?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on June 14, 2022, 10:21:11 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2022, 08:48:35 PM
Phil and Bryson making a hames of their answers to questions on the LIV tour... how does the PR team not have better answers to the questions they're being asked?
they are playing because the money is out of this world and the  chances of the older players winning on the pga tour is remote , they would be better off telling the truth, isn't the main Saudi guy a big shareholder in twitter how many of the sjws or journalists will give up their accounts because of this ?
Football wc coming up in a pretty reprehensible country as regards human rights will these journalists be all over every football team for participating.
Pga setting the dogs out on the competition because they've had it all to themselves for forever.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on June 14, 2022, 10:44:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2022, 08:48:35 PM
Phil and Bryson making a hames of their answers to questions on the LIV tour... how does the PR team not have better answers to the questions they're being asked?


They must have used up their budget on player contracts and hired interns for the PR team!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 14, 2022, 11:27:18 PM
Rahm just destroying the LIV tour with eloquent heartfelt facts!!!

This is exactly what they're missing!!

https://twitter.com/nolayingup/status/1536740835835920386?s=21&t=4kIb0uoSAQ5tp6xDQzKafQ
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 14, 2022, 11:31:29 PM
Quote from: Gmac on June 14, 2022, 10:21:11 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2022, 08:48:35 PM
Phil and Bryson making a hames of their answers to questions on the LIV tour... how does the PR team not have better answers to the questions they're being asked?
they are playing because the money is out of this world and the  chances of the older players winning on the pga tour is remote , they would be better off telling the truth, isn't the main Saudi guy a big shareholder in twitter how many of the sjws or journalists will give up their accounts because of this ?
Football wc coming up in a pretty reprehensible country as regards human rights will these journalists be all over every football team for participating.
Pga setting the dogs out on the competition because they've had it all to themselves for forever.

DJ and Bryson are not 'older' players and both would certainly win more PGA events.

Bryson is only 28 and DJ is 37 I really don't understand why they're doing this they'll both earn a lot of money in the next 10 years before they should be thinking of the LIV tour!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on June 15, 2022, 12:14:00 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2022, 11:31:29 PM
Quote from: Gmac on June 14, 2022, 10:21:11 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2022, 08:48:35 PM
Phil and Bryson making a hames of their answers to questions on the LIV tour... how does the PR team not have better answers to the questions they're being asked?
they are playing because the money is out of this world and the  chances of the older players winning on the pga tour is remote , they would be better off telling the truth, isn't the main Saudi guy a big shareholder in twitter how many of the sjws or journalists will give up their accounts because of this ?
Football wc coming up in a pretty reprehensible country as regards human rights will these journalists be all over every football team for participating.
Pga setting the dogs out on the competition because they've had it all to themselves for forever.

DJ and Bryson are not 'older' players and both would certainly win more PGA events.

Bryson is only 28 and DJ is 37 I really don't understand why they're doing this they'll both earn a lot of money in the next 10 years before they should be thinking of the LIV tour!
I know that I'm talking about mickelson , gmac sergio and the older players, Bryson and Dustin have reportedly been given 100m , who turns down that kind of money ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 15, 2022, 12:31:25 AM
Quote from: Gmac on June 15, 2022, 12:14:00 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2022, 11:31:29 PM
Quote from: Gmac on June 14, 2022, 10:21:11 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 14, 2022, 08:48:35 PM
Phil and Bryson making a hames of their answers to questions on the LIV tour... how does the PR team not have better answers to the questions they're being asked?
they are playing because the money is out of this world and the  chances of the older players winning on the pga tour is remote , they would be better off telling the truth, isn't the main Saudi guy a big shareholder in twitter how many of the sjws or journalists will give up their accounts because of this ?
Football wc coming up in a pretty reprehensible country as regards human rights will these journalists be all over every football team for participating.
Pga setting the dogs out on the competition because they've had it all to themselves for forever.

DJ and Bryson are not 'older' players and both would certainly win more PGA events.

Bryson is only 28 and DJ is 37 I really don't understand why they're doing this they'll both earn a lot of money in the next 10 years before they should be thinking of the LIV tour!
I know that I'm talking about mickelson , gmac sergio and the older players, Bryson and Dustin have reportedly been given 100m , who turns down that kind of money ?

Someone worth more who doesn't need another 100 million, because why would you need another 100 million? It's nuts
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 15, 2022, 12:31:40 AM
I would imagine Tiger/JT/Spieth/Rahm/McIlroy/Scheffler/Morikawa have been offered that and more!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on June 15, 2022, 01:10:12 AM
I'm happy to watch good golf on any format or tour and I won't be worrying about millionaires and billionaires arguing . Don't know why people get excited about it .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 15, 2022, 09:40:04 AM
Let's be brutally honest here. The guys who have went to the LIV tour are for the most part arseholes. Pat Perez, Garcia, Mickelson, Westwood, Poulter, Na, DJ, Bryson. Each one of them is a bigger w**ker than the last.

It's a comedy tour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on June 15, 2022, 01:58:28 PM
Setting aside the Saudi Arabian aspect for a moment.

I watched the LIV and I watched the PGA event this weekend. Even accounting for the fact that the PGA event was significantly more exciting than many PGA weekends, the PGA event far surpassed the LIV golf event in terms of format, competition, quality and presentation. The LIV event was a total damp squib - and that is being generous. Exhibition golf is not even the distant cousin of a competitive tour event. I would go further and say the LIV would come in behind the KF, the DP, the LPGA TOUR and even the Masters Drive Chip and Putt event. It was abysmal viewing, IMO.

It was like watching Steph Curry throwing 3s in practice, compared to him playing against the best in a competitive environment.

I don't see how LIV survives beyond a few years of hype.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 15, 2022, 02:46:52 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 15, 2022, 09:40:04 AM
Let's be brutally honest here. The guys who have went to the LIV tour are for the most part arseholes. Pat Perez, Garcia, Mickelson, Westwood, Poulter, Na, DJ, Bryson. Each one of them is a bigger w**ker than the last.

It's a comedy tour.

Flip, that must be why they asked me too. Glad I turned them down.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: cornerback on June 16, 2022, 09:11:50 AM
US Open picks:
Sam Burns
Matt Fitzpatrick
Corey Conners
Shane Lowry (was hesitant with Lowry as he's paired with 2 LIV golfers for the first 2 rounds and the reception from the Boston crowd might be interesting but hopefully he rises to the positive reception that he's bound to receive)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 16, 2022, 09:19:35 AM
McIlroy
Lowry
Matt Fitz
Van Rooyen a small ew bet @ 250/1
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 16, 2022, 09:34:55 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 16, 2022, 09:19:35 AM
McIlroy
Lowry
Matt Fitz
Van Rooyen a small ew bet @ 250/1

Went for e/w's on

Scheffler
Schauffele
Fitzpatrick
JT
Which left me with a free bet on Rose
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 16, 2022, 03:13:29 PM
Adam Scott each way

Dustin Johnson win
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 16, 2022, 04:18:45 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 16, 2022, 03:13:29 PM
Adam Scott each way

Dustin Johnson win

JT
McIlroy
Matt Fitz
Lowry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on June 16, 2022, 04:20:33 PM
Fitz
Niemann
Im

All ew
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on June 16, 2022, 04:32:12 PM
Simpson
Herbert

Both e/w
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on June 16, 2022, 06:05:52 PM
The busted flush running ok today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 17, 2022, 04:03:27 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 16, 2022, 09:19:35 AMVan Rooyen a small ew bet @ 250/1

hope it was very small - he's just about beating Phil  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 17, 2022, 07:44:23 PM
Where has Lingmerth been hiding since the last major?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 17, 2022, 08:37:58 PM
McIlroy needs to tighten up a bit today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: andoireabu on June 17, 2022, 10:15:50 PM
If the ball moves in the rough when you address it does it count as a foul?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 18, 2022, 12:49:58 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2022, 07:44:23 PM
Where has Lingmerth been hiding since the last major?

he's not played a major since 2017 - he lost his card for a number of years and was trying to get back via the Korn Ferry Tour which he did last season.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 18, 2022, 04:44:20 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 18, 2022, 12:49:58 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2022, 07:44:23 PM
Where has Lingmerth been hiding since the last major?

he's not played a major since 2017 - he lost his card for a number of years and was trying to get back via the Korn Ferry Tour which he did last season.

Is he as small as he looks on TV?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 18, 2022, 04:47:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 18, 2022, 04:44:20 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 18, 2022, 12:49:58 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2022, 07:44:23 PM
Where has Lingmerth been hiding since the last major?

he's not played a major since 2017 - he lost his card for a number of years and was trying to get back via the Korn Ferry Tour which he did last season.

Is he as small as he looks on TV?

Looks like he should be in the circus
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2022, 05:03:02 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 18, 2022, 04:47:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 18, 2022, 04:44:20 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 18, 2022, 12:49:58 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2022, 07:44:23 PM
Where has Lingmerth been hiding since the last major?

he's not played a major since 2017 - he lost his card for a number of years and was trying to get back via the Korn Ferry Tour which he did last season.

Is he as small as he looks on TV?

Looks like he should be in the circus

Woosnam was actually shorter... it's ok to be small ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 18, 2022, 09:45:38 PM
Ridiculous hole out from scheffler. His second this week. Meanwhile Rory playing himself out of contention for tomorrow so he can shoot a meaningless 65
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 18, 2022, 09:59:08 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 18, 2022, 09:45:38 PM
Ridiculous hole out from scheffler. His second this week. Meanwhile Rory playing himself out of contention for tomorrow so he can shoot a meaningless 65

lol you know him too well  ;) but nobody is shooting 65 on this course

hopefully set up nicely for tomorrow unless scheffler blows them away like the masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 18, 2022, 11:07:23 PM
There it is!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Will it ever end on June 18, 2022, 11:12:54 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 18, 2022, 09:45:38 PM
Ridiculous hole out from scheffler. His second this week. Meanwhile Rory playing himself out of contention for tomorrow so he can shoot a meaningless 65

There are 5 players under par today at present & you choose to pick Rory out as playing himself out of it - madness!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 18, 2022, 11:30:59 PM
Quote from: Will it ever end on June 18, 2022, 11:12:54 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 18, 2022, 09:45:38 PM
Ridiculous hole out from scheffler. His second this week. Meanwhile Rory playing himself out of contention for tomorrow so he can shoot a meaningless 65

There are 5 players under par today at present & you choose to pick Rory out as playing himself out of it - madness!

The others haven't got half the natural talent Rory has though. If Rory could avoid the brain farts he would have double the majors
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Will it ever end on June 18, 2022, 11:44:39 PM
I think your playing the man not the ball - he's well in with a shout here in this US Open & your being overly critical of a performance without the context of the testing course.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sportacus on June 19, 2022, 12:10:35 AM
He's getting himself into trouble and out of trouble, all over the place, but hanging in.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2022, 12:22:32 AM
Quote from: Sportacus on June 19, 2022, 12:10:35 AM
He's getting himself into trouble and out of trouble, all over the place, but hanging in.

The fan at the back of 17 shouting at him to keep the head, maybe he should be his next caddy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2022, 12:29:11 AM
He's putting the lights out fair play to him!!

Really enjoying this love them struggling really sorts the wheat from the chaff!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2022, 12:31:46 AM
Some stat for Rory 8 single putts in 9 holes (and most of them fairly long) thank god otherwise he would be heading for 80. When they are struggling like this it is far more entertaining than them all shooting low 60's
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sportacus on June 19, 2022, 12:37:40 AM
If he butchers the 18th it will be a sickener after all the saves.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2022, 12:41:21 AM
Quote from: Sportacus on June 19, 2022, 12:37:40 AM
If he butchers the 18th it will be a sickener after all the saves.

That was quality!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 19, 2022, 12:42:17 AM
Rahm is some operator...scrambling all day and somehow leads
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2022, 12:47:55 AM
Jeez Rahm that was pretty awful
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 19, 2022, 12:49:56 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 18, 2022, 11:30:59 PM
Quote from: Will it ever end on June 18, 2022, 11:12:54 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 18, 2022, 09:45:38 PM
Ridiculous hole out from scheffler. His second this week. Meanwhile Rory playing himself out of contention for tomorrow so he can shoot a meaningless 65

There are 5 players under par today at present & you choose to pick Rory out as playing himself out of it - madness!

The others haven't got half the natural talent Rory has though. If Rory could avoid the brain farts he would have double the majors

Is there anyone who does have the same natural talent as him?

Jeez I fairly put the blight on Rahm!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 19, 2022, 12:51:16 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2022, 12:47:55 AM
Jeez Rahm that was pretty awful

he's a hot head, way too quick playing 4th and 5th shots
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 19, 2022, 01:05:13 AM
Nicely poised as the boy says
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 19, 2022, 11:00:55 AM
What's the weather to be like today ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on June 19, 2022, 11:34:51 AM
How's Lowry doing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on June 19, 2022, 11:40:00 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 19, 2022, 11:34:51 AM
How's Lowry doing?
Missed the cut. Up to this weekend he had the longest current streak of making the cut in majors (13) but that's gone now.

Power is hanging in there nicely at +1 and tied for 11th. 5 back is probably too much on this course but hopefully he can get a top 10 finish
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on June 19, 2022, 11:41:33 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2022, 12:47:55 AM
Jeez Rahm that was pretty awful

His shot from the bunker on the 18th fairway was like something i'd do (and have done :))
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 19, 2022, 08:37:47 PM
world number 1 on fire tonight
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2022, 08:44:31 PM
Rory going to have to do it the hard way, brain farts galore again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on June 19, 2022, 09:01:31 PM
Power has fallen away... top 10 a big ask now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 19, 2022, 11:18:40 PM
Big birdie by Fitzpatrick, Zalatoris all over the place now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2022, 11:24:39 PM
Could end up three way playoffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 19, 2022, 11:28:43 PM
18 hole playoff at US Open?

Edit : Not anymore, two hole aggregate playoff
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2022, 11:39:26 PM
Leading by one and not play ultra safe sticks it in bunker!! Crazy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2022, 11:48:05 PM
Great scenes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 19, 2022, 11:50:45 PM
Fitzy deserved that, zalatoris so close again, great drama  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 19, 2022, 11:52:55 PM
Fitzpatrick seems like a very decent spud. Zalatoris some man for the majors
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 20, 2022, 12:07:27 AM
17 greens in regulation...hard to argue with that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on June 20, 2022, 06:40:18 AM
Some round by Leona Maguire last night.  So close to winning
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Denn Forever on June 20, 2022, 10:47:26 AM
I see Sky count McIlroy as English.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 20, 2022, 01:41:48 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 20, 2022, 10:47:26 AM
I see Sky count McIlroy as English.
He may as well be.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on June 20, 2022, 01:46:11 PM
 ::)

Imagine a young fella growing up in a mixed marriage in Northern Ireland in the 90s, being confused about his identity... Shocker
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 20, 2022, 02:03:19 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 16, 2022, 04:18:45 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 16, 2022, 03:13:29 PM
Adam Scott each way

Dustin Johnson win

JT
McIlroy
Matt Fitz
Lowry

8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 20, 2022, 02:04:28 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 20, 2022, 01:41:48 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on June 20, 2022, 10:47:26 AM
I see Sky count McIlroy as English.
He may as well be.

Don't understand this. Why do you care? He feels Irish and British. So what?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on June 20, 2022, 02:07:11 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on June 20, 2022, 06:40:18 AM
Some round by Leona Maguire last night.  So close to winning
switched over last night last to watch it.

She'll be sick. Kupcho missed a short eagle putt on the 1st playoff hole to let her back into it. She then hit an unbelievable hook shot using a fairway wood to get on in 2 but then missed a 2 foot putt to bring it to the next play off hole. Great performance though - only a matter of time before she wins a major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: 6th sam on June 20, 2022, 02:10:24 PM
Quote from: smort on June 20, 2022, 01:46:11 PM
::)

Imagine a young fella growing up in a mixed marriage in Northern Ireland in the 90s, being confused about his identity... Shocker

Since you brought it up, and not that it should be relevant , but My understanding is that McIlroy was not from a "mixed marriage". Notably His uncle was an Armagh star of the 80s.  To understand McIlroy you have to put it into demographic context. There are several thousand "Catholics " in North Down, but only 1 GAA club, which was vandalised several times. There is no catholic grammar in Bangor/Holywood, so many Catholics attended the local state grammar schools. An elite sportsman such as McIlroy would presumably have been a popular student in Sullivan his local grammar, and like most Catholics in middle class North Down , suffered little discrimination and assimilated into the British/NI culture. Most of his childhood friends would come from that "NI" background, that's what he knows and he's obviously comfortable with . Who knows , but if was born ~20 miles down the road, like fellow North Down elite athlete, portaferry's  Ciara mageean , he may have wielded a hurl, and been more bought into Ireland as opposed to NI.
The point I'm making is that we are all a product of our environment and that should be respected . I'd love it if Rory was waving the tricolour on the podium , but that's not what he's comfortable with and I respect that. I'm just happy to savour a local lad , top of the world. He seems well grounded, and not afraid to speak his mind. He's committed to brilliant charity work, transforming lives, and he's loyal to his friends from childhood etc despite his jet set lifestyle . Can't wait to see him win another major and move from second back up to first in world rankings. Incredible talent.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on June 20, 2022, 02:13:28 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on June 20, 2022, 02:10:24 PM
Quote from: smort on June 20, 2022, 01:46:11 PM
::)

Imagine a young fella growing up in a mixed marriage in Northern Ireland in the 90s, being confused about his identity... Shocker

Since you brought it up, My understanding is that McIlroy was not from a "mixed marriage". To understand McIlroy you have to put it into demographic context. There are several thousand "Catholics " in North Down, but only 1 GAA club, which was vandalised several times. There is no catholic grammar in Bangor/Holywood, so many Catholics attended the local state grammar schools. An elite sportsman such as McIlroy would presumably have been a popular student in Sullivan his local grammar, and like most Catholics in middle class North Down , suffered little discrimination and assimilated into the British/NI culture. Most of his childhood friends would come from that "NI" background, that's what he knows and he's obviously comfortable with . Who knows , but if was born ~20 miles down the road, like fellow North Down elite athlete, Ciara mageean , he may have wielded a hurl, and been more bought into Ireland as opposed to NI.
The point I'm making is that we are all a product of our environment and that should be respected . I'd love it Rory was waving the tricolour on the podium , but that's not what he's comfortable with and I respect that. I'm just happy to savour a local lad , top of the world. He seems well grounded, and not afraid to speak his mind. He's committed to brilliant charity work, transforming lives, and he's loyal to his friends from childhood etc despite his jet set lifestyle . Can't wait to see him win another major and move from second back up to first in world rankings. Incredible talent.

You said it 100x times better than I did. I agree entirely
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sportacus on June 20, 2022, 07:38:37 PM
Quote from: smort on June 20, 2022, 02:13:28 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on June 20, 2022, 02:10:24 PM
Quote from: smort on June 20, 2022, 01:46:11 PM
::)

Imagine a young fella growing up in a mixed marriage in Northern Ireland in the 90s, being confused about his identity... Shocker

Since you brought it up, My understanding is that McIlroy was not from a "mixed marriage". To understand McIlroy you have to put it into demographic context. There are several thousand "Catholics " in North Down, but only 1 GAA club, which was vandalised several times. There is no catholic grammar in Bangor/Holywood, so many Catholics attended the local state grammar schools. An elite sportsman such as McIlroy would presumably have been a popular student in Sullivan his local grammar, and like most Catholics in middle class North Down , suffered little discrimination and assimilated into the British/NI culture. Most of his childhood friends would come from that "NI" background, that's what he knows and he's obviously comfortable with . Who knows , but if was born ~20 miles down the road, like fellow North Down elite athlete, Ciara mageean , he may have wielded a hurl, and been more bought into Ireland as opposed to NI.
The point I'm making is that we are all a product of our environment and that should be respected . I'd love it Rory was waving the tricolour on the podium , but that's not what he's comfortable with and I respect that. I'm just happy to savour a local lad , top of the world. He seems well grounded, and not afraid to speak his mind. He's committed to brilliant charity work, transforming lives, and he's loyal to his friends from childhood etc despite his jet set lifestyle . Can't wait to see him win another major and move from second back up to first in world rankings. Incredible talent.

You said it 100x times better than I did. I agree entirely
Very fair.  All the twisters will be working away on their comebacks, but I think you've nailed it.  Ireland is a complex place with a lot of micro identities.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 20, 2022, 07:53:59 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on June 20, 2022, 02:10:24 PM
Quote from: smort on June 20, 2022, 01:46:11 PM
::)

Imagine a young fella growing up in a mixed marriage in Northern Ireland in the 90s, being confused about his identity... Shocker

Since you brought it up, and not that it should be relevant , but My understanding is that McIlroy was not from a "mixed marriage". Notably His uncle was an Armagh star of the 80s.  To understand McIlroy you have to put it into demographic context. There are several thousand "Catholics " in North Down, but only 1 GAA club, which was vandalised several times. There is no catholic grammar in Bangor/Holywood, so many Catholics attended the local state grammar schools. An elite sportsman such as McIlroy would presumably have been a popular student in Sullivan his local grammar, and like most Catholics in middle class North Down , suffered little discrimination and assimilated into the British/NI culture. Most of his childhood friends would come from that "NI" background, that's what he knows and he's obviously comfortable with . Who knows , but if was born ~20 miles down the road, like fellow North Down elite athlete, portaferry's  Ciara mageean , he may have wielded a hurl, and been more bought into Ireland as opposed to NI.
The point I'm making is that we are all a product of our environment and that should be respected . I'd love it if Rory was waving the tricolour on the podium , but that's not what he's comfortable with and I respect that. I'm just happy to savour a local lad , top of the world. He seems well grounded, and not afraid to speak his mind. He's committed to brilliant charity work, transforming lives, and he's loyal to his friends from childhood etc despite his jet set lifestyle . Can't wait to see him win another major and move from second back up to first in world rankings. Incredible talent.

Totally agree. Tony is the same f**k head who will moan "why won't they just unite with us?" Then fucks it all back in their face.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 21, 2022, 12:13:10 PM
Word is Brooks and Ancer are the next to join. Brooks is a very big name for them will the dam burst in the next while??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tyrdub on June 21, 2022, 12:35:25 PM
Quote from: smort on June 20, 2022, 02:13:28 PM
Quote from: 6th sam on June 20, 2022, 02:10:24 PM
Quote from: smort on June 20, 2022, 01:46:11 PM
::)

Imagine a young fella growing up in a mixed marriage in Northern Ireland in the 90s, being confused about his identity... Shocker

Since you brought it up, My understanding is that McIlroy was not from a "mixed marriage". To understand McIlroy you have to put it into demographic context. There are several thousand "Catholics " in North Down, but only 1 GAA club, which was vandalised several times. There is no catholic grammar in Bangor/Holywood, so many Catholics attended the local state grammar schools. An elite sportsman such as McIlroy would presumably have been a popular student in Sullivan his local grammar, and like most Catholics in middle class North Down , suffered little discrimination and assimilated into the British/NI culture. Most of his childhood friends would come from that "NI" background, that's what he knows and he's obviously comfortable with . Who knows , but if was born ~20 miles down the road, like fellow North Down elite athlete, Ciara mageean , he may have wielded a hurl, and been more bought into Ireland as opposed to NI.
The point I'm making is that we are all a product of our environment and that should be respected . I'd love it Rory was waving the tricolour on the podium , but that's not what he's comfortable with and I respect that. I'm just happy to savour a local lad , top of the world. He seems well grounded, and not afraid to speak his mind. He's committed to brilliant charity work, transforming lives, and he's loyal to his friends from childhood etc despite his jet set lifestyle . Can't wait to see him win another major and move from second back up to first in world rankings. Incredible talent.

You said it 100x times better than I did. I agree entirely

+1  Well said sir
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 21, 2022, 12:56:23 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 21, 2022, 12:13:10 PM
Word is Brooks and Ancer are the next to join. Brooks is a very big name for them will the dam burst in the next while??

Maybe the extra money will cheer the miserable p***k up
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2022, 05:34:47 PM
Same old Rory - a bogey free 62 this morning
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 23, 2022, 08:52:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2022, 05:34:47 PM
Same old Rory - a bogey free 62 this morning

A week too late
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2022, 08:59:13 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 23, 2022, 08:52:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2022, 05:34:47 PM
Same old Rory - a bogey free 62 this morning

A week too late

Best in Ireland and still.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on June 23, 2022, 09:06:29 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2022, 08:59:13 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 23, 2022, 08:52:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2022, 05:34:47 PM
Same old Rory - a bogey free 62 this morning

A week too late

Best in Ireland and still.....
he's really sticking it to the liv tour   ✊
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 23, 2022, 09:09:29 PM
Quote from: Gmac on June 23, 2022, 09:06:29 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2022, 08:59:13 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 23, 2022, 08:52:17 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2022, 05:34:47 PM
Same old Rory - a bogey free 62 this morning

A week too late

Best in Ireland and still.....
he's really sticking it to the liv tour   ✊

obviously a fix, the pga is now the bdo  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2022, 09:15:44 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2022, 05:34:47 PM
Same old Rory - a bogey free 62 this morning
Probably the best weekday golfer to have ever lifted a club.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2022, 09:20:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2022, 09:15:44 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2022, 05:34:47 PM
Same old Rory - a bogey free 62 this morning
Probably the best weekday golfer to have ever lifted a club.

Just the 4  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2022, 09:22:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2022, 09:20:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2022, 09:15:44 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2022, 05:34:47 PM
Same old Rory - a bogey free 62 this morning
Probably the best weekday golfer to have ever lifted a club.

Just the 4  ;)
You said it  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2022, 09:29:25 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2022, 09:22:01 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2022, 09:20:26 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on June 23, 2022, 09:15:44 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on June 23, 2022, 05:34:47 PM
Same old Rory - a bogey free 62 this morning
Probably the best weekday golfer to have ever lifted a club.

Just the 4  ;)
You said it  ;)

Just the best of the Irish ever.  Current number 2 in The world..


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on June 23, 2022, 10:59:28 PM
Why do the haters comment here every week he tee it up, good or bad!?

You  don't like him, we get it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2022, 11:09:39 PM
Quote from: smort on June 23, 2022, 10:59:28 PM
Why do the haters comment here every week he tee it up, good or bad!?

You  don't like him, we get it

Failure makes them thrive, if his record is failure I'd like to see how their lives have turned out
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on June 23, 2022, 11:30:02 PM
Quote from: smort on June 23, 2022, 10:59:28 PM
Why do the haters comment here every week he tee it up, good or bad!?


"He's a Castle Catholic and so deserves derogatory abuse as frequently as possible" is the answer they'd give you.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 23, 2022, 11:59:32 PM
Quote from: trileacman on June 23, 2022, 11:30:02 PM
Quote from: smort on June 23, 2022, 10:59:28 PM
Why do the haters comment here every week he tee it up, good or bad!?


"He's a Castle Catholic and so deserves derogatory abuse as frequently as possible" is the answer they'd give you.

I've asked no response to this.. so is every commonwealth athlete since 1922 who came from a catholic background a castle catholic? , so where do we start?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Turf on June 24, 2022, 06:16:50 AM
Quote from: smort on June 23, 2022, 10:59:28 PM
Why do the haters comment here every week he tee it up, good or bad!?

You  don't like him, we get it
I'd hazard a guess it's probably because they get a reaction from the same few every single time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 24, 2022, 10:11:41 AM
RORY = GOAT
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on June 24, 2022, 08:49:48 PM
And right on cue, the togs are being shat  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 24, 2022, 09:03:13 PM
Offt - quad bogey
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 24, 2022, 10:48:30 PM
Monthly medal success is either defined by keeping 7's off your card, or maybe 6's. Twenty handicappers target is to avoid the 8's, lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 24, 2022, 10:53:29 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 24, 2022, 10:48:30 PM
Monthly medal success is either defined by keeping 7's off your card, or maybe 6's. Twenty handicappers target is to avoid the 8's, lol

What is he for the day?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 24, 2022, 10:59:13 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 24, 2022, 10:53:29 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 24, 2022, 10:48:30 PM
Monthly medal success is either defined by keeping 7's off your card, or maybe 6's. Twenty handicappers target is to avoid the 8's, lol

What is he for the day?

Even, out in 31, back in 39
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 25, 2022, 12:24:55 AM
Pod leading US senior Open
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 26, 2022, 12:14:33 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 25, 2022, 12:24:55 AM
Pod leading US senior Open

5 clear heading into the last round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 27, 2022, 12:13:49 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 26, 2022, 12:14:33 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 25, 2022, 12:24:55 AM
Pod leading US senior Open

5 clear heading into the last round

4th major  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 27, 2022, 12:47:09 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 27, 2022, 12:13:49 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 26, 2022, 12:14:33 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 25, 2022, 12:24:55 AM
Pod leading US senior Open

5 clear heading into the last round

4th major  ;)

Stretching, as usual. You'll have to suffer the best (current no.2) Rory as best Irish golfer, ever
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on June 27, 2022, 07:40:18 AM
Nice win for Harrington.
Would have been horrendous to lose out to Stricker, who had a superb final round to close to 1, but Harrington holed some great clutch putts to hold on.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 27, 2022, 09:27:18 AM
You have to feel for Thegala yesterday really tough break for him on the 18th when he looked well in control.

Should have at least booked a playoff.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 27, 2022, 03:39:12 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 27, 2022, 09:27:18 AM
You have to feel for Thegala yesterday really tough break for him on the 18th when he looked well in control.

Should have at least booked a playoff.

Yes, hopefully he uses the experience to improve.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bigfrank on July 03, 2022, 02:15:02 PM
Heading to Kerry on a family trip shortly for a week,plan on playing at least one round of golf lol see several opens on with good deals regards price so that's a bonus,old course at ballybunnion is 275 euro a round online,might be a stretch but the 2nd course is €80 so would maybe consider playing it,be cool to see that part of Kerry and the big course up close.

Courses I have been checking for golf opens and times have been ballybunnion,Waterville,Tralee,dooks,Killarney and dingle.anyone any advice or have played any of them?? Ps would anyone know maybe a member at ballybunnion that would let me accompany them on to the old course and il get them a few pints after  :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on July 03, 2022, 07:53:33 PM
IMO Tralee is the best course in Kerry followed by Waterville. Dooks is enjoyable and both Killarney courses are very enjoyable with beautiful scenery. Balllybunion is world famous but a bit off the track unless you are staying there or around Listowel. I used to know a few members in Killarney but not anymore. Anyway enjoy whatever course you play. If the weather is good all of them are great to play with stunning views.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bigfrank on July 04, 2022, 01:25:17 PM
That's for the reply tatler,have been emailing and checking for GUI opens on next week in Kerry to see what availability and prices. Tralee don't offer any gui rate and quoted me €250 a person,Waterville is €150 per person with gui card,Killarney has an open on next Wednesday for €60,I watched Irish open in Kerry a long time ago,think this is the course that was played that year so it's a possible front runner offer at the minute. Stumbled across a course called Beaufort near Killarney too and looks decent enough,like you say if the weather is decent it will make all the difference
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: straightred on July 04, 2022, 02:25:23 PM
Quote from: bigfrank on July 04, 2022, 01:25:17 PM
That's for the reply tatler,have been emailing and checking for GUI opens on next week in Kerry to see what availability and prices. Tralee don't offer any gui rate and quoted me €250 a person,Waterville is €150 per person with gui card,Killarney has an open on next Wednesday for €60,I watched Irish open in Kerry a long time ago,think this is the course that was played that year so it's a possible front runner offer at the minute. Stumbled across a course called Beaufort near Killarney too and looks decent enough,like you say if the weather is decent it will make all the difference

I've played Beauford a few times and its a good test. Cant remember how much it was but it was reasonable (maybe 30 to 40)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 04, 2022, 02:49:30 PM
big crowds at adare today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on July 04, 2022, 03:39:46 PM
The Ballybunnion online price is for the yanks. Ring them up and ask what the price is for a GUI Handicapper.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 12, 2022, 08:40:35 PM
Greg Norman not welcome at st andrews this week it seems
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 14, 2022, 08:31:37 PM
Few struggling today, Woods having a mare Fitzpatrick poor for his recent form, but Harrington and Rory doing well for the Irish
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on July 14, 2022, 08:41:19 PM
Very slow play and poor coverage with too much focus as usual on Tiger.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 14, 2022, 08:47:41 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on July 14, 2022, 08:41:19 PM
Very slow play and poor coverage with too much focus as usual on Tiger.

I think Rory's round was about 5.5 hours. There are a few shared greens and greens close to tee-boxes but 5.5 hours is ridiculous.

Is Jordan Spieth the slowest?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 14, 2022, 09:42:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 14, 2022, 08:47:41 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on July 14, 2022, 08:41:19 PM
Very slow play and poor coverage with too much focus as usual on Tiger.

I think Rory's round was about 5.5 hours. There are a few shared greens and greens close to tee-boxes but 5.5 hours is ridiculous.

Is Jordan Spieth the slowest?

You have shared fairways too (1st and 18th being an example) but quite a few of the par 4s are drivable with the conditions which means players are standing around until the greens clear or people move aside. The course doesn't allow fast play at this level.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 15, 2022, 12:41:43 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 14, 2022, 09:42:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 14, 2022, 08:47:41 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on July 14, 2022, 08:41:19 PM
Very slow play and poor coverage with too much focus as usual on Tiger.

I think Rory's round was about 5.5 hours. There are a few shared greens and greens close to tee-boxes but 5.5 hours is ridiculous.

Is Jordan Spieth the slowest?

You have shared fairways too (1st and 18th being an example) but quite a few of the par 4s are drivable with the conditions which means players are standing around until the greens clear or people move aside. The course doesn't allow fast play at this level.

Also with the size of the greens inevitably there are a lot of ridiculously long putts which takes a shit ton of time as well as the bonkers pin positions they had as they were scared of 10 under or lower!

Think Tigers group was over 6 hours but 5.5hrs for Rory's group is shocking given he Morikawa and Xander would normally be fairly fast!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 15, 2022, 10:21:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 15, 2022, 12:41:43 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 14, 2022, 09:42:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 14, 2022, 08:47:41 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on July 14, 2022, 08:41:19 PM
Very slow play and poor coverage with too much focus as usual on Tiger.

I think Rory's round was about 5.5 hours. There are a few shared greens and greens close to tee-boxes but 5.5 hours is ridiculous.

Is Jordan Spieth the slowest?

You have shared fairways too (1st and 18th being an example) but quite a few of the par 4s are drivable with the conditions which means players are standing around until the greens clear or people move aside. The course doesn't allow fast play at this level.

Also with the size of the greens inevitably there are a lot of ridiculously long putts which takes a shit ton of time as well as the bonkers pin positions they had as they were scared of 10 under or lower!

Think Tigers group was over 6 hours but 5.5hrs for Rory's group is shocking given he Morikawa and Xander would normally be fairly fast!

Genuinely who has time to watch this? I certainly don't.
There is a problem in general with slow play on tour but the authorities are reluctant to do anything about it. While LIV might be a load of shite they have recognised that watching 6 hour rounds on TV is a pretty terrible experience with 3783 ads thrown in.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 15, 2022, 10:23:26 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 14, 2022, 08:47:41 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on July 14, 2022, 08:41:19 PM
Very slow play and poor coverage with too much focus as usual on Tiger.

I think Rory's round was about 5.5 hours. There are a few shared greens and greens close to tee-boxes but 5.5 hours is ridiculous.

Is Jordan Spieth the slowest?
I followed the Speith/Rahm group on the red button, they waited at the 14th for close on 1/2 hour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 15, 2022, 11:37:14 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 15, 2022, 10:21:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 15, 2022, 12:41:43 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 14, 2022, 09:42:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 14, 2022, 08:47:41 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on July 14, 2022, 08:41:19 PM
Very slow play and poor coverage with too much focus as usual on Tiger.

I think Rory's round was about 5.5 hours. There are a few shared greens and greens close to tee-boxes but 5.5 hours is ridiculous.

Is Jordan Spieth the slowest?

You have shared fairways too (1st and 18th being an example) but quite a few of the par 4s are drivable with the conditions which means players are standing around until the greens clear or people move aside. The course doesn't allow fast play at this level.

Also with the size of the greens inevitably there are a lot of ridiculously long putts which takes a shit ton of time as well as the bonkers pin positions they had as they were scared of 10 under or lower!

Think Tigers group was over 6 hours but 5.5hrs for Rory's group is shocking given he Morikawa and Xander would normally be fairly fast!

Genuinely who has time to watch this? I certainly don't.
There is a problem in general with slow play on tour but the authorities are reluctant to do anything about it. While LIV might be a load of shite they have recognised that watching 6 hour rounds on TV is a pretty terrible experience with 3783 ads thrown in.

Liv rounds will still take the same as other tours. Kevin Na is not going to magically speed up just because it's a shotgun start  ::)

On the TV, no one has picked up the TV rights for LIV events. Rest assured once that happens, it will be 6 hours of golf only with 3783 ads thrown in. I found it great dipping in and out of this all day yesterday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 15, 2022, 01:00:24 PM
Looks to be playing very easy this morning, a lot of low scores being posted
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 15, 2022, 01:10:52 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 15, 2022, 11:37:14 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 15, 2022, 10:21:47 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 15, 2022, 12:41:43 AM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 14, 2022, 09:42:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 14, 2022, 08:47:41 PM
Quote from: Tatler Jack on July 14, 2022, 08:41:19 PM
Very slow play and poor coverage with too much focus as usual on Tiger.

I think Rory's round was about 5.5 hours. There are a few shared greens and greens close to tee-boxes but 5.5 hours is ridiculous.

Is Jordan Spieth the slowest?

You have shared fairways too (1st and 18th being an example) but quite a few of the par 4s are drivable with the conditions which means players are standing around until the greens clear or people move aside. The course doesn't allow fast play at this level.

Also with the size of the greens inevitably there are a lot of ridiculously long putts which takes a shit ton of time as well as the bonkers pin positions they had as they were scared of 10 under or lower!

Think Tigers group was over 6 hours but 5.5hrs for Rory's group is shocking given he Morikawa and Xander would normally be fairly fast!

Genuinely who has time to watch this? I certainly don't.
There is a problem in general with slow play on tour but the authorities are reluctant to do anything about it. While LIV might be a load of shite they have recognised that watching 6 hour rounds on TV is a pretty terrible experience with 3783 ads thrown in.

Liv rounds will still take the same as other tours. Kevin Na is not going to magically speed up just because it's a shotgun start  ::)

On the TV, no one has picked up the TV rights for LIV events. Rest assured once that happens, it will be 6 hours of golf only with 3783 ads thrown in. I found it great dipping in and out of this all day yesterday.

Well if and when they do insert 3783 ads into an exhibition tour broadcast no one will pay to watch Kevin Na.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 15, 2022, 07:24:05 PM
Who is this David Carey lad?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on July 16, 2022, 12:04:03 AM
St Andrews is just too easy when the weather isn't rough
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 16, 2022, 12:11:37 AM
Some good players missed the cut though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2022, 12:20:43 AM
Quote from: ONeill on July 16, 2022, 12:11:37 AM
Some good players missed the cut though.

Last years winner didn't think it was too easy... on his way home
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 16, 2022, 11:41:29 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on July 16, 2022, 12:04:03 AM
St Andrews is just too easy when the weather isn't rough

It is. But the top 10 currently is mostly the best, in form players in the world... so it's a fair test.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 16, 2022, 12:31:08 PM
Cut coming at even par shows it's not too easy. There are times when it looks easy alright, but the many of the bunkers are genuine hazards, which is different from what they play on most weeks, and there is some hay which can cause problems too.

It is a very slow course, in terms of playing time. 3 or 4 of the par 4s being driveable (I've no memory of the 18th being driveable previously!) and then even moreso 14 of holes being on shared greens.

I'd love to see some proper wind over the weekend, but presumably none is expected.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 16, 2022, 02:03:57 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 16, 2022, 11:41:29 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on July 16, 2022, 12:04:03 AM
St Andrews is just too easy when the weather isn't rough

It is. But the top 10 currently is mostly the best, in form players in the world... so it's a fair test.

Cam Smith has made it look easy but the pressure will ratchet up from today

Some wind would be nice
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 16, 2022, 03:33:10 PM
A bit of wind today but they seem to be shooting low .Outrageous stuff from lowry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 16, 2022, 04:58:19 PM
Are there any golfers who don't wear caps?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on July 16, 2022, 05:08:59 PM
Quote from: ONeill on July 16, 2022, 04:58:19 PM
Are there any golfers who don't wear caps?

What have you got against caps?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 16, 2022, 05:19:08 PM
I just like the feel of unrestrained flowing locks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on July 16, 2022, 05:40:06 PM
Pretty sure it's contractual
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 16, 2022, 06:05:46 PM
Rorrrrrrrrrrrry

"Thats them gaaboarders back in their box" 😃😉
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 16, 2022, 06:32:44 PM
Am I imagining it but are rounds normally wrapped up around 6pm in the British Open? Are they timing it much later this year?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 16, 2022, 07:11:03 PM
Quote from: ONeill on July 16, 2022, 06:32:44 PM
Am I imagining it but are rounds normally wrapped up around 6pm in the British Open? Are they timing it much later this year?

On a Sunday it usually wraps up for 6. Saturday is more leisurely.

Id expect there's some allowance for St Andrew's going on though. If it's going to take naturally 5.5 hours for a round then things will slide 

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hoof Hearted on July 16, 2022, 08:29:58 PM
All ireland hurling final and last round of the open tomorrow
Give the Mrs the card and tell her not not hurry back
Make sure she takes the weans
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on July 16, 2022, 09:20:45 PM
Bought my OH a round of golf at a v scenic course on holiday for Father's Day.
He thinks he'll finish the round and stay there to watch some play.
I will have had the 2 under 2 for at least 5 hrs by then. We will be there to clap him off the 18th green and hand at least one of them over.
I don't want the card.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hoof Hearted on July 16, 2022, 09:34:26 PM
Quote from: Rois on July 16, 2022, 09:20:45 PM
Bought my OH a round of golf at a v scenic course on holiday for Father's Day.
He thinks he'll finish the round and stay there to watch some play.
I will have had the 2 under 2 for at least 5 hrs by then. We will be there to clap him off the 18th green and hand at least one of them over.
I don't want the card.

Sorry Rois, I understand but you're in the minority in here
If it was me it would still be OK
Just the the 1 year old to the bar !!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on July 16, 2022, 10:25:38 PM
What should I ask for? I love my children, but I'm the one paying golf club membership fees this year, not him!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on July 16, 2022, 10:55:43 PM
What's his tee time? They'll be having a decent nap, so you don't get the full five hours credit in the ledger  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on July 16, 2022, 11:33:24 PM
Quote from: Rois on July 16, 2022, 09:20:45 PM
Bought my OH a round of golf at a v scenic course on holiday for Father's Day.
He thinks he'll finish the round and stay there to watch some play.
I will have had the 2 under 2 for at least 5 hrs by then. We will be there to clap him off the 18th green and hand at least one of them over.
I don't want the card.

Ah give him an hour or so to watch the Open and have a few pints. If the shoe was on the other foot what would you want?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 16, 2022, 11:53:33 PM
That was great stuff today two lads at the top of their game going at it. Hopefully we'll see something similar tomorrow with both playing well.

Scoring will be less than 20 but plenty of testing holes to finish which should throw up some drama. Just hope the hurling is over before we get there. Could be a tablet + tv job!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ghost on July 17, 2022, 08:12:19 AM
I like McIlroy and he has a lot of haters on here, but what's the deal with Sky calling him the greatest player of his generation? Is that not a bit OTT at this stage of his career or is it to do with all the defections to LIV?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 17, 2022, 09:19:19 AM
As an aside has anyone noticed how similar McIlroy and Hovland look from the side?! Could be brothers 😃
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 17, 2022, 09:34:07 AM
Quote from: Ghost on July 17, 2022, 08:12:19 AM
I like McIlroy and he has a lot of haters on here, but what's the deal with Sky calling him the greatest player of his generation? Is that not a bit OTT at this stage of his career or is it to do with all the defections to LIV?
Very subjective and I don't think anyone stands out definitively and there's be very much recency bias in someone calling for it as this moment, as win or lose, there's no doubt Rory is in great form. 

To analyse, you'd need to define who are the other successful golfers 'of his generation', then compare
- major wins
- pga tour wins
- career prize money
- no. of weeks as World no.1
- I'd even throw in Ryder Cup WLD record for US/EUR golfers given the intense pressure of that comp, although less important than the others

And probably a bit early to be calling it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on July 17, 2022, 11:38:42 AM
Quote from: Hound on July 17, 2022, 09:34:07 AM
Quote from: Ghost on July 17, 2022, 08:12:19 AM
I like McIlroy and he has a lot of haters on here, but what's the deal with Sky calling him the greatest player of his generation? Is that not a bit OTT at this stage of his career or is it to do with all the defections to LIV?
Very subjective and I don't think anyone stands out definitively and there's be very much recency bias in someone calling for it as this moment, as win or lose, there's no doubt Rory is in great form. 

To analyse, you'd need to define who are the other successful golfers 'of his generation', then compare
- major wins
- pga tour wins
- career prize money
- no. of weeks as World no.1
- I'd even throw in Ryder Cup WLD record for US/EUR golfers given the intense pressure of that comp, although less important than the others

And probably a bit early to be calling it.

In the post woods/ mickelson era I think it's either Rory or Koepka is it not? Admittedly I'm using major wins as the barometer here but still.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 17, 2022, 12:02:43 PM
Had a nosey on wiki yday while watching - a quick glance has him on 4 majors as we know, joint 20th overall. I could only see faldo and seve ahead of him in the modern era as far as europeans go, and then theres a pile of boys below him on 3 2 even 1 major reads like a whos who of golf.

I know he gets stick for bein a choker and at times theres a pattern to his 4 rounds in a major but hes consistently in the conversation for the majors recently and still relatively young with few peers as far as Europe goes. Im rambling so ill stop
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 17, 2022, 01:17:03 PM
He won the award for best player of the decade in the 2010s so not unreasonable to say he's been the best player of "the generation".

He's won the same amount of majors as Brooks but more PGA tour wins and has 2 FedEx Cups so not unreasonable to call him the best player of the generation I think!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 17, 2022, 01:41:06 PM
ah lads come on, lets see what happens today  ;)

if he chokes it away in his usual style, the nonsense about being the best can stop

if he manages to crawl over the line, i will quit this board  ;D

(until the masters anyway lol)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Turf on July 17, 2022, 02:11:48 PM
Mcilroy probably raging he's missing the All Ireland Final.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2022, 05:50:17 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 17, 2022, 01:41:06 PM
ah lads come on, lets see what happens today  ;)

if he chokes it away in his usual style, the nonsense about being the best can stop

if he manages to crawl over the line, i will quit this board  ;D

(until the masters anyway lol)

The best Ireland has ever produced, you can crawl under any line you want but that's the truth
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 05:56:34 PM
He can't buy a putt today ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 17, 2022, 06:09:07 PM
McGinley an odious individual. Can't hide his hate for Rory! Clown
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 17, 2022, 06:26:54 PM
Playoff incoming.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 17, 2022, 06:37:24 PM
Serious round of golf from Cam Smith Rory didn't have a bogey on the card but just couldn't get those birdies to drop.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on July 17, 2022, 06:41:18 PM
Rory's short game was the problem. Lots of long drives but his short game left him with lots of long birdie putts, none of which dropped for him today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on July 17, 2022, 06:43:32 PM
64 and 65 partnership from the 2 Cams is some shooting.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Turf on July 17, 2022, 06:45:52 PM
Harrington still the only man from this island to win The Open twice.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on July 17, 2022, 06:46:10 PM
Yesterday, it seemed like Hovland and McIlroy were driving each other on. Today Smith and Young were driving each other on.
McIlroy did nothing wrong today, Smith's touch around the green was unreal at times.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 06:47:43 PM
Great time to shoot his first round in the seventies ffs. Yer man Smith was unreal but if you told McIlroy a 67 round st Andrews to win he would back himself every time. Not finding the green at the par 5 14th with an iron was a killer. Probably didn't help playing with hovland either who was pretty awful today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on July 17, 2022, 06:56:40 PM
Great performance by Smith, playing like that when it really matters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 06:58:57 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on July 17, 2022, 06:51:45 PM
Hahaha "the best choker (north down) ever produced" is back

You're a strange cat taking that level of satisfaction from Rory not winning.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2022, 06:59:42 PM
Quote from: Turf on July 17, 2022, 06:45:52 PM
Harrington still the only man from this island to win The Open twice.

That's great... still well behind Rory as the best Irish player
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 17, 2022, 07:17:36 PM
Mcilroy is not good enough to win majors anymore but people talk like he's a prime Tiger

Slightest pressure and he folds just like today

Cam Smith was unreal, fully deserved, played the best all week
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 07:21:35 PM
He shot a 73 yesterday - I can't imagine that was in the playbook of playing the best golf all week.

His putter went on a phenomenal hot run today & that's the reason he's lifting the claret jug instead of Rory.

If you also think Rory isn't able to win future majors your mad!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2022, 07:23:06 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 17, 2022, 07:17:36 PM
Mcilroy is not good enough to win majors anymore but people talk like he's a prime Tiger

Slightest pressure and he folds just like today

Cam Smith was unreal, fully deserved, played the best all week

He's been in the top four in all majors this year, and still the best Irish player we've ever produced. It's hard for you to accept but when you wise up you'll understand
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on July 17, 2022, 07:34:13 PM
At least two posters looking at bans here...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2022, 07:38:30 PM
QuoteHe's been in the top four in all majors this year

Eh no

Masters: 2nd
PGA: 8th
US Open: T5th
Open: 3rd
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2022, 07:40:47 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2022, 07:38:30 PM
QuoteHe's been in the top four in all majors this year

Eh no

Masters: 2nd
PGA: 8th
US Open: T5th
Open: 3rd

On average it's 4.5
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 17, 2022, 08:54:05 PM
Rory has been around quite a while now, but just look at how many have come and gone while Rory is still up there? Dustin, Brooks, De Chambow have hd spells at the top but all fade while Rory is still up there.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: tintin25 on July 17, 2022, 08:54:48 PM
Guessing most of the McIlroy hate is because he identifies as northern irish or whatever...sad really
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 17, 2022, 09:12:46 PM
Quote from: tintin25 on July 17, 2022, 08:54:48 PM
Guessing most of the McIlroy hate is because he identifies as northern irish or whatever...sad really

he considers himself british so not really sure why anyone is bothered
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: In hiding on July 17, 2022, 09:15:47 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 17, 2022, 09:12:46 PM
Quote from: tintin25 on July 17, 2022, 08:54:48 PM
Guessing most of the McIlroy hate is because he identifies as northern irish or whatever...sad really

he considers himself british so not really sure why anyone is bothered

I'm bothered, same way I want, Hartington, Lowry and Eamonn Darcy to do well.
Not so much Mc Dowell tbf.

And c'mon the Maguire sisters too
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 17, 2022, 08:54:05 PM
Rory has been around quite a while now, but just look at how many have come and gone while Rory is still up there? Dustin, Brooks, De Chambow have hd spells at the top but all fade while Rory is still up there.

I think that's the point yet he still only has as many majors as someone like Koepka. Rory did nothing wrong today but he didn't do much right either and apart from his 80 back in 2010 today was his worst competitive round at St Andrews and the conditions were perfect. He should have about double the majors with his talent but he is in good company. Look at seve and all his natural ability and he won 5 instead of over 10 and plenty of other top players with none or just one
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 09:24:08 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 17, 2022, 08:54:05 PM
Rory has been around quite a while now, but just look at how many have come and gone while Rory is still up there? Dustin, Brooks, De Chambow have hd spells at the top but all fade while Rory is still up there.

I think that's the point yet he still only has as many majors as someone like Koepka. Rory did nothing wrong today but he didn't do much right either and apart from his 80 back in 2010 today was his worst competitive round at St Andrews and the conditions were perfect. He should have about double the majors with his talent but he is in good company. Look at seve and all his natural ability and he won 5 instead of over 10 and plenty of other top players with none or just one

He played bogey free, hit every green in regulation, his longest par putt couldn't have been anymore than 3 feet, he ran into a burner of a putter in Smith today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2022, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 17, 2022, 09:12:46 PM
Quote from: tintin25 on July 17, 2022, 08:54:48 PM
Guessing most of the McIlroy hate is because he identifies as northern irish or whatever...sad really

he considers himself british so not really sure why anyone is bothered

I mean you're the most bothered about the man on here.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 17, 2022, 09:33:35 PM
Quote from: Estimator on July 17, 2022, 06:46:10 PM
Yesterday, it seemed like Hovland and McIlroy were driving each other on. Today Smith and Young were driving each other on.
McIlroy did nothing wrong today, Smith's touch around the green was unreal at times.
I don't think that was coincidence.

It was a course and conditions where you needed to be cleverly agressive rather than trying to be cleverly defensive (which is often the case in majors). Hence why Rory and Vic had the better 3rd round and the two Cams had better 4th rounds.

Hard to be overly critical of Rory given he had no bogeys. Cam was just too good. The two-putt par on the 17th was class in a high pressure situation
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2022, 09:34:05 PM
Anyways .............. according to Jamie Weir - it sounds like our new Open champion is off to follow Greg Norman and the LIV lads along with fellow Aussies Adam Scott and Marc Leishman.

And Henrik Stenson who will be getting stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 17, 2022, 09:36:54 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2022, 09:34:05 PM
Anyways .............. according to Jamie Weir - it sounds like our new Open champion is off to follow Greg Norman and the LIV lads along with fellow Aussies Adam Scott and Marc Leishman.

And Henrik Stenson who will be getting stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy.
Stenson news is mad. When was he last competitive? I presume he didn't expect the Euro tour to act so quickly and decisively. Delighted they did.

Cam was clearly not ruling it out in his after match interview.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on July 17, 2022, 09:39:35 PM
Someone like Smith going will really hurt the PGA Tour
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:46:31 PM
Quote from: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 09:24:08 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 17, 2022, 08:54:05 PM
Rory has been around quite a while now, but just look at how many have come and gone while Rory is still up there? Dustin, Brooks, De Chambow have hd spells at the top but all fade while Rory is still up there.

I think that's the point yet he still only has as many majors as someone like Koepka. Rory did nothing wrong today but he didn't do much right either and apart from his 80 back in 2010 today was his worst competitive round at St Andrews and the conditions were perfect. He should have about double the majors with his talent but he is in good company. Look at seve and all his natural ability and he won 5 instead of over 10 and plenty of other top players with none or just one

He played bogey free, hit every green in regulation, his longest par putt couldn't have been anymore than 3 feet, he ran into a burner of a putter in Smith today.

Yep he did but st Andrews as mcGinley said for the big hitters is nearly a par 67 so say what you want but a 70 wasn't that great.he started 4 ahead and even with cams amazing round should have had enough.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2022, 09:48:04 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:46:31 PM
Quote from: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 09:24:08 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 17, 2022, 08:54:05 PM
Rory has been around quite a while now, but just look at how many have come and gone while Rory is still up there? Dustin, Brooks, De Chambow have hd spells at the top but all fade while Rory is still up there.

I think that's the point yet he still only has as many majors as someone like Koepka. Rory did nothing wrong today but he didn't do much right either and apart from his 80 back in 2010 today was his worst competitive round at St Andrews and the conditions were perfect. He should have about double the majors with his talent but he is in good company. Look at seve and all his natural ability and he won 5 instead of over 10 and plenty of other top players with none or just one

He played bogey free, hit every green in regulation, his longest par putt couldn't have been anymore than 3 feet, he ran into a burner of a putter in Smith today.

Yep he did but st Andrews as mcGinley said for the big hitters is nearly a par 67 so say what you want but a 70 wasn't that great.he started 4 ahead and even with cams amazing round should have had enough.

Yeah he's crap
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:50:13 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2022, 09:48:04 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:46:31 PM
Quote from: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 09:24:08 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 17, 2022, 08:54:05 PM
Rory has been around quite a while now, but just look at how many have come and gone while Rory is still up there? Dustin, Brooks, De Chambow have hd spells at the top but all fade while Rory is still up there.

I think that's the point yet he still only has as many majors as someone like Koepka. Rory did nothing wrong today but he didn't do much right either and apart from his 80 back in 2010 today was his worst competitive round at St Andrews and the conditions were perfect. He should have about double the majors with his talent but he is in good company. Look at seve and all his natural ability and he won 5 instead of over 10 and plenty of other top players with none or just one

He played bogey free, hit every green in regulation, his longest par putt couldn't have been anymore than 3 feet, he ran into a burner of a putter in Smith today.

Yep he did but st Andrews as mcGinley said for the big hitters is nearly a par 67 so say what you want but a 70 wasn't that great.he started 4 ahead and even with cams amazing round should have had enough.

Yeah he's crap

Exactly 8)

Where I do feel for Rory is he drove beautifully most of the 4 days yet some of the other lads were all over the place but the rough was barely a penalty. If they want to make st Andrews challenging just let the rough grow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 09:52:02 PM
Quote from: Hound on July 17, 2022, 09:36:54 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2022, 09:34:05 PM
Anyways .............. according to Jamie Weir - it sounds like our new Open champion is off to follow Greg Norman and the LIV lads along with fellow Aussies Adam Scott and Marc Leishman.

And Henrik Stenson who will be getting stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy.
Stenson news is mad. When was he last competitive? I presume he didn't expect the Euro tour to act so quickly and decisively. Delighted they did.

Cam was clearly not ruling it out in his after match interview.

I'd have thought Stenson would have been a major coup for LIV - a Ryder cup captain defecting & the PR that would come from that more so than what he can bring to the tour in a competitive golf capacity, the sums of money are colossal, Pat Perez picked up just over $900k in Portland for finishing 34th but his team winning the team prize.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 17, 2022, 09:55:15 PM
Quote from: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 09:52:02 PM
Quote from: Hound on July 17, 2022, 09:36:54 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2022, 09:34:05 PM
Anyways .............. according to Jamie Weir - it sounds like our new Open champion is off to follow Greg Norman and the LIV lads along with fellow Aussies Adam Scott and Marc Leishman.

And Henrik Stenson who will be getting stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy.
Stenson news is mad. When was he last competitive? I presume he didn't expect the Euro tour to act so quickly and decisively. Delighted they did.

Cam was clearly not ruling it out in his after match interview.

I'd have thought Stenson would have been a major coup for LIV - a Ryder cup captain defecting & the PR that would come from that more so than what he can bring to the tour in a competitive golf capacity, the sums of money are colossal, Pat Perez picked up just over $900k in Portland for finishing 34th but his team winning the team prize.

the money is so outrageous they can't turn it down to play less and make more guaranteed

nobody would

lowry didn't rule it out, nor harrington

or all the top yanks bar woods and thomas (and mcilroy  ;D)

but they can afford to, others not so much
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 09:56:00 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:46:31 PM
Quote from: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 09:24:08 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 17, 2022, 09:19:30 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 17, 2022, 08:54:05 PM
Rory has been around quite a while now, but just look at how many have come and gone while Rory is still up there? Dustin, Brooks, De Chambow have hd spells at the top but all fade while Rory is still up there.

I think that's the point yet he still only has as many majors as someone like Koepka. Rory did nothing wrong today but he didn't do much right either and apart from his 80 back in 2010 today was his worst competitive round at St Andrews and the conditions were perfect. He should have about double the majors with his talent but he is in good company. Look at seve and all his natural ability and he won 5 instead of over 10 and plenty of other top players with none or just one

He played bogey free, hit every green in regulation, his longest par putt couldn't have been anymore than 3 feet, he ran into a burner of a putter in Smith today.

Yep he did but st Andrews as mcGinley said for the big hitters is nearly a par 67 so say what you want but a 70 wasn't that great.he started 4 ahead and even with cams amazing round should have had enough.

I thought that was a bit blaise by McGinley, if it was the case why weren't the bigger hitters much closer to the pack & hitting -20 as a given.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2022, 10:02:16 PM
McGinley woulda hit them sure  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 17, 2022, 10:26:51 PM
Hit me this week how popular Rory is, with the crowd and commentators.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on July 17, 2022, 10:35:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2022, 06:59:42 PM
Quote from: Turf on July 17, 2022, 06:45:52 PM
Harrington still the only man from this island to win The Open twice.

That's great... still well behind Rory as the best Irish player

Don't worry about this lad. I've never had to bar anyone on social media til this fella. He has stalked me on all platforms. Clue: Laois, Liverpool, running, bit thick.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 18, 2022, 12:21:21 AM
Quote from: ONeill on July 17, 2022, 10:35:45 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 17, 2022, 06:59:42 PM
Quote from: Turf on July 17, 2022, 06:45:52 PM
Harrington still the only man from this island to win The Open twice.

That's great... still well behind Rory as the best Irish player

Don't worry about this lad. I've never had to bar anyone on social media til this fella. He has stalked me on all platforms. Clue: Laois, Liverpool, running, bit thick.

Lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Turf on July 18, 2022, 07:09:32 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 17, 2022, 09:55:15 PM
Quote from: Will it ever end on July 17, 2022, 09:52:02 PM
Quote from: Hound on July 17, 2022, 09:36:54 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 17, 2022, 09:34:05 PM
Anyways .............. according to Jamie Weir - it sounds like our new Open champion is off to follow Greg Norman and the LIV lads along with fellow Aussies Adam Scott and Marc Leishman.

And Henrik Stenson who will be getting stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy.
Stenson news is mad. When was he last competitive? I presume he didn't expect the Euro tour to act so quickly and decisively. Delighted they did.

Cam was clearly not ruling it out in his after match interview.

I'd have thought Stenson would have been a major coup for LIV - a Ryder cup captain defecting & the PR that would come from that more so than what he can bring to the tour in a competitive golf capacity, the sums of money are colossal, Pat Perez picked up just over $900k in Portland for finishing 34th but his team winning the team prize.

the money is so outrageous they can't turn it down to play less and make more guaranteed

nobody would

lowry didn't rule it out, nor harrington

or all the top yanks bar woods and thomas (and mcilroy  ;D)

but they can afford to, others not so much
Harrington have a great interview about it at Mt Juillet. If I can find it I'll post it up. Basically said he didn't blame anyone for going to Liv. Reckons there is a place for it and doesn't fault anyone for going. Was the most sensible interview I've seen about it from a Golfer.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Turf on July 18, 2022, 07:25:39 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 17, 2022, 06:09:07 PM
McGinley an odious individual. Can't hide his hate for Rory! Clown
Really? Is there a bad history between them or something? I like Mcginley. Met him once going into a match in Croke Park and he stood for pictures with my kid and was very nice.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 18, 2022, 08:08:42 AM
Quote from: Turf on July 18, 2022, 07:25:39 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 17, 2022, 06:09:07 PM
McGinley an odious individual. Can't hide his hate for Rory! Clown
Really? Is there a bad history between them or something? I like Mcginley. Met him once going into a match in Croke Park and he stood for pictures with my kid and was very nice.

No, Walter is completely wrong on that one.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on July 18, 2022, 10:05:36 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 18, 2022, 08:08:42 AM
Quote from: Turf on July 18, 2022, 07:25:39 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 17, 2022, 06:09:07 PM
McGinley an odious individual. Can't hide his hate for Rory! Clown
Really? Is there a bad history between them or something? I like Mcginley. Met him once going into a match in Croke Park and he stood for pictures with my kid and was very nice.

No, Walter is completely wrong on that one.
McGinley is MCIlroy's biggest fan on Sky always waxing lyrical and talking him up. McIlroy is the best golfer this Island has produced, he is not a prime Tiger or the golfer for his generation, there are just so many golfers out there at that level. He has said himself that his game is set up for the PGA tour with long driving being key. His short game has improved but it is not at the level that can compete with Smith or Thomas if their short game is on. He will win another couple of majors but I can't see anyone repeating Tigers record. There are so many good golfers around now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2022, 10:18:33 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 18, 2022, 08:08:42 AM
Quote from: Turf on July 18, 2022, 07:25:39 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 17, 2022, 06:09:07 PM
McGinley an odious individual. Can't hide his hate for Rory! Clown
Really? Is there a bad history between them or something? I like Mcginley. Met him once going into a match in Croke Park and he stood for pictures with my kid and was very nice.

No, Walter is completely wrong on that one.

Listen to the clown. Always throwing digs at Rory!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: imtommygunn on July 18, 2022, 10:38:26 AM
I see Dublin airport have lost Leona Maguire's clubs with her to play in a major next week. I think they lost Nicholas Roche's bike too  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on July 18, 2022, 10:54:47 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2022, 10:18:33 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 18, 2022, 08:08:42 AM
Quote from: Turf on July 18, 2022, 07:25:39 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 17, 2022, 06:09:07 PM
McGinley an odious individual. Can't hide his hate for Rory! Clown
Really? Is there a bad history between them or something? I like Mcginley. Met him once going into a match in Croke Park and he stood for pictures with my kid and was very nice.

No, Walter is completely wrong on that one.

Listen to the clown. Always throwing digs at Rory!

That's very surprising as I had always thought the opposite with McGinley often waxing lyrical about Rory in interviews. But I admit that I didn't watch the golf yesterday so I don't know what he was saying about him. Met McGinley with his father once before and he was a gentleman.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2022, 11:04:35 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on July 18, 2022, 10:54:47 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2022, 10:18:33 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 18, 2022, 08:08:42 AM
Quote from: Turf on July 18, 2022, 07:25:39 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 17, 2022, 06:09:07 PM
McGinley an odious individual. Can't hide his hate for Rory! Clown
Really? Is there a bad history between them or something? I like Mcginley. Met him once going into a match in Croke Park and he stood for pictures with my kid and was very nice.

Well I play and watch a lot of golf and I'm not the only one who says McGinley is always sniping at Rory!

No, Walter is completely wrong on that one.

Listen to the clown. Always throwing digs at Rory!

That's very surprising as I had always thought the opposite with McGinley often waxing lyrical about Rory in interviews. But I admit that I didn't watch the golf yesterday so I don't know what he was saying about him. Met McGinley with his father once before and he was a gentleman.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 18, 2022, 11:08:19 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2022, 11:04:35 AM
Quote from: yellowcard on July 18, 2022, 10:54:47 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 18, 2022, 10:18:33 AM
Quote from: Orior on July 18, 2022, 08:08:42 AM
Quote from: Turf on July 18, 2022, 07:25:39 AM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on July 17, 2022, 06:09:07 PM
McGinley an odious individual. Can't hide his hate for Rory! Clown
Really? Is there a bad history between them or something? I like Mcginley. Met him once going into a match in Croke Park and he stood for pictures with my kid and was very nice.

Well I play and watch a lot of golf and I'm not the only one who says McGinley is always sniping at Rory!

No, Walter is completely wrong on that one.

Listen to the clown. Always throwing digs at Rory!

That's very surprising as I had always thought the opposite with McGinley often waxing lyrical about Rory in interviews. But I admit that I didn't watch the golf yesterday so I don't know what he was saying about him. Met McGinley with his father once before and he was a gentleman.

Not sure what playing golf has to do with it  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 18, 2022, 11:35:16 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on July 18, 2022, 10:38:26 AM
I see Dublin airport have lost Leona Maguire's clubs with her to play in a major next week. I think they lost Nicholas Roche's bike too  :o

bag found
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: imtommygunn on July 18, 2022, 11:36:22 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on July 18, 2022, 11:35:16 AM
Quote from: imtommygunn on July 18, 2022, 10:38:26 AM
I see Dublin airport have lost Leona Maguire's clubs with her to play in a major next week. I think they lost Nicholas Roche's bike too  :o

bag found

Good.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Will it ever end on July 18, 2022, 10:46:04 PM
$110m being reported for Cam Smith to defect to LIV - very difficult to see him not taking that with his major exemptions now in the bag.

Also good old David Feherty gone over as well

Certain to be more big names cross over in the coming weeks - PGA had a problem but now a major problem with the quality being enticed across ...

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2022, 11:59:35 PM
Leaving aside the politics etc of it all, obscene figures
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 19, 2022, 12:08:28 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 18, 2022, 11:59:35 PM
Leaving aside the politics etc of it all, obscene figures

Agreed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 19, 2022, 11:24:39 AM
Stenson to LIV golf is a real poke in the eye to the PGA tour and DP world tour. Ryder Cup Captain. A full on attack on the tours flagship event. It is meant to devalue it. "Look sure Stenson doesn't even care about the captaincy"

It's an all out dollar war and the traditional tours are going to lose. The figures are obscene and more and more players will defect until none are left.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 19, 2022, 06:04:28 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 19, 2022, 11:24:39 AM
Stenson to LIV golf is a real poke in the eye to the PGA tour and DP world tour. Ryder Cup Captain. A full on attack on the tours flagship event. It is meant to devalue it. "Look sure Stenson doesn't even care about the captaincy"

It's an all out dollar war and the traditional tours are going to lose. The figures are obscene and more and more players will defect until none are left.

True all the more reason to ban the players from the majors about the only tool they have seeing as financially it's a mis-match and why would they even consider Norman's request for rankings points either as it will only accelerate Liv to the top dog.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on July 19, 2022, 06:30:03 PM
This will end up like the time ye continued to watch the darts on the bbc till ye realised there wasnt a decent player left....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on July 19, 2022, 06:46:12 PM
Quote from: trailer on July 19, 2022, 11:24:39 AM
Stenson to LIV golf is a real poke in the eye to the PGA tour and DP world tour. Ryder Cup Captain. A full on attack on the tours flagship event. It is meant to devalue it. "Look sure Stenson doesn't even care about the captaincy"

It's an all out dollar war and the traditional tours are going to lose. The figures are obscene and more and more players will defect until none are left.

What does it also tell you about where the Ryder Cup ranks with golfers. Despite their platitudes about it being a lifelong dream, the reality is that its primarily a means of boosting their marketability and sponsorship opportunities with all of the spin offs that come with that. In a sporting achievement sense it doesn't really rank that high in what is one of the ultimate individual sports when you can have the captain doing the maths on what presents the best opportunity for him personally. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: HiMucker on July 19, 2022, 07:41:50 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on July 19, 2022, 06:30:03 PM
This will end up like the time ye continued to watch the darts on the bbc till ye realised there wasnt a decent player left....
Thats the exact analogy I was thinking of. The majors will only carry any value if the best players play in them.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on July 19, 2022, 09:41:39 PM
With the shotgun format there can only be 54 players

Right now they have 5 of the top 30 in world rankings, its hard to see them picking up another 10-30 top 50 world ranked players to compete with the PGA or DP World Tour.

The money will eventually dry up with all the "bonus fees" to join and insane payouts for individual and team format. They will eventually need sponsorship money.

How much does the "Shark" make as CEO?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 19, 2022, 10:05:54 PM
My feelings on pro golf is that the the format we've become accustomed to was organic rather than forced.

72 hole stroke play tournaments were deemed (by trial and error) to be the fairest way to determine a genuine champion. Eligibility is based predominantly on performance in similar events, with a ladder system for players to progress up the ranks through weaker events. Prize money largely determines just how many of the spots are taken by elite golfers. The absolute elite have their own side show at the end of the season to reward their prowess. The Ryder Cup provides a welcome sideshow for fish out of water golf, partly because it happens so rarely. And most of all, everyone understands that greatness is achieved by winning one or more of the four competitions that every elite golfer for the past 80 years has set their season around winning.

It all works as a system with minimal interference or change or marketing campaigns necessary, because it has arrived here organically.

And ultimately I think this is why LIV will be short lived. The changes to the format have been too drastic. The safety cushion provided to mediocre players means they'll never have any reason to improve. The need to play golf constantly in the USA (it's not just the key market, it's the market) means it will always be competing with a homegrown product. Non-golfers might be drawn initially to watch it. But i just can't see the current golf market being drawn to it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 19, 2022, 10:11:11 PM
I hope you're right Wobbler.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on July 20, 2022, 01:00:00 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 19, 2022, 10:05:54 PM

And ultimately I think this is why LIV will be short lived. The changes to the format have been too drastic. The safety cushion provided to mediocre players means they'll never have any reason to improve. The need to play golf constantly in the USA (it's not just the key market, it's the market) means it will always be competing with a homegrown product. Non-golfers might be drawn initially to watch it. But i just can't see the current golf market being drawn to it.

I think it's a first step, and I tend to disagree with the point on playing constantly in the US. For me this will be an evolving model, which will eventuate in a World Tour of golf type of model - massive markets in Asia and Australia that simply don't get enough access to the professional game in comparison to the Northern Hempisphere.

If there's a world tour with an Australian swing, move up to Asia and a follow the sun type of model I think that's where it will eventually land - how long it takes and what damage is done is the only question in my mind
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 20, 2022, 10:01:18 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 19, 2022, 10:05:54 PM
My feelings on pro golf is that the the format we've become accustomed to was organic rather than forced.

72 hole stroke play tournaments were deemed (by trial and error) to be the fairest way to determine a genuine champion. Eligibility is based predominantly on performance in similar events, with a ladder system for players to progress up the ranks through weaker events. Prize money largely determines just how many of the spots are taken by elite golfers. The absolute elite have their own side show at the end of the season to reward their prowess. The Ryder Cup provides a welcome sideshow for fish out of water golf, partly because it happens so rarely. And most of all, everyone understands that greatness is achieved by winning one or more of the four competitions that every elite golfer for the past 80 years has set their season around winning.

It all works as a system with minimal interference or change or marketing campaigns necessary, because it has arrived here organically.

And ultimately I think this is why LIV will be short lived. The changes to the format have been too drastic. The safety cushion provided to mediocre players means they'll never have any reason to improve. The need to play golf constantly in the USA (it's not just the key market, it's the market) means it will always be competing with a homegrown product. Non-golfers might be drawn initially to watch it. But i just can't see the current golf market being drawn to it.

I wouldn't be so sure. LIV isn't going anywhere. The idea that Golfers won't improve is ludicrous. If there are only 48 spots on the tour and a shit load of cash you can bet your bottom dollar guys will want to improve. The Stenson and Cam Smith defections are huge. Current Ryder Cup and Open Champions. There will be loads more. The Darts is a great analogy, no one watches BBC darts now.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: square_ball on July 20, 2022, 10:12:17 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 20, 2022, 10:01:18 AM
The Darts is a great analogy, no one watches BBC darts now.

BDO World Championship doesn't actually exist any more so definitely no one is watching it now! Good analogy all the same. You can't blame the players for going with the kind of money on offer. It will be interesting to see over the next few months what both tours will look like as we head into 2023.

Rory may be the last man standing on the PGA Tour. . .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 20, 2022, 10:26:26 AM
Quote from: square_ball on July 20, 2022, 10:12:17 AM
Quote from: trailer on July 20, 2022, 10:01:18 AM
The Darts is a great analogy, no one watches BBC darts now.

BDO World Championship doesn't actually exist any more so definitely no one is watching it now! Good analogy all the same. You can't blame the players for going with the kind of money on offer. It will be interesting to see over the next few months what both tours will look like as we head into 2023.

Rory may be the last man standing on the PGA Tour. . .

Ha! I didn't know that but kind of proves my point.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on July 20, 2022, 12:41:17 PM
News regarding Stenson has been confirmed, he has been stripped of the captaincy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on July 20, 2022, 12:50:16 PM
Quote from: Estimator on July 20, 2022, 12:41:17 PM
News regarding Stenson has been confirmed, he has been stripped of the captaincy.
they should have their own version of the Ryder cup , should be plenty of players available from both teams
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 20, 2022, 12:53:18 PM
Quote from: Estimator on July 20, 2022, 12:41:17 PM
News regarding Stenson has been confirmed, he has been stripped of the captaincy.

He does get €40m though so...

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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 20, 2022, 12:57:55 PM
A few things.

There aren't as many parallels between darts and golf as one might think. Professional darts was on its knees then, as it was intrinsically linked to grass roots through the BDO. The WDC (which became PDC) was formed to make a career in darts a viable option. Yet the PDC didn't really prosper until it was agreed that BDO players could transfer in and out for tournaments; and therefore providing a ladder from the bottom to the top. That's when it stopped being exhibition darts, and became a touring global championship. The thing is, pro golf has had a touring global championship since forever. It doesn't actually need a new one, or a better marketed one. It has it. So unless LIV are going to develop a ladder system too, then it's going to struggle to come across as anything but an exhibition match.

Re one of the comments about "players will get better on LiV", this throws up two questions. One is simply "why?". Why would anyone work harder to improve when they're guaranteed annual and weekly payments regardless of performance. The second one is "how will we know anyway?". I mean the reason we know that Rory is among the very best golfers in the world is because he competed victoriously against the class of 2010-20, and is still doing the same now against every bright young thing being delivered by the college system.

Lastly. America IS the market. There might be bucket loads of money around the world but it's not golf money on the same way. Half of the world's courses are in the USA and half of the world's golfers are in the USA. That's where the real golf money is and is why the majority of PGA events are at home. Furthermore LIV'a riches might not be carrot enough is their tour is going to demand events around the world. Elite players aren't as fond of travelling as you might think. Most of them live in Florida for a reason.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 20, 2022, 01:01:09 PM
Fair points wobbler... the question for Team Europe now is who's the new captain. Do you want to come in as a backup to the man who was supposed to do it?

Not a good place for Team Europe to start mentally that's for sure but plenty of time to get things back on track if they get the right man!

Could they want a proven steady hand for this one?? Step up captain fantastic McGinley!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on July 20, 2022, 01:49:06 PM
Quote from: Gmac on July 20, 2022, 12:50:16 PM
Quote from: Estimator on July 20, 2022, 12:41:17 PM
News regarding Stenson has been confirmed, he has been stripped of the captaincy.
they should have their own version of the Ryder cup , should be plenty of players available from both teams
Sure the LIV lads are already in teams, with team captains:
Aces GC
Cleeks GC
Crushers GC
Fireballs GC
Hy Flyers GC
Iron Heads GC
Majesticks GC
Niblicks GC
Punch GC
Torque GC
Smash GC
Stinger GC
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 20, 2022, 02:28:36 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 20, 2022, 12:57:55 PM
A few things.

There aren't as many parallels between darts and golf as one might think. Professional darts was on its knees then, as it was intrinsically linked to grass roots through the BDO. The WDC (which became PDC) was formed to make a career in darts a viable option. Yet the PDC didn't really prosper until it was agreed that BDO players could transfer in and out for tournaments; and therefore providing a ladder from the bottom to the top. That's when it stopped being exhibition darts, and became a touring global championship. The thing is, pro golf has had a touring global championship since forever. It doesn't actually need a new one, or a better marketed one. It has it. So unless LIV are going to develop a ladder system too, then it's going to struggle to come across as anything but an exhibition match.

Re one of the comments about "players will get better on LiV", this throws up two questions. One is simply "why?". Why would anyone work harder to improve when they're guaranteed annual and weekly payments regardless of performance. The second one is "how will we know anyway?". I mean the reason we know that Rory is among the very best golfers in the world is because he competed victoriously against the class of 2010-20, and is still doing the same now against every bright young thing being delivered by the college system.

Lastly. America IS the market. There might be bucket loads of money around the world but it's not golf money on the same way. Half of the world's courses are in the USA and half of the world's golfers are in the USA. That's where the real golf money is and is why the majority of PGA events are at home. Furthermore LIV'a riches might not be carrot enough is their tour is going to demand events around the world. Elite players aren't as fond of travelling as you might think. Most of them live in Florida for a reason.

There are finite spaces on the LIV tour unless things change. That in time will mean the best. But for the moment they just want to piss off the two tours, that's their key ambition. Paying some of these ballbags obscene money. Like Patrick Reed ffs. Even his own family hate him. It's like Joe Exotic's Zoo a bunch of misfits.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 20, 2022, 04:15:03 PM
As someone said what happens to the nomarks who are filling the gaps at the minute once the big boys appear?? Is the money they're getting enough to sustain them when they're out?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 20, 2022, 04:45:37 PM
Quote from: screenexile on July 20, 2022, 04:15:03 PM
As someone said what happens to the nomarks who are filling the gaps at the minute once the big boys appear?? Is the money they're getting enough to sustain them when they're out?

back off to the Asian/Euro tour
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on July 20, 2022, 05:20:00 PM
Maybe they should have a second division, with promotion/relegation. That would keep the players interested
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 20, 2022, 05:33:54 PM
In case anyone was wondering about Andy Ogletree

Quote@sam_golf
In case anyone was wondering what happened to Andy Ogletree, he's playing the Colorado Open this week. 100k to the winner (per @acaseofthegolf1), which would be 20k less than he earned for coming last at Centurion.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 21, 2022, 10:56:19 AM
Was kind of refreshing to see Stenson come out and say he took the money. A lot of pros seem to recognise that the huge money will be paid in first few years to disrupt the game. As LIV golf progresses the teaser figures won't be as significant. Stenson realises that the money is on offer now and won't be there if he waited until after he Captains the Ryder Cup team. It's just a really cunty thing for Norman to do. Offer the Ryder Cup captain a ton of cash to piss everyone on the traditional tours off.

I sort of can't blame a lot of these guys. They're looking at millions of dollars guaranteed. It's basically an exhibition tour at the minute but that may change. The next big step is probably getting a flagship sponsor. Perhaps some betting company. Their morals are already murky so a good fit possibly. Would any broadcaster touch it? Again if the figures are right it's difficult to see them saying no. LIV golf is here to stay unfortunately. There will have to be peace talks. The PGA tour or DP tour won't win this fight.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 21, 2022, 11:46:33 AM
Stenson is an odd one for me as I can see where he's coming from after getting stung big time by Allen Stanford. At this point he probably should have been thinking of winding down the career, hence the ryder cup captaincy. At least he's had the balls to say it is all about the money.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2022, 12:04:36 PM
How much money do you actually need? Surely all of these golfers are rich as f**k, very successful at times in their careers. Unless they've spent it or lost out on big investments ( tough shit)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 21, 2022, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2022, 12:04:36 PM
How much money do you actually need? Surely all of these golfers are rich as f**k, very successful at times in their careers. Unless they've spent it or lost out on big investments ( tough shit)

How much money do you need in your pension to continue the lifestyle you have accustomed?

If your pension pot was reduced by a significant amount overnight and your earnings potential significantly trends downwards as you get older (unlike the rest of us mostly) due to the limited earning potential of sports person, you'd probably do the same.

Not all golfers are rich as f**k. I see why someone like Richard bland has switched. I'd say as a journey man on the European tour and after expenses his earnings were f**k all relative to the huge stars.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2022, 01:43:09 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 21, 2022, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2022, 12:04:36 PM
How much money do you actually need? Surely all of these golfers are rich as f**k, very successful at times in their careers. Unless they've spent it or lost out on big investments ( tough shit)

How much money do you need in your pension to continue the lifestyle you have accustomed?

If your pension pot was reduced by a significant amount overnight and your earnings potential significantly trends downwards as you get older (unlike the rest of us mostly) due to the limited earning potential of sports person, you'd probably do the same.

Not all golfers are rich as f**k. I see why someone like Richard bland has switched. I'd say as a journey man on the European tour and after expenses his earnings were f**k all relative to the huge stars.

That's down to their life choices, if I lose my job or it significantly changes so does my quality of life I was used to... I'll be working till I'm 67 probably longer if the tories get their way, life expectancy is 74. I won't be worrying too much tbh I haven't a pension worth shit, no doubt I'll get by
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on July 21, 2022, 02:46:40 PM
Also can financially set up future generations of his family...just cause they are getting paid now doesn't mean they spend it all now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 21, 2022, 02:59:35 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on July 21, 2022, 12:50:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2022, 12:04:36 PM
How much money do you actually need? Surely all of these golfers are rich as f**k, very successful at times in their careers. Unless they've spent it or lost out on big investments ( tough shit)

How much money do you need in your pension to continue the lifestyle you have accustomed?

If your pension pot was reduced by a significant amount overnight and your earnings potential significantly trends downwards as you get older (unlike the rest of us mostly) due to the limited earning potential of sports person, you'd probably do the same.

Not all golfers are rich as f**k. I see why someone like Richard bland has switched. I'd say as a journey man on the European tour and after expenses his earnings were f**k all relative to the huge stars.

Eh - he recouped all those losses in one event in 2013 - winning the FedExCup. He's earned over $50m in his career to date
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2022, 03:15:03 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on July 21, 2022, 02:46:40 PM
Also can financially set up future generations of his family...just cause they are getting paid now doesn't mean they spend it all now

They'll get what he's left or what he's given them... that's the problem right there, setting your kids up, they'll be grand if I earned 50 million to date
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on July 21, 2022, 03:55:42 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on July 21, 2022, 02:46:40 PM
Also can financially set up future generations of his family...just cause they are getting paid now doesn't mean they spend it all now
exactly and the chances of him winning 40m in the rest of his career on pga was zero
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2022, 03:59:42 PM
Read that back.... His chances of winning ANOTHER 40 million are zero on PGA tour... how many kids is he supporting or setting up? Daft
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on July 21, 2022, 04:27:46 PM
So he's just setting up his kids and his grandkids, great grandkids etc, etc can all go to hell and get out and make their own living
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on July 21, 2022, 05:09:11 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2022, 03:59:42 PM
Read that back.... His chances of winning ANOTHER 40 million are zero on PGA tour... how many kids is he supporting or setting up? Daft
when he was cut on Friday on pga tour did they pay him much ? So if a company offered you
more money for less work and your money was guaranteed no matter what position you end up in and you can also make bonuses you would turn it down ? talk about daft
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Minder on July 21, 2022, 05:43:43 PM
Quote from: Gmac on July 21, 2022, 05:09:11 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2022, 03:59:42 PM
Read that back.... His chances of winning ANOTHER 40 million are zero on PGA tour... how many kids is he supporting or setting up? Daft
when he was cut on Friday on pga tour did they pay him much ? So if a company offered you
more money for less work and your money was guaranteed no matter what position you end up in and you can also make bonuses you would turn it down ? talk about daft

There doesent seem to be indefinite guaranteed starts for the LIV players, that aren't the blue chip players. They could be put on their lug from LIV and then ostracised from the mainstream tours when they try to come back
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 21, 2022, 06:07:22 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on July 21, 2022, 04:27:46 PM
So he's just setting up his kids and his grandkids, great grandkids etc, etc can all go to hell and get out and make their own living

So 40 million won't do you or your kids? Grand kids will be looked after by his own kids.. if I've earned 40 million I'd be happy enough (personally speaking) you'd have to be a greedy Cnut to want more.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: stephenite on July 21, 2022, 11:02:19 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on July 20, 2022, 12:57:55 PM

Lastly. America IS the market. There might be bucket loads of money around the world but it's not golf money on the same way. Half of the world's courses are in the USA and half of the world's golfers are in the USA. That's where the real golf money is and is why the majority of PGA events are at home. Furthermore LIV'a riches might not be carrot enough is their tour is going to demand events around the world. Elite players aren't as fond of travelling as you might think. Most of them live in Florida for a reason.

I'm not sure about this one, America undoubtedly IS the current market. I think this disrupts things longer term and in 5 years we will say America WAS the market.

Assuming LIV doesn't go away, I think there will have to be a tipping point where it all comes back together and it certainly won't look like what it does today. Possibly an F1 model where the players will tour the world for massive sums with the majors thrown in, Ryder Cup maybe merges with the Presidents Cup for a World Cup type of event that countries need to qualify for.

I don't agree with what is happening, far from it - but as with all industries and sports that get disrupted things are going to change quite a lot, and probably for the worse.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on July 24, 2022, 11:49:54 PM
Darren beats Paddy to win the senior open
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 25, 2022, 06:44:38 PM
Quote from: dec on July 24, 2022, 11:49:54 PM
Darren beats Paddy to win the senior open

I thought Paddy's double on the ninth had ruled him out but he came back very strong. Great final two putts by the big Tyrone man.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on July 28, 2022, 12:48:49 AM
Bubba to LIV
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 28, 2022, 10:58:23 AM
I wonder will we see the tears when he wins his first LIV event. . . I highly doubt it!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on July 28, 2022, 11:01:46 AM
Quote from: screenexile on July 28, 2022, 10:58:23 AM
I wonder will we see the tears when he wins his first LIV event. . . I highly doubt it!!!

God probably told him to move to LIV
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 01, 2022, 01:08:32 AM
https://twitter.com/flushingitgolf/status/1553868204786810881

QuotePat Perez has finished T29 and T31 in his first 2 LIV starts and was a combined 35 shots off the leading scores but has still banked over $1.75 million. What a world.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 01, 2022, 03:33:25 PM
Luke Donald gets the Ryder Cup captaincy
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: DrinkingHarp on August 10, 2022, 02:07:54 AM
Cam Smith official in LIV but not for two weeks, trying to get more FedEx Money
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 10, 2022, 06:41:06 AM
Quote from: DrinkingHarp on August 10, 2022, 02:07:54 AM
Cam Smith official in LIV but not for two weeks, trying to get more FedEx Money

With the mullet and tache he looked like a pr1ck now he is one. Makes his win over Rory even more sickening.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 10, 2022, 09:22:00 AM
So am i reading it right that the LIV money is guaranteed but netted from tournament wins? So if you've been given 100m to join and win 4m you don't get that on top? Exhibition tour at best if that's the case.

The court case didn't do those 3 guys any favours. There's a real sense of country club entitlement about the whole thing. Just doesn't sit right. If you want to play LIV go and play it. Don't moan about not getting to play on the PGA or in the Majors.

Agree on the Cam Smith thing. Leaves a sour taste.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on August 10, 2022, 09:50:42 AM
Quote from: trailer on August 10, 2022, 09:22:00 AM
So am i reading it right that the LIV money is guaranteed but netted from tournament wins? So if you've been given 100m to join and win 4m you don't get that on top? Exhibition tour at best if that's the case.

The court case didn't do those 3 guys any favours. There's a real sense of country club entitlement about the whole thing. Just doesn't sit right. If you want to play LIV go and play it. Don't moan about not getting to play on the PGA or in the Majors.

Agree on the Cam Smith thing. Leaves a sour taste.

Yeah that's correct about the winnings from what I have read
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on August 11, 2022, 10:29:14 PM
Just seeing the Scotty Scheffler / Cam Smith thing now.
That had to be a deliberate act.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 11, 2022, 10:37:16 PM
Quote from: Estimator on August 11, 2022, 10:29:14 PM
Just seeing the Scotty Scheffler / Cam Smith thing now.
That had to be a deliberate act.

So he walked on his line ffs the crocodile tears from some when w@nkers like cam Smith are literally taking the piss out of the game at the moment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on August 14, 2022, 11:44:58 PM
Mad finish to the golf here. Neither lad can hit a decent tee shot.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 14, 2022, 11:45:36 PM
Quote from: ONeill on August 14, 2022, 11:44:58 PM
Mad finish to the golf here. Neither lad can hit a decent tee shot.

Good craic here both trying to lose it!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 18, 2022, 10:56:46 PM
Ejit
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 18, 2022, 11:25:24 PM
Classic rory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 21, 2022, 11:04:09 PM
Poor from Lowry today he had a real chance to get to East Lake for the first time. I'd say he's very disappointed after a decent year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 25, 2022, 06:54:41 PM
Rory getting his compulsory brain fart hole out of the way early this time
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 25, 2022, 08:10:57 PM
Rory still to get a par after 6. He is certainly entertaining to watch
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 25, 2022, 11:03:54 PM
Steady drama free 3 under for the first round!!  :o :o :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 26, 2022, 01:51:13 PM
Westwood coming across as a complete pr1ck in response to the new PGA proposals. Him and Poulter seem to be in some sort of race to the gutter.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 26, 2022, 01:53:28 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on August 26, 2022, 01:51:13 PM
Westwood coming across as a complete pr1ck in response to the new PGA proposals. Him and Poulter seem to be in some sort of race to the gutter.

I think at this stage they don't care what people think of them, they are rich, entitled and are in it for as much as they can get
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 26, 2022, 05:44:54 PM
Based on discount codes for tickets for the LIV Boston event next week - the 7 next signings on Monday are

Cameron Smith
Cameron Young
Marc Leishman
Harold Varner III
Joaquin Niemann
Anirban Lahiri
Cameron Tringale
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 26, 2022, 05:57:46 PM
So 7 guys will get dumped seeing as there are limited spaces on Liv. What happens to them, crawl back to their previous tours?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on August 26, 2022, 09:53:39 PM
Surprised at HV 3. He seemed like the kind of lad who enjoyed his charmed life as a PGA player.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 28, 2022, 08:14:04 PM
Getting very interesting all of a sudden
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 28, 2022, 08:21:46 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on August 28, 2022, 08:14:04 PM
Getting very interesting all of a sudden

The Tour championship is anything but interesting
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on August 28, 2022, 08:39:11 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 28, 2022, 08:21:46 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on August 28, 2022, 08:14:04 PM
Getting very interesting all of a sudden

The Tour championship is anything but interesting

Are you watching it? Very interesting back 9 coming up
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Will it ever end on August 28, 2022, 08:43:48 PM
This is going to be a sensational back nine!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 28, 2022, 09:29:26 PM
McIlroy showing why he is one of the greatest.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 28, 2022, 09:36:46 PM
Scheffler scrambling very well, Rory with some great looks but just not dropping. Feel it will get better for Scheffler and he will close it out.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 28, 2022, 10:01:37 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 28, 2022, 09:29:26 PM
McIlroy showing why he is one of the greatest.

5th major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 28, 2022, 10:05:08 PM
Class evenings entertainment!!!

C'mon our boy!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 28, 2022, 10:30:06 PM
In the golfing world Im will never be a big name 😮
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GAABoardMod5 on August 28, 2022, 10:39:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 28, 2022, 10:30:06 PM
In the golfing world Im will never be a big name 😮

Butter won't melt in his mouth though...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on August 28, 2022, 10:49:34 PM
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on August 28, 2022, 10:39:21 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 28, 2022, 10:30:06 PM
In the golfing world Im will never be a big name 😮

Butter won't melt in his mouth though...
😂😂
Some entertainment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 28, 2022, 10:52:48 PM
🐐
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 28, 2022, 10:55:24 PM
Fair play to him didn't see that coming after the 7 at the first on Thurs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on August 28, 2022, 10:56:05 PM
How many was he back yesterday?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 28, 2022, 10:57:52 PM
Sure it's just a tour win, no biggie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 28, 2022, 11:01:47 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 28, 2022, 10:56:05 PM
How many was he back yesterday?

After his first 2 holes on Thur he was 10 back... 6 back today after the first hole!!

McIlroy played really well since Thursday but realistically Scheffler completely lost this he was terrible today.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on August 28, 2022, 11:04:39 PM
It's only choking if it's happening to Rory. Them's the rules apparently.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on August 28, 2022, 11:07:02 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on August 28, 2022, 11:04:39 PM
It's only choking if it's happening to Rory. Them's the rules apparently.

Aye but Rory has the most natural talent of them all so his choke is different than the others  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 28, 2022, 11:09:55 PM
It's mad that he's appreciated more in the US than he is at home.

The crowd support for him there was unbelievable!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on August 28, 2022, 11:10:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 28, 2022, 11:01:47 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 28, 2022, 10:56:05 PM
How many was he back yesterday?

After his first 2 holes on Thur he was 10 back... 6 back today after the first hole!!

McIlroy played really well since Thursday but realistically Scheffler completely lost this he was terrible today.

He did but Rory did what he needed to (just about) while the other top golfers in the world couldn't take advantage.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on August 28, 2022, 11:29:54 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 28, 2022, 11:10:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 28, 2022, 11:01:47 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 28, 2022, 10:56:05 PM
How many was he back yesterday?

After his first 2 holes on Thur he was 10 back... 6 back today after the first hole!!

McIlroy played really well since Thursday but realistically Scheffler completely lost this he was terrible today.


His biggest single pay-day?
He did but Rory did what he needed to (just about) while the other top golfers in the world couldn't take advantage.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 28, 2022, 11:50:57 PM
He's won $10m, $15m and $18m for his 3 Fedex victories!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 30, 2022, 09:46:07 AM
https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/arid-40950482.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 30, 2022, 03:07:19 PM
Very strong G.O.A.T vibes from Rory. Winning in this era against these players is incredible. We are blessed as a nation to have him representing us on the world stage.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 30, 2022, 03:45:23 PM
Official: Cam Smith, Joaquin Niemann, Marc Leishman, Anirban Lahiri, Harold Varner III and Cameron Tringale join LIV Golf and will make their debut this week in Boston.


Yer man Du Plessis who came second in the first event has been cut to make room for the new signings.

The all-Japan team from the last event is gone too - most likely because they couldn't get Hideki signed who turned down $300-$400m
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 30, 2022, 03:46:41 PM
Huge loss for the PGA tour

12 out of last 24 major winners now with LIV
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 30, 2022, 04:06:53 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 30, 2022, 03:45:23 PM
Official: Cam Smith, Joaquin Niemann, Marc Leishman, Anirban Lahiri, Harold Varner III and Cameron Tringale join LIV Golf and will make their debut this week in Boston.


Yer man Du Plessis who came second in the first event has been cut to make room for the new signings.

The all-Japan team from the last event is gone too - most likely because they couldn't get Hideki signed who turned down $300-$400m

Du plessis will crawl back to the European tour. The sooner the other tours stop them coming back the better might make them think twice as for the major winners at Liv well let's hope they cant come back to them either. Only way to deal with the rebels.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 30, 2022, 04:13:44 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 30, 2022, 03:46:41 PM
Huge loss for the PGA tour

12 out of last 24 major winners now with LIV

Watson, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel Dustin Johnson, Smith, Koepka, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen

Decent past winners, If, and its a big if, this LIV falls down are these players able to get back into the PGA again or have they banned them going forward?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 30, 2022, 04:58:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 30, 2022, 04:13:44 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 30, 2022, 03:46:41 PM
Huge loss for the PGA tour

12 out of last 24 major winners now with LIV

Watson, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel Dustin Johnson, Smith, Koepka, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen

Decent past winners, If, and its a big if, this LIV falls down are these players able to get back into the PGA again or have they banned them going forward?

Bar Koepka, Louis and Kaymer its a who's who of hateful c***ts lets face it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Franko on August 30, 2022, 05:00:54 PM
Quote from: trailer on August 30, 2022, 04:58:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 30, 2022, 04:13:44 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 30, 2022, 03:46:41 PM
Huge loss for the PGA tour

12 out of last 24 major winners now with LIV

Watson, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel Dustin Johnson, Smith, Koepka, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen

Decent past winners, If, and its a big if, this LIV falls down are these players able to get back into the PGA again or have they banned them going forward?

Bar Koepka, Louis and Kaymer its a who's who of hateful c***ts lets face it.

Hold on.  You MUST like McDowell.

Cos he's from ere like

Otherwise you are just a big old Irish begrudging cnut
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 30, 2022, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: Franko on August 30, 2022, 05:00:54 PM
Quote from: trailer on August 30, 2022, 04:58:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 30, 2022, 04:13:44 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 30, 2022, 03:46:41 PM
Huge loss for the PGA tour

12 out of last 24 major winners now with LIV

Watson, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed, Charl Schwartzel Dustin Johnson, Smith, Koepka, Martin Kaymer, Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen

Decent past winners, If, and its a big if, this LIV falls down are these players able to get back into the PGA again or have they banned them going forward?

Bar Koepka, Louis and Kaymer its a who's who of hateful c***ts lets face it.

Hold on.  You MUST like McDowell.

Cos he's from ere like

Otherwise you are just a big old Irish begrudging cnut

That's not why I like anyone. Just because they are from Ireland. Seems like a weird reason to like someone.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 30, 2022, 06:38:31 PM
Think he's talking the piss

£100 million!!  is like nearly impossible to refuse unless you are earning that! Must be a bottomless pit of money

I'd refuse it  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on August 30, 2022, 08:10:34 PM
Quote from: trailer on August 30, 2022, 03:07:19 PM
Very strong G.O.A.T vibes from Rory. Winning in this era against these players is incredible. We are blessed as a nation to have him representing us on the world stage.
tiger or jack might disagree as would 99.99% of golf fans .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 30, 2022, 08:13:23 PM
Quote from: Gmac on August 30, 2022, 08:10:34 PM
Quote from: trailer on August 30, 2022, 03:07:19 PM
Very strong G.O.A.T vibes from Rory. Winning in this era against these players is incredible. We are blessed as a nation to have him representing us on the world stage.
tiger or jack might disagree as would 99.99% of golf fans .

He's trolling, badly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 30, 2022, 08:57:39 PM
He's not the greatest golfer... if not already he is 100% nailed on to be the greatest Irish sportsperson of all time
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on August 30, 2022, 09:15:07 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 30, 2022, 04:13:44 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 30, 2022, 03:46:41 PM
Huge loss for the PGA tour

12 out of last 24 major winners now with LIV

Bubba Watson (2), Phil Mickelson (6), Sergio Garcia (1), Patrick Reed (1), Charl Schwartzel (1), Dustin Johnson (2), Cam Smith (1), Brooks Koepka (4), Martin Kaymer (2), Graeme McDowell (1), Louis Oosthuizen (1), Henrik Stenson (1), Bryson DeChambeau (1)

Decent past winners, If, and its a big if, this LIV falls down are these players able to get back into the PGA again or have they banned them going forward?

Decent, aye, but the majority of them haven't really troubled the leaderboard of the last few majors. Plenty of one and done major winners in that list. You wouldn't expect the likes of McDowell, Kaymer, Schwartzel, Watson, Oosthuizen, Stenson or Garcia to be picking up any more than they already have... Though the likes of Smith, Koepka, Bryson and DJ could.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 30, 2022, 09:22:20 PM
LIV will hinge on tournaments being eligible for OWGR points and also a TV deal.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 30, 2022, 10:02:57 PM
Who controls the majors? Will the or can they be banned from playing?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on August 30, 2022, 10:35:08 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 30, 2022, 10:02:57 PM
Who controls the majors? Will the or can they be banned from playing?

All are different. And all have slightly different criteria for entry, but it works along the lines of:

Former champions (of this tournament) for 10 years (or life for Masters).
Recent champions of the other majors (last 5 years or so).
Top 25 in last year's iteration of this tournament.
Top 50 in the world rankings at a cut off date.
Winners of 5-20 feeder/prestige tournaments e.g all pga tour winners that year get to the pga championship, most recent winner of Players Championship gets an exemption for all.
A handful of recent amateur major winners.
A handful from word wide tours (not Masters)


I don't see any circumstance whereby someone who has earned an exemption will be barred from the field for a major.

But when you see the criteria above, it's going to become more and more difficult each year to gain an exemption, if committed to the LIV tour.  Once OWGR points start washing out in 12-24 months time, then staying in the top 25 for any majors they make will be everything to them.

Over the course of 3-5 years, they'll all be washed out bar a handful.

Unless there's dramatic change, of course
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 31, 2022, 08:12:36 AM
Can LIV survive? Just how long can the Saudi's keep pumping in the money?

Would you go watch an LIV event? I certainly would not.

(Steps back waiting for snipers and hopes they're not from south Armagh)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on August 31, 2022, 10:48:36 AM
By my count there is only 1 Top 10 player with LIV
Cam Smith
Another 3 in the Top 25:
Niemann, Ancer, and DJ
And within the Top 50:
Koepka, Bryson, Reed, Oosthuizen, Casey, Na, Kokrak, HV3

Might have missed a couple. But those without major titles to their name could miss out quite quickly on attendance at the majors.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
Rahm doesent sound too happy with the new PGA tour schedule that Woods & McIlroy have brokered, could be worth watching there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2022, 11:23:17 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
Rahm doesent sound too happy with the new PGA tour schedule that Woods & McIlroy have brokered, could be worth watching there

Not happy or has been offered $200 million?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2022, 11:23:17 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
Rahm doesent sound too happy with the new PGA tour schedule that Woods & McIlroy have brokered, could be worth watching there

Not happy or has been offered $200 million?

He has already been offered the $200m and turned it down but doesent seem happy that they will have a minimum amount of tournaments to play, he has two very young kids so maybe that's a part of it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2022, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2022, 11:23:17 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
Rahm doesent sound too happy with the new PGA tour schedule that Woods & McIlroy have brokered, could be worth watching there

Not happy or has been offered $200 million?

He has already been offered the $200m and turned it down but doesent seem happy that they will have a minimum amount of tournaments to play, he has two very young kids so maybe that's a part of it.

Kids will certainly play a part in all our work/life decisions, professional sports men give up a serious amount of time to become the best they can be, if you want to spend more time with the family these lads could retire and have that..

Being offered that amount of money is more of a reason than anything I believe. Kids would be a good reason, not the main one
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 31, 2022, 02:30:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2022, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2022, 11:23:17 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
Rahm doesent sound too happy with the new PGA tour schedule that Woods & McIlroy have brokered, could be worth watching there

Not happy or has been offered $200 million?

He has already been offered the $200m and turned it down but doesent seem happy that they will have a minimum amount of tournaments to play, he has two very young kids so maybe that's a part of it.

Kids will certainly play a part in all our work/life decisions, professional sports men give up a serious amount of time to become the best they can be, if you want to spend more time with the family these lads could retire and have that..

Being offered that amount of money is more of a reason than anything I believe. Kids would be a good reason, not the main one

LIV tour will be 14 events plus the 4 majors so there isn't much difference. In fact full time asshole Patrick Reed will be playing more events mow he's on LIV than he would if he played just the PGA tour. Despite quoting playing less as the main reason for leaving.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on August 31, 2022, 02:37:49 PM
Quote from: trailer on August 31, 2022, 02:30:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2022, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2022, 11:23:17 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
Rahm doesent sound too happy with the new PGA tour schedule that Woods & McIlroy have brokered, could be worth watching there

Not happy or has been offered $200 million?

He has already been offered the $200m and turned it down but doesent seem happy that they will have a minimum amount of tournaments to play, he has two very young kids so maybe that's a part of it.

Kids will certainly play a part in all our work/life decisions, professional sports men give up a serious amount of time to become the best they can be, if you want to spend more time with the family these lads could retire and have that..

Being offered that amount of money is more of a reason than anything I believe. Kids would be a good reason, not the main one

LIV tour will be 14 events plus the 4 majors so there isn't much difference. In fact full time asshole Patrick Reed will be playing more events mow he's on LIV than he would if he played just the PGA tour. Despite quoting playing less as the main reason for leaving.

Is 14 not a lot less than they play on the tour? Plus LIV golf is only 3 day instead of 4? I think this LIV golf is a load of shite. Surely tradition and the competition side of things will eventually win out!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 31, 2022, 02:59:48 PM
Does the 20 tournaments include Majors??

Rahm was giving out that he likes to play 3-4 times in Europe a year as well so I'd say a few of these "bigger" events will be joint with the DP world tour.

Would be good to have the big boys over here a bit more often.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 03:25:14 PM
Quote from: screenexile on August 31, 2022, 02:59:48 PM
Does the 20 tournaments include Majors??

Rahm was giving out that he likes to play 3-4 times in Europe a year as well so I'd say a few of these "bigger" events will be joint with the DP world tour.

Would be good to have the big boys over here a bit more often.

It does, 12 I think "elevated" tournaments, all 4 majors and four other events of their choosing 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 31, 2022, 04:05:41 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on August 31, 2022, 02:37:49 PM
Quote from: trailer on August 31, 2022, 02:30:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2022, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 11:38:56 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 31, 2022, 11:23:17 AM
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 31, 2022, 10:59:13 AM
Rahm doesent sound too happy with the new PGA tour schedule that Woods & McIlroy have brokered, could be worth watching there

Not happy or has been offered $200 million?

He has already been offered the $200m and turned it down but doesent seem happy that they will have a minimum amount of tournaments to play, he has two very young kids so maybe that's a part of it.

Kids will certainly play a part in all our work/life decisions, professional sports men give up a serious amount of time to become the best they can be, if you want to spend more time with the family these lads could retire and have that..

Being offered that amount of money is more of a reason than anything I believe. Kids would be a good reason, not the main one

LIV tour will be 14 events plus the 4 majors so there isn't much difference. In fact full time asshole Patrick Reed will be playing more events mow he's on LIV than he would if he played just the PGA tour. Despite quoting playing less as the main reason for leaving.

Is 14 not a lot less than they play on the tour? Plus LIV golf is only 3 day instead of 4? I think this LIV golf is a load of shite. Surely tradition and the competition side of things will eventually win out!

He played a few tournaments on the Asian tour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 02, 2022, 02:46:08 PM
Does anyone follow LIVGolf on Twitter? @LIVGolfInv

It really makes me want to puke, and puke again, and puke again, ad nauseum.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 02, 2022, 06:46:33 PM
Henrik Stenson pulled out of the Boston event just before the shotgun start - and was replaced by a player ranked 2,326th in the world

will he get Henrik's paycheck?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: lenny on September 09, 2022, 07:02:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 02, 2022, 02:46:08 PM
Does anyone follow LIVGolf on Twitter? @LIVGolfInv

It really makes me want to puke, and puke again, and puke again, ad nauseum.

The BMW tournament has been reduced to 54 holes. Should really suit the LIV golfers now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on September 09, 2022, 08:56:17 PM
Quote from: lenny on September 09, 2022, 07:02:13 PM
Quote from: Orior on September 02, 2022, 02:46:08 PM
Does anyone follow LIVGolf on Twitter? @LIVGolfInv

It really makes me want to puke, and puke again, and puke again, ad nauseum.

The BMW tournament has been reduced to 54 holes. Should really suit the LIV golfers now.
Rorys dig about 72 holes being too much for the liv players came back at him , probably needs the day or two to make sure he's ok himself he's an emotional little guy these days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on September 11, 2022, 01:33:31 PM
Rory McIlroy on the Queen: "She was dignity, dedication & grace personified. She was a great lady. I had the honour of meeting her once before. It's a sad day but also a celebration of her life. She provided a steadiness for this country that no other has."

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 11, 2022, 01:56:13 PM
Just saw Victor Hovland with a spirit level on the putting green.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 11, 2022, 03:56:49 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on September 11, 2022, 01:33:31 PM
Rory McIlroy on the Queen: "She was dignity, dedication & grace personified. She was a great lady. I had the honour of meeting her once before. It's a sad day but also a celebration of her life. She provided a steadiness for this country that no other has."

Thos words were written and rehearsed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on September 11, 2022, 03:59:35 PM
I say isn't that chap from kings county
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 11, 2022, 05:22:12 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on September 11, 2022, 01:33:31 PM
Rory McIlroy on the Queen: "She was dignity, dedication & grace personified. She was a great lady. I had the honour of meeting her once before. It's a sad day but also a celebration of her life. She provided a steadiness for this country that no other has."

Once again Rory encapsulates the mood of the country. We don't deserve him.

Sergio is a full time ****.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on September 11, 2022, 05:47:45 PM
Good finish at Wentworth with Lowry and McIlroy in contention. Could be a 3 way play off with Rahm.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on September 11, 2022, 06:01:28 PM
Just answered a question I had of myself - would I prefer Shane or Rory to win.
Turns out it is Shane.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Turf on September 11, 2022, 06:13:40 PM
Up Offaly. Good man Shane.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on September 11, 2022, 06:13:58 PM
What a win by Lowry, what an Irishman

Pity McIlroy couldn't do it for his queen
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 11, 2022, 06:15:04 PM
Quote from: Turf on September 11, 2022, 06:13:40 PM
Up Offaly. Good man Shane.

careful now, no cheerleading allowed  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 11, 2022, 06:22:59 PM
Ah like a slug coming out after the rain, like honestly lad, you are a dose ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: theskull1 on September 11, 2022, 06:28:26 PM
 ;D .... oblivious to the question
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 11, 2022, 07:10:15 PM
Quote from: theskull1 on September 11, 2022, 06:28:26 PM
;D .... oblivious to the question

Totally saw that laughed my head off!!

Really glad to see Lowry do it he totally deserved it. Great to see 2 local lads at the top of the world game competing with the best week in week out has to be a golden age for Irish golf!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Itchy on September 11, 2022, 07:26:23 PM
Well done to Shane Lowry but I wonder if Rory hadn't been in mourning this weekend he probably would have won.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 11, 2022, 07:35:03 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on September 11, 2022, 06:13:58 PM
What a win by Lowry, what an Irishman

Pity McIlroy couldn't do it for his queen

But the man from Kings County did it for Chuck.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on September 11, 2022, 07:46:29 PM
Nice tribute from Lowry to the Queen in his post round interview. It's ok when Lowry says nice things about her though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on September 11, 2022, 08:06:15 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 11, 2022, 07:46:29 PM
Nice tribute from Lowry to the Queen in his post round interview. It's ok when Lowry says nice things about her though.

Comparing the two lol You get some mad mental gymnastics from McIlroy fans alright
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 11, 2022, 08:09:17 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on September 11, 2022, 08:06:15 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on September 11, 2022, 07:46:29 PM
Nice tribute from Lowry to the Queen in his post round interview. It's ok when Lowry says nice things about her though.

Comparing the two lol You get some mad mental gymnastics from McIlroy fans alright

The obsession must be draining though? Surely you've more things to worry about ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 11, 2022, 11:44:32 PM
Is this the fella who was raging he didn't get an autograph when he was 15?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 12, 2022, 09:06:53 AM
Fantatsic win by Lowry. Put it up to those LIV arseholes. Rory also with a fantastic result. Two great Irishmen.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 12, 2022, 09:18:57 AM
One great irishman and one, meh
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Newbridge Exile on September 12, 2022, 10:50:19 AM
Congratulations also to Padraig Harrington with another win on the Senior's tour in the states
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on September 12, 2022, 11:36:30 AM
Yep, €300k, fair play to him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 12, 2022, 11:48:06 AM
Quote from: An Watcher on September 12, 2022, 11:36:30 AM
Yep, €300k, fair play to him

Stick that with the millions he's doing rightly for a an old buck!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on September 12, 2022, 12:22:42 PM
The golfers are funny with all their wee huffy antics towards those simply picking to play in a competing tour that offers more money.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 12, 2022, 12:46:32 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 12, 2022, 12:22:42 PM
The golfers are funny with all their wee huffy antics towards those simply picking to play in a competing tour that offers more money.

The PGA tour is owned and ran by the Pros. It's like leaving your local club for your parish rivals for money. That's why I think those on the PGA Tour hate it so much.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 12, 2022, 12:51:31 PM
Quote from: trailer on September 12, 2022, 12:46:32 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on September 12, 2022, 12:22:42 PM
The golfers are funny with all their wee huffy antics towards those simply picking to play in a competing tour that offers more money.

The PGA tour is owned and ran by the Pros. It's like leaving your local club for your parish rivals for money and knowing that they have human rights problems  ;). That's why I think those on the PGA Tour hate it so much.

Fixed that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 16, 2022, 06:10:38 PM
Two Irish amateurs into the 36-hole  final of the US Mid-Am Championship at Erin Hills this afternoon.

Hugh Foley - Dublin vs Matthew McClean - Belfast. Foley has won the North and South of Ireland Championships already this year.

Winner goes to Augusta. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 16, 2022, 07:33:28 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 16, 2022, 06:10:38 PM
Two Irish amateurs into the 36-hole  final of the US Mid-Am Championship at Erin Hills this afternoon.

Hugh Foley - Dublin vs Matthew McClean - Belfast. Foley has won the North and South of Ireland Championships already this year.

Winner goes to Augusta.

Trump will be raging at these immigrants, lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 17, 2022, 09:47:17 PM
McClean takes the win 3&1 - which gets him an invite to the 2023 US Open - and more than likely an invite to the Masters
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 18, 2022, 03:12:48 PM
MacIntyre has thrown this away!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on September 18, 2022, 04:07:59 PM
He's right back in it now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 18, 2022, 04:15:17 PM
Quote from: gerrykeegan on September 18, 2022, 04:07:59 PM
He's right back in it now.

Fair play he steadied the ship the last few holes hoping to see a playoff now.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 23, 2022, 11:27:24 PM
Usa thrashing the international team. It could get embarrassing this weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 24, 2022, 12:16:57 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on September 23, 2022, 11:27:24 PM
Usa thrashing the international team. It could get embarrassing this weekend.

The matches were fairly entertaining today and relatively close it's a pity the Intl's couldn't have turned a couple.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 24, 2022, 07:20:19 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 24, 2022, 12:16:57 AM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on September 23, 2022, 11:27:24 PM
Usa thrashing the international team. It could get embarrassing this weekend.

The matches were fairly entertaining today and relatively close it's a pity the Intl's couldn't have turned a couple.

The President's Cup seems like a waste of time. Do you think USA get as much satisfaction beating the Internationals as they would beating Europe?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 30, 2022, 03:18:50 PM
Todays round at the Dunhill Links began with a shotgun start.

Another win for Greg and the LIV gang  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on October 10, 2022, 01:13:39 AM
Cantlay Jesus!!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on October 23, 2022, 10:35:53 PM
Someone won't sleep tonight when the new world number one finishes his round (baring a complete f**k up that is)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on October 23, 2022, 10:51:19 PM
Best player in the world for the 9th time... great achievement looks very solid in all parts of his game and you can see the confidence oozing out of him.

Hopefully he gets one of the majors next year because I think if he gets one he'll get another 2 quite quickly.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on October 24, 2022, 08:35:32 AM
What an achievement. World No.1 again and him from little old Ireland. Brilliant. We are blessed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 24, 2022, 07:16:23 PM
Quote from: trailer on October 24, 2022, 08:35:32 AM
What an achievement. World No.1 again and him from little old Ireland. Brilliant. We are blessed.

And a great ambassador.

Unfortunately, his uncle's club St Paul's Lurgan was cruelly beaten in the Armagh Intermediate final on Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 30, 2022, 08:25:19 PM
Seamus Power two shots in the lead playing the final hole in Bermuda.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 31, 2022, 12:04:32 AM
closed it out and up to #32 in the world
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Itchy on November 19, 2022, 11:57:33 PM
Massive round of golf by Leona Maguire today, shot a 63 clawing back 7 shots on the leader to go into the last day level with Lydia Ko and 5 shots clear of the field. If she wins tomorrow she gets 2m dollars, the 2nd biggest purse ever won by an Irish golfer, male or female.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on November 20, 2022, 10:06:44 AM
Biffo in the spectators didn't applaud McIlroy's birdie!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 20, 2022, 10:56:43 AM
Quote from: Orior on November 20, 2022, 10:06:44 AM
Biffo in the spectators didn't applaud McIlroy's birdie!

Matt not going to win this, so Rory could do the double
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on November 20, 2022, 02:56:44 PM
Quote from: Itchy on November 19, 2022, 11:57:33 PM
Massive round of golf by Leona Maguire today, shot a 63 clawing back 7 shots on the leader to go into the last day level with Lydia Ko and 5 shots clear of the field. If she wins tomorrow she gets 2m dollars, the 2nd biggest purse ever won by an Irish golfer, male or female.

She could show rory how to putt
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on November 20, 2022, 07:21:26 PM
Imagine how much better he'd be if she did

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FiBfzriXwAEBrFn?format=jpg&name=small)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on November 20, 2022, 07:36:32 PM
He might have won a major if she had shown him how to putt
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trueblue1234 on November 20, 2022, 10:10:08 PM
Leona just missed out unfortunately. But 2nd placed with a $550,000 prize which will ease the pain. Great to see.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on November 20, 2022, 10:16:08 PM
Quote from: trueblue1234 on November 20, 2022, 10:10:08 PM
Leona just missed out unfortunately. But 2nd placed with a $550,000 prize which will ease the pain. Great to see.

Amazing player and good to see no one saying she's a choker either
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on November 21, 2022, 10:11:35 AM
Absolute GOAT. The Michael Murphy of Golf.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Frank_The_Tank on December 05, 2022, 01:27:13 PM
Anyone have screenshots of Part II interview of Rory with Paul Kimmage from yesterday's Sunday Independent?

Read part I but forgot to buy it yesterday.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on December 05, 2022, 03:12:17 PM
https://www.balls.ie/golf/rory-mcilroy-shane-lowry-horizon-535473
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: laoislad on December 23, 2022, 12:34:27 PM
This is very good.

https://twitter.com/dpworldtour/status/1606001635183845376?s=46&t=pwMbxQOd7biUn02iVqq3tQ
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: In hiding on December 23, 2022, 01:09:54 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 23, 2022, 12:34:27 PM
This is very good.

https://twitter.com/dpworldtour/status/1606001635183845376?s=46&t=pwMbxQOd7biUn02iVqq3tQ
Excellent
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 09, 2023, 12:43:32 AM
Golf is hard!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on January 09, 2023, 11:13:09 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 09, 2023, 12:43:32 AM
Golf is hard!
Golf is a pain! Love hate relationship with it. I've done no real practise worth talking about and haven't been keeping the eye in over the winter so I have only myself to blame. The handicap is going to shoot up like a rocket once the proper competitions get started again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 25, 2023, 03:22:39 PM
I see Rory and Patrick Reed aren't kissing and making up anytime soon
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on January 25, 2023, 06:39:47 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 25, 2023, 03:22:39 PM
I see Rory and Patrick Reed aren't kissing and making up anytime soon

Rory handling himself well, Reed is an absolute eejit to think that you can sue a lad and expect a handshake
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on January 25, 2023, 07:24:39 PM
Just saw a video of this talk about a  storm in a tea cup
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 25, 2023, 07:46:56 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 25, 2023, 06:39:47 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 25, 2023, 03:22:39 PM
I see Rory and Patrick Reed aren't kissing and making up anytime soon

Rory handling himself well, Reed is an absolute eejit to think that you can sue a lad and expect a handshake

To be fair - Rory isn't being sued - he was going to be deposed as a witness in one of Reed's lawsuits.
Same thing was done to Justin Thomas a couple of days before his wedding.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 25, 2023, 08:51:41 PM
Reed is a complete bellend.

But the big question is, will @LaoisLad back Reed? lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on January 25, 2023, 09:32:32 PM
Not directly being sued, no - but I think the point remains. I'd consider it a personal affront as well, particularly given the frivolous nature of Reed's chronic complaints.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on January 26, 2023, 08:24:56 AM

Is McIlroy's problem that he is being called as a witness?

If he isnt being sued, whats the problem?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 26, 2023, 09:03:37 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 26, 2023, 08:24:56 AM

Is McIlroy's problem that he is being called as a witness?

If he isnt being sued, whats the problem?

I don't think Rory does have a problem, Reed seems to though, if someone doesn't want to shake your hand that's ok, don't act the baby and throw something at him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 26, 2023, 10:05:29 AM
The "throwing the tee" thing is a load of balls nothing in it.

If McIlroy doesn't want to shake his hand or speak to him he doesn't have to. To get subpoenaed on Christmas Eve for what I'm sure McIlroy sees as a bullshit lawsuit is hardly going to get Reed back in his good books.

Rory's not stupid either he knows the public perception of Reed I can't imagine he would have done the same to Mickelson or DJ who have a better name than Reed!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on January 26, 2023, 11:10:45 AM
Rory is absolutely right to blank Fat Pat who has sent subpoenas to half the tour including Rory on Christmas Eve and JT two days before his wedding. He's a fat f**king cheat and deserves to be treated like the w**ker he is. The guy has no class.

Some of the "Journalists" in the presser are completely out of their depth. They asked some of the stupidest questions and Rory gave the right answer which was to shrug his shoulders. You wonder who pays some of these guys. Some of those Golf Mags are complete shite and we are starting to see why.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 26, 2023, 04:20:06 PM
Patrick 'table for one' Reed lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 29, 2023, 07:38:09 PM
Would have been funny had they been paired off tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on January 29, 2023, 10:49:11 PM
Fat Pat the cheat.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on January 30, 2023, 09:11:02 AM
Reed has now passed out Rory (he's having a cracker day, while Rory isn't)

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2023, 09:15:33 AM
Quote from: Rois on January 30, 2023, 09:11:02 AM
Reed has now passed out Rory (he's having a cracker day, while Rory isn't)

-7 for the day so far is an outstanding score tbf.. Rory -2 for the day isn't!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on January 30, 2023, 09:25:20 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2023, 09:15:33 AM
Quote from: Rois on January 30, 2023, 09:11:02 AM
Reed has now passed out Rory (he's having a cracker day, while Rory isn't)

-7 for the day so far is an outstanding score tbf.. Rory -2 for the day isn't!

McIlroy will get him. He has to or else it's like the Nazis winning WWII
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on January 30, 2023, 10:44:23 AM
looks like it could be a mcilroy/fat-pat playoff

fireworks!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2023, 10:46:53 AM
Quote from: smort on January 30, 2023, 10:44:23 AM
looks like it could be a mcilroy/fat-pat playoff

fireworks!

Stick that in your pipe Reed lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Rois on January 30, 2023, 10:48:32 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2023, 10:46:53 AM


Stick that in your pipe Reed lol
I shouted something a bit less polite! 

Good man Rory, huge pressure putt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on January 30, 2023, 10:48:44 AM
haha fantastic birdie, birdie finish to win by 1

was stringing pat along
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on January 30, 2023, 10:49:50 AM
Absolute GOAT.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on January 30, 2023, 10:53:53 AM
Quote from: smort on January 30, 2023, 10:48:44 AM
haha fantastic birdie, birdie finish to win by 1

was stringing pat along

👍
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 30, 2023, 10:54:56 AM
Clutch!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2023, 10:55:21 AM
I'm sure the win is great but I'd imagine who he beat and how he did it at the end was some craic
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on January 30, 2023, 10:58:40 AM
He did say in post-round interview that the win was sweeter than it needed to be
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Taylor on January 30, 2023, 11:23:00 AM
What was McIlroy served papers about with Reed?

Hardly a big deal is it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on January 30, 2023, 11:38:53 AM
Quote from: Taylor on January 30, 2023, 11:23:00 AM
What was McIlroy served papers about with Reed?

Hardly a big deal is it?

I think it shows a complete lack of respect for your fellow professionals. Fat Pat is suing half the planet and to subpoena Tiger and Rory is just to piss them off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 30, 2023, 01:45:45 PM
Not a good start to the year for Mikhail, he'd the return button all set to hit and Rory birdied that last  ;D

Always the next one
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 30, 2023, 03:58:30 PM
If 'table for one' didn't cheat on the 17th hole on Sunday then Rory would have won by two shots.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2023, 02:44:51 PM
Lowry and his caddy have split.

Maybe Rory should go after him  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on January 31, 2023, 03:15:43 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on January 31, 2023, 02:44:51 PM
Lowry and his caddy have split.

Maybe Rory should go after him  ;D

Player playing shite & the caddie gets binned  ???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 15, 2023, 11:13:09 PM
Watched the first few episodes of the new doc and have to say it's fairly average. The only things of note are Joel Dahmen who seems like a decent fella and a bit of a character and Koepka's absolute fear that he's lost it.

His reason for joining LIV is very clear even if he's never said it out loud!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on February 16, 2023, 07:20:32 AM
Yeah, average enough first episode altho enjoyed seeing Thomas winning the pga section.  Not a fan of koepka but will stick with it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 16, 2023, 08:36:52 PM
Rumours swirling Brooks wants back in!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 16, 2023, 11:12:53 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 16, 2023, 08:36:52 PM
Rumours swirling Brooks wants back in!

Hope it is true!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on February 18, 2023, 12:54:34 AM
Tiger getting a hard time for what I thought was pretty funny
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on February 18, 2023, 12:57:03 AM
Is it really that funny?

I think there's been a huge over reaction to it but I don't think it was a good idea or particularly funny.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on February 18, 2023, 01:17:02 AM
Quote from: screenexile on February 18, 2023, 12:57:03 AM
Is it really that funny?

I think there's been a huge over reaction to it but I don't think it was a good idea or particularly funny.

Just depends on what you find funny. It probably wasn't smart because of the day and age we live in but in way I am glad to see stuff like this still happens even on the professional sport stage
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on February 18, 2023, 07:14:39 AM
Joke between 2 fellas.  No big deal.  Total over reaction
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on February 18, 2023, 12:08:50 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 18, 2023, 12:57:03 AM
Is it really that funny?

I think there's been a huge over reaction to it but I don't think it was a good idea or particularly funny.

I don't think he needed you or me to think it's funny, he isn't a comedian
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: RedHand88 on February 18, 2023, 12:13:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 18, 2023, 12:57:03 AM
Is it really that funny?

I think there's been a huge over reaction to it but I don't think it was a good idea or particularly funny.

Yes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on February 18, 2023, 02:15:36 PM
Thomas Pieters away to LIV
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 18, 2023, 02:55:52 PM
Been watching Full swing on Netflix... enjoying the background stuff
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 19, 2023, 09:01:42 PM
Seamun Power seems to be the leading Irishman this weekend.

On current form, Rory can forget about the full sweep of majors for another year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 19, 2023, 11:16:05 PM
Cork jersey at the 18th green.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: johnnycool on February 20, 2023, 04:08:32 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on February 18, 2023, 12:13:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 18, 2023, 12:57:03 AM
Is it really that funny?

I think there's been a huge over reaction to it but I don't think it was a good idea or particularly funny.

Yes.

What's the background to Tiger giving your man the tampon?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on February 20, 2023, 04:29:01 PM
JT is Tiger's best friend on tour. Tiger almost treats him like a little brother.

It's just their own banter, a visual representation of the "did that get caught in your skirt?" type of remark that follows a shot that doesn't go very far.

It's a shite joke but anyone getting offended needs a punishment, maybe something along the lines of having to spend a couple of hours in a room with a dozen other people who get offended by things that don't matter; just to pick up on how daft it is.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on February 20, 2023, 05:56:52 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on February 20, 2023, 04:08:32 PM
Quote from: RedHand88 on February 18, 2023, 12:13:09 PM
Quote from: screenexile on February 18, 2023, 12:57:03 AM
Is it really that funny?

I think there's been a huge over reaction to it but I don't think it was a good idea or particularly funny.

Yes.

What's the background to Tiger giving your man the tampon?

Even golfer Paige Spiranac made a joke about it on her Twitter account.

(https://celebmafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/paige-spiranac-social-media-02-17-2020-7.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 23, 2023, 09:24:08 PM
We all excited for the start of the new LIV season tomorrow?  :D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 23, 2023, 10:04:28 PM
I cant keep track. A few new signings this year does that mean a few have crawled back to the PGA or euro tour as Liv only has space for 48. (I hope they were told to get to f**k)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on February 23, 2023, 10:19:39 PM
None back to the PGA - the lads dropped are off to the Asian Tour - but can be called back at any time.
Kaymer is missing this event with injury and Laurie Canter has come in to replace him.

There's stories now that Koepka is having second thoughts and might head back.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 24, 2023, 10:03:54 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 23, 2023, 09:24:08 PM
We all excited for the start of the new LIV season tomorrow?  :D

Answer me this. How are LIV gonna make any future stars? It's a team makey uppy 54 hole competition. There doesn't seem to be that back 9 Sunday duels that elevate ordinary golfers into household names. For now it's grand few old guys who were fairly handy looking for a pay check but in 5 or 10 years that won't have the same draw. Where's the future in this? Do they continue to poach the tours best? Like the money while abundant isn't infinite.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on February 28, 2023, 08:57:30 PM
Really enjoyed full swing on netflix. They fairly picked the players to follow with almost all of them involved in big drama during the year. I remember feeling really sorry for mito Pereira doing a van de velde at the PGA but now he is at Liv slap it up him. The last episode on Rory was great, shame it brought back memories of that aussie red neck beating him at st Andrews
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on February 28, 2023, 09:47:50 PM
Quote from: trailer on February 24, 2023, 10:03:54 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on February 23, 2023, 09:24:08 PM
We all excited for the start of the new LIV season tomorrow?  :D

Answer me this. How are LIV gonna make any future stars? It's a team makey uppy 54 hole competition. There doesn't seem to be that back 9 Sunday duels that elevate ordinary golfers into household names. For now it's grand few old guys who were fairly handy looking for a pay check but in 5 or 10 years that won't have the same draw. Where's the future in this? Do they continue to poach the tours best? Like the money while abundant isn't infinite.

LiV has already peaked.

Its only potential for survival is in usurping the PGA Tour for public interest. Which it can't do in the short term because that's where Rory & Tiger hang out, plus every serious player in the world apart from Smith and DJ is there keeping them honest. And it can't do in the medium term because each of the next two seasons will see all LiV players drop out of the OWGR top 50 and the 4 x Major fields, aside from those who've gained exemptions from previous Major titles. It can't do it in the long term because even if they recruited every college star for a decade, without some way of them being able to prove themselves against McIlroy, Rahm, Sheffler, they just aren't marketable.

They might cause a stir here and there for a few years. Smith could carry the torch by himself into majors if he stays sharp. Bryson has a certain star power which could make news if he finds form. But it won't be enough.

On the plus side they did take some of my least favourite golfers - Casey, Garcia, Na - away from the Tour. So some thanks is offered.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 05, 2023, 09:04:28 PM
After a poor start McIlroy now leading at Bay Hill
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 05, 2023, 11:18:44 PM
They all did their best to lose it... fair play to Kityama he did really well on the last 2 holes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on March 05, 2023, 11:39:40 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 05, 2023, 11:18:44 PM
They all did their best to lose it... fair play to Kityama he did really well on the last 2 holes.

Tough golf course. Not enough of them on the Tour. The quality of the leaderboard and the closeness of the final groups would suggest they should just toughen the f**k out of everything going forward.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on March 09, 2023, 06:37:12 PM
Tiger in the rough again?

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/mar/08/tiger-woods-girlfriend-nda-erica-herman
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on March 10, 2023, 06:04:59 PM
None of the Irish doing well at the Players.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on March 10, 2023, 07:56:45 PM
McIlroy +7
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 10, 2023, 08:29:10 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on March 10, 2023, 07:56:45 PM
McIlroy +7

Watching it, I never play golf but I'd do better!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on March 10, 2023, 10:05:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 10, 2023, 08:29:10 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on March 10, 2023, 07:56:45 PM
McIlroy +7

Watching it, I never play golf but I'd do better!!

No you wouldn't.  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 10, 2023, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 10, 2023, 10:05:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 10, 2023, 08:29:10 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on March 10, 2023, 07:56:45 PM
McIlroy +7

Watching it, I never play golf but I'd do better!!

No you wouldn't.  ::)

Big fella this is MR2, course he would 😉
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 10, 2023, 10:16:26 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on March 10, 2023, 10:14:11 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 10, 2023, 10:05:22 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 10, 2023, 08:29:10 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on March 10, 2023, 07:56:45 PM
McIlroy +7

Watching it, I never play golf but I'd do better!!

No you wouldn't.  ::)

Big fella this is MR2, course he would 😉

On the wii I was amazing at golf so there  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on March 11, 2023, 07:48:43 AM
Will lowry make the cut at the golf?  Sitting at +2.  Cut currently at +1 up to 53rd place.  Never quite sure on how they decide this but I know he needs a few to fall down to +2 to get through and there are a number still to finish on this score as well as ones who could climb with a late run
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 11, 2023, 11:55:16 AM
Is Rory blaming his poor play on a new driver?

Surely the time to purchase (or be donated) a new driver is in the winter off-season.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on March 11, 2023, 11:57:37 AM
Quote from: Orior on March 11, 2023, 11:55:16 AM
Is Rory blaming his poor play on a new driver?

Surely the time to purchase (or be donated) a new driver is in the winter off-season.

A workman blaming his tools?

That course looked tough, that island green took out some players
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on March 11, 2023, 01:54:20 PM
Quote from: An Watcher on March 11, 2023, 07:48:43 AM
Will lowry make the cut at the golf?  Sitting at +2.  Cut currently at +1 up to 53rd place.  Never quite sure on how they decide this but I know he needs a few to fall down to +2 to get through and there are a number still to finish on this score as well as ones who could climb with a late run

It's the top 65 and ties make the cut
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on March 12, 2023, 10:41:35 PM
Rahm and Scheffler have teed it up in the same event 7 times this season

Hero: 2nd (Scottie)
Sentry: Win (Rahm)
AmEx: Win (Rahm)
Phoenix: Win (Scottie)
Genesis: Win (Rahm)
Bay Hill: T4 (Scottie)
Players: Win (Scottie)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on March 17, 2023, 01:26:48 AM
Anyone watch Full Swing on Netflix?

I'm not really spoiling it much by saying that there is no truer saying in life than money doesn't buy happiness.

Golf is an individual sport but for me the last clip from the last episode (cleverly set up by Netflix I reckon) is poignant.

I much prefer to be hacking around at the weekend and having a few trips to Portugal on the beer every year than becoming one of those rich  lifeless robots.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on March 17, 2023, 03:07:31 AM
Quote from: highorlow on March 17, 2023, 01:26:48 AM
Anyone watch Full Swing on Netflix?

I'm not really spoiling it much by saying that there is no truer saying in life than money doesn't buy happiness.

Golf is an individual sport but for me the last clip from the last episode (cleverly set up by Netflix I reckon) is poignant.

I much prefer to be hacking around at the weekend and having a few trips to Portugal on the beer every year than becoming one of those rich  lifeless robots.

Well unless you're holding back on signing with a tour, I think you are ok and you probably don't need to alert Portugal that you're on your way!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on March 17, 2023, 10:15:57 AM
QuoteWell unless you're holding back on signing with a tour, I think you are ok and you probably don't need to alert Portugal that you're on your way!

Well when I do sign and when I win the fedex I'll invite you over to celebrate the $18,000,000 win rather than having a wee glass of wine in the locker room on my own.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 20, 2023, 02:03:15 PM
Sihwan Kim has finished dead last in both LIV events this year - a combined 58 shots worse than the winner and has earned a cool $240k for that.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on March 22, 2023, 11:40:39 AM
LIV is a joke, a golf society for has been pro's.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 22, 2023, 11:50:30 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 20, 2023, 02:03:15 PM
Sihwan Kim has finished dead last in both LIV events this year - a combined 58 shots worse than the winner and has earned a cool $240k for that.

It's a nonsense tour. It will need to change radically for it to have any interest from Joe Public. If and when someone defects the other way and asks back onto the PGA tour you' imagine whatever credibility it has it will have lost.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 22, 2023, 12:16:12 PM
Have any of the big names played any way decent recently??
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on March 22, 2023, 12:18:50 PM
Quote from: screenexile on March 22, 2023, 12:16:12 PM
Have any of the big names played any way decent recently??

DJ played fairly well last year. Apart from that I think it's a pretty dour affair.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 22, 2023, 09:24:09 PM
What did the spectator shout at Lowry on the 17th hole, causing Shane to reply under his breath "You're f**king hilarious, aren't ye", lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2023, 12:40:49 PM
Said Offaly were shite
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 23, 2023, 11:53:53 PM
Sweet suffering Jesus Rory

https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1639051506979569665
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 25, 2023, 10:12:16 PM
That was some job by Rory today. All parts of his game working well. Even if he loses in the semi or final, it will be good preparation for Augusta.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on March 25, 2023, 10:13:06 PM
Good win at the last for him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on March 26, 2023, 11:02:30 PM
Not the final anyone was expecting
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on March 27, 2023, 01:04:01 AM
2 great semi-finals - couldn't be arsed for watching the final/3rd place match
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on March 27, 2023, 06:37:35 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on March 27, 2023, 01:04:01 AM
2 great semi-finals - couldn't be arsed for watching the final/3rd place match

Rory called the 3rd place match a pillow fight, lol.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 03, 2023, 05:34:19 PM
Love Masters week. Really looking forward to it as usual but there are definitely a few more storylines with the LIV lads this time around.

The Power Rankings haven't appeared yet but have to say 3 lads at under 10/1 odds for a Masters is a bit mad. I managed to get a sneaky e/w on Corey Conners before he won last night so hopefully he can win me a few quid.

Anybody else with some big odds picks?

WRX power rankings are out on Wednesday morning apparently.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 04, 2023, 08:52:40 AM
You would think (again) a very good chance for McIlroy, can't imagine the LIV guys will be going great as they are pretty much playing non competitive golf. Maybe that doesent matter, we will see.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on April 04, 2023, 11:46:36 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 03, 2023, 05:34:19 PM
Love Masters week. Really looking forward to it as usual but there are definitely a few more storylines with the LIV lads this time around.

The Power Rankings haven't appeared yet but have to say 3 lads at under 10/1 odds for a Masters is a bit mad. I managed to get a sneaky e/w on Corey Conners before he won last night so hopefully he can win me a few quid.

Anybody else with some big odds picks?

WRX power rankings are out on Wednesday morning apparently.

Burns, Day and Hovland my picks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 05, 2023, 02:34:08 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on April 04, 2023, 11:46:36 AM
Quote from: screenexile on April 03, 2023, 05:34:19 PM
Love Masters week. Really looking forward to it as usual but there are definitely a few more storylines with the LIV lads this time around.

The Power Rankings haven't appeared yet but have to say 3 lads at under 10/1 odds for a Masters is a bit mad. I managed to get a sneaky e/w on Corey Conners before he won last night so hopefully he can win me a few quid.

Anybody else with some big odds picks?

WRX power rankings are out on Wednesday morning apparently.

Burns, Day and Hovland my picks

Cantlay, Reed and Koepka
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 05, 2023, 02:54:40 PM
If Rory doesn't win then anyone other than a Liv ballbag
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 05, 2023, 03:19:54 PM
https://www.golfwrx.com/711095/the-23-players-who-can-win-the-masters-3/?utm_source=Front&utm_medium=Featured_Latest&utm_campaign=GolfWRX_OnSite&utm_content=unused


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: In hiding on April 05, 2023, 03:42:19 PM
Cam Young. Thank me later
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 05, 2023, 04:15:49 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 05, 2023, 02:54:40 PM
If Rory doesn't win then anyone other than a Liv ballbag

LIV will love it if Rory doesnt win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on April 05, 2023, 04:28:29 PM
Koepka
Rory
Morikawa
Lowry
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on April 05, 2023, 04:50:27 PM
Rory to complete the slam.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Targetman on April 05, 2023, 08:23:03 PM
Ew bets on Young, Koepka and Hovland for me
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: pbat on April 05, 2023, 10:07:32 PM
Seamie Power back to back hole in ones in todays par 3 competition. Only two players in masters history every done two in a row.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: PMG1 on April 06, 2023, 03:12:19 AM
Rory, Jason Day and wouldn't rule out Lowry as an e/w
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on April 06, 2023, 07:01:01 AM
Went for Spieth, Lowry and Fleetwood.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on April 06, 2023, 09:10:39 AM
I'd fancy Scheffler, but very difficult to defend here with all the hullabaloo. In fact, I think only Faldo has defended successfully the year after winning his first Masters. So too narrow at the odds for me.
I've gone for Matsuyama at 40 and Sungjae at 33. Then small ones on  DJ 33/1 and Rose 50s for 1st round leader.
Hoping for an Irish win of course.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on April 06, 2023, 05:17:02 PM
Bang Bang Bang and Lowry leads!
Playing very well and could have had another birdie or two on the front.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 06, 2023, 05:45:00 PM
Quote from: Muck Savage on April 06, 2023, 05:17:02 PM
Bang Bang Bang and Lowry leads!
Playing very well and could have had another birdie or two on the front.
Hovland 5 under first 9
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Walter Cronc on April 06, 2023, 06:20:05 PM
Done Hovland, Burns, Im & Rory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: jcpen on April 06, 2023, 06:45:12 PM
Went with Mcilroy, Spieth and Fleetwood.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bannside on April 06, 2023, 07:25:48 PM
Went with Rory Power and Lowry.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on April 06, 2023, 07:57:57 PM
Have Power backed to finish top 40, and after 16 holes I was thinking this has a good chance and then the last 2 holes happened  :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 06, 2023, 07:59:31 PM
Rory scrambling
Victor on fire
Scottie doing well
Woods in pain
Brooks LIVing up to expectations
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 06, 2023, 08:21:13 PM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on April 06, 2023, 07:57:57 PM
Have Power backed to finish top 40, and after 16 holes I was thinking this has a good chance and then the last 2 holes happened  :o

I know ffs turned into a 36 handicapper on those 2 holes ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 06, 2023, 09:07:58 PM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on April 06, 2023, 07:57:57 PM
Have Power backed to finish top 40

pushing the boat out there  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on April 06, 2023, 09:26:20 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 06, 2023, 09:07:58 PM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on April 06, 2023, 07:57:57 PM
Have Power backed to finish top 40

pushing the boat out there  ;D

100% but hey make the cut and you never know  :P
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on April 06, 2023, 11:08:06 PM
Was that a Kerry jersey watching Rory get a birdie at the 15th?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on April 07, 2023, 01:47:17 AM
Rory got 5 birdies and still ended up at par.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 07, 2023, 10:13:20 AM
Quote from: dec on April 07, 2023, 01:47:17 AM
Rory got 5 birdies and still ended up at par.

Too many loose shots, had got himself right back into it at 16th with two birdies in a row and then terrible hook drive on 17th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mouview on April 07, 2023, 12:00:56 PM
Pre-tournament expectations with Rory often fail in contact with the first round. Really needs to look in the mirror every morning before he goes out and say "Just hit the fairway".
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2023, 05:11:18 PM
McIlroy done for another year at the masters unfortunately. Awful second round so far
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on April 07, 2023, 05:28:55 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2023, 05:11:18 PM
McIlroy done for another year at the masters unfortunately. Awful second round so far

Im not sure he will ever win it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on April 07, 2023, 07:06:05 PM
Did an Amateur ever start in the final group? might be happening tomorrow!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 07, 2023, 07:11:30 PM
Bennett is having the game of his life and looks like he's enjoying every second..

Tory should have stayed in bed... horrendous play

Scottie not great either couldn't buy a birdie
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 07, 2023, 07:26:00 PM
Quote from: Muck Savage on April 07, 2023, 07:06:05 PM
Did an Amateur ever start in the final group? might be happening tomorrow!
Gordon Sherry in an Open many years ago would have been in the last or second last pairing.

His career never took off after that.

Paul Dunne might have been in the final pairing that time he played a blinder in the Open too. Similar career trajectory to Sherry unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: HiMucker on April 07, 2023, 07:36:05 PM
I haven't seen Lowry hit a shot yet today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on April 07, 2023, 07:54:07 PM
Quote from: HiMucker on April 07, 2023, 07:36:05 PM
I haven't seen Lowry hit a shot yet today

Think it's the usual archaic Masters TV coverage, featured groups only earlier today I think in the coverage ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 07, 2023, 08:05:53 PM
Strange stuff with coverage. Rory and Tiger going nowhere and you see all their 80 shots. The likes of Lowry, Reed, English and Fox ticking over nicely, but you wouldn't know they were playing.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 07, 2023, 08:15:48 PM
Koepka will not be caught playing like that

Massive advantage to be in the house atm
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: jcpen on April 07, 2023, 08:41:36 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on April 07, 2023, 05:28:55 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on April 07, 2023, 05:11:18 PM
McIlroy done for another year at the masters unfortunately. Awful second round so far

Im not sure he will ever win it
Yeah not sure Mcilroy will ever win it though I back him every year 😂
Shane currently tied 6th but 7 shots behind.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on April 07, 2023, 08:51:58 PM
Hate this coverage. Is it just a US thing or the same back home?

Rahm is going to start to need a few birdies here
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trileacman on April 07, 2023, 10:34:12 PM
Are there any likeable American golfers? Seriously I'd rather Putin winning the Masters than Patrick Reed.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on April 07, 2023, 10:44:44 PM
Quote from: trileacman on April 07, 2023, 10:34:12 PM
Are there any likeable American golfers? Seriously I'd rather Putin winning the Masters than Patrick Reed.

Jordan Speith, Justin Thomas, Joel Dahmen, Freddie Couples.

But on the whole, it's a fair point.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on April 07, 2023, 11:01:06 PM
Finau seems like a good spud, not too many as unpopular as Reed in fairness o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on April 08, 2023, 12:17:23 AM
Don't like Spieth...JT, Fowler, and Morikawa all seem decent
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 08, 2023, 12:37:01 AM
Max Homa is a good fella
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on April 08, 2023, 01:33:11 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on April 08, 2023, 12:37:01 AM
Max Homa is a good fella

Aye I would agree...was listening to him yesterday as he was talking to the commentators during his round. Seemed like a decent fella
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on April 08, 2023, 03:31:15 AM
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/12852370/tree-falls-at-augusta-in-high-winds-lucky-nobody-was-injured
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: theskull1 on April 08, 2023, 11:47:39 AM
Wonder if those 'mature' trees would have been planted in recent times as part of course landscaping ..... might explain why their root system wasn't able to handle the wind loading?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 08, 2023, 09:59:25 PM
12 out 18 LIV players made the cut (2 of the other 6 were injured)

Koepka the likely winner

smart play to take the saudi cash and just play the majors
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 08, 2023, 10:06:16 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 08, 2023, 09:59:25 PM
12 out 18 LIV players made the cut (2 of the other 6 were injured)

Koepka the likely winner

smart play to take the saudi cash and just play the majors
would love to see Phil make a run
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Sportacus on April 08, 2023, 10:07:04 PM
Quote from: theskull1 on April 08, 2023, 11:47:39 AM
Wonder if those 'mature' trees would have been planted in recent times as part of course landscaping ..... might explain why their root system wasn't able to handle the wind loading?
I thought it was weird the way that tree fell.  Something odd about it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 08, 2023, 10:07:23 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 08, 2023, 09:59:25 PM
12 out 18 LIV players made the cut (2 of the other 6 were injured)

Koepka the likely winner

smart play to take the saudi cash and just play the majors

Smart? Can all he Liv golf players play in all the Majors?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on April 09, 2023, 01:27:31 AM
Well no. Poulter, McDowell, Westwood don't get in any this year unless they go through qualifying rounds for the US and British Opens.
Bubba and Sergio are only at the Masters as a past winner, likewise Stenson as a past winner of the Open. 

Here's a list of who is in and not in this year

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsRCGDgWYAMdrg3?format=png&name=medium)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on April 09, 2023, 01:46:46 AM
So not smart at all. Hmmmm
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on April 09, 2023, 03:03:46 PM
Tiger withdrew from tournament, the damage to his leg from the car accident must be horrific if he's limping that bad a few years later . Best ever
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on April 09, 2023, 03:33:08 PM
GOAT
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Estimator on April 09, 2023, 10:23:45 PM
Super rounds from Spieth and Big Phil to put some pressure on Rahm and Brooks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on April 09, 2023, 11:49:30 PM
Serious bit of choking from Koepka! I mean to shoot +5 in a final round when you're starting 2 ahead is criminal at this level.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on April 09, 2023, 11:59:41 PM
Think everyone was over thinking it, Rahm the best player in the world & it's not particularly close at the moment.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on April 10, 2023, 12:27:55 AM
Quote from: Kidder81 on April 09, 2023, 11:59:41 PM
Think everyone was over thinking it, Rahm the best player in the world & it's not particularly close at the moment.

yep best player won it easy in the end

saudis put up a good fight, 3 in the top 5

great tournament in the end
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 18, 2023, 10:07:46 PM
LIV golf leading the way again in a major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 18, 2023, 11:04:24 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 18, 2023, 10:07:46 PM
LIV golf leading the way again in a major

How'd that end up the last day? Christ you are pathetic
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 19, 2023, 04:10:33 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 18, 2023, 10:07:46 PM
LIV golf leading the way again in a major

Nah
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 21, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on May 19, 2023, 04:10:33 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 18, 2023, 10:07:46 PM
LIV golf leading the way again in a major

Nah

;)

in all seriousness, it looks like arriving at majors fresh is the way to go (getting in them is the problem)

koepka big fav now, surely he can't choke again  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 21, 2023, 10:28:29 PM
scenes on the 15th
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on May 21, 2023, 11:01:38 PM
That was so disappointing for Hovland he's done really well to stick with Koepka all day and set up a grandstand finish but he's goosed now.

What about big Block!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 21, 2023, 11:40:36 PM
Koepka deserved that after what happened at augusta, owned the choke and crushed them this week,

5 majors wow  8)

LIV golf suits guys like him, fully rested and ready for the majors

he never bothered with the regular tour anyway
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on May 21, 2023, 11:43:45 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 21, 2023, 11:40:36 PM
Koepka deserved that after what happened at augusta, owned the choke and crushed them this week,

5 majors wow  8)

LIV golf suits guys like him, fully rested and ready for the majors

he never bothered with the regular tour anyway

So have only won one, so not really going with what you've posted
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NotedObserver on May 22, 2023, 12:04:35 AM
Brooksy is back. Class act. Injuries have hampered him but now the one to watch for in major champs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on May 22, 2023, 01:40:19 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on May 21, 2023, 11:40:36 PMLIV golf suits guys like him, fully rested and ready for the majors

It was his 6th event in 8 weeks - hardly fully rested
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on June 04, 2023, 08:13:23 PM
Could the Irish do the double tonight?

Great to see mckibbin win this afternoon, first tour win at 20, very impressive
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 04, 2023, 08:33:35 PM
Quote from: smort on June 04, 2023, 08:13:23 PM
Could the Irish do the double tonight?

Great to see mckibbin win this afternoon, first tour win at 20, very impressive

Rory doing his bit to ensure there is no double.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 04, 2023, 10:05:11 PM
Yeah Rory doing a Rory on the final round ffs. He must a have missed a tiddler on the last, sky didn't even show it. +3 now for the day :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 04, 2023, 10:07:52 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 04, 2023, 10:05:11 PM
Yeah Rory doing a Rory on the final round ffs. He must a have missed a tiddler on the last, sky didn't even show it. +3 now for the day :o

The bogeys after birdies disease that he has caught, and last few holes he doesent even have the birdies - just bogeys
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on June 04, 2023, 10:11:54 PM
Bottler
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 04, 2023, 10:32:12 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 04, 2023, 10:11:54 PM
Bottler

Yes indeed, he spent a summer working at the Coke-Cola factory at Lambeg.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on June 04, 2023, 10:39:07 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 04, 2023, 10:32:12 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on June 04, 2023, 10:11:54 PM
Bottler

Yes indeed, he spent a summer working at the Coke-Cola factory at Lambeg.
That's where he gets it from then
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 04, 2023, 10:40:32 PM
McCarthy is very lucky.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 04, 2023, 10:46:06 PM
Rory's wedge play and putting has been horrific today! Obviously didn't read the script from the home club. Any pressure on him at all now and he's wilting has to be a big worry at this stage of the season!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 04, 2023, 11:20:43 PM
He will still have a good chance at the next major
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 04, 2023, 11:23:34 PM
great tournament, hovland win been coming last few months

some run from scheffler with awful putting, too tough for mcilroy

denny mccarthy will rue that near miss  :'(
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 04, 2023, 11:44:20 PM
Shit I thought McCarthy was home and hosed totally missed it all. Fair play Hovland!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 03:03:51 PM
PGA Tour & LIV to merge !!

So the LIV lads won the war, they get a boatload of money up front last year & now get their tour cards back

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 06, 2023, 03:20:15 PM
Incredible.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 06, 2023, 03:20:56 PM
Money talks
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 06, 2023, 03:28:05 PM
By the look of Twitter nobody knew what was happening except a handful of people.

PGA tour players won't be happy!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 06, 2023, 03:30:00 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 06, 2023, 03:28:05 PM
By the look of Twitter nobody knew what was happening except a handful of people.

PGA tour players won't be happy!

Think everyone is caught by surprise. Ryder cup could be proper feisty now if LIV guys are back in.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 03:37:47 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 03:30:00 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 06, 2023, 03:28:05 PM
By the look of Twitter nobody knew what was happening except a handful of people.

PGA tour players won't be happy!

Think everyone is caught by surprise. Ryder cup could be proper feisty now if LIV guys are back in.

It will all be forgotten, do you think this has happened without McIlroy, Woods blessing ? They have all been given a kings ransom. Makes some of the high profile critics of it on the PGA Tour look a bit daft now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 03:42:28 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 06, 2023, 03:28:05 PM
By the look of Twitter nobody knew what was happening except a handful of people.

PGA tour players won't be happy!

They will obviously be getting higher purses etc, benefitting some way financially so im sure they are ok
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 06, 2023, 03:42:48 PM
What about all that family time the LIV beys wanted?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 06, 2023, 03:44:17 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 03:37:47 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 03:30:00 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 06, 2023, 03:28:05 PM
By the look of Twitter nobody knew what was happening except a handful of people.

PGA tour players won't be happy!

Think everyone is caught by surprise. Ryder cup could be proper feisty now if LIV guys are back in.

It will all be forgotten, do you think this has happened without McIlroy, Woods blessing ? They have all been given a kings ransom. Makes some of the high profile critics of it on the PGA Tour look a bit daft now

Perhaps. Strange that nobody had any idea. There wasn't even a rumour of talks never mind an agreement. If Wood, McIlroy, Mickelson etc were involved you'd imagine there would have been a leak somewhere?
Maybe not. I'm not sure.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 03:44:40 PM
Looks like Saudi (and money) won
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 03:45:28 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 03:44:17 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 03:37:47 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 03:30:00 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 06, 2023, 03:28:05 PM
By the look of Twitter nobody knew what was happening except a handful of people.

PGA tour players won't be happy!

Think everyone is caught by surprise. Ryder cup could be proper feisty now if LIV guys are back in.

It will all be forgotten, do you think this has happened without McIlroy, Woods blessing ? They have all been given a kings ransom. Makes some of the high profile critics of it on the PGA Tour look a bit daft now

Perhaps. Strange that nobody had any idea. There wasn't even a rumour of talks never mind an agreement. If Wood, McIlroy, Mickelson etc were involved you'd imagine there would have been a leak somewhere?
Maybe not. I'm not sure.

It's rare for something like this not leaking though - I read McIlroy had softened his stance slightly recently.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 06, 2023, 03:46:17 PM
DP World Tour are also part of the deal, maybe this will lead to an actual World Tour.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 03:52:14 PM
Mind you looks like Morikawa found out on Twitter like the rest of us
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on June 06, 2023, 04:08:21 PM
Haha fellas on here we're getting fired up about it .
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 06, 2023, 04:17:06 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 03:52:14 PM
Mind you looks like Morikawa found out on Twitter like the rest of us

Greg Norman didn't know and by the sounds of it won't be involved any more.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 06, 2023, 04:19:36 PM
Loads coming out saying they found out on Twitter. Rory looks like a dickhead, defending the PGA only for Brooks and all to pocket hundreds of millions and then merge anyway. I'd be pissed. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 04:19:36 PM
Loads coming out saying they found out on Twitter. Rory looks like a dickhead, defending the PGA only for Brooks and all to pocket hundreds of millions and then merge anyway. I'd be pissed.

You would assume McIlroy and the top ones have been made promises by the Saudis 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 06, 2023, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 04:19:36 PM
Loads coming out saying they found out on Twitter. Rory looks like a dickhead, defending the PGA only for Brooks and all to pocket hundreds of millions and then merge anyway. I'd be pissed.

You would assume McIlroy and the top ones have been made promises by the Saudis

Sure the big objection was that it was sports washing and nobody wanted the big bad Saudis involved. Is that all forgotten?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 06, 2023, 04:28:48 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 04:19:36 PM
Loads coming out saying they found out  on Twitter. Rory looks like a dickhead, defending the PGA only for Brooks and all to pocket hundreds of millions and then merge anyway. I'd be pissed.

You would assume McIlroy and the top ones have been made promises by the Saudis

Sure the big objection was that it was sports washing and nobody wanted the big bad Saudis involved. Is that all forgotten?

Looks like it, Jay Monahan talking about "growing the game"
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 06, 2023, 05:14:48 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 06, 2023, 04:28:48 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 04:19:36 PM
Loads coming out saying they found out  on Twitter. Rory looks like a dickhead, defending the PGA only for Brooks and all to pocket hundreds of millions and then merge anyway. I'd be pissed.

You would assume McIlroy and the top ones have been made promises by the Saudis

Sure the big objection was that it was sports washing and nobody wanted the big bad Saudis involved. Is that all forgotten?

Looks like it, Jay Monahan talking about "growing the game"

Monahan is gonna face a backlash. I can't see him lasting. This is only starting.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 06, 2023, 05:45:28 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 05:14:48 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 06, 2023, 04:28:48 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 04:23:24 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on June 06, 2023, 04:21:52 PM
Quote from: trailer on June 06, 2023, 04:19:36 PM
Loads coming out saying they found out  on Twitter. Rory looks like a dickhead, defending the PGA only for Brooks and all to pocket hundreds of millions and then merge anyway. I'd be pissed.

You would assume McIlroy and the top ones have been made promises by the Saudis

Sure the big objection was that it was sports washing and nobody wanted the big bad Saudis involved. Is that all forgotten?

Looks like it, Jay Monahan talking about "growing the game"

Monahan is gonna face a backlash. I can't see him lasting. This is only starting.

A big payoff I'm guessing, he won't care
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on June 06, 2023, 06:20:30 PM
Rory , brandel chamblee let's see how their morals hold up now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2023, 06:56:22 PM
Quote from: Gmac on June 06, 2023, 06:20:30 PM
Rory , brandel chamblee let's see how their morals hold up now

They'll hardly quit
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on June 06, 2023, 06:59:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2023, 06:56:22 PM
Quote from: Gmac on June 06, 2023, 06:20:30 PM
Rory , brandel chamblee let's see how their morals hold up now

They'll hardly quit
don't think so , stenson kicked out as euro captain also
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 06, 2023, 07:51:39 PM
McIlroys stance had definitely softened recently which would make you think he was in on it... if he was then he's a massive hypocrite.

There's a fair bit still to be sorted out yet surely the big PGA starts will have to compensated!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 06, 2023, 07:57:51 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 06, 2023, 07:51:39 PM
McIlroys stance had definitely softened recently which would make you think he was in on it... if he was then he's a massive hypocrite.

There's a fair bit still to be sorted out yet surely the big PGA starts will have to compensated!

I always found it hard to get too invested either way, one group of very rich sportsmen squabbling with another group of very rich sportsmen
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 06, 2023, 08:01:49 PM
Quote from: Gmac on June 06, 2023, 04:08:21 PM
Haha fellas on here we're getting fired up about it .

always good to be on the right side of history  ;D

Gmac knew ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 06, 2023, 11:35:49 PM
Being reported that McIlroy and Woods were in the dark about the deal like everyone else!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 06, 2023, 11:46:47 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 06, 2023, 11:35:49 PM
Being reported that McIlroy and Woods were in the dark about the deal like everyone else!

Mcilroys' head is shot at the minute so this ain't going to help at all with his major quest.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 06, 2023, 11:48:28 PM
On one hand it will be good to see the likes of DJ and Brooks again but most of the rest like Sergio, poults, Westwood, red neck smith, reed etc etc can get to f**k
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 07, 2023, 12:23:35 AM
The objection to the LIV tour from the PGA players was nothing to do with Saudi money, it was because they were traitors to the PGA tour who were involved in setting up a rival. They would have objected even if the source for LIV money was from a more reputable source.


The anger at the Saudi money connection was mostly from outside the ranks of PGA tour players
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 07, 2023, 12:55:22 AM
be interesting to see who turns down the saudis now

my guess, nobody (unless they resign)

brooks has played this perfectly imo

another major next week?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: NAG1 on June 07, 2023, 12:58:54 PM
Already being floated compensation to those who stayed on the PGA.

Can't see them being overly happy with the way it was announced though and the PGA chief being openly told to resign by these guys.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 07, 2023, 01:29:37 PM
Compensation will help, but its still blood money.

The biggest winners of this are obviously LIV because they were running out of road.

I would like to think the PGA negotiator dug deep.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 07, 2023, 01:34:27 PM
Out of interest has Greg Norman been shafted by all this? Silver linings and all that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 07, 2023, 02:01:44 PM
Quote from: Orior on June 07, 2023, 01:29:37 PM
Compensation will help, but its still blood money.

The biggest winners of this are obviously LIV because they were running out of road.

I would like to think the PGA negotiator dug deep.

LIV ceases to exist at the end of 2023 - PIF are the big winners
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 07, 2023, 03:01:31 PM
Rory is fully onboard anyway going by his comments just now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on June 07, 2023, 03:07:55 PM
You are all on about Rory, what about Harrington  Ffs  he let himself down badly the bollax
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 07, 2023, 03:35:10 PM
Quote from: fearbrags on June 07, 2023, 03:07:55 PM
You are all on about Rory, what about Harrington  Ffs  he let himself down badly the bollax

Saw his stuff earlier, you are right but Jesus he's not exactly relevant in the pro game these days
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 07, 2023, 03:48:39 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 07, 2023, 03:01:31 PM
Rory is fully onboard anyway going by his comments just now

He's got billions of reasons I suppose.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: StephenC on June 07, 2023, 04:20:49 PM
Rory's press conference was incredibly impressive. He's very thoughtful, articulate, genuine and mature. Good on him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on June 07, 2023, 04:41:12 PM
Quote from: StephenC on June 07, 2023, 04:20:49 PM
Rory's press conference was incredibly impressive. He's very thoughtful, articulate, genuine and mature. Good on him.

He was better at explaining Monahan's deal than Monahan was.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 07, 2023, 05:41:35 PM
Kyle?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on June 07, 2023, 05:46:52 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 07, 2023, 03:35:10 PM
Quote from: fearbrags on June 07, 2023, 03:07:55 PM
You are all on about Rory, what about Harrington  Ffs  he let himself down badly the bollax



Saw his stuff earlier, you are right but Jesus he's not exactly relevant in the pro game these days
Well that makes it even worse , he didn't have to comment at all ?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2023, 05:50:24 PM
Quote from: fearbrags on June 07, 2023, 05:46:52 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 07, 2023, 03:35:10 PM
Quote from: fearbrags on June 07, 2023, 03:07:55 PM
You are all on about Rory, what about Harrington  Ffs  he let himself down badly the bollax



Saw his stuff earlier, you are right but Jesus he's not exactly relevant in the pro game these days
Well that makes it even worse , he didn't have to comment at all ?

Rather comment now than being tortured leading up to the next Major?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on June 07, 2023, 05:53:02 PM
Quote from: StephenC on June 07, 2023, 04:20:49 PM
Rory's press conference was incredibly impressive. He's very thoughtful, articulate, genuine and mature. Good on him.

You could probably take issue with him saying PIF isn't LIV, and LIV has nothing to do with this
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on June 07, 2023, 05:56:08 PM
A large proportion of pro golfers are just self obsessed corporate shills to varying degrees. Harrington comparing Irelands treatment of unmarried mothers to somehow justify the Saudi welcome being a prime example. He's not stupid, he knew the reaction it would get yet he still used a false equivalence. Those lads don't live in the real world, their only metric for success is their bank balances.   
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 07, 2023, 05:57:37 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 07, 2023, 05:50:24 PM
Quote from: fearbrags on June 07, 2023, 05:46:52 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on June 07, 2023, 03:35:10 PM
Quote from: fearbrags on June 07, 2023, 03:07:55 PM
You are all on about Rory, what about Harrington  Ffs  he let himself down badly the bollax



Saw his stuff earlier, you are right but Jesus he's not exactly relevant in the pro game these days
Well that makes it even worse , he didn't have to comment at all ?

Rather comment now than being tortured leading up to the next Major?

Is Harrington playing next weekend?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 08, 2023, 01:01:06 PM
https://twitter.com/flushingitgolf/status/1666754075935817729 (https://twitter.com/flushingitgolf/status/1666754075935817729)

???
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: fearbrags on June 10, 2023, 04:44:53 AM
https://www.thesun.ie/sport/golf/10854806/padraig-harrington-rtes-liveline-tweet-ireland/

What a gobshite,   and to think I wanted this p***k to win  ,
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 12, 2023, 12:17:17 AM
Really enjoying this and great to see the European lads out to support Tommy!!

I hope he does it but more than that I just hope the thing finishes I've work in the morning FFS! 🤦🏼‍♂️
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 12, 2023, 12:37:58 AM
Fleetwood will never get a better PGA tour chance than that

Amazing last putt by Taylor, clutch
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 12, 2023, 05:22:33 PM
The rugby tackle on Hadwin was brilliant.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: seafoid on June 15, 2023, 07:13:38 AM
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2023/06/15/ciaran-murphy-at-least-the-gaa-is-safe-from-the-pernicious-influence-of-gulf-money/

Shane Lowry might end up winning enough money on the new Saudi-controlled PGA Tour to put in an ambitious bid to buy the Longford County Board, but for now it seems the GAA is safe enough from the pernicious influence of Gulf money.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: anportmorforjfc on June 15, 2023, 09:07:38 PM
Never seen such as easy course for a US Open. Not as enjoyable as past years -8 shouldn't be winning never mind leading after one round.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: restorepride on June 15, 2023, 09:18:43 PM
Quote from: fearbrags on June 10, 2023, 04:44:53 AM
https://www.thesun.ie/sport/golf/10854806/padraig-harrington-rtes-liveline-tweet-ireland/

What a gobshite,   and to think I wanted this p***k to win  ,
What did he say?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 15, 2023, 09:33:50 PM
Quote from: anportmorforjfc on June 15, 2023, 09:07:38 PM
Never seen such as easy course for a US Open. Not as enjoyable as past years -8 shouldn't be winning never mind leading after one round.

Agreed I always love the Us open because usually the winner scrapes home a few under par with a number of players made to look like club golfers with big scores
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 16, 2023, 12:22:19 AM
McIlroy in full flow here it's been a while... long way to go though but not many better sights than McIlroy on the charge!

USGA will not be happy about scoring it could be brutal tomorrow!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 16, 2023, 10:02:16 PM
That would have been some hole in one for Rory
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 16, 2023, 10:42:28 PM
Dodgy box not playin ball. Useless fcuker
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 16, 2023, 10:52:04 PM
Folwer could end this tonight
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 16, 2023, 11:23:33 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 16, 2023, 10:52:04 PM
Folwer could end this tonight

Don't see it. Even if he finishes up 6 ahead, he just needs one of his regular cold putter days and he will freefall
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Louther on June 17, 2023, 07:59:36 AM
Is shaping up nicely, enjoying the course with risk and reward shots plus plenty of lies round greens that need some imagination. Fowler only had 4 pars on his card last night.

Tee times aren't great tonight though, leaders tee off at 11.40 tonight our time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 17, 2023, 08:24:08 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 16, 2023, 10:42:28 PM
Dodgy box not playin ball. Useless fcuker

Who?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on June 17, 2023, 08:30:53 AM
Quote from: Orior on June 17, 2023, 08:24:08 AM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on June 16, 2023, 10:42:28 PM
Dodgy box not playin ball. Useless fcuker

My illegal stream....

Who?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 17, 2023, 09:50:23 AM
Quote from: Louther on June 17, 2023, 07:59:36 AM
Is shaping up nicely, enjoying the course with risk and reward shots plus plenty of lies round greens that need some imagination. Fowler only had 4 pars on his card last night.

Tee times aren't great tonight though, leaders tee off at 11.40 tonight our time.

The west coast majors are no use for us, hate to see them
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 18, 2023, 03:05:14 AM
This is great viewing!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Louther on June 18, 2023, 10:23:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 18, 2023, 03:05:14 AM
This is great viewing!

Excellent. Was real US open golf last night.

Be interesting to see pin positions this evening. Scheffler is lurking dangerously for the leaders.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 18, 2023, 06:19:26 PM
Interesting night ahead for this thread.

Mikhail Prokhorov will to gloat his anti-Roryness early but unless one of the other top 5 shoots their lights out, it's likely going to after 3am before he claim victory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 18, 2023, 06:32:19 PM
Quote from: Louther on June 18, 2023, 10:23:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 18, 2023, 03:05:14 AM
This is great viewing!

Excellent. Was real US open golf last night.

Be interesting to see pin positions this evening. Scheffler is lurking dangerously for the leaders.

Scheffler's last 2 holes really got him back into it. Thought McIlroy played very controlled, especially on the back 9. Felt sorry for Rickie on the 18th...sure that was praying in his mind all night. Impressed by Clark 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gmac on June 18, 2023, 07:17:10 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 18, 2023, 06:32:19 PM
Quote from: Louther on June 18, 2023, 10:23:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 18, 2023, 03:05:14 AM
This is great viewing!

Excellent. Was real US open golf last night.

Be interesting to see pin positions this evening. Scheffler is lurking dangerously for the leaders.

Scheffler's last 2 holes really got him back into it. Thought McIlroy played very controlled, especially on the back 9. Felt sorry for Rickie on the 18th...sure that was praying in his mind all night. Impressed by Clark
good time today for west coast dwellers
Will be interesting to see how Rory holds up to pressure and same with rickie who hasn't been in the mix at majors in a while , scheffler for me
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 18, 2023, 08:21:30 PM
Quote from: Gmac on June 18, 2023, 07:17:10 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 18, 2023, 06:32:19 PM
Quote from: Louther on June 18, 2023, 10:23:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 18, 2023, 03:05:14 AM
This is great viewing!

Excellent. Was real US open golf last night.

Be interesting to see pin positions this evening. Scheffler is lurking dangerously for the leaders.

Scheffler's last 2 holes really got him back into it. Thought McIlroy played very controlled, especially on the back 9. Felt sorry for Rickie on the 18th...sure that was praying in his mind all night. Impressed by Clark
good time today for west coast dwellers
Will be interesting to see how Rory holds up to pressure and same with rickie who hasn't been in the mix at majors in a while , scheffler for me

haha lads, we know the story by now, mcilroy and pressure equals sunday collapse

harris english might be a good shout from off the pace

worth staying up for anyway  :)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2023, 08:25:18 PM
2 behind but if he doesn't win it's a collapse ;D you're a dose  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: mrdeeds on June 18, 2023, 08:46:25 PM
Leona Maguire has won.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 18, 2023, 09:06:08 PM
Quote from: Gmac on June 18, 2023, 07:17:10 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 18, 2023, 06:32:19 PM
Quote from: Louther on June 18, 2023, 10:23:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 18, 2023, 03:05:14 AM
This is great viewing!

Excellent. Was real US open golf last night.

Be interesting to see pin positions this evening. Scheffler is lurking dangerously for the leaders.

Scheffler's last 2 holes really got him back into it. Thought McIlroy played very controlled, especially on the back 9. Felt sorry for Rickie on the 18th...sure that was praying in his mind all night. Impressed by Clark
good time today for west coast dwellers
Will be interesting to see how Rory holds up to pressure and same with rickie who hasn't been in the mix at majors in a while , scheffler for me

Yup love the California tournament timings. Wife is at work so I'll be throwing the kids in the pool so I can watch it in peace!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 18, 2023, 11:17:23 PM
Really small crowds at this
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2023, 11:21:07 PM
Clark looking very strong and confident
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 18, 2023, 11:22:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2023, 11:21:07 PM
Clark looking very strong and confident

Playing well, Rory ok too, putts not dropping though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2023, 11:33:29 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 18, 2023, 11:22:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2023, 11:21:07 PM
Clark looking very strong and confident

Playing well, Rory ok too, putts not dropping though

No and a bitta luck on that last hole. Clark just has something about him all week
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 18, 2023, 11:57:30 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2023, 11:33:29 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 18, 2023, 11:22:20 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 18, 2023, 11:21:07 PM
Clark looking very strong and confident

Playing well, Rory ok too, putts not dropping though

No and a bitta luck on that last hole. Clark just has something about him all week

Clark looks rock solid but he will hit a bad patch probably on the back 9 so will be interesting to see if he can pull away or it becomes interesting!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2023, 12:06:09 AM
His last birdie was marvellous considering where he left it, I'm about half a glass from bed, so will no doubt either wake up with Mikhail saying he bottled it or him being missing for few weeks.

Rory got lucky there
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2023, 12:22:59 AM
Rory can't buy a putt. Clark rescues a 6 could have had an 8
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 19, 2023, 12:44:00 AM
Clark will have to lose this for McIlroy to win...just can't make a putt when it counts
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2023, 12:53:24 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on June 19, 2023, 12:44:00 AM
Clark will have to lose this for McIlroy to win...just can't make a putt when it counts

Yes got a bad feeling about this. Clark was level for 6,7,8,9 and could easily have been about +4 for those holes. Rory meanwhile holes nothing and that 3 putt at 8 was criminal
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 19, 2023, 01:04:17 AM
He needs something to fall but he's been pretty flawless tee to Green should only be a matter of time before he stitches one and gets level.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2023, 01:07:18 AM
Quote from: screenexile on June 19, 2023, 01:04:17 AM
He needs something to fall but he's been pretty flawless tee to Green should only be a matter of time before he stitches one and gets level.

You might be waiting a while for him to hole one ffs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 19, 2023, 01:47:58 AM
Drops a shot on a par 5. That could be it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2023, 01:51:03 AM
Goodnight. Lays up and makes a mess of it gets a lifeline and then still makes a mess of it :o
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 19, 2023, 01:53:12 AM
Clark guaranteed birdie...will need an absolute brain fart of a hole not to win this now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2023, 02:51:54 AM
That 3 putt on 8 was the killer for Rory. A very similar feel to last year's open. Rory played well but he would have bitten your arm off if you said a 69 would be enough. Very disappointing. Clark got away with murder on 8and 9
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on June 19, 2023, 03:14:08 AM
Never got close on any of the par 3/4's and he fooked up the par 5'...will be a tough one to take
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on June 19, 2023, 08:59:31 AM
Very fine margins and the course was a bit tougher over the weekend but McIlroy was -8 after two rounds and -1 over the weekend
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on June 19, 2023, 09:30:15 AM
He'd a chance to put pressure on Clark, didn't and Clark done enough to get his head sorted after his balls up, think his caddie was very hands on and a lot of support given from what I seen (for ten holes)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 19, 2023, 02:50:45 PM
Clark tried to gag but no one there to take advantage

Played the last 2 brilliantly when the pressure was on

Mcilroy won't be winning any more majors, esp when he can't putt and has no caddie, no help on yardage, reading putts, talking through shots etc

lads on here are delusional  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 19, 2023, 04:22:14 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 19, 2023, 02:50:45 PM
Clark tried to gag but no one there to take advantage

Played the last 2 brilliantly when the pressure was on

Mcilroy won't be winning any more majors, esp when he can't putt and has no caddie, no help on yardage, reading putts, talking through shots etc

lads on here are delusional  ;D

By that analysis, he would never come second either. Rory was 1 under for the weekend, but so was Clark.

Having said all that, I think that was Rory's best chance for a while as that course suited his style.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2023, 06:18:22 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 19, 2023, 02:50:45 PM
Clark tried to gag but no one there to take advantage

Played the last 2 brilliantly when the pressure was on

Mcilroy won't be winning any more majors, esp when he can't putt and has no caddie, no help on yardage, reading putts, talking through shots etc

lads on here are delusional  ;D

In fairness you have a point about the caddy. Harry seems like a good bloke but ffs get  the best caddie money can bt. Yer man JP wasn't great either. Don't understand going the extra mile in the gym , with diet etc etc and then have your mate carry the clubs
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on June 19, 2023, 07:23:11 PM
Disagree completely.

Everyone has a different need from a caddy. Some need caddies to read putt:, gauge wind, recall stock yardages. Some need a man servant. Some just want a little company for the 5+ hours out there.

Rory falls into the latter group. He's an instinctive player, and doesn't need the confused messaging that a structured caddy would bring.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on June 21, 2023, 06:17:42 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on June 19, 2023, 06:18:22 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 19, 2023, 02:50:45 PM
Clark tried to gag but no one there to take advantage

Played the last 2 brilliantly when the pressure was on

Mcilroy won't be winning any more majors, esp when he can't putt and has no caddie, no help on yardage, reading putts, talking through shots etc

lads on here are delusional  ;D

In fairness you have a point about the caddy. Harry seems like a good bloke but ffs get  the best caddie money can bt. Yer man JP wasn't great either. Don't understand going the extra mile in the gym , with diet etc etc and then have your mate carry the clubs

Who is he realistically going to get to replace him?
Diamond is a good golfer in his own right - a former West of Ireland champion - he's not just some fella that Rory grew up with.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 22, 2023, 07:45:54 PM
Leona Maguire joint lead at the moment in the women's PGA (-2)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: marty34 on June 22, 2023, 10:05:14 PM
Quote from: dec on June 22, 2023, 07:45:54 PM
Leona Maguire joint lead at the moment in the women's PGA (-2)

She's hitting some form now. Great talent.

Could be said she's an under-rated Irish superstar.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on June 22, 2023, 10:23:11 PM
Rory got a hole in one tonight at least he didn't need the putter this time ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on June 24, 2023, 01:52:27 AM
Quote from: dec on June 22, 2023, 07:45:54 PM
Leona Maguire joint lead at the moment in the women's PGA (-2)

Leads by 1 after second round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on June 25, 2023, 08:51:51 PM
The 2 girls falling away badly here!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on June 25, 2023, 10:45:40 PM
Pod finishes in style  8)

that's how to play the back 9 on a sunday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on June 26, 2023, 08:32:47 AM
His ancestry is probably Irish, but I never liked Keegan since his caddy argued with Miguel Ángel Jiménez at one of the Ryder Cups.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 07, 2023, 02:38:30 PM
He's of Cork stock. The MAJ incident was at a WGC matchplay event - not a Ryder Cup.

Amateur Aine Donegan and Leona Maguire are both tied for 3rd - one shot back - after the first round of the Women's US Open at Pebble Beach yesterday.

Donegan is playing with a new driver as hers got broken by the airline on the way to the event.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on July 07, 2023, 04:50:58 PM
On the topic of the LPGA (as well as a few PGA guys). Omagh Native Gareth Raflewski, based in Toronto is very heavily involved with a number of the LPGA players in the short game space. Has had a few winners and I believe a major winner in his stable recently.

Great lad, and a good follow on the social medias if you are looking for the odd tip here and there.

https://raflewskigolf.com/ (https://raflewskigolf.com/)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on July 14, 2023, 04:33:47 PM
Jeez if McIlroy could putt. -4 for his round today after 12 and probably should be at least -8
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 14, 2023, 08:35:29 PM
Why did Seamus Power retire on Thursday?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on July 15, 2023, 04:51:50 AM
Hip injury
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 02:24:54 PM
Rory did his best to try and lose that
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 16, 2023, 02:25:30 PM
Good win by Rory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on July 16, 2023, 02:28:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 02:24:54 PM
Rory did his best to try and lose that

what a choker
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 02:28:45 PM
Quote from: Orior on July 16, 2023, 02:25:30 PM
Good win by Rory.

Birdie birdie to finish..

Only next week matters but that's his first win on Scottish soil
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on July 16, 2023, 02:33:42 PM
2 incredible iron shots on the last 2 holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on July 16, 2023, 02:40:18 PM
Where's our Russian troll now?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 02:49:16 PM
Quote from: OgraAnDun on July 16, 2023, 02:40:18 PM
Where's our Russian troll now?

Be back next Sunday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 16, 2023, 08:49:01 PM
ah lads i forgot this week a was major championship lol

good win to just get up on the line but calling the scottish open a pga tour event is a bit of a stretch   ;D

the sky sports / gah board fanboys hype will be real all week  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 08:59:44 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 16, 2023, 08:49:01 PM
ah lads i forgot this week a was major championship lol

good win to just get up on the line but calling the scottish open a pga tour event is a bit of a stretch   ;D

the sky sports / gah board fanboys hype will be real all week  ;)

Ah, missed you  :-*
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on July 16, 2023, 09:16:44 PM
About time McIlroy won something, he'll probably bottle it again next week when it matters though
;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 09:22:38 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on July 16, 2023, 09:16:44 PM
About time McIlroy won something, he'll probably bottle it again next week when it matters though
;D

He's won 4, best Irish golfer, ever  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: yellowcard on July 16, 2023, 09:26:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 09:22:38 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on July 16, 2023, 09:16:44 PM
About time McIlroy won something, he'll probably bottle it again next week when it matters though
;D

He's won 4, best Irish golfer, ever  ;D

Easily the best Irish golfer ever. Arguably the best Irish sports person ever.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on July 16, 2023, 09:29:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 09:22:38 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on July 16, 2023, 09:16:44 PM
About time McIlroy won something, he'll probably bottle it again next week when it matters though
;D

He's won 4, best Irish golfer, ever  ;D
The McIlroy fan boys hurting tonight too. Coming out with their usual go-to ;D biggest bottle merchant in Irish golf, ever, I'll give him that yes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 09:33:53 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on July 16, 2023, 09:29:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 09:22:38 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on July 16, 2023, 09:16:44 PM
About time McIlroy won something, he'll probably bottle it again next week when it matters though
;D

He's won 4, best Irish golfer, ever  ;D
The McIlroy fan boys hurting tonight too. Coming out with their usual go-to ;D biggest bottle merchant in Irish golf, ever, I'll give him that yes

Whooosssshhh!

Just breathe lad, there's more things in life to get your knickers in a twist about, but I suppose when you're about 13 years old....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on July 16, 2023, 09:40:33 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 09:33:53 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on July 16, 2023, 09:29:41 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 16, 2023, 09:22:38 PM
Quote from: GiveItToTheShooters on July 16, 2023, 09:16:44 PM
About time McIlroy won something, he'll probably bottle it again next week when it matters though
;D

He's won 4, best Irish golfer, ever  ;D
The McIlroy fan boys hurting tonight too. Coming out with their usual go-to ;D biggest bottle merchant in Irish golf, ever, I'll give him that yes

Whooosssshhh!

Just breathe lad, there's more things in life to get your knickers in a twist about, but I suppose when you're about 13 years old....
Wow good one
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on July 16, 2023, 10:19:35 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 16, 2023, 08:49:01 PM

calling the scottish open a pga tour event is a bit of a stretch   ;D


What do you mean by that?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on July 16, 2023, 10:58:59 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on July 16, 2023, 10:19:35 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 16, 2023, 08:49:01 PM

calling the scottish open a pga tour event is a bit of a stretch   ;D


What do you mean by that?

I think what he's trying to say is that a co-sanctioned event that offers a bundle of OWGR and FedEx points, and attracts the majority of the best players from the PGA tour, isn't a PGA Tour event.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on July 17, 2023, 07:24:10 AM
Quote2 incredible iron shots on the last 2 holes

What a 2 iron on the last into that Gale. The wind knocked nearly 100 yards off his drive so the difficulty of that last hole made the win something special. He hits his 2 iron better than his wedges.

He should do a tiger on it next week and use his 2 iron off the tee all weekend.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2023, 03:17:08 PM
If Rory would ever get his putter sorted, could have had an amazing first 4 holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 22, 2023, 03:21:45 PM
John Rahm though has no worries there! Some round of golf from him
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 03:44:47 PM
Course much easier today, you would think Harman gets to at least -12
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 22, 2023, 03:46:34 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 03:44:47 PM
Course much easier today, you would think Harman gets to at least -12

Dropped first
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 03:54:52 PM
Much stronger leaderboard looking at it now
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2023, 04:17:05 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2023, 03:17:08 PM
If Rory would ever get his putter sorted, could have had an amazing first 4 holes

Repeat that statement for the next 5 holes ffs. Striking the ball beautifully though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 22, 2023, 04:28:39 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2023, 04:17:05 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2023, 03:17:08 PM
If Rory would ever get his putter sorted, could have had an amazing first 4 holes

Repeat that statement for the next 5 holes ffs. Striking the ball beautifully though

His short play is unreal
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 22, 2023, 05:26:29 PM
ah lads, been saying for years mcilroy can't putt  ;D

he'll be top 10 at best tomorrow evening, despite what sky want

hopefully harman can get it done despite the haters, funny to see how desperate they are for him to lose

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2023, 05:45:38 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 22, 2023, 05:26:29 PM
ah lads, been saying for years mcilroy can't putt  ;D

he'll be top 10 at best tomorrow evening, despite what sky want

hopefully harman can get it done despite the haters, funny to see how desperate they are for him to lose

He will probably be a shot or 2 short in the end as usual. He is -2 for today yet he has had about about 10 short birdie putts. It's unreal a club golfer would putt better
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 22, 2023, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 22, 2023, 05:26:29 PM
ah lads, been saying for years mcilroy can't putt  ;D

he'll be top 10 at best tomorrow evening, despite what sky want

hopefully harman can get it done despite the haters, funny to see how desperate they are for him to lose

Who's hating Harman?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: shark on July 22, 2023, 06:08:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 22, 2023, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 22, 2023, 05:26:29 PM
ah lads, been saying for years mcilroy can't putt  ;D

he'll be top 10 at best tomorrow evening, despite what sky want

hopefully harman can get it done despite the haters, funny to see how desperate they are for him to lose

Who's hating Harman?

The local crowd is obviously against him, which is fair enough seeing as he's up against a local player.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 06:23:33 PM
That back 9 rules Rory out tomorrow you would think
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2023, 06:28:36 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 06:23:33 PM
That back 9 rules Rory out tomorrow you would think

I'm still trying to work out how Rory isn't on about -7, tee to green sublime on the dance floor a farce
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 06:31:44 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2023, 06:28:36 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 06:23:33 PM
That back 9 rules Rory out tomorrow you would think

I'm still trying to work out how Rory isn't on about -7, tee to green sublime on the dance floor a farce

Well you won't be hearing about his feelings, he has refused all media after the round
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 22, 2023, 06:37:50 PM
Quote from: shark on July 22, 2023, 06:08:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 22, 2023, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 22, 2023, 05:26:29 PM
ah lads, been saying for years mcilroy can't putt  ;D

he'll be top 10 at best tomorrow evening, despite what sky want

hopefully harman can get it done despite the haters, funny to see how desperate they are for him to lose

Who's hating Harman?

The local crowd is obviously against him, which is fair enough seeing as he's up against a local player.

The locals are cheering on Fleetwood but not hearing boos or jeers when Harman is about the course?

Think someone is full of shit and looking for stuff that's not actually happening
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 22, 2023, 08:20:32 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 06:31:44 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2023, 06:28:36 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 06:23:33 PM
That back 9 rules Rory out tomorrow you would think

I'm still trying to work out how Rory isn't on about -7, tee to green sublime on the dance floor a farce

Well you won't be hearing about his feelings, he has refused all media after the round

that's strange as he normally doesn't stop talking lol

112th in putting won't do it at this level  ;)

harman is rock solid and fully expect him to complete the job tomorrow
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 22, 2023, 08:25:11 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 22, 2023, 08:20:32 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 06:31:44 PM
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2023, 06:28:36 PM
Quote from: Kidder81 on July 22, 2023, 06:23:33 PM
That back 9 rules Rory out tomorrow you would think

I'm still trying to work out how Rory isn't on about -7, tee to green sublime on the dance floor a farce

Well you won't be hearing about his feelings, he has refused all media after the round

that's strange as he normally doesn't stop talking lol

112th in putting won't do it at this level  ;)

harman is rock solid and fully expect him to complete the job tomorrow

Jesus with your insight and knowledge of golf you should be cleaning up at the bookies ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: WT4E on July 23, 2023, 01:10:59 AM
How can a pro golfer and multiple major winner be so bad at putting...... should rename him happy mcilroy.

Is there not a way to get a putting coach in? Maybe I don't know enough.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on July 23, 2023, 06:13:46 AM
Quote from: WT4E on July 23, 2023, 01:10:59 AM
How can a pro golfer and multiple major winner be so bad at putting...... should rename him happy mcilroy.

Is there not a way to get a putting coach in? Maybe I don't know enough.

It's astonishing, probably the best golfer in the world over the last 10 years... but the last year or so has been deja vu...brilliant tee to green and then can't sink the putts unless they are less than 5 ft, especially on par 4's, then he tries too hard/takes risks on the par 5's to get there in 2 and usually mishits a shot and ends up with par
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JimStynes on July 23, 2023, 07:58:34 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on July 23, 2023, 06:13:46 AM
Quote from: WT4E on July 23, 2023, 01:10:59 AM
How can a pro golfer and multiple major winner be so bad at putting...... should rename him happy mcilroy.

Is there not a way to get a putting coach in? Maybe I don't know enough.

It's astonishing, probably the best golfer in the world over the last 10 years... but the last year or so has been deja vu...brilliant tee to green and then can't sink the putts unless they are less than 5 ft, especially on par 4's, then he tries too hard/takes risks on the par 5's to get there in 2 and usually mishits a shot and ends up with par

Apart from the best golfer in the world bit, that sounds exactly like my golf game at the minute.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: shark on July 23, 2023, 01:55:26 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 22, 2023, 06:37:50 PM
Quote from: shark on July 22, 2023, 06:08:10 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 22, 2023, 05:47:04 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 22, 2023, 05:26:29 PM
ah lads, been saying for years mcilroy can't putt  ;D

he'll be top 10 at best tomorrow evening, despite what sky want

hopefully harman can get it done despite the haters, funny to see how desperate they are for him to lose

Who's hating Harman?

The local crowd is obviously against him, which is fair enough seeing as he's up against a local player.

The locals are cheering on Fleetwood but not hearing boos or jeers when Harman is about the course?

Think someone is full of shit and looking for stuff that's not actually happening



Brian Harman (-12 / solo leader) says some of the fans have been giving him a hard time at Hoylake — "You know, I'd be lying if I didn't hear some things that weren't super nice today towards me. I hear them, but at the same time, I don't try to let that influence the decision I'm about to make."

Asked what he heard, he said the comments were "unrepeatable."


Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: tintin25 on July 23, 2023, 02:18:56 PM
There was some boos when Harman was teeing off at the 1st - bit pathetic
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on July 23, 2023, 02:20:02 PM
Rory flying here, 3 under through 5

If only he putted like this earlier in the week
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on July 23, 2023, 02:26:52 PM
Quote from: tintin25 on July 23, 2023, 02:18:56 PM
There was some boos when Harman was teeing off at the 1st - bit pathetic

First time I've heard the negativity around Harman. Is it just because he's American or have I missed something?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GiveItToTheShooters on July 23, 2023, 02:57:15 PM
Quote from: smort on July 23, 2023, 02:26:52 PM
Quote from: tintin25 on July 23, 2023, 02:18:56 PM
There was some boos when Harman was teeing off at the 1st - bit pathetic

First time I've heard the negativity around Harman. Is it just because he's American or have I missed something?
No it's because the crowd are brits
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 23, 2023, 03:01:58 PM
I've Harman him backed at 90/1!
Hurling and golf for the afternoon
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ghost on July 23, 2023, 05:37:32 PM
Done Straka, the Harman meltdown I needed never came unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on July 23, 2023, 05:58:52 PM
LIV golfers didn't fare too well

Cam Smith admitted tto Sky's Sarah Stirk that he hadn't seen such big crowds in a long time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 23, 2023, 06:14:46 PM
unreal from harman under pressure the last 2 days

a masterclass in controlled golf, if that was tiger everyone would be drooling (like 06)

the crowd and media were desperate to get him beat but that showed great mental toughness to front run like that for 36 holes
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on July 23, 2023, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 23, 2023, 06:14:46 PM
unreal from harman under pressure the last 2 days

a masterclass in controlled golf, if that was tiger everyone would be drooling (like 06)

the crowd and media were desperate to get him beat but that showed great mental toughness to front run like that for 36 holes

Under pressure 5 up and 6 or so up? You are really trying your best to be stupid. You've stupidity that is beyond the pale!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on July 24, 2023, 08:39:08 AM
Quote from: smort on July 23, 2023, 02:26:52 PM
Quote from: tintin25 on July 23, 2023, 02:18:56 PM
There was some boos when Harman was teeing off at the 1st - bit pathetic

First time I've heard the negativity around Harman. Is it just because he's American or have I missed something?
There was stuff trending on social media on Friday and Saturday about an interview he did previously where after a bad day he said we went and shot a pig and a turkey, and how said he's 'a hunter by nature'.
Apparently there's pics he has put up on the internet of him standing over his kills.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on July 24, 2023, 11:08:03 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on July 23, 2023, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on July 23, 2023, 06:14:46 PM
unreal from harman under pressure the last 2 days

a masterclass in controlled golf, if that was tiger everyone would be drooling (like 06)

the crowd and media were desperate to get him beat but that showed great mental toughness to front run like that for 36 holes

Under pressure 5 up and 6 or so up? You are really trying your best to be stupid. You've stupidity that is beyond the pale!

The lowest round of the day was 67. FFS, he'd have to shoot mid 70s to bring the rest into it yesterday.

He was absolutely blessed with the putter on back 9 Friday and Saturday too. Could have easily made 4 to 5 bogies but when you eye is in. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on July 24, 2023, 11:51:00 AM
Quote from: Hound on July 24, 2023, 08:39:08 AM
Quote from: smort on July 23, 2023, 02:26:52 PM
Quote from: tintin25 on July 23, 2023, 02:18:56 PM
There was some boos when Harman was teeing off at the 1st - bit pathetic

First time I've heard the negativity around Harman. Is it just because he's American or have I missed something?
There was stuff trending on social media on Friday and Saturday about an interview he did previously where after a bad day he said we went and shot a pig and a turkey, and how said he's 'a hunter by nature'.
Apparently there's pics he has put up on the internet of him standing over his kills.

When he hit it into the shit at hole 3 on Sunday after a bogey on the 2nd I thought he was gonna blow up. He produced a serious up and down and never really looked back. Responding to most bogeys with birdies. He played really well. I wanted him to blow up just to make it more interesting. Was a boring enough Open.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on July 24, 2023, 06:41:14 PM
QuoteThere was stuff trending on social media on Friday and Saturday about an interview he did previously where after a bad day he said we went and shot a pig and a turkey, and how said he's 'a hunter by nature'.
Apparently there's pics he has put up on the internet of him standing over his kills.

Is shooting pigs and turkeys "hunting"?

Question for the many rednecks and backwoodsmen on here, though the golf thread may not be their place.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gerrykeegan on July 24, 2023, 07:51:05 PM
Quote from: highorlow on July 24, 2023, 06:41:14 PM
QuoteThere was stuff trending on social media on Friday and Saturday about an interview he did previously where after a bad day he said we went and shot a pig and a turkey, and how said he's 'a hunter by nature'.
Apparently there's pics he has put up on the internet of him standing over his kills.

Is shooting pigs and turkeys "hunting"?

Question for the many rednecks and backwoodsmen on here, though the golf thread may not be their place.
He said he hunts with a bow, he doesn't own a gun
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: highorlow on July 25, 2023, 05:58:22 PM
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/british-open-2023--why-brian-harman-hunts-animals--in-his-own-wo/amp

Each to their own I suppose
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on July 30, 2023, 06:53:06 PM
Paddy birdies the 72nd to get into a playoff in the senior open championship. On NBC in the US, not sure about home
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 14, 2023, 01:18:55 AM
Lucas Glover back to back wins at 43  8)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on August 14, 2023, 02:35:55 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 14, 2023, 01:18:55 AM
Lucas Glover back to back wins at 43  8)

Will be sponsored by adult diapers next week, his pants look fair poor on the back none.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 14, 2023, 01:55:27 PM
Quote from: Muck Savage on August 14, 2023, 02:35:55 AM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 14, 2023, 01:18:55 AM
Lucas Glover back to back wins at 43  8)

Will be sponsored by adult diapers next week, his pants look fair poor on the back none.

Yes, quite bizarre attire.

Plus, did you notice Glover doesnt wear a Glove?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 20, 2023, 10:26:44 PM
This is great stuff!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 20, 2023, 10:41:40 PM
Sheffler the choker!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 20, 2023, 10:44:18 PM
Some round by Hovland

The Sky boys salivating earlier how much further McIlroy was driving it compared to his partner Hovland.....
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 20, 2023, 10:45:16 PM
rent free ::) lol

some back 9 from hovland, unreal performance

you lads might have better luck next week with only 30 players  ;D

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 20, 2023, 10:49:50 PM
Next week's handicap system is stupid.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 20, 2023, 10:50:45 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on August 20, 2023, 10:45:16 PM
rent free ::) lol

some back 9 from hovland, unreal performance

you lads might have better luck next week with only 30 players  ;D

Thought you only came out for majors
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on August 20, 2023, 10:53:48 PM
Quote from: Orior on August 20, 2023, 10:49:50 PM
Next week's handicap system is stupid.

The whole playoffs is stupid, it's just playing for money. Hard to garner too much interest in it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on August 21, 2023, 08:28:30 AM
Koepka moved from 5th to 7th in the Ryder Cup list, which is final now. Only top 6 are automatic.
Scheffler, Wyndham Clark,  Cantlay, Harman, Homa and Schauffele being the 6 qualifiers.

Will be very interesting to see if ZackJ picks Koepka. He's been pretty anti LIV, but I guess he will pick him, but nobody else from LIV
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on August 26, 2023, 08:08:27 PM
Apparently there was an Armagh flag at East Lake yesterday.

Anyone here see it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 26, 2023, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: Hound on August 21, 2023, 08:28:30 AM
Koepka moved from 5th to 7th in the Ryder Cup list, which is final now. Only top 6 are automatic.
Scheffler, Wyndham Clark,  Cantlay, Harman, Homa and Schauffele being the 6 qualifiers.

Will be very interesting to see if ZackJ picks Koepka. He's been pretty anti LIV, but I guess he will pick him, but nobody else from LIV

Is the Ryder cup not between the two tours? Koepka is ineligible if he's not a member? That was my understanding.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on August 27, 2023, 08:51:57 AM
Quote from: trailer on August 26, 2023, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: Hound on August 21, 2023, 08:28:30 AM
Koepka moved from 5th to 7th in the Ryder Cup list, which is final now. Only top 6 are automatic.
Scheffler, Wyndham Clark,  Cantlay, Harman, Homa and Schauffele being the 6 qualifiers.

Will be very interesting to see if ZackJ picks Koepka. He's been pretty anti LIV, but I guess he will pick him, but nobody else from LIV

Is the Ryder cup not between the two tours? Koepka is ineligible if he's not a member? That was my understanding.
It's the PGA of America which organizes the Ryder Cup on the US side, not the PGA Tour. The PGA of America also organizes the US PGA major. A third organisation, the US Golf Association organizes the US Open.

So the LIV golfers are no longer on the PGA Tour, but are still members of the PGA of America, so are eligible for the Ryder Cup. Albeit the PGA of America could, arguably, have amended their qualification rules to award points for LIV events, but they didn't. So Koepka was the only LIV player anywhere near qualifying automatically because of his performance in the majors.

On the other hand it is the European Tour (DP World Tour) which organizes the Ryder Cup on the European side, so most of the LIV golfers resigned from the European Tour making them ineligible for the Ryder Cup
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 27, 2023, 08:54:19 AM
Quote from: Hound on August 27, 2023, 08:51:57 AM
Quote from: trailer on August 26, 2023, 09:51:51 PM
Quote from: Hound on August 21, 2023, 08:28:30 AM
Koepka moved from 5th to 7th in the Ryder Cup list, which is final now. Only top 6 are automatic.
Scheffler, Wyndham Clark,  Cantlay, Harman, Homa and Schauffele being the 6 qualifiers.

Will be very interesting to see if ZackJ picks Koepka. He's been pretty anti LIV, but I guess he will pick him, but nobody else from LIV

Is the Ryder cup not between the two tours? Koepka is ineligible if he's not a member? That was my understanding.
It's the PGA of America which organizes the Ryder Cup on the US side, not the PGA Tour. The PGA of America also organizes the US PGA major. A third organisation, the US Golf Association organizes the US Open.

So the LIV golfers are no longer on the PGA Tour, but are still members of the PGA of America, so are eligible for the Ryder Cup. Albeit the PGA of America could, arguably, have amended their qualification rules to award points for LIV events, but they didn't. So Koepka was the only LIV player anywhere near qualifying automatically because of his performance in the majors.

On the other hand it is the European Tour (DP World Tour) which organizes the Ryder Cup on the European side, so most of the LIV golfers resigned from the European Tour making them ineligible for the Ryder Cup

Ok get you. Thanks.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 28, 2023, 04:22:33 PM
Think Brooks will get picked - they'd be stupid not to.

Don't think any of the LIV fellas will get a sniff of the European team.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 28, 2023, 10:13:01 PM
Looking at the euro standings for the RC, even with 6 picks Europe looking very light. About 9 obvious players but the last 3 could be anyone. It could be a right stuffing again
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on August 28, 2023, 10:49:34 PM
Think that's always been the way though.  Alot more strength n depth in the US teams
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: LeoMc on August 29, 2023, 08:59:08 AM
Quote from: Orior on August 26, 2023, 08:08:27 PM
Apparently there was an Armagh flag at East Lake yesterday.

Anyone here see it?
I saw one in Budapest at the Athletics.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 29, 2023, 03:15:04 PM
Zach Johnson's picks

Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Hound on August 29, 2023, 03:25:52 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 29, 2023, 03:15:04 PM
Zach Johnson's picks

Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.
A good job that the Ryder Cup is not played on paper!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 29, 2023, 04:48:27 PM
Quote from: Hound on August 29, 2023, 03:25:52 PM
Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on August 29, 2023, 03:15:04 PM
Zach Johnson's picks

Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.
A good job that the Ryder Cup is not played on paper!

Home town advantage is a big thing. Home captain gets to set the course up to suit. Usually in Europe that means long penal rough and tucked pins. Be interesting to see how Luke Donald approaches it. Yanks love wide open bomber courses, with the pins in the middle of the green, essentially making it a putting competition.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: InnocentByStander on August 29, 2023, 04:58:44 PM
Think Aberg deserves a spot?

Europe have 3 Very strong players in Rory, Rahm and Hovland

with 4 good players, Hatton (also automatic) but the picks will/should be Fitzpatrick, Fleetwood, Lowry.

It leaves it up for debate with the next 2 spots to be much weaker players (in top golf standards) and with how Aberg has sprung onto the scene I think he's worth the risk.
Then maybe straka whose has a decent year?

On paper USA are an all round stronger team but with Europe having 3 out of the top 5 best players in the world it will be a great matchup.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 29, 2023, 05:12:44 PM
Quote from: InnocentByStander on August 29, 2023, 04:58:44 PM
Think Aberg deserves a spot?

Europe have 3 Very strong players in Rory, Rahm and Hovland

with 4 good players, Hatton (also automatic) but the picks will/should be Fitzpatrick, Fleetwood, Lowry.

It leaves it up for debate with the next 2 spots to be much weaker players (in top golf standards) and with how Aberg has sprung onto the scene I think he's worth the risk.
Then maybe straka whose has a decent year?

On paper USA are an all round stronger team but with Europe having 3 out of the top 5 best players in the world it will be a great matchup.

I like MacIntyre... lefty. Not always easy to pair up though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on August 29, 2023, 05:16:07 PM
What about Rose? No half decent Italian out there with the home field/crowd advantage?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on August 29, 2023, 07:27:43 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 29, 2023, 05:16:07 PM
What about Rose? No half decent Italian out there with the home field/crowd advantage?

The Molinari brothers seem to be well past their best.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: An Watcher on August 29, 2023, 08:14:23 PM
Constantine Rocca  ::)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 29, 2023, 09:48:10 PM
Quote from: dec on August 29, 2023, 07:27:43 PM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 29, 2023, 05:16:07 PM
What about Rose? No half decent Italian out there with the home field/crowd advantage?

The Molinari brothers seem to be well past their best.

Both are assistant captains
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on August 30, 2023, 10:10:44 AM
Quote from: gawa316 on August 29, 2023, 05:16:07 PM
What about Rose? No half decent Italian out there with the home field/crowd advantage?

Na. He's been poor this last number of years. Molinari's similar.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 30, 2023, 01:20:24 PM
Rose is a shoe-in for the team. He's has had 1 win and 5 top 10s this year.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on August 30, 2023, 01:24:17 PM
Does Seamus Power have a shout?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on August 30, 2023, 01:30:55 PM
Nah - think he'll miss out. His dip in form came at the exact wrong time for him.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on August 30, 2023, 04:53:50 PM
US have made some big calls there I would have this as the weakest team in a while!

Morikawa hasn't been great.

JT has been brutal.

Fowler has had a slight return to form but nowhere near enough to be on the RC team.

Brooks will bring it for the majors but will he for the Ryder Cup?
.
Burns has gone well off the boil since he won the matchplay.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 03, 2023, 09:29:16 PM
Quote from: InnocentByStander on August 29, 2023, 04:58:44 PM
Think Aberg deserves a spot?

Europe have 3 Very strong players in Rory, Rahm and Hovland

with 4 good players, Hatton (also automatic) but the picks will/should be Fitzpatrick, Fleetwood, Lowry.

It leaves it up for debate with the next 2 spots to be much weaker players (in top golf standards) and with how Aberg has sprung onto the scene I think he's worth the risk.
Then maybe straka whose has a decent year?

On paper USA are an all round stronger team but with Europe having 3 out of the top 5 best players in the world it will be a great matchup.

Aberg is in now I'd say!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on September 03, 2023, 10:17:02 PM
Anyone see Van Dam breaking her driver during the play-off holes?

How embarrassing!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 04, 2023, 10:55:04 AM
Just watched it I though she smashed it in anger or something. Just saw the video ;D. I bet the official feels like a right d1ck
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on September 04, 2023, 02:37:06 PM
European captains picks in..
Fleetwood
Lowry
Straka
Rose
Hojgaard
Aberg

Strong European lineup. Think this will be a a really tight Ryder Cup
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Bord na Mona man on September 04, 2023, 02:50:18 PM
A good European line up, though Lowry's form is not ideal.
They've a decent chance this time with a little help from a couple of LIV tour defections on the US team.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 24, 2023, 04:09:36 PM
Great viewing for the Solheim Cup today. Some great shots on the way in from the Europeans!

Can they hold on to retain it?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on September 24, 2023, 04:22:12 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 24, 2023, 04:09:36 PMGreat viewing for the Solheim Cup today. Some great shots on the way in from the Europeans!

Can they hold on to retain it?
Europe have retained it. Leona Maguire played all 5 matches
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Itchy on September 24, 2023, 04:57:08 PM
Leona Maguire's golf today surely one of the best performances from an Irish woman on the world stage. She obliterated her opponent
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 29, 2023, 10:04:49 AM
USA having a nightmare. When I looked at the pairing yesterday I thought the USA would be in bother. I'd definitely would have played JT and Speith and probably put them out first or last. Not playing them seems a strange decision. I'd expect them first out this afternoon. Probably v Rahm and Hatton again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Deerstalker on September 29, 2023, 10:52:07 AM
Sam Burns will be lucky to play much more before Sunday
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 29, 2023, 11:10:50 AM
Crazy USA pairings for the morning session. Expect the afternoon to be more even. JT and Speith out first like I predicted. Hovland and Hatton might not be simple all the same. Not playing Koepka was a strange decision as well.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 29, 2023, 01:55:10 PM
Fitzpatrick on fire
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 29, 2023, 02:44:28 PM
Rory just a passenger in that pairing lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on September 29, 2023, 03:01:26 PM
McGinley is an absolute dose of a commentator come Ryder Cup time.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on September 29, 2023, 04:06:34 PM
Faldo is worse
At all times, never mind ryder cup week
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 29, 2023, 04:46:22 PM
This is great stuff neck and neck in 3 matches. Fitz and McIlroy lucky coming in they were struggling!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ClubScene13 on September 29, 2023, 05:06:09 PM
Quote from: gallsman on September 29, 2023, 03:01:26 PMMcGinley is an absolute dose of a commentator come Ryder Cup time.

Fixed it there Galls
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: ONeill on September 29, 2023, 05:38:12 PM
Some drama on that 18th in 3 of the matches.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 29, 2023, 05:43:03 PM
Proud of the lads out there today
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: square_ball on September 29, 2023, 05:57:02 PM
Quote from: quit yo jibbajabba on September 29, 2023, 05:43:03 PMProud of the lads out there today

Yip they did our continent proud out there.

While I enjoy the Americans getting thumped you still like it to be close. The way its going it could be all over bar the shouting tomorrow afternoon.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on September 29, 2023, 08:30:23 PM
USA USA USA
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 29, 2023, 11:30:57 PM
Yanks were sick sure!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 30, 2023, 07:24:41 AM
Fast start from Europe again.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 30, 2023, 07:59:20 AM
Could be all over before the singles tomorrow. USA all over the place.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 30, 2023, 08:11:48 AM
Europe playing really well. Their scoring in the foursomes yesterday was ridiculous. The US though can't seem to hole a putt. It's very unlike them, they are usually deadly on the greens
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on September 30, 2023, 08:17:16 AM
"someone stop the gawd damn match"

Jim Ross
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 30, 2023, 08:31:20 AM
Speith is playing like a 15 handicapper who's having a really bad day.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 30, 2023, 09:06:41 AM
Buzz lightyear and Koepka need the afternoon off.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: square_ball on September 30, 2023, 09:13:34 AM
You'd see better at Dungannon Golf club this morning. That was pathetic getting beat 9&7.

It's going to be a damp squib tomorrow afternoon unfortunately. The yanks will be on the first private jet home on Sunday evening.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 30, 2023, 09:15:01 AM
Bloodbath!!!

Had tomorrow as a day for the TV might have to do something with the kids now 🤦🏼�♂️
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Muck Savage on September 30, 2023, 09:44:14 AM
Yanks starting to show some life. Lowry struggling fr consistency. Spieth and Thomas putting some pressure on, and the last match tightening up. If US can pick up 2 points or 2.5 pts here it could change the way the afternoon goes.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tatler Jack on September 30, 2023, 11:27:54 AM
https://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2023/0929/1408187-ryder-cup-day-2-saturday-morning-foursomes/

3-1 to Europe. Gap widens.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on September 30, 2023, 05:57:34 PM
Stunning finish from Cantlay there over the last 3 holes... bit of momentum heading to tomorrow to keep it interesting.

Europe still huge favourites though.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: JPGJOHNNYG on September 30, 2023, 06:16:10 PM
Quote from: screenexile on September 30, 2023, 05:57:34 PMStunning finish from Cantlay there over the last 3 holes... bit of momentum heading to tomorrow to keep it interesting.

Europe still huge favourites though.

Not sure how they lost that match after McIlroy's drive into 16. Those putts from cantlay were ridiculous. At medinah Us were 10-4 up at one point and lost
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on September 30, 2023, 07:02:36 PM
Quality from Cantlay was incredible.

Rory gonna kick the f**k out of Bones in the car park is deserving of that bullshit Concession medal.

Tomorrow could be fun.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on September 30, 2023, 07:18:14 PM
Pressure getting to the euros

all momentum with the yanks now

pathetic as usual from mcilroy

cantlay shows how to handle a tough crowd with pure class

hopefully some sort of comeback tomorrow at least to make it interesting  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on September 30, 2023, 07:34:32 PM
Quote from: trailer on September 30, 2023, 07:02:36 PMQuality from Cantlay was incredible.

Rory gonna kick the f**k out of Bones in the car park is deserving of that bullshit Concession medal.

Tomorrow could be fun.

It was aimed at Cantlay's caddy who was acting the dick on the 18th green before his putt.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: weareros on September 30, 2023, 09:33:06 PM
"Hold me back, lads" stuff from Rory. Fortunately he had Shane Lowry to do so.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Deerstalker on September 30, 2023, 09:34:01 PM
Pantomime stuff, golfers are such pampered, soft pussies
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Wildweasel74 on September 30, 2023, 09:47:12 PM
Europe win easy, pulling up.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: GTP on September 30, 2023, 10:03:45 PM
What easy wins do you see in the singles? I can't see any that are definite wins and the fourball results  would ssuggest that indivually USA are strong enough.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on September 30, 2023, 10:17:51 PM
What were the odds before the tournament started? We're the Americans favourites?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on September 30, 2023, 10:36:03 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on September 30, 2023, 10:17:51 PMWhat were the odds before the tournament started? We're the Americans favourites?

Nothing in it, I think the US was 5/6 & Europe 6/5
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on September 30, 2023, 10:48:12 PM
Quote from: GTP on September 30, 2023, 10:03:45 PMWhat easy wins do you see in the singles? I can't see any that are definite wins and the fourball results  would ssuggest that indivually USA are strong enough.

I think it could be tight yet tbh...
European big guns up against some pretty decent players and the lesser lights I don't see any bankers. Time will tell eh

Footnote - not an expert 😆
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on October 01, 2023, 03:33:26 PM
A gamble from Homa to take the unplayable that paid off. Fitzpatrick wasn't even close with his putt. There's a road here still for Europe to f**k it.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: square_ball on October 01, 2023, 03:55:34 PM
All on Fleetwood or Lowry here. USA must have been some odds yesterday lunchtime.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Square Ball on October 01, 2023, 04:00:56 PM
Squeeky bum time indeed
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on October 01, 2023, 04:05:17 PM
Just gona squeeze home

And they have 😀

Wouldn't like to have been counting on McIntyre if it had came down to it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on October 01, 2023, 04:10:49 PM
Some amount of crying being done Jesus!!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gawa316 on October 01, 2023, 04:20:58 PM
McIlroy, Hovland and to a lesser extent Rahm got it done early. Was talking to the yank BIL last night and both agreed it would probably come down to Fleetwood to win it
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: square_ball on October 01, 2023, 04:21:09 PM
Now for the important bit - has McIlroy got a tricolour draped around him yet?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 01, 2023, 04:45:12 PM
Or will people from Queen's county be pushing for him to accept a knighthood?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 01, 2023, 04:46:39 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 01, 2023, 04:10:49 PMSome amount of crying being done Jesus!!!

Jesus wept!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on October 01, 2023, 05:40:42 PM
McIlroy

That's it. That's the post.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: gallsman on October 01, 2023, 06:07:39 PM
Quote from: trailer on October 01, 2023, 05:40:42 PMMcIlroy

That's it. That's the post.

 "I needed to calm myself down because I could have let it bring me down the wrong path but I didn't," said the four-time major winner. "I made sure it focused me. I read a few quotes from the great Marcus Aurelius, the former Roman Emperor, this morning, so that put me in the right frame of mind. I also had some nice words of encouragement from my wife and I was ready to go. I am a big follower of stoicism so if anyone was going to get in my head it was going to be Marcus.


I'm a fan but what a f**king eejit.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tony Baloney on October 01, 2023, 06:26:19 PM
Quote from: gallsman on October 01, 2023, 06:07:39 PM
Quote from: trailer on October 01, 2023, 05:40:42 PMMcIlroy

That's it. That's the post.

 "I needed to calm myself down because I could have let it bring me down the wrong path but I didn't," said the four-time major winner. "I made sure it focused me. I read a few quotes from the great Marcus Aurelius, the former Roman Emperor, this morning, so that put me in the right frame of mind. I also had some nice words of encouragement from my wife and I was ready to go. I am a big follower of stoicism so if anyone was going to get in my head it was going to be Marcus.


I'm a fan but what a f**king eejit.
;D he'd have been better keeping quiet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on October 01, 2023, 06:42:23 PM
Jesus Zachary Johnson has zero charisma... just a terrible talker and communicator. Loads of silences umms and ahhs and repeating himself all the time.

How can he lead a team like that?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on October 01, 2023, 06:51:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 01, 2023, 06:42:23 PMJesus Zachary Johnson has zero charisma... just a terrible talker and communicator. Loads of silences umms and ahhs and repeating himself all the time.

How can he lead a team like that?

Ah come on me or you could captain one of those teams. Ryder Cup captaincy is the biggest pile of over stated nonsense, Donald will now reinvent himself, like McGinley did, as some sort of guru.

Donald was heading towards oblivion, his career almost over as he couldn't qualify for events, until Stenson made the jump to LIV. 
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 01, 2023, 08:26:23 PM
Quote from: square_ball on October 01, 2023, 04:21:09 PMNow for the important bit - has McIlroy got a tricolour draped around him yet?

No, he had an occupied six-county flag on him.

Also today, occupied six-county flags adorned platforms where Jim Alistar and Jamie Bryson spouted their hate regarding the a few more customs checks in the Irish Sea.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on October 01, 2023, 08:48:44 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on October 01, 2023, 06:51:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 01, 2023, 06:42:23 PMJesus Zachary Johnson has zero charisma... just a terrible talker and communicator. Loads of silences umms and ahhs and repeating himself all the time.

How can he lead a team like that?

Ah come on me or you could captain one of those teams. Ryder Cup captaincy is the biggest pile of over stated nonsense, Donald will now reinvent himself, like McGinley did, as some sort of guru.

Donald was heading towards oblivion, his career almost over as he couldn't qualify for events, until Stenson made the jump to LIV. 

That's my point... he only really has to be slightly coherent and he can't even manage that!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on October 01, 2023, 11:14:45 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 01, 2023, 08:48:44 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on October 01, 2023, 06:51:21 PM
Quote from: screenexile on October 01, 2023, 06:42:23 PMJesus Zachary Johnson has zero charisma... just a terrible talker and communicator. Loads of silences umms and ahhs and repeating himself all the time.

How can he lead a team like that?

Ah come on me or you could captain one of those teams. Ryder Cup captaincy is the biggest pile of over stated nonsense, Donald will now reinvent himself, like McGinley did, as some sort of guru.

Donald was heading towards oblivion, his career almost over as he couldn't qualify for events, until Stenson made the jump to LIV. 

That's my point... he only really has to be slightly coherent and he can't even manage that!!

I doubt Luke Donald has even the slightest interest in doing a McGinley.

McGinley was a statesman in every possible way for 5 years prior to his captaincy. His Ryder Cup was the denouement of a carefully considered and managed plan.

Donald is primed to go the Langer route and spend a decade on the Seniors Tour picking up bountiful amounts of cash.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on October 02, 2023, 08:10:37 AM
What an absolute contrived load of bollocks, as for McIlroy, the antics were bad but to drape himself in the loyalist rag which represents only on section of NI and which is soaked in the blood of the catholic community, shame on him. Thank God for the Dicksboro v Shamrocks...now that was incredible drama and pure sport.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: StephenC on October 02, 2023, 10:06:46 AM
Quote from: Applesisapples on October 02, 2023, 08:10:37 AMWhat an absolute contrived load of bollocks, as for McIlroy, the antics were bad but to drape himself in the loyalist rag which represents only on section of NI and which is soaked in the blood of the catholic community, shame on him. Thank God for the Dicksboro v Shamrocks...now that was incredible drama and pure sport.

Good contribution. Fair play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bennydorano on October 02, 2023, 06:51:49 PM
Golf is one of the few sports i cant really warm to, the Ryder Cup 'competitive' element just seems so contrived when you follow sports where hair & teeth are flying regularly. Mcilroy obviously gets so wound up about it all, a few derby slaps when younger might have changed his outlook on life, tho I'm sure he's quite happy with his current life trajectory.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Eire90 on October 02, 2023, 06:56:34 PM
the ryder cup is meaningless you could say all sport is meaningless but how many people cared about dicksboro and ballyhale
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bennydorano on October 02, 2023, 07:30:37 PM
Yip, I defend the Lions tours every 4 years
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Applesisapples on October 02, 2023, 09:40:27 PM
Quote from: Eire90 on October 02, 2023, 06:56:34 PMthe ryder cup is meaningless you could say all sport is meaningless but how many people cared about dicksboro and ballyhale
It meant quite a lot to the people of those parishes. As a spectacle it was everything the Ryder Cup is not.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on October 02, 2023, 10:17:32 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 02, 2023, 07:30:37 PMYip, I defend the Lions tours every 4 years

This I don't understand. If Ireland win the World Cup then why get excited about a British isles select beating South Africa?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Eire90 on October 03, 2023, 12:33:49 AM
i think a proper world cup of  golf would be better than a ryder cup if marketed properly
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thebigfella on October 03, 2023, 04:24:33 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 02, 2023, 06:51:49 PMGolf is one of the few sports i cant really warm to, the Ryder Cup 'competitive' element just seems so contrived when you follow sports where hair & teeth are flying regularly. Mcilroy obviously gets so wound up about it all, a few derby slaps when younger might have changed his outlook on life, tho I'm sure he's quite happy with his current life trajectory.

So is interclub golf is contrived or US college golf is contrived? Team golf is quite common at amateur level. Can get nasty enough too at times  :)

I do get the Europe thing does feel a bit hard to get behind. Then again all Irish professional franchise Rugby and the international team is contrived as fcuk. Still I'm on the bandwagon  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 03, 2023, 05:00:07 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 02, 2023, 06:51:49 PMGolf is one of the few sports i cant really warm to, the Ryder Cup 'competitive' element just seems so contrived when you follow sports where hair & teeth are flying regularly. Mcilroy obviously gets so wound up about it all, a few derby slaps when younger might have changed his outlook on life, tho I'm sure he's quite happy with his current life trajectory.

Why does he need his outlook on life changed? Strange comment

If you've ever stood over a putt that means anything at all (particularly in a team game) and had to make it for the win or tie, it's the emotional equivalent of teeth and hair flying inside you. It's a silent hatred against the opponent for that period of time where you simply want to stomp someone who may be your best mate into the ground on the scorecard. Just because it doesn't end up all Kilcoo and Clonduff doesn't take away from the competitive edge. Just look at the amount of people driven to cheating to win.

I can't imagine the pressure to have a putt to win or to not lose the Ryder Cup.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bennydorano on October 03, 2023, 05:31:03 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on October 03, 2023, 05:00:07 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 02, 2023, 06:51:49 PMGolf is one of the few sports i cant really warm to, the Ryder Cup 'competitive' element just seems so contrived when you follow sports where hair & teeth are flying regularly. Mcilroy obviously gets so wound up about it all, a few derby slaps when younger might have changed his outlook on life, tho I'm sure he's quite happy with his current life trajectory.

Why does he need his outlook on life changed? Strange comment

If you've ever stood over a putt that means anything at all (particularly in a team game) and had to make it for the win or tie, it's the emotional equivalent of teeth and hair flying inside you. It's a silent hatred against the opponent for that period of time where you simply want to stomp someone who may be your best mate into the ground on the scorecard. Just because it doesn't end up all Kilcoo and Clonduff doesn't take away from the competitive edge. Just look at the amount of people driven to cheating to win.

I can't imagine the pressure to have a putt to win or to not lose the Ryder Cup.
It doesn't, as alluded to in the very next sentence.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on October 03, 2023, 05:38:59 PM
Yeah, I read it repeatedly. Still not sure what you're actually saying in regards to McIlroy.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bennydorano on October 03, 2023, 06:02:29 PM

Quote from: Puckoon on October 03, 2023, 05:38:59 PMYeah, I read it repeatedly. Still not sure what you're actually saying in regards to McIlroy.

To spell it out for you - if he'd played GAA / Soccer in an actual genuine 'derby' context he'd know what a real rivalry is - not a contrived one like the Ryder Cup.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on October 03, 2023, 07:05:57 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on October 02, 2023, 06:51:49 PMGolf is one of the few sports i cant really warm to

should have stopped there in fairness
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: bennydorano on October 03, 2023, 07:13:29 PM
I normally do stop myself tbh  (as i wearily see the same sorta comments on the Celtic thread), didn't think it was controversial tho.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on December 07, 2023, 03:01:49 PM
If Jon Rahm goes to LIV the whole thing is fucked!!!

What a mess...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Saffrongael on December 07, 2023, 03:17:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 07, 2023, 03:01:49 PMIf Jon Rahm goes to LIV the whole thing is fucked!!!

What a mess...

Wasnt that long ago Rahm said he had enough money blah blah, they are all full of shit but if he does go there will probably be a domino effect.

Would say Cantlay is busting his balls to go. PGA Tour will be fairly worthless if they lose a few of the top ones
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on December 07, 2023, 03:23:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 07, 2023, 03:01:49 PMIf Jon Rahm goes to LIV the whole thing is fucked!!!

What a mess...

Jay Monahan is one of the stupidest people on the planet. How he allowed this to happen is beyond me. He should be the next strategist for the DUP.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on December 07, 2023, 03:28:08 PM
It's leverage from the Saudis to get a better deal. Deadline is the end of the year
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on December 07, 2023, 03:40:53 PM
My tuppence.

LiV has snared in Phil, DJ, Bryson, Brooks, Cammy and Sergio over the past few years. Some of the very biggest names in golf, as indicated by the fact that everyone knows who I mean, from just reading their forenames.

And you know what? Nobody cares. There is effectively nobody tuning into their coverage. Nobody, anywhere wants a TV deal with them. Apart from Australia, they're giving away tickets and begging for crowds. Sponsors still aren't coming forward. Sports bulletins ignore them.

I don't honestly believe that Rahm is a more significant player than than any of those mentioned. He may well be an elite player but he has zero charisma. And as such, his presence is not going to bolster LiV in any shape or form... apart from making the PGA Tour weaker for a short time until a replacement pops up (and Hovland or Aberg both are  absolutely primed for the top table).

It's just Saudis spending vile, truly vile amounts of money making a small selection of stinking rich golfers, unbearably rich. To no end.



Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on December 07, 2023, 03:56:20 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on December 07, 2023, 03:40:53 PMMy tuppence.

LiV has snared in Phil, DJ, Bryson, Brooks, Cammy and Sergio over the past few years. Some of the very biggest names in golf, as indicated by the fact that everyone knows who I mean, from just reading their forenames.

And you know what? Nobody cares. There is effectively nobody tuning into their coverage. Nobody, anywhere wants a TV deal with them. Apart from Australia, they're giving away tickets and begging for crowds. Sponsors still aren't coming forward. Sports bulletins ignore them.

I don't honestly believe that Rahm is a more significant player than than any of those mentioned. He may well be an elite player but he has zero charisma. And as such, his presence is not going to bolster LiV in any shape or form... apart from making the PGA Tour weaker for a short time until a replacement pops up (and Hovland or Aberg both are  absolutely primed for the top table).

It's just Saudis spending vile, truly vile amounts of money making a small selection of stinking rich golfers, unbearably rich. To no end.





Agreed. I wouldn't cross the road to watch LIV.

By the way, what are they actually doing to the golf ball travel less far?
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: smort on December 07, 2023, 04:08:06 PM
Quote from: Orior on December 07, 2023, 03:56:20 PMAgreed. I wouldn't cross the road to watch LIV.

By the way, what are they actually doing to the golf ball travel less far?

Not exactly sure, but they could make the ball lighter, or 'softer'. Could also amend the dimples

Think 'range ball' and you'll get the idea
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: dec on December 07, 2023, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: trailer on December 07, 2023, 03:23:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 07, 2023, 03:01:49 PMIf Jon Rahm goes to LIV the whole thing is fucked!!!

What a mess...

Jay Monahan is one of the stupidest people on the planet. How he allowed this to happen is beyond me. He should be the next strategist for the DUP.
How can he stop it, they are offering crazy amounts of money.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Puckoon on December 07, 2023, 06:43:57 PM
Quote from: Saffrongael on December 07, 2023, 03:17:29 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 07, 2023, 03:01:49 PMIf Jon Rahm goes to LIV the whole thing is fucked!!!

What a mess...

Wasnt that long ago Rahm said he had enough money blah blah, they are all full of shit but if he does go there will probably be a domino effect.

Would say Cantlay is busting his balls to go. PGA Tour will be fairly worthless if they lose a few of the top ones

I think all they are going to do is ruin the PGA tour. LIV is still a shite spectacle and as posted by another I wouldn't cross the road to watch it. Time may correct me but I don't see how LIV becomes something mainstream and will always be a side show. Losing DJ, Bryson, Brooks - didn't really damage the PGA tour all that much, and I didn't really miss seeing those lads in action. Brooks maybe, he's always good for a bit of drama.

Rahm is a potential nail in the coffin.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on December 08, 2023, 12:20:03 AM
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Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on December 08, 2023, 10:41:41 AM
What's LIVs endgame here? Like hardly anyone watches the PGA tour outside of the majors and nobody watches LIV. If I get to see a bit of Sunday majors I'm doing well. They are blowing billions on this. It's obviously not a business they want to make money from.

Making these guys wealthy beyond imagination doesn't sit well with Joe Public either.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on December 08, 2023, 10:43:22 AM
Quote from: dec on December 07, 2023, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: trailer on December 07, 2023, 03:23:49 PM
Quote from: screenexile on December 07, 2023, 03:01:49 PMIf Jon Rahm goes to LIV the whole thing is fucked!!!

What a mess...

Jay Monahan is one of the stupidest people on the planet. How he allowed this to happen is beyond me. He should be the next strategist for the DUP.
How can he stop it, they are offering crazy amounts of money.

Very true but he should have had them inside as a sponsor much earlier and placated them. By holding out and kicking players off the tour he has created a war that he simply cannot win. They will keep coming back. Cantlay probably next.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 08, 2023, 11:56:44 AM
400 million reason to join LIV!!! Crazy, I really need to get to know one of these oil barons  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on December 08, 2023, 01:13:06 PM
Competition is good for consumers, no one wants a monopoly

The majors will be even bigger now

in other news mcilroy has done some 180 on the ryder cup  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

https://twitter.com/jamiecweir/status/1732915200246923715 (https://twitter.com/jamiecweir/status/1732915200246923715)
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: nrico2006 on December 08, 2023, 07:43:41 PM
I thought they all merged.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on December 08, 2023, 07:54:09 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on December 08, 2023, 01:13:06 PMCompetition is good for consumers, no one wants a monopoly

The majors will be even bigger now

in other news mcilroy has done some 180 on the ryder cup  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

https://twitter.com/jamiecweir/status/1732915200246923715 (https://twitter.com/jamiecweir/status/1732915200246923715)

The obsession is strong with you! You really need to relax, I doubt he's bothered about your dislike of him being Irelands best ever golfer ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ghost on January 14, 2024, 11:24:35 AM
Just happened to turn over to the golf there with McIlroy on the 14th green. Some stinker from him. 3 putted from about 2 feet.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tubberman on January 14, 2024, 11:44:40 AM
Quote from: Ghost on January 14, 2024, 11:24:35 AMJust happened to turn over to the golf there with McIlroy on the 14th green. Some stinker from him. 3 putted from about 2 feet.

Same - turned it on just as he was taking that putt. I'd have got that one myself.
Great birdie on following hole though
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tubberman on January 14, 2024, 11:55:30 AM
Few great shots from McIlroy now, and he's one up with 1 to play.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ghost on January 14, 2024, 11:56:48 AM
Stinker at the last!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 14, 2024, 11:57:57 AM
Not helping his choker narrative with this display!!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 14, 2024, 11:59:28 AM
The pro golf paradox is that the more consistently you appear at the top of leaderboards, the more people call you a choker.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tubberman on January 14, 2024, 11:59:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 14, 2024, 11:57:57 AMNot helping his choker narrative with this display!!

Has to be in his head at this stage
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on January 14, 2024, 12:09:11 PM
Glad to see Fleetwood win hope he can get one or 2 in the USA this year as well.

Seems like a sound humble chap!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Ghost on January 14, 2024, 12:10:37 PM
Two great putts there from Fleetwood back to back to get the job done.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 14, 2024, 12:26:27 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on January 14, 2024, 11:59:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 14, 2024, 11:57:57 AMNot helping his choker narrative with this display!!

Has to be in his head at this stage

His u turn on Liv is playing with his head  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: thewobbler on January 21, 2024, 12:55:55 PM
Kind of noticing there's a common denominator for when this thread goes quiet.

Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Tubberman on January 21, 2024, 12:59:56 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2024, 12:55:55 PMKind of noticing there's a common denominator for when this thread goes quiet.



Fell over the line in that one, but a big win nonetheless
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Orior on January 21, 2024, 01:04:46 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on January 21, 2024, 12:59:56 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2024, 12:55:55 PMKind of noticing there's a common denominator for when this thread goes quiet.



Fell over the line in that one, but a big win nonetheless

Fell over the line, but that wont matter when you look back at his record for twenty twenty fore!
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: OgraAnDun on January 21, 2024, 02:44:15 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 14, 2024, 12:26:27 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on January 14, 2024, 11:59:41 AM
Quote from: screenexile on January 14, 2024, 11:57:57 AMNot helping his choker narrative with this display!!

Has to be in his head at this stage

His u turn on Liv is playing with his head  ;D


Must be alright...
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 21, 2024, 03:33:19 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on January 21, 2024, 12:59:56 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2024, 12:55:55 PMKind of noticing there's a common denominator for when this thread goes quiet.



Fell over the line in that one, but a big win nonetheless

massive win alright, certainty for the masters now  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Milltown Row2 on January 21, 2024, 03:39:44 PM
Quote from: Mikhail Prokhorov on January 21, 2024, 03:33:19 PM
Quote from: Tubberman on January 21, 2024, 12:59:56 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2024, 12:55:55 PMKind of noticing there's a common denominator for when this thread goes quiet.



Fell over the line in that one, but a big win nonetheless

massive win alright, certainty for the masters now  ;D

Choker lol
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: Gabriel_Hurl on January 22, 2024, 02:07:20 PM
Young amateur Nick Dunlap won on the PGA tour yesterday - the first since Phil in 1991.
Picked up a grand total of $o for his win.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: trailer on February 12, 2024, 04:05:57 PM
Saw some of the highlights from the WM open there. None of them involving any golf funny enough. I'd say the game is up for that event. I'd imagine a lot of the top players will hardly bother putting it into their schedules next year.
Title: Re: The Official Golf Thread
Post by: screenexile on March 04, 2024, 01:46:51 PM
Sounds like Lowry's lost the plot +2 on the front 9 on a Sunday isn't going to win you much!!