Let's get the haters started early and YES it's The Open not The British Open ;)
https://twitter.com/conorsketches/status/1018880460888428545?s=21
Quote from: shark on July 16, 2018, 06:17:40 PM
https://twitter.com/conorsketches/status/1018880460888428545?s=21
Absolutely brilliant!
Tiger is brilliant
Tiger is really brilliant
Quote from: heganboy on July 17, 2018, 02:42:58 AM
Tiger is really brilliant
Tiger is really really brilliant.
Tiger is really really really brilliant.
Tiger is really poor.
Quote from: Applesisapples on July 17, 2018, 02:47:43 PM
Tiger is really poor.
Thanks for really, really, really, really f**king that up.
Racing Post tipping up Tiger, they reckon he can get around it without needing his driver... Looking at the weather forecast early/late starters may have the best off the conditions over the 1st two days
Anyone watching? Our Rory going well.
Looks like being a packed field after day 2. Dusty, Reed and Thomas all heading home. Have a few quid on Fowler, I'd be happy if he went -2'or -3 today
Conditions much easier now, it gives someone like Spieth who's going out now a chance to put themselves right back In the middle of things
Another bad day for Paddy, with his customary double-b thrown in. He's one of my favourite Irish sportspersons, but sadly these days he's the equivalent of a journeyman F1 driver driving around the back of the field in an uncompetitive car.
TW very stiff looking.
BBC projecting the cut at +2 at the moment, but could go lower as conditions improve. Stenson +3 and Garcia +4 look to have the weekend off. Darren Clarke currently +14. Ian Poulter shot an 81 today to end up +12. Lowry currently +4 with 7 to play.
Quote from: AQMP on July 20, 2018, 03:38:29 PM
BBC projecting the cut at +2 at the moment, but could go lower as conditions improve. Stenson +3 and Garcia +4 look to have the weekend off. Darren Clarke currently +14. Ian Poulter shot an 81 today to end up +12. Lowry currently +4 with 7 to play.
I wonder does O'Neill have a tenner on him this year?
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Quote from: AQMP on July 20, 2018, 03:38:29 PM
BBC projecting the cut at +2 at the moment, but could go lower as conditions improve. Stenson +3 and Garcia +4 look to have the weekend off. Darren Clarke currently +14. Ian Poulter shot an 81 today to end up +12. Lowry currently +4 with 7 to play.
I wonder does O'Neill have a tenner on him this year?
Hope not, he's now +17 and plumb last.
The course is at the players mercy today with little wind and softened up by yesterday's rain, Chris Wood is -7 for the day with 5 holes to play.. Looking forward to a great afternoons entertainment..
Spieth with an eagle at the first after driving the green. Ominous.
I threw a fiver ew on Rose last night at 200/1 he gave me a great day watching him
Tigers even giving the driver a twirl, could be an epic afternoon...
This is fantastic golf - golf as it should be
It's great to see Tiger back in the mix.
Some hair in this group ;D. Perez was on OpenZone early in the week, funny guy.
Quote from: gerrykeegan on July 21, 2018, 03:23:39 PM
I threw a fiver ew on Rose last night at 200/1 he gave me a great day watching him
That would be some call if it works out. Surprised he was that big.
I think - 10 will be leading this by the end of the day. Great viewing.
McIlroy going the wrong way. Think he needs help lining up putts.
Great to see Tiger competing, but its anyone of 12 at this rate
Spieth is some animal in the majors
Bad finish for Ruairi
Im finished backing rickie fowler to win a major. Thought this was his chance, blew up big time today.
Spieth is 2/1, decent price
Well Spieth is growing on me after the haircut tweet.
Quote from: Orior on July 22, 2018, 08:23:34 AM
Well Spieth is growing on me after the haircut tweet.
Seems down to earth unlike Woods.
Mcilroy on a charge but in the wrong direction the tit
Woods ominously in the background now with Speith in a bit of trouble. This could interesting back 9
Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2018, 03:35:58 PM
Mcilroy on a charge but in the wrong direction the tit
Careful now, that isn't allowed round here
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Quote from: JPGJOHNNYG on July 22, 2018, 03:35:58 PM
Mcilroy on a charge but in the wrong direction the tit
Careful now, that isn't allowed round here
It is allowed, except by Minder.
Quote from: thebigfella on July 22, 2018, 03:52:40 PM
Woods ominously in the background now with Speith in a bit of trouble. This could interesting back 9
The last 3 holes will determine who wins this . . . as it should be I think it could be a great finish!
Glued to it. Tiger is the favorite with the TV crew put Molinari is plodding along making few mistakes.
Compulsive viewing. Hope Tiger does it.
Rose back in it.
All over for Tiger now I wonder? Could be a 5 or 6 player playoff at this stage.
Quote from: laoislad on July 22, 2018, 05:15:08 PM
All over for Tiger now I wonder? Could be a 5 or 6 player playoff at this stage.
Rory Spieth Molinari playoff
Any links?
Hope Molinari wins it.
Anyone But Rory.
I hope Rory wins.
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I hope Rory wins.
He won't.
Brilliant round of golf from Molinari totally in control the whole way round. Spieth will rue that crazy 3 wood on 6 otherwise I think he wins it.
Good days entertainment and the football was decent for a change as well
Solid round wins it. Good to see someone new get their hands on it.
Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Quote from: Insane Bolt on July 22, 2018, 10:03:52 PM
Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Aye he's miles off isn't he ::)
Quote from: screenexile on July 22, 2018, 06:36:19 PM
Molinari totally in control the whole way round.
While it was great to watch some of those guys play today, to think that there was any one of those players "totally in control" would be a huge stretch. Clinging to a bit of belief and hoping that their swing doesn't desert them is about as much control for all bar maybe Tiger (of old)
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Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Aye he's miles off isn't he ::)
No he's not, and that's what's so frustrating about him.
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Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Aye he's miles off isn't he ::)
No he's not, and that's what's so frustrating about him.
If his putting had even been average on the first two days he would have been about 3 clear on the final day.
Delighted for Molinari though, great pro and a great final days with all the big names in the mix
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Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Aye he's miles off isn't he ::)
No he's not, and that's what's so frustrating about him.
If his putting had even been average on the first two days he would have been about 3 clear on the final day.
Delighted for Molinari though, great pro and a great final days with all the big names in the mix
It would be interesting to see Rory's putting stats compared to others.
His driving sets up lots of short iron approach shots, but again the short irons could be better for a man of his talent.
We all have high expectations for Rory, and second wasn't bad in the big scheme of things and probably help his world ranking.
I felt his round on Saturday could have been 4/5 shots better, and that this is one he let slip. Anyway on to the Deep South for the USPGA and fingers crossed he does the business.
Im sure half the field could talk about missed putts
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Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Aye he's miles off isn't he ::)
No he's not, and that's what's so frustrating about him.
If his putting had even been average on the first two days he would have been about 3 clear on the final day.
Delighted for Molinari though, great pro and a great final days with all the big names in the mix
It would be interesting to see Rory's putting stats compared to others.
His driving sets up lots of short iron approach shots, but again the short irons could be better for a man of his talent.
We all have high expectations for Rory, and second wasn't bad in the big scheme of things and probably help his world ranking.
Joint second and no we all don't.
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Quote from: Insane Bolt on July 22, 2018, 10:03:52 PM
Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Aye he's miles off isn't he ::)
No he's not, and that's what's so frustrating about him.
If his putting had even been average on the first two days he would have been about 3 clear on the final day.
Delighted for Molinari though, great pro and a great final days with all the big names in the mix
It would be interesting to see Rory's putting stats compared to others.
His driving sets up lots of short iron approach shots, but again the short irons could be better for a man of his talent.
We all have high expectations for Rory, and second wasn't bad in the big scheme of things and probably help his world ranking.
Joint second and no we all don't.
:-X
Do you like any British golfers?
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Quote from: Insane Bolt on July 22, 2018, 10:03:52 PM
Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Aye he's miles off isn't he ::)
No he's not, and that's what's so frustrating about him.
If his putting had even been average on the first two days he would have been about 3 clear on the final day.
Delighted for Molinari though, great pro and a great final days with all the big names in the mix
It would be interesting to see Rory's putting stats compared to others.
His driving sets up lots of short iron approach shots, but again the short irons could be better for a man of his talent.
We all have high expectations for Rory, and second wasn't bad in the big scheme of things and probably help his world ranking.
Joint second and no we all don't.
:-X
Do you like any British golfers?
Where did I say I didn't like them!
Quote from: Orior on July 23, 2018, 10:22:56 AM
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Quote from: Insane Bolt on July 23, 2018, 07:37:20 AM
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Quote from: Insane Bolt on July 22, 2018, 10:03:52 PM
Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Aye he's miles off isn't he ::)
No he's not, and that's what's so frustrating about him.
If his putting had even been average on the first two days he would have been about 3 clear on the final day.
Delighted for Molinari though, great pro and a great final days with all the big names in the mix
It would be interesting to see Rory's putting stats compared to others.
His driving sets up lots of short iron approach shots, but again the short irons could be better for a man of his talent.
We all have high expectations for Rory, and second wasn't bad in the big scheme of things and probably help his world ranking.
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.28237.rory-mcilroy.html
114th Strokes gained putting.
37th Strokes gained approach to the green
10th Strokes gained tee to green
It's not his caddie. It's his putting.
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Quote from: Boycey on July 22, 2018, 10:26:01 PM
Quote from: Insane Bolt on July 22, 2018, 10:03:52 PM
Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Aye he's miles off isn't he ::)
No he's not, and that's what's so frustrating about him.
If his putting had even been average on the first two days he would have been about 3 clear on the final day.
Delighted for Molinari though, great pro and a great final days with all the big names in the mix
It would be interesting to see Rory's putting stats compared to others.
His driving sets up lots of short iron approach shots, but again the short irons could be better for a man of his talent.
We all have high expectations for Rory, and second wasn't bad in the big scheme of things and probably help his world ranking.
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.28237.rory-mcilroy.html
114th Strokes gained putting.
37th Strokes gained approach to the green
10th Strokes gained tee to green
It's not his caddie. It's his putting.
When you see that, you'd wonder how on earth he came second!
Sorry, LL, I meant joint second (or in other words, joint best of all the losers)
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Quote from: Insane Bolt on July 22, 2018, 10:03:52 PM
Molinari seems a very likeable fellow. It was great viewing for a Sunday at the Open. I feel Rory has to get rid of the yes men he has surrounded himself with if he is to win another major.
Aye he's miles off isn't he ::)
No he's not, and that's what's so frustrating about him.
If his putting had even been average on the first two days he would have been about 3 clear on the final day.
Delighted for Molinari though, great pro and a great final days with all the big names in the mix
It would be interesting to see Rory's putting stats compared to others.
His driving sets up lots of short iron approach shots, but again the short irons could be better for a man of his talent.
We all have high expectations for Rory, and second wasn't bad in the big scheme of things and probably help his world ranking.
https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.28237.rory-mcilroy.html
114th Strokes gained putting.
37th Strokes gained approach to the green
10th Strokes gained tee to green
It's not his caddie. It's his putting.
His wedge play is a notch below as well. From 100-120 yards he's generally 20-30ft away when others will be between 10-15ft which makes a real difference. He's not far away though.
Ah Jaysus lads, can't pitch, can't putt, his caddy is shit and he's still 2nd in a major :D
Quote from: Boycey on July 24, 2018, 10:56:36 AM
Ah Jaysus lads, can't pitch, can't putt, his caddy is shit and he's still 2nd in a major :D
Joint second ffs! You'll get pulled on that one
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Quote from: Boycey on July 24, 2018, 10:56:36 AM
Ah Jaysus lads, can't pitch, can't putt, his caddy is shit and he's still 2nd in a major :D
Joint second ffs! You'll get pulled on that one
The thing is, second, and joint second is not what Rory wants.
He has the capability, and in my opinion (which I rate very highly) he simply needs to play competitive golf more often.
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Ah Jaysus lads, can't pitch, can't putt, his caddy is shit and he's still 2nd in a major :D
Joint second ffs! You'll get pulled on that one
The thing is, second, and joint second is not what Rory wants.
He has the capability, and in my opinion (which I rate very highly) he simply needs to play competitive golf more often.
Agree with this, with his natural ability he should be doing a lot better. He hasn't won a major now in the last 4 yrs when he should be at his peak. 2nd is great but he has defo left a few other majors slip away. Mixture of putting woes, poor mentality and external distractions has stopped him being another Tiger.
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Ah Jaysus lads, can't pitch, can't putt, his caddy is shit and he's still 2nd in a major :D
Joint second ffs! You'll get pulled on that one
The thing is, second, and joint second is not what Rory wants.
He has the capability, and in my opinion (which I rate very highly) he simply needs to play competitive golf more often.
Agree with this, with his natural ability he should be doing a lot better. He hasn't won a major now in the last 4 yrs when he should be at his peak. 2nd is great but he has defo left a few other majors slip away. Mixture of putting woes, poor mentality and external distractions has stopped him being another Tiger.
He was never as good as Tiger, those comparisons did him no favours
And I know this has been done to death on here
Quote from: screenexile on July 24, 2018, 09:21:04 AMHis wedge play is a notch below as well. From 100-120 yards he's generally 20-30ft away when others will be between 10-15ft which makes a real difference. He's not far away though.
Well - that's slightly wrong - he's 3rd best on the tour from 125 and in - https://www.pgatour.com/stats/stat.074.html
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Ah Jaysus lads, can't pitch, can't putt, his caddy is shit and he's still 2nd in a major :D
Joint second ffs! You'll get pulled on that one
The thing is, second, and joint second is not what Rory wants.
He has the capability, and in my opinion (which I rate very highly) he simply needs to play competitive golf more often.
What does competitive golf mean? Hes 2nd in the world based on performances this year.
Quote from: Boycey on July 24, 2018, 01:38:22 PMHes 2nd in the world based on performances this year.
On what metric?
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Quote from: Boycey on July 24, 2018, 01:38:22 PMHes 2nd in the world based on performances this year.
On what metric?
Points gained this year
https://www.pgatour.com/stats/stat.186.html
Only Molinari is higher
-- edited looks like Bubba is higher this year as well
The world golf rankings are calculated on a 2 year cycle with weighting for quality of the field and newer results also having a bigger weighting than ones from say 18 months ago. In 2018 Rory was ranked 2nd but given Molineris current form id guess 3rd would be about right...
Yeah he wants/expects to win and I'm sure 2nd (joint or not) is nowhere as far as he is concerned but I'll bet the same goes for Spieth, Johnson and a few more. It gives my head a wobble when people constantly spout rubbish about McIlroy that others are so much better than him at this at that when they're clearly not
Comparing Rory to Tiger is just stupid. Tiger was a once in a lifetime player.
He's got 4 majors. He's there or there about's. Look at DJ, Speith, Thomas, Fowler, Koepka all these great players and former greats like Faldo, Player, Seve, Mickelson, etc. Majors aren't easy won. If he finishes with 6 or 7 he'll have had a good innings. Aiming at Tiger's 14 or Nicklaus's 16 isn't realistic. He was never that good.
From Rory won his last major in 2014 there have been 11 first time major winners.....if I had been asked that as a quiz question I would have guessed about 5/6.