The Official Golf Thread

[thebigfella]

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.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Rors is tapping up Big Phil to come and play as well - shaping up to be a great event

[laoislad]

A round of 62 from Speith today.
Won't be long before he's world No.1..

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Sure that wasnt even the best round there today. Another lad had a 61

[Milltown Row2]

Sure that wasnt even the best round there today. Another lad had a 61

61?? Must be like a park course

[laoislad]

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.

[Minder]

Hopefully the weather is better than Portrush in 2012

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Where's Shane Lowry's biggest fan after his big win in the WGC Matchplay yesterday over Graeme McDowell? 

[AZOffaly]

Here!! Uibh Fhaili; Uibh Fhailí; Uibh Fhailí

[Milltown Row2]

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 

[Puckoon]

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

[stew]

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

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! 

[Orior]

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

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

[screenexile]

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

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!!

[Oraisteach]

One down with two to play, Rory still beats Furyk and moves to the final.