Author Topic: The 141st Open Championship, Royal Lytham & St Annes 19th-22nd July (Read 5395 times)

sinnermichael · « **Reply #120 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:50:10 AM »

donald on fire!

conman · « **Reply #121 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:58:00 AM »

Quote from: RedStevie1 on July 19, 2012, 08:01:17 PM

Looking at the leaderboard, looks like the cream will rise to the top, course seems great to me. Don't think many players don't like it

Its a nice touch hovering a mouse over the former open winners, shows them with the Claret Jug. All other players are just general pics

sinnermichael · « **Reply #122 on:** July 20, 2012, 12:50:45 PM »

snedeker goes to -8

ncred · « **Reply #123 on:** July 20, 2012, 02:54:47 PM »

Snedeker at 10, Lawrie and Zach Johnson at 6. Good tourney thus far.

Rob K · « **Reply #124 on:** July 20, 2012, 07:15:03 PM »

Tiger sinks one from the bunker for birdie and finish -6.

b_joseph · « **Reply #125 on:** July 20, 2012, 07:16:32 PM »

That was awesome...the old dog still has some magic in him. Good position for the weekend.

John C · « **Reply #126 on:** July 20, 2012, 07:28:10 PM »

The amazing game that golf is.
A legend misses a 2 foot put to make the cut and a fallen star chips from a deep bunker, on the 18th in spectacular fashion, to close the gap.

Fuck wanting wind, its nice to see a clear and pleasant scene and some great golf.

Loving it.

Rotation · « **Reply #127 on:** July 20, 2012, 07:36:46 PM »

Amazing shot from Woods

Sean_93 · « **Reply #128 on:** July 20, 2012, 10:40:43 PM »

Quote from: John C on July 20, 2012, 07:28:10 PM

The amazing game that golf is.
A legend misses a 2 foot put to make the cut and a fallen star chips from a deep bunker, on the 18th in spectacular fashion, to close the gap.

Fuck wanting wind, its nice to see a clear and pleasant scene and some great golf.

Loving it.

Been brilliant so far. Think the course is the ideal test for the pros while not being too difficult to score well at like the US Open at Olympic.

4pool · « **Reply #129 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:48:27 PM »

Ahhhhh...

Found another Man Utd golfer to root against.

Thorbjorn Olesen from Denmark is a big Manchester United fan according to the Golf Channel.

Paired with Tiger tomorrow. Come on Tiger.

cowtownred · « **Reply #130 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:23:26 AM »

In other news, can't wait to see the fastest man alive defend his title.

Can't be bothered with athletics much, really, but the 100 metres.... thats the blue riband, the greatest feat in sport really.

Usain Bolt. What a legend.

Ooops. He's a Manc. Hate the fucker.

Come on wind at Lytham. Blow, please, blow.
And come on GMac.

4pool · « **Reply #131 on:** July 21, 2012, 02:15:34 AM »

Well at least McIlroy did beat 61 year old Tom Watson by one shot after two rounds.

Maybe Rory should join the senior tour if he wants a chance to win majors.

Joff · « **Reply #132 on:** July 21, 2012, 06:51:29 AM »

Got a few quid on G-Mac and Ian Poulter. Each way of course. One is looking quite good. The other is still in with a chance if he picks up a 65 today.

Drinks Sangria · « **Reply #133 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:52:28 AM »

Me and my Grandad have an inside joke about Brandt Snedeker. Comes across as a nice guy and he just wouldn't drop anything yesterday. Played superbly. I want him or G-Mac to win. In an ideal world, Donald or Westwood would take it, but they're a ways off. Wouldn't mind seeing Tiger take it, despite everything, the guy has charisma.

shelovesyou · « **Reply #134 on:** July 21, 2012, 11:13:53 AM »

Beautiful conditions today, could see some real low scores.
Nick Faldo in the commentary box also.
Super.

conman · « **Reply #135 on:** July 21, 2012, 11:22:10 AM »

GMAC just posted this:

Some friends of mine just bumped into this character at Lytham! Recognize him from the US Open? #junglebird
http://www.telly.com/QVY98?fromtwitvid=1

ALPH1217 · « **Reply #136 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:11:15 PM »

Quote from: 4pool on July 21, 2012, 02:15:34 AM

Well at least McIlroy did beat 61 year old Tom Watson by one shot after two rounds.

Maybe Rory should join the senior tour if he wants a chance to win majors.

I'm pretty sure that Rory blew away the field in winning last year's US Open - which is very much a major.

conman · « **Reply #137 on:** July 21, 2012, 12:11:36 PM »

some shot that from Bubba on the 1st

4pool · « **Reply #138 on:** July 21, 2012, 01:05:40 PM »

Quote from: ALPH1217 on July 21, 2012, 12:11:15 PM

I'm pretty sure that Rory blew away the field in winning last year's US Open - which is very much a major.

Of course you're right.

Rory has the same amount of Major Championships as David Duval. Who was also going to be the next big thing at one stage. David does have 19 Professional wins though. So something for Rory to aspire to with his 6 Professional wins.

John C · « **Reply #139 on:** July 21, 2012, 01:25:23 PM »

Ya select ya club, ya takes ya chance ....oh Buba ....

Dam · « **Reply #140 on:** July 21, 2012, 02:15:24 PM »

Come on Snedeker, same again will do nicely!

Hoping Bubba can keep today's form also

Calm_Down_x3 · « **Reply #141 on:** July 21, 2012, 03:01:31 PM »

Plenty of footage of Tiger in water-logged bunkers or heavy rough this afternoon PLEASE!!!

Cutting to close up HD footage of his face looking like he's about to burst into tears or twat a nearby spectator with his wedge...!!!

May he miss the fairways.....miss the greens....leave the putts short....send them long......or wide.....

It's not that I dislike the man THAT much....it's just that I find his stifled inner tantrums' far more entertaining to watch.

His responses to his own failings always look as though he's desperately searching for somebody else to blame.....and then he realises that it's 'golf' and that he was the only one holding the club.....[and then that realisation makes him even more angry...]

Tiger's only worth watching when he's playing very well.....or very badly IMHO..

Mouth · « **Reply #142 on:** July 21, 2012, 03:14:57 PM »

I hate those get in the hole shouting c*nts, it should be the last thing they hear before a gunshot as they stand over an open grave.

4pool · « **Reply #143 on:** July 21, 2012, 03:27:47 PM »

Quote from: Mouth on July 21, 2012, 03:14:57 PM

I hate those get in the hole shouting c*nts, it should be the last thing they hear before a gunshot as they stand over an open grave.

Oh, but they only do that in the USA...lol.

Mouth · « **Reply #144 on:** July 21, 2012, 03:33:41 PM »

Quote from: 4pool on July 21, 2012, 03:27:47 PM

Oh, but they only do that in the USA...lol.

I suspect it was yanks who did it, as they only did it with Tiger

John C · « **Reply #145 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:29:05 PM »

Unlike the football, the BBC's coverage is superb. Nick Faldo's analysis and contributions are excellent.

Lethal · « **Reply #146 on:** July 21, 2012, 04:32:48 PM »

Snedeker without a bogey at all the first 2 days now looking at 2 in a row. Typical.

conman · « **Reply #147 on:** July 21, 2012, 05:30:41 PM »

great shot that from Graeme

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #148 on:** July 21, 2012, 07:59:07 PM »

Quote from: John C on July 21, 2012, 04:29:05 PM

Unlike the football, the BBC's coverage is superb. Nick Faldo's analysis and contributions are excellent.

Agreed, it cracked me up when Faldo was calling the presenter a "BBC Muppet" when he was mauling about with the player's clubs in the store room.

cowtownred · « **Reply #149 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:02:49 PM »

OH NO!

Thorbjorn Olsen is a Manc!

Someone make it stop!

campioni · « **Reply #150 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:09:49 PM »

The Claret Jug will be going back to Portrush.

G'wan the wee Manc supporting faux yank!

TSC · « **Reply #151 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:17:07 PM »

Quote from: 4pool on July 21, 2012, 01:05:40 PM

Of course you're right.

Rory has the same amount of Major Championships as David Duval. Who was also going to be the next big thing at one stage. David does have 19 Professional wins though. So something for Rory to aspire to with his 6 Professional wins.

Got plenty of time on his side has Rory. Anyway, if he or Clarke fail, send for Gmac. Usually one of them hanging about challenging in the latter stages of majors. Quite an achievement for N.Ireland. And of course have just landed the winner of the junior open, so another one to watch in coming years.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #152 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:35:51 PM »

Has Scott got previous for choking or is that a bit harsh? He's had a few near misses though hasn't he? Go on McDowell!

ALPH1217 · « **Reply #153 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:54:26 PM »

Scott is very much in the driving seat but I'm hoping McDowell does something special manana.

Dread Breath · « **Reply #154 on:** July 21, 2012, 08:57:09 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on July 21, 2012, 08:35:51 PM

Has Scott got previous for choking or is that a bit harsh? He's had a few near misses though hasn't he? Go on McDowell!

Think his idol growing up was Greg Norman if that helps.

cowtownred · « **Reply #155 on:** July 21, 2012, 09:03:00 PM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on July 21, 2012, 08:35:51 PM

Has Scott got previous for choking or is that a bit harsh? He's had a few near misses though hasn't he? Go on McDowell!

BUT, BUT, He's a Manc!!

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #156 on:** July 22, 2012, 09:31:19 AM »

Sat at the 9th green / 10th tee and just seen Tom Watson and John Daly go through. John Daly smoking like a trooper between holes.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #157 on:** July 22, 2012, 09:33:35 AM »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on July 21, 2012, 08:35:51 PM

Has Scott got previous for choking or is that a bit harsh? He's had a few near misses though hasn't he? Go on McDowell!

I like you because you didn't say G-Mac.

cowtownred · « **Reply #158 on:** July 22, 2012, 10:35:00 AM »

Just home after 18 holes at Portrush..... wind is really blowing today. At least 3-4 'club strength'. Going to be very tasty at Lytham. Really favours McDowell I reckon.

John C · « **Reply #159 on:** July 22, 2012, 11:41:35 AM »

Its really windy in here Liverpool, I've loved the peaceful approaches so far but this is going to make the final day very interesting. Its just a pity a couple of other players aren't closer.