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RE: The Open - Doddle - 17-07-2022 13:32
Wow, it was closer than I realised. A 4 shot cushion ought to be enough to keep it in the hands of Europe (famous last words).
Mention of Adam Scott reminds me it must be 10 years since his collapse that handed the Claret Jug to Ernie Els.
RE: The Open - hornball - 17-07-2022 13:41
(17-07-2022 13:32 )Doddle Wrote: Wow, it was closer than I realised. A 4 shot cushion ought to be enough to keep it in the hands of Europe (famous last words).You are right Doddle. It is exactly ten years (to the final day of the open). I was in hospital for an op at the time. Couldn't believe that Scott had collapsed like he did!
Mention of Adam Scott reminds me it must be 10 years since his collapse that handed the Claret Jug to Ernie Els.
4 Shots with the way the course is playing (too easy for me) is really nothing, except that you would expect Rory and/or Hovland to go well under the card again today! I think I heard P McGinley say it may take -20 to win. I reckon it might have to be even lower than that - if the winner is to come from the afore mention duo. Maybe someone from the chasing pack??, but they will need some help!
Maybe I am a lone voice in this regard, but it is sad in a way, to see the 'old girl' at St Andrews be tamed in this way! Links golf is the best golf, but unless the weather intervenes, such courses have little defence.
I hope (in vain i guess) that the comms will dial back the hyperbole exaggeration and bs just a bit!!
RE: The Open - Doddle - 17-07-2022 14:29
(17-07-2022 13:41 )hornball Wrote:Oh dear, that's a nasty way to have to remember(17-07-2022 13:32 )Doddle Wrote: Mention of Adam Scott reminds me it must be 10 years since his collapse that handed the Claret Jug to Ernie Els.You are right Doddle. It is exactly ten years (to the final day of the open). I was in hospital for an op at the time. Couldn't believe that Scott had collapsed like he did!
I recall watching and Nick Faldo commented something to the effect that Scott had blown it and Els would win. He said this with 4 holes left. It seemed ludicrous.
Think it was also 10 years since Els' previous win, hence making it easier to remember.
RE: The Open - Doddle - 17-07-2022 19:39
& wouldn't you know, a different Aussie came out on top this time - there's your angle. Well done, cobber; bad luck, Rory, but a great effort over the tournament.
RE: The Open - Doddle - 19-07-2023 19:31
Hoylake tomorrow. McIlroy, Rahm and Rose have been put together for Days 1 & 2:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/66233437
RE: The Open - Doddle - 20-07-2023 19:27
Tommy Fleetwood among the joint leaders as Day 1 putts to a close.
RE: The Open - Charlemagne - 21-07-2023 21:54
Christo Lamprecht may have been co-leader after the 1st round but he soon bumped to earth when he was 8 over for the 2nd round. He made the cut by 1 shot.
RE: The Open - Doddle - 22-07-2023 14:00
The prospect of some relative unknown being massively ahead of the field reminds me of course of the classic antics in 1999 at Carnoustie. Though I doubt this will play out as that did. Tommy Fleetwood still being 2nd (and thus in the last group) is to his credit.
RE: The Open - Doddle - 23-07-2023 19:49
Nah, Harman got it done, becoming one of the endless number of random Americans who win the Open and then do bog all else of interest (cf. Tod Hamilton, Mark Calcavecchia, Justin Leonard, etc)
RE: The Open - Doddle - 03-07-2024 20:19
Justin Rose has qualified for the Open, but Sergio Garcia has missed out.