146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

[Ashley Schaeffer]

I think Jordan needs to go back to school and learn about numbers/percentages....

 

http://www.skysports...st-major-to-win

 

"It could be anybody this week," said Spieth. "At this tournament it tends to fall on half the field. You kind of cut half the field, depending on the draw. Sometimes it's more or less 75 percent.

"But most of the time there's at least a group that gets the worst weather. And it's almost impossible to win in that circumstance at an Open Championship."

 

I'm having trouble having trouble with that statement.

 

Bad weather:

Tends to fall on half the field

Sometimes on 75% of the field

But mostly, on half the field

Group = morning or afternoon group of tee times. Not individual tee time.

 

At least, that's how I read it . . .

[LeoLeo99]

I have a bet that Day won't win a major this year. So, anyone but him.

 

Doesn't mean it won't be an Aussie, though.

[dlygrisse]

Glad I've been given the go-ahead to call this championship the British Open. What a load off. :)

 

 

GO PHIL! :)

 

As long as you don't mind us calling it the American Open?

 

It's not the U.K. Open.

[PGArox]

Glad I've been given the go-ahead to call this championship the British Open. What a load off. :)

 

 

GO PHIL! :)

 

As long as you don't mind us calling it the American Open?

 

Not at all. And you may go on calling the PGA Championship the US PGA Championship. ?

[PGArox]

I think Jordan needs to go back to school and learn about numbers/percentages....

 

http://www.skysports...st-major-to-win

 

"It could be anybody this week," said Spieth. "At this tournament it tends to fall on half the field. You kind of cut half the field, depending on the draw. Sometimes it's more or less 75 percent.

"But most of the time there's at least a group that gets the worst weather. And it's almost impossible to win in that circumstance at an Open Championship."

 

I'm having trouble having trouble with that statement.

 

Bad weather:

Tends to fall on half the field

Sometimes on 75% of the field

But mostly, on half the field

Group = morning or afternoon group of tee times. Not individual tee time.

 

At least, that's how I read it . . .

 

I have no problem with what Jordan said.

[Ashley Schaeffer]

I think Jordan needs to go back to school and learn about numbers/percentages....

 

http://www.skysports...st-major-to-win

 

"It could be anybody this week," said Spieth. "At this tournament it tends to fall on half the field. You kind of cut half the field, depending on the draw. Sometimes it's more or less 75 percent.

"But most of the time there's at least a group that gets the worst weather. And it's almost impossible to win in that circumstance at an Open Championship."

 

I'm having trouble having trouble with that statement.

 

Bad weather:

Tends to fall on half the field

Sometimes on 75% of the field

But mostly, on half the field

Group = morning or afternoon group of tee times. Not individual tee time.

 

At least, that's how I read it . . .

 

I have no problem with what Jordan said.

 

Me either. Made perfect sense.

[PGArox]

how about justin rose, he has a shot

 

Justin certainly has a shot, and he really loves the course. That would be sweet redemption after this year's Masters.

 

Throughout the years we've seen many a fine player end up winning just one major, but there are a few you really pull for to make it more than just once. Justin is one of those guys for me.

[Ashley Schaeffer]

Glad I've been given the go-ahead to call this championship the British Open. What a load off. :)

 

 

GO PHIL! :)

 

As long as you don't mind us calling it the American Open?

 

It's not the U.K. Open.

 

Exactly. As it's never been played out of Britain, it's the British Open.

[Hawkeye77]

Glad I've been given the go-ahead to call this championship the British Open. What a load off. :)

 

 

GO PHIL! :)

 

As long as you don't mind us calling it the American Open?

 

Since Americans have won a bunch more than Brits the last several decades you should rename it, good idea!

 

Oh, you meant U.S. Open.

 

Watched the show on Player last week, guess what - your British announcers were calling it the British Open.

[Darth Putter]

http://awfulannounci...itish-open.html

 

Somebody wants to be like The Masters.

[Ashley Schaeffer]

http://awfulannounci...itish-open.html

 

Somebody wants to be like The Masters.

 

Maybe "A golf tournament that has only ever been held on the British Isles" would suit them?

As the "ruler of golf [save for two countries]", hold it outside of Britain, or be called the British Open.

US Open, Australian Open, South African Open, Japan Open, Oregon Open, British Open.

Call it what it is.

[scruffynick]

do you know good stands to watch multiple holes? thanks!

Not sure about stands but there's good vantage points.....if you want holes to watch close by then 10,11,12 is a good run. But try and watch the 17th from the far sand bank so you watch the 2nd shots....it's brilliant! 15th to 16th tee is a good watch too...Enjoy!

[i*windows]

You lot above, no bickering about the name, that's been done in every thread about 'the Open' since the dawn of time, take it somewhere else!

[rukahs]

Going on Friday. Weather looks grim(mer)

[bunter101]

Glad I've been given the go-ahead to call this championship the British Open. What a load off. :)

 

 

GO PHIL! :)

 

As long as you don't mind us calling it the American Open?

 

It's not the U.K. Open.

 

Exactly. As it's never been played out of Britain, it's the British Open.

 

No it's the Champion Golfer of the Year tournament.

 

Nowhere on the trophy does it say 'British' - It is 'The Golf Champion Trophy'

Hence it is 'the Open'.

 

On the US Open Trophy it says 'United States Open Championship'

[NoFancyUsername.]

Last 4 winning scores at Royal Birkdale are +3, E, -8, -9.

Should be interesting.

[BlackDiamondPar5]

Always look forward to the British Open Championship as I often will awake around 4a-5a EST and start listening to it via the app before turning on the TV to start my day.

 

Should be a fun week.

[deasy55]

Glad I've been given the go-ahead to call this championship the British Open. What a load off. :)

 

 

GO PHIL! :)

 

As long as you don't mind us calling it the American Open?

 

It's not the U.K. Open.

 

Exactly. As it's never been played out of Britain, it's the British Open.

 

What is it going to be called in 2019 when it's played outside of Britain?

[Hawkeye77]

Glad I've been given the go-ahead to call this championship the British Open. What a load off. :)

 

 

GO PHIL! :)

 

As long as you don't mind us calling it the American Open?

 

It's not the U.K. Open.

 

Exactly. As it's never been played out of Britain, it's the British Open.

 

No it's the Champion Golfer of the Year tournament.

 

Nowhere on the trophy does it say 'British' - It is 'The Golf Champion Trophy'

Hence it is 'the Open'.

 

On the US Open Trophy it says 'United States Open Championship'

 

So you guys couldn't even get the important part of the name right on the trophy? Too bad Feherty never won it so the jug could have been lost and redone right.

[i*windows]

Rory claiming he has sorted his putting out, and now playing 1 iron 16* graphite shaft, which runs out to 280-290!

[dlygrisse]

 

Glad I've been given the go-ahead to call this championship the British Open. What a load off. :)

 

 

GO PHIL! :)

 

As long as you don't mind us calling it the American Open?

 

It's not the U.K. Open.

 

Exactly. As it's never been played out of Britain, it's the British Open.

 

No it's the Champion Golfer of the Year tournament.

 

Nowhere on the trophy does it say 'British' - It is 'The Golf Champion Trophy'

Hence it is 'the Open'.

 

On the US Open Trophy it says 'United States Open Championship'

 

 

So you guys couldn't even get the important part of the name right on the trophy? Too bad Feherty never won it so the jug could have been lost and redone right.

 

The golf Open championship of Great Britian and the Commonwealth. I think that covers it.

[pmadden86]

1951 It was played in Portrush - outside Britain.

[BlackDiamondPar5]

No one should get their panties in a wad over what it's called. Outside the UK, many call it The British Open to disambiguate from other Opens in other nations. Much like The Masters (at Augusta) is often referred to as the US Masters in some places outside the US.

 

Regardless, I think all of us on WRX are very much looking forward to this tournament, no matter what it's called.

[bscinstnct]

Rory claiming he has sorted his putting out, and now playing 1 iron 16* graphite shaft, which runs out to 280-290!

 

Great idea. Play a new club in a major.

[imakaveli]

Straightest hitter with good short game and nuts to handle the pressure to win. I just do not know who that is though!

 

 

Well played, sir

[Fade to Black]

Rory claiming he has sorted his putting out, and now playing 1 iron 16* graphite shaft, which runs out to 280-290!

 

Great idea. Play a new club in a major.

Can't be worse than his driver of late

[imakaveli]

Glad I've been given the go-ahead to call this championship the British Open. What a load off. :)

 

 

GO PHIL! :)

 

As long as you don't mind us calling it the American Open?

 

Since Americans have won a bunch more than Brits the last several decades you should rename it, good idea!

 

Oh, you meant U.S. Open.

 

Watched the show on Player last week, guess what - your British announcers were calling it the British Open.

 

Can't wait for the European Cup at Le Golf National next year! ;)

No one should get their panties in a wad over what it's called. Outside the UK, many call it The British Open to disambiguate from other Opens in other nations. Much like The Masters (at Augusta) is often referred to as the US Masters in some places outside the US.

 

Regardless, I think all of us on WRX are very much looking forward to this tournament, no matter what it's called.

 

Let's call it golf's oldest Major so everyone is happy and we can enjoy the tournament

[Roadking2003]

Glad I've been given the go-ahead to call this championship the British Open. What a load off. :)

 

 

GO PHIL! :)

 

As long as you don't mind us calling it the American Open?

 

Since Americans have won a bunch more than Brits the last several decades you should rename it, good idea!

 

Oh, you meant U.S. Open.

 

Watched the show on Player last week, guess what - your British announcers were calling it the British Open.

 

Technically, it's not "The Open". It's "The Open Championship". But millions of golfers for 100 years have called it "The British Open". No offence intended and as the OP said, call it whatever you want.

[dlygrisse]

No one should get their panties in a wad over what it's called. Outside the UK, many call it The British Open to disambiguate from other Opens in other nations. Much like The Masters (at Augusta) is often referred to as the US Masters in some places outside the US.

 

Regardless, I think all of us on WRX are very much looking forward to this tournament, no matter what it's called.

 

Well said. This is exactly right.

[imakaveli]

Love Rory's interviews