146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

[Darth Putter]

Jack Nicklaus just congratulated Haotong Like for winning the British Open

 

if you had just spelled his name right...

 

Excellent post though.

[JMoroz]

Anyone who hates Spieth after that must have a miserable life. Seriously dont envy that situation

I don't think people actually HATE him... Maybe dislike his slow play or other things, but hate is a strong word!

 

After reading this thread this morning, I'm not so sure about that. After all, at least one person got put in time out.

 

True. But he hates on everyone and everything.

[jaygween]

Recorded the final round so didn't look at this thread during the round so there would be no spoilers. I've never looked forward to going back and readings today's post. Going to be great.

[Ed Settle]

unhinged JS hating tiger fans are hilarious. Seriously fellas, try to relax. Try Xanax maybe.

 

 

Too soon?

 

Not at all

[scruffynick]

Thought a mention to Southgate... What an effort after what he's been through! Great story!

I'm not familiar. What's his story? Great tournament for him.

Had cancer 2 years ago and missed the open at St Andrews but in truth he didn't think he would play again. So he's battled over it and boy he loved that last putt. Love sport when stories like this happen

[Ed Settle]

The comparisons with Tiger are expected, but the one that stands out to me is the 2016 Masters. On 11 on Sunday I said to myself...This is Tiger stuff. Then 12 happened. "They" collapsed. Tiger never did that.

 

As far as who was more talented.. Not even close. Hitting the ball higher and farther than his contemporaries, and doing it in victory, is a talent, and JS will never have that.

Aw, how cute is your TW worship! That's very special.

 

Tiger's collapse was off the course. Spieth does not look like he will do that.

[flog2]

Not shitposting legitimately confused on this. If Speith's ball was in play why did he get to drop behind the hill it was not where he entered. Not sure on the rule, can someone explain?

 

He declared his ball to be unplayable. At that point he had 3 options and he chose the 3rd one listed below.

 

1. He could go back to the teebox and play what would have been his 3rd shot from there.

2. He could have dropped 2 club lengths from where his ball was and, with a one stroke penalty, played his 3rd shot.

3. He could keep the point where his ball lay between him and the hole and go back as far as he wanted and dropped it. Again, with a penalty of stroke, he would be playing his 3rd shot.

 

After choosing option 3, it got complicated as there were tour vans in his line of sight. Therefore he got to drop away from them, per the rules of golf, as they are considered "temporary immovable obstructions" commonly referred to as TIO's.

 

It was also further complicated by having mounds in the way that made it difficult to determine exactly where his drop should be in order to keep where his ball was between him and the hole.

 

Spieth knew exactly what he doing as would have most any other pro. He did absolutely nothing wrong nor was anything out line with the entire process including how long it took.

did the same thing in a medal yesterday. Ball in deep doo doo, still made a 5- difference was it wasnt the Open, there wasnt tour trucks in the way and there wasnt 60,000 people beside me- apart from that I also made a miraculous bogie........then NR'd at the last..........DOH!

[CrabDaddy]

I get tradition and everything, but not everything is sacred. I think the runner up trophy presentation could maybe go away.

 

"and introducing, 1st loser, Matt Kuchar."

Olympics take note - silver and bronze medals nothing more than participation trophies.

 

Sorry, just bustin' chops, but I do think 2nd in any major is worth recognition.

[SwooshLT]

Recorded the final round so didn't look at this thread during the round so there would be no spoilers. I've never looked forward to going back and readings today's post. Going to be great.

 

Just finished.....some anger in certain guys.....

[CrabDaddy]

Can't help but feel bad for Kuch. A class act, and I really hope he gets a major soon.

I was rooting for Spieth, and there's Kuch with that big grin on his face down the stretch... I started feeling bad. LOL.

Agree - hope he wins a major or 2. Class act.

[KennyP]

Nothing wrong with what Spieth did but the practice ground really should be OoB.

 

The R&A need to be a little smarter when setting up Carnoustie. Spieth openly admitted he was purposely aiming to miss the 13th fairway to the right. Other players were smacking it down 10 off the 9th tee until an internal OoB was added.

[Darth Putter]

If Spieth gets free relief because of that cable cam, that would be the most ridiculous bullxxxx ever

 

I can't believe what I'm watching either...

 

Now the worst drop, BY FAR, was tiger's Firestone drop from the freaking roof..

 

Arnold Palmer's embedded drop on #12 in the 1958 Masters?

 

Bobby Jones water hazard ruling from George Herbert Walker (yes HIM) in the 1930 US Open?

[Jasonic]

I missed the fireworks. The savior of golf couldn't save himself it seems...great tournament. The Open usually delivers

[Darth Putter]

Reminiscent of Winged Foot.

 

That reminds me, I forgot about Ernie's drop at Oakmont in 1994.

 

His rules official that day, Trey Holland, would go on to be President of the USGA.

[RobS14526]

Nothing wrong with what Spieth did but the practice ground really should be OoB.

 

The R&A need to be a little smarter when setting up Carnoustie. Spieth openly admitted he was purposely aiming to miss the 13th fairway to the right. Other players were smacking it down 10 off the 9th tee until an internal OoB was added.

I think that's a fair comment. I realize that it's not OB for the members and they never envisioned anyone hitting it over there. But you would think organizers would mark the areas designated as parking for the equipment trucks as OB. It sure was wild to watch it play out!

[Darth Putter]

There is no karma. There is no justice. OJ goes free and Spieth makes that putt.

 

Grayson Murray up one and headed to #18 at the Barbasol!

[Vindog]

The comparisons with Tiger are expected, but the one that stands out to me is the 2016 Masters. On 11 on Sunday I said to myself...This is Tiger stuff. Then 12 happened. "They" collapsed. Tiger never did that.

 

So, there is still a gap between the two unless Spieth does something extra special to overcome it.

 

As far as who was more talented.. Not even close. Hitting the ball higher and farther than his contemporaries, and doing it in victory, is a talent, and JS will never have that.

 

We shall have to wait and see if Tiger, if/when he returns, can be competitive without that. Being able to hit it higher and farther is something he won't be able to do anymore.

 

JS's ability to do as much with less is a talent that I think Tiger will never have, as great as he was.

[Roadking2003]

Nothing wrong with what Spieth did but the practice ground really should be OoB.

 

Why?

[Gem]

Not shitposting legitimately confused on this. If Speith's ball was in play why did he get to drop behind the hill it was not where he entered. Not sure on the rule, can someone explain?

 

Penalty drop. Took it as far back as he could in line with the pin and then got line of sight relief. Good break to be able to have a nice lie but he certainly made the most of it.

 

Might have been different if Matt could have holed for a birdie giving a potential 3 stroke lead.

 

I am not keen on Jordan at all but only ever really seen Jack or Tiger will the ball into the hole like he did after that. An amazing finish.

[Blitzer55]

When I started playing and watching golf, he was the first golfer, who made golf exciting and challenging in my eyes. His putting has always impressed me.

I missed the last 5 holes and I can't wait to see the replay. What a performance by Jordan!

[JonnyKrasnodar]

Wouldn't mind seeing the open and us open playing like they used to with over par or just barely under par scores winning. Both courses played like munis this year.

 

8 under winner in 1948?

 

Exactly. I'd love to see some of these folk play from the tips on the open courses. See how it compares to their crappy munis.

[Darth Putter]

Bow that wrist

 

Chicken that wing

 

Swing your swing.

 

Quoted for truth!

[SwooshLT]

Just finished watching.....how come Fowler,Zach and JT didn't drown YJS with Ripple, OE , champagne or something? They were like stealth ninjas!

[hardcaliber]

Not shitposting legitimately confused on this. If Speith's ball was in play why did he get to drop behind the hill it was not where he entered. Not sure on the rule, can someone explain?

 

He declared his ball to be unplayable. At that point he had 3 options and he chose the 3rd one listed below.

 

1. He could go back to the teebox and play what would have been his 3rd shot from there.

2. He could have dropped 2 club lengths from where his ball was and, with a one stroke penalty, played his 3rd shot.

3. He could keep the point where his ball lay between him and the hole and go back as far as he wanted and dropped it. Again, with a penalty of stroke, he would be playing his 3rd shot.

 

After choosing option 3, it got complicated as there were tour vans in his line of sight. Therefore he got to drop away from them, per the rules of golf, as they are considered "temporary immovable obstructions" commonly referred to as TIO's.

 

It was also further complicated by having mounds in the way that made it difficult to determine exactly where his drop should be in order to keep where his ball was between him and the hole.

 

Spieth knew exactly what he doing as would have most any other pro. He did absolutely nothing wrong nor was anything out line with the entire process including how long it took.

 

Is a player allowed to determine the ball unplayable and choose option 3 or does the rule official have to concur?

 

I mentioned this a while back, but it seems that this option is highly underused. Just think about all the times we see guys taking 110 mph swings and praying to move it 5 yards sideways and get into the fairway. With the typical parallel fairways in the US, there is probable a nice perfect lie on even ground somewhere within 50 yards backwards.

[Darth Putter]

Much like those asinine threads, who gets the career grand slam first, Jordan or Rory?

The way things have been trending, probably Jordan.

 

Hopefully, Rory has turned the corner with his performance here. He's won twice at Quail Hollow, so I'm sky high on his chances.

[RobS14526]

Just finished watching.....how come Fowler,Zach and JT didn't drown YJS with Ripple, OE , champagne or something? They were like stealth ninjas!

A) it's not the LPGA

B) they were protecting their grapes

[flog2]

Not shitposting legitimately confused on this. If Speith's ball was in play why did he get to drop behind the hill it was not where he entered. Not sure on the rule, can someone explain?

 

He declared his ball to be unplayable. At that point he had 3 options and he chose the 3rd one listed below.

 

1. He could go back to the teebox and play what would have been his 3rd shot from there.

2. He could have dropped 2 club lengths from where his ball was and, with a one stroke penalty, played his 3rd shot.

3. He could keep the point where his ball lay between him and the hole and go back as far as he wanted and dropped it. Again, with a penalty of stroke, he would be playing his 3rd shot.

 

After choosing option 3, it got complicated as there were tour vans in his line of sight. Therefore he got to drop away from them, per the rules of golf, as they are considered "temporary immovable obstructions" commonly referred to as TIO's.

 

It was also further complicated by having mounds in the way that made it difficult to determine exactly where his drop should be in order to keep where his ball was between him and the hole.

 

Spieth knew exactly what he doing as would have most any other pro. He did absolutely nothing wrong nor was anything out line with the entire process including how long it took.

 

Is a player allowed to determine the ball unplayable and choose option 3 or does the rule official have to concur?

 

I mentioned this a while back, but it seems that this option is highly underused. Just think about all the times we see guys taking 110 mph swings and praying to move it 5 yards sideways and get into the fairway. With the typical parallel fairways in the US, there is probable a nice perfect lie on even ground somewhere within 50 yards backwards.

 

you can call unplayable at any time and take the penalty

[Lancj1]

Just noticed Rory's Facebook post this evening. Off for great fun for a Nike photoshoot with Jason in London tomorrow. Face palm moment. Why not try to find a golf competition to play in boys.....

[Roadking2003]

 

Is a player allowed to determine the ball unplayable and choose option 3 or does the rule official have to concur?

 

I mentioned this a while back, but it seems that this option is highly underused. Just think about all the times we see guys taking 110 mph swings and praying to move it 5 yards sideways and get into the fairway. With the typical parallel fairways in the US, there is probable a nice perfect lie on even ground somewhere within 50 yards backwards.

 

You can determine that your ball is unplayable at any time and anywhere except in a hazard. No official needed.

[carn9698]

There is no denying. Young Spieth has got that certain something. Putts on 15 and 16 under that pressure are rare. Granted 14 gave him momentum, but still superb.

 

I was there on Friday and you could see close up that he was in full control.