The Open Championship at Royal Portrush GC/Dunluce Links - Shane Lowry is the 2019 Champion Golfer

[LICC]

> @imakaveli said:

> > @LICC said:

> > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > @buckeye440 said:

> > > > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > > I wonder if they ever realize they f***ed it up and put pga championship back in august.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > How is this round indicative of that?

> > > > >

> > > > > Cause it’s a thread about the unfortunately last Major of the season.

> > > >

> > > > The British Open: Glory's Last Shot

> > >

> > > Right? 9 months of meaningless golf ahead ?

> >

> > You think the Players Championship is meaningless?

>

> Totally, it’s the biggest regular event, nothing more and nothing less.

 

Then you think any tournament other than a major is meaningless. You realize you have a crazy view there, right?

[imakaveli]

> @gunmetal said:

> > @imakaveli said:

> > > @LICC said:

> > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > > @buckeye440 said:

> > > > > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > > > I wonder if they ever realize they f***ed it up and put pga championship back in august.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > How is this round indicative of that?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Cause it’s a thread about the unfortunately last Major of the season.

> > > > >

> > > > > The British Open: Glory's Last Shot

> > > >

> > > > Right? 9 months of meaningless golf ahead ?

> > >

> > > You think the Players Championship is meaningless?

> >

> > Totally, it’s the biggest regular event, nothing more and nothing less.

>

> I actually think the value of majors is inflated and the value of a regular victory is deflated. So for me when tiger eclipses Snead, that will be bigger than Jack's majors. But I get that I'm in the minority. I just don't think winning on the PGA tour is ever easy.

 

That’s for sure, never easy!

[imakaveli]

> @"Darth Putter" said:

> > @imakaveli said:

> > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > > @buckeye440 said:

> > > > > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > > > I wonder if they ever realize they f***ed it up and put pga championship back in august.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > How is this round indicative of that?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Cause it’s a thread about the unfortunately last Major of the season.

> > > > >

> > > > > The British Open: Glory's Last Shot

> > > >

> > > > Right? 9 months of meaningless golf ahead ?

> > >

> > > Pro golf is more than just nine weeks every two years.

> >

> > Sure it is, but I’m not talking about pro golf

>

> That's it, I'm making you watch the Barbasol Championship.

>

>

>

 

Oh but I’ll watch that, I watch all golf. I found myself watching the opening ceremony of the Solheim Cup, but still...

[imakaveli]

> @LICC said:

> > @imakaveli said:

> > > @LICC said:

> > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > > @buckeye440 said:

> > > > > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > > > I wonder if they ever realize they f***ed it up and put pga championship back in august.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > How is this round indicative of that?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Cause it’s a thread about the unfortunately last Major of the season.

> > > > >

> > > > > The British Open: Glory's Last Shot

> > > >

> > > > Right? 9 months of meaningless golf ahead ?

> > >

> > > You think the Players Championship is meaningless?

> >

> > Totally, it’s the biggest regular event, nothing more and nothing less.

>

> Then you think any tournament other than a major is meaningless. You realize you have a crazy view there, right?

 

 

Come on Monty, you are still good.

[soregongolfer]

> @BearQ said:

> > @Lagavulin62 said:

> > > @BearQ said:

> > > 11 countries represented in the top 20

> > >

> > > The BRITISH Open

> >

> > FIFY. : )

>

> I had it right. The open

>

> Do you call football, soccer too? ;)

>

> Big world out there. No one calls it British open on the other side

>

 

I enjoy watching past Opens. I especially enjoy seeing "The British Open" on the yellow scoreboard.

[OBbogey5]

> @Apathy_Overdose said:

> Anyone else notice Tiger's speech this week sounds slurred? Back on the fun candies?

 

This. Totally. It was so bad in the ESPN interview posted above, that as I watched, I was fearing what would come out of his mouth next. That was not good at all.

[flushem]

The Open Championship updated

 

B Koepka 7/2

 

J Rahm 6/1

 

T Fleetwood 10/1

 

J Rose 14/1

 

S Lowry 16/1

 

W Simpson, P Cantlay, T Finau 25/1

 

S Garcia, H Stenson, T Hatton, JB Holmes, J Spieth 30/1

 

D Johnson, R Fowler, L Westwood, M Kuchar 40/1

 

R McIlroy 250/1

 

T Woods 500/1

[flushem]

anyone wanna bet on McIlroy or TW?

[Naptime]

I think Tiger will have a legit chance at the Masters for the next 7-10 years. Hard to see him taking the non-Augusta majors. This year's courses were supposed to favor him and it hasn't looked good really.

[BobMorris]

> @OBbogey5 said:

> > @Apathy_Overdose said:

> > Anyone else notice Tiger's speech this week sounds slurred? Back on the fun candies?

>

> This. Totally. It was so bad in the ESPN interview posted above, that as I watched, I was fearing what would come out of his mouth next. That was not good at all.

 

It's all part of getting old. Nothing out of the ordinary. Breathe in, breathe out. It'll be okay.

[ClintDagger]

I know Tiger is trying to be smart about his schedule. But honestly at this point he should consider being even smarter. If he’s not physically up to the standard that we saw last summer or earlier this spring he should WD. Playing like that is just using up his miles. The cool weather isn’t ideal but he played fine last year. I think it’s much more his condition coming in that is the issue. I realize there’s a lot of pressure for him to play but he’s not doing himself any favors grimacing his way to 78.

[BobMorris]

> @Naptime said:

> I think Tiger will have a legit chance at the Masters for the next 7-10 years.

 

Not if his body forces him to become a part-time golfer he won't. He'd be the first to tell you that.

[BobMorris]

> @flushem said:

> anyone wanna bet on McIlroy or TW?

 

No...but I like Kuchar at 40/1. Good golf course for him. Low ball flight, keeps it in the ballpark, great putter. He's got to win a major eventually.

[Naptime]

Saw a clip on ESPN. Tiger's voice sounds more like he's had dental work rather than being sedated by psychoactive meds. Gumline looks a bit swollen behind the cheek.

[slalomdude]

How refreshing it is not hear the idiots yelling after every tee shot

[flushem]

> @BobMorris said:

> > @flushem said:

> > anyone wanna bet on McIlroy or TW?

>

> No...but I like Kuchar at 40/1. Good golf course for him. Low ball flight, keeps it in the ballpark, great putter. He's got to win a major eventually.

 

BTW, your signature should read "Bethpage.... Riviera"

[bscinstnct]

> @Naptime said:

> Saw a clip on ESPN. Tiger's voice sounds more like he's had dental work rather than being sedated by psychoactive meds. Gumline looks a bit swollen behind the cheek.

 

Tiger like,

 

 

 

 

[SwooshLT]

> @imakaveli said:

> > @LICC said:

> > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > @buckeye440 said:

> > > > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > > I wonder if they ever realize they f***ed it up and put pga championship back in august.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > How is this round indicative of that?

> > > > >

> > > > > Cause it’s a thread about the unfortunately last Major of the season.

> > > >

> > > > The British Open: Glory's Last Shot

> > >

> > > Right? 9 months of meaningless golf ahead ?

> >

> > You think the Players Championship is meaningless?

>

> Totally, it’s the biggest regular event, nothing more and nothing less.

 

Just a shade more prestigious than that.....quite a bit more actually

[elwhippy]

Rory was an embarrassment. Hogan, Nicklaus or Trevino would have ground out a 73 hitting as badly as he did. He needs to get an education and dump his hanger on caddy. The bookies will be ecstatic.

On a positive what a stunning course. All credit to the Northern Ireland Government, the R&A, Martin Ebert and RPGC.

[BobMorris]

> @flushem said:

> > @BobMorris said:

> > > @flushem said:

> > > anyone wanna bet on McIlroy or TW?

> >

> > No...but I like Kuchar at 40/1. Good golf course for him. Low ball flight, keeps it in the ballpark, great putter. He's got to win a major eventually.

>

> BTW, your signature should read "Bethpage.... Riviera"

 

It should, Flush....but the Brentwood I'm in 6 months out of the year is up North, not the Brentwood in LA. I did get to play Riviera once. Definitely one my favorites.

[Krt22]

Yeah so far the course is really setting up nicely. Gettable in good weather if you are relatively straight, good luck if you are not. Scores should scale up/down accordingly with weather for everyone

[bladehunter]

> @flushem said:

> anyone wanna bet on McIlroy or TW?

 

To do what ?

[Krt22]

> @bladehunter said:

> > @flushem said:

> > anyone wanna bet on McIlroy or TW?

>

> To do what ?

 

Not finish DFL?

[Scotty1140]

I wonder if TaylorMade will now release a 79 degree wedge to commemorate Rory’s opening round?

[Marco]

> @BobMorris said:

> > @OBbogey5 said:

> > > @Apathy_Overdose said:

> > > Anyone else notice Tiger's speech this week sounds slurred? Back on the fun candies?

> >

> > This. Totally. It was so bad in the ESPN interview posted above, that as I watched, I was fearing what would come out of his mouth next. That was not good at all.

>

> It's all part of getting old. Nothing out of the ordinary. Breathe in, breathe out. It'll be okay.

 

No slurred speech in that interview, you guys are seeing things lol

[Krt22]

> @Scotty1140 said:

> I wonder if TaylorMade will now release a 79 degree wedge to commemorate Rory’s opening round?

 

They will call it the 61+1. Adds 1 extra shot per hole

[OBbogey5]

Getting all caught up on the evening's coverage. Rory passes the buck again...says in the post round interview that others wanted him to do well more than he wants it... Okay, Rory. Thanks again. This, along with Koepka only practicing for majors... the Tour's in a great place...

[duffer987]

> @BobMorris said:

> > @flushem said:

> > > @BobMorris said:

> > > > @flushem said:

> > > > anyone wanna bet on McIlroy or TW?

> > >

> > > No...but I like Kuchar at 40/1. Good golf course for him. Low ball flight, keeps it in the ballpark, great putter. He's got to win a major eventually.

> >

> > BTW, your signature should read "Bethpage.... Riviera"

>

> It should, Flush....but the Brentwood I'm in 6 months out of the year is up North, not the Brentwood in LA. I did get to play Riviera once. Definitely one my favorites.

 

And Deer Ridge doesn't have quite the same ring to it ;-)

[Krt22]

> @duffer987 said:

> > @BobMorris said:

> > > @flushem said:

> > > > @BobMorris said:

> > > > > @flushem said:

> > > > > anyone wanna bet on McIlroy or TW?

> > > >

> > > > No...but I like Kuchar at 40/1. Good golf course for him. Low ball flight, keeps it in the ballpark, great putter. He's got to win a major eventually.

> > >

> > > BTW, your signature should read "Bethpage.... Riviera"

> >

> > It should, Flush....but the Brentwood I'm in 6 months out of the year is up North, not the Brentwood in LA. I did get to play Riviera once. Definitely one my favorites.

>

> And Deer Ridge doesn't have quite the same ring to it ;-)

 

I do miss Roddy Ranch up that way!

[lowheel]

Predictably, the thread has turned into Tiger hyperbole... breathe guys