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

[bscinstnct]

> @idrive said:

> I'm trying to come up with a comparison to the crowd at PR compared to BethP.

>

> I can't think of anything that extreme.

 

Wimbledon vs futbol hooligans?

 

; )

 

 

[nsxguy]

> @tatertot said:

> > @nsxguy said:

> > > @gvogel said:

> > > > @tsecor said:

> > > > another boring horrible major...……………..

> > >

> > > Because Spieth shot 77 in the final round?

> >

> > No, because a runaway on a Sunday, especially in a major, is just BORRRRRRRRRING,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

> >

> > But congrats to Shane. Great job.

>

> Except when Tiger does it, then it's epic.

 

Not for me. Doesn't matter who it is,,,,,,,,,,,

[sbjinx]

> @yakhillclimb said:

> Why didn't Rory show on the 18th hole to congratulate Shane?

 

Yeah I thought that was weird especially since they are buddies and it’s his hometown so figured he’d stick around.

[Dave230]

Portrush will get at least two more Opens, have heard that from a good source. Next one probably in 2024-26 sort of time. The R&A put millions into the course and infrastructure so wouldn't do that just for one year, was with the intention of future tournaments. And that was before this week was a massive success.

[rainkingjr]

> @gvogel said:

> > @rainkingjr said:

> > Deserving winner, it's just unfortunate that the weather showed up on the last day to make for a very boring final round.

>

> Huh? The weather made the winner look more like a champion. Kudos to Shane.

 

Didn't take anything away from Shane. As I said in a previous post, he beat the pants off everyone else for three rounds and was only bested today by Finau who shot even par.He put himself in a nice position where all he had to do was hold on. Still doesn't mean the final round wasn't extremely boring to watch.

[Bingo1976]

> @bscinstnct said:

> > @idrive said:

> > I'm trying to come up with a comparison to the crowd at PR compared to BethP.

> >

> > I can't think of anything that extreme.

>

> Wimbledon vs futbol hooligans?

>

> ; )

>

>

 

More like Augusta vs a Gladiatorial contest in ancient Rome :)

[tannyhoban]

Fantastic tournament. Lowry played magnificent and that course, oh my.

[SCalGolfer]

> @golfer07840 said:

> > @imakaveli said:

> > Can't believe I have to wait 9 months for another Major week, f***.

> And if it was the old schedule, you'd have to wait 8 months. Does that extra 30 days eally matter in the grand scheme of things?

>

 

Yes, absolutely!

[Malvern]

> @golfer07840 said:

> > @imakaveli said:

> > Can't believe I have to wait 9 months for another Major week, f***.

> And if it was the old schedule, you'd have to wait 8 months. Does that extra 30 days eally matter in the grand scheme of things?

>

 

You guys seem to be forgetting that 2019's biggest event is only 5 months away.........yep, The Presidents Cup.

I'm almost giddy with excitement at the prospect of Tiger and Ernie trying to ramp up the new duel in the sun (albeit it is Melbourne and could be raining)

[Golfjack]

> @BlackDiamondPar5 said:

> > @Collace said:

> > Brooks not shy about addressing Holmes slow play. Neither were Sky Sports here in the UK - the commentators frequently going on about it.

> >

> > “There are a lot of slow guys out here, that’s not the first time I’ve done it, especially when you’ve got a walking official with you,” Koepka said. “I’m ready to go most of the time. That’s what I don’t understand when it’s your turn to hit, your glove is not on, then you start thinking about it, that’s where the problem lies.

> >

> >

> > “It’s not that he takes that long. He doesn’t do anything until his turn. That’s the frustrating part. But he’s not the only one that does it out here.”

> >

> >

>

> There's a name for the behavior BK described... "inconsiderate"

 

Brooks even went so far as to say Holmes isn't slow (which he really is, but yeah not like some amateur taking 5 practice swings and then stepping back every single time slow) just doesn't get his process started. For pro's it's just I think their way of being concentrated on golf routine, but it's not so hard to created one where you are deliberate but with better timing.

[tiderider]

the R&A interview on Wed stated that they have 10 courses that are part of the rota ... having stated that Portrush is to be given 2 more by 2040, it's safe to assume it is one of the 10 ... TOC, Carnoustie, Muirfield, Troon, St Georges, Lytham, Birkdale, Liverpool, Portrush, Turnberry ... from a caddie at Royal Troon, Turnberry will receive one once its owner is no longer in office (understandable), though the caddie also stated one condition is that it would not be referred to by the media/RA as "Trump Turnberry", only Turnberry ... he said it as if he knew for certain that it would receive a bid, and that the condition was well know, and when one is in scotland on a trip with a caddie at Royal Troon, one takes anything said by the caddie as fact ... so tifwiw ...

[new2g0lf]

I enjoyed all 4 days, love watching links golf since I don't often get to play it, it's a completely different game from most US courses, especially given the weather today. Was pumped to see Lowry win, not really a fan of his but great for Ireland and the fans to have a local win. Best part was except for a few idiots that were likely from the US, there was minimal Baba Booeys and Mash Potatoes shouts after every drive.

[Darth Putter]

> @Malvern said:

> > @golfer07840 said:

> > > @imakaveli said:

> > > Can't believe I have to wait 9 months for another Major week, f***.

> > And if it was the old schedule, you'd have to wait 8 months. Does that extra 30 days eally matter in the grand scheme of things?

> >

>

> You guys seem to be forgetting that 2019's biggest event is only 5 months away.........yep, The Presidents Cup.

> I'm almost giddy with excitement at the prospect of Tiger and Ernie trying to ramp up the new duel in the sun (albeit it is Melbourne and could be raining)

 

On the other hand, Royal Melbourne is better than EVERY course that's hosted the Ryder Cup.

[PZero]

Cleveland is introducing a commemorative 87 degree wedge in honor of JB's final round.

[dlygrisse]

> @"Darth Putter" said:

> > @OldTomMorris said:

> > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > @"Chief Illiniwek" said:

> > > > And NBC puts up a graphic of the most important tournaments of the year and includes the players. Predictable...

> > >

> > > That graphic has appeared on CBS And Fox as well. It is a PGA Tour graphic it seems for their "Season of Champions."

> >

> > Subliminal messaging and constant lobbying by the PGA Tour, they so want that 5th major status.

>

> They've been doing it since the 1970s.

>

> The TPC IS the fifth most important single event of the year worldwide and the Fed EX Cup winner is a high priority for the pros, so I can see why they're included from the PGA Tour point of view.

 

Well of course. Being that the PGA tour doesn’t run a major they desperately want one.

[LICC]

> @SCalGolfer said:

> > @golfer07840 said:

> > > @imakaveli said:

> > > Can't believe I have to wait 9 months for another Major week, f***.

> > And if it was the old schedule, you'd have to wait 8 months. Does that extra 30 days eally matter in the grand scheme of things?

> >

>

> Yes, absolutely!

 

So get excited for the Players in 8 months and not having to wait two months after the Masters for another major.

[LICC]

> @dlygrisse said:

> > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > @OldTomMorris said:

> > > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > > @"Chief Illiniwek" said:

> > > > > And NBC puts up a graphic of the most important tournaments of the year and includes the players. Predictable...

> > > >

> > > > That graphic has appeared on CBS And Fox as well. It is a PGA Tour graphic it seems for their "Season of Champions."

> > >

> > > Subliminal messaging and constant lobbying by the PGA Tour, they so want that 5th major status.

> >

> > They've been doing it since the 1970s.

> >

> > The TPC IS the fifth most important single event of the year worldwide and the Fed EX Cup winner is a high priority for the pros, so I can see why they're included from the PGA Tour point of view.

>

> Well of course. Being that the PGA tour doesn’t run a major they desperately want one.

 

Why does the event that used to be effectively the premier championship tournament of the Tour still have major status when it no longer is a tournament of the Tour, and the event that actually is the premier championship event of the Tour does not have major status?

[dlygrisse]

Back in the 1950’s they used to sometimes play at quality courses like Royal Lytham and Pinehurst 2. But yeah, the course will far surpass anything in recent memory.

 

> @"Darth Putter" said:

> > @Malvern said:

> > > @golfer07840 said:

> > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > Can't believe I have to wait 9 months for another Major week, f***.

> > > And if it was the old schedule, you'd have to wait 8 months. Does that extra 30 days eally matter in the grand scheme of things?

> > >

> >

> > You guys seem to be forgetting that 2019's biggest event is only 5 months away.........yep, The Presidents Cup.

> > I'm almost giddy with excitement at the prospect of Tiger and Ernie trying to ramp up the new duel in the sun (albeit it is Melbourne and could be raining)

>

> On the other hand, Royal Melbourne is better than EVERY course that's hosted the Ryder Cup.

 

 

[duffer987]

> @dlygrisse said:

> Back in the 1950’s they used to sometimes play at quality courses like Royal Lytham and Pinehurst 2. But yeah, the course will far surpass anything in recent memory.

>

> > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > @Malvern said:

> > > > @golfer07840 said:

> > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > Can't believe I have to wait 9 months for another Major week, f***.

> > > > And if it was the old schedule, you'd have to wait 8 months. Does that extra 30 days eally matter in the grand scheme of things?

> > > >

> > >

> > > You guys seem to be forgetting that 2019's biggest event is only 5 months away.........yep, The Presidents Cup.

> > > I'm almost giddy with excitement at the prospect of Tiger and Ernie trying to ramp up the new duel in the sun (albeit it is Melbourne and could be raining)

> >

> > On the other hand, Royal Melbourne is better than EVERY course that's hosted the Ryder Cup.

>

>

 

And Christy O'Connor Jr's 2 iron on the 18th - at the blah Brabazon course - is better than any shot that's ever been hit in the Presidents Cup ;-)

[Graffy4242]

> @PZero said:

> Cleveland is introducing a commemorative 87 degree wedge in honor of JB's final round.

 

Nearly spat my coffee out.......LOL

[golfer07840]

> @buckeye440 said:

> People call this a boring finish but also call the 3M finish boring. What do yall want? Tiger, Phil, and Rory battling? Ain't going to happen. Tiger and Phil are done.

 

I want a tournament to have drama coming down the finish. Not once did I get any sense that Lowry was in trouble, nor did I get a sense anyone was going to make a run at him.

 

And it doesn't have to be big names. Just give me a few guys working a shot or 2 of the lead standing on the 15th tee.

[golfer07840]

> @"Chief Illiniwek" said:

> And NBC puts up a graphic of the most important tournaments of the year and includes the players. Predictable...

 

Well , it kinda is.

[Bingo1976]

> @dlygrisse said:

> > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > @OldTomMorris said:

> > > > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > > > @"Chief Illiniwek" said:

> > > > > And NBC puts up a graphic of the most important tournaments of the year and includes the players. Predictable...

> > > >

> > > > That graphic has appeared on CBS And Fox as well. It is a PGA Tour graphic it seems for their "Season of Champions."

> > >

> > > Subliminal messaging and constant lobbying by the PGA Tour, they so want that 5th major status.

> >

> > They've been doing it since the 1970s.

> >

> > The TPC IS the fifth most important single event of the year worldwide and the Fed EX Cup winner is a high priority for the pros, so I can see why they're included from the PGA Tour point of view.

>

> Well of course. Being that the PGA tour doesn’t run a major they desperately want one.

 

Because what golf really needs is another Major championship in the US

[golfer07840]

> @jmck said:

> > @"Darth Putter" said:

> > > @"Chief Illiniwek" said:

> > > And NBC puts up a graphic of the most important tournaments of the year and includes the players. Predictable...

> >

> > That graphic has appeared on CBS And Fox as well. It is a PGA Tour graphic it seems for their "Season of Champions."

>

> I think it's cute that after all these years they're still trying to make the "fifth major" happen. What do they think this is? The LPGA tour?

 

You know, it is possible to have a big, important event and not have it be a major.

[imakaveli]

> @LICC said:

> > @SCalGolfer said:

> > > @golfer07840 said:

> > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > Can't believe I have to wait 9 months for another Major week, f***.

> > > And if it was the old schedule, you'd have to wait 8 months. Does that extra 30 days eally matter in the grand scheme of things?

> > >

> >

> > Yes, absolutely!

>

> So get excited for the Players in 8 months and not having to wait two months after the Masters for another major.

 

Lol, the players :D

[duffer987]

> @imakaveli said:

> > @LICC said:

> > > @SCalGolfer said:

> > > > @golfer07840 said:

> > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > Can't believe I have to wait 9 months for another Major week, f***.

> > > > And if it was the old schedule, you'd have to wait 8 months. Does that extra 30 days eally matter in the grand scheme of things?

> > > >

> > >

> > > Yes, absolutely!

> >

> > So get excited for the Players in 8 months and not having to wait two months after the Masters for another major.

>

> Lol, the players :D

 

If you worked for NBC/Golf Channel or the PGA Tour - that is a sackable offence ;-)

[imakaveli]

> @duffer987 said:

> > @imakaveli said:

> > > @LICC said:

> > > > @SCalGolfer said:

> > > > > @golfer07840 said:

> > > > > > @imakaveli said:

> > > > > > Can't believe I have to wait 9 months for another Major week, f***.

> > > > > And if it was the old schedule, you'd have to wait 8 months. Does that extra 30 days eally matter in the grand scheme of things?

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > > Yes, absolutely!

> > >

> > > So get excited for the Players in 8 months and not having to wait two months after the Masters for another major.

> >

> > Lol, the players :D

>

> If you worked for NBC/Golf Channel or the PGA Tour - that is a sackable offence ;-)

 

Ladies and gents from today the Players will be a Major because we said so. Poulter wins. We kid, we kid!!! ??

[elwhippy]

And back to Portrush.

Fans. 10. Location 5. Course 8 ( it is a top class championship venue but the hype has been excessive...RCD is still Northern Ireland's premier course). Golf...3 rounds good and then most of the field got lazy...wind and rain and they cannot hit a green for toffee. Winner 10. SL is such a down to earth bloke and has an amazing short-game. Looking forward to Sandwich next year.

[Malvern]

> @elwhippy said:

> And back to Portrush.

> Fans. 10. Location 5. Course 8 ( it is a top class championship venue but the hype has been excessive...RCD is still Northern Ireland's premier course).

Presume this has been discussed before and similar in my world to preferring Royal Melb over Kingston Heath.

That said, having played both courses a couple of times I'm firmly in the Portrush camp and believe that the RCD hype is excessive and rater driven.

 

[Christen_The_Sloop]

> @PZero said:

> Cleveland is introducing a commemorative 87 degree wedge in honor of JB's final round.

 

Don't hold your breath on a release date.