The Open Championship 2021

[VNutz]

 

[golfortennis]

40 minutes ago, hammersia said:

There’s no evidence for that, the rota for Scotland could easily be ten or more courses (it’s frequently taken over parts of two courses at Gullane for example). 

 

I guess you and I went to different schools, but twice doesn't indicate "frequently" to me.  Hardly "no evidence" members don't want to give up their course.

 

[iBanesto]

3 hours ago, imakaveli said:

Please don't post that gif ever again, my country is trying to forget those two...

Also, it arrived to Rome! 😉

 

[hammersia]

29 minutes ago, golfortennis said:

 

I guess you and I went to different schools, but twice doesn't indicate "frequently" to me.  Hardly "no evidence" members don't want to give up their course.

 

You made the claim, it’s kind of on you to prove it really…..

[JungleJimbo]

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2021/07/13/british-people-be-like---pga-tour-edition.html
 

 

https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1414958321233244170

 

 

Edited July 13, 2021 by JungleJimbo

[golfortennis]

1 hour ago, hammersia said:

You made the claim, it’s kind of on you to prove it really…..

 

Actually I asked a question.  You made the claim.  But you should join the debate team.  Your deflection skills are quite good.

[NoTalentLefty]

The British Open is this American’s favorite tournament. And yes it’s name is the British Open and it’s still Ohio State not The Ohio State. 

[RSinSG]

I’ll try to watch it. The course looks green which I can relate to. When it’s held on dead grass where I don’t know where the fairway ends and the green starts I lose interest. I acknowledge I’m probably pretty shallow. 

[bscinstnct]

1 hour ago, JungleJimbo said:

https://www.pgatour.com/video/2021/07/13/british-people-be-like---pga-tour-edition.html
 

 

https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/1414958321233244170

 

 

 

 

Hey!

 

They stole my be like!

 

😤

Edited July 14, 2021 by bscinstnct

[drbonesvt]

Dcham, strategy?  Bomb and gouge?

[bobfoster]

7 hours ago, imakaveli said:

I love the yearly Open vs British Open arguments, they mean links golf is close!

Ha! I know. I think I first joined WRX in, like 2010 or something. And the exact same discussions/arguments were going on about The Open vs. The British Open. Its a time honored tradition. Obviously never resolved. But it is like a soccer match that ends 0 - 0. The fun isn't in the final score, it is in the vehemence and elegance of the playing.

 

On the bright side, the argument generally mostly disappears as soon as the first group tees off (the argument is sort of the discussion board equivalent of the players doing their preparations). But once golf starts, discussions turn to golf. 

 

Not certain why, maybe has something to do with the harshness of the past year and a half, but I am REALLY looking forward to this tourney. I'm ready for something great. Like set my alarm for 4 AM Thursday ready.

[NoTalentLefty]

1 hour ago, RSinSG said:

I’ll try to watch it. The course looks green which I can relate to. When it’s held on dead grass where I don’t know where the fairway ends and the green starts I lose interest. I acknowledge I’m probably pretty shallow. 

The dead look is what I love about the links course. Reminds me of some of our old munis. The ball rolls forever and the short game is more on the ground. It’s just what golf is suppose to look like. We water way too much over here. I must admit though spring at Augusta looks amazing also. 

[Christen_The_Sloop]

8 minutes ago, bobfoster said:

Ha! I know. I think I first joined WRX in, like 2010 or something. And the exact same discussions/arguments were going on about The Open vs. The British Open. Its a time honored tradition. Obviously never resolved. But it is like a soccer match that ends 0 - 0. The fun isn't in the final score, it is in the vehemence and elegance of the playing.

 

On the bright side, the argument generally mostly disappears as soon as the first group tees off (the argument is sort of the discussion board equivalent of the players doing their preparations). But once golf starts, discussions turn to golf. 

 

Not certain why, maybe has something to do with the harshness of the past year and a half, but I am REALLY looking forward to this tourney. I'm ready for something great. Like set my alarm for 4 AM Thursday ready.

I think it comes on about 4pm in Japan. It's a pretty lit Sunday evening... 

 

I am really looking forward to watching this one. It was one of the first British Open courses I remember sitting and watching - Norman in 93 I think it was. The golf played then, wood woods. I've played the course on Top tracer a bunch now and the fly over video is just awesome. 

 

 

[dcfas]

 Five reasons The Open is my second favorite major:

-cup of coffee at sunrise out my window and the gorgeous Royal St George’s on my tv

-the Himalaya bunker

-30 yard putts

-watch the golf in the morning, go play golf mid day, watch the replay in the evening

-the possibility of seeing a chap my age or older contend 

 

 

 

[Hawkeye77]

7 hours ago, bladehunter said:

No might to it.   

Except it wouldn't be open!

[Hawkeye77]

Have had no interest in TV while on vacation but had to look for “Live From” after great seafood and settling in for first night in Sausalito. Dungeness and rock crab mac and cheese was better than expected. 

[Justsomeguy]

Reed 33:1, $65.

Rose 45:1, $50.

Berger 50:1, $45.

English 66:1, $35.

Ancer 66:1, $35.

Day 70:1, $30.

Mickelson 70:1, $30.

Kokrak 90:1, $25.

Palmer 90:1, $25.

Conners 100:1, $25.

Kisner, 125:1, $20.

Henley 125:1, $20.

Horschel, 150:1, $20.

Homa 150:1, $20.

[milesgiles]

7 hours ago, drbonesvt said:

Dcham, strategy?  Bomb and gouge?

 

longer, lush, and not tight compared to the other rota courses. His miss could well be on spectator walkways, He's insanely good from heavy lies..

 

Against him, he didnt contend at the last two Masters and threw away the US open. Im team Bryson but Id really like him to turn it down a notch off the tee 

[bladehunter]

Just saw Rahm on the range beside Brooks.  I laughed a little. Man he’s small.  Rahms thighs are as big as Bruce’s  waist.  

Edited July 14, 2021 by bladehunter

[golfortennis]

8 hours ago, Hawkeye77 said:

Have had no interest in TV while on vacation but had to look for “Live From” after great seafood and settling in for first night in Sausalito. Dungeness and rock crab mac and cheese was better than expected. 

 

A hot summer night in Sausalito?  

 

 

[bscinstnct]

7 hours ago, Justsomeguy said:

Reed 33:1, $65.

Rose 45:1, $50.

Berger 50:1, $45.

English 66:1, $35.

Ancer 66:1, $35.

Day 70:1, $30.

Mickelson 70:1, $30.

Kokrak 90:1, $25.

Palmer 90:1, $25.

Conners 100:1, $25.

Kisner, 125:1, $20.

Henley 125:1, $20.

Horschel, 150:1, $20.

Homa 150:1, $20.

 

Is that your bets? Look like $435

 

Then average payout like 2k

 

Id put it all on Phil!

 

Win like 30 grand!

 

Be like

 

Cmonnnnnn Philly Phresh!!

 

 

[milesgiles]

On 7/12/2021 at 2:55 PM, Shilgy said:

Read furthering Rogers. Injuries and burn out prevented a long career  He won four times in 81 plus your Suntory Match Play. He was definitely not a Curtis/Hamilton variety winner.

 

maybe so, but I can say the same about 200 golfers off the top of my head. 

[scott_Donald]

17 hours ago, hammersia said:

And it’s a real shame that the Scottish is stuck at an ultra private course for another few years apparently. All the historic links that the Scots, Irish (and Welsh and French) pass up in the name of lucre. Grotesque. 

 

I know my course hosted the Scottish Open; was offered it the next year and said no. This year we have a Paul Lawrie tournament and the Scottish Senior Open; that is enough. The Walker Cup and The Amateur Championship to me where the better ones to host. Walking into the clubhouse and standing at the bar with Ernie Els and my dad was pretty sweet though during the Scottish Open. 

 

16 hours ago, golfortennis said:

 

And if the members of these historic links don't want to give up their course for multiple weeks?  

 

Exactly. I hit the stand on the right of the 18th the days after that was a weird experience. The effects on the course easily last 2 weeks. I have experienced it playing Austin Country Club after the WGC there and its the same. 

 

16 hours ago, hammersia said:

There’s no evidence for that, the rota for Scotland could easily be ten or more courses (it’s frequently taken over parts of two courses at Gullane for example). 

 

The Scottish Open is split funded by ABRDN for whatever they are called and the Scottish Government. Up until he retired it was Martin Gilberts decision to where it was played; I have no idea now how it is decided. Scotland has a lot of good courses. Tr ump wanted it but was shot down numerous times. 

Edited July 14, 2021 by scott_Donald

[Hawkeye77]

39 minutes ago, golfortennis said:

 

A hot summer night in Sausalito?  

 

 

LOL, chilly!

[Showtime9]

Cheering for Xander to win his first major

[bscinstnct]

1 minute ago, Showtime9 said:

Cheering for Xander to win his first major

 

Xander is my new Zach Johnson 

 

I won’t wish him bad luck and will probably enjoy seeing him win if he does. I like anybody who wins.

 

But I won’t root for him and may smirk a bit if he hits it in the tall grass 🤣

[scott_Donald]

Brilliant just now with DJ =

 

I called the tournament the British Open growing up and now I call it The Open Championship. The reporter asked why and he said that's because it is what it is called!

 

classic DJ.

[Paddy_2_Iron]

Interested to see how Bryson plays this course.  Does he hit driver every par 4,5?  

Edited July 14, 2021 by Paddy_2_Iron

[Paddy_2_Iron]

49 minutes ago, bscinstnct said:

 

Xander is my new Zach Johnson 

 

I won’t wish him bad luck and will probably enjoy seeing him win if he does. I like anybody who wins.

 

But I won’t root for him and may smirk a bit if he hits it in the tall grass 🤣

Or miss a 4 ft putt, same with Morikawa.  If they could putt they could win a ton of majors, imo.  

[Paddy_2_Iron]

9 hours ago, Justsomeguy said:

Reed 33:1, $65.

Rose 45:1, $50.

Berger 50:1, $45.

English 66:1, $35.

Ancer 66:1, $35.

Day 70:1, $30.

Mickelson 70:1, $30.

Kokrak 90:1, $25.

Palmer 90:1, $25.

Conners 100:1, $25.

Kisner, 125:1, $20.

Henley 125:1, $20.

Horschel, 150:1, $20.

Homa 150:1, $20.

 

Love the Kokrak pick.  Henley at 125:1 ain't bad either....