2017 Open Championship

Jates12 said:
No but just look at the crowds that are following Fowler, He attracts the younger crowds, and they are always big. People who have the old school views of "You have to wear a collar, you have to wear specific trousers, you cant wear those shoes because they look like trainers" do you think that those views encourage young golfers?

Im 25.
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clothing doesn't have any impact on why people play golf. ridiculous idea. just like those clowns from 'the club' formally known as Golf Club W*nkers.

You think these kids wouldnt be following Tiger is he came out with black trousers and a normal red polo shirt?
 
Jates12 said:
No but just look at the crowds that are following Fowler, He attracts the younger crowds, and they are always big. People who have the old school views of "You have to wear a collar, you have to wear specific trousers, you cant wear those shoes because they look like trainers" do you think that those views encourage young golfers?

Im 25.
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We allow trainers and jeans in our clubhouse and we are thought to be a very traditional if not stuffy golf club, do we see any youngsters in the clubhouse, no!

I think it's a myth that youngsters are put off playing by having to wear more traditional golf clothing, why, because I think golf clothing with collars, various shaped and colourful trousers, trendy soft spike and spikeless golf shoes are readily available and look extremely modern and more and more golf clubs are very relaxed as long as they are specific golfing attire.
 
Course looks to be firming up now, greens are playing a lot quicker this afternoon. Think -5 will be the lead after today.
 
Fish said:
We allow trainers and jeans in our clubhouse and we are thought to be a very traditional if not stuffy golf club, do we see any youngsters in the clubhouse, no!

I think it's a myth that youngsters are put off playing by having to wear more traditional golf clothing, why, because I think golf clothing with collars, various shaped and colourful trousers, trendy soft spike and spikeless golf shoes are readily available and look extremely modern and more and more golf clubs are very relaxed as long as they are specific golfing attire.
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Its peoples opinions though Fish, twitter is blowing up saying its ridiculous and he shouldnt be allowed to wear those sort of things, people on here with similar views. Why does it matter what he is wearing?! People have given poulter the same stick and I just dont get it. It makes golf look so elitist and stuck in its ways.
 
Jates12 said:
No but just look at the crowds that are following Fowler, He attracts the younger crowds, and they are always big. People who have the old school views of "You have to wear a collar, you have to wear specific trousers, you cant wear those shoes because they look like trainers" do you think that those views encourage young golfers?

Im 25.
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I'm not saying he shouldn't be allowed to wear it, I'm no lover of dress codes, just that I think this particular outfit looks awful.
 
Just looked at my 6 fantasy players cards and 4 from the 6 with 1 not played it yet have all bogied the 6th!

What a brute of a hole!
 
Fish said:
Just looked at my 6 fantasy players cards and 4 from the 6 with 1 not played it yet have all bogied the 6th!

What a brute of a hole!
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My six have all played it. Four bogeys, a par and a birdie!
It sure is a brute of a hole.
It's currently averaging 4.5 strokes, the hardest on the course.
8 birdies, 69 pars, 64 bogeys, 6 doubles and 2 others.
 
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Since the 8th hole McIlroy seems to be swinging far smoother and not chasing anything - hopefully the kick has been given
 
Someone asked the odds of Mcilroy missing the cut? It was 12/5 before tee off. I know, i bet on it. Be much worse now he's looking in such poor form again.
As for Jason Day i like what he's wearing and I'm in my 40's. I'm newer to the game than many tho having only started 7 years ago so i don't have the inbuilt hang up on what you wear etc. Don't v think there's any doubt that clothing like that and start Fowler wears WILL help attract younger players. Doesn't matter what you think, you only have to listen to what kids say. And it does have an impact like it or not.
 
I have been sitting watching coverage since Mark O'Meara teed off in the rain, with only a brief interlude to take HiD to her hairdresser appointment.

The Open is the best tournament there is.
 
Have to say that after a total car crash front nine Rory has been lot better and with a bit of luck might only be +1 after 15.

Putting stroke has not been bad and he has been burning the hole nearly every time.
 
TheJezster said:
Someone asked the odds of Mcilroy missing the cut? It was 12/5 before tee off. I know, i bet on it. Be much worse now he's looking in such poor form again.
As for Jason Day i like what he's wearing and I'm in my 40's. I'm newer to the game than many tho having only started 7 years ago so i don't have the inbuilt hang up on what you wear etc. Don't v think there's any doubt that clothing like that and start Fowler wears WILL help attract younger players. Doesn't matter what you think, you only have to listen to what kids say. And it does have an impact like it or not.
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Hope you haven't spent your winnings just yet?

He could be out in the better weather tomorrow, so well in it still atm.....
 
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