2017 Open Championship

[richy]

Far from over. Golf is a funny game.

Give it a rest

 

[Pin-seeker]

Speith has been superb - been good to watch , hard to see him not winning at the moment

You still think he won't win another major Phil? 😂😂😂

 

[Dan2501]

Quality from Spieth again. His all around game has been top class this week. His short game and putting is on another level compared to anyone else in the world. Hope he finishes the job tomorrow and finally puts the 2016 Masters to rest.

 

[Swingalot]

Spieth has been superb from day 1. He seems in complete control. That said, one bad drive early on that finds the wrong patch of rough and it could get lively. Can't see it, but you never know!

 

[Wilson]

One thought, on the basis Speith has been driving into the rough on purpose - is it penal enough? I'm not looking for it to be US Open style, where you can't find your ball, but if players are hitting it in there on purpose, should it present more of a risk to them?

 

[guest100718]

Some poor play from Rory.

It looks like its Spieths to lose. I remember seeing him before he had his PGA tour card and being very impressed then and thinking he'd go on to big things, so no surprise that he looks on course for his 3rd major.

 

[HankMarvin]

Some poor play from Rory.

It looks like its Spieths to lose. I remember seeing him before he had his PGA tour card and being very impressed then and thinking he'd go on to big things, so no surprise that he looks on course for his 3rd major.

Still a bit of golf to be played yet but I agree he looks like he could be on his way to his 3rd major at the age of 23..... Unbelievable Jeff.......

 

[guest100718]

Still a bit of golf to be played yet but I agree he looks like he could be on his way to his 3rd major at the age of 23..... Unbelievable Jeff.......

yep nothing is a given, as we saw at the masters.

 

[HankMarvin]

yep nothing is a given, as we saw at the masters.

Yes still a whole lot of real estate out there to be played for and only a few have a chance to take the trophy but Speith is in the driving seat for sure.

 

[Hosel Fade]

One thought, on the basis Speith has been driving into the rough on purpose - is it penal enough? I'm not looking for it to be US Open style, where you can't find your ball, but if players are hitting it in there on purpose, should it present more of a risk to them?

The rough is fine, the problem is the greens aren't firm enough which is letting them get away with all sorts of things, especially when chipping (not that anyone can do anything about it with the rain there has been)

 

[Smiffy]

I'd like to see Kooch pinch it.
I like the guy.

 

[Fish]

I'd like to see Kooch pinch it.
I like the guy.

He comes across as a nice bloke.

There's a little something stopping me warming to Speith but that doesn't stop me admiring and acknowledging his golf, which is top draw.

As for the rough, I think it's been thinned out and cut down to spoil and pamper to the pro's. Being able to take long irons from the straw 5-10 yards off the fairway is just wrong, that should be knee high like next door at Hillside just 2 yards off the fairways, if that 😜

 

[Smiffy]

He comes across as a nice bloke.

There's a little something stopping me warming to Speith but that doesn't stop me admiring and acknowledging his golf, which is top draw.

Funny that Robin, I feel the same. Dunno what it is.
And you're right about the rough. Even I could play a recovery shot out of that!!
But it still looks a bloody awesome course mate. Some of those par 4's are monsters.

 

[Imurg]

Up to a point, Jonny Miller's right - the course is set up a little to easy.
Ok, there's been lots of rain and they can't do anything about that, but that removes one of the hazards - firm greens
The rough is too thin. You don't need it waist high like it was at Erin Hills but make it a hazard, make it difficult to play a good shot.
Put more of a premium on finding the fairways or first cut. Spieth is almost aiming for the rough, knowing that unless he's very unlucky he's going to have a shot...
It's not really belittling the course or the play - it's still fantastic.
I'm a little surprised that there weren't more 64's and 63's yesterday..the course was definitely there form the taking.
As for today, I don't want Spieth to be way ahead at the turn, the latter stages could get very dull....

 

[Jacko_G]

yep can happen even to the best

True, and Jordan is the best.

 

[MegaSteve]

Speith [for me] is as boring as boring can get... He's sucking out all the enthusiasm I have for the game... I really can't see him inspiring anyone, who isn't already a player, to go out and join in the 'fun'...

 

[Smiffy]

Speith [for me] is as boring as boring can get... He's sucking out all the enthusiasm I have for the game... I really can't see him inspiring anyone, who isn't already a player, to go out and join in the 'fun'...

At least Kooch has a smile on his face now and then.
And a swing a bit like mine.

 

[User62651]

Speith is alright in my book, doesn't need to be a 'character' when his golf is as good as it is. He's only 23, makes Rory look old at 28. Course management is excellent as is his focus. In 2 of 3 rounds he's had no bogeys which on Birkdale which is as tough an Open track as any. His putting is truly brilliant.

I don't mind him winning, of the followers Kooch does nothing for me with that ugly swing, others are too far back imo to challenge.

 

[Imurg]

The holographic "Walk-On's" - how cringe-worthy can you get...?
You can hear the Director saying " Dustin, look at your yardage book.....No , look at it, rifle through it, we've got to make these things look real"
Just - No....👎

 

[Captainron]

I agree that Spieth is difficult to warm to but somehow I have. I would love Branden Grace to shoot another 62 and nick the whole thing but I think it's really a 2 horse race now.

Kuchar and Spieth have won too many tournaments between them to both have an absolute nightmare. Weather is not too bad either