European Tour Championships Dubai

[Jacko_G]

Rory once again goes from sublime to chopping!! Such a frustrating talent.

Boab again threw in a double, just can't afford to make doubles at that level. Tight nervous weekend in the race to Rookie of the Year!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Was the wind up today? Scores all seem higher?

Young Bob is still on target to win the award, don't worry Jacko.

 

[Coffey]

Was the wind up today? Scores all seem higher?

Young Bob is still on target to win the award, don't worry Jacko.

Yes the wind was up (a little). They were mentioning 15mph wind... Seemed to be enough to make the course play nearly 2 shots tougher.

Rory had a poor round, once again smashing it off the tee (although found a few fairway bunkers was never really in trouble until the 18th). But with wedges and short irons in his hand he just couldnt hit any greens. And when he did hit the green his putts were burning the edges.

Must have been frustrating for him as he just couldn't get anything going

Lorenzo-Vera played very well indeed. Really solid and a superb save on 17. Was disappointing dropping a shot on the last with a 3 putt.

Fleetwood and Rahm right up there with Rahm hitting an awesome shot into 18 today (matched Rory's effort yesterday). Will be a good weekend I imagine.

 

[HankMarvin]

Rory once again goes from sublime to chopping!! Such a frustrating talent.

Boab again threw in a double, just can't afford to make doubles at that level. Tight nervous weekend in the race to Rookie of the Year!

Yep Rug Nut Rory went from superstar to just a chopper, was it a ten shot difference from yesterday to today ?

How can that happen ?

 

[Jacko_G]

10 shot lead for Boab going into tomorrow's final round.

Tremendous effort from a young lad fae Oban, really is outstanding. Really hope he hangs on and wins the Rookie of the year, especially just to see that smug git McGinley's face after claiming he doesn't deserve it as he hasn't won this season.

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[Slab]

10 shot lead for Boab going into tomorrow's final round.

Tremendous effort from a young lad fae Oban, really is outstanding. Really hope he hangs on and wins the Rookie of the year, especially just to see that smug git McGinley's face after claiming he doesn't deserve it as he hasn't won this season.

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I'd really like Bob to get it too... Although I get the point that kitayama has had two wins, (I know they were just about the weakest fields but the top 30 from the ET were eligible to play those events, its not really his fault they didn't show)

 

[Jacko_G]

I'd really like Bob to get it too... Although I get the point that kitayama has had two wins, (I know they were just about the weakest fields but the top 30 from the ET were eligible to play those events, its not really his fault they didn't show)

I get the point also however it's a marathon not a sprint and consistency also has to be rewarded over the period of the season.

 

[Jacko_G]

Rory back on song again today which makes yesterday's performance even more frustrating.

 

[RangeMonkey]

Rory back on song again today which makes yesterday's performance even more frustrating.

Or welcome, if you’re cheering for Tommy...

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I get the point also however it's a marathon not a sprint and consistency also has to be rewarded over the period of the season.

He must be annoyed at the 9 and 7 he had in the second round last week.
Cost him a lot of money at this stage.

 

[Jacko_G]

He must be annoyed at the 9 and 7 he had in the second round last week.
Cost him a lot of money at this stage.

Rookie season, possibly a bit of inexperience played a part.

Fingers crossed for tomorrow.

 

[Slab]

Cracking finish
Well done to Rahm (& Bob)

 

[RangeMonkey]

And Tommy... five shots pulled back on the day, forcing Rahm into a birdie putt to avoid a playoff. Second on the day, and second in the R2D.

 

[howbow88]

Fantastic finish.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Fitting finish ti the event. Great putt by Rahm on the last to clinch it.

 

[rulefan]

But a scratch golfer can only hit it 200 yards with 20 yards run!

These professionals rip up the rule book!

250 in fact. The average for touring pros is about 290.

 

[Jacko_G]

250 in fact. The average for touring pros is about 290.

I think you'll find I was referring to the approach not the tee shot.

Ma lord

 

[User20204]

We often look at the PGA tour and the OWGR and think how good are the yanks but I'm starting to fancy our chances at Whistling Straights next year already.

 

[rulefan]

I think you'll find I was referring to the approach not the tee shot.

Ma lord

Fair point