Ladies Open Championship

[Beezerk]

I've no doubt that actually playing it makes the difference. Just visually on TV, without spectators to frame the holes, it doesn't grab me.

I was there for the Open a few years ago,the landscape is indeed extremely dull.
Well done Popov, great win.

 

[golfbluecustard]

Great win, will enjoy the highlight s tonight.

Worthy winner hopefully we'll see her name on the leaderboard on a regular basis

GBC

 

[Imurg]

Only increased her Tour earnings by 500+%.......
2 year exemptions etc etc...
To think, a couple of weeks ago she was caddying for Anne Van Damm......

 

[virtuocity]

Superb performance

 

[Captainron]

Funnily enough my son and I were chatting and saying the exact opposite. Not the course in the US, that does look dull. I'd far rather play Celtic Manor based on what I can see of both of them. Very much in the eye of the beholder, links v parkland etc.

Trust me when I say this. Celtic Manor is not a patch on Troon as a golf course. In the words of the old knight in the Indiana Jones movie “he chose poorly”

 

[User62651]

Well done Popov, held her nerve well. Nice for her.

Minjee for me has one of the best swings I've seen, compact and smooth. Touch of the Els about it.

 

[davidy233]

Funnily enough my son and I were chatting and saying the exact opposite. Not the course in the US, that does look dull. I'd far rather play Celtic Manor based on what I can see of both of them. Very much in the eye of the beholder, links v parkland etc.

Words fail me

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Trust me when I say this. Celtic Manor is not a patch on Troon as a golf course. In the words of the old knight in the Indiana Jones movie “he chose poorly”

Words fail me

You've missed my point. I didn't say it was better, I said it looks visually more attractive to me.

 

[davidy233]

You've missed my point. I didn't say it was better, I said it looks visually more attractive to me.

The line I was thinking of was 'I'd far rather play' - there's no comparison in the quality of courses in my opinion. Troon is a classic - Celtic Manor is a resort course.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

The line I was thinking of was 'I'd far rather play' - there's no comparison in the quality of courses in my opinion. Troon is a classic - Celtic Manor is a resort course.

I get that but I did add based on what I can see. I like the visual aspect of a course and Celtic Manor is very attractive to my eye.

I'm not unaware of the actual quality of somewhere like Troon ?

 

[davidy233]

I like the visual aspect of a course and Celtic Manor is very attractive to my eye.

Some people like manicured gardens - some like mountains, oceans and wilderness

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Great win for Popov which opens up so many doors for her now. Handled the pressure brilliantly. Really enjoyed watching them over the last four days especially in the brutal conditions of the first two days but one criticism I have, not one I usually aim at Sky, was the standard of the commentary team bar Ken Brown who was as good as ever. If they are serious about promoting the game. especially the womens game, then surely it has to start with how they present it

 

[Blue in Munich]

Having played both I’d pick Troon every time.

Having only played Celtic Manor I'd pick Royal Troon every time.

 

[fundy]

Out of the 3 courses on TV this week, TPC Boston would be head and shoulders easily my first choice to play.
Beautiful rolling, tree-lined fairways, large unkempt bunker surrounds, loads of water and fantastic, undulating greens.

Troon 2nd, and 2010 a long way 3rd.

Fortunate to have played 2 of the 3, when we going to Boston!!!!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

You obviously didn't watch it, they were brilliant.

I disagree. It was a gripe I've had since watching the afternoon coverage on Thursday, and a lot n Friday and most of it yesterday afternoon. I did think they captured the drama far better on the back nine but I thought in general terms over the whole broadcast it wasn't as good as it could have been. At the end of the day, I think it is great Sky have invested so heavily in their coverage but it's just the one area I think needs looking at

 

[HomerJSimpson]

That's just a whole bunch of clichés that doesn't address anything.
Ken Brown, Sarah Stirk, Laura Davies, Trish Johnson and some bloke I can't think of.
You're entitled to your opinion but how anyone can say the passionate and knowledgeable commentary was deficient is completely beyond me.

I'd already singled Brown out as the best commentator. He's vastly experienced and knowledgeable and that comes over. My point is you can be as experienced and good as Davies and Johnson have been but they aren't naturals in the commentary box and despite their passion that comes across in their voice and commentary. It is a simple as that

 

[Papas1982]

I’m not a massive fan of Brown or Stirk tbh.
I watched almost all of it and I found her awkward in numerous places.

That being said, overall it was better than listen to the Americans we get during host broadcasts. LD having first hand accounts of playing with lots of the women added to it imo.

 

[SammmeBee]

Standard is so poor......

 

[davidy233]

Saw a fair bit of it - Popov played really well and was remarkably cool given her situation - I’ve got no complaints at all about the commentary, thought it was some of the better coverage I’ve seen from SKY.

 

[bigslice]

Funnily enough my son and I were chatting and saying the exact opposite. Not the course in the US, that does look dull. I'd far rather play Celtic Manor based on what I can see of both of them. Very much in the eye of the beholder, links v parkland etc.

Lol i played a a course a few miles away on same coast. Wind first 9:was 2-3:wind, back 6 was no wind, masive difference but still so nice either way?