Ricoh Women's British Open

[FairwayDodger]

I enjoyed the coverage I saw, even aliiss didn't annoy me yesterday, but the bbc really blotted their copybook by finishing while the last group were on the 18th. Pretty sure we'd have been able to see them finish if it was on sky.

 

[Fish]

I enjoyed the coverage I saw, even aliiss didn't annoy me yesterday, but the bbc really blotted their copybook by finishing while the last group were on the 18th. Pretty sure we'd have been able to see them finish if it was on sky.

and there lies the difference and commitment..

 

[Imurg]

I enjoyed the coverage I saw, even aliiss didn't annoy me yesterday, but the bbc really blotted their copybook by finishing while the last group were on the 18th. Pretty sure we'd have been able to see them finish if it was on sky.

May one be so bold as to suggest that we would have seen the end of the rounds had the particpants been of the Male persuasion....?

 

[c1973]

May one be so bold as to suggest that we would have seen the end of the rounds had the particpants been of the Male persuasion....?

Probably would have, as the gents don't need to put in an 8hrs shift to get round. 😉

 

[Doon frae Troon]

May one be so bold as to suggest that we would have seen the end of the rounds had the particpants been of the Male persuasion....?

They were desperately slow, even allowing for a bit of give and take for the squalls.
There was a three match hold up on the 14th tee at one point.
One match ran into the catering tent from the 13th green and managed to shelter until the downpour was was over, well timed.

 

[delc]

I enjoyed the coverage I saw, even aliiss didn't annoy me yesterday, but the bbc really blotted their copybook by finishing while the last group were on the 18th. Pretty sure we'd have been able to see them finish if it was on sky.

In amongst the hours of talking heads and adverts for online betting perhaps!

 

[FairwayDodger]

Probably would have, as the gents don't need to put in an 8hrs shift to get round. 😉

Yes the male tours are renown for their fast pace of play.

 

[bluewolf]

Are we, as golfers, guilty of believing that Golf is still a major sport? I've just checked the participation figures, and Golf is 5th. Ranking far behind Swimming, Running, Cycling and Football.. As a fan of Triathlon (Olympic, Half and Full Ironman distances), maybe I should be complaining that Triathlon was relegated to the Red Button during The Open.. Bloody rubbish BBC catering to archaic minority sports.........

 

[bignev]

Must admitwas shocked at the BBC ending coverage before the last putt dropped. Hope they dont do the same in the Final round today.
But other than that really enjoying the coverage.

 

[c1973]

Yes the male tours are renown for their fast pace of play.

Lighten up. It was a light hearted comment based on previous comments about how long it was taking them to line up putts (well,the caddies anyway) etc.

 

[delc]

Yes the male tours are renown for their fast pace of play.

The powers-that-be really ought to do something about the pace of play in pro tournaments. The 5-minute discussions between the player and caddie before every shot, caddies lining up their players from behind and then moving away (particularly prevalent on the women's tours), endless practice swings, and the rituals of reading and lining up putts, all add up to 5 hour plus rounds. Problem is that impressionable young players at club level tend to copy all these rituals and slow the game down for everybody else! I particularly think that the practice of caddies lining up their players from behind the line should be banned, in line with the other rules on 'assistance'. Maybe penalty shots for slow play would be the answer? There is no good reason why a round of golf at any level should take more than 4 hours!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Don't think there is another hours in the day to show all the shots

And not sure why there is an insistence that Sky would show it all - how many hours of the Matchplay have they missed ?!

 

[delc]

Weather forecast looks fairly awful for the WBO this afternoon; cold, wet and windy again. It's nice down here in Southern England, at least 12 degrees warmer and dry. What is it about major UK golf tournaments that attracts bad weather?

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Weather forecast looks fairly awful for the WBO this afternoon; cold, wet and windy again. It's nice down here in Southern England, at least 12 degrees warmer and dry. What is it about major UK golf tournaments that attracts bad weather?

It's been OK ish near Turnberry this morning, looking at the early scores they seem to be burning up the course.
Nice sunshine in Aberdeen.

 

[6inchcup]

Weather forecast looks fairly awful for the WBO this afternoon; cold, wet and windy again. It's nice down here in Southern England, at least 12 degrees warmer and dry. What is it about major UK golf tournaments that attracts bad weather?

When was Scotland ever noted for its Mediterranean climate,the anwser could be to only play majors in the SOUTH EAST.

 

[ScienceBoy]

I am in love with a lot of their swings. I can see a lot of what I am working towards in them. I think watching is improving my game!

 

[dewsweeper]

I am enjoying this golf.
One thing I would like more info on what distances they have on 2nd shots and what clubs they are taking, as we get in mens comps.
Dewsweeper

 

[louise_a]

Got to feel for KO , but Park has been relentless.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Lots to admire in the swings of the top female players. Proves you don't have to thrash it to get it out there a decent distance

 

[Doon frae Troon]

When was Scotland ever noted for its Mediterranean climate,the anwser could be to only play majors in the SOUTH EAST.

Nae decent courses there though.

Weather wise Sunningdale did not fare too well recently.

Glad to see a competitor wearing a parka not winning:lol: