Solheim Cup

[Garush34]

Been some good golf so far, hoping Hull and Munoz can hold on in the last for Europe to go into the lead.

Looking forward to seeing Van dam get out in the afternoon today. Should be a good weekend of viewing ahead, hope it just stays tight so its exciting throughout the weekend.

 

[Liverbirdie]

I'll deffo keep an eye on it when I can, along with the cricket, although at the match / beers afterwards / Luther (ii) after that, open on Sunday, so will probably see 2 hours worth, if Im lucky.

Hopefully catch a little bit of car park porn, if I'm double-lucky.

 

[Jacko_G]

Heading down to the links shortly, looking like at least a two club wind.

Will catch the highlights later tonight.

 

[patricks148]

How long to Mens comps of a similar standard take? IMO professional and competition golf will always take longer, there is more riding it. It’s human nature to take Attlee more time and care over it.

If you’re plying in a club championship and have a 4 footer to win, would you simply knock it in as though its a friendly knock or pay a little more attention? Don’t get me wrong, some on both tours are ott, but whilst they all get round in daylight and the majority are happy. I don’t really see it as an issue.

we had a Scottish seniors comp a few weeks ago, many complained it was slow they took 4 hours of a course 1200 yards longer in very strong winds, even the Boys Am 3 years ago were under 4 hours.. so i don't see how it can be justfied of a whole hour

 

[Pin-seeker]

Good to see sky are allowing people without sky sports watch it.

I’m recording it so I’ll catch it later,if I’m not enjoying I’ll simply turn it off 🤷‍♂️

 

[Lord Tyrion]

The BBC are reporting that Lexi Thompson took 3 1/2 minutes to play an iron approach shot on the 16th. Now that is painful and makes Bryson look speedy.

Good start for Europe this morning.

 

[sam85]

The BBC are reporting that Lexi Thompson took 3 1/2 minutes to play an iron approach shot on the 16th. Now that is painful and makes Bryson look speedy.

Good start for Europe this morning.

I'm not actually watching myself so forgive me if they did televise it for the whole 3 and a half minutes, but for me when watching on TV I'm not really bothered how long they take as usually the coverage will be showing another players shot while Lexi (or whoever) is faffing about.

In fact thinking about it, having watched the featured groups on the PGA tour recently I quite enjoyed listening to the discussions players and caddies have before playing a shot. Granted I may well change my tune if I were to sit and watch the whole 5 hour round.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I'm not actually watching myself so forgive me if they did televise it for the whole 3 and a half minutes, but for me when watching on TV I'm not really bothered how long they take as usually the coverage will be showing another players shot while Lexi (or whoever) is faffing about.

In fact thinking about it, having watched the featured groups on the PGA tour recently I quite enjoyed listening to the discussions players and caddies have before playing a shot. Granted I may well change my tune if I were to sit and watch the whole 5 hour round.

I'm not watching it live, I am following the golf and cricket via the BBC sports website. I doubt any broadcaster would show that happening in full, why would you? The cricket on the website in particular can be quite funny as they look to fill big chunks of the day with nothing happening.

It is going to get boring if there are constant posts about the pace of this competition so I wont be making any more. I did think 3 1/2 minutes was worthy though, that is really ridiculous.

I agree with your point about listening to a player and caddy chat, it is fascinating. Time 3 1/2 minutes though, it really is a very long time to work out how to hit a ball, especially when you are as good as she is. Their chat must have been very repetitive, how many options can there be?

 

[sam85]

I'm not watching it live, I am following the golf and cricket via the BBC sports website. I doubt any broadcaster would show that happening in full, why would you? The cricket on the website in particular can be quite funny as they look to fill big chunks of the day with nothing happening.

It is going to get boring if there are constant posts about the pace of this competition so I wont be making any more. I did think 3 1/2 minutes was worthy though, that is really ridiculous.

I agree with your point about listening to a player and caddy chat, it is fascinating. Time 3 1/2 minutes though, it really is a very long time to work out how to hit a ball, especially when you are as good as she is. Their chat must have been very repetitive, how many options can there be?

Regarding the bit in bold, was just thinking with only 4 groups on the course that perhaps they are forced to show more of the faffing around. I agree 3 1/2 minutes is ridiculous, but if it wasn't shown then for me as a viewer then there's not really a problem is there?

Going completely off topic now, of course I'd rather be at home watching the cricket but I have enjoyed the BBC website coverage on the ashes while stuck in the office.

 

[Garush34]

Great shot by Bronte Law at the 7th there and the birdie put to go 1 up. Looking good so far for Europe in the afternoon.

 

[Slime]

Call me strange, but I'm watching it and try to pick out the positives.
Great course, great matches, a complete mix of good and bad golf ................................. very entertaining.
Why do so many viewers seem to concentrate on the negatives?
Relax and enjoy, a chance of beating the Americans doesn't come around too often.

 

[robinthehood]

The afternoon 4bbb are really good. Anne van dam is fantastic. I'm enjoying it and haven't noticed any pace of play issues. I guess foursomes can seem slow as there aren't so many shots to view.
I think some just like to be contrary and try and get a flame war going.

 

[Kellfire]

Really enjoying the coverage today.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Anne Van Dam’s swing is 👌

 

[Imurg]

I bet Homer's got a pair of shoes just like Caroline Hedwall's

 

[Gilmore]

Didn't quite catch which game but one match is looking like taking 5 hours 45 minutes currently.

Unacceptable.

 

[TheDiablo]

The afternoon 4bbb are really good. Anne van dam is fantastic. I'm enjoying it and haven't noticed any pace of play issues. I guess foursomes can seem slow as there aren't so many shots to view.
I think some just like to be contrary and try and get a flame war going.

Opening match is 5hr 45 pace!! Mental

I've enjoyed it though, flicked between this and the cricket all day

 

[User20204]

Unacceptable.

To whom ?

The afternoon 4bbb are really good. Anne van dam is fantastic. I'm enjoying it and haven't noticed any pace of play issues. I guess foursomes can seem slow as there aren't so many shots to view.
I think some just like to be contrary and try and get a flame war going.

How is Petterson playing, was listening on the radio earlier and she had a howler for the first two holes.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

How is Petterson playing.

VERY slowly by the sounds of it.

 

[pokerjoke]

Call me strange, but I'm watching it and try to pick out the positives.
Great course, great matches, a complete mix of good and bad golf ................................. very entertaining.
Why do so many viewers seem to concentrate on the negatives?
Relax and enjoy, a chance of beating the Americans doesn't come around too often.

Quite simple really they just love bleating,never happy unless they are moaning.
Now they know it’s going to take 5 1/2 hours they can take that decision not to watch the next 3 days.
They won’t though because they love to moan.