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Amazing
Not sure any golfer has had that level of reception before
The 150th Open
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Amazing
Not sure any golfer has had that level of reception before
Swinglowandslow
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C. Smith or Rory are my choices. Not only likelys but want to be too.
Early days though
Early days though
He needs a good day ?.I got Kisner.
I bet the person who had Calcavecchia went from sick to quite happy. I can't see anyone beating him for last place.
I like the spread of options. It makes it more fun than simply top 3.
ger147
Tour Winner
He looks like a cross between an unemployed Santa and a garden gnome.
But still a class act, doing things his own way. More power to him, long may it continue.
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He would have got that if he didn't play the Open itself but just played the Celebration of Champions.
It was sad to see such a great player physically unable to play the golf he wanted to produce. A fit Tiger could still contend at an Open played in these conditions such is his golfing IQ but the guy is struggling to walk and has not played any meaningful golf.
Amazing to believe there is a Major golf tournament being played by the other players, such was the wall to wall coverage of Tiger's woes.
Not a great way for one of the greatest the game has seen to leave but that's just my opinion.
bobmac
Major Champion
The most iconic golf championship in the world being played at the home of golf and the BBC have zero live coverage.
It's a disgrace
It's a disgrace
Red devil
Well-known member
Money talks I'm afraid Bob. Did the same with the cricket. I used to watch it all the time,can't remember last time I did.
Don't see how restricting the viewing is supposed to "grow the game" but there you are.
bobmac
Major Champion
I wouldn't mind so much if it wasn't for the fact that the BBC TV license is more or less compulsory. So I have to pay to not watch The Open Championship live.
Swango1980
Well-known member
I wonder how many non-golfers would appreciate their license fee being spent to show 4 days of golf? And, with much inferior quality. Sky obviously broadcast many golf tournaments, so they have the infrastructure and staff in place to go and do it well. If the BBC was to show the Open, even if it was every year, I'm pretty sure the coverage would be awful in comparison. I hated the last few times they broadcast it.I wouldn't mind so much if it wasn't for the fact that the BBC TV license is more or less compulsory. So I have to pay to not watch The Open Championship live.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
I’d rather watch golf coverage on a budget than see my license fee going into Juggy Linekers Bank account.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
It is a shame that a lot of Main stream sport is being lost by the bbc. A lot of big football games (I believe but could be wrong) boxing, f1 now on channel 4, I honestly cannot recall the last time I watch a BBC program so you can imagine the feeling have to pay the licence every year. I’d rather all bbc channels on virgin become part of an extra package and they can bugger off then, that £160 or ever it was this year can be spent on my electric bill!
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
I agree with that comment I pretty much have the same feelings about tennis.
Swango1980
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Linekar would probably be the main presenter, so you might end up having even more of your licence fee going into his bank account.
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Anyway back to The Open
Cam Smith is just cruising right now , putter is red hot
Out in 31 currently 13 under
Rory ticking along nicely as is Young
Cam Smith is just cruising right now , putter is red hot
Out in 31 currently 13 under
Rory ticking along nicely as is Young
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
The mullet is on fire ! ?
Mel Smooth
Hacker
He says he’s getting it cut if he wins.
Hope he does, he’s a great young prospect.
Mandofred
Well-known member
Hoping for a LIV winner....just cause I like to stir the pot.....
Depreston
Club Champion
He was never missing that putt like
RRidges
Active member
McGinley just stated that 17 and 18 are playing the hardest 2 holes today. 17 is always going to be the hardest, but 18 being so tough seems to negate your post. A trap, including OB waiting for the unwary/too aggressive perhaps. A few potential champions have certainly failed on it. The fact that it varies between a tricky Par 3 and a tough Par 4 makes it a hole much more thrilling for a close finish, and a chance for the champion to drink in his glory if there's a healthy margin.
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18 ? Don’t you mean 16 - 18 is not playing Hard , whilst it’s not as drivable as yesterday it’s not playing hard
