The Open Thread 2016

[JohnnyDee]

Looks like it's time to kick this thread off.

Really looking forward to this and it's down to Sky to bring it all to us.

I won't open old sores on the adverts and the passing of the Beeb. Good to see Sky throwing the kitchen sink at it with continuous coverage right from the very first groups at 6.30.

Bring it on!!!!

 

[Papas1982]

Looks like it's time to kick this thread off.

Really looking forward to this and it's down to Sky to bring it all to us.

I won't open old sores on the adverts and the passing of the Beeb. Good to see Sky throwing the kitchen sink at it with continuous coverage right from the very first groups at 6.30.

Bring it on!!!!

i can't wait!
For me, Sky's coverage of sport is second to none.

Stuck on on nights all weekend which means a lack of sleep for me as I'll be up as early as possible to see the best if the action!

hoping for a good show from Andy Sullivan!

 

[karlcole]

Anyone know when th tee times are announced?

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Anyone know when th tee times are announced?

Tomorrow 10am live on SSN.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I'm sure part of the deal was there's a limited amount of ad breaks per hour.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Really looking forward to it, hope all those going to Troon have a great time. Roll on thursday😃

 

[JohnnyDee]

Hope Rory hits his stride and "defends" his last win.

I know he wasn't at The Scottish this week but whatever he was doing I bet it wasn't having a footy kick-around with his mates.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Well just watching the first Sky program and enjoying the players getting involved - Claude Harmon is good , Rob Lee is a good host but why oh why have they allowed Shouty McShouty Wayne Reily near the course - horrendous that man who believes shouting ala Chris Evans makes you quirky !!! I really hope he isn't part of the live on the coirse coverage

 

[Raesy92]

Well just watching the first Sky program and enjoying the players getting involved - Claude Harmon is good , Rob Lee is a good host but why oh why have they allowed Shouty McShouty Wayne Reily near the course - horrendous that man who believes shouting ala Chris Evans makes you quirky !!! I really hope he isn't part of the live on the coirse coverage

I don't mind Riley, think he can be quite funny at times.

 

[Raesy92]

Watching it on Sky at the minute and so far it's been great viewing. Chatting with players and a few history lessons on where it all began.

Can't wait for Thursday to start then even more excited for watching the action live on Saturday!

 

[KJT123]

Was really disappointed when BBC lost the rights this year, but so far I've been impressed with Sky. Certainly wouldn't be getting this sort of build up to the event on the BBC.

Written a little opinion piece on how I think the tournament is going to play out and what to expect from Royal Troon: http://wp.me/p51Lf9-4q

 

[Jimaroid]

Watching The Open Preview on Sky at the moment and it's pretty good. Good chatter with players on the practice range / Open zone and they've done some nice features on Open history without being all cliched and overly sentimental.

Good stuff so far. Setting themselves up well for the tournament.

 

[stevek1969]

I think its been spot on so far good interaction with the players ,was good watching Charl Scwatrzel swing a club what a swing. Bbc for me were stuck in a time warp ,technology has moved on so much and Sky has the resources to throw at it

 

[Berger]

I really enjoyed the preview show, some interesting insights into how the players are preparing for this week. Sky have really gone to town on this, no expense spared it seems.

 

[NWJocko]

I think its been spot on so far good interaction with the players ,was good watching Charl Scwatrzel swing a club what a swing. Bbc for me were stuck in a time warp ,technology has moved on so much and Sky has the resources to throw at it

Could watch Schwartzel swing a club all day. Just having them players on the range and talking to them about different types of shots etc is really interesting to watch.

Like you say this is light years ahead of anything the bbc would even think of doing. Last year was Ken Brown with rubber ducks and now we've got live trackman on the range :rofl:

Fair play to Sky, seem to have really pushed the boat out.

 

[Qwerty]

Interesting stuff with Claude Harmon in the Open Zone chatting to the players and giving an insight into shots required/swing thoughts etc.
I'm sure I could see Ken Brown lurking in the background with his rubber duck.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Well just watching the first Sky program and enjoying the players getting involved - Claude Harmon is good , Rob Lee is a good host but why oh why have they allowed Shouty McShouty Wayne Reily near the course - horrendous that man who believes shouting ala Chris Evans makes you quirky !!! I really hope he isn't part of the live on the coirse coverage

He's never shouts doing the normal job and reporting on the play from the course and always very aware of his presence and the players nearby. If he comes across as "shouty" doing one off clips it's probably on the instruction of the producers who all see this as the way for presenters to get the viewers attention. Not a problem solely with Evans or Riley. I happen to like Radar and think he's good at what he does

 

[Region3]

When I first saw LP's comment I must admit I thought it was a "don't like Radar" comment, but I watched one of the repeats of the show last night and he IS shouting.

In his defence it didn't sound like he was shouting for shouting's sake or because he thought it added dramatic effect, but genuinely that he thought he had to over the wind to be heard or because he was talking to a drone a bit further away than he's used to.

I hope someone tells him, although you'd have thought his producer would have before they filmed.

 

[Crow]

Just to put the moaner's side.

I've not seen anything and won't see anything, probably not even bother with the BBC highlights show.

 

[patricks148]

I think its been spot on so far good interaction with the players ,was good watching Charl Scwatrzel swing a club what a swing. Bbc for me were stuck in a time warp ,technology has moved on so much and Sky has the resources to throw at it

watched it all the way though after seeing the odd bit during the day.

say what you like about Sky, but they always make a real effort to back up a sport, impressed so far.

loved the interview with the American Nike player, who had never played a links course before.