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Well done to Tyrrell Hatton finishing T5th and top Englishman, "Beef" Johnson has a superb attitude and deserved all his praise, Hatton just seems a forgotten man.
The Open Thread 2016
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richy
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He should grow a beard.
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Or get a personality, he is a grey man and that probably doesn't help😃
paddyc
Challenge Tour Pro
Absolutely stunning golf and pleasure to watch.Best final round i ve ever seen from 2 players.So pleased for Stenson, love watching him play when he's in the mood Hope he can go and win some more majors now.
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User62651
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Well done Henrik, 63 under that pressure on a tough track was truly amazing and will go down in history as one of the best rounds of all time.
The co-incidence of Open winners having played the Scottish Open the week before cannot be ignored now, great sharpener for the big event, hope they keep it at Castle Stuart most years.
Think Rory is believing his own hype too much, needs to knuckle down, turning into Sergio with his putting too often, needs a better short game coach and attitude imo. Breaking clubs and blaming whatever is looking stupid at his age and with his profile. Doesn't seem willing to grind when he needs to, if it not all hunky dory he quits mentally.
The co-incidence of Open winners having played the Scottish Open the week before cannot be ignored now, great sharpener for the big event, hope they keep it at Castle Stuart most years.
Think Rory is believing his own hype too much, needs to knuckle down, turning into Sergio with his putting too often, needs a better short game coach and attitude imo. Breaking clubs and blaming whatever is looking stupid at his age and with his profile. Doesn't seem willing to grind when he needs to, if it not all hunky dory he quits mentally.
selwood90
Head Pro
Backed hatton myself at 11/1 for a top 10 finish. Had a tenner on him. Top man, knew he would come good. Thank God I didn't back matt fitzpatrick.
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Well that was good telly!
Would've been nice to see more than two in the mix but great 'match' from the top two
A few need to seriously re-think their pre-Open preparation when dismissing entry to the Scottish Open
Would've been nice to see more than two in the mix but great 'match' from the top two
A few need to seriously re-think their pre-Open preparation when dismissing entry to the Scottish Open
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
The Ups & downs, lots to pick from but stand out for me:
Stenson’s win overall and crucial long putts on closing holes
Matthew Southgate playing and congratulating Stenson greenside on 18
Mickelson’s part in a great final day
Beef
The camera click, was the tog too early or did Phil need something to blame, either way it didn’t need to happen
Rory snapping his 3 wood, nuff said
The rough wasn’t tough enough from the outset (I reckon I know what 150 players & caddies were doing on practice days)
Too many ‘names’ didn’t perform
Yours?
Stenson’s win overall and crucial long putts on closing holes
Matthew Southgate playing and congratulating Stenson greenside on 18
Mickelson’s part in a great final day
Beef
The camera click, was the tog too early or did Phil need something to blame, either way it didn’t need to happen
Rory snapping his 3 wood, nuff said
The rough wasn’t tough enough from the outset (I reckon I know what 150 players & caddies were doing on practice days)
Too many ‘names’ didn’t perform
Yours?
Qwerty
Tour Winner
One of Beefs wedges apparently.. 
Piece
Tour Winner
Funniest moment in a great tournament was Haas's golf bag falling over on the first, just as he was about to hit. The caddy's face was a picture!
Ups - Stensons tee shot on 17 on the last day. So calm, so easy to tug it. Wonderful
Stenson full stop, world class display under immense pressure
Mickleson - A class act in every way. Would it hurt a few more just to smile and wave at the crowd every so often? I blame Tiger and the whole "zone" thing"
Beef - I hope he keeps it all together as he is a cracking golfer with a personality, see comments above
The Postage Stamp - Standing up for short par 3's over the desire to simply make everything longer
Claude Harmon
Nick Dougherty getting more of a go on the big stage
Nick Faldo, seriously good
Downs - Rory's ribbed / muscle man top on day 3
Rory being unably to put 4 rounds together (hey, I can't put 4 holes together but he can if he gets his head right)
The wind on the second half of day 2 taking out half of the field
Stenson full stop, world class display under immense pressure
Mickleson - A class act in every way. Would it hurt a few more just to smile and wave at the crowd every so often? I blame Tiger and the whole "zone" thing"
Beef - I hope he keeps it all together as he is a cracking golfer with a personality, see comments above
The Postage Stamp - Standing up for short par 3's over the desire to simply make everything longer
Claude Harmon
Nick Dougherty getting more of a go on the big stage
Nick Faldo, seriously good
Downs - Rory's ribbed / muscle man top on day 3
Rory being unably to put 4 rounds together (hey, I can't put 4 holes together but he can if he gets his head right)
The wind on the second half of day 2 taking out half of the field
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
Oh come on! He's constantly interacting, always acknowledging the crowd (for good and bad) and he does lots of little things like giving his balls to kids in the crowd and more. You can't criticise him for lack of emotion, he's one of the best out there.
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
Oh come on! He's constantly interacting, always acknowledging the crowd (for good and bad) and he does lots of little things like giving his balls to kids in the crowd and more. You can't criticise him for lack of emotion, he's one of the best out there.
I think the imp meant that it wouldn't hurt a few more players to act more like Phil in this regard. Could be wrong, but that was how I read it.
chrisd
Major Champion
Oh come on! He's constantly interacting, always acknowledging the crowd (for good and bad) and he does lots of little things like giving his balls to kids in the crowd and more. You can't criticise him for lack of emotion, he's one of the best out there.
Are you sure you read Tyrions post correctly? He was saying how good Mickelson was with the crowd (Stenson was too)
Region3
Ryder Cup Winner
On the montage Sky showed at the end it made me giggle that Zach Johnson went to tip his cap to the crowd in acknowledgement and he was wearing a beanie. Took him a few goes of missing the peak to realise.
Think this is what he meant as well, Big Phil gave my wee fella the thumbs up at the Scottish Open as he was perched on my shoulders and we were right beside the tee box 😀👍🏻
Another winner of the Open from a player playing links golf the week before.
Had money on Phil and Henrik from the start of the tournament after seeing them at Castle Stuart.
Thought Luke Donald was looking good as well but seemed to falter at Troon.
Had money on Phil and Henrik from the start of the tournament after seeing them at Castle Stuart.
Thought Luke Donald was looking good as well but seemed to falter at Troon.
Yup absolutely. Phil is loved all around the golfing world by crowds partly because he acknowledges them and smiles. He is a great ambassador for the sport.
Jimaroid, you got the wrong end of the stick but good for you for defending Phil :thup:
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
Humblest apologies, I completely misread you. Good to see we agree what a gent he is. Free hugs all round.
:cheers: Everybody loves Phil.
