The Players

[GreiginFife]

As always TPC Sawgrass looks immaculate and the conditions are perfect for golf.
Westwood seems that he cannot buy a putt these days. So far been the best Tee to Green that I'm seen but missing putts that he shouldn't.
McIlroy going well as is Mickleson. Donald scrambling away but by no means setting fire to the heather.
Poulter posted a -7 round of 65 to lead the way.

Can they keep it up, will Westy get these putts going, will Donald show what he's capable of?

 

[GreiginFife]

And as I post that Westy nails a rather tasty looking 15 footer.

 

[garyinderry]

scott motoring along nicely! great looking place isnt it? 90 million for the new clubhouse! thats a fair amount of subs right there!

 

[longshot01]

hmm... not so happy about it being called the 5th major, not anotther one in america surely!

 

[GreiginFife]

Looks great Gary, Scott is going well - I just can't take to him. Don't know what it is.
Laird is moving now at -3.
Really enjoying watching big Phil, his swing and judgement just seem bang on.

 

[Val]

Poulter played some stuff, putted very well.

 

[GreiginFife]

Didn't start watching til 7pm so missed his round Val, he did say in his interview though that he felt his putting was spot on.

 

[LanDog]

Looks great Gary, Scott is going well - I just can't take to him. Don't know what it is.
Laird is moving now at -3.
Really enjoying watching big Phil, his swing and judgement just seem bang on.

I do love these great American tournaments as it is an opportunity for the best in the world to play outstanding golf in prestine weather in excellent conditions. Much better than watching the poor European tour guys getting soaked in the drizzly rain over this direction.

 

[GreiginFife]

Nice wee segment there with Rory talking through his bag and revealing that he has his driver set at 7.75*!!!
7.75, that's mental.

 

[Val]

Didn't start watching til 7pm so missed his round Val, he did say in his interview though that he felt his putting was spot on.

To be fair I only saw him finish on 18 but I'm certain the flashed on the screen that he was putting for his 9th single putt in a row

 

[GreiginFife]

To be fair I only saw him finish on 18 but I'm certain the flashed on the screen that he was putting for his 9th single putt in a row

Yeah he apparently had a great time out there. I would like to see him carry it through but I won't be putting any cash on him I'm afraid.

 

[LanDog]

Nice wee segment there with Rory talking through his bag and revealing that he has his driver set at 7.75*!!!
7.75, that's mental.

Yeah it was interesting. It was also very interesting to see that he lifts his arms at impact so he has to have his irons 1° upright. As well as having his Driver 1/2" longer than standard!! Very strange for a pro

 

[GreiginFife]

Yeah it was interesting. It was also very interesting to see that he lifts his arms at impact so he has to have his irons 1° upright. As well as having his Driver 1/2" longer than standard!! Very strange for a pro

Yeah but the 1/2" long thing was by accident rather than design. Just so happened that he didn't lose control.

 

[garyinderry]

Nice wee segment there with Rory talking through his bag and revealing that he has his driver set at 7.75*!!!
7.75, that's mental.

i have an 8.5. its no harder to hit than anything else! would like a go with rorys. he said his driver is an inch longer. im surprised he said he got that by accident. if i was a pro i would have tried EVERY single length, lie etc to see if i could gain any advantage!

 

[GreiginFife]

I tip my cap to you Gary. I had a 9* Cleveland Launcher and just couldn't hit it. Went back to the 10.5* sharpish.

 

[LanDog]

Yeah but the 1/2" long thing was by accident rather than design. Just so happened that he didn't lose control.

But nevertheless it strange for one of the pros as they usually like having the shaft cut down a bit as doesn't usually effect their distance, but for Rory he didn't lose any control and gained yards. Very fortunate for that to happen by chance. It's just interesting to see

 

[garyinderry]

I tip my cap to you Gary. I had a 9* Cleveland Launcher and just couldn't hit it. Went back to the 10.5* sharpish.

i didnt buy it. my cousin won it and didnt get on with it so it took it with open arms!

 

[LanDog]

i have an 8.5. its no harder to hit than anything else! would like a go with rorys. he said his driver is an inch longer. im surprised he said he got that by accident. if i was a pro i would have tried EVERY single length, lie etc to see if i could gain any advantage!

I had the RBZ set for a lower ball flight as I suffered from too high a ball flight for my liking. I've now got it under control thankfully. So 9.5° will be as low as I go I'd say

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Westy back to even after a double. Some good players struggling. Is it me or do the greens almost look burned. Missed the start so not sure if they said if there is a reason

 

[GreiginFife]

Westy back to even after a double. Some good players struggling. Is it me or do the greens almost look burned. Missed the start so not sure if they said if there is a reason

They have been talking about undersoil heating Homer, to make the grass grow early so they could get best prep done. Don't know if that's causal or not.