Tiger's in town...pictures from Turnberry

He looks very relaxed.
Although he occassionally winds me up with his less than gracious behaviour and comments from time to time I have to admit that the Open needs TW and I am pleased he's back and fit this year.
Despite having not played Turnberry before he's gotta be strong favourite this week as usual. Not sure who can challenge him other than Padraig who, despite some dire play this year, one expects will be thereabouts come Sunday as his Open record is so good.
 
I've played once at Turnberry. I was first out (playing on my own) at 07:00 on a March morning, and when I turned onto the stretch that runs right along the coast I clearly remember the euphoria of feeling like I was the only golfer on the planet, on an Open Championship course. Fantastic memories. :) :) :)
 
When the Open was at Carnoustie 2 years ago, I woke my young lad(aged 7 at the time)up at 6am on the Monday morning and we were on the course for 6.45. It was only us, Tiger, Rod Pampling, their caddies and half a dozen or so photographers.
It was absolutely chucking it down with rain (I mean CHUCKING it down) and even then, not one bit of recognition from Tiger.
I know he was working, but other players would have at least acknowledged the fact that we got up at the crack of dawn in horrific weather specifically to see him.
My boy is a Big Phil fan now.
 
I've a similar story to Atticus's. But a slightly better experience. Me and my mate travelled from Scotland to the 1985 Open at Royal St George's and on the Monday practice day were out early following Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman when the heavens opened with torrential rain. We took shelter under a nearby grandstand. The players also took shelter and Jack asked where we were from. When we told him we were from Ayrshire we chatted for a while about some of his memories about playing in Scotland.
Best of all was when the rain started to slacken a bit he sent his caddie to get hot coffees all round.

Guess whose Major record I hope NEVER gets beaten!!
 
Went down to Royal St George's in 2003 on practice day with a mate of mine and his 9 year old nephew. The lad wanted to see his hero, Tiger, in action.
What we didn't know was that the git had teed off early in the morning around the back of the course, played a few holes and then disappeared for the rest of the day. Never did get to see him. Cost £25.00 to get in too...wonder why that was?
Ripped off? Yep.
 
Ok, seeing as how Jack's name has been mentioned, who thinks Tiger would have given Tony Jacklin 'THAT PUTT'?
When it comes to class, there's no comparison in my opinion.
It's only Tuesday and already there are 2 threads about Tiger :(
 
Ok, seeing as how Jack's name has been mentioned, who thinks Tiger would have given Tony Jacklin 'THAT PUTT'?
When it comes to class, there's no comparison in my opinion.
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I don't think for one minute he would have given it.
Different class of player now mate. Both Jack and Arnie were true gentlemen in every sense of the word. I honestly don't think we will see the likes of them ever again. It must have been a pleasure to have played golf with Mr Palmer no matter how much was at stake. Imagine what you could have learnt off of him, and not just about golf.

PS I still don't think that Mr Woods will finish in the top 10 come Sunday.... ;) ;) ;)
 
He looks very relaxed.
Although he occassionally winds me up with his less than gracious behaviour and comments from time to time I have to admit that the Open needs TW and I am pleased he's back and fit this year.
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Gotta disagree with you there Birdieman. The Open coped quite well without Tiger last year and for the 135 years before he arrived on the scene.
The open may be better for him being there, but to say it needs him is hyperbole
 
I think the open needs folks like Norman, Woosie (not there this year), Daly, Faldo, Langer (again, not there this year), Davis Love III, Monty, The Japanese contingent who always start well, the younger guys like Garcia, Rory, Casey etc. Tiger is a big name but doesnt make the Open what it is. He is a good benchmark though to show how those above/below him are coping.
 
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