Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
When it reduces the outcome of shots to a complete lottery I do, and I've got Butch Harmon for company.
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When it reduces the outcome of shots to a complete lottery I do, and I've got Butch Harmon for company.
snell
Journeyman Pro
Git!
All my bets went by the wayside on Friday
My other 2 did, Lowry was an after thought, I had a spare 3 quid in me account so just hoyed it on him E/W
No doubt he'll have a mare and ill win nowt!
Tiger man
Challenge Tour Pro
Well the leaderboard has the best golfers at the top so not a lottery or some obscure names would be there. A true test that is rewarding the top players.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Not really, when only just over half the top 20 in the World made the cut.
And only an handful of those are in the top 20 in the event.
There's plenty of mumblings about the course, much more than has been broadcast according to some of the players.
There's using the slopes and using the slopes.
There's something wrong when,one some holes, the only way to get the ball close I'd to hit it 20 yards past the hole and let it roll back.
God only knows what the scoring would have been of the wind had got up. It would be completely unplayable.
Beezerk
Money List Winner
I agree, yes the greens do appear to be very poor (I love Stensons "broccoli" quote) but I'm loving how it can bare its teeth at anytime.
Tongo
Journeyman Pro
And yet the leaders are 4 under par. If the leaders are 4 under after 3 rounds at St Andrews next month, everyone will be sagely saying how the Old Course remains a good test etc blah, blah, blah.
Tiger man
Challenge Tour Pro
Is there ever a major when all the top 20 make the cut and are top of the leaderboard though? Not how golf works but the names at the top are ones you would expect to be there so are being rewarded for good golf, not the lottery being suggested.
jp5
Q-School Graduate
Over 72 holes no one is going to more disadvantaged than anyone else.
Tied first we have Spieth, Johnson and Day - three of the most in form, consistent players there are currently. And Tiger shooting his standard round in the 80s.
But the course is an easy scapegoat when players are playing poorly I guess.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
So Chris Kirk starts R4 with a 10...!!
So only +6 after 1.......
He's done well to par the next 2
So only +6 after 1.......
He's done well to par the next 2
Not really got into it. Aside from the fact that it finishes way too late at night for me to stay up but it's been a farce. These greens are sub-standard and clearly not designed to accept these shots from distances. I think the USGA made a blunder coming here but will never admit it. I can't see any big tournament being played here any time soon. For once I'm really not bothered about who wins
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
I've really enjoyed what I've seen of it and disappointed I'll not see the conclusion due to the timezone. It's had plenty of drama and in the end isn't that all we want in the majors?
Skypilot
Assistant Pro
I didn't know Sepp Blatter was involved with the R&A :angry:
JohnnyDee
Tour Winner
This wee small hours finish is infuriating. Doesn't the USGA know I want to go to bed at a decent hour? 😄😄
Also these run-offs and swales are becoming a total joke. Why is this course garnering so many obsequious plaudits?
Also these run-offs and swales are becoming a total joke. Why is this course garnering so many obsequious plaudits?
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Matty2803
Head Pro
If Rory's putts were dropping...
Skypilot
Assistant Pro
Rory's putting has been poor, by his standards, all year...
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
some of the greens are bordering on comical. Casey just pitched one on the 8th a good 20 feet left of the flag and his ball finished off the right of the green, ridiculous
JohnnyDee
Tour Winner
Speith seems to be quite a decent stick and is undoubtedly a predigious golfing talent and yet I can't seem to warm to him.
The only thing I can put my finger on is that perhaps he's just a wee bit manufactured and robotic in his demeanour. He seems to keep his soul under wraps and it would be great to see a bit of his own unique personality. Assuming he actually has one of course.
The only thing I can put my finger on is that perhaps he's just a wee bit manufactured and robotic in his demeanour. He seems to keep his soul under wraps and it would be great to see a bit of his own unique personality. Assuming he actually has one of course.
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Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Shades(see what i did there?)of David Duval...?
JohnnyDee
Tour Winner
JohnnyDee
Tour Winner
I have Stenson in the Pro's raffle and want him to go low tonight as there are prizes for places 1-4. Come on, have it Henrik! Don't let me down son!!
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