kila Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Has been a bit of a unexciting final round. Weather not helping but it’s no Carnoustie for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Portrush has been a tremendous host. lowry pissed it today as expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 JB Holmes 😮😮😮. Talk about a final round whitey!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, Irufushi said: Portrush has been a tremendous host. lowry pissed it today as expected. What are you basing the tremondous host not? Are you there? It has supported the Irish players, but from a tv spectator view, the atmosphere that seemingly exists on the course does not transfer itself to the to viewer. Maybe be because it is so easy for Lowrie but no tension = no excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: What are you basing the tremondous host not? Are you there? It has supported the Irish players, but from a tv spectator view, the atmosphere that seemingly exists on the course does not transfer itself to the to viewer. Maybe be because it is so easy for Lowrie but no tension = no excitement. Never played the course but it looks class. Would love to play it. From current pros, retired pros, pundits and guys within the ropes, nothing but praise has been heaped on the course and its condition and set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Class Act. Bossed it from day 1. Hugely likeable bloke as well, plays with a smile on his face unlike most modern pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Amazing stuff from Lowry, very rare to see anyone lead from start to finish and be consistently the best golfer on the course. Very well deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 37 minutes ago, kila said: Has been a bit of a unexciting final round. Weather not helping but it’s no Carnoustie for sure. If they had weather like that at Carnoustie, no one would have finished on double figures over par. These courses are amazing though, on a calm day they are a piece of piss for a top pro golfer, once the wind gets up to 15mph, they’d struggle to make par. The beauty of links golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Ireland has had an amazing run of major winners in recent years. Harrington, McDowell, Clarke, McIlroy and now Lowry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: What are you basing the tremondous host not? Are you there? It has supported the Irish players, but from a tv spectator view, the atmosphere that seemingly exists on the course does not transfer itself to the to viewer. Maybe be because it is so easy for Lowrie but no tension = no excitement. From what I’ve seen on tv and what the players, commentators and everyone else has said about it. I’ve not heard a negative word said about it, apart from you of course. I think its been brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 £812 back for Lowry £160 back for Rickie Not done very well this year on the golf so this is a welcome return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Koepka having a go at Holmes for slow play and Stenson snapping his club in 2 after a shank The weather brings out the worse in people ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 21 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: £812 back for Lowry £160 back for Rickie Not done very well this year on the golf so this is a welcome return Well done. Put a liitle on Rory for the WGC next week. 😉 16 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Koepka having a go at Holmes for slow play and Stenson snapping his club in 2 after a shank The weather brings out the worse in people ! Rose had a delicious looking shank which a lot of club golfers would struggle to achieve. Penalty shots and unfavourable tee times for future tournaments need to be handed out to guys like Holmes. It's the only way to penalise them with repeat offenders getting suspended from upcoming events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Well done. Put a liitle on Rory for the WGC next week. 😉 Rose had a delicious looking shank which a lot of club golfers would struggle to achieve. Penalty shots and unfavourable tee times for future tournaments need to be handed out to guys like Holmes. It's the only way to penalise them with repeat offenders getting suspended from upcoming events. Holmes totally wrapped his hand in after taking a 6 at the 1st. He's fell away badly before in majors when in the last or last few groups. He's the kind of player that would win a major sitting in the clubhouse for 2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 3 hours ago, kila said: Has been a bit of a unexciting final round. Weather not helping but it’s no Carnoustie for sure. Bit of a damp squib with Lowry strolling it so easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasco Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 £860 back for Lowry and £85 back for Finau. Just missed out with Reed. All this on top of backing Woodland at 80/1 to win a few weeks ago. And young Jonjo got back in the groove today as well, with Young Wolf( £25 @ 3/1) winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: Bit of a damp squib with Lowry strolling it so easily. That was no stroll in those conditions especially when he got to the turn. It was brutal. Holmes shot a 16 over par 87. Started in the 3rd last group and only 3 players finished below him in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 50 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: That was no stroll in those conditions especially when he got to the turn. It was brutal. Holmes shot a 16 over par 87. Started in the 3rd last group and only 3 players finished below him in the end Nobody ever looked like challenging him though. Didn't make for a very exciting finale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 17 hours ago, Gashauskis9 said: JB Holmes 😮😮😮. Talk about a final round whitey!!! Something that was not made enough of. He's a total dick of a guy so watching him implode to 87 blows was joyful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 17 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Koepka having a go at Holmes for slow play and Stenson snapping his club in 2 after a shank The weather brings out the worse in people ! stenson , wots that all about, hes normally quite cool well done to the winner, thought Tommy might have challenged him but his putting was poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Underneath that cool Scandinavian exterior, Stenson has always struck me as having the ability to be a total and utter radge. He's a Viking afterall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 24 minutes ago, jonnothejambo said: Underneath that cool Scandinavian exterior, Stenson has always struck me as having the ability to be a total and utter radge. Utter radge ha ha, i did put a 7 iron round a tree onetime, i was a teenager so a wee bit of an excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 hour ago, jonnothejambo said: Underneath that cool Scandinavian exterior, Stenson has always struck me as having the ability to be a total and utter radge. Sky Sports have one of their programmes dedicated to him. In the early 2000s, breaking clubs and smacking tee boxes was a common occurance with him. Still a likeable guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Stenson loves breaking clubs, throwing them in lakes and cutting his hand whilst snapping clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Jeff said: He's a Viking afterall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Back to Portrush in 2024. Will probably mean that 4 of the Opens between 2019 and 2025/26 will be played at just 2 courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 24 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Back to Portrush in 2024. Will probably mean that 4 of the Opens between 2019 and 2025/26 will be played at just 2 courses. It was nailed on St Andrews would get the 150th in 2021. It usually gets it every 5 years which is not right imo as it's not that hard a test now unless the wind blows a hoolie. Has to be the best easiest course on The Open rota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: It was nailed on St Andrews would get the 150th in 2021. It usually gets it every 5 years which is not right imo as it's not that hard a test now unless the wind blows a hoolie. Has to be the best easiest course on The Open rota St Andrews is St Andrews and rightly hosts every 5 years. There is something special about an Open there. Also even if you don't go into the golf the town is brilliant fun for the week. Plus I get to sit in my club and watch the golf 30 yards in front of me while drinking cheap beer 😁. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 23 hours ago, Victorian said: Ireland has had an amazing run of major winners in recent years. Harrington, McDowell, Clarke, McIlroy and now Lowry. Hate to be pedantic but McDowell, Clarke and McIlroy aren't Irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Hate to be pedantic but McDowell, Clarke and McIlroy aren't Irish Hate to be pedantic but when it comes to golf they are. Irish golf is like Rugby. It's the whole island. Mcilroy has even chosen to represent Ireland at the Olympics 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 43 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Hate to be pedantic but when it comes to golf they are. Irish golf is like Rugby. It's the whole island. Mcilroy has even chosen to represent Ireland at the Olympics 😉 Incorrect. You are either Northern Ireland or Ireland. There is no such united Ireland in golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 51 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Hate to be pedantic but McDowell, Clarke and McIlroy aren't Irish That is quite pedantic tbf. Players from Ireland, north or south, have won a lot of majors for a population of that size, in comparison to England or Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, Victorian said: Incorrect. You are either Northern Ireland or Ireland. There is no such united Ireland in golf. But yet there is a single golf union representing the two countries.....well two but one is for the ladies. Anyway your original point is correct they are certainly punching above their weight in major championships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 54 minutes ago, Notts1874 said: Hate to be pedantic but when it comes to golf they are. Irish golf is like Rugby. It's the whole island. Mcilroy has even chosen to represent Ireland at the Olympics 😉 Incorrect. McIlroy, Clarke and McDowell represent NI with Lowry and Harrington representing IRE at tour level. The Olympics is another matter altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 9 minutes ago, Victorian said: That is quite pedantic tbf. Players from Ireland, north or south, have won a lot of majors for a population of that size, in comparison to England or Scotland. Haha I know, I was just fed up hearing yesterday how Lowry won on home soil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Notts1874 said: But yet there is a single golf union representing the two countries.....well two but one is for the ladies. Anyway your original point is correct they are certainly punching above their weight in major championships. Indeed. You can probably put it down to a statistical coincidence that so many different players from Ireland/NI have won majors in recent times. Equally it is probably a statistical freak that England still awaits an Open winner after all these years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Haha I know, I was just fed up hearing yesterday how Lowry won on home soil yes, artistic licence I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Incorrect. McIlroy, Clarke and McDowell represent NI with Lowry and Harrington representing IRE at tour level. The Olympics is another matter altogether. 5 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Incorrect. McIlroy, Clarke and McDowell represent NI with Lowry and Harrington representing IRE at tour level. The Olympics is another matter altogether. But all came through a united Ireland system at amateur level so we will call this a score draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Incorrect. McIlroy, Clarke and McDowell represent NI with Lowry and Harrington representing IRE at tour level. The Olympics is another matter altogether. Darren Clarke stated they play golf for all of Ireland. It's still one island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Just now, Roxy Hearts said: Darren Clarke stated they play golf for all of Ireland. It's still one island. They don't. In professional golf you are classified as from Ireland or Northern Ireland. Scotland or England. No united Ireland or GB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 So it seems the rota is going to be as follows. Royal St Georges St Andrews Hoylake....all of these are confirmed. Then Muirfield will be back on the rota now they have changed the membership rules Portrush/ Lytham Then St Andrews again in 2025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Scottish courses featuring a smaller percentage of time than around 30 years ago. There was a time it was all between St.Andrews, Carnoustie, Muirfield, Troon, Turnberry, St.Georges, Lytham and Birkdale. Now there's Hoylake and Portrush in the rota to water down number of Opens in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Victorian said: Scottish courses featuring a smaller percentage of time than around 30 years ago. There was a time it was all between St.Andrews, Carnoustie, Muirfield, Troon, Turnberry, St.Georges, Lytham and Birkdale. Now there's Hoylake and Portrush in the rota to water down number of Opens in Scotland. Turnberry seems to be out of the question indefinitely for obvious reasons. Lytham might go the same way but for different reasons. Really struggle for space. Edited July 22, 2019 by Notts1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Had a good laugh at Royal st George’s website yesterday. Jacket and tie mandatory after 11am 😂 and tailored shorts may be worn but must be accompanied by knee high socks. 😂 Seriously, gtf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Just now, Notts1874 said: Turnberry seems to be out of the question indefinitely for obvious reasons. Even worse then. A great shame as it has been a superb venue in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Irufushi said: Had a good laugh at Royal st George’s website yesterday. Jacket and tie mandatory after 11am 😂 and tailored shorts may be worn but must be accompanied by knee high socks. 😂 Seriously, gtf. Tailored shorts + safari shirt and a pith helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Just now, Victorian said: Even worse then. A great shame as it has been a superb venue in the past. Very different course now as well. Used the coastline to much better effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts1874 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, Irufushi said: Had a good laugh at Royal st George’s website yesterday. Jacket and tie mandatory after 11am 😂 and tailored shorts may be worn but must be accompanied by knee high socks. 😂 Seriously, gtf. I've been lucky/unlucky enough to play it. Couldn't stand the course but the lunch was lovely 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Victorian said: Even worse then. A great shame as it has been a superb venue in the past. I've been to all the Scottish venues to watch The Open and Turnberry is my favourite. Great vantage points for spectators. Total opposite to St Andrews in that regard, which is the worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: I've been to all the Scottish venues to watch The Open and Turnberry is my favourite. Great vantage points for spectators. Total opposite to St Andrews in that regard, which is the worse I've only watched the Open at Muirfield, St.Andrews and Birkdale and of those, Muirfield is the best. Most of St.Andrews is quite flat around the greens, a lot of which are enormous double greens. Spectators are limited to the periphery of the course as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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