sadj Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 As we ended up discussing this on a terrace thread yesterday before all golf chat was deleted I thought i’d add a wee thread here for the weekend. Mickelson leading after any round of a major now in the 90s , 00s , 10s and 20s is unreal , 50 years old but is looking after the mental side of things in order to cope with the demands of the rounds. Oosthuizen and Koepka right there along with Matsuyama its going to be a cracking weekend of gators and golf in South Carolina 👌🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) It's been a good test spoilt by the bottle neck at 17. Took about 40 minutes to play the 17th and 18th for the last few groups 17 is brutal in that wind and 18 is no picnic either Edited May 22, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Long way to go but Mickelson winning this would be some story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Long way to go but Mickelson winning this would be some story It really would , tomorrow will be fun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Great shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Mickelson has always been superb around the greens. Some of the shots he can pull off are incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: Mickelson has always been superb around the greens. Some of the shots he can pull off are incredible. What an up and down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 6 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Mickelson has always been superb around the greens. Some of the shots he can pull off are incredible. His short game is amazing, hope he wins it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Harry Potter said: His short game is amazing, hope he wins it. he's squandered a five shot lead and he was certainly looked a bit tired and the sweat was lashing off him having said that not sure what the temperature is just now over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, **** the SPFL said: he's squandered a five shot lead and he was certainly looked a bit tired and the sweat was lashing off him having said that not sure what the temperature is just now over there. 30C at 12pm today😦lovely, bit hot for golf , freezin here. Edited May 23, 2021 by Harry Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 hour ago, jonnothejambo said: Wind blowing in a totally different direction today. This will sort our the wheat from the chaff. I hope Mickelson does it. They were just saying the way the wind is blowing gives him the edge on paper over Koepka. Still ages before they go out though. Def seems a course playing far easier at the moment though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Koepka in a spot of bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 11 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: Koepka in a spot of bother. Updates please , just watching the end of the FG Rovers v Newport game or as it is today the FG River v Newport.... FG have just made it 4-4 on agg in the 88th minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Mickelson throwing this away though Koepka not giving much of a challenge yet Winner will not be their group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, sadj said: Updates please , just watching the end of the FG Rovers v Newport game or as it is today the FG River v Newport.... FG have just made it 4-4 on agg in the 88th minute See sawing all over the place on the 1st few holes. Mickelson Bogey, Birdie, Bogie. Koepka Birdie, Double Bogie then missed a tap in for Birdie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Just now, Sooperstar said: See sawing all over the place on the 1st few holes. Mickelson Bogey, Birdie, Bogie. Koepka Birdie, Double Bogie then missed a tap in for Birdie. Whats the current leaderboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 What kind of bird is it that sounds like a walkie-talkie? So irritating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Phil struggling for par so makes a birdie instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 This is like watching a few pissed guys on a Sunday hacking round their local courses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 1. Mickelson -6 thru 6 Koepka -6 thru 6 3. Oosthuizen -5 thru 7 4 Streelman -4 thru 7 5. Cantlay -3 thru 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Cheeky up and down there and Koepka dropping a shot back to 2up 👌🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Another two shot swing 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Koepka missing some dolly putts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Koepka missing some dolly putts Easy 3 hes dropped with putts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Mickelson could be 5 clear with 6 to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Mickelson could be 5 clear with 6 to play What a tee shot from him , have to fancy Oosthuizen to drop 2 here Koepka do you think its his knee or just the pressure , hes struggled all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Just one of those days for Koepka - pressure has got to him Now Phil in the water again at 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 3 rounds out of 4 Mickelson has found the water at 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: Just one of those days for Koepka - pressure has got to him Now Phil in the water again at 13 Just seen that now must be a minute behind you... Phil summed up in one shot lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) Mickelson's putts at 14 and 15 were edgy 3 shot lead 3 to play Edited May 23, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Mickelson's putts at 14 and 15 were edgy 3 shot lead 3 to play Very aggressive playing of the par5 16th tho should make the last two a bit more comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Looks in the bag for Mickelson but would love him to bottle it. Can't be arsed with cheats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Mickelson with a 2 shot lead standing on the 18th tee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, Cairneyhill Jambo said: Looks in the bag for Mickelson but would love him to bottle it. Can't be arsed with cheats. Suppose it depends how you view it. Sporting integrity nope , cheating is subjective though. I don’t think it changes the dynamics of his relationship with the crowds though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 He's just whacked that off the tee and it's bounced in to the crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 What shot - right in the heart of the green History beckons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) What a shot that is after that tee shot and Koepka being in the position he is. Edited May 23, 2021 by sadj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 This is carnage with the fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: This is carnage with the fans History added to all thats gone on it somehow feels right at the same time as being carnage. That has the feel of a much bigger crowd and more a Ryder Cup baying for blood type crowd though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Koepka finally walks on to the green through the crowd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 The oldest major champion and the first 50 year old to win one He's some player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) To do that at 50+ on America’s most difficult championship course the mental tenacity and fortitude is quite astonishing Edited May 23, 2021 by sadj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLadd Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Nice to see a man close to my age still doing the business, still a lot younger than Tom Watson in 09 who only needed a par on the last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 50 years 11 months and 7 days That might not be beaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Incredible. Trumps Woods at Augusta in 2019 imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb15 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jeff said: Incredible. Trumps Woods at Augusta in 2019 imo A brilliant night of gold tonight. Totally spoiled witha good bit of drama. One of the best majors in years. I'm absolutely thrilled for Phil, what a player and what a great man as well. I think it will take a lot to surpass what Woods did at Augusta in 2019 though, imo of course. Mickelson a more enjoyable winner at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Well deserved but that was one of the worst final days in a major ever. Bored.Nobody made a decent challenge with the golf on show being average at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Shame to see a cheat win a major and, imo, one of the most unpleasant golfers to ever play the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveb15 Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 29 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Shame to see a cheat win a major and, imo, one of the most unpleasant golfers to ever play the game. Asking out of genuine interest as I’ve never seen anything about it, but I maybe wrong, when has Phil Mickelson ever cheated? Also, he seems to be regarded as one of the most likeable guys around? Seems to be liked and respected by most golfers on tour by fans and players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 22 minutes ago, daveb15 said: Asking out of genuine interest as I’ve never seen anything about it, but I maybe wrong, when has Phil Mickelson ever cheated? Also, he seems to be regarded as one of the most likeable guys around? Seems to be liked and respected by most golfers on tour by fans and players. He once putted the ball before it stopped in anger. Hardly a cheat and yeah he's meant to be a really top bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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