Golf - The 2008 Open

DJT75 · 16-07-2008, 2:41 PM

Thought we better have a thread for the greatest major of them all.

It's wide open this year so should be a great tournament, really can't put a name on the title this time but Miguel Jimenez will be there or there abouts so I've had a cheeky each-way bet on him. Also backed 3 Brits in Graeme McDowell, Ross Fisher & Oliver Wilson

Dony · 16-07-2008, 2:57 PM

Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood should be up there too with their current form.

I just hope it's not some unknown American who wins it.

Paddy Power are offering each way bets and paying out on the top 7. Worth a go.

For my outside bet I'm going for Anders Romero.

C225 · 16-07-2008, 3:07 PM

I'll be heading there on saturday(weather permitting) after the shenanagins of the golf day the night before as if i'm down that way i may as well go.

I'm a bit fed up with spain winning everything but Garcia has a good chance i think also Els usually does well on the links.

Kazuya Mishima · 16-07-2008, 7:54 PM

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I just hope it's not some unknown American who wins it.

Here here.

Ben Curtis

Todd Hamilton

come to mind....

My money (and support) is on Sergio to finally get the monkey off his back.

signs · 16-07-2008, 8:33 PM

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Originally Posted by C225

I'll be heading there on saturday(weather permitting) after the shenanagins of the golf day the night before as if i'm down that way i may as well go.

I'm a bit fed up with spain winning everything but Garcia has a good chance i think also Els usually does well on the links.

Have you got your ticket already Chris ?

C225 · 16-07-2008, 9:20 PM

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Have you got your ticket already Chris ?

Nope not yet as if it's pouring with rain i wont be going or if i'm completley knackered after the golf day.

DJT75 · 17-07-2008, 8:16 AM

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Nope not yet as if it's pouring with rain i wont be going or if i'm completley knackered after the golf day.

You'll have plenty of time to relax after the golf in those bars you'll be visiting with nice comfy sofas & soft lighting...

booyaka · 17-07-2008, 9:22 AM

looks brutal stuff out there - wind/rain and tough course.

One man under par only so far!!

**johnscarlet** · 17-07-2008, 9:41 AM

Monty leads , who'd of thought . Bet he misses the cut though

Dony · 17-07-2008, 10:14 AM

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Monty leads , who'd of thought . Bet he misses the cut though

Monty has been playing pretty well the last month or so.....I wouldn't count him out just yet.

DJT75 · 17-07-2008, 1:30 PM

Lyle's walked. Was heading the leaderboard early on, 11 over after 10 so he walked off.

Stuck at work so only internet for me at the mo, but it sounds pretty nasty up there

C225 · 17-07-2008, 1:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DJT75

Lyle's walked. Was heading the leaderboard early on, 11 over after 10 so he walked off.

Stuck at work so only internet for me at the mo, but it sounds pretty nasty up there

The conditions are getting much better was quite bad earlier but now thaere are some sunny spots breaking through.

BT@HOME · 17-07-2008, 2:46 PM

Very disappointed to see that the coverage is not in HD.

signs · 17-07-2008, 6:53 PM

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Very disappointed to see that the coverage is not in HD.

I've just been searching for listing ,nothing

C225 · 17-07-2008, 7:16 PM

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I've just been searching for listing ,nothing

Next year from Turnberry it will be HD

**johnscarlet** · 17-07-2008, 9:09 PM

There is an explanation in the HD programming forum , basically the kit needed is on a boat to China.
Don't turn this into a thread about lack of HD, look the other thread up for that.

signs · 17-07-2008, 9:11 PM

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Originally Posted by johnscarlet

There is an explanation in the HD programming forum , basically the kit needed is on a boat to China.
Please Don't turn this into a thread about lack of HD, look the other thread up for that.

Crocodile JD · 18-07-2008, 12:14 PM

Greg Norman leader in the club house after round 2 who would have thought that.

Croc

DJT75 · 18-07-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Crocodile JD

Greg Norman leader in the club house after round 2 who would have thought that.

Croc

Tiz amazing. Jimenez is having a nightmare today, 15 over overall at the moment

booyaka · 18-07-2008, 1:21 PM

disgusted with Sandy lyle yesterday - that is shocking stuff from a professional sportsman - rich beem also. Should be fined for that sort of poor sportsmanship.

Anyway - norman leading and 65 including 8 birdies (5 straight to finish ) from Villegas!!

Kazuya Mishima · 18-07-2008, 2:24 PM

Come on Greg!

Does anyone else get irritated by the fact all the commentators (and Sam Torrance was the first and worst culprit) refer to all these "traps"?

Where I come from (North-East Scotland) they are called "BUNKERS".

Or am I being slightly grouchy?

DJT75 · 18-07-2008, 3:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazuya Mishima

Come on Greg!

Does anyone else get irritated by the fact all the commentators (and Sam Torrance was the first and worst culprit) refer to all these "traps"?

Where I come from (North-East Scotland) they are called "BUNKERS".

Or am I being slightly grouchy?

I'm with you, if these were indeed "traps" wouldn't we see Corey Pavin stuck in a few with cheese in his mouth?

domtheone · 20-07-2008, 5:45 PM

No posts for 2 Days

Anyone would think nobody plays golf on these forums

Congrats to Harrington. 2 in a row takes some doing.

C225 · 20-07-2008, 6:40 PM

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No posts for 2 Days

Anyone would think nobody plays golf on these forums

Congrats to Harrington. 2 in a row takes some doing.

I would of posted but i was away playing golf and getting sunburnt at birkdale yesterday

Also i saw some HD coverage i caught glimpse of the american broadcaster setting up thier HD cameras why couldn't we just use thier feed

Great win for harrington and deserved after that shot on the 17th

domtheone · 20-07-2008, 6:54 PM

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Also i saw some HD coverage i caught glimpse of the american broadcaster setting up thier HD cameras why couldn't we just use thier feed

Seem to remember we had a discussion about the US coverage.

Told you the US had it in HD

Steve N · 20-07-2008, 6:59 PM

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Great win for harrington and deserved after that shot on the 17th

Have to agree with that.

Did you notice the commentary team criticising his choice of club and line prior to shot though.

Good old Paddy does it again

McFaber · 20-07-2008, 7:39 PM

The Great white had his last round jitters again...

Agree about the great shot Paddy made on the 17th, very brave under the circumstances and it was probably the shot of the tournament for me.

Greg Norman and Ian Poulter I guess, pretty much knew it was over right there & then...

Digger · 20-07-2008, 8:01 PM

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The Great white had his last round jitters again...

Are you a member of the press?

. He's 53 and as far as I am concerned was the story of the Open Championship. . .Well Done Greg

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Above all else, well played Padraig. . .superb performance

C225 · 20-07-2008, 8:08 PM

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Originally Posted by domtheone

Seem to remember we had a discussion about the US coverage.

Told you the US had it in HD

And the rest of europe as the americans were providing the feed for the european tour. So the only country not to get HD coverage of the British open was Britain

McFaber · 20-07-2008, 8:12 PM

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Are you a member of the press?

. He's 53 and as far as I am concerned was the story of the Open Championship. . .Well Done Greg

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No, I have few recollections of Greg Norman throwing(choking) a last round lead and probably the most famous one I can recollect is the spectacular Masters belly flop...