Think he was -7 at one stage fri night as well. Mad tournament, Louis must be cursing being paired with Tiger on the first day.
PGA and European Tour Golf 2015
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Shot a 77 on Friday, then finished with pair of 66s and a 67. Outstanding golf, would have been really nice to see him win this tournament
Especially that I had a tenner on him at 22 .
I'd Louis backed if it makes you feel better, shoots a 77 Thursday and gets beat a shot.
Rory is out of the Open, and possibly the PGA Championship too:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/33407734
Was really looking forward to seeing Spieth v McIlroy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/33407734
Was really looking forward to seeing Spieth v McIlroy
But yea he's no chance of being ready.
Shame.
Ricky Fowler takes the Scottish Open, good practice for next weekend.
Last time a yank won this was Mickelson who went on to win The Open.
Last time a yank won this was Mickelson who went on to win The Open.
I put the US tour on to see how Spieth is doing, my god the commentator is the worst I think I've ever heard.
Spieth wins again. He is the dullest, most boring elite sportsman I have ever come across. I cannot stand him.
I feel the opposite about Rickie. Delighted he won the Scottish Open. Would love to see him win next weekend.
Watched a bit of the ladies US Open earlier and it was fascinating. Was delighted to see a 20 year old South Korean in her first US Open come out on top.
Anyone going to St Andrews this week? I've seen Speith's odds of winning anywhere from 4.5 - 6 to 1. After watching him play firsthand at Chambers Bay, wouldn't be surprised at all if he pulled it off. Early indications are weather will be an issue for Friday and Saturday.
Might drive down for Saturday or Sunday, not sure yet. It's not really that enjoyable being there at the weekend, hard to keep a track of everything. First couple of days much more enjoyable.
Glad to hear the weather is going to be bad, St Andrews is stupidly easy with little wind, probably the easiest course of any major.
Gutted Rory won't make it, I really thought he would be in with a chance at St Andrews. I've got nothing against Speith, he's a fantastic golfer, he just lacks charisma not only in himself, but in his play too. It's all very robotic and quite boring at times. If he plays as he has been recently he will surely be in the final pair on Sunday.
I'm still holding out hope that Westwood or Sergio will finally get the Major they deserve.
I'm still holding out hope that Westwood or Sergio will finally get the Major they deserve.
Tbf, he's a golfer not some WWE personality. I'm more impressed by the composure he's shown under pressure rather than his lack of charisma. Very eloquent as well. Kid is only 21.
I appreciate that, and as I said, he's a fantastic golfer and there is no doubting his talent. He plays with the confidence, experience and composure of someone well beyond his years. I am not taking anything away from him with my comments, I admire and respect his talent immensely, I just don't get too exited when watching him play or listening to his interviews.
Fair enough, I agree he's not the most exciting personality. But the combination of his robot-like approach and normal/boring demeanor is the perfect recipe to winning a lot of tournaments. I love Rory. But I'm more impressed by Spieth. Could have a future Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer type rivalry here. Arnie was beloved, but Jack won more.
Yeah, I agree with that, although I think still Jack had/has that something, that charisma and style and swagger, especially with his playing style. Spieth is a bit like the Carrick of golf at the moment. As you said, he is only 21, plenty of time for things to change, and I think there's no reason to see why he can't win many more majors. It's another reason why i'm disappointed Rory isn't playing because it's the perfect course for them to battle it out on, in the perfect event.
Annoying that Rory isn't involved in this.
Nice to see Lawrie up there but it's obviously extremely early.
Spieth unsurprisingly makes a solid start.
Tiger... Well, he can only improve I guess.
Nice to see Lawrie up there but it's obviously extremely early.
Spieth unsurprisingly makes a solid start.
Tiger... Well, he can only improve I guess.
Is it on BBC or Sky?
BBC
Has anyone got a BBC river for this? All I can find is ESPN and all they are doing is taking ads and talking about Tiger.
Backed Lowry and Fowler. I thought Lowry had a great chance to win. -3 going up the 18th and gets an 8. Out of it already realistically.
iPlayer?
It's getting pretty obvious that Tiger will never win another major. Thoughts of retirement have gotta entered his mind. Who needs the aggravation when you're that rich?
Doesn't seem right that the players are taking apart St Andrews. Looking forward to seeing some tougher conditions tomorrow with the weather.
Sorry. Thought it was 18.
I only noticed because I remember thinking he showed good composure to go and par 18 after doing that.
Phil being ridiculous again. I hate it when he hits perfect drives, he's so much better when scrambling, pure genius.
Still bogeyed though. It's better watching him when his drives are wayward.
Yeah, I was going to say I spoke too soon. That third shot was majestic though, from the trampled springy rough, over the hedge and nearly hits the pin.
And as I type this he hits another pretty impressive floaty flop shot that he loves so much.
Unreal. Love watching him.
I think golf is the only sport where I never get bored of slow motion camera work.
If Spieth wins the Open and then the PGA Championship this year, maybe we won't have to hear about Tiger anymore.
This
Plus I put a fiver on Speith to win them all.......... can't remember the odds though!!!
Is it just me that fecking hates St Andrews? Every five years is far too frequent, particularly when superior, more challenging courses like Carnoustie and some of the many gems throughout Ireland aren't granted such a right.
Danny Willet at -8 at the half way mark. Give me a break.
Danny Willet at -8 at the half way mark. Give me a break.
Sir Nick shooting one under to score 71 today. Great stuff. It looks like that might be the last time we see Faldo playing The Open. What a great way for him to go out.
Peter Allis "come on Tigger"
I will miss him when The Open goes over to Sky in two years time.
Peter Allis "come on Tigger"
I will miss him when The Open goes over to Sky in two years time.
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The threesome of DJ, Spieth, and Matsuyama are just taking the piss. All three birdied the 7th hole. Matsuyama birdied 5 of his first 7 holes today.
What an exquisite little chip that was from DJ! Cracking shot.
Edit. Followed by a ridiculous putt from Spieth. Missed by inches. I'm sure he has laser sights for eyes.
Double edit. Followed by an equally stupid putt from Matsuyama, and it went in! Thus proving MOL right. These three are really taking the piss.
Edit. Followed by a ridiculous putt from Spieth. Missed by inches. I'm sure he has laser sights for eyes.
Double edit. Followed by an equally stupid putt from Matsuyama, and it went in! Thus proving MOL right. These three are really taking the piss.
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Incredible planning from the R&A to give Watson the send off he deserves, would have been a disgrace for him to come back and play one hole with no-one there. Seems like common sense but great to see it happen.