Open Championship thread

[PSU Mike]

Not that I care a ton, but as I type Tiger is 14 shots off the lead in the opening round. Might get some good odds on him coming back to win.

 

[LionJim]

On USA Network today. It appears that they’re showing play on the 7th hole.

 

[s1uggo72]

not a golfer but it was on at lunch. I did see an amazing bunker shot. look for replays.

 

[Relayer]

Not a LIV golf fan at all, but have to admit many of their players are off to good starts.

 

[LionJim]

On USA Network today. It appears that they’re showing play on the 7th hole.

It seems that the last golfer to tee off is now on the 12th hole. Pretty course. Ugh, switched to Peacock.

 

[Thus Spake Mainer]

These rounds are going on six hours!

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

These rounds are going on six hours!

Beer!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Not that I care a ton, but as I type Tiger is 14 shots off the lead in the opening round. Might get some good odds on him coming back to win.

he finished his round at +6, and the leader is at -8, so 14 shots back is how he finished. Certainly not a great start for him. He'll have to shoot a great round on Friday to make the cut.

 

[Bvillebaron]

he finished his round at +6, and the leader is at -8, so 14 shots back is how he finished. Certainly not a great start for him. He'll have to shoot a great round on Friday to make the cut.

Funniest part of the day was when Spieth’s errant tee shot came to rest waist high in a bush. Fortunately, he played it smart and took a drop and penalty and made bogey

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Yeah, The Open is now Closed for Tiger. Bad break driving into a divot on #1. But he putted poorly, 35 putts. ⛳️⛳️

 

[dcf4psu]

he finished his round at +6, and the leader is at -8, so 14 shots back is how he finished. Certainly not a great start for him. He'll have to shoot a great round on Friday to make the cut.

Late Thursday and early Friday start doesn't help his chances. Not enough time to rest and recover.

 

[razpsu]

Let’s go Phil!!!

course is playing easy and conditions are supposed to stay mild so 20 under could win it this week.

 

[GregPickel]

There is some scoring going on this morning. Curious to see how Cam Young plays today and also if Scheffler can take over the lead prior to finishing this round.

 

[razpsu]

Dustin takes the temporary lead!! Damn liv player!! Lol

 

[razpsu]

Dustin and Rory playing in same group tomororw. You can’t make this stuff up. That should be interesting.

 

[LionJim]

When do the leaders tee off tomorrow?

 

[Relayer]

Dustin and Rory playing in same group tomororw. You can’t make this stuff up. That should be interesting.

Hovland birdied 18 so he will be paired with Rory.

 

[IrishHerb]

When do the leaders tee off tomorrow?

First group tees off at 5:10 am and the last group at 10:55 am. Rory and Hovland tee off at 10:45 am.

 

[Relayer]

Tee Times | The 153rd Open | Royal Portrush

View the tee times for all the players competing in The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. Find out what time your favourite player tees off.

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[Relayer]

Todd Lewis reported that DJ and Rory played a round together last week in Ireland. That said, DJ and Scottie should be a fun pairing. Lots of Liv guys made the cut. Getting the Bloody's and mimosas ready, should be a great weekend.

 

[Relayer]

In case you missed it....

 

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First group tees off at 5:10 am and the last group at 10:55 am. Roryand Holland tee off at 10:45 am.

What time zone is that?

 

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Leaders tee off at 835 eastern

 

[Relayer]

Leaders tee off at 835 eastern

IrishHerb is correct, leaders tee off at 3:55 local time, 10:55 eastern time.

 

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10-4 my apologies

 

[PSUAVLNC]

I recognize the tradition and the berth place of golf and all that, but no course in major golf should give up -21 or -22 to par. Nope.

 

[LionJim]

Boy, Hovland on the 16th just barely missed what would have been a spectacular birdie putt up and over a rise. I’m just idly watching between errands and some analysis problems.

 

[PSUAVLNC]

The winner is going to be -21 or -22. Is that “major” golf???

18 is long par 3

 

[LionJim]

Driving the green on par 5’s. C’mon man.

You do have a point (as far as this non-golfer is concerned), but we might as well enjoy the spectacle of these amazingly skilled professionals plying their trade. Their skills are eye-popping.

 

[razpsu]

Said Thursday we are looking at 20 under. Anyone 10 under or better has a chance. Here we go!!! Could be smith or Johnson as they didn’t play great today.

 

[@jayhimes]

I like Scottie Sheffler tomorrow to give Rory a run for the glory.

 

[Nitt1300]

Rory could have a career day today- as in it's now or never

 

[IrishHerb]

You do have a point (as far as this non-golfer is concerned), but we might as well enjoy the spectacle of these amazingly skilled professionals plying their trade. Their skills are eye-popping.

I for one enjoy watching this kind of golf. Links golf is completely different from what we normally see in the USA, since the ball will roll a lot more.

 

[Relayer]

Cam Smith...wow! The next hour should be some great drama.

 

[LionJim]

Cam Smith...wow! The next hour should be some great drama.

Yeah, a great spectacle. It’s now do or die for Rory.

 

[StamfordBridgeVikingatLeftOffensiveTackle]

Yeah, a great spectacle. It’s now do or die for Rory.

Ouch. Rory must be in pain. Smith only needed 29 putts today. Well-deserved victory.

 

[LionJim]

Ouch. Rory must be in pain. Smith only needed 29 putts today. Well-deserved victory.

I can not recall the specific numbers but I saw a graphic indicating that at that point in the round Smith had something like 65 yards on his hole-out putts and Rory had like 25 in his.

 

[Relayer]

What should not go unnoticed is the play from Cameron Young. This guy was money from tee to green. Look out for him going forward. If he was a better putter, would have won this...easily. But Cam, at least acknowledge the crowd with a wave or something. They had your back and you gave them nothing.

 

[o_Grass]

What should not go unnoticed is the play from Cameron Young. This guy was money from tee to green. Look out for him going forward. If he was a better putter, would have won this...easily. But Cam, at least acknowledge the crowd with a wave or something. They had your back and you gave them nothing.

I didn’t realize how far Young can hit it. He can smash it.

 

[LionJim]

What should not go unnoticed is the play from Cameron Young. This guy was money from tee to green. Look out for him going forward. If he was a better putter, would have won this...easily. But Cam, at least acknowledge the crowd with a wave or something. They had your back and you gave them nothing.

“If he was a better putter…” I was under the impression that he putted lights-out today.