Irish Open - Selections & In-Play Thread

ssbob

JerryHandbag wrote: »

Rory takes an early lead, looking ominous!

His confidence will be up and he should push on from here.

How about the guy who got to play in the pro am with him? Would be class but lucky he was an 8 handicapper, if it was me 20.4 handicapper:eek: there would be some insurance claims from spectators around the course!!!

WHIP IT!

Just switched on to see McIlroy play that amazing approach shot to the 14th. Miles right off the tee, hooks a wedge 120yds right at the pin. Hate to say it, but it reminded you so much of what Tiger used to do. Didnt just get it back in play, he hit to about 15 feet. Class.

BiffoGooner

Some shot alright. The kind of shot that seperates the Pros from us mere mortals.

damoz

My selections :

Lowry e/w @ 33-1
Storm e/w @ 28-1 (aftet 12 holes played)

Dr.Silly

nightmare finish from Rory, double at the last

bigtimecharlie

Dr.Silly wrote: »

nightmare finish from Rory, double at the last

And only a par on 16th where birdie seems to be the norm.

AGC

Some start for Cutler holing out on the 1st!

SSK

The claws are out on McIlroy's twitter...proper little cat fight between himself and Jay Townsend

durkadurka

SSK wrote: »

The claws are out on McIlroy's twitter...proper little cat fight between himself and Jay Townsend

noticed that - what happened rory with his course management?

And why is rory being so foolish as to get involved?

bailey99

SSK wrote: »

The claws are out on McIlroy's twitter...proper little cat fight between himself and Jay Townsend

whose Jay Townsend?

durkadurka

american, does commentary for 5live in uk and other bits and bobs - working for rte this week.

The_Kew_Tour

WHIP IT! wrote: »

Just switched on to see McIlroy play that amazing approach shot to the 14th. Miles right off the tee, hooks a wedge 120yds right at the pin. Hate to say it, but it reminded you so much of what Tiger used to do. Didnt just get it back in play, he hit to about 15 feet. Class.

best shot of the day may even be best of the tournament.

FixdePitchmark

What a poor field of players. Don't give me the Major thing, it is a poor field.

durkadurka

yep outside of the Irish stars its pretty thin. Only a half dozen inside the top 100 in the world.

FixdePitchmark

Money talks I guess,

It is not a bad prize fund, but would be in the bottom third in ranking, bottom third, you get the bottom third, fair play to the Irish lads playing, I'd say it being played (where ever it is on), would not be good for travelling to, these guys play golf every week and most don't do awkward.

durkadurka

If only we could get the week before the British Open and play it in portmarnock, portrush or any links.

We'd have a savage field.

Aidric

durkadurka wrote: »

If only we could get the week before the British Open and play it in portmarnock, portrush or any links.

We'd have a savage field.

Not gonna happen.

Morrisseeee

SSK wrote: »

The claws are out on McIlroy's twitter...proper little cat fight between himself and Jay Townsend

Here

McIlroy later shared a bitter exchange on Twitter with American Jay Townsend, a former European Tour player who now works for BBC radio.

Townsend tweeted: "McIlroy's course management was shocking. Some of the worst course management I have ever seen beyond under-10 boys' golf competition."

McIlroy quickly replied: "Shut up ... you're a commentator and a failed golfer, your opinion means nothing!"

McIlroy should stay away from this kind of stupid/needless carry-on

durkadurka

defo, it was notable how silent he was on twitter when he was winning the us open.

Trampas

PH +2

The_Kew_Tour

can you pay at gates for adult and child tomorrow??

Vanbis

Morrisseeee wrote: »

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McIlroy should stay away from this kind of stupid/needless carry-on

I do think McIlroy will change his caddie soon enough.

The current leader has a female cadding for him.

ssbob

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

can you pay at gates for adult and child tomorrow??

Yes Adult = €30, Kid under 16 = €0 once accompanied by an adult

The_Kew_Tour

ssbob wrote: »

Yes Adult = €30, Kid under 16 = €0 once accompanied by an adult

perfect thanks million

Aidric

The new putting stroke seems to be working well for Harro. :rolleyes:

SSK

Morrisseeee wrote: »

McIlroy should stay away from this kind of stupid/needless carry-on

Yeah maybe but I think Jay Townsend is a bit of a prat tbh. No need for Rory to get involved but if he feels the need to defend his caddy then so be it.

As for Townsend's comments about him hiring Steve Williams...the same Steve Williams who for most of his tenure with Tiger allowed Tiger to carve driver after driver into forest after forest. Yeah, a great course manager he is :rolleyes:

the groutch

great to see Michael Campbell playing well today

Speak Now

Can't believe McIlroy is getting involved with a commentator on Twitter :rolleyes: Townsend is paid to comment, why take it to heart! Just as well he doesn't have an accoutn on here I'm sure he didn't mind getting the plaudits from failed golfers when he won the U.S Open

k.p.h

Fair play to McIlroy for having a go at Townsend .. Townsend was being a smart arse making smart arse comments .. Only right he got a smart arse reply and put in his place

jjll

chalkie 501 wrote: »

I'd imagine play will start around 8ish,the last groups normally tee-off around 1

last groups tee off at 1215 i would say its usually an hour and 20 mins before tv comes on