The Open 2015 - St Andrews - July 16th-19th *mod warning #201*

First Up

Je_suis_Jean wrote: »

Is it on Sky? I thought only BBC had it live with Setanta Ireland showing highlights.

No, it isn't on Sky.

Setanta Ireland has the same live coverage as BBC.

MillField

murphyaii wrote: »

flying for 2 days and has a system crash on sunday

Poor day for him yesterday. He was in a great position leading up to Sunday. Nature of the sport I guess..

slave1

murphyaii wrote: »

flying for 2 days and has a system crash on sunday

Just didn't drop for him, played well

HighLine

Guys ESPN are showing live coverage now. Again.. further emphasizing my point at how it's a farce that BBC aren't showing coverage until 1:45. I won't provide a link but google is your friend.

abff

slave1 wrote: »

Better story....Spieth to continue the grand slam or Dunne the amateur....

Padraig to win his fourth major.

ionadnapokot

Deedsie wrote: »

Outside of Ireland it would have to be Speith continuing the potential grand slam . Definitely Dunne or number 4 for Pádraig Harrington for me.

Probably. But when the last amateur to win the British Open, Bobby Jones, won it in the 20's, professionalism was the exception. Amateurism was the norm.

First Up

slave1 wrote: »

Just didn't drop for him, played well

Didn't thinks so. It was more than his putting - quite a few mistakes.

loadwire

G-Mac having a nice round so far. -4 after 12, -6 overall.

abff

murphyaii wrote: »

flying for 2 days and has a system crash on sunday

I know this is a bit cruel, but doesn't he always bottle it on a Sunday when in contention for a major?

Maybe the Monday finish will be his chance for redemption, although I think he would need another 63 or thereabouts to be in with a chance unless the wind really picks up later on. If that happens, the earlier start could work to his advantage.

slave1

HighLine wrote: »

Guys ESPN are showing live coverage now. Again.. further emphasizing my point at how it's a farce that BBC aren't showing coverage until 1:45. I won't provide a link but google is your friend.

Just tuned in, they have a live show but no live coverage at least from what I've been watching the last while

rrpc

slave1 wrote: »

Just tuned in, they have a live show but no live coverage at least from what I've been watching the last while

Yeah, I'd be surprised if they were covering it when the host broadcaster is not. Surely they'd be getting their feed from the BBC and that wouldn't be happening when BBC are off air.

HighLine

They are showing live shots! They are showing a clip now about Sergio.

Muff Richardson

rrpc wrote: »

Yeah, I'd be surprised if they were covering it when the host broadcaster is not. Surely they'd be getting their feed from the BBC and that wouldn't be happening when BBC are off air.

its on Setanta live at the moment

FixdePitchmark

rrpc wrote: »

Yeah, I'd be surprised if they were covering it when the host broadcaster is not. Surely they'd be getting their feed from the BBC and that wouldn't be happening when BBC are off air.

There would be all sorts of logistical - operational reasons - staff reasons - technical reason - scheduling, why they would have had to delay coverage.

This is an unusual event.

Lads - I love my golf, but it is monday - the leaders are out at 1430 hrs, relax. I'd love to stick some of the lads who give out here, in a scaffolding for 4 days in them conditions.
Then get them to go out and ask the staff to come in at 0530 Monday morning.

How Wall plays the 1st is not that important.


Also - R&A just shafted them , couldn't see too much staff motivation to support an earlier broadcast.

Life is a bit more complex in a big organisation , then, I want to see my golf monday morning.

pickarooney

What's the history between Harrington and Garcia that everyone keeps referencing?

AdamD

pickarooney wrote: »

What's the history between Harrington and Garcia that everyone keeps referencing?

Harrington's given him a couple of 2nd place finishes at majors :pac:

FixdePitchmark

pickarooney wrote: »

What's the history between Harrington and Garcia that everyone keeps referencing?

Long story - but the short version.

Harrington is a likable gent and Garcia a spoilt brat. They deal with each other with their characteristics in play.

abff

Muff Richardson wrote: »

its on Setanta live at the moment

They're showing highlights from yesterday. Mind you, their day 5 coverage is due to start at 1:30, which is 15 minutes ahead of the BBC.

slave1

HighLine wrote: »

They are showing live shots! They are showing a clip now about Sergio.

Yes, back to some live shots now, Duval teeing off

MillField

slave1 wrote: »

Yes, back to some live shots now, Duval teeing off

What is the weather looking like there today?

slave1

colmulhall wrote: »

What is the weather looking like there today?

Looks cool but not that windy

HighLine

colmulhall wrote: »

What is the weather looking like there today?

It looks perfect right now... no wind and no rain. Both of those will change later this evening with winds forecast in the 20s mph.

Loire

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

...and Garcia a spoilt brat.

There's no denying it, the lad is petulant. Still, given his talent and 67 majors without a win I can understand his frustration. He's seems a little more at ease with himself recently though, and if none of the Irish win it this year, I think I'd like to see him get over the line. Having said all that, c'mon the boys!!

ForeRight

That's not live lads. That's yesterdays golf

Loire

HighLine wrote: »

It looks perfect right now... no wind and no rain. Both of those will change later this evening with winds forecast in the 20s mph.

Harrington must be licking chops

HighLine

ForeRight wrote: »

That's not live lads. That's yesterdays golf

ESPN are showing live golf!

MillField

Loire wrote: »

Harrington must be licking chops

Harringtons bread and butter!

FixdePitchmark

Loire wrote: »

There's no denying it, the lad is petulant. Still, given his talent and 67 majors without a win I can understand his frustration. He's seems a little more at ease with himself recently though, and if none of the Irish win it this year, I think I'd like to see him get over the line. Having said all that, c'mon the boys!!

I'd be the same, he deserves one.

This is set up perfect for the old sergio - in background - shoot low and post.

But - has sergio got that low low round with that putting these days ? I'm not sure.

He could be just that 1 or 2 too far back. Strong low guys at -11 to - 12

abff

pickarooney wrote: »

What's the history between Harrington and Garcia that everyone keeps referencing?

I agree with the spoiled brat comment, but I think the tension goes back to a Seve Trophy spat between Harrington and Olazabal. Sergio took umbrage on behalf of Olazabal and made some snide comments to Padraig when the match finished.

That fact that Padraig then beat him twice in close finishes to a major seems to have fuelled Sergio's feelings of resentment towards Padraig. Personally, I would absolutely HATE to see Sergio beat Padraig in a playoff today.

GCW

The wind is picking up slowly all day. Leaders will be out in the worst of it, but it's not changing too dramatically.

http://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/Scotland/St_Andrews/hour_by_hour.html

slave1

ForeRight wrote: »

That's not live lads. That's yesterdays golf

Na, yer man is right, ESPN have live feed, watching Donald on the 5th right now

hawkwind23

Im getting error code 321?

pistol_75

First Up wrote: »

Didn't thinks so. It was more than his putting - quite a few mistakes.

His iron play was poor as well. Missed a good few greens.

ionadnapokot

HighLine wrote: »

It looks perfect right now... no wind and no rain. Both of those will change later this evening with winds forecast in the 20s mph.

Where did you hear that? i saw 16mph max.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gfn0848v1#?fcTime=1437350400

bob11

Muff Richardson wrote: »

its on Setanta live at the moment

Not live. Showing yesterday's coverage ..

ionadnapokot

looking at the scores for the morning lots of players racking up bogeys on the back nine. & in benign conditions.

HighLine

ionadnapokot wrote: »

Where did you hear that? i saw 16mph max.
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/gfn0848v1#?fcTime=1437350400

It's the wind gusts that's the important part. Look at the figure below for gusts. Giving 25mph gusts for 4pm.

slave1

HighLine wrote: »

It's the wind gusts that's the important part. Look at the figure below for gusts. Giving 25mph gusts for 4pm.

Currently 5-15mph and 20% chance of rain, after 2 it's forecast for light rain and 25mph winds

ionadnapokot

HighLine wrote: »

It's the wind gusts that's the important part. Look at the figure below for gusts. Giving 25mph gusts for 4pm.

Ah! I cant follow the info im peddlin!

sky88

killing me im stuck in work and missing this, wont even catch the end of it

coylemj

Paul Dunne might not be the leader or even the leading amateur when he tees off - Oliver Schneiderjans (USA) has shot six birdies and one bogey (-5 today) on the front nine, is now -9 overall and just three off the lead!

Domo1982

Getting exciting now......Here's a list who I would like to see win today in order of preference....

Dunne
Harrington
Fowler
Spieth
Tiger Woods
Fixdepitchmark
Tom Watson
Shooter McGavin
Tones69
Jesus

Keano

Mod note You've been warned about trolling. One more and you'll be banned for a week.

ForeRight

Domo1982 wrote: »

Getting exciting now......Here's a list who I would like to see win today in order of preference....

Dunne
Harrington
Fowler
Spieth
Tiger Woods
Fixdepitchmark
Tom Watson
Shooter McGavin
Tones69
Jesus

Jesus is dead mate. Sorry to burst your bubble.

I think Paul Dunne might actually be Tones!

coylemj

Slightly OT but Pointless fans please note that you can record today's programme after all, it will be on BBC2 (usual time) because of the golf coverage on BBC1.

GCW

Two amateurs in the Top 5 at the moment. SCHNIEDERJANS, Oliver (a) currently in a tie for 5th! Hard to think about it but Dunne might not get a Silver Medal yet. :eek:

byronbay2

coylemj wrote: »

Paul Dunne might not be the leader or even the leading amateur when he tees off - Oliver Schneiderjans (USA) has shot six birdies and one bogey (-5 today) on the front nine, is now -9 overall and just three off the lead!

10 under now, after 10! Don't tell me this guy is going to upset the Dunne narrative, especially if the course starts playing tougher later in the day.

MillField

byronbay2 wrote: »

10 under now, after 10! Don't tell me this guy is going to upset the Dunne narrative, especially if the course starts playing tougher later in the day.

Both of them are 22 as well! Crazy that Spieth is a year younger.

irishash

Of all players out on course, only 8 are over par for the day. Typical score seems to be 69/68 at the moment. Andy Sullivan is -4 after 4 holes already.

Did they even change the pin locations from yesterday. If the wind blows later, you could see a winner in the clubhouse from very early on.

Adamocovic

Domo1982 wrote: »

Getting exciting now......Here's a list who I would like to see win today in order of preference....

Dunne
Harrington
Fowler
Spieth
Tiger Woods
Fixdepitchmark
Tom Watson
Shooter McGavin
Tones69
Jesus