British Open

**rezadue** · 07-17-2008 07:31 AM

Vijay is +11 after 13 holes. WTF!!!!

3pars, one double bogey and the rest are all bogeys...

**John** · 07-17-2008 07:54 AM

Wow he's really gone to hell! Anyone know when this is being televised?

**jeffc** · 07-17-2008 08:12 AM

i think it started @ 7am on TSN

**Kilroy** · 07-17-2008 08:12 AM

Now on TSN

**rezadue** · 07-17-2008 08:25 AM

I don't know if it is just age catching up with him, or a combination of the stack & tilt; injuries and bad putting, but holy cow! His play has really dropped off.

Originally Posted by John

Wow he's really gone to hell! Anyone know when this is being televised?

**John** · 07-17-2008 08:48 AM

Is it televised on the american channels later on in the day?

Bouche · 07-17-2008 09:03 AM

He tries to hard. I feel bad for the guy. I used to like him but now that he never contends I dont really sheer for him

**GarthM** · 07-17-2008 12:54 PM

Rocco's the leader in the clubhouse at -1! Good thing for him Tiger's not there....hahahahahaha

**3Jack** · 07-17-2008 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by John

Is it televised on the american channels later on in the day?

TSN replays the broadcast starting at 2.30:

http://tsn.ca/broadcast/schedule/?channel=tsn

Coverage on American network ABC only starts this weekend, 9 AM on Sat, 8 AM on Sun.

**spackler** · 07-17-2008 01:19 PM

Vij, Ernie and Phil a cumulative +29. Ouchy!

**mjf** · 07-17-2008 01:27 PM

I probably won't be able to say this tomorrow, but for now... GO GREG NORMAN!!!

**LobWedge** · 07-17-2008 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by mjf

I probably won't be able to say this tomorrow, but for now... GO GREG NORMAN!!!

Yeah, nice round. He made 9 pars in a row beween #4 & #12.

Go get em Shark!

**Shivas Irons** · 07-17-2008 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by mjf

I probably won't be able to say this tomorrow, but for now... GO GREG NORMAN!!!

Well we know Norman will be around for at least one more day, so you can still cheer for him tomorrow. The weekend could be a different story but you never know...anything can happen at the British! Just ask VandeVelde.

**mjf** · 07-17-2008 02:27 PM

When it comes to majors, I think Norman already knows anything can happen... unfortunately.

He definitely got the better end of the draw today. I'm not getting my hopes up that his good form will continue for 3 more days but... what a hell of a story if he does!

**justsomeguy** · 07-17-2008 02:37 PM

As a fellow Canadian, I have to say that I am embarrassed...

http://sports.sympatico.msn.cbc.ca/N...howbyline=True

Nice round, but...

...a Canadian - playing golf - wearing a tuque! Its disgraceful!

**LobWedge** · 07-17-2008 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

As a fellow Canadian, I have to say that I am embarrassed...

http://sports.sympatico.msn.cbc.ca/N...howbyline=True

Nice round, but...

...a Canadian - playing golf - wearing a tuque! Its disgraceful!

LOL! I was thinking the same thing! Goosen's running around in short sleeves, and Mike's wearing a freakin snowsuit.

Too much time in Utah, I guess.

**Golfbum** · 07-17-2008 03:19 PM

Can you imagine the how embarrassed the R&A would be if "OLD GREG NORMAN" went on to win the 137th Open Championship. My god, that would be the worst thing that could happen in professional golf wouldn't it?

I mean with all those young flat belly players out there struggling along at +5 and upwards after day one and there is The Shark cruising along at even par.

The good thing would be, in some peoples mind is the fact that Norman doesn't have a GUT.

**Shivas Irons** · 07-17-2008 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Golfbum

Can you imagine the how embarrassed the R&A would be if "OLD GREG NORMAN" went on to win the 137th Open Championship.

I think a win by Norman would be applauded by one and all. Let's face it, he's exciting to watch, and best of all, even at his advanced age he has the gonads to actually go out and compete. GO SHARK GO!!

Originally Posted by Golfbum

The good thing would be, in some peoples mind is the fact that Norman doesn't have a GUT.

Say what?

**3Jack** · 07-17-2008 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Golfbum

Can you imagine the how embarrassed the R&A would be if "OLD GREG NORMAN" went on to win the 137th Open Championship. My god, that would be the worst thing that could happen in professional golf wouldn't it?

I mean with all those young flat belly players out there struggling along at +5 and upwards after day one and there is The Shark cruising along at even par.

The good thing would be, in some peoples mind is the fact that Norman doesn't have a GUT.

And he chose to play in a major for which he was eligible!! What a concept!

**LobWedge** · 07-17-2008 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by 3Jack

And he chose to play in a major for which he was eligible!! What a concept!

You're absolutely right, he did choose.

**3Jack** · 07-17-2008 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by LobWedge

You're absolutely right, he did choose.

Touche.

**LobWedge** · 07-17-2008 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by 3Jack

Touche.

I'm not trying to bust anyone's balls here, just having a bit of fun.

I really believe that if KP was not looking at the Ryder Cup being played on his home turf this year, he might have put the majors on his schedule instead. IMO, he really wants to play in front of his home crowd, and he really wants to prove Azinger wrong, and he's probably taking the best route to get that done. The odds of him qualifying for another one that would be played in Kentucky, especially at his age, are most likely zilch.

**3Jack** · 07-17-2008 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by LobWedge

I'm not trying to bust anyone's balls here, just having a bit of fun.

I really believe that if KP was not looking at the Ryder Cup being played on his home turf this year, he might have put the majors on his schedule instead. IMO, he really wants to play in front of his home crowd, and he really wants to prove Azinger wrong, and he's probably taking the best route to get that done. The odds of him qualifying for another one that would be played in Kentucky, especially at his age, are most likely zilch.

I think this thread is getting off topic, but KP's Ryder Cup spot is assured... he's in the four hole now Ryder Cup points standings wise.

**Kilroy** · 07-17-2008 04:29 PM

There are other threads on Kenny Perry. Let's keep this on topic please.

**Big Johnny69** · 07-17-2008 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Dan Kilbank

There are other threads on Kenny Perry. Let's keep this on topic please.

How about we just drop the Kenny Perry talk altogether.....getting tiresome.

But I wish I was home to see the British Open this morning. Sounds like conditions for the early groups were just brutal.

**Shivas Irons** · 07-17-2008 04:43 PM

Usually there's an obscure 'wildcard' player or two in the mix on Sunday (VandeVelde, Lawrie etc.) any speculation as to who it might be this year? I'll say Ross Fisher. Whoever he is.

**Indio** · 07-17-2008 06:31 PM

I am hoping David Duval!

**3Jack** · 07-17-2008 08:12 PM

Duval or Norman would be fantastic stories - here's hoping!

**Indio** · 07-17-2008 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by 3Jack

Duval or Norman would be fantastic stories - here's hoping!

either them or add Monty to that list! For all the flak he takes in the U.S.A. I think he deserves it, he sure is a grinder!

I would be pleased to see any of them take the jug!

**3Jack** · 07-17-2008 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Indio

either them or add Monty to that list! For all the flak he takes in the U.S.A. I think he deserves it, he sure is a grinder!

I would be pleased to see any of them take the jug!

Good point! I've enjoyed Monty for years and would love to see him win too!

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