[Archived] Open Golf

[Plastic Head]

Well i've stuck with Ben Curtis and Nick Watney after my bets them in the last major went down the swanny.

Also had a bit on Hunter Mahan, all EW of course.

McDowell is the early leader.

[Presty On Tour]

I've gone e/w on Rory Mcilroy and Paddy Harrington.

[berkshireblue]

Steve Stricker 40 - 1

[Billy Castell]

I refuse to watch that elitist crap when my fiance's golf obsessed mum told me that if an amatuer won it, all they get is a trophy for being the best amatuer. Fair enough, they won't be amatuers if they pick up the £750,000 for winning it I can understand that, but to not even win the real trophy after being people whose whole career is devoted to the game is unbelievable. It is the top pro player who gets to 'win' the famous trophy, and not the top player. Or so I have been told.

[Al]

I refuse to watch that elitist crap when my fiance's golf obsessed mum told me that if an amatuer won it, all they get is a trophy for being the best amatuer. Fair enough, they won't be amatuers if they pick up the £750,000 for winning it I can understand that, but to not even win the real trophy after being people whose whole career is devoted to the game is unbelievable. It is the top pro player who gets to 'win' the famous trophy, and not the top player. Or so I have been told.

Shouldn't worry Billy. It ain't going to happen.

[Billy Castell]

I know it almost definately won't, but it is still unfair that the discrimination exists. I think there were a few who have got in the top 10 scores over the years. It is more of an achievement to win a major if you had to take the week off from working at a call centre than if you had trained every day and played in tournaments to sharpen up your skills.

I do hate golf, and that is bad, as my future mother in law is properly obsessed with the game (she Sky+'s any tournament she can) and has threatened to take any kids I may have as a caddy and get them as keen as her. I'd rather see them become cage fighters than become some fat middle aged tosspot striding some environmental catastrophe.

[philipl]

Has it all to do in the play-off but it would be wonderful to see Tom Watson win it.

[T4E]

Shame for Watson, he went to pieces in the play off.

Billy - the amateurs know the score when they attempt to qualify and then play in the tournament themselves. Its a tournament for professional golfers that they allow amateurs the chance to take part in. There's nothing stopping the amateur turning pro before they enter.

[Al]

Absolutely hate it when a yank wins our Open. I know Watson is American but he's our American.

I have nothing against Americans per sae in fact I have many American friends from my business trips to California but I just can't stand them winning at golf.

Irrational I know!

[jim mk2]

Absolutely hate it when a yank wins our Open. I know Watson is American but he's our American.

I have nothing against Americans per sae in fact I have many American friends from my business trips to California but I just can't stand them winning at golf.

Irrational I know!

Not irrational.

Americans think they are the best at golf and absolutely hate it when Europe wins the Ryder Cup. Having witnessed the boorish behaviour of US fans at the Belfry in 1989 (arise Christie O'Connor), I should know.

The morons were even chanting U-S-A as Cink went up to collect the trophy after his victory at Turnberry on Sunday.

After Lee Westwood bottled yet another chance to win a major, I couldn't be bothered to watch the playoff.

[Claytons Left Boot]

After Lee Westwood bottled yet another chance to win a major, I couldn't be bothered to watch the playoff.

Now golf is not a sport I usually watch but I thought the final two or three hours, including the play off, were unmissable.

Well done to the two from the States, Cink for the win, and Watson for being a true gentleman, almost pulling off one of the greatest sporting feats in a long, long time.

Credit where credit is due.

[Al]

Now golf is not a sport I usually watch but I thought the final two or three hours, including the play off, were unmissable.

Well done to the two from the States, Cink for the win, and Watson for being a true gentleman, almost pulling off one of the greatest sporting feats in a long, long time.

Credit where credit is due.

Each to his own!

[SouthAussieRover]

Each to his own!

I guess it goes with the territory.

[Al]

I guess it goes with the territory.

Touche.

[Glenn]

I know we have a few golfers on here, to sure if this is of intrest to any of you ......

Good afternoon,

I hope this finds you well.

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