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The DP World Tour Thread

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    #992
    abff
    Registered Users Posts: 5,717 ✭✭✭abff


    Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »
    It seems the criteria allowed for a minimum of 78 this time around with no mention of maximum.

    Could have been a lot more with 10 of the top 50 in the world not playing.

    I thought the overall criteria were based on a number of people qualifying under different headings, with additional players being added under other criteria if there weren't enough people to fill the field. Seems a bit odd, particularly having an amateur in the field.


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    #993
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    abff wrote: »
    I thought the overall criteria were based on a number of people qualifying under different headings, with additional players being added under other criteria if there weren't enough people to fill the field. Seems a bit odd, particularly having an amateur in the field.


    It still is but it seems the latest Criteria allows for 78 and more! I think the criteria has been expanded since the pga tour accepted it as an event. It used to be an event for winners only wasn't it?


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    #994
    vienne86
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    Looking forward to this week's tournament.

    Meanwhile, I see George O'Grady is leaving - he seems to have been with the European Tour for ever.


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    #995
    abff
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    Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »
    It still is but it seems the latest Criteria allows for 78 and more! I think the criteria has been expanded since the pga tour accepted it as an event. It used to be an event for winners only wasn't it?

    Yes, it was primarily for winners with a few players from the top of the FedEx Cup rankings and The Race to Dubai rankings. Before that it was just winners plus the top 25 in the OWGR. I think part of the problem this year is that there were very few European Tour events that were worth 40 points or more to the winner, so they increased the number of RtD places from 5 to 15.

    But there seem to be some categories where the number of qualifiers exceeds the stated number of places available. Not sure why this is, but I don't think there will be any explanation offered.

    Still a shed load of world ranking points available this week despite Rory's absence. Worth 68 points to the winner and a great opportunity for Shane Lowry to finally break into the top 50.


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    #996
    vienne86
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    Great round from GMac. Pity Shane couldn't do something similar.....or at least something better than that awful first round. Hope he recovers.


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    #997
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    Stadler only lasted 2 holes, withdrew with a wrist injury.
    Would have been a slow frustrating day for Shane.


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    #998
    vienne86
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    Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »
    Stadler only lasted 2 holes, withdrew with a wrist injury.
    Would have been a slow frustrating day for Shane.

    OK - Shane doesn't waste time on the course, so it will have been difficult for him. Let's hope he gets his head around it for tomorrow.


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    #999
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    Nice to see morw good stuff from McDowell today, be great if he could nick a win.


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    #1000
    Johnny_Fontane
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    Was just looking at the HSBC and what entry fees are like, as thought it would be much busier.

    http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2014/tournamentid=2014088/eventinfo/index.html

    1000 yuan a day (for the weekend) which equates to €132.

    :eek::eek:


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    #1001
    vienne86
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    GMac looking very comfortable. I'd love to see him win.


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    #1002
    Rikand
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    Great to see Poulter finding a bit of form. He does love that course


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    #1003
    vienne86
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    GMac lead under threat now. Kaymer lurking, and Watson, and Poulter on the prowl as well. Last round will be interesting.


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    #1004
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    Brilliant stuff from Bubba after he looked like he threw it away on the 71st, well played Sir.


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    #1005
    aster99
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    Disappointing weekend for McDowell. To think -12 would have won it and he was -10 after two rounds


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    #1006
    vienne86
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    GMac should have won that. I didn't see it, so don't know what happened, but he seemed so comfortable in the first three rounds, the result is surprising. Fair play to Bubba though.


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    #1007
    Rikand
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    He got a LOT of putts in the first 2 rounds. He must not have got as many in the last 2


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    #1008
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    Very disappointed to see David Higgins fail to make it through second stage of qualifying school.

    Michael McGeady was the only Irish player to be successful, he will join Phelan, Lawrie, Thornton and Maybin at the final stage starting this weekend.

    Niall Kearney was in a great position but had a disappointing final day to miss out.


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    #1009
    vienne86
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    Just looking at the European money list, it seems almost impossible for anyone to catch McIlroy this year. I think Sky said only three (Donaldson, Siem, Garcia) could possible catch him, and they would be depending on McIlroy not going too well next week.


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    #1010
    vienne86
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    Sky were talking up Tyrell Hatton's clothing......looks to me like he's kitted out in Ireland rugby gear!


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    #1011
    charlieIRL
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    Colsaerts had a 10 on the Par 4 4th, wonder what happened there?


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    #1012
    abff
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    charlieIRL wrote: »
    Colsaerts had a 10 on the Par 4 4th, wonder what happened there?

    That's why we need Shot Tracker on the European Tour website.


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    #1013
    vienne86
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    charlieIRL wrote: »
    Colsaerts had a 10 on the Par 4 4th, wonder what happened there?

    That sort of thing is something I associate with a certain Irish player......very very unusual for a pro player. Anyway, there'll be none of that from the Irish player this week in Mexico.


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    #1014
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    charlieIRL wrote: »
    Colsaerts had a 10 on the Par 4 4th, wonder what happened there?


    Adam Scott had a 9 last week, gives hope to us all!!!!!!


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    #1015
    LuckyGent88
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    Garcia said he fancied his chances of catching mcilroy. Then he goes and shoots 3 over :)

    Serious rounds from Jimenez and poulter. Jimenez hasn't been playing well either.


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    #1016
    vienne86
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    LuckyGent88 wrote: »
    Garcia said he fancied his chances of catching mcilroy. Then he goes and shoots 3 over :)

    Serious rounds from Jimenez and poulter. Jimenez hasn't been playing well either.

    Does Poulter always seem to do well at the end of the season? Glad to see him playing well. Really surprised Jimenez going so well.


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    #1017
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    LuckyGent88 wrote: »
    Garcia said he fancied his chances of catching mcilroy. Then he goes and shoots 3 over :)

    Serious rounds from Jimenez and poulter. Jimenez hasn't been playing well either.


    Miguel hasn't done a thing since he won his home open, total surprise.
    Maybe he's only sobering up after it!!


    Wade Ormsby's back 9, 8 birdies and 1 bogey!

    P.S Am I the only one that cant stand Poulter?


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    #1018
    vienne86
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    Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »

    P.S Am I the only one that cant stand Poulter?

    No you are not! I have always considered him a total prat, but I think I have mellowed as I now actually now have a bit of admiration for him.


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    #1019
    slave1
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    vienne86 wrote: »
    Does Poulter always seem to do well at the end of the season? Glad to see him playing well...

    Just switched from Cobra to Titleist clubs so on honeymoon last week in China and so far this week, he obviously loves the move...

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    #1020
    abff
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    vienne86 wrote: »
    No you are not! I have always considered him a total prat, but I think I have mellowed as I now actually now have a bit of admiration for him.

    That pretty much sums up how I feel about him, too. Maybe he's also mellowed a bit.


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    #1021
    HighLine
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    slave1 wrote: »
    Just switched from Cobra to Titleist clubs so on honeymoon last week in China and so far this week, he obviously loves the move...

    I thought he might have switched to a Scotty also but saw him today using an Odyssey of some sort. Glad to see him find some form after a poor year.


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