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ForeRight

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Padraig paired with Tiger and Phil for first two rounds

ScrubsfanChris

What channel is this one?

me89

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

What channel is this one?

Sky sports 4

Tones69

Really cannot wait for this! Rory in great form recently, fowler and garcia too

soundsham

ForeRight wrote: »

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Padraig paired with Tiger and Phil for first two rounds

**newsflash**
Tiger pulled out when he saw pairings

vienne86

We all know that Rory has a great chance here, but after that final day in the Bridgestone, you have to fancy him for this. He is playing well, and has the nerves for the final day. I'd love to see him do it.

PARlance

vienne86 wrote: »

We all know that Rory has a great chance here, but after that final day in the Bridgestone, you have to fancy him for this. He is playing well, and has the nerves for the final day. I'd love to see him do it.

Apparently he went out there straight away and will be playing it all week. He hasn't played the course before from what they were saying. It'd be an amazing achievement if he did win, couldn't back agInst him in this form though.

Jimdagym

Gmac has had 4 top tens in a row and given what's at stake in the ryder cup i'd be expecting big things this week from him. Certainly a top 10.

rrpc

PARlance wrote: »

Apparently he went out there straight away and will be playing it all week. He hasn't played the course before from what they were saying. It'd be an amazing achievement if he did win, couldn't back agInst him in this form though.

If he did, it would be amazing. Three wins in a row and two of them Majors. Valhalla would be more suited to him than Firestone being a lot more open. He's learning how to compete in these competitions; always keeping in touch with the leaders and taking as many opportunities as possible to make birdie.

Hard to see who else could match him in his current form. Only Garcia has been able to stay close to his pace. However, I'd like to see a good showing from Lowry whose form is on an upward curve also.

PARlance

rrpc wrote: »

Hard to see who else could match him in his current form. Only Garcia has been able to stay close to his pace. However, I'd like to see a good showing from Lowry whose form is on an upward curve also.

Don't forget about my Rickie just yet

He's had 3 Top 5 finishes in the Majors so far this year which I think is pretty amazing in itself. He was a bit behind yesterday but still claimed another T10.
As long as it's not a birdie fest, then I'd have Rickie up there alongside Sergio as the main challengers.

Mushy

Assume Woods is gone for it yeah? Had to miss the WGC but looking forward to this weekend!

Slicemeister

The major Apps just keep getting better and better. Something good has come out of Augusta with their penchant for over-embellishing their event.
See Ogilvy qualified last night with his win in the Barracuda.

Can't see how Scott is going to take all this Rorymania lying down. Having lost his world no. 1 status and finished poorly last night, no better boy in the face of adversity. My pick this week flying under the radar.

rrpc

Slicemeister wrote: »

The major Apps just keep getting better and better. Something good has come out of Augusta with their penchant for over-embellishing their event.
See Ogilvy qualified last night with his win in the Barracuda.

Can't see how Scott is going to take all this Rorymania lying down. Having lost his world no. 1 status and finished poorly last night, no better boy in the face of adversity. My pick this week flying under the radar.

Yeah, I think Scott has a way of keeping himself in contention no matter what. I just think that he has trouble when he tries to chase and pushes too hard. If he gets out in front, he could well stay there though. Rickie likewise but he just seems to fall at the last hurdle. No more deserving guy though, always seems to be very cool on the course.

eagle eye

With the way Rory and Sergio have been playing in recent weeks I can't see past the pair of them. They seem to be just a bit ahead of everybody else right now, well I suppose Fowler is there too.

poteen

eagle eye wrote: »

With the way Rory and Sergio have been playing in recent weeks I can't see past the pair of them. They seem to be just a bit ahead of everybody else right now, well I suppose Fowler is there too.

I think yesterdays defeat will knock alot out of Sergio to the point that I dont expect him to be a major factor this weekend.

charlieIRL

Lads, keep the Gambling talk to this thread only. Any future posts will result in Cards and / or bans. Thanks.

FixdePitchmark

http://m.rte.ie/sport/touch/golf/american-tour/2014/0806/635405-oosthuizen-claims-long-drive-title/

SuprSi

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

http://m.rte.ie/sport/touch/golf/american-tour/2014/0806/635405-oosthuizen-claims-long-drive-title/

I think the most amazing part in that article is this;

That year (1963) Nicklaus, using a persimmon driver and wound golf ball, hit a winning drive of 341 yards, 17 inches

Wow!! That's over 50 years ago.

FixdePitchmark

Yes why I put it up.

We don't know conditions. But still impressive.

Bubba is one pain in the arse.

Padraig legend.

BigChap1759

So Monty has another chance to pick up a real major - chances of him making the cut?

RikkFlair

Tiger waiting til the 11th hour to enter it seems, John Huh is the first alternate

Mushy

RikkFlair wrote: »

Tiger waiting til the 11th hour to enter it seems, John Huh is the first alternate

Wonder why he got the extension for registration! Bit lousy on the next guy in.

PropJoe10

BigChap1759 wrote: »

So Monty has another chance to pick up a real major - chances of him making the cut?

Good chance of making the cut, he's been playing some great golf lately. His putting has been particularly impressive. I'd say the course will be too long for him to be a contender though. Its nice to see the over 50s doing so well these days.

Loire

RikkFlair wrote: »

Tiger waiting til the 11th hour to enter it seems, John Huh is the first alternate

Huh?















:pac::pac::pac:

Slicemeister

Loire wrote: »

Huh?















:pac::pac::pac:

:-)

yaboya1

McIlroy in form looks almost unbeatable.
Garcia will never win a Major imo.
After the way Mickelson finished last week, you'd fancy him to play well but I think it all depends on how Rory plays. If he turns up in his recent form, the field are playing for second.

fullstop

Mushy wrote: »

Wonder why he got the extension for registration! Bit lousy on the next guy in.

Yeah unfair on the alternate, and if he's as hurt as he made out on Sunday, thee's no way in hell he can play.

SnowDrifts

fullstop wrote: »

Yeah unfair on the alternate, and if he's as hurt as he made out on Sunday, thee's no way in hell he can play.

He has been playing his practice round today and apparently has showed no sign of any injury worries and is hitting the ball relatively far so I would imagine he will be teeing it up tomorrow. Also... really don't think he was pretending or making his injury out to be worse than it was on Sunday gone.

Golfgraffix

Some flybys if anyone wants to see the course.

http://www.jndcs.com/WebApp/valhalla/Course%20Tour/index.php?m=1

WHIP IT!

SnowDrifts wrote: »

He has been playing his practice round today and apparently has showed no sign of any injury worries and is hitting the ball relatively far so I would imagine he will be teeing it up tomorrow. Also... really don't think he was pretending or making his injury out to be worse than it was on Sunday gone.

It's Tiger Woods. The fakest human being in sport. Of course he was.

SnowDrifts

WHIP IT! wrote: »

It's Tiger Woods. The fakest human being in sport. Of course he was.

Well then he deserves an Oscar. He could barely get into his car. A long lens camera captured him struggling to walk up the steps on his jet shortly after. Supposed he was continuing on the show for the pilots.

He wasn't faking an injury... but I guess we shall have to disagree on that.

SnowDrifts

So Tiger has just confirmed he will be playing. I'd imagine a player who gave a sh*t about other players would have gave Mr Huh a call a few days ago to inform him that they would most likely be playing..... I doubt he got that call from Tiger.

WHIP IT!

SnowDrifts wrote: »

Well then he deserves an Oscar. He could barely get into his car. A long lens camera captured him struggling to walk up the steps on his jet shortly after. Supposed he was continuing on the show for the pilots.

He wasn't faking an injury... but I guess we shall have to disagree on that.

You seem quite sure of this. Any chance of Friday's EuroMillion numbers?? I'm smashed...

SnowDrifts

WHIP IT! wrote: »

You seem quite sure of this. Any chance of Friday's EuroMillion numbers?? I'm smashed...

You and me both

Speak Now

SnowDrifts wrote: »

So Tiger has just confirmed he will be playing. I'd imagine a player who gave a sh*t about other players would have gave Mr Huh a call a few days ago to inform him that they would most likely be playing..... I doubt he got that call from Tiger.

What difference would that make Snow? Huh is first alternative regardless not just to Tiger so would be hanging close by regardless I assume.

SnowDrifts

Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »

What difference would that make Snow? Huh is first alternative regardless not just to Tiger so would be hanging close by regardless I assume.

Because Tiger got an extension on the deadline so basically he had until his tee time to make up his mind. Just thought it might be a little unfair for Huh not knowing until the last minute.

Speak Now

SnowDrifts wrote: »

Because Tiger got an extension on the deadline so basically he had until his tee time to make up his mind. Just thought it might be a little unfair for Huh not knowing until the last minute.

Yeah an injury extension that can be applied by any injured player not just Tiger as seems to be widely reported.

I was just wondering isnt Huh still on standbye in case anyone pulled out today or would they now go with 155 if someone bailed now?

Im sure Huh is professional enough to accept Tiger making a late call. Might not be so pleased of course if he seems him pulling up after a few holes tomorrow.

Hope Tiger isnt too near Padraig on the range tomorrow, might be the odd grimace when he's doin the happy Gilmore!!!

stockdam

Hopefully it will be another shootout between Rory and Sergio. It's time for Sergio to get a major

SaveOurLyric

Huh gives a rat's ass about an unknown alternate....

TIGER'S PLAYIN'

Best news of the week. Makes it worthwhile tuning in tomorrow.

Biggest draw ever in golf.
The man who spread the word around the world.
Made golf cool.
Had kids Just Doin It.
Brought so much money into the tour funds the rest of the pros should be kissing the fairway he walks on.
A coloured man rulz the country club.
Broke so many records its probably a record itself (yes, I know there's one still missing. For the moment...).
Hell, courses had to be TIGERPROOFED. I dont think Nicklausproofed is even a word!!!!
The Tiger Slam - that's FOUR majors in a row !!!!
He won a US open by 15 (yes FIFTEEN, shots) !!!!
That's three capitalised exclamation mark facts in a row !!!!
He slowed down time on the 16th at the Masters so that Nike could get extra publicity from a championship winning super shot - not even Einstein could do that. The boffins at Cern cant even figure out how he did it.
He won the US Open with a broken leg.
Tiger will jump Snead for the highest number of PGA victories ever.


Golf just wont know what's hit it when he is gone.

Be glad he is there. Watch him.

Deeper Blue

I reckon Tiger could regret playing in this, particularly if he's constantly hitting out of heavy rough.

I've seen quotes from Graham Delaet saying it took him a full year to fully recover from the same injury as Tiger, so maybe he'd be better off resting up until the end of the year.

SaveOurLyric wrote: »

He slowed down time on the 16th at the Masters so that Nike could get extra publicity from a championship winning super shot - not even Einstein could do that. The boffins at Cern cant even figure out how he did it.

PARlance

I wouldn't question Tiger faking his injuries at all.
What I would question is his recovery time... Remarkable.

Slicemeister

Can't wait for this. Hopefully it's no procession.

FixdePitchmark

A bit daft .

So he just pulled out of last event.

If not . He will wd from this injured.

Unless he thinks pain cures past ills. Strange carry on.

Rikand

Irish Journalist asks Sergio if he doesn't want any Irish guys in contention with him on the final day....

http://www.pgatour.com/video/2014/08/06/sergio-garcia-comments-before-the-pga-championship.html#ooid=JrN3JnbzrDQMbO9wDSeeTeQNU9apcABg

SaveOurLyric

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

A bit daft .

So he just pulled out of last event.

If not . He will wd from this injured.

Unless he thinks pain cures past ills. Strange carry on.

He's fine. Wasnt the operated injury. Just another bone in his back. Which his physio popped back in. As you do. Raring to go. Expecting to win.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/uspga/11017540/Tiger-Woods-arrives-at-US-PGA-Championship-to-mayhem.html

FixdePitchmark

SaveOurLyric wrote: »

He's fine. Wasnt the operated injury. Just another bone in his back. Which his physio popped back in. As you do. Raring to go. Expecting to win.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/uspga/11017540/Tiger-Woods-arrives-at-US-PGA-Championship-to-mayhem.html

Was honestly thinking it could be another point.
But all these subsequent injuries tend to be compensation for original.


But any back injury. Hard to believe he is fit.

con___manx1

I expect Sergio to be up there. He is putting well finally. Always a player who just falls short . It would be great if he could finally do it.

me89

Red button coverage of the Harrington/woods group at 1.30 tomorrow.

LinksLad

You might Save Our Lyric, but you'll never Save Our Tiger.

Muahahaha

Will Setanta or the Beeb have a highlights show of the days play or do Sky have it on lock down ?

vienne86

me89 wrote: »

Red button coverage of the Harrington/woods group at 1.30 tomorrow.

Wonder how much of Harrington we'll see.