The Open 2016 - Official Thread - Read OP before you go on!

sky88 · 17-07-2016 06:53PM

can mcginley go a sentence without mentioning the ruder cup.

amazing day of golf from both men.

fair play to henrik

MisterAnarchy · 17-07-2016 06:53PM

Have to say for all Sky's hype about the Open ,the picture quality on their SD Sky Sports was much inferior than Setantas .
The HD picture was pretty poor too in comparison with Sky Germany and Canal + Spain.

Chivito550 · 17-07-2016 06:55PM

Is it just me or was the guy who announced the winner different this year? There used to be a different guy who had a very distinctive voice. Did he retire? I could be way off here.

Joe_ Public · 17-07-2016 06:55PM

Break80 wrote: »

I noticed it yesterday when Stenson was signing his card. He is lefthanded.
The last pairing in this years open you have a left hander who swings the club right and a right hander who swings the club left.

Most left-handers will make the switch i think...doubt many do the reverse as Phil does though.

Martin567 · 17-07-2016 06:56PM

Break80 wrote: »

I noticed it yesterday when Stenson was signing his card. He is lefthanded.
The last pairing in this years open you have a left hander who swings the club right and a right hander who swings the club left.

Greg Norman & Curtis Strange, both former World No 1s, were also left handed.

Martin567 · 17-07-2016 06:58PM

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Most left-handers will make the switch i think...doubt many do the reverse as Phil does though.

I do! I'd say quite a few Irish people do, certainly more than average.

stockdam · 17-07-2016 06:58PM

Stenson....birdies at 14,15,16, lipped out at 17 and another birdie at 18!

Joe_ Public · 17-07-2016 07:01PM

Martin567 wrote: »

I do! I'd say quite a few Irish people do, certainly more than average.

YOu mean you're a leftie rightie? I guess I could be surprised alright, why do you think Irish people in particular would be more liable to do it?

Martin567 · 17-07-2016 07:02PM

stockdam wrote: »

Stenson....birdies at 14,15,16, lipped out at 17 and another birdie at 18!

Possibly the greatest ever Major Championship round. Shot 63 in the final group with two three putts.

Chivito550 · 17-07-2016 07:05PM

Martin567 wrote: »

Possibly the greatest ever Major Championship round. Shot 63 in the final group with two three putts.

Honourable mention to Padraig in 2008 who went -4 on the final 6 holes on a course that was playing so difficult that +3 won it for him, and by 4 shots. That was one of the most impressive finishes I've seen.

Martin567 · 17-07-2016 07:11PM

Joe_ Public wrote: »

YOu mean you're a leftie rightie? I guess I coulddon't surprised alright, why do you think Irish people in particular would be more liable to do it?

For me it's a hurling thing. I'm right handed so my right hand has to be on top. My left side (backhand) was my stronger side playing hurling so that naturally follows to golf.

I wouldn't be able to hit a golf ball at all if I put my left hand on top and I don't have time to be a complete beginner again when I can play quite respectably as I am. I never think of myself as playing left "handed" since I feel it is still my right that is controlling the club.

If I play tennis (or even table tennis), my backhand is naturally much better than my forehand.

Joe_ Public · 17-07-2016 07:16PM

Martin567 wrote: »

For me it's a hurling thing. I'm right handed so my right hand has to be on top. My left side (backhand) was my stronger side playing hurling so that naturally follows to golf.

I wouldn't be able to hit a golf ball at all if I put my left hand on top and I don't have time to be a complete beginner again when I can play quite respectably as I am. I never think of myself as playing left "handed" since I feel it is still my right that is controlling the club.

If I play tennis (or even table tennis), my backhand is naturally much better than my forehand.

Ah ok I think I get you. You don't play left-handed like Phil, but cross handed. I'm a cack hander myself even though I never played hurling competitively as a kid. A few people tried to change me over the years but it was too uncomfortable for me so always stuck with the right over left. I've played a few rounds in states when I visit the relatives and they look upon me as if I've two heads over there. Guys even call their friends over to have a look at me, like a circus exhibit sometimes!

Martin567 · 17-07-2016 07:32PM

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Ah ok I think I get you. You don't play left-handed like Phil, but cross handed. I'm a cack hander myself even though I never played hurling competitively as a kid. A few people tried to change me over the years but it was too uncomfortable for me so always stuck with the right over left. I've played a few rounds in states when I visit the relatives and they look upon me as if I've two heads over there. Guys even call their friends over to have a look at me, like a circus exhibit sometimes!

No, I do play "left handed" like Phil. As a hurler, I can hit the ball from both sides (my right hand would always be on top). But my left side is my stronger side so that is how I play golf.

I was trying to explain that I don't consider what I (or Phil) does as being left-handed. It's more left sided. I find it a bit funny that I would be considered to be an orthodox left handed player as I'm completely right handed and my right hand does most of the work.

If I was to play golf right handed, I would do it like you as I wouldn't be able to do anything with my left hand on top.

Joe_ Public · 17-07-2016 07:54PM

Martin567 wrote: »

No, I do play "left handed" like Phil. As a hurler, I can hit the ball from both sides (my right hand would always be on top). But my left side is my stronger side so that is how I play golf.

I was trying to explain that I don't consider what I (or Phil) does as being left-handed. It's more left sided. I find it a bit funny that I would be considered to be an orthodox left handed player as I'm completely right handed and my right hand does most of the work.

If I was to play golf right handed, I would do it like you as I wouldn't be able to do anything with my left hand on top.

Ok I understand you now, sorry for the confusion. I've come across very few such instances but that doesn't mean it's not uncommon and I don't even know why I play cross handed, just decided to play that way when i first picked up a club and stuck with it. I never ever miss left is about the only thing I can say for it

HighLine · 17-07-2016 08:17PM

https://twitter.com/GolfersCoach/status/754744546131607552

Keano · 17-07-2016 08:18PM

Just seen a pic on Twitter of Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson have gone out for another round!

Offaly Exile · 17-07-2016 08:20PM

Chivito550 wrote: »

Is it just me or was the guy who announced the winner different this year? There used to be a different guy who had a very distinctive voice. Did he retire? I could be way off here.

Are you thinking perhaps of the great Ivor Robson with the distinctive voice who was the starter on the first tee at the Open for over 40 years ? He retired last year. He was very much part of the Open tradition

from_atozinc · 17-07-2016 08:26PM

Am I wrong or is the British open usually broadcast live on BBC ?

No sign of any live golf this year on bbc

Dayor Knight · 17-07-2016 08:32PM

Armchair Andy wrote: »

Some lads just don't speak well.

Ah he's great craic normally when interviewed. Very funny and witty. But a very formal situation, just after winning, kept it simple and straight down the middle. I'd say we'll see the good stuff from him in later interviews....

Keano · 17-07-2016 08:32PM

from_atozinc wrote: »

Am I wrong or is the British open usually broadcast live on BBC ?

No sign of any live golf this year on bbc

Google that young man!

PARlance · 17-07-2016 08:35PM

Dayor Knight wrote: »

Ah he's great craic normally when interviewed. Very funny and witty. But a very formal situation, just after winning, kept it simple and straight down the middle. I'd say we'll see the good stuff from him in later interviews....

His friend dying on Wednesday too, I'd say he was just trying to hold it together.

Jawgap · 17-07-2016 08:45PM

https://twitter.com/europeantour/status/754734162809122816

Armchair Andy · 17-07-2016 08:52PM

Dayor Knight wrote:

Ah he's great craic normally when interviewed. Very funny and witty. But a very formal situation, just after winning, kept it simple and straight down the middle. I'd say we'll see the good stuff from him in later interviews....

Well 40 is the new 30! Yeah his interviews are really good and witty, just as you say the circumstances were not right.

Of course Sarah Stirk having the hots for him and giggling at everything he says helps too...

Offaly Exile · 17-07-2016 09:07PM

Dayor Knight wrote: »

Ah he's great craic normally when interviewed. Very funny and witty. But a very formal situation, just after winning, kept it simple and straight down the middle. I'd say we'll see the good stuff from him in later interviews....

It was also nice I thought to see his wife's low key and humble reaction compared to Dustin Jonson's partner's antics at the US Open (though I suppose the weather in Troon was not suitable for wearing a skimpy outfit !!)

RikkFlair · 17-07-2016 09:45PM

Was just thinking back to when Tiger was winning majors by 10-15 shots, both players today were pretty much at that level. A privilege to watch it unfold.

Dirty Dingus McGee · 17-07-2016 09:49PM

Offaly Exile wrote: »

It was also nice I thought to see his wife's low key and humble reaction compared to Dustin Jonson's partner's antics at the US Open (though I suppose the weather in Troon was not suitable for wearing a skimpy outfit !!)

Sexist.

Women should be able to wear whatever they want.:D

Armchair Andy · 17-07-2016 09:55PM

RikkFlair wrote:

Was just thinking back to when Tiger was winning majors by 10-15 shots, both players today were pretty much at that level. A privilege to watch it unfold.

Imagine what Phil would've won had Tiger not been around!!

mickmackey1 · 17-07-2016 10:14PM

Great stuff but couldn't break the 62 curse :eek:

stockdam · 17-07-2016 10:51PM

Martin567 wrote: »

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Ah ok I think I get you. You don't play left-handed like Phil, but cross handed. I'm a cack hander myself even though I never played hurling competitively as a kid. A few people tried to change me over the years but it was too uncomfortable for me so always stuck with the right over left. I've played a few rounds in states when I visit the relatives and they look upon me as if I've two heads over there. Guys even call their friends over to have a look at me, like a circus exhibit sometimes!

No, I do play "left handed" like Phil. As a hurler, I can hit the ball from both sides (my right hand would always be on top). But my left side is my stronger side so that is how I play golf.

I was trying to explain that I don't consider what I (or Phil) does as being left-handed. It's more left sided. I find it a bit funny that I would be considered to be an orthodox left handed player as I'm completely right handed and my right hand does most of the work.

If I was to play golf right handed, I would do it like you as I wouldn't be able to do anything with my left hand on top.

That's why a lot of left handers who play right handed are good. They control the club with their dominant hand and their weaker hand doesn't over-power the shot. They have to use good body action to get power and their left hand keeps the club-face square.

PARlance · 18-07-2016 12:26AM

stockdam wrote: »

That's why a lot of left handers who play right handed are good. They control the club with their dominant hand and their weaker hand doesn't over-power the shot. They have to use good body action to get power and their left hand keeps the club-face square.

I'm a left hander who plays right handed and I would like to rubbish your theory

Back to The Open, those rounds from Stenson and Mickleson were top quality. Mickleson's up and down on 12 was unreal, as was the one (his putt) on 17. It was great to see Stenson do it, it's an overused expression but his career does deserve one.

Watching the highlights on BBC, it was almost a shock to see Stenson walking off the first at -11. To shoot 63 from there, on the final day to win a Major is just spectacular. It wasn't as if it was a particularly good scoring day out there.

That 3 wood on 18 though, he'll be on cloud 9 but I'm sure he'll wake up in a sweat in the near future.... dreaming about it trickling in, leaving an almost unplayable. Keep the Jug on the bedside locker!

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