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The 148th Open at Royal Portrush

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  • #572
    harpsman
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    lawred2 wrote: »
    He's not exactly unknown for meltdowns

    however he's not a choker - he's a record most golfers only dream of. When was the last time he was out of the top 10 in the world?

    You can be a great golfer and win lots of things and still be a choker. Some sportsmen are brilliant at turning opportunities into wins. Others aren't as good.

    You can call it being a choker or not being a good closer or not being ruthless or not mentally strong. But whatever you call it McIlroy has had enough Sunday flops to fit into that category

    Look at Faldo and Norman-Norman was probably a better golfer but Faldo was better under pressure.

    WRT to McIlroys disappointing form in majors for the last 5 years I cant really understand-like hes not under that much pressure on a Thursday morning at a major(apart from the masters maybe)


  • #573
    FixdePitchmark
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    i know this is a very odd thing to say . but this actual is a situation that only Rory could grab.


  • #574
    Stevieluvsye
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    FixdePitchmark wrote: »
    i know this is a very odd thing to say . but this actual is a situation that only Rory could grab.

    Hmmm i was thinking if he could get to level par by the end of his round he is still in with a shout although the weather forecast for tomorrow afternoon doesn't look great


  • #575
    FixdePitchmark
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    Stevieluvsye wrote: »
    FixdePitchmark wrote: »
    i know this is a very odd thing to say . but this actual is a situation that only Rory could grab.

    Hmmm i was thinking if he could get to level par by the end of his round he is still in with a shout although the weather forecast for tomorrow afternoon doesn't look great

    ok . i didnt know that part .

    the draw is 50 % of the open


  • #576
    Mantis Toboggan
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    GMac going well.

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  • #577
    FixdePitchmark
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    opening hole is so easy.

    no doubt Rory club selection played a part.

    driving iron ?


  • #578
    Stevieluvsye
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭Stevieluvsye


    FixdePitchmark wrote: »
    ok . i didnt know that part .

    the draw is 50 % of the open

    It's to be dry and slight wind until Miday day and then moderate rain and gusts of 20 miles per hour for a lot of the afternoon


  • #579
    Stevieluvsye
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    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    GMac going well.

    I'd rather Poulter win than that fella


  • #580
    slave1
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    Well played Shane, should be a very happy man and sleep well tonight with late start tomorrow

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  • #581
    Stevieluvsye
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    If someone in the afternoon can shoot a 67 they are putting themselves in a great position with the variable weather between morning and afternoon starters tomorrow


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  • #582
    slave1
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    FixdePitchmark wrote: »
    opening hole is so easy.

    no doubt Rory club selection played a part.

    driving iron ?

    One of the lads is there and said he lost a ball off the tee in practice yesterday and yes, took an iron both times today, a driver of his ability should let it rip, it's a pretty open wide fairway

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  • #583
    HighLine
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    slave1 wrote: »
    Well played Shane, should be a very happy man and sleep well tonight with late start tomorrow

    Great round. Be interesting to see if he will hold on at the top!


  • #584
    Kid Charlemagne
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    Stevieluvsye wrote: »
    I'd rather Poulter win than that fella

    Two great guys, would be nice to see them get the 1 2 alright.


  • #585
    Stevieluvsye
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭Stevieluvsye


    Kid Charlemagne wrote: »
    Two great guys, would be nice to see them get the 1 2 alright.

    :D


  • #586
    Stevieluvsye
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭Stevieluvsye


    Weather looks atrocious now. If moisture gets in to the putting surfaces it will be very difficult to judge the pace as they have been dry all week


  • #587
    IAMAMORON
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    I wouldn't fancy arriving at the 1st tee box to that. It looks foooking nasty.


  • #588
    Mantis Toboggan
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    Weather awful as usual, I wouldn't put the neighbours cat out in that.

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  • #589
    Stevieluvsye
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭Stevieluvsye


    This is an absolute dream for the morning starters. You'd do well to go around level par in conditons like that


  • #590
    FixdePitchmark
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    not a place for drivers .

    brooks has that worked out already

    3 wood


  • #591
    FixdePitchmark
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    brooks has it all


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  • #592
    IAMAMORON
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    It is forecast to fizzle out and stop raining, so late starters may get a break.

    https://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/portrush/bt56-8/minute-weather-forecast/327342


  • #593
    FixdePitchmark
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    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    Weather awful as usual, I wouldn't put the neighbours cat out in that.

    stopped already


  • #594
    FixdePitchmark
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    the talk of Americans and links is just so dated.

    the funny thing is all top players are technically American these days.


  • #595
    Hoboo
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    Stevieluvsye wrote: »
    Weather looks atrocious now. If moisture gets in to the putting surfaces it will be very difficult to judge the pace as they have been dry all week

    If I can do it every week.......harder the better


  • #596
    Stevieluvsye
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭Stevieluvsye


    Don't mind accuweather

    https://www.bbc.com/weather/2640004

    Much more reliable


  • #597
    Pissartist
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    if the rough get's wet it'll be impossible


  • #598
    Dr. Bre
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    Fowler not allowed wear his orange outfit is ridiculous


  • #599
    Keano
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    Dr. Bre wrote: »
    Fowler not allowed wear his orange outfit is ridiculous
    Let's not this turn this thread political. Thanks


  • #600
    Pissartist
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    Dr. Bre wrote: »
    Fowler not allowed wear his orange outfit is ridiculous

    Really ? I thought he only wore this on a sunday ?


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  • #601
    sky88
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    Dr. Bre wrote: »
    Fowler not allowed wear his orange outfit is ridiculous

    is that actually for real?


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