The 148th Open at Royal Portrush

Odyssey 2005 · 22-07-2019 11:11AM

Cork Boy 53 wrote: »

As far as I know Duffy is still on his (extended) summer holidays.

Your mistaken caller. Hes here all summer

FrancieBrady · 22-07-2019 11:15AM

Cork Boy 53 wrote: »

As far as I know Duffy is still on his (extended) summer holidays.

What's the bets there will be a curmudgeon caller about that video?

(Joe chartering a plane to get back!)

22-07-2019 11:25AM

Blud wrote: »

I'm not saying he doesn't, just find it unlikely he drove back to dublin and left the family to go to Bar 37. I mean his daughter was hardly shoved in a car and put on the road late last night.

Irish Times says it's bar 37

he's cancelled Memphis to go on the lash. sure why not - might as well celebrate it!

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/shane-lowry-leads-celebrations-and-belts-out-fields-of-athenry-1.3963718

ForeRight · 22-07-2019 11:28AM

It’s Bar 37. I know the manager and she had pics up on Facebook with Shane in the early hours celebrating.

On another note it’s mind blowing the lengths the anti Rory brigade will go to for their Rory bashing. I’ve seen quite a few people asking where rory was when Shane won and why he wasn’t there to congratulate him. Strange mindset to have.

magic_murph · 22-07-2019 11:29AM

glasso wrote: »

well I suppose that the media are always after him for comment and especially with the open being held up the north for the first time in nearly 70 years.

man he sh1t his pants on that first hole.

what is going on with his mouth at the start of this vid?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZoAwpi34Is

He was talking to the ball - thats whats going on with his mouth

The Tetrarch · 22-07-2019 11:34AM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Class - still in the gear - true Irish Man - lol

Where is that ?

Still in his golf shoes.

The Tetrarch · 22-07-2019 11:39AM

I was in the stand at the 1st on round 1 when Lowry hit his tee shot.
When he started to walk up the hole the stand half emptied as people left to follow him.
They must have mistaken him for Tiger Woods.

galwayllm · 22-07-2019 11:49AM

GreeBo wrote: »

You'll have to make your own assumptions as opinion are not allowed on here!

Cork Boy 53 · 22-07-2019 11:49AM

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

Your mistaken caller. Hes here all summer

FrancieBrady wrote: »

What's the bets there will be a curmudgeon caller about that video? (Joe chartering a plane to get back!)

I was mistaken. Duffy is back and has just been on RTE Radio plugging his show this afternoon. And Lowry`s victory yesterday will indeed be one of the topics on air.

leitrim4life · 22-07-2019 12:11PM

Looks like he has gone on a massive bender, he'll probably surface wed or Thurs in clara

Odyssey 2005 · 22-07-2019 12:12PM

The fact that he cleared out of portrush says a lot.

A Shaved Duck? · 22-07-2019 12:16PM

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

The fact that he cleared out of portrush says a lot.

Says more about your mindset that you think there is anything in it tbh.

22-07-2019 12:16PM

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

The fact that he cleared out of portrush says a lot.

it's a bit too Rickie Fowler up there!

but most / all would plan to get the hell out of there - you don't count on winning in advance and make arrangements to stay on after on the Sunday.

PhuckHugh22 · 22-07-2019 12:24PM

Does anyone know why they dont present the second with a shield type thing on the 18th anymore?

I had thought that they usually do that. Was wondering why Fleetwood wasnt out there.

FixdePitchmark · 22-07-2019 12:30PM

leitrim4life wrote: »

Looks like he has gone on a massive bender, he'll probably surface wed or Thurs in clara

Fair play to him.

FixdePitchmark · 22-07-2019 12:34PM

glasso wrote: »

it's a bit too Rickie Fowler up there!

but most / all would plan to get the hell out of there - you don't count on winning in advance and make arrangements to stay on after on the Sunday.

I've been in Portrush a bit - nice town etc.

But people are a bit naive or head in sand if they think a lad goes around with a load of paddies singing - " they stole Trevelyan's corn"

Looks like they had a great time - Dublin is after all the best place in Ireland

Hanging around Dublin too

FixdePitchmark · 22-07-2019 12:35PM

Where does Elmo from love hate come into this , must know him from the dreaded Celebrity Golf Scene ?

A strange one.

22-07-2019 12:51PM

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Where does Elmo from love hate come into this , must know him from the dreaded Celebrity Golf Scene ?

A strange one.

yeah the guy Alan Clancy who runs/ owns House , 37 and other places in Dublin and the Elmo guy seem to be "celebrity" golf mates with Mr. Lowry.

no doubt he'll keep it real by bringing it back to Clara during the week!

munsterlegend · 22-07-2019 01:30PM

Still buzzing after yesterday.

There are few occasions where I feel very nervous before a sporting event. An Irish person in an Olympic final with a chance of winning, your county in an all Ireland final or Ireland in the World Cup but the last 18 holes yesterday were right up there. Once he got past hole 14 which for some reason he hated all week and was also where James sugrue went awry, I relaxed a bit. One of the great Irish sporting days.

gormdubhgorm · 22-07-2019 01:33PM

Well it is not as good as the Mullingar Scratch Cup......?

https://twitter.com/i/status/1153280394193723392

slave1 · 22-07-2019 01:52PM

PhuckHugh22 wrote: »

Does anyone know why they dont present the second with a shield type thing on the 18th anymore?

I had thought that they usually do that. Was wondering why Fleetwood wasnt out there.

Yeah, thought the low amateur used to get their prize too, no idea why they cut it out

The Tetrarch · 22-07-2019 01:53PM

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munsterlegend · 22-07-2019 01:58PM

slave1 wrote: »

Yeah, thought the low amateur used to get their prize too, no idea why they cut it out

No amateur made the cut so no silver medal.

Cork Boy 53 · 22-07-2019 02:09PM

When exactly does the qualification period for the 2020 Ryder Cup start? At the start of next season or earlier than that? Whenever it is Lowry will surely finally make an appearance in the Cup.

I now see that, as far as European players are concerned, it will be the BMW Championship in September this year.

FrancieBrady · 22-07-2019 02:14PM

gormdubhgorm wrote: »

Well it is not as good as the Mullingar Scratch Cup......?

https://twitter.com/i/status/1153280394193723392

You gotta love grannies!

joebloggs32 · 22-07-2019 04:28PM

Cork Boy 53 wrote: »

When exactly does the qualification period for the 2020 Ryder Cup start? At the start of next season or earlier than that? Whenever it is Lowry will surely finally make an appearance in the Cup.

I now see that, as far as European players are concerned, it will be the BMW Championship in September this year.

Having a guaranteed start in all the majors and probably the WGC events should give him a good chance of qualifying, but barring an alarming drop in form (like Willet had) I'd say he would be a good shout for a pick.

gormdubhgorm · 22-07-2019 05:31PM

FrancieBrady wrote: »

You gotta love grannies!

She seems like a very funny laid back woman.
There was another bit on RTE where they asked Lowry's parents where he got the temperament to play under pressure like that.
They decided that he took after his Granny!
I can see why now!

BobbyBobberson · 22-07-2019 06:02PM

What a great few days, unbelievable stuff. Was on fairway when everyone ran down the 18th and it was mental. Probably slightly dangerous at one point but marshalls did a great job. The set up was incredible I have to say, everything you needed only negative was when people were leaving I think there was room for a better system, some pretty peeved off individuals yesterday and things got heated with some.

Seen someone ask where the golfers stayed earlier, they were all over the place to be honest. Rose was in Portstewart while Holmes was in apartment block right next door to the course. Woods stayed in Ballycastle according to some, god knows there is plenty of houses to rent up here.

When he was walking down the 18th it was just unbelievable my good god. The crowds chanting his name and Ole Ole being roared, just class.

Speak Now · 22-07-2019 06:14PM

10 of the last 50 major winners born on this Island, some strike rate considering only 1 ever before that. Golf much more of a worldwide sport now also. 5 golfers as well showing it's no fluke. GUI must be getting something right.

Speak Now · 22-07-2019 06:17PM

leitrim4life wrote: »

Looks like he has gone on a massive bender, he'll probably surface wed or Thurs in clara

Has he withdrawn from this weeks WGC in Memphis?

The 148th Open at Royal Portrush

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