Irish Open 2021 [No Covid posts]

nonsheep7 · 02-07-2021 8:55pm

Genuine and only wish I had someone to tell me beforehand ,watch your car park sign directions ,print off player tee time list , print off course card layout , there is none of the aforementioned available . Do not even glance in the direction of the 'souvenir' shop ,ripoff of the century, probably nicest ever lager from a plastic cup at 6e a pop ,lovely friendly cheery staff, was there Thursday ,hope I am of some help.

Ivefoundgod · 02-07-2021 10:33pm

thelostboys23 wrote: »

Know a couple of members there and they sprayed something 2 weeks ago and organisers and TV were apparently unhappy as it would affect how it looked on tv. In great condition other than that was told.

You can smell that I think when walking around and see where its changed the colours of the grass in places, particularly noticeable in the rough I thought where some patches of grass almost looked dead. Still think the course looked great in person and on tv. Fairways are like carpet, as are the greens. Was on the fairway today as spotter and though it was immaculate. Heard no complaints from players either.

AnBeagalltach · 02-07-2021 10:37pm

Just to say course was best I’ve seen it two weeks ago- rough was outrageously penal (lost ball nearly two yards out of fairway).. they put an extraordinary amount of fertiliser on it when course closed 10 days ago and it didn’t rain until today. Many areas went black and somehow pros are now playing on an easier course than poor members had to play on since reopening 2 months ago. They spent all year growing rough only to see it wither away and burn in the final week- real shame

CPC90 · 03-07-2021 5:51am

All, just a quick ask on the off chance anyone has any spare tickets for tomorrow (Sunday) I am looking to buy 1 adult ticket. Computer crashed during the original sale! Thanks all and enjoy the weekends golf!

Rikand · 03-07-2021 9:33am

Speak Now wrote: »

-3 it is, tough on Colm Moriarty.

He went backwards when everyone else went forwards. Bogeying a par 5 to finish his round just not good enough.

Mantis Toboggan · 03-07-2021 10:30am

Amazing the amount of doubles on the 3rd.

Speak Now · 03-07-2021 11:48am

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Amazing the amount of doubles on the 3rd.

Must be a swirling breeze today, I didn't see one ball in the water on Thursday and I watched a dozen groups go through. I remember in 1995 open there was someone wet in nearly every 3 ball passed through.

FourFourRED · 03-07-2021 1:40pm

Just witnessed Harding’s eagle chip on the 17th, incredible stuff.

Speak Now · 03-07-2021 3:56pm

Trampas wrote: »

Shane 8 behind Herbert and 8 shots worse than him on par 5’s

He’s birdied every par 5 on both days.

Herbert 11 from 11 now!

Trampas · 03-07-2021 4:20pm

Speak Now wrote: »

Herbert 11 from 11 now!

You need to be scoring on par 5’s to have a good chance in any event.

Was Rory, Shane and Graeme in the resident bar until late last night with their starts today

fullstop · 03-07-2021 4:25pm

Some knobs in the crowds at 14 with the wise cracks.

[Deleted User] · 03-07-2021 10:29pm

I have 2 for tomorrow as i cant make it.

CPC90 · 03-07-2021 10:49pm

hoccles77 wrote: »

I have 2 for tomorrow as i cant make it.

PM sent

Sir montygom · 03-07-2021 11:59pm

I was amazed with the lack of signage for directions to the course .. Coming from the south of the country go through Knocktopher and out the Stoneyford road .... take a right at the crossroads a mile before Stoneyford .... brings you right to the carpark /course but otherwise very impressed with the set up and course ....smaller crowds take a bit from the atmosphere but on the plus side you get great views of the golf shots ......to be able to watch them hit drivers into the stiff breeze is brilliant!..... Bring a few sandwiches !

Mj2021spare · 04-07-2021 8:34am

Have one ticket available for today if anyone’s looking, person I was going with is sick after getting their second jab yesterday so just heading up myself
Edit: still available unless I say otherwise, leaders will be finishing around 4/5pm this evening

slingerz · 04-07-2021 9:25am

I think the tv coverage of this has been especially poor. Fair enough RTÉ throw it on in the afternoon but Sky would have all the morning action for the Outer Mongolia open but not this one

Trampas · 04-07-2021 9:43am

slingerz wrote: »

I think the tv coverage of this has been especially poor. Fair enough RTÉ throw it on in the afternoon but Sky would have all the morning action for the Outer Mongolia open but not this one

They usually show the leaders last 18 holes give or take a few minutes and that’s what they are showing. Don’t be thinking of wgc, majors and Rolex tournaments. Normal coverage for European event.

me89 · 04-07-2021 10:18am

Lowry -5 for the round despite missing two 6ft and an 8ft birdie putts.

Trampas · 04-07-2021 10:21am

me89 wrote: »

Lowry -5 for the round despite missing two 6ft and an 8ft birdie putts.

A little to late for me. Probably gone out with attitude the hell with this and I’ll attack everything as what’s the difference when starting down that far

Mj2021spare · 04-07-2021 11:09am

I have one free ticket going for anyone who can make it

PokeHerKing · 04-07-2021 11:37am

Trampas wrote: »

A little to late for me. Probably gone out with attitude the hell with this and I’ll attack everything as what’s the difference when starting down that far

Yeah he needed this round yesterday but still good to see regardless of whether he can win.

I second the poor coverage comment. Can't understand why Sky aren't showing the whole day like they would for every other ET event. It's infuriatingly odd.

me89 · 04-07-2021 11:43am

PokeHerKing wrote: »

Yeah he needed this round yesterday but still good to see regardless of whether he can win.

I second the poor coverage comment. Can't understand why Sky aren't showing the whole day like they would for every other ET event. It's infuriatingly odd.

This is there normal ET coverage in fairness, it usually starts before the leaders go off.

billy3sheets · 04-07-2021 1:43pm

PokeHerKing wrote: »

Yeah he needed this round yesterday but still good to see regardless of whether he can win.

I second the poor coverage comment. Can't understand why Sky aren't showing the whole day like they would for every other ET event. It's infuriatingly odd.

I asked one of the camera men who they were working for. He said they supply global coverage to lots of organizations. I guess they then edit it and add their commentary, decide who they want to show and how much.

fullstop · 04-07-2021 2:44pm

Lucas Herbert, from looking like he was going to stroll this, seems to have gone into meltdown mode. Provisional off the 2nd (possibly 3rd?) tee in a row.

fullstop · 04-07-2021 3:01pm

No idea how Herbert got through those 3 holes +1

Speak Now · 04-07-2021 3:20pm

Don't know how Herbet shot under par for the front 9

fair play to him.

fullstop · 04-07-2021 3:28pm

And a birdie on 10 from the trees. Could easily be 4 or 5 shots worse for the last 5 holes.

Dr. Bre · 04-07-2021 4:10pm

Lads shouting get in the hole must think they are in America

rickis tache · 04-07-2021 4:11pm

Gobsheens. Ruining my viewing.

Mantis Toboggan · 04-07-2021 4:36pm

Weather looks sick.

Irish Open 2021 [No Covid posts]

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