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Irish open 2014 @ Fota thread

  • 01-06-2014 07:46PM
    #1
    m r c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 802 ✭✭✭


    So earlier as we were chatting I got the green light off the boss :-) to go to see the Irish open this year in Cork.

    As there's no thread here I thought there would be no harm in starting one as there should be some in form Irish guys in with a shout this year hopefully.

    It should make for a really great Irish open the way things are going ATM Lowry, McIlroy and to a lesser extent Harrington have been playing lovely the last while which should help to peak interest this year.

    Anyone else on here going down to spectate?


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  • #2
    Wichita Lineman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,742 ✭✭✭✭Wichita Lineman


    I am thinking of going down on the Sunday.


  • #3
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭big_drive


    Played it today in junior scratch cup. The place is looking great. The new tee boxes will make it harder for sure.
    Hopefully the weather will be kind for that week!


  • #4
    m r c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 802 ✭✭✭m r c


    big_drive wrote: »
    Played it today in junior scratch cup. The place is looking great. The new tee boxes will make it harder for sure.
    Hopefully the weather will be kind for that week!

    Where do you think might be a good place to view it from that mightn't exactly be thronged with people?


  • #5
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭big_drive


    Hard enough to say. Somewhere around the green on the par 5 10th could be good. Lot will go for it in two. Plus from there you can also see the tee shots on the 11th (par 3)


  • #6
    dan_ep82
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,763 ✭✭✭dan_ep82


    Any channels except Sky Sport covering it?


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  • #7
    soundsham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,848 ✭✭✭soundsham


    m r c wrote: »
    Where do you think might be a good place to view it from that mightn't exactly be thronged with people?

    Old 6th tee box
    Would let you see approaches to the par 5 5th and tee shots off new 6 th tee


  • #8
    Corkblowin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 622 ✭✭✭Corkblowin


    m r c wrote: »
    Where do you think might be a good place to view it from that mightn't exactly be thronged with people?

    If you can sit there - the wall at the back of 13th green. Also see 12th (at a distance), 10th & 7th greens. Might also be able to catch the 6th & 11th - depending on the trees.


  • #9
    Deeper Blue
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    There was a thread started a few months back; http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057092303

    Can't wait for this


  • #10
    m r c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 802 ✭✭✭m r c


    Corkblowin wrote: »
    If you can sit there - the wall at the back of 13th green. Also see 12th (at a distance), 10th & 7th greens. Might also be able to catch the 6th & 11th - depending on the trees.


    Thanks for that, that's the kind of info that you'd never work out on your own having never been there before.


  • #11
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,529 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    will be there most of the week myself, am definitely looking forward to it :D


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  • #12
    Loire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭Loire


    Another good spot (if you can get to it) would be behind the 16th green - you can see the 1st green, 16th green & tee-off on the 17th.


  • #13
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,529 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    will have the wife and kids in tow so imagine a lot of time will be spent in the clubhouse


  • #14
    snaphook
    Closed Accounts Posts: 328 ✭✭snaphook


    I'll be down on the range for the most part.

    Will follow some of the marquee groups too.


  • #15
    Loire
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    snaphook wrote: »
    I'll be down on the range for the most part.

    Will follow some of the marquee groups wags too.

    There you go!


  • #16
    snaphook
    Closed Accounts Posts: 328 ✭✭snaphook


    ?


  • #17
    RikkFlair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,122 ✭✭✭RikkFlair


    Get yer loud pants ready!

    http://www.irishopen.ie/events/wacky-trouser-day


  • #18
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭big_drive


    I'd be banning those pants rather than trying to promote them!!


  • #19
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,529 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    RikkFlair wrote: »
    Get yer loud pants ready!

    http://www.irishopen.ie/events/wacky-trouser-day

    I'm in


  • #20
    Kevinmarkham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭Kevinmarkham


    stevieob wrote: »
    I'm in

    Was required to wear the loudest pair i had last week. still didnt stand a chance againt Liz Hurley!
    http://www.theirishgolfblog.com/2014/06/liz-hurley-and-my-red-plaid-pants.html?m=1


  • #21
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,529 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Kevinmarkham wrote: »
    Was required to wear the loudest pair i had last week. still didnt stand a chance againt Liz Hurley!
    http://www.theirishgolfblog.com/2014/06/liz-hurley-and-my-red-plaid-pants.html?m=1

    You call them LOUD!!!

    I've just been shopping........ and the get up I just bought will have me barred from Greystones, so when I'm done with it, you can have for your next photoshoot :eek:

    I didn't stop at myself though, the kids and the missus have been included......... 4 has more chance than one I reckon and with a planned holiday to Dubai, I could do with first prize :)

    Now just have to rely on the postman :rolleyes:


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  • #22
    Kevinmarkham
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭Kevinmarkham


    stevieob wrote: »
    You call them LOUD!!!

    I've just been shopping........ and the get up I just bought will have me barred from Greystones, so when I'm done with it, you can have for your next photoshoot :eek:

    I didn't stop at myself though, the kids and the missus have been included......... 4 has more chance than one I reckon and with a planned holiday to Dubai, I could do with first prize :)

    Now just have to rely on the postman :rolleyes:

    They are the loudest (and only) pair I have! Contacted Royal & Awesome but they couldn't get the Old Tom Trews to me in time. Where are yours coming from? And what's the prize?


  • #23
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,529 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Kevinmarkham wrote: »
    They are the loudest (and only) pair I have! Contacted Royal & Awesome but they couldn't get the Old Tom Trews to me in time. Where are yours coming from? And what's the prize?

    cheap and cheerful, sportsdirect, a bit of DIY and a lend of a Jacket.....
    I have a plan :)


  • #24
    clerk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭clerk


    When will the line up for the week be announced ?


  • #25
    thegolfnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭thegolfnut


    Anyone know what condition the course is in at the moment?


  • #26
    Mushy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,866 ✭✭✭✭Mushy


    clerk wrote: »
    When will the line up for the week be announced ?

    http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/season=2014/tournamentid=2014048/teetimes/index.html

    Here is the player list. Tee times will probably be the Monday beforehand.


  • #27
    The_Kew_Tour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 35,810 ✭✭✭✭The_Kew_Tour


    I remember being in Killarney in 2011 and you could not go into Practice Area.

    Is it the same this time does anyone know? I hope not.

    EVENFLOW



  • #28
    Tiger Mcilroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,562 ✭✭✭Tiger Mcilroy


    Im currently working on getting down to the golf next friday for the day, is something like this family friendly as in the missus is interested in coming down along with the little fella (hes one) to have a walk about the course and check the go out and i was wondering does anybody have any idea if its suitable to bring small people.

    Obviously im going regardless..


  • #29
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,529 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    Tiger Mcilroy wrote: »
    Im currently working on getting down to the golf next friday for the day, is something like this family friendly as in the missus is interested in coming down along with the little fella (hes one) to have a walk about the course and check the go out and i was wondering does anybody have any idea if its suitable to bring small people.

    Obviously im going regardless..

    Was in the same boat myself but asked the relevant people and was told to bring them all along :)


  • #30
    Norfolk Enchants_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 661 ✭✭✭Norfolk Enchants_


    Tiger Mcilroy wrote: »
    Im currently working on getting down to the golf next friday for the day, is something like this family friendly as in the missus is interested in coming down along with the little fella (hes one) to have a walk about the course and check the go out and i was wondering does anybody have any idea if its suitable to bring small people.

    Obviously im going regardless..
    Yes afaik it is family friendly, although there may be some areas that are difficult to acces with the buggy, but for the most part you'd be grand I'd say.


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  • #31
    Tiger Mcilroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,562 ✭✭✭Tiger Mcilroy


    stevieob wrote: »
    Was in the same boat myself but asked the relevant people and was told to bring them all along :)

    Excellent i had an idea its ok but you never can tell and in fairness he will have the best seat in the house in his buggy and baby bjorn.


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