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Shane Lowry - 2019 Champion Golfer of The Year (note first post please for posting guidance)

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  • #2552
    vienne86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,078 ✭✭✭✭vienne86


    charlieIRL wrote: »
    he's on some roll now!!

    Right now, I'd like him to be on the green on the 5th!


  • #2553
    abff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,872 ✭✭✭abff


    And the cameras move away again as Shane is about to putt!


  • #2554
    vienne86
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    abff wrote: »
    And the cameras move away again as Shane is about to putt!

    But of course Sky presume we would rather watch the mechanic's bum than Shane's putt.....spare me! Anyway, he made his par.


  • #2555
    abff
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    vienne86 wrote: »
    But of course Sky presume we would rather watch the mechanic's bum than Shane's putt.....spare me! Anyway, he made his par.

    I know this is probably just paranoia on my part, but I always feel that Sky generally make a habit of not showing Irish players unless they are in overall contention and even then, cover can be somewhat sparing.


  • #2556
    vienne86
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    abff wrote: »
    I know this is probably just paranoia on my part, but I always feel that Sky generally make a habit of not showing Irish players unless they are in overall contention and even then, cover can be somewhat sparing.

    To be fair, they really seem to like Shane and talk him up when we see him......WHEN we see him....he really has to be in contention before they show him.


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  • #2557
    Speak Now
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    abff wrote: »
    I know this is probably just paranoia on my part, but I always feel that Sky generally make a habit of not showing Irish players unless they are in overall contention and even then, cover can be somewhat sparing.


    All non U.K players really not just Irish. The thing is as soon as Shane is in contention they really hype him up. The poorest aspect of Sky's coverage is how often they might show a decent approach and never follow up with the putt. Also as I've said before they're well able to moan about their U.S feed.


  • #2558
    abff
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    Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »
    All non U.K players really not just Irish.

    I agree. But I would guess that Sky have a lot more subscribers to their Sports channels in Ireland than in most other European countries (outside the UK). I just find it incredibly frustrating.


  • #2559
    bigtimecharlie
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    Another birdie would be nice.


  • #2560
    vienne86
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    Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »
    All non U.K players really not just Irish. The thing is as soon as Shane is in contention they really hype him up. The poorest aspect of Sky's coverage is how often they might show a decent approach and never follow up with the putt. Also as I've said before they're well able to moan about their U.S feed.

    Absolutely right.

    Anyway, they DID show lovely tee shot from Shane on hole 8.

    And then they discussed his beard.


  • #2561
    vienne86
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    vienne86 wrote: »
    Absolutely right.

    Anyway, they DID show lovely tee shot from Shane on hole 8.

    And then they discussed his beard.

    Well, in fairness, they showed his birdie attempt....missed, so just a par.


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  • #2562
    vienne86
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    Lovely putt from Shane on his last.....just shaved the hole. 70 - good round after that start.


  • #2563
    abff
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    vienne86 wrote: »
    Lovely putt from Shane on his last.....just shaved the hole. 70 - good round after that start.

    Yes, a good recovery from a shaky start. Pity that neither of those birdie putts dropped on the last two holes.


  • #2564
    vienne86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,078 ✭✭✭✭vienne86


    There are birdies galore out there today, so he really needed to do better. I would have loved him to even shoot 69.......sounds much better than 70.....but delighted with that run of birdies to get him back into the tournament.


  • #2565
    pistol_75
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭pistol_75


    vienne86 wrote: »
    There are birdies galore out there today, so he really needed to do better. I would have loved him to even shoot 69.......sounds much better than 70.....but delighted with that run of birdies to get him back into the tournament.

    I'm sure he's trying his best. They're not machines after all. You are aware of this right?


  • #2566
    vienne86
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    pistol_75 wrote: »
    I'm sure he's trying his best. They're not machines after all. You are aware of this right?

    Yes, of course I am. He has been going so well, I suppose I just expect ..... or more truthfully, I hope for...... the best all the time. Probably unreasonable of me.


  • #2567
    Minderbinder
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    Started like a house on fire today. -3 thru 3 and -5 for the tournament.


  • #2568
    Speak Now
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    Superb start to round 2.
    -4 for first 4 holes.


  • #2569
    Speak Now
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    Make that -5 after 5.


  • #2570
    LuckyGent88
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    What a start from him today but has slowed down since. Needs 2 or 3 birdies coming in to keep pace with poulter who looks unmatchable at the moment.


  • #2571
    benny79
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    finished on -7 in the top 10 so far, thats what was on sky sports this morning, Jesus he must of been out early if his round was finished by 9! Can't much of a time zone in Turkey.


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  • #2572
    vienne86
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    Been glued to this since before I even got up! Fabulous from Shane. Hope he can just hold it together in he wind.


  • #2573
    Speak Now
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    The only weakness I see in his game is those short putts.


  • #2574
    A New earth
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    benny79 wrote: »
    finished on -7 in the top 10 so far, thats what was on sky sports this morning, Jesus he must of been out early if his round was finished by 9! Can't much of a time zone in Turkey.


    Just on 15th now, drove the green so another birdie coming up


  • #2575
    A New earth
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    A New earth wrote: »
    Just on 15th now, drove the green so another birdie coming up


    Play suspended before he got to take the birdie putt


  • #2576
    benny79
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    oh so he wasn't finished sorry was running out the door for work. Thats some round come on Shane!!


  • #2577
    vienne86
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    Pity play is interupted, but he has a great opportunity to make amends for that bogey. Great day's play for Shane!


  • #2578
    Speak Now
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    vienne86 wrote: »
    Pity play is interupted, but he has a great opportunity to make amends for that bogey. Great day's play for Shane!

    Missed the 15th, he drove the green yeah?


  • #2579
    vienne86
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    Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »
    Missed the 15th, he drove the green yeah?
    Missed a short putt.


  • #2580
    Speak Now
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    vienne86 wrote: »
    Missed a short putt.


    That was the 14th no?


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  • #2581
    A New earth
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    14th , Par 3 missed green, great chip to maybe 7 feet, missed putt

    15th Par 4, drove green, just rolled off, had a go at eagle, close but left himself maybe 7 feet again and .... play suspended.


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