Golf coverage/commentator discussion thread!! Mod note #12

Armchair Andy · 07-04-2017 9:25pm

Darth monty on twitter is a good parody account.

seanhynes · 07-04-2017 10:10pm

Bjorn is morbid to listen to , he'd be perfect reading a sermon at a funeral

FixdePitchmark · 07-04-2017 10:19pm

seanhynes wrote: »

Bjorn is morbid to listen to , he'd be perfect reading a sermon at a funeral

In fairness his insights are good.

It is just that Scandinavian thing - it is just too cold and dark to be happy.

It is like Ireland, with darker winters , but no craic -.

Armchair Andy · 07-04-2017 10:37pm

And Paddy's up!

FixdePitchmark · 07-04-2017 10:42pm

Armchair Andy wrote: »

And Paddy's up!

And perfect timing for paddy - a rare thing a player who knows the rules.

Armchair Andy · 07-04-2017 10:47pm

FixdePitchmark wrote:

And perfect timing for paddy - a rare thing a player who knows the rules.

"A streaky putter is a good thing for Majors".

Only you Padraig only you!!

Armchair Andy · 07-04-2017 10:51pm

Ah lads he's a breath of fresh air! That Justin/mickelson comparison was class.

FixdePitchmark · 07-04-2017 10:54pm

Armchair Andy wrote: »

Ah lads he's a breath of fresh air! That Justin/mickelson comparison was class.

is - funny and actually saying technical stuff

sky88 · 07-04-2017 10:57pm

Paddy has been very good so far

FixdePitchmark · 07-04-2017 11:00pm

Jaysus paddy gone already.

We got more in 10 minutes than the previous 4 hours.

FixdePitchmark · 07-04-2017 11:24pm

was mentioned earlier.

The sound on Sky this week is from the dark ages,

This is like watching / listening to sport in 1960

idle · 08-04-2017 1:15am

Butch on Pieters chip on 18 "he must've practiced that because there's no way he'd have known to hit it 25 feet left of the hole"

Pretty sure that everyone who watches the masters annually knows that's how you get it close from there.

Do pros actually pay this guy big bucks?!

seanhynes · 08-04-2017 2:07am

idle wrote: »

Butch on Pieters chip on 18 "he must've practiced that because there's no way he'd have known to hit it 25 feet left of the hole"

Pretty sure that everyone who watches the masters annually knows that's how you get it close from there.

Do pros actually pay this guy big bucks?!

Tiger used to anyways haha

Deeper Blue · 08-04-2017 7:16pm

Harrington is great to listen to, interesting to hear him talk about his rivalry with Sergio.

First Up · 08-04-2017 7:20pm

NDWC wrote:

Harrington is great to listen to, interesting to hear him talk about his rivalry with Sergio.

He was very discreet about it.

Deeper Blue · 08-04-2017 7:38pm

First Up wrote: »

He was very discreet about it.

Ya I'd say he was holding back, no love lost there I reckon.

Deeper Blue · 08-04-2017 7:56pm

Those #AskButch segments are great, he's the best thing about the Sky coverage for me

First Up · 08-04-2017 9:59pm

NDWC wrote:

Those #AskButch segments are great, he's the best thing about the Sky coverage for me

I have yet to hear Butch say anything remotely interesting or insightful. "Attaboy Rory" is about as good as he gets.

Harrington on the other hand is a delight.

mickmackey1 · 09-04-2017 12:09am

McGinley is FAR superior to Harrington, the words flow much more easily.

Dirty Dingus McGee · 09-04-2017 2:01am

McGinley really loves using the word Camber.

First Up · 09-04-2017 7:30am

mickmackey1 wrote:

McGinley is FAR superior to Harrington, the words flow much more easily.

I'm more interested in content than delivery. McGinley is certainly more polished and more adept ar the Sky style of golf coverage. But Harrington gives insights and a level of technical detail unlike anyone else they use. And he doesn't mince his words.

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-04-2017 7:33am

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Mantis Toboggan · 09-04-2017 8:46am

Patww79 wrote: »

Have Off the Ball some sort of stake in Harrington being on Sky this week? Their Twitter account is basically a fanclub.

They were in his house last week and he's been on the show numerous times, they're certainly big fans.

OldMrBrennan83 · 09-04-2017 8:50am

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Mantis Toboggan · 09-04-2017 8:58am

Patww79 wrote: »

I had listened to the one in his house and, while he does seem like a very likeable man, the account reads like it's written by a 14 year old girl about some popstar.

Pretty savage house in fairness, I'd be the same.

Rikand · 09-04-2017 8:55pm

Ken Browne is some putter!

Rikand · 09-04-2017 9:13pm

Have to say Andrew Cotter is an excellent commentator - He;s always on the money

sky88 · 09-04-2017 9:26pm

Not commentary related but the coverage of the players has been terrible

Rikand · 09-04-2017 9:34pm

sky88 wrote: »

Not commentary related but the coverage of the players has been terrible

In what way ?

Rikand · 10-04-2017 12:57am

Hazel Irvine is retiring ?

Thanks Hazel for all your years of service

Snake Plisken · 10-04-2017 12:58am

Rikand wrote: »

Hazel Irvine is retiring ?

Thanks Hazel for all your years of service

Is that it is it only the Golf or is fully retiring from the BBC? I'll miss her from the Snooker as well.

clappyhappy · 10-04-2017 1:04am

I think it's just the golf, she said she's looking forward to presenting the snooker next week. I've always admired her, true professional to the end, seems like a lovely lady.

Snake Plisken · 10-04-2017 1:06am

clappyhappy wrote: »

I think it's just the golf, she said she's looking forward to presenting the snooker next week. I've always admired her, true professional to the end, seems like a lovely lady.

Yeah just checked Twitter to do with family commitments she will continue to present the snooker and other major sporting events for the BBC

newport2 · 10-04-2017 8:05am

NDWC wrote: »

Harrington is great to listen to, interesting to hear him talk about his rivalry with Sergio.

Line of the week.

David:
"If you had to pick one, your head would say Rose but your heart would say Sergio. What do you think Padraig?"

Padraig:
"Well, maybe not my heart, but.....

Running Balance · 10-04-2017 8:22am

Snake Plisken wrote:

Yeah just checked Twitter to do with family commitments she will continue to present the snooker and other major sporting events for the BBC

They have two golf days in the entire year (saturday & sunday at the masters) and this is too much!!

Dirty Dingus McGee · 10-04-2017 9:37am

Running Balance wrote: »

They have two golf days in the entire year (saturday & sunday at the masters) and this is too much!!

I thought that aswell. Sounds like it could be an agreed upon line to let her leave with a bit of dignity.

Rikand · 10-04-2017 9:49am

Running Balance wrote: »

They have two golf days in the entire year (saturday & sunday at the masters) and this is too much!!

It's probably the travel - she doesnt want to be away from home anymore

AnneFrank · 10-04-2017 12:01pm

Paul McGinley is beginning to look like Bobby Charlton,
he's also the worst pundit i've ever heard, so self serving

First Up · 10-04-2017 12:11pm

AnneFrank wrote:

Paul McGinley is beginning to look like Bobby Charlton, he's also the worst pundit i've ever heard, so self serving

He has always had an eye open for the commercial opportunity and he has done well out of it.

A bit too smarmy and schmoozy for my taste but he has made the most of his talent and his opportunities.

ziggy · 10-04-2017 12:51pm

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Dirty Dingus McGee · 10-04-2017 1:11pm

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That's exactly why he is suited to the role it that was the best line of the the whole weeks coverage.He actually said some interesting stuff when he was on. He's miles ahead of Montgomerie who was there before him.

Also at least sky have managed to get someone who knows what it takes to win a major to talk about major championships.I always cringe when I see other players names up and then underneath it is says finished 25th in the 2001 Masters as if we're supposed to be impressed by that.

newport2 · 10-04-2017 1:12pm

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He was asked several direct questions about himself and Sergio. What he did was be honest, far better IMO than the usual bland answers that are usually fed back to the viewer. We could do with more commentators that give honest insight into things, instead of the normal sanitised responses sure to offend nobody.

That said, I was delighted Sergio won too. I don't think Harrington will lose too much sleep over it

First Up · 10-04-2017 1:15pm

ziggy wrote:

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Expert panellist reveals personal feelings shock.

Harrington was a breath of fresh air and by far the most interesting commentator since Johnny Millar dared to tell it like it is.

hawkwind23 · 10-04-2017 1:41pm

Watched on BBC last night , their commentary team was on fire.
Hazel i felt wasnt into it at all , churning out the lines with little effort at times but no matter , good luck to her.
PA is hard to beat , really got into it at times and not sure who the american was but he was on form , the entire team was fantastic.
Really enjoyed it

dball · 10-04-2017 1:52pm

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

Also at least sky have managed to get someone who knows what it takes to win a major to talk about major championships.I always cringe when I see other players names up and then underneath it is says finished 25th in the 2001 Masters as if we're supposed to be impressed by that.

like Ken Brown: appeared (played?) at the master in 1988

i remember seeing this caption on the bbc, cant remember if it said played or appeared once at the masters.

wiki says his best finishes were T36 in the masters - 6th in the open and he won the Irish open back in 78 beating Seve and John OLeary in a playoff - so he has won something

Rikand · 10-04-2017 2:06pm

hawkwind23 wrote: »

Watched on BBC last night , their commentary team was on fire.
Hazel i felt wasnt into it at all , churning out the lines with little effort at times but no matter , good luck to her.
PA is hard to beat , really got into it at times and not sure who the american was but he was on form , the entire team was fantastic.
Really enjoyed it

The american is also a PA. Paul Azinger

hawkwind23 · 10-04-2017 2:10pm

Ken Brown is a legend although they are exploiting him now and the magic has worn off a bit but i can still watch him.
His imitation of Tiger

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrrwme1uKWU

benny79 · 10-04-2017 2:16pm

On a side note I think its great that we had 2 Irish commentators commentating on 1 of the biggest sporting events of the year.. Sure we're a great little country..

First Up · 10-04-2017 2:32pm

dball wrote:

i remember seeing this caption on the bbc, cant remember if it said played or appeared once at the masters.

The caption under McGinley was Two Masters Appearances. ( Didn't say if he made the cut.)

FixdePitchmark · 10-04-2017 9:36pm

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When paddy was talking about the golf - the shots, course, technical aspects - he was very very good.

His sort of analysis and story line was poor.

The whole reference to Sergio and himself was face palm. Was a bit of a Monty moment.

Don't get Mcginley for the Masters at all. fair enough 18th and cut.

But overall and not sure - why , but Sky did a great job - the lack of adds was a God send, they have either got the message - or knew BBC is a real option.

As I was watching it all week - I was committed to Sky - didn't see any of BBCs

One great thing is we didn't have to deal with Roe or Dougherty or the wife.
They will be back in the game for The Open.

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