Official British Open Thread

surfcity40 · 07-17-2008, 06:34 PM

Officially, who cares?

I love the British Open generally. It has the worst rough of all the roughs. It is held where golf began...I woke up at 7 A.M. to watch what I could until I had to go to do some work....But Frankly, without Tiger it is boring as $#!+. I don't effing care who wins.

I'm sure I'll watch as much as I can, but it ain't the same without the Tiger drama....

Just me, I know.

GXCLUSIV · 07-17-2008, 06:52 PM

No Tiger = No fun. I may watch Final round, depending who's still in it.

Navygolf13 · 07-18-2008, 07:48 AM

No Tiger the golf should still be fun. If the only reason you watch golf is because Tiger plays then you are missing out. There are so many great tournaments without superstars playing in them! The Open should be very good this year! A lot of competition, and just because Tiger is not there you shouldn't not watch it.

GXCLUSIV · 07-18-2008, 10:07 AM

Wow, Villegas shoots a 65 in 2nd round. Great to see Duval, Norm and Rocco playing well.

Road Warrior · 07-18-2008, 10:22 AM

I don't think this will be a boring open...this is one of the most competitive tournaments of the year and everyone brings out the a-game. this should be just as good without tiger in the field as all the majors are fun to watch. sure we will miss watching tiger's game but there are still plenty of good golfers in the world. looks like the course is playing tough this year with the weather...as expected. this is what is so great about golf...could be anyone at anytime....especially without tiger.

surfcity40 · 07-18-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Navygolf13

No Tiger the golf should still be fun. If the only reason you watch golf is because Tiger plays then you are missing out. There are so many great tournaments without superstars playing in them! The Open should be very good this year! A lot of competition, and just because Tiger is not there you shouldn't not watch it.

I've been watching golf since the seventies. I understand there are a lot of other people playing golf. But for me now, it's the "story" in a given tourney. Do you really care if Duval or Harrington is leading? I don't. I do appreciate that a 52 year old Shark is leading or K.J. has the chance to be the first Asian to win the Open. I've been spoiled by Tiger as it relates to my interest in a tourney.

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Originally Posted by GXCLUSIV

Wow, Villegas shoots a 65 in 2nd round. Great to see Duval, Norm and Rocco playing well.

Chrissy is following every shot by Greg. His divorce cost a lot but good to see Evert following him around the course. I hope he hangs in there til Sunday.

Navygolf13 · 07-18-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by surfcity40

I've been watching golf since the seventies. I understand there are a lot of other people playing golf. But for me now, it's the "story" in a given tourney. Do you really care if Duval or Harrington is leading? I don't. I do appreciate that a 52 year old Shark is leading or K.J. has the chance to be the first Asian to win the Open. I've been spoiled by Tiger as it relates to my interest in a tourney.

Chrissy is following every shot by Greg. His divorce cost a lot but good to see Evert following him around the course. I hope he hangs in there til Sunday.

I think it is a great story for Duval to be playing well again....It is too bad that Tiger has spoiled your interest in a tourney. It shouldnt be that way, if you are a fan then you should enjoy golf whether Tiger plays or not. You get to watch golf at a level that probably less than half a percent of the world can play to. Duval or Harrington or Norman or Choi IMHO is a better "story" than Tiger is. You have heard "Tigers story" time and again.....isnt it time for a new "story?"

buzzardmountain · 07-18-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by surfcity40

I've been watching golf since the seventies. I understand there are a lot of other people playing golf. But for me now, it's the "story" in a given tourney. Do you really care if Duval or Harrington is leading? I don't. I do appreciate that a 52 year old Shark is leading or K.J. has the chance to be the first Asian to win the Open. I've been spoiled by Tiger as it relates to my interest in a tourney.

Chrissy is following every shot by Greg. His divorce cost a lot but good to see Evert following him around the course. I hope he hangs in there til Sunday.

This has been one of the best two days of the tourney so far......

I never knew there were other golfers judging by the coverage.......

Tenn_SZ · 07-18-2008, 02:55 PM

Umm Tiger is the first asian to win the open...

Tiger = Fialed to represent his asian"ness"

I haven't seen any of it because of work, but I got to see Rocco and Camillo's round. Props to the Shark, in contention at 53. It would be so crazy to see him win this one.

GXCLUSIV · 07-18-2008, 03:04 PM

John Daly, a 29 for first 2 rounds. Why does he even show up? He needs to find another game, maybe take up bowling or something.

Road Warrior · 07-18-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GXCLUSIV

John Daly, a 29 for first 2 rounds. Why does he even show up? He needs to find another game, maybe take up bowling or something.

29 over....wow...i heard the conditions were bad but dayum. he's there because he won a british open and is under exemption...so not like your gonna no show.

surfcity40 · 07-18-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Warrior

he's there because he won a british open and is under exemption...so not like your gonna no show.

He makes his money golfing with corporate honchos.

surfcity40 · 07-18-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzardmountain

This has been one of the best two days of the tourney so far......I never knew there were other golfers judging by the coverage.......

I know....I should give a $#!+ but it's like running the Kentucky derby without the best horse. Seems like the Nationwide Tour....

Although, if Norman can hang in there til Sunday, I'll be watching.

Yeah, It's great to see Duval playing well again btw. :yawn:

Navygolf13 · 07-18-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenn_SZ

Umm Tiger is the first asian to win the open...

Tiger = Fialed to represent his asian"ness"

I haven't seen any of it because of work, but I got to see Rocco and Camillo's round. Props to the Shark, in contention at 53. It would be so crazy to see him win this one.

KJ Choi would be the first Asian......pay attention!!!

Navygolf13 · 07-18-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by surfcity40

I know....I should give a $#!+ but it's like running the Kentucky derby without the best horse. Seems like the Nationwide Tour....

Although, if Norman can hang in there til Sunday, I'll be watching.

Yeah, It's great to see Duval playing well again btw. :yawn:

Now I realize what the problem is, you are from southern california, I know it says I am as well, but not where I am from. Everyone from SoCal is bandwagon to no end.....drives me nuts! This tournament will be great and it will be that way without Woods. If you dont enjoy it then too bad, hope you enjoy it when Tiger comes back, guess you will have to wait a long time!!

buzzardmountain · 07-19-2008, 03:15 PM

Dan....if you close your eyes and just listen to the audio of the tourney.....you may think Tiger is playing after all.

Go get em Norman........what a story this would be.

Did I mention he's my favorite golfer of all time???

Risky_Business · 07-19-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzardmountain

Go get em Norman........what a story this would be.

Did I mention he's my favorite golfer of all time???

be quite fantastic. I never thought I would be hearing those words again to be honest...

surfcity40 · 07-19-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzardmountain

Dan....if you close your eyes and just listen to the audio of the tourney.....you may think Tiger is playing after all.
Go get em Norman........what a story this would be.
Did I mention he's my favorite golfer of all time???

It's because of chrissy. and tomorrow is gonna be fun.

surfcity40 · 07-19-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Risky_Business

I never thought I would be hearing those words again to be honest...

it's the 90s all over again

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Road Warrior · 07-20-2008, 10:44 AM

i was pulling for the shark but in typical fashion he folded again on the final day...but still an amazing accomplishment at 54. he is and always has been a great golfer. i don't think the final pairing was good for normy...but gotta hand it to harrington who played a great final round

07-17-2008, 06:34 PM	#1
surfcity40 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 4,268 iTrader: (0)	Official British Open Thread Officially, who cares? I love the British Open generally. It has the worst rough of all the roughs. It is held where golf began...I woke up at 7 A.M. to watch what I could until I had to go to do some work....But Frankly, without Tiger it is boring as $#!+. I don't effing care who wins. I'm sure I'll watch as much as I can, but it ain't the same without the Tiger drama.... Just me, I know.

07-17-2008, 06:52 PM	#2
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07-18-2008, 10:07 AM	#4
GXCLUSIV Gymrats G35 TT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 589 iTrader: (0)	Wow, Villegas shoots a 65 in 2nd round. Great to see Duval, Norm and Rocco playing well. __________________ 04.5 OB 5AT, Prem/Nav \| SFR 60-1 ball bearing TwinTurbo, 417rwp@7.5psi \| stock VQ, SFR rebuilt tranny (VB,TC,Clutchpack) \| Autometer Nexus \| Innovate a/f \| 20" DPE R07 v.S, \| Full KenStyle bodykit with Ings+1 Fenders \| Seibon TS CF hood \| Bats GTR Overlays \| HKS high-power TI exhaust \| AirRunner air-ride Suspension/Dakota digital \| Eclipse avn5435/ CDT es643 components.

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Tenn_SZ Smartass Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 1,535 iTrader: (2)	Umm Tiger is the first asian to win the open... Tiger = Fialed to represent his asian"ness" I haven't seen any of it because of work, but I got to see Rocco and Camillo's round. Props to the Shark, in contention at 53. It would be so crazy to see him win this one. __________________ "More bounce to the ounce"

07-18-2008, 03:04 PM	#10
GXCLUSIV Gymrats G35 TT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 589 iTrader: (0)	John Daly, a 29 for first 2 rounds. Why does he even show up? He needs to find another game, maybe take up bowling or something. __________________ 04.5 OB 5AT, Prem/Nav \| SFR 60-1 ball bearing TwinTurbo, 417rwp@7.5psi \| stock VQ, SFR rebuilt tranny (VB,TC,Clutchpack) \| Autometer Nexus \| Innovate a/f \| 20" DPE R07 v.S, \| Full KenStyle bodykit with Ings+1 Fenders \| Seibon TS CF hood \| Bats GTR Overlays \| HKS high-power TI exhaust \| AirRunner air-ride Suspension/Dakota digital \| Eclipse avn5435/ CDT es643 components.

07-18-2008, 07:48 AM	#3
Navygolf13 Professional Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CO Posts: 1,602 iTrader: (4)	No Tiger the golf should still be fun. If the only reason you watch golf is because Tiger plays then you are missing out. There are so many great tournaments without superstars playing in them! The Open should be very good this year! A lot of competition, and just because Tiger is not there you shouldn't not watch it.

07-18-2008, 10:22 AM	#5
Road Warrior Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: cali Posts: 2,187 iTrader: (2)	I don't think this will be a boring open...this is one of the most competitive tournaments of the year and everyone brings out the a-game. this should be just as good without tiger in the field as all the majors are fun to watch. sure we will miss watching tiger's game but there are still plenty of good golfers in the world. looks like the course is playing tough this year with the weather...as expected. this is what is so great about golf...could be anyone at anytime....especially without tiger.

07-19-2008, 03:15 PM	#16
buzzardmountain Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Albemarle, NC Posts: 8,295 iTrader: (16)	Dan....if you close your eyes and just listen to the audio of the tourney.....you may think Tiger is playing after all. Go get em Norman........what a story this would be. Did I mention he's my favorite golfer of all time??? __________________ Become Elite.....Join Teh SBC.....

07-20-2008, 10:44 AM	#20
Road Warrior Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: cali Posts: 2,187 iTrader: (2)	i was pulling for the shark but in typical fashion he folded again on the final day...but still an amazing accomplishment at 54. he is and always has been a great golfer. i don't think the final pairing was good for normy...but gotta hand it to harrington who played a great final round