Off Topic Golf The Open 2016

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hammersmith junior said:
He played really well today mate,better than I thought he would. If the weather turns nasty,it could make it very interesting. He's started well but there's a long way to go,having said that he's a major winner and won't be overawed if he's in the mix Sunday.We should have a clearer picture of who's gonna be there when it matters after tomorrow's round,so i'll get back to you then !
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I won't panic yet and lay any off yet then.....if he places in the first 7 as I gave my mate at 1/4 the odds, most I can pay out is £110 and that's if he is stand alone....and I've already as good as got that back from other bets I took. Cheers mate
Makes an interest i guess
 
Staines R's said:
I won't panic yet and lay any off yet then.....if he places in the first 7 as I gave my mate at 1/4 the odds, most I can pay out is £110 and that's if he is stand alone....and I've already as good as got that back from other bets I took. Cheers mate
Makes an interest i guess
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Yeah don't panic yet pal,long way to go and a lot of good players up there !
 
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Ok, Mr George Contanza ( self )..... predicts no American will do well in this tournament and what happens?
Phil Michelson shoots a course record or alike on the first day!
What I want to know is, was is it a Titleist?
 
The great Scottish weather is comung out in full force today, with heavy rain due in around lunchtime, coming straight in off the Atlantic and over the Kintyre peninsula and the mountains of Arran, which will add some speed to the wind too - this will sort out some of the weaker competitors.
Nice to see the French golfer with a tribute to the people of Nice after the terrorist attack last night.
 
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Whole different ball game today once that wind got up,i really hope it stays for the remaining 2 days. Let's see a proper test for the boys !
 
Staines R's said:
I won't panic yet and lay any off yet then.....if he places in the first 7 as I gave my mate at 1/4 the odds, most I can pay out is £110 and that's if he is stand alone....and I've already as good as got that back from other bets I took. Cheers mate
Makes an interest i guess
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Looking a lot better for you now pal !
 
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It's turned into a head to head battle between Stenson and Big Phil,not the greatest Open but it could be fun watching them go at it tomorrow !
 
hammersmith junior said:
It's turned into a head to head battle between Stenson and Big Phil,not the greatest Open but it could be fun watching them go at it tomorrow !
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It's been a very good open. Man against the course and weather. How golf should be. The plastic golf played on perfect courses in perfect conditions every week on the PGA tour is beyond boring.
The golf I witnessed today by both Phil and Henrick was amazing in those conditions. With both players so far ahead it's almost like match play.
 
QPRNUTS said:
It's been a very good open. Man against the course and weather. How golf should be. The plastic golf played on perfect courses in perfect conditions every week on the PGA tour is beyond boring.
The golf I witnessed today by both Phil and Henrick was amazing in those conditions. With both players so far ahead it's almost like match play.
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Total luck of the draw,if they'd both been out yesterday afternoon they would both be on 5 or 6 under,making it a much closer finish with more possible winners. Like you say it's come down to 36 holes of matchplay !
 
hammersmith junior said:
Total luck of the draw,if they'd both been out yesterday afternoon they would both be on 5 or 6 under,making it a much closer finish with more possible winners. Like you say it's come down to 36 holes of matchplay !
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The draw certainly has a lot to do with it. Mickleson played 10 of his 18 holes yesterday in the most unbelievable conditions. He was like a drowned rat by the time he got in. I certainly was watching him. And for some strange reason bones didn't use the umbrella.
Mickleson certainly got lucky on Thursday but endured a lot of the worst weather on Friday.
 
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hammersmith junior said:
Total luck of the draw,if they'd both been out yesterday afternoon they would both be on 5 or 6 under,making it a much closer finish with more possible winners. Like you say it's come down to 36 holes of matchplay !
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As I pointed out when naming selections, factor in Friday's weather, it's the only real defence a links course has. Having said that, both have been at the top of their game. Last time Mickelson won the Open, Stenson was his nearest challenger, history repeating itself or sweet revenge today?...
 
Top players can play all day in the rain,it makes hardly any difference to players of this quality and makes the greens more receptive. It's strong winds that make the difference,when it gets up to 20 mph then even the very best are in serious trouble !
 
Looking forward to todays round. Hopefully someone (Beef) can mount a challenge to Henrik and Phil. It looks blustery at Troon and 7 strikes is not an impossible target.
 
Andrew Johnston looks like Taaj from 'come fly with me.'

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Two players at the top of their game out there today. I like Mickelson but I would prefer to see a European winner. Mickelson has far more experience at leading majors on the last day which might be vital. Come on Stenson.
 
Great putt by Stenson on the 15th. Two shot lead with three to play. Surely he can't throw it all away from this position?
 
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