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I get beat up on the golf course every time I play. I want to see those guys get beat up too. I want to se that winning score be over par!

 

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YES! I think the courses should be adjusted to the players handicaps. It's compelling to watch guys really work hard to make par. Yes, there is entertainment value watching guys go low but I don't believe that belongs in the Opens. Both the US and British Opens should be won at -5 or less.

 

 

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Agree- I absolutely love the Open Championship- and was blessed to have the opportunity to experience it first-hand in 2010, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Open Championship.  (see inset image) - We arrived Wednesday of the Championship, and stayed in Dundee- across the Firth of Forth.  Played Carnoustie, Castle course on the Friday they delayed the Open due to weather and wind (we played through), Kingsbarns, and on Saturday.  We watched the players negotiate the Old Course on Sunday- what an amazing treat- I have marshaled at quite a few PGA tournaments (ATT Pebble, US Open at Olympic, ATT -now Quicken Loans in DC area) - the Open was different in so many ways- nobody yelling "mashed potatoes" or other ridiculous comments- and the fans appreciating the difficulty of some of the shots the players made.

We had the great good fortune to be able to move into the Old Course Hotel on Monday morning, play the New Course in a soaking rain that Monday, and play the Old Course when it opened Tuesday morning (hence the photo in front of the R&A on the First Tee.)  That night for dinner, we dined (16 players and 11 wives) in the conservatory of the Hotel, overlooking the Road Hole- and as an added treat, had the wonderful experience of actor David Joy channeling the Ghost of Old Tom Morris entertain us with a short history of the Open, through a very thick Scottish Brogue.  Indeed, it was memories of and for a lifetime- and I am grateful not only to the group of good friends, some no longer with us, who made it happen, but also to the institution that  is the Open-   T'was a very special trip.

 

Thanks for reminding me, again, of the joy of that trip!  

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All of the majors need to be tough but fair. I personally don't enjoy watching guys struggle on a course but I also don't want to see them turn it into a pitch and putt contest

 

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Royal Birkdale, a course where Tiger Woods has not won. However, I think The Golf Channel will somehow work his name into the discussion.

That's a given.

 

 

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Yeah I still call it the British Open too

It's always going to be the British Open to me.

 

 

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All of the majors need to be tough but fair. I personally don't enjoy watching guys struggle on a course but I also don't want to see them turn it into a pitch and putt contest

When Phil won it at -3, that was The Open at its best IMO. He made birdie on 17 and 18 when no one else could and earned that victory.

 

 

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Who y'all got winning?

I'd love to C Phil get one more since he's nearing end of his career but!!

There r a ton of young good players lead by DJ, Rickie, John Rahm, etc who I believe can win this thing.

Should be a fun watch! Everyone enjoy

 

 

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I'd love to C Phil get one more since he's nearing end of his career but!!

There r a ton of young good players lead by DJ, Rickie, John Rahm, etc who I believe can win this thing.

Should be a fun watch! Everyone enjoy

 

 

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Yeah I hear ya. Always a fan of Phil. Been reading that Hideki and Fleetwood are a couple of good picks to put your money on as well.

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Cant wait for this....I love staying up late and watching it live instead of the replays

 

Anybody else getting up at 1:30 am Thursday morning to watch?

 

 

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Who y'all got winning?

I think Rickie Fowler will win his first major

 

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I'll be up.

 

 

- Alan

I'm sure I'll be up, that's about the time for my 2nd pee of the night

 

 

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I hate when they have perfect weather at The Open...it needs to rain and the wind needs to blow or it's just not as much fun to watch.

 

 

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After watching this stuff. I forgot how awesome Henrik and Phil's performance on Sunday last year was! That was really golf.

 

I'd go for another duel like that.

 

Might even like to see that repeated this year.

 

 

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I hate when they have perfect weather at The Open...it needs to rain and the wind needs to blow or it's just not as much fun to watch.

I just like wind. Rain makes the course too soft and the crowds aren't as big.

 

 

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Royal Birkdale, a course where Tiger Woods has not won.  However, I think The Golf Channel will somehow work his name into the discussion.

I was right!!  GC is talking about Tiger Woods all morning!!  Even in the Spieth interview!!

We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.”

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I was right!! GC is talking about Tiger Woods all morning!! Even in the Spieth interview!!

What a surprise u knew that was coming.

 

 

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7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
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After watching this stuff. I forgot how awesome Henrik and Phil's performance on Sunday last year was! That was really golf.

 

I'd go for another duel like that.

 

Might even like to see that repeated this year.

 

 

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Your right!

Saw part of that piece on GC and that was great.

 

 

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Left Hand, 

Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

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Justin Thomas is going to wear a cardigan and tie for Thursday's round. Something like this?

 

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That would be awesome!

 

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That would be awesome!

 

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Stylish slacks!!

 

 

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Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior  
5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr       
7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr      
5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2     
Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2
Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56*

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