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The 2015 Emirates Australian Open was the first event in The Open Qualifying Series and three players (who finished in the top ten and ties who were not already exempt) earned places in The OPEN at Royal Troon from 14-17 July 2016.
The Australian trio of Matt Jones, Rod Pampling and Nick Cullen qualified for the 145TH OPEN in Sydney.
Jones qualified in style by winning the Emirates Australian Open, finishing on an eight-under-par total of 276 for the championship, one shot ahead of Adam Scott and Jordan Spieth, who are both exempt for The Open. Pampling finished a shot further back on six-under-par, three ahead of Cullen who tied on three-under-par with fellow Australian Lincoln Tighe but secured the qualifying place thanks to his higher position in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Sydney-born Jones, who is a member of The Australian Golf Club, which hosted the event will make his third consecutive appearance in The Open after finishing tied 30th at St Andrews this year.
“It’s one Major I would love to win, it’s one Major that I think suits my golf game the best,” said 35-year-old Jones. “I’m absolutely ecstatic to get back to The Open. I have played it the last two years and to be able to qualify this early on means I can schedule around it and get ready for it.
“I just love it over there, being in Europe playing golf is just fantastic. I can’t wait to get over there for The Open. Apart from winning this golf tournament, that was my next goal - to qualify for The Open. I want to play as many Majors as I can and to qualify for The Open already this year is fantastic. I am going to go over a week early this time and prepare.”
Pampling started the day at four-over-par and a bogey at the first did not augur well but from there the Queenslander birdied nine of the next 16 holes before holing a putt across the length of the green on the last for a dramatic eagle for a ten-under-par, course record 61 that took him into the qualifying places.
The 46-year-old will make his ninth appearance in The Open at Royal Troon, where he finished tied 27th in 2004, his joint best finish in the Championship. Pampling came through The Open Qualifying Series at the Emirates Australian Open last year to secure his place at the 144TH Open at St Andrews.
“To know you’re in the event is fantastic,” said Pampling. “Peter Dawson let me start the event off last year and it was fantastic to have that honour.
“I’m delighted to get back there. Obviously it’s where the game started. The results haven’t shown it, but I really enjoy playing The Open. Hopefully this year, maybe I will work it out and who knows what we can do. It’s certainly awesome to be getting back into The Open again.”
Culllen mixed five birdies and four bogeys in his final round 68 but an eagle on the par five 14th hole helped him move to three-under-par for the championship. When former US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy’s challenge faded after dropping three shots on the last two holes to finish on one-under-par, the 31-year-old from Adelaide secured his second appearance in The Open after making his Major Championship debut in The Open at Royal Lytham in 2012.
“It is probably one of the most memorable experiences I have had (playing at The Open in 2012),” said Cullen. “Unfortunately I missed the cut by a shot but links golf I have always loved it so playing at Troon is going to be amazing. “It’s unbelievable. I didn’t think it would be enough coming in. I thought I needed to make a couple of putts in the last couple of holes but I’ll take it. I’m very happy.”
The Open Qualifying Series continued at the Thailand Golf Championship this week.
The Australian trio of Matt Jones, Rod Pampling and Nick Cullen qualified for the 145TH OPEN in Sydney.
Jones qualified in style by winning the Emirates Australian Open, finishing on an eight-under-par total of 276 for the championship, one shot ahead of Adam Scott and Jordan Spieth, who are both exempt for The Open. Pampling finished a shot further back on six-under-par, three ahead of Cullen who tied on three-under-par with fellow Australian Lincoln Tighe but secured the qualifying place thanks to his higher position in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Sydney-born Jones, who is a member of The Australian Golf Club, which hosted the event will make his third consecutive appearance in The Open after finishing tied 30th at St Andrews this year.
“It’s one Major I would love to win, it’s one Major that I think suits my golf game the best,” said 35-year-old Jones. “I’m absolutely ecstatic to get back to The Open. I have played it the last two years and to be able to qualify this early on means I can schedule around it and get ready for it.
“I just love it over there, being in Europe playing golf is just fantastic. I can’t wait to get over there for The Open. Apart from winning this golf tournament, that was my next goal - to qualify for The Open. I want to play as many Majors as I can and to qualify for The Open already this year is fantastic. I am going to go over a week early this time and prepare.”
Pampling started the day at four-over-par and a bogey at the first did not augur well but from there the Queenslander birdied nine of the next 16 holes before holing a putt across the length of the green on the last for a dramatic eagle for a ten-under-par, course record 61 that took him into the qualifying places.
The 46-year-old will make his ninth appearance in The Open at Royal Troon, where he finished tied 27th in 2004, his joint best finish in the Championship. Pampling came through The Open Qualifying Series at the Emirates Australian Open last year to secure his place at the 144TH Open at St Andrews.
“To know you’re in the event is fantastic,” said Pampling. “Peter Dawson let me start the event off last year and it was fantastic to have that honour.
“I’m delighted to get back there. Obviously it’s where the game started. The results haven’t shown it, but I really enjoy playing The Open. Hopefully this year, maybe I will work it out and who knows what we can do. It’s certainly awesome to be getting back into The Open again.”
Culllen mixed five birdies and four bogeys in his final round 68 but an eagle on the par five 14th hole helped him move to three-under-par for the championship. When former US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy’s challenge faded after dropping three shots on the last two holes to finish on one-under-par, the 31-year-old from Adelaide secured his second appearance in The Open after making his Major Championship debut in The Open at Royal Lytham in 2012.
“It is probably one of the most memorable experiences I have had (playing at The Open in 2012),” said Cullen. “Unfortunately I missed the cut by a shot but links golf I have always loved it so playing at Troon is going to be amazing. “It’s unbelievable. I didn’t think it would be enough coming in. I thought I needed to make a couple of putts in the last couple of holes but I’ll take it. I’m very happy.”
The Open Qualifying Series continued at the Thailand Golf Championship this week.
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Sad news for CHRIS WOOD backers as he withdraws during his round.
BIG PHIL might get it to EIGHT UNDER before he finishes
"Like driving it up a wine bottle" - Wayne 'Radar' Riley.....then a few seconds later....."and he's up there by the cork" Ewen Murray 
Catch Me ifyoucan • July 14, 2016 5:54 PM BST
BIG PHIL might get it to NINE UNDER before he finishes !!!
BIG PHIL might get it to NINE UNDER before he finishes !!!
PUTT for OPEN History on 18th for Big PHIL !... we all want to see him MAKE IT !
Catch Me ifyoucan • July 13, 2016 1:29 AM BST
It's 30 YEARS ON since The Great White Shark, Greg Norman, with his shocking blond hair and power game, compelled attention at Trumps Turnberry.
His attacking style did not always come off but twice he played rounds of such quality that he could not fail to win two Open Championships. At Turnberry in 1986 he scored a 63 in the second round, equalling the Open record. It was wild and windy that year but Norman played so well he had a chance for a 61 before three-putting at the last. He went on to collect a long-awaited first Major by five strokes.
Is this PHIL MICKELSON's time ?
It's 30 YEARS ON since The Great White Shark, Greg Norman, with his shocking blond hair and power game, compelled attention at Trumps Turnberry.
His attacking style did not always come off but twice he played rounds of such quality that he could not fail to win two Open Championships. At Turnberry in 1986 he scored a 63 in the second round, equalling the Open record. It was wild and windy that year but Norman played so well he had a chance for a 61 before three-putting at the last. He went on to collect a long-awaited first Major by five strokes.
Is this PHIL MICKELSON's time ?
ANYWAYS Mickelson's 63 slaughtered the course record by three strokes as Troon hosts The OPEN for the ninth time.
Phil becomes the 26th player to shoot a 63 in a Major, and ninth to do so in The OPEN (and the first at Royal Troon obviously).
"The Leading Amateur and winner of the Silver Medal is Stefano MAZZOLI....Runner up and winner of the Silver Salver is Rory McIlroy.
.....Ladies and Gentleman, with a score of 271 and the winner of the Gold Medal, and the Champion Golfer of the Year is.....PHIL MICKELSON".
.....Ladies and Gentleman, with a score of 271 and the winner of the Gold Medal, and the Champion Golfer of the Year is.....PHIL MICKELSON".
THE HOLE AVERAGES is also a good indicator of how tough the back nine is playing with holes...11th, 15th, 13th, 10th, 17th 16th, 12th & 14th ranked the #1 to #8th hardest.
The hardest hole on the front nine is the 8th (ranked 9th toughest overall) while the 4th hole (with 3 eagles so far - Aphibarnrat, An & Porteous) is the easiest on the course.
UPDATE on the 10 toughest holes - 11th, 10th, 15th, 13th, 17th, 12th, 8th 2nd, 18th & 5th.
The hardest hole on the front nine is the 8th (ranked 9th toughest overall) while the 4th hole (with 3 eagles so far - Aphibarnrat, An & Porteous) is the easiest on the course.
UPDATE on the 10 toughest holes - 11th, 10th, 15th, 13th, 17th, 12th, 8th 2nd, 18th & 5th.
MUSIC on Sky coverage is 'I'm Born to Run' by American Authors fyi
Phil Mickelson became the 26th player to shoot 63 in a Major championship during the first round of The OPEN Championship at Royal Troon.
He's the ninth to do so in Open history.
The Open Championship (9)
Mark Hayes, 1977 (Turnberry), second round (7-under)
Isao Aoki, 1980 (Muirfield), third round (8-under)
Greg Norman, 1986 (Turnberry), second round (7-under)*
Paul Broadhurst, 1990 (St. Andrews), third round (9-under)
Jodie Mudd, 1991 (Birkdale), final round (7-under)
Nick Faldo, 1993 (St. George’s), final round (7-under)
Payne Stewart, 1993 (St. George’s), final round (7-under)
Rory McIlroy, 2010 (St. Andrews), first round (9-under)
Phil Mickelson, 2016 (Royal Troon), first round (8-under)
Masters (2)
Nick Price, 1986, third round (9-under)
Greg Norman, 1996, first round (9-under)
U.S. Open (4)
Johnny Miller, 1973 (Oakmont CC), final round (8-under)*
Jack Nicklaus, 1980 (Baltusrol CC), first round (7-under)*
Tom Weiskopf, 1980 (Baltusrol CC), first round (7-under)
Vijay Singh, 2003 (Olympia Fields CC), second round (7-under)
PGA Championship (13)
Bruce Crampton, 1975 (Firestone GC), second round (7-under)
Raymond Floyd, 1982 (Southern Hills CC), first round (7-under)*
Gary Player, 1984 (Shoal Creek), second round (9-under)
Vijay Singh, 1993 (Inverness Club), second round (8-under)
Michael Bradley, 1995 (Riviera CC), first round (8-under)
Brad Faxon, 1995 (Riviera CC), final round (8-under)
Jose Maria Olazabal, 2000 (Valhalla GC), third round (9-under)
Mark O’Meara, 2001 (Atlanta Athletic Club), second round (7-under)
Thomas Bjorn, 2005 (Baltusrol CC), third round (7-under)
Tiger Woods, 2007 (Southern Hills CC), second round (7-under)*
Steve Stricker, 2011 (Atlanta Athletic Club), first round (7-under)
Jason Dufner, 2013 (Oak Hill CC), second round (7-under)*
Hiroshi Iwata, 2015 (Whistling Straits), second round (9-under)
* Only 6 went on to win
He's the ninth to do so in Open history.
The Open Championship (9)
Mark Hayes, 1977 (Turnberry), second round (7-under)
Isao Aoki, 1980 (Muirfield), third round (8-under)
Greg Norman, 1986 (Turnberry), second round (7-under)*
Paul Broadhurst, 1990 (St. Andrews), third round (9-under)
Jodie Mudd, 1991 (Birkdale), final round (7-under)
Nick Faldo, 1993 (St. George’s), final round (7-under)
Payne Stewart, 1993 (St. George’s), final round (7-under)
Rory McIlroy, 2010 (St. Andrews), first round (9-under)
Phil Mickelson, 2016 (Royal Troon), first round (8-under)
Masters (2)
Nick Price, 1986, third round (9-under)
Greg Norman, 1996, first round (9-under)
U.S. Open (4)
Johnny Miller, 1973 (Oakmont CC), final round (8-under)*
Jack Nicklaus, 1980 (Baltusrol CC), first round (7-under)*
Tom Weiskopf, 1980 (Baltusrol CC), first round (7-under)
Vijay Singh, 2003 (Olympia Fields CC), second round (7-under)
PGA Championship (13)
Bruce Crampton, 1975 (Firestone GC), second round (7-under)
Raymond Floyd, 1982 (Southern Hills CC), first round (7-under)*
Gary Player, 1984 (Shoal Creek), second round (9-under)
Vijay Singh, 1993 (Inverness Club), second round (8-under)
Michael Bradley, 1995 (Riviera CC), first round (8-under)
Brad Faxon, 1995 (Riviera CC), final round (8-under)
Jose Maria Olazabal, 2000 (Valhalla GC), third round (9-under)
Mark O’Meara, 2001 (Atlanta Athletic Club), second round (7-under)
Thomas Bjorn, 2005 (Baltusrol CC), third round (7-under)
Tiger Woods, 2007 (Southern Hills CC), second round (7-under)*
Steve Stricker, 2011 (Atlanta Athletic Club), first round (7-under)
Jason Dufner, 2013 (Oak Hill CC), second round (7-under)*
Hiroshi Iwata, 2015 (Whistling Straits), second round (9-under)
* Only 6 went on to win
"On the tee..." will never sound the same again…as Ivor Robson retired last year after concluding his duties at The 144th Open at St Andrews and this morning his familiar Scottish Lilt was replaced by the more neutral tones of David Lancaster. This morning it was Lancaster who welcomed Colin Montgomerie onto the first tee for the opening match at 6.35am but for the rest of the week he will be sharing starter duties with his sidekick Matt Corker.
http://www.theopen.com/News/News/2016/07/The-New-Men-on-the-Tee
http://www.theopen.com/News/News/2016/07/The-New-Men-on-the-Tee
Disastrous start!!, need a hooley tomorrow, really like Phil but need him to get blown away!
It will be very difficult to concentrate tomorrow for France's Victor DUBUISSON 13.48pm & Clément SORDET 6.35am after the Terror attack in NICE tonight (with over 73 dead).
It seems the MARKET can't decide who (if anyone) can topple PHIL 9/2 with wild variations on the best prices available.
Rory McIlroy 12 12 14 12 12 14 12 14 14 73/5 14 12 12 14 14 12 23/2 12 14 12 9 12 15 74/5
Martin Kaymer 12 14 16 12 14 14 12 16 16 14 12 14 16 14 14 49/4 14 14 14 14 14 73/5 72/5
Dustin Johnson 16 16 20 20 18 18 20 20 20 18 18 20 20 18 18 35/2 20 18 20 12 18 92/5 91/5
Henrik Stenson 16 18 18 18 18 18 20 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 16 18 33/2 18 18 18 18 18 92/5 91/5
Sergio Garcia 14 18 16 18 16 20 16 16 16 18 18 16 16 16 16 18 31/2 16 18 16 18 18 92/5 91/5
Patrick Reed 14 16 18 16 16 16 16 18 20 16 16 20 18 16 16 31/2 20 16 20 16 16 20 20
Justin Rose 20 20 16 20 16 20 16 16 16 25 16 20 20 16 16 18 17 20 18 20 20 20 25 25
Zach Johnson 20 22 18 20 20 20 20 18 18 20 20 20 20 18 20 20 37/2 20 20 20 22 22 20 20
Adam Scott 16 20 18 22 20 20 25 16 16 22 20 20 16 20 20 20 20 18 20 69/4 20 22 22
Jordan Spieth 25 25 20 25 22 22 20 20 20 28 22 22 20 20 22 22 20 20 20 20 20 22 28 26
Andy Sullivan 20 25 33 28 25 28 33 33 33 33 28 28 33 28 28 28 28 33 28 28 28 30 30
Rory McIlroy 12 12 14 12 12 14 12 14 14 73/5 14 12 12 14 14 12 23/2 12 14 12 9 12 15 74/5
Martin Kaymer 12 14 16 12 14 14 12 16 16 14 12 14 16 14 14 49/4 14 14 14 14 14 73/5 72/5
Dustin Johnson 16 16 20 20 18 18 20 20 20 18 18 20 20 18 18 35/2 20 18 20 12 18 92/5 91/5
Henrik Stenson 16 18 18 18 18 18 20 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 16 18 33/2 18 18 18 18 18 92/5 91/5
Sergio Garcia 14 18 16 18 16 20 16 16 16 18 18 16 16 16 16 18 31/2 16 18 16 18 18 92/5 91/5
Patrick Reed 14 16 18 16 16 16 16 18 20 16 16 20 18 16 16 31/2 20 16 20 16 16 20 20
Justin Rose 20 20 16 20 16 20 16 16 16 25 16 20 20 16 16 18 17 20 18 20 20 20 25 25
Zach Johnson 20 22 18 20 20 20 20 18 18 20 20 20 20 18 20 20 37/2 20 20 20 22 22 20 20
Adam Scott 16 20 18 22 20 20 25 16 16 22 20 20 16 20 20 20 20 18 20 69/4 20 22 22
Jordan Spieth 25 25 20 25 22 22 20 20 20 28 22 22 20 20 22 22 20 20 20 20 20 22 28 26
Andy Sullivan 20 25 33 28 25 28 33 33 33 33 28 28 33 28 28 28 28 33 28 28 28 30 30
DAY 2. TROON looks exciting for the TV viewers (not so pleasant for those brave enough to venture outside)
http://www.bbc.com/weather/2635442
http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/troon/ka10-6/hourly-weather-forecast/325660?hour=9
S to SW Winds blowing 15km/h at 7am will strengthen to 28km/h by 4pm with a 50% to 61% chance of rain about.
http://www.bbc.com/weather/2635442
http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/troon/ka10-6/hourly-weather-forecast/325660?hour=9
S to SW Winds blowing 15km/h at 7am will strengthen to 28km/h by 4pm with a 50% to 61% chance of rain about.
Happy enough that 7 of my 10 are trading at 1000.
Someone is going to come from the clouds and win this.
75 might be a very good score on Friday.
Someone is going to come from the clouds and win this.
75 might be a very good score on Friday.
Kin, try 10 shots better as STENSON has round of the day with -6 today 65 and Charl with a 66, with 68's from Keegan & Kuch.
STENSON's 65 was ever bit as good (if not better) than Phil's magnificent 63 yesterday
It's time to say cheerio to MONTY, FURYK, SNEDS, GMAC, DONALD, McGIRT, ELS, FRASER, LINGMIRTH, LOWRY, NIEBRUGGE, LUITEN, DALY, CASEY, PEIRCY & DUNNE.
And the two Amateurs have their lost the chance of a Silver Medal.
The Silver Medal awarded to the leading amateur of an Open Championship on a Sunday is one of the most coveted and treasured of trophies.
The medal has been played for since 1949 and was won four times in the first five years by Frank Stranahan, of the United States. Since then only three players have won it twice: Joe Carr, Sir Michael Bonallack and Peter McEvoy.
Interestingly, only two of the 42 players to have won the Silver Medal later captured the Open Championship itself: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Since 1981, however, five have gone on to become Major Champions. In order: Hal Sutton, Jose Maria Olazabal, Woods, Justin Rose and McIlroy.
• 1949 – Frank Stranahan
• 1950 – Frank Stranahan (2)
• 1951 – Frank Stranahan (3)
• 1952 – Jackie Jones
• 1953 – Frank Stranahan (4)
• 1954 – Peter Toogood
• 1955 – Joe Conrad
• 1956 – Joe Carr
• 1957 – Dickson Smith
• 1958 – Joe Carr (2)
• 1959 – Reid Jack
• 1960 – Guy Wolstenholme
• 1961 – Ronnie White
• 1962 – Charlie Green
• 1963 – none
• 1964 – none
• 1965 – Michael Burgess
• 1966 – Ronnie Shade
• 1967 – none
• 1968 – Michael Bonallack
• 1969 – Peter Tupling
• 1970 – Steve Melnyk
• 1971 – Michael Bonallack (2)
• 1972 – none
• 1973 – Danny Edwards
• 1974 – none
• 1975 – none
• 1976 – none
• 1977 – none
• 1978 – Peter McEvoy
• 1979 – Peter McEvoy (2)
• 1980 – Jay Sigel
• 1981 – Hal Sutton
• 1982 – Malcolm Lewis
• 1983 – none
• 1984 – none
• 1985 – José María Olazábal
• 1986 – none
• 1987 – Paul Mayo
• 1988 – Paul Broadhurst
• 1989 – Russell Claydon
• 1990 – none
• 1991 – Jim Payne
• 1992 – Daren Lee
• 1993 – Iain Pyman
• 1994 – Warren Bennett
• 1995 – Steve Webster
• 1996 – Tiger Woods
• 1997 – Barclay Howard
• 1998 – Justin Rose
• 1999 – none
• 2000 – none
• 2001 – David Dixon
• 2002 – none
• 2003 – none
• 2004 – Stuart Wilson
• 2005 – Lloyd Saltman
• 2006 – Marius Thorp
• 2007 – Rory McIlroy
• 2008 – Chris Wood
• 2009 – Matteo Manassero
• 2010 – Jin Jeong
• 2011 – Tom Lewis
• 2012 – none
• 2013 – Matthew Fitzpatrick
• 2014 – none
• 2015 – Jordan Niebrugge
The Silver Medal awarded to the leading amateur of an Open Championship on a Sunday is one of the most coveted and treasured of trophies.
The medal has been played for since 1949 and was won four times in the first five years by Frank Stranahan, of the United States. Since then only three players have won it twice: Joe Carr, Sir Michael Bonallack and Peter McEvoy.
Interestingly, only two of the 42 players to have won the Silver Medal later captured the Open Championship itself: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Since 1981, however, five have gone on to become Major Champions. In order: Hal Sutton, Jose Maria Olazabal, Woods, Justin Rose and McIlroy.
• 1949 – Frank Stranahan
• 1950 – Frank Stranahan (2)
• 1951 – Frank Stranahan (3)
• 1952 – Jackie Jones
• 1953 – Frank Stranahan (4)
• 1954 – Peter Toogood
• 1955 – Joe Conrad
• 1956 – Joe Carr
• 1957 – Dickson Smith
• 1958 – Joe Carr (2)
• 1959 – Reid Jack
• 1960 – Guy Wolstenholme
• 1961 – Ronnie White
• 1962 – Charlie Green
• 1963 – none
• 1964 – none
• 1965 – Michael Burgess
• 1966 – Ronnie Shade
• 1967 – none
• 1968 – Michael Bonallack
• 1969 – Peter Tupling
• 1970 – Steve Melnyk
• 1971 – Michael Bonallack (2)
• 1972 – none
• 1973 – Danny Edwards
• 1974 – none
• 1975 – none
• 1976 – none
• 1977 – none
• 1978 – Peter McEvoy
• 1979 – Peter McEvoy (2)
• 1980 – Jay Sigel
• 1981 – Hal Sutton
• 1982 – Malcolm Lewis
• 1983 – none
• 1984 – none
• 1985 – José María Olazábal
• 1986 – none
• 1987 – Paul Mayo
• 1988 – Paul Broadhurst
• 1989 – Russell Claydon
• 1990 – none
• 1991 – Jim Payne
• 1992 – Daren Lee
• 1993 – Iain Pyman
• 1994 – Warren Bennett
• 1995 – Steve Webster
• 1996 – Tiger Woods
• 1997 – Barclay Howard
• 1998 – Justin Rose
• 1999 – none
• 2000 – none
• 2001 – David Dixon
• 2002 – none
• 2003 – none
• 2004 – Stuart Wilson
• 2005 – Lloyd Saltman
• 2006 – Marius Thorp
• 2007 – Rory McIlroy
• 2008 – Chris Wood
• 2009 – Matteo Manassero
• 2010 – Jin Jeong
• 2011 – Tom Lewis
• 2012 – none
• 2013 – Matthew Fitzpatrick
• 2014 – none
• 2015 – Jordan Niebrugge
SPIETH on the cut mark with 10 windy holes to go !
MONTY get back on the practice ground - your in tomorrow my son ! by jove
CUT NOW +4 with top 70 and ties (or 82 players at +4 or better)
CUT NOW +4 with top 70 and ties (or 82 players at +4 or better)
Catch Me ifyoucan • July 15, 2016 3:54 PM BST
It's time to say cheerio to MONTY, FURYK, SNEDS, GMAC+4, DONALD, McGIRT, ELS, FRASER, LINGMIRTH, LOWRY, NIEBRUGGE, LUITEN, DALY, CASEY, PEIRCY & DUNNE.
ffa GMAC had checked out of the hotel !
It's time to say cheerio to MONTY, FURYK, SNEDS, GMAC+4, DONALD, McGIRT, ELS, FRASER, LINGMIRTH, LOWRY, NIEBRUGGE, LUITEN, DALY, CASEY, PEIRCY & DUNNE.
ffa GMAC had checked out of the hotel !
Ok it's 'all in' on Tony Finau 70/1 3pls playing in his first OPEN !
weather looks similar all day tomorrow but Sunday's forecast looks better for the late starters
PORTEOUS (on his own) is first out in the morning at 8.25am
Phil Mickelson 11/5 9/4 23/10 9/4 9/4 5/2 9/4 2 5/2 5/2 13/5 5/2 5/2 5/2 5/2 9/4 9/4 39/19 5/2 5/2 2 27/10 27/10
Henrik Stenson 12/5 11/4 14/5 5/2 5/2 11/4 5/2 9/4 13/5 13/5 11/4 11/4 11/4 13/5 5/2 12/5 9/4 11/4 11/4 5/2 3 3
Soren Kjeldsen 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 10 12 12 12 12 43/4 12 12 14 13 64/5
Zach Johnson 16 14 16 16 16 14 16 16 16 16 83/5 16 14 14 16 14 14 55/4 14 14 16 17 84/5
Rory McIlroy 20 20 16 20 20 18 20 20 16 16 19 20 16 20 16 20 20 18 20 20 20 19 19
Sergio Garcia 16 16 18 16 18 20 18 16 18 18 20 16 20 18 16 16 31/2 20 20 16 20 20
Dustin Johnson 22 20 20 22 20 20 22 20 20 20 21 22 20 20 20 20 20 19 20 20 18 21 21
Keegan Bradley 20 22 25 22 22 20 22 20 25 25 22 16 20 25 20 22 37/2 20 20 24 23 23
Charl Schwartzel 30 25 33 30 28 28 30 25 30 30 28 25 28 28 28 28 25 28 28 24 30 30
Martin Kaymer 45 40 40 40 40 40 45 40 45 45 45 40 50 45 40 40 38 50 50 45 51 50
Matt Kuchar 50 50 45 50 50 50 55 50 45 45 50 50 50 45 50 50 46 50 50 55 61 59
Rickie Fowler 70 50 66 60 66 50 66 66 66 66 66 66 50 50 66 66 60 53 50 50 50 67 64
Tony Finau 66 66 70 70 66 66 66 66 66 66 75 66 66 66 66 66 66 61 66 66 60 77 69
Bill Haas 66 60 75 70 66 66 66 66 70 70 85 66 50 66 70 66 60 59 66 66 66 86 79
GOD ONLY KNOWS WHO WINS with 2 (windy) days to go
Henrik Stenson 12/5 11/4 14/5 5/2 5/2 11/4 5/2 9/4 13/5 13/5 11/4 11/4 11/4 13/5 5/2 12/5 9/4 11/4 11/4 5/2 3 3
Soren Kjeldsen 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 10 12 12 12 12 43/4 12 12 14 13 64/5
Zach Johnson 16 14 16 16 16 14 16 16 16 16 83/5 16 14 14 16 14 14 55/4 14 14 16 17 84/5
Rory McIlroy 20 20 16 20 20 18 20 20 16 16 19 20 16 20 16 20 20 18 20 20 20 19 19
Sergio Garcia 16 16 18 16 18 20 18 16 18 18 20 16 20 18 16 16 31/2 20 20 16 20 20
Dustin Johnson 22 20 20 22 20 20 22 20 20 20 21 22 20 20 20 20 20 19 20 20 18 21 21
Keegan Bradley 20 22 25 22 22 20 22 20 25 25 22 16 20 25 20 22 37/2 20 20 24 23 23
Charl Schwartzel 30 25 33 30 28 28 30 25 30 30 28 25 28 28 28 28 25 28 28 24 30 30
Martin Kaymer 45 40 40 40 40 40 45 40 45 45 45 40 50 45 40 40 38 50 50 45 51 50
Matt Kuchar 50 50 45 50 50 50 55 50 45 45 50 50 50 45 50 50 46 50 50 55 61 59
Rickie Fowler 70 50 66 60 66 50 66 66 66 66 66 66 50 50 66 66 60 53 50 50 50 67 64
Tony Finau 66 66 70 70 66 66 66 66 66 66 75 66 66 66 66 66 66 61 66 66 60 77 69
Bill Haas 66 60 75 70 66 66 66 66 70 70 85 66 50 66 70 66 60 59 66 66 66 86 79
GOD ONLY KNOWS WHO WINS with 2 (windy) days to go
Some big names on the way home...
ELS, Ernie
FRASER, Marcus
MCGIRT, William
NIEBRUGGE, Jordan
LINGMERTH, David
KIRK, Chris
LUITEN, Joost
LOWRY, Shane
STEELE, Brendan
MATSUYAMA, Hideki
DALY, John
CASEY, Paul
OLESEN, Thorbjorn
WALKER, Jimmy
HORSCHEL, Billy
FITZPATRICK, Matthew
OOSTHUIZEN, Louis
DUNNE, Paul
PIERCY, Scott
ELS, Ernie
FRASER, Marcus
MCGIRT, William
NIEBRUGGE, Jordan
LINGMERTH, David
KIRK, Chris
LUITEN, Joost
LOWRY, Shane
STEELE, Brendan
MATSUYAMA, Hideki
DALY, John
CASEY, Paul
OLESEN, Thorbjorn
WALKER, Jimmy
HORSCHEL, Billy
FITZPATRICK, Matthew
OOSTHUIZEN, Louis
DUNNE, Paul
PIERCY, Scott
Not as windy today on MOVING DAY for Tony FINAU
Troon 'Frat House' an outlet for stress at The Open
Spieth, Fowler, Thomas, Johnson, Dufner, Walker sharing living quarters this week at Royal Troon.
http://www.pgatour.com/news/2016/07/14/frat-house-troon-the-open-fowler-thomas-dufner-spieth.html?cid=TWPGATOUR
Spieth, Fowler, Thomas, Johnson, Dufner, Walker sharing living quarters this week at Royal Troon.
http://www.pgatour.com/news/2016/07/14/frat-house-troon-the-open-fowler-thomas-dufner-spieth.html?cid=TWPGATOUR
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/watch-paul-casey-five-putt-at-british-open-f...
Mickelson's Second Round Proves He's Wholly Embraced Links Golf. “I really enjoy the challenge that this weather and these elements provide,” said Mickelson. “I thought this was a good round to back up the low round yesterday. I played kind of steer-free golf again. I did make one or two bad swings that left to bogeys but for the most part I kept the ball in play.”
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/a-day-after-almost-making-history-phil-mickelsons-second-round-at-troon-nearly-as-satisfying
You really do have to 'embrace' links golf - it will reward you like no other love !
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/a-day-after-almost-making-history-phil-mickelsons-second-round-at-troon-nearly-as-satisfying
You really do have to 'embrace' links golf - it will reward you like no other love !
The toughest holes so far today are the 11th, 10th, 15th, 9th & 8th. That top turn in the course is proving critical.
If your surname ends in son or sen, you have a great chance of winning this, not Watson though.
Lovely day on the links...This is really a precursor to the RYDER CUP
- 36 Holes of Matchplay
with MICKELSON (USA) vs STENSON (EUR)
- 36 Holes of Matchplay
with MICKELSON (USA) vs STENSON (EUR)
15th is now ranked #1 toughest hole followed by 10, 11, 13, 18, 8, 5, 17 and 12th
.....as PHIL & Henrik come to the 11th Green.
.....as PHIL & Henrik come to the 11th Green.
They have yet to play FIVE of the toughest holes so expect changes a plenty !
13/8 Stenson (EUR) is the bet
13/8 Stenson (EUR) is the bet
Official Prize Money
FIRST PLACE €1,363,834 and your place in HISTORY !
2nd place €783,479.....over €580,000 less but no one remembers who was second.
The rest are playing for 3rd.....
3rd. €502,587
4th. €391,159
5th. €314,552
FIRST PLACE €1,363,834 and your place in HISTORY !
2nd place €783,479.....over €580,000 less but no one remembers who was second.
The rest are playing for 3rd.....
3rd. €502,587
4th. €391,159
5th. €314,552
Sadly the way the weather/draw turned out this has been the worst Open I can remember, effectively its been give to two players, great if your on one of them if your not its been boring!
Yeah, I pointed that out clearly on the "((THE OPEN))-TEE TIMES-and 3Ball betting" thread fyi.
It's MICKELSON (USA) -11 vs STENSON (EUR) -12 as they march up 18.
ONLY 11 players under par today with 4 players posting three under incl STENSON
Henrik Stenson 4/6 8/11 8/13 8/13 4/6 4/7 4/6 4/7 4/7 4/6 4/6 4/7 4/7 4/7 4/6 4/6 4/9 6/11 4/6 8/11
Phil Mickelson 6/4 6/4 6/5 13/8 11/8 13/8 7/4 6/4 11/8 11/8 17/10 13/8 7/4 11/8 13/8 11/8 2 1 7/4 6/4
Phil Mickelson 6/4 6/4 6/5 13/8 11/8 13/8 7/4 6/4 11/8 11/8 17/10 13/8 7/4 11/8 13/8 11/8 2 1 7/4 6/4
Corbett: That's all we've got time for, so it's "Goodnight" from me. Barker: And it's "Goodnight" from him !
The betting without top two market is the popular bet today with 3&4 places ew available
Brisk winds will blow through Royal Troon on Sunday, hindering players attempts to repeat Phil Mickelson's record-tying round. After the wettest day of the tournament unfolded on Friday, players and fans will have to deal with a moderate breeze and a little rain on Sunday. Wind will be a little lighter on Sunday when compared to Saturday, but a few gusts could surpass 20 mph (32 km/h). Sustained winds will be 8-16 mph (12-25 km/h) from the west to southwest.
Amid the moderate breeze, showers will dampen Royan Troon on Sunday morning. The showers will likely prove to be more of a nuisance to players and spectators than significantly impacting play. Rain will not last all day as dry conditions should make a return during the afternoon. High temperature on Sunday will be around 18 C (64 F). A gentle afternoon breeze will be perfect for a grandstand finish.
Amid the moderate breeze, showers will dampen Royan Troon on Sunday morning. The showers will likely prove to be more of a nuisance to players and spectators than significantly impacting play. Rain will not last all day as dry conditions should make a return during the afternoon. High temperature on Sunday will be around 18 C (64 F). A gentle afternoon breeze will be perfect for a grandstand finish.
Watch the featured groups in action on the final day of The 145th Open at Royal Troon FOR FREE on SkySports.com and Sky Sports' mobile apps.
Streaming is available on PC/desktop, smartphones and tablets. Play the video above to watch Sunday's Game 12 live as world No 8 Adam Scott and Ryder Cup star Jamie Donaldson head out for their final rounds.
Streaming is available on PC/desktop, smartphones and tablets. Play the video above to watch Sunday's Game 12 live as world No 8 Adam Scott and Ryder Cup star Jamie Donaldson head out for their final rounds.
Just got up and usually its a sleepless night in anticipation of the final round, no interest this year, slightly interesting to watch the players practicing at Troon but its meaningless stuff!
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Obviously a late surge on STENSON......must be trying to have more than €2.86 on ew
Obviously a late surge on STENSON......must be trying to have more than €2.86 on ew
I will be watching every second of the 18 Playoff.....come on EUROPE !
Quincy 17 Jul 16 12:22
Having a disaster, Dustin is the best placed of my pre-tourney bets, So I've laid Stenson and Mickelson. Spreadsheet says it's 12/1 bar two. At least I'll get either some excitement or be totally despondent. Good luck with yours.
Having a disaster, Dustin is the best placed of my pre-tourney bets, So I've laid Stenson and Mickelson. Spreadsheet says it's 12/1 bar two. At least I'll get either some excitement or be totally despondent. Good luck with yours.
11, 15, 12, 5th & 2nd holes are proving to be the toughest so far today
1, 2, 5, 8 & 9 are proving the toughest holes on the front nine.
Like it's been all week - THE FUN STARTS on the back nine - watch out in particular for holes 11th, 12th & 15th being the critical holes later on.
Like it's been all week - THE FUN STARTS on the back nine - watch out in particular for holes 11th, 12th & 15th being the critical holes later on.
OK it's nearly time...TAKE YOUR SEATS...14.35pm and we're away !
Magic matchplay start to the first three holes - poor miss putt on the third from Phil - just when Henrik got in for birdie before him.
SOUTHGATE -2 having a super finish - just two to play
After Jack & Tom's 'Duel In The Sun' in 1977 at Turnberry - wonder will they call this "The TRILLER in TROON" - 6 BIRDIES and an EAGLE after only 6 holes, it's not dull with both players fifteen under, 8 clear of the rest.
Can't wait for this later...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSH0eRKq1lE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSH0eRKq1lE
Make that 7 BIRDIES and an EAGLE in just 7 holes...just keeps getting better !
Bet this is on Stenson's music library
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNNIWD_9J2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNNIWD_9J2s
MAGNIFICIENT GOLF...both players at 5 under par.....with Stenson -17 vs Mickelson -16.
15th and 17th are 3rd&6th toughest ...NOT OVER YET !
One birdie from BEEF on the way home and RORS moves out to T6 !
The FAT LADY and the ENGRAVER are havin' a wee chat in the clubhouse
WELL DONE HENRIK STENSON and very well played Mr Mickelson.
Runner up and winner of the Silver Salver is PHIL MICKELSON.
Ladies and Gentleman, with a score of 264 and the winner of the Gold Medal, and the Champion Golfer of the Year is...........HENRIK STENSON.
Ladies and Gentleman, with a score of 264 and the winner of the Gold Medal, and the Champion Golfer of the Year is...........HENRIK STENSON.
Sponsors Audemars Piguet happy with 2 Major Champions this year (+ Willett)
As Stevie Wonder sings 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours'.
HENRIK STENSON became the 29th player to shoot 63 in a Major Championship, at The OPEN Championship at Royal Troon.
He's the tenth player to do so, and fourth in a final round, in OPEN history. STENSON is also the sixth to do so in the FINAL round of any Major.
He's the tenth player to do so, and fourth in a final round, in OPEN history. STENSON is also the sixth to do so in the FINAL round of any Major.
Stenson also becomes just the second golfer all time, since Johnny Miller in 1973, to shoot a final-round 63 in a major and WIN.
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