The Golf Thread

[Arnoldtoo]

Brilliant final round. Was watching it all, and found myself wondering why the coverage was shifting to others that were playing a different tournament!

Spellbinding stuff from two great players, and so pleased for Stenson that he won. He's deserved a major for a long time.

If I could hit a 3 wood like that ...

 

[kr1978]

Apparently Micklesons score would have won 140 out of 144 previous opens, pleased for Stenson though and a great weekends golf.

 

[WorcesterTHFC]

Apparently Micklesons score would have won 140 out of 144 previous majors, pleased for Stenson though and a great weekends golf.

Don't you mean 140 out of 144 previous Opens?

 

[kr1978]

Don't you mean 140 out of 144 previous Opens?

That's what I said

 

[aliyid]

Looked like they both lifted each others game, was an incredible display by both of them knowing they had to hit a good/great shot just to match the other guy.

Was also the first time I've ever seen 'Beef' (Andrew Johnston) but he looks like he could bring a bit of fun into the game as a nice contrast to the straight laced Spieth.

Also massively agreed with McIlroy's comments about Golf @ the Olympics, it shouldn't be there and if it is then it should be for amateurs playing fourball matchplay or a similar exciting format.

 

[spurs mental]

Finally got out for a game last week, Headfort Old Course here in Meath. Lovely course and incredibly well maintained.

32 points was good considering how little I've played for 3 years. Want to try and get a membership somewhere next year now, definitely.

 

[spurs mental]

Who we all on for the PGA Championship?

I've got EW bets on Holmes and Woodland. Gonna stick a couple of quid on McIlroy win outright later.

 

[tototoner]

Who we all on for the PGA Championship?

I've got EW bets on Holmes and Woodland. Gonna stick a couple of quid on McIlroy win outright later.

Brandon Grace £ 20 EW 50/1

7 places

 

[gushayes11]

Patrick Reed and Schwartzel both e/w 50's.

 

[felmani26]

5/2 McIlroy, Johnson or Day to win

Need an ew-er now - maybe Westwood @ 66's

 

[EJWTartanSpur]

I'm gonna go Reed E/W and as a long bet KJ Choi E/W as well hes about 300/1

 

[stonecolddeanaustin]

Rory or D Johnson to win at 9/2
Garcia to finish top 5 at about 13/2
Rose ew at 33/1
Brandon Grace ew at 50/1

Pretty much all gone to shit already (most of my money was on the Rory/DJ bet)! If Rory could putt he'd be some player. As it is, I think I'd rather have my money on a Jordan Spieth that can't hit the ball straight!

 

[EJWTartanSpur]

£10 EW on

Bubba Watson 33/1
Patrick Reed 40/1
KJ Choi 300/1 ( started very well ! )

 

[spurs mental]

Walker was tipped on at the start of the week. Should have backed Day at 8s rather than Rory but hey ho.

Some great golf being played today so far.

The one major I haven't backed Fowler this year and he's playing well also.

 

[gushayes11]

Brandon Grace £ 20 EW 50/1

7 places

Grace looking good. Hope he wins for you now my tips have disappeared. I honestly looked at Koepka a week ago but was put off in an interview where he said his ankle would struggle to hold out for 4 rounds.

 

[tototoner]

Think Grace the way he is playing will certainly finish top 7, cannot see him winning though

 

[felmani26]

Think Grace the way he is playing will certainly finish top 7, cannot see him winning though

I'm on Grace EW too but only minimal stakes.

Nevertheless, he's played himself right into contention although you still imagine Walker, Day and Stenson will have equally solid final rounds.

 

[tototoner]

Day not playing well, Walker looking the winner for me

 

[tototoner]

Day not playing well, Walker looking the winner for me

Wow, commentators curse

 

[tototoner]

Hoping Grace can get to 13/14 under