British Open Tipping

[Grunt]

Are we going to have another Tipping comp for this Open too? The winners of the past 2 should be the 1st ones in as they have the cash to spare.

Field should be finalised now.

http://www.opengolf.com/ChampionshipGolf/TheOpenChampionship/Players/EntryList.aspx

Rules are the same as for The Masters

Rules
* 5 picks (max. 2 from current top 10)
* Selections need to be posted in this thread by 12.00pm Sydney time on Thursday July 17th.
* Winner will be decided on greatest accumulation of prize money for The Open from the 5 selected players (in the unlikely event that more than one Ozgolfer has the most accumulated prize money at the end of the the prize pool will be shared)
* If a player withdraws from the field before tee off on day #1, the 1st emergency will be substituted for all Ozgolf entries with that withdrawn player.
* Any player who withdraws from the event after the tournament starts (ie. after day 1 begins) no substitutes are allowed ...tough t!tt!es.

Prize Pool
Each player who commits to participating in the event is obliged to pay $10 to the winner. The winner should PM bank details to all participants, or post them here if they prefer.




Who's In?


Grunt
Coogee Beach
PeteyD
Johnny Canuck
Adlo
GolfNuggett76
Haysey
Moree Golfer
Eag's
Scottt
Sms316
Courty
Jarro
kobbsno10
Chappy1970
petethepilot
Xray

[Coogee Beach]

I'm in.

Already backed Martin Kaymer at 66-1 and Richard Finch at the very healthy mark of 150s ... which is enough of an impediment for the pair of them to shoot 85-85 and miss the cut, though that German boy Kaymer can play and no argument, and I watched Finch for a couple of rounds in Melbourne, he could've won the Masters at Huntingdale, went over to NZ and won their Open, then won something in Ireland, he's the blonde Pommy who went in the drink on 18. You'll know him, good player. And while I normally have a strict Never Bet On Poms policy, desperate times desperate measures, etc.

So yes - I'm in.

[PeteyD]

Once again I shall donate.

[moree golfer]

Are the rules the same as last time and should they be spelt out once more so no-one has cause for complaint?

[Johnny Canuck]

$10 again? I'm in!

[Coogee Beach]

My first comp so any explanation of rules, format, .... good.

[adlo]

I'm in.

[sms316]

My first comp so any explanation of rules, format, .... good.
http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9943

[golfnugget76]

I'm in and will be first to give my 5 players.


EDITED - 10am Thursday
1. Justin Rose
2. Ernie Els
3. Brandt Snedeker
4. Robert Allenby
5. Robert Karlson

[haysey]

Count me in. Will advise players later

EDIT: Players as follows.

S.Garcia
E.Els
A.Kim
H.Stenson
R.Karlsson

[moree golfer]

OWGR after Week 28 - 13th July 2008

1. T Woods
2. P Mickelson
3. G Ogilvy
4. A Scott
5. E Els
6. S Cink
7. S Garcia
8. S Stricker
9. J Rose
10. V Singh

[moree golfer]

I'm a starter with the following picks:

1. L Westwood
2. S Garcia
3. R Fisher
4. A Baddeley
5. M A Jimenez

[Eag's]

I will have another go.
No Woods this time around.

[Coogee Beach]

1. Stuart Appleby
2. Rod Pampling
3. Ernie Els
4. Miguel Angel Jimenez
5. Brandt Snedeker

[Scottt]

I'm in.

Will advise pics later on.

[Grunt]

Scott did you run it last time? I can't/dont have the time to run it.

[sms316]

I'm in.

Will anybody tip Kenny Perry this time?

[Scottt]

Yeah, Chappy did the Masters and I did the US Open.

I probably won't have time late this week to collate all the entries.

Anyone want to volunteer?

[Grunt]

Just that I am working all weekend so wont really have the time.

[Courty]

I'm in and will also advise picks later.

[Jarro]

I'm in and will also advise picks later.

ditto

[kobbsno10]

I'd Like to give this a go, Haven't done it before though so not sure how it works, $10 to enter right? How is this paid and should I post my selection on this thread?

[chappy1970]

I'm happy to organise again if no one else wants to do.

I'll also advise picks later.

Chappy

[petethepilot]

I'm in. The cheque book is ready to pay!!

My selections are ;

1. Henrik Steson;
2. Sergio Garcia;
3. Miguel Jimenez
4. Justin Rose and
5. Lee Westwood.

I don't know if not picking Americans is smart as Royal Birkdale is not as linksy as some of the Open courses. Actually, I'm happy to pay 10 bucks to see an Aussie win!

Regards,

The Pilot8)

[Xray]

I will donate $10 again to someone.

[markTHEblake]

Are the rules the same as last time and should they be spelt out once more so no-one has cause for complaint?

Is someone going to calculate and post the results this time?

[Xray]

My picks

Miguel Angel JIMENEZ
Martin KAYMER
Justin LEONARD
Rod PAMPLING
Lee WESTWOOD

[Grunt]

Rules added to 1st post plus a list of those in it. 17 in it so far, so Prize pool of $170 (nice coin that)

[Courty]

Is someone going to calculate and post the results this time?

Are you going to enter this time? :lol:

[petethepilot]

I'm in. The cheque book is ready to pay!!

My selections are ;

1. Henrik Steson;
2. Sergio Garcia;
3. Miguel Jimenez
4. Justin Rose and
5. Lee Westwood.

I don't know if not picking Americans is smart as Royal Birkdale is not as linksy as some of the Open courses. Actually, I'm happy to pay 10 bucks to see an Aussie win!

Regards,

The Pilot8)

That should have been Henrik Stenson

[moree golfer]

Rules added to 1st post plus a list of those in it. 17 in it so far, so Prize pool of $170 (nice coin that)
Grunt, you will need to change the rule stipulating the winner mentions the US Open rather than the Open Championship :wink:.

[PeteyD]

And the date etc, but we all get the picture. What time is it actually on?

Initial selections, subject to change, too many Aussies ...:

1. Rose
2. Ogilvy
3. Pamps
4. Green
5. Harrington

[Grunt]

Date and cutoff added, lunchtime Thursday cutoff, Coverage starts at 6pm Thursday. 1st tee time is 6am UK time, Think that is about 4 or 5pm Sydney time.

[markTHEblake]

Are you going to enter this time? :lol:
who would know?

[Eag's]

My Pics
1. Ross Fisher
2. Richard Green
3. Robert Karlsson
4. Graeme Mcdowell
5. Andres Romero

[kobbsno10]

Here are my pics:

Padraig Harrington
Graeme McDowell
Miguel Angel Jimenez
Adam Scott
Lee Westwood

[Jarro]

1/ Mickelson
2/ Garcia
3/ Pampling
4/ Dyson
5/ Casey

[Scottt]

These might change, but for the time being:

Sergio
G McDowell
L Westwood
E Els
M Kaymer

[Grunt]

My Tips


Richard Green
Justin Rose
Graham McDowell
KJ Choi
Geoff Ogilvy

[chappy1970]

G Ogilvy
E Els
R Allenby
A Cabrera
P Casey

Here they are......

[Eag's]

Good to see Norman playing his first Major in 3 years, it would be cool to see him make the cut :)

[Grunt]

Reckon he just might do it Eag's, the refreshed newly married bloke he is.;)

[raidrboy]

I'm in.

Appleby
Furyk
Rose
Stricker
Oglivy

[Webster]

Rory McIlroy
Angel Cabrera
Hunter Mahan
Nick Dougherty
Niclas Fasth

[PeteyD]

I'm in.

Appleby
Furyk
Rose
Stricker
Oglivy

1. T Woods
2. P Mickelson
3. G Ogilvy
4. A Scott
5. E Els
6. S Cink
7. S Garcia
8. S Stricker
9. J Rose
10. V Singh

only 2 from the top 10 Raider ;)

[kev]

Well I have a tenner burning a hole in my bank account... So:

Justin Rose
Ernie Els
Andres Romero
Lee Westwood
Robert Allenby

[Johnny Canuck]

Sergio Garcia
Ernie Els
Lee Westwood
Miguel Angel Jimenez
Andres Romero

Come on boys! Johnny needs a new driver!

[adlo]

Ok, here is Team adlo:

Sergio Garcia
Geoff Ogilvy
Anthony Kim
Robert Karlsson
Padraig Harrington

[Courty]

S. Garcia
J. Rose
L. Westwood
T. Clark
I. Poulter :shock:

[Bungeye]

I'm in to donate to the needy.

Ogilvy
Rose
Appleby
Westwood
Jimenez

[sms316]

Team SMS.

1. Ernie Els
2. Phil Mickelson.
3. Freddy Jacobsen.
4. Hunter Mahan.
5. Justin Leonard.

[dc68]

In...

My 5

Sergio
Ernie
Justin Leonard
Rod Pampling
Miguel Angel Jiminez

[BrisVegas]

Sure, why not....

Scott
Garcia
Westwood
Harrington
Allenby

[chappy1970]

I'm just putting together the list of Ozgolfers and their picks, if someone else is doing this already please post so that I don't waste my time.

24 players

Chappy

[golfnugget76]

I heard on the news this morning that Harrington is in serious doubt due to a wrist injury? So, i'm not going to risk him not playing and have edited my tips to the following.

1. Justin Rose
2. Ernie Els
3. Brandt Snedeker
4. Robert Allenby
5. Robert Karlson

[markTHEblake]

Why isnt anyone picking Woods?

[adlo]

Ok, looks like Harrington is a 50/50 chance, but even if he plays, that wrist is going to hamper him. Change squad to:

Sergio Garcia
Geoff Ogilvy
Anthony Kim
Robert Karlsson
*Jimenez*

[sms316]

Why isnt anyone picking Woods?
How about you actually enter this time, rather than just pick holes in people's entries?

[PeteyD]

OK, adjusted tips with that happy news ...

1. Sergio
2. Ogilvy
3. Pamps
4. Green
5. Hunter Mahan

[BrisVegas]

Sure, why not....

Scott
Garcia
Westwood
Harrington
Allenby

Looks like Harrington has a pretty significant injury, so I'll switch him for the Cabrera.

Scott
Garcia
Westwood
Cabrera
Allenby

[markTHEblake]

How about you actually enter this time, rather than just pick holes in people's entries?

No. the last one was a shambles, no sign yet (I think) that this one will be any better.

[chappy1970]

Updated list

[Scottt]

Are we sure than MTB isn't just Jack in disguise? For two blokes who don't get along they have a fair bit in common...

[Coogee Beach]

Gday Choppy - someone (well, perhaps me) could turn all those names and player-picks into an Excel spreadsheet, and then cross-refence the prize-money earned with the player, and then rank them, etc ... I could have a crack if you couldn't be shagged after collating all the names...h

[markTHEblake]

Are we sure than MTB isn't just Jack in disguise? For two blokes who don't get along they have a fair bit in common...

Jack isnt a bloke.

werent you the joker who staged the event last time and didnt even bother to organise the results - so that in the end the punters had to just guess?

[sms316]

Jack isnt a bloke.

Eunuch?

[chappy1970]

Gday Choppy - someone (well, perhaps me) could turn all those names and player-picks into an Excel spreadsheet, and then cross-refence the prize-money earned with the player, and then rank them, etc ... I could have a crack if you couldn't be shagged after collating all the names...h

Knock yourself out mate

[Scottt]

Jack isnt a bloke.

werent you the joker who staged the event last time and didnt even bother to organise the results - so that in the end the punters had to just guess?

I went to Tassie on hols and had no net access. The only person not happy with the sitch was you, from memory.

[mike]

Westwood
Casey
Clark
Fasth
Green

[Coogee Beach]

Got it Choppy...

[Coogee Beach]

Chappy, rather.

[Webster]

Did everyone pay up from the last tipping comp at the US Open?

[sms316]

Did everyone pay up from the last tipping comp at the US Open?
I'm still waiting for my tax receipt.

[Johnny Canuck]

Did everyone pay up from the last tipping comp at the US Open?
Almost everyone, just Shaneo, who has disappeared.

MTB,
I have no problem with the results from the last comp, even if I had to work them out for myself:mrgreen:. I only worked out the people that had Tiger as I didn't really want to work out everyones, especially for those that weren't going to be close at all.

It would have been nice if Scottt had worked it out, but as he was away, it wasn't done. It would have been nice to know this beforehand so that we could have arranged something.

If you're too cheap to put up $10 and don't like the way it is run, you could probably solve everything by just staying out of the thread.

It looks to me like we have a couple of people that have put their hands up to organise results, which I thank them for. I don't know why you wouldn't have confidence in them.

[Johnny Canuck]

Got it Choppy...

Were you thinking about his swing when you called him this?

[chappy1970]

Already mentioned that to him JC, probably a fair call at the moment. Although the RAC LT's that I bought from Rick just arrived and I'm looking forward to putting them in play

[Johnny Canuck]

Good luck with them. If they've come from Rick they have to be hardly used and were replaced shortly after they arrived.

[Eag's]

If you're too cheap to put up $10 and don't like the way it is run, you could probably solve everything by just staying out of the thread.

The last time Blake put his hand into his wallet for a wager Harold Holt was still PM :roll:
Blake it's quite simple, put up or shut up!!

[sms316]

Don't let fear hold you back Blake.

[Scottt]

Or ignorance. Just choose five names at random ;)

[moree golfer]

Rory McIlroy
Angel Cabrera
Hunter Mahan
Nick Dougherty
Niclas Fasth
I have been known to be wrong but did Rory McIlroy qualify for the Open?

[sms316]

I have been known to be wrong but did Rory McIlroy qualify for the Open?
That's gold!

He's not listed on the leaderboard on pgatour.com

http://www.pga.com/openchampionship/2008/scoring/

[moree golfer]

That's gold!

He's not listed on the leaderboard on pgatour.com

http://www.pga.com/openchampionship/2008/scoring/
Thought you'd be the first to respond to my post SMS316 :lol:!!

[sms316]

Thought you'd be the first to respond to my post SMS316 :lol:!!
Didn't hurt that I had the pgatour.com site open at the same time. So much for live scoring, considering the first group hit of at 3.30pm EST.

[Rod Morri]

SMS, try www.opengolf.com and open the desktop leaderboard under the laderboard tab

[Coogee Beach]

Righto dudes - final list of who's picked whom is done n dusted.

I'll knock it together and let you know who's won what and when.

Suffice to say:

We have 30 players. Who have selected:

Lee Westwood 11
Ernie Els 9
Miguel Angel Jimenez 9
Robert Allenby 7
Geoff Ogilvy 6
Justin Rose 6
Richard Green 5
Rod Pampling 5
Graeme McDowell 4
Justin Leonard 4
Robert Karrlson 4
Adam Scott 3
Andres Romero 3
Angel Cabrera 3
Hunter Mahan 3
Paul Casey 3
Brandt Snedeker 2
Henrik Stenson 2
Martin Kaymer 2
Nicholas Fasth 2
Padraig Harrington 2
Phil Mickelson 2
Ross Fisher 2
Tim Clark 2
Brandt Snedeker 2
Simon Dyson 1
Aaron Baddeley 1
Anthony Kim 1
Colin Montgomerie 1
Freedy Jacobson 1
Ian Poulter 1
Jim Furyk 1
KJ Choi 1
Nick Dougherty 1
Rory McIlroy 1
Steve Stricker 1
Stuart Appleby 1

cheers

[Coogee Beach]

And I'll suss out Excel to work out some stats, etc... leave it to me re: scoring - and whomever wins is up for $10 from The Rest.

That said, sounds like there's been some bullshit last few years about people coughing up ...? I mean,if you don't want to pay up the ten bucks ... dont' tip five golfers.

Because bottom line: if you can't cough up ten bucks then, y'know ... you're a ****, pure and simple.

But we all know that.

Ha. anyway. Let's not it sweat it. I'll get this Excel s/s going and attach it, etc, and y'all can check out how your 5 players went accumatively, etc.

gooday.

[Courty]

Because bottom line: if you can't cough up ten bucks then, y'know ... you're a ****, pure and simple.

:smt023

[PeteyD]

I might be blind but Sergio is not in that list, you know sergio?

[Coogee Beach]

F**** - sorry lads - bad spread-sheeting - Sergio's actually equal top pick with Westwood on 11 ...

My bad.

Apols.

[PeteyD]

The course and weather are tearing them al la new one. Some ugly scores coming in.

[Grunt]

Very tough conditions

[Courty]

British Open predictions (http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/2008_british_open_predictions).

[markTHEblake]

I went to Tassie on hols and had no net access. The only person not happy with the sitch was you, from memory.

You knew you were going on hols, so you organise a betting comp and then run off and dont tell anyone? Thats pathetic.


The last time Blake put his hand into his wallet for a wager Harold Holt was still PM :roll:


I was an advocate years ago that ALL Ozgolf days should have a cash pool - didnt happen, too many long pockets, and short arms. I think you blokes got cut up because I took the money the first time it happened.

Last year for the champs I offered to bet myself against everyone, and none of you took up the bet.

Seems like you lot are the ones that don't have the balls to put some money on the line. :smt038

[Eag's]

What an enormous load of bullshit Blake :roll:

[markTHEblake]

What an enormous load of bullshit Blake :roll:

Its all recorded on the forum, want me to show you how wrong you are?

heres one for ya.


Its not a real book, but I'll back myself for $10 on the 36 hole nett against any one of you chumps. :twisted:

Anyone got balls?

[Eag's]

Its all recorded on the forum, want me to show you how wrong you are?

You haven't coughed up any $$$ for the tipping comps so far this year and that is what I am refering to.
I seriously doubt you were the first one to mention playing for money on Oz golf days, more likely that would of come from someone like G69 .

[markTHEblake]

You haven't coughed up any $$$ for the tipping comps so far this year and that is what I am refering to.

Now thats an enormous load of bullshit. You emphatically implied that I never make a bet, now the best you have got is that I didnt enter one shambles of a tipping comp.


I seriously doubt you were the first one to mention playing for money on Oz golf days, more likely that would of come from someone like G69 .

Your welcome to find an earlier one
http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showpost.php?p=5232&postcount=35
Yeah I know it doesnt say who instigated this one, but it was me on the day. The tightarses took a lot of convincing as well, however they all paid up.....begrudgingly :-)

Or this one
http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showpost.php?p=30932&postcount=40
You were even listed as playing (at the time), and I noticed you didn't put your hand up for the punt then either.


Blake it's quite simple, put up or shut up!!

well thats twice now (at least) you have declined/ignored a punt with me. Maybe I aint the right person you should be having a go at for their punting strategies.

[Johnny Canuck]

Now thats an enormous load of bullshit. You emphatically implied that I never make a bet, now the best you have got is that I didnt enter one shambles of a tipping comp.



Now two and you had no way of knowing that it would be a "shambles of a tipping comp" before it started. You seem to take great interest in these comps, but won't drop a tenner to enter them.

[PeteyD]

Ladies, take your CatFight elsewhere.

[Jarro]

Everyone in this tipping comp thread please ignore Blake ... he's a total wowser :p

[Eag's]

Anyways enough crap about Blake being a tight arse, how has everyones tips gone so far??
How cool is it seeing Norman up there near the top of the leader board :smt038 8-)

[goughy]

This ones no fun for me :( Tiger's not playing so I can't give Grunt hell for not picking him ;) :)

[talbo]

How cool is it seeing Norman up there near the top of the leader board :smt038 8-)

Excellent stuff. I had to click on the player and make sure it was the shark and not just another aussie with the same name. I'd love to see him finish well. Must admit I'm a little suprised to see RA at -1 in = 1st too and AS at even! Go aussies

[goughy]

I'm guessing Michelson found having a 60* and 64* wedge doesn't work well on bump and run courses ;)

[BrisVegas]

Last year for the champs I offered to bet myself against everyone, and none of you took up the bet.

I don't remember that. Not saying I don't believe you, I just dont remember you issuing any challenges as such..

[BrisVegas]

Everyone in this tipping comp thread please ignore Blake ... he's a total wowser :p

oh, sorry.


the trouble is that we ignore blakey virtually all the time and then we miss out on his big challenges like when he (apparently) challenged everyone at the champs!

[chappy1970]

All of my picks bar Allenby are more than likely going to get the weekend off. F@*k it.

[PeteyD]

Cut is going to be high, and it is going to depend on the weather tonight. Apparently it was a bit nicer to the arvo field, hence Norman atc near the top.

[Scottt]

McDowell (-1) and Garcia (+2) are looking good for me.
Kaymer and Westwood (both +5) are shaky
Els (+10) is gooooone.

[PeteyD]

I have done really well, if the cut was made today I'd have 1 left ...

[adlo]

I have Garcia, Kim and Jimenez sitting OK, all at +2 and looking to make a weekend of it. Ogilvy and Karlsson are looking poor at +7 and +5. I'd say Karlson will slide his way into the weekend, but Mr Ogilvy better do something for me.

[PeteyD]

He certainly has the potential.

[markTHEblake]

Anyways enough crap about Blake being a tight arse,

Pot Kettle Black


I don't remember that. Not saying I don't believe you, I just dont remember you issuing any challenges as such..

You dont need to believe. its written in black and white in the forum as quoted on the previous page here.

And in fact if you go back to the Emerald Lakes thread i linked to, YOU were the one who said $5 was too rich for you. Though at least you are honest to admit it, and dont make yourself into a hypocrite.

[adlo]

Kim can win this.
I think he has some significant confidence and momentum on his side.

[shavey]

I'm liking Badds.com paying 100-1

[shavey]

British Open predictions (http://thesandtrap.com/columns/thrash_talk/2008_british_open_predictions).

Danny Ottmann
Phil Mickelson will show up again with some screwy idea like hitting a one iron off every tee and carrying nine wedges. He will promptly shoot 15-over and miss the weekend. Sorry Phil, I like you, but you are too much of a headcase this year to contend.

Good link Courty, some fun reading towards the end... ;)

[virge666]

if Adam and Sergio could putt - it would be over by now...

Both 3 putted from no where . . . . TWICE !!!

How can two of the world's best strikers just go walkabout on two holes.

[Scottt]

I finally saw that Scottish Open Adam Scott power push from three feet that you were talking about Virge. It was even uglier than you described!

If he wins it will be from plenty in front without his short putts being tested, or by sinking a heap of 12-15 footers.

I just can't see it happening unless the horrid weather stays set in and robs the better putters of their advantage.

[Johnny Canuck]

Danny Ottmann
Phil Mickelson will show up again with some screwy idea like hitting a one iron off every tee and carrying nine wedges. He will promptly shoot 15-over and miss the weekend. Sorry Phil, I like you, but you are too much of a headcase this year to contend.

Good link Courty, some fun reading towards the end... ;)

I read that comment too and loved it!

[virge666]

I finally saw that Scottish Open Adam Scott power push from three feet that you were talking about Virge. It was even uglier than you described!


Mate,

It is not that they are bad putters... they are the best in the world...

But jeez - some of them are just like the bad ones I do... they are not meant to do that...

Then they both go and sink everything from 15ft... it is just streaky.

[Trung]

Holy Cow.. The Shark is leading..........

[Johnny Canuck]

Mate,

It is not that they are bad putters... they are the best in the world...

But jeez - some of them are just like the bad ones I do... they are not meant to do that...

Then they both go and sink everything from 15ft... it is just streaky.

Good streak = high confidence = good putting. That is the way it has always seemed to work for me. Same with my wedges.

[goughy]

Holy Cow.. The Shark is leading..........

Marriage agrees with him; at least this one does ;)

[Sydney Hacker]

Marriage agrees with him; at least this one does ;)

Maybe he needs to top up the bank a/c again ???

[goughy]

He'd have pulled that payout out of the small change he finds under the seats of his couch! :)

[Eag's]

What about Villegas shooting 65 birdied the last 5 holes awesome round :shock:

[Grunt]

Just watched his last five holes the birdie putts were not short either.

[Xray]

Projected cut is +7 at the moment, rain looks like it has set in, so it will probably move out some.

[adlo]

Projected cut out to +9, looks like dropping Harrington is going to haunt me. Bloody Jimenez.

[adlo]

I have Kim (+6), Karlsson (+8] and Garcia (+5) in the hunt, but far from being real contenders. Ogilvy and Jimenez are gawwwwwwwwn.

[Scottt]

Els and Westwood just shaved in at +9, McDowell is sitting pretty at +2, Martin Kaymer is +7 and Sergio is at +5.

I'm pretty happy to have all five going through to the weekend, and McDowell and Sergio are placed well to make a run.

Pity I have friends coming tonight and will most likely miss the entire telecast!

[Courty]

+5 S. Garcia
+6 J. Rose
+9 L. Westwood
+13 T. Clark (goooorn)
+3 I. Poulter

[Grunt]

KJ Choi -1
McDowell +1
Garcia +4
Rose +6
Ogilvy GONE

[Jarro]

Meh :roll:

[Eag's]

Graeme Mcdowell +2
Ross Fisher +6
Richard Green +8
Robert Karlsson +8
Andres Romero + 9
Nice to get all my pics through but Mcdowell looks to be the only one playing consistantly.

[virge666]

So . . . Did anyone pick Norman ?

[Johnny Canuck]

Garcia +5
Romero +9
Els +9
Westwood +9
Jimenez +14 - Gone

Looks like it's all over for me. Just cheering that Adam Scott doesn't win as he was a last second change when I read that he was still suffering from the effects of his hand injury. Might have to go to the TAB to cover myself.

[PeteyD]

No, I considered it and wish I had faith in the old bugga. Also crossed of Rose and Harrington, I am a genius :p

[Jarro]

So . . . Did anyone pick Norman ?

Thought about it ....


... briefly ;)

Be great to see him have a good round tonight and be right in the thick of it 8)

[jaybam]

Faldos not playing so he may not choke :)

[kobbsno10]

I'm hoping my fellow countrymen can do it for me now, Scott's got a chance too I suppose.

Harrington +2
McDowell +2
Scott +4
Westwood +9
Jimenez M/C

[Eag's]

Certainly brings back memories of the Shark in his prime, it would be an awesome win if he can somehow keep this form going.

[kobbsno10]

I'm not sure how helpful this will be but it's a guide of who has missed the cut for each player. If I have left anyone out of the list I'm sorry, I was originally doing this list for myself but I decided to put everyone on there and share it.

[Jarro]

So who's gonna stay up tonight to see if Norman can win this damn thing ?

[goughy]

Myabe me. Don't want to jinx him though! What the heck is Chrissie doing to him to make him play like this? What ever it is, Laura hadn't done it for a long long time ;)

[Moe Norman]

I looked pre tournament and he was paying 250-1, so I decided it was too much and he must be chopping it.

Strangely, if he was paying 150 I may have backed him!

Just like old times, tired from staying up all night to watch Sharky contend in a major!

[sms316]

So who's gonna stay up tonight to see if Norman can win this damn thing ?
Oh hell yeah!!!

Nobody has the X factor like the Shark.

[AndyP]

It's setup beautifully for Norman to
a. Choke in the last round again
b. Lose in a playoff again

It's almost worth staying up for.

[Eag's]

It's setup beautifully for Norman to
a. Choke in the last round again
b. Lose in a playoff again

It's almost worth staying up for.

True AP but the difference this time around is nobody expects him to win so he probably will ;)

[Johnny Canuck]

I looked pre tournament and he was paying 250-1, so I decided it was too much and he must be chopping it.

Strangely, if he was paying 150 I may have backed him!

Just like old times, tired from staying up all night to watch Sharky contend in a major!

he was paying 500 to 1 on the site i use. no chance i was backing him.

[Jarro]

I'll be watching all night for sure ..... gotta love the Shark when he's in contention 8)

[Grunt]

Wish I was not working as I would be watching for sure. Even if he does not win this thing I think he has got the urge to play again. Wonder how many of the senior tour guys are now wondering if he is going to come and take all their cash away.
Also, wonder if he stopped playing when his marriage turned to shit? Maybe he knew that if he earnt more money Laura was going to get it?

[Jarro]

How good would it be if Tiger was playing, and they were paired in the final round :)

GO SHARKIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Grunt]

Yep brings back the good times of Australian Golf. Wonder how many of the younger guys are thinking "how does he do this? Geez he is showing us up."

[talbo]

Yep brings back the good times of Australian Golf. Wonder how many of the younger guys are thinking "how does he do this? Geez he is showing us up."

I'd imagine that our very own #3 and #4 ranked players are wondering that....

[Grunt]

I'd imagine that our very own #3 and #4 ranked players are wondering that....

For Sure!, Scott commented after Friday something like this. "I hope he makes the weekend, he is our hero, the guy we looked up too" Guess what Adam, You still are!

[chappy1970]

Be awesome if Greg can get over the line.

[v205]

double post

[v205]

He's already married himself.. what more does he want? :D

(but i would love to see him win this.. what a story that would be)

[goughy]

Many years ago there was a golf digest article about the top 20 (or something) greatest golfers of our time. They had certain criteria that had to be met, one being winning not just multiple majors, but at least 2 different ones. But they commented that they had to include norman, for while he only won the british open he changed the game or something, and was no.1 for so long.

Maybe he can make that list without the exception being made!

[Eag's]

A win will get him a 5 year exemption to the Masters, how good would it be to see him walking the Augusta fairways again :shock: 8-)

[Grunt]

l like how he is using this as a warm up for the British Seniors Open

[v205]

I watched the Augusta meltdown live.... tempted to do this one live too.

[Wrong Fairway]

I have to watch this.

He wont choke....I hope

[dc68]

Go Greg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Coogee Beach]

I have $5 on him at 50-1 ... that was after one round, and then probably overs.

Whatever - Go the gr.
eat Great White Shark. The bastard should have 4-8 majors, because **** Larry Mize and the other hacks who got up on him, and the odd choke, whatever, makes him human, and for the Shark that's something we never really thought he was.

But then he lost the Masters with a 6-shot lead, and we thought ... oh. Right, he is a person after all, let's like the Shark rather than just admiring his magnificent golf game.

whatever. Go the Shark. Win, champion.

[Coogee Beach]

Jesus but that's some jibber. I am 3/4 pissed, of course.

[Johnny Canuck]

too much time at the palace, coogee?

[Xray]

Back to back for Harrington.

[Eag's]

Here is the link to the prize money break down so you can work out how your pics went.
http://www.europeantour.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7BAEFB93B0%2DEFF5%2D4C05%2DAB 0F%2DFD08D947D944%7D&eventid=2008060&infosid=1

Here are mine, I was going to throw Harrington in as well until I heard about his wrist injury :roll: Well done to the 2 guys who did pic him :smt023
Robert Karlsson T7 $121318.22
Graeme Mcdowell T19 $47267.18
Richard Green T32 $31330.19
Andres Romero T32 $31330.19
Ross Fisher T39 $20830.93
Total = $252076.71

[Courty]

Garcia: $14,748 :roll::roll:
Rose: $11,700 :roll: :roll: :roll:
Westwood: $12,389 :roll:
Poulter: $563,139 8)

Total: $601,976

[slicer]

missed the coverage of open,how did norman go?

[Scottt]

missed the coverage of open,how did norman go?

www.google.com (http://www.google.com)
www.opengolf.com (http://www.opengolf.com)
www.news.com.au (http://www.news.com.au)

Take your pick ;)

[Eag's]

Ok, I was bored here at work so I worked out the top 6 Punters 8-)
All amounts include those players who missed the cut because money was paid right down to last place.

1.Haysey $1,515062.30
2.Adlo $1,199266.40
3.Golfnugget $1,196218.30
4.Brisvegas $1,153554.80
5.Knobbsn010 $1,067727.10
6.PeteyD $987884.36

Feel free to check my figures, maths was never my strong point ;)

[Jarro]

I'll take your word for it Eagsy ;)

Just glad Dick69 didn't win it :lol:

[Johnny Canuck]

How many guys dropped Harrington, and how would they have finished if the hadn't?

[Scottt]

WTF is going on?

I had Harrington, Poulter, Norman, Choi and that little Pommie amateur bloke.

Serious, go back and check.

[adlo]

How many guys dropped Harrington, and how would they have finished if the hadn't?
Lets not talk about it :evil:

[Johnny Canuck]

Ok, looks like Harrington is a 50/50 chance, but even if he plays, that wrist is going to hamper him. Change squad to:

Sergio Garcia
Geoff Ogilvy
Anthony Kim
Robert Karlsson
*Jimenez*


I heard on the news this morning that Harrington is in serious doubt due to a wrist injury? So, i'm not going to risk him not playing and have edited my tips to the following.

1. Justin Rose
2. Ernie Els
3. Brandt Snedeker
4. Robert Allenby
5. Robert Karlson


Looks like Harrington has a pretty significant injury, so I'll switch him for the Cabrera.

Scott
Garcia
Westwood
Cabrera
Allenby

My teacher said always go with your first choice :mrgreen:.

[Scottt]

:lol:

[kobbsno10]

Count me in. Will advise players later

EDIT: Players as follows.

S.Garcia
E.Els
A.Kim
H.Stenson
R.Karlsson

Johnny Canuck, Not sure if you let this one out when you did the quotes of people gettin rid of Harrington.

Which would leave me the only one that had faith in him!

[kobbsno10]

Ok, I was bored here at work so I worked out the top 6 Punters 8-)
All amounts include those players who missed the cut because money was paid right down to last place.

1.Haysey $1,515062.30
2.Adlo $1,199266.40
3.Golfnugget $1,196218.30
4.Brisvegas $1,153554.80
5.Knobbsn010 $1,067727.10
6.PeteyD $987884.36

Feel free to check my figures, maths was never my strong point ;)
Sorry about this Haysey but I'm sure that this number was added up with Harrington on his list, but unfortunately he dropped him at put Kim in instead. Taking that into account the total no was $697815.64

[Eag's]

Oh ok, I got the final selections from chappy's post here
http://ozgolf.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1147&d=1216252997
I will let you blokes sort it out :smt102

[kobbsno10]

OK I've spent the last hour or so doing up the final list of the scores of the betting, Please double check this and let me know if there is anything wrong with it.

[haysey]

Unfortunately I'd be one of the halfwits that cut Harrington before the open started:oops:. Best I can figure was I had about $700 odd thousand.

[Jarro]

Looks pretty good to me.

Where do i send the money to ?

[Bungeye]

looks like kobbs gets the moola, where do we send the donations?

might just give to the Salvo's next time...

[Eag's]

Well done kobbs, PM me your details and I will fire the money off :)

[PeteyD]

I am the other half of that wit. Stupid injury rumour.

[kobbsno10]

Cheers Guys

I suppose it's best if I PM all of you guys on the list with my bank details right?

[Jarro]

Cheers Guys

I suppose it's best if I PM all of you guys on the list with my bank details right?

:smt045

[kev]

^ what he said

[PeteyD]

Cheers Guys

I suppose it's best if I PM all of you guys on the list with my bank details right?

Only if you would like payment :razz:

[Eag's]

Payment sent

[Xray]

Payment sent, or should I say donation. Good selection kobbsno10.

[Jarro]

payment sent

[BrisVegas]

I am the other half of that wit. Stupid injury rumour.

you're a 1/3 wit. I dropped him too....

[Johnny Canuck]

congrats knob,

payment sent

[haysey]

Payment sent.

Well done Kobbsy:smt038

[kev]

From my bank to yours...

[Grunt]

Transfer done, should be in your account tomorrow.

[Johnny Canuck]

Transfer done, should be in your account tomorrow.

You transfer $20 again this time Grunt?

[Grunt]

Nope only 10 this time. :p

[Courty]

Congrats kobbsno10...

Payment sent.

[Johnny Canuck]

Sorry, Congrats Kobbs, the "knobs" was an honest mistake.

[Jarro]

Nope only 10 this time. :p


Should've been $10 + 5%

[Grunt]

Should've been $10 + 5%

or 11% =P~

[chappy1970]

payment sent :)

[mike]

Westwood
Casey
Clark
Fasth
Green

Hey I've somehow slipped under the radar. ( no short jokes Jarro )

Kobbsnob, PM me your bank details and I'll think about paying up.

[adlo]

Payment sent

[kobbsno10]

Mike the reason you weren't included in the list was because unfortunately you mised the deadline to post your picks, you posted them at 1.00pm but the deadline was 12.00pm


Rules
* 5 picks (max. 2 from current top 10)
* Selections need to be posted in this thread by 12.00pm Sydney time on Thursday July 17th.
* Winner will be decided on greatest accumulation of prize money for The Open from the 5 selected players (in the unlikely event that more than one Ozgolfer has the most accumulated prize money at the end of the the prize pool will be shared)
* If a player withdraws from the field before tee off on day #1, the 1st emergency will be substituted for all Ozgolf entries with that withdrawn player.
* Any player who withdraws from the event after the tournament starts (ie. after day 1 begins) no substitutes are allowed ...tough t!tt!es.

Hey at least you dont have to depart with your money, albeit $10.

[raidrboy]

Payment sent today.

[Scottt]

**** Knobbs, forgot all abouit you. Will transfer asap.

[petethepilot]

transferred a few days ago kobbs. Congrats

The Pilot

[kobbsno10]

Just like to thank all of you guys who have payed me. I'm still waiting on three of the guys but I have PM you, I know that it would be something that you could easily forget to do so no worries bout the delay.
Cheers

[Johnny Canuck]

One more day and then name & shame!!!!

[dc68]

Oops my bad will pay asap.