Australian Open - Lakes Golf Club - Sydney

[Jarro]

When: Nov 10-13



Co-sanctioning tours: PGA Tour Australasia & OneAsia Tour



Prize money: $1.5 million
Field size: 156 players



Format: 72-hole stroke play
Course length: 6290 metres (out - 3014m; in - 3366m)
Cut: Top 60 plus ties
Trophy: Stonehaven Cup
Defending champion: Geoff Ogilvy (AUS)
Official website: www.australianopengolf.com (http://www.australianopengolf.com/)
Main drawcards (prefix denotes player's world ranking): 4-Dustin Johnson (USA), 7-Jason Day (Aus), 8-Adam Scott (Aus), 10-Matt Kuchar (USA), 12-Nick Watney (USA), 16-Bubba Watson (USA), 19-David Toms (USA), 20-Hunter Mahan (USA), 21-Bill Haas (USA), 39-Geoff Ogilvy (Aus), 50-Aaron Baddeley (Aus), 56-Tiger Woods (USA), 58-John Senden (Aus), 64-Robert Allenby (Aus), 149-Stuart Appleby (Aus), Greg Norman (Aus), Fred Couples (USA), John Daly (USA)
Former champions in field: Geoff Ogilvy (2010), Adam Scott (2009), Craig Parry (2007), John Senden (2006), Robert Allenby (1994, 2005), Stephen Allan (2002), Stuart Appleby (2001), Aaron Baddeley (1999-2000), Greg Chalmers (1998), Greg Norman (1980, 1985, 1987, 1995-96), Peter Senior (1989)

Has there been a stronger field for an Australian event ??

I'm really looking forward to watching this on the tube :)

[Captain Nemo]

I'm looking forward to watching it live, from the Members no less!!!!!!

[Jarro]

You're a lucky man titleist :mrgreen:

[Captain Nemo]

Yep, hit the jackpot this year!
I had a plebs ticket lined up from a mate who lives near the course.
BUT
One of my next door neighbors is a member at The Lakes and has members tix but he can't go thurs so guess who has 2:mrgreen:

[Jarro]

You gonna sneak a phone in and take some pics for us ?

[Captain Nemo]

Yep, why no phones allowed?
Cameras?
I'll pm Bowdo and try meet up for a schmiddy!!!!

[Jarro]

Be good if you could get some WITB pics ala Bombsquad ;)

A cool pic with Bowdo would be good too ..... maybe we should try and get him some OzGolf merchandise while he's in town :-k

[Captain Nemo]

I've pm'd him!
If you can get stuff down to me.......
I'll take a camera, see if I can get some close up of WITB's , pretty sure I'll be able to?

[aimnhit]

Pm'd back mate...

[hopeihitstraight]

They got Tiger as favorite to win. I hope Daly goes well.

[Jarro]

I've pm'd him!
If you can get stuff down to me.......
I'll take a camera, see if I can get some close up of WITB's , pretty sure I'll be able to?

Do the members of OzGolf want to try and fit out Bowdo with some merchandise ?

Does Bowdo want to be given some merchandise ?

Surely a stubbie holder would come in handy on the PGA Tour ;)

[aimnhit]

Unfortunately I won't be able to wear any gear though boys.. Sorry..but thanks for the thought

[Captain Nemo]

If anyone can get me a stubby holder by Thursday........

[Captain Nemo]

Bowdo $8 for top ten, got to be worth a tenner!

[rubin]

Unfortunately I won't be able to wear any gear though boys.. Sorry..but thanks for the thought

Gotta keep the sponsors happy?

[mike]

If Bowdo don't win I hope Dustin Johnson wins.

http://instagr.am/p/TNrZg/

[timah!]

If Bowdo don't win I hope Dustin Johnson wins.

http://instagr.am/p/TNrZg/

Homo.

[KristianJ]

Homo.

Is it the beige strides? :p

[markTHEblake]

Has there been a stronger field for an Australian event ??

Some hacks called Nicklaus, Player and Palmer came out here a few times together, and we didn't have to pay them either.

[timah!]

Is it the beige strides? :p

Might as well have been a skirt wearing a dragons jersey man grabbing Jamie Sowturd!

[Captain Nemo]

Our own Pshaw made the Open playing list as well!!!!

[timah!]

Our own Pshaw made the Open playing list as well!!!!

Nice work!

[mike]

Certainly is a strong field. No Elk?

[TheAwesom1]

i got mahan or allenby.

[rubin]

Might put some on Day ftw. I reckon he's the goods this weekend.

[TheTrueReview]

Round 1 tee times here (http://admin.golfaustralia.org.au/site/_content/document/00010580-source.pdf).

[sms316]

Might put some on Day ftw. I reckon he's the goods this weekend.
Might be a bit difficult to expect him to adapt to an unfamiliar time zone.

[BrettM]

I like for all the talk all week on how organisers are going to keep Williams and Woods separate, they then stick them a group apart at 12.00 and 12.10pm off the 1st.

[Nuffie]

Times like these... wish i was living back where I came from... Sydney instead of being stuck up on a mine site.

I played The Lakes twice in 2003 during Eric Apperly Shield pennants. It was the second best course I'd ever set foot on.

How good would it be now, with all the new changes and so many stars grazing it's grounds!

[Captain Nemo]

Nuffie, im not a fan of the new layout.
Played it twice on the old, and loved it.
The new layout has too many sandy wastes, and the 13th (i think) has a terrible green, one of the worst designs, as is the 14th green???

[kpac]

I'll be there sunday - I'd like the internationals to do well, as it'd be a good advert for the tournament. Bit of a shame it's hosted at the lakes imo. That's as good of a line up the tournament has had as long as i've been about, and arguably ever - we have some great courses which would receive plenty of praise had they been the host. Not sure what the response will be to the lakes....

[TourFit]

Is this the "We hate Clayton" thread?

[Dcanto]

I didn't realise the course was only 6,264m long.
http://admin.golfaustralia.org.au/site/_content/document/00008153-source.pdf

[BGH]

I didn't realise the course was only 6,264m long.
http://admin.golfaustralia.org.au/site/_content/document/00008153-source.pdf

Piece of cake!

[Captain Nemo]

I didn't realise the course was only 6,264m long.
http://admin.golfaustralia.org.au/site/_content/document/00008153-source.pdf
Yes, but plays longer when you are actually out there, ask Bowdo!!

[BGH]

Who is everyone's money on? I put a sneaky $20 on Dustin Johnson. Highest in world ranking in the field yet 7th in betting. Good value IMO.

[Dcanto]

Yes, but plays longer when you are actually out there, ask Bowdo!!

Of that, I have no doubt.

[TheAwesom1]

I hope bowdo goes well.

[Jarro]

I hope bowdo goes well.

So do i :)

[sms316]

I hope bowdo goes well.
Hopefully Daniel Fox goes better.

[morgy]

has anyone got the ticketek link for the 2-for-1 ticket offer? I know $44 is fair, but $22 is fairer :)

Bowdo, happy to caddy for you and I'll wear the OzGolf merch...... My 9.9% fee is more generous than the going rate.

[razaar]

I bet the engraver is hoping the Thai player Pavit Tangkamolprasert doesn't win. Luv to see an amateur win this - Go Cam!!!

[virge666]

Royal Sydney is a better track with better infrastructure...

And I am a big fan of the Lakes. Love the new layout.

[ddasey]

I bet the engraver is hoping the Thai player Pavit Tangkamolprasert doesn't win. Luv to see an amateur win this - Go Cam!!!

Here, here. Go Cam.

A few from the club have flown down to lend him some support....

[TR66]

Hopefully Daniel Fox goes better.

Top fella is Dan, loves a beer and a punt, reckon i may have a few sheckles on him and Bowdonator!

Great week of Sport coming up with the golf and the cricket, i just lurve summer. Oh yeah also staying at Hillary's for a dirty weekend... hope the Missus doesn't find out, Hillary is a sweetie!

[hopeihitstraight]

How do they do the draw for pairings in these tournaments just curious? I also hope Daniel is leading amateur this week.

[Dotty]

Go John Morse.

[oncewasagolfer]

Go John Morse.That's a name I haven't heard of in quite a while. Can't remember if he won one or two oz opens?

[oncewasagolfer]

One 1990 open

[Jarro]

Anyone got some details for TV coverage of this ??

I can't seem to find them ?? :roll:

[Flavzz]

Just put some coin on Bowdo to make the top 20 @$3.25. Cracking value there for the big man.

[mudrat]

On ten from 12pm here in Sydney

[razaar]

Channel 10, mate from 11.00am. Come to Tom's demo day at Wantima and smash a few first though. There has to be a TM driver or rescue with your name on it.

[Jarro]

On ten from 12pm here in Sydney


Channel 10, mate from 11.00am. Come to Tom's demo day at Wantima and smash a few first though. There has to be a TM driver or rescue with your name on it.

Thanks gents :)

Ray, i'll try and get there ..... just have a few things to do around here this morning, hence my question re: TV coverage ;)

[Grunt]

Is going to be a interesting challenge for all the guys out there with the weather here in Sydney over the next few days.
http://www.willyweather.com.au/nsw/sydney/sydney.html

[Eldrick]

just saw this on Twitter


Contender for quote of day - punter just yelled out to Adam Scott: "Hey Adam, put a muzzle on that sheep of yours." Steve Williams not happy

[Jarro]

just saw this on Twitter

:lol:

classic !

[Bruce]

Who is Byron Meth?

Is it ironic that he started with a snowman?

[sms316]

Who is Byron Meth?

Is it ironic that he started with a snowman?
Sounds like he has spent most of his day in the waste area.

[Eag's]

Some good scores in already from the morning groups. The players out there now may find it tougher with the wind getting up.

[Jarro]

Jarod Lyle made it look so easy

[Yossarian]

Lyle getting one back for pie eaters everywhere.

Nice planes flying over the top of the course, good ambience.

[Yossarian]

Scott!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dicka]

Wowsa!

[Jarro]

Awesome shot from Scott !!

[Yossarian]

One of the commentary team just said something along the lines of Adam in Anna's box starting rumours...

[Grunt]

Yes yoss, that comment was gold. "Adam was seen inside Anna's Box at the US Open"

[Daves]

Yes yoss, that comment was gold. "Adam was seen inside Anna's Box at the US Open"

Yep, good one Luke. The rest of the commentary team went dead silent, though I thought I heard a snicker in the background.:wink:

[Jarro]

And i'm sure the box would've been very tidy too

[TheAwesom1]

FTA tv should be banned from showing sport. Horrible picture.

[Jarro]

Worst part of the coverage is the Power Golf commercials :roll:

[Dicka]

Why on earth is this not simulcast on OneHD? And would there be any danger the cameramen could actually follow the ball in flight? And finally...what the hell is that growing on Day's top lip? Not facial hair btw.

[Eldrick]

WTF is John Daly doing?

[TourFit]

John Daly walks off...after hitting 6 in the water or something (apparently)

I'm sick of his implosions. Every year. Without fail.

Stay the F*CK away JD.

[irishamateur]

Disgraceful behaviour from big JD, I wanted to see him there on Saturday!

[Daves]

John Daly walks off...after hitting 6 in the water or something (apparently)

I'm sick of his implosions. Every year. Without fail.

Stay the F*CK away JD.

He threw a tanty after finding out he had a hit a wrong ball (stray range ball) out of the bunker on 10.

[Jarro]

John Daly walks off...after hitting 6 in the water or something (apparently)

I'm sick of his implosions. Every year. Without fail.

Stay the F*CK away JD.

..... and you know it's coming too, as the commentators mentioned.

Really a poor look for the game.

[Daves]

He threw a tanty after finding out he had a hit a wrong ball (stray range ball) out of the bunker on 10.

Apparently he doubled the 9th as well, so he had built up quite a head of steam by the time he got to 11!

[Jarro]

He threw a tanty after finding out he had a hit a wrong ball (stray range ball) out of the bunker on 10.

.. and i'm sure he hit the wrong ball out of a different bunker to the one his ball was in !?!

How the hell do you do that ??

[Daves]

.. and i'm sure he hit the wrong ball out of a different bunker to the one his ball was in !?!

How the hell do you do that ??

Seemed so, I couldn't make head or tail of it either. They only showed it after the fact I think. Perhaps he was given a bum steer or something. No excuse though, you should always check it is your ball.

[Jarro]

Seemed so, I couldn't make head or tail of it either. They only showed it after the fact I think. Perhaps he was given a bum steer or something. No excuse though, you should always check it is your ball.

Exactly ... no excuse for that error.

He tried to drive the green and thought his ball was in the front bunker when it was in the back bunker :roll:

[Yossarian]

What a tosspot.

[TourFit]

He challenged Boolander to a walk off...and WON!

[3oneday]

He was 2 over, hit it in a greenside trap for one on a par 4 then was told he'd hit the wrong ball. Why the hell they'd leave range balls in there is anyones guess. He has every reason to blow up, he finished the hole 7 over in total so must have taken a 9.

[rodders]

What a tosspot.

Agreed. Really bad look for golf and does nothing except provide train wreck entertainment.

To much good golf out there to be bothered with JD.

[Yossarian]

Hahahaha allenby!

[Jarro]

makes us hackers feel a bit better ;)

[sms316]

Disgraceful behaviour from big JD, I wanted to see him there on Saturday!
Only an Irishman would make plans to see Daly play on a Saturday.

[Peter]

Was that a shank by Allenby?

[Yossarian]

Peter, it sure looked like it!

[Jarro]

Looked like one

[Cosmopolite]

Daly has walked off.........

[live4golf]

Was that a shank by Allenby?

It would seem we're all pro level

[sms316]

Was that a shank by Allenby?
Caddy's fault. Sack him.

[Jarro]

Bowdo at +1 thru 12 holes

[Grunt]

Daly's Twitter

PGA_JohnDaly (https://twitter.com/#%21/PGA_JohnDaly) John Daly



when u run out of balls u run out of balls. yes, I shook my player's partners hands & signed my card w/rules official.

[Jarro]

He might be in line for a kick in the arse from Tour officials also

[TourFit]

Next question is was Daly hitting 6 in the piss on 11 deliberate? Maybe in order to get the hell outta there with a 'legitimate' reason?

[Jarro]

His attempts to hit across the water were coming up way short .... so you'd have to think something was up

[Yossarian]

Can't believe they just cut the golf for the news over east and ****ing wildlife shows here. FFS!!

[Pieface]

Bowdo is back to even par. Hopefully he can hold it together to finish strongly

[Flavzz]

I would have given u 1000-1. Golfers must be able to overcome bad breaks and JD doesn't seem to have that ability.

Also Channel 10 u suck.

[Courty]

Also Channel 10 u suck. +1000

[Peter]

Caddy's fault. Sack him.
For a guy who usually hits it pure that was a terrible ball-striking round.

[Eldrick]

Daly has been told he's not welcome at Coolum

[Courty]

“The PGA Tour of Australasia confirms that no appearance fees were payable to John Daly for his appearance at the Emirates Australian Open or for his planned appearance at the Australian PGA Championship. This afternoon’s actions by Daly in withdrawing from the course constitute a breach of the PGA Tour of Australasia’s regulations and will be referred to the disciplinary committee as soon as practically possible. In view of that breach and a similar instance in Europe recently the PGA Tour of Australasia has withdrawn its offer to John Daly to play at the Australian PGA Championship.”

“The PGA does not need this kind of behaviour tarnishing the achievements of other players and the reputation of our tournaments. John is not welcome at Coolum.”


They've made the right decision, IMO.

[Courty]

Pretty impressive GIR stats here (http://www.pga.org.au/individual-leader-page/106419/683). :shock:

[Courty]

What's going on with the 'live' leaderboard? Bowdo has been on the 14th for about an hour. Maybe he's using up all of his balls as well.

[natnkyls]

They've made the right decision, IMO.

When will he grow up, or maybe it is too late for him,

petulant yank, it is a pity that we love to watch him hit it,

Maybe we wont anymore, this is one time too many now for sure,

[Jarro]

What's going on with the 'live' leaderboard? Bowdo has been on the 14th for about an hour. Maybe he's using up all of his balls as well.

+2 ..... on the 15th

[Pieface]

Bowdo is back to even par. Hopefully he can hold it together to finish strongly

Touch of death...engaged!

[hopeihitstraight]

Well JD looks like your playing days are over here in Oz that is a pity. One good thing you can still say your a 2 time major winner and not to many can say that.

[Jarro]

At least you beat Appleby Bowdo ;)

[fredstar]

Watched TW on course today. He was hitting it well. Hit's a low stinger into the wind like nobody else. His tee shot on 18 into headwind went no higher than 10m the whole way right at the flag, a thing of beauty!

[Jarro]

What the hell was doing with Allenby today ?!

I've never seen him spray it so bad

[morgy]

Going tomorrow for the next three days, few questions:

Is there a dress code?
Can you get beer on course? Or anywhere?
Are backpacks allowed?

[sms316]

Is there a dress code? Not really. Just neat and tidy.
Can you get beer on course? Or anywhere? Yes - but take a briefcase full of $20 notes.
Are backpacks allowed? Yes - but prepare to have it searched.

[fredstar]

Is there a dress code? Not really. Just neat and tidy.
Can you get beer on course? Or anywhere? Yes - but take a briefcase full of $20 notes.
Are backpacks allowed? Yes - but prepare to have it searched.

Walked straight in with a backpack today without a search. Every man and his dog had a camera or phone and using them freely.

Wear whatever you want and are comfy in.

[Captain Nemo]

Going tomorrow for the next three days, few questions: Is there a dress code? Can you get beer on course? Or anywhere? Are backpacks allowed?Just got home, I'm tanked!Dress code whateverbeer everywhere $6.50 a canI'll post pics tomorro

[wazandnic]

Look forward to the update L!

[Eldrick]

anyone got a PDF of tomorrows tee times?
couldnt access it from the OP site

[KristianJ]

http://www.pga.org.au/teetimes/683

[Progolfgear]

Watched the same 6 players on television play 15 holes in 5 hours.....

What has happend to golf and what is wrong with channel 10?

[Flavzz]

I wonder if Norman is regretting putting Allenby in the Pres Cup team now?

[markTHEblake]

News Flash. John Daly is playing this weekend, is receiving appearance fee, and has being given permission to play up as much as he wants.

Full story here (http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/26063-Anyone-know-any-golfers-in-Indonesia#9).

[sms316]

Watched the same 6 players on television play 15 holes in 5 hours.....

What has happend to golf and what is wrong with channel 10?
Channel 10 only had six tower cameras at the PGA last year. Showed 2 groups on each side and the cameramen just stayed with them. The coverage is terrible. No budget and it shows. Luke Elvy is a spud, and when he went on his high horse about the Daly incident it was over the top and cringeworthy.

[virge666]

Tiger is 2 under. And Just saw Senden eagle 14

Allenby won't make the cut.

[virge666]

Tiger just stiffed his 2nd on 14

[Eldrick]

Tiger just stiffed his 2nd on 14

Put in right inside Day's ball

[virge666]

Put in right inside Day's ball

And missed the putt !!

[Eldrick]

And missed the putt !!

I moved onto the next green.wondered why there wasn't a cheer

And $5.50 for a powerade WTF!

[ddasey]

I bet the engraver is hoping the Thai player Pavit Tangkamolprasert doesn't win. Luv to see an amateur win this - Go Cam!!!


Here, here. Go Cam.

A few from the club have flown down to lend him some support....

-2 through 5 to be 2 under.

Go Cam......

[Captain Nemo]

Some quick pics from yesty!
Had a great day, got there at 8, left at 5, long day in the sun drinking!
Got up close to the "great one" on the range.
Had a brief chat with Bowdo on route to the range and while he was practicing (thanks for your time Bowdo)!
Followed Bowdo on the front 9, played very solid for a couple over in testy conditions, great bird on the first!
Saw some great shots, really enjoyed the day.
:mrgreen:

[virge666]

How slow is Day and Allenby ??

[Captain Nemo]

Dont know, not there!
I know yesty Normans group where a full hole behind, seriously unbeleivable.
Id say they had a good 5hr round???

[Courty]

During yesterdays coverage Luke Elvey said one of the morning groups took 5hrs & 20 mins to get around. That's an absolute joke.

[Grunt]

Heard on the Telecast that some rounds were well over 5 hours. I think 5 hours and 25 minutes was mentioned. Wayne Grady started a discussion with Baker-Finch about speeding up play and they seemed to be talking to have a shot clock as the 45 second pre shot routines were a little bit too much.

Baker Finch also talked about the long putter issue. He mentioned a simple rule for pros. Putter could be no longer than any other club in the bag.

[Grunt]

Courty beat me to it and I was close

[Captain Nemo]

During yesterdays coverage Luke Elvey said one of the morning groups took 5hrs & 20 mins to get around. That's an absolute joke.

No joke Courty, i was there and followed Normans group, they where over 1 hole behind, no joke!

[Hamo84]

Hahahaha allenby!

what happened to Allenby yesterday?

[Leon Phelps]

I still don't get why channel 10 is doing this. Even 1HD would have been a ton better, even an overseas channel like the golf channel would have been good, terrible

[Captain Nemo]

FOX would have been the go.....

[virge666]

I still don't get why channel 10 is doing this. Even 1HD would have been a ton better, even an overseas channel like the golf channel would have been good, terrible

I thought the coverage was fine - HD would have been nice. the interviews are OK.

Just the camera locations are a bit old school... we dont have the shot from behind to you can see the ball flight, or good slow mo or even some lower cameras to see just HOW MUCH slope is on the greens.

Guess they just dont have the cash for it.

[Bruce]

What happened to Hunter Mahan? Is he a WD?

[Bushka]

Especially thrilling when they cut to the news at 5 yesterday. Could they not have been running it on HD as well so those that dont really give a f**k about Miranda Kerr or wtf her name is could stick with the golf. Talk about quality sports network....

The slow play thing just amazes me. They get to their ball so quickly, but guys like Day then have seem to have a 5 minute meditation session before they hit the thing.

Also can someone just flat out kick John Daley in the nuts already.

[virge666]

I watched Day on the first have about 3 attempts at addressing the ball before he smashed at me on the dunes on the right... Tiger then had a lay down waiting for him to have his second...

Once he is over the ball - he is quick, but Sydney trains get to the platform before he does...

[Yossarian]

What happened to Hunter Mahan? Is he a WD?

He was with Daly and Parry, he was still there yesterday??

[Bushka]

hah well said.

It's an odd thing for me to be watching a tournament on a course i've actually played. I find it amazing how flat the greens look. I know the short part 5 is absolutely nuts in terms of tiers and slope, and the par 3 ninth has this crazy little platform up in the top corner closest to the club house. I'm hoping they stick the pin in there on Sunday will be pretty nasty.

Makes me appreciate all the more just how insanely these guys putt. Tigers putt down 2 tiers on the par 5 yesterday to a meter was superb.

[Yossarian]

what happened to Allenby yesterday?

He hit it everywhere but where he wanted, what appeared to be a shank into the piss on the back 9 was gold.

[sms316]

What happened to Hunter Mahan? Is he a WD?
Must be. Gee Parry must be a **** to play with?

[Courty]

Must be. Gee Parry must be a **** to play with?

Either than or these guys are getting physically ill watching the swing that would have Hogan rolling in his grave... ;)

[Captain Nemo]

Hahahahaha, as Parry walked off 15 yesty my mate asked "what happened to Daly", Mahan said "no comment" Paz said "he ran out of balls, and he didnt like mine (with a grin)"
Gold!!!!

[Yossarian]

LoL the ad with John Daly...

[Yossarian]

Grady I think on Couples putting

"He has been doing that better in the last two years than recent times."

WTF?

On Lyle

"Big.. Interesting guy"

[Croydo]

Yesterday I followed Norman, Johnson and Badds. Badds was painful, and backed off so many shots. Norman didn't say much but you could tell he was pissed with Badds . Him and Johnson were playing quite quickly.

[Chilled]

Woods in the lead

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/golf/tiger-woods-thrills-fans-to-claim-lead-at-australian-open-20111111-1na7u.html

Nice.

[TR66]

Nice Consistent Round from Bobby Allenby
7 Bogeys
6 Birdies
5 Pars

He will be the whipping boy at the Prez Cup

[Bruce]

Hunter Mahan has a neck injury and a WD. Apples has joined Popeye to close out today's round.

[Daves]

Parry defends Daly dummy spit

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-11/parry-defends-daly-dummy-spit/3660626?section=sport (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-11/parry-defends-daly-dummy-spit/3660626?section=sport)

[dc68]

Badds chopping it up deluxe!!!

[dc68]

Parry defends Daly dummy spit



http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-11/parry-defends-daly-dummy-spit/3660626?section=sport (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-11-11/parry-defends-daly-dummy-spit/3660626?section=sport)


Joe the camera man? Seriously the bloke who knew and said squat is a total cum stain.
JD should have realized but FFS speak up moron.


I am a well known Tiger disliker but I wouldn't mind seeing him win cos it may help get this tourney
back on the world stage like it should be.

[hopeihitstraight]

Joe the camera man? Seriously the bloke who knew and said squat is a total cum stain.
JD should have realized but FFS speak up moron.


I am a well known Tiger disliker but I wouldn't mind seeing him win cos it may help get this tourney
back on the world stage like it should be.


Here Here well said

[Eldrick]

Badds chopping it up deluxe!!!
he put one in the crowd right in front of me

[TR66]

If the scores keep going backwards and i dare say they will, Bowdo will have some weekend work.

[Captain Nemo]

I'd say he will!
So will our own PShaw!

[timah!]

Sweeeeet!

[Jarro]

Tiger is lurking ominously

[Ned]

Woods in the lead

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/golf/tiger-woods-thrills-fans-to-claim-lead-at-australian-open-20111111-1na7u.html

Nice.

Mate of mine was one of the Scorers in Tigers group today, said it was pure class to watch him play.

Given the lip outs and spike marks he contended with, he could have easily been 9 under today.

One second shot into one of the par 5's to about 5 feet, 260 metres with a cut.

[Captain Nemo]

http://www.australianopengolf.com.au/default.aspx?s=mao_leaderboard&tid=683

Now I'm not bagging them, but take notice of the majority of the flags at the bottom of the leaderboard
I feel sorry for all the young Aussies and top Amatuers that miss out in playing in their own Open:(

[markTHEblake]

We had the same discussion last year, lots of young aussies and top amateurs also missed out on playing because we let all the yanks in too.

[Jarro]

They're never going to stop the yanks from playing though are they ?

[MegaWatty]

Same as all the young yanks that miss out in their national open.

Play better!

[Jarro]

What they should do is get the young Aussie guys to play with the top yank players ... get some good experience there.

[Captain Nemo]

They're never going to stop the yanks from playing though are they ?

Um because they are all in the top 70! :)
Bar the 2 that withdrew!!!!!

[fredstar]

Yeah, let some young Aussie in to shoot 15 over and tell Dustin Johnson or someone like him he doesn't have a spot. That will help the tourney on its way!

[sms316]

http://www.australianopengolf.com.au/default.aspx?s=mao_leaderboard&tid=683

Now I'm not bagging them, but take notice of the majority of the flags at the bottom of the leaderboard
I feel sorry for all the young Aussies and top Amatuers that miss out in playing in their own Open:(


We had the same discussion last year, lots of young aussies and top amateurs also missed out on playing because we let all the yanks in too.
We did have this discussion last year, and while it is an easy shot at the Asians who are just not up to standard, the fact is that a bunch of Australians get starts in Asia where they may not have in the past. In the scheme of things I'm sure that Australian professionals come out in front.

[razaar]

Does anybody know what the cut was?

[sms316]

2 over

[razaar]

Thanks.

[Chilled]

One second shot into one of the par 5's to about 5 feet, 260 metres with a cut.

Wow, I would have loved to have seen that, darn work.

[irishamateur]

Where can I find the round 3 tee times?

[Eldrick]

Where can I find the round 3 tee times?

Up on the open website now

[irishamateur]

Up on the open website now


cheers

[TheTrueReview]

Hunter Mahan has a neck injury and a WD. Apples has joined Popeye to close out today's round. I watched Apples for a bit yesterday. What can I say. I really can't see him lasting on the PGA Tour beyond next season.

[BrisWesty]

Tiger Woods is leading but Bo Ning finished second last.

[Eldrick]

PMSL at the fact that Bowdo is paired with Laycock!

[Courty]

Tiger & O'Malley are getting overrun at the top of the leaderboard. Baddeley, Senden & Ryan Haller are having great rounds.

[natnkyls]

Does anybody know what the cut was?

Cam missed by a couple,

from his stats it looks like he just didnt hit it as well as the first round,

Its all a learning experience I guess,

[Daves]

Go the Lefties!;)

[Pieface]

Senden carved it up! Tigger chopped it up.

[Lagerlover]

After Scott holed his approach for eagle on 13, "Stevie" hung his bag of Adam's shoulder... WTF for?? Is he claiming that as his? And coming of the back of Stevie's greatest ever win the other week, was that his greatest ever eagle??

[Jarro]

I'm looking forward to seeing how Jason Day goes playing in the final grouping tomorrow.

He must be a good chance of taking this out ... seeing how well he's played the first three days.

[Nut]

Would love to see Day or Haller have a great day tomorrow and take it out!

[Eldrick]

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lujlilwaTa1r0kdlyo1_500.jpg
http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lujlmtu8Hq1r0kdlyo1_500.jpg

[Eag's]

I'm looking forward to seeing how Jason Day goes playing in the final grouping tomorrow.

He must be a good chance of taking this out ... seeing how well he's played the first three days.

I think he will be very comfortable mate, big chance of running away with it tomorrow.

[razaar]

Cam missed by a couple,

from his stats it looks like he just didnt hit it as well as the first round,

Its all a learning experience I guess,
I think Des caddied for him. Probably threw in the odd "dickhead" comment at the wrong time.:lol: The conditions looked pretty tough on the second round. Looking forward to hearing all about it next week.

[Leon Phelps]

Cmon sendo, bring it home....

[dc68]

Hope JD gets up!!!

[Bushka]

Disregard

[fredstar]

Who's Nikka Hern?

[ddasey]

Who's Nikka Hern?

Test driver for Red Bull Racing....



;)

[MegaWatty]

Was it Grady that said yesterday that Tiger could do a lot worse than learn from POM's swing?

[fredstar]

Was it Grady that said yesterday that Tiger could do a lot worse than learn from POM's swing?

yeah he did

[MegaWatty]

yeah he did As Tiger proceeded to stiff it and make birdie. What a wanker.

[dc68]

Updates please?

[Yossarian]

http://www.australianopengolf.com.au/default.aspx?s=mao_leaderboard&tid=683

[Courty]

Updates please?

Download the free Australian PGA Tour iPhone app.

[gazgolf1]

I gotta question some of the decisions of J Day today, he put himself in some shitty positions with dumb shots.
Good on ya Charmo.

[Yossarian]

The gushing over Tiger was disgraceful and embarrassing.

Go the Penguin!

[AndyP]

Another Aussie plod wins on home soil. Yay! :roll:

[Yossarian]

He managed to beat most of the worlds top players? Good for him I say!

[Eag's]

Chalmers was rock solid all day, good on him 8-)

[kev]

Has anyone seen PeteThe Pilot and Greg Chalmers in the same room together?

[Lagerlover]

He managed to beat most of the worlds top players? Good for him I say! Could not agree more. The best from the US, guaranteed half of them won't bother to return.

[perci]

My Mrs reckons Chalmers looks like a stetched Dwarf!

[Eldrick]

My Mrs reckons Chalmers looks like a stetched Dwarf!

She not alone.my wife said the same thing!

[gazgolf1]

When is John Senden going to get some help with his putting, try a belly/long putter, anything?

[timinsa]

When is John Senden going to get some help with his putting, try a belly/long putter, anything?

Especially after his round on Saturday. Deplorable. :)

[Scottt]

aimnhit hit one of the best bunker shots I have ever seen on 13 today.

Yanked his drive 30m left into the sand, leaving a 35m shot to a green above his head and with 45 degree slope back towards him after say 30m and a similar slope away from him after 40m, flies it to the hole, one jump, almost holes out spinning back, stops 3ft away, taps in for birdie.

Pretty Ferken impressive!

[nudgee]

When is John Senden going to get some help with his putting, try a belly/long putter, anything?

Mate he looks even worse in real life! He and Peter omalley should go straight to belly putter, sendo's a 43" and peter's a 37" ;-)

Tiger lost the open on the 13th! Why pull driver, it is such an easy hole off the tee with an iron. Big block right, was lucky to get a swing for his second, even though he was lucky the ball bounced off the tree and stayed dry, he then chunked the third and nearly stuck the fourth but bogeyed whereas badass birdie it!

[Tongueboy]

aimnhit hit one of the best bunker shots I have ever seen on 13 today.

Yanked his drive 30m left into the sand, leaving a 35m shot to a green above his head and with 45 degree slope back towards him after say 30m and a similar slope away from him after 40m, flies it to the hole, one jump, almost holes out spinning back, stops 3ft away, taps in for birdie.

Pretty Ferken impressive!


you are back!:wink: haven't seen you for yonks!

[morgy]

Spent Fri-Sun there, just got home. Some good golf to be seen. Here are a couple of photos I took:

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[Tongueboy]

that mo does not suit Ogilvy

[meh]

The gushing over Tiger was disgraceful and embarrassing.

Go the Penguin!

It was worse at the course! Wish i had a dollar for every stupid comment I heard.

[Yossarian]

Yeah the last three holes with ****heads shouting out GET IN THE HOLE and GO TIGER, was a bit sickening as well.

[Eldrick]

the amount of wankers i heard doing there own commentary to their mates.
and on a related note i may have been standing next to WaffleirON at one stage

[Jarro]

Congrats to Chalmers on a great win.

Very impressive final round, and his victory speech was quite moving.

[Yossarian]

the amount of wankers i heard doing there own commentary to their mates.
and on a related note i may have been standing next to WaffleirON at one stage

Lol really?

[Eldrick]

maybe.i didn't go to the effort to go and see over at ISG if he talked about being there.and TBH i have no idea where he is located
but I do remember a pic he posted from when i used to frequent the place

[Yossarian]

Small country!

[MegaWatty]

Isn't he a QLD boy?

[MAZA68]

Congrats to Chalmers on a great win.

Very impressive final round, and his victory speech was quite moving.

+1
Played solid all round and didn't make the mistakes that the others made. 3 Under last round when most were going backwards, can't be all bad.

[MegaWatty]

Isn't he a QLD boy? WaffleIron, that is...

[Jarro]

No wafflers here mate .....

.. everyone knows they dwell in the west ;)

[TheAwesom1]

Jason Day seems to be a choker imo. I'll tip Adam Scott will be world number 1 by this time next year.

[Silas]

Great win by Chalmers. Good to see an Aussie stand up to the pressure.

[virge666]

Jason Day seems to be a choker imo. I'll tip Adam Scott will be world number 1 by this time next year.

Rory will be the next #1.

That being said . . . Luke isn't exactly chopping it.

[TheTrueReview]

Jason Day seems to be a choker imo. ...

:roll::roll::roll:

[rodders]

Yeah Day fell to bits at the Masters and US Open. Very insightful A1.

[Daves]

Jason Day seems to be a choker imo. I'll tip Adam Scott will be world number 1 by this time next year.

When was he in the lead for this choke to occur? The only thing Day could be accused of is trying too hard, and trying to bludgeon birdies. Tiger made some of the same mistakes, the 13th being a classic example of being too aggressive and paying the price when conservative play was delivering easy birdies.

[Eag's]

Spot on Dave.

[Courty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ND-GzeliBLo

[Dotty]

It feels strange watching blokes hit multiple balls in the water and not have the Haysey NSFW comments in the background.

[Sydney Hacker]

He may not be a choker, but he needs to start getting the job done on Sunday's.

He has only won the one tournament on the big boys tour and he struggled home in it. He has also been in position to win in a few tournaments and hasn't been able to bring home the bacon.

[Daves]

He may not be a choker, but he needs to start getting the job done on Sunday's.

He has only won the one tournament on the big boys tour and he struggled home in it. He has also been in position to win in a few tournaments and hasn't been able to bring home the bacon.

Meh...

If he keeps contending, he is there with a chance. Jack had something like 40 top 5 finishes in Majors on top of his 18 wins.

[TheAwesom1]

Hope i'm wrong but I'm starting to think he may be another mark hensby.

[Eag's]

He is still only a kid, I think people forget that at times. He will win more than his fair share of Majors.

[sms316]

He may not be a choker, but he needs to start getting the job done on Sunday's.

He has only won the one tournament on the big boys tour and he struggled home in it. He has also been in position to win in a few tournaments and hasn't been able to bring home the bacon.
+1

All the talk about a guy who was won one event being Australia's next #1 seem absurd. Good player, but has a long way to go before he can be called "great".

[Sydney Hacker]

He is still only a kid, I think people forget that at times. He will win more than his fair share of Majors.

People said that about Scott, Baddley, Appleby, Allenby & Co when they were young. Unfortunately they haven't gotten the job done either, obviously it is not too late for Scott & Baddley, but it probably is for Allenby & Appleby.

[Pieface]

Seems like Day could do with a caddy who can keep his head on straight in the final round. Too many risky shots when he just needed to not give shots back to the field early. Of course dunking it in the piss off the first tee probably isn't the best start to your round psychologically.