The Open Championship, Carnoustie

[Courty]

Starts on Thursday. Plenty of Aussies in the field. Can we crack it for a win?

Quick rundown of the Aussies here (http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,,22088054-23213,00.html).

I have a feeling O'Hern might make himself heard at this one.

[dc68]

Don't think so County he does not hit it far enough .....especially if the wind gets up.

[raidrboy]

I tend to agree with Courty's choice and if Scott could could get his putter running hot he would be a good chance.

[Courty]

I tend to agree with Courty's choice and if Scott could could get his putter running hot he would be a good chance.

that's a big 'if' :lol:

[dc68]

It certainly is................

[Jarro]

Is Van de Velde playing ?

[Chris32]

I would like to have a few dollars on Els, he'd be good odd's id imagine.

Due to do something big

[marcel]

Is Van de Velde playing ?

no, has an injury apparently. I like Paul Casey, goes OK in majors, it is often about being close enough to ride your luck at this tourney (esp last time it was played here)

[markTHEblake]

FWIW. VdV returned to Carnoustie in 2000 and parred the 18th with Putter for a commercial. took him about 6 attempts from memory, so technically it was not a sound strategy. :-)

[Grunt]

Hate to say it but I can't see an Aussie winning this week. Els might be the one, but I do think it may be an European that wins, just not sure who.

[chappy1970]

I think it will be either Ogilvy or Goosen

[davidp]

Of the Americans, I like Jim Furyk and, Tigger.
Of the Australians: Robert Allenby
Europeans: Soren Hansen

[Eag's]

I think it might be a low profile players turn this year, the British Open throws one in now and then.
Go the Aussies anyways ;)

[goughy]

It'll be Tiger, then he'll also go and win the PGA. That's just the way the year ends. And I just think he's got something for the BO.

[oz]

Tigger has personal hygeine problems???? ;)

[Jarro]

I'd love to see Ogilvy win it .....

[miro]

Monty by 2.

[BrisVegas]

Adam Scott by 5 shots a-la Greg Norman in his breakthrough '86 Open.

[oz]

Adam Scott by 5 shots a-la Greg Norman in his breakthrough '86 Open.

If the greens aren't crazy-quick, and it becomes a ball-striking battle, he may be a good chance..... but I do think Tiger is most likely the winner at Carnoustie.

If not Eldrick, then I like Els, and maybe even Sergio.

[Eag's]

Els & lefty were both in ominous form at the Scottish Open last week.
If an Aussie doesn't win it then it would be great to see Els take it out.

[mikezone13]

Niclas Fasth or Padriag Harrington

[PeteyD]

I think I will agree with BV. Time for pretty boy to man up and kick some butt.

[Bruce]

I see no reason to go past Tiger.

[dc68]

I see no reason to go past Tiger.



Same here Bruce.I would swerve to hit him then reverse and finish the job.:twisted:

[Boonie]

Luke Donald

[kpac]

Justin Rose for mine

[Ducky]

Don't forget this starts at 11:30pm tonight on Channel Nine. I am unsure what time for Austar/Foxtel.

[Jarro]

I am unsure what time for Austar/Foxtel.

6pm :smt023 :smt038 :mrgreen:

[Chris32]

http://twii.edgeboss.net/wmedia-live/twii/22731/56_twii-opengolf2007_070716.asx

Listen to it live

[Jarro]

http://twii.edgeboss.net/wmedia-live/twii/22731/56_twii-opengolf2007_070716.asx

Listen to it live

Listening to golf would be like watching lawn bowls :-s

[Eag's]

Yep, play is under way and it is pissing down :shock:
That course is a monster in good conditions so expect the first round scores to be ugly.

[Chris32]

Nah, its alright

No worse than cricket

[Eag's]

Listening to golf would be like watching lawn bowls :-s

:lol:

[Jarro]

Nah, its alright

No worse than cricket

Netball ??

[marcel]

Tennis would have to be close to the worst sport to listen to on the wireless

[goughy]

Tennis is shocking on the radio!!

Serge with the belly putter could be the go'er. Might be the smartest move he's ever made for his putting.

[Grunt]

Seemed to work out ok so far Goughy. At 6 under he is leading by 2.
Did Norman ever make any comments about belly putters? Just wondering if Greg and Sergio talk golf in their conversations.

[markTHEblake]

I am a bit dissapointed with the course setup, whilst they went overboard in 1999, they have gone way to far in the opposite direction.

The width of the fairways is about the same but that rough is pathetic. Ol' VdV will be swearing his head off when he notices how little rough there is on 18 :-)

[PeteyD]

I think the rough has more to do with the weather and the lack of rain they have had Mark. Just like in 99 there had been lots of rain and awesome condition for growing grass, this year it has not been there.

[Grunt]

No Pete, R & A instructed greenkeepers not to make it like last time. Guess they thought they would make it not as tough but not this easy. It does seem that not everyone is finding it that easy though. Some high scores there.

[Matt 3 Jab]

Geez, i saw daly at -5 and he finished +3, big choke, i would have loved for him to be at the top!

[markTHEblake]

Carnoustie looks heaps greener than last time, plus the greens are way slower.

but yes, I do remember that it was a good grass growing season last time around, but it is still obvious they have cut the rough way back as well

[PeteyD]

No Pete, R & A instructed greenkeepers not to make it like last time. Guess they thought they would make it not as tough but not this easy. It does seem that not everyone is finding it that easy though. Some high scores there.

Grant,

Maybe they did, but those words were fro mthe greenkeeper. There was no way it could have been like last time as the weather would not have permitted the growth. In fact he was lamenting the lack of growth, and I think this is showing.

[goughy]

Just wondering if Greg and Sergio talk golf in their conversations.

Pretty sure Serge has dumped Miss N. Maybe Mrs N getting half the fortune digged into serge's predicted inheritance too much.

[Ducky]

The wind needs to get up on Saturday/Sunday and make this interesting.

[Grunt]

Sergio might just do it. He looks good so far. A few Aussies are gone already, Baddeley, Hensby, Porter, Bunny, Allenby & Groom

[markTHEblake]

Have a look at Baddely's scorecard. Only 5 holes over par for 36 holes, but he had some doosies when he did!

[goughy]

just watching last nights golf. my first footage is sergio's approach to the first wich he knocks close. commentators then talk about his chances which they say are slim with his putting.then they see the belly putter and when he sinks it they are pleased with his stroke.

[Grunt]

Tiger is Human, did you all see his tee shot off the 1st tee tonight? I thought I only did that type of shot.

[Grunt]

Watched alot of the golf last night and it seemed to me that the course was starting to bite. Cut should be +4 .Final group on the 18th hole now. A few Aussies not going to be there the weekend.
Adam Scott +1
Richard Green +3
Won Joon Lee +3 (after 17):smt038
Matthew Zions +5
Peter Fowler +5Missed Cut
Terry Pilkadaris +6
Stuart Appleby +7
Geoff Ogilvy +7
Nick O'Hern +7
Paul Sheehan +8
Aaron Baddeley +9
Robert Allenby +10
Mark Hensby +12
Scott Laycock +12
Ben Bunny +16
Adam Groom +18
Ewan Porter +20

[Ducky]

****ing O'Hern, worst bet I ever made there. Couldn't even be the #1 Aussie.

[goughy]

You're the dope that bet on him! Don't know why you thought he would win this thing. Don't get me wrong, I like him. But he's not a major winner.

[Ducky]

I never said he was going to win it, I bet on him to be the #1 placed Australian.

[Jarro]

Go Sergio :)

I hope he didn't pick up any "choker" vibes from Normans daughter ;)

[goughy]

I'm so hoping he wins. Been such a fan of his since '99.

[jimandr]

Weather is wet but not much breeze. Softish and slowish greens might mean some low scores among the chasers.

But I think this will suit Sergio as well. I'm declaring him home as the winner.

[Jarro]

Yet another playoff decides The Open.
Congrats to Padraig Harrington ..... poor old Sergio just couldn't get the job done :(

[goughy]

Can't breath, can't breath. Collor's too tight.................













As near to, if not a choke. With a 6 shot lead over the pack (short of stricker) they shouldn't have caught him. And to throw it away on the 16th, then in particular the 18th hole is so disappointing. Looks like I was wrong. He must have had a few chats to greggles and something has rubbed off.

My call today - sergio, as young as he is, will never win a major. How he can't produce his ryders play during a major I don't know. I think he may become the greatest ryders cup player of all time for either team. I'm just so sad...

And good on harrington. Couldn't pick a better player to have beaten him. Bet the pommies are loving it!

[goughy]

And yes, I know he's not british, but ireland is close to britian, and like we do with any kiwi stars, they'll claim him anyway.

[oz]

I was hoping Sergio would pull this one off..... But good play from the Irishman.

I think if Sergio can build on his consistency with the Belly Putter, I believe he will win one soon. He is so solid tee-to-green, he will contend again if the flat-stick doesn't count him out.

[Eag's]

Great to see Harrington win, he is a top player and was due to break through for a major win :smt023
Pity Sergio couldn't go all the way, but this might be the turning point in his career.

[Courty]

Congratulatins Padraig.
Commiserations Sergio.
Great stuff from Richard Green.

[markTHEblake]

i woke up too late and missed the whole thing. Looks like everyone choked in the end.

[mikezone13]

Niclas Fasth or Padriag Harrington

Bingo ;)

Cue the smart arse comments now :D

[3oneday]

Bingo ;)

Cue the smart arse comments now :Dcongratulations, nice collect.