The Open Championship

xman5 · 07-19-2010, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

With no commercial breaks,either.

On Friday,it was possible to watch 13 hours' straight of live golf,the 70 minute weather delay notwithstanding.

And that's exactly what I did...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

Watched Friday afternoon, special bonus that they went so late.

Watched Sat Morning then went out and played 9. SLightly different conditions then Scotland. 93Deg + high Humidity. Walked and carried bag.

Watched Early Sunday Morning then , went out again and played nine, Hot and humid again. Watched the replay when I got back.

He was in perfect control all the way. Yeah it wasn't a tense finish, but as a golfer it was great to see him just take control of the course and tournament.

Buzzer · 07-19-2010, 10:06 PM

I watched four days of the Open, minus snack-time and potty breaks, but, unlike the Saint, we had more than our fair share of the old commercial break. ESPN showed more regard for the American bladder than your T&V people did, Saint.

I thought Louis OO played like a true champ. I was happy to see him win. He has a nice looking family....proud as hell, too. Don't know what the future holds for him, but i'd like to see him come over here and play some.

Can't bring myself to throw any support to Daly. He let booze and wild women, and who knows what else, ruin what might have been a sterling career. And now he goes around whining that he needs invites after playing himself into the top 300 golf ranking. He gets no sympathy from me.

Gotta go to bed now....it ain't easy turning 77 all in one day......and this was the day. Tata, kids.

Viva Annika

LoJo · 07-19-2010, 10:13 PM

Well....HAPPY 77th BIRTHDAY, Buzzer!

77? I'd never believe it! Take care and enjoy life!

ctmurray · 07-19-2010, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by heddwyn

It was great to have all day coverage of The Open and see how the whole thing developed. I'm still not sure they should have had the 'high wind' stoppage, it didn't appear any different when they got back out there, and it certainly broke the rhythm of some. I know Martin Kaymer complained at having had to play through the wind before they stopped, saying if the earlier groups had to play then the later ones should as well. As it turned out those playing early in the rain had the best of the day.

Oosthuizen played so well all four days and thoroughly deserved his win. Very low key about it all. I liked how he took time to focus, especially on the first tee. I didn't see it as time wasting, but not getting ahead of himself.

The course looked in brilliant condition, those fairways looked better than most greens! Almost impossible on some holes to tell where fairway ended and green started.

Aside from the insult to the flag and them being inappropriate, I don't think Daly's pants were any worse than when Poulter wore Union Jack pants - except the size of them, Poulter's looked better.

Lately I have noticed that which draw you get on Thursday and Friday is very critical to the winners. If you get a bad draw (bad weather or high wind) you are essentially out of the tournament. I think this has probably happened in the past and forever, but I just started noticing.

I enjoyed the Open. I was glad that he played solidly and no gagging was involved. I mentioned in the posts about Paula Creamer winning the Women's US Open, I like to see the leader play well. If someone beats them it is due to that person's excellent play.

Putter · 07-20-2010, 01:19 AM

Originally Posted by Buzzer

Gotta go to bed now....it ain't easy turning 77 all in one day......and this was the day. Tata, kids.

Happy Birthday Buzzer! Hope you had a great day!

- better have one in your honor...

NTB · 07-20-2010, 01:25 AM

Happy Birthday Buzzer

wiefan · 07-20-2010, 04:06 AM

Hi ya Buzzer...a great big SUPER Happy 77th Birthday....way to go Buzzer!!!

dangerbob · 07-20-2010, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by Buzzer

Gotta go to bed now....it ain't easy turning 77 all in one day......and this was the day. Tata, kids.

Viva Annika

YOUR HONOR...

MAY YOU HAVE ANOTHER 77 HAPPY ONES!!!

God Bless...

MarinePaul · 07-20-2010, 06:28 AM

Happy Birthday, Buzzer.

Buzzer · 07-20-2010, 12:57 PM

Thank you, everyone. Now if y'all excuse me I have to go to the course and shoot my age..........

Viva Annika

07-19-2010, 02:14 PM	#11
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,903	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X With no commercial breaks,either. On Friday,it was possible to watch 13 hours' straight of live golf,the 70 minute weather delay notwithstanding. And that's exactly what I did... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X Watched Friday afternoon, special bonus that they went so late. Watched Sat Morning then went out and played 9. SLightly different conditions then Scotland. 93Deg + high Humidity. Walked and carried bag. Watched Early Sunday Morning then , went out again and played nine, Hot and humid again. Watched the replay when I got back. He was in perfect control all the way. Yeah it wasn't a tense finish, but as a golfer it was great to see him just take control of the course and tournament. Last edited by xman5; 07-19-2010 at 02:16 PM.

07-19-2010, 11:21 PM	#14
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	Originally Posted by heddwyn It was great to have all day coverage of The Open and see how the whole thing developed. I'm still not sure they should have had the 'high wind' stoppage, it didn't appear any different when they got back out there, and it certainly broke the rhythm of some. I know Martin Kaymer complained at having had to play through the wind before they stopped, saying if the earlier groups had to play then the later ones should as well. As it turned out those playing early in the rain had the best of the day. Oosthuizen played so well all four days and thoroughly deserved his win. Very low key about it all. I liked how he took time to focus, especially on the first tee. I didn't see it as time wasting, but not getting ahead of himself. The course looked in brilliant condition, those fairways looked better than most greens! Almost impossible on some holes to tell where fairway ended and green started. Aside from the insult to the flag and them being inappropriate, I don't think Daly's pants were any worse than when Poulter wore Union Jack pants - except the size of them, Poulter's looked better. Lately I have noticed that which draw you get on Thursday and Friday is very critical to the winners. If you get a bad draw (bad weather or high wind) you are essentially out of the tournament. I think this has probably happened in the past and forever, but I just started noticing. I enjoyed the Open. I was glad that he played solidly and no gagging was involved. I mentioned in the posts about Paula Creamer winning the Women's US Open, I like to see the leader play well. If someone beats them it is due to that person's excellent play.

07-20-2010, 01:19 AM	#15
Putter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,296 Images: 26	Originally Posted by Buzzer Gotta go to bed now....it ain't easy turning 77 all in one day......and this was the day. Tata, kids. Happy Birthday Buzzer! Hope you had a great day! - better have one in your honor... __________________ Putter

07-20-2010, 01:25 AM	#16
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Happy Birthday Buzzer __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

07-20-2010, 04:43 AM	#18
dangerbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,871	Originally Posted by Buzzer Gotta go to bed now....it ain't easy turning 77 all in one day......and this was the day. Tata, kids. Viva Annika YOUR HONOR... MAY YOU HAVE ANOTHER 77 HAPPY ONES!!! God Bless... __________________ "On this hapless EARTH There's small SINCERITY of mirth And LAUGHTER oft is but an ART To drown the outcry of the HEART!"

07-19-2010, 10:06 PM	#12
Buzzer Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 2,831 Images: 13	I watched four days of the Open, minus snack-time and potty breaks, but, unlike the Saint, we had more than our fair share of the old commercial break. ESPN showed more regard for the American bladder than your T&V people did, Saint. I thought Louis OO played like a true champ. I was happy to see him win. He has a nice looking family....proud as hell, too. Don't know what the future holds for him, but i'd like to see him come over here and play some. Can't bring myself to throw any support to Daly. He let booze and wild women, and who knows what else, ruin what might have been a sterling career. And now he goes around whining that he needs invites after playing himself into the top 300 golf ranking. He gets no sympathy from me. Gotta go to bed now....it ain't easy turning 77 all in one day......and this was the day. Tata, kids. Viva Annika

07-19-2010, 10:13 PM	#13
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	Well....HAPPY 77th BIRTHDAY, Buzzer! 77? I'd never believe it! Take care and enjoy life!

07-20-2010, 04:06 AM	#17
wiefan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,135	Hi ya Buzzer...a great big SUPER Happy 77th Birthday....way to go Buzzer!!!

07-20-2010, 06:28 AM	#19
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,002	Happy Birthday, Buzzer. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

07-20-2010, 12:57 PM	#20
Buzzer Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 2,831 Images: 13	Thank you, everyone. Now if y'all excuse me I have to go to the course and shoot my age.......... Viva Annika

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