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OK - we're off and running at the year's third major. Perhaps we can have one thread to discuss all the goings-on over the next four days.

Great to see one of my heros growing up, Tow Watson atop the leaderboard - even if only for a few fleeting moments.

Here in the UK most of the so-called experts are picking Garcia, Westwood or Els to be holding the Claret Jug on Sunday evening. There are nods to Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Furyk and Jiminez.

Will Harrington last four rounds? Many believe he may be forced to quit sometime today.

My pick, Sergio Garcia - his ball striking is among the best and it seems that he's much happier on the green this year.

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My pick: Andres Romero

The dude I'd like to see win it the most: Jim Furyk

My question: how is there not a decent webcast of the programming in the UK?
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My question: how is there not a decent webcast of the programming in the UK?

There is a great webcast from 9:00am BST on the BBC website, but owing to rights & licensing, I believe it's only available to users in the UK. Much in the same way that Clear Channel doesn't allow non-US users access to streams of US radio stations.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/6103550.stm

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I think there are about 18 Aussies playing this year, got to be a chance of one of them getting up I reckon!

Yeah it is good to see. BBC is really annoying me, they seem to just be showing the same 2 or 3 groups. People like Ogilvy, J.B Holmes and Daly are on the course yet they are showing none of them. They insist on following Westwood and co who aren't even playing that well.

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Solid 41 (+7) on the front, Phil.

Conditions seem brutal. Yikes.

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Wow. +7 for Phil. Sounds extremely tough.

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Wow. +7 for Phil. Sounds extremely tough.

Yeah, he is going terrible. He is 8 over through 12 at the moment. He couldn't land a put for his life atm.

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the pool cleaner is cruisin' along, +2, he's rising to the occasion like he did at the torrey pines, gay boy isn't doing too bad as well, +1

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Harold Well Established Member

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At 6:30am Pacific Standard Time it's looking like carnage and mayhem will be the rule this year. Some early brutal scores though Goosen has to be feeling good about himself sitting in the clubhouse at +1.
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I'm staying with my boy Sergio, but AK is also one of my fantasy picks. Both are great players and will be there in the late rounds on Sunday.

I do enjoy seeing a +9 next to Fat Phil's name. :)

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WTF is up with Ian Baker Finch, when talking about the weather, saying everyone is at risk for ear aches?

At least on three occasions he has mentioned this. I dont think I have had an ear ache my entire life and I have played numerous sports in various types of weather.

It just sounded weird to me thats all.

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Sorry if this has been asked, but what is the rule on the cut line --- is it top 70 and ties (top 80 and ties), and all within 10 strokes of the lead (????)

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Can't believe these scores: Els, Singh, Weekly at +10, and scores of great players at +7 or worse.

And NORMAN grinding away at +1, wlld 1st round.
DUVAL at +3 is a very good round compared to what others did.

Go ROCCO . . .

ROCCO leader in the clubhouse!!!!! at -1 Wow

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Dont expect any change tommorow those who had the worst of the weather this morning will be playing in the worst of it again tommorow.Well done to Rocco Mediate the first sub par round of the day

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John Daly is 10 over...one infornt of Phil. WOW!!!

Hope Adam Scott can continue to hold the -1 lead.

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This is a great!

Unpredictable weather to match unpredictable players... who would have thunk:


Rocco, Allenby and Graeme McDowell in the clubhouse with a 69... finishing birdie, birdie...
Norman having a great day @ Even... he's got to be feeling good.
Adam Scott hanging in there after a ruff 16 & 17
Furyk, Weir and Retief coming in @ +1
Colin and Duval... got to be pleased

Phil??? Tuff day at the office
Els, Hunter, Weekly, Vijay... didn't see that coming
Daley (I know, I know unfair to characterize)


There are still more good stories out on the course!

Time to get in a quick 9 so I don't feel left out today. Cheers!

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Its great to see Rocco scoring so well. I didn't get a chance to watch it today but I'll be pulling for him.
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