2023 British Open

[CarlSpackler]

2 hours ago, StuM said:

Ouch....Rahm had to play out "Backwards" from a bunker.  No chance he could do anything but hit back towards the tee box.  A left hander may have been able to advance the ball.

I don’t know how Rory didn’t pull a groin on his second bunker shot. 😮

[Shindig]

And we have an early candidate for the most noted drop of the championship.  It appears a bird confused Viktor Hovland for Ian Poulter.  I don't know how you could make that confusion, Ian isn't even in the field this week. 

Viktor Hovland’s got pooped on by a bird during the British Open

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The mics were fully on when Hovland realized that a seagull had ruined one of his much-ripped outfits.

 

[StuM]

1 hour ago, CarlSpackler said:

I don’t know how Rory didn’t pull a groin on his second bunker shot. 😮

At first I thought he was about to rush that 2nd bunker shot.  Glad he backed off.  Still, I think he almost failed to get out on the 2nd shot.  I've watched the replay a few times but can't tell for certain if it nicked the top edge or not.  It was a great shot.

[DeadMan]

Rory's par save on 18 made me feel funny things. I would easily make a double from where he was. Incredible second (yes, second) bunker shot.

[Zeph]

16 minutes ago, Shindig said:

And we have an early candidate for the most noted drop of the championship.  It appears a bird confused Viktor Hovland for Ian Poulter.  I don't know how you could make that confusion, Ian isn't even in the field this week. 

Viktor Hovland’s got pooped on by a bird during the British Open

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The mics were fully on when Hovland realized that a seagull had ruined one of his much-ripped outfits.

 

Maybe that’s it. The bird got confused by not being able to locate Poulter and you can only hold it in for so long, so he went for the closest white cap holding a shiny stick.

Edited July 20, 2023 by Zeph

[jxdama]

Justin Thomas has a  long way to go to be a factor again.

[boogielicious]

2 hours ago, snapfade said:

He will watch someone else hoist the jug it will not be him.  

Look Tommy! There’s the Claret Jug over there in the winners hands!

33 minutes ago, Shindig said:

And we have an early candidate for the most noted drop of the championship.  It appears a bird confused Viktor Hovland for Ian Poulter.  I don't know how you could make that confusion, Ian isn't even in the field this week. 

Viktor Hovland’s got pooped on by a bird during the British Open

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The mics were fully on when Hovland realized that a seagull had ruined one of his much-ripped outfits.

 

For some strange reason, that is considered good luck in New England.

[Shindig]

8 minutes ago, boogielicious said:

For some strange reason, that is considered good luck in New England.

Probably some variation of the expression "if the foo [omitted], wear it."

Actually, it dawns on me after hitting "send" that there might not actually be a type of bird called a "foo bird."

[iacas]

[Shindig]

17 minutes ago, iacas said:

I'll have to keep that shot in mind for the future  

Also is it my imagination or is "Tour" misspelled in both the name and address?

[iacas]

8 minutes ago, Shindig said:

I'll have to keep that shot in mind for the future  

Also is it my imagination or is "Tour" misspelled in both the name and address?

Yes, it's not the PGA Tour account. It's a semi-spammy, semi-obnoxious account.

[turtleback]

2 hours ago, boogielicious said:

 

For some strange reason, that is considered good luck in New England.

Not just New England.  It has a long international history.

What Does It Mean When A Bird Poops On You? - Birdwatching Buzz

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Have you ever wondered what it means when a bird poops on you? Is it really a sign of good luck as many people believe? Or, is it just a major inconvenience and a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time...

 

2 hours ago, Shindig said:

Probably some variation of the expression "if the foo [omitted], wear it."

Actually, it dawns on me after hitting "send" that there might not actually be a type of bird called a "foo bird."

It's actually the punchline to a joke.  A pun on if the shoe fits wear it.

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[jxdama]

1 hour ago, iacas said:

This  is  how all sand traps should  be. Awesome and fun to watch.

[pganapathy]

11 hours ago, CarlSpackler said:

I don’t know how Rory didn’t pull a groin on his second bunker shot. 😮

Probably because he is one of the fittest golfers on the planet.  And seemingly very flexible too

[Beastie]

Brian Harman is on it this morning

[Vinsk]

Fun course to see…but let’s face it, people tuning in and seeing that leaderboard aren’t exactly excited. 😁

[3jacker]

On 7/17/2023 at 1:15 PM, colin007 said:

Motion to petition the mods to officially change this thread title to "The british Open 2023"

* Completely bungled this reply using my phone.  Disregard.

Edited July 21, 2023 by 3jacker

[snapfade]

If the cut comes at +12 Daly is in. Patrick Reed looked stupid in his post round interview. Harman should enjoy the day. Not too many times a mid-level player has back to back stellar rounds. Travis Smyth hole in one, proceeds to miss the cut. No one is lighting up the leader board, imagine if 10 under holds? Fleetwood just dropped to -4, that's what I like to see. All in all, not that exciting of an Open IMO. Hopefully the weather over the weekend will add some drama. About a 7ish on the boring meter, need rain and wind. There is always the Barracuda Championship, or Women's World Cup.

Edited July 21, 2023 by snapfade
has for have, some wise a$$ would have pointed it out