2025 British Open

[colin007]

Let's go Rors

 

Justin Thomas' stupid little button-down sweater with the bottom button undone is stupid

[boogielicious]

3 hours ago, colin007 said:

Let's go Rors

 

Justin Thomas' stupid little button-down sweater with the bottom button undone is stupid

And he was wearing it so it looked like it shrunk in the wash!

I am also cheering for Rory. 

[colin007]

1 hour ago, boogielicious said:

And he was wearing it so it looked like it shrunk in the wash!

I am also cheering for Rory. 

He's going for that carelessly disheveled look but it comes off so manufactured and deliberate. Kind of like Boris Johnson. Tool.

[Vinsk]

4 hours ago, colin007 said:

He's going for that carelessly disheveled look but it comes off so manufactured and deliberate. Kind of like Boris Johnson. Tool.

That’s a solid analysis I must completely agree with.

[Ty_Webb]

TV just posted Scheffler's fewest fairways hit in a round. A US Open he hit 2 fairways and shot 72, yesterday at Portrush 3 fairways and shot 68, and 2020 PGA Championship, 4 fairways and shot 65. Just in case anyone wanted some ammo for the fairways hit being a pretty useless stat for determining score on a given day.

[boogielicious]

Coverage this morning has been like this.

• 5 minutes of commercials 
• 2 minutes Intro of the Open Championship (like you didn’t know it was on).
• 4 minute recap showing 3 different players making a bunch of short putts.
• A rehash of some player who one before including pictures of the after party.
• 5 minutes of actual current play.
• 5 minutes of commercials.
• Repeat

[rehmwa]

Brysons bounce back was impressive.  Shane’s ball in the 12 fairway moved.  Who else saw that?  He addresses it, steps away, it rolls like a quarter or half turn.  Then he comes back and hits it.  I don’t think he even saw it, he turned away so fast. 

[iacas]

1 hour ago, rehmwa said:

Brysons bounce back was impressive.  Shane’s ball in the 12 fairway moved.  Who else saw that?  He addresses it, steps away, it rolls like a quarter or half turn.  Then he comes back and hits it.  I don’t think he even saw it, he turned away so fast. 

You're talking about a completely different shot than the one where he made it move, though, no? That was in the rough and he didn't address it, he took a practice swing that clearly moved stuff that caused the ball to move. And visible to the naked eye, no doubt, to me.

[Ty_Webb]

20 minutes ago, iacas said:

You're talking about a completely different shot than the one where he made it move, though, no? That was in the rough and he didn't address it, he took a practice swing that clearly moved stuff that caused the ball to move. And visible to the naked eye, no doubt, to me.

Yes - if he doesn't catch a penalty for that I'll be very surprised. I assume it's only one stroke though and not a second for not replacing it - I don't think he would have seen it move.

[iacas]

53 minutes ago, Ty_Webb said:

Yes - if he doesn't catch a penalty for that I'll be very surprised. I assume it's only one stroke though and not a second for not replacing it - I don't think he would have seen it move.

Two. He's required to replace it and did not.

Obviously he wouldn't know he had to replace it, but the rule applies to all situations where a player causes his ball to move.

[GolfLug]

This is a fun leaderboard. I don't feel particularly vested in anyone specifically albeit we all know one man is looking like he will most probably put this championship to sleep by the time the day is over today.

On a different note, I've changed my tune on BDC in the last year or so. I found myself applauding and genuinely happy for him for making the cut yesterday. Iffff a LIV guy wins this year I would rather it be him. Unlikely Scottie who seems to have supreme control of all his levers, he lives a bit more on the edge and yet has the perseverance and might I say, infectious positivity of a small time hustler. Dude just keeps hammering away. Love it.

[rehmwa]

21 hours ago, iacas said:

You're talking about a completely different shot than the one where he made it move, though, no? That was in the rough and he didn't address it, he took a practice swing that clearly moved stuff that caused the ball to move. And visible to the naked eye, no doubt, to me.

Yeah, that’s the weird part.  It was that same shot.  My bad for saying fairway… clearly in the rough. But I didn’t see a practice swing, and it moved a lot more than the replays associated with practice swing.  Almost like he made it move a couple times and only one made the broadcast. Probably on me seeing it happen and just interpreting different.  I’m not gonna go and find the recording though.  Either way, tough situation for him.  He took both penalties and moved on… like he should. 

Edited July 19 by rehmwa

[Zeph]

7 hours ago, GolfLug said:

This is a fun leaderboard. I don't feel particularly vested in anyone specifically albeit we all know one man is looking like he will most probably put this championship to sleep by the time the day is over today.

On a different note, I've changed my tune on BDC in the last year or so. I found myself applauding and genuinely happy for him for making the cut yesterday. Iffff a LIV guy wins this year I would rather it be him. Unlikely Scottie who seems to have supreme control of all his levers, he lives a bit more on the edge and yet has the perseverance and might I say, infectious positivity of a small time hustler. Dude just keeps hammering away. Love it.

I'd agree if you removed Scheffler. The best players in the world, by a mile, leading by four shots before Sunday isn't a dream setup for drama and entertainment.

[GolfLug]

2 hours ago, Zeph said:

I'd agree if you removed Scheffler. The best players in the world, by a mile, leading by four shots before Sunday isn't a dream setup for drama and entertainment.

I wrote the post before leaders tee'd off today (3rd round) when Schef was still tied with Fitz at -10. Also, if you read further I also said 'one man' will most probably put the championship to sleep by end of today..😊. Yeah, not much drama left it seems. Scheffler with a hot putter is out right frustrating for the field.

I will still watch tomorrow because the course is awesome and the play is pretty exciting in general. Players reaching deep to hang on.

Edited July 19 by GolfLug

[Zeph]

Garcia hooked a drive on the second hole, slammed his driver into the ground and snapped the shaft. I don't mind. 🥳

[Vinsk]

It was a pretty good Open. Coverage was pretty bad but some good stuff to watch overall. No surprise to see Scheffler win of course. Good run by Rory, some bad breaks for sure. 

[Zeph]

If @colin007 is at the course today, I imagine he'll be following this group:

Wyndham Clark
Brian Harman

[pganapathy]

Considering Scottie is 17 under through 6 and Rory is 10 under through 7, either Scottie is going to win this at a canter or Rory is going to go on a heater and challenge/beat Scottie.  Nobody else who is close enough looks capable to challenge for the win