The 'Official - Unofficial' (British) Open Championship thread

[alf174]

I've been pulling for Harrington from the beginning but I'd like to see Norman make history too.

[tnbama]

Okay-
Has anyone ever one a major in their 50's? You students of the game's history correct me, but I don't believe anyone ever has. It seems as though I remember Sam Snead played great in his 50's and might have come close a couple of times. Nicklaus wanted to, but he couldn't keep it going.

Any thoughts? Nobody is talking about this angle on the story- I think it's a big deal.

[alf174]

Okay-

No, Norman would beat the oldest by 5 years and its been heavily talked about on GC and TNT.

Looks like I'll miss the finish, I've got a 1pm tee time.

[tnbama]

Anybody just see that interview with Phil?

"I need to work on this 'cause we've got some big tournaments coming up".

WTF? What big tournament is coming up Phil? You just hacked up the British Open. What is he thinking?

[alf174]

....What big tournament is coming up Phil?........

He must be thinking of the PGA championship in a couple of weeks.

[DDBowdoin]

has anyone noticed how horrible the telecast is today... they have no idea where the ball is

you watch them swing then its like oh yeah, down the right (where, who knows)

its strange

[iacas]

It's been like that all week, really. The sky is blue, too - you'd think they could pick up the golf ball and follow it.

[Flipmode]

What an incredible 5 wood from Harrington on the 17th. WOW!!!!

[JaY_B]

Harrington's to lose now, I really wanted Poulter to win but I am glad its a European.

[Eore]

way to go paddy!

i was hoping that he and poulter would go to a playoff, but paddy played great!

[ganjagolfer]

way to go paddy!

not so fast, padraig hasn't signed his scorecard yet, if he forgets to sign it, ian wins

[putterboy]

not so fast, padraig hasn't signed his scorecard yet, if he forgets to sign it, ian wins

lol you think he is Michelle Wie? Congrats to the Irishman!

[Thrash13]

Congrats to Padraig Harrington. The win last year was a great win, but this one was even more impressive. There aren't a lot of golfers with two majors on their resume'. Also, Greg Norman gave the fans a treat this week, and I hope we see him a couple more times this year.

Also, I'd like to give some credit to Robert Karlsson. He was my pick to win this week, and while he didn't win, he is now the only golfer to finish in the top 10 in all the majors this season. His tie for seventh was impressive after barely making the cut.

[ganjagolfer]

lol you think he is Michelle Wie?

no, roberto divicenzo

[ganjagolfer]

Congrats to Padraig Harrington. The win last year was a great win, but this one was even more impressive. There aren't a lot of golfers with two majors on their resume'.

even though padraig won, i think it would of been better if padraig wouldn't of played and let his wrist mend. who knows what further damage he did to it threatening his future in golf?

[b-squared]

Although I was pulling for Norman, it was great to see Padraig win. He deserved it...

[Thrash13]

even though padraig won, i think it would of been better if padraig wouldn't of played and let his wrist mend. who knows what further damage he did to it threatening his future in golf?

Ummm.....no. I'll just leave it at that.

[golf_junkie27]

Paddy closed the show. That 5W on 17 followed by the eagle was mighty impressive. Great performance.