Sandy lyle the sellout

[Alex B]

What was the reason for Rich Beem's withdrawal, if any?

I think he had a finger injury.

*** Here is the link for the first guy left out: http://www.stuff.co.nz/4622710a21636.html Ouch.

[Bo the Golfer]

I think he had a finger injury.

I read that Beemer said he was fine. The worst part about him and Lyle bailing is the altenates who show up and don't get in. That sucks for them.

[Klean]

I'm sure that wasn't the first round he's played this week, so he should have known during his practice rounds that he wasn't going to do well. He should have pulled out before the start of Friday's round and let a willing alternate play. Very selfish of him imo.

If Tiger can play 91 holes on one leg, he should have at least finished the round with a couple tingly fingers. Pathetic excuse. R&A; should revoke his exemption.

[bogeyhitter25]

Now I've lost a lot of respect for Rich Beem and Sandy Lyle

[chris408]

I think it's a lack of respect for the Open. For an injury, that's understandable. But for weather? And it's not like they were the only two out there, all these other players were sticking it out in the SAME conditions. He at least should've finished the round.

[ITgolfHack]

That's just weak.

Work sucked this morning. From my morning drive till 2:00 pm everything went wrong and I just wanted to bail. I've got enough personal time that I could have easily taken off and gone golfing without anyone giving me a hard time. The only problem with that is people were counting on me to get certain things done before monday and they didn't deserve to have their schedules screwed up just because I had a rotten first half of my day. I take pride in the job that I do, you would think a professional golfer would do the same.