2009 Open Championship conversation

[patriot07]

Yeah it's not looking good...

[Chilli Dipper]

Oh, to be Stewart Cink right now. He's one of the all-around good guys in professional golf, but this is probably his best chance to win a major championship, and absolutely no one -- maybe not even himself -- wants to see him do it.

[senorchipotle]

Oh, to be Stewart Cink right now. He's one of the all-around good guys in professional golf, but this is probably his best chance to win a major championship, and absolutely no one -- maybe not even himself -- wants to see him do it.

my sentiments exactly. in fact, if he does beat watson, he's bound to get some hate mail/calls for the next few weeks.

[Zeph]

Lovely up and down on the second playoff for Tom.

[eahollis4]

What a bummer this turned out to be. Good job for Stewart Cink though.

[cbetofop]

Looks like a god awful result in the open, a true legend of golf beaten.

What a terrible disappointment

[Mr. M]

Lee Westwood looked like a NASCAR automobile. I counted 10 different visible logos/sponsors on his hat and shirts today.

I am very disappointed in how this ended. The wheels completely fell off for Watson. What was he for the playoff? About +9?

[lazykoala]

Well look on the bright side, at least an American won.

[Cara1975]

Congrats to Stewart Cink and to Tom Watson for making this such a memorable Open. I can honestly say I didn't miss Tiger or Phil at all.

[mirv]

so john daly didn't do too bad for himself, i don't think. didn't exactly come close to winning, but he made the cut and his final score was better than players like vijay and sergio. maybe this'll be a springboard for him to get back to playing pro-level golf. or maybe it'll be a springboard back into the casinos and another divorce. who knows.

[kris]

too bad there for Tom. he completely choked there at the end.

but I'm happy for Stewart. he's been one of those guys who's been around for a while but just hasn't won the big one. hats off to him.

[AndersT]

I really hoped Tom would make the put at 18, but when he missed, it felt Cink had the upper hand from the start. Anyway, interesting tournament. Unfortunately my favorite Henrik Stenson couldn't really pull it together to contend. Still a decent T13-finish, to go together with the top10 at the US Open.

[Duval_Fan]

Congratulations to Stewart Cink... he played very well over 4 days and glad to see him pick up a major, always thought he was capable!

Was obviously disappointed for Watson... really he should have won and I was convinced he would after his tee shot at the last... I'm sure that weak attempt for par at 18 will haunt him for a while!

My man Duval missed the cut sadly... beginning to wonder if that US Open finish was a flash in the pan after all... I do hope not!

Bit off topic I know but can someone tell me, if you finished second in the US Open (or any major) this year do you automatically qualify for the PGA Championship next month? I looked on the field list and Duval isn't mentioned...

[AmenCorner]

SO bummed for Tom. Hit a perfect shot into 18 and he was dead straight all day long. Almost seems unfair.

I bet Lee Westwood is kicking himself right now for that 3 jack on 18.

[nevets88]

I follow Cink on Twitter - his number of followers took a slight bump, up ~5,000. Guess NBC gave him a "Twitter" bump. Some of his Tweets are interesting, especially the pics of Scotland and they are correctly spelled and punctuated.

[Prairie Golfer]

I'm happy Stewart earned a major after kicking away a chance at Southern Hills a while back.

Gutted for Tom of course, but he's got nothing to be ashamed of.

I wonder after this performance if Jack, Arnie, Gary, Lee, Billy and some of the other seniors will be at the gates at Hazeltine demanding a spot.

[Macmike2112]

Would have def liked to see Watson take it home, but no disrespect for Cink.

Tiger is not playing well right now. haha

He's just very inconsistent (post 08 US open)

[mcfc_nick]

absolutely gutted for watson but very well done to cink! you cant win a major and not deserve it so congratulations to him! i really thought watson had done it after him nailing his drive on 18 in regulation but unfortunately he just got tired i think! at least he'll be back next year!