The 2011 British Open

[makaveli]

Originally Posted by sean_miller

After the first playoff?

After the first hole of playoff!

[deasy55]

And what will happen on the next 3 holes of the playoff then?

Originally Posted by makaveli

After the first hole of playoff!

[makaveli]

ah, so there will be a 4 holes playoff? Didn't know sorry :(

Anyway, let's say "at the end of the playoff"! :D

Originally Posted by deasy55

And what will happen on the next 3 holes of the playoff then?

[Chilli Dipper]

It's been brought to my attention that there was one player who meets my "exempt players from countries that haven't won an Open" metric that I forgot to mention by name. He has played in each of the last four championships held at Royal St. George's, and has collected finishes of second, third, and third there previously. As the defending Senior Open champion, he was automatically entered into this year's tournament: he is none other than Bernhard Langer. We've had over-50 players lead on Sunday two of the last three years; perhaps Langer can find lightning in a bottle this week.

[Stretch]

That would be great. I have always admired his hair.

[Shindig]

All this way and I haven't seen anyone pick Bo Van Pelt? He's my pick. Also, can anyone tell me why the R&A; doesn't pair the British Amateur champion with the reigning Open Champion?

[Kieran123]

Par 3 11th unreachable with driver today as are some fairways

LOLZ - I can;t wait to watch that.

[deasy55]

The players were just playing from the back tees. They will have the actual tees more forward if there's wind.

Originally Posted by Kieran123

Par 3 11th unreachable with driver today as are some fairways

LOLZ - I can;t wait to watch that.

[Kieran123]

Originally Posted by deasy55

The players were just playing from the back tees. They will have the actual tees more forward if there's wind.

Booooo. Boring.

I thought they were just gonna change the tee times to adjust for the wind, not change tees.

What are the yardage differences between tees I wonder

[BallStriker]

30+ mph winds expected in the morning though mid-afternoon, when they begin to die down......Friday morning calls for 8-10 mph winds, increasing in the afternoon to upwards of 20 mph.

The late afternoon Thursday/Friday morning tee times look have have a huge edge weather-wise.......the list includes Westwood, Strcker, Schwartzel, PMick, Kaymer, OOSty, Furyk, Day, Watson, Scott, Rose,....could play a very important part this year.

[xxsoultonesxx]

If Tom Watson wins I will eat my shirt. In a good way.

[Kieran123]

Originally Posted by xxsoultonesxx

If Tom Watson wins I will eat my shirt. In a good way.

With some good sides?

[Wallstreet]

Rory, Lee or luke.  I would like to see Rory win again.  I love his swing.

[senorchipotle]

get ready for a smorgasbord of "trap draws" and a host of other meaningless platitudes. if the wind is kicking high, my pick is jb holmes. if the wind is not a factor, i'm going with rory.

[michaeljames92]

Mannasero is a good player, but he hits it that short, he really isn't suited this week...

[Chilli Dipper]

Originally Posted by michaeljames92

Mannasero is a good player, but he hits it that short, he really isn't suited this week...

Oh, for God's sake, give Matteo a break. His driving distance is almost identical to Luke Donald's, and it isn't hurting either of them these days.

[michaeljames92]

Pretty sure I'm one of his biggest fans, If anyone should give someone a break it's you. You are the most opinionated person on this board. I was just stating this course is very long, it doesn't suit his game. Not saying he won't win, but it won't be easy.

Originally Posted by Chilli Dipper

Oh, for God's sake, give Matteo a break. His driving distance is almost identical to Luke Donald's, and it isn't hurting either of them these days.

[Chilli Dipper]

And now for an extremely early tournament update: Four of the twenty-four players on the course are under par. Calcavecchia, Havret, Jacobson, and Bjorn are tied for the lead at 1-under.