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Official 2013 British Open at Muirfield Discussion Thread

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Have read that as an 'outsider' or guest,  playing at Muirfield is among the most difficult courses in the world to get onto.  Not just the cost but the members just don't like other folks messing about on their track.

I'm expecting most of the really historic courses to be this way, but I shall not be deterred. [quote name="joekelly" url="/t/68416/official-2013-british-open-at-muirfield-discussion-thread/18#post_868846"]So, Go4Broke, best wishes and we'll be watching here for your photos; probably taken from the gate, looking in! [/quote] If that's all I can get, they'll be some awesome pictures from the gate! [quote name="joekelly" url="/t/68416/official-2013-british-open-at-muirfield-discussion-thread/18#post_868846"]But hey , plenty of single malt available just around the corner.  [/quote] I'm already making a "Distilleries to Visit" list. I've quickly figured out that there are more to visit than I'll have time for. Got to prioritize!

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I may have set my alarm for 4am. I may also have set my alarm for Tiger's tee time. I'm not telling.

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The player furthest away from the hole plays first.

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Just learned on TGC that Carl Petterson - who was one of the guys threatening to sue regarding the anchored putter ruling - has decided to go with a conventional length putter (with a split claw grip) at Muirfield this week.  He also used it on Sunday at the John Deere and recorded 28 putts.  Supposedly he's been "broomstickin' it" since 1998.

Good for him, I hope he does well!

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Originally Posted by iacas

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Originally Posted by phan52

Winners at Muirfield:

Ernie Els

Nick Faldo (2)

Tom Watson

Lee Trevino

Jack Nicklaus

Gary Player

Henry Cotton

Walter Hagen

Ted Ray

James Braid (2)

Harry Vardon

Stannis Baratheon won at Muirfield! Wooo!

HE is the rightful heir to the trophy, not the usurper Renly!

Originally Posted by David in FL

Heard an interesting fact today. The Muirfield membership plays foursome partners alternate shot as their standard game. Only with permission can they play their own ball. On average, a foursome will get around in 2:30 or so.....

I wonder if/how the members keep handicaps if they're only allowed to play that way? I guess they either need to play other courses, or there's a special handicap system they use for alternate-shot fourball.

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I wonder if/how the members keep handicaps if they're only allowed to play that way? I guess they either need to play other courses, or there's a special handicap system they use for alternate-shot fourball.

All of their handicaps are from the 1980s, back when they were young enough to play their own ball.

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Thoughts on Lefty emphasizing that he will be removing the Driver from his bag and replacing it with another wedge?  With weather conditions looking to be fair (minimal wind and rain) is this the best idea in your opinion?

What other players at Muirfield (if any) are choosing to take the Drivers out?  I have heard of many replacing higher flying hybrids with their iron counterparts in an effort to keep the ball down and play to the linksy Muirfield.

Thoughts?


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Originally Posted by bplewis24

All of their handicaps are from the 1980s, back when they were young enough to play their own ball.

Are we sure they don't just have a manservant play for them?

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Originally Posted by TJBam

Thoughts on Lefty emphasizing that he will be removing the Driver from his bag and replacing it with another wedge?  With weather conditions looking to be fair (minimal wind and rain) is this the best idea in your opinion?

What other players at Muirfield (if any) are choosing to take the Drivers out?  I have heard of many replacing higher flying hybrids with their iron counterparts in an effort to keep the ball down and play to the linksy Muirfield.

Thoughts?

I like the move by Phil.  Driver can often get him in trouble and Muirfield is not a place where you can easily recover.  That fescue can be nasty.

FWIW, Rory said he would be using driver quite a bit.

Going to be interesting to watch since these two are paired together.


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Are we sure they don't just have a manservant play for them?

That's no longer the PC term.  They are now referred to as the "super-caddie."

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Originally Posted by Golfingdad

Just learned on TGC that Carl Petterson - who was one of the guys threatening to sue regarding the anchored putter ruling - has decided to go with a conventional length putter (with a split claw grip) at Muirfield this week.  He also used it on Sunday at the John Deere and recorded 28 putts.  Supposedly he's been "broomstickin' it" since 1998.

Good for him, I hope he does well!

#shawncarlproblems #shawncarlwould3putt #... #... #....

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DJ, Bubba, and Colsaerts playing in the same pairing... Lol

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DJ, Bubba, and Colsaerts playing in the same pairing... Lol

Wow! Long hitter group. They'll be teeing off with 7 irons.

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When does the TV coverage start in the US?

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When does the TV coverage start in the US?

1am here (Pacific time) on ESPN.

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I may have set my alarm for 4am. I may also have set my alarm for Tiger's tee time.

I'm not telling.

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Erik do you think tiger will win another major let alone 5?
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GAME ON!!  After one hole, American Brooks Koepka is 4 over par.  Sounds like me.  He must have found the fescue.


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