2015 British Open at St. Andrews Discussion Thread

[Scotsclaff]

Very disappointed with the 2 Scots guys today but there ye go.

I put money on Louis a couple of weeks ago but Jordans got that stride going .

[RJH999]

That wasn't the question.

Modern era.

[jimmyc]

"Modern" golf... since it became rat-race competitive

So then lets throw out the achievements of Ruth, Ted Williams, Hogan, and all other athletes from 50 years ago and back.

What a joke!

[Scotsclaff]

Great interview by DJ.

Have to mention young Paul Dunne the amateur,best of luck to him.

[Natural Patrick]

DJ is a mental midget.

A mental midget with a handicap index just a smidge better than 14.

[taxgolf]

Spieth will get nr. 3

[Scotsclaff]

Paul Dunne from UAB right?

[ScouseJohnny]

Spieth will get nr. 3

I agree with you.

I really think (and hope) we will be seeing history made this year...

[Zeph]

I'm fine with both Spieth or Dunne winning.

[Scotsclaff]

It's so hard to call.I see someone going -6 after 9.

Probably Spieth.

I like the Glenmorangie shot of the day.

[Chilli Dipper]

Leaders will probably be out around 3 PM. Guys at -6 will be out about 2 hours before, but the wind has already picked up by then. Going out late might even be an advantage if they get to take advantage of the wind abating a little towards the end of the round. [URL=http://thesandtrap.com/content/type/61/id/128282/] [/URL]

The earliest tee time featuring a member of the group at 6-under is Lawrie/Lahiri at 11:55. Say the rain and the higher winds arrive on the back-end of the predictions -- 3:00 or shortly after -- those two could be on 15 by then. DJ, Furyk, and Matsuyama may be past the Eden 11th hole, which is the toughest on the course in windy conditions.

[ChrisP]

Dunne winning would be a great story, but I think a bit flukish. Not exactly predicted as having a great future. bit still a great story. With DJ basically out of it, I got to root for Spieth. Want to see history made.

[pepsiplusconker]

I'd love to drive up there tomorrow, 4 hours and only $15 in.  No one to go with,

[Scotsclaff]

Dunne winning would be a great story, but I think a bit flukish. Not exactly predicted as having a great future. bit still a great story. With DJ basically out of it, I got to root for Spieth. Want to see history made.

How can you say "flukish".If the guy wins tomorrow he's shot better than the rest. You saw him today?

[Chilli Dipper]

Dunne winning would be a great story, but I think a bit flukish. Not exactly predicted as having a great future. bit still a great story. With DJ basically out of it, I got to root for Spieth. Want to see history made.

My pick is Jason Day.

[RJH999]

My pick is Jason Day.

I'll take Louie O. But my sentimental pick is Paddy.

[turtleback]

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJH999

Irish amateur Paul Dunne takes the outright lead!

Quite a scorecard thus far. He still looks like a young Spieth from a distance or the back. A YOUNG Spieth- makes me laugh.

It should.  Dunne is more than 6 months older than Spieth.  We'll see how the older kid does after sleeping on the lead.  We already know that the younger kid can handle it.

I hope Dunne doesn't balloon up, tomorrow, but he is fighting the odds.

For me the scary guy is Padraig.  He can lump along doing nothing for weeks and months, but then he gets into contention, gets a look in his eye, and starts making everything.

I do not quite get that "inevitability" feeling with Jordan that we got with Tiger at his peak, but I still like Spieth's chances a whole lot.

[ChrisP]

How can you say "flukish".If the guy wins tomorrow he's shot better than the rest. You saw him today?

You know what I mean by flukish. Kinda like Ben Curtis. A guy that is unheard of and will probably not amount to anything after this. Sorry to be harsh, just telling it how I see it. But like I said, it would still be a great story.