2016 Irish Open

[Scotsclaff]

2nd round underway.

Rory gains a shot on Willett after 6 holes.Danny going steady at level par after 5.

Edited May 20, 2016 by Scotsclaff
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[Scotsclaff]

Kaymer and Fisher climbing the leaderboard and they're not on the course yet.Playing tough in the morning by the looks of it.

[Scotsclaff]

Super round from Marc Warren to put him level at the top with Danny Willett.

Rory one behind. An exciting weekend coming up.

Sergio missing from the Irish Open this year but going well one behind the leader at the Byron Nelson in Texas.

[Gunther]

I may be the 1st to say it here, or maybe not, but it has to be said.  I really miss Ivor Robson.  Silly, I know.  There's no one here in the states I think about in terms of announcing players but the Open has been my favorite major for many years so I've gotten to know him, I feel. 

Anyway, watching the Irish at the minute and the guy doing it now just doesn't have the same cache.  When I think about the upcoming British without him, I'm a little sad.

Edited May 21, 2016 by Gunther

[Scotsclaff]

Rory in the driving seat now,three shots ahead of Willett but still 3 holes to play of the third round after thunderstorms suspended play yesterday.

Sad to see Marc Warren drop back but another good round from Knoxy to put him back in contention,a top ten finish will do his ryder cup chances no harm at all.

Yes, a lot of people will miss Ivor Robson,including the golfers. There's a video out there of the players doing their Ivor Robson impressions. I'll see if I can dig it out.

Here it is.................  

 

Here's another

 

 

Edited May 22, 2016 by Scotsclaff

[Scotsclaff]

4th Round underway.

Rory goes to 10 under after 7 holes now 4 ahead of Danny Willett,Knoxy has an eagle and a birdie in the first 5 holes to go 8 under and is now Rory's nearest challenger.

[BallStriker]

For a Northwest guy that plays in crappy weather and wet courses quite a bit, it sure makes me feel good to see tour pros in rain hit the ball only 245/250 off the tee and then hit hybrid on approach from inside 200........it does make a difference when not playing in the south on 85 degree days with 50 yards of roll out....

[DeadMan]

I bet Rory really feels like he has to win this one. Just hit a beautiful wood into a par 5 green, so if he's feeling the pressure, he's not showing it.

[BallStriker]

Just now, DeadMan said:

I bet Rory really feels like he has to win this one. Just hit a beautiful wood into a par 5 green, so if he's feeling the pressure, he's not showing it.

Brilliant shot under the circumstances......ballsy

[DeadMan]

If you're not watching, turn this on now. Rory just went up 1 with 2 to play.

[BallStriker]

ummm....WOW.....nice way to finish off the tourney Rory......

[DeadMan]

And Rory has a tap in eagle on 18. That approach shot was incredible.

[pumaAttack]

Wow.   What a shot by Rory.  That will clinch it 

[Silent]

Great win. That approach on 18... one of the best I've ever seen.

[Gunther]

Great stuff, awesome tournament.  #1 and #3 have both won their last tournament.  Let's hope #2 can follow suit this afternoon.  Professional golf has never been better than it is right now.  Wow, fun.

[iacas]

Hey hey, and an evolvr student finishes T2.

[BallStriker]

10 minutes ago, iacas said:

Hey hey, and an evolvr student finishes T2.

That is a very nice feather in the cap.....congrats to the team

[Chilli Dipper]

1 hour ago, iacas said:

Hey hey, and an evolvr student finishes T2.

Shameless plug.

What is this, a "Dianetics" seminar?