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2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Discussion Thread

Wally Fairway

By Wally Fairway
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BallStriker Great Member

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5 minutes ago, weekend hacker1 said:

This is far from over. 

Couldn't agree more....this is wide, wide open at this point...Rory and Hideki bigtime in the mix, among many others....even the guys at +2 aren't completely out......winning score could be 4 or 5 under easily

"Getting paired with you is the equivalent to a two-stroke penalty to your playing competitors"  -- Sean O'Hair to Rory Sabbatini (Zurich Classic, 2011)


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6 minutes ago, BallStriker said:

Couldn't agree more....this is wide, wide open at this point...Rory and Hideki bigtime in the mix, among many others....even the guys at +2 aren't completely out......winning score could be 4 or 5 under easily

Not if the weather is supposed to be perfect which I think it is for the weekend.  I think 10 under wins.

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ChrisP Great Member

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Yeah, I think the winning score will be a bit better than 5-under. A lot depends on the top 4 and how they do, obviously. The breeze is supposed to be up on Sunday, but tomorrow should be interesting because there will be opportunities for great scores. There's supposed to barely a sniff of wind tomorrow and the greens are going to be very receptive and soft. If ever a 62 was possible at Birkdale, tomorrow would be that day. So I think there will be some moves made tomorrow from guys further back. Fowler could go out and shoot a 63 very easily and get right back in it.

I'm rooting for Spieth, Kuchar or Rory. I like all those guys. I think a Spieth would be the most popular over here in the States, but Kuch is such a great guy. It's hard not to root for him. And if not those 3, my 4th pick is anyone not named Poulter.

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BallStriker Great Member

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22 minutes ago, Chris223 said:

Not if the weather is supposed to be perfect which I think it is for the weekend.  I think 10 under wins.

Yea, will agree if weather cooperates...thought I heard that thunderstorms are expected for tomorrow, but that may be old information.........just gonna love watching the next couple of days unfold....gonna definitely dig around and see what I can dig up for a couple of good longshot bets to win.....

"Getting paired with you is the equivalent to a two-stroke penalty to your playing competitors"  -- Sean O'Hair to Rory Sabbatini (Zurich Classic, 2011)


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2 hours ago, BallStriker said:

Yea, will agree if weather cooperates...thought I heard that thunderstorms are expected for tomorrow, but that may be old information.........just gonna love watching the next couple of days unfold....gonna definitely dig around and see what I can dig up for a couple of good longshot bets to win.....

Hard to bet against Spieth right now, he has the putter working this week and his iron play has been stellar.  

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Favorite Course - Conklin Players Club (Par 72) - Best Score 86


Buckeyebowman Super Member

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Yep! Despite the squirrely weather, Spieth remained non-plussed and in control.I like his chances. I'll be rooting for him the rest of the tourney.

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After crapping peach seeds all day Friday; Tommy Fleetwood is now poised to torch the place over the weekend.  The pressure is off and the pleasure is on.

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People are scoring this morning  It seems like people are making moves, but none of it will matter if the conditions are the same when the leaders tee off.  

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ChrisP Great Member

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So does the ghost of 63 finally get destroyed and a 62 gets shot? Today could be the day. Hell maybe even a 61. Guys tearing apart Birkdale so far.

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44 minutes ago, ChrisP said:

So does the ghost of 63 finally get destroyed and a 62 gets shot? Today could be the day. Hell maybe even a 61. Guys tearing apart Birkdale so far.

Only 11 people are under par and the leader is at -6. I doubt that it will happen. 

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Jmdmbike Great Member

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Brandon Grace is playing an unbelievable round. Really hope he fires that elusive 62!!

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34 minutes ago, saevel25 said:

Only 11 people are under par and the leader is at -6. I doubt that it will happen. 

It's about to happen.


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What a round by Grace!

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
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Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
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jamo Incredible Member

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Is it bad that I'm rooting against Grace? Would be weird if a relative no-name had the record. 

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David in FL Incredible Member

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Gotta admit, I'm a little torn on that too...

How shitty would it be to blow it with a 3-putt though?!  

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Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
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ScouseJohnny Great Member

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3 minutes ago, jamo said:

Is it bad that I'm rooting against Grace? Would be weird if a relative no-name had the record. 

I wish I could fathom when a "no-name" golfer becomes a "name."

Perhaps it happens when he shoots a 62 at the Open Championship?


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Gotta give him credit. Excellent chip/first putt. 

Just now, ScouseJohnny said:

I wish I could fathom when a "no-name" golfer becomes a "name."

Perhaps it happens when he shoots a 62 at the Open Championship?

Maybe win more than once on the PGA Tour?

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Jmdmbike Great Member

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this is so much fun to watch. Really pulling for him. 

In my Sun Mountain 14 Way Stand Bag:

Driver - Ping G30 10.5* : Fairway - Ping G30 18* : Hybrids - Titleist 915H 21* & 915 H 24* : Irons - Mizuno JPX 850 Forged 5 - GW : Wedges, Vokey 54.14, Vokey 58.12 : Putter - Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 or Ping Craz-E-R  : Ball - Bridgestone B330RX, Cart - Cliqgear 3.5


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