2018 Senior Open Championship - St. Andrews

[sofingaw]

Notables in the field:

Tom Watson, Sir Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Vijay Singh, John Daly, Fred Couples, Colin Montgomerie, Brad Faxon, David Frost, Kenny Perry. 

Lots of other great names including Major winners, as well. 

Im gonna try to watch as much as I can!

Oh, also Brandel Chamblee is playing. 

[RussUK]

I think this could a decent tournament. Not only is it at the home of golf but there are some great players competing . Hope they show it on Sky sports Mix (the free channel) or the BBC.

I quite like the seniors, less of the bombing it 350-400 off the tee and lob wedge to the green and a little more variety of shots.

[boogielicious]

6 hours ago, sofingaw said:

 

Oh, also Brandel Chamblee is playing. 

Can Tiger do his swing analysis? 

[Shindig]

If Tom Watson joins TST, can we give him the award for successful completion of the no fives challenge, given his first round today?

[ChrisP]

Just turned it on briefly and saw Vijay getting angry at a fan. Shocker.

[iacas]

2 hours ago, ChrisP said:

Just turned it on briefly and saw Vijay getting angry at a fan. Shocker.

Kinda. He’s a well liked guy among his peers.

[Golfingdad]

4 hours ago, Shindig said:

If Tom Watson joins TST, can we give him the award for successful completion of the no fives challenge, given his first round today?

LOL, I had the same thought watching Tiger last Saturday.

EDIT:  (Looks like Kirk Triplett, Vijay SIngh, and Jeff Sluman also deserve the award today.)

Edited July 26, 2018 by Golfingdad

[Missouri Swede]

Practice stroke on the 18th green

[iacas]

2 hours ago, Missouri Swede said:

Practice stroke on the 18th green

Right, a practice stroke.

[sofingaw]

Big names making moves today. 2nd round play suspended due to darkness, which happened because of a fog delay earlier in the round. Most players, including all the leaders did finish. 

Jimenez and Ames leading at -9, Watson, Vijay, Langer, Monty, Pernice, Perry, Lehman, Triplett, Sluman, Lyle, McGinley all in the top 12, within 4 of the lead. 

Faxon rallied to probably make the cut, Looks like Sir Nick and Brandel will miss the cut. 

Could be an exciting weekend!

 

[sofingaw]

Jimenez keeps the lead with an up and down day. Hit some shaky pitches, but also dropped some bombs on the greens. 

Par was a good score today with the wind picking up.

Watson held the solo lead early on his back 9, but pulled a Tiger and kind of lost it. Still in the mix though, 3 back. Langer also faded a bit, but still right there. 

Lots of others still within reach, too. The conditions (and some wonky play) kept anyone from running away with it.

Looking forward to Sunday!

[HJJ003]

Solid final round by Jimenez, especially with a guy like Langer breathing down his neck. Heck of a par on 17 after a bad tee shot. Winning any tournament is special, but to win a tournament like this at St. Andrews is quite special for sure. 

[Shindig]

Got home from a movie to two pieces of good news:  Jimenez won the Senior British Open and Langer didn't win it!