SiamGolfer

Moronic comment to make in public, but not racist. Political correctness is a dangerous path, the control of language leads to control of our behaviour.

I saw him at 50/1, but when I went to my local bookies to place the bet, it came back 70/1

With the greens running at 14.5ft on the Stimpmeter, Stricker (and Donald) should benefit. I have money on Lee Westwood (long and generally straight from the tee), Luke Donald , Hunter Mahan , KJ Choi and Dustin Johnson (my pick for the outright win). I did, however, place some outside money on Sergio Garcia and Adam Scott (70/1) due the to the the caddy change (!)

2 years ago I shot a 79 on a slope 125 course (I was a 20 handicap then). Needless to say I took all the money from the group of 20 in the competition and there were a few raised eyebrows (one guy did stick up for me though, and stated he done similar before). >> I broke 80 only for the 2nd time on that course (got a 78) just 2 weeks ago!! (my handicap is currently 9), so yes it can happen

Nick Faldo handed his two European Ryder Cup wildcards to England's Paul Casey and Ian Poulter... A bit surprised Darren Clarke was left out, what with his recent form, Ryder Cup experience (5 caps I believe) and his excellent matchplay game. just to add the completed team for interest: Padraig Harrington (Ire) Lee Westwood (Eng) Sergio Garcia (Spa) Henrik Stenson (Swe) Robert Karlsson (Swe) Miguel Angel Jimenez (Spa) Graeme McDowell (NIre) Justin Rose (Eng) Soren Hansen (Den) Oliver Wilson (Eng) Ian Poulter (Eng) Paul Casey (Eng) EDIT:: Sorry can you delete this post please , it has already been posted.. I only checked the "Tour Talk" section... apologies.

Just tell him that you think you will play better without all the advice, and want to work on a few things yourself, rather than too much at once. Then no-one loses face and you don't upset your friends feelings (he is trying to help albeit in an annoying way), and you can go back to enjoying a round of golf

Had not exactly the same problem, but similar, and sometimes felt I needed to adjust my line mid-stroke to compensate .. I do the opposite now and place my ball so there are no marks/lines to the hole, just the predominately white part on top .. works for me

Enjoy it, should be a good experience. Earlier in the year I played with a pro (no handicap/scratch) and his son who was +2.5. Their short-games were different class

If you were playing against the guy or for money, then you would have to go back to where you played the shot from. This is a normal rule that isn't exclusive to rich people/pros etc. and does not contribute to 7 hour rounds ... However playing casually against friends (not playing by the rules of golf) then the 'equitable' action 'might' have been to take 2 strokes (stroke&distance;) for the drop, not 1 Playing provisionals, when there is some doubt, eliminates these situations.

^^ That's it in a nutshell, control.

Darren Clarke & Paul Casey for me..

Yes, the rust does nothing other than reduce glare.

Jason Day...

My friend sliced his drive towards a tree with a troop of monkeys residing. The largest monkey casually descended the tree, stole the golf ball, and returned to his group

My 18th is a dog-leg left par 5, onto an island green. It 'can' be reached in 2 though, offering scoring opportunities (normally from a driver then 5 wood). However hitting in 2 from the rough is difficult and then an extra shot to lay-up is in order. Its an interesting finishing hole (plus it is the signature hole). Personally, I think the toughest hole should be around the 15/16/17th. I have played a course where the toughest hole was the first: 600 plus yards dog-leg down into a gulley and then up onto a elevated green! And the other day I played a new (for me) course, where the marshal started me on number 10 (not the first unforunately). This turned out to be a tee shot across water, I guess about 180yard carry with winds .. not what I wanted to ease me into the round

Chapchai Nirat Sergio Garcia Luke Donald Prom Meesawat

iron head covers .. enough said (I had a very cheap set of Ram irons in my bag too...)

splendid acumen ! Agree with everything (and also not wishing to take anything away from Padraig's victory) I think he is a fantastic talent and ball-striker.. I know he is not that a popular character, but as a golfer he is exciting to watch.

'Unplayable Lie' ?? Brilliant ! (Not heard that one before!) Agreed ! A 'give' in matchplay is genuine give, but playing in a medal comp. with strict rules of strokeplay, then all those previous rounds playing from divots and tapping in 2 footers will be of benefit.

Ah yes it was ! Thanks for reminding me of that article, I would like to have a second look

Could have been different length shafts and then maybe you were standing too close to the ball, inducing an inside/outside swing which was hitting the hosel.

I believe one of the Nike balls is softer and spins more, but I am not sure which one .. (I guess either Nike One or Platinum). I have never played with them though, I just remember seeing a comparison chart somewhere ..

Same for myself

Sergio for his first major. (He played well at Oakland Hills before in the Ryder Cup too)

Do exactly the same myself (but glove in the back left pocket )