The British Open

[ATL96Steeler]

Rory starts his round with an 8, and ends it with a 7. Tournament over.

79 for Rory...he does free him up to go after flags tomorrow, but yeah, likely his tournament is over.

 

[GNG]

There isn't even a strong wind blowing and many of these guys look like weekend golfers.

 

[GNG]

Fowler in at -1.

 

[GNG]

79 for Rory...he does free him up to go after flags tomorrow, but yeah, likely his tournament is over.

So is Phil's.

 

[GNG]

Sad performances by many players.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

So is Phil's.

Phil's and Tiger mental state going in pretty much said they were not expecting to win so I wouldn't be surprised if both miss the cut.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Can't wait for it to start. I'd love to see Koepka win although his nonchalance and "I don't practice" routine is becoming a bit forced. I have a feeling he'll play poorly.

Well...Koepka is moving up the board...I'm looking for him to post 67-68 if he stays on this path.

 

[GNG]

Well...Koepka is moving up the board...I'm looking for him to post 67-68 if he stays on this path.

 

[GNG]

Koepka really is on his game.

 

[GNG]

Tiger now 3 over.

 

[GNG]

Koepka 4 under par after 14.

 

[Montalban]

Well...Koepka is moving up the board...I'm looking for him to post 67-68 if he stays on this path.

Yeah. He played solid from tee to green but made some poor putts. Bad, bad miss on that 4 footer on 17. He easily could have been three strokes lower. I think he'll finish top 10 but his putting woes continue from the U.S. Open.
This will be Rahm's tournament.

 

[Montalban]

Tiger now 3 over.

Probably be more like 6 or 7 before its done. I think he's hurt, and has been since the tournament in Ohio.

 

[Montalban]

Koepka really is on his game.

Putting poorly though. Missed two easy birdies that he actually left short and a 4-footer for par on 17. Don't think he made anything today; maybe one.

 

[GNG]

Rahm playing well.

 

[Montalban]

Rahm playing well.

Its his tournament to lose. He's got the weather on his side as well. One of the many things I don't like about the British Open is how much of an effect the weather has on the outcome. It changes so much that one group gets all the wind and rain and the next gets sunshine and calm winds.
I guess its still a Major though so I'm watching every year.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Probably be more like 6 or 7 before its done. I think he's hurt, and has been since the tournament in Ohio.

Tiger has checked out already...hasn't played near enough competitive golf to be ready for a major....his pre tourney comments sounded like he's just happy to be there...don't expect him to make the cut.

 

[Montalban]

Tiger has checked out already...hasn't played near enough competitive golf to be ready for a major....his pre tourney comments sounded like he's just happy to be there...don't expect him to make the cut.

I don't think his back is right.

 

[GNG]

I don't think his back is right.

Neither is his head, the back is a good excuse.

 

[Montalban]

Neither is his head, the back is a good excuse.

Not a Woods fan at all but he did win the Masters when he was feeling right.