2022 British Open Championship Thread

[MU82]

Rory thinks Tiger can contend this week.

My money was on JT saying it, just as he had at this point of Masters week. (And I don't remember who said it at this point of PGA Championship week.)

Either way ... um ... no.

[Herman Cain]

Mark that on everyone's bingo board.

There was literally a headline yesterday that Tiger played a full 18 at St Andrews...but yes, lets feed the narrative that he can do that 4 times at a high level and win.  YAWN

Rory is the PGA's best mouthpiece right now, might as well drum up clicks and headlines.

Rory speaks his mind without editing, so I believe him that Tiger can contend.

[LAZER]

No, the PGA didn't allow them to make lots of money.  They earned the money they made because they played golf well.

They earned money on the PGA tour and were paid by PGA sponsors because of TV exposure negotiated by the PGA. They could've played in other leagues around the world, but they chose the PGA.

[The Sultan]

They earned money on the PGA tour and were paid by PGA sponsors because of TV exposure negotiated by the PGA. They could've played in other leagues around the world, but they chose the PGA.

THEY chose the PGA. Exactly.

[LAZER]

THEY chose the PGA. Exactly.

Why did they choose the PGA?

[Uncle Rico]

Whoosh

[The Sultan]

Why did they choose the PGA?

They chose the PGA then for the same reason they are choosing LIV now.

BTW, thank you for making my point for me.

[LAZER]

They chose the PGA then for the same reason they are choosing LIV now.

BTW, thank you for making my point for me.

LOL. I'm just confused at this point. But if you're happy, I'm happy.

[MU82]

Rory speaks his mind without editing, so I believe him that Tiger can contend.

You believed JT in April, too.

But sure, technically anyone in the field CAN contend, so why not Tiger?

[nyg]

No rain, no wind.  They are going to now tuck pins, so look for a good putter to win.

There will be lots of 75 to 100 foot putts. 

[Goose]

Herman

Only comment from day two, I was wearing an MU pullover and got a loud Shaka shoutout from an MU student.

[MuggsyB]

No rain, no wind.  They are going to now tuck pins, so look for a good putter to win.

There will be lots of 75 to 100 foot putts.

Yep.  Spot-on nyg.  If the forecast holds up there will be seven drivable Par 4's.  They better tuck the pins or 59's will be in play. 

[Herman Cain]

Lee Trevino says Tiger can still hit the ball well, he just can't walk.

https://www.golfchannel.com/news/lee-trevino-says-tiger-woods-only-problem-walking-rest-good?amp

[Herman Cain]

Tiger working on his ground game at The Open Championship. He is very good with irons. Lets see what happens.

https://golf.com/news/tiger-woods-st-andrews-chances-ground/

[MU82]

Tiger working on his ground game at The Open Championship. He is very good with irons. Lets see what happens.

https://golf.com/news/tiger-woods-st-andrews-chances-ground/

What happens? He intimidates everyone and wins by 10 strokes, of course!

I take back what I said a couple days ago about him not facing unrealistic expectations.

[Uncle Rico]

What happens? He intimidates everyone and wins by 10 strokes, of course!

I take back what I said a couple days ago about him not facing unrealistic expectations.

He's the only one working on his ground game from what I've read

[Goose]

Lazer

You are correct. Many, many of the top players have guaranteed money via very big endorsements. It may not be directly from PGA, but endorsement money for golfers is very high. Phil likely would have made over $100m in endorsements over the next four years. The PGA has provided an excellent platform for many golfers to become wealthy beyond belief without winning a tournament.

[Goose]

Rico

I have no idea how Tiger will fare, but he definitely was practicing shots that not many guys were trying. There were a lot of guys practicing wedge or short irons and Tiger was playing five irons like a putter, sometimes from 50+ yards off the green. Again, zero idea how he will do, but it looked like he was playing a different game.

[Uncle Rico]

Rico

I have no idea how Tiger will fare, but he definitely was practicing shots that not many guys were trying. There were a lot of guys practicing wedge or short irons and Tiger was playing five irons like a putter, sometimes from 50+ yards off the green. Again, zero idea how he will do, but it looked like he was playing a different game.

Interesting and I'm super jealous of you being there

[Goose]

Rico

Sadly I will be watching the tournament from my couch in WI.. Our tickets were for first two days of practice rounds. I never would have done it if not for the 150th at St. Andrews. That said, two fantastic days and my son and I completed our major grand slam together. Even my wife, not a golf fan, loved the experience.

[tower912]

Probably won't watch a shot.  Leelanau beckons.

[Herman Cain]

Probably won't watch a shot.  Leelanau beckons. 

Leelanu is fantasia this time of year .

DVR works these days 

[Uncle Rico]

p

Rico

Sadly I will be watching the tournament from my couch in WI.. Our tickets were for first two days of practice rounds. I never would have done it if not for the 150th at St. Andrews. That said, two fantastic days and my son and I completed our major grand slam together. Even my wife, not a golf fan, loved the experience.

Usually getting tickets is pretty easy for an Open but being the 150th, you were fortunate to get two days.  I was supposed to go but uncertainty over tickets left me home.  If pro golf is still around, the plan is the next St. Andrews Open, maybe Carnoustie

[Goose]

Rico

Tickets for the weekend are crazy prices. I heard tickets were going for $500+ starting tomorrow. My guess is if a certain American has any chance this weekend things could get really expensive. There are a ton of American's over here and by the look and sound of them I do not think big prices will scare anyone away. We stayed in Edinburgh and our hotel was 90% American golf fans and our son's hotel was the same. Definite buzz in old Scotland yesterday and today.

[Herman Cain]

Low expectations for Phil Mickelson . Teeing off at 2:30 am eastern so should be finished by early morning

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/07/the-open-phil-mickelson-back-again-but-not-really