2022 British Open Championship Thread

[MuggsyB]

For who?

Smith

[MuggsyB]

Smith I'm at not go backwards . Rory will need to make more birdies.

Big probs now for Rory Herman.   I'm not happy.

[nyg]

Big probs now for Rory Herman.   I'm not happy.

Told you Thursday it would come down to putting.

First two rounds Smith had 28 putts, 35 in third. Today he is on track for less than 28. Had he did  that yesterday, it would be a runaway.

Rory has two putted every green, enroute for 36 putts.  Ugh.....

Comes down to 17 road hole.  Exciting stuff. 

[MuggsyB]

Told you Thursday it would come down to putting.

First two rounds Smith had 28 putts, 35 in third. Today he is on track for less than 28. Had he did  that yesterday, it would be a runaway.

Rory has two putted every green, enroute for 36 putts.  Ugh.....

Comes down to 17 road hole.  Exciting stuff.

Fk.  Great shot by Smith on 16.

You were right. .  It's the three missed relatively short birdie puts that could come back to bite Rory.

We obviously now need a meltdown from Smith on 17. 

[MuggsyB]

It's probably over if Smith drains the birdie on 16.  Anyone know Voodoo stuff?

[MU82]

It's probably over if Smith drains the birdie on 16.  Anyone know Voodoo stuff?

Why do you dislike Smith so much? Or are you just this big a Rory fan all the time?

[MuggsyB]

Why do you dislike Smith so much? Or are you just this big a Rory fan all the time?

I like Smith, I'm just a Rory fan.

[MuggsyB]

Rory's wedge game along with the missed putts may just be too much to overcome. 

[nyg]

I like Smith, I'm just a Rory fan.

Rory has had many opportunities with wedge in hand, not producing, which has been his nemesis.  He just tugged that one from 90 yards to about 30 feet.  Two putt coming up. 

Gonna come down to who pars 17.

[MuggsyB]

Rory has had many opportunities with wedge in hand, not producing, which has been his nemesis.  He just tugged that one from 90 yards to about 30 feet.  Two putt coming up. 

Gonna come down to who pars 17.

Young has a great birdie opportunity and 18 is a possible eagle opportunity.  We need Smith to miss the par putt on 17. 

[MuggsyB]

Man.....that's just too good. 

Gotta tip your cap to Smith.

[MU82]

Smith with yet another clutch putt. Rory's in prime scoring position on 17 - gets another chance to knock one close with a wedge. Let's see!

[MuggsyB]

OMG what a shot from Young!  And maybe Rory finally makes a putt??

[cheebs09]

Man.....that's just too good. 

Gotta tip your cap to Smith.

Smith is cold blooded. Rory needs one to drop.

[MuggsyB]

Ughhh.  64 is impressive. 

Rory needs an Eagle. 

[nyg]

OMG what a shot from Young!  And maybe Rory finally makes a putt??

Rory two putts, I believe he has hit every green in regulation (17) and two putted every one for 34 putts.  That's not a good thing for a professional golfer, never the less an elite like Rory.  Probably two putt 18 for 36 putts

Cam Smith crazy back nine, we'll deserved, extremely deserved Major win. 
Wins Players and The Open. 

BTW. Cam Young gonna be a stud.  Tied 3rd at PGA and has 6 top fives this year as rookie. 

[MuggsyB]

Sweet Jesus.  Stunned he came up that short.

Smith earned it but Rory had plenty of chances. 

I did say -20 on Thurs. 

[MU82]

Rory two putts, I believe he has hit every green in regulation (17) and two putted every one for 34 putts.  That's not a good thing for a professional golfer, never the less an elite like Rory.  Probably two putt 18 for 36 putts

Cam Smith crazy back nine, we'll deserved, extremely deserved Major win. 
Wins Players and The Open. 

BTW. Cam Young gonna be a stud.  Tied 3rd at PGA and has 6 top fives this year as rookie.

Agree with every word of this. Rory simply wasn't good enough, and Cam Smith was sensational.

[MuggsyB]

Rory two putts, I believe he has hit every green in regulation (17) and two putted every one for 34 putts.  That's not a good thing for a professional golfer, never the less an elite like Rory.  Probably two putt 18 for 36 putts

Cam Smith crazy back nine, we'll deserved, extremely deserved Major win. 
Wins Players and The Open. 

BTW. Cam Young gonna be a stud.  Tied 3rd at PGA and has 6 top fives this year as rookie.

Ya....I was extremely impressed by Young.  Smith just got his putter back in gear and went scorched earth.

[Herman Cain]

Cam Smith your Champion Golfer of The Year

[MuggsyB]

Wow.  I would have never, ever, predicted both guys in the final pairing would shoot 70 or more.  This one is gonna hurt for Rory.   36 putts for him. 

[nyg]

Ya....I was extremely impressed by Young.  Smith just got his putter back in gear and went scorched earth.

Have to remember, not only is Smith one of best putters (25 one putts and only one three putt this week) but he is also one of the best wedge players and it showed on back nine with those shots on drivable par 4's, some of which he laid up on all week.   Rory just couldn't get wedges within 15 feet and missed everything. 

[MuggsyB]

Have to remember, not only is Smith one of best putters (25 one putts and only one three putt this week) but he is also one of the best wedge players and it showed on back nine with those shots on drivable par 4's, some of which he laid up on all week.   Rory just couldn't get wedges within 15 feet and missed everything.

I picked him to win the Masters.  He's a tremendous player, no doubt.

Did he just throw down a beer?

[Uncle Rico]

Cam Smith won that but man, Rory shooting a 70 with a share of the lead just reminds you how awesome Jack and Tiger were

[MuggsyB]

I assume Norman has begged Smith to join LIV.