gusmac Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Looking forward to Thursday. Will be putting money on garcia, Dustin johnson, Westwood, colsaerts and richie ramsey. Watched sky's open preview coverage which was quite entertaining. One punter asked Paul Laurie what sauce he preferred on his roll and sausage.......he has it without any sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Monty is 150/1 Paul Lawrie is 300/1 Just saying ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Tenner on Speith at 12's. Coverage has been decent so far. Good to get a bit of insight from the pro's as to how and why they choose to hit certain shots. Still my favourite competition in golf because so many have a genuine chance of winning it. I know we have Scottish lads playing but I would love to see Garcia or Westwood win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) My usual major bet on Garcia. Fowler likes a links so may punt on him too. Richie feeling good at moment, getting back into it following birth of his daughter and brought up on links - could it be an amazing non-fitba summer for Scotland?? Edited July 12, 2016 by SMcoolJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) I'll be having my 62nd consecutive major bet on Sergio of course. Also fancy Leishman, Wood and Reed, all EW. Forgot to say I'm heading down on the Saturday. Does anyone know what time the first groupings usually tee off on a Saturday? It's my first time at a tournament so any hints/tips to make the day a bit more enjoyable would be appreciated. Especially as I'm going with my in-laws who are in their 70s!! Edited July 13, 2016 by Fairbairn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Joost Luiten Top 10 finish 12/1 Richie Ramsay 250/1 e/w Johnson/Day/Mcilroy/Spieth top 10 inc ties 22/1 Andy Sullivan 66/1 ew Jason Day outright 8/1 Thats my bets for the week. Canna wait,be up extra early for work tomorrow to get 1 & 1/2 hours coverage in beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Och Aye Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 13 hours ago, Ally Bongo said: Monty is 150/1 Paul Lawrie is 300/1 Just saying ......... Is that to make the cut For some value for money. Alex Noren after his brilliant performance at the Scottish Open and Shane Lowery who's showing decent form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 3 hours ago, Fairbairn said: I'll be having my 62nd consecutive major bet on Sergio of course. Also fancy Leishman, Wood and Reed, all EW. Forgot to say I'm heading down on the Saturday. Does anyone know what time the first groupings usually tee off on a Saturday? It's my first time at a tournament so any hints/tips to make the day a bit more enjoyable would be appreciated. Especially as I'm going with my in-laws who are in their 70s!! 9am on Saturday mate. Gates are 7am. Ive been a couple of times. Trying to follow one of the big players is a pain in the arse but you can get a bit closer to them at the practise area so worth heading there. You could follow one of the earlier starters for a few holes and then pick a good spot where you will see everyone coming through, perhaps one of the par 3's like the 8th where they will be hitting pitching wedge into it but is a hole with ridiculous bunkers so guaranteed to be guys going close and others blowing up. There is a grandstand there but you will need to be sharp. 17 would also be a good spot as it's a 220 yard par 3 so again it's one that could have a bit of drama. Enjoy fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOUBLE A Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I'm going down on Friday but by the looks of the weather water proofs and possibly winter woolies might be required !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 4 hours ago, Angus_Young said: 9am on Saturday mate. Gates are 7am. Ive been a couple of times. Trying to follow one of the big players is a pain in the arse but you can get a bit closer to them at the practise area so worth heading there. You could follow one of the earlier starters for a few holes and then pick a good spot where you will see everyone coming through, perhaps one of the par 3's like the 8th where they will be hitting pitching wedge into it but is a hole with ridiculous bunkers so guaranteed to be guys going close and others blowing up. There is a grandstand there but you will need to be sharp. 17 would also be a good spot as it's a 220 yard par 3 so again it's one that could have a bit of drama. Enjoy fella So what you're saying is that Sergio is going to spunk it at the 8th? Cheers for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 After a 6 at the first Monty plays the next 8 holes in -5. Shares the early lead on -3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 22 hours ago, Fairbairn said: I'll be having my 62nd consecutive major bet on Sergio of course. Also fancy Leishman, Wood and Reed, all EW. Forgot to say I'm heading down on the Saturday. Does anyone know what time the first groupings usually tee off on a Saturday? It's my first time at a tournament so any hints/tips to make the day a bit more enjoyable would be appreciated. Especially as I'm going with my in-laws who are in their 70s!! I would normally say to follow a group around the course but, as you're going with 70 year olds, i'd heed Angus' advice and try and find a spot in a grandstand around a green. As he said, a par 3 would be best bet, as you'll see them hit their tee shot in to the green. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 so much easier to enjoy without peter alliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, Parklife said: I would normally say to follow a group around the course but, as you're going with 70 year olds, i'd heed Angus' advice and try and find a spot in a grandstand around a green. As he said, a par 3 would be best bet, as you'll see them hit their tee shot in to the green. Enjoy! Cheers. To be fair, the 70 year olds are probably in better nick than me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 The Yanks appear to be ripping up Troon! Top 5 all American with Bubba in particular at -5 through 5. Good to see Patrick Reed also in share for the lead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 22 minutes ago, Fairbairn said: The Yanks appear to be ripping up Troon! Top 5 all American with Bubba in particular at -5 through 5. Good to see Patrick Reed also in share for the lead.... Not really playing like a links so far and the front 9 isn't too difficult as it is. Be interesting to see how guys like Watson will cope when the wind picks up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Aye, the open is much more fun when the wind gets up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I see Watson has dropped 5 shots. Really can switch so quickly. That amateur lad Scott Gregor was -4 through 10 and then finished +7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 21 minutes ago, Angus_Young said: I see Watson has dropped 5 shots. Really can switch so quickly. That amateur lad Scott Gregor was -4 through 10 and then finished +7. Seen a thing on the BBC website that said his last 8 holes were Triple bogey, bogey, triple-bogey, birdie, bogey, bogey, double bogey, bogey. That's some shooting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Easy done on that back 9. If the weather turns there could be some very high numbers posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOUBLE A Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) Mickelson lipped out at 18th for first ever 62 in a major Edited July 14, 2016 by DOUBLE A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 What a performance. So unlucky at the last. I'm ashamed to say I used to have an irrational dislike for him. It was the way he smiled iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 It's an absolute tragedy that it is now on Sky Sports The BBC coverage was unsurpassable not to mention uninterrupted I have Sky but have hardly watched any of it due to the adverts whereas i just relaxed in front of the TV for hours on end when it was on the BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Ally Bongo said: It's an absolute tragedy that it is now on Sky Sports The BBC coverage was unsurpassable not to mention uninterrupted I have Sky but have hardly watched any of it due to the adverts whereas i just relaxed in front of the TV for hours on end when it was on the BBC I concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larky Masher Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I thought the Sky coverage was fine as there were less ad breaks and what there were no longer than a minute. I went down yesterday and it was enjoyable day it always good to see the pros hitting multiple balls to try different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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