Preview: British Open 2013 @ Muirfield

Read that some players (including TW) actually keep their driver at home and go with an extra wedge instead.  

s-killer wrote:

Read that some players (including TW) actually keep their driver at home and go with an extra wedge instead.  

Phil uses 5 wedges...

Good to see TW is in the mix ...

Schwartzel... booyah!

Thursday's Quotes of the Day
18 July 2013 19:37 GMT


“One for the old farts.” – 1998 champion Mark O’Meara, now age 56, on his four under round of 67, tied for second

“Beyond angry. 5 bogeys for 1 over. Two 3 putts, so frustrating when you play so well and don’t finish it off… 8^th hole is a joke, 18^th needs a windmill and a clown face.” – Ian Poulter tweets his feelings to his 1.5 million followers

“It was fine and fair. If you play well, there’s a good score out there for you. He’s always moaning, Poults. You can’t pay too much attention to him.” – Lee Westwood, who shot the same score as Poulter to finish the first day tied for 27th

“The organisers should let go of their ego and set the course up the way the best players can win.” – Phil Mickelson, after shooting a two under 69 to lie tied for ninth

“I think they are very foolish to express their views like that. Mickelson is very much in the hunt and Poulter is only one over. Poulter’s remarks are just childish. It’s just ridiculous. I never heard Jack Nicklaus or Arnold Palmer come out with comments like that… It’s a PhD, not an O-Level.” – Peter Alliss

“Trust me. It was tough, it was challenging, but unfair? No. I’m not saying I haven’t complained or got upset on the golf course, but I’m not a big fan of guys that whine a lot. I just don’t see any reason for it. Players need to conduct themselves in the right manner. When they don’t, it does bother me.” – Mark O’Meara

“It’s so much fun out there. Every shot is like a chess match. It’s exactly what links ought to be. It’s beautiful. The course is absolutely perfect.” – 2009 champion Stewart Cink, who carded a one over 72 to be tied for 27th

“I don’t think Muirfield is a patch on the US Open last month. Some of the greens at Merion were farcical to play on.” – 1999 European Ryder Cup captain Mark James

“We’re conscious of player comments and have taken note as we plan how to set up the greens tomorrow. I do understand some players get frustrated. Ian Poulter bogeyed four of the last five holes — he was bound to get frustrated. It’s a very testing, tough Open Championship. It’s far from unplayable.” – Peter Dawson, chief executive of the R&A

“I’m still in a bit of a daze. Nobody is expecting me to be up there. It’s a funny name in the middle of all these proven Major winners. I can say I led The Open Championship, the greatest tournament there is. It’s nice.” – Shiv Kapur who finished three under on 68, tied for fourth

“That view standing on the first tee – we were four deep at that time which is pretty darn cool… I’ll take that as my shot of the day. You won’t be seeing me next year. No way.” Sir Nick Faldo on carding an eight over 79 in his first competitive round for three years

“I made stupid mental errors. I made sloppy bogeys on four and five. I let shots get away from me – too many loose shots. I missed the ball in wrong places. Sometimes I feel like I’m walking around out there a bit unconscious. I’ve got to try to think a bit more. I’m trying to concentrate. I can’t really fathom it. It’s so brain dead.” – Rory McIlroy on his eight over 79

“I’ve known him since he was 12. I’m like big granddad here. I’m trying to give him a little caring, loving help. I like the kid. He’s a friend. I’ve been there, seen it, I know what can happen… When I saw him before the PGA, he said ‘Every part of my game is good or better than good’. Wouldn’t say that now, would he?” – Sir Nick Faldo on McIlroy

“Sometimes you have to take these home truths. He has got to regroup. It’s not as if he can take time off, but he needs a break. His brain is fried right now. His body language is terrible. He’s obviously upset with the way he’s playing. He’s embarrassed, almost.” – David Leadbetter on McIlroy

“I’ve tried to grow my hair a little bit but it completely defies the laws of gravity. So I’m not going to let that happen again.” – Rafael Cabrera Bello on copying Miguel Angel Jimenez’s style

“I been a skier, enjoy very much. You cannot distract for anything because the bull can take you. If you breaking your leg at 30 years old, you could say okay, I’m going to have sabbatic year, but at 49 you don’t want to spend any sabbatic day. I feel pissed off.” – Miguel Angel Jiminez, on how he felt about breaking his leg last December

“I get recognised more over here than in my home country. The other night we were sitting outside a little fish and chips place. The owner says ‘You’re American. You’re either on vacation or playing in The Open. You play golf, don’t you?’ I said ‘Yes’. And he couldn’t think of my name.” – 2004 champion Todd Hamilton

"Whatever! 9-9 from all golfers!" - LPGA Buaya Champ, Mloy.

Hey everyone, Tiger just started his round while I was heading to work this morning so I didn't get to catch much of his play.  I did see this awesome shot tracer from the tee shot on the par-3 4th hole though and thought I'd share!! Check it out, 218 yards, forget what club he hit though!  The sound at impact is PURE!

Round 2 underway....O'Meara after 7 holes is +3, falling out of the table liao.

18underPar wrote:

Hey everyone, Tiger just started his round while I was heading to work this morning so I didn't get to catch much of his play.  I did see this awesome shot tracer from the tee shot on the par-3 4th hole though and thought I'd share!! Check it out, 218 yards, forget what club he hit though!  The sound at impact is PURE!

 Bro, I thought TW's tee off time is 9.44 AM (UK time) for 2nd round?   He has in fact juz teed off ...

UK on summer time.
It's 7 hours apart, not 8 hours now.

Hope Shiv Kapur, Kiradech Aphibarnrat and the rest of the Asian guys play well today..... :-)

Turbo wrote:

18underPar wrote:

Hey everyone, Tiger just started his round while I was heading to work this morning so I didn't get to catch much of his play.  I did see this awesome shot tracer from the tee shot on the par-3 4th hole though and thought I'd share!! Check it out, 218 yards, forget what club he hit though!  The sound at impact is PURE!

 Bro, I thought TW's tee off time is 9.44 AM (UK time) for 2nd round?   He has in fact juz teed off ...

 Clip is from round 1 yesterday - forgot to mention that! oops!

18underPar wrote:

Turbo wrote:

18underPar wrote:

Hey everyone, Tiger just started his round while I was heading to work this morning so I didn't get to catch much of his play.  I did see this awesome shot tracer from the tee shot on the par-3 4th hole though and thought I'd share!! Check it out, 218 yards, forget what club he hit though!  The sound at impact is PURE!

 Bro, I thought TW's tee off time is 9.44 AM (UK time) for 2nd round?   He has in fact juz teed off ...

 Clip is from round 1 yesterday - forgot to mention that! oops!

 Looks like he nailed it with a 4i, huh?

2nd Round Leaderboard

Miguel Jimenez -3
Tiger Woods -2
Zach Johnson -2
Lee Westwood -2
Dustin Johnson -2
Henrik Stenson -2

Turbo wrote:

18underPar wrote:

Turbo wrote:

18underPar wrote:

Hey everyone, Tiger just started his round while I was heading to work this morning so I didn't get to catch much of his play.  I did see this awesome shot tracer from the tee shot on the par-3 4th hole though and thought I'd share!! Check it out, 218 yards, forget what club he hit though!  The sound at impact is PURE!

 Bro, I thought TW's tee off time is 9.44 AM (UK time) for 2nd round?   He has in fact juz teed off ...

 Clip is from round 1 yesterday - forgot to mention that! oops!

 Looks like he nailed it with a 4i, huh?

 looks like it! i was thinking maybe even a 5i. leaderboard is packed, should be a great weekend of golf! hoping for a TW win on sunday

Anyone know what time TW is teeing off today? Thanks

18underPar wrote:

Turbo wrote:

18underPar wrote:

Turbo wrote:

18underPar wrote:

Hey everyone, Tiger just started his round while I was heading to work this morning so I didn't get to catch much of his play.  I did see this awesome shot tracer from the tee shot on the par-3 4th hole though and thought I'd share!! Check it out, 218 yards, forget what club he hit though!  The sound at impact is PURE!

 Bro, I thought TW's tee off time is 9.44 AM (UK time) for 2nd round?   He has in fact juz teed off ...

 Clip is from round 1 yesterday - forgot to mention that! oops!

 Looks like he nailed it with a 4i, huh?

 looks like it! i was thinking maybe even a 5i. leaderboard is packed, should be a great weekend of golf! hoping for a TW win on sunday

 Yeah, TW is in contention now when the first round leader, Zach as well as Angel collapsed to -1 at the end of 2nd round ... I doubt Miguel can sustain after the 3rd round as he is no longer young ... considering that the condition in Muirfield is harsh & taxing both mentally & physically ...

WY wrote:

Anyone know what time TW is teeing off today? Thanks

 TW is teeing off with Lee Westwood at 3.10 PM (UK time) ... Enjoy!

Any free live streaming?  
Tx any bros. 

Thanks Turbo, long wait today.

Turbo wrote:

2nd Round Leaderboard

Miguel Jimenez -3
Tiger Woods -2
Zach Johnson -2
Lee Westwood -2
Dustin Johnson -2
Henrik Stenson -2

The Open is getting pretty interesting if the wind continues to blow.... :-)

hkhamateur wrote:

Any free live streaming?  
Tx any bros. 

 http://www.streamhunter.eu/other-live-streaming-video.html

For the uprising bro hong .. here's the link bro...

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Leader Board after 3rd Round

1) Lee Westwood -3
2) Tiger Woods -1
3) Hunter Mahan -1
4) Adam Scott E
5) Henrik Stenson E
6) Angel Caberra +1
7) Zach Johnson +1

Thanks for the update Turbo.

Final round is going to be really interesting.....

:-)