Who will be the 150th Open Champion?

There is only one day left before the worlds best golfers take to the home of golf, St. Andrews, to battle the elements in the 150th Open Championship. With wind already touted as being a major factor in this years Open, the ability to pull a number of different shots out of the bag and smart shot selection will no doubt prove key this year (see how Adam Scott is preparing for these conditions: http://www.titleist.com/teamtitleist/b/default.aspx).

So, with just over 24 hours until the first groups tee off, who would you pick to be left holding the Claret Jug on Sunday Evening? Who do you think will be the 150th Open Champion?

Ian Poulter

Ian made some big statements about the rise of English players on the PGA vs American players in the press recently...

He and Westwood definitely has the game to back it up, lets hope they can pull it off @ Open

Since the English cant kick or defend a football for nuts, lets hope it will be different case with a Pro V

I'm taking the cue from golf.com and will put in my two cents for the following categories:

Favourite: TW... I'll pick him as my favourite in any major.
Dark Horse: Padraig Harrington. If there's a need to grind out results, I'd put my bet on Paddy.
Geezer (The Greg Norman, Tom Watson honourary category): Miguel Angel Jimenez... he's got style and swagger. And looking at the recent Spanish successes in the sporting arena (Spain in WC, Nadal winning Wimbledon), motivation should be high for a Spaniard to do well in other sports too.

Seems like it's anybody's game......with the inclement weather and strong winds predicted for the Open. Gramae & Mcdonald perhaps?

after 2 days watching some of the best player in the world at the putting green, i can tell you who is not going to win...

DGman

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botak wrote:

I'm taking the cue from golf.com and will put in my two cents for the following categories:

Favourite: TW... I'll pick him as my favourite in any major.
Dark Horse: Padraig Harrington. If there's a need to grind out results, I'd put my bet on Paddy.
Geezer (The Greg Norman, Tom Watson honourary category): Miguel Angel Jimenez... he's got style and swagger. And looking at the recent Spanish successes in the sporting arena (Spain in WC, Nadal winning Wimbledon), motivation should be high for a Spaniard to do well in other sports too.

yo Bro......good point about the spanish success......I am going for mr-Re-Grip-Re-Grip aka Sergio

PS: Becos of world cup, my color coordination on course is now red and yellow. but yet to be tested...waiting for you

Heres the form guide from iseekgolf. seems like the writer is rooting for TW based on his track record at St andrews

FORM GUIDE

asahi wrote:

Seems like it's anybody's game......with the inclement weather and strong winds predicted for the Open. Grame Mcdonald perhaps?

Graeme McDowell + Luke Donald = Graeme Mcdonald?

Duval_S wrote:

PS: Becos of world cup, my color coordination on course is now red and yellow. but yet to be tested...waiting for you

You scared your flight mates cannot see you issit?

Begbie wrote:

asahi wrote:

Seems like it's anybody's game......with the inclement weather and strong winds predicted for the Open. Grame Mcdonald perhaps?

Graeme McDowell + Luke Donald = Graeme Mcdonald?

Nice one bro. I meant both.

Rory finished his round at -9!!!

Daly at -6, TW -5

9 under is unbelivable......

I think DGman wil win

I'm going Justin Rose for 3 wins in 4 starts. Bold? but Possible!

GO TIGER!!!!!

Tiger Woods or Muar_Chee

John Daly

Go Go !!!

What a round from Rory McIlroy, equaling the lowest ever round in a Major:

http://www.titleist.com/teamtitleist/b/tourblog/archive/2010/07/15/round-1-blog-rory-mcilroy-ties-major-chamopionship-record-with-9-under-63.aspx

We're looking forward to the second days play.

Titleist South East Asia

TW is just 4 off Rory but I will say that Rory's 63 is awesome!

After round#1

driving distance (yards) 301.63
fairways hit 11.88 / 16
greens in regulation (gir) 14.26
putts per round 31.92
sand saves 0.35


some video shots of the RSA course

http://www.opengolf.com/en/TheCourse.aspx?hole=17
http://www.opengolf.com/en/TheCourse.aspx?hole=11
http://www.opengolf.com/en/TheCourse.aspx?hole=14
http://www.opengolf.com/en/TheCourse.aspx?hole=1

Which competitors failed to win The Open despite carding four rounds under 70?

Ernie Els, 1993, Royal St George’s: 68, 69, 69, 68
Jesper Parnevik, 1994, Turnberry: 68, 66, 68, 67
Ernie Els, 2004, Royal Troon: 69, 69, 68, 68

Titleist wrote:

What a round from Rory McIlroy, equaling the lowest ever round in a Major:

http://www.titleist.com/teamtitleist/b/tourblog/archive/2010/07/15/round-1-blog-rory-mcilroy-ties-major-chamopionship-record-with-9-under-63.aspx

We're looking forward to the second days play.

Titleist South East Asia

" Driver: Titleist 909D2 8.5 R w/ Fujikura Rombax 7V05 "

He is one of the handful of Pros who is willing to use Regular Flex shaft instead of the stiffer flex used by most pros. Definitely no ego problem here. Way to go Rory !!!!!!!!

titu

Tiger Woods will win ... He using same putter as me (Nike Method 001).

Sweet putter..

Oosthuizen is playing really well, wish i could drive as straight as him

Did he win? Me fell asleep after his eagle 2 on the 9th.
Superb long putt to nail that.