Open Thread - Final Round, British Open

by Mulligan Stu on Jul 20, 2008 8:52 AM EDT Comment 21 comments

What's happening today?

Update: Norman pars the fourth after three straight bogeys. Paddy now in the lead by one (Harrington opened with four straight pars).

Update: Norman's hanging in there pretty good. So good that he's tied for the lead -- +6 through 8 holes, with Harrington.

Padraig Harrington +6 (8)
Greg Norman +6 (8)
Simon Wakefield +7 (8)
Ian Poulter +8 (11)
(a) Chris Wood +8 (11)
Anthony Kim +8 (10)
Henrik Stenson +9 (10)
Ben Curtis +9 (9)
Ross Fisher +9 (9)

Update: Lead now +7, Norman and Paddy, through 11. Ernie Els is in the clubhouse at +12. Jim Furyk is in a bunker at No. 18, if he gets up and down he'll take the clubhouse lead at +10.

Update: Furyk is in at +10. Pretty amazing that he has a shot, eh? ABC just pointed out that the last four groups - the final one is through 11 - have produced only two birdies among them.

Update: A birdie! By Ian Poulter on No. 16 to get into a share of the lead at +7. With the par-5 17th next, Poulter is looking pretty good. He should at least knock the clubhouse lead down.

Update: Norman has a very hangdog demeanor now. Dammit, Chrissie, get in there! "Greg, I lost to Martina 143 straight times! But I never gave up!"

Update: Poulter in at +7 with a great par-saver at No. 18. Paddy leads at +6 through 14.

Update: Paddy is the winner. There's one hole left, but with an eagle at No. 17 Harrington has a 4-shot lead.

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Very few players under par today...

...among those who got out early. Some scoring opportunities, though: David Howell shot -3, largely by virtue of an eagle at 17.

It’ll be interesting to see how these guys handle today. Apparently conditions are damn near identical to yesterday, so they all have a round of this under their belts.

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 9:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The line on Duval:

73-69-83-71. One abysmal round, and three rounds of very high caliber golf. Currently T-46.

I can’t tell you how much I’d like to see Duval put the pieces back together. He damn near did so this week, and I hate that yesterday went down the way it did.

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 9:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Duval

That 71—in these conditions, on the heels of an 83 … very encouraging.

by Mulligan Stu on Jul 20, 2008 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It really is.

But he’s shown signs of his erstwhile skill over the past few years, only to stumble again. And it stings, because I really think he’s one of the good guys.

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

get this

Furyk’s +10 knocked out a bunch at +12 who had been leaders in the clubhouse—including Mr. 1st Round 80, Ernie Els. How cool would it have been for him to have come back and won this in a playoff?

by The Constructivist on Jul 20, 2008 11:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Poulter, and his hair, birdie 16 for a share.

He’s liable to post 7.

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 12:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Or 6, even.

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and I apologize for the unfortunate...

and unintentional rhyme.

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And there it is.

Poulter in the clubhouse at +7. Great par putt at the last.

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about AK

Anthony Kim, No. 1 in GIR … dead last in putts. If he was just in the middle in putting stats, he’d probably have a 6-shot lead.

by Mulligan Stu on Jul 20, 2008 12:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

He may indeed be the proverbial “next great American golfer”.

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pinkie Poulter

What a putt at 18. If you win The Open wearing pink pants, do you get an exemption into the Women’s British ? :-)

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jul 20, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Heh heh.

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You get a date with Paula Creamer

Don’t tell his wife.

by Mulligan Stu on Jul 20, 2008 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Harrington two up, two to play...

...and no burns this year between he and the Claret Jug.

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Holy s**t.

What a second by Harrington at 17!

The most beautiful phrase in the English language: "Touchdown, Alabama!"

by turnover on Jul 20, 2008 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

incredible

as good or better than Corey Pavin at the US Open. I don’t think they were playing in 35 mph winds at Shinnecock.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jul 20, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

leave it to Azinger and Tirico to crawl up Tiger Woods hind end. by bringing Woods into the equation with one hole left, saying that he “WOULD” have been in contention and right there following a game plan.

the nerve of these to idiots – saying that Woods’ not being here doesn’t diminish what Harringtion is doing – that’s EXACTLY what they did. they just kissed Tiger Woods butt and did everything but suggest that Harrington just mail the trophy to Tiger’s house.

"this ball will fit in that fairway"

by courtgolf on Jul 20, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs