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Tvflguy 07-17-2022 08:22 PM

What a fantastic Open tournament. Cam Smith was gutsy and a #1 putter.

But, during a news conference after he won, a reporter asked him about LIV and rumors that he will be moving too. Cam was mad and never addressed it. Good for him really, esp right at that time of high emotions. But…. Oh oh…

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 07-18-2022 10:05 AM

I was really disappointed in Rory’s game plan. He seemed to be playing safe, defensive golf. Everyone knew that someone and possibly many we’re going to go low. Rory looked like he thought that a mediocre round would seal the win for him. As it turned out there were a lot of low rounds. Rory, Hovland and SW Kim we’re the only ones in the top 20 to not break 70. Rory missed a lot of putts that barely made it to the hole. If he had hit a few of those with a bit more speed he would have made a few and possibly won or forced a playoff. I take nothing away from what Cam Smith did. Shooting 64 in the final round was amazing. It put a lot of pressure on Rory but Rory didn’t respond.

Tvflguy 07-18-2022 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 2116733)
I was really disappointed in Rory’s game plan. He seemed to be playing safe, defensive golf. Everyone knew that someone and possibly many we’re going to go low. Rory looked like he thought that a mediocre round would seal the win for him. As it turned out there were a lot of low rounds. Rory, Hovland and SW Kim we’re the only ones in the top 20 to not break 70. Rory missed a lot of putts that barely made it to the hole. If he had hit a few of those with a bit more speed he would have made a few and possibly won or forced a playoff. I take nothing away from what Cam Smith did. Shooting 64 in the final round was amazing. It put a lot of pressure on Rory but Rory didn’t respond.

And if Cam Smith does jump to LIV that will surely be a stick in Rory’s eye. And make his tepid round 4 even more disappointing. I for one got quite tired of the Rory Media show after Tiger went out. Media always seems to promote one big story and it was Rory to a deserved victory.

Yes sure looks as if Rory was defensive and not wanting to endure bad shots into the heavy rough or pot bunkers. Played it quite safe and no great breaks on his putting. Of course Cam S was tremendous especially putting. I was very impressed by Cam Young finishing second and playing so solid.

If I were a betting guy I’d put big bucks that Cam Smith will jump to LIV before year end, as Will others

rustyp 07-18-2022 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 2116733)
I was really disappointed in Rory’s game plan. He seemed to be playing safe, defensive golf. Everyone knew that someone and possibly many we’re going to go low. Rory looked like he thought that a mediocre round would seal the win for him. As it turned out there were a lot of low rounds. Rory, Hovland and SW Kim we’re the only ones in the top 20 to not break 70. Rory missed a lot of putts that barely made it to the hole. If he had hit a few of those with a bit more speed he would have made a few and possibly won or forced a playoff. I take nothing away from what Cam Smith did. Shooting 64 in the final round was amazing. It put a lot of pressure on Rory but Rory didn’t respond.

What about Scheffler laying an egg. World's number 1 goes into final round tie for 5th. Can't even muster up par and ends up 21st.

Rainger99 07-18-2022 01:09 PM

Golf analyst David Feherty is jumping from NBC to LIV! Wonder how much he is getting paid!!!

Tvflguy 07-18-2022 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2116781)
Golf analyst David Feherty is jumping from NBC to LIV! Wonder how much he is getting paid!!!

I’m fine with that myself. Always thought he had a big head.

I WILL miss Nick Faldo who is retiring soon. Great person who provided so much insight into the game over the years.

retiredguy123 07-18-2022 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2116801)
I’m fine with that myself. Always thought he had a big head.

I WILL miss Nick Faldo who is retiring soon. Great person who provided so much insight into the game over the years.

I won't miss Nick Faldo. Where's Johnny Miller? He was more interesting.

rustyp 07-18-2022 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2116807)
I won't miss Nick Faldo. Where's Johnny Miller? He was more interesting.

He is Tiger's new chauffeur.

Tvflguy 07-18-2022 07:04 PM

Mike Tirico is the best golf (perhaps sports) announcer IMO. I used to like Jim Nance for golf but over time got irritated by his smooth quiet voice.


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