The Golf Thread

[Irishnev]

Portrush is an incredibly well designed course for these guys. Challenges on almost every single hole.

I played there once, Doonbeg a few times, Ballybunion, Old Head, Tralee, Waterville and in Lahinch a bunch of times (mate was a scratch member)........ I was so out of my depth but the courses are beautiful

I also played several of the best parkland courses around Ireland, we are blessed (same as Scotland) but haven't swung a golf club since I came here. I actually don't miss it

[Buzzo]

Some of the contouring on the greens is absolutely insane.

I’ve not swung a club in many a long year. Too frustrating a sport and one that requires dose more time and dedication than I can commit.

[Irishnev]

Some of the contouring on the greens is absolutely insane.

I’ve not swung a club in many a long year. Too frustrating a sport and one that requires dose more time and dedication than I can commit.

I was a member in Dromoland (look it up ) and when we moved here I asked them could my Dad take it instead and waive the signing on fee. I now them there quite well and they looked after him, he is retired, plays 4 times a week, is on their seniors teams and a valuable part of their community.

I didn't have the time and played 12 holes early Sat morning and 9 midweek some evening....... wasn't worth it. Like you, it used to torment me but one good shot and I'd dream about it that night

[Buzzo]

Scheffler is going to stroll this.

[Irishnev]

Unfortunately yes

[Buzzo]

7 shot lead after 5

[Irishnev]

It’s Woodsesque

Harv said it, Rory is swashbuckling and Scottie is methodical, he’ll win loads more

[Buzzo]

Rory winning the F bomb count today

[Irishnev]

Rory winning the F bomb count today

Lowry gave it a fair go earlier in the week

[Buzzo]

Lowry gave it a fair go earlier in the week

Rory was dropping them pretty much every time he pitched in to the green.

[Buzzo]

Scheffler strolls home.

Grand Slam beckons.

[Harv]

Unfortunately yes

In terms of you wanting Rory to win or not liking Scheffler?


I just don't understand how anyone with even a slight interest in golf cant be in awe of how good this guy is. He's unbelievably good. I just don't get the people saying he's boring. Watching him play is anything but boring - if you actually like golf.

He reminds me of an old baseball pitcher that I grew up idolising. Greg Maddux. People used to thing he was boring because he didnt throw 100mph fastballs etc and he looked like a nerd. But he was without a shadow of doubt one of the all time greats.

And what I really love about Scottie (other than the clinical ball striking) is his personality. Theres no massive dummy spits, he's not got an ego the size of the sun like some others, he's not a cocky prick, a grumpy prick or any other prick. It's not all about him, there's no big show. He just gets out there and hits the ball as well as anyone ever has. He just seems probably the most down to earth superstar sportsman ive ever seen tbh.

[Irishnev]

Clearly I have Irish bias, I’d like Lowry to win the lot and then Rory if he can’t You misunderstood that point, I think Scheffler is absolutely brilliant and he also seems like a good guy. That comment was more aimed at his brilliance makes tournaments “boring” because he’s so much better than the rest

[Harv]

Clearly I have Irish bias, I’d like Lowry to win the lot and then Rory if he can’t You misunderstood that point, I think Scheffler is absolutely brilliant and he also seems like a good guy. That comment was more aimed at his brilliance makes tournaments “boring” because he’s so much better than the rest

Yeah I can understand that view. This Open was a procession after the second round basically.
His only blip was the double bogey on 8 when he forgot he was in a links bunker and tried to get to the green in two instead of taking his medicine and just getting it out.

Still I find great joy watching someone so good just eat tough golf courses up. I was really surprised he didn't dominate at Oakmont tbh

[Irishnev]

Yeah I can understand that view. This Open was a procession after the second and basically.
His only blip was the double bogey on 8 when he forgot he was in a links bunker and tried to get to the green in two instead of taking his medicine and just getting it out.

Still I find great joy watching someone so good just eat tough golf courses up. I was really surprised he didn't dominate at Oakmont tbh

He’s like Woods in that he never dwells, the old adage of one shot at a time and get the ball right side of the hole within 15/20 feet. His driving is ridiculous, irons are better and when his putting is good then there’s no stopping him.

Add in that he’s a “normal guy” and everything I read about him shows him to be very likeable (unlike Tiger) shows he’s got the full package. If he stays fit and keeps the same attitude he’ll def do a grand slam and get double digit majors

One other interesting side note was Bryson, he looked like he never played Links on Thursday and then shot a similar score to Scottie Fri-Sun.