I wonder how all the Pros who have never won a major felt today–Lee Westwwod, Sergio, Scott Verplank, Colin Montgomery, etc. —as Keegan stormed to victory in his first ever major. The body language told the whole story. Keegan was loose as could be playing with his nephew as he prepared for the playoff while Dufner was on life support after 15, 16 and 17.. By the way was Dufner at the tournament by himself? Dufner played gallantly with the … Read More »
Jim Furyk and Scott Verplank are 1 back. Verplank is 49 and has never finished higher then 7th in a major.
Some thoughts on a devastating loss to the Euros:
4 birdies on the last 4 holes–As far as I am concerned one of the great USA efforts ever by Rickie Fowler.
If Hunter can chunk a shot anyone can. Tom Watson alsways says if you can use a putter use it. I wonder if he evr thought about the putter.
Ian Poulter ‘s antics bother the heck out of me but face it he was the key to this team.
59 year old Tom Watson carded a 5 under par 65 to lead the Open Championship for most of the day but was eventually overtaken by Miquel Jiminez who shot 64. Watson won the tournament in Turnberry in 1977. Tiger missed fairway after fairway in pristine Scottish conditions and shot 71. Pat Coyner was on Terp Talk last night and predicted victory for Lee Westwood while I went with Jim Furyk.
I often wonder why ESPN doesn’t televise the early teeoff times at the British Open. Tiger, Lee Westwood, and a Japanese teen sensation tee off at 4:09 EST. I had the privilege of going to Scotland one time and among the courses I played were Royal Troon and Turnberry. Royal troon was the more difficult of the 2 with many 200 plus carries that were not kind to my straying tee shots. Add 30 mile an hour winds and intermittent … Read More »
