The Open

[LustForLeith]

whats peoples thoughts on a Tigerless field? I've had a couple of tips for the same guy - Hunter Mahan. Any good, or any other tips?

[The Sundance Kid]

The 4 names that I fancy to do well are Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Trevor Immelan and Retief Goosen.

[Cod Boy]

paddy harrington

[Sylar]

Westwood is playing some wonderful golf just now and is on home soil (or close enough to!).

Henrik Stenson is having a good season also and could be a decent shout.

Fancy one of the big guns though to step up to the plate - either Els, Mickelson, Goosen or Garcia could be in with a decent shout.

For family reasons, i'd love to see Damien McGrane winning it

[Golden Bear]

Sergio Garcia - he's playing well, finished second last year, and he missed out on the Scottish Open in order to further hone his skills on a links golf course.

Each way bets - go for Lee Westwood & Richard Green

[harvey]

I'm actually quite happy that Tiger Woods isn't playing. I prefer it when there's a few people in contention.

Really hoping for a Garcia win.

[The cooler king]

Fisher.

And ah hope Monty doesnt make the cut.

[Houchy]

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paddy harrington

Bear in mind that he has a wrist injury before lumping too much cash on him.

I'm swaying towards Ernie just because of the way he finished on Sunday at Loch Lomond.

Pretty unimaginative but I really wouldn't be confident backing anyone. Think I'll wait until the end of the 2nd or maybe even 3rd round before placing anything. Made £120 on Sunday by waiting to see how the fields were lying going into the final rounds.

[James Connolly]

Jimenez @ 35/1 is my bet for the Open.

[Golden Bear]

How could we possibly all forget Ian Poulter?

He is ,after all, the self proclaimed World Number 2 so in Tiger's absence he's got to be the odds on favourite

Poulter ? - mair like Poultice!

[New Corrie]

Geoff Ogilvie....Win@25/1
Graeme McDowall....Placed
Lucas Glover....Placed

[Spoonjilloun]

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Jimenez @ 35/1 is my bet for the Open.

you can get him at 66-1 at ladbrokes and apparantley even better with William Hill.

Me and my dad are gonna put a few on and hope they make the cut for a bit of interest on sunday. Anyone else going to it?

[harvey]

Just checked the odds and Duval is at 1000/1. One cut made this year and a world ranking of 1087. Unbelievable to think he was number one in the world, won the Open and got a round of 59.

[James Connolly]

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you can get him at 66-1 at ladbrokes and apparantley even better with William Hill.

Me and my dad are gonna put a few on and hope they make the cut for a bit of interest on sunday. Anyone else going to it?

He's 33/1 wi Lads & 20/1 wi Hills.

[LustForLeith]

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whats peoples thoughts on a Tigerless field? I've had a couple of tips for the same guy - Hunter Mahan. Any good, or any other tips?

Mahan down in the betting. Paddy Power had him at 66/1, down to 45/1..

[DaveF]

Tough conditions so far!

Lyle gave up the ghost early doors.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/7511254.stm

I bet some of the reserves are doing their nut in as he has basically given a place in the field which, arguably, someone more deserving could have had.

[Sylar]

Vijay Singh was +10 through 11 holes - thankfully he stopped the rot on the back 9 when the weather improved slightly.

It won't be a high score that wins this if the weather remains the same - especially with Birkdale very stupidly setting the course Par at 70!

[Houchy]

Noticed that Ernie Els is available on betfair at 240/1. I know he shot +10 today but he's the kind of guy that could shoot -6 tomorrow (late tee time) if the weather's better. As long as he makes the cut you'll be able to lay him off on Sunday (that's the plan anyway).

[Golden Bear]

Retief Goosen won't be far away.

I watched him this morning when he played in the worst of the conditions and he was swinging the club effortlessly.

[Sylar]

Adam Scott will surely be there abouts - he was striking the ball well today!

[James Connolly]

Great to see the conditions are tough; makes for far better viewing than the target golf they play in America, IMO.

Still early doors; as always, the tournament will take shape on Saturday.

My man Jimenez made a good start today; hopefully he gets the best of the conditions tomorrow morning.

[LustForLeith]

So much for my tip hoping he starts late tomorrow and pulls somehting out of the hat. Like a miracle!

[Houchy]

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So much for my tip hoping he starts late tomorrow and pulls somehting out of the hat. Like a miracle!

Noticed at the start that Greg Norman was 1000/1 on betfair and now into 30/1. Granted I didn't (and still dont) think he has a chance but even if you'd put £2 on him at £1000 and laid him off now, you would have made a tidy wee£600!!!

[James Connolly]

M A Jimenez has fell in a hole, +8 for the front 9!

Oh well, time to reload.

[Houchy]

Fancy KJ Choi at the moment and also the Goose but hope i'm wrong with the latter as I think he made an Montgomerie sized erse of himself with his comments about Tiger faking his injury.

[Sylar]

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Fancy KJ Choi at the moment and also the Goose but hope i'm wrong with the latter as I think he made an Montgomerie sized erse of himself with his comments about Tiger faking his injury.

Lost a lot of respect for Goosen after that - still a cracking player, but he was out of line in saying that.

Norman is playing well today, but I can't see him holding another 2 rounds! Would be an amazing story right enough!

Can't see Choi doing a great deal to be honest - too inconsistent.

[Hank Schrader]

Which way is big Mumpglumerie going to go today? Sneakily up the leaderboard or plummeting down amongst the also rans?

I fancy the latter

I like the look of Jim Furyk just now. Held back putting any cash on the Open so far this year but I'll see what the state of play is come tonight and stick a tenner on someone...maybe

A 65 for Villegas!!!! Where did that come from

[Golden Bear]

Sandy Lyle

I've lost a lot of respect for oor Sandy after he walked in yesterday. I dare say we've all done that,(or thought about doing it) at some time or other in our club competitions but for a professional golfer to do that in the Open Championship is unforgivable.

Aw diddums - Sandy was getting wet and more to the point was 11 over after nine holes.

A young guy from New Zealand was first reserve and was desperate to play so I hope Sandy is now regretting his petulant wee tantrum as he deprived someone of their place in the starting line up.

Future Ryder Cup Captain? - nae chance!

[Golden Bear]

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Fancy KJ Choi at the moment and also the Goose but hope i'm wrong with the latter as I think he made an Montgomerie sized erse of himself with his comments about Tiger faking his injury.

Tiger's subsequent operation proved that Goose was wrong - but I must admit i thought the same during the last two rounds as the only times Tiger appeared to grimace was after he'd hit a bad shot!

[Sylar]

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Sandy Lyle

I've lost a lot of respect for oor Sandy after he walked in yesterday. I dare say we've all done that,(or thought about doing it) at some time or other in our club competitions but for a professional golfer to do that in the Open Championship is unforgivable.

Aw diddums - Sandy was getting wet and more to the point was 11 over after nine holes.

A young guy from New Zealand was first reserve and was desperate to play so I hope Sandy is now regretting his petulant wee tantrum as he deprived someone of their place in the starting line up.

Future Ryder Cup Captain? - nae chance!

Have to agree with these sentiments - with the amount of money these guys are worth, spitting the dummy out when setting an example is unforgivable.

I can't say i've EVER walked in off a golf course (save for seriously bad weather) when i've been playing poorly, and i've had some TERRIBLE rounds!