The Open.

[greenlex]

Redemption time for Rory? Bob back to back? Can anyone beat the Scheff?Anyone else fancy Tommy Fleetwood? Aberg to get it done early in his professional career?Anyone heading down? Im thinking a McIlroy victory with Fleetwood and Lowery pushing him on.

[AugustaHibs]

Tommy and aberg can’t close out.

[Golden Bear]

As always,very hard to predict a winner. This year I've went with Schaufflee, Harman, Fleetwood,Pirez, Hovland and Siem. All each way bets and some very big prices at that.

[Hibs90]

Oh dear Rory. He's out of it.

DeChambeau out of it. Aberg finding it tough.

[Golden Bear]

Oh dear Rory. He's out of it.

DeChambeau out of it. Aberg finding it tough.

Early days, there's a long way to go.

[Just_Jimmy]

I'm going down Saturday and Sunday.

Looks tough already. Mcilroy is done. Be lucky to make the cut at this rate.

Hope tiger makes it so I can see him.

I think it'll be someone who plods around who wins.

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[greenlex]

It’s tough out there. Can’t see McIlroy winning from there. He’ll make top ten but not win.

[greenlex]

Tommy and aberg can’t close out.Both more than capable of closing out coming down the stretch. Not sure why you think otherwise. Neither known chokers. Me on the other hand. Playing a comp at Largs last Sunday. Finished double bogey, bogey , doubke bogey, bogey to finish third handicap and 5th scratch. The very definition of a choke.

[Smartie]

Both more than capable of closing out coming down the stretch. Not sure why you think otherwise. Neither known chokers. Me on the other hand. Playing a comp at Largs last Sunday. Finished double bogey, bogey , doubke bogey, bogey to finish third handicap and 5th scratch. The very definition of a choke.

That sounds like a hard one to take Rory.

[greenlex]

That sounds like a hard one to take Rory.Insert crying emoji.

[hibeg]

Tee to green Bob looked superb, short putts let him down, could say the same for many big names !
Zander could do very well

[AugustaHibs]

Both more than capable of closing out coming down the stretch. Not sure why you think otherwise. Neither known chokers. Me on the other hand. Playing a comp at Largs last Sunday. Finished double bogey, bogey , doubke bogey, bogey to finish third handicap and 5th scratch. The very definition of a choke.

Look at Aberg’s recent Sunday rounds when in contention. Don’t think he’s broke 70 in his last 5 when within touching distance.

Would like to be proven wrong!

[greenlex]

Nightmare start from Bob. Lowery looking every inch the champion golfer.

[DaveF]

Nightmare start from Bob. Lowery looking every inch the champion golfer.

7,5,5,8 for his opening 4 holes. 8 over par!

[Golden Bear]

It looks brutal down at Troon. It's even hard work watching these guys struggle in the wind.

[He's here!]

Nightmare start from Bob. Lowery looking every inch the champion golfer.

McIntyre said he and his family went 'wild' celebrating his Scottish Open win and that he had a brutal hangover. I've no issue with that but it struck me as a bit unusual in today's highly disciplined sporting world, especially with Open practice starting pretty much the day after.

[He's here!]

McIlroy 12 over. I've never really understood his popularity.

[JimBHibees]

McIlroy 12 over. I've never really understood his popularity.

He is a phenomenal golfer simple as that

[JimBHibees]

McIntyre said he and his family went 'wild' celebrating his Scottish Open win and that he had a brutal hangover. I've no issue with that but it struck me as a bit unusual in today's highly disciplined sporting world, especially with Open practice starting pretty much the day after.

Does seem a little odd to be honest

[DaveF]

McIntyre said he and his family went 'wild' celebrating his Scottish Open win and that he had a brutal hangover. I've no issue with that but it struck me as a bit unusual in today's highly disciplined sporting world, especially with Open practice starting pretty much the day after.

Was anyone questioning it when he shot +1 in difficult conditions yesterday?

Btw, he's -2 over the last 7 holes so perhaps his hangover is clearing 😃

[Smartie]

McIntyre said he and his family went 'wild' celebrating his Scottish Open win and that he had a brutal hangover. I've no issue with that but it struck me as a bit unusual in today's highly disciplined sporting world, especially with Open practice starting pretty much the day after.

I quite like the fact that in the days of immaculate preparation and slightly dull, robotic sporting characters he’s twice taken time out of a hectic schedule to celebrate what were massive moments for him.

He’s a young lad a long way from home most of the time and he’s absolutely entitled to have his own priorities in life, odd as they may seem.

[Hiber-nation]

McIlroy 12 over. I've never really understood his popularity.

What's not to like about Rory? Wonderful golfer and good guy.

As for McIntyre he won't be celebrating like that again, a one-off and didn't affect his round yesterday at all.

[He's here!]

What's not to like about Rory? Wonderful golfer and good guy.As for McIntyre he won't be celebrating like that again, a one-off and didn't affect his round yesterday at all.I'm not saying I dislike him, just not quite getting the decade-long obsession around him winning another major. I can see why Tiger Woods still draws the biggest crowds of the day despite coming nowhere near challenging. McIlroy not so much. I guess it mostly comes down to him still being one of the few home hopes for the title.

[Lancs Harp]

McIlroy 12 over. I've never really understood his popularity.Teach him to play in a hearts jumper.

[Smartie]

I'm not saying I dislike him, just not quite getting the decade-long obsession around him winning another major. I can see why Tiger Woods still draws the biggest crowds of the day despite coming nowhere near challenging. McIlroy not so much. I guess it mostly comes down to him still being one of the few home hopes for the title.

When it all comes together for him, he's superb. There's always just something that makes him fall short every time and it's often something different.

His is an interesting story because you'd think his ability would have led to more majors, he made a very fast start but to go a decade without winning one is really pretty astonishing bearing in mind how well he has played in patches during that time.

[DaveF]

MacIntyre makes the cut. After playing the opening 4 holes at +8 he was -4 for the rest of the round.

The course made lots of them look silly today. Guy who won in Dubai recently hit 91.

[greenlex]

McIntyre said he and his family went 'wild' celebrating his Scottish Open win and that he had a brutal hangover. I've no issue with that but it struck me as a bit unusual in today's highly disciplined sporting world, especially with Open practice starting pretty much the day after.His hangover would be long gone come teeing it up Thursday. No issue either with him getting on it and going wild after any win never mind The Scottish Open even with a major the following week. He’ll also have played Troon plenty enough. Maybe different at a venue he was unfamiliar with. I guess it’s just Boab.

[greenlex]

McIlroy 12 over. I've never really understood his popularity.He’s one of the best players in the world. He’s a likeable character. One if our own in a European sense too. If your a golfer it’s he’s easy to like and I’d give both bolloks to have his swing for just a week.

[He's here!]

His hangover would be long gone come teeing it up Thursday. No issue either with him getting on it and going wild after any win never mind The Scottish Open even with a major the following week. He’ll also have played Troon plenty enough. Maybe different at a venue he was unfamiliar with. I guess it’s just Boab.

He certainly did a terrific job to turn that nightmare start around yesterday. Eight over after four holes. I pretty much stopped playing golf when our kids were born so it must be 15 years since I played in a medal but that's the sort of start I'd have been well capable of making on a windy day!

[Hibs90]

McIlroy 12 over. I've never really understood his popularity.

26 PGA tour wins (tied 22nd in the all time list, behind guys like Trevino, Watson, Mickelson, Palmer, Hogan, Nicklaus, Woods, Snead)
17 European tour wins
4 majors
Ryder Cups...

Always there or thereabouts on most Sundays he plays. Has always been one of the top players. By all accounts a decent human being with good morals. When he's on it, he's the best out there. What's not to like?

[IanM]

Off topic.. not long started playing golf and it’s as good and then as bad as you can imagine.. has there ever been a Hibs.net (or just Hibs fans)hook up golf event?

[DaveF]

Off topic.. not long started playing golf and it’s as good and then as bad as you can imagine.. has there ever been a Hibs.net (or just Hibs fans)hook up golf event?

There was something years ago I think and there are quite a few dedicated golfers that post here.

[MountcastleHibs]

Final day shaping up to be a cracker.

[Trinity Hibee]

Final day shaping up to be a cracker.

Ye it is. Hoping Justin rose can win it

[Golden Bear]

Ye it is. Hoping Justin rose can win it

I agree.

I couldn't believe that a guy of his qualities had to go thru the final qualifying stage before getting into the Open proper. It would be fitting if he goes on to win imo.

[greenlex]

Competition heating up nicely. Third of the final round completed and anyone from 7 could win. The back nine is going to be epic. Cracking Open.

[Godsahibby]

Epic final day with so many still in it with a mix of big names and journeymen. Been a real leveller this week. Great to see

[He's here!]

I agree.

I couldn't believe that a guy of his qualities had to go thru the final qualifying stage before getting into the Open proper. It would be fitting if he goes on to win imo.

Yep, come on Rose.

[DaveF]

Scheffler duffs a drive about 100 yards.

Love seeing those sort of shots as they are just so rare 😃

[He's here!]

Unlucky Rose but you can't argue with a winner who shoots 65 in the final round.

[Golden Bear]

Great viewing, Schauffele was a worthy winner in the end.

Roll on Royal Portrush in 2025.

[stantonhibby]

Scheffler duffs a drive about 100 yards.

Love seeing those sort of shots as they are just so rare 😃

Indeed, and also Lawrence out the bunker on the last with the ball ending up behind him!

[Pagan Hibernia]

McIlroy 12 over. I've never really understood his popularity.One of the most consistently brilliant golfers in the business. He just can't get over the line in majors anymore, which is endlessly frustrating for him and those of us who'd love to see him add to his tally. 4 majors, while exceptional for most people, is modest for a talent like that.