Runs this year from Sunday 10th July till Sunday 17th , Any idea why it's on for a week when all other majors run form the Thursday to Sunday lasting 4 days ?
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Thread: Golf Open St.Andrews 2022
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08-05-2022 05:33 PM #1
Golf Open St.Andrews 2022
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08-05-2022 06:37 PM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Can’t believe it sold out so far in advance. Always used to just pitch up (pun intended) on the day and pay at the gate.
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09-05-2022 06:48 AM #3
Another sport or event that is priced for the wealthier. A huge % of folk probably now cannot afford to see this live either at the venue or on TV. I'm sure it used to be free to attend if U16 with an adult. Certainly was always on BBC.
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09-05-2022 01:07 PM #4This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-05-2022 04:48 PM #5This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Tried getting a cheeky wee ticket but not a hope in hell
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07-06-2022 06:36 AM #6
Shame it's not on BBC any more. I'll miss it. It's not quite the same on radio! Those whispered commentaries get a bit wearing.
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07-06-2022 09:02 AM #7
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The corporate market is massive these days. It would be interesting to compare the % of ticket sales to Joe Public as against the corporate sales these days compared to 20-25 years ago. I was lucky enough to go on a corporate invite a couple of times back then - once to Troon and once to Muirfield - and even then, I'd say at least half the folk in the corporate marquee were just there for a p***-up and didn't go out on the course to watch any golf. And these days it's not just a few corporate marquees. There's a massive village of tiered high-spec portacabin-type structures. TBH I had a much better day-out when just pitching up and paying at the gate (£20 iirc) in time for bacon rolls for breakie and staying through until the last few groups were finishing about 9pm.
On another point, in line with increasing rowdiness amongst some sections of the crowd at golf events, I wonder if we will witness some of the LIV players getting some stick or boos.
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07-06-2022 10:48 AM #8This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Although can’t imagine many folk will be going to St. Andrews to watch Ian poulter or Kevin na.
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07-06-2022 03:17 PM #9This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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07-06-2022 03:19 PM #10This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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08-06-2022 09:06 AM #11
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What annoys me most is not so much LIV's challenge to the conventional Tours, although I am far from convinced that it is going to be a good thing for pro-golf overall, rather it's the hypocrisy of those signing up saying things like "it's for the betterment of the game", "We're not politicians" and McDowell's outrageous statement that "he is proud to help Saudi Arabia to use the game of golf to get where they want to be", when we all know it is the disgusting level of ker-ching that is swaying them, especially when many of them could retire now with no financial worries at all, unless of course they have gambled away their kids' massive inheritance through gambling a la Mickelson. At least DJ was close to honest in saying he has done what is best for him and his family's future. Aye, think of his poor kids if he had to stick with the PGA Tour. But I can't blame the lesser lights and twilight players like the US amateur guy or Richard Bland, who to be fair make up most of the field, from doing what DJ has done. Question is, will the presence of a few big household names alongside a load of journeymen be enough to capture viewers' interest?
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08-06-2022 09:36 AM #12This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Golf's a great game at grassroots level, but forget the pros.
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08-06-2022 10:02 AM #13
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08-06-2022 10:37 AM #14This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Golf really does a problem with how it changes and grows (I love it fwiw) but even if they had all the stars on board, moving away from what their current customer base know and like (the tournaments, the courses, the tours with the history, tradition and familiarity) is a very bold step.
I just can't see this catching anyone's imagination, it's a far inferior event albeit the players are playing for bucketloads of dubious cash.
Like you, I respect DJ's honesty but an event built on blatant greed doesn't really garner interest in itself.
I have Thursday tickets to the Open at St Andrews and can't wait. I've never been to watch the golf there live before.
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08-06-2022 01:14 PM #15
Not a fan of St Andrews as a spectator venue. Too flat and there aren’t many good views for the paying punter. I’ll watch on the box and enjoy that experience this year.
The Scottish Open is better if you want to watch some golf, albeit I think it’s time to change venue there now too.Someone once told me that hard work wouldn't kill me.
I thought: "Hell, why take the chance"!
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08-06-2022 02:44 PM #16This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Dare I say it but "the Home of Golf" is no longer fit for purpose and if there is decent weather then the winning score could be an embarrassment for a Major.
In my humble opinion Loch Lomond was the perfect venue for the Scottish Open but the course owners must have decided that they either didn't want or didn't need the additional revenue that would have flowed into their coffers. Player power may have also contributed in making the decision to play on a links venue before the Open. Such a shame though, Loch Lomond was absolutely magnificent.
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09-06-2022 06:44 AM #17
I've got tickets for the final day. I got the chance for the whole week but it's far too expensive.
I'm from 15 mins from St Andrews and its both something special and the worst thing in the world when the open comes to town.
Golf needs to modernise big time, but it has, and will continue to have a major issue shaking off the attitudes at all levels.
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09-06-2022 07:56 AM #18
I saw Nicklaus win at St Andrews in 1978. My mum sat in the stands at the 18th and knitted all day while I followed the likes of Crenshaw and Floyd around the course. There was a Golflink rail and bus service in operation which was excellent.
Happy days.
I'll not even be checking the scores this time around. Not interested. Golf doesn't have the same glamour.
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09-06-2022 01:03 PM #19This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
A few of them have maybe gone about it the wrong way but come on, no exactly rats!
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09-06-2022 03:24 PM #20This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
You can't hold strong opinions about fuel poverty and the serious economic issues facing the world and then defend "the Saudis" choosing to divert massive sums of money towards a very small number of people.
Same with PSG and Mbappe.
It's obscene.
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09-06-2022 04:56 PM #21This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Yeah the money these guys make is phenomenal in some cases it’s excessive but they are travelling across the world for 40+ weeks of the year ever week at a different tournament. This move will mean a hell of a lot less of that and more time with the family. Some may even see it as a way to prolong their careers playing less. They are humans and will do what is best for them and their family.
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10-06-2022 08:05 AM #22
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11-06-2022 06:44 AM #25
Charl Schwartzel stands to win almost 5m dollars for 3 days work if he and his team win today
4m individual and 750k team prize
The money is crazy !
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12-06-2022 05:46 PM #26
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Plenty good guys in golf and still great to watch the best at work.
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12-06-2022 06:50 PM #27This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I agree that they should be more honest about why they're taking part though.
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11-07-2022 06:03 PM #28
Anyone else going to this?
Know if the trains are running up to Leuchars or not for the weekend? I see on The Open website they recommend not travelling by train and taking the car but that could be a nightmare with the size of the crowds. Hoping the Scotrail pay dispute getting agreed today sorts the trains!
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11-07-2022 08:46 PM #29
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12-07-2022 04:12 PM #30This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I'm taking the car on Friday and bought a park and ride ticket. Planning on making that first shuttle bus at 5.45am so will be leaving the house around 4am or just before.
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