Just doesn't seem as compelling without Tiger of even Phil contending, as far as compelling, nothing beats Tom Watson trying to repeat as champion a century after he first won it.
Why not? Its not always about Tiger or Phil you know. There was a lot of golf played and played well throughout the week. These guys can play!
Alex
Thanks again to Alex for his friendship and long-term support of Lynn Blake Golf.
No, thank you my friend. All your hard work and effort (along with the rest of the LBG team) certainly does not go without being noticed.
Hopefully we shall meet up in Cuscowilla soon,
Alex
Why not? Its not always about Tiger or Phil you know. There was a lot of golf played and played well throughout the week. These guys can play!
Alex
I totally agree with you, Alex; it was a great 4 days of golf. The only negative takeaway for me was that about half the field was eliminated based on the luck of the draw. Louis came across as one of the more humble and sincere guys I've seen in a while; it was great to seem him win pulling away.
I've got a bunch of photos from Saturday and today. It will take time to get them up, and my travel schedule makes that more problematic than usual.
Meanwhile, check out these great photos of O.B. Left -- for a change, on the right! -- and his older brother, John. I took them yesterday (Saturday) from the West Deck of the Old Course Hotel. And, yes, that would be the venerable R&A Clubhouse in the distance directly between them.
Other than perhaps a tv cameraman up in a cane tower , we were amongst the only people on earth with a view of the Road Holes tee and fairway at the same time. The players were quite literally hitting over the Hotel. The roof of the solarium some four floors beneath us was littered with balls. Those were great great times, Lynn.
The next day we traveled to Carnoustie. There were a couple of senior players in the group of ahead of us............Fred Funk and Bobby Clampett. I'll post a video of Bobby driving off from the 1st when I get back to a proper internet connection. His swing is really something.
As an aside , just hanging out with Yoda seems to help your game. I went out in one under par on Carnoustie in high winds. Acquired motion knock downed my way around the front. Sadly coming in the course got the better of me. Bogey bogey finish for a 76. Those closing holes are indeed nasty.
Other than perhaps a tv cameraman up in a cane tower , we were amongst the only people on earth with a view of the Road Holes tee and fairway at the same time. The players were quite literally hitting over the Hotel. The roof of the solarium some four floors beneath us was littered with balls. Those were great great times, Lynn.
The next day we traveled to Carnoustie. There were a couple of senior players in the group of ahead of us............Fred Funk and Bobby Clampett. I'll post a video of Bobby driving off from the 1st when I get back to a proper internet connection. His swing is really something.
As an aside , just hanging out with Yoda seems to help your game. I went out in one under par on Carnoustie in high winds. Acquired motion knock downed my way around the front. Sadly coming in the course got the better of me. Bogey bogey finish for a 76. Those closing holes are indeed nasty.
A couple of days Ill never forget.
It sounds like a great trip. The more I watched Links golf, something inside me says that this is the way golf should be played.
One under par on Carnoustie front Nine is great. Congrats.
Next: RBC Canadian Open. Your home town is host (almost). Looks like a beautiful Golf Course.
I've got a bunch of photos from Saturday and today. It will take time to get them up, and my travel schedule makes that more problematic than usual.
Meanwhile, check out these great photos of O.B. Left -- for a change, on the right! -- and his older brother, John. I took them yesterday (Saturday) from the West Deck of the Old Course Hotel. And, yes, that would be the venerable R&A Clubhouse in the distance directly between them.
Cool!
Ah its the Judge
Good to see that you had a good time over in Scotland. I'd bet Carnoustie was fun. Aren't they playing the Seniors there this week?
Sorry that we didn't managed to meet up during your stay but next time!
Alex
Just doesn't seem as compelling without Tiger of even Phil contending, as far as compelling, nothing beats Tom Watson trying to repeat as champion a century after he first won it.
when Tiger won by 8 in 2000 it was a 'masterful performance', when Louis wins by 7 in 2010 it is boring - go figure
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Ah its the Judge
Good to see that you had a good time over in Scotland. I'd bet Carnoustie was fun. Aren't they playing the Seniors there this week?
Sorry that we didn't managed to meet up during your stay but next time!
Alex
Thanks Alex.
I had a wonderful time over there. There'll be other opportunities, I hope.
The Judge and I played the King's course at Glenn Eagles on our way down to the Glasgow airport. Laid out by James Braid in the early part of the century and strikingly beautiful. A masterpiece.
Next: RBC Canadian Open. Your home town is host (almost). Looks like a beautiful Golf Course.
Of the older classic golf courses in Canada , St George's is one of my personal favourites. A Stanley Thompson design from the golden era of Canadian rail travel between the wars.
I played it in mid May and the greens were already lightning quick. With the aprons shaved and some longish rough that course can be really difficult , especially around the greens. It'll be interesting to see how they set it up.
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