Golf 2015

[taylorsworkrate]

Just need Louis to win now.

[silhillvilla]

Just need Louis to win now.

Shame he didn't but Zach Johnson is a worthy champion.
Epic acceptance address too, kind of fitting after a elongated week.

[Nev]

It was very much "end of an era" stuff yesterday. With Allis, Robson and Peter Dawson jacking it in and this likely to be the final Open the BBC cover (although they are slated for next years event there are rumours they may renege early), one felt that the Championship will change considerably.

I will be the first one to admit that Sky will always technically beat the BBC when it comes to covering an event such as this, but it's the intrusion of commercial breaks that will destroy the slow build of tension, the immersion in the atmosphere and the general feel of the course and location. No longer will we see those coastal vistas, quirky wildlife and spectator shots with ptihy (and almost from a bygone age at times) commentary. The latest car advert or promo for Super league will jar significantly with the serenity offered by the drizzle and silence of a bogey on the 8th hole.

Allis recieved plenty of brickbats yesterday for his commentary, some of it well deserved, but even when berating Andrew Cotter when he thought he was off mic or joshing with Maureen Madill he retains a certain aura that will be difficult to replace.

The competition will continue to be a success, the R+A will have their money and Sky may add of few subscribers but many of us have lost a gloriously lazy, summer Sunday afternoon in front of the TV that has provided so many memories over so many years.

[silhillvilla]

Well said Nev, indeed the end of an era. Didn't realise Alliss was jacking it now I thought he was doing Troon next year then he'd be off.
Sky's golf coverage is bloody awful, ad break what every 8 mins or so for a 5 min break , it will kill the viewing experience of The Open.
Such a shame.

[Rotterdam]

It was a great finish to a bizarre/brilliant Open, it had everything; bad weather, good weather, birdies, eagles, an amateur leading, disappointment...great stuff.
I was pleased for Zach J although my money was on King Louis ( I did manage to steam in to ZJ in the play off).

As said above, I will miss the BBC coverage.

[UK Redsox]

Well said Nev, indeed the end of an era. Didn't realise Alliss was jacking it now I thought he was doing Troon next year then he'd be off.

I'm sure that Alliss said that he and the BBC would be doing next year's Open. After that, Sky take over live coverage and the Beeb do highlights.

I think that he was referring to this being his last Open at St Andrews.

Alliss may be a sexist old fossil (his previous comments about women being allowed to play when they want were far worse than his kitchen quip on Monday) but he's an entertaining commentator. Pro-Celebrity Golf was must-see viewing in my house when I was a kid.

Also, and most importantly, I used to work with his cousin's daughter. She was hot !

[silhillvilla]

I do like Aliss, a sort of Roger Mellie of golf

[silhillvilla]

Well done jason day on a well deserved 1st major.

[taylorsworkrate]

Well done jason day on a well deserved 1st major.

Day is an excellent player and has been knocking on the door for a long time.

However, he is so bloody slow to take his shot! I hate people on the course (possibly slightly lower standard!) who take forever when in the group in front of me. One day I will definitely end up doing time.

[UK Redsox]

Well done jason day on a well deserved 1st major.

Day is an excellent player and has been knocking on the door for a long time.

However, he is so bloody slow to take his shot! I hate people on the course (possibly slightly lower standard!) who take forever when in the group in front of me. One day I will definitely end up doing time.

My problem with golf at club level is that lots of people tend to take it far to seriously. Even the best club golfers are just a bit less crap than the rest, so stop acting as if you're pondering the Road Hole and just hack the ball in the general direction of the flag.

I had the same problem when I was playing club squash in the Gloucestershire League and the Monmouth League. The home team players had to score/referee. I used to just laugh at people who took it too seriously or questioned my decisions.

Eventually I was only picked for away games, which was fine by me.

[silhillvilla]

On the tee I think I take about 45 seconds to address the ball, 2 practice swings then unleash. Possibly 1 minute. Thing is it's not a game you can rush. I allow 4 hours min for 18.

[taylorsworkrate]

I'm currently playing from a handicap of 12 (which has been much improved over the last year or so). So i'm pretty decent, but still inconsistent. I love playing, but just cannot abide people who take the piss on the course.

People who take 20 practice swings and then hit it about 20 yards.
3/4 balls who you have to badger them until they let you play through. They seriously think you are the rude one, even though they knowingly hold you up.
People who wait for the green to clear before playing their second shot to a par 5 (despite the fact the green is 300 yards away and their drive went less than 200)
People who don't replace their divots or rake bunkers.

I think it pisses me off because I have to play at a quick pace to play well. If I have to wait I get out of rhythm

[silhillvilla]

I'm off 18 tayls have been as low as 14 but don't play enough to sustain that. I know what you mean. I've been lucky this year as most courses I've played have been fairly quiet. Enjoying my new titleist 913D which has added at least 30 yards off the tee for me .

[taylorsworkrate]

I'm off 18 tayls have been as low as 14 but don't play enough to sustain that. I know what you mean. I've been lucky this year as most courses I've played have been fairly quiet. Enjoying my new titleist 913D which has added at least 30 yards off the tee for me .

I'm generally playing about 2-3 times a week. You're right. It is a game you have to play regularly to improve or even stay at the same level.

The worrying thing for me at times is that my driver (ping G30) is my most reliable club!

[silhillvilla]

Drive for show put for dough tayls.
I've sorted my tee to fairway game nicely now my short game is all over the place.