European Tour - Ongoing tournament *Spoiler*

[Hankshank]

A little surpised about Wilco, looking at the Dubai tournament leaderboard. Might be something biological?

[Hankshank]

Last week’s Swiss tournament, great as every year, seems always to produce an exciting finish. On top of the great views and the great layout of the Crans-sur-sierre course.

 

The Italian Open is a little more of a mixed bag. The year they played on the Garda course was great. But sometimes the Tournament is played on courses not so exciting. This years course, a new watching experience for me. Good field. 
 

Anyone with local knowledge on the course? Any picks for a winner? 

Edited September 1, 2021 by Hankshank

[golfortennis]

AM I dreaming, or did Crans-Montana course's 18th used to be a par 5?  I know there was some rework done to a few holes, was that one of them?

[Hankshank]

On 9/2/2021 at 2:02 AM, golfortennis said:

AM I dreaming, or did Crans-Montana course's 18th used to be a par 5?  I know there was some rework done to a few holes, was that one of them?

Its, been a par four for at least a couple of years.Dmn tough one too.

[Hankshank]

Took a quick glance at the Rome course fast forwarding to follow Mollywood pairing the last 5-6 holes, and I quite liked what I see. Holes distinctive and decently funny to watch layout wise. Suppose the surroundings are typical Lazio countryside, never really left Rome city center. Hope they move the tee box to make 16 drivable or the wind gets right.

[Hawkeye77]

Per the commentator, Stenson's strike and ball flight described as almost a "pocket rocket" - glad my coffee had gotten lukewarm, lol.

[diavolo]

So the Højgaard twins won back to back tournaments on the European Tour. Rasmus last week in Switzerland and Nicolai today in Rome! Most, at least in Denmark, knew that they were future Tour winners, Rasmus already won 3 times at the age of 20, but to have twins win 2 weeks in succession is historical and pretty awesome!

[golfortennis]

On 9/2/2021 at 11:34 PM, Hankshank said:

Its, been a par four for at least a couple of years.Dmn tough one too.

 

Yeah, can't help but think it was taken down to a four, whereas it was a 5 say 5-6 years ago.  I could be way out to lunch though.  My wife votes for the latter.

[golfortennis]

Can anyone explain to me why the broadcasts this season have had to devote multiple bits of time to this Ryder Cup thing?  Build up to a musical piece, then show the current standings....  does it need to be so formalized?  Can't you just show the current standings?

[Hankshank]

First win on a major tour for a countryman in a looong time. Long awaited!  The best years are behind us, so a tour win is a big thing now. Our ladies does well, though.First win on a major tour for a countryman in a looong time. Long awaited!  The best years are behind us, so a tour win is a big thing now.

[seis]

It was hard watching the interview afterwards. Kept waiting for him to get it together but after hearing “the last six years have been hell” knew that wasn’t gonna happen.

[Hankshank]

8 hours ago, seis said:

It was hard watching the interview afterwards. Kept waiting for him to get it together but after hearing “the last six years have been hell” knew that wasn’t gonna happen.

Injuries and private life issues.

[iBanesto]

21 hours ago, Hankshank said:

First win on a major tour for a countryman in a looong time. Long awaited!  The best years are behind us, so a tour win is a big thing now. Our ladies does well, though.First win on a major tour for a countryman in a looong time. Long awaited!  The best years are behind us, so a tour win is a big thing now.

 

That final round was not pretty from Broberg. But he got the job done.

 

That chip in save for bogey was amazing.

 

Matthias Schmid is just smooth power.

[Hankshank]

21 hours ago, iBanesto said:

 

That final round was not pretty from Broberg. But he got the job done.

 

That chip in save for bogey was amazing.

 

Matthias Schmid is just smooth power.

Yep, the third generation German supergolfer, maybe?

[golfortennis]

On 9/20/2021 at 12:55 AM, Hankshank said:

Injuries and private life issues.

Don't let Ferguson see this.

 

I was torn watching that on record.  It was great to see him winning again, but part of me wanted a competition, and not a procession.  I have no idea what he was thinking on that par 5.  That could have been an 8 very easily.

[Hankshank]

Valderrama... really looking forward to follow the tournament this week! No birdie fest.

Edited October 14, 2021 by Hankshank

[iBanesto]

A beast of a course.

 

It should host the Ryder Cup again.

[Hankshank]

Rahm +6

[sg91]

2 hours ago, Hankshank said:

Rahm +6

I’ve only seen two of his tee shots on todays coverage and they’ve both ended up with the driver sitting on the ground of the tee. Not having a great day.

[MattyO1984]

Seeing Valderrama on TV is always great. Brings back memories of watching my first Ryder Cup and playing the VHS that I had of it as well.

[Golfingfanatic]

Played Valderrama twice. Diabolical track if the conditions are tough. 

[iBanesto]

Rahm misses the cut by 5 shots at Valderrama.

 

 

[80sFredriksson]

Valderrama is great, wish a major would rotate around some awesome courses around the world

[bscinstnct]

49 minutes ago, 80sFredriksson said:

Valderrama is great, wish a major would rotate around some awesome courses around the world

 

I believe that the R&A shot down speculation of the Open being held outside the UK. But they could. 
 

 

[elwhippy]

No they couldn't. You would be lucky to get 10000 spectators round Valderrama and it would be over 100 degrees in July. I was fortunate to play it 1994 and it is a beast of a course but hasn't got the space. 

[bscinstnct]

23 minutes ago, elwhippy said:

No they couldn't. You would be lucky to get 10000 spectators round Valderrama and it would be over 100 degrees in July. I was fortunate to play it 1994 and it is a beast of a course but hasn't got the space. 

 

I would go even 100* if they had

 

Octopus 🐙 and sardines at the snack stands! And some dry vino. Or grappa or whatever moonshine they got in Spain. 
 

And chorizo! And those flamenco dancers!

 

Be most dope British Open ever 😃

 

 

Edited October 16, 2021 by bscinstnct

[jobin]

Update at Valderrama. Brit Laurie Canter  at -7, Matt Fitzpatrick at -4, and USA David Lipsky at -3.  That will be the final 3 ball on Sunday. 

Canter has not won a Euro tour event so may be liable to nerves as he seeks his first trophy. Fitz has a good career record both as winner of USA Amateur, and pro winner numerous times. Lipsky has won a few times on the Asian tour and Euro tour so also brings more experience to the final day, compared to Canter.

 

No weather issues forecast for Sunday in Andalucia. But the greens will be firmer, the pins in odd places and the cork trees ever overhanging the fairways.  I'm picking Lipsky to win in a playoff with Fitz. 

 

On the TV the course looks terrific and not so easy.  Bu at least when amongst the cork trees the ball can be played; no leaves or high grass.  It's the big limbs which stretch out from the bole which causes the trouble for golfers.

[Oz Max]

4 hours ago, jobin said:

Update at Valderrama. Brit Laurie Canter  at -7, Matt Fitzpatrick at -4, and USA David Lipsky at -3.  That will be the final 3 ball on Sunday. 

Canter has not won a Euro tour event so may be liable to nerves as he seeks his first trophy. Fitz has a good career record both as winner of USA Amateur, and pro winner numerous times. Lipsky has won a few times on the Asian tour and Euro tour so also brings more experience to the final day, compared to Canter.

 

No weather issues forecast for Sunday in Andalucia. But the greens will be firmer, the pins in odd places and the cork trees ever overhanging the fairways.  I'm picking Lipsky to win in a playoff with Fitz. 

 

On the TV the course looks terrific and not so easy.  Bu at least when amongst the cork trees the ball can be played; no leaves or high grass.  It's the big limbs which stretch out from the bole which causes the trouble for golfers.

 

Yeah, the course is playing tough, awesome viewing. Also, Rahm with a shocking first 2 rounds. The guy must be itching to take some time off.

[iBanesto]

Canter seems due for a 1st ET win but this course is so dangerous when you are slightly off your game.

 

It should be an interesting final round if Canter doesn't run away with it.

[sg91]

The best hair in the game is tied for second and only one shot back. Has basically come out of nowhere

 

Edit: scratch that

Edited October 17, 2021 by sg91