British Open

Easy Mac · 07-20-2003, 09:04 PM

Am I the only one shocked no one has commented on this yet. The guy wins with his first top 10 finish ever. His finacee was pretty hot (does everyone get married a month after they do something great, are they like "I think I'll win a major, I should get married a month later).

There was a lot of drama at the end. It was great seeing ABC cut from shot to shot over the last 10 minutes. It ws amazing to watch Singh, Love, Woods and Bjorn falter all in succession. It was just one shot after another that went wrong, and they all had an opportunity to make a great shot to have a chance. I mean, it was crazy how all that had to happen for this guy to win. And he's just standing on the practice grounds, lightly hitting a ball. I was amazed how subdued he was when he won. Just kind of stood there and the media came right after him. He looked totally unfazed.

Perhaps because it happened around 1 and no one could watch it.

Craptacular · 07-20-2003, 09:10 PM

I was JUST about to post this thread ... Dude, you're getting a Claret Jug!

Easy Mac · 07-20-2003, 09:11 PM

I settle for sex with Curtis's wife... damn she was nice looking.

tucker342 · 07-20-2003, 10:55 PM

To bad I missed the hot wife

andy m · 07-21-2003, 03:40 AM

bjorn's chip at the last to force a playoff was oh so close.

Critch · 07-21-2003, 07:15 AM

Good chance this will end up like the Open a couple of years ago where the guy loosing is remembered more than the eventual winner.

Bjorn's three shots to get out of the bunker will join Van der Velde's flirtations with the burn at Carnoustie as the bit that will be remembered, while Curtis will join Paul Lawrie as the winner who's an afterthought?

RPI-Fan · 07-21-2003, 03:23 PM

Curtis, being an American, will get more attention than Lawrie. Bjorn is also a much better player than Van de Velde, and this won't be his only chance to win a major (he already has 3 2nd's).

Easy Mac · 07-21-2003, 03:27 PM

Has it even gotten any attention? Did it even make the main story on ESPN.com?

Anrhydeddu · 07-21-2003, 03:37 PM

It was the main story nearly all day yesterday on espn.com. This wasn't like Van de Velde, who spectacularly did it all on the last hole in regulation but the comparison of someone in the clubhouse winning because everyone dropped below him was quite comparable.

07-21-2003, 03:40 AM	#5
andy m High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: norwich, UK	bjorn's chip at the last to force a playoff was oh so close. __________________ mostly harmless FOFL 2009 champs - Norwich Quagmire

07-21-2003, 03:23 PM	#7
RPI-Fan Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Troy, NY	Curtis, being an American, will get more attention than Lawrie. Bjorn is also a much better player than Van de Velde, and this won't be his only chance to win a major (he already has 3 2nd's). __________________ Quis custodiets ipsos custodes?

07-20-2003, 09:10 PM	#2
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	I was JUST about to post this thread ... Dude, you're getting a Claret Jug!

07-20-2003, 09:11 PM	#3
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I settle for sex with Curtis's wife... damn she was nice looking.

07-20-2003, 10:55 PM	#4
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	To bad I missed the hot wife

07-21-2003, 07:15 AM	#6
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Good chance this will end up like the Open a couple of years ago where the guy loosing is remembered more than the eventual winner. Bjorn's three shots to get out of the bunker will join Van der Velde's flirtations with the burn at Carnoustie as the bit that will be remembered, while Curtis will join Paul Lawrie as the winner who's an afterthought?

07-21-2003, 03:27 PM	#8
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Has it even gotten any attention? Did it even make the main story on ESPN.com?

07-21-2003, 03:37 PM	#9
Anrhydeddu Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2002	It was the main story nearly all day yesterday on espn.com. This wasn't like Van de Velde, who spectacularly did it all on the last hole in regulation but the comparison of someone in the clubhouse winning because everyone dropped below him was quite comparable.

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