British Open Live Blog, Second Round

(07/18/2008)

11:04

Shane B.:

Hello all, welcome to the Friday live blog, presented by long underwear (looks chilly across the pond!). I hope you've had your third mug of coffee because there is a lot to fill you in on so far.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:04 Shane B.

11:07

Shane B.:

Greg Norman is leading this crazy thing after another 70 today, that included a par putt from off the green on the 18th.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:07 Shane B.

11:07

Shane B.:

Rocco Mediate shot a respectable three-over 73 today to sit at two-over for the championship.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:07 Shane B.

11:08

Shane B.:

And Camilo Villegas did his best, hate that i'm about to say this, Ian Baker-Finch impression, making five consecutive birdies on his last five holes to fire a 65, four shots lower than anyone all week.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:08 Shane B.

11:08

[Comment From WesWes: ]

You had the Shark winning it all right? I think that's what you told me.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:08 Wes

11:08

Shane B.:

Yep, at even odds.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:08 Shane B.

11:08

Shane B.:

A lot of people thought I was crazy, but look at me now.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:08 Shane B.

11:09

[Comment From WesWes: ]

What're the odds he fires an 80 on the last day?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:09 Wes

11:09

Shane B.:

78, a la Augusta.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:09 Shane B.

11:10

Shane B.:

Oh, and Padraig Harrington hasn't pulled out of this thing yet, but he is starting to do the Mickelson with his wrist, letting go of the clubs in the rough and stuff.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:10 Shane B.

11:11

Shane B.:

If you're looking for someone to bet on after two days, you'd have to go with Jim Furyk. Two rounds of 71 were pretty solid.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:11 Shane B.

11:12

Shane B.:

They are showing Sergio Garcia putts, which he missed two short ones, one about three feet, one, on 18, of seriously about a foot and a half.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:12 Shane B.

11:12

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

What a day Mate

Friday July 18, 2008 11:12 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:12

Shane B.:

You warming up, Greg?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:12 Shane B.

11:12

Shane B.:

You better sleep next to that putter tonight.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:12 Shane B.

11:13

Shane B.:

Sergio, by the way, is at five-over for the championship, very much within reach, but he'd actually have to hit putts and have them go in the hole, a strange concept.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:13 Shane B.

11:13

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

Yes, Chris is making me a Veggiemite sandwich

Friday July 18, 2008 11:13 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:13

Shane B.:

Sounds, ummm, interesting? Tell her hi and also that Getty Images has just as many pictures of her on the website as you buddy.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:13 Shane B.

11:14

Shane B.:

A quick update for anyone that was live-blogging with us yesterday, TNT has decided, in a shocking turn of events, to actually show golf coverage. It's strange.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:14 Shane B.

11:14

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

Nice to see JD endorsing Taylormade without actually being an endorsee

Friday July 18, 2008 11:14 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:14

Shane B.:

Haha, i'm sure his head was cold and Justin Rose just gave him one of his.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:14 Shane B.

11:15

Who, of the top-five, do you think has the best chance to win?
Greg Norman

( 20% )

Camilo Villegas

( 20% )

Rocco Mediate

( 0% )

Jim Furyk

( 40% )

K.J. Choi

( 20% )

Other

( 0% )

Friday July 18, 2008 11:15

11:15

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

Sounds bout right, did he barter for it with a pack of smokes and a coupon to Hooters

Friday July 18, 2008 11:15 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:16

Shane B.:

I'm not sure of the amount of Hooters on the western shore of England, but if there is one, he's been there (a lot).

Friday July 18, 2008 11:16 Shane B.

11:17

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

So I am in contention once again, lets see how the weekend goes

Friday July 18, 2008 11:17 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:17

Shane B.:

Yeah, please don't think 78 at any point over the next day.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:17 Shane B.

11:17

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

this would do wonders for my legacy

Friday July 18, 2008 11:17 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:17

Shane B.:

You'd completely change what people think of you, that's for sure.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:17 Shane B.

11:17

Shane B.:

Oh, and our first Barack Obama commercial, brought to you by Barack Obama.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:17 Shane B.

11:17

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

Faldo isnt announcing this Weekned is he

Friday July 18, 2008 11:17 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:18

Shane B.:

I'm sure he is.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:18 Shane B.

11:19

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

he may bust out the christmas sweater to boot, to rub it in ya know

Friday July 18, 2008 11:19 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:19

Shane B.:

I would love it.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:19 Shane B.

11:20

Shane B.:

So, Rocco Mediate just won't really go away, you know.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:20 Shane B.

11:20

Shane B.:

69-73

Friday July 18, 2008 11:20 Shane B.

11:20

Shane B.:

and Villegas shooting a 65 was pretty on cue. What in the world? People are barely breaking par and this guy goes out and makes eight birdies?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:20 Shane B.

11:20

Shane B.:

Pretty impressive.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:20 Shane B.

11:20

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

looks like an arena league score

Friday July 18, 2008 11:20 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:21

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

obv on the juice

Friday July 18, 2008 11:21 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:21

Shane B.:

I think so. Test him, please.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:21 Shane B.

11:22

Shane B.:

I love that they test Davis Love III and not guys like Villegas.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:22 Shane B.

11:22

Shane B.:

What would that be considered, "muscle profiling?"

Friday July 18, 2008 11:22 Shane B.

11:23

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

call Al Sharpton

Friday July 18, 2008 11:23 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:24

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

please dont let JF win, it hurts my soul to see him with his hat off.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:24 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:24

Shane B.:

I know. When did he go with the "cancer patient" look?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:24 Shane B.

11:25

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

must be working, his wife is ok. he plays the sympathy angle, chicks fall for it everytime. having several mil doesnt hurt

Friday July 18, 2008 11:25 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:25

Shane B.:

Nope, and going to the U of A. That just makes you a stud.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:25 Shane B.

11:26

Shane B.:

David Duval is still chugging along, only two-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:26 Shane B.

11:26

Shane B.:

Friday July 18, 2008 11:26 Shane B.

11:26

Shane B.:

David Duval and Greg Norman...this is normal.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:26 Shane B.

11:26

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

And DD is on the prowl, he dusted off the clubs to come play with his friends this weekend, his wife thinks he is in Tahoe

Friday July 18, 2008 11:26 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:27

Shane B.:

Shuuuush, she said she's a big blogger.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:27 Shane B.

11:27

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

uh oh, he better miss the cut to get home

Friday July 18, 2008 11:27 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:27

Shane B.:

I couldn't agree more.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:27 Shane B.

11:28

Shane B.:

Alright, a check on the bottom of the leaderboard.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:28 Shane B.

11:28

Shane B.:

Peter Fowler is 25-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:28 Shane B.

11:28

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

If me or DD win this, Tiger will be back on tour next week!

Friday July 18, 2008 11:28 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:29

Shane B.:

Vijay Singh is 12-over, John Daly 11-over, past champion here Mark O'Meara finished at 11-over, Colin Montgomerie is 10-over, Ernie Els and Davis Love III both nine-over, where the cut is sitting at right now.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:29 Shane B.

11:29

Shane B.:

All of those players will miss the weekend if the cut stays at eight-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:29 Shane B.

11:29

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

Sometimes its just better to sit at home than to shoot 25 over your hcp

Friday July 18, 2008 11:29 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:30

Shane B.:

Also, Mickelson will have to make a couple of birdies, sitting at 10-over as well.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:30 Shane B.

11:31

Shane B.:

Wow, TNT is showing so much golf coverage right now.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:31 Shane B.

11:31

Shane B.:

It's like they decided, "hey guys, all those features and interviews? Lets hold them off today and show people hitting live shots and making live putts."

Friday July 18, 2008 11:31 Shane B.

11:32

Shane B.:

They are calling for 40 MPH winds tomorrow.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:32 Shane B.

11:32

Shane B.:

and i'm not kidding

Friday July 18, 2008 11:32 Shane B.

11:32

Shane B.:

The winning score of this thing could be seven or eight over if it really is that windy.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:32 Shane B.

11:33

Shane B.:

Which goes back to my philosphy on this thing. If you can make the cut and go decently low on Saturday, you still have a chance to win.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:33 Shane B.

11:33

Shane B.:

Only two Americans on the leaderboard as well, Furyk and Mediate.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:33 Shane B.

11:33

Shane B.:

Not exactly your power-punch.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:33 Shane B.

11:33

Shane B.:

If Rocco Mediate continues to play this well, he has to be considered for the Ryder Cup as a captains pick, right?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:33 Shane B.

11:34

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

going to eat, will brb. Chris is calling. Yummy

Friday July 18, 2008 11:34 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:36

Shane B.:

Another of my favorite games is what would be the most awkward major championship winner speech. It HAS to be K.J. Choi at the British, doesn't it?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:36 Shane B.

11:36

Shane B.:

I mean, I love Choi, but it would be strange.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:36 Shane B.

11:37

Shane B.:

Guys that TNT is showing a lot -- Mike Weir, Ian Poulter, David Duval. Yep, you read that correctly.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:37 Shane B.

11:37

Shane B.:

I'm not positive on this, but Padraig Harrington has to be the only guy on tour still using the White Hot two-ball putter.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:37 Shane B.

11:38

[Comment From SamSam: ]

Mr. Bacon - How's it going

Friday July 18, 2008 11:38 Sam

11:39

Shane B.:

It's going, how are you?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:39 Shane B.

11:39

Shane B.:

I wish it was colder where I lived so I felt more "British Open-y."

Friday July 18, 2008 11:39 Shane B.

11:40

[Comment From SamSam: ]

Where are you at?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:40 Sam

11:40

Shane B.:

Colorado, but it's hot.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:40 Shane B.

11:40

Shane B.:

Places I'd like to be -- West coast of England, St. Andrews or Pebble Beach.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:40 Shane B.

11:41

Shane B.:

Also, the "viva viagra" commercials are back.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:41 Shane B.

11:41

Shane B.:

Is it strange that every time I see those I think I might have to pee?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:41 Shane B.

11:41

[Comment From SamSam: ]

How

Friday July 18, 2008 11:41 Sam

11:41

[Comment From SamSam: ]

bout

Friday July 18, 2008 11:41 Sam

11:41

Shane B.:

lunch?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:41 Shane B.

11:41

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

yes it is

Friday July 18, 2008 11:41 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:41

Shane B.:

Thanks, just needed confirmation.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:41 Shane B.

11:42

Shane B.:

K.J. Choi for birdie, leaving it a little short,.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:42 Shane B.

11:42

Shane B.:

Still at two-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:42 Shane B.

11:42

[Comment From jkjk: ]

what hole is duval on,,,i hope he plays well

Friday July 18, 2008 11:42 jk

11:42

Shane B.:

He's on the sixth hole, putting right now for par.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:42 Shane B.

11:42

Shane B.:

Oh, just rolled the lip, made bogey, moves to three-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:42 Shane B.

11:43

Shane B.:

Remember though, the sixth used to be a par-5 and is one of the hardest holes in the British Open rotation. So no wories yet.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:43 Shane B.

11:43

[Comment From jkjk: ]

rats

Friday July 18, 2008 11:43 jk

11:43

Shane B.:

(snaps fingers)

Friday July 18, 2008 11:43 Shane B.

11:43

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

I am your compass Sir

Friday July 18, 2008 11:43 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:43

Shane B.:

You are that.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:43 Shane B.

11:44

Shane B.:

Wow, Colin Montgomerie just made his second birdie in a row to get inside the cut line at 8-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:44 Shane B.

11:44

Shane B.:

A full 360 birdie putt that dropped.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:44 Shane B.

11:44

[Comment From jkjk: ]

what is the 7th hole like?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:44 jk

11:44

Shane B.:

par-3

Friday July 18, 2008 11:44 Shane B.

11:44

Shane B.:

If TNT shows the shot, I'll let you know where he hit it.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:44 Shane B.

11:45

Shane B.:

The first part is always up in the air though.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:45 Shane B.

11:45

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

you dont draw pictures, just a number sir

Friday July 18, 2008 11:45 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:45

Shane B.:

Golf cliches are my favorite.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:45 Shane B.

11:45

Shane B.:

Right now, instead of showing Duval's 7th hole, they're showing some guy walking in the rough and kids eating ice cream.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:45 Shane B.

11:46

[Comment From moemoe: ]

is sergio still dating greg normans daughter?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:46 moe

11:46

Shane B.:

Not sure, let me check.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:46 Shane B.

11:46

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

the do's and dont's of DD, more walking, less ice cream

Friday July 18, 2008 11:46 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:46

Shane B.:

Actually, from the looks of him, more ice cream, less walking.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:46 Shane B.

11:47

Shane B.:

No, he's not dating Norman's daughter anymore.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:47 Shane B.

11:47

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

toche'

Friday July 18, 2008 11:47 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:47

Shane B.:

hat tip.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:47 Shane B.

11:47

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

I shot even par, its a good score today, DD is on track

Friday July 18, 2008 11:47 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:47

[Comment From jkjk: ]

you think people still mad at duval for his cockieness from a few years back? or does he get the underdog/sympathy vote now? they must stil be mad at him if they are not following his every shot, if he plays well here (top 10) it could be one of the best golf stories of the year,,we already know the whole tiger/rocco will be the best, but if duval does big things, that will be awesome

Friday July 18, 2008 11:47 jk

11:48

Shane B.:

I don't think people are mad at him at all. They forgive and forget. I think it's a great story, especially since he told Ian Baker-Finch he thinks he had a better shot of winning than just making the cut.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:48 Shane B.

11:48

Shane B.:

You have to love people that are struggling this much with their game and come back strong.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:48 Shane B.

11:48

[Comment From Greg Norman aka EddieGreg Norman aka Eddie: ]

JHC jk, do you have a book deal?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:48 Greg Norman aka Eddie

11:49

Shane B.:

Out of the top-8, only one golfer is on the course. Everyone else has finished.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:49 Shane B.

11:49

Shane B.:

Still no DD sighting. TNT has been showing the leaderboard for like ten minutes straight.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:49 Shane B.

11:50

Shane B.:

TNT coverage is like apartment searching in Manhattan.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:50 Shane B.

11:50

Shane B.:

Also, a Jean Van de Velde update, he shot 71 after an opening 73, just four shots back of Norman going into the weekend.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:50 Shane B.

11:51

Shane B.:

JK, also a great story.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:51 Shane B.

11:52

Shane B.:

Good players still within ear-shot --

Five over -- Zach Johnson, Sergio, Justin Rose.
Six over -- Anthony Kim, Padraig Harrington, Nick Dougherty.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:52 Shane B.

11:52

Shane B.:

Speaking of Paddy, he just stuck it on the par-5 15th hole for birdie.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:52 Shane B.

11:53

Shane B.:

Mickelson just moved back to nine-over with a birdie on his ninth hole to go out in even par 34.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:53 Shane B.

11:53

[Comment From jkjk: ]

lol, poor jean V d V would be nice to see him get some redemption,,,would be better drama to watch him get into contention then fall apart again tho too, is that mean?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:53 jk

11:54

Shane B.:

Not mean, true. Failure makes for good TV.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:54 Shane B.

11:54

Shane B.:

That is one of those things non-golfers remember.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:54 Shane B.

11:55

Shane B.:

Peter Allis, who I love as a broadcaster, just said "a lot of people probably had a lot of money on Vijay Singh at the start of the week," so in other words, said that most people are really, really dumb.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:55 Shane B.

11:56

Shane B.:

Heath Slocum is tied for 10th and a good story. He was the last alternate and was told he'd be in the field just 30 minutes before his tee time on Thursday. Taking full advantage.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:56 Shane B.

11:56

[Comment From jkjk: ]

did duval par 7?

Friday July 18, 2008 11:56 jk

11:56

Shane B.:

Yes, no thanks to TNT. IT was just posted online.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:56 Shane B.

11:56

Shane B.:

He's still even for the day, one birdie and one bogey through seven holes.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:56 Shane B.

11:58

Shane B.:

Padraig converted his birdie on 15, moves to five-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:58 Shane B.

11:58

Shane B.:

Now Ian Poulter for birdie, to move within one of Norman.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:58 Shane B.

11:58

Shane B.:

And he left it on the lip.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:58 Shane B.

11:59

Shane B.:

Ian hasn't worn any weird clothes this week, which is disappointing.

Friday July 18, 2008 11:59 Shane B.

12:00

Shane B.:

And for anyone that enjoys watching live golf, get ready, because the Lexus at the Turn thing is about to come on TNT, which means they just recap everything. Awesome.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:00 Shane B.

12:00

[Comment From jkjk: ]

how do they determine the pairings for tomorrow if a bunch of people are tied at +2? 1st in gets the later tee time? or will the powers-that-be make pairings to increase drama/ratings,,,suppose duval gets one back and is +2, wouldnt it be great to pair him with rocco in the 2nd to last group? or do they have a set formula?

Friday July 18, 2008 12:00 jk

12:00

Shane B.:

No, it's first in gets the later times.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:00 Shane B.

12:00

Shane B.:

If Duval posts two-over before, say, Goosen, he goes off later.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:00 Shane B.

12:01

Shane B.:

They used to have the leaderboards be in alphabetical order before Tiger came on the scene. ESPN nixed that idea back in 2000 when Tiger shot the opening round 65 (i think) at Pebble. He was tied for the lead with someone after the first day and they had Woods at the top.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:01 Shane B.

12:01

[Comment From jkjk: ]

ydm shane

Friday July 18, 2008 12:01 jk

12:01

[Comment From jkjk: ]

howd you get so smart?

Friday July 18, 2008 12:01 jk

12:02

Shane B.:

I cheated (A LOT!)

Friday July 18, 2008 12:02 Shane B.

12:02

Shane B.:

So, two days, two Tiger Woods features by TNT.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:02 Shane B.

12:02

Shane B.:

Way to stay in the moment guys.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:02 Shane B.

12:02

Shane B.:

and they just said, "For more Viagra moments that changed the game..." which has so many jokes it's almost too easy.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:02 Shane B.

12:03

[Comment From jkjk: ]

ok, so still no coeverage on DD, I assume he is on 8 somewhere?

Friday July 18, 2008 12:03 jk

12:03

Shane B.:

Zero actually. Awesome.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:03 Shane B.

12:03

Shane B.:

If they post it online, I'll let you know.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:03 Shane B.

12:03

Shane B.:

So promising early, TNT is back to their normal antics. They just showed, and I'm not making this up, a frog hopping in slow motion HD. Sigh.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:03 Shane B.

12:04

Shane B.:

That's what we're here for, to watch animals do what they do all the time, every day, all over the world.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:04 Shane B.

12:04

Shane B.:

K.J. Choi and Ian Poulter both are two-over through 11 and 10 holes, and one, I believe, could post even par with Norman. Two par-5s left .

Friday July 18, 2008 12:04 Shane B.

12:05

Shane B.:

Hey Duval on TV!!!

Friday July 18, 2008 12:05 Shane B.

12:05

Shane B.:

Birdie putt on 8....wow, hit a great putt, just left it a touch on the low side, tap in par, moves to the ninth hole.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:05 Shane B.

12:06

Shane B.:

And now a leaderboard showing, because they haven't done that a lot lately.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:06 Shane B.

12:06

[Comment From jkjk: ]

was it in slow motion?

Friday July 18, 2008 12:06 jk

12:06

Shane B.:

Haha, yeah, and a frog jumped over his ball.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:06 Shane B.

12:06

Shane B.:

Now "Lexus at the Turn" which they should rename "Perfect Time for the Announcers to Pee."

Friday July 18, 2008 12:06 Shane B.

12:07

Shane B.:

For those scoring at home, TNT just went - frog jumping, commercial, david duval hitting one putt, Lexus at the Turn preview, commercial.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:07 Shane B.

12:07

Shane B.:

I guess this goes to show how bad our economy is.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:07 Shane B.

12:09

Shane B.:

Low amatuer so far this week is Englishman Chris Wood, who chipped in for birdie on the 18th hole to post a second round 70, curently at five-over and comfortably on to the weekend.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:09 Shane B.

12:10

Shane B.:

Choi has a decent look at birdie at the 12th hole....just rolls the lip.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:10 Shane B.

12:10

Shane B.:

I had a convo with my Pops yesterday, and we both agreed that people are playing too much break on theese greens. It looks like they're hitting putts where they want, they just aren't going in.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:10 Shane B.

12:12

Shane B.:

Sorry, all they're showing is highlights, that they jsut showed an hour ago. The exact same highlights.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:12 Shane B.

12:13

Shane B.:

Some people hovering around the cut line, that is currently at eight-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:13 Shane B.

12:14

Shane B.:

Lee Westwood, Justin Leonard, Monty, Ben Curtis, all just on the number to make teh weekend.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:14 Shane B.

12:14

Shane B.:

Michael Campbell, Davis Love, Ernie, Andres Romero all on the outside looking in.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:14 Shane B.

12:15

[Comment From jkjk: ]

did daly break 100? is he still out there or has he ducked into one of the hospitality tents?

Friday July 18, 2008 12:15 jk

12:16

Shane B.:

Big John is currently 16-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:16 Shane B.

12:17

[Comment From kd bartkd bart: ]

I have a feeling the cut line is going to drop back to +9.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:17 kd bart

12:17

Shane B.:

I think so as well, but right now they're looking at eight-over. I hope it does because it will allow some great players a chance to go out tomorrow morning and put up a good number.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:17 Shane B.

12:17

Shane B.:

If the winds are really going to be 40-plus tomorrow, a 69 would go a long way if you're nine-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:17 Shane B.

12:18

Shane B.:

Hey, LIVE GOLF!

Friday July 18, 2008 12:18 Shane B.

12:18

Shane B.:

The Goose just missed a par putt to move to five-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:18 Shane B.

12:19

Shane B.:

Struggling today, Retief has made four bogeys on the back nine with two holes to go.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:19 Shane B.

12:19

[Comment From kd bartkd bart: ]

I think the strategy for Ernie and Phil the rest of today is to birdie the two par 5s and par everything else and get in at +7.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:19 kd bart

12:19

[Comment From Complete LoserComplete Loser: ]

What do I have to do to be like you when I grow up?

Friday July 18, 2008 12:19 Complete Loser

12:19

Shane B.:

Well, judging by your name, you're right there. Just keep being a loser and you'll equal my loser-ness in just a few short months.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:19 Shane B.

12:19

Shane B.:

It helps to start losing your hair early and eat a lot of fast food.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:19 Shane B.

12:20

[Comment From kd bartkd bart: ]

And just like that, Ernie bogies 14.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:20 kd bart

12:20

Shane B.:

Just not the same guy anymore.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:20 Shane B.

12:21

Shane B.:

An interesting by the always great Ryan Wilson on David Pelz saying Tiger Woods was lucky to win the U.S. Open.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:21 Shane B.

12:22

Shane B.:

Mike Weir is hanging out, just three-over through ten holes.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:22 Shane B.

12:22

Shane B.:

Also, TNT continues to be amazing.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:22 Shane B.

12:23

Shane B.:

Commercial, one four-foot par putt by Mike Weir, and now a "Spain is Dominating Sports" feature. Now I know why people drink in the mornings.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:23 Shane B.

12:23

Shane B.:

So, you got that right?

Friday July 18, 2008 12:23 Shane B.

12:23

Shane B.:

One putt, a four-footer, in the last five minutes of coverage.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:23 Shane B.

12:23

Shane B.:

Uno.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:23 Shane B.

12:25

[Comment From jkjk: ]

well, the AOL leaderboard only shows duval through 7 holes,,so whats worse TNT or aol leaderboard,,good thing we have you here to keep us up to date shane

Friday July 18, 2008 12:25 jk

12:25

Shane B.:

Not to veer people away from AOL, but the www.britishopen.com leaderboard seems to be faster.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:25 Shane B.

12:26

Shane B.:

Wow, Jim Huber just dogs Sergio after the feature. "Who will he blame next?"

Friday July 18, 2008 12:26 Shane B.

12:27

Shane B.:

Obviously a jab at EVERYTHING Sergio complains at.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:27 Shane B.

12:27

Shane B.:

Still no live golf people. Seriously.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:27 Shane B.

12:27

Shane B.:

Now they're showing highlights of Sergio's round.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:27 Shane B.

12:27

Shane B.:

This is getting laughable.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:27 Shane B.

12:27

[Comment From AaronAaron: ]

I like golf!

Friday July 18, 2008 12:27 Aaron

12:27

Shane B.:

Well, don't watch TNT then, because they do not.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:27 Shane B.

12:27

Shane B.:

They like features and recaps and talking.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:27 Shane B.

12:27

Shane B.:

More golf, less mustache. That should be their motto.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:27 Shane B.

12:28

Shane B.:

Oh, and JK, Duval made par on 9, turns at even par.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:28 Shane B.

12:28

Shane B.:

Oh lord, you have to see Ian Poulter's pants.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:28 Shane B.

12:28

Shane B.:

He just took his rain pants off and is wearing pants that might not have a color named after them yet.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:28 Shane B.

12:29

Shane B.:

They make the sky look like a bland blue.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:29 Shane B.

12:29

[Comment From jkjk: ]

ty shane

Friday July 18, 2008 12:29 jk

12:29

Shane B.:

I'm going to try to find a picture of Poutler's pants.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:29 Shane B.

12:31

[Comment From jkjk: ]

so shane, I know you havent seen much coverage, but what is the difference between duval this week and over the past few years?? I know he has not been inthe 60's at all whenother golfers have been, but he has been pretty consistant this week,,do you thin its just a matter of this course suiting him? is he just getting lucky? or has he managed to drop some of the demons?

Friday July 18, 2008 12:31 jk

12:32

Shane B.:

Baker-Finch said Duval told him he is hitting the ball as good as he has since he can remember, so i'd attribute that to his success. Also, he has made a few long putts, like the 30-footer on the first today for birdie.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:32 Shane B.

12:33

Shane B.:

He's made his share of bogeys this week but no big numbers, like a lot of the players have (Even Norman's made a double this week).

Friday July 18, 2008 12:33 Shane B.

12:33

Shane B.:

That shows he's hitting it where he wants.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:33 Shane B.

12:33

Shane B.:

An errant shot at this course will be in some deep rough or a nasty bunker.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:33 Shane B.

12:34

Shane B.:

No thanks to TNT, K.J. Choi just made a birdie to move to one-over, just a shot back of Norman. It's the second day in a row he's birdied 13.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:34 Shane B.

12:35

Shane B.:

When they show the putt in about ten minutes, i'll let you know how long it was.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:35 Shane B.

12:36

Shane B.:

A Mickelson sighting!

Friday July 18, 2008 12:36 Shane B.

12:36

Shane B.:

A little flip shot by Phil to about three-feet for par.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:36 Shane B.

12:36

Shane B.:

Lefty is still nine-over, needs a birdie or two to stay within reach.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:36 Shane B.

12:37

Shane B.:

If I was asked to name the color of Poulter's pants, I'd call it Blue Whale.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:37 Shane B.

12:37

Shane B.:

Crayola still isn't calling.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:37 Shane B.

12:38

Shane B.:

Tom Watson is finishing up his round, ten-over and in desperate need of a birdie to have any chance of making the cut.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:38 Shane B.

12:39

Shane B.:

A check of our last place finisher, Peter Fowler. Last we looked he was 25-over, but made a birdie on the 18th hole to finish at 24-over. Good putt Fowler.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:39 Shane B.

12:40

Shane B.:

Hey, David Duval, just over the green on the 10th, Oh, CHIPS IT IN!!!

Friday July 18, 2008 12:40 Shane B.

12:40

Shane B.:

JK, Duval just chipped in for birdie on the 10th hole.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:40 Shane B.

12:40

Shane B.:

Now just two-over. Tough chip from some deep stuff too!

Friday July 18, 2008 12:40 Shane B.

12:41

[Comment From kd bartkd bart: ]

"Lefty is still nine-over, needs a birdie or two to stay within reach."

Friday July 18, 2008 12:41 kd bart

12:41

Shane B.:

Sigh, I know.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:41 Shane B.

12:41

[Comment From jkjk: ]

nice

Friday July 18, 2008 12:41 jk

12:41

Shane B.:

Yeah, it went dead center. That also will help your score.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:41 Shane B.

12:41

[Comment From kd bartkd bart: ]

That what the par 5s are for

Friday July 18, 2008 12:41 kd bart

12:41

[Comment From jkjk: ]

(nice for DD, no Mick choking)

Friday July 18, 2008 12:41 jk

12:41

Shane B.:

Well, Tom Watson missed the birdie putt on 18, won't be around for the weekend.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:41 Shane B.

12:42

Shane B.:

A pretty impressive 74 yesterday though in the nasty winds.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:42 Shane B.

12:42

Shane B.:

Justin Rose just finished up, shot 74-72 to sit at six-over, not out of it yet.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:42 Shane B.

12:42

Shane B.:

Padraig Harrington has an eagle putt on 15, cashes it!

Friday July 18, 2008 12:42 Shane B.

12:43

Shane B.:

Wow, shots are starting to fall for these players.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:43 Shane B.

12:43

Shane B.:

Paddy just made eagle on 15 to move to three-over.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:43 Shane B.

12:43

Shane B.:

Phil Mickelson, take note.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:43 Shane B.

12:44

Shane B.:

Guys that will be making the weekend of note -- Tom Lehman (7-over), Todd Hamilton (8), Woody Austin (8) and Trevor Immelman (8).

Friday July 18, 2008 12:44 Shane B.

12:48

Shane B.:

Mike Weir just made a wind-aided birdie.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:48 Shane B.

12:48

Shane B.:

Sat on the lip, wind picked up and helped it drop.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:48 Shane B.

12:48

Shane B.:

The rare Ernie Els sighting, Els makes a rare par on the 16th hole.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:48 Shane B.

12:50

Shane B.:

Not like TNT would let us know this information, but Scott Verplank is four-under on his round today with three holes to go.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:50 Shane B.

12:52

Shane B.:

Mr. Mike Weir, two-over for the championship, just hit it in the pot bunker on 13 off the tee.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:52 Shane B.

12:53

Shane B.:

Oh, on cue, Verplank for birdie on 16, leaves it short but taps in for par to stay four-under on his day.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:53 Shane B.

12:53

Shane B.:

Defending champion Padraig is finishing his round on 18, hits it about six feet for birdie, has a chance to finish two-under for the touranment.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:53 Shane B.

12:55

Shane B.:

David duval sighting on 11, wow, what a SHOT, hit it about three feet for birdie on 11.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:55 Shane B.

12:55

Shane B.:

From the rough, Duval just STUCK one.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:55 Shane B.

12:55

Shane B.:

I think it's worth noting, again, that Duval has only made one cut all year on tour.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:55 Shane B.

12:55

Shane B.:

So this would be consider "unexpected."

Friday July 18, 2008 12:55 Shane B.

12:56

Shane B.:

If he makes that putt, he'll be one shot back of the lead.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:56 Shane B.

12:56

Shane B.:

With two par-5s coming up.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:56 Shane B.

12:57

Shane B.:

Duval, cashes the birdie putt.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:57 Shane B.

12:57

Shane B.:

2-under today, one-over for the tournament.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:57 Shane B.

12:58

Shane B.:

A prettty interesting article by Will Brinson about the odds of Norman winning. I wish I would have tossed out some cash.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:58 Shane B.

12:58

Shane B.:

Retief finishes with a five-over 75 today.

Friday July 18, 2008 12:58 Shane B.

12:59

Shane B.:

Paddy now for his birdie on the 18th to finish at two-over. Think his wrist is feeling better?

Friday July 18, 2008 12:59 Shane B.

1:00

Shane B.:

How, great putt by Padraig.

Friday July 18, 2008 1:00 Shane B.

1:00

Shane B.:

Eagle on 17, birdie on 18, and the defending champion is just two shots back.

Friday July 18, 2008 1:00 Shane B.

1:01	Right now, who do you think will with the Claret Jug? Greg Norman ( 50% ) David Duval ( 0% ) Padraig Harrington ( 0% ) Jim Furyk ( 50% ) K.J. Choi ( 0% ) Other ( 0% ) Friday July 18, 2008 1:01

1:03

Shane B.:

Paddy shot 68 today.

Friday July 18, 2008 1:03 Shane B.

1:05

Shane B.:

JK, you go to lunch?

Friday July 18, 2008 1:05 Shane B.

1:07

Shane B.:

Scott Verplank, still four-under on his round, is going it a go on the par-5 17th. Front bunker, but not a bad spot. In good shape to make a birdie to get where Villegas was this morning.

Friday July 18, 2008 1:07 Shane B.

1:09

Shane B.:

Alright kiddos, wrapping this chat up. Thanks for all the submission.

Friday July 18, 2008 1:09 Shane B.

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