British Open Live Blog, Round 1

(07/17/2008)

9:39

ryan:

Hello, fellow golfing nerds, it's the British Open.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:39 ryan

9:40

Shane B.:

If you want the true British Open experience, either run through some sprinklers outside and turn your fan on high or just stand in the shower with your computer.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:40 Shane B.

9:40

Shane B.:

(not responsible for computer damage)

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:40 Shane B.

9:41

Shane B.:

If you like watching people make birdies, I suggest waiting until Kenny Perry tees off this afternoon at the Great Milwaukee Open. Birdies ain't a flowin' at Royal Birkdale.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:41 Shane B.

9:42

ryan:

In case you haven't been glued to the teevees this morning, Philbert had a tough early go of it, and Retief is the early leader in the clubhouse.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:42 ryan

9:43

Shane B.:

and Jean Van de Velde is doing his best "First 71 holes at Carnoustie" impression, only one-over through 10 holes.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:43 Shane B.

9:44

ryan:

Anyway, Sergio -- he found the fairway on No. 1, pulled his second shot into the rough to the left of the green, and just chipped to within five feet or so. I'd say he's the favorite, even with Retief at 1-over. Oh, and Van de Velde -- can't forget him.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:44 ryan

9:45

ryan:

And Phil's got a tap-in for 79. Also known as "thanks for coming, see you next year."

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:45 ryan

9:46

Shane B.:

Also, for all those John Daly fans, he went out in 37, very respectable, and then went bogey-bogey-par-double-par-double-bogey, so yeah, pretty standard.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:46 Shane B.

9:46

Shane B.:

Also, for all those John Daly fans, he went out in 37, very respectable, and then went bogey-bogey-par-double-par-double-bogey, so yeah, pretty standard.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:46 Shane B.

9:46

ryan:

Sergio burns the edge, and there's your bogey to start the tourney. Thing is, No. 1 is one of the toughest holes on the course.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:46 ryan

9:47

ryan:

And we have our first Anthony Kim sigthing -- he's 1-under through three, and, apparently, nobody's been as low as 2-under today. Yay, crappy English weather!

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:47 ryan

9:48

Shane B.:

How much better are the essays by Jim Huber than Rick Reilly? 10 times? 50 times?

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:48 Shane B.

9:48

ryan:

How do you make the symbol for "infinity" in CoverItLive?

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:48 ryan

9:48

Shane B.:

"Mickelson's score today"

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:48 Shane B.

9:49	Will anyone finish under par today? Of Course ( 60% ) No Way ( 20% ) Ehh ( 20% ) Thursday July 17, 2008 9:49

9:49

Shane B.:

Mike Weir just made an eagle.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:49 Shane B.

9:49

Shane B.:

First today.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:49 Shane B.

9:49

ryan:

Azinger sure is being nice to Phil -- "he's one of the greatest players of all time." Maybe he's buttering him up for the Ryder Cup.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:49 ryan

9:50

ryan:

Mike Weir is my new favorite to win this thing. Until Daly goes on a birdie barrage tomorrow

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:50 ryan

9:50

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

How about a sturdy round of applause for Tom Watson the ageless wonder with the early morning 74

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:50 Chuck George

9:51

ryan:

Yep, Watson played like it was 1983 and he was, well, Watson. I can give a golf-clap for that.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:51 ryan

9:52

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

However, in his post round interview he did look like he needed a nap... ASAP

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:52 Chuck George

9:52

Shane B.:

A nap or some botox. I'm not sure which one.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:52 Shane B.

9:52

[Comment From kd bartkd bart: ]

What's the over/under on 80+s turned in today? We've had 11 so far.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:52 kd bart

9:52

Shane B.:

Honestly, I'd say 20 has to be the over/under.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:52 Shane B.

9:52

Shane B.:

If it starts raining later in the day like they're suspecting, the afternoon guys could pull a Sandy Lyle.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:52 Shane B.

9:52

Shane B.:

Speaking of, the Sandy Lyle "Walking off the course because he doesn't have it" today just really gets to me.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:52 Shane B.

9:53

Shane B.:

This guy is 50 years old, and takes a spot from some young guy, only to walk off beacuse the weather was bad and he was struggling?

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:53 Shane B.

9:53

Shane B.:

weak. sauce.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:53 Shane B.

9:54	How many rounds in the 80s will we have today at the Open? 11-15 ( 17% ) 15-18 ( 17% ) 18-20 ( 33% ) 20-25 ( 0% ) 25+ ( 33% ) Thursday July 17, 2008 9:54

9:55

Shane B.:

I just got a text from a buddy who is in love with Anthony Kim, bragging "Well look who the leader is?" Let me just say this, nobody should be bragging about the score until they get through 12.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:55 Shane B.

9:55

Shane B.:

Too many double and triple bogeys out there to get excited.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:55 Shane B.

9:56

Shane B.:

And if we're giving golf claps, Greg Norman deserves one. Man, what year does he think it is?

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:56 Shane B.

9:56

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

Yeah- Van de Velde made a 5 or 6 footer earlier and threw in a fist pump like he had just birdied his 4th in a row on the back 9 on sunday...Yes Jean, we know you can play on thursday...thanks

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:56 Chuck George

9:56

Shane B.:

Couldn't say it better myself.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:56 Shane B.

9:57

Shane B.:

Makes me think of the moment Andy Roddick fist-pumped against Roger Federer in Wimbledon just to get a break-point at like 15-40. Federer aced him twice in a row. Maybe wait until you do something until you fist pump.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:57 Shane B.

9:57

Shane B.:

Trevor Immelman, doing his best, uhhhh, Trevor Immelman impression. Even par.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:57 Shane B.

9:58

Shane B.:

Anthony Kim, your early leader, just missed a par putt to go back to even. Point proven.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:58 Shane B.

9:58

Shane B.:

Mr. Fist Pump, Jean Van de Velde, just hit a shot so off-line he actually started rolling up his pant legs. Someone tell Van de Velde there is no burn over there, I think he's confused.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:58 Shane B.

9:59

Shane B.:

Oh, and Mickelson interview time.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:59 Shane B.

9:59

Shane B.:

"I felt like anything in the 70s would be a good score."

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:59 Shane B.

9:59

ryan:

Nice hair, Phil.

Thursday July 17, 2008 9:59 ryan

10:00

Shane B.:

In case you can't see, Phil has some curly-Sue things going on with the back of his hair. Like he curled his mullet back for some reason. Hopefully Amy was shirt-less when she convinced him to do that, othewise he's weird.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:00 Shane B.

10:01

ryan:

Being married to Chris Evert really agrees with Greg Norman. He should do it more often.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:01 ryan

10:01

Shane B.:

Wow, scoring average today is 77.03.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:01 Shane B.

10:01

ryan:

John Daly's not helping that.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:01 ryan

10:01

Shane B.:

Only two times has it ever been higher in the first ruond, 99 Carnoustie and 78 Turnberry.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:01 Shane B.

10:01

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Would you perm your mullet just because your wife asked you to do it while topless?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:01 Oak

10:02

Shane B.:

If she looked like Amy, it's a possibility.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:02 Shane B.

10:02

ryan:

Um, no?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:02 ryan

10:02

Shane B.:

Even though I would be scared to Perm anything. Will Ferrell agrees.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:02 Shane B.

10:02

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Even the pretty ones need boundaries, and a permed mullet is clearly over the line.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:02 Oak

10:02

Shane B.:

Yeah, you're right.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:02 Shane B.

10:03

Shane B.:

Sorry, it's early and I've barely had a Red Bull. My mind is still a touch cloudy.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:03 Shane B.

10:03

[Comment From OakOak: ]

You're one step away from Nuke Lalouche territory and wearing her panties during competition with a permed mullet.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:03 Oak

10:04

ryan:

I think a permed mullet is the least of Lefty's worries.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:04 ryan

10:04

[Comment From OakOak: ]

I'll drop it now. My point has been made. I rule.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:04 Oak

10:04

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

I'd say its possible to be hot enough to not have boundaries, but not over a professional athelete, and not for long, with that look.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:04 Chuck George

10:04

ryan:

On this we can all agree, I think.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:04 ryan

10:04

Shane B.:

Alright, a quick scoring update.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:04 Shane B.

10:04

ryan:

John Daly: 45-over

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:04 ryan

10:04

ryan:

and drunk.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:04 ryan

10:04

Shane B.:

For some of your favorites -- Mickelson shot 79, Els shot 80, Andres Romero shot 80, Vijay Singh shot 80 and Boo Weekly is 10 over through 17 holes.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:04 Shane B.

10:05

ryan:

Are they using Stableford this week?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:05 ryan

10:05

Shane B.:

Haha, yeah, a new approach to the British. I'm sure Scottish fans would LOVE that change in tradition.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:05 Shane B.

10:05

Shane B.:

Now, for leader updates.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:05 Shane B.

10:06

Shane B.:

Adam Scott and Peter Hanson are one-under, Greg Norman's corpse is even, Immelman, Anthony Kim and Sean O'Hair are even.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:06 Shane B.

10:06

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Greg Norman is my least favorite Australian since Paul Hogan - jeez I hate that Foster's drinking redneck.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:06 Oak

10:06

Shane B.:

Wow, hit a rough patch there.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:06 Shane B.

10:07

Shane B.:

I didn't really know people ever had that stronge opinion about Greg Norman. That's like hating Bart Bryant.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:07 Shane B.

10:07

ryan:

I"m not a big Greg Norman fan, but he's kinda disappeared the last few years. Rory Sabattini is the new Norman, but without the majors.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:07 ryan

10:07

[Comment From kd bartkd bart: ]

Up to 12 as Boo Weekley turns in an 80.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:07 kd bart

10:07

Shane B.:

It's going to get to 20.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:07 Shane B.

10:07

[Comment From OakOak: ]

It's failure like Greg Norman's at Augusta that makes the aborigines so sad.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:07 Oak

10:08

ryan:

It also makes Greg Norman so sad. But Nick Faldo very, very happy.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:08 ryan

10:08

[Comment From OakOak: ]

He also eats Koala jerky - Norman HATES koalas.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:08 Oak

10:08

Shane B.:

Hahaha.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:08 Shane B.

10:08

Shane B.:

Maybe the best thing I've heard all week.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:08 Shane B.

10:08

Shane B.:

How can you hate koalas? You know Oak, I'm with you.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:08 Shane B.

10:08

ryan:

That's a great point. If you don't like koalas you don't like, um, stuff.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:08 ryan

10:09

[Comment From kd bartkd bart: ]

David Duval +3 through 16. What year is this?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:09 kd bart

10:09

ryan:

2001

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:09 ryan

10:09

Shane B.:

Shuuuuuu, he can hear you.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:09 Shane B.

10:09

ryan:

Except Duval thinks it's 1997 with that body.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:09 ryan

10:09

[Comment From OakOak: ]

It's like the terrorists have already won.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:09 Oak

10:09

Shane B.:

Azinger said he talked to Duval last week and he said he's thinking more about winning than making the cut, that's how good he feels he's hitting it.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:09 Shane B.

10:09

ryan:

David Duval's 2008 wraparound = terrorism

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:09 ryan

10:11

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Oakley sunglasses owned by the Bank of Bahrain - David Duval's primary sponsor...Bank of Bahrain. Coincedence? (Facts may or may not be true)

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:11 Oak

10:11

Shane B.:

The second best golfer in the world, Ian Poulter, shot a two-over 72 today with four birdies. If he's leading the British come Sunday he'd be so confused at what to wear he might go pants-less (and not because his wife asked him).

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:11 Shane B.

10:12

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

I know its a little delayed (I apologize, someone actually asked me to do work) but, - speaking of stableford, how about another golf clap for charles barkley for that slick -81 he put up in tahoe. He even had a par! a real one! on a par 5!

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:12 Chuck George

10:12

Shane B.:

I don't believe that one second. He can't spell par, much less make one. No way I'm believing it. I need video proof of this.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:12 Shane B.

10:12

ryan:

Why Barkley subjects himself to the humiliation is beyond me. It would be less embarrassing if he showed up wearing an Ian Poulter outfit -- in Ian Poulter's size.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:12 ryan

10:13

[Comment From kd bartkd bart: ]

Duval takes it to +2 with one left.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:13 kd bart

10:13

Shane B.:

Birdie on 17.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:13 Shane B.

10:13

ryan:

So if Duval wins the British is he Player of the Year? I vote yes just so people will quit yelling at Kenny Perry.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:13 ryan

10:13

Shane B.:

Speaking of, Perry is the smartest man in the entire world.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:13 Shane B.

10:14

ryan:

He should be, have you seen the size of his melon?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:14 ryan

10:14

Shane B.:

weather report for Milwaukee, 87 with some clouds.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:14 Shane B.

10:14

[Comment From kd bartkd bart: ]

Daly makes it a Baker's Dozen

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:14 kd bart

10:14

[Comment From wadewade: ]

gotta love the British Open weather

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:14 wade

10:15

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

quit picking on the cranially endowed

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:15 Chuck George

10:15

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Kenny Perry doesn't hate koalas. I heard he kinda thought they were cute.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:15 Oak

10:15

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

http://celebritygolfphotos.com/scoring/card/081.htm

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:15 Chuck George

10:15

Shane B.:

Ok, fine.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:15 Shane B.

10:15

Shane B.:

I'll believe you, but I don't like it.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:15 Shane B.

10:15

ryan:

Wow. Barkley got ONE par in three rounds. Everything else was over par.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:15 ryan

10:16

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

I don't want to believe it either... but how do you cheat on national TV in HD?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:16 Chuck George

10:16

ryan:

You don't -- and that's how you shoot -400.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:16 ryan

10:16

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

with a swing that looks like that?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:16 Chuck George

10:16

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

when he takes a club back... people notice

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:16 Chuck George

10:16

If Charles Barkley was playing at Royal Birkdale today, what would he shoot?
90-100

( 0% )

100-110

( 0% )

110-130

( 0% )

130-150

( 25% )

150+

( 75% )

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:16

10:17

ryan:

Shane, there should've been a "over 300" category.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:17 ryan

10:17

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Barkley couldn't carry enough balls to finish the round at Birkdale.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:17 Oak

10:17

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

That question needs the option for "not enough golf balls in england"

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:17 Chuck George

10:17

Shane B.:

Haha.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:17 Shane B.

10:17

ryan:

There should be a pay-per-event for how many strokes it would take Barkley to play the 17th at Sawgrass. I think he could shoot 100 on that hole alone.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:17 ryan

10:17

Shane B.:

Oh come on, he hits his driver so good.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:17 Shane B.

10:18

[Comment From OakOak: ]

I don't think he could finish if you gave him 8 hours and 100 balls, and I'm not being the least bit sarcastic. He wouldn't sniff 200. DNF

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:18 Oak

10:18

Shane B.:

I think everyone should be required to watch Barkley's golf swing after a day when they didn't play their best. It just makes you feel better about yourself.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:18 Shane B.

10:18

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

Imagine how many times he'd lose balls in the native grasses... and how many times his fat a$$ would have to talk back to the tee... if he did finish he'd lose easily 100 lbs.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:18 Chuck George

10:19

Shane B.:

A good match would be, what would he lose more of, pounds or balls.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:19 Shane B.

10:20

Shane B.:

Speaking of, TNT is having a tough hour. Honestly, they've showed like 2 minutes of golf coverage the last hour, with a whole bunch of features. Not to sound rude, but I don't really care what Ian Baker-Finch has to say about his win in 1991. I just listened to him for the last three hours.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:20 Shane B.

10:20

ryan:

I like Ian Baker-Finch, but does anybody remember him in 1995? When he couldn't even find the fairway at St. Andrews? I mean, I think he hit his first tee shot OB on No. 1 which is damn near impossible. I wonder if they'll talk about that today too.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:20 ryan

10:20

[Comment From OakOak: ]

He's gonna lose 5 pounds, gain 8 in the water weight from rain, and lose over 100 balls. Not even close.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:20 Oak

10:21

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Ian Baker Finch got the Charles Barkley-level yips and slice in the mid 90's

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:21 Oak

10:21

[Comment From OakOak: ]

I thought we were 'Following Sergio' - there's not any live golf on to see sergio

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:21 Oak

10:22

Shane B.:

I know that he made par on 2.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:22 Shane B.

10:22

ryan:

None. Even though TNT promised to show most of Sergio's round. Instead, we get the Ian Baker-Finch retrospective. Makes sense.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:22 ryan

10:22

Shane B.:

I mean, Finch had a great final round and stuff, but come on, it's Thursday. Show this 30 minutes before coverage on Sunday (at like 4 AM).

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:22 Shane B.

10:23

[Comment From OakOak: ]

He's worse than Greg Norman.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:23 Oak

10:23

[Comment From amazoamazo: ]

so wheres sergio at?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:23 amazo

10:23

ryan:

amazo: Earth. Oh, and he's 1-over through 2.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:23 ryan

10:23

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Ian Baker Finch has lady parts

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:23 Oak

10:23

Shane B.:

he's one-over through two holes, and hit it about 30 feet on 3 before they made it the "ian baker-finch" show.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:23 Shane B.

10:24

ryan:

Ian Baker-Finch IS NOT A LOSER!

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:24 ryan

10:24

[Comment From OakOak: ]

I like his Bille Jean King eyeglass-collection

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:24 Oak

10:24

Shane B.:

So far, what we've learned in this chat.

Barkley can par one out of 54 holes.

Oak hates a lot of golfers.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:24 Shane B.

10:24

Shane B.:

Also, update, STILL NO GOLF during the GOLF COVERAGE.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:24 Shane B.

10:24

ryan:

Eh, I'll take the "Johnny Miller shot 63 at the U.S. Open on Fathers Day" retrospective any day.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:24 ryan

10:24

[Comment From OakOak: ]

He was a revolutionary - the first lesbian champion of the Open Championship.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:24 Oak

10:24

ryan:

Yes, Oak, we all forget that (although after seeing that pink ensemble, i have no idea how)

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:24 ryan

10:25

Shane B.:

still no golf.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:25 Shane B.

10:25

[Comment From wadewade: ]

maybe they figured the golf was so bad, they'd show this stuff

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:25 wade

10:25

Shane B.:

Still watching Ian Baker-Finch videos.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:25 Shane B.

10:25

ryan:

Next up on TNT: Tiger Woods highlights from the 2000 Open Championship!

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:25 ryan

10:25

Shane B.:

I don't know wade, i'm on the fence of 1991 grainy video or HD stuff of people making bogeys. toss-up.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:25 Shane B.

10:25

[Comment From OakOak: ]

I'm gonna need a Jager shot to calm my nerves after all this Ian Baker Freaking Finch

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:25 Oak

10:26

ryan:

Ian Baker-Finch = Oprah when it comes to motivation.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:26 ryan

10:26

ryan:

Ian says "Sergio is so good." How about this: let us see it?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:26 ryan

10:26

Shane B.:

So, quick scoring update, Ian Baker-FInch won the 1991 British Open.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:26 Shane B.

10:26

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Don't you dare compare Finch to Winfrey

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:26 Oak

10:26

ryan:

I take it back. Wait, what? IBF won a major? At Birkdale?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:26 ryan

10:27

Shane B.:

And not to make Oak mad, but Greg Norman just made par to shoot even on the front nine, nine straight pars.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:27 Shane B.

10:27

[Comment From OakOak: ]

As a woman

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:27 Oak

10:27

Shane B.:

And the first great comment by the announcers -- "speaking of links golf, we usually link them all together..." You don't learn that stuff at Northwestern folks.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:27 Shane B.

10:28

ryan:

Okay, who likes Adam Scott this week? I like him every week, and every week he disapoints me.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:28 ryan

10:28

[Comment From wadewade: ]

and now a commercial

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:28 wade

10:28

Shane B.:

wade, I think we'd be better buying a plane ticket and just flying over there.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:28 Shane B.

10:28

ryan:

Wade, don't worry, when they come back, IBF will talk about his feelings.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:28 ryan

10:28

[Comment From OakOak: ]

I've got bootleg video of Greg Norman boxing a kangaroo hopped up on Foster's and crank - if he's leading after 3 rounds, I'm sending it to TMZ.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:28 Oak

10:28

Shane B.:

how was that jager shot?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:28 Shane B.

10:28

ryan:

I'd watch that.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:28 ryan

10:29

Shane B.:

Oh, and Sergio made par on 3, I'm assuming. He's still one-over through 3.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:29 Shane B.

10:29

[Comment From OakOak: ]

And that was Norman hopped up on the Foster's and crank, not the 'roo. That would just be weird.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:29 Oak

10:29

[Comment From wadewade: ]

sounds good, maybe we can have a beer with Daly

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:29 wade

10:29

Shane B.:

Sad day for all those Ben Curtis fans out there. Mr. NFL shot an eight-over 78.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:29 Shane B.

10:30

Shane B.:

Well, we better hurry, because he's only going to be there until tomorrow.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:30 Shane B.

10:31

Shane B.:

For those at work that didn't get to see Ian Baker-FInch for the past hour, here is a video from last year of him talking. Watch that and you'll get the "TNT" experience.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:31 Shane B.

10:31

ryan:

Hey, Sergio's playing today? Who knew?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:31 ryan

10:31

Shane B.:

WAIT A SECOND?!!?!?!?! THEY'RE SHOWING SERGIO, LIVE?!!?!?!

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:31 Shane B.

10:32

Shane B.:

I'm confused. When did Ian Baker-Finch get that lag in his swing?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:32 Shane B.

10:32

ryan:

And he promptly deposits his tee shot into the bunker on the par-3 4th (204 yards).

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:32 ryan

10:32

[Comment From wadewade: ]

would Daly really leave? I bet he just goes to a pub and hangs out the rest of the weekend

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:32 wade

10:32

Shane B.:

Butch Harmon agrees with your statement.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:32 Shane B.

10:32

ryan:

Wade, just like every other event he gets to play.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:32 ryan

10:33

ryan:

Hey, don't miss Kevin Bacon's wife in "The Closer." Glad I couldn't see Sean O'Hair's tee shot for that breaking news.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:33 ryan

10:33

Shane B.:

Well, if the goal on the par-3 4th was to hit it in the front right bunker, Sean O'Hair and Sergio both won a car.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:33 Shane B.

10:33

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

anyone else wish they'd bring back that TIGERTRAP promotion? I want to see more people hilariously shank shots in front of tiger

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:33 Chuck George

10:33

Shane B.:

I loved how Mickelson tried to copy that.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:33 Shane B.

10:33

Shane B.:

Really went over well.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:33 Shane B.

10:33

ryan:

I'm with that. I like the look on random people's faces when Tiger runs out of the woods and scares them.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:33 ryan

10:34

Shane B.:

and back to golf, Anthony Kim, brought to you by "The Closer," just hit a great chip shot on the sixth to about four feet.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:34 Shane B.

10:34

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

I like the guy that said "I didnt know I just needed to be on the green! I was going for the pin!" and Tiger just looks at him and said "then why did you hit it over the carts and into the woods?"

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:34 Chuck George

10:34

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Anthony Kim is a stud - he's like Sergio if he listened to Wu Tang instead of ABBA.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:34 Oak

10:34

ryan:

ABBA resents the affiliation.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:34 ryan

10:35

Shane B.:

Also, I'm convinced you have to be extremely unlucky to lose a golf ball in one of these tournaments (like Mickelson did on 6). You have spectators, marshalls and all sorts of people around the area. It just must not be your week.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:35 Shane B.

10:35

ryan:

Yanni, mabye.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:35 ryan

10:35

[Comment From OakOak: ]

You speak for ABBA?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:35 Oak

10:35

ryan:

Unofficially.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:35 ryan

10:35

ryan:

Restraining order and whatnot.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:35 ryan

10:36

Shane B.:

Greg Norman, just west of Ireland with his tee shot on the 10th hole.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:36 Shane B.

10:37

ryan:

Yeah, but Judy Rankin said it would've been great had it found the fairway, so there's that.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:37 ryan

10:37

Shane B.:

Wow, Sean O'Hair from the bunker on 4, almost put it in. Now Serg...

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:37 Shane B.

10:37

[Comment From wadewade: ]

more golf action being shown!

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:37 wade

10:37

Shane B.:

I know, it's strange.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:37 Shane B.

10:37

ryan:

Two pretty nifty bunker shots, there.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:37 ryan

10:37

Shane B.:

I have a funny feeling.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:37 Shane B.

10:38

Shane B.:

Garcia will save par at 4.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:38 Shane B.

10:38

ryan:

We need more Monty.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:38 ryan

10:38

Shane B.:

Can we get a "players finished in the 80s" update, please?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:38 Shane B.

10:38

[Comment From wadewade: ]

both very good shots from the bunker.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:38 wade

10:39

Shane B.:

Azinger just told us you can get "Earaches" out there today.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:39 Shane B.

10:39

Shane B.:

and let me tell you, those things hurt.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:39 Shane B.

10:40

Shane B.:

Anthony Kim, a rare par on the 6th hole, stays at even par.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:40 Shane B.

10:40

[Comment From OakOak: ]

I'll drink to that...

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:40 Oak

10:40

Shane B.:

Cheers.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:40 Shane B.

10:40

Shane B.:

Greg Norman's corpse has a long birdie putt on 10 from off the green.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:40 Shane B.

10:41

Shane B.:

Very tidy putt by Norman, will save par and keep his streak at 10.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:41 Shane B.

10:41

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

Too early in the states to tip a pint?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:41 Sahalee

10:41

ryan:

Royal Birkdale hates people who wear glasses? Who knew?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:41 ryan

10:41

Shane B.:

Ehh, what the hell?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:41 Shane B.

10:41

ryan:

Sahalee, no.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:41 ryan

10:41

[Comment From OakOak: ]

hell no - have 6

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:41 Oak

10:42

ryan:

Or have six.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:42 ryan

10:42

Shane B.:

haha.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:42 Shane B.

10:42

Shane B.:

Sergio looks like he's going for the green on the par-4 5th hole.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:42 Shane B.

10:42

ryan:

Why does Sergio have his pants on backwards?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:42 ryan

10:43

Shane B.:

Or not, just a stinger. Sergio can't hit his 3-wood 300 yards? Come on.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:43 Shane B.

10:43

[Comment From OakOak: ]

It puts the zipper in the front if he wears them backwards - they are ladies' slacks.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:43 Oak

10:43

ryan:

Wow. Sergio hits a knockdown 3-wood that stops as soon as it finds the fairway. Not too shabby.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:43 ryan

10:43

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

I like your advice. Funny how a non-major winner is the focus (and favorite to win) this week. No Tiger=trying to find a reason to watch.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:43 Sahalee

10:43

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

haha Doug Gottlieb style

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:43 Chuck George

10:43

Shane B.:

Our first Doug Gottlieb reference. Dangit, Ryan, I owe you $5. He had 10:30 in the office pool.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:43 Shane B.

10:44

Shane B.:

Adam Scott, one of my two picks to win (because I'm lame and pick more than one) looks like he will be the first person to make the turn today under par.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:44 Shane B.

10:44

Shane B.:

Also, Adam Scott does not perm his hair for ladies, it's just natural.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:44 Shane B.

10:44

ryan:

Woody Austin obviously feels uncomfortable without his hawaiian shirt get-up.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:44 ryan

10:45

Shane B.:

A really great conversation between Judy and Azinger.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:45 Shane B.

10:45

Shane B.:

"Is this tougher for a guy 6'5"?"

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:45 Shane B.

10:45

[Comment From OakOak: ]

That's why Adam Scott has such a female following in the gallery - ladies want a man with permed mullet, they just don't want a man who has to 'perm his mullet'

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:45 Oak

10:46

Shane B.:

Ah ha, secret revealed.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:46 Shane B.

10:46

ryan:

Zinger pretends like it's the craziest question in the world. Way to help out. Jerk.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:46 ryan

10:46

Shane B.:

Note to self, always admit the perm is "natural."

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:46 Shane B.

10:46

Shane B.:

Just looking over the scoreboard. Mickelson's 79 has him tied with the likes of such great names as Shintaro Kai and Ariel Canete.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:46 Shane B.

10:47

ryan:

I had Canete in the pool.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:47 ryan

10:47

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Show no mercy Kobra Kai!

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:47 Oak

10:47

ryan:

Finish him, JOHNNY!

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:47 ryan

10:47

Shane B.:

Oh, and Mike Weir tied Goosen in the clubhouse with a 71. Surprisingly, this wasn't meantioned by TNT.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:47 Shane B.

10:47

ryan:

Sorry.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:47 ryan

10:48

Shane B.:

Miguel Angel Jimenez's ponytail is one-over through five holes.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:48 Shane B.

10:48

Shane B.:

One of the fun games I used to play was to try to pick the three most random golfers in the world to play together.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:48 Shane B.

10:48

Shane B.:

Jimenez was always part of the game.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:48 Shane B.

10:49

ryan:

What about his permed mullet? Is that acceptable?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:49 ryan

10:49

Shane B.:

Sergio Garcia sighting, 125 yards, yelling at it to go, and well short.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:49 Shane B.

10:49

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

Didn't Danny Noonan have a perm mullet?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:49 Sahalee

10:49

[Comment From OakOak: ]

There is nothing acceptable about Hank Schillenger, the Nazi Sodomist from OZ, growing a ponytail and joinging the PGA tour.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:49 Oak

10:51

Shane B.:

So, over at my other blog, I said I thought the afternoon guys might have it the best today since it was so nasty this morning. It appears that might be the only thing I've said that made sense.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:51 Shane B.

10:51

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Jumbo Ozaki would have to be in the threesome - wasn't that the Japanese guy with the 10 gallon hat?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:51 Oak

10:51

Shane B.:

No no no, Shingo Katayama.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:51 Shane B.

10:51

Shane B.:

And yes, he always plays a role. I try to pick someone besides Boo Weekley because he's so easy.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:51 Shane B.

10:52

Shane B.:

Not really a ton of guys makiing putts today. I haven't seen a lot of people making ten-footers and such.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:52 Shane B.

10:52

Shane B.:

Greg Norman and his airplane are on the 11th hole, barely making the fairway.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:52 Shane B.

10:52

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Nope. Boo Weekley is a Hall of Famer in "fantasy funny golf threesomes'. He HAS to be included.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:52 Oak

10:53

Shane B.:

Yeah, I know, but like I said, such an easy choice. He makes "Borat' awkward.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:53 Shane B.

10:53

[Comment From OakOak: ]

It's like "R, S, T, L, N" in Wheel of Fortune - they just give you those on the final puzzle now. Kayama, Weekley, and Jimenez have to be OFF the board. They are the only choices really.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:53 Oak

10:53

Shane B.:

Great point.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:53 Shane B.

10:54

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

you have to put either Ben Curtis or Todd Hamilton in that threesome. Maybe Craig Perry.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:54 Sahalee

10:54

Shane B.:

I'd vote for Craig Perry. He's a strange bat.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:54 Shane B.

10:54

Shane B.:

Anddd Sergio makes par on the 5th hole.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:54 Shane B.

10:55

Shane B.:

Also, mark it -- an Englishman is tied for the lead at the Open. Anthony Wall makes birdie on the first hole. Hey, you can't birdie them all if you don't birdie the first.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:55 Shane B.

10:55

[Comment From OakOak: ]

They need a reality show of those three living in Butler's Cabin at Augusta or in a rental house in Ireland the week of the Open. BEST SHOW EVER.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:55 Oak

10:55

[Comment From wadewade: ]

speaking of the putts, what's the single most important thing to winning here? Having some 10-15 footers fall, hitting the fairways, or hitting the greens?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:55 wade

10:55

Shane B.:

Today I'd say hitting the fairways. The hay is so long, if you miss the fairway you barely have a pitch-out.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:55 Shane B.

10:56

Shane B.:

The putts will eventually fall, it's just making sure you can keep the ball in play.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:56 Shane B.

10:56

[Comment From OakOak: ]

You can't hit greens if you don't hit fairways.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:56 Oak

10:56

Shane B.:

Oak, we're friends.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:56 Shane B.

10:56

Shane B.:

I'm supposed to play golf this afternoon. Anyone want to bet the conditions will be better than Birkdale?

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:56 Shane B.

10:57

Shane B.:

AND WOOD IS T-4 at EVEN PAR!!!

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:57 Shane B.

10:57

Shane B.:

AND WOOD IS T-4 at EVEN PAR!!!

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:57 Shane B.

10:57

Shane B.:

Well, that is Chris Wood, the amatuer from England, but watch out for Wood.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:57 Shane B.

10:57

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

What player would create the biggest buzz by leading after Day 1? I'd say Sergio or Norman. Def not Goosen

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:57 Sahalee

10:58

Shane B.:

Sergio by a mile. People want him to do something this week.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:58 Shane B.

10:58

Shane B.:

I'd say Duval, who finished with a three-over 73, will be the first round story unless someone goes crazy.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:58 Shane B.

10:59

Shane B.:

Also, quietly, Colin Montgomerie posted a solid 73.

Thursday July 17, 2008 10:59 Shane B.

11:00

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

good point on duval. one of my favorite parts of the british telecast is the guest commentary from stodgy brit Peter Allis

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:00 Sahalee

11:00

Shane B.:

Yeah, he just tells it like it is.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:00 Shane B.

11:01

Shane B.:

Hey, a Jim Furyk sighting. He's three-over through 11 holes.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:01 Shane B.

11:01

[Comment From wadewade: ]

and Furyk teeing off and we hear someone yell "fore" as the camera's still on him, never a good thing

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:01 wade

11:01

Shane B.:

Nope, not what you're looking for. People that yell at golf tournaments have to rank in the top-5 reasons murder should be legalized.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:01 Shane B.

11:01

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

yeah, i wonder what he really thinks of sergio

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:01 Sahalee

11:02

Shane B.:

I'm sure he'll let us know. Most of those traditional golf fans hated Garcia after the way he handled the Open loss last year.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:02 Shane B.

11:02

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

love allis

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:02 Sahalee

11:02

Shane B.:

Me too.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:02 Shane B.

11:02

Shane B.:

It's crazy to me that more people don't hate Sergio more. He is one of those "never my fault" golfers that everyone hates playing with.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:02 Shane B.

11:02

[Comment From wadewade: ]

I'm still cheering for my boy Watson. Hopefully he can hang in there again tomorrow.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:02 wade

11:03

Shane B.:

Hey, he called it.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:03 Shane B.

11:03

Shane B.:

And the first Barack Obama television ad.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:03 Shane B.

11:03

Shane B.:

I'm sure the golf demographic loves that.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:03 Shane B.

11:04

Shane B.:

I'd say, the first four hours of coverage by TNT has to be ranked a C-.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:04 Shane B.

11:04

[Comment From wadewade: ]

I think it was his caddy

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:04 wade

11:04

Shane B.:

adam Scott with a solid shot on 10, will save par.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:04 Shane B.

11:05

Shane B.:

Looks extremely solid thus far, enjoying the calmer conditions I'm sure.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:05 Shane B.

11:05

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

the reason more don't hate sergio is it's a case of "just win one major so we can stop talking talking about you" scenario.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:05 Sahalee

11:05

Shane B.:

Yep, you're probably right. People just expect him to do more than he does. The problem is, you can't take the flat-stick back and forth with the fluidness of the "Soulja Boy" dance.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:05 Shane B.

11:06

Shane B.:

Sergio yelling on the 6th hole. Hits it WAYYY left, finally turns his pants around.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:06 Shane B.

11:07

Shane B.:

Trevor Immelman had a fairly simple birdie putt on the 8th hole and left it out. Nobody is even really hitting the hole with putts.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:07 Shane B.

11:08

Shane B.:

Speaking of Immelman, could you think of two more random people to give/accept the green jacket than Zach Johnson giving it to Trevor Immelman?

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:08 Shane B.

11:08

[Comment From wadewade: ]

ok, Shane. I bit and followed your link to the other blog. Found the NY Times thing and almost spit my coffee out at this line "“You got a good lie there, Bob?” “Not yet,” Bob answered as he maneuvered his club behind the ball.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:08 wade

11:08

Shane B.:

It's a different game for some people, that's for sure.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:08 Shane B.

11:09

Shane B.:

Now you gotta bookmark that bad boy.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:09 Shane B.

11:09

Shane B.:

Read it daily, maybe to your kids or wife.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:09 Shane B.

11:09

ryan:

I'm back -- just played a quick nine and cheated my way around the course. So what did I miss?

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:09 ryan

11:09

Shane B.:

They say it's better for kids than classical music.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:09 Shane B.

11:11

ryan:

The set up at the 12th looks daunting.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:11 ryan

11:12

ryan:

And Norman yanks it left into the "patrons."

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:12 ryan

11:12

Shane B.:

A-Kim, for par on the 8th hole. Lip out, another missed putt.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:12 Shane B.

11:12

Shane B.:

Not just a lip out, a nasty "come back at ya" one.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:12 Shane B.

11:12

Shane B.:

Sergio will probably make his second bogey of the day here at 6.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:12 Shane B.

11:13

Shane B.:

Ohhh, the early putter raise for Sergio before leaving it a foot short. Gotta love that stuff.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:13 Shane B.

11:13

ryan:

I know Peter Allis is a cranky old Brit, but he might be my favorite golf announcer. I mean, he can make a Sergio bogey sound good.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:13 ryan

11:13

Shane B.:

Hell, he could make a 14-car pileup look good.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:13 Shane B.

11:13

ryan:

Judy Rankin on a Karlsson shot that wasn't struck very well: "I don't think that was struck very well, Peter." You don't say.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:13 ryan

11:15

[Comment From wadewade: ]

If I had a wife or kids, I wouldn't be able to play as much golf as I do. Or sit here and read through a live blog on a Wednesday previewing the Open and a live blog of the first round. Gotta have priorities

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:15 wade

11:15

Shane B.:

Hey, marriage isn't for some of us.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:15 Shane B.

11:15

ryan:

Yes, wade, FanHouse live blogs come before family. I mean, doesn't everybody know that?

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:15 ryan

11:16

Shane B.:

Judy Rankin is slowly becoming my least favorite golf announcer, which comes with an asterick because nobody is worse than Kelly T. Does that make me sexist?

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:16 Shane B.

11:16

Shane B.:

Judy Rankin is slowly becoming my least favorite golf announcer, which comes with an asterick because nobody is worse than Kelly T. Does that make me sexist?

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:16 Shane B.

11:16

ryan:

I heard you the first time.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:16 ryan

11:16

ryan:

By the way, I'm a Judy fan. Kelly Tilghman should be lynched. No, really.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:16 ryan

11:17

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Yes that makes you sexist, and Ryan racist. For Shame.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:17 Oak

11:17

[Comment From wadewade: ]

and that's why I mentioned the putting earlier. Those absolutely kill a round

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:17 wade

11:17

ryan:

Oak, duly noted.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:17 ryan

11:17

ryan:

I wonder if the gallery could get closer to Norman.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:17 ryan

11:18

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

How about a Norman-Van de Velde Sunday pairing? Who choke's first

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:18 Sahalee

11:19

Shane B.:

Guarantee that one of them gets hurt before they tee off.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:19 Shane B.

11:19

ryan:

I felt bad for Van de Velde. Norman, not so much. That said, no way Norman chokes at the British. Well, you know, unless he does.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:19 ryan

11:20

[Comment From EddieEddie: ]

DD in the house

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:20 Eddie

11:20

ryan:

Paul Azinger is on drugs. Apparently, the tee box at No. 7 is elevated "two SUVs stacked on top of each other." Or, in human speak: "about 20 feet."

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:20 ryan

11:20

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

I think the Norman collapse was harder to watch, because it was slow...van de velde was just a "what the f is he going?"

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:20 Sahalee

11:20

[Comment From EddieEddie: ]

Nice to see lefty is in good form

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:20 Eddie

11:20

Shane B.:

Wow, idea on the wind condition, Garcia and O'Hair just hit 4-iron 166 yards.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:20 Shane B.

11:20

[Comment From wadewade: ]

not at all. We all know golf is really for men only.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:20 wade

11:20

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Ryan is a funny racist.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:20 Oak

11:21

ryan:

Oak,

David Duke disagrees.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:21 ryan

11:21

Shane B.:

Ryan, is that the best compliment you've recieved all day?

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:21 Shane B.

11:22

ryan:

All month. By a mile.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:22 ryan

11:22

ryan:

Breaking: Judy Rankin can see the sea from her vantage point.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:22 ryan

11:22

Shane B.:

A funny racist is just a smidge better than a cute murderer.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:22 Shane B.

11:22

ryan:

I'm guessing Norman misses this two-footer.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:22 ryan

11:23

ryan:

Nope. Drained it. Nice putt, old man.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:23 ryan

11:23

Shane B.:

(on Greg Norman's putting stroke) "His routine has not change in 20 years."

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:23 Shane B.

11:23

Shane B.:

Well, after all that Masters business, maybe it should have.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:23 Shane B.

11:23

ryan:

I think they were talking about his wig.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:23 ryan

11:23

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Way better to be a funny racist than a cute murdere, not even close. Although a Sullen Pedophile is the worst of all.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:23 Oak

11:23

[Comment From wadewade: ]

Van de Velde's was definitely a bullet train type of wreck.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:23 wade

11:24

Shane B.:

Agreed.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:24 Shane B.

11:24

ryan:

I'm going to hell for laughing at Oak's last comment. Just an FYI.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:24 ryan

11:24

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Meet you there - I'll bring the Jager.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:24 Oak

11:24

Shane B.:

Is anyone else's TV doing this?

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:24 Shane B.

11:25

ryan:

You know, I think Van de Velde deserves some credit for getting up and down out of the bunker to save that seven. Otherwise, he wouldn't missed the playoffs. Nothing funnier than watching him fist-pump his way to the green after that bunker shot. Good times.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:25 ryan

11:25

[Comment From OakOak: ]

I should slow down with the Jager - I've got to go to work and those fires won't put themselves out.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:25 Oak

11:25

Shane B.:

Haha.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:25 Shane B.

11:25

Shane B.:

Funny racist, drunk fireman, all the same to me.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:25 Shane B.

11:25

ryan:

Yep, we're all going to hell.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:25 ryan

11:25

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Wacky Anti-semites can be more fun than you'd think.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:25 Oak

11:26

ryan:

Zinger's zingers! "Hard to pick Cabrera when he quit smoking a few months ago."

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:26 ryan

11:26

Shane B.:

With Jason Sobel's blog you get golf insight, interested readers and course reports. With Ryan and Shane, you get jager shots.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:26 Shane B.

11:26

Shane B.:

Pick your poison people.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:26 Shane B.

11:27

Shane B.:

Oh, and it's a fact, Azinger reads the FanHouse.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:27 Shane B.

11:27

[Comment From Chuck GeorgeChuck George: ]

jager please

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:27 Chuck George

11:28

Shane B.:

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:28 Shane B.

11:28

[Comment From OakOak: ]

Make mine a double.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:28 Oak

11:28

ryan:

So, what are the chances that Zinger is the worst Ryder Cup captain since whoever was the captain last time?

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:28 ryan

11:28

Shane B.:

So, Jamie Howarth of England is winning the "closest to 90" game right now. Currently he's 15 over through 16, his scorecard looks like how I used to decorate my Christmas tree. One birdie, three bogeys, six pars and a lot of others.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:28 Shane B.

11:28

[Comment From wadewade: ]

I'd say no because I have no clue what you're talking about

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:28 wade

11:29

ryan:

Wow, that's some collar Sergio's got there.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:29 ryan

11:30

Shane B.:

Hahahahaha...please take a second to look at this picture.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:30 Shane B.

11:31

ryan:

Who's more uncomfortable, Azinger or Neiman? I'm going with Neiman.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:31 ryan

11:31

[Comment From wadewade: ]

speak for yourselves boys

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:31 wade

11:32

Shane B.:

Alright, TNT just told us, players finishing before noon had a scoring average of 79.50 and players finishing between noon and four have a scoring average of 76.58.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:32 Shane B.

11:33

ryan:

Greg Norman just had his ball plug just outside the bunker -- in the rough -- and got to play it as it lied. Great way to break your wrist. He did well to get it back to the fairway.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:33 ryan

11:34

[Comment From wadewade: ]

I'm still looking for the Live Blog with more of a "smorgasbord" feel. Know what I'm saying?

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:34 wade

11:34

ryan:

No idea, really.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:34 ryan

11:35

Does anyone know what a "smorgasbord feel" is?
Yes

( 20% )

Jager

( 60% )

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:35

11:35

ryan:

Rory Sabattini is currently 7-over through 14. You know, he was a much better player when he was talking smack about Tiger. Might want to think about getting back into that.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:35 ryan

11:36

Shane B.:

Couldn't agree more. I think he lost his edge.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:36 Shane B.

11:36

Shane B.:

Alright, what does Sergio finish at today? He's two-over with a good look at a birdie right now on 8.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:36 Shane B.

11:37

ryan:

The weather seems to be improving -- I'm saying even par.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:37 ryan

11:37

Shane B.:

It's crazy that the weather is letting up so much. They said early this morning that it looked more like more rain in the forecast.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:37 Shane B.

11:38

Shane B.:

Also, FYI, Kenny Perry is three-under, two shots back in the GMO.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:38 Shane B.

11:38

Shane B.:

I know nobody really cares, but he doesn't seem to be having a down week.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:38 Shane B.

11:39

Shane B.:

What's more fun, being three-under at the GMO or struggling to break 80 at the British Open?

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:39 Shane B.

11:39

ryan:

You know who's really bummed at being at the GMO? Chris DiMarco. That back injury really has screwed up his game.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:39 ryan

11:40

Shane B.:

Wow, Rocco Mediate just one-over through 16.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:40 Shane B.

11:40

Shane B.:

And by far the best comment of the day by Zinger.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:40 Shane B.

11:40

Shane B.:

"And here's Rocco, he finished low mortal at the U.S. Open a few weeks back."

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:40 Shane B.

11:40

[Comment From SahaleeSahalee: ]

K Perry is crazy for not playing at Birkdale. How many times in your life are you at the top of your game during British Open week? Nuts

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:40 Sahalee

11:40

Shane B.:

Very good comment Zinger, you get a +1 from me.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:40 Shane B.

11:41

ryan:

Eh, I can't fault Perry. He's an old-timer, he's from Kentucky, and he really wants to play in the Ryder Cup. If he was 28 or something, that would be different, but I'm willing to cut him some slack.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:41 ryan

11:42

Shane B.:

Adam Scott still rolling along at one-under through 12.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:42 Shane B.

11:42

Shane B.:

Wow. An absolutely horrible birdie putt by Sergio.

Thursday July 17, 2008 11:42 Shane B.

11:42

ryan:

Sergio -- not even close on the birdie try at No. 8.