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Alan Tongue
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I'll go through my notes in the next couple of days, but I remember that you try and get a score on the front nine and hold on for dear life coming in
Alan Tongue
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Last six winners at Troon have been American
Last six Open winners played the week before, with 5 playing in Scotland
Only 4 winners since 2000 have not won on the US or Euro Tour in the preceding 12 months
6 - All bar three winners this century finished in the top-6 previously or played at least 6 Opens previously (the venues don't matter). Tiger won on his 6th attempt in 2000, off a 3rd the previous year. 10 of the last 11 winners finished in the top 6 previously
When the Open was last held here, the ranking stats for the Top 5
Driving Accuracy - Avg 15.67, min 2, max 33
Driving Distance - Avg 9.5, min 4, max 15
GIR - Avg 13, min 6, max 23
Putting - Avg 15.67, min 7, max 33
In that Open, Phil finished in the top 3, his best effort in his first 17 Open's. Add to that, the top three each totalled 7-under for the week on the two Par 5's. So it does support a distance narrative
Those same stats for the last 10 winners
Driving Accuracy - Avg 28
Driving Distance - Avg 30
GIR - Avg 17
Putting - Avg 13
Last six Open winners played the week before, with 5 playing in Scotland
Only 4 winners since 2000 have not won on the US or Euro Tour in the preceding 12 months
6 - All bar three winners this century finished in the top-6 previously or played at least 6 Opens previously (the venues don't matter). Tiger won on his 6th attempt in 2000, off a 3rd the previous year. 10 of the last 11 winners finished in the top 6 previously
When the Open was last held here, the ranking stats for the Top 5
Driving Accuracy - Avg 15.67, min 2, max 33
Driving Distance - Avg 9.5, min 4, max 15
GIR - Avg 13, min 6, max 23
Putting - Avg 15.67, min 7, max 33
In that Open, Phil finished in the top 3, his best effort in his first 17 Open's. Add to that, the top three each totalled 7-under for the week on the two Par 5's. So it does support a distance narrative
Those same stats for the last 10 winners
Driving Accuracy - Avg 28
Driving Distance - Avg 30
GIR - Avg 17
Putting - Avg 13
Alan Tongue
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It will become long if the wind blows from the south west.
otherwise, the opening three holes are Par 4's and are apparently drivable for some (367, 390, 377 yards), followed by a Par 5 that's easily reachable in two
otherwise, the opening three holes are Par 4's and are apparently drivable for some (367, 390, 377 yards), followed by a Par 5 that's easily reachable in two
Canes1
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Yeah DJ said there are scoreable holes early
UTSUX
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Alan Tongue
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Has Phil won in the past 12 months? If not, we would be looking for someone who fits most, not all
He hasn't won since over there in 2013.
In fact The Open 2013 was the last time he won any event. He almost won at the beginning of this year.
That is what I meant...kinda read weird...
Timh
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I was surprised that it goes back to 2013 for any victory for Phil. I do think he will play well this week though, like his prep playing the Scottish and also the fact that he had a good finish at Troon in 2004.
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Alan Tongue
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A few smarties jumping on Shinkwin in the smaller markets - top 20, top 10, make cut, debutant, etc
Don't see the value myself
Don't see the value myself
Alan Tongue
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Jones for top ArizonaState player at +700
captjohn67
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Threw some pennies on Willett. Weather??
https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Royal+Troon+Golf+Club+16452:25:UK
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captjohn67
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Also threw some beer money at the 24 or less players finish under par (-195). GLTA
Marlo
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He's very popular among the DFS community as well
These have finished Top 6 in 1 of the last 6 Opens
Bold = Multiple Top 6 Finishes
2010 1 Louis Oosthuizen 2 Lee Westwood T3 Rory Henrick Stenson Paul Casey 6 Retief Goosen
2011 1 Darren Clarke T2 Phil Mickelson Dustin Johnson 4 Thomas Bjorn T5 Rickie Fowler Chad Campbell Anthony Kim
2012 1 Ernie Els 2 Adam Scott T3 Tiger Brandt Snedeker T5 Luke Donald Graeme McDowell
2013 1 Phil Mickelson 2 Henrick Stenson T3 Adam Scott Lee Westwood Ian Poulter T6 Tiger Zach Johnson Hediki Matsuyama
2014 1 Rory T2 Sergio Rickie Fowler, 4 Jim Furyk T5 Adam Scott, Marc Leishman
2015 1 Zack Johnson, T2 Marc Leishman Louis Oosthezein, T4 Jason Day, Jordan Speith, T6 Justin Rose Sergio Danny Willet, Jordan Niebrugge
Bold = Multiple Top 6 Finishes
2010 1 Louis Oosthuizen 2 Lee Westwood T3 Rory Henrick Stenson Paul Casey 6 Retief Goosen
2011 1 Darren Clarke T2 Phil Mickelson Dustin Johnson 4 Thomas Bjorn T5 Rickie Fowler Chad Campbell Anthony Kim
2012 1 Ernie Els 2 Adam Scott T3 Tiger Brandt Snedeker T5 Luke Donald Graeme McDowell
2013 1 Phil Mickelson 2 Henrick Stenson T3 Adam Scott Lee Westwood Ian Poulter T6 Tiger Zach Johnson Hediki Matsuyama
2014 1 Rory T2 Sergio Rickie Fowler, 4 Jim Furyk T5 Adam Scott, Marc Leishman
2015 1 Zack Johnson, T2 Marc Leishman Louis Oosthezein, T4 Jason Day, Jordan Speith, T6 Justin Rose Sergio Danny Willet, Jordan Niebrugge
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Of that list above these have won in the last 12 months:
Dustin Johnson
Zach Johnson
Danny Willet
Adam Scott
Sergio
Jordan Speith
Brandt Snedeker
Jason Day
Hedieki Matsuyama
Graeme McDowell
Played in the 2016 Scottish Open
Graeme Mcdowell T10
Phil T13
Henrick Stenson T13
Luke Donald T45
Thomas Bjorn T62
Dustin Johnson
Zach Johnson
Danny Willet
Adam Scott
Sergio
Jordan Speith
Brandt Snedeker
Jason Day
Hedieki Matsuyama
Graeme McDowell
Played in the 2016 Scottish Open
Graeme Mcdowell T10
Phil T13
Henrick Stenson T13
Luke Donald T45
Thomas Bjorn T62
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Graeme McDowell has played in the last 6 Opens. Finished Top 6 in 1 of them.
Has won in the past 12 months and played in the Scottish Open last week.
Alan Tongue
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He is actually on my list, even before all of this
Alan Tongue
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One of the funniest moments of the 2015 Open Championship was when the tournament had to roll legendary starter Ivor Robson back out on the course after he had already announced (what he presumed to be) his last golfer to call the three men for the playoff. It was an encore of sorts and the last time we will ever see Robson at The Open. He received a proper sendoff. And now he will be replaced.
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But you don't just replace Ivor Robson with a single person. That's why two different men are taking over the starter spot (presumably because there are no other humans in Scotland who can keep themselves from going to the bathroom for 14 hours). Enter David Lancaster and Matt Corker.
"It is an honor and a privilege to be given the opportunity to become the official starter," said Lancaster. "The Open is one of the most prestigious events in world sport and I have long been inspired by its heritage and the tremendous performances of the golfing greats over the years. Matt and I are very much looking forward to playing a part in history by introducing the players on the first tee."
Lancaster and Corker work for the same company that coaches individuals and organizations in giving high-quality presentations.
"We were looking for starters who would be comfortable performing in front of both the thousands of spectators on site and the millions around the world watching at home," said Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, executive director of the Championships at the R&A. "David and Matt were recommended to us for their expertise in this field and when we met it became clear that they would be an excellent fit for this role."
So one-plus-one will equal Ivor this year. The man who can never be replaced. The legend. I'm sure Lancaster and Corker will be great, but this spot will never be the same again.
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But you don't just replace Ivor Robson with a single person. That's why two different men are taking over the starter spot (presumably because there are no other humans in Scotland who can keep themselves from going to the bathroom for 14 hours). Enter David Lancaster and Matt Corker.
"It is an honor and a privilege to be given the opportunity to become the official starter," said Lancaster. "The Open is one of the most prestigious events in world sport and I have long been inspired by its heritage and the tremendous performances of the golfing greats over the years. Matt and I are very much looking forward to playing a part in history by introducing the players on the first tee."
Lancaster and Corker work for the same company that coaches individuals and organizations in giving high-quality presentations.
"We were looking for starters who would be comfortable performing in front of both the thousands of spectators on site and the millions around the world watching at home," said Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, executive director of the Championships at the R&A. "David and Matt were recommended to us for their expertise in this field and when we met it became clear that they would be an excellent fit for this role."
So one-plus-one will equal Ivor this year. The man who can never be replaced. The legend. I'm sure Lancaster and Corker will be great, but this spot will never be the same again.
Alan Tongue
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Sir Ivor is a legend
Gotta love early morning gambling!
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