Scores
Crazy scores today.
McDowell shoots 61 after a 77 on day 1.
Irish amateur Lowry leads by 2 on -15 after a 62.
Harrington likely to miss the cut after finishing on -3.
:eek:
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Crazy scores today.
McDowell shoots 61 after a 77 on day 1.
Irish amateur Lowry leads by 2 on -15 after a 62.
Harrington likely to miss the cut after finishing on -3.
:eek:
Great tournament so far alright. A bit far away for me to go watching it in flesh so making do with the SKY commentary and coverage on TV. So far it hasn't been far off the level of obsequiousness displayed by Stuart Barnes in relation to praising the Munster Rugby team such is the reverence Irish golf fans seem to be held in by all the SKY team. Is it possible we actually are GREAT and it's not just HYPE? (I mean, it's not really like Ireland is a huge commercial market they need to tap-in to or anything..... maybe we're actually that good eh.)
Anyway back to golfing matters... Pete, I think that crazy statistical variance in scoring is, ahem, ahem, puke, "par-for-the-course" on especially links courses such is the difference in playing difficulty from one day to the next depending on the conditions. For example, it wouldn't be unusual to see roughly 37/38 stableford points win a local competition here one windy day, whereas on the next (albeit rare) nice day you'd expect to see roughly 44/45 win. I suppose that uncertainty adds to the excitement. By any measure though, 61 is a fantastic score. From an Irish viewpoint, hopefully Lowry can keep it going.
Through 16th Hole.
Shane LOWRY, Shane (am) -17
Robert ROCK -16
Johan EDFORS -15
Haven't watched that must myself so just switched on.
Lowry just retaken the lead with 2 birdies.
Been watching it all morning. He's played very well. Hope he can hang on. He just put his tee shot on the green on 17 and has a putt for birdie.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
Has an amateur won on the European Tour before?
Rock & Lowry 3 shots clear on the last hole.
Lowry in pole position. In front of the green in 2. Rock gone right of the green.
Some approach show by Lowry. :eek:
To answer my own question above:
Pablo Martin-Benavides (2007 Estoril Portuguese Open) is the only amateur to win the European Tour to date.
Great shot!
He will be the third if he winsQuote:
Originally Posted by pete
Pablo Martin Portuguese Open 2007
Danny Lee in the Johnnie Walker Classic this season in Perth
Has a putt to win it now.
Oh dear :(
Damn it! Playoff time.
Here we go again! This time he has to do it. What odds Rock chips in from the bunker? Some drama.
2nd playoff hole.
Great second shot by Lowry, Harrington-esque from last years Open Championship. He needs to calm down with less playing to the crowd.
Rock in the bunker off green with good lie but sand stuck to the ball.
Should have finished it off there. Have a feeling rock might do it on this hole:(
The longer it goes on the more you think Rock has it. Lowry keeps hitting wonder shots though. Great nerve fro both of them in fairness.
Both in the rough off the tee on the 3rd playoff hole. Great stuff to watch all the same.
Cowan arrived to jinx it. At least he is getting wet though. :cool:
Think its going to be a mistake more than a great show that wins it now.
Pressure on Rock now with this putt.
Edit: Too much pressure.:D
G'wan ye boy ye.
At last. Fair play to the fella.