Archive for July 15th, 2011

Cut Line Creepers

We’re about halfway through the second round, and some notable players can be assured of packing their bags. The cut line is currently at +3.

  • Retief Goosen took a WD at the beginning of the day, citing back issues.
  • Ben Curtis, of 2003 Open glory, is 9-over and still leaking fuel.
  • Former American champions Mark O’Meara, David Duval and Todd Hamilton are all in double-digit over par territory.

Stay tuned for these players:

  • Ernie Els (+7, thru 6)
  • John Daly (+6, thru 4)
  • Padraig Harrington (+4, F) is likely gone, barring a miracle (the weather becomes a story).
  • Lee Westwood (+4, F) is also in dire straits. Very disappointing week for the perennial major contender.

Wishful thinking:

  • Ian Poulter is +2 thru 8 and I wouldn’t mind seeing him implode.

I leave you with my favorite (or do I have to say favourite?) British Open-related commercial of all time:

Adding Up the Aces

Aces are becoming a regular occurrence at Royal St. George’s. This morning, 61-year-old Tom Watson continued to infatuate the gallery with a hole-in-one at the 6th:

You may also recall American Dustin Johnson slinging this shot in for an uno at No. 16 on Thursday: