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Tiger Woods falls just short at the Open Championship; Francesco Molinari wins
Fox News ^ | July 22, 2018 | Liam Quinn

Posted on 07/22/2018 1:04:08 PM PDT by jazusamo

Francesco Molinari won the British Open on Sunday, giving him his first major title after emerging from a crowded pack including Tiger Woods in a wild final round at Carnoustie.

Molinari shot a bogey-free, 2-under 69 to finish on 8-under 276. He became the first Italian to capture a major championship.

Earlier, Tiger Woods played himself into contention, edging to within a stroke of the lead on the front nine.

Woods led briefly, but dropped out of the lead after a double-bogey at the 11th hole.

He sent his second shot into the gallery, with the ball rebounding out into the rough. He duffed his chip, then three-putted from off the green.

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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: ambien; britishopen; cheater; dilaudid; golf; hgh; molinari; steroids; vicodin; woods; xanax
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To: newfreep

You have to also consider Byron Nelson...Byron Nelson wins 18 tournaments in a calendar year to set an all-time PGA Tour record-including a record 11 in a row and a record 19 consecutive rounds under 70.


41 posted on 07/22/2018 1:59:28 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: bigdaddy45

So what golfer before him ever did that consistent nba-fist pump crap? That’s part of what brings in that audience and encourages that sort of screaming ****. Golf isn’t FB BB or MLB, nor should it be. Isn’t it nice to see gentlemanly behavior for a change?

Sure he brings in ratings. But so does crap on “reality TV” The obsession, much of it due to racial pandering, was 24/7.

And he also soiled the sport with his off the field antics.


42 posted on 07/22/2018 2:00:41 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat ("Moderates/Independents/Non-voters" Are DIMS REALLY who you'd want BACK in POWER?)
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To: JBW1949

BN was a very good golfer and had that one great season that will probably never be duplicated.

That said...

Jack’s 18 majors wins + 19 second place finishes in majors is clearly the greatest career of all time.

And he’s a MUCH better human being than elrod...


43 posted on 07/22/2018 2:05:34 PM PDT by newfreep ("INSIDE EVERY PROGRESSIVE IS A TOTALITARIAN SCREAMING TO GET OUT" @HOROWITZ39, DAVID HOROWITZ)
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To: JBW1949

You beat me to it...Tied for 6th is NOT “just short”...

...

Considering that he held the lead in the middle of his round, I’d say the title is appropriate.


44 posted on 07/22/2018 2:06:05 PM PDT by Moonman62 (Give a man a fish and he'll be a Democrat. Teach a man to fish and he'll be a responsible citizen.)
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To: newfreep

Oh, I agree that Nicklaus was probably the greatest...I was just making a point that there are several others that have to fall into consideration...


45 posted on 07/22/2018 2:08:08 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: Moonman62

If he had held the lead or was tied after 17 and then lost on the 18th, then I would agree he fell “just short”...

But in this tournament he fell “just short” of five other golfers...


46 posted on 07/22/2018 2:10:52 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: Moonman62

Here’s my top 5 list: (1) Woods (2) Nicklaus (3) Snead (4) Palmer (5) Hogan.


47 posted on 07/22/2018 2:10:58 PM PDT by noexcuses
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To: noexcuses

My top pick.

Nicklaus - Six green jackets.


48 posted on 07/22/2018 2:15:20 PM PDT by Moonman62 (Give a man a fish and he'll be a Democrat. Teach a man to fish and he'll be a responsible citizen.)
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To: jazusamo

He can’t putt. Astounding someone as good as he is, has been so bad this year. He needs a coach to get him straight on his putting.


49 posted on 07/22/2018 2:16:16 PM PDT by Carry me back (Cut the feds by 90%)
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To: newfreep
Now, that you've got that out, how about you go ahead and make sure list all the other professional athletes(and amateurs) that are despicable human beings because they have and do use steroids and performance enhancing drugs.

I know that's going to be an awful damn long list, make sure you include past winners that used, so I'll understand if it takes you awhile.

I am still amazed at the hate for Woods from some people, you would think they had been married to Woods and he cheated on them.

50 posted on 07/22/2018 2:19:41 PM PDT by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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To: JBW1949

When one has won 14 Majors and literally carries the sport in terms of ratings , crowds and dollars, they will get the bulk of the attention. I would guess Rory got a lot of coverage in Great Britain, for some of the same reasons.


51 posted on 07/22/2018 2:23:46 PM PDT by ilgipper
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To: jazusamo

I would like to see Tiger get back in his groove. He is the reason I started watching golf.


52 posted on 07/22/2018 2:27:19 PM PDT by ColdOne ((I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11~ Best Election Ever!)
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To: jazusamo

The media still pushing the Tiger as a new generation of Golfers emerges.


53 posted on 07/22/2018 2:27:34 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: dfwgator
Well seeing how long Tiger was out of action, they didn’t work very well.

He stopped taking them when he realized he was facing exposure. Bonds did the same - and immediately spent almost a full season on the disabled list.

54 posted on 07/22/2018 2:38:33 PM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: Newbomb Turk
Imagine what Tiger might be like if he didn’t have a back injury.

The Mickey Mantle syndrome.

55 posted on 07/22/2018 2:40:03 PM PDT by mc5cents (Pray for a new Pope)
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To: Mastador1

LOL!

Another apologist for that cheating scum (golf & marital).


56 posted on 07/22/2018 2:45:29 PM PDT by newfreep ("INSIDE EVERY PROGRESSIVE IS A TOTALITARIAN SCREAMING TO GET OUT" @HOROWITZ39, DAVID HOROWITZ)
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To: noexcuses

woods is first?

LOL!

Clearly you are ignoring the reality of Jack’s superior accomplishments vs the cheater’s.

Are you a leftist? Seriously. Are you now or have you ever been a leftist?

Seriously?


57 posted on 07/22/2018 2:49:00 PM PDT by newfreep ("INSIDE EVERY PROGRESSIVE IS A TOTALITARIAN SCREAMING TO GET OUT" @HOROWITZ39, DAVID HOROWITZ)
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To: ilgipper

The leaders should get “the bulk” of attention...


58 posted on 07/22/2018 2:51:46 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: noexcuses

I would add Bobby Jones at 3rd and move Woods to 6th...Maybe 7th, after Vardon....


59 posted on 07/22/2018 2:53:32 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: JBW1949

There was a lengthy interview with Rose. I doubt the others were really wanting to talk.

I think it’s fair to say Tiger was “Just short”. He was LEADING The tournament standing on the 11th tee on the last day.. and, finished 1 stroke out of 2nd place... only 3 behind the leader. That’s certainly not “FAR off”.

A couple of very small mistakes, with severe penalty ruined Tiger’s chances. But, overall... he played VERY well.


60 posted on 07/22/2018 2:53:40 PM PDT by SomeCallMeTim ( The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them!it)
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