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Shanks [Member] in response to: Devil's Advocate takes Austin's Side on British Open bail

Shanks [Member] — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:12:05 +0000

Just read the last of these comments now. to clarify, ron Monster, I was speaking of golf fans throughout the rest of the world, not darling Wendy's French husband.

Sounds like hindsight now, but as good as Austin is striking the ball, he almost certainly would have done well at Carnoustie. But now we'll never know.

And I was right about Boo, he doesn't even know about current events like qualifying for Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup, much less history of the game. I am amused by ole Boo but I found that to be quite stunning.

Ron Mon [Member] in response to: Devil's Advocate takes Austin's Side on British Open bail

Ron Mon [Member] — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:46:11 +0000

Barry Bonds is chasing down the all-time home run record in american Major League baseball, but has been linked again and again to steroid use and abuse. Michael Vick is the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarteback in american football, and has been linked to a dogfighting operation. Even though these guys are all over the papers and the web, not everyone pays attention. Shanks seems to feel that everyone, everywhere, holds The Open Championship is such regard that names of victors are memorized, used to name children, etc. I argue the other side of the point.

wendy kouvardine [Visitor] in response to: Devil's Advocate takes Austin's Side on British Open bail

wendy kouvardine [Visitor] — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:29:32 +0000

Fortunately I don't understand a word
you're saying. OK, you know full well I
meant brit. golf fans. Oh, hang on...
husband just confirmed he has only
vaguely heard of Ben Curtis and Tod
Hamilton - but have figured that one out
- he's French (or usual contrary self)
and probably hasn't watched a whole Open
since JVDV (and I beat him at golf
yesterday - no, not JVDV).

Ron Mon [Member] in response to: Devil's Advocate takes Austin's Side on British Open bail

Ron Mon [Member] — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:50:51 +0000

We DO love to bicker. However, Wendy, you cannot speak for all brits, just as what's-his-name cannot speak for all rest-of-world people. If you were to ask people over here the name of the steroid suspect chasing down the home run record, or the PETA reject up on dog fighting charges, not every American would go two-for-two.

wendy kouvardine [Visitor] in response to: Devil's Advocate takes Austin's Side on British Open bail

wendy kouvardine [Visitor] — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:41:03 +0000

Well, I was looking for comments on Woody Austin's decision - and all I get is you two bickering!! Of course we (Brits) know who Ben Curtis and Tod Hamilton are - AND they deserved their victories. I also happen to know who Woody Austin is and perhaps, just perhaps, he might have played a blinder too - pity we'll never know. I was intrigued that the Aussie commentator (he knows who he is) refused to give Woody's name when speaking of the refusal to play (presumably on the basis that he knew who he was). I'll let you off with your comments re accommodation and food - mainly because the UK newspapers were equally scathing about those facilities in the town. I quite liked Boo - until he opened his mouth. David Duval gave the most gracious winner's speech ever. I think Jim Furyk would give a good speech too. It WAS the best Open I have watched in years.

Shanks [Member] in response to: Devil's Advocate takes Austin's Side on British Open bail

Shanks [Member] — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:03:41 +0000

God is a bit much of a handle for me, Ron Monster. I'll settle for Mr. Clean & Natural!

At least Boo had the sense to give it a go. Now he's in the hunt for arguably the greatest title in all of golf. I imagine ole Boo is having a pint or two in the hotel pub tonight! I would pay good money to hear his impressions of links golf, Carnoustie and Scotland in general. Priceless.

Ron Mon [Member] in response to: Devil's Advocate takes Austin's Side on British Open bail

Ron Mon [Member] — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:19:31 +0000

"is akin to a child refusing to eat something because it may not taste good."

Children also refuse to see both sides of an issue, ehh, Shanks? How many kids you got?

Let me interrupt by saying I love Shanks, and relish the opportunity to go back and forth over an idea we are both passionate about.

Back to my rant: I cannot speak for the multitudes, and I don't know anyone other than a deity who can. As such, Shanks, we need to elevate you to deity status.

Shanks [Member] in response to: Devil's Advocate takes Austin's Side on British Open bail

Shanks [Member] — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:56:57 +0000

Austin's reaction is akin to a child refusing to eat something because it may not taste good.

Hate to break the news to ya, but to every country outside the US, the (British) Open Championship is the biggest in golf. And that is why all those fans know of Curtis & Hamilton. However, they likely don't know who Austin is.