I know we are only supposed to post about architecture here, so please don't read this if that is your only interest:
I watched the final round, every single shot from start to finish, which I always do at the 4 majors. Those who tuned in only on the back nine, missed the incredible ebe and flow of the leaderboard.
As Kucher and Speith were struggling at 8 under, and a 63 posted at 6 under, I was wondering if this was going to be another JohnnyMiller, 63 open win. I was fascinated by all the 4 unders that could not make anything and move into a tie at 6 under.
When Speith hit it dead RIGHT on 13, I said out loud, "put a fork in him, he's done." Then when he searched for 20 minutes for a place to drop, I thought all that nervous energy will turn into a disaster.
I was almost astonished to see him make bogey and keep himself in the game. I remember Jack Nicklaus in some non major, hitting it OB on the 17th hole, and then proceeding to make bogey, birdie finish to win.
What followed I'm sure all of you know already, but for me, how Speith pulled himself together, took control and destroyed the course, was stunning.
The interviews subsequent shows how intelligent and humble he is, quite refreshing and inspiring. How this man, at 23 has this much maturity and composure to amazing. I thought last years British Open could not be beat, but this one, WOW, very very special.