Dónal
I would be happy to see The Open at Portrush or any course in Ireland, I went to boarding school over there so know the place and a few of the courses well. I certainly have no problem but it is just not viable anymore IMHO. Nothing produced has so far removed my belief that The Open will not return.
Mark “against all evidence”, what evidence? Many opinions but where is the evidence?
In addition, who is this Pat Craig you mentioned, does not seem to ring any bells, should I be aware of him, is he famous, perhaps a well known Victorian figure worthy of note, but alas, the name totally escaped me. Tell me more, on second thoughts, No please do not bother, from the little you have mentioned it would seem I may not enjoy even a drink with him let alone a round of golf, but then why would I say that, as I have not met him. I will reserve my judgement until we ever meet.
Scott, perhaps you need to understand the word Open when referring to ‘The Open’. The Tournament is open to all comers, which in truth in 1860 it was not but that was corrected in 1861.
As for the R&A having ‘The Open’ anywhere in the world, now that is funny and perhaps what one comes to expect from an ‘upside down’ guy here in UK.
I was going to say from Down Under but expect the way this discussion group is going these days I would be accused of advocating Tiger’s ‘ Death Wish List’ (of hurting others without due care and attention).
Guys, lets not forget this is a tournament born out of Prestwick, not anywhere else in the world, it’s the greatest golfing competition there is and the greatest victory is always when it is at St Andrews. Do not agree, then ask the winners of The Open.
Melvyn