It's British Open Time!!! Anyone else getting up in the early morning hours to watch?

[Bartdude]

All I can say is Els showed a lot of class in his acceptance speech and that speaks volumes for the guy.....he has had it rough for a few years and he does have some harsh personal hardships to deal with....I gotta admit I would have liked to see Tiger post -7 along with Els and then seeing a wicked playoff after Scott choked....damn that would have been good....2 guys coming from behind go into a playoff after the leader gagged on a chicken wing over the final 4 holes.

True dat +1

He isn't one of the most respected guys on tour - among players, execs, courses, volunteers, media, and fans alike - for nothing.

 

[The Lizard King]

Els 4 under on that back nine. That is some serious playing. It could have been lower too.

This should be Ernies win without a playoff. Scott should have been assessed a 2 stroke penalty for his ball moving. You take a few practice swings a couple of inches from the ball...of course you made it move even if it was several seconds after the swings. If he was still standing over the ball instead of walking back from the green, he probably would have gotten the penalty.

It looks like Ernie may still win in regulation and I would call it karma but I can't blame Scott for the decision from the officials. Scott told the truth about what happened. I feel bad for Scotts collapse. I would not have minded to see him win but I can't help but chuckle over Stevie Williams not being on the bag for another winner other than Tiger.

Watched from 6:00 on. As a golf fan it was pretty compelling stuff. I felt bad for Scott until I remembered who his caddy was, then not so much. Good for Els though, he's gone through a lot and this was likely his last major.