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Golf coverage/commentator discussion thread!! Mod note #12

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  • #32
    lostatsea
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭lostatsea


    The Sky commentary is shockingly boring. Ewan is a sycophant who never has anything interesting to say. Throw Bjorn into the mix and they manage to turn the best golf tournament in the world into a massive yawn. It is time to change the line up of Sky commentators or they will put people off watching forever.


  • #33
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,650 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Bring on Monty and Paddy

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  • #34
    Deeper Blue
    Registered Users Posts: 7,524 ✭✭✭Deeper Blue


    As expected Bjorn offered absolutely nothing. He wasn't in the commentary box ten seconds and he was talking about a Ryder Cup that's 18 months away.

    Radar didn't seem to be on at all unless I missed him? He's one of the most entertaining parts of Sky's coverage for me.

    Also disappointed that Harrington wasn't involved. Hopefully we see him over the weekend.


  • #35
    CMOTDibbler
    Registered Users Posts: 7,415 ✭✭✭CMOTDibbler


    Hate to go against the zeitgeist, but I though Bjorn was ok. Some good one-liners including telling Shane Lowry to pick up his tee, his drive was good and explaining the difficulty of Rory's shot on the 11th and his absolute astonishment that Rory pulled it off.

    It's great to hear pros give their insight into difficult shots and the best places to aim for. Bjorn isn't particularly talkative, but I thought a good bit of what he said was interesting.


  • #36
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,650 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    CMOTDibbler wrote: »
    Hate to go against the zeitgeist, but I though Bjorn was ok. Some good one-liners including telling Shane Lowry to pick up his tee, his drive was good and explaining the difficulty of Rory's shot on the 11th and his absolute astonishment that Rory pulled it off.

    It's great to hear pros give their insight into difficult shots and the best places to aim for. Bjorn isn't particularly talkative, but I thought a good bit of what he said was interesting.

    Yeah, I'd agree to an extent, it's the tone of his voice which leads people to think he's boring and dull.

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  • #37
    Armchair Andy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,847 ✭✭✭Armchair Andy


    Tyson Fury wrote:
    Yeah, I'd agree to an extent, it's the tone of his voice which leads people to think he's boring and dull.


    It's monotone. If Radar was saying the same thing it'd be entertaining.
    Doesn't seem to have much time for Lowry which could be telling. He might as well move in with Westwood.


  • #38
    CMOTDibbler
    Registered Users Posts: 7,415 ✭✭✭CMOTDibbler


    Armchair Andy wrote: »
    It's monotone. If Radar was saying the same thing it'd be entertaining.
    Doesn't seem to have much time for Lowry which could be telling. He might as well move in with Westwood.
    My impression was that he had a lot of time for Lowry. Kept praising his ball striking and his swing.


  • #39
    Armchair Andy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,847 ✭✭✭Armchair Andy


    CMOTDibbler wrote:
    My impression was that he had a lot of time for Lowry. Kept praising his ball striking and his swing.


    Really? Only really had one eye on it but the bits I did catch were what I thought.
    Brilliant Shane hopefully won't have to rely on a pick!!!


  • #40
    Keano
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,802 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    Armchair Andy wrote: »
    Bjorn bigging up the Ryder Cup already. Bad enough listening to Mcginley but not this ****head too.
    Rant is fine but no need for the bit at the end. Thanks


  • #41
    CMOTDibbler
    Registered Users Posts: 7,415 ✭✭✭CMOTDibbler


    Armchair Andy wrote: »
    Really? Only really had one eye on it but the bits I did catch were what I thought.
    Brilliant Shane hopefully won't have to rely on a pick!!!
    Hopefully not. That was a good start to his Masters yesterday, even though it probably didn't finish the way he might have hoped. But I definitely got the impression that Bjorn had a lot of time for him. Said something about him being a nice guy or something similar as well.

    But Shane really should be looking to get there on merit and he's well capable of it.


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  • #42
    charlieIRL
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,189 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    I was watching it last night using the red button, flicking between coverage / each group / amen corner. No adds that way thankfully!!


  • #43
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,650 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    charlieIRL wrote: »
    I was watching it last night using the red button, flicking between coverage / each group / amen corner. No adds that way thankfully!!

    No red button on Skygo which is really annoying

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  • #44
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,711 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    In fairness I'll put my hands up.

    Bjorn was very good - and he has had a way more successful career versus many of the guys you get on sky.

    But , they are all just passing time - when is Paddy on , he will be the man.


  • #45
    Dirty Dingus McGee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭Dirty Dingus McGee


    Best way to watch golf is to sky plus it and then skip through all the ads and time spent looking at players standing over their ball.It really improves the viewing experience.


  • #46
    WHIP IT!
    Registered Users Posts: 5,881 ✭✭✭WHIP IT!


    I have to say I found Bjorn mind-numbingly boring... but I'll take him - or anyone else - ahead of Monty and his uncontrollable lips!


  • #47
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,711 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    I know it is like The Masters for slow learners - but basically we will see none of Rory's round ?


  • #48
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,711 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    Basically I feel robed - I've missed all the rounds I wanted to see.

    But we still go to see Rory as pace so slow.


  • #49
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,650 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    What's the story with Harrington, has he been on yet?

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  • #50
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,711 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    Tyson Fury wrote: »
    What's the story with Harrington, has he been on yet?

    No sign.

    Was due on, changed his mind.
    Went back to make up
    Came out to studio
    Went back to change shirt
    Checked his notes
    Then he found shot centre and he is still hitting balls, talking to the machine about his inner gorilla :p


  • #51
    Rikand
    Registered Users Posts: 20,336 ✭✭✭✭Rikand


    Found Monty on NBC

    He's found a new home


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  • #52
    Armchair Andy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,847 ✭✭✭Armchair Andy


    Darth monty on twitter is a good parody account.


  • #53
    seanhynes
    Registered Users Posts: 7,513 ✭✭✭seanhynes


    Bjorn is morbid to listen to , he'd be perfect reading a sermon at a funeral


  • #54
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,711 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    seanhynes wrote: »
    Bjorn is morbid to listen to , he'd be perfect reading a sermon at a funeral

    In fairness his insights are good.

    It is just that Scandinavian thing - it is just too cold and dark to be happy.

    It is like Ireland, with darker winters , but no craic -. :)


  • #55
    Armchair Andy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,847 ✭✭✭Armchair Andy


    And Paddy's up!


  • #56
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,711 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    Armchair Andy wrote: »
    And Paddy's up!

    And perfect timing for paddy - a rare thing a player who knows the rules.


  • #57
    Armchair Andy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,847 ✭✭✭Armchair Andy


    FixdePitchmark wrote:
    And perfect timing for paddy - a rare thing a player who knows the rules.


    "A streaky putter is a good thing for Majors".

    Only you Padraig only you!!


  • #58
    Armchair Andy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,847 ✭✭✭Armchair Andy


    Ah lads he's a breath of fresh air! That Justin/mickelson comparison was class.


  • #59
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,711 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    Armchair Andy wrote: »
    Ah lads he's a breath of fresh air! That Justin/mickelson comparison was class.

    is - funny and actually saying technical stuff


  • #60
    sky88
    Registered Users Posts: 8,689 ✭✭✭sky88


    Paddy has been very good so far


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  • #61
    FixdePitchmark
    Registered Users Posts: 20,711 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    Jaysus paddy gone already.

    We got more in 10 minutes than the previous 4 hours.


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