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TheOldMole Jul 15 2005 10:45 AM

You just want him to turn back the clock one more time...

Frayed Knot Jul 15 2005 11:30 AM

Currently at +3. Cut-line expected to be around even par. He needs a helluva back nine. Tiger threatening to run and hide: -10, 4 shots clear of all others.

Willets Point Jul 15 2005 11:34 AM

Oh, so this is a golf thread.

Edgy DC Jul 15 2005 12:43 PM

Of the pack behind Woods, only Garcia and Singh (both four back) are top players. I'd guess Colin Mongomery and maybe Stuart Appleby (at six off) could be dark horses. Robert Allenby (a barely familiar name) though, just swung two birdies and pulled into sole posession of second, three back. John Daly's up there. What the Hell? Bogey on 12 dug Nicklaus a little too deep.

Edgy DC Jul 15 2005 01:25 PM

A bogey on 17 and a final birdie on 18 and he finishes the round at three over. A nice score for an old fella but it doesn't look to make the cut. Woods is up to eleven under with a bogeyless round and two holes to play. Yikes.

metirish Jul 15 2005 02:50 PM

T. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) - Jack Nicklaus had to go out this way, the ball curling into the cup for a birdie, the putter thrust skyward with his left hand one last time at the birthplace of golf. Farewell, Golden Bear. While Tiger Woods threatened to turn another British Open into a rout Friday, Nicklaus faded into retirement on an stirring, tear-filled day at St. Andrews, making birdie on the final hole of his competitive career. The last stroke of the ball didn't matter on the scoreboard - Nicklaus's even-par 72 left him with a 3-over 147 for the two rounds, not nearly good enough to make the cut. But it meant everything to the fans who jammed every nook and cranny of the historic 18th hole, straining to get a look at the greatest championship player in the sport's history. Numerous players came out on the porch of the Royal & Ancient Club, clapping for Nicklaus every step of the way. He posed atop the famed Swilcan Bridge in the middle of the 18th fairway, blew kisses and waved to an adoring crowd. Then he called up son Steve, his caddie, and playing partners Tom Watson and Luke Donald - and their caddies - for a group shot. Then, all alone, Nicklaus walked the rest of the fairway, wiping away the inevitable tears as he approached his ball. Woods arrived at the 18th a half-hour later, ready to pick up the torch that Nicklaus left behind. The golfer who grew up wanting to be like Jack - and then surpass him - yanked his drive over by the first tee and had to settle for par, failing to beat Nicklaus on one hole, at least. But Woods cruised to a 67 for an 11-under 133 at the midway point of a tournament that is his to lose. Don't count on that happening. At this rate, Woods is on pace to break his record-setting performance in 2000, when his 19-under total was the lowest score in relation to par in major tournament history and he ran away from the field for an eight-stroke win. No one in the clubhouse was within five strokes of the lead when Woods finished. But Woods' quest for his second major title of the year and 10th of his career took a backseat until the weekend. This day was for saying goodbye to the 65-year-old Nicklaus, "You have to admire everything," Woods said. "No one played the majors as well. No one was so consistent for so long. He's the greatest who's ever lived in our sport." Nicklaus had hoped to put off his exit until Sunday, arriving at St. Andrews intent on making the cut. But the booming drives, precise irons and clutch putting that led the way to 18 major titles deserted Nicklaus with each passing year. Nicklaus rolled an approach at No. 2 into one of the Old Course's 112 bunkers, leading to a bogey, and seemed to sense about midway through the back side that his tournament - and career - were over. The crowds grew bigger at each hole, the British fans saluting a golfer they took in as one of their home. Nicklaus won the first of three British Opens at St. Andrews in 1970, flinging his club into the air in the most stunning display of emotion in his career. He won again on the Old Course eight years later. This time, he was back to call it a career.

Rockin' Doc Jul 15 2005 03:09 PM

A nice birdie on the 18th today. It was only fitting that a truly great champion bid farewell on a high note. Golf legend Jack Nicklaus holds a Scottish five Pound note carrying his image.

Frayed Knot Jul 15 2005 04:26 PM

]John Daly's up there. What the Hell? Daly won on that course once. There's a whole bushel of guys in the 4-6 under range. at this point you have to root for a shaky Saturday from Tiger just so Sunday has a shot at being interesting.

Edgy DC Jul 15 2005 04:34 PM

Yeah, I know Daly won, about three rehabs ago. Although I thought it was on the old course. It was allegedly even a freakier win in that British golf is supposed to be target golf, placing slammers like Daly at a disadvantage.

Edgy DC Jul 17 2005 01:56 PM

Tiger back.

Frayed Knot Jul 17 2005 09:38 PM

Unfortunately it was a fairly dull final round as they frequently are when Tiger's in the lead. Tiger started w/a 2-shot gap on Jose-Maria Olazabal and a bunch of guys 3, 4, 5 shots back. Problem was, every one of those potential chasers essentially treaded water or worse and allowed Tigger to play fairly safe, efficient golf. At one point it looked like it was about to get interesting ... and then Tiger birdied (12th ?) while Monty & Olazabal were bogie-ing at almost the exact same time and a lead which almost became 1 shot with 6 holes to go suddenly became 4 with 5 left and it was all over but the drinking.