Ryder Cup team

[Skylar]

I suppose this will also be shown on Sky?

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I suppose this will also be shown on Sky?

Of course, in fact I think they've dedicated a whole channel for two weeks for it. I love Sky golf coverage, I know others don't.

 

[Vegas Seagull]

3 wildcards will be ; Poulter (awesome ryder cup player), Westwood (very experienced) , Gallacher (good idea to have a scot at gleneagles)

Good call, Gallacher 7 top 10s in 13 tournie a there. He loves the place

 

[Skylar]

Of course, in fact I think they've dedicated a whole channel for two weeks for it. I love Sky golf coverage, I know others don't.

Bloody joke. I don't know why I bother buying a tv licence as by all accounts SKY are after the British Open next year as well.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Bloody joke. I don't know why I bother buying a tv licence as by all accounts SKY are after the British Open next year as well.

British Open?!? It's THE Open, the original.

 

[Skylar]

British Open?!? It's THE Open, the original.

It's the British open not the 'OPEN'. Ask people what is the 'OPEN' and they'll probably say opening the door.

 

[Cian]

It's the British open not the 'OPEN'. Ask people what is the 'OPEN' and they'll probably say opening the door.

There is no word "British" in the official name, so no, its not.

 

[Brian Fantana]

It's the British open not the 'OPEN'. Ask people what is the 'OPEN' and they'll probably say opening the door.

Incorrect.

The Open is the oldest of the four majors, and therefore the original. It is commonly referred to as the 'British' Open in America to distinguish it from the US Open.

 

[Brian Fantana]

Bloody joke. I don't know why I bother buying a tv licence as by all accounts SKY are after the British Open next year as well.

The quality and quantity of coverage that Sky can dedicate to an event like the Ryder Cup is immense. Having it on the BBC would diminish the whole experience MASSIVELY. Their coverage of The Open is quaint, but not on a par with what is available most weeks of the golfing season on Sky. And long may it continue that way.

 

[Skylar]

The quality and quantity of coverage that Sky can dedicate to an event like the Ryder Cup is immense. Having it on the BBC would diminish the whole experience MASSIVELY. Their coverage of The Open is quaint, but not on a par with what is available most weeks of the golfing season on Sky. And long may it continue that way.

I'm not disagreeing with you about the courage Sky do and think that they do a fantastic job but my gripe is they're taking everything, what next? Wimbledon.

 

[Skylar]

Incorrect.

The Open is the oldest of the four majors, and therefore the original. It is commonly referred to as the 'British' Open in America to distinguish it from the US Open.

I always hear 'British Open' not just the 'Open'. Even in the tabloids they state the British Open.

 

[Brian Fantana]

I'm not disagreeing with you about the courage Sky do and think that they do a fantastic job but my gripe is they're taking everything, what next? Wimbledon.

I agree it's a shame. In an ideal world, the Beeb would have the resources to put on a similar production to what Sky manage. However, that's unfortunately not the case.

Wimbledon is an interesting one. Arguably, there isn't the consistent level of interest in tennis to make it worth Sky's while bidding for the coverage. Having said that, I wouldn't be surprised to see it go to Sky at some point.

 

[Brian Fantana]

I always hear 'British Open' not just the 'Open'. Even in the tabloids they state the British Open.

It's more a case of sloppy journalism, I'd say.

 

[Pavilionaire]

I always hear 'British Open' not just the 'Open'. Even in the tabloids they state the British Open.

The official website for the tournament is www.theopen.com , the home page is entitled The Open Championship and there's a big picture of Rory McIlroy holding the claret jug.

On the other hand, if you go to www.britishopen.co.uk You won't get a golf tournament but if you love brass bands you're in for a treat. www.britishopen.com will repoint you to the www.theopen.com website.

So it really IS the open despite what some lazy Americans might say.