Thanks Dougie for these postings. What a weird final day it was, particularly the back nine. Poor David Smail but good luck to Tim Clark, he is a quality player and it will be good if he comes back next year. I did not see the presentation and did not take too much notice after Goggin missed the final putt in the play-off but my wife commented to me that she was a bit disappointed that Mathew did not appear to be as gracious as we would like our Australian sportsmen to be. A low aspect of the tournament was what appeared to be inappropriately loud drunken so-called fans. I'd like to have one of those Tayza guns. That bloke Brad Clegg who took the photo of John Daly was another low point. Instead of breaking the camera against a tree and if John Daly could have got away with, it is a shame he didn't break it over his head. These people are disgraceful, an embarrassment to Australia. A high point of the tournament was young Stephen Dartnall. He CAN PLAY and the way he carried himself throughout the whole tournament was impeccable, very impressive. I did not see him walk up to the green (the first I think??) where his ball hit the guy on the foot. I hope he showed appropriate concern but of course the players have to remain in control of their emotions, it is such a psychological game. This comment is going to be a bit of a joke coming from someone who is no better than an 18 handicapper but I think Stephen would benefit from a talk with Rod Pampling and Rod's coach (Gary Edwin I think). Stephen is trying to hit the crap out of the ball (every tee shot anyway). Rob P when he first came on to the Australian scene was known to be a huge hitter but he has wound that back slightly to the betterment of his game and the millions of dollars he has now earnt. His misses (sports psychologist) probably had a bit to do with that as well. Chris Gaunt was also excellent, 3 weeks in row, I think, that he has played very well. Good on you Chris. I love the golf but not as much as I love the dogs.
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