Jackets at the Open

[g0lftime]

Christo and Stewart Cink having great first rounds. Surprised the announcers haven't mentioned both are Georgia Tech guys. Currently 1 and 2 in the standings.

 

[GCdaJuiceMan]

What a roller coaster Christo Lamprecht is on. Amazing stuff from him.

 

[GTjunkie]

Terry Gannon just said, "Georgia Tech on top" going to commercial break.

 

[LongforDodd]

Yes, I just checked the scores and Lamprecht is on top finishing at 5 under and Cink is T2 at 3 under

 

[GT33]

Where’s Cabrera and Batt, they just rolling out of the sack? I’m sure they’ll be twitting soon.

 

[GT33]

Here’s Key

 

[ThatGuy]

My father in law just reached out to me about Lamprecht - not bad to lead the Open as an amateur. And lots of mentions of GT in the other press, as well as some on the broadcast. Nice hat his caddy is rocking!

https://www.si.com/golf/news/christo-lamprecht-viral-shot-british-open-royal-liverpool-6-foot-8-amateur-2023

British Open: 6-foot-8 amateur Christo Lamprecht leads the tournament

The towering amateur from South Africa cards a magnificent 5-under opening round to lead at Royal Liverpool.

sports.yahoo.com

This was also hilarious:

 

[Techster]

Between Eubanks at Wimbledon and Lamprecht at the British Open, it's been a nice run in major tournaments for GT athletes.

Also:

 

[LongforDodd]

My father in law just reached out to me about Lamprecht - not bad to lead the Open as an amateur. And lots of mentions of GT in the other press, as well as some on the broadcast. Nice hat his caddy is rocking!

https://www.si.com/golf/news/christo-lamprecht-viral-shot-british-open-royal-liverpool-6-foot-8-amateur-2023

British Open: 6-foot-8 amateur Christo Lamprecht leads the tournament

The towering amateur from South Africa cards a magnificent 5-under opening round to lead at Royal Liverpool.

sports.yahoo.com

This was also hilarious:

It helps when you're 6-8 with a 40 inch inseam

 

[gtrower]

Amateur Christo Lamprecht stands out for height and play at The Open

The South African, who plays at Georgia Tech and is believed to be the tallest player to ever compete in The Open, wasn't surprised by his opening-round play.

www.espn.com

Says he’s coming back for his senior season next year!

 

[GT33]

Here's Cabrera

 

[GT33]

Nice hole out

 

[g0lftime]

Amateur Christo Lamprecht stands out for height and play at The Open

The South African, who plays at Georgia Tech and is believed to be the tallest player to ever compete in The Open, wasn't surprised by his opening-round play.

www.espn.com

Says he’s coming back for his senior season next year!

He just won the British Amateur a couple of weeks ago. That qualified him into the Open this week, and the 2024 Masters, I think also the US Open next year. That would keep him In school for next year. If he turns pro the Masters invite would be withdrawn. He really found his game this summer. I hope he plays well the rest of the tournament.

 

[g0lftime]

He will be the top guy on the team next year.

 

[CuseJacket]

 

[g0lftime]

Christo playing army golf so far. Left right left. Same struggle he had at the NCAA with his driver.

 

[TampaBuzz]

Christo playing army golf so far. Left right left. Same struggle he had at the NCAA with his driver.

5 over through 8 is not a good look! Hope he settles down and makes the cut. That would be impressive in and of itself.

 

[GT33]

5 over through 8 is not a good look! Hope he settles down and makes the cut. That would be impressive in and of itself.

Needs a birdie somewhere or he’s on the ropes now.

 

[TampaBuzz]

Bogie on the last puts him at 3-over.....Not sure where the line is going to be, but announcers have been bouncing between 2- and 3-over as the cut line. I am not sure how the cut line is determined here. 2-over currently is tie for 47 and 3-over is tie for 68. He may end up missing by one stroke.

 

[ThatGuy]

Looks like Lamprecht finished with a 79 on day 2 after the 66 on day 1, which leaves him currently tied for 67th.

that he doesn't miss the cut by 1 - that would suck.