The "Nobody cares because it's about golf but I'm starting the thread anyway" thread.

[Strangler Lewis]

Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

Who won the British Open at Carnoustie the year ('99) Jean Van de Velde put on an epic display of spitting-the-bit? That's what I thought.

Paul Lawrie, who seemed embarrassed, beating Van de Velde and Justin Leonard, who seemed pissed to be dragged out of the clubhouse to lose again.

Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

Watching his horrifying meltdown on the 72nd hole of the Open was the most surreal experience I've had as a sports fan.

Ditto. The stupid ending of Tin Cup was nothing compared to this.