Saw Miller and Weiskoph play around 1980 at Riviera for the LA Open…..unbelievable how good they hit their irons. I saw Miller lip out a tee shot on number 6 I believe for a near ACE…..GREAT TIMES FOR GOLF
As Johnny Miller said in Golf Channel's - Golf Films movie, Summer of '76, the Open Championship at Birkdale represented the zenith of his carreer and the beginning of Seve's epic ascension in the sport. One was a dying comet and the other a burgeoning super nova.
Severiano ballesteros is a great player. He won 5 majors during his sucessful career whether in majors or the ryder cup for europe against the usa. Then he died of the horrible disease cancer in 2011 at the young age of 54. R.i.p. your place in the history books is assured forever.
To me it's past majors like this that speak to Jack's true greatness! Had he putted even average, he would've yet challenged for another major. And there's many more majors Nicklaus finished 2nd in. Of which he could've easily won. Largely due to the other all-time greats he competed against like Miller & Seve. Amazing watching Ballesteros compete at this level at 19yrs of age! And you have to feel good for Johnny Miller. Knowing how many times he lost out on winning other majors. Because of the Golden Bear's propensity to come from behind on the final day. Love watching back these old Opens!
He was a mature 3, wouldn't you say - it's funny though - I've watched him a lot and don't recall him behaving in this manner before, maybe because he was making more putts.
Ha, interesting. What a special player Seve was. Just think, he had no amateur career, no development tour, he just turned pro and started playing professional golf. How amazing is that?!
It was a '70s thing, especially for tall men. There were a few others who did it too (David Graham, Ray Floyd, Graham Marsh), and quite a few cricketers as well.
I'm in heaven watching Peter introduce a classic Open from the game's golden age. Thankyou to the R&A for putting this on RUclips.
Seve was a natural great. R.I.P.
True 👍 ✔️ seve seve
Please keep posting those Open Official Films. For me there is nothing better on RUclips
I absolutely love these old videos. Johnny Miller swing was perfect
My favorite swing
Loved Miller's swing and confidence. He won using clubs he'd never played with before. Graphite shafts in the irons, I think a 1st at a major.
Kudos to whomever edited and posted this.
Great these films.And that sweltering summer of 76.
Saw Miller and Weiskoph play around 1980 at Riviera for the LA Open…..unbelievable how good they hit their irons. I saw Miller lip out a tee shot on number 6 I believe for a near ACE…..GREAT TIMES FOR GOLF
As Johnny Miller said in Golf Channel's - Golf Films movie, Summer of '76, the Open Championship at Birkdale represented the zenith of his carreer and the beginning of Seve's epic ascension in the sport. One was a dying comet and the other a burgeoning super nova.
Johnny Miller came great again1980 -1983 won last tournament 1994 at Pebble Beach, putting yips caused him problems
Severiano ballesteros is a great player. He won 5 majors during his sucessful career whether in majors or the ryder cup for europe against the usa. Then he died of the horrible disease cancer in 2011 at the young age of 54. R.i.p. your place in the history books is assured forever.
Does anyone else feel that golf hasn't been the same since Seve left us, then Peter a few years later. The magic went with them for me.
To me it's past majors like this that speak to Jack's true greatness! Had he putted even average, he would've yet challenged for another major. And there's many more majors Nicklaus finished 2nd in. Of which he could've easily won. Largely due to the other all-time greats he competed against like Miller & Seve. Amazing watching Ballesteros compete at this level at 19yrs of age! And you have to feel good for Johnny Miller. Knowing how many times he lost out on winning other majors. Because of the Golden Bear's propensity to come from behind on the final day. Love watching back these old Opens!
A lot of those seconds were 1 stroke too. Dude could have won 20+.
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He won all he was capable of winning and no more.
Weiskopt was a fine striker of the ball . especially back in those days with the timber drivers
Miller was so talented.
Beautiful use of long irons by all players. Today it's just driver, wedge, putter, driver, wedge, putter etc.
Tony Jacklin - such incisive comments after the 3rd round. And Peter Alliss... legendary
Peter Allis. LEGAND
Although Seve didn’t win, it was still a great Open and Miller was one heck of a player in the 70s
WHO narrated this video? Excellent!!!
I think it was the late Michael Barrat who used to present Nationwide.
Great video. Funny how blatent the sponsorship placement was.
That was a right gold fish bowl of a dram Peter Alliss had at the intro.
Miller’s play was terrific, but if he had also doubled as the TV commentator, that’d have been doubly impressive.😊
Maurice flitcroft 🐐😂😂😂
The year I was born LOL
Great
Ian Stanley had an up and down tournament - 81, 69 and 79 resulted in him missing the cut for the final round.
Like a bit of whiskey flavor in yer water? 😂
42:18
Seve exploded at 19, as did Sergio.
Six thousand pounds for second place🤣🤣🤣🤣 today would be over a million
Every time miller missed a putt he acted like he was 3
Henry Longhurst would have taken a real sip, or two or three.
He was a mature 3, wouldn't you say - it's funny though - I've watched him a lot and don't recall him behaving in this manner before, maybe because he was making more putts.
19 years old?!?! Ridiculous.
Seve looks like fith beatle
Ha, interesting. What a special player Seve was. Just think, he had no amateur career, no development tour, he just turned pro and started playing professional golf. How amazing is that?!
$6,000 pounds for second place 😆😆😆😆 well sure didn’t play for the money did they
millar was a great player, but ever notice how he walked like a girl
I was thinking the same thing! 🤣
Must have been the yellow shoes.
It was a '70s thing, especially for tall men.
There were a few others who did it too (David Graham, Ray Floyd, Graham Marsh), and quite a few cricketers as well.
1:57 easy camera guy.
Just brilliant!
@ that’s just great editing and execution.