2022 British Open Championship Thread

[Herman Cain]

150th Open Championship at St. Andrews.

Olympic Gold Medalist Xander Schauffele has won two tournaments in a row (with a star studded Pro Am victory in between). Is the hottest golfer right now. Can he stay hot and win his first Major?

I think Morikowa has a good shot at repeating

Rory needs to put 4 good rounds together. Seems like he has had one bad round in the recent majors.

[Herman Cain]

Tiger seems to be in good spirits
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/34221618/tiger-woods-plays-first-18-hole-practice-round-major-year

[tower912]

If the wind lays down, somebody is going to shoot 59.   Maybe more than one somebody.

[Uncle Rico]

It’s the Open

[🏀]

If the wind lays down, somebody is going to shoot 59.   Maybe more than one somebody.

If the wind is down, Morikawa is probably the horse to beat. If the wind is up, Fitzy looks good.

[MU82]

Expectations for Tiger are so much more realistic now than before the Masters. I hope he enjoys the experience and stays healthy.

I'll pick Rory ... but I think I picked him for a couple other majors this year, too.

[MuggsyB]

Lowry?
Seamus Power?
Joaquin Niemann?

I just have a feeling it won't be one of the favorites.

[Uncle Rico]

Rory by half a dozen shots

[MU82]

Rory by half a dozen shots

And then he leaves for the LIV?

[Uncle Rico]

And then he leaves for the LIV?

Then he takes a dump on Greg Norman’s porch

[Herman Cain]

Fun day at The Open.

https://www.theopen.com/Latest/Celebration-of-Champions-delivers-surreal-memories

[MU82]

Then he takes a dump on Greg Norman’s porch

That would be much more satisfying, both for Rory and for the rest of us.

[Goose]

We spent 10 hours at St. Andrews yesterday and was a fantastic day. Heading back today for our second day of practice round tickets. This is my first trip to Scotland and St. Andrews and just a few random thoughts/comments:

1. Unlike Augusta, TV makes St. Andrews look more daunting. The course was far different than I expected yet exceeded very high expectations. I definitely see why so many great players call it their favorite course. Fingers crossed that I can someday come back and play it.
2. Crowds were small and we were up close and personal with the players. We were in 17th tee for the Champions event and the guys were within twenty feet of us.
3. The event is much less commercial than majors in the USA and prices are very reasonable. Never waiting in line for food/drinks or bathroom.
4. I have never seen ground so hard in my life and the ball goes forever. They boys will be shooting low scores this week, IMO.
5. Again, I have blown away by the course, the history of St. Andrews and seeing all time greats. Saw Jack on 18 and a real highlight of my golf memories.
6. We stayed late enough that we were able to get multiple pictures on Swilken Bridge, literally within 10-15 minutes after Tiger & Co concluded their pictures.
7. Lastly, I got sunburn at St. Andrews and it has been hot since we got here. Wind is blowing, but needs to pick up big time before the weekend.

[Herman Cain]

We spent 10 hours at St. Andrews yesterday and was a fantastic day. Heading back today for our second day of practice round tickets. This is my first trip to Scotland and St. Andrews and just a few random thoughts/comments:

1. Unlike Augusta, TV makes St. Andrews look more daunting. The course was far different than I expected yet exceeded very high expectations. I definitely see why so many great players call it their favorite course. Fingers crossed that I can someday come back and play it.
2. Crowds were small and we were up close and personal with the players. We were in 17th tee for the Champions event and the guys were within twenty feet of us.
3. The event is much less commercial than majors in the USA and prices are very reasonable. Never waiting in line for food/drinks or bathroom.
4. I have never seen ground so hard in my life and the ball goes forever. They boys will be shooting low scores this week, IMO.
5. Again, I have blown away by the course, the history of St. Andrews and seeing all time greats. Saw Jack on 18 and a real highlight of my golf memories.
6. We stayed late enough that we were able to get multiple pictures on Swilken Bridge, literally within 10-15 minutes after Tiger & Co concluded their pictures.
7. Lastly, I got sunburn at St. Andrews and it has been hot since we got here. Wind is blowing, but needs to pick up big time before the weekend.

Have fun and keep up the reports .

[MU82]

Sounds like a blast, Goose. Enjoy yourself (you already are), and safe travels.

[MuggsyB]

We spent 10 hours at St. Andrews yesterday and was a fantastic day. Heading back today for our second day of practice round tickets. This is my first trip to Scotland and St. Andrews and just a few random thoughts/comments:

1. Unlike Augusta, TV makes St. Andrews look more daunting. The course was far different than I expected yet exceeded very high expectations. I definitely see why so many great players call it their favorite course. Fingers crossed that I can someday come back and play it.
2. Crowds were small and we were up close and personal with the players. We were in 17th tee for the Champions event and the guys were within twenty feet of us.
3. The event is much less commercial than majors in the USA and prices are very reasonable. Never waiting in line for food/drinks or bathroom.
4. I have never seen ground so hard in my life and the ball goes forever. They boys will be shooting low scores this week, IMO.
5. Again, I have blown away by the course, the history of St. Andrews and seeing all time greats. Saw Jack on 18 and a real highlight of my golf memories.
6. We stayed late enough that we were able to get multiple pictures on Swilken Bridge, literally within 10-15 minutes after Tiger & Co concluded their pictures.
7. Lastly, I got sunburn at St. Andrews and it has been hot since we got here. Wind is blowing, but needs to pick up big time before the weekend.

Awesome!  Have a great time Goose.

[MU82]

Tiger firing on Norman:

“Greg has done some things that I don’t think are in the best interest of our game.”

And ripping players who have left the PGA for the Saudi tour:

"They've turned their backs on what got them into this position."

[Jables1604]

Tiger firing on Norman:

“Greg has done some things that I don’t think are in the best interest of our game.”

And ripping players who have left the PGA for the Saudi tour:

"They've turned their backs on what got them into this position."

Not sure that Eldrick is in a position to judge people for personal decisions.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Tiger firing on Norman:

“Greg has done some things that I don’t think are in the best interest of our game.”

And ripping players who have left the PGA for the Saudi tour:

"They've turned their backs on what got them into this position."

"What got them into this position" was their ability to play golf. They don't owe the PGA anything.

[MU82]

Just the messenger, folks.

[Herman Cain]

Rory thinks Tiger can contend this week. What a story that would be.

https://twitter.com/KylePorterCBS/status/1546779895551983616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1546779895551983616%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthespun.com%2Fmore%2Fgolf%2Frory-mcilroy-reveals-if-he-thinks-tiger-woods-can-win-this-week

[Uncle Rico]

Not sure that Eldrick is in a position to judge people for personal decisions.

Why not?  He would know better than most

[LAZER]

"What got them into this position" was their ability to play golf. They don't owe the PGA anything.

Of course they don't owe the PGA anything, but the PGA allowed them to make lots of money and gave them a platform to earn even more off the course.

[JWags85]

Rory thinks Tiger can contend this week. What a story that would be.

https://twitter.com/KylePorterCBS/status/1546779895551983616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1546779895551983616%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthespun.com%2Fmore%2Fgolf%2Frory-mcilroy-reveals-if-he-thinks-tiger-woods-can-win-this-week

Mark that on everyone's bingo board.

There was literally a headline yesterday that Tiger played a full 18 at St Andrews...but yes, lets feed the narrative that he can do that 4 times at a high level and win.  YAWN

Rory is the PGA's best mouthpiece right now, might as well drum up clicks and headlines.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Of course they don't owe the PGA anything, but the PGA allowed them to make lots of money and gave them a platform to earn even more off the course.

No, the PGA didn't allow them to make lots of money.  They earned the money they made because they played golf well.