Open Championship Thread 2025

[cheebs09]

Koepka got hurt.  When he injured his knee, he kept trying to play through it.  Also lost his confidence in his game.  All things Scottie will have to avoid, too.

Yeah. Koepka was already struggling before the move to LIV. It made sense for him to get his money if he was starting to slide. However, he has worked his way back to be better in the majors at least.

[Pakuni]

[RJax55]

I'm sure he put down significant cash on that prediction.

[tower912]

The question right now is staying power.  All of the recently referenced players had streaks where they were the next Tiger.  Injuries affected Spieth, Rory, Brooksie.  Marriage and family affect outlooks and practice schedules, too. A year ago, the question was whether Xander had supplanted Scottie.  He, too, got injured.  As did Scottie, for that matter.
  Right now, Scottie looks like he is really good at compartmentalization.  And, right now, he is unimpressed with the trappings of fame.  He isn't out chasing every dollar or every skirt. 
  Good for him.  And good for golf.  It gives every other players something to aim for.  And I love his footwork.  I completely understand the physics of it. Most of it happens after impact.

[tower912]

Poor Phil.  One of golf's great showmen voluntarily choosing to LIV out of the spotlight.


And I was a huge fan.

[RJax55]

Poor Phil.  One of golf's great showmen voluntarily choosing to LIV out of the spotlight.


And I was a huge fan.

Not sure Phil's creditors would agree that it is voluntary.

[Uncle Rico]

Not sure Phil's creditors would agree that it is voluntary.

Just curious which young players he's bringing home for Amy nowadays

[tower912]

Another thing about Scottie.  It isn't that long ago that he was recorded having a screaming match on the range with his swing coach.  It doesn't take much to lose that last 2% that separates him right now from the other elite players.

[MuggsyB]

The question right now is staying power.  All of the recently referenced players had streaks where they were the next Tiger.  Injuries affected Spieth, Rory, Brooksie.  Marriage and family affect outlooks and practice schedules, too. A year ago, the question was whether Xander had supplanted Scottie.  He, too, got injured.  As did Scottie, for that matter.
  Right now, Scottie looks like he is really good at compartmentalization.  And, right now, he is unimpressed with the trappings of fame.  He isn't out chasing every dollar or every skirt. 
  Good for him.  And good for golf.  It gives every other players something to aim for.  And I love his footwork.  I completely understand the physics of it. Most of it happens after impact.

This is spot on.  Things can change quickly with golf.   I thought perhaps the floodgates would open after Rory won the Masters.  Now all that said, statistically Scheffy is doing some ridiculous things.  He's not prone to meltdowns or inane decisions.  That's why his 1st fairway bunker shot on #8 yesterday was so surprising.  Also, who are his most likely challengers to take over the game right now?  Rory?  Bryson?  Xander?  I don't trust Rahm.

[MuggsyB]

Who would you pick for 🇺🇸 Ryder Cup?  I'm not really a fan of a playing captain unless he's an auto qualifier. 

[Uncle Rico]

Who would you pick for 🇺🇸 Ryder Cup?  I'm not really a fan of a playing captain unless he's an auto qualifier. 

Doesn't matter.  Team Europe going to rout them

[MuggsyB]

Doesn't matter.  Team Europe going to rout them

We could have some problems.  Our newcomers and depth is a big question mark.