Open Championship Thread 2025

[MuggsyB]

Lol. Chill bro

Im relaxed.

[RJax55]

Good grief.  Scheffy with big putting probs early. Wow. 

Shot a bogey free 67, lol

[MuggsyB]

Shot a bogey free 67, lol

The crazy thing is he pretty much had his B- game.  He could have easily shot a 63 with several missed putts and paring 2/3 of the par 5's.  Now he did have two masterclass par saves (with two hammer shots) which led to an eagle and birdie.  That said, I still think that was his B- game.  The guy's best is noticeably better than everyone else.  Especially his iron game.  Way more controlled, varied trajectories and generally taking danger out of the equation.  He doesn't seem to have any weaknesses, and if he's making 12-20 foot putts, you might as well start the bus. 

[Uncle Rico]

The crazy thing is he pretty much had his B- game.  He could have easily shot a 63 with several missed putts and paring 2/3 of the par 5's.  Now he did have two masterclass par saves (with two hammer shots) which led to an eagle and birdie.  That said, I still think that was his B- game.  The guy's best is noticeably better than everyone else.  Especially his iron game.  Way more controlled, varied trajectories and generally taking danger out of the equation.  He doesn't seem to have any weaknesses, and if he's making 12-20 foot putts, you might as well start the bus. 

He better thank the troops

[MuggsyB]

There is a super low score out there.  Obviously it's under a 10% chance, but you never know.  Especially if Rory goes ballistic through 7. 

[MuggsyB]

I don't like the guy, but you have to tip your cap to Bryson after his 1st rd debacle. 

[Uncle Rico]

I don't like the guy, but you have to tip your cap to Bryson after his 1st rd debacle. 

He loves the troops

[The Sultan]

I don't like the guy, but you have to tip your cap to Bryson after his 1st rd debacle. 

lol. No I don't.

[MuggsyB]

Rickie shot a 65. 

[MuggsyB]

Rory is done. 

[MuggsyB]

Bad decision by Scheffy there. 

[Uncle Rico]

Rickie shot a 65. 

Back door top-tens are the best

[MuggsyB]

I'm impressed with Gotterup.  Tremendous power from the young man.  He has that wicked, low launch, stinger fade. He can also unload with his driver.  His game seems to suit Bethpage.  I doubt he'll be picked for the RC, but the kid has serious game. 

[cheebs09]

Scottie is probably annoyed he has to sit through another trophy presentation.

[Pakuni]

When do the "is Scheffler bad for golf" hot takes begin?

[JWags85]

Back door top-tens are the best

Top 14s**

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lol. No I don't.

I like Bryson more than most here, but I actually agree.  Honestly it's one of the most frustrating things about him.  Love him or hate him, he's one of the top 10 golfers in the world (top 15 at worst).  But he's so predisposed to having one of those awful rounds almost every major, and then playing 3 good to very good rounds.  He'd have 4 or 5 majors if he didn't have that knack. Honestly the same issue Rory had until the Masters.  Garbage on Friday or Saturday and then great Sundays/weekends after being out of the hunt

[MuggsyB]

Scottie is probably annoyed he has to sit through another trophy presentation.

The fact that he's putting so well probably isn't an ideal situation for his competitors.  Because his precision with his irons are on a different level.  It looks pretty effortless. 

[MuggsyB]

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I like Bryson more than most here, but I actually agree.  Honestly it's one of the most frustrating things about him.  Love him or hate him, he's one of the top 10 golfers in the world (top 15 at worst).  But he's so predisposed to having one of those awful rounds almost every major, and then playing 3 good to very good rounds.  He'd have 4 or 5 majors if he didn't have that knack. Honestly the same issue Rory had until the Masters.  Garbage on Friday or Saturday and then great Sundays/weekends after being out of the hunt

Consistency is by far the most important thing in sports.

[cheebs09]

The fact that he's putting so well probably isn't an ideal situation for his competitors.  Because his precision with his irons are on a different level.  It looks pretty effortless. 

I saw someone that compared Scottie to Tim Duncan and I think it's spot on. He's mild mannered and won't blow you away with highlights like a Tiger would. But he's so much better at the basics than others that it feels boring watching him.

Also, Ted Scott doesn't get enough praise for how he's helped Scottie's mental game. I think that's a big part of the domination we are seeing.

[RJax55]

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I like Bryson more than most here, but I actually agree.  Honestly it's one of the most frustrating things about him.  Love him or hate him, he's one of the top 10 golfers in the world (top 15 at worst).  But he's so predisposed to having one of those awful rounds almost every major, and then playing 3 good to very good rounds.  He'd have 4 or 5 majors if he didn't have that knack. Honestly the same issue Rory had until the Masters.  Garbage on Friday or Saturday and then great Sundays/weekends after being out of the hunt

It's the nature of his swing. Bryson doesn't deloft to the degree his fellow pros do. It's why his clubs are so strong lofted. And, given his speed and inability to deloft, he struggles with spin consistency and gearing.

It's why he's always talking about
his equipment. After the round today, he's talking about his golf ball. After the PGA, it was his irons.

[RJax55]

I saw someone that compared Scottie to Tim Duncan and I think it's spot on. He's mild mannered and won't blow you away with highlights like a Tiger would. But he's so much better at the basics than others that it feels boring watching him.

Also, Ted Scott doesn't get enough praise for how he's helped Scottie's mental game. I think that's a big part of the domination we are seeing.

Good for Ted. Dealing with Bubba Watson for years had to be challenging.

[MuggsyB]

I saw someone that compared Scottie to Tim Duncan and I think it's spot on. He's mild mannered and won't blow you away with highlights like a Tiger would. But he's so much better at the basics than others that it feels boring watching him.

Also, Ted Scott doesn't get enough praise for how he's helped Scottie's mental game. I think that's a big part of the domination we are seeing.

I think the Duncan comparison is a good one.  I would imagine fans thought Palmer was more exciting than Nicklaus.  People said Sorenstam was boring as well.  Winning golf is meant to look boring. 

[Uncle Rico]

It's the nature of his swing. Bryson doesn't deloft to the degree his fellow pros do. It's why his clubs are so strong lofted. And, given his speed and inability to deloft, he struggles with spin consistency and gearing.

It's why he's always talking about
his equipment. After the round today, he's talking about his golf ball. After the PGA, it was his irons.

He'll only win an Open if the weather is the way it was the last 3 days.

[Pakuni]

Winning golf is meant to look boring. 

I think we found the PGA's new advertising motto.

[Uncle Rico]

Watching the recap and seeing pundits try and put into words what Scottie is doing right now.  They don't want to say Tiger-like but the way he is winning majors is Tiger-like by vaporizing the field.

The best players can do that.  I think the comparison is apt and isn't hyperbole.  Considering he lost a portion of the early season, this season could have been even better and it's still wildly great.

He isn't Tiger in personality or demeanor.   I don't think that's a bad thing and probably better for Scottie.  But he is doing Tiger stuff.