Didn't see a thread on this yet so figured I would start one.
Open Championship week at Royal Liverpool aka Hoylake. Last time here was Rory's only Open win, almost 10 years ago at this point.
The biggest worry at this point is the weather; the firm/fast conditions that everyone is hoping for may be difficult to attain given the rain they've seen so far and will continue to see. They've put some internal OB to try to avoid a bomb/gauge fest (Looking at BDC and Winged Foot for an example of that) but I still think this course could be easily overpowered if the weather doesn't hold. A soft course takes all the teeth out of the finishing stretch, especially 17.
Looking for good, long drivers and known mudders to win this tournament. I like the idea of Tommy Fleetwood here, as well as Fitzpatrick and DJ. Rory might be coming off too much of a high. Scottie is having maybe the best season of all time without a major so the dam may have to break soon for him.
Regardless will be a fun tourney, one where the draw matters a lot given the weather forecast. Can't wait to have some coffee golf in the morning.
Open Championship week at Royal Liverpool aka Hoylake. Last time here was Rory's only Open win, almost 10 years ago at this point.
The biggest worry at this point is the weather; the firm/fast conditions that everyone is hoping for may be difficult to attain given the rain they've seen so far and will continue to see. They've put some internal OB to try to avoid a bomb/gauge fest (Looking at BDC and Winged Foot for an example of that) but I still think this course could be easily overpowered if the weather doesn't hold. A soft course takes all the teeth out of the finishing stretch, especially 17.
Looking for good, long drivers and known mudders to win this tournament. I like the idea of Tommy Fleetwood here, as well as Fitzpatrick and DJ. Rory might be coming off too much of a high. Scottie is having maybe the best season of all time without a major so the dam may have to break soon for him.
Regardless will be a fun tourney, one where the draw matters a lot given the weather forecast. Can't wait to have some coffee golf in the morning.