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The Open Championship at Royal Troon proved to be a challenging test for the game’s best golfers, with many big names missing the cut. The combination of high winds and tricky pot bunkers made scoring difficult for the players, especially those on the wrong side of the draw. Justin Thomas, for example, struggled on Friday but still managed to post a respectable score despite a tough start to his round. Some players, like Joaquin Niemann, faced particular challenges with the pot bunkers at Troon. Niemann made a costly mistake on the par-3 8th hole, needing four shots to escape the…

Linn Grant, who secured her first LPGA victory at the Dana Open a year ago, is in a good position to win the event for a second time in a row at Highland Meadows Golf Club. During the tournament, Grant carded three bogeys against 13 birdies, with eight of them coming in the second round. She’s currently one shot off the lead after the morning wave, with Chanettee Wannasaen holding the top spot. Grant has been performing well with her brother on the bag, citing his presence as beneficial for her mental game. Grant has shown promising results this season,…

The 152nd British Open at Royal Troon Golf Club proved to be a challenging event for many players, with difficult conditions and high wind on cut day leading to some big names in golf missing the weekend. The cut line was set at 6-over 148, and it took a strong performance to make it into the top 80 golfers who advanced. One notable player who fought his way to the weekend was Scottish Open winner Robert MacIntyre, who overcame early struggles to shoot 4 under on his last 14 holes. The importance of making the cut was highlighted by Irishman…

Rory McIlroy’s disappointing performance at the British Open at Royal Troon marked another fruitless major season for the Irish golfer. With struggles on the fairways and greens, McIlroy failed to make the cut after shooting four-over-par 75 on Friday, following an opening round of 78. This marked a decade since his last major win in 2014 and came on the heels of a crushing loss to Bryson DeChambeau in the U.S. Open. Speaking with reporters after his early exit, McIlroy admitted that he knew his tournament was over when he started the second round with six over through his first…

Pot bunkers are a challenge for many golfers, and the difficulty of navigating these sand traps can ruin a round. In this article, we explore some tips to help salvage strokes around the greens when faced with pot bunkers. The Open Championship at Royal Troon has showcased just how challenging pot bunkers can be for players, with many struggling to navigate them effectively. Tiger Woods described the pot bunkers at Royal Troon as unlike any others, emphasizing that going into them often results in moving sideways or backwards. Considering the difficulty of these bunkers, it’s no surprise that players need…

Tyrrell Hatton, known for his colorful post-round press conferences and brutal honesty on and off the golf course, has been making headlines at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. Known for his tendency to lose his cool on the course, Hatton’s frustrations seemed to be on full display during the second round of the tournament. Despite playing well on Thursday, he still found reasons to complain about the setup on some of the par-5s. On Friday, playing alongside Rory McIlroy and Max Homa, Hatton’s frustrations seemed to boil over. After making the turn even par for the day, a…

Shane Lowry is leading the Open Championship in Troon, Scotland, showcasing his strong links golf game after weeks of preparation for the tournament. Unlike many other pros who used the Scottish Open as a warmup, Lowry had been working on his game elsewhere, including a visit to Royal Troon for a recce. Lowry’s commitment to understanding the course in different conditions paid off as he shot a 66 in round 1, while others struggled to adapt to the abnormal conditions. Lowry’s preparation for the Open Championship included practicing his links game and playing in Ireland the week before the tournament.…

Rory McIlroy faced a tough start at the Open Championship after a disappointing opening round. Despite growing up playing in the winds of Northern Ireland, links golf proved to be a challenge for him. It was evident that McIlroy needed to grind just to make the cut after shooting his highest opening round in a major in five years, a 78. As he began his second round, things did not improve as he struggled on the 4th hole and ultimately ended up with a disastrous triple-bogey. NBC analyst Curt Byrum described McIlroy’s tee shot at the 4th hole as the…