Jordan Spieth’s putting woes sent him packing early from Royal Birkdale. Here are the other high-profile names who have to wait until April for their next taste of major championship golf.
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Eamon Lynch joins the “Live From The Open” desk to talk about the R&A’s upcoming list of Open Championship venues and challenges with courses face to stay in the rota.
Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley debate who should be named this year’s player of the year. Chamblee builds a stats-based case for Scottie Scheffler, while McGinley likes his award recipient to be more of a winner.
Many were surprised to see Sam Burns show up at Royal Birkdale this week. After all, he didn’t plan to play this year’s Open Championship — and for good reason.
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Golf Channel’s Ryan Lavner and Rex Hoggard give out some Open Championship winner predictions ahead of the first tee times at Royal Birkdale.
While rota stops such as Birkdale, St. Andrews and last year’s Royal Portrush have succeeded in accommodating the sheer mass of a modern Open, it hasn’t been without significant effort.
Golf Channel’s Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner give takeaways from Wednesday’s press conference at Royal Birkdale, specifically whether or not players gained any clarity as to what on-course behavior could be penalized.
These guys likely won’t win The Open on Sunday at Royal Birkdale, but whether they’re in contention or not, their stories will surely capture the attention of those watching.