**2024 British Open (Open Championship) Thread**

[Fumbleweed 547]

The British Open (or Open Championship) is now just a little more than a week away. Per my usual custom, here is my list of my top ten favorites. Picks are subject to change a bit also depending on what happens during the next week or so, but probably not much. It's a return to Royal Troon this year, where Stenson and Mickleson battled for the jug back in 2016. The British is tied with the Masters as my favorite major, so really looking forward to this year as always even though I'll be on vacation for the last two days of the tournament. 

Top Ten:

1. Tommy Fleetwood- I just think his time has come. Call it a gut feeling or whatever you wish to call it. Xander broke through in May. I'll say Tommy breaks through in July. 

2. Collin Morikawa- A year of near misses continues for Morikawa who I think has a great shot at winning another Open before all is said and done in his career. 

3. Rory McIlroy- After his US Open heartache, he'll either contend deep into Sunday or totally collapse on Thursday. I'm betting on the former. 

4. Scottie Scheffler- It's going to be awhile before I leave him out of my top five at any major, but I don't see him winning this one, per se. Dominant year, though. 

5. Bryson DeChambeau- Another case of not being able to leave out a guy who to the eyes looked the part of a stud at Pinehurst. Will be interesting to see how he approaches this course. 

6. Shane Lowry- So much to like about Lowry in the world of links golf. Would not be a surprise if he comes very close to winning his second Open. 

7. Russell Henley- Reminds me of Brian Harman last year. Has played well in majors this year and has a lot of experience under his belt at this point in time. 

8. Xander Schauffele- Much like Scheffler, I think this is the major he's least likely to win, but he's been a rock in majors now for nearly a decade. Only a fool would forget about him. 

9. Louis Oosthuzien- It is pure fun to watch Louis play these kind of courses. I would like to see him return to playing all the majors. One of my favorite players. 

10. Robert McIntyre- Having a stellar year and built for European links golf. A top ten finish would be highly un-surprising. 
 

I think the British will always favor experience, so Aberg was left off even though he's got a great shot at a high finish. I think this is the major Scottie Scheffler is least likely to win, so we could have a wide open tournament here, which would be nice. 

[edjr 6,580]

Tommy Tardly will never win a major

[edjr 6,580]

In my eyes, this is what makes The Open the greatest golfing event.

 

Television Schedule (all times ET)

Thursday, July 18
1:30-4 a.m., Peacock (streaming)
4 a.m.-3 p.m., USA Network

Friday, July 19
1:30-4 a.m., Peacock (streaming)
4 a.m.-3 p.m., USA Network

Saturday, July 20
5-7 a.m., USA Network
7 a.m.-3 p.m., NBC

Sunday, July 21
4-7 a.m., USA Network
7 a.m.-2 p.m., NBC

[listen2me 23 1,873]

Ive been asked and I dont participate so don't want to post in the edex thread.   

But surprised how late Cam Young went.   Maybe I am trying to justify my bet on him.  In 2 appearances in the Open he has a stand alone 2nd and a T8.  Didn't he just shoot 59 a few weeks ago?  

[listen2me 23 1,873]

4 minutes ago, edjr said:

In my eyes, this is what makes The Open the greatest golfing event.

 

Television Schedule (all times ET)

Thursday, July 18
1:30-4 a.m., Peacock (streaming)
4 a.m.-3 p.m., USA Network

Friday, July 19
1:30-4 a.m., Peacock (streaming)
4 a.m.-3 p.m., USA Network

Saturday, July 20
5-7 a.m., USA Network
7 a.m.-3 p.m., NBC

Sunday, July 21
4-7 a.m., USA Network
7 a.m.-2 p.m., NBC

Meh, im an early bird but some people have to work.   But yes at least they show it.  

[dain11279 976]

16 hours ago, edjr said:

In my eyes, this is what makes The Open the greatest golfing event.

 

Television Schedule (all times ET)

Thursday, July 18
1:30-4 a.m., Peacock (streaming)
4 a.m.-3 p.m., USA Network

Friday, July 19
1:30-4 a.m., Peacock (streaming)
4 a.m.-3 p.m., USA Network

Saturday, July 20
5-7 a.m., USA Network
7 a.m.-3 p.m., NBC

Sunday, July 21
4-7 a.m., USA Network
7 a.m.-2 p.m., NBC

Hell yes, I'm usually up at 5 for work anyway but I'll prolly get up at 4 tomorrow

[bostonlager 2,665]

16 hours ago, listen2me 23 said:

Ive been asked and I dont participate so don't want to post in the edex thread.   

But surprised how late Cam Young went.   Maybe I am trying to justify my bet on him.  In 2 appearances in the Open he has a stand alone 2nd and a T8.  Didn't he just shoot 59 a few weeks ago?  

You are always welcome to post in the EdEx thread. We like you. 

[patweisers44 845]

17 hours ago, listen2me 23 said:

Ive been asked and I dont participate so don't want to post in the edex thread.   

But surprised how late Cam Young went.   Maybe I am trying to justify my bet on him.  In 2 appearances in the Open he has a stand alone 2nd and a T8.  Didn't he just shoot 59 a few weeks ago?  

I thought about Young when it came to me in rounds 3 and 4, just couldnt pull the trigger. He was top ten in the Masters and since has played decently (including a 59 as you pointed out)in the low profile events , but not done much as i recall in the bigger events/majors since.  

[edjr 6,580]

17 hours ago, listen2me 23 said:

Ive been asked and I dont participate so don't want to post in the edex thread.   

But surprised how late Cam Young went.   Maybe I am trying to justify my bet on him.  In 2 appearances in the Open he has a stand alone 2nd and a T8.  Didn't he just shoot 59 a few weeks ago?  

We listen to you

[thegeneral 3,207]

Great way to start the morning tomo.

Pulling for Rory, Fleetwood, and Tony F. 

In my pool have to decide from one name in this stacked group:

Sahith Theegala (11)
Tommy Fleetwood (12)
Brian Harman (13)
Hideki Matsuyama (14)
Max Homa (15)
Robert MacIntyre (16)
Tom Kim (17)
Tony Finau (18)
Keegan Bradley (19)
Russell Henley (20)

Already have one team with Tommy. Second team I’m leaning Kim who has been money for me but Sahith, Macintyre, Tony also tempting. 

[edjr 6,580]

10 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

 

Pulling for Rory, Fleetwood, and Tony F. 

Me thinks you might have a problem. 

[thegeneral 3,207]

Same pool have to select between these names:

Min Woo Lee (31)
Byeong Hun An (32)
Shane Lowry (33)
Denny McCarthy (34)
Adam Scott (35)
Jordan Spieth (36)
Chris Kirk (37)
Corey Connors (38)
Nick Taylor (39)
Davis Thompson (40)

Have Lowry already. Leaning Conners or Min Woo For second squad.

[thegeneral 3,207]

Just now, edjr said:

Me thinks you might have a problem. 

I’m a glutton for punishment. Tony in particular screws me every time…then finishes T-3 every time I don’t pick him.

[edjr 6,580]

Just now, thegeneral said:

I’m a glutton for punishment. Tony in particular screws me every time…then finishes T-3 every time I don’t pick him.

No, you seem to pull a lot while watching sports. Give that poor thing a rest

[thegeneral 3,207]

Just now, edjr said:

No, you seem to pull a lot while watching sports. Give that poor thing a rest

Takes the edge off.

[edjr 6,580]

Just now, thegeneral said:

Takes the edge off.

Are you going to be pulling while watching the RNC tonight?

[thegeneral 3,207]

3 minutes ago, edjr said:

Are you going to be pulling while watching the RNC tonight?

Never heard of it. New show on the WB?

[thegeneral 3,207]

Billy Herschel is one of the more annoying players to watch. Weird dude. He’s tearing it up today though.

[bostonlager 2,665]

2 minutes ago, thegeneral said:

Billy Herschel is one of the more annoying players to watch. Weird dude. He’s tearing it up today though.

i have always hated him, but rooting for him to win this. 

[thegeneral 3,207]

13 minutes ago, bostonlager said:

i have always hated him, but rooting for him to win this. 

It’s all the weird mannerisms and whining. I don’t really root against him I guess (although his act at Chamber’s Bay US Open was weak as hell).

Of the leaderboard I guess I’m rooting for Rose or the Brown guy. But really just want a tight finish.

[WhiteWonder 2,734]

ive always kind of liked Billy. I remember something years ago where he went back to Florida to help the golf team a bit and he just seemed like a fairly down to earth guy. 

 

what was his act at chambers bay? I honestly don't recall.

not saying he's one of my favorite or anything and I am surprised this is the major hes contending in but I feel like i'll be cheering for him and Rosie.  No offense to Brown, probably a nice story but for whatever reason I dont like major champs who then immediately fade into obscurity

[bostonlager 2,665]

12 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said:

ive always kind of liked Billy. I remember something years ago where he went back to Florida to help the golf team a bit and he just seemed like a fairly down to earth guy. 

 

what was his act at chambers bay? I honestly don't recall.

not saying he's one of my favorite or anything and I am surprised this is the major hes contending in but I feel like i'll be cheering for him and Rosie.  No offense to Brown, probably a nice story but for whatever reason I dont like major champs who then immediately fade into obscurity

He wasn't on my draft radar at all, but he does go over there in the fall and plays a handful of tournaments on the DP Tour. 

[thegeneral 3,207]

1 hour ago, WhiteWonder said:

ive always kind of liked Billy. I remember something years ago where he went back to Florida to help the golf team a bit and he just seemed like a fairly down to earth guy. 

 

what was his act at chambers bay? I honestly don't recall.

not saying he's one of my favorite or anything and I am surprised this is the major hes contending in but I feel like i'll be cheering for him and Rosie.  No offense to Brown, probably a nice story but for whatever reason I dont like major champs who then immediately fade into obscurity

He was just whining about the greens non-stop. They were a bit of a mess but he was just being a bit of a betch about it.

Glad to hear he’s done good stuff. I just find his pre-putt routine annoying to watch along with his little quirks. 

[patweisers44 845]

3 hours ago, thegeneral said:

Billy Herschel is one of the more annoying players to watch. Weird dude. He’s tearing it up today though.

@Cruzer has an opinion on Billy Horschel. 

[thegeneral 3,207]

Fock it. I’m rooting for greatness. Let’s go Scheffler!

[Mike Honcho 5,269]

This looks like it might be shaping up to be an all-time finish.