Tee times for the first and second rounds of The Open have been announced, with world number one Rory McIlroy teeing off at 9:04am on Thursday alongside Jon Rahm and Matt Fitzpatrick. Other notable groups include Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele at 9:15am, and Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa at 2:30pm.
The second round will see McIlroy, Rahm and Fitzpatrick tee off at 2:15pm on Friday, while Thomas, Cantlay and Schauffele will start at 2:26pm. Lowry, Hovland and Morikawa will tee off at 9:20am.
Xander Schauffele expresses deep regret over a harrowing performance at the U.S. Open, where a triple-bogey on the opening hole derailed his game. The promising golfer confesses to losing composure after this catastrophic start, despite recovering with a birdie on the following hole. Schauffele’s struggles continued as he suffered another bogey on the third hole, culminating in him narrowly missing the cut. A raw and candid interview reveals the extent of Schauffele’s frustration and disappointment over his performance, marking it as the worst meltdown of his career.
Max Homa, who recently shared his heartfelt experiences regarding the emotional challenges of the US Open, has officially inked a multi-year club and shoe deal with Cobra Puma Golf. This exciting partnership will see Homa equipped with top-notch Cobra gear, including the impressive King LTDx driver and KING TOUR irons, along with stylish Puma Golf footwear, apparel, and accessories.
With three PGA Tour victories under his belt, Homa is celebrated for his honest insights into the mental hurdles that professional golfers encounter. In a recent interview, he opened up about the overwhelming self-doubt and pressure he felt during the US Open, referring to it as a “battle within.” Even after missing the cut, Homa maintained an optimistic outlook, emphasizing the valuable lessons learned and expressing gratitude for the support he received