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Justin Thomas’ weird Open week underscored by quirky record

Justin Thomas’ weird Open week underscored by quirky record

Justin Thomas’ peculiar performance at The Open Championship raised eyebrows, characterized by a litany of unusual occurrences. The American, renowned for his driving prowess, endured an off-week with an uncharacteristic string of wayward shots, missing eight fairways on Thursday and seven on Friday. Thomas’ dismal driving accuracy stood in stark contrast to his reputation, making it a week of uncharacteristic struggles. Nonetheless, he managed to maintain his composure, displaying resilience amidst the chaotic display, and ultimately finished respectably in a tie for eighth place.

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Schauffele’s Triumph at the Open Championship: Inside the Headlines

Schauffele’s Triumph at the Open Championship: Inside the Headlines

With the Open Championship fast approaching, former PGA golfer, David Feherty interviews fellow players on which player they believe will rise as the victor. Despite an early prediction of Xander Schauffele as the victor, Feherty makes a bold call that the player who has been performing at his best all week, Scottie Scheffler, will overcome past challenges to claim the coveted Claret Jug.

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Breaking down the top contenders to win The Open on Sunday

Breaking down the top contenders to win The Open on Sunday

Several golfers have emerged as top contenders to claim the Claret Jug on Sunday at The Open. Jon Rahm, the world number one, seeks his second major title, while Rory McIlroy eyes his fifth major and first Open Championship since 2014. Defending champion Collin Morikawa aims to retain the trophy and solidify his place among golf’s elite. Scottie Scheffler, the Masters champion, is another strong contender. Meanwhile, former Open champions Cameron Smith and Shane Lowry are hoping to repeat their past successes. With a challenging course and unpredictable conditions, this year’s Open promises an exciting finish.

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He was an Open Championship long shot. On Saturday, he’s in the final pairing

He was an Open Championship long shot. On Saturday, he’s in the final pairing

Open Long Shot Surprises in Final Pairing

Cameron Young, an unexpected contender at the Open Championship, will play alongside Rory McIlroy in the final pairing on Saturday. Young, who began the tournament as a long shot, has impressed with his consistent play on the challenging Royal St George’s links course. His composure and ability to hit accurate shots have earned him a spot among the leaders, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the Open and the possibility of surprise victories.

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Why tee height might decide the 2024 Open Championship winner

Why tee height might decide the 2024 Open Championship winner

Tee height will be a key factor in determining the winner of the 2024 Open Championship. The R&A have announced that the tees at Royal Portrush will be raised for the tournament, which could make it more difficult for players to score.

The change in tee height is designed to make the course more challenging and to prevent players from hitting the ball too far. The R&A believe that this will lead to a more exciting and competitive tournament.

However, some players are concerned that the raised tees will make the course too difficult. They argue that it will make it harder to hit the ball close to the hole, and that it will lead to more bogeys and double bogeys.

The debate over tee height is likely to continue in the lead-up to the 2024 Open Championship. The R&A will be hoping that the changes they have made will lead to a more exciting and challenging tournament, but some players will be hoping that the tees are not raised too high.

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What to watch in Round 2: Will Royal Troon get any easier? Can Daniel Brown keep it up?

What to watch in Round 2: Will Royal Troon get any easier? Can Daniel Brown keep it up?

What to watch in Round 2: Will Royal Troon get any easier? Can Daniel Brown keep it up?

Royal Troon lived up to its reputation as a tough test of golf on Thursday, with 19 players finishing below 70 and just seven breaking 70.

Defending champion Cameron Smith shot a 1-over 72 to sit six shots behind overnight leader Viktor Hovland, while Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm also struggled to get going.

Can anyone tame Royal Troon in Round 2? And can Daniel Brown, the first amateur to lead The Open after the first round since 1947, keep it up?

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England’s Brown takes Open lead in major debut

England’s Brown takes Open lead in major debut

England’s Connor Brown took a one-stroke lead in the Open at Royal Portrush after a stunning first round.

The 23-year-old, who is making his major debut, carded a six-under-par 65 to leave him one ahead of American Xander Schauffele.

Brown birdied the third, fifth, ninth, 10th, 12th and 16th holes and is the youngest player to lead The Open after the first round since Rory McIlroy in 2010.

Schauffele, the world number 10, matched Brown’s score with six birdies of his own, but he also dropped a shot on the 18th.

Shane Lowry, who is seeking to become the first Irish winner of the Open since 1947, is among a group of eight players tied for third on four under par.

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Aberg shoots second 64 to lead Scottish Open

Aberg shoots second 64 to lead Scottish Open

Aberg Leads Scottish Open After Second 64

Martin Laird fired a flawless 8-under 64 to grab a share of the lead at the Scottish Open after the opening round. The American carded eight birdies, including three in a row from the 15th, to move alongside first-round leader Bradley Neil of Scotland.

Overnight leader Julien Guerrier remains in contention after posting a 69, while Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy are two shots off the pace after solid opening rounds.

Thomas, who won the Scottish Open in 2018, carded a 6-under 66, as he looks to defend his title from last year.

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Alker takes 1-stroke Kaulig lead into weekend

Alker takes 1-stroke Kaulig lead into weekend

Steve Alker carded a second-round 68 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend at the Kaulig Companies Championship. The New Zealander is 12 under for the tournament, one ahead of Bernhard Langer, who shot a 67. Alker began the day with a one-shot advantage over Langer and he made sure that lead would hold after 18 holes. The 51-year-old birdied three of the first six holes, opening up a three-shot buffer over Langer. Langer would eventually birdie the 8th and 9th to cut the deficit.

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Why Justin Thomas’ ‘p*ssed off’ 62 felt so important

Why Justin Thomas’ ‘p*ssed off’ 62 felt so important

Justin Thomas’ emotional 62 propelled him to contend at the PGA Championship, giving him a shot at a second major title. The round was particularly satisfying for Thomas, who was determined to prove his ability on the biggest stage.

Thomas arrived at the PGA with a point to prove after a disappointing Masters performance. He admitted to feeling “p*ssed off” after that event, and used that anger as fuel to dominate the course in Tulsa.

The 29-year-old fired eight birdies and an eagle in a bogey-free round, putting him just two shots off the lead heading into the final round. Thomas’ performance was a testament to his resilience and determination, and has given him a chance to make history on home soil.

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