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Why tee height might decide the 2024 Open Championship winner
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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?
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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?

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
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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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Scottie Scheffler’s Form and Pressure at The Open Championship
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Scottie Scheffler’s Form and Pressure at The Open Championship

Changes to bunkers and rough at The Open impact gameplay

The bunkers at Royal St George’s have been modified for this year’s Open Championship, featuring a new sand that poses greater difficulty for players. Additionally, the rough surrounding the bunkers has been extended, increasing the challenge of retrieving errant shots. These alterations are part of the R&A’s effort to enhance the strategic nature of the course, testing players’ abilities and potentially influencing the outcome of the tournament.

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Alker takes 1-stroke Kaulig lead into weekend
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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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Rory McIlroy Returns | Seen & Heard at the Genesis Scottish Open
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Rory McIlroy Returns | Seen & Heard at the Genesis Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy made his much-anticipated return to the golf course at the Genesis Scottish Open on Thursday. The Northern Irishman has been sidelined by a back injury since the Masters Tournament in April.

McIlroy looked sharp in his return, shooting a 4-under 67 in the opening round. He is tied for eighth place, three shots behind leader Ryan Fox.

“It was nice to be back out there competing,” said McIlroy. “I’m still a little bit rusty, but I’m happy with the way I played.”

McIlroy said his back is feeling good and he is looking forward to the rest of the week.

“My goal is to take it one day at a time and not put too much pressure on myself,” he said. “I’m just happy to be back playing.”

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WATCH: PGA Tour winner makes 432 foot putt for potential record
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WATCH: PGA Tour winner makes 432 foot putt for potential record

WATCH: PGA Tour winner makes 432 foot putt for potential record

PGA Tour winner Brendon Todd sinks a remarkable 432-foot putt on the 18th hole at the PGA Championship. The putt, which was captured on video, is a potential record for the longest putt ever made on the PGA Tour.

Todd’s putt came at the end of a dramatic third round at the PGA Championship. The 35-year-old American started the day tied for the lead, but he quickly fell behind after making a triple bogey on the first hole.

However, Todd bounced back with birdies on the third and fourth holes, and he eventually took the lead for good with a birdie on the 16th hole.

Todd’s 432-foot putt was the icing on the cake, and it gave him a two-stroke lead heading into the final round.

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Harrington Examines McIlroy’s Missed U.S. Open Putt
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Harrington Examines McIlroy’s Missed U.S. Open Putt

In a YouTube video, Pádraig Harrington discusses Rory McIlroy’s missed U.S. Open putt, delving into the challenging putt’s intricacies and the emotions it evoked. Analyzing McIlroy’s technique and the green’s conditions, Harrington acknowledges the putt’s difficulty and the immense pressure faced by McIlroy. He reflects on his own experiences with putting under pressure, emphasizing the need for self-assurance and the disruptive nature of external factors.

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Monahan supports McIlroy’s Travelers withdrawal
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Monahan supports McIlroy’s Travelers withdrawal

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan has voiced his support for Rory McIlroy’s withdrawal from the Travelers Championship due to an ongoing rib injury.

“Rory is one of our most dedicated and respected players, and his health and well-being are paramount,” Monahan said. “We fully support his decision to take the necessary time off to recover from this injury.”

Monahan added that he is confident McIlroy will return to the Tour stronger than ever, highlighting his resilience and competitive spirit.

Despite his absence from the upcoming events, Monahan believes McIlroy’s withdrawal will ultimately benefit both the player and the sport in the long run.

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‘I’m going to take a few weeks away’: Rory McIlroy WDs from Travelers Championship
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‘I’m going to take a few weeks away’: Rory McIlroy WDs from Travelers Championship

Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from the Travelers Championship due to an ongoing rib injury, which caused him to miss previously missed the Memorial Tournament last week.

McIlroy, who last competed at the U.S. Open, said it’s been a “difficult” season but that he’s generally “happy with where the game is at.”

“My body just can’t keep up. It’s a minor injury but it’s enough to where I can’t play,” McIlroy said.

McIlroy said he plans to take a few weeks off, including missing the RBC Canadian Open, which he won in 2019.

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