Misc: The Open Championship 2021

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Over the years The Open Championship has become my favorite major.
The initial tee times and pairings were released this morning.

https://www.theopen.com/teetimes

 

[DeereClone]

Open golf with a cup of coffee is the best.

 

[Hoggins]

Proper golf and the best major. Can’t wait!

 

[cycloneG]

The Open is my second favorite Major behind the Masters. I'm a little concerned about the field being watered down because of the withdrawals. Here's the current list so far:

Hideki Matsuyama
Sungjae Im
Kevin Na
Matthew Wolff
Si Woo Kim
Bubba Watson
K.H. Lee
Zach Johnson
Ryan Moore
Danny Lee
Louis de Jager
David Duval

 

[Cyclonepride]

The Open is my second favorite Major behind the Masters. I'm a little concerned about the field being watered down because of the withdrawals. Here's the current list so far:

Hideki Matsuyama
Sungjae Im
Kevin Na
Matthew Wolff
Si Woo Kim
Bubba Watson
K.H. Lee
Zach Johnson
Ryan Moore
Danny Lee
Louis de Jager
David Duval

I honestly don't know that I'd miss any of those guys if I was watching and didn't see them on the leaderboard (I might wonder how Matsuyama, Wolff and Watson were doing). There are so many great golfers, that the leaderboard will certainly be packed with star quality.

 

[Tre4ISU]

Open golf with a cup of coffee is the best.

Coffee golf, in general is just better. It's mostly because the production is so much better with far less fluff and commercials, but it's great to get up, watch golf and then be able to go play.

 

[Tre4ISU]

I honestly don't know that I'd miss any of those guys if I was watching and didn't see them on the leaderboard (I might wonder how Matsuyama, Wolff and Watson were doing). There are so many great golfers, that the leaderboard will certainly be packed with star quality.

We have a ways to go yet. What if someone on a charter pops positive? That would be a disaster. This whole thing has been completely mismanaged considering in a week they are lifting restrictions and they're allowing a bunch of fans. I really don't get the reasoning behind all of the rules, especially for those vaccinated.

 

[cycloneG]

I honestly don't know that I'd miss any of those guys if I was watching and didn't see them on the leaderboard (I might wonder how Matsuyama, Wolff and Watson were doing). There are so many great golfers, that the leaderboard will certainly be packed with star quality.

I'll watch just about every second of a major from Thursday morning to Sunday afternoon. I enjoy the early coverage more when it's players I'm familiar with. Seven of the withdrawals are ranked in the top 100 of the OWGR. I'll still watch every second but it's a bit of a bummer.

 

[cyclonespiker33]

I'm disappointed that Matt Wolff isn't playing but that's about it

 

[DeereClone]

Coffee golf, in general is just better. It's mostly because the production is so much better with far less fluff and commercials, but it's great to get up, watch golf and then be able to go play.

Completely agree - hard to sit on the couch all afternoon if it is nice out.

 

[Clonefan32]

We have a ways to go yet. What if someone on a charter pops positive? That would be a disaster. This whole thing has been completely mismanaged considering in a week they are lifting restrictions and they're allowing a bunch of fans. I really don't get the reasoning behind all of the rules, especially for those vaccinated.

I mean, the hypocrisy of having all these requirements while allowing 32,000 people in each day is rich. Almost as ridiculous as NC State getting booted from the NCAA baseball tournament while announcing a crowd of 22,000.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

https://www.royalstgeorges.com/the-course/#section0

https://www.golfchannel.com/news/open-championship-royal-st-georges-hole-hole

 

[BigJCy]

 

[Cyclonepride]

I didn't get up early, but it's cool being able to watch a major tournament first thing in the morning anyway.

 

[GMackey32]

Always enjoyed this tournament growing up. Used to caddy at the Waterloo Open and you had to be there super early if you wanted to carry multiple rounds that day. The Open was always on in the clubhouse and I would watch it waiting for my turn to go out. Brings back a lot of memories.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Spieth is really on his game. Louis is as well.

 

[cycloneG]

Spieth is really on his game. Louis is as well.

He's looked good early in tournaments all season. He's really struggled on Sundays. Still, better than the last couple seasons.

 

[GMackey32]

He's looked good early in tournaments all season. He's really struggled on Sundays. Still, better than the last couple seasons.

Spieth's game is all mental. If he can figure that out, he'll return to form. Needs to get on the CBD gum like Tiger and Phil.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Seems like the morning tee times are faring better overall than the afternoon.

 

[cycloneG]

Seems like the morning tee times are faring better overall than the afternoon.

It looks to be a little windier.