Shriner

Going to be interesting. I love how they don't select the courses twenty years out as it gives them more flexibility. Carnoustie is what I want to see in 2028, but I seem to recall they were undergoing renovations.

Yep, it is a guarantee that it happened other times today but those players weren't in contention so it did not get noticed.

Brutal rule. No intent whatsoever and gained no advantage. You wish there was some discretion involved...

Yep, you just get the sinking feeling he is going to run away with this again. Evert time you look, he is hitting from the fairway.

From overnight leader to T33 on the 1st hole...brutal.

Generic observations: - With virtually perfect weather, the scoring is subdued. If it turns nasty this weekend as predicted, we could see guys going backwards in a hurry - Forget about great British Open course, this is a great major course period. Would not mind seeing them use this course every five years instead of St. Andrews. Most fair, difficult test I have seen in awhile and you are punished equally for wayward drives - I don't see Rory having any chance. His greatness has allowed him to survive 25 holes with horrid driving, but that can't continue forever (law of averages) - Hope the leaderboard stays bunched like this, it is loaded - Impressive bounce back from J. Rose after last year's near victory (and he drains a birdie as I am typing) - G. McDowell is doing a great job and the perspective is awesome being a member at the course

If you closed your eyes for a moment after looking at the leaderboard, you might think it is 2005 instead of 2025. Westwood, Sergio, Mickelson...wow...and good ole' Stewark Cink for good measure.

Royal Portrush looks amazing and there are so many holes that can be a birdie or high score. This seems like the only course used for the Open, that does not require weather conditions to be difficult. Looking forward to these four days...

Its hard to get too excited about any sporting events anymore with all the money involved, but something about the Open and throw on top being at Royal Portrush, I just can't think of anything better to watch. This has become my favorite major over the years, surpassing the US Open (barely). Imagine expecting 280,000 people for a golf tournament in a small country...just amazing.