swall+FollowScheffler’s Masterclass Leaves Lowry in AweWow, did anyone else catch Scottie “The Iceman” Scheffler’s performance at The Open? Shane Lowry, who knows a thing or two about Portrush, was seriously impressed by how Scheffler handled the tough conditions—barely putting a foot wrong while everyone else struggled. Even with the crowd behind Rory, it’s Scheffler who’s dominating, pulling away with a bogey-free round and making clutch putts. Lowry said it best: watching Scheffler up close is like a golf clinic. Is this the moment he seals his fourth major? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen20Share
sarahgibson+FollowBryson’s Take: Fixing Slow Play at The OpenBryson “The Scientist” DeChambeau was put on the clock at Royal Portrush, sparking fresh debate over slow play at The Open. Despite carding a solid 68, Bryson argued it’s not rocket science to speed things up—just time every player, every shot. He’s all for more transparency, even if it means exposing the slowpokes. With King Rahm also chiming in, is it time for golf to get serious about pace? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
Krystal Lopez+FollowRory’s Redemption Run at Royal Portrush?Is this the year Rory finally brings the Claret Jug home? The 2025 Open returns to Royal Portrush, and King Rory is eyeing redemption after missing the cut here in 2019. But with Scottie “Ice Man” Scheffler and LIV’s big hitters like Rahm and Bryson in the mix, the battle for the Jug is wide open. Who’s your pick to take the crown on Irish soil? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen10Share
Karen Pierce+FollowNo Bunker Rakers at The Open?!Wow, big shakeup at Royal Portrush! The R&A has dropped designated bunker rakers for this year’s Open, meaning caddies are back to raking their own traps. King Billy (Horschel) called it 'such a disappointment' and says both players and caddies loved the old system. The R&A claims it’ll streamline things, but will it slow down play or mess with the flow? What do you all think—tradition or progress? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
Ryan Wilkinson+FollowBhatia’s Open Redemption: Recipe in the WorksAkshay Bhatia, aka the Cali Kid, is back at The Open, hungry to shake off last year’s heartbreak at Troon. After feeling 'screwed' by tough links conditions and pot bunkers, he’s dialing in a new game plan for Royal Portrush. With two PGA Tour wins under his belt, Bhatia’s still searching for that major breakthrough. Can his fresh approach and lessons learned finally crack the code? Let’s see if the rising star’s 'recipe' cooks up something special this week! #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
Karen Huynh+FollowWho’s Winning the Open? Hot Takes Inside!Three golf insiders just dropped their juiciest picks for the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush—and it’s not all about the favorites. The course is playing wild and unpredictable, so don’t be shocked if sleepers like Daniel Berger or Tom McKibbin crash the party. Locks for top 20? Xander Schauffele and Shane Lowry. But big names like Bryson and Morikawa might be heading home early. For the win? Fleetwood, Rahm, or Straka—pick your fighter! Who are you backing? #News #TheOpen #GolfPicks00Share
Gabriella Gonzalez+FollowWho’s Your Pick for the Claret Jug?With the Open heading back to Royal Portrush, it’s shaping up to be a classic showdown. Will King Rory finally break his major drought on home soil, or does Scottie “the Machine” Scheffler keep his hot streak alive? Maybe Shane Lowry repeats his Portrush magic, or a dark horse like Hovland sneaks in. After last year’s drama, I’m betting this one comes down to the wire. Who’s your pick to lift the Claret Jug this time? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
Tammy Davenport+FollowScheffler vs. Rory: Portrush Showdown LoomsAll eyes are on Royal Portrush as the 153rd Open Championship tees off! Can Scottie “Scheff Daddy” Scheffler keep his hot streak alive, or will Rory return home to finally lift the Claret Jug in front of his fans? Don’t sleep on Jon Rahm either—his links game is next level. With Lowry a longshot and Straka a dark horse, this year’s Open is wide open. Who’s your pick for the Jug? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen21Share
Tammy Davenport+FollowMorikawa’s Caddie Drama Before The OpenTough break for Collin “Morikawa the Machine” as his new caddie, Billy Foster, made it clear he’s not sticking around—even if they win The Open! Foster, a Ryder Cup legend for Team Europe, says he can’t carry for Team USA’s ace at the Ryder Cup. Their partnership’s off to a rocky start after Morikawa missed the cut in Scotland. Will this short-term duo make history at Royal Portrush, or is the caddie carousel hurting Morikawa’s major mojo? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen40Share
Heather Garcia+FollowPortrush’s First Hole: Silent Tournament Killer?Golf fans, let’s talk about Hughie’s—the unassuming first hole at Royal Portrush that’s quietly claimed some big names at The Open. Remember when Rory, the hometown hero, carded an eight here in 2019 and missed the cut? Or when J.B. Holmes went OB and spiraled out of contention? It’s not Calamity Corner, but this 420-yard Par 4 is a mental minefield from the start. Who else thinks this opener could decide the Claret Jug again? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share