Heather Garcia+FollowCan Rory Bounce Back at Portrush?All eyes are on Rory "Hollywood" McIlroy as he heads home to Royal Portrush for The Open. After his Masters triumph, the Grand Slam champ has cooled off, but with Erica and family in his corner, insiders like Sam Torrance say he’s primed to give it hell. Last time at Portrush, Rory missed the cut after a nightmare start—can he flip the script and silence the doubters this year? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
Tammy Davenport+FollowOpen Tee Times: Parade Forces Early Start?Looks like Moving Day at Royal Portrush could get a shake-up! The R&A is reportedly eyeing earlier third-round tee times at The Open to dodge major congestion from a massive loyalist parade set for Saturday night. With over 2,000 marchers and 60 bands, organizers are scrambling to keep things smooth for the record-breaking crowd. The parade group rejected a big payout to reschedule, so now it’s all about balancing tradition, fan experience, and live TV. Will this impact the drama on the links? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
Gabriella Gonzalez+FollowPortrush Drama: Rory to Stumble Again?Looks like the SportsLine computer model—hot off nailing 15 majors—just dropped a bombshell for the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush. The model predicts local hero Rory McIlroy barely cracks the top five, despite being a fan favorite and past champ. Meanwhile, Justin Thomas, a 31-1 longshot, is pegged for a surprise run at the Claret Jug. Anyone else feeling déjà vu from Rory’s 2019 heartbreak at Portrush? Who are your dark horses this year? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
Michael Singh+FollowMorikawa’s Bold Caddie Switch for The OpenCollin Morikawa, the 2021 Open champ and one of golf’s rising stars, is shaking things up by teaming with legendary caddie Billy Foster for The Open at Royal Portrush. After a short-lived run with Joe Greiner, Morikawa’s betting Foster’s experience—having worked with icons like Seve and Westwood—can help him reclaim the Claret Jug. With Foster only on board short-term, will this high-profile pairing spark a run or fizzle out? Let’s see if Morikawa’s gamble pays off! #Sports #Golf #TheOpen20Share
rmendoza+FollowHorsfield’s DQ Drama at Open QualifierWow, Majesticks GC’s Sam Horsfield just got DQ’d from The Open Final Qualifier at West Lancashire—not for his score, but for walking off mid-round without telling officials! The R&A doesn’t mess around: if you don’t formally withdraw, you’re out. Horsfield’s rough front nine (43, +7) clearly got to him, but skipping protocol cost him big. Meanwhile, other LIV guys like Meronk played it by the book. What do you think—harsh call or fair play? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
Ryan Wilkinson+FollowLIV Stars Bow Out of Open QualifyingBig news from the links: Masters champ Danny Willett and LIV Golf’s Paul Casey, Abraham Ancer, and Branden Grace have all pulled out of Final Qualifying for The Open. Willett, whose Augusta magic has faded with injuries, is skipping the UK grind for the John Deere Classic. Casey, fresh off a playoff loss in Dallas, continues his major drought. With so many LIV names missing, is the breakaway league hurting its stars’ major chances? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
Karen Pierce+FollowLast Chance Qualifier: LIV Stars’ New Hope?Big news for golf fans! The R&A just announced a 'Last Chance Qualifier' for The Open at Royal Birkdale, giving LIV Golf stars a fresh shot at the Claret Jug. Only one spot is up for grabs three days before the main event, but it’s a lifeline for breakaway players like Poults and Westy, who’ve struggled with OWGR points. With Sergio already booking his ticket, will more LIV legends join him? Let’s talk—who do you think will make the cut? #TheOpen #LIVGolf #GolfRivalry #Sports #Golf10Share
swall+FollowPortrush Showdown: Who’ll Join the 118?The Open at Royal Portrush is shaping up fast! With 118 names locked in—including fresh faces like Adrien Saddier (off his first DP World Tour win) and Martin Couvra—the final men’s major of the year is nearly set. But the real drama? The last 38 spots are still up for grabs, with final qualifiers and the Scottish Open deciding who’ll tee it up alongside Rory, Lefty, and Big Koepka. Who do you want to see make the cut? #TheOpen #RoyalPortrush #GolfTalk #Sports #Golf00Share
swall+FollowEl Niño Snags Open Spot—Barely!Sergio “El Niño” Garcia just clinched the first-ever Open Championship exemption for a LIV golfer, despite a rough week in Dallas (T25). The new R&A rule let the top LIV player not already exempt grab a Royal Portrush ticket, and Garcia’s early-season grind (including a Hong Kong win) paid off. None of the chasing pack could catch him, so the Ryder Cup legend is headed to his 26th Open. Can he make another run at the Claret Jug? #LIVGolf #TheOpen #SergioGarcia #Sports #Golf00Share
Gabriella Gonzalez+FollowEl Niño Sits Out Open Qualifying DramaBig news for golf fans: Sergio “El Niño” Garcia won’t be grinding through Open Final Qualifying this year, even as 18 LIV stars, including Poults and Westy, are teeing it up for a shot at the Claret Jug. Garcia’s banking on his LIV points to secure a spot, but with Herbert and Ortiz hot on his heels, the Fireballs captain is playing a risky game. If he slips in Dallas, there’s no second chance—entry’s closed. Is this a bold move or a costly gamble? #LIVGolf #TheOpen #SergioGarcia #Sports #Golf00Share
