rmendoza+FollowFleetwood’s Bunker Blunder: Fair or Foul?Golf fans, did you catch Tommy “The Flow” Fleetwood’s rough start at The Open? The big talking point: that fifth-hole bunker drama. With the R&A ditching official rakers, Fleetwood’s ball landed in a poorly prepped trap, leading to a costly bogey. He kept his cool, but you’ve got to wonder—should caddies be handling the rakes at a major? Despite the setback, Fleetwood rallied with three straight birdies Friday. Is this a fair challenge or just bad luck for The Flow? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
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+FollowScheffler’s Royal Run: Open Payouts UnpackedKing Scottie keeps stacking majors! Scheffler stormed Royal Portrush, holding off Harris English and the field to claim his fourth major and a $3.1M payday at The Open. While the $17M purse is the smallest among the majors, it’s still a serious haul—Top 70 all bank at least $40K, and even those missing the cut get a check. The R&A’s payout system keeps The Open special, even if the winner’s share hasn’t grown since last year. Thoughts on the prize money compared to the other majors? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen60Share
Krystal Lopez+FollowScheffler Sets the Bar—Rory Tips His CapScottie “Ice Man” Scheffler just dominated The Open, pulling away from the field with a 17-under finish—four shots clear! Rory, ever the class act, had nothing but praise for his rival, calling Scheffler the standard everyone’s chasing. No fairytale home win for Rory this time, but his honest admiration for Scottie’s run shows real sportsmanship. Is Scheffler about to complete the career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open? Let’s talk about this new era of golf greatness! #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
frank59+FollowScheffler Silences Portrush FaithfulWhat a showdown at Royal Portrush! While Rory “The Home Hero” McIlroy had the crowd roaring with his early birdie blitz, it was Scottie “Iceman” Scheffler who stole the show. That eagle on 7 was pure class, and his calm under pressure—especially after a rough patch on 11—just shows why he’s world No. 1. Even with Rory’s magic, Scheffler’s steady nerves and killer shots have him cruising toward the Claret Jug. Can McIlroy rally, or is this Scheffler’s coronation? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen110Share
Gabriella Gonzalez+FollowWill Rain Shake Up Scheffler’s Lead?All eyes are on Scottie “Ice Man” Scheffler as he heads into Sunday’s final round at Royal Portrush with a four-shot lead. But with rain clouds looming and the chasing pack—Haotong Li, Fitz, Rory, and Xander—ready to pounce, could the weather be the real game-changer? If the rain hits late, expect some wild swings and maybe a surprise champ. Who’s your pick if Scheffler slips? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen20Share
Gabriella Gonzalez+FollowScheffler Unfazed by Rory’s Roar at The OpenHow about Scottie “Iceman” Scheffler shrugging off that heckle—“Rory’s coming to get you!”—on the first tee at Royal Portrush? Even with King Rory dropping a wild 56-foot eagle putt and charging up the leaderboard, Scheffler’s steady 67 (eagle on 7, birdies on 8 and 16, no bogeys) kept him four shots clear. Is this the moment Scheffler cements his dominance, or can Rory rally on Sunday? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Golf #TheOpen20Share
Michael Singh+FollowRahm’s Fiery Confrontation at The OpenDid anyone catch Jon Rahm’s intense moment on the 11th at The Open? The fiery Spaniard—always a Ryder Cup warrior—lost his cool after a whistle from the crowd messed with his backswing. He confronted the fan, clearly frustrated, but later admitted it was just bad timing on a tough hole. Rahm’s chasing history, hoping to match Seve’s legacy. Was the whistle a real distraction or just golf drama? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen84Share
Karen Pierce+FollowPortrush Roars for Rory: Can He Deliver?The energy at Royal Portrush is electric as Rory “The Homecoming King” McIlroy chases Open redemption. Six years after missing the cut here, Rory’s back, and the crowd’s support is next-level—cheers, chants, and pure belief that he can finally win an Open on home turf. With a solid -3 and five shots off Harman, the pressure’s on, but if anyone can feed off this atmosphere, it’s Rory. Can he turn the heartbreak of 2019 into a fairytale finish this weekend? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen20Share
Tammy Davenport+FollowRahm’s Caddie vs. Rules: Slow Play Drama!Did anyone else catch the fireworks at Royal Portrush? Jon Rahm’s caddie, Adam Hayes, got into it with a rules official after JJ Spaun got hit with a slow play warning on 17. With rounds stretching to nearly six hours thanks to wind, rain, and a packed Dunluce Course, frustration was everywhere. Spaun’s now on the clock—one more bad time and he’s facing a penalty. Even Viktor Hovland and Marc Leishman sounded off about the brutal pace. Is the course setup to blame, or are the officials being too strict? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen61Share
