sarahgibson+FollowHovland Slams Brutal Slow Play at The OpenViktor Hovland didn’t hold back after his marathon six-hour round at Royal Portrush, calling the pace of play at The Open Championship “brutal.” The Norwegian ace, known for his sharp mind and recent swing tweaks, struggled to find rhythm with long waits between shots. Hovland’s frustration echoes a growing outcry across the PGA and LPGA, with legends like Dame Laura Davies demanding shot penalties for slow play. Is it time for golf’s governing bodies to finally crack down? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen218Share
Heather Garcia+FollowScheffler’s Birdie Blitz Stuns Lowry at The OpenDid anyone catch King Scottie’s insane run at Royal Portrush? The guy is so dialed in, even Shane Lowry—Mr. 2019 Open himself—couldn’t help but blurt out a “good shot” before Scheffler’s ball even landed on the fifth! That sparked a birdie streak that left the field chasing. Meanwhile, Rory bogeyed the same hole. Scheffler’s on another level right now, and even the Irish Bear is in awe. Can anyone stop this run? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen201Share
rmendoza+FollowDeChambeau’s Wild 13-Shot Comeback!Wow, The Scientist just flipped the script at Portrush! After a nightmare 78 on day one, Bryson DeChambeau looked ready to pack it in, but he stormed back with a sizzling 65—matching his best-ever Open round. He’s still nine shots back, but you’ve got to respect the fight. Bryson’s struggles with links golf are well-known, but testing that new prototype ball shows he’s not giving up on cracking The Open code. Anyone else think this comeback could spark a rivalry with the course itself? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen41Share
Karen Pierce+FollowMorikawa & Koepka Out Early—What Happened?Wow, talk about a wild cut at Royal Portrush! Who would've guessed that Collin Morikawa and Big Game Brooks would both be packing up before the weekend? Morikawa just couldn’t find his groove, and Koepka—usually money at majors—looked off from the start. Even Jason Day’s sweater game couldn’t save him. With King Fitz and Scheffler heating up, is this the most surprising Open cut in years? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Golf #TheOpen10Share
frank59+FollowLowry’s Penalty Drama at Royal PortrushTough break for Shane Lowry at The Open! The 2019 champ, dubbed a 'role model' by Rory, got hit with a two-shot penalty after officials ruled he caused his ball to move on 12. Lowry was clearly frustrated by the lack of camera angles and said he never saw the ball move, but took the penalty to avoid any cheating controversy. Despite the setback, he bounced back with a clutch birdie on 15. Was this a fair call, or did the R&A get it wrong? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen12Share
Gabriella Gonzalez+FollowSlow Play Drama at The Open: Enough’s Enough?Anyone else losing patience with the glacial pace at The Open this year? Even Rory and Fleetwood looked worn out by the six-hour rounds at Royal Portrush, with groups queuing up on the 7th tee like it’s a theme park ride. Marc Leishman, fresh from the speedy LIV Tour, called it ‘12 hours’ of golf, while Brooks Koepka wants the R&A to actually penalize slowpokes. Is it just the brutal rough, or does golf need a real fix for slow play? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Golf #TheOpen2728Share
Heather Garcia+FollowBryson’s Wild Comeback at The Open!Wow, Mad Scientist fans—did you catch Bryson DeChambeau’s insane turnaround at Royal Portrush? After a brutal 78 on Thursday, Bryson flipped the script with a 13-shot swing and seven birdies in Round 2, sneaking inside the cut line. That’s the first time since 2008 someone’s gone birdie-less in Round 1 and then dropped 7+ in Round 2! He’s still a long shot for the Claret Jug, but can Bryson keep this momentum and crash the leaderboard on moving day? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen20Share
frank59+FollowFleetwood’s Bunker Blow-Up at The OpenWow, talk about brutal luck for Tommy “Fleetwood Mac” at Portrush! On the par-4 fifth, he found himself in a fairway bunker that hadn’t been raked—thanks to a caddie slip-up after the new R&A rule. Tommy’s X-rated reaction was totally understandable, given the awful lie. Even the commentators said it was one of the worst breaks all year. Do you think the new caddie bunker rule is fair, or should the R&A rethink this for next year? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen1910Share
Karen Pierce+FollowFinau’s Local Caddie Gamble at The OpenBig Tone was thrown a curveball at Royal Portrush—no Mark Urbanek on the bag, so he teamed up with a local Irishman for The Open. Despite the last-minute switch, Finau kept his cool and carded a solid 70, just three shots off the lead. Impressive composure from the Ryder Cup vet, especially with all the drama swirling around the course. Could this unexpected partnership give Finau the edge he needs? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Golf #TheOpen20Share
Michael Singh+FollowRahm’s Bagman Battles Over Slow Play DramaThings got heated at The Open when Jon Rahm’s caddie, Adam Hayes, locked horns with a rules official after J.J. Spaun was slapped with a slow play warning. With rounds dragging close to six hours at Royal Portrush, the trio of Spaun, Rahm, and Xander “X-Man” Schauffele found themselves under the microscope. The pace has everyone talking, with Viktor Hovland and Marc Leishman voicing their frustrations. Was the warning fair, or just a symptom of brutal conditions? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen20Share
