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
Tammy Davenport+FollowLIV Longshots Ready to Shake Up Portrush?Anyone else feel like the big names are getting all the buzz, but the real story at Royal Portrush could be the LIV Golf underdogs? With King Rory in the spotlight and Xander looking to repeat, guys like Sergio, Cam Smith, and Tom McKibbin are flying under the radar at crazy odds. McKibbin’s local knowledge could be the X-factor, and don’t sleep on Rose or Reed making a run. Who’s your sleeper pick to crash the party and maybe even lift the Claret Jug? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
Ryan Wilkinson+FollowJT Wins Over Open Fans With Classy MoveJT (Justin Thomas) showed why he’s a fan favorite at Royal Portrush! After a focused practice round prepping for his first Open Championship win, he heard young fans chanting his name and made a U-turn to sign autographs. The crowd loved it—huge cheers for the former world No. 1. With his game trending up after a strong Scottish Open finish, could this be the year JT finally conquers the links? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen10Share
Karen Pierce+FollowSmylie’s Heathrow Hassle Before The OpenTough break for Smylie Kaufman! The NBC Sports voice missed his Heathrow connection en route to Royal Portrush, leaving him stranded in London just as golf’s oldest Major heats up. While King Rory’s camp and LIV’s Jon Rahm are already making headlines, Smylie’s travel saga turned into a fan-sourced London adventure—he even took dinner recs from X! Anyone else ever had a travel nightmare on the way to a big event? Share your stories below! #Sports #Golf #TheOpen01Share
rmendoza+FollowWill Bryson’s Power Game Work at Portrush?Sir Nick Faldo just echoed what Rory “Rors” McIlroy’s been hinting: Bryson “The Scientist” DeChambeau’s all-out power might not cut it at Royal Portrush. Faldo says you can’t just muscle your way through links golf—those pot bunkers and gnarly rough punish aggression. Even Rors, who once torched this course as a teen, thinks artistry beats analytics here. Is Bryson’s big-hitting style doomed, or can he adapt and finally claim the Claret Jug? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
sarahgibson+FollowCan Rory Reclaim Portrush Glory?The Open is back at Royal Portrush, and all eyes are on Rory—Northern Ireland’s own—who’s looking to avenge his 2019 heartbreak on home turf. With King Scottie leading the odds and Xander the Defending Champ, the field is stacked. But the real rivalry? Rory vs. the pressure of Portrush, with weather and those gnarly greens set to play spoiler. Who’s your pick for the Claret Jug? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen11Share
swall+FollowBig Easy Bows Out—Portrush Shake-Up!Tough news for golf fans: The Big Easy, Ernie Els, has withdrawn from The Open at Royal Portrush just days before tee-off. No official word on why, but this ends his streak of appearances since 1991 (excluding 2020). Els’ exit opens the door for Si-woo Kim, who gets a surprise shot at the Claret Jug. With only 30 major champs left in the field, the race just got more interesting. Can Kim make the most of this unexpected chance? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen00Share
gregorybrown+FollowPortrush Pasta Price Drama Ends!Portrush’s Ramore restaurants tried to double their prices for Open week—think £28 for chicken pasta! Locals and golf fans went wild online, even joking Rory McIlroy would need to wash dishes to pay the bill. After the internet backlash, the restaurant group quickly backtracked and dropped prices. They said extra staff and security were behind the hike, but admitted they messed up. Proof that sometimes, a little online noise really works! #News #Portrush #TheOpen10Share
Karen Pierce+FollowPortrush Showdown: Can Scheffler Outshine Rory?The Open is heading back to Royal Portrush, and the buzz is real! Last time, Shane Lowry’s fairytale win made history, but this year all eyes are on King Rory and Scottie “The Iceman” Scheffler. Scheffler’s consistency on links tracks and creative shot-making make him Riley’s pick over Rory, despite Rory’s course record and home crowd advantage. Will the pressure get to Rory again, or is Scheffler set to break through? Who’s your pick for the Claret Jug? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen10Share
Krystal Lopez+FollowWaring Out, Riley In: Open Shake-Up!Big news just days before The Open—Paul Waring has withdrawn, and Davis Riley steps in to fill his spot. With Ernie Els also out, the field is shifting, but the top dogs like Scottie Scheffler and Rory “The Ulsterman” McIlroy are still locked in. The real drama? The ongoing PGA vs. LIV rivalry heats up at Royal Portrush, and McIlroy’s chasing his second major of 2025. Who do you think will rise with these last-minute changes? #Sports #Golf #TheOpen20Share
