Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Talking to my Daughter this morning about potential winners and she said 'tight course, thick rough has to be Brian Harman'
2024 Troon Open
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Mel Smooth
Hacker
Anybody want to buy two tickets - heavily doscounted 
KenL
Tour Rookie
I got offered free tickets but decided to watch from home. Thanks for the offer though.Anybody want to buy two tickets - heavily doscounted
Mel Smooth
Hacker
I got offered free tickets but decided to watch from home. Thanks for the offer though.
I've got a Brian Harman signed pin flag here at home. Genuinely considering giving it a good wash to see if I can get his signature out - indeed, watching it go round and round in circles on a long cycle would be bit like watching Harman playing golf...
Bobthesock
Well-known member
Harmon has much more chance than "Rory" of winning. If the course is softer than normal after a wet summer then probably Bryson.
KenL
Tour Rookie
Not Bryson, please no!
slicer79
Challenge Tour Pro
For those who've attended a practice day at the Open, how busy in general does it get?
I'm attending Wednesday & Thursday. So hoping Wednesday is a bit more relaxed and a good chance to see things and the course before the big crowd Thursday
I'm attending Wednesday & Thursday. So hoping Wednesday is a bit more relaxed and a good chance to see things and the course before the big crowd Thursday
KenL
Tour Rookie
It should be a lot less busy and the players are certainly more relaxed. Some do stuff like practicing bunker shots at greens. The 8th would be good for that.
Beezerk
Money List Winner
Some of the lads in the factory I’m working in say they just sneak on to the course via the beach when The Open is at Troon. Is that possible or are they 
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me strum88
Newbie
I went on Wednesday last year and would say it is busy, but you can still get around comfortably and not much wait if any for sitting in the grandstands. The popular players had big followings though so if there is anyone in particular you want to see, id get set up a few holes in front of where they are at so you get a good position as the crowd will soon pad out as they get nearer the hole you are at
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
You mean like Faldo and Langer played.I've got a Brian Harman signed pin flag here at home. Genuinely considering giving it a good wash to see if I can get his signature out - indeed, watching it go round and round in circles on a long cycle would be bit like watching Harman playing golf...
You call it boring, I call it very skillful
BTW The rough at Royal Troon is hellish and the fairways are tight, going to be lots of lost balls and high scores.
Qbduncan
Medal Winner
Would love to know the stats on lost balls at The Open. Can't be many lost balls with marshals everywhere and fans watching as well as treading down the rough.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
It’s the waggles and his bland personality, not to mention he kills animals for fun, and recently stated watching his daughter get her first kill (think she’s 7) was one of the proudest moments of his life.
One golfer I’ve zero interest in following next week.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I fancy Morikawa to do well, he's had some good form in the majors this season and he's generally pretty accurate. Just needs to have a good putting week.
If Harman is up there again I'll be switching off. Cannot stand to watch his 17 waggles and twitches anymore. I end up screaming at my TV.
If Harman is up there again I'll be switching off. Cannot stand to watch his 17 waggles and twitches anymore. I end up screaming at my TV.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
Rory, Xander, Morikawa, Scheffler and Bryson are this years form guys when it comes to the Majors. All would be sound each way bets imho.
Backache
Assistant Pro
I might add Aberg to that list for form. Not sure what his experience is for links, but he held up well in the Masters when it blew.
KenL
Tour Rookie
I saw him at the Scottish Open last year. Very tidy golfer and great to watch and learn from.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Aberg one of my picks for sure. Will see who is playing well at the Scottish Open as well
Bucktaylor64
Medal Winner
I hope he wins again! One of the most interesting players right now! Tough ask, but i expect he should be top ten.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
It’s time for the best week in golf and one of my favourites sporting events
The Open
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Off Thur and Friday
Looking at the forecast ahead it’s going to be a bit damp but not too bad , winds look a decent strength
Think this will be the time we see someone with a nice low controlled ball flight to come through
From the Europeans - Fleetwood , Fitzpatrick ( not in great form ) and can see Hojgaard doing well
The Open
App is downloaded
Off Thur and Friday
Looking at the forecast ahead it’s going to be a bit damp but not too bad , winds look a decent strength
Think this will be the time we see someone with a nice low controlled ball flight to come through
From the Europeans - Fleetwood , Fitzpatrick ( not in great form ) and can see Hojgaard doing well
