HomerJSimpson
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From the Europeans I fancy Aberg, Fitzpatrick and as a real wild card Aaron Rai
2024 Troon Open
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Neilds
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It had better be really windy or all those who say links golf is the only real test of golf will be upset when an under par score wins 
Arthur Wedge
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The Open App and social media channel has a live on the range feed going on now
AussieKB
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I will be surprised if they don't shoot under par....It had better be really windy or all those who say links golf is the only real test of golf will be upset when an under par score wins
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If it’s soft and the wind doesn’t blow, they will shoot well under par.
SatchFan
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Weather forecast looking interesting.
Arthur Wedge
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It’s going to be soft but winds will be up with some light rain at the moment
When was the last open where the winds did get up? I think the last few have been largely benign, from memory.
Arthur Wedge
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RSG on the Saturday got up a bit but the last time it got a bit hairy was Portrush
spongebob59
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Doon frae Troon
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Looks like it is going to be a bit grey with showers for the 4 days.....no wind...no sun.
Easy playing conditions apart from the rough
Easy playing conditions apart from the rough
HomerJSimpson
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I remember a brutal Carnoustie. I would like to see it a fair contest and conditions not so difficult it can become a lottery on how the wind affects any given shot
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HomerJSimpson
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Just occurred to me, my club pro at Wimbledon Common - Jeff Jukes actually qualified through regional and final qualifying (as I remember and don't know where) to play at Troon and didn't disgrace himself although he missed the cut https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/102nd-open-championship-1973/results?round=4
abjectplop
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Met Office has it with wind gusts at approx. 25mph on each day. Maybe that's considered no wind in your part of the world?!
HomerJSimpson
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Mere zephyrMet Office has it with wind gusts at approx. 25mph on each day. Maybe that's considered no wind in your part of the world?!
To be fair, if that was wind strength all of the time then it would be an issue. It looks more like 10-15mph winds and occasional 25mph gusts. That is not really a big deal. Not really (I'm genuinely not doing a macho golfer thing there but living in the NE, not that far from the coast, you become very aware of wind speeds and what will will and what will not impact). They can't have things perfect every timeMet Office has it with wind gusts at approx. 25mph on each day. Maybe that's considered no wind in your part of the world?!
. Particularly when wind is so much of a courses defences.abjectplop
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I play links in NE Scotland so know all about wind! I'd agree that it's not a big deal, but would also question whether it's considered no wind!!To be fair, if that was wind strength all of the time then it would be an issue. It looks more like 10-15mph winds and occasional 25mph gusts. That is not really a big deal. Not really (I'm genuinely not doing a macho golfer thing there but living in the NE, not that far from the coast, you become very aware of wind speeds and what will will and what will not impact). They can't have things perfect every time
Oh, it's definitely there, just not a howler. It will take a few yards off if into, add a few yards on if behind. They will need to make subtle changes but they wont need to be taking 2 irons off the tee to keep the ball low. The winner of the tournament will not be down to the wind if it stays like that.
Arthur Wedge
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It’s time for the “The Open Films” on Sky
It’s quite amusing to see how burnt out the fairways are and of course the clothing
It’s quite amusing to see how burnt out the fairways are and of course the clothing
