The 150th Open

[D-S]

If you’re a fan of golf the Celebration of Champions is an absolute joy. Showing the inclusive nature of golf (86 year olds, current stars, golfers with disabilities and champions from different parts of the game Ladies, Amateurs etc.). All of them having fun in the sun, swapping tips and stories. Heartwarming stuff.

 

[PJ87]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1546523392580386816

 

[Hoganman1]

As I sit here in my recliner in Charlotte NC, I'm overwhelmed that in 48 hours I'll be in St. Andrews. It's truly a dream come true. I've been to four US Opens, Three PGAs and at least twenty Masters. This will be my first OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP and will complete the fan Grand Slam for me. While the Masters is still my favorite major, THE OPEN holds a very special place for me. On top of being able to attend the 150th OPEN we're also playing Carnoustie where my hero won his only OPEN in 1953. I apologize for bragging about this trip. However, at age 72 this will most certainly be the highlight of my golf career which spans almost sixty years.

 

[Foxholer]

As I sit here in my recliner in Charlotte NC, I'm overwhelmed that in 48 hours I'll be in St. Andrews. It's truly a dream come true. I've been to four US Opens, Three PGAs and at least twenty Masters. This will be my first OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP and will complete the fan Grand Slam for me. While the Masters is still my favorite major, THE OPEN holds a very special place for me. On top of being able to attend the 150th OPEN we're also playing Carnoustie where my hero won his only OPEN in 1953. I apologize for bragging about this trip. However, at age 72 this will most certainly be the highlight of my golf career which spans almost sixty years.

Enjoy it - both The Open and Carnoustie.
Looks like the weather is going to be perfect for both.

 

[RRidges]

As I sit here in my recliner in Charlotte NC, I'm overwhelmed that in 48 hours I'll be in St. Andrews. It's truly a dream come true. I've been to four US Opens, Three PGAs and at least twenty Masters. This will be my first OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP and will complete the fan Grand Slam for me. While the Masters is still my favorite major, THE OPEN holds a very special place for me. On top of being able to attend the 150th OPEN we're also playing Carnoustie where my hero won his only OPEN in 1953. I apologize for bragging about this trip. However, at age 72 this will most certainly be the highlight of my golf career which spans almost sixty years.

Good timing! Decent weather forecast compared with NC one. Here in Kansas City it's still too hot for golf. Apparently UK has something of a heatwave but nothing like normal service here.
Have fun.

 

[Blue in Munich]

As I sit here in my recliner in Charlotte NC, I'm overwhelmed that in 48 hours I'll be in St. Andrews. It's truly a dream come true. I've been to four US Opens, Three PGAs and at least twenty Masters. This will be my first OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP and will complete the fan Grand Slam for me. While the Masters is still my favorite major, THE OPEN holds a very special place for me. On top of being able to attend the 150th OPEN we're also playing Carnoustie where my hero won his only OPEN in 1953. I apologize for bragging about this trip. However, at age 72 this will most certainly be the highlight of my golf career which spans almost sixty years.

Don’t apologise, enjoy every minute of it, especially Carnoustie ?

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Just to remind folk that it is the 150th Open at Stan Drews
The Open started in 1860.
The first Open at St Andrews was in 1873 so how come it is the 150th one.

Because the last one was the 149th

 

[BrianM]

Looks like Paul Lawrie will be hitting the opening Tee shot on Thursday ?
He seems to do a lot for golf in the North East ️

 

[Foxholer]

Looks like Paul Lawrie will be hitting the opening Tee shot on Thursday ?
He seems to do a lot for golf in the North East ️

A dedicated Aberdonian.

 

[Leftitshort]

Because the last one was the 149th

A quick Wikipedia search shows it hasn’t been played every year since 1860, hence the 150th. Put some effort in Doon

 

[Jimaroid]

Tee times announced with some good groupings. I’m not sure who I might follow yet, will pick a group to walk in with later in the day.

https://www.theopen.com/teetimes

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Looks like Paul Lawrie will be hitting the opening Tee shot on Thursday ?
He seems to do a lot for golf in the North East ️

That's a great touch and acknowledges the work he does.

 

[AmandaJR]

Padraig Harrington..."you're never between clubs" - love it! Carried 5i 147 and PW 149 in the "carry it 150" challenge.

 

[Imurg]

Not sure if being 1st off at The Open is an honour or a punishment...on the range at 5.30..get up at 4.30...

 

[patricks148]

I'd go as early as possible.

 

[Deleted member 3432]

I'd go as early as possible.

I'd be wanting to be last out....on Sunday ?

 

[patricks148]

I'd be wanting to be last out....on Sunday ?

Have you volunteered to help clear up at the end?

 

[Deleted member 3432]

Have you volunteered to help clear up at the end?

Quite happy to tidy up after my winning party

 

[BrianM]

Tee times announced with some good groupings. I’m not sure who I might follow yet, will pick a group to walk in with later in the day.

https://www.theopen.com/teetimes

Some cracking 3 balls there, not sure who I’d follow ??

 

[Blue in Munich]

Not sure if being 1st off at The Open is an honour or a punishment...on the range at 5.30..get up at 4.30...

Love it, best part of the day ?