The Open 2023

[Backsticks]

Why does it bother people SO much if someone calls it “The British open”?

Because they have been brainwashed by the R&A branding, or, are victims of British exceptionalism, which they feel means they shouldnt have to state 'British' at all.
Its a modern thing. A few decades ago, while 'The Open' might have been used as affectation, most every body said British Open, and nobody batted an eyelid.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Because they have been brainwashed by the R&A branding, or, are victims of British exceptionalism, which they feel means they shouldnt have to state 'British' at all.
Its a modern thing. A few decades ago, while 'The Open' might have been used as affectation, most every body said British Open, and nobody batted an eyelid.

Is N Ireland in Great Britain

anyone else enjoying live at the range?

Some of it has been very good , they have gone a bit too far with that silly machine picking club and distance

 

[Imurg]

anyone else enjoying live at the range?

Not me.
Personal thing but I can't stand the build up hype for anything..best The Open, the World Cup etc etc
Just doesn't interest me at all.

 

[Dando]

Not me.
Personal thing but I can't stand the build up hype for anything..best The Open, the World Cup etc etc
Just doesn't interest me at all.

but you're a miserable old sod so it doesn't count

 

[Imurg]

but you're a miserable old sod so it doesn't count

Unarguable my friend......
But this did start about 40 years ago...never been able to watch the build up...

 

[TomC]

Have just posted a thread about 10 grand Open prediction competition that Golf Monthly has partnered with Oddschecker on - https://forums.golfmonthly.com/threads/open-championship-predictions-chance-to-win-10-000.115220/

 

[Fabia999]

I've never been to royal liverpool. Whats the best place to sit for a good view on some holes? I'm definitely gunna walk around and have a sit down on 7. any other places?

 

[IanM]

anyone else enjoying live at the range?

....eeek. Where did the last hour go?

What a decent guy Min Woo is.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Koepka paired with Cantlay

 

[simsini]

Branden Grace could be one to watch in the very first tee time of the day.

 

[BrianM]

Koepka paired with Cantlay

They should of put them in the last group

 

[D-S]

Enjoying watching Inci and Iona fan-girling on the range.

 

[simsini]

Enjoying watching Inci and Iona fan-girling on the range.

Better than Peter Finch, that's for sure!

 

[Pin-seeker]

Enjoying watching Inci and Iona fan-girling on the range.

Inci is very easy on the eye

 

[Patster1969]

Inci is very easy on the eye

Good pairing with her & Iona tbh
At least I can listen to them, unlike Henni

 

[Pin-seeker]

Good pairing with her & Iona tbh
At least I can listen to them, unlike Henni

Iona did a vid on YouTube with Rick Shiels recently and come across really good.

 

[Red devil]

7.50 for a pint this week it seems.... savage

£5 for a portion of chips as well.

 

[wjemather]

Why does it bother people SO much if someone calls it “The British open”?

It shouldn't, especially since it's been commonly referred to as the 'British Open' in the UK press for well over 100 years.

Is N Ireland in Great Britain

No, but Northern Ireland is in both the United Kingdom and the British Isles, and 'British' is commonly used in relation to both of these entities.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

It shouldn't, especially since it's been commonly referred to as the 'British Open' in the UK press for well over 100 years.


No, but Northern Ireland is in both the United Kingdom and the British Isles, and 'British' is commonly used in relation to both of these entities.

No is the correct answer

The Open ( as it is correctly called ) is also held outside Great Britain


It’s not the British Open - it never has been and never will be


It’s The Open - nice and simple

Dear Americans, The Open is not ‘The British’

A former chairman of the R&A defends the proper name of golf’s oldest major.

www.golfdigest.com

“The expression “British Open” is not historically, geographically or politically accurate. You see, “British” just means “relating to Great Britain,” but Great Britain is a grand name we invented for a small island (comprising England, Scotland and Wales) in the north Atlantic ocean, off the northwest coast of mainland Europe. Northern Ireland (which has hosted two great Opens and is due another in 2025) is part of the island of Ireland, and although N.I. is part of the United Kingdom, it is actually not part of Great Britain. By referring to our championship as the “British Open,” the contribution of Northern Ireland is inadvertently obliterated. Please do not be tempted to call it “the U.K. Open!” If there is an analogy, think about implying Alaska or Hawaii are not part of the United States. That wouldn’t be polite!”

“However subtle this may all seem, golf fans in Great Britain and Northern Ireland remain mystified as to why some Americans insist on incorrectly name-checking The Open as the “British Open” or even “the British.” Neither the owners of the claret jug (the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews) nor the R&A (which now runs the championship) have ever called it by either name.”

 

[Pin-seeker]

Blimey looks like Phil is “one of those people”

Thanks for your commitment to educate us Phil,but try not to let it bother you too much