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5 things we learned Friday at The Open
As intimated yesteday, we bid farewell to one of the two greatest champions that the men’s game has known. Tiger Woods went for a second walkabout round The Old Course, and he showed us moments of why this was not a ceremonial trip to Fife. I’ll project that, if Tiger does not retire before then, he will finish top ten at the next Open at St. Andrews. Here are some screenshots from the Royal and Ancient feed of Woods’ movement down 18 in round two.
We’ve processed an infathomable amount of information and statistics over the past 24 hours, and are supremely confident in our ability to bring five things we’ve learned to your attention. We’re only halfway finished with this glorious celebration of golf, so make your plans for the weekend and see if you agree with our thoughts on day two at Old Tom Morris’ front lawn.
1. To all the guys who haven’t won …
a major championship. There are a lot of them and they are hungry to win a first. Tyrrell Hatton, Patrick Cantlay, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick, Scottie Scheffler … well, we got the first three right. Hatton followed his 70 with 66, and sits at eight-under par after 36 holes. Cantlay is just back of him, with 67 for minus-seven at the halfway poll. While none of them wishes to stop at just one, all it takes is a look at this fellow to realize how important a major title can be. Congratulations, Calc. Fare thee well.
A legend of the game and the 1989 Champion Golfer of the Year gets his wonderful final moment at #TheOpen.
Mark Calcavecchia and his wife, Brenda, took their time on the Swilcan Bridge to celebrate. pic.twitter.com/KARE7tRN3s
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) July 15, 2022
2. Cameron One (rhymes with “Young”)
The first-round leader did everything correct and smart in round two. With the attention fixed firmly on his young shoulders, Cameron from upstate New York played a confident, intelligent round. He made bogey at the second, but followed it with birdies at four, five, and nine to turn in 34. He added another birdie at Long, but tripped up at Cartgate In for his second bogey of the round. With demanding drives and sneaky hole locations at 16 and 17, Young made par at each, before posting birdie at Home for the second consecutive day. It seems as though we are writing about Cameron or Will at every major event, and sometimes, about both. Songs may yet be sung about Young.
Loving Cameron Young’s action at #StAndrews pic.twitter.com/XvG3xghpz8
— Charles Gwynn (@charles_gwynn) July 12, 2022
3. Cameron Two (rhymes with “Mullet”)
By rights, Cameron Smith should have been included in point number one, as should have the other Cameron. They are the top dogs, so they merit their own points. Cameron Smith, he of the mullet and 1970s-era moustache, is the best putter in the game right now. At St. Andrews, that’s a massive advantage. Everyone will find bunkers, and everyone will get a bad bounce. If his version of Calamity Jane is firing, Smith is unstoppable. Six birdies filled the dish, and an eagle at 14 topped the sundae for Smith. At 13-under par, the only thing that seems capable of stopping Smith is Mother Nature.
This is outrageous from Cam Smith?#The150thOpen pic.twitter.com/Rvf5m1gKdl
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 15, 2022
4. Cameron Three (rhymes with “Rory”)
Nothing like beating a horse. Rory doesn’t rhyme with Cameron, but Roars for Rors has been beaten even longer than the aforementioned horse. He’s been away from the major podium for too long and wants back in. His finish may not inspire him, but it just might propel him toward glory at the home of golf.
'What a line this is on'
McIlroy drives the 372 yard 10th hole ?#The150thOpen pic.twitter.com/cDJ7Zoyao2
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 15, 2022
5. Prediction Time!
In a battle of Englishmen, everyone’s favorite gritter of teeth defeats his countryman in overtime. What else does St. Andrews deserve than more golf! Tyrrell Hatton shakes the mantle of majorless and defeats US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in extra holes. Fitzy makes a run at the Open double, but comes up just shy. Hatton signs a contract for self-help speeches immediately after raising the Claret Jug.
Four birdies in last five holes for Tyrrell Hatton.
The Englishman has won two Dunhill Links titles at St. Andrews '16, '17).pic.twitter.com/nkItQxOAkp
— Golf Central (@GolfCentral) July 15, 2022
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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.
General Albums
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #2
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Alex Fitzpatrick – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Austin Cook – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Alejandro Tosti – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Davis Riley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- MJ Daffue – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Nate Lashley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- James Nicholas – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Kevin Streelman – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rasmus Hojgaard – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Tom Whitney – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- SangMoon Bae – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Daniel Berger – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rory McIlroy – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Russ Cochrane – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Aldrich Potgieter – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Steve Stricker WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Drew Brees WITB (Legendary New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Thriston Lawrence WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
Pullout Albums
- MJ Daffue’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Cameron putters – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Swag covers ( a few custom for Nick Hardy) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Custom Bettinardi covers for Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Doug Ghim’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Patrick Cantlay spotted testing a Scotty Cameron blade putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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Charles Gwynn
Jul 19, 2022 at 6:37 am
Thanks for featuring my tweet!
Par-tee-animal
Jul 15, 2022 at 11:37 pm
I want whatever the author took before writing this. That whole Cameron thing made not a lick of sense.