Day 1 of The Open Championship was fantastic. The scores were amazing! With 63 players under par, it is not surprising to have 11 players within 2 strokes of the leader Dustin Johnson.
However, not being at The Open like Paul McCormack (a fellow golfing fan), I cannot do the action at The Open justice. However, here is what was trending last night!
Day 1 of The Open Championship was amazing! Lets hope Day 2 provides the same excitement!
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
This is a great recap of Day 1 at the Open Championship thanks to White Dragon Golf
Dustin Johnson leads the 144th The Open Championship on day one at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland.
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Dustintook advantage of the easier early conditions to post a bogey free first round -7 under par 65 on the Old Course at St. Andrews.
Dustin said on Monday he had no hang-ups about his Chambers Bay near-miss, and this round proves it;
“Nothing bad happened at Chambers Bay, so I wasn’t disappointed, really.”
“I did everything I was supposed to. I couldn’t control what the ball was doing on the greens there.
“There’s really no bad feelings from that, only good. I played really well and then it carried over to today.
“Any time you shoot 65 it is very pleasing. I thought I played well today I made two key par putts on 16 and 17.”
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Keeping my head still during my golf swing is by far the most important fundamental of hitting the ball well. I have tried all types of tips and tricks, but I always revert back to this basic tenant of a good golf swing.
To add to keeping my head still, I count to one silently before looking for the ball in the air. This little trick ensures my head stays steady and in the proper position throughout my entire swing. If I do not count to one, I generally it the ball off the heel of my club which sometimes results in something very bad!
Keeping your head still is key to great golf. I support it and recommended it! What are your thoughts on the matter?
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
I wrote this on PunditArena.com and thought I would share my thoughts on who is going to win The Open Championship! What do you think?
After many weeks of waiting, The Open Championship is finally here. The golfing world is ready to see the top players tee it up on the famous and historic Old Course at St. Andrews. Steeped in tradition, it is second behind The Masters as the Major to win.
We never tire from watching professional golfers slay or get slain in the Scottish countryside year in and year out.
I do not follow the odds makers when picking the winner of any Major championships because I believe there are too many variables to consider. So here is my slant on the upcoming Open Championship.
The obvious choice is Jordan Spieth. He is the best golfer in the world right now and is head and shoulders above the field. However, not playing in the Scottish Open will hurt him. He will be coming off a strong finish at the John Deere Classic, but playing a links-style course like St. Andrews needs some preparation.
Additionally, his travel to Scotland from Illinois, USA will take its toll on him physically and mentally. For this reason, I predict Spieth will finish fifth.
Finishing fourth, Rickie Fowler. Winning the Scottish Open in dramatic fashion will boost his confidence and should carry over to The Open Championship. Fowler is a streaky player and if his nerves hold this week, good things will happen.
Finishing third, Phil Mickelson. Mickelson is a tough competitor. His play of late is improving, however his play at St. Andrews is always good. His short game is still as sharp as ever and he will need every part of it to play well in the upcoming week. If Mickelson gets hot on the putting surface, he may even contend for the Claret Jug.
Finishing second, Adam Scott. Everyone forgets about Scott. He has quietly gone about his business and always seems to be in the thick of things on Sunday during the Majors. He has the total game to win at The Old Course as long as his putting stays strong, which is his Achilles heel. However, this weekend he will be in the last group vying for another Major Championship on Sunday afternoon.
Finishing first, Dustin Johnson. Since coming back after a leave of absence from professional golf, Johnson is the second best player in the world. He accurately hits the ball a country mile and has a very strong short game. Yes, everyone points at his 3-putt at The US Open on the last hole, but I can overlook that mental error. Taking the week off will aid Johnson to start strong and keep the pressure on the field for the entire 4 days.
As always, I select a dark horse. A player who has an outside chance to win, but the odds are not in their favour. For The Open Championship this year, Graeme McDowell is my dark horse. I selected him to be the outright winner last October, but I am less confident now. He has the game to win and understands the “Links Mentality”. For McDowell to have an opportunity to win, but he will have to play better than he has lately.
There you have it. The Open Championship is upon us and the golfing world is ready to for the action. I have selected Dustin Johnson as The Open Champion and to raise the Claret Jug above his head on Sunday. It is fitting that this prestigious Major will be his first of many.
For those that are wondering, The Duck has moved to Belgium! Attached to the hip of my buddy Kirk, it must go where he goes. As I was talking to Kirk yesterday, he showed The Duck sitting proudly on a table in his new house.
I miss The Duck (ok not really) and wish it fun travels throughout Europe! I am looking forward to another match and sending that little yellow treasure packing to where ever its travels will take it.
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!
