On July 16th, 2025, the conversation at Royal Portrush turned surprisingly philosophical, with top players questioning the tour's mental toll and the R&A announcing a potential Open in the Republic of Ireland.THE MENTAL TOLL AT THE TOPAhead of The Open, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy revealed the intense mental fatigue of the tour, questioning the fleeting joy of victory and describing the relentless schedule as a "hamster wheel" that prevents true fulfillment.Scheffler admitted that from the "deepest places of your heart," professional golf is "not a fulfilling life."Rory McIlroy echoed the sentiment, speaking on his own post-Masters fatigue and the inability to truly appreciate wins on the tour.PRESTIGE & PORTMARNOCKThe R&A made two major announcements: holding the prize purse at $17M to prioritize prestige, and confirming a "feasibility study" to host The Open at Portmarnock, potentially taking the championship outside of Great Britain.CEO Mark Darbon justified the potential move by framing the R&A's historical territory as the "British Isles."The decision to keep the prize money static stands in stark contrast to the ever-increasing purses in the world of professional golf.SCIENTIST VS. TRADITIONALISTThe differing mindsets for tackling links golf were on full display, with Bryson DeChambeau wanting to quantify the "heavy" Irish wind while Jon Rahm focused on the pure, traditionalist dream of hoisting the Claret Jug.Jon Rahm called the Claret Jug "the most special one," believing a win at St Andrews is the ultimate achievement.Bryson fantasized about a "four hundred yard tent" to practice in, perfectly encapsulating his scientific approach to the game.Quick HitsPadraig Harrington to hit the opening tee shot • He'll be joined by recent LIV signee Tom McKibbin • Rory's return to Portrush overshadowed by philosophical questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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THE OPEN PREVIEW: RORY'S EVEREST - July 15th, 2025
On July 15th, 2025, we previewed The Open at Royal Portrush, breaking down Rory McIlroy's quest for redemption, Shane Lowry's unique prep, and Xander Schauffele's massive LIV Golf rejection.THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP: RORY'S RETURNRory McIlroy returns to the site of his 2019 nightmare, but this time as a Masters champion. He's embracing the pressure, framing The Open as the next "Everest" he must conquer on his quest for the career grand slam."It's better for everyone if I embrace it."A stark contrast to his emotional exit in 2019, Rory's new mindset is one of a champion ready for his next great challenge.THE DEFENDING CHAMPION: SHANE LOWRYShane Lowry, the 2019 champion at Portrush, opted for a unique preparation, skipping the Scottish Open to tour Irish links courses. He remains the humble hero, even when faced with a giant mural of himself.On seeing his mural: "I'm happy, I don't have to drive past it every day."Lowry's low-key, grassroots prep tour is a throwback approach for a defending major champion.LOYALTY OVER LIVXander Schauffele reportedly turned down a staggering LIV Golf offer between £112-£148 million. His camp made it clear their focus is on legacy and major championships, not just a massive payday."They could've doubled the money and we still wouldn't do it," said his father, Stefan Schauffele.The decision reinforces Schauffele's commitment to the PGA Tour and his pursuit of a major title.Quick HitsField Changes: Els & Waring out, Kim & Riley in • Best player without a major? Hovland & Henley get votes • Tomorrow: We break down the course & pairings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GOTTERUP PLAYS THE VILLAIN - July 14th, 2025
On July 14th, 2025, we break down rookie Chris Gotterup's stunning victory over Rory McIlroy at the Scottish Open and Talor Gooch's clutch win against Jon Rahm at Liv Golf Andalucía.GENESIS SCOTTISH OPEN25-year-old rookie Chris Gotterup stared down fan-favorite Rory McIlroy, embracing the 'villain' role to capture his first PGA Tour title with a clutch final-round 66, securing his future on tour and a spot at The Open."I definitely was the villain out there today." - Chris Gotterup on the crowd dynamic.The drama peaked when Gotterup was put on the clock on the 15th hole, leading to a bogey that briefly tightened the race before his decisive birdie on 16.LIV GOLF ANDALUCÍAAt Valderrama, Talor Gooch outdueled hometown hero Jon Rahm, whose flawless, bogey-free 65 was undone by one errant tee shot on the final hole, handing Gooch the one-shot victory in a dramatic Spanish showdown.Gooch revealed he received a text from 'Yasir' before the round that simply said, "Don't disappoint me today."Despite the heartbreaking individual loss, Rahm still found the winner's circle as his squad, Legion Thirteen, captured the team competition.Quick HitsScottie Scheffler's 10th straight top-8 finish • Jake Knapp's nightmare 74 costs him an Open spot • Setting the stage for The Open at Royal Portrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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MOVING DAY SHOWDOWNS - July 13th, 2025
On Saturday, July 12th, Rory McIlroy surged into a co-lead at the Genesis Scottish Open, while Dustin Johnson fired a historic 64 to jump into solo second at LIV Golf Andalucía.GENESIS SCOTTISH OPENRory McIlroy fired a brilliant 66 to grab a share of the lead with Chris Gotterup at The Renaissance Club. While Rory found his ball-striking form, Gotterup battled through tough conditions to post a gritty 70.Supporting Quote: McIlroy on his recent form: "It's been a bit of a lull since the Masters... it's nice to see some better golf."Human Angle: Rory joked his new, shorter haircut is making him "look more gray," while chaser Jake Knapp is playing for what he calls a "dream" spot in The Open.LIV GOLF ANDALUCÍAWhile Talor Gooch built a commanding four-shot lead at Valderrama, the day belonged to Dustin Johnson. DJ's flawless, bogey-free 64 vaulted him an incredible 39 spots up the leaderboard into solo second place.Supporting Quote: DJ on his recent play: "The game's been feeling good... I just haven't really seen the results."Human Angle: A visibly emotional Jon Rahm opened up about the immense pressure of playing at home, while Patrick Reed pulled off a "David Copperfield" recovery shot on 17.Quick HitsWyndham Clark's putting fix • Justin Thomas nearly aces the 17th • 4Aces GC take the team lead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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GOTTERUP'S RECORD 61 - July 12th, 2025
On July 12th, 2025, Chris Gotterup fired a course-record-tying 61 to take a two-shot lead at the Genesis Scottish Open, as incredible cutline drama unfolded and LIV Golf formally reapplied for world ranking points.Genesis Scottish Open: Gotterup Goes LowChris Gotterup blitzed The Renaissance Club with a bogey-free, nine-under 61, tying the course record to grab a two-shot lead. While the day-one leaders fell back, a chasing pack featuring Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Åberg, and Rory McIlroy emerged.Supporting Quote: Rory McIlroy, just four shots back, on his chances: "I'm feeling pretty good."Human Angle: Xander Schauffele quietly extended his historic made-cut streak to 68 consecutive events, the sixth-longest in PGA Tour history.Cutline Chaos & MiraclesThe one-under cutline produced incredible drama. Local hero Robert MacIntyre survived with a near ace on 17, while Jordan Smith holed out for a "miracle" eagle on 16 to make the weekend on the number.Supporting Quote: Announcer on Smith's eagle: "How on earth has that stayed in the cup?"Human Angle: The heartbreak of Calum Hill, who followed an opening 65 with a 77 to miss the cut, contrasted with the grit of veterans Justin Thomas and Pádraig Harrington who battled to play the weekend.LIV Golf Reapplies for OWGR PointsIn a major off-course development, LIV Golf has officially reapplied for Official World Golf Ranking points, a move that could reshape the landscape of professional golf and player eligibility for majors.Supporting Quote: OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman confirmed the board is "committed to a thorough evaluation process."Human Angle: The potential impact is huge for players like Brooks Koepka, who has fallen to 276th in the world despite his major championship pedigree.Quick HitsHarry Hall sits solo second • Collin Morikawa misses the cut • Amateur Luke Clanton makes the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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