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Originally Posted by MahiMike
Couple comments on the 'Open'.
1) When did they get the gall to just call it THE 'Open'? I remember when Watson was winning them, it was called the British Open. Because, ya know, there is more that 1 Open. Just kinda gets under my skin, like the TPC being renamed to 'The Players'.
2) Who the hell really wants to play that course? I get all the history and respect. But really, 50 degrees, rainy and 40 mph winds? In friggin' July? What a shit hole Scotland is. I can think of 500 other courses I'd rather play.
3) Best thing about this tournament is it's 5 hours ahead. Like Wimbledon, it's nice to get up and watch in the morning with coffee. Now I know how the west coast guys feel about Sunday morning football.
4) Oostie is my pick...
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Don't quote me on this, but I'm pretty sure the only people who called it the British Open weren't in Great Britain. I thought that was more of an American thing.
I always really enjoy this tournament no matter where it is. It's different than the other majors and presents a more old school challenge to the golfers, I think it's great.