Genesis Scottish Open 2025

[WorkItBothWays]

Really interested to see how Penge goes at the weekend. Watched him in the Challenge Tour Finale the year before last and was really impressed but he's even better than I thought. Also glad to see the ban didn't derail him.

 

Aberg and Rory in the mix is great for the event. Hopefully there is some breeze over the weekend but it's virtually perfect. The tour, the sponsors etc must be delighted.

[bcjim]

I, for one,  am surprised to learn Penge is a Brit.  Also, looking at his profile picture on the leaderboard,  has he and Max Homa ever been seen together?

[avrag]

16 hours ago, m d g said:

The American announcers repeatedly called it the 'British' Open.

You have your explanation right there. 

Actually, ( 😁) I have often read the myth that it was called the "British" Open forever, until the R&A went crazy 20 years ago and "renamed" it "The Open".

So I did some research a few years ago. I searched for tickets, programs and other items at sports memorabilia shops online. I searched all decades of the 20th century. I did not find a single "official" item, that had "British" Open on it. It was always "The Open Championship". All the R&A does differently now is to ask that the tournament is called by its proper name. And that's not too much to ask. 
BTW The tennis tournament which is being played in the West of London at the moment is not the British Open either. 

[avrag]

37 minutes ago, bcjim said:

I, for one,  am surprised to learn Penge is a Brit.  Also, looking at his profile picture on the leaderboard,  has he and Max Homa ever been seen together?

😁

That was my first thought as well, when I saw him for the first time. 

BTW, because of the Mizuno connection, there are a few interesting videos with Penge on the Youtube channel of Matt Fryer.

[KennyP]

The breeze is up today. Should make for fascinating viewing.

[bscinstnct]

3 hours ago, avrag said:

You have your explanation right there. 

Actually, ( 😁) I have often read the myth that it was called the "British" Open forever, until the R&A went crazy 20 years ago and "renamed" it "The Open".

So I did some research a few years ago. I searched for tickets, programs and other items at sports memorabilia shops online. I searched all decades of the 20th century. I did not find a single "official" item, that had "British" Open on it. It was always "The Open Championship". All the R&A does differently now is to ask that the tournament is called by its proper name. And that's not too much to ask. 
BTW The tennis tournament which is being played in the West of London at the moment is not the British Open either. 

 

Our impertinence knows no bounds!

 

We may just rename the US Open

 

THE Open 🤣

 

Like how NFL players say THE Ohio State University in their TV intros if they attended that school lol

 

Alas there is really no intentionality to us sometimes calling it the British Open. I think we just add the “British” on occasion without really thinking about it. I call the US Open..the Open when it’s on. Egads!  🍻 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 12 by bscinstnct

[TiScape]

3 hours ago, avrag said:

You have your explanation right there. 

Actually, ( 😁) I have often read the myth that it was called the "British" Open forever, until the R&A went crazy 20 years ago and "renamed" it "The Open".

So I did some research a few years ago. I searched for tickets, programs and other items at sports memorabilia shops online. I searched all decades of the 20th century. I did not find a single "official" item, that had "British" Open on it. It was always "The Open Championship". All the R&A does differently now is to ask that the tournament is called by its proper name. And that's not too much to ask. 
BTW The tennis tournament which is being played in the West of London at the moment is not the British Open either. 

It’s July and the WRX Open vs British Open debate comes up again. Oh surprise & joy…

And I’m just about to watch the ladies championship @ Wimbledon! 
Let’s go Amanda!!

 

*btw. Thanks for doing ur own research. Appreciate it! 😊

[Justsomeguy]

Gotterup living at the beach today.

[black bnr32]

Permission to actively cheer against Wyndham Clark?

Edited July 12 by black bnr32

[BombinJim]

Harry Hall has that pool hustler vibe. Silky smooth swing.

[TiScape]

1 hour ago, TiScape said:

It’s July and the WRX Open vs British Open debate comes up again. Oh surprise & joy…

*And I’m just about to watch the ladies championship @ Wimbledon! 
Let’s go Amanda!!

 

btw. Thanks for doing ur own research. Appreciate it! 😊

Oh wow, that was hard to watch. 0-6, 0-6 🫣

[tiderider]

7 hours ago, WorkItBothWays said:

Really interested to see how Penge goes at the weekend. Watched him in the Challenge Tour Finale the year before last and was really impressed but he's even better than I thought. Also glad to see the ban didn't derail him.

 

Aberg and Rory in the mix is great for the event. Hopefully there is some breeze over the weekend but it's virtually perfect. The tour, the sponsors etc must be delighted.

don't follow DP enough to know who Penge is, but he rips it ... very athletic swing ... 

[widow-maker]

Why is there a red ribbon around the picture instead of it just fitting to the screen.  I find it annoying. 

[braincramp52]

2 hours ago, black bnr32 said:

Permission to actively cheer against Wyndham Clark?

You have my blessing as long as you're ok with me actively rooting against everything that is Rory.

[braincramp52]

3 hours ago, bscinstnct said:

 

Our impertinence knows no bounds!

 

We may just rename the US Open

 

THE Open 🤣

 

Like how NFL players say THE Ohio State University in their TV intros if they attended that school lol

 

Alas there is really no intentionality to us sometimes calling it the British Open. I think we just add the “British” on occasion without really thinking about it. I call the US Open..the Open when it’s on. Egads!  🍻 
 

 

 

 

 

 

I will always call it the British Open. Calling it the Open just feels weird.

[TheMoneyShot]

12 minutes ago, braincramp52 said:

I will always call it the British Open. Calling it the Open just feels weird.

I feel the same way. 

[m d g]

7 hours ago, avrag said:

You have your explanation right there. 

Actually, ( 😁) I have often read the myth that it was called the "British" Open forever, until the R&A went crazy 20 years ago and "renamed" it "The Open".

So I did some research a few years ago. I searched for tickets, programs and other items at sports memorabilia shops online. I searched all decades of the 20th century. I did not find a single "official" item, that had "British" Open on it. It was always "The Open Championship". All the R&A does differently now is to ask that the tournament is called by its proper name. And that's not too much to ask. 
BTW The tennis tournament which is being played in the West of London at the moment is not the British Open either. 

 

I was qualifying the nationality of the announcers because back then EVERY American called it the 'British Open.'

 

Now, they go out of their way to say only 'Open,' and go out of their way to make the distinction.

[PedronNiall]

51 minutes ago, braincramp52 said:

I will always call it the British Open. Calling it the Open just feels weird.

 

I roll with it. The Amateur. The Open. The hosting landmass has pretty low tier food, I get their need to stand out in addressing their tournaments.

 

Rory came through nicely today. Seems in it to win it, and I don't know if Gotterup has the pedigree to stand up against him with only a singular win under his belt. Some decent names floating around within a few strokes, but Rory is on. 

[elwhippy]

Low tier food? World class meat, dairy, breads, beer etc. 

[Justsomeguy]

So much for my Harry Hall gut feeling.

[TheMoneyShot]

Rors💪

[TiScape]

Whoever said earlier that Rory with the haircut looks like Mr. Bean… Great call! 

[tiderider]

5 hours ago, bscinstnct said:

 

Our impertinence knows no bounds!

 

We may just rename the US Open

 

THE Open 🤣

 

Like how NFL players say THE Ohio State University in their TV intros if they attended that school lol

 

Alas there is really no intentionality to us sometimes calling it the British Open. I think we just add the “British” on occasion without really thinking about it. I call the US Open..the Open when it’s on. Egads!  🍻 
 

 

 

 

 

 

[bcjim]

3 hours ago, elwhippy said:

Low tier food? World class meat, dairy, breads, beer etc. 

Wondered if anyone would clap back on that..

 

I mean, lets be honest..I'm entirely of Scot/English/Irish descent..it's not as bad as some say. But, it's not the best. 

[NosajNeelik]

12 hours ago, avrag said:

You have your explanation right there. 

Actually, ( 😁) I have often read the myth that it was called the "British" Open forever, until the R&A went crazy 20 years ago and "renamed" it "The Open".

So I did some research a few years ago. I searched for tickets, programs and other items at sports memorabilia shops online. I searched all decades of the 20th century. I did not find a single "official" item, that had "British" Open on it. It was always "The Open Championship". All the R&A does differently now is to ask that the tournament is called by its proper name. And that's not too much to ask. 
BTW The tennis tournament which is being played in the West of London at the moment is not the British Open either. 

That’s because it’s always at the same venue called Wimbledon 

[grm24]

4 hours ago, TheMoneyShot said:

Rors💪

I hope that Rory mudstomps the field tomorrow just to see what the couple WRX geniuses that said his career was over and done with after the PGA and Canadian Open vomit, err come up with next. 🤣

Edited July 13 by grm24

[ThinkingPlus]

Gotterup GetRdone because it's fun to say Gotterup GetRdone...

[TheMoneyShot]

1 hour ago, grm24 said:

I hope that Rory mudstomps the field tomorrow just to see what the couple WRX geniuses that said his career was over and done with after the PGA and Canadian Open vomit, err come up with next. 🤣

It would be nice to see him firing on all cylinders with a W going into The Open next week! 

[StoutKing]

3 hours ago, bcjim said:

Wondered if anyone would clap back on that..

 

I mean, lets be honest..I'm entirely of Scot/English/Irish descent..it's not as bad as some say. But, it's not the best. 

Fair.  I could live on a full english breakfast and fish and chips with mushy peas.  At least for a while.

[grm24]

For final round since someone here will likely complain about it.

 

From PGA Tour.....

 

Weather update: Starting Saturday evening, areas of fog will begin to move in off the North Sea. Fog will remain over the area overnight and through 10 a.m. Sunday morning. By midday, partial sunshine with much cooler temperatures and winds out of the east-northeast is expected. Fog will return Sunday evening and linger into the evening. Due to the anticipated fog, tee times have been adjusted to a two-tee start and coverage times have been updated accordingly.

 

Edited July 13 by grm24