In this Open Championship deep dive, Sean and Paul tee off on everything from course repetition to major championship schedules to who actually needs a win at Royal Portrush. They debate legacy vs. form, make picks, and even go off the rails into Savannah Bananas and lost golf history in country club basements.
Timestamps:
- 00:01 – Intro: Venue fatigue, Billy Horschel’s European comments
- 01:09 – Open Championship nostalgia & why it’s Sean’s favorite major
- 03:21 – St. Andrews, Tiger Woods Golf, and getting to know the rota courses
- 05:19 – Should the US Open move back to August? Scheduling mayhem
- 08:24 – NFL vs PGA: Why fans might actually watch golf in September
- 11:11 – Anchor sites and the pros/cons of repeat venues
- 13:48 – Can Port Rush produce a better tournament this time?
- 15:28 – Should The Open ever leave the UK? Portmarnock and beyond
- 18:05 – Why expansion to continental Europe might flop
- 20:13 – The USGA’s overcorrection from Chambers Bay, Shinnecock, etc.
- 21:23 – PGA Tour players’ obsession with uniform conditions
- 23:02 – Scar tissue? Player reactions to tricky venues
- 23:29 – Player Tiers Breakdown:
- 23:29 – Moral Victories (Morikawa, JT, Hovland, etc.)
- 39:10 – Legacy Chasers (Rahm’s Slam chase, Rory’s double major bid, etc.)
- 50:38 – Guys Rounding Into Form
- 55:46 – First-Time Major Hopefuls
- 58:18 – New Faces of the Major Drought Club
- 01:00:51 – Draft Picks: Sean & Paul’s top 3 contenders
- 01:13:26 – Dark Horse picks: Tristan Lawrence & Tom McKibbin
- 01:17:04 – Could golf learn anything from the Savannah Bananas?
- 01:22:06 – YouTube golf, influencer matches, and a lost Byron Nelson photo
- 01:24:40 – Final thoughts: Enjoy the coffee golf!
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