HOYLAKE (ENGLAND) – Max Homa prepared by logging onto YouTube and watching Tiger Woods’s dominance in 2006. Rickie Fowler suggested that he do the same thing and soak up the memories of finishing second in 2014 to Rory McIlroy . Adam Scott walked with Cameron Smith on Monday night to familiarize him with the good vibes of the place. He’s the only one in this field to have finished in the top 10 at the previous two Opens.
Royal Liverpool will host the 151 British Open this week. It has been nine long years since McIlroy won the last championship at the venue. Woods’ 2006 victory was the first time the course has been in the Open rotation for over 40 years. In 1967, Roberto de Vincenzo defeated Jack Nicklaus with two shots. Bernard Darwin is one of many who love the course. “Hoylake – blown by mighty wind, breeder mighty champions.”
It is indeed a place that attracts the best, and Bobby Jones, who won the Open as part of an unmatched Grand Slam in 1930, was no exception.
This week, shot-making and creativeness, two qualities that were on the endangered list of the American game, are going to be in high demand. Here are some tips on how the players have prepared for this unique challenge.
