About this episode

Scott Gaede previews the Open Championship, focusing on Royal Birkdale's history and recent changes to the course.

Gaede discusses the history of Royal Birkdale and the significance the course has played in lore of the Championship. Lots of changes since the Open was last at Birkdale in 2017, Gaede highlights the most impactful. Who's gonna win, who cares! Links golf is the best, let's get it on!! Join us for a great week as Gaede on Golf rolls on!

People in this episode

Host: Scott Gaede

Topics covered

• Open Championship
• Royal Birkdale
• golf history
• links golf
• course changes

Keywords

• Open Championship
• Royal Birkdale
• golf
• links golf
• course changes
• 2017

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Royal Birkdale

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