About this episode

The episode discusses the setup and conditions for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, including player strategies and technological adjustments.

This episode we discuss the setup for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, with particular focus on the firm, fast conditions and how much water the course is losing each day through high wind and heat. We talk about how the greens are being monitored and adjusted with modern technology, and how the course presentation is being kept under control. We also look at how players may adapt their strategy, with many expected to leave driver out in favor of irons, mini drivers or three-woods. T...

Topics covered

• Open Championship
• golf course conditions
• player strategy
• modern technology
• greens monitoring

Keywords

• Open Championship
• Royal Birkdale
• golf
• course conditions
• player strategy
• greens monitoring
• modern technology

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Royal Birkdale

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