The British Open tees off in the wee hours of the morning over here in the states Thursday. And get ready for a good one. The Aisla Course at Turnberry, Scotland hosts the event for the first time since 1996. And you can expect a Large Turnberry Milkshake, to say the least. The course plays to 7,204 yards with par at 70. Challenging bunkers come into play in crucial locations all throughout the course. Then you throw in your typical rainy, windy Scottish weather, and you have an interesting 3rd major championship of the year. Strategizing is going to be key this weekend, especially for the American players who have little experience at Turnberry. Tiger Woods played the first three rounds of his life there this week, believe it or not. But don't count him out, every time the Open Championship (as the Europeans refer to it) has been played at Turnberry, the world's number one player has left victorious. That bodes well for Tiger, who's looking to capture his 15th Major Championship and first of this year. I like Tiger this week which isn't abnormal, I like him in every major. However, this weekend with the Aisla course playing long and challenging, his strength and power will give him a clear advantage. On top of that, Paddy Harrington my long lost cousin and two time defending champ, has missed six straight cuts. So I don't see too many top guns giving Tiger a run for his money. I would watch out for the young Irishmen Rory McIlroy, and the Englishmen Lee Westwood ( who's paired up with Tiger for the first two rounds). And I always keep a close eye on Geoff Ogilvy, who's still looking for a second Major after capturing the U.S. Open in 2006 at Winged Foot, after Phil Mickleson crumbled down the stretch. Set your alarms early for a great weekend of golf, the lost sleep will be worth it, trust me!
I'll be back throughout the weekend with updates, and hopefully I won't have to blog about anyone else contending except the aforementioned. Peace Out!
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