Brits, Birdies, and Bogeys - The British Open

Greetings, fairway fanatics, and welcome to The Birdie Banter, where we believe the secret to a good swing is a good swig 🍻. This week we’re covering the British open where the weather changes faster than the king on rollerblades.

Here's what we’re cracking on with this week with a crumpet and a cup of tea.

• Tee Time - The British Open

• Power Rankings & Putting Predictions

• Meme of the week

Tee Time - The British Open

Ladies and gents, brace yourselves for a delightful golf spectacle that comes around as often as a hole-in-one on a par-5. We're talking about a jam-packed fortnight filled with four tournaments on the PGA TOUR, the latest of which is the cherry on top, the fourth major of the season!

Get your golf umbrellas and warm tea ready, because we're heading to the Queen's land. The limelight is fixated on the grand stage of the 151st edition of The Open Championship, coming to you live and kicking from the Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England.

It's the baker's dozen round for the tournament on this course, making it a home away from home for some of our players. As vintage as a sand wedge from the '60s, the course presents a links test with history seeping from every divot. But don't let its age fool you. The old dog has learned new tricks with a fresh hole and an overall par adjustment in the mix.

If you're wondering what the 156 brave knights of the fairway will need to do to stake their claim, hold tight. We've got all the tees and traps, bounces and birdies dissected below. Now, let's get the ball rolling!

With a record purse of $16.5 million, the winner will walk away $3 million richer and 600 FedExCup points heavier. But the perks don't stop at greenbacks and points. Victory means a ticket to The Open Championship till the ripe age of 60, entries into the other three major championships till 2028, and a 5-year all-access pass to the PGA TOUR. Yes, you read that right! It's like a golden ticket from Willy Wonka.

Putting Predictions & Power Rankings

The Australian player is holding his ground on a track that's significantly more difficult than St. Andrews, but he's perfectly equipped for it. He has consistently demonstrated strong performances in major tournaments throughout his career, which includes finishing ninth at the PGA and in solo fourth place at this year's U.S. Open.

What else could possibly be examined, dissected, penned down, or spoken about him? He's like a well-oiled machine. No one can match his equilibrium and self-perception. He makes complex tasks appear effortless so frequently that calling him 'in the zone' seems almost insulting because that state is typically transient.

There couldn't be a better preparation than the way he clinched victory in Scotland on Sunday. Additionally, the noteworthy advantage that he is the latest champion at Royal Liverpool (2014) should not be overlooked. Therefore, there couldn't be a more fitting place for his major title dry spell to conclude.

The Birdman’s Pick,

This week we’re going with our home boy Rory Mcllroy

Meme of the Week

And so, fellow fairway fanatics, as our golf escapades come to a close, let's take a moment to channel our inner Birdman, flap our wings, and soar into the sunset. Remember, keep your head down, swing easy, and don't forget to replace your divots.

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