THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION 2026

[Jaydog]

The fourth & final Major is next week (16-19).
Rules & odds to follow.
Probably best to post the odds after this weeks Scottish Open as the field won’t be completed until its conclusion.


LEADERBOARD AFTER U S MASTERS/USPGA/US OPEN

1st Chilli -19

2nd Marie -7
2nd Foxy -7

4th Jammy -4

5th Hec +1
6th Jim +5
7th Swannie +10
8th Lufc1304 +12
9th Evan +14
10th Lufc76 +16
11th Jay +18
12th Pullhard +19
13th Riot +20
13th 64 +20
15th Cussie +26
15th Cat +26
17th Shaun +27
17th Malc +27
19th Bob +28
19th Cowboy Dan +28
21st Sub +40
22nd Barlow +49
23rd DD +59

[Chilli D]

Can't wait.
I shall be watching the Scottish Open with interest.

[Jaydog]

Can't wait.
I shall be watching the Scottish Open with interest.

Its an excellent guide to The Open itself

[The Subhuman]

Only Mickelson has ever won both in the same year though

[Jaydog]

Only Mickelson has ever won both in the same year though

Correct but Harman was 12th before winning the Open and last year Gotterup won and was 3rd at Portrush. Definitely a good guide.
Actually Gotterup won the John Deere on the PGA Tour last week. His 3rd win of the season.
He’s in my 3 atm.
33/1

[Jaydog]

But can anyone catch Chilli?
Will be very difficult for most of us.

[The Subhuman]

But can anyone catch Chilli?
Will be very difficult for most of us.

He'll buckle under the pressure, he's never lead a "MOTGC" before, heading into the final day. I'm expecting panic and 3 150-1 outsiders as his choice

[Jaydog]

He'll buckle under the pressure, he's never lead a "MOTGC" before, heading into the final day. I'm expecting panic and 3 150-1 outsiders as his choice

Probably full defensive mode.
Scheffler
McIlroy
A N Other outsider (probably English-not Harris).

[Chilli D]

Jaydog and Subhuman, your attempts to unnerved me with your mind games will not work

[Jaydog]

I think it’s working….

[The Subhuman]

I think it’s working….

Methinks he doth protest too much

[Jaydog]

Methinks he doth protest too much

[malcolmw]

Can't wait.
I shall be watching the Scottish Open with interest.

Agree Chilli.
My favourite 2 weeks on the golf calendar. I love the Scottish Open - to me its the 5th major.

Its funny though - you wonder if some players would prefer NOT to win it - what are the chances of then going on and winning The Open the following week?

[malcolmw]

I need to focus this time.

The last one I put in Cauley instead of Cantley. Mind you, I'd have been worse off - Cantley missed the cut and Cauley didn't. Proves I'm just aimlessly wondering around in the dark, I suppose.

[Jaydog]

Just got a reduced ticket for next Friday on Twickets.
Highly recommend that app for music, sport tickets etc.
All face value plus a commission.
I will go to my usual hotel in Chester. Only 90 minutes by train from there.

[Evan R]

Agree Chilli.
My favourite 2 weeks on the golf calendar. I love the Scottish Open - to me its the 5th major.

Its funny though - you wonder if some players would prefer NOT to win it - what are the chances of then going on and winning The Open the following week?

Agreed. Love these 2 events every year.

[Evan R]

Just got a reduced ticket for next Friday on Twickets.
Highly recommend that app for music, sport tickets etc.
All face value plus a commission.
I will go to my usual hotel in Chester. Only 90 minutes by train from there.

Jealous!

[Jaydog]

Jealous!

should be a good day out

[malcolmw]

Just got a reduced ticket for next Friday on Twickets.
Highly recommend that app for music, sport tickets etc.
All face value plus a commission.
I will go to my usual hotel in Chester. Only 90 minutes by train from there.

Enjoy Jay. Should be a great day out.

[malcolmw]

After watching day 1 of the Scottish Open, a few thoughts....:
1. So refreshing to have 'human' commentators - no scripted "voice for radio, dude in a tie" crap. Sam Torrence, Radar giving an Oz perspective - annoyingly accurate - and the other DP Tour commentators. Such a pleasure.

2. Tommy .... the f#@$ing baggy pants. ??? You have the 3 Muskatters look going, then you put on grandpa's pants. WTF?

3. Is it just me or is Scotty looking a bit "dumpy"? Can we expect Ozempic Scotty in few weeks?

4. Patrick Reed. He has always pissed me off. Now he's come back into the fold and I like him .... which is pissing me off.