The Open: What the players are saying on Social Media ahead of Royal Troon
Published:Tomorrow sees the Open Championship get underway, where Royal Troon plays host for the ninth time. With so many plotlines to play out, and some treacherous weather conditions expected, we could be in for a rip-roaring and unpredictable affair, not that you’d know it from the players themselves.
Following a quick dive in to the magical world of social media, we’ve found a host of players looking pretty relaxed about the potentially daunting weekend ahead
With rain forecast for much of the weekend, a repeat of last year’s Monday finish at St Andrews can’t be ruled out just yet.
But that’s not something to concern the players just yet, as they get ready to tee off on Royal Troon’s ninth hosting of the Open Championships.
Although for one man, tradition dictates he must return the famous Jug, but not before a few travels together…
That being said, the #Jug sure has seen many interesting and cool places over the last 12 months! pic.twitter.com/2DSIwWJ4H9
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) July 9, 2016
Meanwhile, the much-fancied Branden Grace has been learning ball skills of a different nature…
Big thanks @CallawayGolfEU and @RangersFC for fun evening doing something different at IBROX! #CallawayAtRangers pic.twitter.com/HH5IJ3c4JF
— Branden Grace (@BrandenGrace) July 11, 2016
A couple of home heroes have been hanging out together…
Nine holes with @Danny_Willett Can’t wait to see @Fooch1993 n the tracksuit… #TeamGB ???? @TeamGB pic.twitter.com/iOWYXRWvvj
— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) July 12, 2016
The Irish challenge will be lead by Shane Lowry…
The Lowrys at #theopen ??????☘☘☘ @AlanLowry59 pic.twitter.com/ROojz8XuPn
— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) July 12, 2016
Two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington is ready to rumble at Troon…
It’s Open Championship week at @RoyalTroonGC Bob Rotella is here with me and I’ll be hoping we can weave some magic together for a 3rd time!
— Padraig Harrington (@padraig_h) July 11, 2016
And the ever-popular Sergio Garcia has been preparing somewhere which looks a bit warmer than Scotland…
Working hard to be ready for next week’s @TheOpen at Troon! Love it! Entrenando duro para el British en Troon! ⛳️? pic.twitter.com/a2qMTDIXDr
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) July 4, 2016
American Tony Finau is gearing up for his first Open Championship…
Excited for my first @TheOpen! Royal Troon is a special place. Look forward to a fun week! #EnjoyTheChase #troon pic.twitter.com/Njb1jsobJ0
— Tony Finau Golf (@tonyfinaugolf) July 11, 2016
And we’ll leave you with a wonderfully atmospheric and envy-inducing post from the guys at the PGA Tour…
24 hours until #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/IdRGCnS507
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 13, 2016
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