Welcome to The 19th Hole!

In Today’s Round:

1. The Crazy Finish In Scotland and The New Open Favorites

2. The 3 Exercises You Can Do To Quickly Gain Clubhead Speed.

3. Course Of The Week

4. Equipment Tip

5. Best Links From Around The Web

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Shotmaking with Jordan Spieth (LINK)

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The Backswing Move gets 30 yards MORE! (LINK)

If You Do These Gym Exercises WRONG You Can Ruin Your Golf Swing (LINK)

The Secret To Hitting Irons Further (LINK)

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Rory McIlroy X Dude Perfect - Glass Break Challenge(LINK)

Another Good Good Hole In One (LINK)

Rick Shiels, Hollywood, NFL, and Football Stars play The Open… (LINK)

McIlroy's Scottish Triumph: A Comedy of Birdies and Heartfelt Apologies

In a whirlwind of suspense and unexpected twists at the Genesis Scottish Open, Rory McIlroy emerged victorious with a touch of humor and a heartfelt apology. After sealing his win with back-to-back birdies, McIlroy couldn't resist the urge to console his fellow golfer, Robert McIntyre, who finished as the tournament runner-up. With a comforting arm around McIntyre, McIlroy sincerely said, "I'm sorry," leaving everyone wondering if golf had suddenly transformed into a support group.

McIntyre, despite his disappointment, couldn't help but break into a smile and admit, "Some finish." And indeed, it was a remarkable ending. McIlroy, the leader after 54 holes, drained an 11-foot birdie putt on the final hole, securing a total score of 15-under 265. With this win, he not only claimed his 24th PGA Tour title but also joined the ranks of Gary Player and Dustin Johnson on the all-time win list, leaving audiences to wonder if his secret lies in soothing post-round embraces.

The Scottish Open victory marked McIlroy's first triumph on European soil in seven years, reigniting his sense of national pride since the Horizon Irish Open. He became the first player ever to conquer the trifecta of the Irish Open, Scottish Open, and Open Championship, a feat that surely deserves a parade complete with bagpipe-playing caddies.

While McIlroy basked in the glory, McIntyre showcased his skills amidst the challenging wind conditions. With gusts up to 40 miles per hour, the golf balls took on a life of their own, performing aerial acrobatics and defying the laws of physics. McIntyre's eagle putt at the 10th hole and a pair of birdies on the back nine catapulted him into the clubhouse lead, making him a crowd favorite. However, a missed par putt at the 16th hole derailed his chances, leaving him with watery eyes and a bittersweet taste of what might have been.

The ever-resilient McIlroy had his own tale of redemption in mind as he stood on the 17th tee. Memories of the 2013 Australian Open, where he snatched victory from the grasp of the homegrown hero Adam Scott, flooded his thoughts. This time, armed with a 5-iron at the par-3 17th hole, McIlroy delivered a precise shot, setting up a birdie and igniting his triumphant march toward the 18th hole.

With the weight of history and the Scottish wind on his side, McIlroy faced a crucial decision at the 18th hole. Opting for a 2-iron instead of his usual 3-iron, he swung with gusto and unleashed the shot of the year, perfectly executing his intended cut into the wind. The crowd gasped and marveled at the precision, wondering if McIlroy's clubs had been secretly replaced with wands from a magician's arsenal.

Finally, McIlroy's putter, known for its frigid performance in recent tournaments, thawed just in time for the Scottish Open. With nerves of steel, he sank an 11-foot birdie putt on the 18th, the wind and gravity conspiring in his favor. As the ball hung on the edge before obediently dropping into the cup, McIlroy breathed a sigh of relief and celebrated his well-deserved victory.

This comedic triumph may have cured McIlroy's case of "Sunday-itis," dispelling any doubts about his ability to close out on the final day of a tournament. With newfound confidence, he heads into the upcoming major championship, reminiscent of his 2014 triumph at the same venue. McIlroy knows that winning the week before a major is a good omen, and he's ready to prove that lightning can indeed strike twice.

As he walked away with the trophy in hand, McIlroy reveled in the joy of victory, leaving behind a trail of top 5s and top 10s. With his infectious humor and remarkable golfing skills, McIlroy reminded us all that sometimes, apologies, birdies, and a touch of camaraderie can create a truly unforgettable golfing spectacle.

Course Spotlight

Royal Liverpool

It’s Open week… so we had to spotlight the host course.

1. Commonly referred to as Hoylake, the town where the course sits.

2. The club that literally wrote the rules on amateur golf.

3. Originally a 9-hole course built on an old racetrack.

4. Only 20 feet of elevation change across the entire property.

5. In his 2006 win, Tiger Woods hit just one driver all week.

6. Rickie shot a final round 67 in 2014 to finish 2 back of this week’s favorite, Rory.

7. The course will feature an entirely new hole, the par-3 17th, at only 136 yards long.

8. The finishing holes will lead to some excitement on Sunday. A short par-3 (136 yards) and a reachable par-5 will mean anything can happen!

Equipment- Did You Know?

Many tour pros and scratch golfers have started to replace their long irons with higher-lofted fairway woods.

7-woods and even 9-woods are starting to become more and more popular even amongst good players.

Why? Put simply, they are easier to hit. Understanding your misses and shot dispersions with any club will make it easier to go with one club over another.

Consider checking out a 7-wood the next time you visit a golf shop or see your fitter, there is a good chance it will benefit your game.

Upcoming Golf

It’s Open Week!

Here’s the full Open Championship TV schedule for the week:

Thursday, July 20: 4 a.m.-3 p.m. (USA)
Friday, July 21: 4 a.m.-3 p.m. (USA)
Saturday, July 22: 5-7 a.m. (USA); 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (NBC)
Sunday, July 23: 4-7 a.m. (USA); 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (NBC)