Wednesday was the final day of preparation for the players at Carnoustie before balls go live tomorrow morning in round one of the 2018 Open Championship.
Here’s a roundup of the top content from day four’s practice sessions at Carnoustie.
Top Shot: Kevin Na’s Behind-the-Back Wedge
Kevin Na, the recent winner of the Greenbrier, hits an incredible wedge shot back to the green.
Kevin Na showing you how to get out of trouble ? ? @kharms27 #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/zNbx7PUYjD
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 18, 2018
Walk & Talk: Rickie Fowler Believes He Can Win The Open
Rickie Fowler is currently the best player in the world without a major title, and after so many close finishes, it feels like Carnoustie could be Rickie’s breakthrough moment. The 29-year old star tees off with Jon Rahm and Chris Wood at 5:09 am.
"I believe I can win over here, I love playing links golf and I love The Open Championship." – @RickieFowler ?@RickShielsPGA caught up with Rickie ahead of the first round ? pic.twitter.com/GuE9wjqadF
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 18, 2018
Guide: Open Championship Scorecard, Round 1 Pin Placements
The pins are set. The yardage is locked in. Tee off is 1:30 am tomorrow morning! Full Course Guide
Card information ?
Full course guide ? https://t.co/486lR5iyyr pic.twitter.com/XjeoGfxBws
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 18, 2018
Thursday morning pin positions ⛳️
What do you make of these? #TheOpen
Full course guide ? https://t.co/486lR5iyyr pic.twitter.com/SG4MKNkxqI
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 18, 2018
Social: Rory Kicks, Misses, But Lives Another Day
Rory McIlroy had just signed a soccer ball for some kids below the bridge, and then tried to kick it back, but semi whiffed. Easily could have been worse given Rors medical history.
Don't quit the day job @McIlroyRory ? ⚽️ #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/AXXbA5Tn0f
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 18, 2018
Quotable: Tiger, DJ and Fleetwood
Will Tiger create more memories this weekend? ? Be there to find out ? https://t.co/dcmculnbl5 ?➡️⛳️ #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/oH49Sf3VpM
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 18, 2018
It doesn't get bigger than this! Be there to see @TommyFleetwood1 try and become the first Englishman since @NickFaldo006 to lift the Claret Jug https://t.co/JPVHLT2xXw ? #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/oxC5m5VPKP
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 18, 2018
Witness the ? No.1 @DJohnsonPGA take on one of the most difficult courses in golf ? https://t.co/8U10TuRzlS ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/6syRRuxWx7
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 18, 2018
Key Hole: Carnoustie’s 6th, “Hogan’s Alley”
⛳️ 6th Hole ⛳️
Did you know: The famous 6th at Carnoustie, "Hogan's Alley" is named after Ben Hogan who won on his first and only appearance at #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/ViAyM96al8
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 18, 2018
Credit: @TheOpen Twitter
