British Open 2010 Preview: Another Mystery Major In Our Midst

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Published: July 12, 2010

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When 49 of the top-50 golfers in the world are competing on the same golf course, let alone where the sport of golf originated, excitement is an understatement.

The British Open returns to St. Andrews Golf Course in Scotland and officially begins Thursday, July 15. St. Andrews' 600-year history, rolling fairways, slippery greens, and aura of repute distinguishes it from all other British Open venues.

Some critics believe the Old Course doesn't challenge the pros with the same grueling, arduous conditions as that of courses like Turnberry or Royal Troon.

But it's the illustrious history of the greatest champions ever, both at this course and in this event, that generates an unyielding, tangible presence and pressure that players can't escape until tapping in their final putt come Sunday at the Open.

As the British Open returns to it's golf roots, professional golf persists through its transitional phase.

Tiger Woods, the world's No.1 ranked player, continues to struggle in his recovery from his traumatic hiatus. Meanwhile, a plethora of talented, ambitious golfers, from Justin Rose to Graeme McDowell, continue to soar and threaten his dominance in the world of golf.

Whether or not Tiger can regain his strength at St. Andrews, where he won in 2001 and 2005, is yet to be seen.

But he is not the only mystery at the Open Championship this week.  

 

Not Knowing Never Felt So Good

Some firmly believe Justin Rose has this Open in the bag after two wins and a top-10 in his last three events.

Others assume Graeme McDowell will ride his momentum from wins at the US Open and Wales Open to St. Andrews in hopes of capturing his second major victory this season.

But let's not forget that the world is still anxiously waiting for its No.1 golfer, Tiger Woods, to shed his mediocre play of late and unveil his mental and physical domination over the...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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