SOUTHPORT, England – He were are, on the eve of the 146th Open and each of the last seven major winners have been first-timers. Will that trend continue? Who will contend this week that we may not expect to contend? What will the magic score be to capture the claret jug? Our team at Royal Birkdale answers all of the above.
Will the trend of first-time major winners continue this week?
REX HOGGARD: YES. Not only is it likely that the trend of first-time major winners will continue, but it seems inevitable at this juncture considering that many of the game’s current major champions – Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, etc.