On this Moving Day edition of The Alberta Golf Podcast, Terry is joined by Trestle Creek Golf Resort Head Professional Art New to break down all the action from the third round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. They discuss the surprising leaderboard, Bryson DeChambeau's controversial two-shot penalty, Scottie Scheffler's chances, Rory McIlroy's power off the tee, and why Cameron Young could be poised for a breakthrough major victory. Art also shares fascinating history about Royal Birkdale, including past champions, prize money through the decades, and little-known traditions that make the championship venue unique. Closer to home, the pair talk about the challenging weather Alberta golf courses have faced this season and how facilities like Trestle Creek are managing. Plus, listeners can unlock exclusive discounts with this episode's code word and learn how to enter to win a foursome with carts and a box of Pro V1 golf balls.
Key Topics
Royal Birkdale's history and significance
2023 Open Championship course conditions
Memorable moments and player highlights
Golf strategies for adverse weather
Special offers for golf enthusiasts
Chapters
00:00 — Opening the show from Royal Birkdale
Terry and Art kick things off with the “Moving Day” edition of the podcast, setting the scene for the Open Championship and joking about where they’re each joining from.
00:26 — Sponsor mentions and the code word tease
The hosts introduce the sponsors, explain that a code word will unlock listener perks, and preview the offers coming later in the episode.
01:17 — A wet year for golf in Alberta
Art breaks down how heavy rain has impacted courses across the Edmonton area, including flooding, closures, and lost revenue for ranges and clubs.
04:43 — Conditions at Royal Birkdale and Open Championship strategy
The conversation shifts to the Open itself, with Art explaining how firm, fast conditions and shifting wind are shaping the tournament.
05:32 — Why Royal Birkdale is playing so difficult
They discuss the course setup in detail, including undulating greens, false fronts, bunkers, and why players need to think strategically.
07:05 — The 62s and the near-record round
Terry and Art react to the low scores from Burns and Herbert, including the missed chance at a historic 61.
08:10 — Stories from playing in Scotland
The hosts trade personal stories from rounds at St Andrews, Carnoustie, and other famous links courses, including the famous gorse bushes.
11:09 — Carnoustie memories and brutal championship golf
Art reflects on memorable Open moments, including Jean Van de Velde’s collapse and the difficulty of playing Carnoustie.
11:52 — The code word reveal
The episode’s code word is finally revealed: unlocking the listener offers from the sponsors.
13:04 — Sponsor offers and listener perks
The hosts recap the promotions: a large bucket for the price of a small one at Canada Golf Card Driving Range, and discounted green fees at Trestle Creek.
14:00 — Royal Birkdale history and trivia
Art shares background on the course’s founding, architecture, local volunteer traditions, and why the venue is so significant in championship golf.
17:08 — Famous winners at Royal Birkdale
They walk through the long list of champions who’ve won at Birkdale, from Peter Thomson to Jordan Spieth, and compare prize money across eras.
19:27 — How majors support the local community
The discussion covers how championship golf benefits host regions through tourism, community investment, and charitable impact.
20:13 — Bryson DeChambeau’s penalty
They dig into the rules controversy involving Bryson, what happened in the rough, and how it could affect his weekend position.
22:33 — Faldo, strategy, and Bryson’s response
Art talks about Sky Sports coverage, Nick Faldo’s criticism of Bryson’s style, and how Bryson seemed to answer it with a more strategic performance.
24:52 — The leaderboard remains wide open
Terry highlights how many players are still in contention, and Art explains why the leaderboard could change quickly.
26:02 — Who could contend over the weekend
They talk through a handful of players who could make a move, including Cameron Young, Sam Burns, Robert MacIntyre, Matt Wallace, and Scottie Scheffler.
30:27 — Final picks for the championship
Art gives his winner pick, Terry shares his dark horse, and they debate who has the best chance to close it out.
33:10 — Final listener contest details
The hosts close with the final call-to-action: email in on the final day of the Open for a chance to win a foursome, carts, and a box of Pro V1s.
34:50 — Closing remarks
Terry and Art wrap up the episode and sign off until next time.
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