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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Casey

New 17th hole set to divide opinion during Open Championship at Royal Liverpool

PA Wire

Matt Fitzpatrick described it as “interesting” and, perhaps keen to avoid making headlines, was unwilling to expand any further.

Tommy Fleetwood called it “very penal” and believes it could be pivotal to the outcome of the 151st Open Championship, while Jon Rahm’s verdict of “I see what they tried to do” was hardly effusive praise.

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