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The Impact Of Weather On British Open Tee Times

Tiger Woods of the United States plays his approach shot into the 18th hole during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Troon golf club in Troon, Scotland, Wednesday,

Justin Thomas, a seasoned golfer, reminisced about his British Open debut at Royal Troon eight years ago, highlighting the crucial role that weather and tee times play in this prestigious major tournament. Thomas vividly recalled being on the unfavorable side of the draw, emphasizing how it significantly impacted his performance.

The 2016 Open at Royal Troon witnessed a dramatic turn of events as calm conditions abruptly shifted to 30 mph winds and driving rain, creating a stark contrast between players who teed off early versus those in the afternoon. This weather disparity led to a notable advantage for certain players, with the top 14 contenders emerging from one side of the draw.

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