The final major of the year is here, and we’re heading back to Royal Portrush for the 153rd Open Championship. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know ahead of golf’s oldest major: the course layout, notable holes like Calamity Corner, how Portrush sets up for different player styles, and the storylines that could define the week - including Rory’s return, Scheffler’s dominance, and links conditions that test every part of a golfer’s game.

We also give our top picks to win, dark horse contenders, and dive into what makes The Open truly unique and the moments we’ll never forget from Open history. Plus, a new segment - The Caddie’s Corner

Don’t forget to subscribe to The Drop Digest, our free weekly newsletter (link in the description and on Instagram). We’ve got a special Open Championship edition coming this week with bonus picks, stats, and insights.

Let’s get into it - The Open is here.

Caffeine Corner:
In this week’s Caffeine Corner, we want to hear from you on how you would celebrate being the Champion Golfer of the Year

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This week on The Drop, we’re turning the spotlight on our own golf games. We break down our current handicaps, what’s trending (both good and bad), and dig into the details of how the USGA handicap system actually works. Whether you’re chasing scratch or just trying to break 90, understanding how your handicap reflects your game is key and we’ve got some thoughts.

We also get into what parts of our games are heating up, what’s holding us back, and why one of us might be sandbagging (just kidding… or are we?). It’s personal, it’s insightful, and it might just help your own game too.

Caffeine Corner:
In this week’s Caffeine Corner, we want to hear from you on your goals in the game of golf

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Tiger Woods didn’t just change golf — he redefined greatness.

This week on The Drop, we dive into the legendary career of Tiger Woods and break down exactly why he’s the greatest golfer of all time. From his record-shattering amateur days to the most dominant stretches the sport has ever seen, we’re covering it all:

• The Tiger Slam - holding all four majors at once
• His most jaw-dropping stats and records
• The greatest moments and impossible shots
• The impact of the Tiger Effect on golf
• Comebacks, cultural influence, and why nobody compares

Whether you’re a die-hard Tiger fan or a casual golf watcher, this is the episode that defines The Standard.

Caffeine Corner:
In this week’s Caffeine Corner, we want to hear from you on some of your favorite GOAT moments.

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