ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – A British Open at St. Andrews is much like the Masters in this regard: Players are inspired just to be on the grounds, and we never lack for storylines. From the time you land in town, there’s an aura that something truly special awaits.
Where to start with the 144th Open in the Auld Grey Toon? There was Zach Johnson, once the mini-tour grinder, putting together an incredible final round, snaring a Claret Jug, positioning himself for a Hall of Fame career; South African Louis Oosthuizen nearly going back-to-back at the Home of Golf; Aussie Marc Leishman nearly winning months after almost losing his wife, Aubrey, and walking away from the sport to raise his two boys.