EPISODE 53: Recapping The Open Championship

EPISODE 53: Recapping The Open Championship

Author: 2nd Swing Golf July 24, 2024 Duration: 30:19

This episode of 2nd Swing Thoughts is a recap of The Open Championship with 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald and Pierce LaNou. During the conversation, Drew and Pierce discuss The Open Championship's hectic weather, Xander Schauffele's performance, Xander Schauffele's winning clubs, a common equipment change made for links golf, and more. The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. SUBSCRIBE and DOWNLOAD the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast today!


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