2019 Open Championship: Social media caddie musings from Royal Portrush

By T.J. Auclair · July 21, 2019

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The 148th Open Championship takes place this week at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951.

Throughout the week, caddies will be sharing their experiences from in and around Portrush through their respective social media accounts, as well as with The Caddie Network’s social media accounts.

Here, we will update daily with the best posts we see from the caddies. Be sure to check back often!

SUNDAY, JULY 21

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Heading back to the USA with this crew!! Coming in hot!! #majors @tesorifamilyfdt @bubbawatson @keeganbradley1 @webbsimpson @golfdoc37

A post shared by @ jtedscott on Jul 21, 2019 at 11:39am PDT

While the greatest golfers in the world are battling for the “Claret Jug” in Portrush Northern Ireland, Laser defeats Crunchman 2 and 1 at Port Stewart Golf Club for the “Gravity Glass”🍺. Guinness on me tonight!! pic.twitter.com/lVOrDHgOvD

— Crunchy Pete (@CrunchManPete) July 21, 2019

SATURDAY, JULY 20

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Dunluce castle and giants Causeway with some amazing views on the way! What a place!!

A post shared by mattykelly (@mattykelly) on Jul 20, 2019 at 5:37am PDT

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Just want to thank the guys at core fitness and @neversettlestrength for the hospitality this week. Best gym in these parts for sure! #theopen19 #portrush #coleraine #fitness #gymrats

A post shared by Kessler Karain (@kesslerkarain) on Jul 20, 2019 at 3:45am PDT

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Totally gutted I can’t be out there with my boy @k_kisner @theopen but happy @americanair has live tv flying home over the Atlantic. Watching @jtillerygolf filling in and doing a great job!! #TeamKiz

A post shared by Duane Bock (@duanebock) on Jul 20, 2019 at 5:19am PDT

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Found my ball in a conspicuous place. Love Northern Ireland😍

A post shared by @ jtedscott on Jul 20, 2019 at 3:38pm PDT

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Hoping these sweet @brooksrunning bring us the luck of the 🍀Irish🍀@theopen today

A post shared by @ jtedscott on Jul 20, 2019 at 12:42am PDT

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An outdoor elevator🤔 Who knew🤷🏻‍♂️😉 #giantscauseway

A post shared by @ jtedscott on Jul 19, 2019 at 2:10pm PDT

FRIDAY, JULY 19

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Beautiful morning here in Portrush! #theopen19 #irishfarm #sunshine

A post shared by Kessler Karain (@kesslerkarain) on Jul 18, 2019 at 11:48pm PDT

THURSDAY, JULY 18

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#NorthernIreland is beautiful #theopen

A post shared by @ jtedscott on Jul 18, 2019 at 8:20am PDT

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More golf this afternoon. Come play golf here!! It won’t disappoint 👍🏼#golfswing #golf #golf#tourcaddiecoach

A post shared by @ jtedscott on Jul 18, 2019 at 2:45pm PDT

My favorite choice that @TheOpen makes each year is to have local players rake the bunkers for each group. It speeds up play and helps keep us older guys moving quicker. @ryanneale92 , you were a stud today. Thank you. https://t.co/IfvGbpLqgu

— Paul Tesori (@PaulTesori) July 18, 2019

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

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Got to play Royal PortStewart in the evening yesterday. Swipe to see some incredible views! Had a blast with David Sansing, Randall Wells, and Matthew from the shop. We finished playing at 10pm. That clock is correct. Loving #northernireland

A post shared by @ jtedscott on Jul 17, 2019 at 1:18pm PDT

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The conditions at Royal Portrush right now? Not ideal. Check out this video we just received from Patrick Cantlay’s caddie, Matt Minister (🎥 Davis Holman). 🌧

A post shared by The Caddie Network (@caddienetwork) on Jul 17, 2019 at 11:33am PDT

Yesterday, @stewartcink came within a few yards of the 17th green with his drive.. today we had 165yards and hit a 5 iron a couple yards short. pic.twitter.com/49Obt4k3DF

— Taylor Ford (@_TFORD) July 17, 2019

TUESDAY, JULY 16

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It’s been said “man will fight for money but die for a medal” #theclaretjug will bring out the best this week!! The focus, mental stress, physical stress, the emotions, the internal battle, the external battle, etc will test these men seeking that trophy. In the end, many will be heartbroken and only one will stand. BUT that’s why they play, for a chance to battle through all those obstacles and be crowned the champion!! @theopen is one of my favorite tournaments. Thankful to be a part of it. #royalportrush is a spectacular venue that should be a regular in the rotation 👍🏼

A post shared by @ jtedscott on Jul 16, 2019 at 4:50pm PDT

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No Nandos close? No problem. #holdmybeer #nandoschicken #sweetpotatoes #grillmaster #portrush #theopen2019

A post shared by Kessler Karain (@kesslerkarain) on Jul 16, 2019 at 12:10pm PDT

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Anything to help the boss, right? Here’s veteran caddie Ricci Roberts shooting video of Ernie Els on the range at Royal Portrush on Tuesday as they prepare for The Open Championship. 📸 Steven Flynn | USA Today Sports Images

A post shared by The Caddie Network (@caddienetwork) on Jul 16, 2019 at 4:20am PDT

I’ve been in Northern Ireland for 36 hours and have used the term “wee” when referring to something small, called a guy “mate”, and said “cheers” instead of thank you.

Pretty sure I’ll have a full accent by the end of the week

— Geno Bonnalie (@GenoBonnalie) July 16, 2019

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2019 Royal Portrush with @abrahamancer. Can’t wait to get started. #teamancer #birdiesandpars

A post shared by Dale Vallely 🐪🐪 (@theedaletrail) on Jul 16, 2019 at 6:05am PDT

I met Ted (My respected friend) after a long time ! #The OPEN #Bubba Watson#Ted Scott#respect caddie pic.twitter.com/NYP6qiaHEW

— さとうよしかず (@mrsugar48) July 16, 2019

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Portrush. Believe the hype! 🤭 #theopen #royalportrush #wirralmassive #loopinlife #sunset #golf #opengolf

A post shared by Nick Pugh (@pughdog1) on Jul 15, 2019 at 10:26pm PDT

MONDAY, JULY 15

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Chugging contest: who ya got? Jordan Spieth vs. caddie Austin Kaiser (Xander Schauffele). Oh, and by the way, that’s just canned water… that’s also 2018 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Jim Furyk who appears to be the judge. Winner gets the Claret… Chug? 😂

A post shared by The Caddie Network (@caddienetwork) on Jul 15, 2019 at 10:44am PDT

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Home comforts this week. Awesome to show these two around. #opengolf

A post shared by Ricky Elliott (@dickelliott) on Jul 15, 2019 at 10:33am PDT

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Was a great few days in and around London for some seriously good sports, now it’s time to get back to work and what an amazing course Royal Portrush is!

A post shared by mattykelly (@mattykelly) on Jul 15, 2019 at 11:29am PDT

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First few days at The Open in Portrush. #theopen2019 #royalportrush #ireland🍀 #teamreed #theateam #jamesonwhiskey

A post shared by Kessler Karain (@kesslerkarain) on Jul 15, 2019 at 2:16pm PDT

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Some cool — and artsy — caddie snaps are already rolling in from Royal Portrush. 📸 Steven Flynn, Thomas J. Russo | USA Today Sports Images

A post shared by The Caddie Network (@caddienetwork) on Jul 15, 2019 at 8:13am PDT

SUNDAY, JULY 14

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Caddie Matt Minister reports: “Stunning day at Royal Portrush!” #theopen

A post shared by The Caddie Network (@caddienetwork) on Jul 14, 2019 at 8:33am PDT

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Thinking of take this beauty to Ireland for some offsite play during @theopen #playyourbest #Vintage @pingtour #stinger

A post shared by @ jtedscott on Jul 13, 2019 at 9:08am PDT

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Our buddy Crunchy Pete is getting acclimated to links golf ahead of next week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Here he is during a round at Old Head.

A post shared by The Caddie Network (@caddienetwork) on Jul 12, 2019 at 5:05am PDT