The Open Championship Weather Report and Forecast
We tee off this week in Portrush, Ireland for The Open Championship, and as we often see in this tournament, the weather will show its teeth.
As usual in my PGA weather forecasts, we’re focusing more on wind than rain. While rain can halt play if it’s heavy enough, it also helps soften and slow the course, which helps as much as it hurts.
With wind, there’s no helpful side; it’s all negative impact. And the impact can lead to dramatic differences in scoring. My goal is always to try to highlight the time frame with the lightest winds and the time frame with the strongest winds to see if there’s a cumulative advantage for one wave over another.
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The Open Championship Weather Forecast
Thursday, July 17th
Morning winds around 10 mph will climb to 10-15 mph by the late morning. Most of the afternoon will see sustained winds at 15mph or higher, with wind gusts around 25mph. There are some indications that winds might lay down a touch in the late afternoon. Scattered showers and storms are possible all day.
Friday, July 18th
A bit lighter wind-wise, though scattered showers will continue to be an issue. The biggest story here is that winds will be a reverse of what we see on Thursday, with the strongest winds in the morning starting off around 10-15mph with gusts over 20mph, tapering off to around 10mph in the afternoon.
Saturday, July 19th
Scattered showers with winds gradually building through the day, peaking in the afternoon around 10-15 mph sustained with stronger gusts.
Sunday, July 20th
Rain chances continue and are possible at any point in the day. Winds will gradually build through the afternoon and could be quite potent by the late afternoon.
The Open Championship Weather Thoughts
Pretty messy stuff here for The Open Championship. Between the general volatility of the weather in Ireland and the fact that rain could delay things at times, it may be tough to pinpoint an edge. Right now, I think a Thursday AM / Friday PM build helps you minimize wind exposure and may even get you the better of the draw on both days. Don’t forget to check out our PGA DFS optimizer, LineupHQ, to make the most of your builds!
For the latest info as The Open Championship forecast changes, stay tuned to @KevinRothWx on Twitter or check my main forecast page.
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