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Tuesday 13 July 2021 1:40 pm  |  Updated:  Tuesday 13 July 2021 1:58 pm

The Morning Wire Podcast with Sam Torrance Episode 2: A preview of the Open Championship and looking back at the abrdn Scottish Open

By: Frank Dalleres

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In the second of three special golf podcasts, Ryder Cup-winning player and captain Sam Torrance previews the Open Championship and looks back at the abrdn Scottish Open with Morning Wire Sports Editor Frank Dalleres.

Sam discusses what makes The Open so special and his own memories of playing the tournament at Royal St George’s, where the 149th edition of the world’s oldest golf tournament is taking place this week.

He also casts his eye over the stellar field and picks out the most likely challengers, as well as England’s best hope of a home victory.

And Sam reviews a thrilling abrdn Scottish Open which finished with a three-man play-off and decided the final qualifying spots for this week’s major.

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Golf course with the Old Course Hotel and town buildings in St Andrews, Scotland, under cloudy skies.

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