STRI consultants helped deliver another memorable Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2018.
Francesco Molinari claimed an historic victory at the 147th Open, where the Italian posted a bogey-free two-under-par 69 to win on eight under, two clear of Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, Kevin Kisner and Xander Schauffele.
STRI’s team and the Carnoustie greenkeeping team work tirelessly before, and during, the tournament to ensure the Championship golf links course delivered a formidable challenge to the world’s top golfers, as well as a stunning spectacle to the watching public.
Here are a few highlights from STRI’s time at Carnoustie.
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- Frank Nobilo with STRI after his interview with the team for the Golf Channel
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- STRI’s Open Team 2018 on the final day of the Championship, pictured with Links Superintendent, Sandy Reid and Head Greenkeeper, Craig Boath
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- STRI’s Richard Windows and Dr Christian Spring taking evening performance measurements during The Open
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- Firmness testing on the approaches, image courtesy of Grant Moir
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- Early morning readings to test green speed with a Stimpmeter and a cloche, image courtesy of Grant Moir
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- Collecting data during the Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links. Image courtesy of Craig Boath
Head of Ecology, Bob Taylor, talks to Open TV about the ecological work that goes into putting on The Open.
Frank Nobilo discusses speed at Carnoustie Golf Links with Agronomy manager, Richard Windows
