A Walk Along the Road Hole, with Jim "Bones" Mackay

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By Nolan R

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  1. Nolan R

    Nolan R
    Massachusetts

    Team Titleist Staff

    Hey Team Titleist, 

    Major Championships at the birthplace of golf always seem to add more juice to the air, and the 150th Open Championship at The Old Course is no different. With such a great mix of iconic holes and generations of moments to look back upon, it's almost impossible to pick out one feature from Old Tom Morris' magnum opus. Almost.

    The Par-4 17th at the Old Course is one of the most iconic holes in the Open Rota. The aptly named "Road Hole," features a hotel, a bar, and of course a road in and around the confines of this 495 yard beast. So how should you go about playing this monster when within arms reach of the famed Claret jug? Look no further than Jim "Bones" Mackay.

    Currently on the bag for Brand Ambassador Justin Thomas, Bones is one of the best loopers in the game of golf. With six major championships on his record, (most recently the 2022 PGA Championship) we caught up with Bones during a practice round this week to show us how to navigate the Road Hole. 

  2. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Well the years he also spent as an on course commentator have come in handy. Well versed and absolutely one of the best loopers on the tour, past and present. Glad Bones finally got his 18th hole flag this time around for being the winning caddie and glad to have him on the team. Absolutely, one great "inside the ropes'. Thanks, Nolan. =)
  3. Play18

    Play18
    Aurora, IL

    Thanks for the detailed hole description. When my buddy played The Old Course, the caddie told him to aim over a word(s) on the hotel sign, but the Pros aim for a letter!
  4. Jerome C

    Jerome C
    London Ontario Canada

    Great video Bones
  5. Eric H

    Eric H
    Ridgway, PA

    This is great, lets see more of this stuff!!
  6. Great video, thanks for taking the time to do this as you prep Bones!
  7. greg p

    greg p
    Chicago 'burbs, IL

    Insight like no one but Bones can provide. Awesome.
    On a personal note, 30 years ago I had the distinction of being in the bunker that Bones described. All 6'6" of me couldn't see a way out. My claim to fame is I got out in 3.
  8. JHamrick

    JHamrick
    Hurricane, WV

    This is awesome! I’d love to see more caddie hole breakdowns throughout the year
  9. george t

    george t
    Old Lyme, CT

    Thoroughly enjoyed that - would love to hear more stories from Bones and other TT caddies about these iconic courses!
  10. Fred L

    Fred L
    Centerport,NY

    Bones is the best...

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