Final two Open Championship holes baffling pros at Royal Liverpool: ‘Unfair to everybody’

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Many storylines, including an amateur Christo Lamprecht tied for the lead, at The Open Championship from Royal Liverpool have come from Day One of the historic tournament. 

But one thing is for sure: Holes 17 and 18 at Royal Liverpool are a "monstrosity," according to Matt Fitzpatrick’s caddie, Billy Foster. 

When the tournament teed off on Thursday, the course’s final two holes were a nightmare for many golfers, as treacherous bunkers around the green took victims left and right. 

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Justin Thomas of the United States reacts on the 14th hole on Day One of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 20, 2023 in Hoylake, England.  (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The first on 17 -- a brand new, short par-3 at 138 yards -- calls for a precise tee shot that has a direct line to the pin. If not, the golfer will likely find themselves in one of the bunkers stationed around the intended target. 

Of course, with winds swirling around Hoylake, it’s hard to be as precise as the golfer wants. 

Then, it’s time for the driver with a 599-yard 18th and final hole for the round. There’s multiple out of bounds areas to deal with off the tee. More bunkers await the golfer on their approach shots as well. 

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"I would say it’s fair, because it’s unfair to everybody,’’ Jon Rahm said via Yahoo! Sports prior to the tournament. "Like it’s golf, and it’s life. Simple as that. We all have to play the same holes. If you hit a good shot, you’ll definitely most likely have a birdie chance. If not, you’ll deal with