ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Will Zalatoris arrived at St. Andrews on Saturday morning after missing the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open and played 18 holes — his...
at the Genesis Scottish Open and played 18 holes — his first ever at the famed Old Course — 18 on Sunday, nine on Monday, 18 on Tuesday and nine final practice holes Wednesday.
“I think I’ve written more in my yardage book over the last four days than I think I have in my entire career,” Zalatoris said. Someone who’s keenly prepared for this course and aware of its charm, and figures to be a helpful ally this week for reigning Masters champis his caddie, Ted Scott. Scott loves the course, was very involved with Scheffler’s reads on his practice putts Wednesday, and he’s looping in his third career Open Championship at St. Andrews .
But he also knows with firmer conditions like this week, one needs to have the best angle on approaches as possible, so driving figures to be critical.