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2025 British Open: The One Thing the TV Broadcast Can’t Show You

SI contributor Dan Evans is on the scene at Royal Portrush, and his walks around the course have been revealing.

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The Open at Portrush has been a visual spectacle this week.
The Open at Portrush has been a visual spectacle this week. / Christian Petersen/Getty Images

SI Contributor Dan Evans is on site at Royal Portrush this week, where Scottie Scheffler leads through two rounds, the weather has been a factor, but not necessarily decisive, and the TV broadcast has been simple and effective.

But Evans reports there’s one thing TV is missing out on: the hills.

Portrush is a rolling landscape of humps, bumps and—at times—some pretty steep drops. See Evans’s report here for a better look at how Portrush's landscape is affecting play this week.

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Dan Evans
DAN EVANS

Dan Evans, a powerhouse golf content creator on Instagram and TikTok, boasts a rich and diverse background that fuels his current success. Known for his inspiring weight loss journey on The Biggest Loser, successful career as a top ten recording artist, national spokesperson and event host for the Biggest Loser RunWalk 5k and half marathon race series, and his love for cooking, which led him to earn a culinary degree and create and host his own cooking show, Dan has rapidly emerged as a beloved figure in the golf community. Harnessing his diverse background and experiences, he has channeled his passion for golf into compelling content that reaches millions. With over 100 million views, his unique and engaging personality, coupled with his exceptional storytelling style, resonates with golf fans worldwide. As Dan continues to captivate and connect with a growing audience on a weekly basis, he solidifies his place as an influential figure within the golf community and beyond, proving that his love for the sport knows no bounds.

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