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British Open 2018: Yanni’s “In Celebration of Man” is back — and it’s as glorious as ever

'In Celebration of Man' is kind of like a statue. And it stands for golf.
Yanni's description of his famed golf theme rings as true as ever on Thursday. After disappearing following the 2014 U.S. Open, it returned for NBC/Golf Channel's coverage of the 2016 Open Championship. And it remains as glorious as ever.
Here's how that year's broadcast started. Prepare to get chills:
As Dan Hicks notes, “In Celebration of Man” has been given a Scottish flair. But other than the addition of the bagpipes opening and a bit of the instrument added into a couple of other spots, ICOM remains pretty much unchanged. And that's a good thing. After all, how do you alter perfection? This is tantamount to adding a few brush strokes to a Picasso.
Also a good thing? It's nice to hear bagpipes playing something other than “Scotland the Brave” and “Amazing Grace” for once.
Enjoy the Open, everyone. And enjoy this triumphant theme.
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British Open 2018: The incredible story of Jhonattan Vegas, an expired visa, lost golf clubs and barely making his tee time at Carnoustie

Vegas takes wild journey to British Open

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) Jhonattan Vegas was forced to do plenty of scrambling before he even teed off in the British Open.

Why was totally unmarketable Mike Trout making this young fan’s day when he could have been marketing himself?

Rob TringaliTEMPE, AZ – FEBRUARY 21: Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim poses for a portrait at Tempe Diablo Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)The festering issue of Angels centerfielder Mike Trout’s low-key public image is an absurdly 21st-century problem. Trout is a generational talent, the best player in major league baseball but less recognizable to the general public than a mid-level YouTube star— or according to one report, a reserve NBA forward.
To hear MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, this is largely Trout’s fault since he’s shown minimal interest in marketing himself. He’s on Twitter and Instagram, and even did a mid-inning interview with Joe Buck from the outfield during the All-Star Game. But on the self-promotion scale from zero to say, Lavar Ball, Trout has been disquietingly, well, quiet.
“Player marketing requires one thing for sure—the player,” Manfred told reporters at the All-Star Game. “You cannot market a p..

British Open 2018: 11 scotches to drink for breakfast while watching The Open

David CannonScotch. Scotch. Scotch. We love scotch….and, for that matter, golf. So to celebrate The Open’s return to the ancestral home of both, we decided to whip up the ultimate Open Championship drinking guide. Whether you’re looking for a noon-cap or a wake-up call (RIP West Coast golf fans), these 11 expressions are sure to become a part of your complete breakfast in no time.
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Scottish Barley
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Miles to Carnoustie: 204.4
From Tom Watson to Darren Clarke, The Open has been the site of more than few swan songs over the years, so what better way to send off Bruichladdich’s Port Charlotte Scottish Barley than with a nice 6 a.m. dram. In September, the Islay whiskeymaker will replace their heavily peated icon with a new 10-year-old iteration, so now may be your last chance to enjoy this 40ppm heavyweight before it’s gone for good. Whatever you do, however, just remember to brush your teeth before the kids get up.
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