What will Americans call the 'British Open' if Scotland votes 'Yes"? (EDIT: Duh!)

In America they call The Open, golf's greatest event, the 'British Open'. Since three of the next four Open Championships will be played in Scotland (it will be held at the Old Course at St. Andrews in 2015), if the Scots vote to go it alone what will the Americans then call The Open Championship? A legit question, as I'd say most of them don't even know now that they are using something other than its real name, let alone if they have to rock their world to get their heads around it (or to mix further metaphors, to take a new name for a spin).

Probably the same thing, as the "British Open" owns the naming rights to said tourney for several more years.

Unless they breach the contract and pay millions of dollars.

The bagpipe open?

a reply to: Aleister

I would still call it what it, and any game of golf has always been.

A bloody efficient way of ruining a perfectly decent stroll in the countryside.

Sorry, I just cannot believe this question has even been asked, while one of the most heartbreaking scenarios that one could ever have envisioned for the British Isles, her division, by her own fledglings no less, is potentially unfolding before our eyes.

I know no offence was meant by this thread, but this is an emotive subject for me, and many other British people, none of whom actually get to have a voice in the decapitation of the Kingdom that birthed them.

a reply to: TrueBrit

I agree that it is very emotional. So if I rubbed salt in the newly open wound, my apology. Just a question I thought of when looking up where The Open will be held next year, and realizing it was back in Scotland. For the rest of the world it will still be The Open, I think that it's only Americans who call it the British Open.

I think we are all a little to busy trying to figure out how our economy will work, how we will defend ourselves, what it will mean for our jobs and so on rather than what Americans will have to call our Golfing tournaments.

Really not something that is pertinent to the debate.

a reply to: Aleister

Scotland is part of The British Isles, so why would they need to change the name ?

Scotland will still be a part of Britain, it's the United Kingdom they might be leaving (despite still keeping the Queen)..


So no need to change anything.

originally posted by: alldaylong
a reply to: Aleister

Scotland is part of The British Isles, so why would they need to change the name ?

Just showing my ignorance out loud. I was thinking of 'Great Britain' and not the isles in total. Next thread please....

A more serious question. Why does America call their football The World Series but only American teams play?

a reply to: Aleister

Great Britain is the main island....including Scotland.

originally posted by: woogleuk
a reply to: Aleister

Great Britain is the main island....including Scotland.

Hiding under the covers now. Let me know when the laughing stops and the fingers point at something else.

a reply to: Aleister

Lol, wasn't trying to be funny with you, if you don't know, you don't know.

A lot of people still think the UK is England with some bits of land superglued onto the edges.

a reply to: crayzeed
Um., isn't the world series baseball? And we do play against Canada, LOL (well, if they make it that far)


And I will still call the British Open what it is to me.

Boring.
I just cannot stand golf.

originally posted by: TrueBrit
a reply to: Aleister

I would still call it what it, and any game of golf has always been.

A bloody efficient way of ruining a perfectly decent stroll in the countryside.

Sorry, I just cannot believe this question has even been asked, while one of the most heartbreaking scenarios that one could ever have envisioned for the British Isles, her division, by her own fledglings no less, is potentially unfolding before our eyes.

I know no offence was meant by this thread, but this is an emotive subject for me, and many other British people, none of whom actually get to have a voice in the decapitation of the Kingdom that birthed them.

Here^squared Brit. Possibly recurring nightmares unless volunteerin' to therapy.
Anyone even on the TV to witness a Grand Slam alumnus reduced to almost
tears (or more) for an extended stay in the dreaded Car Bunker: would call
the tournament more than that which would deserve a permanent ban.

I personally believe it's rude to call something older than one's country
anything but to leave it be. You fellows should call it anything you like.
I'm here to listen to that screaming from the Silver Shadow grave... poor devil.

a reply to: woogleuk

No, that's why it's so stupid. I do know, I was thinking of 'Great Britain' when I posted the thread. If a mod would be good enough to ashbin the thread, that would be nice. Pretty please with high tea (all kinds) on top.

Don't have to say what others have already done

Btw OP was a good question you got your answer and handled it like a gentleman with the replies

If it is played in an independent Scotland, might I suggest "The Haggis Hackers' Open?"

Done some thinking on this.

How about to confused everyone we insist on calling it "the Galactic North Korean Dwarf Jousting Open"

Well I was under the impression that golf originated in Scotland.

So why not..

"The Original Classic"