Thursday Flakes: The Open, A Good Boy and the Panorama Cup

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This Saturday will feature one of the highlights of my year. The third Saturday in July marks the Timber Creek charity golf tournament in Panora, Iowa. The golf course, Lake Panorama, is a beautiful course that I enjoy a ton. Afterwards, I’ll be spending some hard earned money on auctioned off items that I don’t need, but is just fun to bid on and win.

My team will consist of myself, my father-in-law Al, my oldest brother-in-law Mike, and a good friend (and more importantly fellow Husker fan) Jay.

We play against my other brother-in-law Scott, his wife Hannah, and their good friends Warren and Brett.

Each year we play for the “Panorama Cup”, which is something we had created for ourselves as a little friendly wager. My team hasn’t won it in a handful of years now, but I like our chances. So wish me luck Corn Nation readers, and as always...here are your flakes...

NEBRASKA:

Nebraska's Marques Watson-Trent Named One of Big Ten’s Top Graded Linebackers
Former Sun Belt DPOY Marques Watson-Trent brings 363 career tackles and Pro Football Focus praise to Nebraska’s defense.

Nebraska OL Gunnar Gottula cleared to return to field ahead of fall camp | Husker Red Zone | hastingstribune.com
LINCOLN — When Nebraska football opens fall training camp at the end of July, a key member of its offensive line will be back on the field.

Mike Ekeler's W-T-H message to new punter Archie Wilson
Former Australian Rules footballer Archie Wilson is close to experiencing American football for the first time as fall camp approaches.

THE OPEN:

2025 British Open picks, odds: Expert predictions, favorites to win from betting field at Royal Portrush - CBSSports.com
Who will win the 153rd Open Championship? Our experts dive into all the twists and turns of the year's final major

The Open 2025: The ex-bike gang member competing at Royal Portrush - BBC Sport
Former Australian motorcycle gang member and prisoner Ryan Peake speaks about his unlikely journey to the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

20-year-old amateur gets Open wish — long drive duel with Bryson DeChambeau
Twenty-year-old amateur Richard Teder got his Open Championship wish — a long drive duel with Bryson DeChambeau at Royal Portrush.

Scottie Scheffler's take on success in golf - 'What's the point?' - ESPN
World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler said he doesn't find true fulfillment in winning: "You work your whole life to celebrate ... a few minutes. It only lasts a few minutes."

MLB NEWS:

Former MLB player convicted of murder in California home invasion
Serafini will remain in custody without bail until his sentencing next month.

MLB introduces "robot umpires" in All-Star Game - CBS News
Tuesday night's exciting Major League Baseball All-Star Game gave fans a glimpse into the future with the use of "robot umpires." The Athletic senior editor Melissa Lockard joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the automated ball-strike system and how it performed.

THEN THERE’S THIS:

Philadelphia Phillies’ New Service Dog is Instant Celebrity – And Will Support a Veteran After Training Camp
The Philadelphia Phillies are training Tugger, a 10-week old pup that will become a service dog to support a disabled veteran.

JOKE OF THE WEEK:

I was chased by a flock of seagulls the other day. And I ran, I ran so far away.

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