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It’s been a busy month for Tiger Woods, and after a likely missed cut at The Open at Royal Portrush, the 15-time major champion is headed for more rest before the playoffs begin in two weeks.
Americans have won nine of the last 10 majors, thanks in large part to Brooks Koepka’s Grand Slam tear, but if there is anyone who turn the tide it’s Tommy Fleetwood.
Two and a half decades after playing his first Open, Tom Lehman made a tearful exit from the championship that defined his career Thursday at Royal Portrush.
Given Jon Rahm’s history on links courses in Northern Ireland, it was no surprise to see the Spaniard in the hunt after Day 1 of The Open.
Bethpage, Bellerive, Shinnecock Hills, Erin Hills – Brooks Koepka continues to prove that his brilliance travels.
Kevin Kisner had swing coach John Tillery on the bag for the opening round at The Open after his regular caddie, Duane Bock, injured his right calf - which is slightly ironic given the generous size of Bock’s calves.
David Duval, the 2001 Open champion, had a multiple big numbers in Round 1 of this year’s championship, which resulted in a 91.
Shane Lowry said he was lacking confidence ahead of The Open at Royal Portrush. That changed when he had a meeting with his team.
Darren Clarke was up early Thursday, having the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the 148th Open at Royal Portrush where he grew up and learned to play the game.
The man who shot 61 at Royal Portrush at age 16 was one-third of the way to that total on Thursday at The Open – through four holes.
Earlier this season, Graeme McDowell committed to a charity event in Portrush the Monday of championship week. Luckily for him, he’ll get to stick around, too, for the Open.
Although Rory McIlroy has played his share of rounds at Royal Portrush, his caddie, Harry Diamond has played more. That serves well for the 2014 Open champion.
The question comes up at every Open, and this year was no exception. R&A officials were asked if and when The Open might return to Trump Turnberry.
Thursday’s opening tee shot may not be the most important shot of Rory McIlroy’s career, but it certainly will be the most meaningful for the kid who grew up around violence in Northern Ireland.
The PGA Tour policy board approved a measure that will reduce the number of players who make the cut from the top 70 and ties to the top 65 and ties.
Phil Mickelson’s recent hard reset and subsequent 15-pound weight loss was the result of a lifestyle change for the 49-year-old Mickelson.
The Open marks the end to a fast and furious major championship season that began in April with the Masters and hasn’t seemed to let up. Justin Rose isn’t a fan of the condensed schedule.
Gary Woodland wrestled with playing in the Open Championship, with the chance to claim his second straight major. His wife, Gabby, is back home on “semi-bedrest” awaiting the birth of twin girls.
Brooks Koepka and caddie Ricky Elliott have become one of the game’s true power couples, despite their contrasting styles. A win at Royal Portrush would further push the two as legends in Northern Ireland.
For a guy like Brooks Koepka who has dominated the major championships the past couple of years, it’s tough to dissect why exactly that is. But for the 29-year-old, the answer is quite simple.
With the FedExCup Playoffs wrapping early, that means more fall events. Which, in turn, means more opportunities for players and more stars later in the year.
Attorneys representing Tiger Woods’ South Florida restaurant and his girlfriend, Erica Herman, filed a motion on Monday requesting a jury trial and denying any wrongdoing in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Robert Garrigus returned from a three-month suspension last week. It’s a reminder that the PGA Tour has a policy that many find in desperate need of an update when it comes to marijuana use.
Avoiding football’s long shadow and creating a championship season may have been the primary goals of the new schedule but the added benefit of top players playing more is certainly a pleasant byproduct.