Rory McIlroy talked to Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis after his 5-under 66 in the first round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational. McIlroy said he’s hoping the wind will dry out the course and allow Riviera to play like Riviera can.
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The Open offers extra Ryder Cup points, and the U.S. captain’s second round at Royal Portrush put him in position to gobble up some.
Jacob Skov Olesen began Friday’s second round in his least favorite wind, and he promptly hit two tee balls out of bounds at Portrush’s par-4 first hole.
Ben Martin scored 16 points Thursday to take a two-point lead over David Lipsky and Nick Watney after the first round of the Barracuda Championship, the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system.
Watch the best shots and moments from the opening round of the 2025 Barracuda Championship from Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood) in Truckee, California.
The Open Championship had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler right in the mix.
Scores from the opening round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
McIlroy didn’t play his best Thursday at Royal Portrush but shot 1-under 70 and is three shots off the 18-hole lead.
Here’s a look at the second-round tee times and featured groups for the 153rd Open Championship.
Bryson DeChambeau entered this week’s Open Championship looking to solve the links-golf riddle. He’s still looking.
Kaewkanjana had an eagle and two birdies in shooting 3-under 68 in the first round of The Open.