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Trump's Turnberry course is 'worthy' of hosting the British Open, says DeChambeau

Trump's Turnberry course is 'worthy' of hosting the British Open, says DeChambeau

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — American golfer Bryson DeChambeau appears to have a good relationship with President Donald Trump, with the pair once enjoying a round that has been watched more than 15 million times on YouTube.
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'It’s just how I am': Hatton chunters and curses his way into contention at the British Open

'It’s just how I am': Hatton chunters and curses his way into contention at the British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — He curses out loud, he slams his clubs, he castigates himself — and his ball. All sometimes on the same hole.
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2031 Ryder Cup to be hosted in Girona, Spain, says Catalan golf federation

2031 Ryder Cup to be hosted in Girona, Spain, says Catalan golf federation

Barcelona, Spain (AP) — The 2031 Ryder Cup will be held in northeastern Spain, the president of the Catalan golf federation has told The Associated Press.
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Ben Martin scores 16 points to take the lead in the PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — 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.
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British Open has 5-way tie for the lead in fickle weather with Scottie Scheffler in the mix

British Open has 5-way tie for the lead in fickle weather with Scottie Scheffler in the mix

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Sunlight streaked through a few low-hanging clouds when Padraig Harrington opened the British Open with a piercing 3-iron into the wind.
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McIlroy makes amends in Portrush homecoming with first-round 70 at British Open

McIlroy makes amends in Portrush homecoming with first-round 70 at British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy experienced that sinking feeling again on the first hole at Royal Portrush. OK, the returning hometown hero hadn’t hit his drive out-of-bounds this time. No spectator's phone had been smashed.
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Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood lead surprising days of the 'older gentlemen' at British Open

Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood lead surprising days of the 'older gentlemen' at British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Phil Mickelson delivered more magic Thursday in the British Open, leaving one shot in a bunker and holing the next one from 75 feet away for an unlikely par. He tipped his cap. He gave a thumbs-up to the crowd.
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British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead

British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The British Open had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler never too far from the lead. Former U.S.
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How meditation helped an ordained Buddhist monk at the British Open

How meditation helped an ordained Buddhist monk at the British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Fickle weather and funny bounces are classic features of links golf, making the British Open a test of the mind as much as anything else.
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Spidercam technology brings golf’s oldest major into the modern world

Spidercam technology brings golf’s oldest major into the modern world

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The oldest major championship has taken a step into the modern world by using a technological feature that British Open organizers hope will bring to life one of the most storied walks in golf.
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