ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — While Tiger Woods made an early and emotional departure Friday at St. Andrews, Cameron Smith can only wonder if the 150th Open will be his arrival as an undisputed elite player. Smith already won the Players Championship this year and has risen to as high as No. 3 in the world. … Read more
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Tiger Woods might have played his final round of The Open at St. Andrews on Friday, but he is confident it won’t be his final start in this championship or another major. Because of the R&A’s rota, The Open probably wouldn’t return to the Old Course at St. Andrews until 2027 … Read more
Unflappable Cameron Smith has seized control of the milestone 150th British Open with a second round for the ages. Key points: Smith shot a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to break the 36-hole Open scoring record previously held by Greg Norman Fellow Australian Min Woo Lee (69) also had a blistering second round and currently sits 12th American … Read more
Paige Spiranac is pulling for Cameron Smith in the 150th British Open. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the “Playing A Round” podcast host, 29, revealed that she’s rooting for the Australian golfer at the Open Championship, quipping to followers that she hopes her messages “ages well come Sunday.” “It’s Open Championship time! Who do you … Read more
Tiger Woods of the U.S. reacts on the 18th during the second round of the 150th Open Championship – Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain, July 15, 2022. Paul Childs | Reuters After two difficult days at St. Andrews, Tiger Woods missed the British Open cut Friday, finishing nine shots over par. He was visibly … Read more
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — As Tiger Woods started his walk down the 18th fairway of the Old Course at St. Andrews on Friday, he noticed that his caddie, Joe LaCava, and playing partners, Matt Fitzpatrick and Max Homa, had stopped behind him. The trio were waiting for Woods, a three-time Open winner, to cross the … Read more
In pursuit of his second Open Championship title, the Northern Irishman made a scintillating start at the Old Course, draining a monster 55-foot putt on the opening hole to spark a roar from the grandstands. Three consecutive pars followed, with the 33-year-old’s fine opening looking set to continue with a powerful drive from the fifth … Read more
It took a lot of work to get Tiger Woods to the first tee at The Open. Months of rehab after his car crash to get him back to competitive golf. Hours of effort from him and his team after rounds. Time off after he had to withdraw from the PGA Championship and skip the … Read more
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Phil Mickelson said he respects Tiger Woods’ opinion on LIV Golf after the 15-time major champion said those who joined the breakaway series had “turned their back on what has allowed them to get to this position.” Mickelson carded even-par Thursday in his first round at The Open at St. Andrews. … Read more
A U.S. senator has raised suspicion of the timing of President Biden’s Justice Department investigating the PGA Tour in a potential antitrust case regarding its competition with Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas wrote an open letter to President Biden, questioning if it was a coincidence that this investigation was revealed in the … Read more