Cameron Smith heads into weekend up 2 strokes in Open Championship

Cameron Smith heads into weekend up 2 strokes in Open Championship

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

Phil Mickelson respects Tiger Woods’ opinion on LIV Golf but ‘couldn’t be happier’ in breakaway series

Phil Mickelson respects Tiger Woods' opinion on LIV Golf but 'couldn't be happier' in breakaway series

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

Rookie Cameron Young shoots 8-under 64, leads Open Championship

Rookie Cameron Young shoots 8-under 64, leads Open Championship

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — The Old Course was never faster. The pace of play was never slower. The celebrated start Thursday of the 150th Open Championship gave way to Cameron Young making his debut with an 8-under 64 for a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy. Young and McIlroy didn’t have to contend with as much … Read more

Tiger Woods unable to tame windy conditions, shoots first-round 78 at The Open

Tiger Woods unable to tame windy conditions, shoots first-round 78 at The Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Tiger Woods’ opening round at the 150th Open Championship started Thursday with a perfect tee shot in a fresh divot in the middle of the fairway, which led to a double-bogey on the first hole at the Old Course at St. Andrews. Unfortunately for the 15-time major champion, it didn’t get … Read more

Brooks Koepka becomes latest star golfer to leave PGA Tour for LIV Golf Series, sources confirm

Brooks Koepka becomes latest star golfer to leave PGA Tour for LIV Golf Series, sources confirm

Four-time major champion Brooks Koepka is the latest golfer to defect from the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf Invitational Series, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Koepka, 32, is one of the highest-profile players to join the breakaway circuit, which is being funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and is fronted by two-time Open … Read more