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nypost.comworld1 hr ago
U.S. Open champion uses wooden coat hanger as training aid ahead of British Open
Wyndham Clark practiced with a wooden coat hanger on Monday to adjust his left wrist angle during preparation for the British Open. The U.S. Open winner said the hanger helps square the clubface and that he typically hits 15 to 20 shots with it on technical days.
abcnews.go.comsports3 hrs ago
Tee times set for first two rounds of 2026 Open Championship
The 154th Open Championship begins Thursday at Royal Birkdale. ESPN published the full list of tee times for the first and second rounds.
en.antaranews.comsports6 hrs ago
English golfer aims to win first major at hometown Open Championship
Tommy Fleetwood, who grew up near Royal Birkdale, will compete in this week's Open Championship. He has previously finished as high as second in two majors and holds the ninth spot in the world ranking.
abcnews.go.comsports6 hrs ago
Joe Dean Wins Last Chance Qualifier for Open Championship
English golfer Joe Dean posted a 2-under 68 at Royal Birkdale to earn the final spot in the 154th Open Championship. The 32-year-old former grocery delivery driver will marry his girlfriend Emily on July 21 after the event begins July 16.
abcnews.go.comsports10 hrs ago
Open Championship Returns to Royal Birkdale for 154th Edition
The 154th Open Championship begins July 16 at Royal Birkdale in England. Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 title at Royal Portrush. Coverage will air on NBC and Peacock.
winnipegfreepress.comworld13 hrs ago
McIlroy Closes With 64 but Does Not Win Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy shot a final-round 64 at the Genesis Scottish Open to finish strongly after a third-round 73. The world No. 2 identified and addressed a swing issue with his irons before the round. He has not won The Open since 2014.
nypost.comsports1 day ago
McIlroy shoots 64 at Scottish Open after outburst on 16th hole
Rory McIlroy recorded a 6-under 64 on Sunday at the Genesis Scottish Open. The round included a visible reaction after an approach shot on the 16th hole. He finished tied for seventh and will play in the British Open starting Thursday.
Yonhapworld1 day ago
Ryu Hae-ran Beats Brooke Henderson in Playoff to Win Amundi Evian Championship
Ryu Hae-ran captured her second consecutive LPGA major title on July 12 by beating Brooke Henderson on the first playoff hole at Evian Resort Golf Club. Both players finished regulation at 19-under-par 265.
news.sky.comsports1 day ago
Tiger Woods Calls The Honors Course Hardest He Ever Played
Tiger Woods told his caddie that The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee, is the hardest golf course he has played. The remark refers to his experience at the 1996 NCAA Championship.
yardbarker.comsports1 day ago
Matt Boldy Hits Shot from Grandstands onto Green at Tahoe Celebrity Event
Minnesota Wild forward Matt Boldy played his ball from deep in the grandstands during the second round of the American Century Championship on Saturday. The shot cleared the railing and landed on the green, prompting loud reactions from spectators.
ESPNsports1 day ago
Zach Johnson Shoots 63 for Four-Stroke Lead at Kaulig Companies Championship
Zach Johnson carded a 7-under 63 on Saturday at Firestone Country Club to lead the Kaulig Companies Championship by four strokes after three rounds. The 50-year-old has two senior wins this season and holds a 13-under 197 total. Miguel Angel Jiménez shot a 62 to sit second.
winnipegfreepress.comsports1 day agoUpdated
12-Man Field Finalized for Monday’s Last-Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale
Danish golfer Marcus Helligkilde has withdrawn from Monday’s 12-man Last-Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale. Amateur Frazer Jones replaces him in the field that will decide the final spot in the 156-man championship.
benzinga.comsports2 days ago
Aaron Wise Shares Mental Health Struggles in PGA Tour Video on July 11 2026
Aaron Wise described his 2023 decision to step away from golf in a PGA Tour video posted July 11. He has posted improved results in recent 2026 events after limited play in prior seasons.
espn.comsports2 days ago
Charles Barkley Finishes Opening Round at Minus-Six, Tied for 62nd in American Century Championship
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley completed the first round of the American Century Championship at minus-six points and tied for 62nd place. He played at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 11, 2026.
abcnews.go.comsports1 day agoUpdated
Haeran Ryu Wins Evian Championship in Playoff for Second Straight Major
South Korean golfer Haeran Ryu defeated Brooke Henderson on the first extra hole Sunday to claim the Evian Championship. The victory marked her second consecutive major title after she won the Women's PGA Championship three weeks earlier.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
Rory McIlroy Projected to Play 14 PGA Tour Events in 2026
McIlroy is making his 10th start of the year at the Genesis Scottish Open. He has told the PGA Tour he expects to fall one event short of the 15-event minimum.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days ago
Joe Pavelski Leads American Century Championship After First Round
Former NHL player Joe Pavelski posted 29 points to open a two-point lead in the modified Stableford format at Edgewood Tahoe. Mardy Fish sits second, followed by Stephen Curry and Tony Romo.
winnipegfreepress.comsports3 days ago
McIlroy, Smith and Kim Share Lead at Genesis Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy, Jordan Smith and Tom Kim hold the top spot after two rounds at the Genesis Scottish Open. Lottie Woad leads the Amundi Evian Championship while Lucas Glover tops the ISCO Championship.
espn.comsports3 days ago
Lottie Woad Leads Evian Championship at 11 Under; Nelly Korda Misses Cut
Nelly Korda posted rounds of 74 and 69 to finish one over par and miss the cut by one stroke. Lottie Woad leads at 11 under par after a second-round 64.
fantasypros.comsports3 days ago
Charles Barkley Listed at 7,500-1 Odds for 2026 American Century Championship
Barkley holds the longest odds in the celebrity golf event at Edgewood Tahoe. Co-favorites Mardy Fish and Joe Pavelski sit at 3-1 while Stephen Curry draws the most bets.
espn.comworld3 days ago
Golfer holds ice cream cone mid-round at Evian Championship
Charley Hull held an ice cream cone during the second round of the Evian Championship on July 10, 2026. She said the cone belonged to her caddie and that she did not eat any of it.
winnipegfreepress.comsports2 days agoUpdated
Scottie Scheffler Misses Cut at 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, Ending 78-Event Streak
Scottie Scheffler shot 68 and 72 to finish even par at the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, below the projected 2-under cut line. The result ends his 78-event made-cut streak on the PGA Tour.
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espn.comsports3 days ago
LIV Golf CEO says league has billions in net operating losses
The league's chief executive told Sportico that the losses create tax benefits for potential investors in the United States and the United Kingdom. LIV Golf is seeking $250 million to $350 million after its main backer ended funding after the 2026 season.
ESPNsports3 days ago
Four Players Share First-Round Lead at ISCO Championship
Lucas Glover posted a 7-under 63 to share the first-round lead Thursday at the ISCO Championship. Three other players joined him atop the leaderboard at Hurstbourne Country Club.
bleedingcool.comsports4 days ago
McIlroy, Kim and Smith Share Scottish Open Lead at 9 Under
McIlroy shot 66 in the second round to reach 9-under par. Scottie Scheffler missed the cut for the first time since 2022 after finishing even par through 36 holes.
nypost.comsports5 days ago
PGA Tour plans restricted fields for Scottish Open from 2028
The PGA Tour is moving toward a two-tier schedule that will limit eligibility at several events. Rory McIlroy said the changes could affect the character of national Opens.
espn.comsports5 days ago
R&A to Enforce Fan Code of Conduct at 2026 Open Championship After Past Disruptions
The R&A said it will enforce its fan guidelines at next week's event at Royal Birkdale. Organizers expect more than 300,000 spectators. The move follows recent incidents of unruly behavior at major tournaments.
forbes.comsports7 days ago
Golfer misses par putt on final hole of John Deere Classic
Ben Kohles needed a par on the 18th hole to force a playoff but missed a 45-foot putt and a subsequent 2-foot-8-inch putt. The result cost him at least a share of second place and $316,800 in prize money.
winnipegfreepress.comsports7 days ago
Chris Gotterup Wins John Deere Classic by One Stroke After Ben Kohles’ Double Bogey
Chris Gotterup overcame a five-shot deficit with a 9-under 62 to win the 2026 John Deere Classic by one stroke at TPC Deere Run. The victory marks his fourth PGA Tour title in the past 12 months and lifts him to No. 7 in the world rankings.
winnipegfreepress.comsports8 days agoUpdated
Padraig Harrington Wins U.S. Senior Open for Third Time
Padraig Harrington defended his U.S. Senior Open title on July 5, 2026, at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. The 54-year-old finished at 12 under par after a final-round 66, four strokes ahead of Stewart Cink.
globalnews.casports8 days ago
Michael Hollick Wins BMW International Open with Final-Hole Eagle
Michael Hollick defeated fellow South African Hennie Du Plessis by one stroke at the BMW International Open. The 39-year-old finished at 18 under par after a final-round 67 capped by an eagle.
deadline.comsports9 days ago
Stewart Cink Takes One-Shot Lead Into Final Round of U.S. Senior Open
Stewart Cink shot a 6-under 64 in the third round at Scioto Country Club to reach 9-under 201. He leads defending champion Padraig Harrington by one shot with one round remaining.
deadline.comsports9 days ago
Brad Dalke Seven Shots Behind Leaders After BMW International Open Third Round
American golfer Brad Dalke shot a three-over 75 on Saturday in Munich, falling seven strokes behind the leaders on his DP World Tour debut. The 28-year-old received strong crowd support and birdied the final hole.
forbes.comsports8 days agoUpdated
Glover and Hodges share John Deere Classic lead after third round
Lucas Glover and Lee Hodges are tied at the top of the leaderboard after Saturday's round at TPC Deere Run. Glover posted a 2-under 69 while Hodges shot 66 to reach 12 under par.
sports9 days ago
Michael Block Trails Leader by Eight Shots After Two Rounds at US Senior Open
The 50-year-old teaching professional from Mission Viejo, California, addressed reporters after his second round Friday at Scioto Country Club. Block said he plans to attack pins aggressively this weekend despite uneven putting and variable green speeds.
thesouthafrican.comsports9 days ago
Golf's Top Ten Earners Collected $536 Million Over Past Year
Forbes estimates the ten highest-paid golfers earned a combined $536 million in the 12 months ending June 2026. The total is down 12 percent from the prior year and 29 percent from the 2023 peak.
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sports9 days ago
Patrick Reed Misses Cuts at BMW International Open and U.S. Open
Patrick Reed missed the cut in consecutive events after a strong start to 2026. He finished 1-over at the BMW International Open and 5-over at the U.S. Open.
forbes.comsports10 days ago
Golfer improves from 123rd to projected cut line after second round
A player advanced from 123rd place after the first round by making seven birdies in the second round. The performance placed the golfer at the projected cut line for the event.
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en.antaranews.comsports10 days ago
Golfer skips Open Championship over schedule
Zach Johnson said he will not play in the Open Championship this year. The 50-year-old cited a schedule that already includes three other events in a four-week span.
nypost.comsports11 days ago
Mickelson spokeswoman disputes golf club story and cites corporate ties
A spokeswoman for Phil Mickelson said a recent article contained unsupported claims about his club memberships. The statement also noted the reporting outlet's founding connection to the PGA Tour.
espn.comsports11 days ago
Garcia misses Open qualifying; three Americans advance
Sergio Garcia failed to qualify for the Open Championship after 36-hole qualifying on Tuesday. Three American players secured spots for the July 16-19 event at Royal Birkdale.
propublica.orgsports12 days ago
Sony Championship Moves to Waialae as PGA Tour Champions Event with $3 Million Purse
The PGA Tour and Sony announced Wednesday that the Sony Championship will run January 14-16 at Waialae Country Club as a PGA Tour Champions event with a $3 million purse. The change follows the tour's decision not to return to Maui for The Sentry.
propublica.orgsports12 days ago
U.S. Army Veteran Qualifies for The Open Championship by One Stroke
Marcus Plunkett finished tied for fourth at a final qualifier, shooting rounds of 69 and 72 to advance to Royal Birkdale. The 32-year-old former Army officer had not played regularly during five years of service.
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nypost.comsports12 days ago
Spieth Recalls 2025 Open Champion Conversation Ahead of 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale
Jordan Spieth described a recent locker room conversation with Scottie Scheffler about which player would be considered the defending champion for the 2026 Open Championship. The exchange occurred before Scheffler's final round last year. Spieth won the event at Royal Birkdale in…
news.sky.comsports13 days ago
Scottish Golfer McDonald Qualifies for 154th Open Championship
Jack McDonald finished five under par at Dundonald Links to earn one of four final qualifying spots. The 33-year-old joins Robert MacIntyre as the only Scots currently in the field for next month's event at Royal Birkdale.
soompi.comworld14 days ago
Ryu Hae-ran rises to No. 7 in women's world golf rankings
Ryu Hae-ran moved up five places to No. 7 after winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. The 25-year-old South Korean last ranked inside the top 10 on Aug. 11, 2025.
winnipegfreepress.comsports14 days ago
Aaron Rai Wins PGA Championship One Week After Fifth-Place Finish at Myrtle Beach
The 31-year-old Englishman credited his contention at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic for aiding his victory at Aronimink. Rai discussed the result and the PGA TOUR's planned 2028 two-series structure ahead of the Travelers Championship.
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espn.comworld14 days ago
Ex-wife of golfer Pat Perez addresses allegations involving Phil Mickelson
Ashley Perez posted on Instagram after a Skratch report detailed an alleged 2015 incident. The report said Phil Mickelson showed her a nude photo and made an advance during a tournament stay. Mickelson’s attorney called the report reckless and said some claims revisit past acknow…
foxnews.comworld14 days ago
Scheffler and Hovland to Decide Travelers Championship in Monday Playoff
Scottie Scheffler sank an 8-foot par putt on the 18th hole to tie Viktor Hovland at 21-under par. A 90-minute weather delay left no daylight for a playoff on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The sudden-death playoff starts at 9 a.m. Monday at TPC River Highlands.
bbc.co.uksports14 days agoUpdated
Haeran Ryu Wins Women's PGA Championship by Two Strokes
Haeran Ryu shot a final-round 70 to finish at 13-under par and claim her first major title. She overcame a 10-shot deficit after the opening round at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
ABC Newspolitics14 days ago
Trump Surveys East Potomac Golf Links Redevelopment and Other D.C. Projects
President Donald Trump on June 28 surveyed construction projects in Washington, D.C., including plans to redevelop the East Potomac Golf Links. He stated renovations would start September 1 and enable the course to host major tournaments. The project faces a lawsuit and prior deb…
Yonhapworld14 days ago
Ryu Hae-ran Wins KPMG Women's PGA Championship by Two Strokes
The 25-year-old South Korean closed with a 70 to finish at 13-under 275 at Hazeltine National Golf Club. She overcame a 10-shot deficit after the first round for her first major title.
sportsnet.casports15 days ago
Haeran Ryu Takes Lead, Ina Yoon Falls Back After Women's PGA Third Round
Ryu shot 4-under 68 at Hazeltine to move ahead of Brooke Henderson. Ina Yoon, who led by five shots entering the round, finished two shots back after a 75.
bbc.co.uksports14 days agoUpdated
Scheffler Forces Travelers Playoff After Weather Delay
Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland will play a sudden-death playoff Monday at the Travelers Championship after an 83-minute weather delay pushed Sunday’s finish into darkness. Hovland held a one-shot lead entering the final round and finished at 14 under par.
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bbc.co.uksports15 days ago
Norwegian Fans Follow Golfer at Travelers Championship
A group of Norwegian fans followed Viktor Hovland during the third round of the Travelers Championship on Saturday. The fans had traveled from Boston after attending a World Cup match. Hovland said the support reflected a cultural tradition.
yardbarker.comsports15 days ago
Eugenio Chacarra Wins Italian Open by Five Shots
Spanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra captured the Italian Open on Sunday in Fiano, Italy, finishing at 24-under par. The 26-year-old earned his first invitation to The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale next month.
yardbarker.comsports15 days agoUpdated
KPMG Women's PGA Championship Final Round Resumes After Weather Delay
The final round at Hazeltine National Golf Club restarted just before noon ET on Sunday following a nearly four-hour suspension. South Korea's Haeran Ryu maintained a one-stroke lead at 11 under par.
GB Newssports15 days ago
PGA Tour Will Not Penalize McIlroy for Finishing One Event Short of Minimum
GB News reported that Rory McIlroy has played nine PGA Tour events this season and is projected to finish at 14 even after the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The tour contacted a reporter to confirm that its handbook allows a waiver for foreign members under extraordinary circumstances.
yardbarker.comsports15 days ago
Wyndham Clark Says Connecticut Fans Cheered Him at Travelers Championship After New York Heckling at U.S. Open
Clark won the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills one week earlier amid open fan opposition. He opened the Travelers Championship with a 68 and credited improved fan support in Connecticut.
espn.comsports15 days ago
Shane Lowry Splits with Caddie Darren Reynolds After US Open, Names Dermot Byrne Replacement
The 2019 Open champion ended a three-and-a-half-year partnership following a missed cut at Shinnecock Hills. Dermot Byrne is now carrying Lowry's bag at the Travelers Championship.