TROON, Scotland – Through 54 holes, Royal Troon Golf Club is winning at the 152nd British Open.Eight years ago, Henrik Stenson shot a final-round 63 to post a 72-hole championship-record 20-under 264. This week? Billy Horschel is the 54-hole leader … [Read more...]
Scot Robert MacIntyre admits his Open struggles have brought him back to earth with a bump
Robert MacIntyre admitted Royal Troon had brought him back down to earth as he struggled to replicate last week’s heroics. The Oban-based left-hander celebrated long into the night after triumphing in his home Scottish Open last Sunday but it has … [Read more...]
2024 British Open Saturday third round tee times, how to watch at Royal Troon’s Old Course
We’re heading to the weekend at the 2024 British Open. Shane Lowry, one back after 18 holes, holds a two-shot lead after 36 after his second-round 69 at Royal Troon’s Old Course in Scotland. Daniel Brown, the first-round solo leader, is tied for … [Read more...]
There are 12 amateurs at the 2024 British Open. Here’s how they’re doing so far at Royal Troon
Twelve amateurs teed it up in the 2024 British Open at Royal Troon, and they came to Scotland from nine countries, with England, the United States and Spain each having two representatives in the field.Among the competitors include the No. 1 amateur … [Read more...]
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You can sign up for an account using the BetMGM bonus code SBWIRE so you can bet during an action-packed weekend for sports wagering, including the British Open. You will get the first-bet offer up to $1,500, which refunds an opening-bet loss with … [Read more...]
Shane Lowry leads, Scottie Scheffler lurks among 5 takeaways from Friday at 2024 British Open
TROON, Scotland – Having finished his final TV interview obligation, Shane Lowry sought out his father, Brendan, wearing a Kelly green Srixon ski cap, and gave him a bear hug. The two men smiled wide in delight at a day in which the Irishman shot … [Read more...]
2024 British Open Friday tee times, pairings and how to watch at Royal Troon
The first round of the 2024 British Open is in the books, and there’s a past Champion Golfer of the Year lurking. Shane Lowry fired a bogey-free 5-under 66 on Thursday and is one back of the lead at Royal Troon in Scotland. Daniel Brown is the solo … [Read more...]
Daniel Brown, the golfer, not the ‘DaVinci Code’ author, cracks the code at Royal Troon and Shane Lowry’s scouting trip pays off at 2024 British Open
TROON, Scotland – Mother Nature has a sense of humor and on Thursday she threw the field at the 152nd British Open for a loop at Royal Troon. No one seemed ready for the wind to blow from an entirely different direction.“Hitting driver on 1 in the … [Read more...]
Five things from the Dana Open, where a club pro and a Solheim Cup captain contend ahead of Lexi Thompson Day
Xiyu “Janet” Lin is the only top-20 player in the world in Sylvania, Ohio, for the 40th anniversary of the Dana Open. It’s no surprise then that she held a share of the first-round lead with Aditi Ashok at 6 under until late in the day when Hye-Jin … [Read more...]
How golf is helping this former college diving coach in his battle against ALS
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue Director of Diving Adam Soldati approached the 14th hole at Allen Ackerman Golf Course last Sunday. He was competing in the Lafayette Men’s City Golf Championship less than a month after announcing his retirement from … [Read more...]