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A capsule look at 10 top contenders for the British Open, to be played July 14-17 at Royal Troon in Scotland (listed in predicted order of finish):

World number two Dustin Johnson has become the latest golfer to withdraw from next month's Rio Olympics due to fears over the Zika virus, the American announced on Friday.

Park, a 22-year-old South Korean, had not competed before in the tournament but led stars like Lydia Ko at its halfway point.

Goydos, Riegger share lead on Champions Tour

John Riegger wasn't sure he'd be able to play the second round of the Dick's Sporting Goods Open because of a lingering case of shingles. The pain subsided long enough for him to show his first round wasn't a fluke. …

Noren moves two clear at damp Scottish Open

After battling the elements this week, Graeme McDowell thinks playing in the Scottish Open is great preparation ahead of The Open at Royal Troon next week.

Koepka WDs from Open Championship; Knost in

Swede Alex Noren birdied the last two holes to break clear of a tightly bunched leaderboard and move two strokes in front after the third round of the Scottish Open in Inverness on Saturday.

Alex Noren of Sweden birdied the last two holes to extend his lead to two shots at the Scottish Open on Saturday after a third round that ended in heavy rain at the Castle Stuart links. …

Many female golfers are enthusiastic about the chance to play at the Olympics, an opportunity met with a yawn by the men.

Alex Noren of Sweden birdied the last two holes to extend his lead to two shots at the Scottish Open on Saturday after a third round that ended in heavy rain at the Castle Stuart links.

Brooks Koepka, the world's 16th-ranked player from the United States, has withdrawn from the British Open at Royal Troon next week.

Alex Noren increased his lead in very wet conditions to two shots heading in to the final round of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Castle Stuart.

Watch as Matteo Manassero chips in from the edge of the green during the third round of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Castle Stuart.

The PGA and Dick's Sporting Goods have agreed to a three-year title sponsorship renewal of the Champions Tour event at En-Joie Golf Club.

The PGA and Dick's Sporting Goods have agreed to a three-year title sponsorship renewal of the Champions Tour event at En-Joie Golf Club. …

Ahead of The 145th Open, Adam Scott is hopeful that arriving early and adapting his game will help him down the final stretch at Royal Troon

Justin Rose is hoping his Royal Troon "camp" this week will pay dividends when he tees off in The Open next Thursday.

From Darren Clarke to Arnold Palmer, watch several of The Open's most famous winners explain what it means to become the champion golfer of the year.

As The 145th Open approaches, we preview what is in store for viewers and spectators and take a closer look at Sky Golf's innovative technology set to be used at Royal Troon.

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