Golf News
Brittany Lincicome Shoots a 78 in a PGA Tour Event, but Finds a Bright Side
The New York Times - 20 Jul 2018 02:18
Lincicome became the sixth woman ever to play in a PGA Tour event when she teed off at the Barbasol Championship.
16-year-old Thai player goes ace-albatross
ESPN - 20 Jul 2018 01:56
A 16-year-old Thai player made a hole-in-one and an albatross on consecutive holes Thursday in an American Junior Golf Association tournament.
British Open: A Relaxed Kevin Kisner Putts His Way to an Early Lead
The New York Times - 20 Jul 2018 01:34
Kisner's secret to calm nerves in the first round? A backyard soccer game with his housemates the night before.
Sharma makes major cut for first time at Open
ESPN - 20 Jul 2018 22:45
Shubhankar Sharma rebounded from U.S. Open heartbreak to make the cut at The Open in style.
Tiger set for first Open weekend since '14
ESPN - 20 Jul 2018 19:14
Tiger Woods appeared relatively content on Friday after a second straight 71 at The Open, giving him consecutive scores of par or better to open a major championship for the first time in five years.
How Rory McIlroy found his comfort zone at The Open
ESPN - 20 Jul 2018 17:19
Rory McIlroy has found a peaceful balance at The Open, comfortably oscillating between patience and risk-taking to get in position for another major title.
Fleetwood turns Open Friday into a fun day again
ESPN - 20 Jul 2018 17:01
Three years after a nightmare at St. Andrews triggered a downturn in fortunes, Tommy Fleetwood roared into contention for the first time at The Open.
Rory shoots 69 again, 2 shots off Open lead
ESPN - 20 Jul 2018 16:12
Rory McIlroy benefited from the softer grounds Friday at Carnoustie, shooting a second consecutive 2-under 69 and is just two shots behind leader Zach Johnson at The Open.
On Golf: Carnoustie's 18th Hole Is Ready to Make, or Break, Another Legacy
The New York Times - 20 Jul 2018 02:16
No. 18 was the site of meltdowns by the leaders at two previous British Opens, and it caused plenty of problems on Thursday, too.