Golf News
Beauty of the Old Course Upstages LIV Golf Angst, for Now
The New York Times - 13 Jul 2022 23:55
Seven years is an unusually long gap, but the R&A, which runs the British Open, delayed a return to St. Andrews to ensure that it could host the tournament's 150th edition, which begins Thursday.
Bridgestone ends ties with Bryson amid LIV move
ESPN - 13 Jul 2022 00:15
Bryson DeChambeau and golf ball manufacturer Bridgestone have agreed to end their sponsorship relationship, the company confirmed to ESPN.
Furious at LIV Golf Defections, British Open Could Change Entry Rules
The New York Times - 13 Jul 2022 14:19
The R&A's chief executive issued a stark warning to the players and did little to disguise his disdain for the new Saudi-backed series.
A 59 round at The Open? Players defend test of St Andrews
Sky Sports - 13 Jul 2022 18:00
Rory McIlroy insists he will be first to congratulate anybody that shoots sub-60 at St Andrews this week as build-up to The 150th Open ponders a potential record score on the Old Course.
Tiger, Rory honored as St. Andrews members
ESPN - 13 Jul 2022 14:17
Tiger Woods has been made an honorary member of St. Andrews along with fellow Open winners Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie.
Banning LIV players from The Open 'not on agenda' | R&A: Entry criteria may change
Sky Sports - 13 Jul 2022 16:30
R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers insists there is no intention of banning LIV Golf rebels from future editions of The Open, although refused to rule out a change to the entry criteria.
Smith facing 'best chance' to win Open - but will he cut his hair?
Sky Sports - 13 Jul 2022 15:50
Cameron Smith believes he arrives at St Andrews primed to challenge for the Claret Jug, though made no promises about cutting his hair should he chalk up a maiden major title.
Expert picks and betting tips for the 2022 Open Championship
ESPN - 13 Jul 2022 14:14
Who can win? Who has the best betting value? What props are the most interesting? Our experts look at the 2022 Open Championship from all angles.
No. 1 Scheffler doesn't feel viewed as best golfer
ESPN - 13 Jul 2022 14:13
Asked why he felt he was not necessarily perceived as the world's best golfer, the No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler answered, "I don't feel like there's any extra attention on me," and added, "I would assume not everybody'...
At 150, St. Andrews and The Open show they have stood the test of time
ESPN - 13 Jul 2022 13:36
History is everywhere at St. Andrews, which is the home of golf. And this year, for the 150th Open, played at a time when golf is fracturing, the players and visitors and townspeople have stopped to soak it all in.
Battle of the brave at St Andrews? 'You need to risk looking silly'
Sky Sports - 13 Jul 2022 13:00
Rich Beem discusses the need for players to be "brave" as they tackle the St Andrews course at The 150th Open this week and assesses the chances of a Tiger Woods victory...
Scheffler: 'I'm not perceived as world No 1' | On Open hopes: 'I'm never favourite!'
Sky Sports - 13 Jul 2022 11:55
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler believes he is still not truly recognised as the player top of the world rankings and admits he’s still adjusting to his lofty position ahead of The 150th Open.
Some Classic Golf Courses Have Fallen Off the Open Schedule
The New York Times - 13 Jul 2022 11:02
Clubs that were the foundation of this tournament no longer host. They are considered too small, too remote or too Trump.
Q&A with the golfer John Cook about his near miss at winning the 1992 British Open.
The New York Times - 13 Jul 2022 11:00
He was leading late in the 1992 Open, but ended up losing by a stroke.
'He wants to beat us so bad' - Woods ready for historic Open
Sky Sports - 13 Jul 2022 07:00
"He wants to beat us so bad, and I do too", uttered defending champion Collin Morikawa, smiling as he braced himself for a Tiger Woods challenge at The 150th Open Championship this week.