The Open Championship - Page 2

July 17

Golfer Jon Rahm unleashes on fan at The Open Championship, claims whistling created distraction during drive

Jon Rahm, a two-time major winner, claimed a spectator whistled and broke his concentration on a backswing at Royal Portrush Golf Club during The Open Championship.

July 17

Matt Fitzpatrick dunks in spectacular chip shot for birdie at The Open

Matt Fitzpatrick dunked in a spectacular chip shot for birdie at the 16th hole during the first round of The Open on Thursday at Royal Portrush.

July 16

Australian golfer Ryan Peake to make remarkable Open Championship debut after 5-year prison sentence

Former gang member Ryan Peake turned his life around after prison and earned his spot at the Open Championship, teeing up with Phil Mickelson on Thursday morning at Royal Portrush.

July 16

Golf champion Xander Schauffele admits he has 'no idea' where Olympic gold medal is, doesn't keep trophies

Xander Schauffele does not keep any of his trophies - his parents have them stashed at their own, and he also has "no idea" where his Olympic gold medal is.

July 15

Scottie Scheffler says being the No 1 golfer in the world is 'not a fulfilling life'

World No.1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler opened up how golf and the incredible success he has achieved in the sport is not "fulfilling" to him.

July 9

Golfer's caddie unable to get to Open Championship due to 30-year-old cocaine charge

Harris English's caddie, Eric Larson, is currently unable to travel to next week's Open Championship due to a drug charge from 30 years ago.

March 8, 2025

Trump's Scottish golf resort vandalized by pro-Palestine group over Gaza stance

President Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland was vandalized with graffiti by pro-Palestine activists who are protesting his plans for Gaza and to displace Palestinians.

March 2, 2025

Former bike gang member who spent 5 years in prison qualifies for Open Championship after winning tournament

Ryan Peake, after spending five years in prison, has qualified for the Open Championship after taking home the New Zealand Open on Sunday.

February 10, 2025

British Open joins U.S. Open in offering direct pathway for LIV golfers

The British Open will also offer a direct pathway for LIV Golf players to get into the field for a major championship, the R&A announced Monday.

November 24, 2024

Woman in coma after saving major champion's son from rip current

A woman has been in a coma for six weeks after saving professional golfer Brian Harman's son from a riptide. Harman won The Open last year.