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R&A chief condemns LIV Golf for “undermining” the game

R&A chief condemns LIV Golf for “undermining” the game

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers has come out swinging at LIV Golf for harming the perception of the game and “undermining” the cultural and spiritual aspects that make “golf so special.” 14 Jul 2022
Gallery: St. Andrews' Old Course – the greatest links of all

Gallery: St. Andrews' Old Course – the greatest links of all

Much of the buzz in St. Andrews leading into the 150th Open Championship has been about the star of the show – the Old Course. Tiger Woods calls it his favourite course and there is a long queue behind him who would share a similar view. Here is a photographic celebration of all 18 holes of the world’s greatest links layout. 13 Jul 2022
Leishman's unfinished Open business

Leishman's unfinished Open business

Buoyed by his barnstorming U.S. Open finish, Marc Leishman has returned to St. Andrews with unfinished business to tend to as he looks to bury the demons of the most bittersweet day of his golfing career. 13 Jul 2022
The Aussies at The Old Course

The Aussies at The Old Course

There are 11 Aussies teeing it up this week at the 150th Open Championship taking place at The Old Course. Here are their key details, Open record, tee times and why they could have success at St. Andrews. 13 Jul 2022
Scrivener has Scottish momentum on his side

Scrivener has Scottish momentum on his side

Fresh off shooting the low round of the day on Sunday at the Genesis Scottish Open, Australian DP World Tour regular Jason Scrivener is hunting for his best finish in a major at the 150th Open Championship this week. 13 Jul 2022
Gallery: The Open Practice Day Two

Gallery: The Open Practice Day Two

The Old Course was abuzz on Tuesday with practice rounds getting more intense, Jack Nicklaus being granted honorary citizenship of St. Andrews and past champions gathering for dinner. Here are the best images from day two of official practice at the 150th Open Championship. 13 Jul 2022
Tiger treating this Open as if it's his last

Tiger treating this Open as if it's his last

Unsure what the future holds, Tiger Woods is savouring his sixth Open Championship at St. Andrews like it's his last after arriving at the grand Old Course feeling nostalgic and hoping to contend once more. 13 Jul 2022
Kel v The King: Remembering Nagle’s Open win

Kel v The King: Remembering Nagle’s Open win

Sixty-two years ago this month, Kel Nagle stunned the golfing world when he held off a final round charge from Arnold Palmer to win the Centenary Open Championship at St. Andrews. 12 Jul 2022
Rory, Tiger happy with Norman's Open snub

Rory, Tiger happy with Norman's Open snub

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have endorsed the R&A's decision to snub Greg Norman from the 150th Open Championship celebrations, saying the Australian's breakaway Saudi-backed tour is not good for golf. 12 Jul 2022
Rahm: “This is the pinnacle of golf.”

Rahm: “This is the pinnacle of golf.”

He’s said if before and it didn’t take Jon Rahm long to say it again. 12 Jul 2022
The Preview: 150th Open Championship

The Preview: 150th Open Championship

Golf’s oldest major championship, The Open, returns to the Kingdom of Fife and the spiritual home of the game, St. Andrews – far removed from its humble beginnings 162 years ago. 12 Jul 2022
So-called expert Open Championship tips

So-called expert Open Championship tips

Another major and the so-called experts are ready to add to their haul despite a rare lean week in the lead up. Here are their picks for The Open winner, top Aussie and outsider. Plus, LPGA and PGA Tour picks. 12 Jul 2022
Haotong discusses despair ahead of Open return

Haotong discusses despair ahead of Open return

China’s Haotong Li hopes to maintain his career renaissance at the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews this week after pulling himself out of the depths of despair which nearly forced him out of the game. 12 Jul 2022
‘He wants to beat us so bad’: Morikawa

‘He wants to beat us so bad’: Morikawa

Ahead of the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews this week, defending champion Collin Morikawa has spoken on behalf of his peers about what it means for Tiger Woods to be on the grounds. 12 Jul 2022
Fitzpatrick looking to rewrite Open history

Fitzpatrick looking to rewrite Open history

History is stacked against Matt Fitzpatrick winning the 150th Open Championship. That said, he still likes his chances of adding the Claret Jug to his U.S Open trophy. 12 Jul 2022
Gallery: The Open Practice Day One & Champions Challenge

Gallery: The Open Practice Day One & Champions Challenge

Practice for the 150th Open Championship officially started on the Old Course at St. Andrews on Monday, and the day ended with the Champion's Challenge including a special appearance from the legendary Jack Nicklaus. Here are the best images from day one of Open week. 12 Jul 2022
Nicklaus: “Norman is an icon…we just don’t see eye-to-eye.”

Nicklaus: “Norman is an icon…we just don’t see eye-to-eye.”

Jack Nicklaus is in St. Andrews to celebrate the 150th Open Championship and receive honorary citizenship of the historic golf town. 12 Jul 2022
Huggan: My Open journey

Huggan: My Open journey

No one ever forgets their first time at The Open. 11 Jul 2022
Hayes: What would Jim Ferrier think?

Hayes: What would Jim Ferrier think?

It’s Open week, thank Ferrier (I’ve decided after much analysis that old Jim warrants being my golfing god). 11 Jul 2022
Smith top-10 as Schauffele salutes in Scotland

Smith top-10 as Schauffele salutes in Scotland

Cam Smith fired his best round of the week on Sunday at the Genesis Scottish Open to record a top-10 finish behind one of the form players in world golf Xander Schauffele, who won a second PGA Tour event in three weeks. 11 Jul 2022
Winner’s Bag: Xander Schauffele – Genesis Scottish Open

Winner’s Bag: Xander Schauffele – Genesis Scottish Open

Xander Schauffele has continued his hot run of form in the lead up to the final men's major of the year, winning the Scottish Open after claiming a PGA Tour victory and the JP McManus Pro-Am in recent weeks. Here is what he had in the bag. 11 Jul 2022