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10 Things we learned at The Open

10 Things we learned at The Open

Italy’s Francesco Molinari is the Champion Golfer of the Year, but there was more to take away from the 147th Open Championship ... 25 Jul 2018
Carnoustie Golf Links: Australia’s unhappiest hunting ground

Carnoustie Golf Links: Australia’s unhappiest hunting ground

If an Australian is to win at The Open at Carnoustie this week he will have to defy 87 years of heart-breaking history on the Scottish Links. 19 Jul 2018
EURO TOUR: Dodt qualifies for Royal Birkdale

EURO TOUR: Dodt qualifies for Royal Birkdale

Andrew Dodt has punched his ticket to the 146th Open Championship and will make his major championship debut after finishing in a tie for fourth at the Scottish Open at Dundonald Links. 17 Jul 2017
THE OPEN: Aussie heartbreak at St.Andrews

THE OPEN: Aussie heartbreak at St.Andrews

American Zach Johnson has won The Open at St. Andrews on a drama-filled final day in which three Aussies had a chance to win the Claret Jug, writes Brendan James. 21 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Day leads final Aussie assault

THE OPEN: Day leads final Aussie assault

Jason Day is the co-leader of The Open Championship after 54 holes, with five more Australians also with genuine chances of winning the Claret Jug. Brendan James reports from St Andrews. 20 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: ‘I was ready to quit golf’ – Leishman

THE OPEN: ‘I was ready to quit golf’ – Leishman

Marc Leishman was ready to quit golf and look after his sons as his wife battled a life-threatening illness. Now he's a chance of winning The Open at St. Andrews, Brendan James reports 20 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Johnson leads after calamitous day

THE OPEN: Johnson leads after calamitous day

American Dustin Johnson leads The Open Championship at the halfway mark after a controversial third day at St. Andrews. Brendan James reports. 19 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: ‘R&A was a disgrace’ – Hend

THE OPEN: ‘R&A was a disgrace’ – Hend

Journeyman pro Scott Hend has blasted the R&A for making The Open field play in unplayable conditions, which he says caused him to miss the cut. Brendan James reports from St Andrews 19 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Tom Watson's last stand

THE OPEN: Tom Watson's last stand

Tom Watson has taken his final bow in The Open. Brendan James was there to witness the classy departure of the five-time champion 19 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Nagle’s spirit lives on with Aussie charge

THE OPEN: Nagle’s spirit lives on with Aussie charge

Adam Scott, Jason Day, Geoff Ogilvy and Steven Bowditch are poised for an Open Championship assault after a rain affected second round at St.Andrews. Brendan James reports 18 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Day One Quotable Quotes

THE OPEN: Day One Quotable Quotes

Here are some of best quotes to come out of the first round at The Open Championship. 17 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Johnson leads, Day & Spieth in hot pursuit

THE OPEN: Johnson leads, Day & Spieth in hot pursuit

Dustin Johnson has bounced back from losing the US Open to lead after the first round of The Open Championship at St. Andrews. Brendan James reports, his pursuers are familiar foes. 17 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Woe is Tiger

THE OPEN: Woe is Tiger

Tiger Woods' slump has extended into The Open where he shot a first round 76. But he says he can still fight his way back to contend, despite being 11 shots off the lead. Brendan James reports from St Andrews. 17 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Aussies hunting the jug

THE OPEN: Aussies hunting the jug

When the 144th Open Championship tees off tonight, 15 Australians will be vying for the Auld Claret Jug. Brendan James looks at their chances. 16 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Why I love St Andrews – Geoff Ogilvy

THE OPEN: Why I love St Andrews – Geoff Ogilvy

Geoff Ogilvy writes about his fascination and love for St Andrews, which began as a wide-eyed 16-year-old and continues this week at The Open Championship. 15 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: Tiger warns his critics, and Spieth

THE OPEN: Tiger warns his critics, and Spieth

Tiger Woods has warned his critics he is not dead and buried yet as he prepares for this week's Open. He also had some words of wisdom for Jordan Spieth. Brendan James reports 15 Jul 2015
THE OPEN: 18 holes with a story to tell

THE OPEN: 18 holes with a story to tell

The Old Course at St Andrews is hosting its 29th Open Championship this week. Brendan James looks at the stories behind each hole. 15 Jul 2015
Biggest Open Meltdowns

Biggest Open Meltdowns

Remember these horrible finishes to golf's greatest event? 17 Jul 2013