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Tiger Woods is now just one shot off the lead at The Open Championship. In our coverage of his second straight level par round of 71 yesterday, we quoted Ewan Murray of Sky Sports, who opined that: “He’s not far off, Woods. One low round, and you get the feeling the tide will turn.” We also highlighted how the sometimes maligned …

Justin Rose took full advantage of serene early conditions at Carnoustie on Saturday to shoot a superb 64 and rocket up the leaderboard at the British Open. The Englishman’s seven-under-par round was capped with birdies at the 17th and 18th, the latter after a stunning approach, as he equalled the lowest round in an Open on the Scottish links. It …

With 28 players within just five shots of the lead, The 2018 Open Championship is still very much up for grabs. This is exemplified in the tee times for Saturday’s third round, which sees quality spread throughout the field. Players such as Sung Kang and Webb Simpson teeing off two hours and 15 minutes before the leaders are still well-placed …

It’s all happening at Carnoustie in Scotland, which is providing a tough test for the world’s best without any of the shenanigans seen at the U.S. Open. After 36 holes, there are still dozens of players that could lift the Claret Jug come Sunday evening. American’s Kevin Kisner and 2015 champion Zach Johnson are rooming together this week, and both …

The Open at Carnoustie has seen some of the top players in the world flourish, while offering a few surprises. Zach Johnson, Tommy Fleetwood and Jordan Spieth are at the business end of proceedings, but Dustin Johnson, Hideki Matsuyama and Branden Grace won’t be here for the weekend. The Irish contingent are also facing mixed results at the difficult links …

Although the top end of the leaderboard at The Open Championship sees the likes of Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy setting Carnoustie alight, all eyes were evidently on one man. VIEWERSHIP: Thursday’s RD1 coverage of @TheOpen on @GolfChannel pic.twitter.com/Omu4k9HNRo — Golf Channel PR (@GolfChannelPR) July 20, 2018 Golf coverage pecking order1. Tiger Woods 2. Tiger Woods 3. Tiger Woods 4. …

Tommy Fleetwood knows how big an achievement it would be if on Sunday he becomes the first Englishman in over a quarter of a century to win the British Open. The 27-year-old — who finished runner-up at last month’s US Open with a superb final round of 63 — carded a sublime six-under-par 65 in his second round at Carnoustie …

Rory McIlroy shot a second successive 69 on Day Two of the Open Championship at Carnoustie to leave him just one shot behind the leader Kevin Kisner who is due out on the course at 12.53 pm.  The morning competitors had to deal with some heavy rain at the Scottish venue and McIlroy got off to a very solid start as …

Zach Johnson came out firing on all cylinders in the pouring rain at Carnoustie on Friday as the 2015 British Open champion moved to within one shot of overnight leader Kevin Kisner. The 42-year-old American, sporting his trademark dark glasses even in the overcast conditions, bogeyed the first but then rattled in three quick birdies to move to four under par …

Tiger Woods’ much-anticipated return to the British Open after a two-year hiatus sparkled early on before ending in a level-par 71 at Carnoustie on Thursday. The 42-year-old three-time Open champion — who due to back issues had missed the last two editions — admitted afterwards he was suffering from a sore neck but insisted it had not affected his round …

After an absorbing opening round of The Open at Carnoustie, USA’s Kevin Kisner leads the tournament on -5.  Rory McIlroy is the best of the Irish challenge as he posted an opening round of 69 to leave him on -2 going into Day Two, just three shots behind Kisner. Paul Dunne is by no means out of contention just yet and …

Two birdies during the opening nine had Tiger Woods in the perfect position to launch an attack on clubhouse leader Kevin Kisner at the turn but three bogies on the back nine have left him five shots off the leader at the end of Day One.  Woods birdied the first and the fourth as he produced some stellar golf in the …

Rory McIlroy had a strong opening round on Day One of The Open at Carnoustie which leaves him three shots off the leader heading into Day Two after shooting a 69.  McIlroy was on even par at the turn after posting one birdie and one bogey on the opening nine holes. His recent putter woes continued to cause him problems …

American Kevin Kisner put down an early marker at the British Open as a five-under-par first round of 66 gave him the clubhouse lead on Thursday. Kisner narrowly outlasted South Africa’s Erik van Rooyen, who shot a four-under-par 67 after his first round. Ireland’s Paul Dunne finished his first round at level par 71. Shane Lowry shot a disappointing +3 on …

We analyse four key holes at Carnoustie where the third major of the golf season, The British Open, tees off on Thursday. The following four should have a major (pun intended) bearing on the outcome of this year’s championship. _____ Hole: No. 6 Distance:580 Yards Par: Five Known as “Hogan’s Alley” after the legendary American Ben Hogan who won the 1953 …

Rory McIlroy admits it is going to take something special to end the recent dominance of the majors by American golfers as the British Open teed off at Carnoustie in Scotland on Thursday. Now 29, McIlroy is aiming to end a four-year drought without a major victory but the trend is towards the strong contingent from the United States maintaining …

The Irish contingent has descended on Carnoustie ahead of the most eagerly anticipated golf tournament this side of the Atlantic, The Open Championship. The Open kicks off on Thursday at the site of one of Padraig Harrington’s greatest triumphs. Harrington will be looking to add a third Claret Jug to his illustrious list of achievements but has found form difficult …

Luke List will be more emotional than most of the golfers teeing off at The Open on Thursday recalling how his late father first introduced him to links golf. The 33-year-old American, who came agonisingly close to his first win on the PGA Tour earlier this year at the Honda Classic, will be experiencing the unique atmosphere of the only …