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BRITISH OPEN '25: Tiger Woods and Tom Watson part of history at golf's oldest championship

BRITISH OPEN '25: Tiger Woods and Tom Watson part of history at golf's oldest championship

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — A capsule look at key anniversary years at the British Open, including the AP story from those victories: 150 years ago (1875) Site: Prestwick. Winner: Willie Park Sr. Runner-up: Bob Martin. Score: 56-59-51--166.
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Corey Conners leads Canadian foursome into British Open at Royal Portrush

Corey Conners leads Canadian foursome into British Open at Royal Portrush

PORTRUSH — Four Canadians are in the field for the British Open, which begins Thursday at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. World No. 24 Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., leads the Canadian contingent, joined by No. 29 Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.
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Xander Schauffele has eight big wins and no trophies or medals to show for it

Xander Schauffele has eight big wins and no trophies or medals to show for it

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Don't feel bad for Xander Schauffele having to return the claret jug when he arrived at Royal Portrush to defend his title in the British Open . It's not like he had anywhere to keep it.
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Lottie Woad joining pro ranks in women's golf after nearly winning Evian

Lottie Woad joining pro ranks in women's golf after nearly winning Evian

LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad announced Tuesday she will turn professional, two days after nearly winning a major title.
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Golf in a hangar? DeChambeau's woes at the British Open get 'The Scientist' thinking

Golf in a hangar? DeChambeau's woes at the British Open get 'The Scientist' thinking

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — As a popular YouTuber and golfing enigma, Bryson DeChambeau is known for coming up with some wacky, radical ideas. “The Scientist” might have another one in the pipeline.
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Scottie Scheffler is chasing the claret jug at the British Open and searching for what it all means

Scottie Scheffler is chasing the claret jug at the British Open and searching for what it all means

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler has won more tournaments and majors than anyone over the last three years. He is No. 1 in the world and no one is close to him.
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British Open tee times

British Open tee times

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — At Royal Portrush Golf Club Portrush, Northern Ireland Purse: $17 million Yardage: 7,381 yards; Par: 71 All Times EDT (a-amateur) Thursday-Friday 1:35 a.m.-6:36 a.m.
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The Open Championship or the British Open? Even in Northern Ireland it depends on the audience

The Open Championship or the British Open? Even in Northern Ireland it depends on the audience

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Collin Morikawa can take solace in not being the only person to refer to golf's oldest championship by its unofficial name. He delivered a victory speech as sterling as his performance at Royal St. George's in 2021.
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Estonia has 7 golf courses, a 5-month season and a 20-year-old amateur at the British Open

Estonia has 7 golf courses, a 5-month season and a 20-year-old amateur at the British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — No one could call Estonia an ideal breeding ground for golfers. The Baltic nation of 1.3 million people has just seven courses and as few as 3,500 registered golfers.
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British Open joins US Open in leaving prize fund at same level

British Open joins US Open in leaving prize fund at same level

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The British Open is leaving the total prize money at $17 million, the first time since 2012 the R&A has chosen not to increase the purse. The U.S. Open also didn't boost its purse this year at Oakmont .
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