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First-, second-round tee times for the 147th Open

Three-time champion Tiger Woods is playing in The Open for the first time since he missed the cut in 2015 at St. Andrews. Woods will begin his first round Thursday in the 147th edition at Carnoustie at 10:21 a.m. ET, playing alongside Hideki Matsuyama and Russell Knox. Defending champion Jordan Spieth delivered the claret jug to […]

Carnoustie '99: In defense of Paul Lawrie

A fictional account of a real interview Opening argument What does a man have to do to get the recognition he deserves? Now, that’s a rhetorical question, but one worth pondering as you take into consideration THIS man. For nearly 20 years, THIS man has not received his due. What he has received, is an […]

Carnoustie '99: Choice of a lifetime for Jean Van de Velde

Oh, that way madness lies. Let me shun that. No more of that. Pause. Breathe. Compose. Forget about the hundreds behind you, purposefully packed and bundled, closer to you than should be allowed, their hands on your back and their screams in your ears. Forget about the thousands watching in semi-circle ahead, eyes aghast, anticipating […]

The Open 101: A guide to the year's third major

Take a look at some answers to frequently asked questions about The Open: What’s all this “The Open” stuff? I thought it was the British Open. What you call it has historically depended on where you were. If you were in the U.S., you called it the British Open, just as Europeans refer to the […]

John Deere purse payout: Kim wins a million

Michael Kim won his first PGA Tour event, and with it, over $1 million. Here’s how the purse was paid out at the John Deere Classic. 1 Michael Kim -27 $1,044,000 T2 Francesco Molinari -19 $382,800 T2 Joel Dahmen -19 $382,800 T2 Sam Ryder -19 $382,800 T2 Bronson Burgoon -19 $382,800 6 Harold Varner, III […]

Reed's major record now a highlight, not hindrance

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland – The narrative surrounding Patrick Reed used to be that he could play well in the Ryder Cup but not the majors. So much for that. Reed didn’t record a top-10 in his first 15 starts in a major, but he took the next step in his career by tying for second at […]

Despite losing status, Peterson makes Barbasol field

Retirement did not last long for John Peterson. After missing out on retaining conditional status by a fraction of a FedExCup point earlier this month at The Greenbrier, the 29-year-old was resigned to walking away from the PGA Tour and starting a new career in real estate in his home town of Fort Worth. But […]

Watch: Phil flops ball over guy's head from 2 feet away

Sure, you trust Phil Mickelson to hit a flop shot. But would you trust him to hit one over your head from 2 feet away? Evidently, Gary Evans did, and his faith was rewarded. Callaway Golf sent out this Twitter video on Tuesday taken by Mickelson’s bother and caddie, Tim, ahead of this week’s Open […]

Despite results, Thomas loves links golf

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland – Despite poor results in two previous Open Championships, Justin Thomas contends that he has what it takes to be a good links player. In fact, he believes that he is a good links player. Two years ago at Royal Troon, Thomas shot 77 in the second round to tie for 53rd place. […]