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McIlroy tries to plot how to salvage a season without winning a major
TROON, Scotland (AP) — Rory McIlroy had plenty of time to accept that a 10th straight year would pass without him winning a major. He now has to wait 265 days for the next one, when he hears the starter at Augusta National say, “Fore, please. Rory McIlroy driving.” The...
Shane Lowry keeps calm and carries British Open lead at Troon
TROON, Scotland (AP) — Shane Lowry was a surprising model of calm amid all the calamity in the British Open on Friday. Lowry was not immune from the endless punishment Royal Troon dished out on a day when Tiger Woods missed another cut, along with nine of the top 20 players in the...
British Open at a glance
TROON, Scotland (AP) — A brief look at the second round of the British Open on Friday (all times EDT): LEADING: Shane Lowry (69) at 7-under 135. TRAILING: Justin Rose (68) and Daniel Brown (72) were two shots behind. Both made it into the British Open through 36-hole...
Shane Lowry keeps calm and carries British Open lead at Troon
TROON, Scotland (AP) — Shane Lowry was a surprising model of calm amid all the calamity in the British Open on Friday. Lowry was not immune from the endless punishment Royal Troon dished out on a day when Tiger Woods missed another cut, along with nine of the top 20 players in the...
Max Homa makes a big putt and finally has something good happen
TROON, Scotland (AP) — Max Homa watched the 30-foot birdie putt drop in the cup and let out a huge roar, his biggest celebration since his strong Ryder Cup debut last year at Marco Simone. The occasion? Two more days at the British Open. And while he was still 13 shots behind, it...
Daniel Brown makes late birdies for a 1-shot lead over Shane Lowry in wind-challenged British Open
TROON, Scotland (AP) — The wind caught just about everyone off guard Thursday in the British Open. It came from the opposite direction off the Irish Sea, accompanied by occasional rain, and made Royal Troon a tougher test than anyone was expecting. Turns out that wasn't even the...
British Open at a glance
TROON, Scotland (AP) — A brief look at Thursday in the British Open at Royal Troon (all times EDT): LEADING: Daniel Brown of England with a 6-under 65 in his major championship debut. TRAILING: Shane Lowry of Ireland had a 66 for his best start in 46 majors. ...
McIlroy, DeChambeau stumble badly out of the gates at British Open
TROON, Scotland (AP) — So much for the British Open being one last stand for Rory McIlroy in the majors this year. His best hope now is getting beyond one more day. And he has company from U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. The protagonists from Pinehurst No. 2...
Scottie Scheffler is adjusting to links golf and his role as best player in the world
TROON, Scotland (AP) — The first stage of Scottie Scheffler's rise to the top of golf felt like warp speed. He went from No. 15 in the world to No. 1 in the span of five tournaments, and that was before he won the Masters for the first time. Now he's on a level not seen since Tiger...
Great golf and being on the good side of the draw go a long way at the British Open
TROON, Scotland (AP) — Justin Thomas made his British Open debut at Royal Troon eight years ago, and it taught him everything he needs to know about what can make this major so maddening. It had nothing to do with gorse bushes or pot bunkers. It was about weather and tee times. ...
