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Scheffler makes hot start in defence of British Open

On a perfect morning for scoring on the Royal Birkdale links, Scottie Scheffler has made an imposing start to the 154th British Open golf championship.

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Open season: IBF presses flesh with Aussie golf on menu

Ian Baker-Finch, a British Open champion at Royal Birkdale 35 years ago, has met with Scottie Scheffler to discuss his desire to play in Australia.

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Will Golfers Be Penalized for Throwing Clubs at British Open? What to Know About New Conduct Policy

A strict conduct policy awaits players and fans at Royal Birkdale this week.

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Meet the Controversial New Hole at Royal Birkdale That Could Become the Biggest Story at the British Open

This 241-yard brute of a par-3 could decide who wins the Claret Jug on Sunday.

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Brandel Chamblee’s Shot at Bryson DeChambeau Over YouTube Golf Was Pretty Savage, but Not Exactly Fair

Bryson DeChambeau has missed the cut at all three majors so far this year. Will that happen again this week at the British Open?

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2026 British Open Predictions: Our Picks to Win and Surprise at Royal Birkdale

Who will hoist the Claret Jug on Sunday, and who won’t make it to the weekend? Here are Sports Illustrated’s picks for the 2026 British Open.

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2026 British Open Tee Times: Eight Best Groups to Watch, Including Scottie Scheffler With Bryson DeChambeau

Bryson DeChambeau is looking to make his first cut at a major this year.

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Scott ready for stiff challenges of Royal Birkdale

Australian golfing great Adam Scott feels the shortest and straightest hitters will have an advantage at Royal Birkdale as the 154th British Open gets underway.

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Former champion upbeat about British Open chances

Cameron Smith feels his game is in good shape as he attempts to win a second British Open, with his new American coach having an impact.

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On merit: Open visions at happy Aussie hunting ground

Min Woo Lee has arrived at the British Open in hot form while Travis Smyth earned his place as one of seven Australians in the field at Royal Birkdale.

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This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He's proving an inspiration

David Howard was aged 7 when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and soon found out this rare genetic condition might not let him live beyond his mid-20s

The Independent UK

The Six Golfers to Complete Career Grand Slam As Scottie Scheffler Chases History at U.S. Open

Scheffler looks to make his mark on golf history this week at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.

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Cameron Smith Makes a Tough Decision, Then Thrives at PGA Championship

The 2022 British Open champ, coming off six straight missed cuts in majors, had a chance to win the PGA Championship shortly after moving on from his swing coach of 23 years.

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British Open to return to Royal Lytham in 2028 as Trump's Turnberry course made to wait

The British Open will return to Royal Lytham & St. Annes in 2028 to end the northwest English venue's 16-year wait to host golf’s oldest major again

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Report: British Open Not Returning to Trump Turnberry or Muirfield in 2028

According to the Telegraph, Royal Lytham and St Annes has emerged as the favorite to host the 2028 British Open.

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Aussie golfers' uncertainty amid reports LIV could fold

LIV Golf's CEO has moved to reassure players the 2026 season will be completed amid reports its Saudi backers are considering pulling their funding..

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'You don't lose your talent': great's tip for Cam Smith

Fellow former British Open champion Ian Baker-Finch has some sage advice for embattled Australian golf ace Cameron Smith after missing the Masters cut.

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Major Champion Ejected From Masters for Using Cell Phone

Security removed Mark Calcavecchia, the 1989 British Open champion, from Augusta National on Wednesday due to one of their notoriously tough policies.

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Local hero Hillier ends long drought at NZ Open

Kiwi Daniel Hillier has won the New Zealand Open by two shots, with second-placed Australian Lucas Herbert securing a start in the 2026 British Open.

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Herbert chasing British Open start at Millbrook Resort

Unlike most of his LIV Golf counterparts, Lucas Herbert has made sure to fit the NZ Open into his playing schedule.

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Cam Smith Looks for Bounceback at LIV Golf’s Super Bowl

The 2022 British Open champion suffered through a brutal 2025 and will hope for a boost in his native Australia, where LIV Golf has its most popular event.

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Improbable Break in Latin America Amateur Gets Argentinian Into Three Majors

After two playoff holes, 25-year-old Mateo Pulcini earned a spot in the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open.

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Rising star set for surprise LIV all-Australian switch

Elvis Smylie is reportedly set to take the place of veteran Matt Jones in the all-Australian LIV Golf team, led by former British Open winner Cameron Smith.

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LIV Golf’s Tom McKibbin Earns Major Berths With Hong Kong Open Win

The Northern Irishman will play in the 2026 Masters and British Open after winning Hong Kong’s national open.

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Two Notable Streaks End, in China and Japan

Xander Schauffele won for the first time since the 2024 British Open and Jeeno Thitikul became the LPGA's first two-time winner of 2025.

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