The Latest Breaking News from British Open

Phil Mickelson Begins British Open With 1-Under 70, Three Behind Early Leaders

Matt Fitzpatrick and Jacob Skov Olesen were among the early leaders at 4 under while Mickelson, 55, had his lowest opening round in an Open since 2016.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2025

Aussie Open crew playing catch-up after Smith shocker

Cameron Smith smacked one of the worst tee shots of his major career - a fitting launch of an underwhelming day for Australia's Open Championship battalion.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

McIlroy On Home Turf As Scheffler Seeks Satisfaction At British Open

Rory McIlroy will be roared on in his homeland as the 153rd British Open gets underway at Royal Portrush on Thursday as world number one Scottie Scheffler seeks his first Claret Jug.

International Business Times · Jul 17, 2025

Power Nine: The Newest Major Champ and the Man Who Turned Down the PGA Tour

Our weekly review of golf's top newsmakers also includes the winner of the British Open press conferences and player/caddie duo that is no more.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025

Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland faces ‘logistical’ issues ahead of a possible British Open return

President Donald Trump's links course at Turnberry has not actually been taken off the British Open rotation

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

R&A Boss Says Talks Continue on Taking British Open Back to Turnberry, Out of U.K.

Mark Darbon said the R&A has talked to President Donald Trump's son Eric about returning to Turnberry; he also noted that the OWGR board would start to review LIV Golf's application.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025

Royal Portrush’s Return to the British Open Rota Is a Tale of Perseverance

The scenic Northern Ireland links is hosting an Open for the second time in six years, but before that was a 68-year drought. Bob Harig explains how Royal Portrush's fortunes turned.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16, 2025

McIlroy Returns To Portrush As Schauffele Defends British Open Crown

A raucous reception will greet Rory McIlroy as the British Open returns to Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time since Shane Lowry's 2019 triumph.

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025

Why former bikie wants to be free at British Open

An Australian former bikie who spent five years in jail says he has owned his story ahead of teeing off with the world's best golfers at the British Open.

AAP · Jul 16, 2025

Ryder Cup Places Up For Grabs At British Open

The British Open tees off on Thursday with not just the glory of lifting the Claret Jug on offer for the field at Royal Portrush but places in the Ryder Cup up for grabs for US and European players.

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025