Links golf is a multi-faceted affair, one that asks an often-dizzying array of questions all the way from driver to putter. That is why so many believe golf in the land where the game began is the ultimate test, both mentally and physically.
Cameron Smith has credited better communication with his caddie for storming into the outright lead after day one at LIV Golf London, his last competitive outing before his title defence at the Open Championship in two weeks.
Turns out Tiger will play the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Not the injured Tiger Woods, but a German teen amateur who plays college golf at Arizona State. Christensen – as well as Royal Liverpool member and DP World Tour pro Matthew Jordan, and Matt Fitzpatrick’s younger brother, Alex – were the standout stories among 19 golfers who secured spots in the Open via 36-hole Final Qualifying from four sits on Tuesday.
Seeking to play in his 25th consecutive Open Championship, Sergio Garcia will lead a group of LIV golfers including Marc Leishman who hope to secure last-minute entry into the field at Royal Liverpool via 36-hole qualifying next week.
Augusta National Golf Club and the R&A released statements Tuesday regarding the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, calling the deal a “positive development” for the game.
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club (R&A) has announced exemptions for the 151st Open in July. Following the lead of the Masters and US Open, LIV Golf members will be able to compete in the championship.
Starting yesterday and lasting for two weeks this month, the original Open layout, recreated as never before, is going to be available to a mixture of members, media and, on a couple of days at least, visitors.
Tiger Woods has been in hibernation since the Open Championship (not counting the occasional emergency trip to Delaware). According to one confidant, Woods’ next outing might be closer than you think.
Now officially one of Australia’s greatest golfers, Cameron Smith says he will try and pack as many beers into the claret jug after winning the 150th Open at St Andrews.
Cameron Smith had just walked off the 18th green at St Andrews, holding the Open Championship’s claret jug, when his agent, Bud Martin, handed him a phone.
Cameron Smith says he will seek revenge on St Andrews’ Old Course on the final day after squandering his Open Championship lead during a frustrating third round he only just managed to save from disaster.
Australian Golf Digest
