There’s a strange melancholy to the halfway mark of the Open Championship. For golf fans in the U.K. those first two days are sporting festivals, with proper golfers facing proper golf tests from sunup to sundown, some small seaside town overrun with enthusiastic spectators, lively chatter about what could be on the rope line and at the pubs, the tournament bursting at the seams with possibility. For American fans those first two days are a rare joy, too: an excuse to stay up late or get up early, to feel some childlike excitement turning on the TV to see what’s already unfolded in the elements across the pond.

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So, you’re watching The Open and wishing you could play Royal Troon someday yourself, right? You aren’t alone. Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, is hosting the Open Championship for the 10th time in its storied history this week. The club’s Old course — which is used for The Open (and the 2020 AIG Women’s Open) — ranks 66th on GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World ranking, and for good reason. (The club also has an 18-hole Portland course and a nine-hole par-3 called the Craigend course.)

Royal Troon price: How much it costs and how to play the Open venue

Bunkers across the pond aren’t just bunkers — they’re hazards. Outgoing R&A chief Martin Slumbers reminded golf fans of that fact just this week. “They’re hazards,” he said. “They’re deep. They’ve got big faces, and they’re designed to stay out of.”

Open Championship bunkers are tough. Here’s how to conquer them

The 2024 Open Championship begins early Thursday morning, July 18, with the first round at Royal Troon in Scotland. Here’s what you need to know to watch Round 1 on TV or online, including complete Open Championship TV coverage and streaming details. How to watch the Open on Thursday.

2024 Open Championship Thursday TV coverage, streaming: How to watch Round 1

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Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

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A popular chocolate factory in Raleigh, Videri Chocolate Factory, has been named among the top 10 chocolate shops in the country. Videri ranked No. 6 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year, moving up from ninth place in 2023.

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Thanks to Yahoo's comprehensive assessment, they have obtained a list detailing the worst fast-food chains in America. Surprisingly, North Carolina seems to have three locations for the number one spot holder.

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For the first time in eight years, the 2024 Open Championship has returned to Royal Troon for the 10th playing of golf’s oldest major at the famed Scottish links. At the last edition held there in 2016, Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson had a duel for the ages which resulted in Stenson setting the then-major-championship scoring record of 20-under 264. Troon sits in one of the most golf-rich areas in the world, but if you’re not a geography expert, don’t worry, we have you covered.

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Master craftsman Scotty Cameron is constantly thinking of ways to innovate. But that doesn’t mean he’s against embracing the past. The latest B3 Triple Black Design limited putters deftly toe the line between the past and present by combining classic head shapes with modern twists. Golfers familiar with...

Scotty Cameron re-introduces classic shapes with B3 Triple Black putters

Tiger Woods, Xander Schauffele says, is still “El Tigre” to him. Fifteen-time major winner. Sunday red-shirt wearer. That dude. To that end, he said he’s heard Colin Montgomerie’s comments — the ones that inferred retirement — and he’s dismissed them. “Whether it’s his...

Tiger Woods walked into Open locker room, pro says. Then he ‘flexed’

TROON, Scotland — Wednesday night was cool, breezy and dank, here on the west coast of Scotland. There was a rock-out garden party, stacked limos in the driveway, at a mansion near the course for this 152nd Open, Royal Troon edition. Some of the players, no doubt comforted by their signed contracts, were safely in their five-star rooms at the Marine Hotel, glowing in the dusk light. Nice digs, if you can get them.

There’s a magical golf course near Royal Troon that no one talks about

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Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

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Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they faced along the way. Something as simple as tee height might not cause much anxiety for you...

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TROON, Scotland — Hopefully the coffee is warm back in the States — or from wherever you’re watching The Open — because it’s chilly, windy and downright uncomfortable at Royal Troon Thursday. The 152nd Open kicked off with Justin Leonard’s opening tee shot, which found...

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With scorching heatwaves sweeping across the country, drivers are being advised to take their car's thermometer readings with a grain of salt. While your dashboard might display a temperature that seems outrageously high, experts suggest not relying on it for an accurate outdoor temperature gauge.

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To start our story, we scroll down. Ugly, right? But that’s what Royal Troon does. It’s pretty to look at, but it packs a punch behind its humps and bumps, its fescue and gorse, its ever-changing wind and its rain. What would you, the non-pro, shoot at Troon...

What a low handicap would shoot at 2024 Open Championship, according to pros

Unexpected Bankruptcy Looms for LL Flooring Amid Economic Challenges. In a surprising turn of events, LL Flooring, a major player in the U.S. hardwood flooring market, is reportedly teetering on the edge of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This news has sent shockwaves through the retail industry, given the company's prominent position and widespread presence across 47 states.

A store that sells tools and home supplies is suddenly going bankrupt

Rory McIlroy grew up playing in the winds of Northern Ireland, but even to those born in it, links golf can be a cruel mistress. And it is never crueler than at the Open Championship. This week, McIlory sought to move on from the closest he had come to winning...

Rory McIlroy nearly whiffs shot, tumbles down Open Championship leaderboard

Check in every week for the unfiltered opinions of our writers and editors as they break down the hottest topics in the sport, and join the conversation by tweeting us at @golf_com. The first round of the 2024 Open Championship had everything it should have — rugged Scottish weather, unpredictable...

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2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic money: Here’s how much every player made

The youth movement is overtaking the PGA Tour this week. Four amateurs teed it up this week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic including Luke Clanton, Ben...

2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic money: Here’s how much every player made

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