TROON, Scotland — In the aftermath of Rory McIlroy’s painful loss at the U.S. Open, the Northern Irishman received a plethora of encouraging texts and voice mails from family, friends, even the media. Among them was one from Tiger Woods, who reached out a few days afterward. “I...

British Open 2024: Rory McIlroy changed his phone number, leading to an awkward slight of Tiger Woods

Last month, Robert MacIntyre won his first-ever PGA Tour event at the RBC Canadian Open with his dad Dougie filling in on the bag. The moment was special not only for the 27-year-old Scottish pro, but also his father, a greenskeeper at Glencruitten Golf Club back in Scotland, who got his very own taste of PGA Tour glory.

Robert MacIntyre celebrated his Scottish Open win by drinking an unholy amount of whiskey out of the trophy with his dad

It's been a summer to remember for Robert MacIntyre. The details just might be a bit hazy. Last month, MacIntyre claimed the RBC Canadian Open with his dad on the bag. Then flew home to Scotland to celebrate with friends and family instead of playing in the Memorial. After winning the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday, he obviously won't be skipping this week's Open Championship.

Robert MacIntyre delivers all-time quote about being too drunk to get to his British Open press conference

First-time viewers of Royal Troon will notice a palatial estate nestled among the Ayeshire links, one that—given its expansive confines—can easily be confused as a clubhouse. However, the plot is actually two private residences, called “Blackrock,” which predates the founding of Royal Troon. The houses are just steps from the second and 16th greens, offering views that will put any hospitality suite to shame.

British Open 2024: The best house in golf is for sale

The stinger. The wind-cheater. The punch. Whatever you call it, the knockdown is a useful shot to have in your arsenal, especially if you’re playing in windy conditions or on a tight course. How do you hit a knockdown shot? Well, it’s not as difficult as you might think. With a few setup changes and the right swing thought, you can master the knockdown and become a great wind player. Let me show you how. — Andrew Park, Andrew Park Golf, West Orange C.C., Winter Garden, Fla., Golf Digest Best in State Teacher.

How to hit a knockdown shot: 5 basics for golf's must-have shot

Golf architecture has succumbed to the long ball. Drivable par 4s and 290-yard par 3s are all the rage. A one-shot hole that is a delicate pitch to a daunting target has been all but forgotten. Not that they were ever that popular. The best took courage to design and courage to play. We're talking about truly short par 3s, ones no longer than a football field, end zones included, 120 yards more or less.

The best short par 3s in golf

TROON, Scotland — The Champion Golfer of the Year will win a lot more than the claret jug. The R&A announced Monday the prize fund up for grabs at the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, with the victor taking home a tournament-record $3.1 million payday. The total prize fund is $17 million for the field, also a record.

British Open 2024: Here's the record-breaking prize money payout for each golfer at Royal Troon

Viktor Hovland has yet to win a major championship, but it looks like his mind isn’t just on the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Troon. The always-entertaining Norwegian spoke to The Telegraph on his third-place finish at the PGA, his two missed cuts at the Masters and U.S. Open and … what the deal is with all the aliens out there. This is truly the interview we deserve heading into the final major of the calendar year.

Viktor Hovland discusses alien conspiracy theories and ‘preparing for the afterlife’

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

TROON, Scotland — The question was bound to be asked of Tiger Woods at his Tuesday press conference ahead of the British Open. And his response was a predictable mix of sarcasm, cheekiness and clap-back. Last week, World Golf Hall of Famer Colin Montgomerie pondered out loud during a...

British Open 2024: Tiger Woods has predictably spicy response to Monty's question about retirement

Ayaka Furue went on a tear over the last five holes to jump up and grab the Amundi Evian Championship, to capture her first LPGA major and second career event. The 24-year-old from Japan birdies Nos. 14, 15 and 16, then made eagle on the 18th hole to shoot a final-round 65 and top Stephanie Kyriacou by a shot.

Here’s the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2024 Amundi Evian Championship

What you need to know: Scotty Cameron takes his inspiration from many areas. In the case of his latest creation, the B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters, he was motivated by convertible car culture—where a black paintjob, black interior and black soft top signifies a “triple black” color combination. Cameron then married that idea with four of his most popular designs and modernized them.

Scotty Cameron B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters: what you need to know

TROON, Scotland — Preparing for the British Open is unlike what competitors face at any of the other men’s majors, the unique nature of links golf requiring tour pros to adapt their games as quickly as they can to the test that awaits. But the challenge this week at Royal Troon isn’t just familiarizing oneself with a course that last host the Open eight years ago, but bracing for the uncertainty that also comes with links golf.

British Open 2024: Weather forecast includes rain, wind and 'uncertainty'

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless are divided on whether or not it was appropriate for Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) and Chelsea Newman) to reconnect romantically this past week.

Y&R  Spoilers: Melissa Claire Egan suggested Chadam's hook-up but says the duo will not reunite

TROON, Scotland — On July 19 last year, New Zealand golfer Michael Hendry was watching the pre-tournament coverage of the British Open at Royal Liverpool from the couch in Auckland with chemotherapy drugs coursing through his veins. A shock leukemia diagnosis 10 weeks earlier forced him to give up the spot he’d earned via the Asian Tour for the 151st Open.

British Open 2024: After leukemia diagnosis, Kiwi pro gets second chance at life and playing in links major

TROON, Scotland—If you're reading this article from the United States, the greens at your home course probably roll about the same as the greens the pros will putt on at Royal Troon this week. That's not an insult, by the way. The grass is simply longer on the putting...

British Open 2024: How pros adapt to slow greens—2 things we can learn

Another week. Another short miss. Another agonizing defeat. This time, it was Anirban Lahiri at the LIV Golf event at Valderrama in Spain, who missed a putt from no longer than two feet Sunday to win his first event on the circuit. The 37-year-old from India took a four-shot lead...

Watch Anirban Lahiri miss two-foot par putt to win LIV Golf event in Spain

TROON, Scotland—I’ve just gotten settled into the media center at Royal Troon and my first thought is to get out and see some of the course that’s hosting the 145th Open Championship. “To the Postage Stamp!” I declare. “You’ve got to be really dedicated,” another...

British Open 2024: It’s a LONG walk to the Open Championship’s shortest hole

Welcome to another edition of The Grind, where we had plenty of time to reflect on our latest close call at the HGGA Championship, AKA my annual buddies trip, while driving the family home from North Carolina. On the bright side, French Lick Resort (I went from there to NC to meet the fam after finishing runner-up) and its golf courses were awesome. On the down side, I couldn’t get that final round at the Donald Ross course out of my mind. First, I was fixated on the missed putt on 18 costing me the green jacket. Then, it was the putt on 16. No, it was the misjudged approach on 15. No, it was the misjudged approach on 3. No, it was the drive on 18. You get the point. A man can do some serious thinking during a 12-hour car ride—even with two kids in the backseat. Anyway, congrats to HGGA commissioner Mark Finegan on getting back into the winner’s circle:

Robert MacIntyre’s inspirational quote, a $2 million missed 2-footer, and a giant sandbagging controversy

The game of golf is always changing, and for once it looks like the senior citizens are leading the charge. Despite being eligible for many a senior discount, one brave 62-year-old man and his compatriots have discovered a new digital-first way to announce their golf outfits of the day. All you need is a little spare time, some video-editing knowledge and the ability to wear the hell out of a pair of slacks.

Golf dad goes viral after unbelievably creative golf fit reveal

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The 2016 Open at Royal Troon: Best Duel Ever!

EDITOR’S NOTE—Much has happened to Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson since the protagonists clashed in their epic final-round showdown at the 2016 British Open. In many...

The 2016 Open at Royal Troon: Best Duel Ever!

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