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CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — Stephen Ames shot a four-under 68 Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Senior British Open at Carnoustie. The naturalized Canadian citizen from Trinidad had a one-stroke lead over four players — Richard Green, Paul Broadhurst, Peter Baker and K.J. Choi. Scott Hend shot 70 and was in sixth place.

Ames takes first-round lead at Senior British Open at Carnoustie, four players a stroke behind

Ian Poulter says he has been frustrated with his performances since joining the breakaway LIV Golf League. Poulter was among the first wave of golfers to join the lucrative series in 2022. The Englishman reportedly penned a $22m deal to join the Saudi-backed tour. It could be argued that most...

LIV Golf pro blasts his performances since joining rival league: "I'm not happy"

Irish Star

Xander Schauffele's father has issued a warning to Rory McIlroy and his rivals after his son stormed to victory at The Open Championship, securing a second major title

Xander Schauffele's dad sends Rory McIlroy warning after Open Championship win

Jon Rahm says he's already held discussions with LIV Golf officials about having a links event on the schedule before The Open. Per a report by GD's Evin Priest, Rahm said it was undeniable 'how much it helps' to play a links course a week before golf's oldest major. Rahm...

Jon Rahm in fresh talks with LIV officials to make a change: "I'm pushing for it"

England's Richard Bland says it's untrue LIV Golf denied him a tournament release to play in the Senior Open. If Bland was in the field at Carnoustie this week he would have been vying to make it a hat-trick of senior major wins. The 51-year-old captured the Senior PGA Championship...

LIV Golf pro shuts down rumour: "This is my priority"

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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The son of the two-time major winner will compete at Hazeltine next month.

John Daly Jr. Qualifies for the 2024 U.S. Amateur

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The 2024 major season has come and gone and now golf fans around the world have to wait until April for the Masters. However, it’s never a bad idea to start planning ahead, and that’s why we wanted to bring you these incredible opportunities for the 2025 British Open, the final men’s major championship of the year, at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
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Want to go to the 2025 British Open at Royal Portrush? Here are several ticket packages

Eighteen down, 54 to go in the second-to-last chance for those scrambling for the postseason. Jacob Bridgeman is among those scrambling. The PGA Tour rookie, who entered the week at No. 135 in the FedEx Cup standings, made nine birdies Thursday and shot 63 to lead the 3M Open. A win this week would vault him into the top 70, where he needs to be in three weeks to qualify for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first of three playoff events.

3M Open 2024 Friday tee times, PGA Tour pairings and how to watch

It was always going to be a struggle for Charlie Woods to progress in the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur. The 15-year-old shot an opening round 12-over 82 and needed birdies if he was going to make the projected cut of 4-over. Only the top 64 players advanced to Wednesday's match...

Tiger Woods 'expressionless' as Charlie shoots 22-over at U.S. Junior Amateur

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John Nieporte, a PGA head golf professional at Trump International Golf Club in Florida, praised Trump's golf skills, saying that he's not only a great boss but also "one hell of a golfer." He praises witnessing Trump's generosity and character for the past 25 years.

Florida golf club employee says Trump is 'one hell of a golfer'

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Francis Ouimet winning the 1913 U.S. Open against Ted Ray and Harry Vardon springs immediately to mind. So does Sam Snead seeing off Ben Hogan to claim the 1954 Masters. Then there was Jack Nicklaus defeating Doug Sanders to win his second Open Championship at St. Andrews in 1970.

Carnoustie's 'forgotten man' on Jean Van de Velde's collapse and the 1999 Open playoff that followed

The Mirror US

Much has been said about the importance of Olympic golf in the professional game, but Jon Rahm is more than looking forward to represent his native Spain in August

Jon Rahm's Olympics stance speaks volumes as LIV Golf star fires back at critics

Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Bernhard Langer has always been a fighter, ever since his childhood in West Germany. But this week at...

Bernhard Langer details “painful” prospect of Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie

Xander Schauffele has spoken out after Shane Lowry slammed the set-up at Royal Troon during the final round of The Open

Xander Schauffele breaks silence on Shane Lowry's brutal comments as Ryder Cup team-mates split

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Sergio Garcia issued the perfect response to missing out on a spot at The Open Championship, winning his first ever LIV Golf event on home soil at Valderrama this month

Sergio Garcia finally achieved LIV Golf 'dream' in wake of Open heartbreak

Billy Horschel was one of the many names fans had their eyes on for this week’s 3M Open. He was one of the first players to arrive on Monday after his incredible Open Championship performance in Scotland. However, he withdrew from the event before his tee time on Thursday,...

After a strong Open finish, Billy Horschel unfortunately withdraws from 3M Open

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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.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

PGA Tour Champions pro Greg Chalmers has revealed he lost four golf balls - all within the rope line - during his practice round at this week's Senior Open at Carnoustie. Chalmers, 50, is competing in his first Senior Open this week. If the Australian's early comments are anything to...

Red-faced PGA Tour pro makes outrageous golf ball claim following last round

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Senior Open: Watch this pro have an absolute shocker at Carnoustie!

Golf fans were bellowing that Paul Broadhurst channelled his inner Hale Irwin after missing a putt from less than an inch during the Senior Open at...

Senior Open: Watch this pro have an absolute shocker at Carnoustie!

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