TROON, Scotland — Daniel Brown had a major championship debut he won’t soon forget. He birdied two of the last three holes Thursday in The Open, giving him a 6-under …
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British Open 2024 best quotes, Thursday: Justin Thomas trending; Tyrrell Hatton’s worst round of year
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe winds flipped, Royal Troon’s front nine packed an unusual punch and some of the best players in the world couldn’t adjust. Other, of course, did, including Justin Thomas, the …
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British Open 2024: Bryson DeChambeau backs up with disastrous opening nine
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBryson DeChambeau said earlier this week that the back nine at Royal Troon had some teeth. The front nine seemed to take that personally. DeChambeau, who just a few weeks …
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A house with best views of British Open is up for sale. It’s in the middle of the Royal Troon course
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTROON, Scotland (AP) An estimated 250,000 golf fans will pour into Royal Troon to watch the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods at the British Open. The …
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Where Royal Troon’s ‘The Railway’ ranks among 50 toughest Open holes of 21st century
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs far as Open Championship venues go, Royal Troon isn’t particularly stout, ranking as the third easiest on the rota. It’d be much easier if not for “The Railway.” The …
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British Open 2024: Jon Rahm hoping to ride Spanish momentum to end drought
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTROON, Scotland — Jon Rahm felt like one of the most popular players when he arrived at Royal Troon, even if it had nothing to do with him or with …
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R&A outgoing CEO Martin Slumbers: LIV players have ample opportunity to qualify for Open
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTROON, Scotland – Departing R&A CEO Martin Slumbers suggested Wednesday that the organization was unlikely to implement a direct pathway into The Open for the top-performing players on LIV Golf. …
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British Open 2024: Royal Troon’s par-3 eighth is short and ‘super scary’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTROON, Scotland – Royal Troon’s eighth hole is a refreshing enigma in the world of major championship golf. At 123 yards (which is how long it played in 2016, the …
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Again gunning for FedEx top 50, Ben Griffin credits surprising ball switch for turnaround
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBen Griffin put the Maxfli ball in play in Houston last March, months before officially signing with the company. He’s since turned his season around. Griffin will tee it up …
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BANG! *In Mike Breen’s voice* We did it! Outright win number eight and back-to-back weeks with an outright winner!! Last week’s sweat during the Evian Championship, where Ayaka Furue sent …