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Billy Horschel can’t match Xander Schauffele’s dominant British Open finish

TROON, Scotland — Billy Horschel was hanging on, clinging to the dream of being a British Open champion, a major championship. He was one stroke behind going into Sunday’s final round at Royal Troon, with a shot at the chance to claim the biggest win of his career. Billy Horschel couldn’t catch Xander Schauffele at […]

Justin Rose left ‘choking back tears’ after British Open run

TROON, Scotland — In the chill and twilight of a late Sunday afternoon in Scotland, Royal Troon’s 72nd hole putt disappeared from about 30 feet into the 18th hole for a stunning birdie finish. Justin Rose took off his hat and raised it high into the gray sky as fans filling the enormous stands on […]

DP World Tour’s Thriston Lawrence makes statement at British Open

TROON, Scotland — Few people had ever heard of Thriston Lawrence before he appeared atop the British Open leaderboard on Saturday. The 27-year-old South African held the lead for much of Sunday’s final round at Troon. He was four under par through the first nine holes, but improved to seven under par in the second […]

Xander Schauffele’s British Open win was ‘dream come true’

TROON, Scotland — X won the PGA Championship at Valhalla in May. The X now marks the spot for the 152nd British Open, which will be held at Royal Troon. Xander Schauffele had a stunning victory at the British Open on Sunday. He was never fazed, shooting a 6-under 65 in the final round to […]

British Sprinter Blows Race After Stopping Short of the Finish Line

Defeat right before victory and then what happened on Friday. Jake O’Day-Jordan, a 16-year-old British sprinter, took a commanding lead in the men’s 200 metres at the European Athletics U-18 Championships and looked certain to win, and certainly would have done so if he had just kept going. But he didn’t. Valuable lessons #BanskaBystrica2024! ⚠ […]

Xander Schauffele wins 2024 British Open for second major of year

Xander Schauffele has solidified himself as a key player. Two months after winning his first major at the PGA Championship, Schauffele won the 2024 British Open on Sunday at Royal Troon, climbing up the rankings with his second career major victory. The 30-year-old shot a six-under 65 in the final round to finish at nine […]

Scottie Scheffler’s brutal three-putt costs him at British Open

Scottie Scheffler’s chances of winning the 2024 British Open all but ended on the ninth hole of the final round Sunday. The two-time Masters champion was tied for fifth at the time, two strokes behind the leader at four under par, but had a chance to make a par putt from about six and a […]

Justin Rose chasing Englishman’s ‘dream’ at heels of British Open leader

TROON, Scotland — Justin Rose loves his position. The 43-year-old Englishman is bidding for his second major title of his career. And he did just that, qualifying for the 152nd British Open. Justin Rose reacts on the 18th green after the third round of the British Open on Saturday. Reuters He is at 3 under […]

Joe Dean, a UK driver by day, keeps on truckin’ at British Open

TROON, Scotland — Most people have probably never heard of Joe Dean. After shooting an even-par 71 on Saturday and sitting four over par heading into the final round, he’s not going to win The Open at Royal Troon. But Dean is competing in the Open, which is a great story in itself. Great Britain’s […]