Diabolical ‘Postage Stamp’ hole strikes fear at British Open
TROON, Scotland — In truth, it’s a simple little thing. This is a handicap 18 hole at Royal Troon and is considered the easiest hole on the course to get par with. But the 123-yard par-3 eighth hole, affectionately named “The Postage Stamp,” strikes fear into the hearts of the best players on the planet. […]
Phil Mickelson forced to wear new attire at British Open after losing bet
Phil Mickelson wore a new look for Wednesday’s practice round at Royal Troon Golf Club ahead of this week’s British Open. The 2013 British Open champion wore jogging shoes, but not necessarily by choice. Mickelson, 54, Popular YouTuber and golfer Grant Holbert lost a betThe two, who boast more than 700,000 subscribers, faced off in […]
Border wall gap left open after Biden stopped construction frustrates agents: ‘It’s a beacon’
SAN DIEGO – As the crisis continues at the southern border, one of the hottest points for migrant crossings still has large gaps in the border wall that Border Patrol agents say they know illegal immigrants will stream through. Along the border near Otay Mountain, California, about 1.5 miles from the Otay Mesa port of […]
The Open 2024: 1st round weather calls for 25 mph gusts
The British Open is weather dependent. It’s the most unpredictable of the four Grand Slam tournaments, no one really knows how it’s going to turn out, and it’s also the most unfair, with some players favored while others barely surviving – exactly what happened the last time the British Open was held at Royal Troon, […]
NYC can’t open any more charter schools, regulator complains
Gov. Kathy Hokul and the state Legislature will come under pressure next year to lift New York City’s charter school caps after New York state education officials on Wednesday allocated the last of 14 “zombie” slots that lawmakers reluctantly approved last year. The SUNY Charter Commission voted to allow the high-performing charter school networks of […]
The Open: Bryson DeChambeau makes adjustments in powerful game
Bryson DeChambeau can hit a golf ball a mile, but that won’t work this week at The Open at Royal Troon, where his accuracy and little power will be required. The wind and weather will test players’ abilities in Scottish golf, and the unique nature of links golf will force many players to adjust their […]
Robert MacIntyre ready for British Open after ‘absolutely wild’ partying
TROON, Scotland — Robert McIntyre wouldn’t describe himself as a “heavy drinker.” But after winning the Scottish Open last Sunday, the 27-year-old from Oban in the Scottish Highlands said Wednesday: “When a moment like this comes along that’s been a childhood dream and a lifelong goal, and I have family and friends who’ve supported me […]
Dick Van Dyke And His Wife Open Up About Their 46-Year Age Gap
Dick Van Dyke gushed about his love for his wife Arlene Silver, and explained that their 46-year age gap isn’t of concern to them at all. Van Dyke recalled meeting Silver at the SAG Awards in 2006, and admitted he didn’t know she was much younger than he was when they first met, according to […]
Tomi Lahren: The floodgates are just beginning to open up
‘The Big Weekend Show’ co-hosts discuss President Biden’s post-debate interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos and … source
British Open 2024: Odds, value picks, insight for Royal Troon
The British Open, perhaps the most unpredictable of the majors, is less than 24 hours away from starting and is also the final major of the season after the PGA Championship was moved from August to May in 2019. So this will be the last time PGA Tour and LIV Golf players compete side-by-side until […]