Three-time Open winner Jack Nicklaus to become third American to be honorary citizen of St. Andrews, Scotland
ST. ANDREWS — Three-time Open champion Jack NicklausTuesday will be the third occasion that an American is honored as an honorary citizen at St. Andrews in Scotland. Other Americans who were honored with the honor were Benjamin Franklin (1759), inventor and statesman, and Bobby Jones (1958). Nicklaus, an 18 time major champion, won two Open […]
U.S. Department of Justice investigating PGA Tour for behavior toward LIV Golf
ST. ANDREWS in Scotland — The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into the PGA Tour’s handling of its players. It also investigated whether the PGA Tour engaged in anticompetitive behavior while battling with the LIV Golf Invitational Series. The new circuit is being financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. According to player […]
Who can and cannot win The Open at St. Andrews
ST. ANDREWS (Scotland) The OpenThis week marks the 150th anniversary of the home of golf. The games homecoming at St. Andrews couldn’t have come at a better moment. LIV Golf is poised to further fracture the professional tours. This drama is put on hold for at least a week by the Old Course, Ol Tom […]
Tiger Woods, LIV Golf, Rory McIlroy and St. Andrews
ST. ANDREWS (Scotland) Tiger WoodsAfter his return to competitive golf in April, 15-time major winner, he declared St. Andrews as his favorite course after he announced he would be playing at the 150th Open. Woods loves it for many reasons. He won his first Claret Jug here, in 2000, by 8 strokes. This was also […]
Tee times for the first two rounds of The Open at St. Andrews
Here are the tee times of the first two rounds. The Open at St. Andrews: All times ET (a) denotes amateur First round 1:35 a.m. — Paul Lawrie, Webb Simpson, Min Woo Lee 1:46 a.m. — Sadom Kaewkanjana, Ben Campbell, Barclay Brown (a) 1:57 a.m. — Dean Burmester, Chan Kim, Brandon Wu 2:08 a.m. — […]
Tiger Woods – Just dont understand how LIV players could give up playing in major championships
ST. ANDREWS (Scotland) Tiger WoodsDuring a news conference at St. Andrews 150th Open Championship on Tuesday, he blasted LIV Golf. He also offered his sharpest criticism of PGA Tour players who were lured into the Saudi Arabian-financed circuit with lucrative signing bonuses. In some cases, high-profile players, such as former major champions, may be involved. […]
A complete look at all of Tiger Woods 82 winning shirts
Tiger WoodsIn his professional career, he has won 82 times, including twice at St. Andrews. This week, the 150th Open Championship will be held. He could overcome injuries and win No. He would be able to pass 83 if he overcomes his injuries once more. Sam SneadFor the most mens professional golf, this is the […]
Bryson DeChambeaus Bridgestone sponsorship relationship halted amid his involvement in Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour
Bryson deChambeauESPN confirmed that Bridgestone and golf ball manufacturer Bridgestone had agreed to end their sponsorship relationship. Golf.com first reported the news after DeChambeau had decided to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series tour. The PGA Tour is a very important part of professional golf and Bridgestone has a sport marketing relationship with this […]
LIV series is harming the perception of golf, says R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said there is no such thing as a free lunch in golf and that he believes LIV Golf is harming the perception of the sport. Wednesdays 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews was set for a start by Slumbers. He offered the most direct criticism of […]
Scottie Scheffler, ranked No. 1 and Masters champion, doesnt feel viewed as worlds best golfer
ST. ANDREWS (Scotland) Scottie SchefflerHe doesnt feel any pressure to be the No.1 golfer in the world. He is the worlds No. 1 golfer because he believes others around the sport dont necessarily see him as the best. I guess it is good. I guess I am number 1. Scheffler stated Wednesday at St. Andrews […]
