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Tom Weiskopf dies aged 79 after cancer battle

Former Open champion Tom Weiskopf has died at the age of 79 following a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. News of Weiskopf’s death became public on Sunday following a message on social media from Tom Watson. “I send my deepest sympathies to ...

21 Aug 2022 at 18:53

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Gary Player urges Matt Fitzpatrick to avoid ‘poison’ of modern-day coaching

Nine-time major winner Gary Player has urged new US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick not to change his game in the wake of his major breakthrough as others who have “can’t play any more”. The outspoken 86-year-old claims there are at least a dozen ...

21 Jun 2022 at 13:03

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Matthew Jordan eager to make the most of home comforts at Hoylake

Royal Liverpool member Matthew Jordan admits there will be no excuses when he tees it up in his second major on the home course he has played for 20 years. The 27-year-old, who grew up in nearby West Kirby and lives in Hoylake, followed in his ...

14 Jul 2023 at 06:01

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Amateur Christo Lamprecht sets the early pace at the Open

Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht outscored the professionals to set the clubhouse lead on his Open debut as 50-year-old 2009 champion Stewart Cink rolled back the years to put himself in contention. The 22-year-old Lamprecht, a 6ft 8in ...

20 Jul 2023 at 13:20

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Tommy Fleetwood having time of his life as he shares early lead at Open

Tommy Fleetwood rode a wave of home support to the top of the leaderboard on day one of the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Roared on by a partisan crowd, the 32-year-old from Southport carded six birdies and a solitary ...

20 Jul 2023 at 15:44

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New Tiger in town for Open as Christensen qualifies in Woods’ absence

Ankle surgery has ruled out 15-time major winner Tiger Woods from playing in The Open at Royal Liverpool but there will be a new Tiger in town for the week, with a German amateur carrying the name at Hoylake. Tiger Christensen ...

16 Jul 2023 at 13:00

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On this day in 2011: Darren Clarke becomes oldest Open champion since 1967

Darren Clarke became the oldest Open champion since 1967 on this day in 2011. The 42-year-old Northern Irishman shot an even-par 70 on the final day to hold off the challenge of American duo Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson ...

17 Jul 2023 at 06:00

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Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht makes bright start on his Open debut

Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht outscored the professionals on the outward nine of his Open debut as he took an early lead on the first day. The 6ft 8in South African, who qualified by winning the 128th Amateur ...

20 Jul 2023 at 10:30

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Matthew Jordan uses home advantage to good effect with fast start at 151st Open

Royal Liverpool member Matthew Jordan used home advantage to good effect to make a dream start to the 151st Open in Hoylake. The 27-year-old, playing in the tournament for the second time after qualifying at ...

20 Jul 2023 at 09:13

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Cameron Smith has no point to prove defending Open title he won before LIV move

Cameron Smith insists he does not have a point to prove as he returns to defend the Open title he won just weeks before defecting to LIV Golf last year. The Australian was well on his way to becoming world ...

17 Jul 2023 at 15:34

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Tyrrell Hatton says on-course outbursts are not his way of trying ‘to be funny’

England’s Tyrrell Hatton insists he is not trying to be funny with his on-course remonstrations – in fact it is completely the opposite. The 31-year-old is well known for his often expletive-laden ...

22 Jul 2023 at 16:10

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A closer look at 2023 Open champion Brian Harman

American Brian Harman secured his first major title with a six-shot victory at Royal Liverpool. Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at the new Open champion. Early days Baseball was ...

23 Jul 2023 at 18:44

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