Luck of the Irish for Lowry
The glint in the eye from the 2019 Open champion is present. M. James Ward reviews Shane’s surge and the test ahead.
Tiger’s torment – now ours
M. James Ward reviews the continued ineffectual play of the 15-time major champion and why the prognosis is hardly promising.
Daniel who?
M. James Ward outlines how the weather for the 1st round of The Open was not the only surprising matter of note.
Daniel Brown takes advantage of calmer conditions to take opening lead
Lowry carded five birdies in a bogey-free 66 that was only surpassed by Brown’s 65 at the Open.
Justin time?
M. James Ward reviews the emergence of the two-time major champion and whether the progress made will be sustained.
McIlroy’s misfire
M. James Ward delves into the confounding play of the four-time major winner and the ongoing major-less slump
The most impactful Opens since World War II
M. James Ward lists the ten key events that shaped golf’s oldest major and the lasting significance each provided.
Ludvig’s lessons
M. James Ward analyzes the emerging Swedish golfer and the lessons he must learn from his final round hiccups.
On This Day in 2011 – Darren Clarke wins Open Championship at 42
The Northern Irishman shot an even-par 70 on the final day in Sandwich.
McIlroy’s mission, mind over matter
M. James Ward examines the ongoing saga of the world’s second ranked player. How an Open victory provides the needed impetus to bury the past…
Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Troon Golf Club
152nd Open Championship
The Lore of the Links
M. James Ward outlines the roots of the game and how The Open is the critical connector to past, present and future.
How Arnie’s arrival prompted The Open’s return?
M. James Ward assesses how Palmer’s record setting win at Troon in 1962 set in motion the ascension of golf’s oldest major event.
Proper postage preferred
M. James Ward reviews the tantalizing terror of Troon’s famous short hole and the pressures facing those competing to capture the famed Claret Jug.
5 moments from Open Championships at Royal Troon
Henrik Stenson was the most recent winner at the Ayrshire venue in 2016 and the course boasts a rich history of staging the game’s oldest…
The Open Championship 2024: Betting odds and preview
The Open Championship returns to Royal Troon for the first time since 2016, with the world’s best golfers battling it out for the Claret Jug.
Pitch tees up major expansion in four major cities
Pitch is primed for major expansion as the premium indoor golf club opens venues in London, Dublin, Manchester and Birmingham.
The Open Championship – Tournament Records
Eight players entered and contested the first Open in 1860
Sotogrande: The ultimate getaway for golf, gourmet, and relaxation
With world-class amenities and golf courses, Sotogrande serves as the ideal destination for couples, groups and families alike.
Barclay Douglas, Jr. interview
President, Newport Country Club, host of this week’s US Senior Open