Battling Ernie Els withdraws from The Open before second round
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Battling Ernie Els withdraws from The Open before second round

**Ernie Els Withdraws from The Open Championship Due to Back Injury** Ernie Els, South Africa’s most recent major champion, withdrew from The Open Championship ahead of his second round on Friday. The 54-year-old golfer struggled to an 11-over-par 82 in the first round and later disclosed that a back injury had contributed to his poor…

Tiger Woods responds after ‘ridiculous’ painkillers claim from TV commentator
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Tiger Woods responds after ‘ridiculous’ painkillers claim from TV commentator

Tiger Woods has refuted a TV commentator’s claim that he requires painkillers to compete at The Open. Despite shooting a 79 on the first day at Royal Troon, leaving him eight over par, Woods remains optimistic about his performance and future. Reflecting on his game, Woods acknowledged his improvement throughout the year despite limited play….

Tyrrell Hatton gets his wish: Open organizers make subtle change to Royal Troon on Day 2
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Tyrrell Hatton gets his wish: Open organizers make subtle change to Royal Troon on Day 2

After the first day at Royal Troon, Tyrrell Hatton voiced his strong opinion about the course setup, prompting the R&A to make a slight change for the second round. Hatton, known for his candidness, criticized the R&A following his 2-over 73 on Thursday. Starting with 13 consecutive pars, he highlighted how the organization did not…

John Daly withdraws from The Open, cites injury at Royal Troon
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John Daly withdraws from The Open, cites injury at Royal Troon

Two-time major champion John Daly has withdrawn from The Open Championship at Royal Troon, citing a knee injury. Daly, who won the 1995 Champion Golfer of the Year title, exited the tournament after posting a 10-over 81 during Thursday’s first round, which included seven bogies and a quadruple bogey eight on the 18th hole. This…

Canada’s Nick Taylor ready to ‘throw my putter in the ocean’ during frustrating day
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Canada’s Nick Taylor ready to ‘throw my putter in the ocean’ during frustrating day

Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin, close friends since childhood in British Columbia, found themselves sharing similar struggles at the British Open on Thursday. Both finished with identical scores of 4-over-par 75, an outcome that left them equally frustrated. Taylor, who gained national acclaim by winning last year’s RBC Canadian Open with a remarkable putt, was…

Rory McIlroy gets 100% real after disheartening start
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Rory McIlroy gets 100% real after disheartening start

Dejected Rory McIlroy Struggles in Opening Round of 152nd Open Championship Rory McIlroy’s hopes for contending in the 152nd Open Championship took a severe hit after a disappointing opening round of 78 at Royal Troon. The Northern Irish golfer effectively ruled out his chances of winning, stating, “All I need to focus on is tomorrow…

Scottie Scheffler Jokes Flood Social Media After Embarrassing Olympics Photos Emerge
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Scottie Scheffler Jokes Flood Social Media After Embarrassing Olympics Photos Emerge

Scottie Scheffler’s arrest just before the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship was a major story in the golf world for weeks. Although all charges were dropped in late May, Scheffler found himself in the spotlight again on Thursday when official headshot photos of golfers competing in the 2024 Olympics appeared on social media….

Tiger Woods to Watch Son Compete at Oakland Hills; Free Admission for Spectators
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Tiger Woods to Watch Son Compete at Oakland Hills; Free Admission for Spectators

Tiger Woods is confirmed to attend the U.S. Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills to watch his 15-year-old son, Charlie, compete. The tournament will take place in Bloomfield Township, with 264 players participating. Woods will travel to Metro Detroit following the British Open in Scotland, where he is currently playing. After a challenging opening round at…

LIV Golf star calls into question Royal Troon setup in first round of The Open Championship
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LIV Golf star calls into question Royal Troon setup in first round of The Open Championship

Tyrrell Hatton Questions Royal Troon Setup in The Open Championship First Round Tyrrell Hatton expressed concerns over the Royal Troon setup during the first round of The 152nd Open Championship, criticizing the R&A’s decision not to adjust any tees in response to the wind direction. The 32-year-old LIV Golf star commented after finishing his opening…

British Open 2024: Bryson blamed his equipment for his woes on Day 1—does he have a point?
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British Open 2024: Bryson blamed his equipment for his woes on Day 1—does he have a point?

After a challenging opening-round 76 at the British Open at Royal Troon, Bryson DeChambeau attributed his performance to equipment issues. He explained, “I’m going to go figure it out. It’s something equipment related. The golf ball is … look, I’m not at 190 ball speed, so particularly when I’m hitting driver or 3-wood, those clubs…