All articles tagged with #the open
Ryan Fox staged the Open's biggest 36-hole comeback at Royal Birkdale, telling his caddie on the 18th that he would go for birdie and then birdied the final hole to beat Cameron Young, becoming the lowest-ranked Open winner in 15 years and proving that aggressive, decisive play can win majors.
Kevin Kisner criticizes the handling of Bryson DeChambeau's two-stroke penalty at The Open, arguing that a nearby official and clearer communication with the R&A were missing, and suggesting penalties based on camera angles is problematic, calling the whole episode 'total chaos'.
Bryson DeChambeau argued with R&A officials after a two-shot penalty for improving his swing line by standing on long grass at Royal Birkdale during round two of The Open. He reportedly threatened to call Donald Trump if the decision wasn’t overturned, though there’s no evidence the call occurred. The R&A stood by the ruling; DeChambeau finished tied for 14th and remains in the UK for LIV Golf, while the Trump angle drew media attention with no official comment from the R&A.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler says Bryson DeChambeau is 'definitely not a cheater' as The Open penalty row continues after DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty for inadvertently improving his swing path by trampling knee-high rough. The ruling kept him six shots behind winner Ryan Fox; the R&A called the decision clear-cut, while DeChambeau criticized the process and Scheffler defended him, noting video angles aren’t conclusive and suggesting stricter policing of the rules. Rory McIlroy added his own criticisms, but Scheffler emphasized the importance of tradition and fair play.
Rory McIlroy says he won’t play again before the PGA Tour playoffs and is less enthused about chasing the FedEx Cup after sealing a career Grand Slam, explaining his priorities have shifted and the PGA Tour’s ever-changing schedule with a top-30 focus at the Tour Championship reduces the urgency to chase early-season results; he also described his Open week as “stuck in neutral” with momentum hampered by bogeys.
Bryson DeChambeau’s request to view his Friday Open scorecard was refused by the R&A on policy grounds as his media standoff continued at Royal Birkdale, while Rory McIlroy called the incidents ‘performative’ and Sam Burns held a two-shot lead after the third round.
Lucas Herbert leads The Open at Royal Birkdale as Round 3 tee times and featured groups are released; the drama includes Sam Burns’ 62 and Bryson DeChambeau’s penalties, with the field down to 78 players and NBC/Peacock/USA Network set for morning coverage.
Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes for inadvertently improving the area of his backswing in thick fescue on the fifth hole during the second round of The Open, dropping from solo second to a tie for fifth. R&A official Grant Moir said the penalty applies even when the action is accidental. DeChambeau appeared frustrated and hinted he might not play the next day, while his agent argued the decision was unfair. He finished Day 2 at two-under 68 as Lucas Herbert led at eight-under.
Bryson DeChambeau was hit with a two‑stroke penalty for potentially improving his backswing on tamped grass near the fifth hole, dropping his score from 66 to 68 and leaving him several shots behind the leaders. Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns then carded 62s to tie the major championship record and sit atop the leaderboard at 8-under 132 after 36 holes, with Burns finishing strong to join the pace. Rahm received an official conduct warning for throwing his club after a bad tee shot, and the day’s drama left DeChambeau’sOpen weekend plans uncertain as leaders solidified their positions.
OutKick argues NBC/USA Network botched The Open coverage by burying Sam Burns’ 59 on Thursday while Lucas Herbert’s 62 dominated the broadcast, sparking fan backlash over the way the round was presented. The piece frames it as a spotlight miscue in a larger Friday Nightcaps-style roundup that also touches on Sophie Cunningham vs. Big Tech, Hooters Gianna’s beach update, and a broader look at recent sports headlines.
The British Open has become defined by a debate over strategy after Bryson DeChambeau criticized Nick Faldo’s approach; Faldo publicly pushed back while stressing respect for DeChambeau, and DeChambeau followed with a 67 in Round 1 as the storyline heads into Friday.
Rory McIlroy produced a ragged start at The Open, misreading greens and missing four four-footers to sit seven behind the leader, but he expects calmer conditions on Friday to shoot under par and mount a comeback.
Organisers of The Open say they could move or subtly adjust the final round’s timing if England reach the World Cup final, though no dramatic changes are expected. A decision would be made before the weekend after discussions with broadcasters and considerations of crowd safety. The Open uses a three-hole playoff and, if tied, a sudden-death playoff; the last playoff occurred in 2015 at St Andrews.
England’s Joe Dean won the R&A’s Last Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale, firing a 2-under 68 to claim the final Open Championship spot and finish one stroke ahead of Andrew Wilson; this will mark his third Open start.
Royal Birkdale hosts the 154th Open Championship in 2026, with wind and sea-driven conditions likely to shape play as the course receives upgrades: it’s lengthened to 7,223 yards (par 70) and features a new par-3 15th (the old 15th is now the par-5 14th). The field includes many holdovers from 2017, and the Open’s incentives will drive strategy: top 10 earn spots in the 2027 Open at St Andrews, top 4 gain entry to the 2027 Masters, and the winner is exempt to The Open through age 60 plus majors through 2031 (PGA TOUR exemption optional if eligible). Forecast calls for mostly calm winds and dry, warm days, making execution, course management, and weather the key variables as players navigate a revised layout and a 36-hole cut weekend.