Meet Dan Brown, the Surprise British Open Contender Who Just Wants to Rip Cigarettes Dan Brown is at the top of the British Open leaderboard once again, and he brought the cigs. Sports Illustrated · Jul 16
Bryson DeChambeau Made One Golf Legend Look Really Silly Thursday at the British Open DeChambeau quieted the haters, at least for one day, with a three-under 67 in the first round at Royal Birkdale. Sports Illustrated · Jul 16
Suber-sonic! Shock British Open leader at Birkdale The 154th British Open at Royal Birkdale has a surprise first-round leader in Florida's Jackson Suber, a player on his first ever trip to Europe. AAP · Jul 16
Open season: IBF presses flesh with Aussie golf on menu Ian Baker-Finch, a British Open champion at Royal Birkdale 35 years ago, has met with Scottie Scheffler to discuss his desire to play in Australia. AAP · Jul 15
Will Golfers Be Penalized for Throwing Clubs at British Open? What to Know About New Conduct Policy A strict conduct policy awaits players and fans at Royal Birkdale this week. Sports Illustrated · Jul 15
Controversial New Hole at Royal Birkdale That Could Become British Open’s Biggest Story This 241-yard brute of a par-3 could decide who wins the Claret Jug on Sunday. Sports Illustrated · Jul 15
Brandel Chamblee’s Shot at Bryson DeChambeau Over YouTube Golf Was Pretty Savage, but Not Exactly Fair Bryson DeChambeau has missed the cut at all three majors so far this year. Will that happen again this week at the British Open? Sports Illustrated · Jul 15
2026 British Open Predictions: Our Picks to Win and Surprise at Royal Birkdale Who will hoist the Claret Jug on Sunday, and who won’t make it to the weekend? Here are Sports Illustrated’s picks for the 2026 British Open. Sports Illustrated · Jul 15
2026 British Open Tee Times: Eight Best Groups to Watch, Including Scottie Scheffler With Bryson DeChambeau Bryson DeChambeau is looking to make his first cut at a major this year. Sports Illustrated · Jul 15
Scott ready for stiff challenges of Royal Birkdale Australian golfing great Adam Scott feels the shortest and straightest hitters will have an advantage at Royal Birkdale as the 154th British Open gets underway. AAP · Jul 15
Former champion upbeat about British Open chances Cameron Smith feels his game is in good shape as he attempts to win a second British Open, with his new American coach having an impact. AAP · Jul 15
On merit: Open visions at happy Aussie hunting ground Min Woo Lee has arrived at the British Open in hot form while Travis Smyth earned his place as one of seven Australians in the field at Royal Birkdale. AAP · Jul 14
This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He's proving an inspiration David Howard was aged 7 when he was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and soon found out this rare genetic condition might not let him live beyond his mid-20s The Independent UK · Jul 14
The Six Golfers to Complete Career Grand Slam As Scottie Scheffler Chases History at U.S. Open Scheffler looks to make his mark on golf history this week at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16
Sports Illustrated · May 18 Cameron Smith Makes a Tough Decision, Then Thrives at PGA Championship The 2022 British Open champ, coming off six straight missed cuts in majors, had a chance to win the PGA Championship shortly after moving on from his swing coach of 23 years.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 British Open to return to Royal Lytham in 2028 as Trump's Turnberry course made to wait The British Open will return to Royal Lytham & St. Annes in 2028 to end the northwest English venue's 16-year wait to host golf’s oldest major again
Sports Illustrated · Apr 22 Report: British Open Not Returning to Trump Turnberry or Muirfield in 2028 According to the Telegraph, Royal Lytham and St Annes has emerged as the favorite to host the 2028 British Open.
AAP · Apr 15 Aussie golfers' uncertainty amid reports LIV could fold LIV Golf's CEO has moved to reassure players the 2026 season will be completed amid reports its Saudi backers are considering pulling their funding..
AAP · Apr 11 'You don't lose your talent': great's tip for Cam Smith Fellow former British Open champion Ian Baker-Finch has some sage advice for embattled Australian golf ace Cameron Smith after missing the Masters cut.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 9 Major Champion Ejected From Masters for Using Cell Phone Security removed Mark Calcavecchia, the 1989 British Open champion, from Augusta National on Wednesday due to one of their notoriously tough policies.
AAP · Mar 1 Local hero Hillier ends long drought at NZ Open Kiwi Daniel Hillier has won the New Zealand Open by two shots, with second-placed Australian Lucas Herbert securing a start in the 2026 British Open.
AAP · Feb 24 Herbert chasing British Open start at Millbrook Resort Unlike most of his LIV Golf counterparts, Lucas Herbert has made sure to fit the NZ Open into his playing schedule.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 10 Cam Smith Looks for Bounceback at LIV Golf’s Super Bowl The 2022 British Open champion suffered through a brutal 2025 and will hope for a boost in his native Australia, where LIV Golf has its most popular event.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 19 Improbable Break in Latin America Amateur Gets Argentinian Into Three Majors After two playoff holes, 25-year-old Mateo Pulcini earned a spot in the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open.
AAP · Jan 7 Rising star set for surprise LIV all-Australian switch Elvis Smylie is reportedly set to take the place of veteran Matt Jones in the all-Australian LIV Golf team, led by former British Open winner Cameron Smith.