Talor Gooch backtracks on preposterous claim that winning a LIV Golf team event is just like a Ryder Cup ''I was in the moment ... I've taken a little bit of heat for it." USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022
Saudi LIV golfer insists rebels "galvanised" at The Open by the "flak" they've attracted Plenty of talk yet again at a major has been dominated by the Saudi-backed LIV series that kicked off recently, and American Talor Gooch has hit out at the criticism the players have received Daily Mirror · Jul 15, 2022
Phil Mickelson defiantly declares Saudi LIV tour gives players an unsurpassed experience Controversial golf star Phil Mickelson commented on his experience playing on the Saudi-backed LIV golf circuit and doubled down on his decision to start playing in it Daily Mirror · Jul 15, 2022
Jim Black's Open Diary: Silly St Andrews prices leave a bad taste but Tommy Fleetwood proves he's a class act At £16 for a fish supper and £7 for a pint, a weekend at The Open doesn't come cheap for punters. Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022
Rory McIlroy takes centre stage at 150th Open clouded by LIV Golf soap opera America’s Cameron Young took the first-day lead with 64 while Rory McIlroy shot a 66 as Lee Westwood brushed off Tiger Woods’ opinion on LIV The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022
Matt Fitzpatrick fumes as "ridiculous" slow play sees his Open round take six hours Yorkshireman Matt Fitzpatrick didn't finish his first round at The Open until turned 9pm and branded the situation "a joke" Daily Mirror · Jul 14, 2022
Marcus Hayes: LIV Golf faces future shadow ban from British Open, overshadows Tiger Woods at 150th edition It should have been all about Tiger and Jack in St. Andrews. Neither will hoist the Claret Jug again — Jack’s too old, Tiger’s too broken — and this 150th British Open wound up being, more than anything else, about the most dire existential threat the golf establishment has ever… The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 14, 2022
Paul Lawrie's grandstand finish and Robert MacIntyre's unlucky 13: How Scots fared at The Open THERE'S a pretty mighty grandstand behind the 18th green here at St Andrews and Paul Lawrie conjured the kind of finish that such vast… The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2022
How the British Open's affordable tent city became 'the largest hotel in Scotland' ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — The sun is setting over the birthplace of golf, casting the majestic Old Course in rose gold. Massive grandstands are in place for the 150th Open Championship and the flags atop them snap in the steady breeze. On a giant banner under the leaderboard, this year's… Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2022
Phil Mickelson loses temper with journalist over LIV question during The Open Phil Mickelson has openly spoken about his move to the LIV Golf Series since his switch, but his frustrations over the constant questioning have begun to take their toll at St Andrews Daily Mirror · Jul 14, 2022
A fantastic start: Rory McIlroy hoping to build on strong opening day at Open The four-time major winner lies just two shots off clubhouse leader Cameron Young at St Andrews. The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2022
‘A fantastic start’: Rory McIlroy hoping to build on strong opening day at Open The four-time major winner lies just two shots off clubhouse leader Cameron Young at St Andrews. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Lee Westwood hits back at Tiger Woods as LIV Golf furore casts shadow over Open The European Ryder Cup veteran was also critical of the media. The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2022
The Open odd couple: DeChambeau and Daly pairing proves inspired After their first round together as professionals, the wildly contrasting Americans ended day one like old friends The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022
Irish Mirror · Jul 14, 2022 Rory McIlroy starts well at St Andrews as Cameron Young sets clubhouse target McIlroy is two shots off the lead after carding a 6-under par 66 on day one.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Cameron Young sets clubhouse target as Rory McIlroy starts well at St Andrews Making his tournament debut and playing just the sixth major of his career, Young carded eight birdies in a flawless 64
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2022 Phil Mickelson tells reporter to 'let it go' after being grilled on LIV Golf controversy PHIL MICKELSON told a journalist to "let it go" in frustration at being asked LIV Golf-related questions after his opening round at the…
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Phil Mickelson grows tired of answering LIV Golf questions at the Open Mickelson, one of the players to have joined the Saudi-backed breakaway competing at St Andrews, told a reporter to ‘let it go’
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2022 Lynch: The British Open and Tiger Woods are showing LIV golfers their new reality, and they won’t like it Finally, someone in golf’s government delivered the unambiguous clarity required to combat the Saudi effort to hijack the game.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022 R&A nudge led to absence from Open’s anniversary events, says Mickelson Phil Mickelson has revealed that discussion about his not attending this week’s events for past champions in the buildup to the Open Championship was instigated by the R&A
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2022 Phil Mickelson was urged by R&A to skip Celebration of Champions and Champions’ Dinner (but is having a great 150th Open anyway) “We both kind of agreed that it would be best if I didn't.”
Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022 St Andrews weather: Forecast for The Open 2022 The Open Championship, taking place at St Andrews' Old Course from today, is forecast a weekend of decent weather for golf. Light rain is forecast for only a few hours over the Championship.
Edinburgh Live · Jul 14, 2022 The Open: ScotRail issues travel warning to golf fans as temporary timetable remains For those wishing to head to The Open Championship this week, ScotRail have issued a warning advising them to consider using other modes of transport due to the limited trains to Leuchars.
Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022 Rory McIlroy's Open X-factor pinpointed as former Ryder Cup captain insists even rivals are wowed by star Thomas Bjorn says the man from Northern Ireland inspires the field as he goes for glory at St Andrew's.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Ian Poulter gets rough reception at St Andrews as injury rules out Justin Rose The 150th Open Championship did not start well for Englishmen.