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Taylor Pendrith relives McIlroy's first tee disaster at The Open, bad day for Canucks

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Taylor Pendrith’s first career Open Championship round didn’t go as planned at Royal Portrush on Thursday.

July 17, 2025 Golf

Taylor Pendrith watches his shot from the first tee on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

New R and A top boss dances around Donald Trump and LIV Golf

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — There were no kid gloves for new R&A chief Mark Darbon at his first Open Championship press conference as issues surrounding both Donald Trump and LIV Golf were brought to the fore on Wednesday at Royal Portrush.

July 16, 2025 Golf

Mark Darbon, CEO of The R&A, speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 153rd Open Championship.

Mackenzie Hughes: Scottie Scheffler's comments '100% resonated with me'

'I've thought about it for a little while now: How long do I want to do this? There is a lot more to life than trying to win golf tournaments.'

July 16, 2025 Golf

Mackenzie Hughes tees off on the first hole during a practice round prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club.

What makes The Open so special? More creativity and fewer drunks, say Canadian pros

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — There are four Canadians in this week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush and each one had a different answer when asked what the greatest challenge of links golf is.

July 16, 2025 Golf

Taylor Pendrith plays from the 13th tee during practice ahead of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Fellow PGA Tour players react to Scottie Scheffler's shocking comments

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Two days before play at the Open Championship is set to begin, Scottie Scheffler shocked the golf world at Royal Portrush by saying he doesn’t find the game fulfilling or satisfying, and that victories only offer him a few minutes of euphoria.

July 15, 2025 Golf

Scottie Scheffler's epic golf rant at The Open: 'This is not a fulfilling life'

"I'm not out here to inspire the next generation of golfers," Scheffler said. "I'm not out here to inspire someone to be the best player in the world because what's the point?"

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July 15, 2025 Golf