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Scottie Scheffler is chasing the claret jug at the British Open and searching for what it all means

Scottie Scheffler is chasing the claret jug at the British Open and searching for what it all means

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler has won more tournaments and majors than anyone over the last three years. He is No. 1 in the world and no one is close to him.
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British Open tee times

British Open tee times

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — At Royal Portrush Golf Club Portrush, Northern Ireland Purse: $17 million Yardage: 7,381 yards; Par: 71 All Times EDT (a-amateur) Thursday-Friday 1:35 a.m.-6:36 a.m.
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The Open Championship or the British Open? Even in Northern Ireland it depends on the audience

The Open Championship or the British Open? Even in Northern Ireland it depends on the audience

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Collin Morikawa can take solace in not being the only person to refer to golf's oldest championship by its unofficial name. He delivered a victory speech as sterling as his performance at Royal St. George's in 2021.
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Estonia has 7 golf courses, a 5-month season and a 20-year-old amateur at the British Open

Estonia has 7 golf courses, a 5-month season and a 20-year-old amateur at the British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — No one could call Estonia an ideal breeding ground for golfers. The Baltic nation of 1.3 million people has just seven courses and as few as 3,500 registered golfers.
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British Open joins US Open in leaving prize fund at same level

British Open joins US Open in leaving prize fund at same level

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The British Open is leaving the total prize money at $17 million, the first time since 2012 the R&A has chosen not to increase the purse. The U.S. Open also didn't boost its purse this year at Oakmont .
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Lowry back in his happy place at Royal Portrush where mural depicts 'special' 2019 win

Lowry back in his happy place at Royal Portrush where mural depicts 'special' 2019 win

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — A mural of Shane Lowry holding aloft the claret jug adorns the side wall of a house just across the road from Royal Portrush.
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Rory McIlroy returns home for the British Open ready to embrace the love

Rory McIlroy returns home for the British Open ready to embrace the love

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy practically had Royal Portrush all to himself Monday morning, but not for long.
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BRITISH OPEN '25: A trivia quiz covering more than a century of golf

BRITISH OPEN '25: A trivia quiz covering more than a century of golf

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — How well do you know British Open history? Try this quiz: 1. What was the first trophy given to the British Open champion? a.) A championship belt b.) A claret jug c.) A silver sword 2.
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Francesco Molinari brings experience of successful match vs. Tiger Woods to Europe's Ryder Cup team

Francesco Molinari brings experience of successful match vs. Tiger Woods to Europe's Ryder Cup team

LONDON (AP) — Francesco Molinari , who earned the decisive half point against Tiger Woods the last time Europe won a Ryder Cup in the United States, is back as a vice captain on Luke Donald’s team for September’s event at Bethpage Black in New York.
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American Talor Gooch wins LIV Golf Andalucia at Valderrama

American Talor Gooch wins LIV Golf Andalucia at Valderrama

SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — American Talor Gooch won LIV Golf Andalucia on Sunday for his second LIV Golf title in three visits to Valderrama and fourth overall on the Saudi-funded tour.
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