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Ben Martin scores 16 points to take the lead in the PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship

TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Ben Martin scored 16 points Thursday to take a two-point lead over David Lipsky and Nick Watney after the first round of the Barracuda Championship, the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system.
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British Open has 5-way tie for the lead in fickle weather with Scottie Scheffler in the mix

British Open has 5-way tie for the lead in fickle weather with Scottie Scheffler in the mix

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Sunlight streaked through a few low-hanging clouds when Padraig Harrington opened the British Open with a piercing 3-iron into the wind.
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McIlroy makes amends in Portrush homecoming with first-round 70 at British Open

McIlroy makes amends in Portrush homecoming with first-round 70 at British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy experienced that sinking feeling again on the first hole at Royal Portrush. OK, the returning hometown hero hadn’t hit his drive out-of-bounds this time. No spectator's phone had been smashed.
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Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood lead surprising days of the 'older gentlemen' at British Open

Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood lead surprising days of the 'older gentlemen' at British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Phil Mickelson delivered more magic Thursday in the British Open, leaving one shot in a bunker and holing the next one from 75 feet away for an unlikely par. He tipped his cap. He gave a thumbs-up to the crowd.
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British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead

British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The British Open had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler never too far from the lead. Former U.S.
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How meditation helped an ordained Buddhist monk at the British Open

How meditation helped an ordained Buddhist monk at the British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Fickle weather and funny bounces are classic features of links golf, making the British Open a test of the mind as much as anything else.
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Spidercam technology brings golf’s oldest major into the modern world

Spidercam technology brings golf’s oldest major into the modern world

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The oldest major championship has taken a step into the modern world by using a technological feature that British Open organizers hope will bring to life one of the most storied walks in golf.
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The British Open, golf's oldest major, is always a new experience

The British Open, golf's oldest major, is always a new experience

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The crowds following Rory McIlroy for three days at Royal Portrush have been enormous, a reminder of the expectations.
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Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women's Open in 2026

Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club to host CPKC Women's Open in 2026

EDMONTON — The CPKC Women's Open is returning to Edmonton next year. Royal Mayfair Golf Club was named the host of the 2026 women's national championship by Golf Canada on Wednesday.
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Rose, nearly 45, not yet wilting in quest for dream win at British Open

Rose, nearly 45, not yet wilting in quest for dream win at British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Justin Rose has been dreaming of winning the British Open since the age of 8. He’s approaching 45 now and has yet to lift the claret jug. He knows the clock is ticking.
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