British Open announces record prize money
The winner of this year's British Open Championship will collect a record $3 million in prize money, the R&A announced on Wednesday.
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Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale in 2026
The 154th Open Championship will be played at Royal Birkdale in 2026, the R&A have announced. The Southport venue has hosted the Open on 10 previous occasions, most recently in 2017 when Jordan Spieth edged out fellow American Matt Kuchar in the final round.
British Open's 154th edition to be played at Birkdale
The British Open will return to Royal Birkdale in 2026 when the 154th edition is played from July 12-19, the Royal and Ancient (R&A) said on Tuesday.
Augusta prepares for a Masters like no other with golf’s civil war centre stage
G reg Norman believes he was not welcome at the 2023 Masters. In his traditional pre-tournament address, Augusta National’s chairman, Fred Ridley, confirmed precisely that. Ridley refused to offer an assurance that Norman, the chief executive of the rebel LIV circuit, will ever receive an invitation to the opening major of the year.
Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind
Rory McIlroy has backed the “unpopular” idea of a shorter ball being used in elite competition and may even use it in PGA Tour events when not required.
Major goals could see Rory McIlroy play with shorter ball
Rory McIlroy has backed the "unpopular" idea of a shorter ball being used in elite competition and may even use it in PGA Tour events when not required.
Justin Thomas slams ‘selfish’ distance-reducing ball proposal as ‘so bad’ for golf
Justin Thomas believes the prospect of a distance-reducing ball being used in elite competition is “so bad” for golf and has criticised the “pretty selfish decisions” made by one of the game’s governing bodies.
Justin Thomas slams proposals for shorter ball
Justin Thomas believes the prospect of a shorter ball being used in elite competition is "so bad" for golf and has criticised the "pretty selfish decisions" made by one of the game's governing bodies.