Cameron Smith leads 150th Open but has Rory McIlroy breathing down his neck
Strap yourself in because the 150th Open is shaping up to deliver something special over the final two days at St Andrews.
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Open Championship 2022: 'It gave me goosebumps' - Matt Fitzpatrick stunned by ovation for Tiger Woods on 18th
Matt Fitzpatrick has said being part of Tiger Woods’ group on what could be his final appearance at St Andrews is an experience that will live with the US Open champion forever. Three-time Open champion Woods missed the cut after failing to find any form as he continues to battle with the serious leg injury he suffered in a car crash last year. Ad/> St Andrews will not host the Open again until at least 2027 — highly likely to be further down the line — and Woods said he is unlikely to be playing at the highest level by that time.
Tiger Woods’ emotional walk at St Andrews gave me goosebumps – Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick revealed he had goosebumps as he got a close-up view of Tiger Woods’ emotional walk up to the 18th green at St Andrews on Friday.
Rory McIlroy 'fractured hand' of spectator with errant tee shot at The Open Championship at St Andrews
Rory McIlroy put on a golfing clinic in the first round of the Open Championship on Thursday, with his driving of the highest class, but one errant shot resulted in a spectator suffering a broken hand. The world No. 2 cruised round the Old Course on Thursday, firing a six-under 66 that looked effortless.
'It's kind of banded us together' - Talor Gooch feels negativity towards LIV Golf has spurred players on at The Open
Talor Gooch feels the negativity towards LIV Golf at this week’s Open Championship has galvanised the players and brought them together. LIV Golf has driven a wedge through the sport, with a host of players joining the Saudi-backed venture — some for huge signing bonuses. Ad/> The PGA Tour has suspended those who made the move without withdrawing their membership, Gooch among them.
Open Championship 2022: Mark Calcavecchia slips on Swilcan Bridge, snubbed by wife on 18th after final round
The 150th Open Championship saw Mark Calcavecchia bow out in eventful style, as he narrowly avoided a mishap on the Swilcan Bridge and was snubbed for a kiss by his wife on the 18th green. Exemptions for past winners is 60 years of age, but due to the 2020 iteration being cancelled due to Covid, the R&A gave the 62-year-old the green light to play on the Old Course at St Andrews. Ad/> The American, who won the Open at Troon in 1989, was never likely to contend — and that proved to be the case as he finished dead last.
Matt Fitzpatrick fumes after his first round at The Open takes over six hours on the Old Course at St Andrews
Matt Fitzpatrick was left fuming after his first round at the Open Championship took longer than six hours. After teeing off with Tiger Woods at 2:59pm, Fitzpatrick went on to card a level-par 72, but the light was fading as they eventually left the course at 9:07pm. Ad/> Fitzpatrick said: “It's just a joke, isn't it? Like six hours, 10, this just shouldn't be happening ever in golf.” The OpenTiger Woods' Open bid falters as he struggles in opening round11 HOURS AGO Analysing the issue, the US Open champion said: “It's the way the golf course is set up.