The New York Times – Sports:
Want a patio-like surface by a bridge that’s perhaps more than 700 years old? St. Andrews did, but many others most definitely did not.
Category: St Andrews (Scotland)
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At the British Open, Another Letdown for Rory McIlroy
The New York Times – Sports:
McIlroy, the 2014 Open winner and a son of Northern Ireland, was a gallery favorite in Scotland. But his streak of major tournament misery will stretch into 2023.
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Climate Change Threatens St. Andrews, Golf’s Birthplace
The New York Times – Sports:
The Old Course, site of this year’s British Open, could be more vulnerable to floodwaters in the coming decades. Other links courses are even more imperiled.
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At the British Open, It’s the PGA Tour Faithful Against LIV Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
“Everybody, it feels like, is against us, and that’s OK,” said Talor Gooch, a LIV golfer tied for eighth at seven under after the second round. Cameron Smith held the lead at 13 under par.
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Who Engraves the British Open’s Claret Jug on Sunday?
The New York Times – Sports:
Garry Harvey, who once played the Open and now engraves the claret jug, has mere minutes to prepare one of the most famous trophies in sports as millions watch.
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Tiger Woods Has a Very Bad Day at the British Open
The New York Times – Sports:
The three-time Open champion, including two on the Old Course at St. Andrews, was six over par after the first round that started with a double bogey on the first hole.
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A British Open Green With One Last Catch: A 150-Foot Putt
The New York Times – Sports:
The St. Andrews quirk of double greens offers thrills and aggravations whenever the world’s elite go to the Old Course.
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Furious at LIV Golf Defections, British Open Could Change Entry Rules
The New York Times – Sports:
The R&A’s chief executive issued a stark warning to the players and did little to disguise his disdain for the new Saudi-backed series.
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Rail Strife Shadows Plans for Record British Open Crowd
The New York Times – Travel:
About 290,000 fans are expected at St. Andrews for this year’s tournament. Whether they will be able to get there by train is a different matter.