British Open
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from British Open, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 347 stories have been published about British Open which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from British Open, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 347 stories have been published about British Open which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
Top British Open News
US & Canada · New YorkTiger Woods turned down a sum in the region of $700-800 million to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. LIV CEO Greg Norman said the offer was made before the Australian was named chief of the controversial series. The breakaway circuit is bankrolled by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Woods has spoken out against the Saudi-funded league. He says players who sign are turning their backs on the PGA Tour. Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau have all signed for the series.See the Story
Woods rejected $700-800 million LIV offer, says Norman
54% Center coverage: 103 sources
Europe · LondonSmith won by one shot over Cameron Young, who holed a 15-foot eagle putt on the final hole. His 8-under 64 was the lowest final round by a champion in the 30 times golf's oldest champion has been played at St. Andrews. Smith matched the major championship record to par, last reached by Dustin Johnson in the 2020 Masters.See the Story
Australian Smith wins 150th British Open
49% Center coverage: 93 sources
British Open · Los AngelesFormer Ohio State golfer Tom Weiskopf passed away on Sunday at his home in Big Sky, Montana, following a nearly two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Weis finished his career with 16 wins on the PGA Tour and was a runner-up at the Masters and U.S. Open a combined five times. His best season came in 1973, when he won seven tournaments.See the Story
Tom Weiskopf, major champion and golf course architect, dies
44% Left coverage: 23 sources
Latest News Stories
US & CanadaAshleigh Buhai beats In Gee Chun in a playoff to win the Women's British Open. The South African shot a 4-over 75 in the final round, while Chun carded a 70. Callum Shinkwin claimed his second European tour title with a four-shot victory in the Cazoo Open.See the Story
Ashleigh Buhai wins Women's British Open after playoff
45% Center coverage: 31 sources
Europe · Los AngelesTiger Woods has strongly opposed the newly-formed LIV Tour circuit being driven by ex-professional golfer Greg Norman with Saudi Arabian backing. The LIV format was born as a result of increased Saudi investment in sport, with golf one of the prime targets. The new competition has attracted the likes of Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood, while Rory McIlroy has joined Woods in his opposition to the event.See the Story
Tiger Woods sounds off on LIV Tour, backs R&A for disinviting Greg Norman from Open Championship festivities
39% Left coverage: 18 sources
TwitterCameron Smith withdraws from the BMW Championship due to hip discomfort. Smith tied for 13th in last weekend's St. Jude Championship. The BMW Championship will run from Thursday through Sunday at Wilmington Country Club. Will Zalatoris is now the top player in the FedExCup standings.See the Story
Cameron Smith withdraws from BMW Championship
43% Center coverage: 14 sources
US & Canada · ChicagoCameron Smith has won his first LIV Golf event, and more than $6 million in prize money, by winning in Chicago by three shots. Smith won the British Open at the Old Course at St Andrews just nine weeks ago. He carded a final round three-under 69 to beat Dustin Johnson and Peter Uihlein.See the Story
‘I’m still a great player’: Cameron Smith banks $6 million payday from first LIV Golf win
60% Left coverage: 10 sources
British OpenBritish Open champion Cameron Smith penalized two shots. Smith took a drop in the wrong place after hitting into the water on the par-3 fourth hole. With the penalty, his score was adjusted to a 69 and he started the final round four shots behind. A victory would take him to No. 1 in the world.See the Story
Smith docked 2 shots for bad drop in 3rd round at Memphis
Coverage: 6 sources
British OpenTom Weiskopf died at his home in Montana on Saturday from pancreatic cancer. He won on the PGA Tour 16 times between 1968 and 1982, including the 1973 British Open. He also finished in second place at the Masters four times and tied for second at the 1976 US Open. After retirement, he became an announcer and an architect of golf courses.See the Story
Tom Weiskopf, former pro golfer and winner of the 1973 British Open, dies at 79
60% Center coverage: 5 sources
British OpenThe Cazoo British Open, televised by ITV, runs from September 26 to October 2 in Milton Keynes. The champion will lift the Clive Everton Trophy on the final night. Clive Everton stepped down as editor of long-running magazine Snooker Scene this month. The former snooker and billiards player first commentated for the BBC in 1978.See the Story
British Open Trophy Named After Clive Everton - World Snooker
British OpenThe 2022 British Open begins on Monday in Milton Keynes. Ronnie OSullivan, Judd Trump, and Mark Selby are among those in the draw. The tournament was once a staple on the Main Tour's schedule, running annually from 1985 to 2004 at various popular venues such as the Assembly Rooms in Derby.See the Story
