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    At the British Open, Tony Finau Shuts Out a Sense of Frustration

    The American golfer wants to win. But after finishing in the top 10 at major tournaments 10 times, without a title, Finau has a healthy perspective on outcomes.Tony Finau shot a four-under-par 66 on Friday at the British Open and found himself in familiar territory. He was once again a contender for a major golf championship and knew that people would be wondering if it would end with another near-miss result. More

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    Jordan Spieth Makes the Most of a Mercurial British Open Course

    Royal St. George’s offered all the uncertainty a links course can, and Spieth’s opening round reflected calm conditions. Phil Mickelson, teeing off in the afternoon, was not so lucky.SANDWICH, England — Jordan Spieth, a born communicator, was, as usual, talking to himself, to his caddie, to his ball in flight and on the roll. More

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    A British Open Comeback: A Two-Year Wait Ends at Royal St. George’s

    The Open, the only men’s major tournament to shut down last year because of the pandemic, returns with spectators and some strict limitations.SANDWICH, England — Just ahead of the British Open at Royal St. George’s Golf Club, Edward Kitson walked briskly through the dunes on Wednesday night, making his way to the clubhouse and thinking back to last year. More

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    Why Are There More Successful Older Golfers Today?

    They have learned to stay fit and play smarter. And the British Open seems to be their fountain of youth.From the 18th fairway in the final group of the British Open in 2009, Tom Watson, the five-time Open champion, hit a shot that flew right at the pin. For a moment, it looked like Watson, then age 59, would win the tournament for a record sixth time and become the oldest player to win a major championship. More

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    Rory McIlroy Has a Long Game

    He has won four majors, but with his investment fund he’s preparing for a life without golf.By every measure, Rory McIlroy is in the prime of his career. And given recent performances by players in their 40s and 50s on the PGA Tour, McIlroy, 32, who is originally from Northern Ireland, has decades to go before thinking about hanging up his spikes. More

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    Brooks Koepka Explains Why He Won’t Drop Feud With Bryson DeChambeau

    Ahead of the British Open, Koepka said the two were “not going to be high-fiving” each other as Ryder Cup teammates and traced the reason back to 2019.The feud between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau survived the trip across the Atlantic to the British Open with barbs intact, erupting and entertaining anew on Tuesday. Among the highlights:At a news conference ahead of the tournament at Royal St. George’s in southeast England, a reporter began his question to DeChambeau with a cheery “Hi, Brooks.” More