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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
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
After last year’s tournament was canceled because of the pandemic — the first time since World War II — the British Open is back. More
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
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
FOOTY mad golfers Matthew Fitzpatrick and Billy Horschel are hoping to bring The Open title home with the help of their favourite clubs.Royal St George’s hosts the prestigious championship this weekend with two Premier League badges set for an outing on the course.
Billy Horschel posed with his West Ham bag during Tuesday practiceCredit: The Sun
The Hammers badge will accompany the American at The 149th OpenCredit: The Sun
Six-time PGA Tour winner Horschel may be a native of Florida, USA, but is a huge West Ham fan.
The 34-year-old showed off his new kit on Instagram ahead of teeing off in Kent.
He wrote: “Excited to rock my West Ham bag this week at The Open!
“Hopefully it brings me luck and support from the Hammers fans! And thank you to the club for allowing me to use the crest on the bag!”
West Ham favourite and golf nut Mark Noble has even been exchanging messages with Horschel ahead of his crack at The Open.
He revealed: “Mark Noble sent me a text.
“I’ve never met Mark, but he got my number from Francesco Molinari and sent me a text yesterday.
“That was one of the coolest things, and we were texting back and forth.”
Meanwhile, Yorkshire’s Fitzpatrick is a lifelong supporter of Sheffield United.
The 26-year-old appeared in interviews with Chris Wilder when the Blades played in the Premier League and even had tickets to watch the Euro 2020 final.
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Matt Fitzpatrick will carry a Sheffield United themed bag at The OpenCredit: Getty
West Ham fan Horschel will also be rocking his club’s coloursCredit: AFP
While Ian Poulter was able to swoop in for extra-time at Wembley, Fitzpatrick was forced into a play-off for the Scottish Open crown.
After being defeated in Berwick, he had to settle for a television screen and a tally of six European Tour wins.
The Sheffield son will carry the Blades badge around with him this weekend, and has occasionally enlisted the club’s help in his golfing dream.
Last year, his camp put him in contact with United to secure a coronavirus test that helped him earn a visa to play in the States.
Victory at Royal St George’s could mean he has access to plenty more at Bramall Lane for years to come.
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SUPER-PATRIOT Ian Poulter splashed out more than £100,000 to watch the Euro 2020 final – and was turned away by the stewards!He arrived midway through the second half after events at the Scottish Open wrecked his plans to be there for kick-off, and was only admitted for extra time and penalties.
Italy beat England in the Euros finalCredit: Getty
Poulter flew down by private jet to Wembley from Edinburgh, after being forced to hang around because a stunning 63 saw him set the final round target at 17 under par.
He also had to endure a 90-minute weather delay before his score was finally beaten.
Poults had booked places in a private box for himself and son Luke, costing more than £50,000 apiece – although his £240,000 cheque for finishing joint fourth in Scotland will more than cover that outlay.
And before heading to St George’s for this week’s Open, Poulter took to Instagram to reveal the frustration of being locked out when he first arrived at Wembley.
He wrote: “What a crazy day. Tee off at 11.11 and shoot 8 under par 63 to hold the clubhouse lead for a long time.
“Weather delay keeps us from leaving the course and catching an all important flight to make the match.
“Finally when play resumed and one player had posted -18 we left for the plane.
“Netjets did what they do best and got me to the stadium for the second half.
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“Euro 2020 wouldn’t let me into the ground for a good chunk of the second half – not sure why.
“Anyway, finally made it in to watch the remainder of the game.
“Amazing experience with a few of us in a box and truly gutted for the lads to not finish it off in penalties.”
Gareth Southgate appears to pick England keeper Jordan Pickford and Kalvin Phillips to take penalty before Jack Grealish More
With coaches and players forced to keep their distance because of the pandemic, perfecting the golf swing went virtual.It has been well over a year since Lucas Herbert, the Australian golfer who won the Irish Open last week and is playing in this week’s Scottish Open, hit balls in front of his swing coach, Dominic Azzopardi. The coronavirus pandemic has been the reason for their separation, but it has not stopped the work they do. More
