Tag: Open
PGA Tour: Jacob Bridgeman leads 3M Open as illness forces Open runner-up Billy Horschel to withdraw | Golf News
Jacob Bridgeman opened up a one-shot lead in the first round of the 3M Open after shooting an eight-under 63 as Open Championship runner-up Billy Horschel withdrew due to illness. Bridgeman, who has missed his last three cuts on the PGA Tour, carded nine birdies and a solitary bogey in Minnesota, chipping in from the…
Read More
Maroons star Lopez says camps open doors for young talents
UP Fighting Maroons’ Francis Lopez in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net UP standout Francis Lopez took a little while before responding to a question, his gaze locked on the bunch of youngsters trying to keep their dribbles tight on a sweltering Saturday afternoon. “A lot of pressure,” he…
Read More
Sky Sports Golf podcast: The Open review as Schauffele keeps his cool
Josh is joined by Alex Perry from bunkered.co.uk to take a look back at Xander Schauffele’s impressive victory in The Open at Royal Troon.
Read More
The Open: Justin Rose makes bogey-free start at Royal Troon and targets push for second major victory | Golf News
Justin Rose believes he still has the game to add to his major tally after overcoming tough scoring conditions to make a bogey-free start to The 152nd Open at Royal Troon. The 43-year-old, looking to become the first English winner of The Open since Sir Nick Faldo in 1992, bounced back from three missed cuts…
Read More
The Open notebook: Harry Styles rumours, Rory McIlroy’s phone, Tiger Woods and Bob MacIntyre at Royal Troon | Golf News
A look back at some of the storylines – on and off course – from the pre-tournament practice days ahead of The 152nd Open, featuring Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Bob MacIntyre and a search for Harry Styles! Troon’s teenagers search for Styles! The Open attracts stars from beyond the world of golf, although some young…
Read More
Rafael Nadal wins in Swedish Open doubles with Casper Ruud ahead of Cameron Norrie clash | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud won a dramatic doubles match at the Swedish Open to reach the semi-finals in Bastad. Nadal and Ruud beat the French pairing of Theo Arribage and Roman Safiullin 6-4 3-6 12-10, saving a match point in the match tie-break. On Thursday, Nadal will be in second round singles action against…
Read More
Robert MacIntyre admits ‘wild’ celebrations after Scottish Open win but money won’t change mentality | Golf News
Robert MacIntyre admits he went “absolutely wild” after winning the Scottish Open last weekend but is now fully focused on success at Royal Troon. The Scot fulfilled a long-held ambition at the Renaissance Club on Sunday when he triumphed in his home championship after a remarkable finish. The 27-year-old from Oban celebrated long into the…
Read More
The Open: Rory McIlroy ready for fresh major challenge after missing Tiger Woods’ post-US Open message | Golf News
Rory McIlroy has revealed he accidentally “blanked” Tiger Woods when he changed his phone number after his final-round heartbreak at the US Open. McIlroy squandered a two-shot lead during the final day at Pinehurst No 2, with three bogeys in his last four holes seeing him finish runner-up to Bryson DeChambeau and continue his wait…
Read More
The Open: Tiger Woods hits back at Colin Montgomerie’s suggestion to retire ahead of major return at Royal Troon | Golf News
Tiger Woods insists he still believes he can add to his major tally at The Open and has hit back at Colin Montgomerie’s suggestion that he should retire. The former world No 1 has played a limited schedule since suffering career-threatening injuries in a car crash in February 2021, although is on course to play…
Read More
Tim Cone open to possibility of expanding Gilas pool
Kai SottoPhoto: FIBA Coach Tim Cone will soon ponder if Gilas Pilipinas would eventually add more players to its pool after injuries marred the national team’s campaign in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT). “I don’t see us making any changes to the 12 at this point, as long as we can continue to get the…
Read More