But don't throw a hissy fit if I fall into American-ese and refer to it as the British Open once in a while. After all, I grew up with ABC referring to its telecast that way for decades.

This is the official name of the tournament. Although calling it the British Open makes sense to help differentiate it from the U.S. Open, many golf purists bristle when they hear that. To be fair ...

Scheffler has won all of the last nine tournaments where he held the 54-hole lead. Doing so again on Sunday would take the 29-year-old to within a US Open win of completing the career Grand Slam.

There is another element to this major that stands out from the U.S. Open and PGA Championship. Amid the nerves and the pressure of a major is the true joy of playing links golf.

“It's meant to be The Open Championship,” said Adam Scott of Australia. “I've probably slipped and called it the British Open, but I do it mostly with Americans so they know which one ...

With Scottie Scheffler holding a four-shot lead through 54 holes, the final round of the 2025 British Open seems like a foregone conclusion. Even for those competing against the World No. 1.

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the British Open. July 17-20, 2025 – The 153rd Open Championship is scheduled to take place at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland ...

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — A brief glance at the final round Sunday in the British Open at Royal Portrush: THE VICTOR: Scottie Scheffler closed with a 3-under 68 for a four-shot victory, his ...

President Donald Trump won’t be getting to host a British Open at his Turnberry resort anytime soon, according to the R&A, which governs the world’s oldest major championship.

Westwood, 52, who jumped to LIV Golf in 2022, was for many years on the short list of the best players in the game without a major victory. He came close on numerous occasions, recording nine top ...

Scheffler only hit three fairways in his round of 68. Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays out of the rough on the 3rd hole during the first round of the British Open golf championship at ...

British Open: 5 share lead after first round as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy lurk Story by Jay Busbee Senior writer Thu, Jul 17, 2025 · ...