PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — A capsule look at key anniversary years at the British Open, including the AP story from those victories:150 years ago (1875)Site: Prestwick.Winner: Willie Park Sr.Runner-up: Bob Martin.Score: 56-59-51–166.Margin: 2 shots.Winner’s share: 8 pounds.Noteworthy: Old Tom…
The British Open will be held on July 17-20 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.This marks the third time the British Open is played at Portrush.Xander Schauffele won the major last year. Who will be crowned…
From left to right, Jack Nicklaus, Mickey Wright, Tiger Woods and Bobby Jones are among author Michael Arkush’s greatest players of all time. (Photo Illustration by Los Angeles Times, Photos by Associated Press)From John McDermott’s fragile psyche to the sustained…