Smyth was one of many golfers to comment on Royal Liverpool's tough 17th hole this week. He might have changed his mind on Friday.
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Former world No. 1 Ernie Els said the way the PGA Tour went about its alliance with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund was an "absolute shambles" and described the LIV Golf League as "circus golf."
Seung-Yul Noh eagled all three par-5 holes and scored a tournament-record 23 points Thursday to take the first-round lead at Tahoe Mountain Club.
If you had amateur Christo Lamprecht in a 3-way tie for the lead after Round 1, you're in luck. An unexpected leaderboard and challenging finish are top of mind heading into Friday's action at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
Paula Reto and Amelia Lewis took a one-shot lead after shooting a 9-under 61 Thursday in the second round of the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, the LPGA Tour's lone team event.
Christo Lamprecht, a senior at Georgia Tech, became just the second amateur in the past 50 years to have at least a share of the co-lead after the first round of The Open.
The South African, who plays at Georgia Tech and is believed to be the tallest player to ever compete in The Open, wasn't surprised by his opening-round play.
Matilda Castren and Kelly Tan shot a 6-under 64 in alternate-shot play Wednesday to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour's lone team event.
The fairway bunkers are brutal. The 17th hole could be a killer. And the weather could affect it all. Here's what players are talking about ahead of The Open.
Who can win? Who has the best betting value? What props are the most interesting? Our experts look at The Open 2023 from all angles.
Rickie Fowler is on a run this season and tied for second the last time The Open was held at Royal Liverpool. Is he ready to win his first major?
With the purse for The Open more than doubling over the past decade, R&A CEO Martin Slumbers on Wednesday wouldn't rule out taking money from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment to help fund escalating costs.
Tiger Woods' former girlfriend has dropped a $30 million lawsuit against the 15-time major champion's estate, according to court documents obtained by the New York Post.
Masters champion Jon Rahm, former world No. 1 golfer Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy will play the first two rounds of the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm give mixed reviews of the new 17th hole, Cameron Smith looks to defend his title and more things to watch before the final major championship of the season gets underway at Royal Liverpool Golf Club from July 20 to 23.
Rory McIlroy said Tuesday "the results would suggest" he's close to ending a 9-year majors drought at this week's Open Championship, but "I've just got to go out and play golf."
On whether there is a divide among LIV and PGA Tour players, Brooks Koepka said Tuesday: "I don't think that's the case at all."
Reigning Open champion Cameron Smith says despite the drama behind the PGA Tour's agreement with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and the DP World Tour, he believes that LIV Golf will continue.
Rory McIlroy is looking to win his first major since 2014 against a tough field. We assess the favorites, contenders and long shots to win it all.