British Open
Coverage of British Open in the Nexus archive.
- British Open winner Ryan Fox arrives back in New Zealand, hankering for sleep and a pie
Ryan Fox, the 2026 British Open golf champion, returned to New Zealand after winning the tournament at Royal Birkdale. He was greeted at Auckland airport by his father, former All Blacks rugby player Grant Fox, and expressed his need for rest and a favorite pie after a hectic schedule of travel and interviews.
- The bogey from a bunker that was key to Ryan Fox’s win at the British Open
Ryan Fox won the British Open with a key 12-foot birdie putt during a critical bunker shot.
- McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of trying to ‘hold the tournament hostage’ at British Open
Rory McIlroy criticized Bryson DeChambeau for holding the British Open tournament hostage after a rules dispute over an alleged swing path improvement. DeChambeau was penalized two shots, and other players like Marco Penge and Xander Schauffele offered more diplomatic responses to the incident.
- Oh, baby! Sam Burns takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss
Sam Burns leads the British Open at Royal Birkdale after deciding last minute to compete following his daughter's birth. He posted a 5-under 65 to build a two-shot lead, while Bryson DeChambeau remains in contention despite a bogey on the final hole. Other notable performances include Si Woo Kim and Ryan Fox, who tied the major championship record with a 62.
- Updated British Open odds after Round 2: Bryson DeChambeau makes odds jump despite controversial rules infraction
The British Open odds were updated following Round 2, with Bryson DeChambeau experiencing a notable odds increase despite a controversial rules infraction. The Post provided the latest odds analysis after Friday's action.
- Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both shot 62 at the British Open, matching the major championship record. Herbert missed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole, while Burns closed with three consecutive birdies, including a bunker shot on the final hole. The record was previously set by Branden Grace in 2017 at Royal Birkdale.
- Surprise British Open leader Jackson Suber faces another breezy day on the Birkdale links
Jackson Suber, an American golfer making his first British Open appearance and first trip to Europe, leads the tournament after a strong opening round. Despite being ranked 115th in the world, he shot a 5-under 65 and remains confident despite challenges in the second round.
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- This British Open amateur is a qualified mechanic with cystic fibrosis. He’s proving an inspiration
David Howard, a 27-year-old Irishman with cystic fibrosis, is competing in the British Open at Royal Birkdale. A qualified mechanic and world amateur golf ranked No. 1,456, he manages his condition with daily medication and now focuses on golf full-time. His journey includes overcoming health challenges and mental health struggles during the pandemic.
- Rory McIlroy part of 3-way tie for the lead at Scottish Open as Scheffler misses the cut
Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead at the Genesis Scottish Open with a 4-under 66, while Scottie Scheffler missed the cut for the first time in nearly four years. Jordan Smith and Tom Kim also share the lead, with Smith posting the tournament's lowest score of 63.
- Masters winner is set to make $4.5 million out of a majors-record $22.5 million prize purse
Rory McIlroy could win $4.5 million if he wins the 2026 Masters, which features a record $22.5 million prize purse. The Masters' payout surpasses last year's $21 million, with other majors like the PGA Championship and U.S. Open having lower prize funds. Cameron Young recently won $4.5 million at the Players Championship with a $25 million purse.