Rain No Match for Open Leader Spieth

The rain came, the wind howled, and Jordan Spieth played straight through it all. The American who is looking to win his third Major just a few days before his 24th birthday shot a second-round 69 to reach 6-under for the tournament, giving him a two-stroke lead over fellow American Matt Kuchar. Spieth overcame four … Continue reading Rain No Match for Open Leader Spieth →

The Royal Birkdale: An Open Championship History

Thursday marks the beginning of the 10th Open Championship to be held at Royal Birkdale. It has hosted nine previous from 1954 to 2008. Here's a historic look back at the previous nine hostings at Royal Birkdale. 1954: Peter Thomson, a 23-year-old Australia, one of the first of his five Open titles by a single … Continue reading The Royal Birkdale: An Open Championship History →

The Open Championship: Hole by Hole Preview

Northwest England's Royal Birkdale is the home of the 146th Open Championship, which kicks off this Thursday. It is being hailed as one toughest venues in the entire history of the championship. The 7,156 yard course has a par of 70 and last hosted the open in 2008. The course record is 65, set by … Continue reading The Open Championship: Hole by Hole Preview →