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Panthers receiver Adam Thielen leads American Century Championship

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. (AP) — Carolina Panthers receiver Adam Thielen took a one-point lead over playing partner Mardy Fish on Friday after the first round of the American Century Championship.

Jul 12, 2024 6:14 PM Read more >

Pierceson Coody follows opening 61 with a 67 to take a 2-stroke lead in the ISCO Championship

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Pierceson Coody followed an opening 11-under 61 with a 67 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead in the ISCO Championship, with the weekend cut a PGA Tour-record 8-under par.

Jul 12, 2024 5:49 PM Read more >

Steven Alker takes 1-shot lead over Steve Stricker in senior major at Firestone

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Steven Alker overcame a double bogey on his fourth hole with three birdies on the back nine at Firestone for a 5-under 65, giving him a one-shot lead over Steve Stricker going into the weekend at the Kaulig Companies Championship.

Jul 12, 2024 3:06 PM Read more >

BRITISH OPEN '24: A hole-by-hole look at Royal Troon

A hole-by-hole look of Royal Troon, site of the 152nd British Open on July 18-21: No. 1, 366 yards, par 4 A gentle opening hole, especially with the prevailing wind at the player’s back.

Jul 12, 2024 2:58 PM Read more >

Furue has clubhouse lead at Evian Championship whenr storm suspends 2nd round

EVIAN, France (AP) — Japan’s Ayaka Furue held a three-shot clubhouse lead at the Evian Championship on Friday before the second round was suspended because of a risk of lightning and thunder.

Jul 12, 2024 2:22 PM Read more >

Ludvig Aberg with another 64 leads Scottish Open

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Ludvig Aberg has won on the European tour and PGA Tour in the year since leaving college, and another 6-under 64 in the Scottish Open on Friday put him in a position to win a tournament sanctioned by both tours.

Jul 12, 2024 2:18 PM Read more >

BRITISH OPEN '24: Facts and figures for the 10th Open held at Royal Troon

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Facts and figures for the British Open golf championship: Event: 152nd Open Championship. Dates: July 18-21. Site: Royal Troon GC. Length: 7,385 yards. Par: 71. Field: 156 players minimum.

Jul 12, 2024 2:08 PM Read more >

BRITISH OPEN '24: Top players to watch at Royal Troon

A capsule look at 10 players to watch at the 152nd British Open at Royal Troon, to be played July 18-21: Scottie Scheffler Age: 28. Country: United States. World ranking: 1. Worldwide wins: 13. Majors: Masters (2022, 2024).

Jul 12, 2024 2:06 PM Read more >

BRITISH OPEN '24: Chance at atonement for McIlroy at Troon, last chance for everyone at the majors

Rory McIlroy sees the British Open as little more than the next opportunity to end 10 years without a major, not atonement for his late collapse in the U.S. Open .

Jul 12, 2024 1:24 PM Read more >

Yardage and par at Royal Troon

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Yardage and par at Royal Troon Golf Club for the 152nd British Open to be played July 18-21: Hole Par Yds Out 36 3539 In 35 3846 Total 71 7385 1 4 366 2 4 389 3 4 376 4 5 599 5 3 220 6 5 623 7 4 403 8 3 123 9 4 440 10 5 450 11

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