British Open

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Masters victory means McIlroy will get ‘hero’s welcome’ at home British Open • Apr. 14, 2025, 11:11 PM ET (Globe and Mail)

Xander Schauffele is on the mend and motivated as ever at the Masters • Apr. 7, 2025, 5:44 PM ET (AP)

Brian Harman handles the wind and cold at Texas Open for his first win since British Open • Apr. 6, 2025, 6:40 PM ET (AP)

Brian Harman builds 4-shot lead at Texas Open • Apr. 4, 2025, 8:47 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As

the Open Championship • the Open

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Tiger Woods • Arnold Palmer • Phil Mickelson • Rory McIlroy • Sam Snead • Jordan Spieth • Jack Nicklaus • Nick Price • Padraig Harrington • Greg Norman • Seve Ballesteros • Harry Vardon • Gene Sarazen • Ben Hogan • Bobby Jones • Gary Player • Lee Trevino • Joyce Wethered • Walter Hagen • Tom Watson • Bobby Locke • Thomas Morris • Sir Henry Cotton • Peter Thomson • John Henry Taylor • James Braid • Thomas Morris, Jr. • Nick Faldo

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Claret Jug golf Grand Slam tournament PGA Championship U.S. Open Masters Tournament British Amateur Championship United States Women’s Open Championship Women’s British Open Ryder Cup United States Amateur Championship Walker Cup Curtis Cup

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