Golf: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rory McIlroy Sends Clear Message on The Open

The Open Championship returns this week to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, a course that last hosted the major in 2019. With the world’s best players arriving to take on one of golf’s toughest tests, all eyes are on hometown hero Rory McIlroy, who enters the week in solid form and with a clear message: He’s here to win.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Tiger Woods Sends Strong Message Ahead of 2025 Open Championship

Unfortunately the legendary Tiger Woods is still rehabbing his torn Achilles that he suffered prior to the Masters, meaning he is not competing this week at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush for the first time since 2019, a course Woods has played before.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 14

The Open keeps prize money at $17M

The Open Championship prize pool will remain at $17 million this week, the first time in 13 years the R&A has not increased the purse. Sunday's winner at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland will earn $3.1 million, the same amount Xander Schauffele took home last year at Royal Troon in Scotland.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / July 14

2025 British Open picks, predictions: Five trends to identify this year's winner at Royal Portrush

Parsing through recent Open Championship history to help pinpoint this year's Claret Jug winner

Golf News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 30 U.S. Open golf champions' quiz

How many of the previous 30 U.S. Open golf champions can you name in five minutes?

Davis Riley News / Field Level Media / July 14

Paul Waring bows out of The Open, Davis Riley added

England's Paul Waring announced Monday he will not participate in The Open Championship this week because of a shoulder injury. Davis Riley will replace Waring in the final major of the year that will start Thursday at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland.

Golf News / Yardbarker / July 14

Five holes that will define the Open Championship at Royal Portrush

When it comes to who will lift up the Claret Jug on Sunday afternoon, these are the five holes that will define the tournament.

Ranking the top five contenders at British Open

Shane Lowry hoping for more Open magic at Royal Portrush

Rory McIlroy embracing return to Northern Ireland for the Open

The 'U.S. Open host golf courses' quiz

Shane Lowry News / Field Level Media / July 14

Shane Lowry hoping for more Open magic at Royal Portrush

Missing the cut at the past two majors hasn't dimmed Shane Lowry's confidence as the Irishman returns to the scene of his greatest triumph this week. Lowry followed up a T42 at the Masters with early exits at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and the U.S.

Rory McIlroy News / Field Level Media / July 14

Rory McIlroy embracing return to Northern Ireland for the Open

As a 16-year-old at the 2005 North of Ireland Amateur Championship at Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy shot a course record 61. That was the old course, before redesign.

Golf News / Yardbarker / July 14

Ranking the top five contenders at British Open

The 2025 Open Championship is here, as the best players in the world will compete in the fourth and final major of the season at Royal Portrush Golf Club beginning early on Thursday morning.

Rory McIlroy quietly disses PGA of America's prized possession

Justin Thomas Almost Bags Free Car in Scotland

The 'Winners of The Open Championship' quiz

Golf News / ESPN / July 14

Open Championship: Ranking the 25 players with the best chance to win

Can Scottie Scheffler add to his major total? Is Jon Rahm headed toward big things at Royal Portrush? We break down the top 25 players who can win the 2025 Open Championship.

Francesco Molinari News / ESPN / July 14

Molinari back as vice capt., Euro Ryder Cup team

Francesco Molinari, the golfer who won a decisive half point against Tiger Woods the last time Europe won a Ryder Cup in the U.S., is once again a vice captain on team Europe for this year's Ryder Cup, scheduled for Sept.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'Total touchdown leaders by NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

Scottie Scheffler News / Athlon Sports / July 14

PGA Tour Makes Scottie Scheffler Announcement Before Open Championship

Scottie Scheffler carded a tidy 67 in the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, finishing tied for eighth at 9‑under. Despite battling gusty links conditions and not quite reaching the heights he expected, the World No. 1 still marked a major personal milestone.

Justin Rose News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Justin Rose Lost His Cool At Scottish Open

Fans and commentators have noticed an alarming trend this season. During the US Open, Rory McIlroy tossed his club, and Wyndham Clark damaged a locker.

Jordan Spieth News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Jordan Spieth Welcomes Third Child

Jordan Spieth and his wife, Annie, have announced the birth of their third child, Sully. Spieth had previously confirmed in February that he and Annie were expecting their third child in July.

Steve Allan News / Field Level Media / July 13

Steve Allan posts wire-to-wire win at Dick's Open

Steve Allan's second victory of the Champions season was of the wire-to-wire fashion. Allan shot a 6-under 66 on Sunday to finish in style as he recorded a four-stroke victory over Jason Caron in the Dick's Open at Endicott, N.Y.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 13

Grace Kim tops Jeeno Thitikul in playoff to win Evian Championship

Australian Grace Kim saved her best for last as she won her first major title at the Evian Championship on Sunday in Evian-les-Bains, France. After spinning

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 13

Talor Gooch takes second title in three years at LIV Golf Andalucia

Talor Gooch parlayed a 4-shot lead going into the day at LIV Golf Andalucia into a 1-shot tournament championship on Sunday at Sotogrande, Spain. Gooch shot a 1-under-par 70 with four birdies to finish at 8-under 206 for the tournament.

Golf News / Yardbarker / July 13

Grace Kim showcases clutch gene in final round of Evian Championship

Kim seems to have a flair for the dramatic.

Chris Gotterup earns second career win with victory at Scottish Open

William Mouw cards 61, makes ISCO Championship his first PGA title

Talor Gooch takes his second title in three years at LIV Andalucia

LIV Golf resubmits application for world rankings points

Ernie Els withdraws from The Open while Si Woo Kim enters

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 12

Talor Gooch up by 4 entering final round at LIV Golf Andalucia

Talor Gooch wrapped up a long day on the course at LIV Golf Andalucia by shooting a 5-under par 66 on Saturday to take a 4-shot lead heading into the final round at Sotogrande, Spain.

Steve Allan News / Field Level Media / July 12

Steve Allan leads Dick's Open, seeking second Champions win

Steve Allan of Australia shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday and holds a one-shot lead after two rounds of the Dick's Open at Endicott, N.Y. Allen is at 12-under 132 after two trips around En-Joie Golf Club.

Justin Thomas News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Justin Thomas Almost Bags Free Car in Scotland

Justin Thomas came close to winning a free car at the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open after a brilliant shot. Thomas hit a near-perfect tee shot that landed softly on the green and rolled just inches short of the hole while playing the par-3 17th at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland.

Charles Barkley News / 5 GOATs / July 12

Charles Barkley hits impressive golf shot for eagle at the American Century Championship

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley‘s golf swing has been memed for nearly two decades now. The NBA/television legend however proved all of those haters wrong on Friday when he drilled an impressive eagle at the American Century Championship.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 12

LIV Golf resubmits application for world rankings points

Will the PGA and LIV Golf ever reunite? Some news released by the Official World Golf Ranking board of directors on Friday makes that result look a little less likely, at least in the near term.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 12

LPGA player misses major cut after slow play penalty

China's Yan Liu was hovering around the cut line when she was assessed a two-stroke penalty for slow play during the second round of the Evian Championship on Friday.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 12

Cara Gainer, Gabriela Ruffels share lead at Evian Championship

England's Cara Gainer and Australia's Gabriela Ruffels share a one-stroke lead at 11-under entering the final round of the Evian Championship. Gainer carded a 7-under 64 and Ruffels shot 66 in the third round on Saturday at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France.

Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / July 10

LPGA golfer Charley Hull withdraws from tournament after collapsing on course

LPGA golfer Charley Hull withdrew from the Amundi Evian Championship on Thursday after a scary incident in which she collapsed twice during her round. Hull was playing at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France when she collapsed twice at the fourth tee.