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He nearly won The Open as an amateur, and now he’s engaged to a major champion

It’s been nearly 100 years since an amateur last won The Open, with Bobby Jones claiming his third Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool back in 1930. Since then, there have still been some impressive showings from non-professionals.

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Scottie Scheffler shares iron play advice for amateur golfers looking to hit more greens

When it comes to dialing in their skills, amateur golfers could do a lot worse than listen to Scottie Scheffler. The world No. 1 has carved out his dominance through elite-level precision, whether he is splitting fairways or attacking pins with his irons.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 26

Georgia teenager Hamilton Coleman takes U.S. Junior Amateur title

Hamilton Coleman, a 17-year-old from Augusta, Ga., made a birdie putt on the 35th hole Saturday to win the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in Dallas, 2 and 1, over Minh Nguyen of Vietnam.

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The 'Open Championship winners' quiz

The oldest of the four major golf championships, The Open Championship has seen 152 champions since its establishment in 1860. Can you name every golfer to have their name engraved on the Claret Jug in the event's history? Note: The Open Championship wasn't held in 1871, from 1915-1919, from 1940-1945 and in 2020.Last names are acceptable as answers.

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

The 'Masters winners' quiz

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Golf News / ESPN / July 26

Georgia teen Coleman wins U.S. Junior Amateur

Hamilton Coleman made a 15-foot birdie putt on the 35th hole to hold on for a 2-and-1 victory Saturday over Minh Nguyen in the U.S. Junior Amateur.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 26

Thorbjorn Olesen, Akshay Bhatia deadlocked at 3M Open

Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen, with a hole-in-one on the eighth hole, and Akshay Bhatia co-lead the 3M Open after the third round Saturday in Blaine, Minn.

Kurt Kitayama scares 59, ties course record at 3M Open

Padraig Harrington leads ISPS Handa Senior Open by two shots

Joaquin Niemann running away from field at LIV Golf United Kingdom

LIV Golf is set to make its South African debut in 2026

LIV Golf players slam 'mockery' of world rankings system

Padraig Harrington News / Field Level Media / July 26

Padraig Harrington leads ISPS Handa Senior Open by two shots

Padraig Harrington carded his second consecutive 5-under 65 on Saturday and holds a two-shot lead over Justin Leonard after three rounds of the ISPS Handa Senior Open at Berkshire, England.

Golf News / ESPN / July 26

LIV Golf to debut in South Africa in March 2026

LIV Golf will host an event in South Africa next March, its first in Africa, the league announced Saturday.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 26

LIV Golf to make South African debut in 2026

LIV Golf will venture to Africa for the first time next year when it begins a multi-year commitment with a visit to Steyn City, South Africa. The event will take place from March 20-22, LIV Golf announced on Saturday.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 26

Joaquin Niemann running away from field in UK

Joaquin Niemann of Chile has opened up a six-stroke lead heading into Sunday's final round at LIV Golf United Kingdom. The Torque GC captain moved to 14-under par with an 8-under 65 on Saturday at the JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, England.

Golf News / ESPN / July 26

Harrington leads Leonard by 2 at Senior British

Padraig Harrington birdied the final hole Saturday for another 5-under 65 for a two-shot lead over Justin Leonard going into the final round of the Senior British Open as the Irishman goes for his second senior major of the year.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 26

Kurt Kitayama scares 59, ties course record at 3M Open

Kurt Kitayama narrowly missed out on posting a 59 during the third round of the 3M Open on Sunday, settling for a tie of the TPC Twin Cities course record with a 60.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 26

Lottie Woad maintains 2-stroke lead at Scottish Open

Lottie Woad enters the final round of her first tournament as a professional with a two-stroke lead at the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open in Ayrshire, Scotland.

Golf News / HITC / July 26

The partner Keegan Bradley should pick for Bryson DeChambeau at the Ryder Cup

Keegan Bradley has a few big calls to make before the Ryder Cup, and one of them is who should partner Bryson DeChambeau. The LIV Golf star could have a major impact for the US team, so finding the right fit matters.

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The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

The 'NBA Summer League MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Collin Morikawa News / HITC / July 26

How far Collin Morikawa drove the ball using Happy Gilmore’s iconic swing

Happy Gilmore 2 leans into the nostalgia, packed with callbacks that longtime fans will pick up on straight away. Collin Morikawa is one of several PGA Tour stars, both past and present, who make appearances in the latest Happy Gilmore film.

Golf News / HITC / July 26

Scottie Scheffler reveals what he texted Xander Schauffele after watching Happy Gilmore 2 for the first time

Happy Gilmore 2 has finally hit screens, and as expected, the film has already started getting attention from some of the biggest names in golf, including world number one Scottie Scheffler.

Jon Rahm News / Last Word On Sports / July 25

Rahm’s Slow Start at LIV UK: Pressure Mounts on Former Champion

Jon Rahm entered this week’s LIV Golf UK tournament as one of the biggest names in the field and one of the favourites. The 2024 LIV Golf UK champion is under growing pressure after a poor start to the tournament’s opening round on Friday.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / July 25

Scottie Scheffler would trade one of his majors to help Cowboys

Scottie Scheffler would make major sacrifice to help Cowboys win Super Bowl

Scottie Scheffler continued to pile up major victories with his win at The Open Championship on Sunday, but the World No. 1 golfer says he would give up one of his most coveted trophies if it helped his favorite NFL team win a Super Bowl.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb sends strong message after tempers flare at training camp

Lamb sends warning to NFL as full training-camp participant

Cowboys' Dak Prescott addresses Micah Parsons contract stalemate

Prescott reacts strongly to Tyler Smith's Super Bowl comment

The 'Open Championship winners' quiz

Scottie Scheffler News / Last Word On Sports / July 25