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BRITISH OPEN

U.S. President Donald Trump plays a shot during a round of golf at his Turnberry course in Scotland on Saturday.
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Jul 27, 2025
Trump's Turnberry visit puts British Open back on agenda
The trip underlines the U.S. president's long-held desire to host golf's illustrious British Open at the famous course, despite numerous stumbling blocks.
Scottie Scheffler poses with the Claret Jug after winning the British Open in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Sunday.
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Jul 21, 2025
Scottie Scheffler cruises to first British Open crown
Scheffler resembled a towering giant among men all week on the glorious Causeway Coast.
Scottie Scheffler walks up the 17th fairway during the third round of the British Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland on Saturday.
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Jul 20, 2025
Scottie Scheffler inches closer to victory at British Open
Scheffler is one round away from his fourth major championship in four years after opening up a four-stroke lead on Saturday.
Scottie Scheffler watches a shot on the 16th tee during his second round at the British Open on Friday at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland.
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Jul 19, 2025
Scottie Scheffler holds lead at midway point of British Open
Dodging rain at times, Scheffler shot a 7-under-par 64, moving into the top spot in his bid for a second major championship of the year.
Rory McIlroy reacts on the 18th hole during the first round of The 153rd Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland on Thursday.
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Jul 18, 2025
Packed British Open leaderboard as McIlroy scrambles to stay in touch
After early sunshine on the Dunluce Links, heavy rain and wind made conditions difficult for the players.
Scottie Scheffler speaks during a news conference in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday ahead of the British Open.
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Jul 16, 2025
'What's the point?' Scheffler says in candid talk ahead of British Open
When asked how long he celebrates his victories, an introspective Scheffler veered off into questioning what was even the point of being the best golfer in the world.
Rory McIlroy signs autographs for fans during a practice round at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on Monday.
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Jul 15, 2025
McIlroy embracing return to Northern Ireland for the Open
McIlroy is coming off a good experience, shooting four rounds in the 60s and finishing tied for second at the Genesis Scottish Open on Sunday.
Xander Schauffele of the U.S celebrates with the Claret Jug trophy after winning The 152nd British Open in Troon, Scotland, on Sunday.
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Jul 22, 2024
Schauffele finds inner calm to win British Open and collect second major
The 30-year-old Californian delivered a faultless, zen-like six-under-par final round.
American golfer Billy Horschel walks onto the 18th green during the third round of the British Open on Saturday in Troon, Scotland.
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Jul 21, 2024
Horschel shines to lead British Open after brutal third round
While the course released its grip earlier in the day to allow several players to zoom into contention, the leaders faced heavy rain and a chill wind.
Aguri Iwasaki lines up a putt on the third green during the second round of the British Open, at Royal Troon in Scotland on Friday.
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Jul 20, 2024
Aguri Iwasaki suffers consecutive nines as British Open ends in despair
The 26-year-old, who qualified by winning the Japan Open last year, suffered a miserable end to his first Open as he collapsed to a 20-over-par 91 on Friday.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy participates in a practice round on Tuesday in Troon, Scotland, ahead of the British Open.
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Jul 17, 2024
Scheffler and DeChambeau loom over McIlroy's bid for major redemption
McIlroy's major drought continued in last month's U.S. Open, where he agonizingly finished second after bogeying three of his last four holes.
Brian Harman poses with the Claret Jug after winning the British Open in Hoylake, England, on Sunday.
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Jul 24, 2023
Unflappable Brian Harman wins British Open
Brian Harman, an avid hunter back home in Georgia, simply refused to allow himself to fall prey to the world's leading golfers as he showed nerves of steel to win the British Open on Sunday.
Japan Times
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Jul 23, 2023
Brian Harman poised for British Open glory despite Jon Rahm surge
Masters champion Jon Rahm produced the standout round of the tournament so far, picking up six shots on the back nine to keep alive his chances of a third major.
Japan Times
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Jul 19, 2023
Rory McIlroy hopes Hoylake return can finally end major drought
The past two years in particular have brought a series of cases of what might have been for the Northern Ireland star.
Japan Times
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Jul 18, 2022
Cameron Smith uses final-round surge to beat Rory McIlroy to British Open title
Smith's immediate plan is to fill the Claret Jug with as much beer as possible to toast his triumph at the home of golf.
Japan Times
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Jul 17, 2022
Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland surge clear at British Open
The 24-year-old Hovland is aiming to become the first Norwegian to win a major title, while Northern Ireland's McIlroy is hunting for his fifth.
Japan Times
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Jul 13, 2022
Tiger Woods warns LIV rebels to enjoy British Open while they can
While the PGA and DP Tours banned and fined anyone joining the LIV Series, the majors have so far allowed golfers who have qualified to continue to compete in golf's most prestigious events.
Japan Times
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Jul 10, 2022
Greg Norman not invited to British Open festivities over LIV ties
The Australian, a two-time winner of the historic tournament, won't be playing in the Celebration of Champions event on Monday or attending a dinner for previous champions later in the week.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 6, 2022
Tiger Woods: 'No way physically' to play U.S. Open
The former world No. 1 said that problems with his surgically repaired right leg kept him out of the June 16-19 major.
Japan Times
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Jul 18, 2021
Louis Oosthuizen leads Collin Morikawa by one at the British Open
After consecutive runner-up finishes at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open, the South African will return on Sunday looking to secure his second career major title.
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Thousands without power in Tokyo as heavy rain batters Kanto region
Heavy rain hit Tokyo and surrounding areas Thursday afternoon, causing thousands to lose power, prompting flood warnings, grounding flights and causing transportation issues.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
JAL reprimand over drunken pilots adds to airline’s woes
Japan Airlines President Mitsuko Tottori (right) bows in apology Wednesday in Tokyo over the company's pilots causing flight delays due to drinking alcohol.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
Aging Japan’s centenarian population nears 100,000
Shigeko Kagawa, Japan's oldest person at 114, in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, on July 30
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
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