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British Open returns to a new Royal Birkdale and an old chase for the claret jug
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The 154th British Open has commenced at Royal Birkdale, featuring a challenging, dry course and a field of top golfers including Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau. Players are navigating significant course modifications, including a new par-3 15th hole, under firm and fast conditions.
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Matthew Baldwin teed off at Royal Birkdale, just as he has done countless times as a member of the century-old links who grew up a short walk away. What made Thursday different was having a full grandstand surrounding him and a shiny claret jug reminding him what's at stake.
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