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Golf: Zach Johnson wins British Open in a playoff to claim second Major title

Johnson wiped tears from his eyes before hugging his wife as he walked off the 18th green to pick up the coveted Claret Jug and a first prize of 1.15 million pounds ($1.79 million).

Golf: Among the leaders early, Anirban Lahiri rues poor finish in third round of British Open

Lahiri hopes to regain his confidence swiftly in time for his final round after three bogeys in his last five holes

British Open: Lahiri gets off to promising start at St Andrews

Lahiri did not disappoint when he got off to a dream start with successive birdies in his opening two holes.

British Open: Johnson turns tables on Spieth while Woods slumps

The 31-year-old Johnson gave an object lesson in big hitting as he bulldozed his way to a pacesetting seven-under-par 65 in becalmed early weather conditions.

British Open: Anirban Lahiri not allowing stage to get to him at St Andrews

Lahiri is getting Divecha to iron out glitches here and there to suit the Old Course.

British Open: St Andrews braced for Jordan Spieth versus History

There are intriguing subplots surrounding Spieth's bid for golf immortality. One is the possible emergence of an unlikely winner like Louis Oosthuizen.

British Open: Tiger Woods awaits St. Andrews, insists he's not 'buried and done'

"I'm still young. I'm not 40 yet," said Woods, who has five months left in his 30s.

After 260 years, St Andrews opens its doors to women members

Founded in 1754, the Royal and Ancient's members play on the St Andrews links course regarded as the "home of golf".

Inbee Park falls 8 shots behind at Women's British Open

Before she can think about a chance to make history as the first golfer to win four professional majors in the same season, Park faced a more immediate concern Friday afternoon — how to make up an eight-shot deficit against Na Yeon Choi.

Women's British Open: Inbee Park begins quest for history

She has been the talk of the gray, old town this week in the home of golf, whether players and fans have marveled at what she has done in the majors or debated whether it would be a Grand Slam if she were to win this week.