Americans look to snap skid at British Open
Tiger Woods is back home nursing a sore leg as the United States endures its longest Grand Slam drought in modern history with five straight majors without a victory. Rory McIlroy looms as favorite after his U S Open win, while Luke Donald and Lee Westwood top the world rankings among Europeans. Mickelson notes Asia's growing golf strength and others see a global shift in dominance.
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British Open at Royal St George's Opens With Youth Leading
The British Open at Royal St George's features defending champion Louis Oosthuizen amid a field with past champions including J H Taylor Harry Vardon Jack White Walter Hagen Henry Cotton Reg Whitcombe Bobby Locke Bill Rogers Sandy Lyle Greg Norman and Ben Curtis. Forecast calls for 25 to 30 mph winds with morning rain, easing to lighter winds and possible showers in the afternoon. four majors currently held by players in their 20s marks a notable trend.
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Windy Open tees off at Royal St George's
Windy conditions greet golfers at the 140th British Open with gusts up to 25 mph and rain patches. Steve Stricker, after winning Deere Classic, struggles with the lunar links while Rory McIlroy prepares as co-favorite alongside Louis Oosthuizen and Tiger Woods nonchalantly practices nearby.
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Langer rules out Open bid after thumb surgery setback
Bernhard Langer, 53, has written off chances to win the British Open at Royal St George's after four months of limited practice following thumb surgery. He says he cannot compete with the long hitters, noting his age, lack of practice, and recent form.
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