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Minjee Lee leads in Scotland with play halted

Minjee Lee leads in Scotland with play halted

Minjee Lee, the current world number five, leads the AIG Women’s Open by three strokes at the halfway stage at Muirfield in Scotland. The Australian carded a second-round of 70 to move to 11 under par, three shots clear of American Megan Khang, who shot a 69. England’s Georgia Hall and Charley Hull are a further shot back on seven under par, alongside Sweden’s Madelene Sagström. The second round was suspended due to darkness with 24 players still on the course. They will complete their rounds on Saturday morning before the third round begins, weather permitting.

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Mack leads in Portland after ‘flawless’ 1st round

Mack leads in Portland after ‘flawless’ 1st round

Mack Leads in Portland After ‘Flawless’ 1st Round

Will Zalatoris brings a two-stroke lead into the second round of the Barbasol Championship after carding an eight-under 62 on Thursday.

Zalatoris birdied each of the four par-5s at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and also picked up shots on Nos. 2, 6, 8 and 9. He missed just one fairway and hit 17 of 18 greens in regulation.

“I drove it well today,” Zalatoris said. “I hit a lot of fairways, which is key out here. And I made some putts. I made a couple bombs early, which kind of got the round going.”

Mackenzie Hughes is alone in second place after a six-under 64. Hughes made four birdies and an eagle on the front nine and added two more birdies on the back.

Harris English, Cameron Davis and Kevin Kisner are tied for third place at five-under 65.

Defending champion Sepp Straka is tied for 34th place after a two-under 68.

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Why Tom Kim’s pursuit of Olympic medal has complicated subplot

Why Tom Kim’s pursuit of Olympic medal has complicated subplot

Tom Kim’s Olympic aspirations have taken an unexpected turn, with the young South Korean golfer now facing the prospect of representing his country alongside a former rival. In a recent interview, Kim revealed that he had a complicated relationship with his Olympic teammate, who he declined to name. Despite the tension between them, Kim is determined to put aside their differences and focus on winning a medal for South Korea. The situation has added an intriguing subplot to Kim’s pursuit of Olympic glory, as he navigates the delicate balance between personal feelings and national pride.

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Morikawa’s Journey to Greatness: Lessons Learned from a Rising Golf Icon

Morikawa’s Journey to Greatness: Lessons Learned from a Rising Golf Icon

Morikawa’s Journey to Greatness: Conquering the Mental Side of Golf

In a recent interview, rising golf star Collin Morikawa delved into the emotional challenges of professional golf. He candidly discussed the relentless practice, performance pressure, and the loneliness that often accompany life on tour. However, Morikawa also highlighted the importance of embracing imperfection and finding joy in the game. His honesty and vulnerability sparked a broader conversation about mental health in sports and the sacrifices that athletes make to achieve greatness. By sharing his own journey, Morikawa has set a valuable example for aspiring golfers and demonstrated the importance of maintaining mental well-being while striving for success.

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Collin Morikawa’s Olympic Dreams: A Profile of the Rising Golf Star

Collin Morikawa’s Olympic Dreams: A Profile of the Rising Golf Star

In this exclusive report, Golf Lessons Channel discusses rising star Collin Morikawa’s journey to becoming a golf icon. Morikawa reflects on his atypical path to golf, sharing how his parents’ initial encouragement eventually ignited his passion for the sport. Notably, he recounts a captivating story about his 2021 Open Championship victory, revealing how Customs officials playfully mistook the Claret Jug for a bowling set, offering a humorous glimpse into the complexities of international travel for celebrated athletes.

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He was an Open Championship long shot. On Saturday, he’s in the final pairing

He was an Open Championship long shot. On Saturday, he’s in the final pairing

Open Long Shot Surprises in Final Pairing

Cameron Young, an unexpected contender at the Open Championship, will play alongside Rory McIlroy in the final pairing on Saturday. Young, who began the tournament as a long shot, has impressed with his consistent play on the challenging Royal St George’s links course. His composure and ability to hit accurate shots have earned him a spot among the leaders, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the Open and the possibility of surprise victories.

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Why tee height might decide the 2024 Open Championship winner

Why tee height might decide the 2024 Open Championship winner

Tee height will be a key factor in determining the winner of the 2024 Open Championship. The R&A have announced that the tees at Royal Portrush will be raised for the tournament, which could make it more difficult for players to score.

The change in tee height is designed to make the course more challenging and to prevent players from hitting the ball too far. The R&A believe that this will lead to a more exciting and competitive tournament.

However, some players are concerned that the raised tees will make the course too difficult. They argue that it will make it harder to hit the ball close to the hole, and that it will lead to more bogeys and double bogeys.

The debate over tee height is likely to continue in the lead-up to the 2024 Open Championship. The R&A will be hoping that the changes they have made will lead to a more exciting and challenging tournament, but some players will be hoping that the tees are not raised too high.

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What to watch in Round 2: Will Royal Troon get any easier? Can Daniel Brown keep it up?

What to watch in Round 2: Will Royal Troon get any easier? Can Daniel Brown keep it up?

What to watch in Round 2: Will Royal Troon get any easier? Can Daniel Brown keep it up?

Royal Troon lived up to its reputation as a tough test of golf on Thursday, with 19 players finishing below 70 and just seven breaking 70.

Defending champion Cameron Smith shot a 1-over 72 to sit six shots behind overnight leader Viktor Hovland, while Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm also struggled to get going.

Can anyone tame Royal Troon in Round 2? And can Daniel Brown, the first amateur to lead The Open after the first round since 1947, keep it up?

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England’s Brown takes Open lead in major debut

England’s Brown takes Open lead in major debut

England’s Connor Brown took a one-stroke lead in the Open at Royal Portrush after a stunning first round.

The 23-year-old, who is making his major debut, carded a six-under-par 65 to leave him one ahead of American Xander Schauffele.

Brown birdied the third, fifth, ninth, 10th, 12th and 16th holes and is the youngest player to lead The Open after the first round since Rory McIlroy in 2010.

Schauffele, the world number 10, matched Brown’s score with six birdies of his own, but he also dropped a shot on the 18th.

Shane Lowry, who is seeking to become the first Irish winner of the Open since 1947, is among a group of eight players tied for third on four under par.

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Aberg leads Scottish Open with big pack chasing

Aberg leads Scottish Open with big pack chasing

After a second consecutive 64, Aberg leads the Scottish Open by two shots with a total of -14. Aberg, who trails by five shots, is chased by Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy. Julien Guerrier is another shot back after a 69 in the second round.

Aberg, who began the day three strokes behind Bradley Neil, fired a spotless round with six birdies and an eagle on the par-5 14th hole.

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