british open

Phil Mickelson is off to a fast start on Sunday and trails only local favorite Darren Clarke atop the leaderboard at windy Royal St.

George's. Follow the action via Steve Breslow's blog.

Will the new champion come from the 54-hole top 4?

Darren Clarke leads the British Open, but the Americans are rising. Dustin Johnson, Rickie Folwer and Co. will try to snap the U.S.' major skid at an unlikely location, says Alan Bastable.

Darren Clarke beat the weather. Now can he beat the pack? Clarke fired a 1-under 69 to take a one-stroke lead into the British Open's final round, but 11 others lurk within five shots.

The leaders are on the course at Royal St. George's, and they're competing against the rainy, blustery weather as much as against each other.

Follow along via Mike Walker's blog.

Field takes aim at 36-hole leaders Glover, Clarke.

At Sandwich, the field is back for a second helping.

Nothing went according to plan in Thursday's first round of the British Open, says Gary Van Sickle. Thomas Bjorn, a late entry into the field, and amateur Tom Lewis, 20, lead at 5-under.

An alternate and an amateur have been the big stories on Day 1 of the British Open. Thomas Bjorn, a late entry into the field, and Tom Lewis, 20, are on top of the leaderboard at 5-under.

The often-unpredictable British Open is under way. Rory McIlroy got off to a slow start at Royal St. George's; he's now 1-over par through 10.

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