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Mother Nature wasn’t the only one making it rain at the 2014 British Open on Saturday. Moving day brought out the best in Rickie Fowler, who came out of the chute on fire and put a lot of pressure on leader Rory McIlroy early in the round. Due to the weather forecast in Hoylake, England, the 2014 British Open schedule on Saturday was adjusted to ensure everyone got their round in. While...
Published: July 19, 2014
Following an eventful Friday at the 2014 British Open, the contenders have separated themselves from the pack and will take to the course at Royal Liverpool to move toward getting their hands on the Claret Jug. The most notable story from the first two rounds has been how vastly different things are early compared to later. Thursday’s first round saw Rory McIlroy, the Molinari brothers,...
Published: July 15, 2014
Even though it never went away, the PGA Tour steps back into the spotlight with the 2014 British Open starting on Thursday from Royal Liverpool Golf Club. It’s a deep, loaded field led by the unofficial return of Tiger Woods and defending champion Phil Mickelson. Even though Tiger technically came back three weeks ago at the Quicken Loans National, everyone knew that was a way for him to...
Published: July 12, 2014
There was a dramatic shift at the top of the leaderboard during the third round of the 2013 Women’s British Open. Mo Martin’s lead evaporated in a hurry, opening the door for a dramatic Sunday at Royal Birkdale. Martin was a surprise leader after the second round, playing two efficient rounds at 69 to go into the weekend at six-under par. It made for a good story, but one that was...
Published: July 11, 2014
If there’s a theme building for the 2014 Women’s British Open, it would be don’t believe anything you see. Friday’s second round was a rude awakening for a lot of players entering the day at or near the top of the leaderboard. For instance, first-round leader Ayako Uehara, who shot a four-under 68 on Thursday, came crashing back to earth with a seven-over 79 on Friday...
Published: July 10, 2014
The 2014 LPGA season kicks into second gear with the Women’s British Open getting underway on Thursday. It’s the third major of the year, with Americans capturing the first two, but a wide-open field in England promises plenty of drama. Stacy Lewis, the 2013 British Open champion, is looking to defend her crown, but she will have to come from behind starting on Friday if she wants...
Published: July 5, 2014
Great athletes are not defined by the number of championships they win, but by their ability to adjust in the face of adversity. For Roger Federer, who has 17 Grand Slam singles titles on his mantle, no one will dispute that he’s one of the best tennis players ever. It’s this year’s run at Wimbledon that’s proven just how great the 32-year-old is, though. For years,...
Published: July 5, 2014
Three years ago, Petra Kvitova was poised to take over women’s tennis when she won Wimbledon at the age of 21. Fast forward to 2014, with a couple of semifinal appearances under her belt, the 24-year-old appeared to hit a crossroads in her career. It turns out all the young star needed was a clear head and return trip to the All England Club, because Kvitova proved beyond a shadow of doubt...
Published: July 5, 2014
In a matchup between the established veteran and young superstar, Petra Kvitova showed Eugenie Bouchard why Wimbledon is her favorite Grand Slam event by disposing of the 20-year-old in straight sets to capture her second title at the All England Club. More impressive than Kvitova’s victory was the ease with which she managed it. The match barely took an hour to complete, and Bouchard was...
Published: July 4, 2014
Following two dominant semifinal performances Thursday, the ladies will take center stage at Wimbledon one more time to determine a champion. The main event of the day will be Petra Kvitova, who is going for her second title in four years at the All England Club, taking on Eugenie Bouchard, who is looking to make history as the first Canadian to win tennis’ biggest tournament. Even though...