British Open

Phil Mickelson has won the British Open for the first time at Muirfield – one month after his heartbreak at the US Open.

British Open champion Ernie Els says he was inspired by watching SA turn the screws on England before going out to win his fourth Major title.

Darren Clarke has returned the Claret Jug to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club ahead of the 141st British Open, without taking a single drink from it.

Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen and Tjaart van der Walt were at the top of the leaderboard after three rounds of the Africa Open.

Darren Clarke became the oldest winner of the British Open in 44 years after a three-stroke lead ahead of Americans Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson.

World number six Phil Mickelson launched a typically pugnacious charge to join overnight pacesetter Darren Clarke at the top of the leaderboard.

The third round of the British Open on Saturday has the 71 survivors facing another severe test in the form of lashing rain and gusting winds.

Luke Donald is happy to be patient and let Rory McIlroy take the media spotlight at the British Open.

Lee Westwood is confident he can slay the dragon of his Major championship jinx when he launches his British Open challenge.

The Golf Channel has done an about-turn on a Twitter report appearing to say that Tiger Woods would be making a "special announcement".

Tiger Woods is expected to return to golf in time for the United States PGA Championship in Atlanta next month.

After Rory McIlroy’s astonishing eight-shot victory at the US Open, American golf grapples with an unprecedented title drought.

Davis Love was among eight players who had qualified for the British Open in an international qualifier in which Brian Davis earned top honours.

British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen is the only South African on the list of nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards.

The farmer’s son surprised the golfing world with his major win last weekend but those who know him say he’s always been destined for great thing.