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Miyu Yamashita of Japan poses with her trophy after winning the Women's British Open golf championship, at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Porthcawl, Wales, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Yamashita wins Women’s British Open for her first major title

Associated Press

Miyu Yamashita of Japan captured her first major title Sunday when she withstood a charge by Charley Hull by not making a bogey until the outcome of the Women's British Open was no longer in doubt. She closed with a 2-under 70 for a two-shot victory.

Justin Thomas of the United States walks off the 12th green during a practice round for the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Every year feels like a new experience at the British Open, golf’s oldest major

- Associated Press

On banners and flags and buntings of grandstands there are images of the claret jug, a reminder of what's at stake at the British Open. But add this to the list of what makes golf's oldest championship so distinct from the other majors: Every year it feels like a new experience.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States gestures as he speaks during press conference ahead of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The Open starts Thursday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Scheffler searching for what it all means while chasing the claret jug at British Open

- Associated Press

Scottie Scheffler has won more tournaments and majors than anyone over the last three years. He is No. 1 in the world and no one is close to him. Nothing would mean more to him than leaving Royal Portrush with the silver claret jug. And then? That's where golf gets a little complicated for Scheffler.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland signs autographs on the 18th green following a practice round for the 2025 British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Monday, July 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

McIlroy returns home for British Open ready to embrace the love from fans

- Associated Press

Rory McIlroy practically had Royal Portrush all to himself Monday morning, but not for long. By the time he finished his first practice round for the British Open -- his first time back on these links in 2,187 days -- there was a big crowd that weathered rain and sunshine to see him finish.