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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Meet Sadom Kaewkanjana, a 27-year-old Buddhist monk and golfer from Thailand who is contending at British Open
Fickle weather and funny bounces are classic features of links golf, making the British Open a test of the mind as much as anything else. Perhaps, then, it's no surprise to see Sadom Kaewkanjana near the top of the leaderboard at Royal Portrush. Kaewkanjana is an ordained Buddhist monk from Thailand who took a break from golf in 2023 to practice meditation. He said being a monk was helping him 'concentrate on the golf course' and improve his focus. 'Forget everything outside, just live in the present,' he said after shooting a 3-under 68 in his first round to be one stroke off the clubhouse lead in his second appearance at golf's oldest championship. 'I was cut off from the rest of the world when I was ordained,' Kaewanjana, ranked 262nd in the world, told 'That made me feel more calm. I was able to concentrate more, which will help me improve my game of golf.' In his first — in 2022 — he finished tied for 11th place at the home of golf in St. Andrews. That was his only previous experience of links golf. 'When I play links course, it's a new experience for me,' the 27-year-old Kaewkanjana said. 'I really enjoy to play a links course. It's fun to play with a windy course and tough conditions.' Kaewkanjana had the most fun at No. 5, a drivable par 4. He reached the green with his tee shot and holed an eagle putt from 20 feet. Sadom Kaewkanjana's major championship experience Kaewkanjana is competing in his fourth major championship. He had previously qualified for the PGA Championship in both 2022 and 2023 due to his strong World Golf Ranking, where he has reached as high as 75th globally. Kaewkanjana also holds the record for the highest finish by a Thai player in British Open history, tying for 11th at St. Andrews in 2022.
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch golf's Open Championship for free: TV channels, streaming info
The Open Championship is the final major of the 2025 men's golf season, with Northern Ireland's Royal Portrush Golf Club this week hosting one of the sport's premier tournaments. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy both have three PGA Tour wins this season, making them top candidates to claim the winner's share of a $17 million purse. McIlroy, a native of Northern Ireland, will enjoy plenty of support from fans throughout the British Open. Xander Schauffele, currently ranked third in the official World Golf Ranking, won the 2024 Open and is a threat to repeat. Scheffler and McIlroy are joined by J.J. Spaun on the list of golfers to win a major this year, with Spaun winning June's U.S. Open. Irish golfer Shane Lowry won this event in 2019, the last time it was held at Royal Portrush. Here's what to know to watch the 153rd Open Championship, including TV channel, streaming, and free options: British Open: Tee times, groups, schedule, golfers to watch in Rounds 1 and 2 When is 2025 British Open? The 153rd edition of the British Open is scheduled to run from Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20, at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. USA Network will broadcast each of the first two rounds of the tournament as well as early coverage of the final two rounds, while NBC will have the bulk of TV coverage for Saturday's third round and Sunday's final round. The Golf Channel will also carry analysis after each round. Watch the British Open with a free trial of Fubo How to watch 2025 British Open for free Fans can stream select coverage through the NBC Sports App, and can catch the entire tournament on Fubo, which currently offers a free trial subscription for new users.
NBC Sports
15-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm say LIV's competition 'sufficient' for world-ranking points
Jon Rahm shares why he's "always confident" in his game ahead of The Open Championship, before Live From examines how he is rounding into form in recent majors and how his career has evolved since his move to LIV. PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland – Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are supporting LIV's effort to reapply for world-ranking points, citing to the quality of the league's players and its 'sufficient competition.' Official World Golf Ranking chairman Trevor Immelman released a statement last week that the board received LIV's application on June 30 and that it'll be reviewed 'in accordance with OWGR's criteria to ensure fairness, integrity and consistency.' The OWGR has its annual board meeting this week at The Open, though it's unlikely any decision on LIV's status would be determined at that time. LIV's lack of world-ranking points has been a contentious issue for years. Past leadership once promised players that they'd receive points upon the launch of the league, they tried to form an alliance with the little-known MENA Tour and, after it was initially rejected in 2023, LIV formally withdrew its application last spring. The OWGR first denied the application because it said it couldn't fairly compare LIV's team-centric competition with the other sanctioned tours. It also had concerns about the league – which has since expanded to 13 teams and 54 players – being viewed as a closed shop with little promotion and relegation. LIV has a 'drop zone' that makes players vulnerable, but they can also be re-signed through other means. LIV started a promotions event that offered three spots in the league at the end of 2023, but that has since been reduced to just one. The leader of the Asian Tour's International Series also can join the league at year's end, provided he is not already a member. Asked Tuesday on what basis the OWGR could reach a different conclusion this time, DeChambeau said: 'I don't know fully. I would say that there are definitely grounds upon which we can change some things. Definitely relegation for sure, more pathways into LIV. More association to a global tour would be great for a feeder system into LIV. Those things I think could help quite a bit, albeit I don't know the details.' DeChambeau said LIV has 'some pretty good players' and that he's excited for new CEO Scott O'Neil 'going through that process and getting it done the right way.' Last week at LIV's event at Valderrama, Rahm said that LIV has a 'sufficient level of competition' to be fairly ranked. 'What you've seen this week is a good level of golf. It deserves points. How many? I don't know,' Rahm told reporters in Spain. 'The excuse or argument that many use is that this is an exhibition. To me, that's false. Whether you like it or not, whether it has a cut or not, whether it has three or four rounds or not, it's good competition. And it deserves world-ranking points. 'I hope it happens. I hope it doesn't take too long. Because I think there are good players. There are good young players who deserve the opportunity to qualify for the majors. And let's hope it's the beginning of more LIV players qualifying for the majors directly based on their performance on LIV in the future.' The major championships still rely heavily on the OWGR to fill out its fields. This year, for the first time, the USGA and R&A each carved out a limited exemption for the top-performing LIV player this season not already eligible. Sergio Garcia received that spot this year. There are 19 players representing LIV at Royal Portrush, the most of any major this year. Some of those players, including 52-year-old Lee Westwood, advanced through 36-hole final qualifying to earn their spot in the field.
Khaleej Times
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Disruption in Dallas: Brooks Koepka fined and suspended after ugly LIV Golf blow-up
Brooks Koepka, 35, a former World Number One and five-time Major champion, is one of the most recognised names in world golf. Despite showing glimpses of form at the recent U.S. Open, Koepka admitted that he has underperformed by his own high standards. He currently ranks 20th in the LIV Golf Individual Standings and 269th in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). Playing in the LIV Golf League, Koepka endured a difficult start at LIV Golf Dallas, held last week at Maridoe Golf Club. His round quickly unravelled with a pair of early triple bogeys. Then, on the ninth hole, he pulled his tee shot left—and frustration got the better of him. Koepka smashed his driver into the ground before turning and striking a tee marker, which ricocheted into the gallery. He then stormed off the tee box. The disturbing moment was captured and widely shared on social media platforms, sparking concern due to the apparent risk posed to nearby spectators. Shortly after, Koepka withdrew from the tournament citing illness. He was replaced by reserve player Luis Carrera to maintain compliance with the LIV Golf League team format. While Koepka had the option to return for the remaining rounds to contribute to his team's score, he chose not to do so. The incident raised immediate questions: Over the weekend, LIV Golf released the following statement: 'We have imposed a financial sanction and a suspension from future LIV Golf events on Brooks Koepka following his conduct during the first round of LIV Dallas. Player safety, fan safety, and professionalism remain top priorities within our league, and this behavior does not reflect the values we expect from our athletes. The safety of our fans and the integrity of our tournaments are non-negotiable.' Golf is widely respected for its long-standing tradition of sportsmanship, decorum, and self-discipline. While tempers occasionally flare, such overt emotional outbursts remain rare—and when they occur, they tend to dominate headlines. There have been a handful of recent incidents involving player misbehavior in professional golf, both on and off the course. With growing prize funds, increasing public scrutiny, and razor-thin margins between success and failure, it's no surprise that emotions occasionally spill over. Still, the sport walks a fine line: it needs compelling personalities like Koepka to draw global audiences—but must also uphold its values and maintain discipline. The question now is where that line is drawn, and how consistent the Tours will be in enforcing it. We hope to see Brooks Koepka retur soon, healthy and back to his best—letting his clubs, not his temper, do the talking.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Tiger Woods reaches all-time low with unwanted career milestone
Tiger Woods has hit an undesirable milestone, reaching an all-time low in his illustrious career this week. The 15-time major winner hasn't teed it up competitively since missing the cut at The Open at Royal Troon last July and, as a result, his standing among golf's elite has taken a hit. The 49-year-old, who recently confirmed his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, slumped to his worst-ever world ranking amid his latest injury woes. Following the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic, which saw Americans Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin emerge victorious at the weekend, Woods' latest Official World Golf Ranking was revealed. And it didn't paint a pretty picture as the golf great came in at No. 1,341 - the lowest of his career, according to popular golf Twitter account Nosferatu. Woods' previous low came in November 2023 when he was in 1,328th position, having sat on the sidelines for the majority of the year after being forced to withdraw from The Masters that April. He missed the major championship this year, including even the Champions Dinner, as he continued his recovery from the Achilles tear that has plunged his career into fresh doubt. It was the second time he's missed the dinner - an exclusive ritual for past winners of the tournament at Augusta National. The first was in 2021 when it was held two months after the serious car accident where he could have lost his leg. Woods revealed last month that he underwent surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles after feeling a 'sharp pain' in his left heel. In a statement, Woods said: 'As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured. 'This morning, Dr. Charlton Stucken of Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida performed a minimally-invasive Achilles tendon repair for a ruptured tendon. 'I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.' Woods has not played at Tour-level since The Open last summer, with back surgery accounting for much of his lay-off before he withdrew from the Genesis Invitational in February following the death of his mother. There had been suggestions that he was lining up a return at the PGA Tour's Players Championship in Florida in March. Yet, he had indicated earlier this month that he was focusing instead on practice. Woods played alongside son Charlie to continue their annual tradition at the PNC Championship, a family exhibition, in December, returning from back surgery he underwent last September. He has swung a club competitively, albeit on a simulator rather than on the course. He competed alongside his Jupiter Links teammates in TGL - the tech-infused, indoor league he founded with Rory McIlroy - throughout its inaugural regular season. Jupiter Links, also comprised of Tom Kim, Max Homa and Kevin Kisner, failed to make the playoffs. This latest injury continues a miserable run of ailments, which included almost losing his right leg in a car accident. He has previously torn the Achilles tendon in his right ankle as well as rupturing ligaments in his left knee. Last September, Woods had a sixth back operation in 10 years. The surgery was formally referred to as 'microdecompression surgery of the lumbar spine.' Woods, an 82-time winner on the PGA Tour, suffered extensive injuries from a horror, single-vehicle car crash in 2021 that broke his right leg and ankle and required emergency surgery. He later had another ankle surgery to address lingering issues in 2023, weeks after withdrawing from that year's edition of The Masters.
