Louis Oosthuizen

United States' Brian Harman speaks at a press conference following the completion of his second round during the second day of the British Open Golf Championships at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, Friday, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Brian Harman matches British Open records at Hoylake and leads Tommy Fleetwood by 5 shots

Brian Harman is in the hunt for his first major championship. He shot a 65 to match the lowest score in a British Open at Royal Liverpool.

South Africa's Christo Lamprecht (amateur) plays his shot from the 4th tee on the first day of the British Open Golf Championships at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, Thursday, July 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Lamprecht shines in front of mentor Oosthuizen to lead the British Open as an amateur

Poland's Adrian Meronk celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the Australian Open golf championship at Victoria golf course in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Top 50 at end of year looms and Oosthuizen needs a big week

Dustin Johnson hits from a bunker on the third hole during the second round of the LIV Golf Team Championship at Trump National Doral Golf Club, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dustin Johnson’s team reaches final of LIV team event

Jordan Spieth, left, and Justin Thomas celebrate winning the match on the 15th hole during their fourball match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Spieth, Thomas combo unbeatable in Presidents Cup team play

British Open at a glance

Some news and notes from the second round of the British Open. Brian Harman tied Royal Liverpool records for the Open and leads by five.

Ancer takes 1-shot lead over Cameron Young on Asian Tour

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Abraham Ancer of Mexico had a 4-under 66 on Friday and led by one shot over PGA Tour rookie of the year Cameron Young in the Saudi International.

Strydom wins Alfred Dunhill for his 1st European Tour title

MALELANE, South Africa (AP) — Ockie Strydom claimed his first European Tour title with a two-shot victory at the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa on Sunday.

FILE - The U.S. team hold their trophy after they won the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. The U.S. team won the tournament 16-14. The last Presidents Cup was so close the International team walked away with renewed hope that it had enough game and enough fight to conquer the mighty Americans. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File)

Everything stacked in US favor at another Presidents Cup

So much has changed since the International team nearly won the Presidents Cup the last time. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed it back by a year.

Tiger Woods of the US gestures to the crowd at the end of his second round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Friday July 15, 2022. The Open Championship returns to the home of golf on July 14-17, 2022, to celebrate the 150th edition of the sport's oldest championship, which dates to 1860 and was first played at St. Andrews in 1873. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Former champions at St. Andrews all miss cut at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The last four British Open champions who won their titles on the Old Course missed the cut at St. Andrews on Friday.

British Open at a glance

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — A brief look at the second round Friday of the British Open at St. Andrews (all times EDT):

Trey Mullinax of the US during a practice round at the British Open golf championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Wednesday July 13, 2022. The Open Championship returns to the home of golf on July 14-17, 2022, to celebrate the 150th edition of the sport's oldest championship, which dates to 1860 and was first played at St. Andrews in 1873. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

British Open at a glance

Site: St.

Golf legends Jack Nicklaus, right, and Tom Watson of United States pose for a photo during a 'Champions round' as preparations continue for the British Open golf championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Monday July 11, 2022. The Open Championship returns to the home of golf on July 14-17, 2022, to celebrate the 150th edition of the sport's oldest championship, which dates to 1860 and was first played at St. Andrews in 1873. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Debate rages whether an Open at St. Andrews completes career

One of the famous lines of Bobby Jones often cited by Jack Nicklaus is that a golfer’s career is not complete without winning an Open at St. Andrews.

A few visitors on the tribune watch the practice round at the British Open golf championship in St Andrews, Scotland, Tuesday, July 12, 2022. The Open Championship returns to the home of golf on July 14-17, 2022, to celebrate the 150th edition of the sport's oldest championship, which dates to 1860 and was first played at St. Andrews in 1873. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

British Open returns to home of golf at St. Andrews

ROYAL & ANCIENT GOLF CLUB

BRITISH OPEN

Site: St. Andrews, Scotland.

Prize money: $14 million.

FILE - A general view of the Open Championship trophy, The Claret Jug, pictured on the 18th hole during The Open Media Day at St Andrews, Scotland, April 26, 2022. The Open Championship returns to the home of golf on July 14-17 to celebrate the 150th edition of the sport's oldest championship, which dates to 1860 and was first played at St. Andrews in 1873. This will be the 30th time it's on the Old Course, the most of any links on the rotation. (Jane Barlow/PA via AP, file)

BRITISH OPEN ’22: A glance at golf’s oldest championship

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Facts and figures for the British Open golf championship:

Site: St. Andrews (Old Course).

China's Li Haotong tees off during the German International Open golf tournament at Golfclub Muenchen Eichenried in Munich, Germany, Thursday, June 23, 2022. (Christian Kolbert/dpa via AP)

Li shoots 10-under to lead BMW International Open

MUNICH (AP) — Li Haotong shot 10-under 62 to lead after the first round of the BMW International Open on Thursday as the European tour continued to allow players from the breakaway Saudi-backed LIV series to compete.

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits a drive on number 13 at The Country Club, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Brookline, Mass., during a practice round ahead of the U.S. Open golf tournament. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

McIlroy questions competitive desire of players in LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy says he was wrong about his prediction in February that the Saudi-backed rival golf league was “dead in the water.”

Grounds crew worker waters a bunker off the 18th green during a practice round ahead of the U.S. Open golf tournament, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Golf’s toughest test returns to Brookline at Country Club

UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION

U.S. OPEN

Site: Brookline, Massachusetts.

Prize money: TBA ($12.5 million in 2001).

US OPEN ’22: Facts & figures for golf’s second-oldest major

BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Facts and figures for the 122nd U.S. Open golf championship:

Par: 70.

FILE - Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the fifth hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament, Jan. 26, 2022, in San Diego. Phil Mickelson, the chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, was the last big name to join the 48-man field for the LIV Golf Invitational that starts Friday outside London. It will be Mickelson's first time playing since Feb. 6 at the Saudi International. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

US Open to accept Mickelson and all eligible players

Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and other players competing in the Saudi-funded rival golf league are free to play the U.S. Open next week.

Tiger Woods wipes his face on the 11th green during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club on Monday, May 16, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

Major time again as PGA Championship goes to Southern Hills

PGA OF AMERICA

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Television: Thursday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’22: Facts & Figures on the 2nd major

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A brief look at the 104th PGA Championship:

Dates: May 19-22

Par: 70.

Bryson DeChambeau, left, and Lee Westwood shake hands after finishing the 18th hole in the second round of the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament, Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Match Play Live: A day of elimination and comebacks

As the second day of the Dell Technologies Match Play heads for a conclusion, already 14 of the 32 matches have gone the distance and six winners staged back-nine comebacks to win.

Honda Classic starts Florida swing to Masters, minus stars

PGA TOUR

HONDA CLASSIC

Site: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Prize money: $8 million. Winner’s share: $1,440,000.

Henrik Stenson, center, laughs with his son Karl Stenson on the 14th hole during the first round of the PNC Championship golf tournament Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)

Players with Saudi releases have to decide if it’s worth it

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The PGA Tour is giving conditional releases to more than two dozen of its members who have signed up to play the Saudi International.

Harry Higgs hits the ball from the 15th tee box during the second round of the CJ Cup golf tournament at the Summit Club in Las Vegas, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Still 5 months away, Harry Higgs has the Masters on his mind

When it comes to playing in the Masters, all Harry Higgs knows is waiting.

The first part took place at Kiawah Island in May, when Higgs holed a 6-foot par putt to cap off a bogey-free 70 in the final round of the PGA Championship.

Nick Watney watches his drive off the 18th hole during the final round of the Sanderson Farms Championship golf tournament in Jackson, Miss., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Watney finding desire and form to try to get back on track

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nick Watney was running out of chances and had to make some tough decisions. The math was the easy part.

Team USA captain Steve Stricker shakes hands with Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington after the Ryder Cup matches at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

PGA Tour in Las Vegas, Ryder Cup captain reunion in Florida

PGA TOUR

SHRINERS CHILDREN’S OPEN

Site: Las Vegas.

Course: TPC Summerlin. Yardage: 7,255. Par: 71.

Prize money: $7 million. Winner’s share: $1.26 million.

Tony Finau celebrates after winning The Northern Trust golf tournament at Liberty National Golf Course Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

PGA Tour postseason heads to Caves Valley near Baltimore

PGA TOUR

BMW CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Owings Mills, Maryland.

Prize money: $9.5 million. Winner’s share: $1.71 million.

PGA Tour starts postseason, LPGA Tour ends majors season

THE NORTHERN TRUST

Site: Jersey City, New Jersey.

Course: Liberty National. Yardage: 7,410. Par: 71.

Prize money: $9.5 million. Winner’s share: $1,170,000.

PGA Tour wraps up regular season as cash bonanza begins

PGA TOUR

WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Site: Greensboro, North Carolina.

Prize money: $6.4 million. Winner’s share: $1,157,000.

Harris English hits on the 11th hole during the second round in the World Golf Championship-FedEx St. Jude Invitational tournament, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Harris English maintains 2-stroke lead at TPC Southwind

Harris English shot a 5-under 65 on Friday at TPC Southwind to hold onto the lead in the FedEx St. Jude Invitational.

Cameron Champ celebrates after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to win the 3M Open golf tournament in Blaine, Minn., Sunday, July 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Cameron Champ fends off heat to win 3M Open by 2 strokes

Cameron Champ fended off dehydration and crisply putted his way to a 5-under 66 on Sunday, winning the 3M Open by two strokes for his third career victory.

South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen acknowledges the crowd as he walks from the 18th green after completing his third round at the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Oosthuizen turns to 3M Open with British collapse behind him

After letting a major title slip away for the third time this year, Louis Oosthuizen tried to quickly pivot to his next opportunity.

United States' Collin Morikawa holds up the claret jug trophy as he poses for photographers on the 18th green after winning the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Collin Morikawa a double major winner and looking for more

In a year of firsts in the majors, Collin Morikawa might have topped them all.

His performance over four days at the British Open was unlike anything seen at Royal St.