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Tiger Woods gestures to the crowd at the end of his second round of the British Open at St. Andrews, Scotland, on Friday. Peter Morrison/AP hide caption

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Tiger Woods gets an emotional sendoff at the British Open

July 15, 2022 • Golf's most recognizable star may have played his final round of a British Open at St. Andrews. Woods shot a 75 and missed the cut.

Golf Reshuffles Its Schedule: All 4 Majors Canceled Or Postponed

The British Open, which is golf's oldest tournament, has been canceled this year because of the coronavirus. Last year, Shane Lowry (right) celebrated winning that championship. Andrew Redington/Getty Images hide caption

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Coronavirus Updates

Golf Reshuffles Its Schedule: All 4 Majors Canceled Or Postponed

April 6, 2020 • Citing coronavirus, men's professional golf organizers have made sweeping changes to the schedule, including canceling the 2020 British Open. The three other golf majors have been postponed.

American Zach Johnson Wins British Open In 3-Way Playoff

Zach Johnson won the 144th Open Championship at The Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on Monday. He's seen here teeing off on the 18th hole in the playoff round. Andrew Redington/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

American Zach Johnson Wins British Open In 3-Way Playoff

July 20, 2015 • It's the second major title for the Iowa native, whose breakthrough win came at the Masters in 2007. Jordan Spieth narrowly missed a chance at the playoff.

Tiger Woods on June 28, 2011. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

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No Tiger Woods At The British Open

July 5, 2011 • Woods' injured knee and Achilles tendon will keep him out of another "major" championship. He's won 14 "major" professional tournaments. Will he beat Jack Nicklaus' record 18 wins?