LUDVIG ÅBERG INTERVIEW

Ahead of his third appearance in The Open, world no.20 Ludvig Åberg reflects on his form coming into the season’s final major, his expectations for the Championship and the unique challenges of links golf.
We’re heading into the final golf Major of the season, are you happy with your performance so far? What has been the defining moment of 2026 for you?
Yeah, I think so. Overall, it’s been a solid year. Obviously, as a competitor, you always want more. You want more good

Not so long ago, following sport meant watching, cheering, and arguing about it in the pub afterwards. Today, for millions of fans, it means playing along. Fantasy leagues, player props, and pick-em games have turned the passive viewer into an active participant, someone with a stake in a substitute’s cameo or a journeyman’s quiet afternoon. It is one of the biggest shifts in modern sport, and golf is quietly part of it.
The engine of that change is the pick-em boom, and platforms ha

Sunday afternoon, back nine, a major on the line. A player who has looked untouchable for three days suddenly cannot find a fairway. A four-shot lead becomes two, then one, then nothing, and a leaderboard that felt settled at lunch is a riot of red numbers by tea. There is nothing else in sport quite like it, and it is why, year after year, we cannot look away.
Part of the pull is that you can feel the swings coming before they land, and plenty of fans like to sharpen that edge-of-the-seat feeli

Golf has always belonged to the American summer. The US Open, the long swing of the PGA Tour season, and those endless light evenings on the range make it the time of year when the game feels most alive across the Atlantic. And in 2026, golf is sharing that summer with the biggest sporting show the continent has ever staged.
For the millions of US fans who follow more than one game, it is a gloriously crowded few months. Plenty like to add a little extra to the occasion, and for those who do, th

Ask any regular what golf is really about and few will start with the swing. They will talk about the walk, the company, and the hour spent in the clubhouse afterwards, pint in hand, reliving a round that was probably better in the retelling. Golf is a game, but it is also a ritual, and a big part of that ritual is how we switch off once the card is signed.
That instinct to unwind takes many forms. Some read, some tinker with their gear, and some enjoy a spot of low-key entertainment in the even

For a game that treasures its traditions, golf has taken to the analytics age with startling ease. The sport that once ran on a caddie’s gut and a player’s feel now runs on numbers too: strokes gained, launch angles, spin rates, and shot maps that would have baffled the greats of a generation ago. The soul of the game is untouched. The way we understand it has been rebuilt from the ground up.
That change belongs to the fan as much as the professional. Anyone who enjoys testing their

An American took the first-round lead at The 154th Open, but it wasn’t a major champion such as Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffle, Wyndham Clark or Collin Morikawa who got off to a fast start, it was world no.122 Jackson Suber, who marked his first ever trip to England to lead field at Royal Birkdale after day one thanks to a superb five-under-par 65.
The 26-year-old from Florida, who had never played a links course before this week, went out in a very unremarkable level-par 34, making t

Titleist’s new GTS300 mini driver, which goes on sale on July 23, features a larger, more forgiving design that the models it replaces, delivering exceptional distance, control and versatility off both the tee and turf.
The design of the new model, which has a 305cc sized clubhead, compared to the previous iterations 280cc, was heavily influenced by tour feedback, specifically from players like Justin Thomas and Cameron Young.
“We’re always looking for feedback from the best pl

The 154th Open begins at Royal Birkdale on Thursday 16 July, with the Claret Jug decided after four rounds on Sunday. It is the 11th time the Southport links has hosted the championship and the first since Jordan Spieth’s victory in 2017. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Spieth are all part of the field.
Fans checking the outright market at the best golf betting site will recognise most of the leading names, but results recorded at Birkda

Ask a British golfer to name a Spanish golf destination and the answers come quickly: Sotogrande, the Costa del Sol, perhaps Mallorca. All deserve their reputations. But there is a stretch of the Spanish coast that most UK players fly straight over on their way to the usual suspects, and it happens to be one of the most rewarding places in the country to swing a club. It is called the Costa Cálida, and it sits in the region of Murcia, in the south-east of Spain.
For years this has been Sp

England’s Joe Dean claimed the top spot in the inaugural Last-Chance Qualifier to secure the final place in the field for The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.
The winner-takes-all qualifier, a new event introduced for this year’s championship, saw 12 players chase their dream of playing in The Open by competing over 18 holes of the iconic Southport links.
The 32-year-old from Sheffield held his nerve for a one-shot victory in the warm and breezy conditions to seal the final spot in the

Johan Edfors produced a bogey-free final-round 66 to overturn a three-shot overnight deficit and secure his maiden Staysure Legends Tour title at the OFX Irish Legends.
The 50-year-old, Swede finished on 17-under-par to claim victory by three shots at Carton House, with  Robert Coles finishing runner-up on 14-under-par. Emanuele Canonica, the first-round leader, completed the podium on 11-under-par.
Starting the final round three shots behind Coles, Edfors made an immediate statement with a

Tom Kim produced a links golf masterclass at The Renaissance Club to the east of Edinburgh to claim a convincing victory in the Genesis Scottish Open.
The South Korean was flawless, being the only one of the 71-strong field not to drop a single shot in the testing winds of the final round.
Six birdies in total saw him post a closing 64 for a 17 under par total, two shots clear of Min Woo Lee who carded a 67, and four clear of a group of four players, comprising Matt Fitzpatrick, Johnny Keefer, K

At first glance, golf and online casinos might seem like an odd pairing. Golf is known for its tradition, precision, and country club charm, while online casinos carry a faster, flashier image tied to pokies, roulette wheels, and instant jackpots. Yet in the world of sports sponsorships, opposites often attract.
In Australia, where golf has a loyal following — with over 1.3 million active players by some estimates — and online casino activity continues to grow, the potential for part

Vokey Design introduces new SM11 Black Vapor wedges with Flight Lines, helping golfers unlock better wedge play by promoting repeatable, shot-specific setup positions.
Available on all Vokey wedges as a WedgeWorks customisation, Vokey Flight Lines are three precision-engraved lines on the hosel that reinforce proper address positions for three specific short-game shots. To execute a flop shot, standard pitch or bump and run, players can align the corresponding marking on the hosel to their nose,

England Golf Disability Squad star Kipp Popert has won the US Adaptive Open Championship for the fourth consecutive time, after a blistering performance at Woodmont Country Club in Maryland.
Three-time defending champion Popert fired a final round 63 for a 54-hole total of 18-under-par, six strokes ahead of 2022 champion Simon Lee and nine strokes clear of Americans Max Togisala and Justin Carlock.
The victory etches Popert’s name even further into the golfing history books, as he becomes

The R&A has today issued a new code of conduct that its expects fans to adhere to when attending The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale next week.
‘The Open Commitment’ is built on five simple principles and encourages everyone attending to play their part in ‘protecting the traditions which make The Open one of the world’s great sporting events’.
The principles set out are: 1) Respect the Players. 2) Respect the Links. 3) Respect Each Other. 4) Be Aware. 5) En

The Open Championship remains one of golf’s most demanding tests because it rewards creativity, patience, and smart course management as much as raw power. Royal Birkdale returns as the host venue in 2026, bringing a links layout where changing weather, deep bunkers, and firm fairways can quickly alter the leaderboard. Those conditions often make pre-tournament analysis especially valuable.
For sports fans and bettors, evaluating more than recent finishes is essential. Ball striking, scram

Delighted to welcome back our reigning Masters Champion, Rory McIlroy, to the Genesis Scottish Open.
Rory, back on U.K. soil for the first time here in Scotland. Obviously won this event as well in the past but how nice is it to be back on this side of the pond
RORY McILROY: Yeah, really nice. We’ve been basing ourselves here from the middle of May. Straight after the PGA Championship, we came here, got ourselves settled at Wentworth.
So I’ve probably made a couple of trips back and

Royal Birkdale has played host to some of the most titanic tussles in Open Championship history, but who will come out on top at the famous Southport links in 2026? Nick Bayly previews the season’s final major, which gets under way on July 16, highlighting the key challenges of the course and assessing the chances of the current generation of pretenders to the crown of ‘Champion Golfer of the Year’.
Since 1860, The Open Championship has been played over some of the world’

A former Amateur Championship winner and multiple DP World Tour winners have been confirmed in the line-up for the Last-Chance Qualifier ahead of The Open.
The R&A launched a new event this year to finalise the last qualifier in the field for The Open, with 12 players set to battle it out on the morning of Monday, July 13 at Royal Birkdale to secure the final spot in the final major of the season.
John Gough, who enjoyed his first professional win at the Open de Bretagne last week, has been

In this exclusive travel feature, Greg Evans explores the acclaimed Arabella Golf Resort, where three distinctive championship courses, luxury hotels and the timeless beauty of Son Vida create one of Europe’s finest golfing escapes. Just a short flight from the UK, it offers the perfect blend of first-class golf, exceptional cuisine and laid-back Mediterranean charm.
Mallorca has long been a favourite among travelling golfers, but few destinations on the island deliver quite the same blend

Basingstoke Golf Club has been handed the prestigious honour of hosting the 2027 Girls’ and Boys’ Home Internationals, representing a significant milestone for the club and an opportunity to welcome some of the most talented junior golfers in Great Britain & Ireland.
Taking place from August 2-5 next year, the Home Internationals will bring together the leading young players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with the home nations competing over three days in a combined t

Seven years is a long time to wait. That’s how long it has been since a European golfer last won the Open Championship, the continent’s only major tournament. And if the latest betting odds ahead of the 2026 showpiece are anything to go by, that wait could be set to continue.
Scottie Scheffler arrives at the 2026 Open Championship as the clear favourite to defend the Claret Jug, with the latest odds from Lucky Rebel Sportsbook positioning him as the clear 5/1 frontrunner. And yet, fo

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Set against the backdrop of rolling greens and a sunny climate, Mijas offers a lifestyle that many golf enthusiasts dream of. Buyers are attracted to the unique blend of leisure options, premium amenities, and vibrant community life found in these residential settings. This article explores why this corner of Mijas golf is considered every golfer’s dream, highlighting key features, price ranges, and the value of local expertise.
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adidas Golf has unveiled the latest evolution of its CODECHAOS footwear franchise with the launch of the new CODECHAOS 27, a spikeless shoe designed to deliver an improved combination of comfort, stability and grip for golfers of all abilities.
Available now in both traditional laced and BOA models for men and women, the CODECHAOS 27 builds on the success of previous generations with several key technology upgrades aimed at enhancing performance throughout the swing while maintaining all-day wa

The field for The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale was completed in dramatic fashion on Tuesday as 20 players secured their places through Final Qualifying at four demanding links venues across England and Scotland.
A total of 288 players teed it up over 36 holes at Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire, with just five places available at each venue. As expected, changing weather conditions, testing links layouts and intense pressure combined to produce

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Viktor Hovland was roared on by World Cup fans from his native Norway as he won a play-off to beat world no.1  Scottie Scheffler to win the PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship.
Norway’s ‘viking row’ made an appearance on the course over the weekend with a Norwegian contingent making the trip from Boston to TPC River Highlands in Connecticut to cheer on their home-grown hero.
Hovland had a one-shot lead going into the fourth round on Sunday and was close to clinching vi