Thomas Bjorn

A player from Northern Ireland charged up the leaderboard at the British Open. Just not the one you might expect. Darren Clarke shot his second straight 2-under 68 on Friday, putting him solidly in contention heading to the weekend and showing his...

Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland shot a 1-under 69 Saturday and takes a one-stroke lead to the final round of the British Open. Clarke is at 5-under 205 for the tournament and will play in the final group with American Dustin Johnson, who shot a 68 to...

SANDWICH, England - No matter how long it grows or even how quickly, the list of major champions from tiny Northern Ireland just wouldn't feel complete without Darren Clarke. He doesn't have the majestic swing of Rory McIlroy or the putting prowess of...

Mark Calcavecchia is notorious for hating to wait around, which explains his five-hole preparation at Royal St. George’s. It also helps explain how the 1989 British Open champ can be found in the leadoff or second group at the championship, where on...

For the first time since last year’s PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy never touched the lead at some point of a major-championship round. Two bogeys in his first three British Open holes quickly sealed that fate for the 22-year-old pro, leaving him in...