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FILE - In this Sunday, July 21, 2019 file photo Ireland's Shane Lowry holds and kisses the Claret Jug trophy on the 18th green as he poses for the crowd and media after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The organizers of the British Open announced Monday April 6, 2020, that they have decided to cancel the event in 2020 due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and that the Championship will next be played at Royal St George's in 2021. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

British canceled, Masters to November in major rescheduling

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 17, 2011, file photo, England's Tom Lewis holds his silver medal for being the top placed amateur in the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course in Sandwich, England. Lewis was among 25 players who earned a PGA Tour card at the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Column: Lewis gets to PGA Tour when he least expects it

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Jon Rahm, of Spain, acknowledges the applause as he leaves the ninth green during the first round of the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Rahm matches tour low with 62 to open WGC event in Memphis

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Ireland's Shane Lowry walks arms outstretched on the 18th green as he goes on to win the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 21, 2019.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Column: Lowry’s British Open win caps off big year in majors

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Andrew Landry hits off the second tee during the final round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament, Sunday, July 14, 2019, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Majors over as players try to adjust to crammed schedule

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Ireland's Shane Lowry holds and kisses the Claret Jug trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 21, 2019.(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Out of the shadows of Irish golf, Lowry a major champion

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Ireland's Shane Lowry holds and kisses the Claret Jug trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 21, 2019.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Shane Lowry wins British Open

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Ireland's Shane Lowry reacts to the crowd on the 18th green during the third round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Saturday, July 20, 2019.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Lowry wins British Open in celebrated return to Emerald Isle

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Ireland's Shane Lowry gestures as he looks dome the 6th hole from the tee during the final round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 21, 2019.(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

The Latest: Shane Lowry wins British Open by 6 strokes

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Xander Schauffele of the United States drives off the 7th tee during a practice round at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Monday, July 15, 2019. The148th Open Golf Championship begins on July 18. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

The Latest: Lowry builds 4-shot lead in British Open

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J.B. Holmes of the United States, right acknowledges the crowd as he completes his second round of the British Open Golf Championships, with South Africa's Ernie Els looking on, at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Friday, July 19, 2019.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Shane Lowry, J.B. Holmes share British Open lead as Rory McIlroy leaves with cheers

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Brooks Koepka of the United States acknowledges the crowd after putting on the 9th green during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 18, 2019.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: McIlroy makes a late charge with 65

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Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell reacts after hitting his shot on the 5th tee during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 18, 2019.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

McDowell makes the cut before home crowd at Royal Portrush

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Tiger Woods of the United States plays his tee shot on the 5th hole during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 18, 2019.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

The usual crowd support saw an unusual score for Woods

By CHRIS LEHOURITES - Associated Press

J.B. Holmes of the United States plays tee shot on the 5th hole during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Str)

Holmes makes a return visit to Royal Portrush

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke acknowledges the crowd after getting a birdie on the 5th green during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 18, 2019.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: Woods ‘sore’ and not moving well at British Open

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Phil Mickelson of the United States walks on the 18th green during a practice round ahead of the start of the British Open golf championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Tuesday, July 16, 2019. The British Open starts Thursday. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Mickelson awarded for 25 straight years in top 50

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

FILE - These are 2018 and 2019 file photos showing some of the golfers competing in the British Open golf tournament. Shown are: Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele, Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, Gary Woodland and Tiger Woods. (AP Photo/File)

A capsule look at top contenders for British Open

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

The Dunluce Links course at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Saturday, July 6, 2019. The Open Golf Championship will be played at Royal Portrush marking a historic return to Northern Ireland after it was last played there in 1951. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

A trivia quiz on British Open, golf’s oldest championship

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press