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The article offers information on winning their first major golf championship in 2016 by golfers including Jimmy Walker, Henrik Stenson, and Dustin Johnson. Topics discussed include winning the U.S. PGA Championship 2016 with a one-shot victory by Walker, beating golfer Phil Mickelson by Stenson to win the 2016 British Open, and winning the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania in June 2016 by Johnson.

The article discusses the golfer-caddie relationship of golfer Ernie Els and caddie Ricci Roberts. Topics discussed include the importance of a good match between a golfer and a caddie in a golf course, their fight during the British Open golf tournament in 1998, and the statements from caddie Paul Tesori, golf looper Colin Byrne, and caddie Tom Janus.

The article offers information on the 144th British Open, a golf tournament, held at St. Andrews, Scotland in 2015. Topics discussed include the victory of professional golfer Zach Johnson, the delay of the game due to the weather, and several golfers who participated the event including Jordan Spieth, Tom Watson, and Darren Clarke.

The article focuses on the rivalry between professional golfers Costantino Rocca and John Daly in the 1995 British Open at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. Reflections from Donald Crabtree, best friend of Daly, Bud Martin, the agent of Daly and golfer Ernie Els about the 1995 British Open are presented.

The article considers the victory of golfer Lee Trevino in the 1972 British Open Championship tournament held at Muirfield golf course in Scotland. An intense training regimen undertaken by Trevino at a course in Texas prior to the tournament is discussed. A rally by golfer Jack Nicklaus in the tournament's final round is examined, as is a chip shot by Trevino which was the most significant factor in his victory. The rivalry between Trevino and Nicklaus is considered.

The article discusses the third round of the 2002 British Open Championship golf tournament held at Muirfield golf course in Scotland. Golfers including Padraig Harrington, David Toms and Ernie Els discuss the impact of a severe rainstorm with high winds which struck the course in the afternoon and led to record-high scores for many competitors. Golfer Ian Poulter states that the score of 72 recorded by Els, who eventually won the tournament, was fantastic under the circumstances.

An interview is presented with professional golfer Ernie Els. Els states that he missed the cut in the 2011 British Open tournament because he had been in a slump. He attributes an improvement in his performance in 2012 to his work with visual perceptions coach Dr. Sherylle Calder. Els states that he is relaxed because he feels he has little left to prove as a golfer.

In the article, several present and former golfers express their opinion about former British Open Golf Championship winner Steve Ballesteros. Former golfer and friend, Vicente Fernandez states that Ballesteros used to practice shots in the dark as he was not allowed to play the course he caddied on during the daytime. While David Feherty, a former European Tour player, describes him as a magician, his former Ryder Cup teammate Sam Torrance states that he was the best back room man ever.

An interview with golfer Fred Couples is presented. Speaking about his late wife Thais, he states that he had last seen her in 2007 before she expired due to breast cancer. On a question related to his back problem, he says that he had to miss a couple of British Opens and a Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) tour due to the problem. He states that he wants to participate in the PGA tour in 2009 and in the early part of 2010.

The article focuses on American professional golfer Phil Mickelson with emphasis on his success in the sport. It mentions the dominance of Mickelson at the Scottish and British Opens despite playing with psoriatic arthritis. It also notes the rivalry he had with fellow golfer Tiger Woods and putting the club in play for the first time at the WGC-Cadillac at Doral, Florida.

The article explores the strained relationship between U.S. Ryder Cup team captain Paul Azinger and the European team's captain Nick Faldo. The two have played against each other at the 1987 British Open golf tournament and the 1993 Ryder Cup. Azinger has answered questions about his worst Ryder Cup moment, the competitiveness of the U.S. Ryder Cup team and the most anxious part of his job as the U.S. team captain.

The article mentions views of professional golfer Zach Johnson on the pressure of playing putting in British Open golf championship, hopes of recognition in Hall of Fame, and mistake that game him a British Open victory in 2015. Topics discussed include effects of winds on the golf play in the championship; help from birdie putt on 72nd hole and a bogey during the game; and performance by golfers Marc Leishman and Louis Oosthuizen.

An interview is presented with golfer Jesper Parnevik. Parnevik discusses his loss in the 1994 British Open tournament, when he finished second by a single stroke to Nick Price. He says he is practicing and playing some tournaments to keep his game strong for when he is eligible for the Champions Tour for golfers 50 years or older in 2015. Parnevik says he has had a large number of injuries in his 40s.

An interview is presented with golfer Tom Watson. Watson discusses the change in his attitude towards playing the "links" style golf of the British Open golf tournament. He expresses admiration for the spectators at the 2011 British Open for attending during a severe rainstorm. Watson describes a change to his golf swing he made in 1994 which allowed him to be more successful.

The article presents an interview with golfer Mark O'Meara. When asked about his second ranking in the world after winning the 1998 Masters and British Open, he says that it has so far been his highest ranking but that wasn't his best year. Regarding why he seemed past his prime in 1998, O'Meara says that maybe he freed himself up taking a lot of the pressure and expectations away. When asked about his game now, O'Meara says that he had no wins last year but did win the Masters par-3 contest.

Presents an interview with golfer Stuart Appleby, who comments on the 2002 British Open, golfer Fred Couples, automobile racing, actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her daughter, Apple. Appleby also comments his family life, including his first wife, Renay, who died in a car accident, and how he met his second wife, Ashley.

The article presents the author's views about the reasons why veteran golfers love the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland which will be the venue for the 2015 British Open.

An interview is presented with professional golfer Mark Calcavecchia. Calcavecchia states that he has no intention of competing on the PGA Tour now that he is 50 years of age and eligible for the Champions Tour. He discusses his performance at the 2010 British Open tournament. Calcavecchia describes his experiences as a golfer in several Ryder Cup competitions.

This article presents a discussion about Tom Watson's chances of winning the 2010 Masters Golf Tournament. Watson doesn't consider himself a threat to win the Masters even though he nearly won the 2009 British Open. Watson believes that the changes made to the Augusta National course have made it difficult for someone of his age and strength to win. He thinks he could play a few decent rounds, but doesn't believe he could compete for all four rounds.

The article presents an interview with golfer Andres Romero. Particular attention is given to Romero's performance at the 2007 British Open, in which he birdied 10 times and finished a shot out of the playoff. Interview topics include Romero's victory at the 2007 Deutsche Bank Players' Championship, his upbringing in Argentina, his thoughts on his performance at the British Open, his difficulties learning English, his hobbies outside of golf, and his favorite foods.

Presents information regarding British Open champion Todd Hamilton.