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With strong wind set to cause havoc at the British Open, organizers said Wednesday that some tees may have to be brought forward at Royal St. George's to make the course playable

Martin Kaymer has drawn little attention in the buildup to the British Open despite being ranked No. 3 in the world.

GolfChannel: Phil Mickelson rarely performs well at the British Open, but he's trying a new attitude.

NBCSports.com contributor Rob Bolton analyzes the top contenders, those in the running, and the long shots for the British Open, to be played at Royal St.

Vote: Who will win the British Open?

No other links course in England has hosted the British Open more often than Royal St. George's. No other course on the rotation can claim the first Open champion to not break 80 over four rounds and the first Open champion to shoot in the 60s in all four rounds.

Facts and figures for the British Open golf championship:

Graeme McDowell feels he is finally ready to renew his bid for major glory at the British Open.

Anthony Kim has become the third American to accept a late entry into next week's British Open, replacing the injured Tim Clark in the field for the year's third major.

Tim Clark has withdrawn from the British Open, the second straight major he is missing because of an elbow injury.

Thomas Levet's exuberant celebration of jumping into a lake after winning his home tournament in France last weekend has cost him a place in the British Open.

INVERNESS, Scotland (AP) -A host of the world's leading players will flock to the Scottish Open this week to test their links game on the recently opened Castle Stuart course in preparation for the British Open.

Contemporary English shoemaker Harrys of London, known for its super-soft loafers, and venerable Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes, maker of traditional tailored clothing and military uniforms, are not exactly simpatico brands.

PGT: Tiger Woods announced Tuesday on his website that he would miss the British Open, the second consecutive major he's missed with leg injuries.

Webb Simpson, J.B. Holmes and Steve Marino are among five alternates who can book a trip to the British Open.