The majority of applicants during the first year of the new system - 6,592 - were from the U.S., with 2,966 being successful.

In doing so, she became the first player from New Zealand to win this championship. Her win at St. Andrews ... the Old Course, her resume has entered legendary status. Jack Milko is a golf staff ...

"I am looking forward to St. Andrews," he said in April. "That is something that is near and dear to my heart and I've won two Opens there, it's the home of golf. It's my favorite golf course in ...