Smith: Warm and unforgettable friendship

For an extended period before COVID, annual trips to the British Open were excursions that “made” my summers. Spending a fortnight in the United Kingdom after a side trip on the continent brought about stimulating affiliations and exposures. Warm friendships ensued.

Smith: Looking back at the British Open

St. Andrews is a place I love and not just for the Open Championship which comes about every half dozen years or so. This year was the first time that I have missed the championship at the home of golf since 1971.