Notes: Love gives his views on Americans at the British Open

By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer SOUTHPORT, England — Kenny Perry was the butt of jokes for playing in Milwaukee instead of a major championship, even though he had already wrapped up a spot on the Ryder Cup team. It's not like he was the first American to skip the British Open. Curtis Strange played only 13 times in his career, missing five starts in the 1980s when he was at the peak of his game. Scott Hoch only played the British Open five times, and never bothered to learn the names of the courses. They are exceptions. Brad Faxon once tried to qualify, then flew home and defended his title when he didn't make it. Bob Estes flew from Texas to St. Andrews as an alternate and never got in. Davis Love III, who considers this one of his favorite tournaments, doesn't hold grudges against those who are eligible and don't come.... [read full story]