6 h. ago Open champ doesn't know where his trophies are as honest Xander Schauffele admits it's 'dogs or nothing'

Schauffele full of honesty and humour ahead of title defence at Royal Portrush as he aims to make it Two-In-A-Row

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7 h. ago Bryson DeChambeau reveals madcap Open plan to beat the elements at Portrush

American star coming up with scientific ways to cure his Open ills as he gets inventive ahead of Royal Portrush

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7 h. ago The Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler's revelation, the Scot being backed and Tom McKibbin

The latest from Royal Portrush ahead of The Open

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8 h. ago The Open tee times: First round groupings and start times at Royal Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

Alongside Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, contenders for the Claret Jug come in the shape of defending champion Xander Schauffele and home favourite Shane Lowry after his famous victory here in 2019

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9 h. ago Dream draws for Bob MacIntyre and Scottish amateur in The 153rd Open

Scottish No 1 reunited with Ryder Cup mentor in opening two rounds at Royal Portrush

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10 h. ago This is not a fulfilling life – Scottie Scheffler questions why he chases majors

The 29-year-old American says he would “rather be a great father than a great golfer”.

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12 h. ago The Open winner pulls out of Royal Portrush days before start with replacement named

Two-time winner Ernie Els has been forced to withdraw from The Open at Royal Portrush as the South African gives way to South Korean star Si-woo Kim in the 156-man field in Northern Ireland

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15 h. ago The Open 2025: Every player in field at Royal Portrush, including four Scots and 16 former champions

Comprehensive player guide for the final men’s major of the 2025 season

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21 h. ago The house that built Rory: Inside McIlroy's childhood home, his local pub and the 'lightning' putting green that forged a champion

This is Holywood, where a star was born 36 years ago, and an hour or so north from here is Royal Portrush, where that same guy will challenge for the Claret Jug this week.

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26 h. ago Shane Lowry reveals exactly what is needed 'to be all right' at The Open

2019 winner jokes that he’s been playing too well in build up to his Royal Portrush return

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28 h. ago Rory McIlroy adopts new tactic to Open preparations after "four hours sleep"

Masters champion Rory McIlroy didn't rest up for long after his near miss at the Scottish Open as he got out early for his practice round at Royal Portrush in Ireland

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29 h. ago Shane Lowry on Portrush mural and reaction to him enjoying celebrations of 2019 Open win

Shane Lowry won The Open at Royal Portrush back in 2019 which led to a special tribute as the Irishman spoke about returning to the venue this week

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29 h. ago Rory McIlroy told to change his character as Open champion’s dad weighs in with £296m claim

The Open Championship gets underway at Royal Portrush on Thursday, with 2014 champion Rory McIlroy among the major contenders to get his hands on the Claret Jug

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30 h. ago McIlroy vows ‘the story isn’t over’ as he revels in Royal Portrush support at the Open

McIlroy embraces backing on Northern Ireland returnMasters champion warns field he has regained focusRory McIlroy has promised to revel in the Northern Irish love during the Open Championship this week, with the 36-year-old also warning fellow competitors that he has regained focus after claiming the Masters in April. “The story certainly isn’t over,” he insisted.McIlroy has returned to Royal Portrush for the first time since 2019, when he admitted the scale of ovation on the Open’s first tee contributed to him whacking his ball out of bounds. He later missed the cut. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Rory McIlroy determined to embrace adulation on Royal Portrush return

The Masters champion missed the cut last time the Open was staged on the Northern Irish links in 2019.

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51 h. ago Chris Gotterup keeps nerve to hold off Rory McIlroy and win Scottish Open

World No 158 claims second tour title with North Berwick triumphAmerican also had to battle the clock during the closing stagesEast Lothian witnessed a David v Goliath story as Rory McIlroy was denied victory immediately before his return to Northern Ireland for the Open Championship. Chris Gotterup, who arrived at the Scottish Open as the 158th-ranked player in the world, saw off McIlroy for the biggest win of his career.McIlroy’s thoughts have already turned towards Royal Portrush and the major that has carried even more significance for the 36-year-old since he completed a career grand slam at Augusta National in April. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Chris Gotterup holds off Rory McIlroy to win Scottish Open and claim Open spot

The Northern Irishman was unable to reel in the American in a tense conclusion.

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3 d. ago Justin Rose can be Open king as he goes from Royal Ascot to royal box then Royal Portrush

English golf hero looking to extend his special sporting summer

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy handed assurances over wife Erica Stoll and 'give it hell' prediction made

Rory McIlroy will be supported by his wife, Erica Stoll, and his family at The Open Championship, with the major being hosted at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland

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4 d. ago 5 players to watch as the Open Championship heads to Royal Portrush

We focus on some of the stars who are likely to be contending for the Claret Jug.

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