11 h. ago EastEnders icon Charlie Brooks stuns fans with admission over dress she brought over 20 years ago

The actress is best known for playing the role of Janine Butcher on the soap

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13 h. ago Rory McIlroy admits he prioritised Royal Portrush return over career Grand Slam

The 36-year-old added a Masters green jacket to his collection in April to become the sixth player to win all four major championships.

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15 h. ago Golf superfan gets tattooed with star players ahead of Open’s return to NI

Jordan Black, 35, received a favourable reaction from Spain’s Jon Rahm when they spoke about his golfing body art challenge at an Open practice day.

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15 h. ago ‘What’s the point?’ Here’s what Scottie Scheffler really told us in his ‘crisis’ speech

On the eve of The Open, the world’s best golfer revealed a startlingly honest insight into the emptiness of winning. Lawrence Ostlere unpacks Scheffler’s words

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16 h. ago LIV Golf merger plan sees Phil Mickelson get unanimous response after 'failed experiment'

Phil Mickelson's ambitious idea to expand the LIV Golf tour has been mocked by golf followers as the US star prepares to compete in The Open Championship at Portrush

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17 h. ago What really sparked Scottie Scheffler's 'what's the point' monologue and long hard stare

Scottie Scheffler delivered one of the most insightful press conferences in golf history ahead of The Open getting underway on Thursday, but not everyone is aware of his motivation for the monologue

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18 h. ago He spent five years in one of the world's toughest jails for an attack which left the victim with a fractured skull and arms

DOMINIC KING: The most remarkable stories emerge during the week before The Open but none will be as startling as the one Ryan Peake is about to tell.

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19 h. ago ‘This is not a fulfilling life’: Scottie Scheffler’s honest response to realities of professional golf

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

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19 h. ago Scottie Scheffler ready to quit golf as Open favourite gives remarkable press conference

Scottie Scheffler is willing to call time on golf if he sees it affecting his family and has conceded that winning the Masters twice was "unsatisfying" as he wrestled with the meaning of life

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20 h. ago The Open 2025: 10 names to watch at Royal Portrush as Tiger Woods repeat eyed

There are no shortage of big names with their eyes on the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush this week - Rory McIlroy has a score to settle, Scottie Scheffler feels he must now add more Majors and Jon Rahm looks to finally get the job done

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34 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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35 h. ago ‘What is the point?’ Scottie Scheffler questions golf and life before Open

World No 1 vows to quit sport if it affects family life and asks why winning is so important for an ‘awesome’ two minutesEver since Scottie Scheffler was given a plastic set of clubs at the age of three, he has wanted to be the best golfer in the world. He has won three majors, been ranked world No 1 since 2023, and is the favourite for this week’s Open. But at an extraordinary press conference at Portrush on Tuesday, the American peered into an existential void as he asked himself: what is the point of it all?Scheffler was clearly happy, and his determination to win this week was clear. He also spoke eloquently on the challenges of links golf. But a hitherto unremarkable press conference suddenly veered into a deeper philosophical search for meaning when the 29-year-old was asked how long he had ever celebrated a victory. Continue reading...

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35 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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36 h. ago What time do Bob MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler tee off at Open

Draw for the first two days at Portrush throws up big threeballs

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36 h. ago Scottie Scheffler in stunning Open admission as world number one golf star asks 'What's the point?'

World No.1 gives amazing insight into his life as top dog ahead of his Open bid at Portrush

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37 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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63 h. ago Amanda Holden stunned by her 'UK number one lookalike' as she makes racy admission

Their meeting unfolded on Heart Breakfast after Amanda was left confused by her co-host Jamie Theakston

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4 d. ago Scottie Scheffler issues Open warning to rivals with sharper Scots showing after 'scraping around' the Renaissance

World No.1 satisfied with the progress forward at Renaissance ahead of Portrush

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5 d. ago Outspoken LIV Golf star slams Open wreckage theory he's not having ahead of Portrush

American ace adamant Valderrama is perfect warm-up for NI

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5 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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