2 h. ago Tourism chief hopes hosting Open will create investment boost for golf courses

The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush is set to become the second best attended in history.

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25 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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32 h. ago PGA Tour ace's dad appalled by Rory McIlroy behaviour and incident with Shane Lowry's wife

The drama that occurred at the 2023 edition of the Ryder Cup has left Xander Schauffele's father, Stefan, on a mission to boycott the event later this year

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42 h. ago What Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry really think about each other as Irish pair gear up for Open battle

The brilliant Irish pair are close pals on and off the golf course and they've both spoken about their relationship

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44 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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46 h. ago Shane Lowry reacts to his giant Portrush mural as he makes feelings clear on his Open chances

The Irish star is back at the scene of his 2019 win and he insists he's ready to go again

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46 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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57 h. ago Shane Lowry: ‘If I win another Open, I’ll celebrate twice as much’

Irishman explains the emotion of winning Claret Jug at Portrush in 2019 after the ‘toughest 24 hours of my sporting life’The gable end of a house on Causeway Street in Portrush delivers a reminder of Shane Lowry’s Open triumph in 2019. The fantastic mural not only depicts Lowry with the Claret Jug in hand, but how Ireland, whether north or south, unites behind its sportspeople. Lingering memories from six years ago recall Lowry stretching away from the field towards the end of round three. He was in an unassailable position.The subsequent epic, week-long celebrations are another key reference point; the new Open champion showed the sporting world how to party and it fuelled a misconception, a tired cliche of the bearded, drinking Irishman. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Can Portrush return light Rory McIlroy’s fire? – Open Championship talking points

Tommy Fleetwood is England’s top-ranked player at 13.

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5 d. ago The Open at Royal Portrush: Golf’s memorable moments in Northern Ireland

Shane Lowry’s major championship dream came true on his home island when Royal Portrush last hosted the Open in 2019.

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