11 h. ago Golfer, 28, dies after being struck by lightning at course as player questions course safety

Simon John Mariani died after being struck by lightning at the Ballyowen Golf Course in New Jersey last week, with a fellow player questioning the safety warning

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23 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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25 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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27 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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29 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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29 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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30 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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44 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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45 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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45 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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46 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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46 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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47 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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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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6 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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6 d. ago Scottie Scheffler learning from Bob MacIntyre as Scottish Open enthusiasm rubbing off on World No 1

World No.1 pays ultimate compliment to Scots star

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7 d. ago Scott Brown reveals the Celtic and Rangers question Raul had for him and Steven Whittaker at golf link up

The Ayr management duo enjoyed Pro-Am blast with the stars but the former Celtic skipper had a mare

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7 d. ago The Celtic and Rangers question Raul had about Scott Brown and Steven Whittaker at golf link up

The Ayr management duo enjoyed Pro-Am blast with the stars but the former Celtic skipper had a mare

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7 d. ago Rory McIlroy eager to tackle Scottish Open after break from PGA Tour ‘grind’

The US Masters champion took a few weeks off after finishing in a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship last month.

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8 d. ago Scottie Scheffler slaps back at Scottish Open claim as he makes big Open Championship statement

The world No.1 has crystal clear aims for the week at Renaissance ahead of him trying to land his fourth Major of his career

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