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The Open: Ryan Fox becomes latest player to equal men’s major record

The Open: Ryan Fox becomes latest player to equal men’s major record

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

The New Zealander is the third player to shoot 62 of the week at Royal Birkdale.
Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ after two-shot penalty dents Open title chances

Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ after two-shot penalty dents Open title chances

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

The American was penalised for improving the area for his backswing on the fifth at Royal Birkdale.
‘Mixed feelings’ for Lucas Herbert as he and Sam Burns equal major record

‘Mixed feelings’ for Lucas Herbert as he and Sam Burns equal major record

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

A bogey at the last cost Australian Herbert his place in history with a new mark.
Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ for weekend at The Open after two-shot penalty

Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ for weekend at The Open after two-shot penalty

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

The American was penalised for improving the area for his backswing on the fifth at Royal Birkdale.
Bryson DeChambeau taken back out onto Open course after rules controversy

Bryson DeChambeau taken back out onto Open course after rules controversy

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The allegation levelled at the two-time major champion was that he had improved his stance as he attempted to escape from deep rough on the fifth.
Rory McIlroy hopes fast start to third round can get him into Open contention

Rory McIlroy hopes fast start to third round can get him into Open contention

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The Masters champion ensured he made the cut with a second-round 67 on Friday.
Lucas Herbert leads Open after equalling record for lowest score at men’s major

Lucas Herbert leads Open after equalling record for lowest score at men’s major

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The Australian carded nine birdies – eight coming in his first 12 holes.
The Open: Surprise leader Jackson Suber extends advantage on day two

The Open: Surprise leader Jackson Suber extends advantage on day two

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Conditions were favourable for Friday’s early starters.
Rory McIlroy hopes ‘benign’ conditions can get his Open challenge back on track

Rory McIlroy hopes ‘benign’ conditions can get his Open challenge back on track

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The Masters champion was seven shots off the pace after the first round at Royal Birkdale.
Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy keeps him on the heels of surprise Open leader

Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy keeps him on the heels of surprise Open leader

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Jackson Suber was the unlikely name at the top of the Royal Birkdale leaderboard but the limelight belonged to DeChambeau.
Rory McIlroy hopeful of recovery at The Open after ‘stupid mistakes’ on day one

Rory McIlroy hopeful of recovery at The Open after ‘stupid mistakes’ on day one

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

The Masters champion missed numerous opportunities at Royal Birkdale and ran up six bogeys.
Rory McIlroy urges PGA to be careful with Scottish Open over proposed changes

Rory McIlroy urges PGA to be careful with Scottish Open over proposed changes

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

The American circuit is moving towards a two-tier model which will introduce more 20million US dollar (£15m), restricted fields for the top golfers.
Rory McIlroy making most of familiar surroundings as he gears up for Open

Rory McIlroy making most of familiar surroundings as he gears up for Open

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

McIlroy returns to action at the Genesis Scottish Open in North Berwick before heading to Royal Birkdale.
Tiger Woods set to miss all four majors for the second successive year

Tiger Woods set to miss all four majors for the second successive year

Thu, 28 May, 2026

The 15-time major winner is not exempt for next month’s US Open.
Tiger Woods set for return to action in TGL Finals after back surgery

Tiger Woods set for return to action in TGL Finals after back surgery

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

The 50-year-old is in the line-up for his Jupiter Links team.
On a different level – Rory McIlroy hails Open champion Scottie Scheffler

On a different level – Rory McIlroy hails Open champion Scottie Scheffler

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

The American is three quarters of the way to emulating McIlroy’s career grand slam.
Scottie Scheffler takes grip of Open as Rory McIlroy charges up leaderboard

Scottie Scheffler takes grip of Open as Rory McIlroy charges up leaderboard

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Scheffler scored an eagle and birdie in back-to-back holes to open up a gap.
Rory McIlroy makes strong start on day three to climb The Open leaderboard

Rory McIlroy makes strong start on day three to climb The Open leaderboard

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

The Northern Irishman has moved within four shots of leader Scottie Scheffler.
Hole-in-one helps John Parry move into contention on day three of The Open

Hole-in-one helps John Parry move into contention on day three of The Open

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

The 38-year-old’s tee shot at the 199-yard 13th took three bounces before disappearing into the hole.
Rory McIlroy determined to embrace adulation on Royal Portrush return

Rory McIlroy determined to embrace adulation on Royal Portrush return

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

The Masters champion missed the cut last time the Open was staged on the Northern Irish links in 2019.
Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery after injury-hit 2024

Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery after injury-hit 2024

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

The 48-year-old has played five tournaments in 2024 and made the cut only once.
Government ‘open’ to hosting golf major at Portmarnock

Government ‘open’ to hosting golf major at Portmarnock

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

Ministers have agreed to explore a bid to stage The Open and the AIG Women’s Open in future.
Open day two: Shane Lowry not getting carried despite flawless start at Troon

Open day two: Shane Lowry not getting carried despite flawless start at Troon

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

The 2019 champion is a shot behind surprise leader Daniel Brown following the opening day.
Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after struggling to adapt to conditions

Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after struggling to adapt to conditions

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

The Northern Irishman was 10 shots behind clubhouse leader Justin Thomas.
Rory McIlroy will have ‘raw emotion’ from US Open for some time – Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy will have ‘raw emotion’ from US Open for some time – Tiger Woods

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

McIlroy briefly held a two-shot lead with five holes to play at Pinehurst, but bogeyed three of the last four to miss out.

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