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McIlroy says he was beaten by the wind at Troon

McIlroy says he was beaten by the wind at Troon

Rory McIlroy's bid to win a fifth major title will stretch into another decade after he suffered his second worst performance in The Open. 20 Jul 2024
Lowry seizes control of The Open Championship

Lowry seizes control of The Open Championship

Shane Lowry has swept impressively into the lead at The Open at Royal Troon, halfway to a repeat of his emotional 2019 triumph at Royal Portrush. 20 Jul 2024
Thriller Brown aiming to crack The Open code

Thriller Brown aiming to crack The Open code

Daniel Brown shares his name with the famous author of The Da Vinci Code but now he heads into the weekend scripting his own memorable Open Championship story. 20 Jul 2024
Woods pledges to return despite Open disappointment

Woods pledges to return despite Open disappointment

Tiger Woods has missed the cut at The Open after equalling his worst number of shots for two rounds at a major but he will be back next year. 20 Jul 2024
Lowry lights up Troon as unheralded Englishman takes the lead

Lowry lights up Troon as unheralded Englishman takes the lead

Former champion Shane Lowry and surprise packet Dan Brown have delivered a brilliant late-evening show to warm up the Royal Troon galleries on a windy, squally opening day as they grabbed the early honours at the 152nd Open Championship. 19 Jul 2024
Scott's form surges as he reverts to old golf equipment

Scott's form surges as he reverts to old golf equipment

Adam Scott believes the "incredible" resurgence that's left him in a challenging position after the opening round of The Open is all down to using golf equipment he last employed successfully eight years ago. 19 Jul 2024
Cam Smith has most "brutal" day in major career

Cam Smith has most "brutal" day in major career

Cameron Smith has been left licking his wounds after enduring the most "brutal" day of his major championship career at The Open, shooting an 80 for the first time in one of golf's four biggest tournaments. 19 Jul 2024
McIlroy facing Open cut after calamity of an opening round

McIlroy facing Open cut after calamity of an opening round

Rory McIlroy's hopes of a fifth major title have been blown apart at Royal Troon as he shot a seven-over 78 in his first round at the Open - reviving some painful memories. 19 Jul 2024
Opinion: Creativity and chance make the Open great

Opinion: Creativity and chance make the Open great

There are too many fantastic aspects of the Open Championship to pen in one column. 18 Jul 2024
Evergreen Scott still the big Aussie hope at Troon

Evergreen Scott still the big Aussie hope at Troon

Adam Scott goes into his 24th Open Championship at the age of 44 in arguably the best form of any of the six-strong Australian contingent. 18 Jul 2024
McIlroy won't let Pinehurst meltdown hinder Open tilt

McIlroy won't let Pinehurst meltdown hinder Open tilt

In a 158-man field, it would be a stretch to suggest all eyes will be on Rory McIlroy in the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon... but maybe not much of one. 18 Jul 2024
Gallery: 2024 Open Championship practice

Gallery: 2024 Open Championship practice

The action has already begun even before the first day of competition at Royal Troon. Here are the best images captured so far at the famous Scottish layout by the best sports photographers in the business. 17 Jul 2024
Scheffler, DeChambeau, McIlroy chasing Open glory

Scheffler, DeChambeau, McIlroy chasing Open glory

The list of potential winners of this week's Open at Royal Troon is a long one as Rory McIlroy begins his latest bid to end a decade-long major title drought. 17 Jul 2024
Masters lessons have Aussie Stubbs 'at home' for Open

Masters lessons have Aussie Stubbs 'at home' for Open

Jasper Stubbs and Elvis Smylie will both make their Open debuts as two of six Australians in the field at Scotland's Royal Troon. 16 Jul 2024
Feature story: This is Royal Troon

Feature story: This is Royal Troon

This week The Open returns to Royal Troon for the 10th time across its 152-year history. While not as popular with the tourists as some of the other glamour courses across Scotland, this layout’s claim to fame is the mental challenge it presents to those brave enough to take it on. 16 Jul 2024
Playing From The Tips Ep.72: The 152nd Open Championship

Playing From The Tips Ep.72: The 152nd Open Championship

Majors season continues with the last men’s Grand Slam event for 2024 taking centre stage at Royal Troon in Scotland for the 152nd Open Championship. 16 Jul 2024
How to watch the Open Championship

How to watch the Open Championship

The final men’s major championship of 2024 is upon us with the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon. Here is your guide on how to watch all the action, including highlights and daily previews from the dedicated Open channel. 16 Jul 2024
Harman's Open defence starts with claret jug return

Harman's Open defence starts with claret jug return

Brian Harman is embracing the challenge of trying to defend the Open title in Scotland, despite not having won since claiming his maiden major championship. 16 Jul 2024
Inside Golf Australia July 2024

Inside Golf Australia July 2024

Our latest issue has hit the news stands and with The Open just around the corner, it's time to take a look at how Jason Day plans on taming this year's host course, Royal Troon. 13 Jun 2024
R&A unaware if Norman plans to attend Open

R&A unaware if Norman plans to attend Open

The R&A is not aware if LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman plans to be among a record crowd for this year's Open Championship at Royal Troon. 1 May 2024
The Thing About Golf Podcast #116 – Ian Baker-Finch

The Thing About Golf Podcast #116 – Ian Baker-Finch

Australian sporting legend Ian Baker-Finch has lived a life in golf few others will ever get to experience. Not just known for his 1991 Open triumph, post-playing he became a popular commentator and a leading analyst for the world’s biggest sports broadcasters. 10 Apr 2024