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Birthday boy Scott taking lead from Mickelson

Birthday boy Scott taking lead from Mickelson

Adam Scott says he's taking inspiration from Phil Mickelson's extraordinary triumph at the US PGA and is confident that the best golf of his career is yet to come as he starts his assaults on the big titles in his forties. 14 Jul 2021
Leishman gets clubs back after Open scare

Leishman gets clubs back after Open scare

Australian hope Marc Leishman has had to overcome a pre-Open Championship scare after his golf clubs got lost in transit from the US and his equipment sponsors were forced to create an emergency set for him. 14 Jul 2021
Gallery: The Open Practice Day One

Gallery: The Open Practice Day One

The first official day of practice at The Open is in the books. Take a look at the best images from Royal St. George's. 13 Jul 2021
The Open to welcome up to 32,000 fans per day

The Open to welcome up to 32,000 fans per day

Following the UK Government’s announcement to delay the planned easing of restrictions, we are now actively working with the government and public health authorities, including those in Kent, in the next phase of the Events Research Programme, which will enable a number of events to take place with higher capacities than the current Step 3 guidance. 20 Jun 2021
Open venues confirmed for 2023 & 2024

Open venues confirmed for 2023 & 2024

The R&A today confirmed that The 151st Open will be played at Royal Liverpool from July 16-23, 2023 and The 152nd Open will be played at Royal Troon from July 14-21, 2024. 8 Dec 2020
Irish eyes smiling as Lowry claims the Claret Jug

Irish eyes smiling as Lowry claims the Claret Jug

The 148th Open Championship lasted for the usual four days. But the after-match party might take a bit longer. 22 Jul 2019
Exclusive: Against all odds

Exclusive: Against all odds

Open Champion Francesco Molinari says even he is surprised by the success of his most recent season but believes he can ride this wave of form into 2019 and beyond. 5 Nov 2018
10 Things we learned at The Open

10 Things we learned at The Open

Italy’s Francesco Molinari is the Champion Golfer of the Year, but there was more to take away from the 147th Open Championship ... 25 Jul 2018
Spieth hoping for a little Open magic in title defence

Spieth hoping for a little Open magic in title defence

Defending champion Jordan Spieth will call on his feel for links golf and some imagination to overcome a recent form slump and contend for The Open Championship this week. 17 Jul 2018