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Rose's son eyes cricket over Open

Rose's son eyes cricket over Open

Justin Rose is reigning Olympic champion, a major winner and currently the world's fourth-best golfer but England's Cricket World Cup triumph means there is only one sport being played in his back garden. 17 Jul 2019
Mickelson sheds kilos before The Open

Mickelson sheds kilos before The Open

Phil Mickelson has embarked on a dramatic diet in a desperate attempt to rediscover his form ahead of the 148th Open Championship. 17 Jul 2019
Woodland anonymous among Open fans

Woodland anonymous among Open fans

Golf's newest major winner Gary Woodland remains so anonymous to the majority of fans he has found himself employed as Matt Kuchar's unofficial photographer in Portrush. 17 Jul 2019
Day ready to contend for majors again

Day ready to contend for majors again

A new putter, new attitude and, most importantly, a new caddie have given Jason Day renewed belief that he can become a major player in world golf again. 17 Jul 2019
Smith inspired by Royal Portrush's beauty

Smith inspired by Royal Portrush's beauty

Cameron Smith has only played Royal Portrush twice, but already he loves it. 17 Jul 2019
Leishman eyes faster start to 2019 Open

Leishman eyes faster start to 2019 Open

He's a proven Open Championship thoroughbred with three top-six finishes in his past five starts, but Marc Leishman admits he needs to change pace to reach the winning post first at Royal Portrush. 17 Jul 2019
Koepka reveals another secret weapon

Koepka reveals another secret weapon

As if he won't be hard enough to stop, now it's emerged Brooks Koepka's local-born caddie grew up playing on Royal Portrush. 17 Jul 2019
Emotional Open return for Northern Ireland

Emotional Open return for Northern Ireland

Home favourite Darren Clarke will hit the first tee shot at the Open Championship when the tournament returns to Northern Ireland for the first time in 68 years. 16 Jul 2019
Jack Newton's big Open hope for Jason Day

Jack Newton's big Open hope for Jason Day

Jack Newton is hoping hard-nosed caddie Steve Williams can be the man to jolt Jason Day back into Open Championship contention. 16 Jul 2019
Wallace thought Tiger pairing was a prank

Wallace thought Tiger pairing was a prank

Matt Wallace thought he was the victim of a wind-up after finding out he will play the first two rounds of the Open Championship with his hero Tiger Woods. 16 Jul 2019
Tiger Woods' approach to Portrush puzzles

Tiger Woods' approach to Portrush puzzles

Former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley is baffled by Tiger Woods opting not to play competitively between the US Open and The Open. 16 Jul 2019
TV Guide: Aussie stars in Open spotlight

TV Guide: Aussie stars in Open spotlight

Australia's stars have been afforded star billing at the final major of the year, with Adam Scott, Jason Day and Marc Leishman all featuring in marquee groups for the first two rounds of The Open at Royal Portrush. 16 Jul 2019
Scott using Clarke for Portrush knowledge

Scott using Clarke for Portrush knowledge

Adam Scott already has spent seven days at Royal Portrush, three of them with Darren Clarke, and the advice was invaluable to the end. 15 Jul 2019
Molinari happy for low-key title defence

Molinari happy for low-key title defence

Francesco Molinari is happy to arrive at Royal Portrush under the radar as he prepares to defend his Open Championship title. 15 Jul 2019
Frittelli punches last Open ticket

Frittelli punches last Open ticket

South African Dylan Frittelli took the final ticket into the Open Championship field when he won the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic by two strokes in Silvis, Illinois. 15 Jul 2019
Australians at the Open Championship

Australians at the Open Championship

How the Australians rate at the Open Championship … 12 Jul 2019
Scott targets Open redemption

Scott targets Open redemption

Adam Scott has spent the past week studying every inch of Open venue Royal Portrush in an effort to find the gear he has been missing in major contention recently. 12 Jul 2019
Koepka banking on caddie Elliott at Open

Koepka banking on caddie Elliott at Open

World No.1 Brooks Koepka admits he will be relying heavily on the local knowledge of his caddie Ricky Elliott when he seeks a first Open Championship title. 4 Jul 2019
Memorial key to success at the majors: Scott

Memorial key to success at the majors: Scott

After several close calls at the Memorial Tournament, Adam Scott believes a victory at the Jack Nicklaus-hosted event in Ohio could propel him to major success with the US Open and Open Championship looming. 30 May 2019
Travel: A Scottish Pilgrimage

Travel: A Scottish Pilgrimage

Golf’s spiritual home has never been more popular, with golfers from around the globe descending on its world-class courses. Our correspondent joined the throng for a once-in-a-lifetime experience on and off the course. 26 Apr 2019
Francesco Molinari joins Callaway

Francesco Molinari joins Callaway

Today, Callaway Golf Company announced that Francesco Molinari, the reigning Open Champion and 2018 Race to Dubai winner, has joined its Tour Professional Staff. 6 Mar 2019