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‘Beware the injured golfer’, says Kiradech

‘Beware the injured golfer’, says Kiradech

Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat hopes to back up the old saying ‘beware the injured golfer’ by playing through the pain barrier and putting up a performance he can be proud of at The 148th Open which starts on Thursday. 17 Jul 2019
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
Titleist unveils U Series utility irons

Titleist unveils U Series utility irons

Open Championship week means you can expect to see plenty of utility irons as players attempt to navigate Royal Portrush. And Titleist’s two new U series models will be prominently featured, including in the bag of Adam Scott. 16 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
No cart, no Daly for Open Championship

No cart, no Daly for Open Championship

Two-time major winner John Daly is free to ride a cart during the week of the Open Championship – just not at Royal Portrush. 10 Jul 2019
Dimi hires Day's ex-caddie for The Open

Dimi hires Day's ex-caddie for The Open

Dimi Papadatos has hired Jason Day's former caddie Luke Reardon for his major debut at the upcoming Open Championship in Northern Ireland. 10 Jul 2019