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Smith the last Aussie still standing at Royal Portrush
In keeping with the ever-erratic Northern Irish weather, the Australians amidst the 156-strong field at Royal Portrush had mixed fortunes on day two of 148th Open Championship. Which is not to say many of the stories had happy endings.
20 Jul 2019
Royal Portrush bares its teeth as McIlroy cards “inexcusable” 79
It was quite a day at Royal Portrush in the opening round of the 148th Open Championship. Much that hardly ever happens actually did. And much that was expected to occur eventually didn’t.
19 Jul 2019
Gary Player’s Open memories and 2019 predictions
This week’s Open Championship marks 60 years since Gary Player claimed the Claret Jug and his first major title at Muirfield. The 83-year-old sat down recently to reminisce on that life changing week, and discuss this week’s staging of the event.
18 Jul 2019
Gunn awakens to new reality at The 148th Open
Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul is ecstatic to find himself in company of many of the world’s best players after fulfilling his life-long dream of playing in a major.
18 Jul 2019
Baker-Finch explains tiny Aus tilt at Open
Open champion Ian Baker-Finch is adamant that Australia's smallest contingent in almost half a century at the UK major is no cause for concern.
18 Jul 2019
Aussie rookie living it up at The Open
Jokes with Tiger Woods, rounds with Justin Thomas and Padraig Harrington and now a dream Open Championship start for starry-eyed young gun Jake McLeod.
18 Jul 2019
Royal Portrush: A Beautiful Beast
Exactly 1,367 days after the formal announcement was made to the world on October 20 2015, the Open Championship is finally returning to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
18 Jul 2019
‘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
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
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
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
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
Cameron Smith has only played Royal Portrush twice, but already he loves it.
17 Jul 2019
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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