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Koepka reveals more on Bryson beef ahead of The Open

Koepka reveals more on Bryson beef ahead of The Open

COVID-19 protocols may mean Open press conferences are limited to 15 minutes, but no one could complain of feeling short changed by Brooks Koepka. 14 Jul 2021
The Open: When the Shark attacked Royal St. George’s

The Open: When the Shark attacked Royal St. George’s

Sometimes what you need the most can be the hardest to attain. 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
There'll be no Open feuding with Reed: Smith

There'll be no Open feuding with Reed: Smith

A truce has been called between Cameron Smith and American Patrick Reed ahead of their pairing in a potentially explosive Open Championship draw at Royal St. George's. 14 Jul 2021
The Open: Lowry returns “straightened” Claret Jug

The Open: Lowry returns “straightened” Claret Jug

Shane Lowry climbed out of his Mercedes-Benz courtesy car to dutifully return the Claret Jug to the R&A at Royal St. George’s, but not before he had taken it to a silversmith’s to be straightened. 13 Jul 2021
The Open: Age is just a number

The Open: Age is just a number

At the 2021 PGA Championship in May, Phil Mickelson was 50 years old and he hadn’t won on Tour for two years, yet he won on the longest golf course in the history of the majors, with the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island measuring 7,876 yards. 13 Jul 2021
The Open's list of withdrawals grows

The Open's list of withdrawals grows

Former champion Zach Johnson is the latest to withdraw from The Open because he tested positive for the coronavirus. 13 Jul 2021
The Open: Langer’s bitter-sweet taste of Sandwich

The Open: Langer’s bitter-sweet taste of Sandwich

Golf is a sport of the unexpected. Take Bernhard Langer and The Open: six times the German legend finished in the top-three yet never lifted the Claret Jug. Three of those near misses were at Royal St. George’s, where the championship returns this week. Here, he talks to Robin Barwick about the Claret Jug he never won 12 Jul 2021
DeChambeau hires instructor as new caddie

DeChambeau hires instructor as new caddie

Bryson DeChambeau made quite the splash while announcing the identity of his new caddie. 12 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
Inside Golf Australia July 2021

Inside Golf Australia July 2021

After 24 months of waiting, golf’s original major championship has finally returned to the calendar. 18 Jun 2021
WATCH: Five of the best … Greg Norman victories

WATCH: Five of the best … Greg Norman victories

Greg Norman won 91 professional titles between 1976 and 2001. Here, in chronological order, are five of The Shark’s most memorable victories. 25 May 2020
Round to forget: The day ‘Carnasty’ put Sergio Garcia on the canvas

Round to forget: The day ‘Carnasty’ put Sergio Garcia on the canvas

The 1999 Open has been written into the championship’s folklore for Jean Van de Velde’s 72nd hole meltdown. But for the 156 players who teed up at Carnoustie, it is the difficulty of the course in the first round they’ll remember above all else. 18 May 2020
Free crossword: Jack Nicklaus' Brilliant Career

Free crossword: Jack Nicklaus' Brilliant Career

Jack Nicklaus is the greatest golfer of all time, with more major titles than any player to swing a club. 6 May 2020
Free crossword: The life & times of Greg Norman

Free crossword: The life & times of Greg Norman

How well do you know Greg Norman? 29 Apr 2020
Morri: Remembering the incredible Dan Cullen

Morri: Remembering the incredible Dan Cullen

Golf is full of remarkable stories but to this day few can match the feat of Australia’s Dan Cullen, a lifelong club professional who qualified for The Open Championship in 1977 – at the age of 64. 20 Apr 2020
R&A ponders Open Championship postponement

R&A ponders Open Championship postponement

The Open Championship could become the latest major sporting event to be postponed because of the coronavirus crisis, but a final decision has not yet been taken, organisers say. 3 Apr 2020
Top Aussie Open trio earn place into The 149th Open Championship

Top Aussie Open trio earn place into The 149th Open Championship

Matt Jones, Aaron Pike and World No.1 amateur Takumi Kanaya have secured their places in The 149th Open Championship after qualifying at the Emirates Australian Open. 8 Dec 2019
Profile: Meet “Bob from Oban”

Profile: Meet “Bob from Oban”

Robert MacIntyre is not a name you might readily recognise. But this down-to-earth greenkeeper’s son might just be Scotland’s next golfing superstar. 20 Nov 2019
Royal Portrush bares its teeth as McIlroy cards “inexcusable” 79

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
Morri: Links golf … Now that’s entertainment

Morri: Links golf … Now that’s entertainment

For many golf fans – this writer included – the next few weeks represent the best time of year to be a spectator of the professional game. 4 Jul 2019