Shane Lowry desperate to heal US Open wounds Shane Lowry is convinced he can challenge for the British Open title after overcoming his US Open heartache, and admitted he'll feel a "bit bitter" watching the Olympics after his decision not to go to Rio. Golf • 13 Jul 16
Shane Lowry desperate to heal US Open wounds Shane Lowry is convinced he can challenge for the British Open title after overcoming his US Open heartache, and admitted he'll feel a "bit bitter" watching the Olympics after his decision not to go to Rio. Golf • 13 Jul 16
Paul Dunne feels ready for Open charge Paul Dunne is confident his British Open rollercoaster last year has steeled him for a genuine challenge at Royal Troon this weekend. Golf • 13 Jul 16
Paul Dunne feels ready for Open charge Paul Dunne is confident his British Open rollercoaster last year has steeled him for a genuine challenge at Royal Troon this weekend. Golf • 13 Jul 16
McDowell wants to make amends for 2012 Open error European Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell goes into this week's 145th Open looking to make amends for the day he let victory "slip through his fingers" in the 2012 edition at Royal Lytham. Golf • 12 Jul 16
McDowell wants to make amends for 2012 Open error European Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell goes into this week's 145th Open looking to make amends for the day he let victory "slip through his fingers" in the 2012 edition at Royal Lytham. Golf • 12 Jul 16
Royal Troon set for vote on female members An end to the Open Championship being staged at clubs with a male-only membership policy is expected to move a step closer when Royal Troon votes on allowing women members on Friday. Golf • 30 Jun 16
Royal Troon set for vote on female members An end to the Open Championship being staged at clubs with a male-only membership policy is expected to move a step closer when Royal Troon votes on allowing women members on Friday. Golf • 30 Jun 16
R&A release qualifying schedule for British Open The R&A has announced the events which will make up qualifying for next year's British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland. Golf • 12 Nov 15
R&A release qualifying schedule for British Open The R&A has announced the events which will make up qualifying for next year's British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland. Golf • 12 Nov 15
Tom Watson desperate to make the cut in final Open Five-times champion Tom Watson is going through the full gamut of emotions ahead of his final British Open next month but he is certain of one thing, he does not want to bow out with a whimper. Golf • 02 Jun 15
Tom Watson desperate to make the cut in final Open Five-times champion Tom Watson is going through the full gamut of emotions ahead of his final British Open next month but he is certain of one thing, he does not want to bow out with a whimper. Golf • 02 Jun 15
Harrington should 'play like a child' to win Pádraig Harrington should “play like a child” if he is to rediscover the form that helped him win three Majors, according to leading sports psychologist, Enda McNulty. Golf • 16 Jul 14
Harrington should 'play like a child' to win Pádraig Harrington should “play like a child” if he is to rediscover the form that helped him win three Majors, according to leading sports psychologist, Enda McNulty. Golf • 16 Jul 14
Scott desperate to exploit fine form World number one Adam Scott has said he is playing the golf of his life as he gears up for the British Open. Golf • 16 Jul 14
Scott desperate to exploit fine form World number one Adam Scott has said he is playing the golf of his life as he gears up for the British Open. Golf • 16 Jul 14
Harrington: I need to try to be less intense Former Open champion Padraig Harrington admits he needs to loosen up as he looks to rediscover his winning touch at Hoylake this week. Golf • 15 Jul 14
Harrington: I need to try to be less intense Former Open champion Padraig Harrington admits he needs to loosen up as he looks to rediscover his winning touch at Hoylake this week. Golf • 15 Jul 14
Open draw has Clarke as first Irish starter Former champion Darren Clarke will be the first of the Irish players in action at this year's Open Championship at Hoylake following today’s draw for the opening round. Golf • 15 Jul 14
Open draw has Clarke as first Irish starter Former champion Darren Clarke will be the first of the Irish players in action at this year's Open Championship at Hoylake following today’s draw for the opening round. Golf • 15 Jul 14
Woods can challenge at Hoylake, says McIlroy Rory McIlroy believes it would be foolish to write off Tiger Woods's chances of winning the British Open next week, although he thinks Hoylake could also provide one of his best chances of lifting the Claret Jug. Golf • 09 Jul 14
Woods can challenge at Hoylake, says McIlroy Rory McIlroy believes it would be foolish to write off Tiger Woods's chances of winning the British Open next week, although he thinks Hoylake could also provide one of his best chances of lifting the Claret Jug. Golf • 09 Jul 14
Prize increase for Open winner The winner of the 2014 Open Championship will pocket £975,000 after an increase in prize money was announced today. Golf • 07 Jul 14
Prize increase for Open winner The winner of the 2014 Open Championship will pocket £975,000 after an increase in prize money was announced today. Golf • 07 Jul 14
R&A play down Portrush Open reports The R&A insist it remains "some distance" from being able to stage the Open Championship in Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951. Golf • 11 May 14
R&A play down Portrush Open reports The R&A insist it remains "some distance" from being able to stage the Open Championship in Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951. Golf • 11 May 14
R&A Golf Club to allow vote on women members The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has announced it will recommend women be finally allowed to join the club, 260 years after it was founded. Golf • 26 Mar 14
R&A Golf Club to allow vote on women members The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has announced it will recommend women be finally allowed to join the club, 260 years after it was founded. Golf • 26 Mar 14
Rory McIlroy compensates ball strike victim Rory McIlroy left himself a mountain to climb at The Open with a second round 75 - but at least he did not forget the teenager he hit on the head the day before. Golf • 20 Jul 12
Rory McIlroy compensates ball strike victim Rory McIlroy left himself a mountain to climb at The Open with a second round 75 - but at least he did not forget the teenager he hit on the head the day before. Golf • 20 Jul 12
Robert Karlsson withdraws from The Open Former European number one Robert Karlsson has pulled out of this week's British Open. Golf • 18 Jul 12
Robert Karlsson withdraws from The Open Former European number one Robert Karlsson has pulled out of this week's British Open. Golf • 18 Jul 12
Gary Player holds out Open hopes for Westwood Gary Player is tipping a European to win The Open this week at Royal Lytham, the course where he triumphed in 1974 - and he hopes it is Lee Westwood. Golf • 18 Jul 12
Gary Player holds out Open hopes for Westwood Gary Player is tipping a European to win The Open this week at Royal Lytham, the course where he triumphed in 1974 - and he hopes it is Lee Westwood. Golf • 18 Jul 12
Harrington hails 'inspired' Portrush decision One practice round today was enough to tell Padraig Harrington that it is no ordinary Irish Open this week. Golf • 26 Jun 12
Harrington hails 'inspired' Portrush decision One practice round today was enough to tell Padraig Harrington that it is no ordinary Irish Open this week. Golf • 26 Jun 12
Webb Simpson likely to miss British Open With his US Open victory still sinking in, Webb Simpson appears to have ruled out playing next month's British Open at Lytham. Golf • 21 Jun 12
Webb Simpson likely to miss British Open With his US Open victory still sinking in, Webb Simpson appears to have ruled out playing next month's British Open at Lytham. Golf • 21 Jun 12