The 150th Open expected to attract record crowd The 150th Open Championship is set to attract a record crowd of 290,000 to St Andrews, tournament organisers have announced. Golf • 26 Apr
Morikawa eager to savour success after Open victory New Open champion Collin Morikawa intends to take a breather and drink in the history of his achievement – but he will let his caddie … Golf • 18 Jul 21
The Open: Final Round recap - Morikawa lands Claret Jug Collin Morikawa was crowned Champion Golfer of the Year at Royal St George's. Golf • 18 Jul 21
Lowry not giving up but is 'probably too far back' Defending Open champion Shane Lowry has not given up hope of retaining the Claret Jug but he accepts it will take something remarkable to extend … Golf • 18 Jul 21
Oosthuizen takes narrow Open lead into final day Louis Oosthuizen will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the 149th Open as a shocking late miss left Jordan Spieth with an … Golf • 17 Jul 21
Rory plays down club-throw but slams 'diabolical' pins Rory McIlroy played down his club-throwing show of frustration after surrendering a promising position on day three of the Open but admits he will be … Golf • 17 Jul 21
Paisley: The Open set for Portrush return in 2025 North Antrim MP Ian Paisley is confident The Open will return to Royal Portrush in four years. Golf • 17 Jul 21
The Open: Round 3 recap - Louis battles to hold lead Look back on all the action from Royal St George's as Louis Oosthuizen just about stayed clear of the field. Golf • 17 Jul 21
Lowry spurred on by form of Open leader Oosthuizen Defending Open champion Shane Lowry admits he was forced to up his game in an attempt to keep pace with playing partner and championship leader … Golf • 16 Jul 21
Lowry back in the mix as Oosthuizen extends Open lead Louis Oosthuizen will take a two-shot lead into the third round of the 149th Open after recording the lowest halfway total in championship history at … Golf • 16 Jul 21
McIlroy relieved after solid first round at Open Rory McIlroy was happy to battle back from a hat-trick of bogeys on the front nine to card a level-par 70 on the opening day … Golf • 15 Jul 21
Oosthuizen leads Open as Irish off to mixed start Shane Lowry began his year-delayed defence of the Open title with a one-over 71 at Royal St George's while Rory McIlroy finished a shot further … Golf • 15 Jul 21
Lowry admits the Open 'bubble' could work in his favour Shane Lowry admits the one-year delay to the defence of his Open title – and even the Covid-19 "bubble" – could work in his favour … Golf • 12 Jul 21
Harrington daring to dream of third Open triumph Padraig Harrington is preparing himself for a test of "mental fortitude" as he dares to contemplate challenging for a third Open title. Golf • 12 Jul 21
Matsuyama and Watson out of Open due to Covid Reigning Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from the the 149th Open at Royal St George's after returning a positive Covid-19 test. Golf • 11 Jul 21
The Open organisers making 'evaluation' over 2020 event The R&A is undertaking a "comprehensive evaluation" of its plans to stage The Open Championship and AIG Women's British Open. Golf • 19 Mar 20
Lowry eyeing Race to Dubai charge to top 'decent year' Shane Lowry believes becoming European number one will be the "icing on the cake" of a season which has already produced his first major title. Golf • 05 Nov 19
After Surreal Sunday, Lowry enjoys Contented Tuesday It was a busy day for Shane Lowry yesterday, and that was before he ever left Dublin for his homecoming in Clara Golf • 24 Jul 19
Champ can't wait to show 'great' granny the Claret Jug Shane Lowry says it will be an "incredible" moment to sit down with his grandmother Emily Scanlon and show her the Claret Jug Golf • 23 Jul 19
Lowry's home turf – granny reveals early eating habit Shane Lowry's grandmother Emily Scanlon says the budding golfer was always full of life and reveals an unusual eating habit from his childhood. Golf • 22 Jul 19
Disappointed Koepka looks to address putting issues Brooks Koepka has steeled himself for a "battle" to fix the poor putting he feels cost him a fifth major title in two years. Golf • 22 Jul 19
McDowell backs Lowry to 'create his own shadows' Graeme McDowell has tipped Shane Lowry to "create his own shadows" as the County Offaly man secured his maiden major crown at The Open. Golf • 21 Jul 19
President leads tributes to 'role model' Lowry President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to Shane Lowry after his stunning Open Championship victory at Royal Portrush. Golf • 21 Jul 19
Superb Shane Lowry crowned Open champion at Portrush A final round of 72 saw Shane Lowry seal his first major win with a commanding six-shot victory over Tommy Fleetwood at Royal Portrush. Golf • 22 Jul 19
Emotional McIlroy admits hurt after missing the cut An emotional Rory McIlroy fought back tears after narrowly missing the halfway cut in The Open Championship despite a brave fightback at Royal Portrush. Golf • 19 Jul 19