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 Louis Oosthuizen. Golf • 16 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 Louis Oosthuizen. 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 Royal St George's while defending champion Shane Lowry shot 65 to put himself back in contention. 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 Royal St George's while defending champion Shane Lowry shot 65 to put himself back in contention. 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 of the Open. Golf • 15 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 of the Open. 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 ahead in the best round by an Irishman. 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 ahead in the best round by an Irishman. 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 at Royal St George's. Golf • 12 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 at Royal St George's. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Open leader Lowry eager to savour life at the top A year after sacking his caddie following his fourth straight missed cut in The Open, Shane Lowry will take a share of the lead into the third round of the year's final major. Golf • 19 Jul 19
Open leader Lowry eager to savour life at the top A year after sacking his caddie following his fourth straight missed cut in The Open, Shane Lowry will take a share of the lead into the third round of the year's final major. Golf • 19 Jul 19
Holmes happy to avoid dog days in Portrush American JB Holmes left his dog at home and lost the outright lead in The Open but still hopes he will be going walkies with the Claret Jug on Sunday. Golf • 19 Jul 19
Holmes happy to avoid dog days in Portrush American JB Holmes left his dog at home and lost the outright lead in The Open but still hopes he will be going walkies with the Claret Jug on Sunday. Golf • 19 Jul 19
Cork amateur Sugrue makes solid start at Portrush Amateur Championship winner James Sugrue overcame his initial nerves at The Open to card a level-par round of 71 to match playing partner, local favourite and former winner Darren Clarke. Golf • 18 Jul 19
Cork amateur Sugrue makes solid start at Portrush Amateur Championship winner James Sugrue overcame his initial nerves at The Open to card a level-par round of 71 to match playing partner, local favourite and former winner Darren Clarke. Golf • 18 Jul 19
'I didn't think I would feel the way I did' Darren Clarke stroked home a birdie at the fifth to lead The Open like he was knocking balls around in his back garden. And that's because the 50-year-old was so close to home he could have seen his house had he turned around before sinking that smart putt. Golf • 18 Jul 19
'I didn't think I would feel the way I did' Darren Clarke stroked home a birdie at the fifth to lead The Open like he was knocking balls around in his back garden. And that's because the 50-year-old was so close to home he could have seen his house had he turned around before sinking that smart putt. Golf • 18 Jul 19
Home for summer, McDowell goes through The Open door One swallow does not a summer make, Aristotle once pondered, yet one 40-foot par putt certainly does, for Graeme McDowell at least. Golf • 10 Jun 19
Home for summer, McDowell goes through The Open door One swallow does not a summer make, Aristotle once pondered, yet one 40-foot par putt certainly does, for Graeme McDowell at least. Golf • 10 Jun 19
Open to return to site of McIlroy's last triumph in '22 It will be the 13th time that the famous championship has been played over the Hoylake links course and the first since Rory McIlroy's wire-to-wire victory in 2014. Golf • 26 Feb 19
Open to return to site of McIlroy's last triumph in '22 It will be the 13th time that the famous championship has been played over the Hoylake links course and the first since Rory McIlroy's wire-to-wire victory in 2014. Golf • 26 Feb 19
McIlroy eyes fast Sunday start to maintain Open push Rory McIlroy feels he is still in strong contention at the Open despite dropping two shots late in his third round. Golf • 22 Jul 18
McIlroy eyes fast Sunday start to maintain Open push Rory McIlroy feels he is still in strong contention at the Open despite dropping two shots late in his third round. Golf • 22 Jul 18
Spieth to the fore as Woods & McIlroy lurk dangerously Jordan Spieth will take a share of the lead into the final round of the 147th Open Championship as he looks to become the first back-to-back winner for a decade. Golf • 21 Jul 18
Spieth to the fore as Woods & McIlroy lurk dangerously Jordan Spieth will take a share of the lead into the final round of the 147th Open Championship as he looks to become the first back-to-back winner for a decade. Golf • 21 Jul 18
