Maguire ready to live out Open dream at Royal Liverpool Amateur player Alex Maguire found himself beside his Irish heroes this week ahead of making a dream appearance at the Open. Golf • 18 Jul 23
Maguire ready to live out Open dream at Royal Liverpool Amateur player Alex Maguire found himself beside his Irish heroes this week ahead of making a dream appearance at the Open. Golf • 18 Jul 23
Confident McIlroy 'couldn't ask for better preparation' Rory McIlroy believes he has enjoyed the ideal preparation as he bids to end his long major drought in the 151st Open Championship. Golf • 18 Jul 23
Confident McIlroy 'couldn't ask for better preparation' Rory McIlroy believes he has enjoyed the ideal preparation as he bids to end his long major drought in the 151st Open Championship. Golf • 18 Jul 23
Unscarred McIlroy back in the saddle and raring to go Rory McIlroy is confident he will bear no mental scars from his latest near-miss in a major championship as he prepares to return to the scene of his Open triumph. Golf • 12 Jul 23
Unscarred McIlroy back in the saddle and raring to go Rory McIlroy is confident he will bear no mental scars from his latest near-miss in a major championship as he prepares to return to the scene of his Open triumph. Golf • 12 Jul 23
McDowell misses out on Open Championship Graeme McDowell will not be part of the Irish contingent at the Open Championship after failing to come through final qualifying. Golf • 04 Jul 23
McDowell misses out on Open Championship Graeme McDowell will not be part of the Irish contingent at the Open Championship after failing to come through final qualifying. Golf • 04 Jul 23
McIlroy accentuating the positives after Open display Rory McIlroy could therefore be forgiven for wondering just what he has to do to end his major championship drought, his last victory coming eight years ago in the US PGA Championship at Valhalla. Golf • 18 Jul 22
McIlroy accentuating the positives after Open display Rory McIlroy could therefore be forgiven for wondering just what he has to do to end his major championship drought, his last victory coming eight years ago in the US PGA Championship at Valhalla. Golf • 18 Jul 22
More major heartache for McIlroy as Smith wins the Open Rory McIlroy tasted more major heartache as a cold putter saw him miss out on the 150th Open at St Andrews, with Australian Cameron Smith shooting a brilliant final round 64. Golf • 17 Jul 22
More major heartache for McIlroy as Smith wins the Open Rory McIlroy tasted more major heartache as a cold putter saw him miss out on the 150th Open at St Andrews, with Australian Cameron Smith shooting a brilliant final round 64. Golf • 17 Jul 22
Mullarney's career taking flight with DeChambeau's help They say you make your own luck and it's certainly true when it comes to Galway's Ronan Mullarney, who not only qualified for the 150th Open but was flown there on a private jet with major winner Bryson DeChambeau. Golf • 12 Jul 22
Mullarney's career taking flight with DeChambeau's help They say you make your own luck and it's certainly true when it comes to Galway's Ronan Mullarney, who not only qualified for the 150th Open but was flown there on a private jet with major winner Bryson DeChambeau. Golf • 12 Jul 22
McIlroy relishing chance to end drought at Old Course Rory McIlroy is relishing the title defence he never had in next weeks Open Championship at St Andrews. Golf • 09 Jul 22
McIlroy relishing chance to end drought at Old Course Rory McIlroy is relishing the title defence he never had in next weeks Open Championship at St Andrews. Golf • 09 Jul 22
Shark off menu at St Andrew's as Norman denied invite The R&A have opted against inviting two-time Open champion Greg Norman to the Champions Dinner at St Andrew's.. Golf • 09 Jul 22
Shark off menu at St Andrew's as Norman denied invite The R&A have opted against inviting two-time Open champion Greg Norman to the Champions Dinner at St Andrew's.. Golf • 09 Jul 22
The Open to accept LIV renegades Players who have signed up to the breakaway LIV Golf Series will still be allowed to take their place in next month's Open, the R&A has announced. Golf • 22 Jun 22
The Open to accept LIV renegades Players who have signed up to the breakaway LIV Golf Series will still be allowed to take their place in next month's Open, the R&A has announced. Golf • 22 Jun 22
Lowry looking forward to Open at Royal Portrush in 2025 Shane Lowry, winner of the 2019 Open at Royal Portrush, has expressed his delight that the event will be returning to the course in 2025. Golf • 08 Sep 21
Lowry looking forward to Open at Royal Portrush in 2025 Shane Lowry, winner of the 2019 Open at Royal Portrush, has expressed his delight that the event will be returning to the course in 2025. Golf • 08 Sep 21
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 choose what gets put in the Claret Jug. Golf • 18 Jul 21
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 choose what gets put in the Claret Jug. Golf • 18 Jul 21
First time's a charm – again – for Open winner Morikawa American Collin Morikawa held off a thrilling challenge from Jordan Spieth to create history with victory in the 149th Open on his championship debut at a sun-drenched Royal St George's. Golf • 18 Jul 21
First time's a charm – again – for Open winner Morikawa American Collin Morikawa held off a thrilling challenge from Jordan Spieth to create history with victory in the 149th Open on his championship debut at a sun-drenched Royal St George's. Golf • 18 Jul 21
McIlroy hopes Olympics will get his game back in shape Rory McIlroy is hoping the Olympics will help get his game in better shape because there is not much else to look forward to in Tokyo. Olympics • 18 Jul 21
McIlroy hopes Olympics will get his game back in shape Rory McIlroy is hoping the Olympics will help get his game in better shape because there is not much else to look forward to in Tokyo. Olympics • 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
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 his hold on the trophy for a third year. 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 his hold on the trophy for a third year. 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 uphill task at Royal St George's. Golf • 17 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 uphill task at Royal St George's. 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 glad to see the back of Royal St George's. 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 glad to see the back of Royal St George's. 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
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
McIlroy's flying start at The Open peters out on back 9 Former champion Rory McIlroy threw a club in frustration after squandering an ideal start to the third round of the 149th Open at Royal St George's. Golf • 17 Jul 21
McIlroy's flying start at The Open peters out on back 9 Former champion Rory McIlroy threw a club in frustration after squandering an ideal start to the third round of the 149th Open at Royal St George's. 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
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 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
More to life than golf for 'luckiest guy in the world' Rory McIlroy insists he is not trying too hard to end his major drought and he considers his life to be "perfect" even if he has again failed to put himself in contention at the Open. Golf • 16 Jul 21
More to life than golf for 'luckiest guy in the world' Rory McIlroy insists he is not trying too hard to end his major drought and he considers his life to be "perfect" even if he has again failed to put himself in contention at the Open. 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
