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McDowell is confident McIlroy can bounce back

McDowell: Rory can win 'double digit' major titles

Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy will win more majors, and doesn't think the double digit mark is out of his reach

Golf • 20 Jul 19

Toger Woods finished on six-over-par for the torunament

Woods is pragmatic but still wants more majors

The consistency may have disappeared but the competitive edge remains for Tiger Woods.

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

Pointing the way: Lowry is on fire in Portrush

Open Championship Day 2 - recap

All the action from the second day of The Open at Royal Portrush in Antrim.

Golf • 19 Jul 19

Tiger Woods struggled throughout at The Open

Struggling Tiger admits time is catching up with him

If Tiger Woods fans were hoping his Masters win in April marked a return to the days when he was a consistent threat at every major championship, then the opening round of The Open was a reality check.

Golf • 18 Jul 19

James Sugrue matched Darren Clarke on the first day of The Open

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

Rory McIlroy endured a torrid time in Portrush

Holmes sets pace as McIlroy cards nightmare 79 at Open

Rory McIlroy's Open Championship hopes are in tatters after a first-round horror show at Royal Portrush ended with the home favourite carding an eight-over-par 79.

Golf • 18 Jul 19

Darren Clarke: "We're back here in Portrush, and it was amazing."

'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

'Peter Dawson's face contorted into what appeared to be one of scepticism."

Portrush takes centre stage after years of planning

Bringing the Open back to Royal Portrush has been a plan long in the making but as Greg Allen writes, it's a decision that is already being vindicated.

Golf • 17 Jul 19

Phil Mickelson: "I don't know if it's going to help me play better, but it certainly helps me feel better about myself and have more energy throughout the day."

Mickelson sheds 15lbs after fasting for six days

Phil Mickelson has embarked on a dramatic diet in a desperate attempt to rediscover his form ahead of the 148th Open Championship.

Golf • 16 Jul 19

Tiger Woods during practice at Royal Portrush

'It's very hard to know what's going on with Tiger'

Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley is baffled by Tiger Woods opting not to play competitively between the US Open and the Open Championship.

Golf • 16 Jul 19

Rory McIlroy: "It would obviously mean the world to me (to win), just like winning at Hoylake meant the world."

'Portrush glory would mean the world to me'

Rory McIlroy admits it would "mean the world" to win an Open Championship on home soil after completing the ASI Scottish Open with an error-strewn final round.

Golf • 14 Jul 19

Shaun Murphy is swapping the green baize for the green of a golf course

Snooker player Murphy set for Open qualifier in Louth

Former world snooker champion Shaun Murphy will try to qualify for next month's Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush.

Snooker • 12 Jun 19

John Daly had his application to use a buggy during this week's US PGA Championship approved under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Open officials considering letting Daly use buggy

Tournament officials are considering John Daly's request to use a buggy in this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Golf • 17 May 19

'I just went back to basics. I just concentrated on hitting the fairways and the greens.'

Oosthuizen romps to maiden South African Open win

Home favourite Louis Oosthuizen romped to a first-ever South African Open title after extending his overnight lead and finishing six shots clear after carding a final round 67 at the Randpark Golf Club on Sunday.

Golf • 09 Dec 18

Graeme McDowell poses with the Claret Jug at the Antrim course

Open at Royal Portrush sells out 11 months in advance

Unprecedented demand for tickets for the Open at Royal Portrush, the first in Northern Ireland since 1951, has led to all four Championship days being completely sold out 11 months in advance.

Golf • 23 Aug 18

Rory McIlroy: "I wouldn't say we're worried about him, but he's one of those guys that's always in with a shot."

'We're dealing with a different Tiger now' - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy believes he and his rivals have to learn to deal with a different version of Tiger Woods after he returned to contending in majors again.

Golf • 23 Jul 18

Francesco Molinari had won twice and finished second two times in the last couple of months

Molinari hopes Open win will inspire next generation

New Open champion Francesco Molinari hopes becoming the first Italian major winner will inspire a new generation of players just as Costantino Rocca did for him in 1995.

Golf • 23 Jul 18

Francesco Molinari hoists the famous Claret Jug following his Open success

Ice-cool Molinari holds off pack to win absorbing Open

Francesco Molinari became the first Italian player to win a major title after one of the most dramatic final rounds in Open Championship history.

Golf • 23 Jul 18

Rory McIlroy carded a third round 70 to head into the final round four shots adrift of the leaders Jordan Spieth and Xander Schauffele

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

Jordan Spieth hits a bunker shot during the third round of the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie

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