Dunne best of early Irish starters at Carnoustie Paul Dunne began his Open campaign with a level par round of 71 at Carnoustie, while Shane Lowry signed for a three-over par 74. Golf • 19 Jul 18
Dunne best of early Irish starters at Carnoustie Paul Dunne began his Open campaign with a level par round of 71 at Carnoustie, while Shane Lowry signed for a three-over par 74. Golf • 19 Jul 18
Open gets under way at calm Carnoustie Former Open winner Sandy Lyle got the 147th Championship under way in calm, dry conditions at Carnoustie, but it was playing partner Andy Sullivan who claimed the early lead. Golf • 19 Jul 18
Open gets under way at calm Carnoustie Former Open winner Sandy Lyle got the 147th Championship under way in calm, dry conditions at Carnoustie, but it was playing partner Andy Sullivan who claimed the early lead. Golf • 19 Jul 18
R&A would take different stance on Mickelson stunt R&A officials have hinted that Phil Mickelson would have been disqualified had he attempted his hitting-a-moving-ball stunt at The Open. Golf • 19 Jul 18
R&A would take different stance on Mickelson stunt R&A officials have hinted that Phil Mickelson would have been disqualified had he attempted his hitting-a-moving-ball stunt at The Open. Golf • 19 Jul 18
Woods feared Open visits were a thing of the past There was a spell not so long ago when Tiger Woods, in the depths of despair over recurring back problems, felt he would never again grace the fairways of a British Open. Golf • 18 Jul 18
Woods feared Open visits were a thing of the past There was a spell not so long ago when Tiger Woods, in the depths of despair over recurring back problems, felt he would never again grace the fairways of a British Open. Golf • 18 Jul 18
Knox eyes Open title after Irish glory Russell Knox set his sights on Open Championship glory and Ryder Cup redemption after defeating Ryan Fox in a play-off to win the €6m Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in truly extraordinary fashion. Golf • 09 Jul 18
Knox eyes Open title after Irish glory Russell Knox set his sights on Open Championship glory and Ryder Cup redemption after defeating Ryan Fox in a play-off to win the €6m Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in truly extraordinary fashion. Golf • 09 Jul 18
Speith 'no Michael Jordan' but dreaming of career Slam Jordan Spieth celebrated a "dream come true" following his remarkable Open victory at Royal Birkdale. Golf • 23 Jul 17
Speith 'no Michael Jordan' but dreaming of career Slam Jordan Spieth celebrated a "dream come true" following his remarkable Open victory at Royal Birkdale. Golf • 23 Jul 17
Rory McIlroy rues 'lost opportunity' at Open Rory McIlroy reflected on what might have been after falling short in his latest British Open challenge at Royal Birkdale. Golf • 23 Jul 17
Rory McIlroy rues 'lost opportunity' at Open Rory McIlroy reflected on what might have been after falling short in his latest British Open challenge at Royal Birkdale. Golf • 23 Jul 17
Andrew Johnston hits back at 'clown' jibe An angry Andrew Johnston insists he was right to answer criticism of him on social media ahead of his final round at The Open. Golf • 23 Jul 17
Andrew Johnston hits back at 'clown' jibe An angry Andrew Johnston insists he was right to answer criticism of him on social media ahead of his final round at The Open. Golf • 23 Jul 17
Recap: The Open, Day 3 It was moving day at Royal Birkdale - Rory McIlroy threatened to make a challenge before fading and Jordan Spieth takes a three-shot lead into the final round. Golf • 22 Jul 17
Recap: The Open, Day 3 It was moving day at Royal Birkdale - Rory McIlroy threatened to make a challenge before fading and Jordan Spieth takes a three-shot lead into the final round. Golf • 22 Jul 17
Open champion Stenson sees the funny side of burglary Defending Open champion Henrik Stenson made light of a burglary at his rented home and joked he was planning to go out in search of the culprit after finishing his second round. Golf • 21 Jul 17
Open champion Stenson sees the funny side of burglary Defending Open champion Henrik Stenson made light of a burglary at his rented home and joked he was planning to go out in search of the culprit after finishing his second round. Golf • 21 Jul 17
McIlroy hails one of his best ever Open rounds Rory McIlroy hailed one of his best Open rounds as his three under 68 kept him firmly in contention for a fifth major title at a wet and windy Royal Birkdale. He's five shots behind leader Jordan Spieth, who is on -6. Golf • 21 Jul 17
McIlroy hails one of his best ever Open rounds Rory McIlroy hailed one of his best Open rounds as his three under 68 kept him firmly in contention for a fifth major title at a wet and windy Royal Birkdale. He's five shots behind leader Jordan Spieth, who is on -6. Golf • 21 Jul 17
Harrington enjoys sentiment but little success Royal Birkdale warmly welcomed back one of its former Open champions but Padraig Harrington was disappointed not to have given the crowds more to cheer. Golf • 20 Jul 17
Harrington enjoys sentiment but little success Royal Birkdale warmly welcomed back one of its former Open champions but Padraig Harrington was disappointed not to have given the crowds more to cheer. Golf • 20 Jul 17
Live leaderboard: The Open Keep up with the latest scoring from the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale where Rory McIlroy is the only Irish player to have made the cut. Golf • 22 Jul 17
Live leaderboard: The Open Keep up with the latest scoring from the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale where Rory McIlroy is the only Irish player to have made the cut. Golf • 22 Jul 17
Willett and Poulter the early Birkdale pacesetters English duo Danny Willett and Ian Poulter made the early running on the first day of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Golf • 20 Jul 17
Willett and Poulter the early Birkdale pacesetters English duo Danny Willett and Ian Poulter made the early running on the first day of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Golf • 20 Jul 17
McIlroy insists odds don't reflect his Open chances Rory McIlroy, who can be backed at 22-1 for the Open this week, believes the betting market has underestimated his prospects of regaining the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale. Golf • 19 Jul 17
McIlroy insists odds don't reflect his Open chances Rory McIlroy, who can be backed at 22-1 for the Open this week, believes the betting market has underestimated his prospects of regaining the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale. Golf • 19 Jul 17
Fair weather fan - Lowry not keen on the rain Shane Lowry may have shot to prominence in the spilling rain but the Offaly golfer wants to put the notion that he loves bad weather to bed. Golf • 19 Jul 17
Fair weather fan - Lowry not keen on the rain Shane Lowry may have shot to prominence in the spilling rain but the Offaly golfer wants to put the notion that he loves bad weather to bed. Golf • 19 Jul 17
Rahm encouraged by Seve comparison Spaniard Jon Rahm insists he can never come close to the late, great Seve Ballesteros, but takes encouragement from the comparison. Golf • 19 Jul 17
Rahm encouraged by Seve comparison Spaniard Jon Rahm insists he can never come close to the late, great Seve Ballesteros, but takes encouragement from the comparison. Golf • 19 Jul 17
Garcia looking for a Spanish hat-trick at the Open Masters champion Sergio Garcia is looking to complete an unprecedented Spanish golfing hat-trick at The Open and extend his country's successful summer of sport. Golf • 17 Jul 17
Garcia looking for a Spanish hat-trick at the Open Masters champion Sergio Garcia is looking to complete an unprecedented Spanish golfing hat-trick at The Open and extend his country's successful summer of sport. Golf • 17 Jul 17
Bittersweet feelings as Stenson returns Claret Jug Open champion Henrik Stenson admits it was a bittersweet moment when he returned the Claret Jug on Monday, but is eagerly looking forward to the next chapter in his career. Golf • 17 Jul 17
Bittersweet feelings as Stenson returns Claret Jug Open champion Henrik Stenson admits it was a bittersweet moment when he returned the Claret Jug on Monday, but is eagerly looking forward to the next chapter in his career. Golf • 17 Jul 17
McIlroy makes use of free weekend with extra Open prep Rory McIlroy has begun his Open preparations early in an attempt to turn his latest frustrations to his advantage. Golf • 16 Jul 17
McIlroy makes use of free weekend with extra Open prep Rory McIlroy has begun his Open preparations early in an attempt to turn his latest frustrations to his advantage. Golf • 16 Jul 17
Stenson ready to 'turn page' with return of Claret Jug Henrik Stenson admits he has struggled to cope with the demands of being Open champion as he prepares to hand back his "baby" at Royal Birkdale next week. Golf • 12 Jul 17
Stenson ready to 'turn page' with return of Claret Jug Henrik Stenson admits he has struggled to cope with the demands of being Open champion as he prepares to hand back his "baby" at Royal Birkdale next week. Golf • 12 Jul 17
2020 Open to be staged at Royal St George's The R&A has announced that the 2020 Open Championship will be played at Royal St George's, the scene of Darren Clarke's memorable victory in 2011. Golf • 20 Feb 17
2020 Open to be staged at Royal St George's The R&A has announced that the 2020 Open Championship will be played at Royal St George's, the scene of Darren Clarke's memorable victory in 2011. Golf • 20 Feb 17
Sweden's first winner at majors felt time had come Henrick Stenson wasn’t shouting it from the rooftops, but he felt confident that his time had come to finally win one of golf’s majors - and he followed through with a historic victory at Troon. Golf • 18 Jul 16
Sweden's first winner at majors felt time had come Henrick Stenson wasn’t shouting it from the rooftops, but he felt confident that his time had come to finally win one of golf’s majors - and he followed through with a historic victory at Troon. Golf • 18 Jul 16
McIlroy takes frustration out on club again A frustrated Rory McIlroy snapped his three wood after hurling it to the ground as he struggled to make inroads on the leaders at Royal Troon in the third round of The Open. Golf • 16 Jul 16
McIlroy takes frustration out on club again A frustrated Rory McIlroy snapped his three wood after hurling it to the ground as he struggled to make inroads on the leaders at Royal Troon in the third round of The Open. Golf • 16 Jul 16
As It Happened: The Open day two All the action from day two at Troon where Phil Mickelson continues to lead the way, while four Irish golfers have made the cut. Golf • 15 Jul 16
As It Happened: The Open day two All the action from day two at Troon where Phil Mickelson continues to lead the way, while four Irish golfers have made the cut. Golf • 15 Jul 16
