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Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ after two-shot penalty dents Open title chances

Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ after two-shot penalty dents Open title chances

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

The American was penalised for improving the area for his backswing on the fifth at Royal Birkdale.
‘Mixed feelings’ for Lucas Herbert as he and Sam Burns equal major record

‘Mixed feelings’ for Lucas Herbert as he and Sam Burns equal major record

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

A bogey at the last cost Australian Herbert his place in history with a new mark.
Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ for weekend at The Open after two-shot penalty

Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ for weekend at The Open after two-shot penalty

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

The American was penalised for improving the area for his backswing on the fifth at Royal Birkdale.
Bryson DeChambeau taken back out onto Open course after rules controversy

Bryson DeChambeau taken back out onto Open course after rules controversy

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The allegation levelled at the two-time major champion was that he had improved his stance as he attempted to escape from deep rough on the fifth.
Rory McIlroy hopes fast start to third round can get him into Open contention

Rory McIlroy hopes fast start to third round can get him into Open contention

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The Masters champion ensured he made the cut with a second-round 67 on Friday.
Lucas Herbert leads Open after equalling record for lowest score at men’s major

Lucas Herbert leads Open after equalling record for lowest score at men’s major

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The Australian carded nine birdies – eight coming in his first 12 holes.
A closer look at Rory McIlroy’s bid to move into contention at Royal Birkdale

A closer look at Rory McIlroy’s bid to move into contention at Royal Birkdale

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The 37-year-old was hoping to move in contention after a slow start on Thursday.
The Open: Surprise leader Jackson Suber extends advantage on day two

The Open: Surprise leader Jackson Suber extends advantage on day two

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Conditions were favourable for Friday’s early starters.
Rory McIlroy hopes ‘benign’ conditions can get his Open challenge back on track

Rory McIlroy hopes ‘benign’ conditions can get his Open challenge back on track

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The Masters champion was seven shots off the pace after the first round at Royal Birkdale.
Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy keeps him on the heels of surprise Open leader

Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy keeps him on the heels of surprise Open leader

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Jackson Suber was the unlikely name at the top of the Royal Birkdale leaderboard but the limelight belonged to DeChambeau.
Rory McIlroy hopeful of recovery at The Open after ‘stupid mistakes’ on day one

Rory McIlroy hopeful of recovery at The Open after ‘stupid mistakes’ on day one

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

The Masters champion missed numerous opportunities at Royal Birkdale and ran up six bogeys.
Rory McIlroy feels baked Open course is ‘double-edged sword’ as strategies shift

Rory McIlroy feels baked Open course is ‘double-edged sword’ as strategies shift

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Many players have already made changes to their bag to take advantage of the extra roll-out on the fairways.
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler unconcerned by legacy once ‘six feet under’

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler unconcerned by legacy once ‘six feet under’

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

The Open hopefuls both independently gave answers contemplating their own mortality ahead of this year’s Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Can Rory McIlroy find inspiration? Key talking points ahead of the 154th Open

Can Rory McIlroy find inspiration? Key talking points ahead of the 154th Open

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

After successfully defending his Masters title in April, McIlroy’s major performances have dwindled.
Tiger Woods set to miss all four majors for the second successive year

Tiger Woods set to miss all four majors for the second successive year

Thu, 28 May, 2026

The 15-time major winner is not exempt for next month’s US Open.
Tourism chiefs in NI confident of another swift return of the Open

Tourism chiefs in NI confident of another swift return of the Open

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Last week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club was the second-best attended in the tournament’s history.
On a different level – Rory McIlroy hails Open champion Scottie Scheffler

On a different level – Rory McIlroy hails Open champion Scottie Scheffler

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

The American is three quarters of the way to emulating McIlroy’s career grand slam.
Hosting Open a ‘tribute’ to people of Northern Ireland, says George Mitchell

Hosting Open a ‘tribute’ to people of Northern Ireland, says George Mitchell

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

The former US senator said it was a ‘special treat’ to return to the region for the tournament at Royal Portrush.
Scottie Scheffler takes grip of Open as Rory McIlroy charges up leaderboard

Scottie Scheffler takes grip of Open as Rory McIlroy charges up leaderboard

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Scheffler scored an eagle and birdie in back-to-back holes to open up a gap.
Rory McIlroy makes strong start on day three to climb The Open leaderboard

Rory McIlroy makes strong start on day three to climb The Open leaderboard

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

The Northern Irishman has moved within four shots of leader Scottie Scheffler.
Hole-in-one helps John Parry move into contention on day three of The Open

Hole-in-one helps John Parry move into contention on day three of The Open

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

The 38-year-old’s tee shot at the 199-yard 13th took three bounces before disappearing into the hole.
Plans unveiled for North's first new championship links golf course for 100 years

Plans unveiled for North's first new championship links golf course for 100 years

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

The £30 million course will be located at Bellarena
Rory McIlroy determined to embrace adulation on Royal Portrush return

Rory McIlroy determined to embrace adulation on Royal Portrush return

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

The Masters champion missed the cut last time the Open was staged on the Northern Irish links in 2019.
Can Portrush return light Rory McIlroy’s fire? – Open Championship talking points

Can Portrush return light Rory McIlroy’s fire? – Open Championship talking points

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Tommy Fleetwood is England’s top-ranked player at 13.
Open day two: Shane Lowry not getting carried despite flawless start at Troon

Open day two: Shane Lowry not getting carried despite flawless start at Troon

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

The 2019 champion is a shot behind surprise leader Daniel Brown following the opening day.
Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after struggling to adapt to conditions

Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after struggling to adapt to conditions

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

The Northern Irishman was 10 shots behind clubhouse leader Justin Thomas.
Rory McIlroy will have ‘raw emotion’ from US Open for some time – Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy will have ‘raw emotion’ from US Open for some time – Tiger Woods

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

McIlroy briefly held a two-shot lead with five holes to play at Pinehurst, but bogeyed three of the last four to miss out.

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