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12:16 Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam is ‘pretty scary’, says Xander Schauffele

But the world number three thinks attentions on McIlroy and Shane Lowry could help him at The Open

18:55 R&A ‘hopeful’ for future Portmarnock staging of The Open but says a lot of work still be done

This year’s tournament heads to Royal Portrush this year after commercially successful 2019 edition

22/04 Portmarnock in pole position to host Open as ‘McIlroy mania’ comes to Portrush in July

The R&A has confirmed that Portmarnock is in pole position to host The Open and the AIG Women’s Open but insisted that no date has been set.

19/04 Portrush busily preparing to host another memorable Open

The eyes of the golfing world will be on Royal Portrush and the economic benefit to the Co Antrim town and surrounding areas will be huge

10/04 Sam Maguire and Claret Jug visit Co Armagh school on same day

It’s not often that anyone can get their hands on two of sport’s greatest trophies simultaneously – but that’s exactly what happened a secondary school in Co Armagh on Thursday.

09/04 Dark truth behind Masters dinner photo as Angel Cabrera’s exile ends

The Masters is a special time of year in the golf world but this year’s tournament will be extra poignant for a former champion making his first appearance at Augusta National since 2019.

01/04 ‘It’s like getting advice from Yoda’: Min Woo Lee full of admiration for Irish caddie ‘Bo’ Martin

The first five-player play-off, and Golf Ireland’s new president

02/03 Former biker gang member who served five years in jail secures spot at the Open in Royal Portrush

One-shot victory in New Zealand Open secures former prisoner a maiden title success

20/02 The Open tickets: Royal Portrush drives soaring demand for big golf events in Ireland this year

Royal Portrush isn’t the only place to be in a year in which several top tournaments take place on Irish courses

26/10 With 4,000 homeless kids in Ireland, why is the Housing Minister trying to buy our votes with golf?

Darragh O’Brien clearly thinks there is no downside to him claiming credit for bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock but it’s not a great look in the middle of the housing crisis

22/10 Taoiseach Simon Harris confirms Government support for Portmarnock’s bid to host The Open and the Women’s Open

Portmarnock Golf Club welcomed today’s announcement by the Government that it will support the likely hosting of The Open and the AIG Women’s Open at the north Dublin links.

22/10 Bid to to bring Open championships to Portmarnock Golf Club takes significant step forward

An outlay of between €35m and €40m to be made in bid to secure both men’s and women’s tournaments

21/10 Portmarnock Golf Club may take swing at hosting Women’s Open

Club elected its first women members in 2022, paving the way for the R&A to consider it as an Open host

29/09 Erika Hara, aiming for consecutive victory, rises to 5th place with a 3 difference from the leader. ``In the second half, my sense of distance with my putting started to match'' Japan Women's OP

<Domestic Women's Golf Tour: Japan Women's Open Championship> ◇ 3rd day ◇ 28th ◇ Ibaraki Otone CC West C (6845 yards, par 72) ◇ Total prize money 150 million yen (winner 30 million yen) 2nd consecutive victory in the tournament Erika Hara (25 = NIPPON EXPESS Holdings), who is aiming for He improved by 3 points on the day and moved up to 5th place, 3 strokes behind the leader. ``In the second half,

09/09 Sinner repeated the achievement of 47 years ago

The Italian tennis player won the final of the US Open Championship and entered the list of tennis legends.

09/09 Hirata Kensei wins Asian Tour Shinhan Tokai Open Championship Ryo Ishikawa T20

Hirata Kensei wins Asian Tour Shinhan Tokai Open Championship Ryo Ishikawa T20

22/08 Leona Maguire braced for windy St Andrews challenge as she seeks Major improvement

Difficult weather could make for a challenging AIG Women’s Open in Scotland for Cavan golfer Leona Maguire and her compatriots Stephanie Meadow and Lauren Walsh

25/07 Jon Rahm calls for LIV golf event to be held in Ireland

The most likely course to host a LIV event in Ireland would be Donald Trump’s Doonbeg which was designed by LIV CEO Greg Norman

24/07 Open Championship could be played at Portmarnock under proposals to be considered by Cabinet

Cabinet expected to be briefed on new major international sports events strategy

24/07 Open championships: Proposals to bring golf tournaments to Dublin considered by Cabinet

Cabinet expected to be briefed on new major international sports events strategy

24/07 Top US golfers spotted relaxing in Dublin after playing in The Open

Top US golfers Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth were all spotted relaxing around Dublin after competing in The Open at Royal Troon last weekend.

23/07 New mural of Shane Lowry unveiled in Portrush as major winners visit European Club

A stunning new mural of 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry has been unveiled in Portrush.

22/07 Shane Lowry sets target on Olympic medal after strong year in the Majors

Sixth-place finish at Troon continues the Offaly man’s best year on the PGA Tour as he looks forward to Open return to Portrush next year

22/07 Shane Lowry turns attention to Olympics with Rory McIlroy: ‘I want to win a medal for Ireland’

Ireland’s Shane Lowry has refocused his sights on Olympic gold after a second major near miss of the year.

21/07 ‘I’ve always dreamt of doing it’ – Xander Schauffele savours ‘best round’ of his life after winning the 152nd Open

Xander Schauffele savoured the “best round” of his life after sealing victory in the 152nd Open in flawless fashion at Royal Troon.

21/07 ‘I said to the boys, that’s the reason I miss Paddy out on Tour’ – Lowry reveals Harrington support after horror Saturday

Shane Lowry lost none of his good humour as he came to terms with his Open Championship disappointment at Royal Troon.

21/07 Xander Schauffele shows Major mentality shift as he powers his way to Open crown

American adds Claret Jug to US PGA title he won at Valhalla in May; Shane Lowry finishes in sixth spot after 68

21/07 Shane Lowry takes positive spin on Open experience despite Saturday woes

Irish golfer cards final round of 68 after 77 in tough conditions on Saturday proved very costly

21/07 Xander Schauffele powers his way to Open crown with stunning 65 as Shane Lowry comes up short

American adds Claret Jug to US PGA title he won at Valhalla in May; Shane Lowry finishes in sixth spot after 68

21/07 The Open 2024 as it happened – Shane Lowry effort falls short at Royal Troon as Xander Schauffele takes title

It’s the final Major of the year as the world’s best golfers bid for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

21/07 The Open 2024, Day Four – Shane Lowry battling to remain in contention on back nine at Royal Troon

It’s the final Major of the year as the world’s best golfers bid for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

21/07 The Open 2024, Day Four – Shane Lowry in contention going into final round at Royal Troon

It’s the final Major of the year as the world’s best golfers bid for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

21/07 If you are offended by the swearing golfers at the Open then mute your TV

Sometimes the rage inside Tyrrell Hatton builds to such an extent that mere indulgence in extreme swearing and wild gesticulation does not cut it.

20/07 Shane Lowry not happy with Troon course set-up: ‘Playing par threes hitting drivers is not much craic’

Shane Lowry will go into the final round of The Open just three shots off the lead, but he was bitterly disappointed to card a six-over 77 in brutal conditions and criticised the R&A’s course set-up and plans to roll back the ball.

20/07 Shane Lowry suffers in brutal Open conditions to fall three off the pace going into final round

Shane Lowry suffered in brutal conditions but Pádraig Harrington believes he can still win his second Claret Jug after horrific weather sent scores soaring for the later starters at Royal Troon.

20/07 The Open 2024, Day Three – Shane Lowry falls off the lead but still in contention going into final round

It’s the final Major of the year as the world’s best golfers bid for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

20/07 The Open 2024, Day Three – Shane Lowry still the man to catch on moving day

It’s the final Major of the year as the world’s best golfers bid for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

19/07 The Open 2024, Day Two – Shane Lowry hits the turn on top of leaderboard as he builds on superb opening round

It’s the final Major of the year as the world’s best golfers bid for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

19/07 The Open 2024, Day Two – Shane Lowry starts well as he looks to build on superb opening round

It’s the final Major of the year as the world’s best golfers bid for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

18/07 Shane Lowry crafts stunning 66 to sit one shot off surprise Open leader Daniel Brown

Bogey-free round saw 2019 champion mix attack with defence as others fell foul of tough conditions in Scotland

18/07 Shane Lowry crafts stunning 66 to lead Open at Royal Troon

Bogey-free round saw 2019 champion mix attack with defence as others fell foul of tough conditions in Scotland

18/07 As it happened: The Open 2024, Day One – Shane Lowry makes strong start as Rory McIlroy flounders

It’s the final Major of the year as the world’s best golfers bid for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

18/07 The Open 2024 LIVE: Golf leaderboard and scores as Tiger Woods in action after Rory McIlroy nightmare

The Open 2024 LIVE: Golf leaderboard and scores as Tiger Woods in action after Rory McIlroy nightmare - The 152nd Open Championship gets underway at Royal Troon in Ayrshire

18/07 Open diary: Early bird Tom McKibbin enjoys ‘cool experience’ on debut

Nicolai Hojgaard learning from the best . . . Langasque fails to make it past Postage Stamp

18/07 The Open 2024, Day One: Shane Lowry takes the lead after hot start at Royal Troon

It’s the final Major of the year as the world’s best golfers bid for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

18/07 Rory McIlroy’s torment continues after opening 78 leaves Open hopes in shreds

Royal Troon’s iconic holes prove very costly for World No 2 with double-bogeys on eighth and 11th

17/07 ‘Heartbroken’ Rory McIlroy to test the depths of Major scars with latest Open outing

The course at Royal Troon, which includes the longest hole in Open history, will get inside the heads of many players

17/07 ‘See where I end up Sunday evening!’ - Galway amateur Liam Nolan rubs shoulders with Open royalty

Robert MacIntyre seeks to align Scottish fate; Tommy Fleetwood overdue to break his Major hoodoo

17/07 Enchanted Yanks will always rise before the roosters to watch The Open, golf’s greatest major

The Open preview: With the delight of a child expecting Santa, I’ll fire up the obscenely large TV to watch the grand theatre of a Scottish summer

17/07 Challenges of hosting The Open at Portmarnock ‘not trivial’, says R&A chief

Portmarnock Golf Club has engaged with Government for financial support to stage golf’s oldest major in Dublin

16/07 ‘I think it is the biggest tournament in the world’ – Shane Lowry gung ho for another crack at the Claret Jug

Shane Lowry doesn’t know what lies in store for him at Royal Troon but he insists he feels as good as he did before he claimed his first major win at Royal Portrush five years ago.

15/07 Amateur Liam Nolan takes on Harrington and Lowry at Royal Troon – and gets swift lesson when money is on the table

Galway amateur Liam Nolan is living the dream at The Open, but he also received a swift reminder of what awaits him in the professional ranks after a practice round with Open champions Pádraig Harrington and Shane Lowry.

21/05 The open championship of the game “What, where, when” among doctors of the Minsk region was held in the capital

Intellectual battles brought together doctors from the Minsk region. The open championship of the game “What, where, when” among youth was held in the capital. 32 teams of health workers from all regions, as well as students from medical educational institutions, took part.

18/04 The open championship in water rescue among youth was held in Uzda

Swimming season is coming very soon - employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Minsk Region remind us of this. Relaxing near the water is always associated with risk, especially when simple safety rules are not followed.

02/04 Ballybunion Golf Club took in €5.6m in last year – and expects tourists to provide even bigger boost this year

Ballybunion Golf Club, ranked among the top golf courses in the world, took in a record €5.6m last year, latest figures show.

22/02 Mont La Salle Taekwondo team shines in the Turkish Open Championship

Mont La Salle Taekwondo team shines in the Turkish Open Championship

19/01 Australian Open: Kostyuk made it to the 1/8 finals, Tsurenko did not

At the 2024 Australian Open tennis tournament, the third round of the competition has started.

11/12 Cody Simpson wins 100m title as partner Emma McKeon rocked by injury

Cody Simpson took a massive step towards achieving his Olympics ambition by winning the Queensland 100m butterfly title in Brisbane as his superstar partner Emma McKeon was forced out of the event with an arm injury.

11/12 Simpson flies as injury grounds Olympic champ

Cody Simpson took a massive step towards achieving his Olympics ambition by winning the Queensland 100m butterfly title in Brisbane as his superstar partner Emma McKeon was forced out of the event with an arm injury.

06/10 Portmarnock seeks government help in bid to host Open

Portmarnock Golf Club will seek government support for a formal approach to The R&A regarding the possibility of staging The Open Championship or Women's Open at some point in the future.

24/07 Open champion Harman keen to de-stress on his tractor | Sport

British Open champion Brian Harman says he will celebrate his first major win at Hoylake by jumping on his new tractor, joking that he is a man of many layers "like an onion".

23/07 Lamprecht after making history at Open: 'I've seen the next level and I really want to get there' | Sport

South African golfer Christo Lamprecht is hungry for more success after winning the Silver Medal the Open Championship.

22/07 Harrington on Lowry’s club snap: ‘If you want to break all 14 clubs, fine, as long as you don’t damage the course or interfere’

Pádraig Harrington has defended Shane Lowry for breaking a club in frustration en route to missing the cut in The Open at Hoylake.

22/07 Alex Fitzpatrick: My girlfriend is a greater rival to me than big brother Matt

Open debutant Alex Fitzpatrick insists he has a greater rivalry with golfer girlfriend Rachel Kuehn than he does with his famous brother Matt.

22/07 Tiny endangered toad halts play at Open Championship | CNN

For the second consecutive round, play was disrupted at the Open Championship, but – this time – not by protestors. On Saturday, trespassing tasks were taken up by a tiny toad.

22/07 Matt Fitzpatrick leads criticism of ‘monstrosity’ short par three at the Open

Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick has birdied Royal Liverpool’s new 17th hole twice in three attempts but would still rip up the new design and start again.

22/07 Mat Fitzpatrick leads criticism of ‘monstrosity’ short par three at the Open

Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick has birdied Royal Liverpool’s new 17th hole twice in three attempts but would still rip up the new design and start again.

22/07 SA golf legend Ernie Els slams PGA Tour over merger with 'circus golf' LIV | Sport

Legendary South African golfer Ernie Els has hit out at the PGA Tour over the decision to merge their commercial operations with LIV Golf.

22/07 4 SA golfers make Open Championship cut, amateur Lamprecht set to win Silver Medal | Sport

Only four of the 10 South African golfers who started the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool made the weekend cut.

21/07 ‘Charl Schwartzel said it’s probably the best swing he’s ever seen’ – Alex Maguire in dreamland despite missed cut at Open

Amateur Alex Maguire might have crashed out of The Open after firing 80 on day two, but he was still floating on air after getting confirmation he has the game to make it on tour.

21/07 Rory McIlroy expects to have ‘a really good chance’ of challenging for Open after shooting 70 in second round

Rory McIlroy believes he still has a chance of winning the 151st Open despite failing to make a serious move in his second round at Royal Liverpool.

21/07 Billy Horschel intervenes to remove Just Stop Oil protesters at Open Championship

American golfer Billy Horschel intervened to help remove protesters who invaded the 17th green at Royal Liverpool on the second day of the Open Championship.

21/07 Open Championship changes 'penal' bunkers after complaints | Sport

British Open officials have changed the way the bunkers are raked at the Royal Liverpool course after complaints from players that they were overly "penal".

20/07 South African amateur Lamprecht takes shock clubhouse lead at Open Championship | Sport

South African amateur Christo Lamprecht took a surprise clubhouse lead on the first morning of the 151st Open Championship at Hoylake on Thursday.

19/07 Rory McIlroy vows to ‘shut out that outside noise’ and let his clubs do the talking in Open quest

Rory McIlroy insists his decision to skip his pre-Open press conference at Hoylake and stop talking about LIV Golf has helped him “shut out that outside noise” in his bid to end his nine-year major drought this week.

19/07 Explosion in golf's prize money not sustainable, warns Open Championship chief | Sport

British Open organisers the R&A warned on Wednesday that golf cannot jeopardise its financial future by ever increasing prize money for players after the influx of cash to the sport from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).

19/07 From McIlroy to Brooks: Five players to watch at the Open Championship | Sport

The world's best golfers descend on Hoylake, near Liverpool, for the start of the 151st British Open.

18/07 Hole-by-hole guide to Royal Liverpool ahead of 151st Open Championship

Here's a hole-by-hole guide to Royal Liverpool, venue for the 151st Open Championship from July 20-23.

18/07 Open Championship: Pádraig Harrington and Séamus Power drawn together for first two rounds

Rory McIlroy has been drawn with world number three Jon Rahm and English veteran Justin Rose as he bids to end his near nine-year Major drought at The Open.

17/07 Rory McIlroy cancels media commitments in preparation for The Open

Rory McIlroy has opted to repeat his US Open strategy and cancel his pre-championship press conference to focus on ending his nine-year drought at The Open and claim his fifth major win.

16/07 Basketball standout Steph Curry drills crazy hole-in-one at celebrity golf event in Nevada

Basketballs aren’t the only thing Stephen Curry can shoot from distance.

14/07 ‘Get it back’: Smith’s big reveal ahead of Open defence

Handing back the Claret Jug, which Cameron Smith called the “coolest trophy in the world” will be the hardest part of heading to Royal Liverpool as the defending Open champion.

16/06 Tiger Woods set to miss Open Championship, his third straight major absence | CNN

Tiger Woods will not play at the Open Championship, the last men’s major of the year, tournament organizers announced Friday.

23/04 Asylum seekers displace golf Open Championship bosses

Sources at the R&A, which is running The Open golf championship event at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in July, discovered a hotel it would normally book was not available as it is full of asylum seekers.