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A detailed view of the scoreboard displaying the victory of Xander Schauffele of the United States (not pictured) on day four of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon

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A general view of the par 3, fifth hole at Royal Troon

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The Claret Jug is displayed during previews for The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club

The 152nd Open – memories made, lasting leaves

M. James Ward outlines the central storylines from this year’s final major championship and the ripples cast going forward.

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Xander Schauffele of the United States kisses the Claret Jug on the 18th green in celebration of victory on day four of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 21, 2024

“X” marks the spot – again

M. James Ward reviews the progression of Xander Schauffele and how his second major win at The Open Championship could be the crucial lift-off for…

The Claret Jug is displayed during previews for The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club on February 26, 2024

Weather the leader at this year’s Open!

M. James Ward reviews the split personality Royal Troon displayed during Saturday’s 3rd round and the fight for your life drama that swallowed up the…

Shane Lowry of Ireland tees off on the third hole on day two of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 19, 2024

Luck of the Irish for Lowry

The glint in the eye from the 2019 Open champion is present. M. James Ward reviews Shane’s surge and the test ahead.

Tiger Woods of the United States acknowledges the crowd following his round on the 18th green on day two of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon

Tiger’s torment – now ours

M. James Ward reviews the continued ineffectual play of the 15-time major champion and why the prognosis is hardly promising.

Daniel who?

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Daniel Brown of England tees off on the first hole on day one of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 18, 2024

Daniel Brown takes advantage of calmer conditions to take opening lead

Lowry carded five birdies in a bogey-free 66 that was only surpassed by Brown’s 65 at the Open.

Justin Thomas of the United States tees off on the 16th hole during a practice round prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024

Justin time?

M. James Ward reviews the emergence of the two-time major champion and whether the progress made will be sustained.

McIlroy’s misfire

M. James Ward delves into the confounding play of the four-time major winner and the ongoing major-less slump