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Matt Fitzpatrick watches his drive at the Scottish Open

Matt Fitzpatrick can’t explain poor Open record

A tie for 20th at Royal Portrush in 2019 remains Fitzpatrick ‘s best finish in his home major.

Rory McIlroy smiles during a press conference for the 152nd Open

Rory McIlroy would rather have agonising close calls than no chance to win

McIlroy had held a two-shot lead at Pinehurst with five holes to play but bogeyed three of the last four to finish a shot behind…

Rory McIlroy on the 18th ahead of The Open at Royal Troon

Rory McIlroy will hope to put US Open result in past when he tees off at Royal Troon

McIlroy will tee off at 10.09am alongside Ryder Cup team-mate Tyrrell Hatton and American Max Homa.

Colin Montgomerie watches Tiger Woods hit a shot

Tiger Woods dismisses talk of immediate retirement

The 48-year-old American last won a tournament five years ago.

Rory McIlroy (left) and Tiger Woods during practice for the Open 2022

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

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

Justin Rose wipes his putter face during the Genesis Scottish Open.

Justin Rose still has the ‘horsepower’ to win a major

The former US Open champion came through a 36-hole qualifier to make the field at Royal Troon.

Ludvig Åberg tees off at the Genesis Scottish Open

Ludvig Åberg feels lucky for chance to win some of golf’s biggest events

Åberg has won an event on both the PGA and DP World Tours and seven top-10 finishes this season mean he is currently one of…

Brian Harman holds the Claret Jug alongside Martin Slumbers

Brian Harman believes heckling he received at last year’s Open was ‘an anomaly’

The American was subjected to what he termed “unrepeatable” abuse during his victory at Royal Liverpool 12 months ago.

Harry Hall hits a tee shot

Harry Hall wins five-way playoff

ISCO Championship R4

Robert MacIntyre could make history with a win at the Amgen Irish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)

Local favourite Robert MacIntyre wins Genesis Scottish Open

The left-hander took advantage of a free drop from knee-high rough to eagle the 16th.

Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood determined to turn the page on previous Open outing

Fleetwood shot 73 and 76 to miss the cut at the Ayrshire venue in 2016.

ISCO Championship R3

Pierceson Coody on course for wire-to-wire win

ISCO Championship R3

Robert MacIntyre could make history with a win at the Amgen Irish Open

Home favourite Robert MacIntyre in contention ahead of Scottish Open final day

MacIntyre carded a third round of 63 at the Renaissance Club to trail Ryder Cup team-mate Ludvig Aberg by two shots.

Henrik Stenson kisses the Claret Jug

Henrik Stenson looking forward to reigniting Royal Troon rivalry with Phil Mickelson

The last time the South Ayrshire course hosted the Open Championship in 2016, Stenson came out on top.

ISCO Championship

Pierceson Coody leading by 2 in Kentucky

ISCO Championship R2

Rory McIlroy covers his mouth with his hand

Rory McIlroy experiences deja vu as putter misfires in Scottish Open

Defending champion McIlroy added a 66 to his opening 65 at the Renaissance Club.

Ludvig Aberg watches his drive in the Scottish Open

Ludvig Åberg takes halfway lead at Scottish Open

The 24-year-old Swede is one shot clear of France’s Antoine Rozner on 12 under par.

The R&A and Toptracer establish five-year strategic partnership

The collaboration aims to introduce innovative ways for fans to engage with golf both at championship venues and Toptracer facilities.

Collin Morikawa watches his tee shot

Collin Morikawa practising left-handed shots with Tiger Woods almost paid off

Morikawa hit a poor approach to the par-four fifth hole at the Renaissance Club which stopped on the edge of a steep bunker.

Ludvig Aberg acknowledges applause from the crowd

Ludvig Åberg sets clubhouse target at Scottish Open

The Swede carded a second successive 64 for a halfway total of 12 under par.