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Luke Donald stands on the 18th green at Royal Troon

Luke Donald believes Robert MacIntyre can ‘handle anything’

The Scot produced a stunning finish to win the Genesis Scottish Open title on Sunday.

Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose at the Ryder Cup

Justin Rose believes Rory McIlroy will bounce back from US Open heartbreak at Troon

McIlroy is looking to end his decade-long major drought at Royal Troon this week.

Jon Rahm and Paul McGinley smiling with the Irish Open trophyOpen – Day Four – Lahinch Golf Club

Paul McGinley believes Jon Rahm is ‘hoping for a deal’ between PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Rahm has not won a tournament since his shock move to the Saudi-funded breakaway.

Rory McIlroy walks beside an image of the Claret Jug

Rory McIlroy encouraged by near misses in bid to end major wait at 152nd Open

McIlroy is out to bounce back from his US Open disappointment.

Robert MacIntyre kisses the Scottish Open trophy

Robert MacIntyre ready to focus on the Open after ‘wild’ Scottish Open celebrations

MacIntyre said winning his home championship was a ‘childhood dream and a lifetime goal’.

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

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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.

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.

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Pierceson Coody leading by 2 in Kentucky

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