The Open

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brian Harman is the defending champion while Scottie Scheffler will look to continue a remarkable year.

The Northern Irishman’s last major win was at the 2014 US PGA Championship.

Open Championship betting ideas here – we think those at the top of the market will do very well at Royal Troon this July.

The Open will take place from 13-20 July 2025.

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Just a few months to the first Major of 2024 – always anticipated, always exciting and always delivering fantastic drama.

Long odds at the Open Championship does not mean you have no chance. These five winners all won at big numbers.

The 36-year-old American triumphed by six shots at rainy Hoylake.

The 36-year-old held his nerve in the rain at Hoylake on Sunday.

Jon Rahm, Jason Day, Sepp Straka and Tom Kim finished tied for second.

Only two players in Open history have let a five-shot lead slip after 54 holes, but Brian Harman maintained that advantage at the turn at…