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Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht

Amateur Christo Lamprecht sets the early pace at the Open

The 22-year-old posted an impressive five-under 66 on the first day in Hoylake.

South Africa’s Christo Lamprecht

Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht makes bright start on his Open debut

The 6ft 8in South African reeled off three birdies in four holes from the third at Royal Liverpool to turn in a three-under 32.

Royal Liverpool member Matthew Jordan enjoyed a dream start to the 151st Open on his home course

Matthew Jordan uses home advantage to good effect with fast start at 151st Open

Jordan delighted a huge local following by moving into the lead at two under early in his round.

Weather or not, The Open starts today!

Since its inception in 1860, golf’s oldest major event has always intersected with Mother Nature and the vagaries she has seen fit to inflict. M.…

Open - Will the 17th hole prove decisive?

Will the penultimate hole prove decisive?

This week’s Open Championship at Royal Liverpool will include a devilish par-3 in the 17th hole slot. M. James Ward reached out to a discerning…

Matthew Jordan tees off

Royal Liverpool member Matthew Jordan gets 151st Open under way at Hoylake

Jordan was given the honour of hitting the first shot at 6.35am and was welcomed onto the first tee by an appreciative crowd.

Shane Lowry determined to win another major as Open gets under way

Shane Lowry determined to win another major as Open gets under way

Lowry won the Open on home soil at Royal Portrush in 2019.

Open organisers opt for final-day theatre as Rory McIlroy eyes end to major wait

Open organisers opt for final-day theatre as Rory McIlroy eyes end to major wait

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers is hoping for a dramatic climax to the tournament on Sunday.

Tommy Fleetwood hoping to mount strong Open challenge in memory of late mother

Tommy Fleetwood hoping to mount strong Open challenge in memory of late mother

The 32-year-old Southport player is chasing his first major title.

No direct intelligence of protester plans to target Open says Martin Slumbers

‘No direct intelligence’ of protester plans to target Open, says Martin Slumbers

The R&A chief executive revealed that ‘one of the most senior players’ had been targeted at St Andrews last year.

Ten to watch at Royal Liverpool - Rory McIlroy

Ten to watch at Royal Liverpool

The 151st Open Championship commences Thursday. M. James Ward outlines the key players who expect to contend this week with only one golfer going home…

Patrick Cantlay - New 17th hole set to divide opinion during Open Championship at Royal Liverpool

New 17th hole set to divide opinion during Open Championship at Royal Liverpool

Tommy Fleetwood believes it could be pivotal to the outcome this week.

Architecture - Royal Liverpool Pt.2

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Liverpool Golf Club Pt.2

151st Open Championship. M. James ward talked to representatives from Mackenzie & Ebert who were hired to assist in updating the course.

Rory McIlroy

Confident Rory McIlroy ‘could not ask for better preparation’ ahead of the Open

McIlroy travelled to Hoylake on Sunday afternoon after winning the Scottish Open in brilliant fashion.

The Lore of Links Golf

The Lore of Links Golf

The Open Championship is annually played at a seaside club. M. James Ward examines the role links golf continues to play at the highest of…

Cameron Smith has no point to prove defending Open title he won before LIV move

Cameron Smith has no point to prove defending Open title he won before LIV move

The Australian was well on his way to becoming world number one when he saw off Rory McIlroy in the final round at St Andrews…

Architecture - Royal Liverpool Pt.1

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Liverpool Golf Club Pt.1

151st Open Championship. M. James ward talked to representatives from Mackenzie & Ebert who were hired to assist in updating the course.

On this day in 2011: Darren Clarke becomes oldest Open champion since 1967

On this day in 2011: Darren Clarke becomes oldest Open champion since 1967

The 42-year-old Northern Irishman held off the challenge of American pair Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson to win by three shots.

New Tiger in town for Open as Christensen qualifies in Woods’ absence

New Tiger in town for Open as Christensen qualifies in Woods’ absence

Christensen was the only amateur to make it through final qualifying across four venues.

Proud Alex Fitzpatrick has no issue being billed as brother of major-winner Matt

Proud Alex Fitzpatrick has no issue being billed as brother of major-winner Matt

The elder Fitzpatrick has a US Open and two Ryder Cup appearances on his CV.