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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.

5 contenders as Cameron Smith seeks first successful Open defence since 2008

5 contenders as Cameron Smith seeks first successful Open defence since 2008

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among those players looking to lift the Claret Jug.

A view of the Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool

From Massy to McIlroy, the Open’s most memorable moments at Royal Liverpool

Bobby Jones, Peter Thomson and Tiger Woods are also among the golfing greats to win at Hoylake.

Matthew Jordan eager to make the most of home comforts at Hoylake

Matthew Jordan eager to make the most of home comforts at Hoylake

Jordan has one professional win on the Challenge Tour.

Rory McIlroy returns to Hoylake looking to end nine-year major drought at Open

Rory McIlroy returns to Hoylake looking to end nine-year major drought at Open

The 34-year-old’s last major title was the 2014 US PGA Championship.

US Women’s Open 2023 R4 - Allisen Corpuz wins first LPGA Tour title

Allisen Corpuz wins US Womens Open for first LPGA Tour victory

England’s Hull did well to find herself in the hunt on Sunday, having carded scores of 73, 72 and 71 heading into the fourth round.