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England’s Matt Wallace chips towards the green with the sea in the background

Matt Wallace makes first eagle of the Open to share early lead

The 34-year-old had to come through final qualifying last year only to miss the cut at Hoylake.

Justin Leonard tees off at The Open in front of a packed grandstand

Adam Scott the early stand-out at The Open

The tournament is being played under cloudy skies at Royal Troon.

Justin Leonard tees off the first tee at the 152nd Open watched by a large crowd with the sea and beach in the background

Justin Leonard hits first shot of the 152nd Open

Leonard won the Open in 1997.

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.

Ludvig Aberg of Sweden speaks in a press conference prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland.

Ludvig’s lessons

M. James Ward analyzes the emerging Swedish golfer and the lessons he must learn from his final round hiccups.

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.

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.

Darren Clarke poses with the Claret Jug

On This Day in 2011 – Darren Clarke wins Open Championship at 42

The Northern Irishman shot an even-par 70 on the final day in Sandwich.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon

McIlroy’s mission, mind over matter

M. James Ward examines the ongoing saga of the world’s second ranked player. How an Open victory provides the needed impetus to bury the past…

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.

The Claret Jug

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Troon Golf Club

152nd Open Championship

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.

Rory McIlroy watches an iron shot. He will bid to bounce back from his US Open heartbreak in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon

5 players to watch at the 152nd Open Championship

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

Rory McIlroy watches his shot during the Scottish Open pro-am

Rory McIlroy’s quest to end decade-long wait for major win continues at the Open

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

Henrik Stenson (right) beat Phil Mickelson in an epic duel to win the 2016 Open at Royal Troon

5 moments from Open Championships at Royal Troon

Henrik Stenson was the most recent winner at the Ayrshire venue in 2016 and the course boasts a rich history of staging the game’s oldest…