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The Claret Jug is displayed during previews for The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club

The 152nd Open – memories made, lasting leaves

M. James Ward outlines the central storylines from this year’s final major championship and the ripples cast going forward.

Xander Schauffele of the United States walks on the 18th green on day four of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon

A major man with more in mind

Schauffele will be off to Paris soon to defend his Olympic title.

Xander Schauffele holds the Claret Jug

Xander Schauffele’s fire burning ‘brighter than ever’ as he sets sights on grand slam

The 30-year-old American added the Open title to his US PGA Championship crown with victory at Royal Troon.

Xander Schauffele of the United States kisses the Claret Jug on the 18th green in celebration of victory on day four of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 21, 2024

“X” marks the spot – again

M. James Ward reviews the progression of Xander Schauffele and how his second major win at The Open Championship could be the crucial lift-off for…

Xander Schauffele puts his arm around his caddie after winning The 152nd Open at Royal Troon

Xander Schauffele claims his second major of year at the Open Championship

The American carded a flawless closing 65 on Sunday to finish nine under par at Royal Troon.

Justin Rose acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green at Royal Troon

Justin Rose narrowly misses out on winning the Open

Rose was overpowered by Xander Schauffele over the back nine with his American playing partner posting 31 to his 34.

Thriston Lawrence was out in front at the turn on Sunday

Thriston Lawrence holds narrow lead at the 152nd Open

The last major of the year remained up for grabs with nine holes to play.

The Claret Jug is displayed during previews for The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club on February 26, 2024

Weather the leader at this year’s Open!

M. James Ward reviews the split personality Royal Troon displayed during Saturday’s 3rd round and the fight for your life drama that swallowed up the…

Billy Horschel raises his right arm standing in a waist-high bunker

Billy Horschel hopes vision of lifting Claret Jug comes true

The 37-year-old shot a 69 in the worst of the wind and rain.

Dan Brown holds out his arms in celebration

Dan Brown one shot off behind leader ahead of final day at Troon

The major championship debutant shot 73 to remain hot on the heels of leader Billy Horschel.

Si Woo Kim on the 18th green

Si Woo Kim aces 17th as Thriston Lawrence surges through field at Open

Kim’s tee shot was the first time a hole-in-one has been recorded on the 17th in 10 Open Championships at Royal Troon.

Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre poised to make history at the Amgen Irish Open

Robert MacIntyre admits Open struggle has brought him back to earth from high of winning last week

MacIntyre won the Scottish Open last week.

Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre hit an iron off the fairway watched by his caddie on day three of The Open

Early starters make most of favourable conditions at Open

Winds dropped from Friday’s 25mph gusts to a more gentle breeze at Royal Troon.

Shane Lowry of Ireland tees off on the third hole on day two of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 19, 2024

Luck of the Irish for Lowry

The glint in the eye from the 2019 Open champion is present. M. James Ward reviews Shane’s surge and the test ahead.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy beaten by wind at Troon

McIlroy has not won a major since 2014.

Shane Lowry throws a ball to spectators

Open leader Shane Lowry ready to take on Royal Troon over the weekend

Lowry has a two-shot lead after adding a second-round 69 to his opening 66 at a blustery Royal Troon.

Rory McIlroy looks dejected on the fourth hole during day two of The Open at Royal Troon

Rory McIlroy & Justin Thomas among victims of strong winds

Tiger Woods equalled his worst number of shots for two rounds in a major.

Tiger Woods covers his face with his right hand while holding his putter in his left

Tiger Woods planning to return to Open after Troon disappointment

The three-time champion missed the cut at 14 over.

Shane Lowry raises his cap after a birdie on the 18th

Shane Lowry ready for Troon challenges as he chases second Open title

The 2019 champion is seven under after two rounds at Royal Troon.

Tiger Woods of the United States acknowledges the crowd following his round on the 18th green on day two of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon

Tiger’s torment – now ours

M. James Ward reviews the continued ineffectual play of the 15-time major champion and why the prognosis is hardly promising.