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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.
A major man with more in mind
Schauffele will be off to Paris soon to defend his Olympic title.
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.
“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 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 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 holds narrow lead at the 152nd Open
The last major of the year remained up for grabs with nine holes to play.
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 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 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 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.
Robert MacIntyre admits Open struggle has brought him back to earth from high of winning last week
MacIntyre won the Scottish Open last week.
Early starters make most of favourable conditions at Open
Winds dropped from Friday’s 25mph gusts to a more gentle breeze at Royal Troon.
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 beaten by wind at Troon
McIlroy has not won a major since 2014.
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 & Justin Thomas among victims of strong winds
Tiger Woods equalled his worst number of shots for two rounds in a major.
Tiger Woods planning to return to Open after Troon disappointment
The three-time champion missed the cut at 14 over.
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’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.