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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.

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 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.

The Lore of the Links

M. James Ward outlines the roots of the game and how The Open is the critical connector to past, present and future.

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.

TROON, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: A general view of the par 3, eighth hole Postage Stamp at Royal Troon on 2024 in Troon, Scotland.

Proper postage preferred

M. James Ward reviews the tantalizing terror of Troon’s famous short hole and the pressures facing those competing to capture the famed Claret Jug.

Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood determined to turn the page on previous Open outing

Fleetwood shot 73 and 76 to miss the cut at the Ayrshire venue in 2016.

Henrik Stenson kisses the Claret Jug

Henrik Stenson looking forward to reigniting Royal Troon rivalry with Phil Mickelson

The last time the South Ayrshire course hosted the Open Championship in 2016, Stenson came out on top.

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…

Venues confirmed for The Open in 2023 and 2024

5 Multiple Winners of The Open Championship

Any idea who will contest at The Open this year? Here are a few ideas.

The Major Golf Tournaments

Just a few months to the first Major of 2024 – always anticipated, always exciting and always delivering fantastic drama.

Venues confirmed for the Open in 2023 and 2024

Venues confirmed for the Open in 2023 and 2024

The Championships have been rescheduled following the cancellation of The 149th Open

Trump and Turnberry continue to wait their turn

Trump and Turnberry continue to wait their turn

Trump acquired the property and pretty much everybody agrees the golf course is now superior