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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.

Rory McIlroy moves on from US Open near-miss in confident mood ahead of the Open

Rory McIlroy moves on from US Open near-miss in confident mood ahead of the Open

McIlroy held a share of the lead when he birdied the first hole in the final round of last month’s US Open.

Royal Birkdale to host Open Championship in 2026

Royal Birkdale to host Open Championship in 2026

It will be the 11th time the Southport course has staged the event.

Tiger Woods (right) cries after sinking the final putt to win the 2006 Open at Hoylake

Tiger Woods to miss Open Championship as he continues recovery after surgery

Woods pulled out of the Masters during the third round in April, saying at the time it was due to plantar fasciitis.

The 150th Open at St Andrews generated over £300 million in economic benefit

The 150th Open at St Andrews generated over £300 million in economic benefit

The total economic benefit delivered last year is the highest in the history of the Championship

The Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool Golf Club

Preventing protesters disrupting Open not a new challenge, say organisers

Protesters have interrupted the World Snooker Championship and delayed the Grand National in recent days.

Open - Yes Cam Do

Yes Cam Do

150th Open Championship

Rory’s dream story flames out

Augusta awaits in nine months

Open 2022 - Cameron Smith

Cameron Smith captures Claret Jug

Awesome Aussie’s 64 seals deal at 150th Open

Open Championship 2022 R4 - Cameron Smith wins 150th Open

The Open Championship R4

Cameron Smith wins 150th Open

Open 2022 - Rory McIlroy

Can Rory’s story end in glory?

150th Open Championship

Open Championship 2022 R3 - McIlroy & Hovland tied at the top

The Open Championship R3

McIlroy & Hovland tied at the top

Open 2022 - Slumbers - LIV

Slumbers sends wake-up call to LIV

150th Open Championship / St. Andrews

Open Championship 2022 R2 - Cameron Smith out in front at St Andrews

The Open Championship R2

Cameron Smith out in front at St Andrews

Open 2022 - Past & future

Young feasts on Old Course, Tiger looking old

150th Open Championship / St. Andrews