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.
Adam Scott the early stand-out at The Open
The tournament is being played under cloudy skies at Royal Troon.
Justin Leonard hits first shot of the 152nd Open
Leonard won the Open in 1997.
Luke Donald believes Robert MacIntyre can ‘handle anything’
The Scot produced a stunning finish to win the Genesis Scottish Open title on Sunday.
Ludvig’s lessons
M. James Ward analyzes the emerging Swedish golfer and the lessons he must learn from his final round hiccups.
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 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 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 can’t explain poor Open record
A tie for 20th at Royal Portrush in 2019 remains Fitzpatrick ‘s best finish in his home major.
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.
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 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.
Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Troon Golf Club
152nd Open Championship
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 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.
How Arnie’s arrival prompted The Open’s return?
M. James Ward assesses how Palmer’s record setting win at Troon in 1962 set in motion the ascension of golf’s oldest major event.
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 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 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.