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5 players to watch as the Open Championship heads to Royal Portrush

5 players to watch as the Open Championship heads to Royal Portrush

We focus on some of the stars who are likely to be contending for the Claret Jug.

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The Open 2025: Who has made the cut at Royal Portrush?

The Open 2025: Who has made the cut at Royal Portrush?

about 2 hours ago

Shane Lowry handed two-shot penalty following review after second round at The Open 2025

Shane Lowry handed two-shot penalty following review after second round at The Open 2025

about 2 hours ago

Matt Fitzpatrick one shot behind Open leader Scottie Scheffler at halfway stage

Matt Fitzpatrick one shot behind Open leader Scottie Scheffler at halfway stage

about 2 hours ago

Sickened Shane Lowry hits back at The Open rules penalty as star insists he'd never 'cheat'

Sickened Shane Lowry hits back at The Open rules penalty as star insists he'd never 'cheat'

about 3 hours ago

Scottie Scheffler extends sympathy to Shane Lowry as he storms to The Open summit

Scottie Scheffler extends sympathy to Shane Lowry as he storms to The Open summit

about 3 hours ago

'Annoyed' Matt Fitzpatrick slams pace of play at The Open as he pins heat on 'Tiger-like' Scottie Scheffler

'Annoyed' Matt Fitzpatrick slams pace of play at The Open as he pins heat on 'Tiger-like' Scottie Scheffler

about 3 hours ago

How last Aussie standing at The Open Championship defied a 4am start to produce the form of his life at Royal Portrush

How last Aussie standing at The Open Championship defied a 4am start to produce the form of his life at Royal Portrush

about 3 hours ago

I'M GOING FOR IT: Robert MacIntyre insists he won't be afraid to 'roll the dice' if he gets a chance to win the Open Championship this weekend

I'M GOING FOR IT: Robert MacIntyre insists he won't be afraid to 'roll the dice' if he gets a chance to win the Open Championship this weekend

about 3 hours ago

Matt Fitzpatrick keeps Claret Jug dream alive at Portrush as Scottie Scheffler storms into Open lead

Matt Fitzpatrick keeps Claret Jug dream alive at Portrush as Scottie Scheffler storms into Open lead

about 3 hours ago

Chaos at The Open as terrifying animal invades broadcast booth and forces PGA Tour star to take cover

Chaos at The Open as terrifying animal invades broadcast booth and forces PGA Tour star to take cover

about 3 hours ago

Scottie Scheffler delivers ominous reminder to take charge at The Open 2025

Scottie Scheffler delivers ominous reminder to take charge at The Open 2025

about 4 hours ago

Matt Fitzpatrick one shot behind Open leader Scottie Scheffler at halfway stage

Matt Fitzpatrick one shot behind Open leader Scottie Scheffler at halfway stage

about 4 hours ago

Identical twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard shine on day two at Royal Portrush

Identical twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard shine on day two at Royal Portrush

about 4 hours ago

Rangers legend's brother has been coaching my golf swing and I've gone the distance with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy

Rangers legend's brother has been coaching my golf swing and I've gone the distance with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy

about 4 hours ago

Bryson DeChambeau explains why he practised with illegal golf ball at Royal Portrush - and backs Donald Trump to make The Open great again

Bryson DeChambeau explains why he practised with illegal golf ball at Royal Portrush - and backs Donald Trump to make The Open great again

about 4 hours ago

Bryson DeChambeau tips Trump’s Turnberry as ‘worthy’ host of The Open

Bryson DeChambeau tips Trump’s Turnberry as ‘worthy’ host of The Open

about 6 hours ago

Brian Harman to continue his ‘very boring approach’ in bid for second Open title

Brian Harman to continue his ‘very boring approach’ in bid for second Open title

about 6 hours ago

Fearless Bob MacIntyre roars 'I'm not scared' as Oban hero ready to roll the dice for final Open charge

Fearless Bob MacIntyre roars 'I'm not scared' as Oban hero ready to roll the dice for final Open charge

about 6 hours ago

I’m not going to change – Tyrrell Hatton comfortable with his angry reputation

I’m not going to change – Tyrrell Hatton comfortable with his angry reputation

about 8 hours ago

Rory McIlroy confident of a weekend charge in The Open at Royal Portrush

Rory McIlroy confident of a weekend charge in The Open at Royal Portrush

about 8 hours ago

Tyrell Hatton reveals sinking Guinness is key to flying start at The Open as Englishman keeps a cool head

Tyrell Hatton reveals sinking Guinness is key to flying start at The Open as Englishman keeps a cool head

about 8 hours ago

Meet Hally Leadbetter: Golf partner to A-list stars who just beat the Kelce brothers and wants to shake up the sport

Meet Hally Leadbetter: Golf partner to A-list stars who just beat the Kelce brothers and wants to shake up the sport

about 8 hours ago

Bryson DeChambeau backs Donald Trump's Turnberry for Open return as talks over bringing a major back to iconic course emerge

Bryson DeChambeau backs Donald Trump's Turnberry for Open return as talks over bringing a major back to iconic course emerge

about 8 hours ago

The Open Championship prize money: How much does the winner take home?

The Open Championship prize money: How much does the winner take home?

about 9 hours ago

Tiger Woods secret Ryder Cup role revealed in US bid to wrest back trophy

Tiger Woods secret Ryder Cup role revealed in US bid to wrest back trophy

about 10 hours ago

Sky Sports analyst Nick Dougherty reveals what it's really like to play a round of golf with Tiger Woods: 'I couldn't get my head around it'

Sky Sports analyst Nick Dougherty reveals what it's really like to play a round of golf with Tiger Woods: 'I couldn't get my head around it'

about 10 hours ago

Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster Open continues into second round at Royal Portrush

Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster Open continues into second round at Royal Portrush

about 11 hours ago

Keegan Bradley receives barb from Europe fans as Ryder Cup fever hits The Open

Keegan Bradley receives barb from Europe fans as Ryder Cup fever hits The Open

about 11 hours ago

LIV Open star hits Guinness after 4am rise at Portrush

LIV Open star hits Guinness after 4am rise at Portrush

about 11 hours ago

Rory McIlroy’s wild ride at home Open continues at Royal Portrush

Rory McIlroy’s wild ride at home Open continues at Royal Portrush

about 13 hours ago

Overnight joint-leader Christian Bezuidenhout starts second round with a bogey

Overnight joint-leader Christian Bezuidenhout starts second round with a bogey

about 14 hours ago

Open superstars slam 'brutal' slow play amid miserable Portrush conditions

Open superstars slam 'brutal' slow play amid miserable Portrush conditions

about 16 hours ago

What time do Bob MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Open leaders start on Friday

What time do Bob MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Open leaders start on Friday

about 16 hours ago

The staggering Rory McIlroy stat as he finishes third last in key Open area

The staggering Rory McIlroy stat as he finishes third last in key Open area

about 16 hours ago

What time does Rory McIlroy start at The Open? Round Two tee times, TV schedule, and how to watch

What time does Rory McIlroy start at The Open? Round Two tee times, TV schedule, and how to watch

about 18 hours ago

The Open 2025 live: Latest leaderboard and scores with Rory McIlroy out early in second round at Royal Portrush

The Open 2025 live: Latest leaderboard and scores with Rory McIlroy out early in second round at Royal Portrush

about 20 hours ago

Aussie ex-bikie who was jailed for assault has major fanboy moment with Phil Mickelson on golf major debut

Aussie ex-bikie who was jailed for assault has major fanboy moment with Phil Mickelson on golf major debut

about 23 hours ago

The Open tee times: Second round groupings and start times at Royal Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

The Open tee times: Second round groupings and start times at Royal Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

Jon Rahm reacts after Open fan whistles during tee shot

Jon Rahm reacts after Open fan whistles during tee shot

Inside Royal Portrush: How much a pint costs, players are ferried around by solar-powered cars, a £300,000 Spidercam surveys the action... and why staying nearby will set you back £4,500!

Inside Royal Portrush: How much a pint costs, players are ferried around by solar-powered cars, a £300,000 Spidercam surveys the action... and why staying nearby will set you back £4,500!

Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick in share of the lead after first day of The Open as Rory McIlroy is let down by wayward drives

Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick in share of the lead after first day of The Open as Rory McIlroy is let down by wayward drives

You don’t want to let them down – Rory McIlroy on pressure of being home hope

You don’t want to let them down – Rory McIlroy on pressure of being home hope

Rory McIlroy in the mix as Matt Fitzpatrick shares Open lead after first-round

Rory McIlroy in the mix as Matt Fitzpatrick shares Open lead after first-round

Rory McIlroy reveals Open shock at end of day one and what he's doing better on Portrush return

Rory McIlroy reveals Open shock at end of day one and what he's doing better on Portrush return

Fiery Bob MacIntyre swears he kept a lid on it during Open fight as he reveals players' thoughts on pace of play

Fiery Bob MacIntyre swears he kept a lid on it during Open fight as he reveals players' thoughts on pace of play

Rory McIlroy and his fans breathe sigh of relief as escape act keeps him in hunt: OLIVER HOLT follows the home favourite as he banishes 2019 Portrush demons

Rory McIlroy and his fans breathe sigh of relief as escape act keeps him in hunt: OLIVER HOLT follows the home favourite as he banishes 2019 Portrush demons

Buddhist Monk on The Open leaderboard as he soars at Portrush despite lost luggage and reveals ultimate golf dream

Buddhist Monk on The Open leaderboard as he soars at Portrush despite lost luggage and reveals ultimate golf dream

The real reason Tiger Woods WON'T be marrying Vanessa Trump any time soon (look away, Vanessa... what his friends say is pretty humiliating!)

The real reason Tiger Woods WON'T be marrying Vanessa Trump any time soon (look away, Vanessa... what his friends say is pretty humiliating!)

Home favourite Rory McIlroy rewards fans with strong start at Royal Portrush

Home favourite Rory McIlroy rewards fans with strong start at Royal Portrush

Lee Westwood repping Open old guard on course he loves but admits better half would rather be somewhere else

Lee Westwood repping Open old guard on course he loves but admits better half would rather be somewhere else

Matt Fitzpatrick hits Open high three months after lowest point of his career

Matt Fitzpatrick hits Open high three months after lowest point of his career

Bryson DeChambeau suffers early Open horror story

Bryson DeChambeau suffers early Open horror story

John Rahm speaks out on fan whistle fury at The Open as 'badly timed' incident had silver lining

John Rahm speaks out on fan whistle fury at The Open as 'badly timed' incident had silver lining

Commentator lost for words by a fart noise during Scottie Scheffler shot at The Open

Commentator lost for words by a fart noise during Scottie Scheffler shot at The Open

Jon Rahm FUMES at fan for rude act in tense encounter at The Open - as he unleashes 13-word sarcastic barb

Jon Rahm FUMES at fan for rude act in tense encounter at The Open - as he unleashes 13-word sarcastic barb

Ryan Peake: The convicted ex-bike gang member playing at The Open

Ryan Peake: The convicted ex-bike gang member playing at The Open

An all-around good day – England’s Matt Fitzpatrick takes share of Open lead

An all-around good day – England’s Matt Fitzpatrick takes share of Open lead

I’m 2025 Open leader and Rangers legend’s brother is guiding me around Royal Portrush

I’m 2025 Open leader and Rangers legend’s brother is guiding me around Royal Portrush

Incredible Open TV angle has golf fans giddy as stars react to world-first at Portrush

Incredible Open TV angle has golf fans giddy as stars react to world-first at Portrush

Ex convict Ryan Peake in Open dreamland as former bike gang member gets hero Phil Mickelson's autograph

Ex convict Ryan Peake in Open dreamland as former bike gang member gets hero Phil Mickelson's autograph