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‘It would mean a little bit more’: McIlroy returns to Europe with eyes on Open tilt

Masters winner plays at Scottish Open this weekend‘I would love to win an Open at Portrush, absolutely’While it is likely that for Rory McIlroy nothing will ever top the euphoria of Augusta National in April, victory at an Open Championship staged in Northern Ireland could at least come close.McIlroy’s return to Europe for the Scottish Open is notable in itself as his first playing appearance on this continent since claiming the career grand slam, but next week and Royal Portrush looms large. Continue reading...

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The Open 2025 weather: Royal Portrush forecast for Round 1 after yellow warning for thunderstorms

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

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Rory McIlroy in dreamland as home Open at Royal Portrush comes with weight warning that could crush him

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The Open 2025 prize fund revealed as Portrush winner, runner up and third place all set to bank millions

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Outrage as golfer, 28, dies from being struck by lightning after fellow player said warning alarm was too quiet

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American golf star ordered to attend anger management and counseling after destroying his locker at US Open

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The Open debuts major broadcasting change with special '£300,000' feature at Royal Portrush

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Rory McIlroy admits he prioritised Royal Portrush return over career Grand Slam

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Wyndham Clark pays ultimate price for US Open act of rage as he's brutally clamped for his vandalism

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‘What’s the point?’ Here’s what Scottie Scheffler really told us in his ‘crisis’ speech

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‘Proud’ Darren Clarke says Rory McIlroy will receive ‘unbelievable’ reception at Royal Portrush

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Tyrrell Hatton: ‘US Open near-miss stung – but I’m positive about The Open’

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‘This is not a fulfilling life’: Scottie Scheffler’s honest response to realities of professional golf

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Dad who took his son on golfing trip of a lifetime hits a hole-in-one - and what happened next has left the sport in disbelief

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CALUM CROWE: It's Sons of Anarchy meets Happy Gilmore as former bike-gang bad boy Ryan Peake tees it up at Royal Portrush

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Kai Trump admits how she really feels about being the president's granddaughter

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Meet The Open's most unlikely star: Ryan Peake spent five years in one of Australia's toughest jails for a vicious assault - now the former motorbike gang member is revving up for the tournament of his lifetime

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Bryson DeChambeau reveals his masterplan to tame the elements at The Open - as he sheds light on little-known 'personal project'

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State of the Nation - The Insider: 'We don't have the strength in depth we'd like in golf but there are positives'

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Scottie Scheffler delivers stunning existential monologue ahead of the Open as world No 1 asks 'what is the point?' and insists his thriving golf career is 'not a fulfilling life'

State of the Nation: Scotland is the home of both golf and some gifted golfers ... but is the country's grassroots game making the cut?

State of the Nation: Scotland is the home of both golf and some gifted golfers ... but is the country's grassroots game making the cut?

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BOB MacINTYRE REVEALS HIS DARK SIDE: Scottish star admits he has to be left alone for an hour after it's gone wrong on the golf course ... because he feels the need to smash something up!

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Bob MacIntyre feels ready to banish his Scottish Open blues at Portrush

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Nick Faldo names his favourite to end 33-year English drought at The Open

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Open champ doesn't know where his trophies are as honest Xander Schauffele admits it's 'dogs or nothing'

Open legend gives Bob MacIntyre the ultimate Portrush seal of approval as Scot insists he'll stick to his 'little rules'

Open legend gives Bob MacIntyre the ultimate Portrush seal of approval as Scot insists he'll stick to his 'little rules'