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OpenPlay golf handicaps: Open to abuse?

OpenPlay golf handicaps: Open to abuse?

Some are adamant - others a bit more ambivalent - on the subject of OpenPlay, the handicapping system for "nomad" players who are not members of a golf club

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Rory McIlroy admits he has two major ‘concerns’ heading into the US Open

Rory McIlroy admits he has two major ‘concerns’ heading into the US Open

about 3 hours ago

Rory McIlroy calls out sponsor after Canadian Open meltdown and makes damning US Open call

Rory McIlroy calls out sponsor after Canadian Open meltdown and makes damning US Open call

about 8 hours ago

Rory McIlroy reveals major change he's considering ahead of the US Open amid his 'concerning' form after failing to make the cut in Canada

Rory McIlroy reveals major change he's considering ahead of the US Open amid his 'concerning' form after failing to make the cut in Canada

about 8 hours ago

David Smith MBE: Golf to the rescue again, turning frustration into fuel after injury

David Smith MBE: Golf to the rescue again, turning frustration into fuel after injury

about 9 hours ago

Rory McIlroy knows his form is a problem heading into US Open

Rory McIlroy knows his form is a problem heading into US Open

about 9 hours ago

Working to put Wigtownshire on the golfing map

Working to put Wigtownshire on the golfing map

about 11 hours ago

OpenPlay golf handicaps: Open to abuse?

OpenPlay golf handicaps: Open to abuse?

about 11 hours ago

Rory McIlroy shoots second-round 78 and misses cut at Canadian Open

Rory McIlroy shoots second-round 78 and misses cut at Canadian Open

about 12 hours ago

Bryson DeChambeau storms into tie for for LIV Golf Virginia lead after first-round rain delay

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Bryson DeChambeau storms into tie for for LIV Golf Virginia lead after first-round rain delay

about 16 hours ago

Rory McIlroy endures humiliation in Canada days before US Open

Rory McIlroy endures humiliation in Canada days before US Open

about 20 hours ago

Rory McIlroy's US Open preparation in tatters after calamity in Canada sees him card an eight and crash out

Rory McIlroy's US Open preparation in tatters after calamity in Canada sees him card an eight and crash out

about 21 hours ago

Humiliated golf star racks up a 12 at the RBC Canadian Open in disastrous opening hole

Humiliated golf star racks up a 12 at the RBC Canadian Open in disastrous opening hole

about 24 hours ago

Battling Bob MacIntyre still afloat in Canada ahead of sink or swim US Open test

Battling Bob MacIntyre still afloat in Canada ahead of sink or swim US Open test

US Open chiefs deliver verdict on changing controversial driver test policy after Rory McIlroy furore

US Open chiefs deliver verdict on changing controversial driver test policy after Rory McIlroy furore

ITV racing ace Jason Weaver off to see star golfing son Tyler at US Open

ITV racing ace Jason Weaver off to see star golfing son Tyler at US Open

Brooks Koepka has lost his fear factor but will former Major monster ever get scary again?

Brooks Koepka has lost his fear factor but will former Major monster ever get scary again?

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler set for Genesis Scottish Open epic as World top 2 head for The Renaissance Club

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler set for Genesis Scottish Open epic as World top 2 head for The Renaissance Club

US golden boy Luke Clanton can take Ludvig Aberg charge to Ryder Cup big stage

US golden boy Luke Clanton can take Ludvig Aberg charge to Ryder Cup big stage

Rory McIlroy makes key change to his bag ahead of US Open after failed PGA test

Rory McIlroy makes key change to his bag ahead of US Open after failed PGA test

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or Bryson DeChambeau – US Open contenders

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or Bryson DeChambeau – US Open contenders

Tiger Woods sparks fan frenzy over comeback after attending son Charlie's event

Tiger Woods sparks fan frenzy over comeback after attending son Charlie's event

PGA Tour wonderkid gives telling insight into what it's like to play with Rory McIlroy

PGA Tour wonderkid gives telling insight into what it's like to play with Rory McIlroy

Inside Scotland's original indoor golfing facility

Inside Scotland's original indoor golfing facility

Scottish Golf chief says fees may have to rise to achieve 'one player' payments

Scottish Golf chief says fees may have to rise to achieve 'one player' payments

What do clubs really think of Scottish Golf?

What do clubs really think of Scottish Golf?

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or Bryson DeChambeau – US Open contenders

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or Bryson DeChambeau – US Open contenders

Tiger Woods returns to the golf course months after Achilles tear - but there's no sign of new lover Vanessa Trump

Tiger Woods returns to the golf course months after Achilles tear - but there's no sign of new lover Vanessa Trump

LIV Golf returns to D.C. area as less of a curiosity, more of an established entity

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LIV Golf returns to D.C. area as less of a curiosity, more of an established entity

Dundonald will be 'immaculate' for Women's Scottish Open says course guru with Nelly Korda looking to steal the show

Dundonald will be 'immaculate' for Women's Scottish Open says course guru with Nelly Korda looking to steal the show

Watch out, Kai! Donald Trump's younger granddaughter Chloe proves she could be family's next golfing star

Watch out, Kai! Donald Trump's younger granddaughter Chloe proves she could be family's next golfing star

Bryson DeChambeau left speechless by US Open course at Oakmont – ‘Oh my gosh!'

Bryson DeChambeau left speechless by US Open course at Oakmont – ‘Oh my gosh!'

Marc Leishman slams loud LIV critic as he prepares for a Major return at the US Open

Marc Leishman slams loud LIV critic as he prepares for a Major return at the US Open

Rural grassroots club striving to thrive against the odds

Rural grassroots club striving to thrive against the odds

Honest Rory McIlroy slaughters golf sheep and makes worrying admission over motivation

Honest Rory McIlroy slaughters golf sheep and makes worrying admission over motivation

Bryson DeChambeau says Oakmont will test the sanity of golf’s greats but vows to slay the US Open beast

Bryson DeChambeau says Oakmont will test the sanity of golf’s greats but vows to slay the US Open beast

Rory McIlroy issues alarming admission after Masters triumph

Rory McIlroy issues alarming admission after Masters triumph

Rory McIlroy credits Canadian Open timing for US Open consistency

Rory McIlroy credits Canadian Open timing for US Open consistency

‘It was supposed to stay confidential’ – Rory McIlroy ‘p***ed off’ after private information is leaked

‘It was supposed to stay confidential’ – Rory McIlroy ‘p***ed off’ after private information is leaked

US Open chief wants to dirty players' brains with fearsome length and ludicrously deep rough at Oakmont

US Open chief wants to dirty players' brains with fearsome length and ludicrously deep rough at Oakmont

The staggering amount of cash Scottie Scheffler has won in the past month

The staggering amount of cash Scottie Scheffler has won in the past month

Hard facts from the fairways tee up latest edition

Hard facts from the fairways tee up latest edition

Golf survey reveals mixed bag for Scotland's courses

Golf survey reveals mixed bag for Scotland's courses

In 12 charts: The Herald Scottish Golf Survey

In 12 charts: The Herald Scottish Golf Survey

Stirling University student Laird continues golfing education in the Palmer Cup

Stirling University student Laird continues golfing education in the Palmer Cup

Lie of the land: Visitors outrank members among concerns in Scottish golf

Lie of the land: Visitors outrank members among concerns in Scottish golf

Bryson DeChambeau back to competing, preparing for U.S. Open title defense

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Bryson DeChambeau back to competing, preparing for U.S. Open title defense

Rory McIlroy credits Canadian Open timing for US Open consistency

Rory McIlroy credits Canadian Open timing for US Open consistency

Phil Mickelson makes stunning confession about his future in golf

Phil Mickelson makes stunning confession about his future in golf

DeChambeau back to competing, preparing for U.S. Open title defense

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DeChambeau back to competing, preparing for U.S. Open title defense

Jose Luis Ballester, who stunned fans with disgusting act at the Masters, makes shock career move

Jose Luis Ballester, who stunned fans with disgusting act at the Masters, makes shock career move

Rory McIlroy admits struggling for motivation after legacy-defining Masters success as he reveals 'reset' ahead of US Open

Rory McIlroy admits struggling for motivation after legacy-defining Masters success as he reveals 'reset' ahead of US Open

Scottie Scheffler accuses Amanda Balionis of making him 'emotional' during interview

Scottie Scheffler accuses Amanda Balionis of making him 'emotional' during interview

Golfer pulls out of Canadian Open midway through round - but for very good reason

Golfer pulls out of Canadian Open midway through round - but for very good reason

Rory McIlroy was ‘pretty annoyed’ non-conforming driver news became public

Rory McIlroy was ‘pretty annoyed’ non-conforming driver news became public

Rory McIlroy reveals PGA media snub reason as leak left him fuming and only interested in heading home

Rory McIlroy reveals PGA media snub reason as leak left him fuming and only interested in heading home

Rory McIlroy angry as golfer finally breaks silence on PGA controversy

Rory McIlroy angry as golfer finally breaks silence on PGA controversy

Rory McIlroy breaks silence on ‘weird’ PGA Championship and reveals why he was ‘p***ed off’

Rory McIlroy breaks silence on ‘weird’ PGA Championship and reveals why he was ‘p***ed off’

PGA Tour golfer withdraws from major tournament over family emergency

PGA Tour golfer withdraws from major tournament over family emergency

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal sends golf fans into meltdown with bizarre swing

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal sends golf fans into meltdown with bizarre swing

'P****d' Rory McIlroy breaks cover after silence since PGA Championship humbling

'P****d' Rory McIlroy breaks cover after silence since PGA Championship humbling