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The monk beating Rory McIlroy at The Open: Sadom Kaewkanjana cut himself off from the world for spiritual enlightenment

Sadom Kaewkanjana qualified for the tournament by triumphing at the Kolon Korean Open in May and has wasted little time in making the most of his opportunity.

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Former Aussie bikie Ryan Peake vows he will return to the British Open after redemption story for the ages

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The Open 2025: Tee times and third round schedule at Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

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Rory McIlroy must turn back the clock and reproduce teenage dream round in bid for Open glory at Royal Portrush

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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'

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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

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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

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LIV Open star hits Guinness after 4am rise at Portrush

LIV Open star hits Guinness after 4am rise at Portrush

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Former major champion left bewildered by the bizarre new rule change that left Tommy Fleetwood SEETHING at The Open

Former major champion left bewildered by the bizarre new rule change that left Tommy Fleetwood SEETHING at The Open

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

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

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

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

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The monk beating Rory McIlroy at The Open: Sadom Kaewkanjana cut himself off from the world for spiritual enlightenment

The monk beating Rory McIlroy at The Open: Sadom Kaewkanjana cut himself off from the world for spiritual enlightenment

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Jon Rahm reacts after Open fan whistles during tee shot

Jon Rahm reacts after Open fan whistles during tee shot

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

Bryson DeChambeau suffers early Open horror story

Bryson DeChambeau suffers early Open horror story

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

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