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

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

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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

about 2 hours ago

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

about 2 hours ago

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

about 2 hours ago

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

about 2 hours ago

Jacob Skov Olesen overcomes major inexperience to set early lead at The Open

Jacob Skov Olesen overcomes major inexperience to set early lead at The Open

about 3 hours ago

Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard take early lead at the Open

Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard take early lead at the Open

about 7 hours ago

The Open tee times moved to avoid disruption with band parade in Portrush, R&A confirms

The Open tee times moved to avoid disruption with band parade in Portrush, R&A confirms

about 9 hours ago

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

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

about 10 hours ago

Padraig Harrington gets Open under way at Royal Portrush

Padraig Harrington gets Open under way at Royal Portrush

about 10 hours ago

Ludvig Aberg on Sir Andy Murray's golf swing, the influence of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard and his hopes for The Open ahead of its Portrush return

Ludvig Aberg on Sir Andy Murray's golf swing, the influence of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard and his hopes for The Open ahead of its Portrush return

about 17 hours ago

Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland faces ‘logistical’ issues ahead of a possible British Open return

Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland faces ‘logistical’ issues ahead of a possible British Open return

about 19 hours ago

All eyes are on the most combustible man in golf: Tyrrell Hatton tells RIATH AL-SAMARRAI how he CAN win The Open this time... provided Guinness doesn't get in the way!

All eyes are on the most combustible man in golf: Tyrrell Hatton tells RIATH AL-SAMARRAI how he CAN win The Open this time... provided Guinness doesn't get in the way!

about 19 hours ago

Why brains and not brawn will bring home the Claret Jug at The Open, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

Why brains and not brawn will bring home the Claret Jug at The Open, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

about 19 hours ago

Will we see Green Jacket Rory or meltdown mayhem? McIlroy returns to Portrush with Open dreams - but it's hard to tell which version of golf's box-office star will show up, writes OLIVER HOLT

Will we see Green Jacket Rory or meltdown mayhem? McIlroy returns to Portrush with Open dreams - but it's hard to tell which version of golf's box-office star will show up, writes OLIVER HOLT

about 19 hours ago

Paddy Power make cheeky nod to Rory McIlroy's resilience ahead of The Open by unveiling giant 'welcome home' underpants poster and hail Irishman as the man with 'the biggest balls in golf'

Paddy Power make cheeky nod to Rory McIlroy's resilience ahead of The Open by unveiling giant 'welcome home' underpants poster and hail Irishman as the man with 'the biggest balls in golf'

about 21 hours ago

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

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

about 22 hours ago

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

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

about 22 hours ago

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

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

about 23 hours ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Justin Rose re-energised following ‘comedown’ in wake of Masters near miss

Justin Rose re-energised following ‘comedown’ in wake of Masters near miss

Justin Rose hoping for Open payback on Rory McIlroy as double runner up admits conflicting Masters emotions

Justin Rose hoping for Open payback on Rory McIlroy as double runner up admits conflicting Masters emotions

Four Scots ready to rock at The Open as Bob MacIntyre warned rival out to gun him down 10 years on from epic

Four Scots ready to rock at The Open as Bob MacIntyre warned rival out to gun him down 10 years on from epic

Will The Open be held at Turnberry again? Talks held with Donald Trump's son to end 16 year exile

Will The Open be held at Turnberry again? Talks held with Donald Trump's son to end 16 year exile

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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!

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!

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'

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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'

Robert MacIntyre opens up on his chances of winning The Open - and why his explosive personality HELPS him as he targets £2.3m purse

Robert MacIntyre opens up on his chances of winning The Open - and why his explosive personality HELPS him as he targets £2.3m purse

The Open 2025: Round One and Two tee times, TV schedule, odds and how to watch

The Open 2025: Round One and Two tee times, TV schedule, odds and how to watch

Bryson DeChambeau reveals madcap Open plan to beat the elements at Portrush

Bryson DeChambeau reveals madcap Open plan to beat the elements at Portrush

Kai Trump joins forces with Travis Kelce and Livvy Dunne and strikes money-spinning endorsement deal

Kai Trump joins forces with Travis Kelce and Livvy Dunne and strikes money-spinning endorsement deal

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

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

What time do Bob MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler tee off at Open

What time do Bob MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler tee off at Open

Portrush restaurant group in Open pricing review after furious backlash at eye-watering cost hike

Portrush restaurant group in Open pricing review after furious backlash at eye-watering cost hike

Scottie Scheffler in stunning Open admission as world number one golf star asks 'What's the point?'

Scottie Scheffler in stunning Open admission as world number one golf star asks 'What's the point?'

Justin Rose claims golf's major calendar is 'too condensed' - with four tournaments squeezed into just 14 WEEKS - and offers solution

Justin Rose claims golf's major calendar is 'too condensed' - with four tournaments squeezed into just 14 WEEKS - and offers solution

Back Rory McIlroy to make the most of second chance to win The Open at Royal Portrush

Back Rory McIlroy to make the most of second chance to win The Open at Royal Portrush

This is not a fulfilling life – Scottie Scheffler questions why he chases majors

This is not a fulfilling life – Scottie Scheffler questions why he chases majors

Xander Schauffele trying to ‘piece way back’ ahead of Open defence

Xander Schauffele trying to ‘piece way back’ ahead of Open defence

Young Scottish golfer rockets in Open betting as he is backed to emulate Bob MacIntyre

Young Scottish golfer rockets in Open betting as he is backed to emulate Bob MacIntyre

Bob MacIntyre gets honest on his Open chances as he offers one big 'guarantee' to expectant fans

Bob MacIntyre gets honest on his Open chances as he offers one big 'guarantee' to expectant fans