Golf
Last year
2025
ominous form
Scheffler takes control of the Open with Lowry undone by missed putts and a fussy penalty
paying the penalty
'I can't have my name tossed around like that' - Lowry's Open challenge derailed by two-shot post-round penalty
Day Two
'I need to have it all firing' - Portrush crowds relieved with McIlroy ready for weekend hunt of Harman
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now on the tee
The shot heard round Portrush - Rory McIlroy and his fans return to scene of 2019 nightmare
Setting the scene on a tense first tee with Rory McIlroy.
the open 2025
Shane Lowry delighted as he hangs tough with Scheffler to remain in contention at Portrush
off we go
'I expected the nerves, but I didn't expect that' - Harrington emotional as he officially gets Open underway
Big Preview
McIlroy facing another major emotional challenge as Portrush's latest Open finally kicks off
We preview the major storylines of the 153rd Open Championship.
honourary starter
'I don't want to be known as a ceremonial golfer' - Harrington torn over accepting first-tee honour at Portrush
perspective
Scheffler's press conference answer goes viral and leaves rivals facing deep and difficult questions
Prospect
McKibbin out to make a name for himself after generation-spanning practice round at Portrush
mark your diary
Open tee times: Lowry given blockbuster group with Scheffler, McIlroy paired with Thomas and Fleetwood
lessons of victory
Shane Lowry learning to embrace the struggle that paved the way to his first Open triumph
Shane Lowry’s travails before his first win at Portrush have been forgotten – he hopes the turbulence of 2025 will be similarly lost to history.
far from the madding crowds
'It's nice to be able to accept adulation, even though I struggle with it at times'
Narrow Margin
McIlroy narrowly falls short to finish in tie for second at Scottish Open
Chris Gotterup held off McIlroy to triumph at The Renaissance Club.
Home discomfort
To understand Rory McIlroy, you have to understand his relationship with Royal Portrush
Major Championship
'Pretty special' - Hole-in-one helps Maguire into clubhouse lead at Evian Championship
column
McDowell’s biggest LIV regret - he will be the forgotten man at the Open in his hometown
McDowell was at the centre of attention when the Open returned to Portrush six years ago. This time around, few will notice he’s not there at all.
Legend
Pádraig Harrington wins the US Senior Open
53-year-old triumphs at The Broadmoor in Colorado.
