Though the drought goes on, McIlroy’s consistency at the majors this year has been outstanding.

McIlroy’s eight-year major drought goes on, as his final-round of 70 was usurped by a stunning round from Cameron Smith.

The former champion has missed the cut for just the fourth time in his career.

Tiger Woods looks set to miss the cut despite the kind conditions at St Andrews.

The Northern Irish star led from start to finish to win the 2014 competition at Royal Liverpool.

Offaly man is the leading Irishman – but remains seven shots off the lead in a tie for 12th.

A third round of 69 took the South African to 12 under par and a shot ahead of playing partner Collin Morikawa.

The cancellation marked the first time since 1945 that the Claret Jug won’t be awarded.

Ireland’s Shane Lowry was due to defend the Claret Jug at Royal St George’s in July.

The Offaly man shares an early lead with Dylan Fritelli, while Graeme McDowell is also hitting form.

Despite finishing nine shots back from Bernd Wiesberger, the 30-year-old got some valuable links practice in ahead of The Open.

The Northern Irishman avoided a bogey on the last to book a place at his ‘home Open’.

The Dubliner shot an opening round three under par at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship yesterday.

It’s moving day at Carnoustie.

With Dustin Johnson falling way down the field, Brooks Koepka was the real hero of the day.

Matt Kuchar looks to be the biggest threat to the American at Royal Birkdale.

It’s not as easy as you think.

Do you have what it takes?

The pairings and tee-times were released today.

The Swede claimed his first major in a tense final round battle.

The world number four has been struggling on the greens.

Shane Lowry and Paul Dunne have plenty of work to do after disappointing opening rounds while Darren Clarke and Pádraig Harrington had decent days at the office.

Six Irish golfers are teeing it up in Scotland today.

And many commentators expect super low scoring as a result.

The golfer also described his “incredible” win.

The Northern Irish golfer triumphed to win his third Major this afternoon.

The Co. Down man’s lead was never less than two shots while shooting 71 on his final round at Hoylake today.

In the competition’s history, the second round leader has held on to win 45 times.

The American shot an impressive three-under par despite the distractions at Royal Liverpool.

The year’s third major is under way in Hoylake.

The Irish event has moved forward a week.

Tiger Woods and Graeme McDowell set off just before 10am in pursuit of tournament leader Zach Johnson.

Nike have released details of what the world numbers one and two will be wearing in Muirfield next week, if you’re interested.

Events included beard tweaking, tote bag sack races, skinny jeans tug-o-war, chunky-framed spectacles throwing.

The Australian golfer suffered a heartbreaking late collapse, dropping four shots in four holes.

Meanwhile, Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell is now five shots off the lead.

The Northern Irishman also says he must “stay patient”.

Oh, it’s only Lee.