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Rory McIlroy will bid to “change the narrative” of his season in the FedEx Cup play-offs (John Walton/PA)
Golf

Rory McIlroy out to ‘change the narrative’ of season in FedEx Cup play-offs

<p>Graeme McDowell has been suspended and fined by LIV Golf </p>
Golf

McDowell suspended by LIV Golf for surprising reason

<p>Matt Kuchar elected not to complete his final round after weather delays at the Wyndham Championship </p>
Golf

Kuchar explains bizarre decision to storm off course on final hole

Aaron Rai watches his tee shot on the second hole (Chuck Burton/AP)
Golf

Aaron Rai cashes in on rival’s collapse to claim maiden PGA Tour title

Olympics

Hull’s Olympic hopes go up in smoke - but not for the reason you think

Golf

Europe change Ryder Cup qualification as LIV Golf players impacted

<p>Nelly Korda, of the United States, hits from the 14th tee during a practice round</p>
Olympics

Korda must answer key question at Olympics to extend family dynasty

Olympics

Fleetwood set for Olympic gold challenge thanks to ‘home’ support

Olympics

Olympics 2024: Golf tee times and Round 4 schedule

<p>Tom Kim tees off on the first hole at Le Golf National</p>
Olympics

The Korean golfer playing for much more than medals at the Olympics

<p>Caddies are instrumental to their golfer’s success </p>
Olympics

Do golf caddies get medals at the Olympics?

<p>Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the first hole at Le Golf National</p>
Olympics

Does golf belong at the Olympics? Here’s what players and fans think

Golf

Rahm addresses critics after ending long wait to win on LIV Golf tour

Golf

Rahm addresses critics after ending long wait to win on LIV Golf tour

<p>Donald Trump claims to have played off a handicap as low as 2.8 </p>
Golf

Is Trump good at golf? We asked a coach to analyze his swing

<p>Nelly Korda will defend her Olympic title at Paris 2024</p>
Olympics

Korda defends Olympics crown in midst of season for the ages

<p>Lee Hodges won the 2023 edition of the 3M Open, and will be fighting to retain the trophy </p>
Golf

3M Open prediction: Finau favourite, Burns and Theegala in the running

Xander Schauffele is targeting a career grand slam after winning the 152nd Open at Royal Troon (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Xander Schauffele’s fire burning ‘brighter than ever’ as he targets grand slam

Xander Schauffele is targeting a career grand slam after winning the 152nd Open at Royal Troon (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Xander Schauffele’s fire burning ‘brighter than ever’ as he targets grand slam

<p>Brown eventually finished in 10th place at Royal Troon</p>
Golf

World No 272 Brown wins six-figure prize money at life-changing Open

Xander Schauffele kissed the Claret Jug after winning the 152nd Open at Royal Troon (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Xander Schauffele savours ‘best round’ of his life after winning the 152nd Open

Xander Schauffele gave his dad Stefan the honour of the first drink from the Claret Jug (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

The Open: Xander Schauffele lets father Stefan take first drink from Claret Jug

<p>Schauffele won his second major of the season at Troon </p>
Golf

The four-hole burst that led to Schauffele’s stunning Open triumph

<p>Brian Harman kisses the Claret Jug after winning The Open at Royal Liverpool last year (Richard Sellers/PA)</p>
Golf

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

Golf

Rose pinpoints where ‘momentum shifted’ in duel with ‘cold’ Schauffele

<p>Xander Schauffele secured his second major of 2024 </p>
Golf

Schauffele reveals rewatching famous Troon duel inspired Open win

<p>Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt during the third round</p>
Golf

The Open 2024 tee times for round 4 on Sunday

Golf

Rose pinpoints where ‘momentum shifted’ in duel with ‘cold’ Schauffele

<p>Xander Schauffele secured his second major of 2024 </p>
Golf

Schauffele reveals rewatching famous Troon duel inspired Open win

<p>Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt during the third round</p>
Golf

The Open 2024 tee times for round 4 on Sunday

<p>Tyrrell Hatton endured a frustrating opening round at Troon </p>
Golf

Hatton hits out at Troon course after tough start at The Open

Golf

Hatton hits out at Troon course after tough start at The Open

<p>Tyrrell Hatton endured a frustrating opening round at Troon </p>
Justin Rose would break the record for the longest gap between major wins with victory in the 152nd Open (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Open day four: Justin Rose and Dan Brown eyeing history books

American Billy Horschel will take a one-shot lead into the final day of The Open as he seeks to win his first major (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Golf

Billy Horschel hopes his vision of lifting Claret Jug comes true on Sunday

<p>Dan Brown putts on the 18th green at Royal Troon</p>
Golf

Dan Brown one shot off the lead as thrilling Open finale lies in store

South Korea’s Si Woo Kim recorded the longest hole-in-one in major history (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Third time lucky for Si Woo Kim as he aces 17th hole at Royal Troon

South Korea’s Si Woo Kim recorded the longest hole-in-one in major history (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Third time lucky for Si Woo Kim as he aces 17th hole at Royal Troon

Scottish Open winner Robert MacIntyre has had a difficult week at Royal Troon (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

MacIntyre admits Open struggle has brought him back to earth

South Korea’s Si Woo Kim made a hole-in-one on the 17th during round three of the Open (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Si Woo Kim makes hole-in-one as Lawrence surges through field at Open

Adam Scott made an early move on day three of The Open (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Golf

Early starters make hay as wind drops on day three of Open

Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre was looking to make an early move in benign conditions on day three of The Open (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Golf

Early starters take advantage of favourable conditions at Open

Rory McIlroy (right) will be supporting Shane Lowry’s bid for a second Open title at Royal Troon (Richard Sellers/PA)
Golf

Open day three: Rory McIlroy supporting leader Shane Lowry after missing the cut

Rory McIlroy waves to the crowd after missing the cut in the Open (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

McIlroy says he was beaten by wind at Troon as major hunt goes on

Shane Lowry throws his ball into the stands after taking a two-shot halfway lead in the 152nd Open (Scott Heppell/AP)
Golf

Open leader Lowry ready to deal with whatever Troon throws at him

Ireland’s Shane Lowry will take a two-shot lead into the third round of the 152nd Open (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Golf

Clubhouse leader Shane Lowry ready for anything as wind causes chaos at Open

Daniel Brown has caught the eye at the Open (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Daniel Brown hopes to have cracked the Open code after steady second round

Rory McIlroy looks dejected on the fourth hole during day two of The Open at Royal Troon (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas among victims of wind at Royal Troon

Shane Lowry recovered from a double bogey on the 11th to set a daunting target on day two of the 152nd Open (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Golf

Shane Lowry taking Troon challenges ‘on the chin’ as he chases second Open title

Golf

Shane Lowry taking Troon challenges ‘on the chin’ as he chases second Open title

Shane Lowry recovered from a double bogey on the 11th to set a daunting target on day two of the 152nd Open (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Multiple major winner Tiger Woods endured a chastening two days at The Open (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Tiger Woods not giving up on Open career after Troon disappointment

Tiger Woods was set for another missed cut in the Open at Royal Troon (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Tiger Woods set to miss cut at the Open as Shane Lowry continues eventful charge

Tiger Woods was on course to comfortably miss the cut in the 152nd Open (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Struggling Tiger Woods set to miss Open cut as Shane Lowry moves into lead

Germany’s Marcel Siem carded five birdies in his first eight holes on the second day of the Open at Royal Troon (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Marcel Siem charges up leaderboard in better conditions on day two of 152nd Open

Germany’s Marcel Siem carded five birdies in his first eight holes on the second day of the Open at Royal Troon (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Marcel Siem charges up leaderboard in better conditions on day two of 152nd Open

Shane Lowry is chasing a second Open title at Royal Troon (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Open day two: Lowry not getting carried away despite flawless start

Germany’s Marcel Siem took advantage of tame early conditions to card three birdies in his first four holes in the second round of the Open at Royal Troon (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Marcel Siem takes advantage of easier conditions early on day two of 152nd Open

England’s Daniel Brown is the surprise leader after day one of the Open (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

I used to hate it – Daniel Brown discovers love for links golf at perfect time

Shane Lowry carded a bogey-free 66 in the first round of the 152nd Open (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Lowry and Brown flawless as Rory McIlroy flounders in first round at Royal Troon

<p>England's Daniel Brown watches his iron shot from the 17th tee</p>
Golf

Brown grabs shock lead at The Open as McIlroy explains disaster

Tiger Woods endured a frustrating first day at the Open (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Tiger Woods cuts frustrated figure after 79 leaves him fighting to make Open cut

<p>Rory McIlroy struggled to an opening 78 in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon</p>
Golf

McIlroy highlights Troon ‘surprise’ that leaves Open dreams in tatters

Rory McIlroy struggled to an opening 78 in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after not adapting well enough to conditions

Justin Thomas is looking to rediscover his form in majors (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Justin Thomas heading in ‘right direction’ after impressive start to Open

Rory McIlroy drove out of bounds on the 11th as he made a poor start to the 152nd Open (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau at wrong end of Open leaderboard on day one

Bryson DeChambeau suffered a nightmare start to the first round of the 152nd Open (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Golf

Bryson DeChambeau suffers nightmare start to bid for back-to-back majors at Open

Golf

Bryson DeChambeau suffers nightmare start to bid for back-to-back majors at Open

Bryson DeChambeau suffered a nightmare start to the first round of the 152nd Open (Owen Humphreys/PA)
An eagle for England’s Matt Wallace catapulted him into the early lead on the first day of the Open at Troon (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Matt Wallace cards first eagle of the 152nd Open to share lead early on day one

Scoring was unexpectedly more difficult early on the first morning of the Open at Royal Troon (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Adam Scott the early stand-out as the 152nd Open tees off

The 152nd Open got underway under grey skies and a stiffening breeze (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Golf

Justin Leonard hits the first shot of the 152nd Open at a cloudy Troon

Luke Donald is Europe’s Ryder Cup captain (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Luke Donald believes Robert MacIntyre can ‘handle anything’ ahead of Open

Luke Donald is Europe’s Ryder Cup captain (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Luke Donald believes Robert MacIntyre can ‘handle anything’ ahead of Open

Justin Rose has backed Rory McIlroy to reproduce his best golf in answer to his critics (Mike Egerton/PA)
Golf

Justin Rose tips Rory McIlroy to bounce back from US Open heartbreak at Troon

Paul McGinley (right) believes an unhappy Jon Rahm wants a deal to be done between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour (Donall Farmer/PA)
Golf

McGinley believes Rahm is ‘hoping for a deal’ between PGA Tour and LIV

<p>Rory McIlroy will bid to erase his US Open heartbreak by winning a second Open title at Royal Troon</p>
Golf

McIlroy takes heart from near misses in bid to end major wait at Open

Robert MacIntyre celebrated long and hard after winning the Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Robert MacIntyre ready to refocus after ‘wild’ Scottish Open celebrations

Matt Fitzpatrick is at a loss to explain his poor Open Championship record (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Fitzpatrick at a loss to explain poor his Open record

Darren Clarke became the oldest winner of The Open since 1967 with his victory in 2011 (David Davies/PA)
Golf

On This Day in 2011 – Darren Clarke wins Open Championship at age of 42

Rory McIlroy insists he would rather have near misses in majors than no chance at all following his US Open heartbreak (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Golf

Rory McIlroy says he would rather have major close calls than no chance to win

Tiger Woods has hit back at Colin Montgomerie’s suggestion he should retire (Rui Vieira/PA)
Golf

Woods takes swipe at Montgomerie over retirement talk

Rory McIlroy won the last of his four majors at the 2014 US PGA Championship (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Golf

Rory McIlroy will hope to put US Open loss in past when he tees off in the Open

Tiger Woods (right) knows Rory McIlroy will have to deal with ‘raw emotion’ after the US Open for some time (Jane Barlow/PA)
Golf

Rory McIlroy will have ‘raw emotion’ from US Open for some time – Tiger Woods

Justin Rose believes he still has the “horsepower” to win another major title (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Justin Rose insists he still has the ‘horsepower’ to win a major ahead of Open

Golf

Justin Rose insists he still has the ‘horsepower’ to win a major ahead of Open

Justin Rose believes he still has the “horsepower” to win another major title (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Open champion Brian Harman returns the Claret Jug to R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers (Owen Humphreys/PA)
Golf

Brian Harman hopes last year’s Open heckling was ‘an anomaly’

World number four Ludvig Aberg has learned a lot from his missed opportunities (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Ludvig Aberg: I feel lucky for chance to win some of golf’s biggest events

Robert MacIntyre promised to “celebrate hard” after winning the Genesis Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

MacIntyre vows to ‘celebrate hard’ after Genesis Scottish Open win

<p>Bob MacIntyre celebrates with the Scottish Open trophy</p>
Golf

Local favourite Robert MacIntyre rides his luck to win Genesis Scottish Open

<p>Bob MacIntyre celebrates with the Scottish Open trophy</p>
Golf

Local favourite Robert MacIntyre rides his luck to win Genesis Scottish Open

Tommy Fleetwood rated his chances of making the cut in the last Open at Royal Troon as “zero” (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Fleetwood out to turn the page on previous Open outing at Royal Troon

Home favourite Robert MacIntyre trails Ludvig Aberg by two shots heading into the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Home hope MacIntyre in contention again at compelling Scottish Open

Sport

Kelce brothers swarmed by Swifties at celebrity golf tournament

Sweden’s Henrik Stenson celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon (Danny Lawson/PA)
Golf

Henrik Stenson excited to reignite Royal Troon rivalry with Phil Mickelson

Rory McIlroy briefly held a two-shot lead with five holes to play at Pinehurst (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Rory McIlroy’s putter misfires in Scottish Open second round

Ludvig Aberg will take a one-shot lead into the third round of the Genesis Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Ludvig Aberg cruises into halfway lead at Scottish Open as he chases biggest win

Collin Morikawa hit a “cool” left-handed chip during the second round of the Genesis Scottish Open (Richard Sellers/PA)
Golf

Practising left-handed shots with Tiger Woods almost paid off – Collin Morikawa

Ludvig Aberg set the clubhouse target on day two of the Genesis Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Ludvig Aberg impresses to set clubhouse target at Scottish Open

Ludvig Aberg will take a one-shot lead into the third round of the Genesis Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Ludvig Aberg cruises into halfway lead at Scottish Open as he chases biggest win

Collin Morikawa hit a “cool” left-handed chip during the second round of the Genesis Scottish Open (Richard Sellers/PA)
Golf

Practising left-handed shots with Tiger Woods almost paid off – Collin Morikawa

Ludvig Aberg set the clubhouse target on day two of the Genesis Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Ludvig Aberg impresses to set clubhouse target at Scottish Open

<p>Rory McIlroy (right) believes that it would be impossible for Keegan Bradley to both captain and play at the Ryder Cup </p>
Golf

McIlroy claims Bradley should drop Ryder Cup captaincy if he qualifies

Rory McIlroy will bid to bounce back from his US Open heartbreak in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon (Brian Lawless/PA)
Golf

Five players to watch at the Open as McIlroy seeks to bounce back

Rory McIlroy will bid to end his long wait for a fifth major title in the 152nd Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Open eyes on Rory McIlroy as he looks to end decade-long wait for major win

Henrik Stenson (right) beat Phil Mickelson in an epic duel to win the 2016 Open at Royal Troon (David Davies/PA)
Golf

Stenson shines and Palmer defends Claret Jug – 5 moments from Opens at Troon

Rory McIlroy bounced back from his US Open heartbreak to card an opening 65 in the defence of his Scottish Open title (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

Defending champion Rory McIlroy makes strong start at Scottish Open

Defending champion Rory McIlroy carded an opening 65 in the Genesis Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)
Golf

McIlroy bounces back from US Open woe with fine Scottish Open start

<p>Rory McIlroy has spoken for the first time since the US Open</p>
Golf

Rory McIlroy breaks silence after US Open heartbreak

Golf

McIlroy takes swipe at American commentator over caddie criticism

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