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‘It was very strange’: McIlroy’s bizarre double-ball moment at the Open
Rory McIlroy has been a professional golfer for almost 20 years. In the third round of the Open championships, he experienced something he never had before.
- by Sam McClure
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Magic on 13: This golfer has hit 10 career aces. This one was his best
The first hole-in-one of the British Open has landed — a moment of magic that sent the Royal Portrush crowd into raptures and added a spark to a cool, overcast day.
- by Sam McClure
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‘I’m not a cheat’: The moment that cost former British Open champion a two-shot penalty
Australian Marc Leishman is within striking distance at The Open as Shane Lowry refuses to be called a “cheat” after a contentious ruling on the 12th hole.
- by Sam McClure
Don’t mess with Andy: Why Rory McIlroy’s ex-military bodyguard is shadowing him on the green grass of home
There are 156 golfers from all over the world vying for the British Open, and one clear favourite with the crowd; local hope Rory McIlroy.
- by Sam McClure
Scheffler gets philosophical ahead of British Open
The American delivers a remarkably deep answer about fulfilment in a press conference ahead of the British Open.
Rahm rips fan for whistling
Spanish former Masters champion Jon Rahm clipped a fan for whistling at the top of his backswing during the first round of the Open championship.
‘Almost missed it’: Cam Smith makes an ‘awful’ start to Open but recovers as Royal Portrush weather turns crazy
None of the nine-strong Australian contingent, including Cameron Smith and Jason Day, managed to shoot under the card on a day of destruction in Northern Ireland.
- by Sam McClure
Smith's awful first tee shot
Cameron Smith's first tee shot to open his British Open was a shocker - a low hook towards the gallery.
Bryson's airswing from thick rough
Bryson DeChambeau made an air swing at the par-4 fourth in the opening round of The Open Championship.
‘I was like Father Christmas’: Gifts given and received as Peake makes major debut alongside Mickelson
A five-hour walk with the six-time major winner, who gifted him a golf ball and signed his glove for him, was an experience the Australian says he will never forget.
- by Sam McClure
Pro tip: The Australian golf courses that emulate the rugged British Open
Australian hope Lucas Herbert nominates the courses in Australia that give a similar British Open experience as at Royal Portrush.
- by Peter Ryan and Sam McClure