The Open
The Open is off but will the Tour de France be rescheduled?

The Open is off but will the Tour de France be rescheduled?
Royal St George’s remains the host course of British golf’s major in 2021
7 Apr 2020
The Open: out of body and out of this world for Lowry

The Open: out of body and out of this world for Lowry
Irish golfer lifts the Claret Jug in front of a raucous crowd at Royal Portrush
22 Jul 2019
Back pages: Bale’s £1m-a-week offer and Lowry’s Open glory

Back pages: Bale’s £1m-a-week offer and Lowry’s Open glory
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 22 July
22 Jul 2019
Back pages: McIlroy’s misery after meltdown at The Open

Back pages: McIlroy’s misery after meltdown at The Open
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 19 July
19 Jul 2019
The Open 2019: predictions, betting odds and TV guide

The Open 2019: predictions, betting odds and TV guide
Rory McIlroy is favourite to win the golf major on home soil
17 Jul 2019
Today’s back pages: McIlroy and Woods gear up for The Open

Today’s back pages: McIlroy and Woods gear up for The Open
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 17 July
17 Jul 2019
Sports shorts: Bruce to Newcastle, Ashes concerns

Sports shorts: Bruce to Newcastle, Ashes concerns
Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 16 July
16 Jul 2019

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The Open 2018: Francesco Molinari wins on thrilling last day

The Open 2018: Francesco Molinari wins on thrilling last day
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy falter as Molinari becomes first Italian to win a major
22 Jul 2018
Jordan Spieth leads The Open as Tiger rolls back the years

Jordan Spieth leads The Open as Tiger rolls back the years
Defending champion in pole position after delivering faultless third round
21 Jul 2018
Kevin Kisner leads the Open after day one

Kevin Kisner leads the Open after day one
US golfer capitalises on calm conditions at Carnoustie at the start of the first round
20 Jul 2018
Can Tiger Woods really win the Open?

Can Tiger Woods really win the Open?
The 42-year-old believes the Open represents his best chance of a 15th major
18 Jul 2018
The Open Championship 2018: everything you need to know

The Open Championship 2018: everything you need to know
Can Europe’s top golfers stop another American major win at Carnoustie?
17 Jul 2018
The Open 2018: Rose eyes Carnoustie glory and the Claret Jug

The Open 2018: Rose eyes Carnoustie glory and the Claret Jug
Prize fund for the Open Championship increases by £189,000
12 Jul 2018
McDowell misses Open qualifier after his clubs go missing

McDowell misses Open qualifier after his clubs go missing
Northern Irish golfer’s equipment was ‘mishandled by Air France’
3 Jul 2018
Tiger Woods confirms he will play in The Open at Carnoustie

Tiger Woods confirms he will play in The Open at Carnoustie
American golfer seeks a fourth Claret Jug after missing the last two Opens
9 May 2018
McIlroy: I don’t care about The Open, the Masters is biggest

McIlroy: I don’t care about The Open, the Masters is biggest
Northern Ireland golfer says the Augusta major has the most hype and eyeballs
3 May 2018
Rory McIlroy sacks caddie JP Fitzgerald: Who will take over?

Rory McIlroy sacks caddie JP Fitzgerald: Who will take over?
A week after praising his bagman, the former world number one has ended their nine-year relationship
31 Jul 2017
Jordan Spieth survives amazing meltdown to win The Open

Jordan Spieth survives amazing meltdown to win The Open
American throws away a three shot lead but regains control to claim the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale
24 Jul 2017
The Open at Royal Birkdale - iconic moments from the course

The Open at Royal Birkdale - iconic moments from the course
Lancashire links hosts the 'world's greatest golf tournament' for the tenth time this year
21 Jul 2017
A punter's guide to The Open: Who to back at Royal Birkdale

A punter's guide to The Open: Who to back at Royal Birkdale
The last seven Majors have gone to first-time winners, so how do you pick a victor at Southport?
19 Jul 2017
The Open: The tale of four golfers all praying for glory

The Open: The tale of four golfers all praying for glory
How the veteran, the comeback kid, the local lad and the amatuer plan to conquer Royal Birkdale
18 Jul 2017
Muirfield golf club finally allows women to join

Muirfield golf club finally allows women to join
Decision means Scottish course is once again eligible to host The Open – although it will have to wait
14 Mar 2017
The Open odds: Spieth and Scott among tips for Royal Troon

The Open odds: Spieth and Scott among tips for Royal Troon
Six of the world's best golfers will battle for the Claret Jug this week
13 Jul 2016
Muirfield banned from hosting the Open after men only vote

Muirfield banned from hosting the Open after men only vote
The world's oldest golf club fails to drum up enough support to admit women members and is put into exile
19 May 2016
The Open 2015: Johnson turns to scriptures at St Andrews

The Open 2015: Johnson turns to scriptures at St Andrews
Devout American takes Claret Jug in play-off after Spieth's dreams of another Grand Slam are dashed
21 Jul 2015
The Open: amateur Dunne aims for history on day five 

The Open: amateur Dunne aims for history on day five
As The Open heads into a fifth day for the second time in history, could an amateur win for the first time since 1930?
20 Jul 2015
The Open 2015: intelligent punter's guide to the golf

The Open 2015: intelligent punter's guide to the golf
With McIlroy out of contention, can Justin Spieth lift the Claret Jug at St Andrews and make it three out of three?
16 Jul 2015
McIlroy to miss The Open after rupturing ankle ligaments

McIlroy to miss The Open after rupturing ankle ligaments
Golfer pictured in surgical boot days before The Open after being injured during football kickabout
6 Jul 2015
McIlroy sees off hecklers and Garcia for historic Open win

McIlroy sees off hecklers and Garcia for historic Open win
Northern Irishman has fan ejected as he joins Woods and Nicklaus in major elite club
21 Jul 2014
McIlroy leads Open as lurking Tiger growls at mobile phones

McIlroy leads Open as lurking Tiger growls at mobile phones
Northern Irishman cards six under as Woods mounts charge and gives fans the silent treatment
18 Jul 2014
The Open 2014: Tiger returns as McIlroy and Rose eye glory

The Open 2014: Tiger returns as McIlroy and Rose eye glory
A revamped course and the return of Tiger, what to expect from the 143rd Open Championship...
16 Jul 2014