Event: 145th Open Championship

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Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson produce links perfection

If you felt a change of wind sweeping across Royal Troon Sunday, it came not from Mother Nature but from Martin Slumbers, chief executive of the R&A.

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Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson pull clear at Troon

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Colin Byrne’s golf guide puts a top caddy in your pocket

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Rory McIlroy: ‘Honestly, I’m happy with my two rounds of golf’

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Rory McIlroy ‘optimistic’ despite long climb ahead to catch Phil Mickelson

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When you bring an Open to Troon, your field has to have the presence Colin Montgomerie

The Open: PádraigHarrington still loves Postage Stamp despite red letter gaffe

As Pádraig Harrington, his morning’s work done, sat back and watched the afternoon’s play at the 145th Open Championship, the good feeling derived from his opening round will have dissipated with every birdie putt sunk by Phil Mickelson.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

Jordan Spieth’s big picture thinking makes him genuine contender

For a kid who was piling up success in a seemingly easy manner, much of Jordan Spieth’s world of late has revolved around his ability to deal with the tough times.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2016

Jim McCabe: Great players will always play great golf, regardless of the elements

It is a ritual understood by many like-minded individuals who harbour an inner passion for golf and thus indulge in pilgrimages to the great links of Scotland, Ireland, and England.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2016

World of Golf: Pádraig Harrington weighs in behind R&A’s nine-hole format

Pádraig Harrington has endorsed the R&A’s decision to embrace nine-hole golf as a “legitimate alternative” to the 18-hole format in today’s time-pressured world.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2016

Royal St George's votes in women

An end to the Open Championship being staged at clubs with a male-only membership policy is in sight after English golf club Royal St George’s voted to allow women members.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2015

British Open ‘male-only’ golf club undertakes review of membership policy

Royal Troon Golf Club has announced its intention to undertake a “comprehensive review” of its membership policy.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2015