Event: 148th Open Championship

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JP’s dream becomes a reality

JP McManus has set Adare Manor and Ireland the challenge of staging the greatest Ryder Cup ever as he celebrated his luxury hotel and golf resort in Co Limerick winning the right to host golf’s biggest team event in 2026.

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Harrington delighted to welcome old pal Lowry to the majors club

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Gary Player 'quite choked up' about Shane Lowry's 'remarkable' Open victory

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The perfect ending to a fairytale week for Irish golf

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A day to be remembered (unless your name is McIlroy)

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Watch: Grillo hits hole in one on first morning of the Open

‘It’s magnificent out there. If anything, it’s too good’

Nobody could be happier than Pádraig Harrington that Royal Portrush is staging the 148th Open Championship this week but the two-time Claret Jug winner wishes his favourite golf course was not in quite such good nick.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2019

The small town welcoming the golfing world

It was business as usual down on Portrush’s beautiful East Strand as the lifeguard looked out from her perch to the handful of dog walkers and paddlers on the beach.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2019

Phil Mickelson claims he lost 15lbs in six-day fast ahead of the Open

Phil Mickelson has embarked on a dramatic diet in a desperate attempt to rediscover his form ahead of the 148th Open Championship.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2019

Pádraig Harrington finds cure for mental scars at Irish Open

This may not be Pádraig Harrington’s last shot at glory but the triple major champion knows age is catching up with him and his blistering 63 at Lahinch yesterday was a sign he is not inclined to waste a minute of the time he has left in elite golf.

Fri, 05 Jul, 2019