Place: Troon

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Not just another major, G-Mac wants to ride wave of emotion

Graeme McDowell was always going to come home to Portrush this week.

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Forget Ringo, Rory McIlroy believes it’s all set to come together

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Q&A: Chloe Ryan: ‘I’m hoping to qualify as a sport’s agent — a bit like an Irish Jerry Maguire!’

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Rory McIlroy eyes big game in South Africa

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Will there be a maiden winner once again at Augusta?

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Shane Lowry misses Darren Clarke's cut for Team Europe

Seamus Power can hold head high after impressive Olympics performance

Irishman Seamus Power equalled his lowest round of the week but his bid for a podium finish faded on Reserva de Marapendi’s back nine as Britain’s Justin Rose claimed golf’s first Olympic gold medal for 112 years.

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

Cool Henrik Stenson on the match at Baltusrol

Henrik Stenson registered a sixth successive round in the 60s at a major to move him in sight of back-to-back major victories at Baltusrol last night.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Putting woes back to haunt Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is facing an uphill battle to maintain his brilliant record in the US PGA Championship after struggling to an opening 74 at Baltusrol.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

Lucky Phil Mickelson one over after eventful round

What a difference a fortnight makes. Phil Mickelson came off the 18th after his first round at Royal Troon two weeks ago cursing the golfing gods for a lipped-out putt at the last which had denied him a major championships-record 62.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

Gregarious Emiliano Grillo a breath of fresh air at Baltusrol

Bless his heart, but it took a young man from Argentina to remind those of us here in America that our stubbornness needs to be rectified.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

Relaxed Rory McIlroy in the driving seat at Baltusrol

A driver’s golf course that hides nothing over its 7,428 yards and course-softening thunderstorms is the forecast during the next four days. It is all setting up very nicely for Rory McIlroy in the major championship that has brought him the most reward.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

Next year’s Irish Open at Portstewart gets prime European Tour slot

Rory McIlroy welcomed a July date for next year’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open as “huge”, after the European Tour confirmed the links at Portstewart Golf Club as host venue for 2017.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2016

Top trio have one last shot at glory

Tick, tick, tick. Time is running out for Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, and Rory McIlroy to make their marks on the 2016 major championship season.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2016

Henrik Stenson’s rocky road to Open validation

It might not have been rock bottom for Henrik Stenson as he packed his bags on a January Friday night and slunk out of the 2012 Qatar Masters after another missed cut but the Swede had every reason to feel low.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2016

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Plenty of Ryder Cup cheer for upbeat Darren Clarke

With a second European major winner of the season on the books thanks to Henrik Stenson’s brilliance at Royal Troon, there was plenty to cheer Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke over the weekend.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2016

Four big questions for Darren Clarke as the Ryder Cup draws nearer

Darren Clarke still has a selection dilemma, writes Simon Lewis. 

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

Henrik Stenson felt his time for major glory had come

Henrik Stenson believed his turn had arrived to become golf’s latest major champion and with it end the question of when Sweden would finally win one of the sport’s greatest prizes.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson pull clear at Troon

Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson were threatening to turn the 145th Open Championship into their own private duel as Rory McIlroy's patience snapped along with his three wood.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2016

The art of a golf speech: From walking the walk to talking the talk

Nearly 20 years later, Justin Leonard still gets compliments for his British Open victory at Royal Troon.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2016

How ‘Phil the Thrill’ morphed into the king of Scotland

There was a time when it was understandable to wonder just why Phil Mickelson carried a passport. Oh, that’s right, he needed it for those Ryder Cup visits to Europe every four years.

Sat, 16 Jul, 2016

Rory McIlroy stands by Rio claims

Rory McIlroy said he had no regrets about his comments regarding skipping the Olympics but wished he had expressed himself better regarding his statement that he did not get into golf to grow the game.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

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

When the curtain was raised on the 145th Open Championship yesterday, there was a proper setting — emphasis on proper.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

Sergio Garcia ‘a bit disappointed’ but well in hunt at Troon

Sergio Garcia was happy to sign for a 68 on day one of the Open Championship after claiming he played poorly. The Spaniard was three under after the first round at Royal Troon, five behind leader Phil Mickelson.

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

Open Diary: Louis Oosthuizen turning out to be the ace in the pack

To score a hole-in-one in a major championship is a rare feat. 

Fri, 15 Jul, 2016

Dustin Johnson the man in form, but who will prove king of Royal Troon?

The motto of Royal Troon Golf Club sums it all up rather nicely. The Latin which adorns the 138-year-old Ayrshire links’ crest reads: “Tam Arte Quam Marte”, which means “as much by skill as by strength”.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2016

Time to walk the Open tightrope at Troon

Just ask the players. The Open Championship test is like no other because unlike the one-dimensional bomb-and-putt target golf they play for the rest of the year, links courses offer so much variety, and they demand so much more from a player’s arsenal, like the forgotten skills of imagination and shot creativity.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2016

Shane Lowry looking to bounce back from US Open disappointment

Shane Lowry is convinced he can challenge for the Open title after overcoming his US Open heartache.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2016

Jordan Spieth: Skipping Olympics hardest call of my life

Rory McIlroy’s swipe at golf in the Olympics may have raised hackles within the International Golf Federation but its president Peter Dawson at least heard more conciliatory words yesterday from another prominent Rio absentee.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2016