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Tiger Woods set to miss all four majors for the second successive year

Tiger Woods set to miss all four majors for the second successive year

Thu, 28 May, 2026

The 15-time major winner is not exempt for next month’s US Open.

On a different level – Rory McIlroy hails Open champion Scottie Scheffler

On a different level – Rory McIlroy hails Open champion Scottie Scheffler

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

The American is three quarters of the way to emulating McIlroy’s career grand slam.

Hosting Open a ‘tribute’ to people of Northern Ireland, says George Mitchell

Hosting Open a ‘tribute’ to people of Northern Ireland, says George Mitchell

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

The former US senator said it was a ‘special treat’ to return to the region for the tournament at Royal Portrush.

Scottie Scheffler takes grip of Open as Rory McIlroy charges up leaderboard

Scottie Scheffler takes grip of Open as Rory McIlroy charges up leaderboard

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Scheffler scored an eagle and birdie in back-to-back holes to open up a gap.

Rory McIlroy makes strong start on day three to climb The Open leaderboard

Rory McIlroy makes strong start on day three to climb The Open leaderboard

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

The Northern Irishman has moved within four shots of leader Scottie Scheffler.

Hole-in-one helps John Parry move into contention on day three of The Open

Hole-in-one helps John Parry move into contention on day three of The Open

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

The 38-year-old’s tee shot at the 199-yard 13th took three bounces before disappearing into the hole.

Rory McIlroy determined to embrace adulation on Royal Portrush return

Rory McIlroy determined to embrace adulation on Royal Portrush return

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

The Masters champion missed the cut last time the Open was staged on the Northern Irish links in 2019.