The 53-year-old, who won back-to-back Claret Jugs in 2007 and 2008, was given the honour of hitting the opening shot.

So it comes here every year?” asked a young girl with a Northern Ireland accent as she walked with her dad near the first tee at Royal Portrush on a sunny Wednesday afternoon ...

Wyndham Clark, the 2023 US Open champion, has been banned by Oakmont Country Club after damaging lockers in a fit of pique during last month’s US Open. The prestigious Pennsylvania club has also ...

McIlroy will tee off for his first round at the Open at 3.10pm on Thursday. ] The 35-year-old is joined by European Ryder Cup teammate Tommy Fleetwood and two-time major champion Justin Thomas.