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Golf

July
July 2025
Test
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18 Jul
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On the box
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
18 Jul
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Rollercoaster
McIlroy battles against driver issues but puts himself in the mix at Open
17 Jul
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now on the tee
The shot heard round Portrush - Rory McIlroy and his fans return to scene of 2019 nightmare
Setting the scene on a tense first tee with Rory McIlroy.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Royal Portrush
17 Jul
1.4k
the open 2025
Shane Lowry delighted as he hangs tough with Scheffler to remain in contention at Portrush
17 Jul
3.0k
off we go
'I expected the nerves, but I didn't expect that' - Harrington emotional as he officially gets Open underway
Updated 17 Jul
4.0k
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Big Preview
McIlroy facing another major emotional challenge as Portrush's latest Open finally kicks off
We preview the major storylines of the 153rd Open Championship.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Royal Portrush
16 Jul
1.3k
RELATED
Scheffler's press conference answer goes viral and leaves rivals facing deep and difficult questions
15 Jul
Shane Lowry learning to embrace the struggle that paved the way to his first Open triumph
14 Jul
To understand Rory McIlroy, you have to understand his relationship with Royal Portrush
13 Jul
honourary starter
'I don't want to be known as a ceremonial golfer' - Harrington torn over accepting first-tee honour at Portrush
16 Jul
2.4k
making progress
R&A confirm that a potential Open Championship staged in Dublin remains on track
16 Jul
2.4k
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perspective
Scheffler's press conference answer goes viral and leaves rivals facing deep and difficult questions
15 Jul
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Prospect
McKibbin out to make a name for himself after generation-spanning practice round at Portrush
15 Jul
1.8k
mark your diary
Open tee times: Lowry given blockbuster group with Scheffler, McIlroy paired with Thomas and Fleetwood
15 Jul
2.9k
Golf
'This is not a fulfilling life': Scottie Scheffler questions why he chases majors
15 Jul
3.0k
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lessons of victory
Shane Lowry learning to embrace the struggle that paved the way to his first Open triumph
Shane Lowry’s travails before his first win at Portrush have been forgotten – he hopes the turbulence of 2025 will be similarly lost to history.
14 Jul
1.1k
far from the madding crowds
'It's nice to be able to accept adulation, even though I struggle with it at times'
14 Jul
2.3k
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Narrow Margin
McIlroy narrowly falls short to finish in tie for second at Scottish Open
Chris Gotterup held off McIlroy to triumph at The Renaissance Club.
13 Jul
3.9k
LPGA
Australia's Kim wins Evian Championship after play-off as Maguire earns top-10 finish
13 Jul
1.1k
Home discomfort
To understand Rory McIlroy, you have to understand his relationship with Royal Portrush
13 Jul
3.5k
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In Contention
McIlroy shares Scottish Open lead heading into final round after brilliant 66
12 Jul
3.2k
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Major Business
Leona Maguire stays in Major hunt ahead of final round of Evian Championship
12 Jul
1.7k
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finding form
McIlroy moves into contention at Scottish Open with second-round 65
11 Jul
2.4k
Update
Maguire 4 off lead following second round at Evian Championship
11 Jul
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as it stands
Straka among leaders as Scheffler, McIlroy and Harrington make solid starts
10 Jul
2.4k
Major Championship
'Pretty special' - Hole-in-one helps Maguire into clubhouse lead at Evian Championship
Updated 10 Jul
2.1k
4
column
McDowell’s biggest LIV regret - he will be the forgotten man at the Open in his hometown
McDowell was at the centre of attention when the Open returned to Portrush six years ago. This time around, few will notice he’s not there at all.
Gavin Cooney
10 Jul
11.8k
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Golf
Rory McIlroy eager to tackle Scottish Open after break from PGA Tour ‘grind’
9 Jul
958
Golf
Campbell tops Grillo in playoff to win PGA's John Deere Classic
7 Jul
1.5k
Mixed Fortunes
England's Woad wins Irish Open, Foster tied for 12th
6 Jul
1.6k
Golf
Seamus Power three off lead heading for final round of John Deere Classic
5 Jul
1.3k
Closing In
English amateur Lottie Woad poised for victory at Irish Open
5 Jul
1.8k
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as it stands
Leona Maguire makes cut at Irish Open
4 Jul
1.4k
let's get down to quizness
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4 Jul
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Golf
Dublin amateur Emma Fleming leads the home challenge at Women's Irish Open
Updated 3 Jul
3.6k
Tee Times
Leona Maguire paired with Áine Donegan and Anna Nordqvist at Women's Irish Open
2 Jul
844
Review
Westwood books Open return but Poulter and McDowell miss out
1 Jul
1.7k
June
June 2025
Legend
Pádraig Harrington wins the US Senior Open
53-year-old triumphs at The Broadmoor in Colorado.
Updated 29 Jun
10.1k
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Major Business
Pádraig Harrington chips in for birdie on the 18th to share US Senior Open lead
Harrington, Stewart Cink and Mark Hensby share the lead at The Broadmoor in Colorado.
29 Jun
2.2k
3
dow championship
Maguire and Kupcho rally with birdie-birdie finish to sit two back at team event
29 Jun
1.1k
Golf
Maguire and Kupcho lead in Michigan, Harrington tied at the top at US Senior Open
27 Jun
1.8k
Test
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27 Jun
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