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# The Open

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Have you ever seen three golfers in the same group hit identical tee shots before?
There were some strange goings on at St Andrews
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Jul 17th 2015, 2:34 PM
Here's the scariest part of what's wrong with Tiger Woods right now
There’s just no way of telling which part of his game is going to be terrible any given week
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Jul 17th 2015, 10:36 AM
Dustin Johnson grabs the lead at the Open as Spieth tucks in behind pace-setters
It was another forgettable day for Tiger Woods meanwhile.
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Jul 16th 2015, 7:00 PM
Irish amateur Paul Dunne is off to a sensational start at the Open
Greystones amateur shoots four birdies in a blistering start.
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Jul 16th 2015, 9:04 AM
Been there, Dunne that - Irish amateur primed for second tilt at the Open
Paul Dunne leads the Irish challenge at St Andrews.
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Jul 16th 2015, 12:05 AM
Golf analyst destroys the theory that Tiger Woods has a chance of winning the Open
There is some cautious optimism about the American golfer’s chances ahead of the event.
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Jul 15th 2015, 2:08 PM
Jordan Spieth's caddy has made more money than most PGA Tour players this year
There’s a lot of money to be made if you’re holding Jordan Spieth’s bag.
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Jul 15th 2015, 10:09 AM
Aer Lingus delivered this PGA Tour player to The Open... but not his clubs
Oops.
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Jul 14th 2015, 7:49 AM
'It's not what I was expecting' - Tiger Woods is shocked by St. Andrews ahead of The Open
And many commentators expect super low scoring as a result.
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Jul 14th 2015, 12:10 AM
Shane Lowry explains why he thrives on tough golf courses
Lowry tees up at St Andrews this week in search of his first Major.
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Jul 13th 2015, 8:31 PM
Fowler and Spieth primed for St Andrews after dramatic wins on either side of Atlantic
The American pair are hitting peak form just at the right time.
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Jul 12th 2015, 10:37 PM
Watch out world, Jordan Spieth is in ominous form ahead of the Open
The American was in sparkling form during the third round of his warm-up tournament.
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Jul 12th 2015, 1:25 PM
Rory McIlroy will not play at the Open next week
Defending champion forced to pull out with ankle injury.
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Jul 8th 2015, 4:46 PM
The golf world is not impressed with Jordan Spieth's Open preparation
The American is playing a small event in Illinois just four day’s before St. Andrews.
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Jul 8th 2015, 9:40 AM
Lowry: 'I don't mind people talking about me winning a Major - I just won't listen to it!'
Lowry firmly focused on winning the Scottish Open this week before he turns his attention to St Andrews.
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Jul 7th 2015, 10:30 PM
Spieth: The Open won't be the same without the best player in the world
“I obviously wish he was there.” Awwww…
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Jul 7th 2015, 11:54 AM
'He likes playing football, what's wrong with that?' - Lowry defends McIlroy's kickabout
World number one a massive doubt for The Open following football injury.
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Jul 6th 2015, 1:51 PM
11 stages of grief after McIlroy's untimely football injury
Kiss that Claret Jug goodbye, Rors.
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Jul 6th 2015, 11:54 AM
Football game puts Rory McIlroy's Open defence in doubt
The world number one says he’s ‘working hard to get back as soon as he can.’
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Jul 6th 2015, 11:08 AM
Irish amateur Paul Dunne produces stunning round to qualify for The Open
It is his second time to qualify.
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Jul 1st 2015, 10:21 AM
After 60 years of showing The Open, BBC has lost its TV rights to Sky
The oldest of golf’s four majors won’t be broadcast live on free-to-air television from 2017.
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Feb 3rd 2015, 1:32 PM
Opinion: Rory's Open win showed that the Tiger Woods era is over
Of the players that made the cut, only three finished with worse scores than Woods.
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Jul 21st 2014, 6:08 PM
Untouchable McIlroy holds his nerve to claim third major with the Open Championship
The Co. Down man’s lead was never less than two shots while shooting 71 on his final round at Hoylake today.
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Jul 20th 2014, 6:40 PM
Rory McIlroy leads Sergio Garcia by two as Open goes to the wire
Shane Lowry was the clubhouse leader until Australia’s Marc Leishmann equalled his score to go -12.
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Jul 20th 2014, 5:23 PM
McIlroy's patience rewarded but work still to be done to secure Open title
The former world number one is six shots clear of the field.
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Jul 19th 2014, 6:25 PM
McIlroy leaves zombie golf in the past as he finds 'inner peace' at Hoylake
‘It was just another really solid round of golf and I’ll need two more of those again’ said the Northern Irishman.
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Jul 19th 2014, 6:30 AM
Thank birdies it's Friday as Rory McIlroy leads The Open way
The Northern Irishman dropped a shot on the first but bounced back in luminous style.
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Jul 18th 2014, 7:30 PM
Wrong fairway on the first, eagle on the second as Sergio hunts Rory
The Spaniard recovered from a dreadful start to dispatch an eagle from way, way back.
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Jul 18th 2014, 3:17 PM
'On Friday you know what you can do': McIlroy hoping to block out that Friday feeling
Day two of competition has been the Co. Down man’s downfall all season long. Can he keep his score down today?
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Jul 18th 2014, 11:35 AM
5 outsiders who could make waves at Hoylake
From up-and-comers in their early 20s to late-blooming veterans of the European tour.
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Jul 17th 2014, 12:01 AM
McIlroy hoping to banish that Friday feeling to claim third Major
The Co. Down man is battling to address his strange form on the second day of competitions this year.
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Jul 15th 2014, 3:54 PM
Adam Scott still chasing standards set by Greg Norman
The Australian is hoping to bridge a 21-year gap between Claret Jugs for his nation.
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Jul 15th 2014, 2:55 PM
ESPN to offer 'Tiger only' channel for the Open Championship next week
It’s like the Truman Show, except with golf.
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Jul 11th 2014, 3:59 PM
Tiger Woods feels return to 'prime' form as he prepares to tee off at Congressional
The 38-year-old admitted he got a little excited when he broke 50 over nine holes.
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Jun 25th 2014, 9:38 AM
Millions to be spent before Royal Portrush can host The Open Championship
However, the organisers expect the economy to benefit by £70 million as a result.
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Jun 17th 2014, 7:15 AM
Royal Portrush confirmed as Open Championship host
Decision to bring one of golf’s four Majors to Antrim is “a ringing endorsement of Northern Ireland,” Peter Robinson says.
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Jun 16th 2014, 1:05 PM
'It's going to be very special': McDowell thrilled that the Open is coming back to Portrush
The Royal and Ancient is set to make the big announcement on Monday.
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Jun 13th 2014, 10:19 AM
Sorry tale of David Duval convinces Graeme McDowell to stick with what he knows
The Portrush native refused to berate himself too much as his Open challenge faded away.
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Jul 22nd 2013, 7:41 PM
Rory McIlroy drops to third in world rankings after latest missed cut at Muirfield
Phil Mikelson takes second spot after his stunning Open victory.
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Jul 22nd 2013, 3:32 PM
Gloom to glory a short step for Mickelson
Just five weeks after yet another second-place at the US Open, Lefty has his first Claret Jug.
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Jul 21st 2013, 8:28 PM
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