Golf News
Rose returns after 'precious' break
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 18:43
Justin Rose returns to action in The Open at Royal Portrush after taking a four-week break in order to help him negotiate the new schedule this year.
For Rory McIlroy, It All Started at Royal Portrush
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2019 23:45
The golfer was 16 years old when he set the course record in 2005, a feat that announced he had arrived. He has since gone on to win four majors.
Woods: Less is more
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 23:00
Tiger Woods is still trying to work out his playing schedule towards the end of the season and admitted he needs to play sparingly to prolong his career.
Graeme McDowell Makes It Home, but Just Barely
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2019 22:47
The golfer grew up in the Northern Ireland town where the British Open will be played, but he didn't qualify to play in it until June.
D. Johnson again wins award for No. 1 ranking
ESPN - 16 Jul 2019 22:42
Dustin Johnson won the Mark H. McCormack Award for spending the most weeks at No. 1 in 2018 (35 weeks), joining Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy as the only players since 1998 to win it more than once.
Rankings board honors Lefty for 25-year streak
ESPN - 16 Jul 2019 22:37
The Official World Golf Ranking board has honored Phil Mickelson for staying in the top 50 for 1,338 consecutive weeks over 25 years -- dating to November 1993.
Wallace: Behaviour will improve
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 21:19
Matt Wallace has vowed to improve his on-course behaviour ahead of his opportunity to play alongside Tiger Woods at The Open.
Mickelson expectations low after 'reset'
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 19:40
Phil Mickelson insists he is not worried about where he finishes in The 148th Open after undergoing a "hard reset" ahead of the tournament.
Portrush takes Open to 'a new level'
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 18:07
As The Open returns to Royal Portrush for the first time in 68 years, Ewen Murray believes the course will prove to be one of the best on the Open rota...
Thomas: McIlroy hard to beat
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 17:10
Justin Thomas believes Rory McIlroy will be "hard to beat" in this week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Woodland raring to go after 'whirlwind'
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 16:22
US Open champion Gary Woodland believes his game is well suited to the demands of Royal Portrush as he bids to complete back-to-back major victories in The 148th Open this week.
Koepka enters Open unsatisfied despite success
ESPN - 16 Jul 2019 16:18
Brooks Koepka has either won or finished second at every major this season, but the world's top-ranked golfer still isn't satisfied, saying simply, "Finishing second sucks."
Tiger: Game not sharp enough
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 15:15
Tiger Woods admitted he needs to sharpen up his game if he is to contend for a fourth victory at The Open this week.
VOTE: Will Tiger win The Open?
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 15:00
Tiger Woods has another chance to create more golfing history this week at The Open, but can the 15-time major champion win the Claret Jug once again?
Koepka 'over' lack of recognition
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 14:02
Brooks Koepka insists he is not concerned over not being given the levels of recognition he feels he deserves for his dominance of the majors since 2017.
Flashback: Faulkner's 1951 Portrush win
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 13:22
The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush this week after a 68-year absence, so what happened the last time the tournament was played at the Northern Ireland venue?
Open anniversaries: Watson's near-miss
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 10:00
Tom Watson won The Open five times during his illustrious career, with this week marking the 10th anniversary of him coming agonisingly close to a history-making sixth victory.
'Golden opportunity for Rory'
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2019 09:00
Rich Beem discusses what makes Royal Portrush so special and looks at the challenges facing Rory McIlroy at The Open.