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Unreal mural of Shane Lowry unveiled at scene of Open victory in Royal Portrush

Shane Lowry's greatest victory has been immortalised in a stunning mural in Portrush where he won the Open Championship. The Clara man won the prestigious tournament at the Northern Irish course five years ago. It was his first and so far only win ...

26 Jul 2024 at 11:02

Sport

Tiger Woods not giving up on Open career after Troon disappointment

Tiger Woods will return for next year’s Open at Royal Portrush despite equalling his worst number of shots for two rounds at a major. The American, who is still struggling with fitness issues after almost losing his right leg in a car crash in ...

19 Jul 2024 at 15:55

Sport

Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard take early lead at the Open

Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin and Ryder Cup winner Nicolai Hojgaard led from the front on the first day of The Open on a testing morning for scoring at Royal Portrush. The highlight for the 22-year-old McKibbin, who learned his craft at Rory ...

17 Jul 2025 at 09:50

Sport

Matt Fitzpatrick one shot behind Open leader Scottie Scheffler at halfway stage

Matt Fitzpatrick’s impressive 66 put him in an excellent position to end a 33-year wait for an English winner of The Open, but he will have to get past the daunting figure of world number one Scottie Scheffler if he is to end the drought. ...

18 Jul 2025 at 21:35

Sport

Identical twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard shine on day two at Royal Portrush

Danish identical twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard made it a family affair on day two of The Open after both shooting under par to sit inside the top 10. Rasmus, younger by a couple of minutes, carded a 68 which was one better than his ...

18 Jul 2025 at 19:51

Sport

Open golf has put Portrush on the map, say proud locals

The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush is putting the Co Antrim town on the global map, delighted locals have said. Tens of thousands of people turned out for day two of the tournament, with some of the biggest crowds cheering for local ...

18 Jul 2025 at 18:25

Sport

Brian Harman to continue his ‘very boring approach’ in bid for second Open title

Former Open champion Brian Harman claims the name of the venue may have changed but his game is the same as he seeks to replicate his 2023 Claret Jug victory. The American left-hander was a six-stroke winner at Hoylake two years ...

18 Jul 2025 at 18:14

Sport

Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush

Northern Ireland’s First and deputy First Ministers have hailed the return of The Open as showcasing the region to the world. During a visit to the first day of the golf tournament at the Royal Portrush Golf Club Michelle ...

17 Jul 2025 at 10:31

Sport

Jacob Skov Olesen overcomes major inexperience to set early lead at The Open

World number 354 Jacob Skov Olesen made light of his major inexperience to set the early clubhouse lead at The Open at Portrush with a four-under-par 67. The 26-year-old Danish left-hander, who won the Amateur ...

17 Jul 2025 at 14:54

Sport

An all-around good day – England’s Matt Fitzpatrick takes share of Open lead

Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick’s form continued its upward trend after a four-under-par 67 gave him a share of the lead on the first day of The Open at Royal Portrush. As he was finishing, home ...

17 Jul 2025 at 15:56

Sport

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

World number one Scottie Scheffler’s continued consistency opened up a two-shot lead midway through his third round of The Open but looming over his shoulder was spectre of Rory McIlroy. The American ...

19 Jul 2025 at 18:00

Sport

Henrik Stenson takes advantage of good conditions with strong start on day three

Former Open champion Henrik Stenson was first to take advantage of good scoring conditions at Royal Portrush after getting to four under through 12 holes. Sweden’s Stenson, winner at Troon in 2016, ...

19 Jul 2025 at 13:20

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