Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht makes bright start on his Open debut
Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht outscored the professionals on the outward nine of his Open debut as he took an early lead on the first day.
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Preview: Rory McIlroy primed as he returns to scene of past Open glory
Nine years ago to the day since Rory McIlroy kissed the Claret Jug in front of a bank of photographers on the 18th green at Hoylake, he will tee it up in the first round of the 151st Open on this unusually flat piece of linksland in affluent suburban Liverpool, searching for something he seemed to have in abundance that Sunday evening in 2014.
Explosion in golf's prize money not sustainable, warns Open Championship chief
Open Championship organisers the R&A warned on Wednesday that golf cannot jeopardise its financial future by ever increasing prize money for players after the influx of cash to the sport from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Padraig Harrington heading to Hoylake with third Open title in his sights
Padraig Harrington is going to this week's Open Championship with the Claret Jug firmly in his sights - he believes adding another a fourth major to his haul is well within his ability.
Cameron Smith has no point to prove defending Open title he won before LIV move
Cameron Smith insists he does not have a point to prove as he returns to defend the Open title he won just weeks before defecting to LIV Golf last year.
Seamus Power fit to take part in Open Championship
Seamus Power will be fit to compete in this week's Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake after overcoming a hip problem.
New Tiger in town for Open as Christensen qualifies in Woods’ absence
Ankle surgery has ruled out 15-time major winner Tiger Woods from playing in The Open at Royal Liverpool but there will be a new Tiger in town for the week, with a German amateur carrying the name at Hoylake.
Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale in 2026
The 154th Open Championship will be played at Royal Birkdale in 2026, the R&A have announced. The Southport venue has hosted the Open on 10 previous occasions, most recently in 2017 when Jordan Spieth edged out fellow American Matt Kuchar in the final round.