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.
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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.
Padraig Harrington gets Open under way at Royal Portrush
Two-time champion Padraig Harrington got the 153rd Open Championship under way, backed by loud Irish support at Royal Portrush.
Justin Rose re-energised following ‘comedown’ in wake of Masters near miss
Justin Rose accepts losing out to Rory McIlroy in a play-off at the Masters may have impacted subsequent performances but believes he is now over his “comedown”.
Rory McIlroy admits he prioritised Royal Portrush return over career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy may have begun another year with the ambition of completing a career Grand Slam but a return to his home Open at Royal Portrush was the one week he was really looking forward to.
This is not a fulfilling life – Scottie Scheffler questions why he chases majors
Long-time world number one Scottie Scheffler is chasing his second major of the year and fourth of his career at Royal Portrush but admits every day he questions why.
Rory McIlroy determined to embrace adulation on Royal Portrush return
Rory McIlroy wants to embrace the expectations which come with The Open in his native Northern Ireland after admitting he was ill-prepared for the outpouring of emotion which accompanied his appearance at Royal Portrush in 2019.
The Open in Portrush will benefit businesses across NI – tourism chief
The return of the Open Championship to Portrush will have a positive impact for businesses across Northern Ireland, a tourism chief has predicted.