Lytham

Catriona Matthew holds the trophy aloft after winning the 2009 Ricoh Women's British Open Championship at Royal Lytham St Annes Golf Club

Matthew's Lytham love affair is part of AIG Women's Open folklore

Golf fans are eager to find out the venue for the 2028 Open, which will follow editions at Royal Birkdale this year then St Andrews next year

2028 Open venue decision imminent but Scottish courses set to miss out

The 59th Lytham Trophy takes place over the next three days at The Open venue in Lancashire

Who are the Scots bidding to end 18-year Lytham Trophy drought

Inside dog-friendly cafe Bijou, where pooches are 'spoilt rotten' with their own tasty menu

Watch: Dogs get 'spoilt rotten' with afternoon tea and cakes

Paul McGinley in action at Royal Lytham & St Anne's. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty

Portrush has set ‘new standard’ for The Open, says Paul McGinley

LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Paul Lawrie of Scotland hits a shot during the third practice round prior to the start of the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes on July 18, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Paul Lawrie lifted for his Senior Open debut by 65 at Lytham

Pornanong Phatlum of Thailand smiles on her way to a second-round 67 at the Ricoh Women's British Open at Royal Lytham. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

5ft 3in Thai player walking tall at Royal Lytham

Englands Georgia Hall tees off at the 18th in her first round at the Womens British Open at Lytham. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty

Tom Lehman's Lytham advice pays off for Georgia Hall

Laura Davies speaks to the media ahead of the Ricoh Women's British Open at Royal Lytham. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty

Laura Davies says Solheim Cup will suffer unless LET picks up

Adam Scott is in contention after shrugging off the weather delay to shoot par 67. Picture: AP

Adam Scott is back for another tilt at Open glory

Former Scotland football captain Colin Hendry arrives at Blackpool Magistrates' Court. Picture: PA

Colin Hendry handed ban for drinking driving

Colin Hendry: Arrested over claims he breached a restraining order. Picture: Robert Perry

Colin Hendry arrested over restraining order claim

Former Scotland football captain Colin Hendry, who has been charged with drink driving. Picture: PA

Colin Hendry faces drink-driving charge

Hendry was capped 51 times by Scotland during a 20-year professional career. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Ex-footballer Colin Hendry warned over harassment

Former Scotland football captain Colin Hendry, who has been charged with drink driving. Picture: PA

Colin Hendry charged with drink driving

Royal Liverpool was transformed into one of the best-looking venues on The Open rota. Picture: Getty

U-turn on mobile phones at The Open was a mistake

Phil Mickelson won the Scottish Open and The Open within a fortnight. Picture: PA

Phil Mickelson confident ahead of Open

Phil Mickelson celebrates winning last year's Open - but 18,000 fewer watched him than saw Ernie Els win in 2002. Picture: Jane Barlow

Open ticket prices kept at £75 for 2014

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The Open: Adam Scott rues another final round slide

Scotland's Martin Laird is in a good position heading into the weekend. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

The Open: Martin Laird relishing Scottish support

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Richie Ramsay still troubled by hip injury

Ernie Els at the 131st Open Championship in 2002. Picture: Getty

The Open: Genius not enough to win at Muirfield

Colin Hendry released by police without charge after domestic abuse allegation

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A blooming great result

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Adam Scott over Open collapse

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Romero says compatriot using Tevez as his caddie was ‘crazy’

Greg Norman backs Adam Scott to get over Lytham

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Golf: R&A’s focus now turning to next year

The Open: Adam Scott’s collapse is right up with worst in major championships

The Open: Weary Rory McIlroy and Padraig Harrington admit they’ve lost their moj...

The Open: Resurgent Tiger Woods move into third place

The Open: Open by name, open by nature as rough looms large

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Saltman an outside bet for title says Woods’ ex-caddie

The Open: Tiger Woods in contention but field is wide open

British Open: Thick rough and 205 bunkers will tax Open field

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Johnson pips Matteson in sudden death

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Memories of Seve Ballesteros all around Royal Lytham

Open Championship of ’69 fresh in memory of Lytham hero Tony Jacklin

Scottish Open: Struggling Phil Mickelson left with plenty to reflect upon

City commentator brands Paul Lawrie criticism as ‘silly’

Interview: Ernie Els, golfer

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What a week for Saltman . .
ARCHERFIELD ace Elliot  Saltman capped a week to  savour by landing a £10,000  pay-day on the PGA EuroPro Tour.

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330 Aegon staff switch to Serco as part of £150m outsourcing deal

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Golf: Paul Ferrier is beaten but unbowed

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A blooming good chance of winning

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Teenager held over fire that killed four

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Scots look to impress GB&I selectors at Lytham Trophy

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Debts could cost widowed Colin Hendry his home

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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