Royal Portrush

A view of the Claret Jug on the 18th green at Royal Birkdale, where the 154th Open will be held in July

Record 300,000 fans to attend 154th Open - what is ultimate target?

Sergio Garcia tees off at the second, where an errant drive resulted in the Spaniard losing his temper

'Not super proud of it' - Garcia on Masters meltdown in final round

Bob MacIntyre was struggling with a neck issue as he played with world No 1 Scottie Scheffler in the opening two rounds of the 90th Masters

Exclusive Pre-event issue revealed as Bob MacIntyre misses Masters cut

Scottie Scheffler and Bob MacIntyre shake hands after playing together in last year’s Genesis Scottish Open

Dream draw for MacIntyre in 90th Masters after elevating status

Bob MacIntyre pictured during last year’s Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club

MacIntyre branded 'explosive-type' as Masters chances rated

Bob MacIntyre said he is “driving it beautifully” heading into The Masters in three weeks’ time

MacIntyre's big boost as start of 2026 major campaign looms Martin Dempster

The R&A has announced venues for the majority of its 2027 championships

The R&A makes big announcement about one of its The Open venues

DP World Tour player Cameron Adam and Fraser Hutchison, Merchiston Castle’s Director of Golf, at the opening of the school’s new Indoor Golf Centre

How Merchiston has made its mark in golf and there's more to come

Connor Graham pictured during his appearance in last year’s 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Scottish golfers in running for top US college award

Bob MacIntyre and Rory McIlroy pictured during the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

Bob MacIntyre backs Rory McIlroy's 'no brainer' rallying call

Loch Lomond launches

A snapshot of just a few Scotch whisky launches unveiled in 2025

Paul O'Hara tees off on the 10th at Dundonald Links during the first play-off hole in the The Open Final Qualifier the Ayrshire venue in July

How field for Open's Last-Chance Qualifier would have looked this year

Alastair Forsyth pictured playing in the 2024 Scottish PGA Championship at Dalmahoy Golf & Country Club

Two-time DP World Tour winner nominated in Scottish Golf Awards

Golf correspondent Martin Dempster pictured at Muirfield with assistant secretary Andrew Travers, Walter Heggie and Eddie Travers

Visit to Muirfield is one of golf's top treats as Open wait goes on

Cameron Adam pictured during the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry in August

Exclusive Scotland's new DP World Tour card holder gearing up for pro debut

Royal Burgess player Cameron Adam, pictured during the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, is the sole amateur in the field for the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry

Scottish amateur teeing up in British Masters has pro card in sights

Daniel Young tees off in the second round of The Open at Royal Portrush

It's back to bread and butter for Scot after glitz and glamour of Open

Brothers Connor and Gregor Graham are both teeing up in this week’s Farmfoods Scottish Challenge supported by The R&A at Schloss Roxburghe near Kelso

There's no reason why he can't win - Scottish amateur tipped to shine

Lottie Woad smiles during the third round of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire

Wedge wizard Woad on brink of pro debut win in Scottish Women's Open

Bob MacIntyre acknowledges the crowd as he walks to the 18th green with caddie Mike Burrow during the final round of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

'Streets ahead' - Bob MacIntyre on where his game is compared to 2024

Bob MacIntyre acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green at the end of the final round in The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

I feel like it's a matter of time - Bob MacIntyre on bid to win major

Scottie Scheffler celebrates after winning the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

Dominant Scottie Scheffler cruises to four-shot success in 153rd Open

Scottie Scheffler shows off the Claret Jug along with son Bennett after winning The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

New Open champion Scheffler says Tiger Woods comparisons are 'silly'

Scottie Scheffler walks on the 18th green during day three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler marches clear in 153rd Open at Portrush

Bob MacIntyre reacts to a missed birdie putt on the 12th green on day three of The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

I think it's fair to lose the plot - MacIntyre on Open frustration

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler shelters under his umbrella during day two of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

Scheffler leads at end of dramatic day at Open as Lowry hit by penalty

Bob Macintyre pictured during the second round of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

'I'm not scared' - MacIntyre of being in The Open mix after day two

A content-looking Bob MacIntyre looks on from the 18th green during day two of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

MacIntyre in major mix again after a ball-striking masterclass

Daniel Young tees off on the first hole during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

Late finish on day one in The Open leaves Scot feeling 'deflated'

Westwood's 'love' shines through in promising start at The Open

After being in the wilderness for 68 years, Royal Portrush is staging The Open for the second time in just six years this week

The Open 2025: Portrush ready to deliver again - on and off the course

Former US president Donald Trump has talked of selling Turnberry in the past. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

The R&A in 'good dialogue' about The Open returning to Turnberry

Daniel Young pictured during a practice round for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Perthshire pair Daniel Young and Phil McKenna team up at Portrush

Bryson DeChambeau speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

'I want to see what he does' - DeChambeau on playing with MacIntyre

Justin Rose and Bob MacIntyre celebrate during the Saturday afternoon fourball matches in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome

Dream draws for Bob MacIntyre and Scottish amateur in The 153rd Open

The final men’s major of the season is taking place at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland this week

Here is full 2025 Open field at Royal Portrush, including four Scots

Last week’s Genesis Scottish Open was a sun-kissed affair at The Renaissance Club

Scottish Open a huge hit as Woad and Darling set for Dundonald date Martin Dempster

Shane Lowry speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush

Lowry reveals exactly what is needed 'to be all right' at The Open

Justin Rose shakes hands with Grant Forrest on the 18th green on day four of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

Top home player gets 'absolute clinic' from Rose in Scottish Open

Star attraction Rory McIlroy will be part of a two-tee start in the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open

Scottish Open organisers make announcement about last-day tee times

Calum Hill pictured during the first round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

Hill's strong Scottish Open start inspired by verbal boot from wife

Rory McIlroy talks to the media during a press conference prior to the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club

'It's come a long, long way' - McIlroy on N Ireland staging Open again
Holywood man pleased his home country is being ‘shown in the best light possible’

Blairgowrie amateur Connor Graham proudly shows off his flag after qualifying for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Connor Graham happy to scrap "week off" to make Open debut

Calum Hill in action during the final round of the Italian Open at Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort in Porto Ercole

Open dream still alive for Scot despite Italian Open near miss

Ewen Ferguson pictured in the build up to the Italian Open at Argentario Golf & Wellness in Porto Ercole

Scots chase 153rd Open spots as Gallacher bids to hit dizzy heights

Lee Westwood pictured during the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club last month

Ryder Cup legend teeing up at Dundonald in Open Final Qualifying

Liam Johnston, pictured playing on the Challenge Tour last year, topped the Regional Qualifier for the 153rd Open at Kilmarnock (Barassie)

Johnston takes pride of place in Scotland in Open Regional Qualifying

Serve of The Open

The serve of The 153rd Open inspired by bartender’s grandmother

The 153rd Open takes place at Royal Portrush nect month and the battle for spots is about to get underway in the season’s final major

Open hopefuls heading to Barassie and Craigielaw on road to Portrush

Leading qualifier Connor Graham won at the 21st in the round of 64 at Royal St George’s in Kent

Connor Graham comes through 'stressful' match in Amateur Championship

Bob MacIntyre and his caddie Mike Burrow pictured at the end of the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania

How the 'wee boy from Oban' has blossomed into major contender

Bob MacIntyre reacts to holing a birdie putt on the 15th hole in the final round the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club

'I just want to win majors now': Bob MacIntyre on US Open close call

Rory McIlroy pictured during the final round of the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club

Rory McIlroy hopes to 'climb another mountain' in Open at Portrush

Muirfield is set to stage The R&A Women’s Amateur Championship for the first time in 2026

The R&A makes big event announcement about Muirfield

Bonnybridge Golf Club is hosting the Scottish 9-Hole Championship next month as part of its centenary celebrations

Scottish golf club 'punching above its weight' set for centenary party

Scottie Scheffler poses with the Wanamaker Trophy with his wife Meredith and son Bennett after winning the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina

'It was a battle out there' - Scottie Scheffler proud to win 107th PGA

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