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Steady start for Dunne in first round of The Open, Lowry +3 and 2011 champion Clarke struggles
Steady start for Dunne in first round of The Open, Lowry +3 and 2011 champion Clarke struggles
McIlroy bids to end American dominance as Open returns to Carnoustie
McIlroy bids to end American dominance as Open returns to Carnoustie
Wednesday
18 Jul 2018
Poll: Who do you think will win the 2018 Open Championship this weekend?
Poll: Who do you think will win the 2018 Open Championship this weekend?
Old devil-may-care attitude could reap major reward, says McIlroy
Old devil-may-care attitude could reap major reward, says McIlroy
Conquer our annual Open Championship tipping contest and win a The42 goody bag
Conquer our annual Open Championship tipping contest and win a The42 goody bag
Jordan Spieth seeks to emulate Padraig Harrington
Jordan Spieth seeks to emulate Padraig Harrington
Tuesday
17 Jul 2018
Irish impressionist earns gig with US sports network thanks to his spot-on sketches
Irish impressionist earns gig with US sports network thanks to his spot-on sketches
Woods: The Open is my best chance to win another Major
Woods: The Open is my best chance to win another Major
Monday
16 Jul 2018
'It's got harder' - Harrington backs McIlroy to break four-year Majors drought
'It's got harder' - Harrington backs McIlroy to break four-year Majors drought
Harrington paired with Bubba for opening rounds at The Open
Harrington paired with Bubba for opening rounds at The Open
Sunday
15 Jul 2018
South African Stone goes agonisingly close to 59 as Scotland win books his Open spot
South African Stone goes agonisingly close to 59 as Scotland win books his Open spot
Friday
13 Jul 2018
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Thursday
12 Jul 2018
'I do a lot of dumb stuff and I made a big mistake. I wish I could take it back'
'I do a lot of dumb stuff and I made a big mistake. I wish I could take it back'
Monday
9 Jul 2018
31-under-par score sees Kim Sei-Young smash golfing records
31-under-par score sees Kim Sei-Young smash golfing records
Sunday
8 Jul 2018
Watch: Phil Mickelson calls two-shot penalty on himself at Greenbrier Classic
Watch: Phil Mickelson calls two-shot penalty on himself at Greenbrier Classic
'I'd be lying if I said it was a very enjoyable week, and that's no disrespect to anyone'
'I'd be lying if I said it was a very enjoyable week, and that's no disrespect to anyone'
Knox the Irish Open champion as he outguns Fox in Ballyliffin play-off
Knox the Irish Open champion as he outguns Fox in Ballyliffin play-off
Saturday
7 Jul 2018
Home interest fades as South African Van Rooyen seizes control at the Irish Open
Home interest fades as South African Van Rooyen seizes control at the Irish Open
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in talks for $10 million golf showdown
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in talks for $10 million golf showdown
Friday
6 Jul 2018
Double bogey completes Harrington horror show as he misses Irish Open cut
Double bogey completes Harrington horror show as he misses Irish Open cut
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McIlroy relieved to be around for the weekend as Swede Lagergren seizes the lead
McIlroy relieved to be around for the weekend as Swede Lagergren seizes the lead
McIlroy plays down putting problems despite more missed chances on Ballyliffin greens
McIlroy plays down putting problems despite more missed chances on Ballyliffin greens
Thursday
5 Jul 2018
McIlroy sparkles tee-to-green but missed putts lead to opening-round frustration
McIlroy sparkles tee-to-green but missed putts lead to opening-round frustration
'My short game was good enough to handle the odd bad shot': Harrington one off the lead at Irish Open
'My short game was good enough to handle the odd bad shot': Harrington one off the lead at Irish Open
'There are other things in my life that are more important than golf'
'There are other things in my life that are more important than golf'
Wednesday
4 Jul 2018
'It has been an eye-opener and it did get me down, but I know I'm good enough'
'It has been an eye-opener and it did get me down, but I know I'm good enough'
Donaghy, McCoy and Murphy amongst the sporting stars in action at Irish Open pro-am
Donaghy, McCoy and Murphy amongst the sporting stars in action at Irish Open pro-am
'If I can get on the Ryder Cup team, great. If not, I'll watch it like everybody else'
'If I can get on the Ryder Cup team, great. If not, I'll watch it like everybody else'
'It's the first time I sat out a Major and questioned whether I wanted to be there'
'It's the first time I sat out a Major and questioned whether I wanted to be there'
Tuesday
3 Jul 2018
McDowell withdraws from Open qualifying after clubs get left in 'black hole known as CDG'
McDowell withdraws from Open qualifying after clubs get left in 'black hole known as CDG'
Friday
29 Jun 2018
Tiger will start the weekend four shots off the lead at the Quicken Loans
Tiger will start the weekend four shots off the lead at the Quicken Loans
Thursday
28 Jun 2018
McDowell finishes first round of French Open just one shot off the lead
McDowell finishes first round of French Open just one shot off the lead
Woods tests out new putters in bid to end five-year drought
Woods tests out new putters in bid to end five-year drought
Sunday
24 Jun 2018
Casey shoots sensational 62 to seize lead at Travelers, as McIlroy struggles on the greens
Casey shoots sensational 62 to seize lead at Travelers, as McIlroy struggles on the greens
How Senegal stunned France at the 2002 World Cup and more of the week's best sportswriting
How Senegal stunned France at the 2002 World Cup and more of the week's best sportswriting
Saturday
23 Jun 2018
McIlroy finding top gear as he heads into weekend three off the lead
McIlroy finding top gear as he heads into weekend three off the lead
Friday
22 Jun 2018
Spieth stumbles, McIlroy in hunt at PGA Travelers
Spieth stumbles, McIlroy in hunt at PGA Travelers
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McIlroy one off the lead at Travelers Championship, solid start for Harrington
McIlroy one off the lead at Travelers Championship, solid start for Harrington