“You never know…” — McIlroy fires brilliant 66 but trails “inevitable” Scheffler by six at The Open

Rory McIlroy hopes the home crowd can give him the momentum to chase down a relentless Scottie Scheffler and a dream victory in The 153rd Open, but a scintillating five-under 66 still left him six shots behind the world number one.

“You never know…” — McIlroy fires brilliant 66 but trails “inevitable” Scheffler by six at The Open

Galgorm Collection to create Northern Ireland’s first championship links in over 100 years

Luxury hospitality group Galgorm Collection has unveiled plans to invest more than £30 million (€34.67m) to create a new, landmark links golf course at Bellarena on Northern Ireland’s stunning north west coast.

Galgorm Collection to create Northern Ireland’s first championship links in over 100 years
Brian Keogh

Who dares wins at risk-reward Royal Portrush

It took 87 years of Open Championship golf for an Irishman to get his hands on the Claret Jug and another 60 years for Pádraig Harrington to end the modern drought and claim what would be the first of five Irish wins in 13 magical years.

Brian Keogh
Who dares wins at risk-reward Royal Portrush

“The story certainly isn't over” — McIlroy ready to make more history in The Open

Rory McIlroy arrived at Royal Portrush determined to prove he’s back to his best after his post-Masters malaise and ready to write another glorious chapter in his glittering career story.

“The story certainly isn't over” — McIlroy ready to make more history in The Open