In 1972, Chinese premier Zhou Enlai was asked about the impact of the French Revolution. "Too early to say," he replied.

Dermot Gilleece has penned a new book chronicling The Open’s remarkable players, the stand-out incidents, and how Ireland successfully scaled golf's summit.

Rory McIlroy could only tip his cap to an incredible Scottie Scheffler but he still believes he’ll have his chances to add to his major haul.

Scottie Scheffler might not have the charisma of Tiger Woods but he showed he has the game that bears comparison with the arguably greatest player of the modern era when he cruised to a four-shot win in The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush.

Shane Lowry admits he has an even greater appreciation now for his 2019 Open win after lapping up the electric atmosphere and signing off with a superb 66 at Royal Portrush.

Scottie Scheffler insisted he was not aware of Rory McIlroy's third-round charge as he fired a bogey-free 67 to take a four-shot lead into the final round of 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.

Jon Rahm believes Shane Lowry was in “a no-win” situation during Friday rules incident and understood that taking a the two-shot penalty on the chin was preferable to being labeled a cheat.

Shane Lowry's miserable week at The Open continued when he failed to shake off the effects of a stomach virus and carded a three-over 74 to slip back amongst the also-rans at Royal Portrush.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have their work cut out to chase down Scottie Scheffler and capture The 153rd Open.

The R&A issued a statement on Shane Lowry’s two-shot penalty at The Open and explained that he did not have to be looking at the ball to avoid sanction.

Shane Lowry took a two-shot penalty on the chin at Royal Portrush.

Rory McIlroy felt the support of “an entire country” kept him going as he overcame a mid-round wobble and finished strongly to keep his Open hopes alive at Royal Portrush.

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy lie just three shots off the lead in The Open at Royal Portrush.

Pádraig Harrington had a tear in his eye as he was greeted by rapturous applause and rated the experience of hitting the opening tee shot at Royal Portrush as one of the highlights of his 28-year career in The Open.

Shane Lowry was thrilled to overcome his first tee nerves and a mid-round rain squall to open with a solid one-under 70 at Royal Portrush.

Pádraig Harrington hinted strongly that putting his competitive pride aside for a moment at 6:35 am doesn’t mean he can’t perform the ceremonial role again.

Artistry trumps science when it comes to links golf but it would be foolish to write off Scottie Scheffler or Bryson DeChambeau as contenders for The Open simply because they play by numbers.

Robert MacIntyre has just one thing on his mind at Royal Portrush this week — discipline.

Jon Rahm admits he’s visualised himself raising the Claret Jug to the sky and claiming what he describes as “the most prestigious event you can win in golf.”

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.

Pádraig Harrington will hit the first tee shot in The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush on Thursday.

Shane Lowry has been playing so well in the build-up to The Open, he jokes that he hopes he plays "sh*t" for the next two days to boost his chances of winning a second Claret Jug.