The fourth and final men's major weekend of the season is upon us and as always there are some major storylines to keep your eyes on throughout the championship. From homecoming fairytales to grand slam potentials, here are our top stories for this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush. read more ...

We are now a quarter of the way into the 21st century and in that time not one English golfer has claimed victory at the Open Championship. The last Englishman to win the Open was in fact Nick Faldo way back in 1992! Here is our list of English golfers who could secure the fourth and final major trophy of the season at Royal Portrush this weekend. read more ...

It's said that there are only around 247 true links golf courses in the world, and the majestic Dunluce at Royal Portrush is arguably the best of the lot. Fortunately, you can secure a tee time here, but how much does that cost and does the experience offered justify the expense? read more ...

There are so many qualities that make the Open Championship the most special of golf's majors, but what really separates the Open are the venues that it's staged at. And everyone has the chance to play them, but what is the best, the worst, and how would everyday golfers rank the courses based on the experience of playing there for themselves. read more ...

There is much debate within our sport about which is the best of the four men's majors. But for Golfshake's Derek Clements, it can only be The Open. He describes why the game's oldest championship remains its greatest. read more ...

The Open is almost certainly going to be decided in the final stretch of holes at Royal Portrush. These are the challenges to look out for. read more ...

The stage is set at Royal Portrush as the final men's major of the year, The Open, returns to Northern Ireland, where Masters champion Rory McIlroy will be hoping to secure a dream triumph on home soil. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the game's oldest major championship. read more ...

There are many obvious contenders at Royal Portrush but here we look at 10 golfers who could write a few headlines of their own at The 153rd Open Championship. read more ...

When The Open was last played at Royal Portrush in 2019 it turned out to be a victory procession for Shane Lowry. Can he contend again? Here we look at the players who we expect to be battling it out for the Claret Jug on Sunday. read more ...

A number of golfers will be making their Open Championship debuts at Royal Portrush. It is a dream come true as they prepare to take part in the sport’s oldest major. We look at some of the first-timers. Most will be happy to make the cut but there are those who will be hoping for a bit more. read more ...

Xander Schauffele started 2024 carrying the dreaded tag of the best golfer not to have won a major. He ended it with two - the US PGA and The Open. The American held off the challenge of Justin Rose to win the 152nd Open Championship at the end of a captivating week at Royal Troon. read more ...

Back in 2019, a week that started with Rory McIlroy’s hopes crashing to earth with a quadruple-bogey eight at the opening hole ended with Ireland's Shane Lowry claiming a first major championship win with a dominant six-shot victory on 15 under par amid raucous scenes at The Open at Royal Portrush. read more ...

Excitement is building for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush and in a first for golf, Spidercam technology will bring golf fans closer to the world's best players as they compete for the Claret Jug. read more ...

Excitement is building for The Open at Royal Portrush and helping golf fans to get into the mood for the oldest major in the game, Tourism Ireland has partnered with the Golf Channel and The R&A to create a new documentary, This is Open Country, which celebrates the island of Ireland's remarkable success in the championship. read more ...

288 players will be competing for a minimum of 20 spots into The Open at Royal Portrush as Final Qualifying gets underway from Dundonald Links, Burnham & Berrow, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook picks out the names that you need to be keeping an eye on. read more ...

Golf Ireland and The R&A have launched The Road to The Open at Royal Portrush, which is an initiative that has been engineered to harness the legacy of The Open’s return to Northern Ireland this summer. read more ...

Royal Portrush and its brilliant Dunluce Links will stage The 153rd Open Championship in July, but you can take a closer look at this renowned layout before that, courtesy of the new series of Golf's Greatest Holes. read more ...

It was an event for the ages. Huge and passionate crowds at Royal Portrush roared Shane Lowry to success and the Claret Jug. Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on this year's Open, the highs and lows, making the argument that the championship needs to return soon. read more ...

When a major comes round, the focus is placed on those players at the top of the world rankings. But how did they perform at Royal Portrush? Golfshake's Derek Clements goes down the top ten and gives those golfers a rating for the week. read more ...

Rory McIlroy turned up at Royal Portrush with the highest of hopes, but it was a disastrous Thursday, costing him a place at the weekend despite a stunning Friday charge. However, Golfshake writer Will Trinkwon believes this disappointment will only drive the Northern Irishman on to more success in future. read more ...

Shane Lowry admitted that he would go to bed dreaming of getting his hands on the Claret Jug. Now that dream has come true. The fans were magnificent all week long and they got precisely what they wanted - an Irish winner. Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on the remarkable scenes at Royal Portrush. read more ...

It's been a very special Open return to Royal Portrush, but one thing that has struck writer Will Trinkwon are the number of bears in contention. Here is Will's light hearted look ahead to the final round of this year's championship. read more ...

Three years after taking a four-shot lead into the final round of the US Open, Ireland’s Shane Lowry has the same advantage heading into the last day of the 148th Open after a sensational performance at Royal Portrush. read more ...

Shane Lowry dropped a shot at the final hole and missed his chance of leading The Open Championship at Royal Portrush on his own. Instead, his second 67 leaves him on eight under par, tied with American JB Holmes. Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on an emotional Friday. read more ...

Rory McIlroy's Open dream turned into a nightmare of the worst possible kind as he returned to the magnificent Dunluce links at Royal Portrush. Golfshake's Derrek Clements reflects on a dramatic Thursday at the 148th Championship. read more ...

Former champion David Duval made headlines on Thursday at Royal Portrush by shooting 91 in The Open, including a 14 on one hole. Golfshake's Kieran Clark reflects on the highs and lows of Duval's career, remembering him at his peak, stating that the former number one deserves more sympathy than ridicule. read more ...

The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush has begun. Returning to a spectacular venue with a variety of stories coming into the week, Golfshake writer Will Trinkwon believes that year's championship will be a classic. read more ...

Looking ahead to the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Golfshake's Kieran Clark was joined by Ryan Rastall, PGA Pro at Howley Hall Golf Club in Leeds, to preview the game's original major.  read more ...

For the first time in 68 years The Open Championship returns to Northern Ireland with the magnificent Royal Portrush hosting the world’s oldest major. But who is going to etch their name onto the Claret Jug? Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the 148th Open. read more ...

Lifting the Claret Jug is to become part of history. While much attention will be placed upon the favourites at the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush, Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out a handful of players who spring a surprise. read more ...

156 players have qualified for the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush. But which of them will add their name to the storied history of this event? Golfshake's Derek Clements picks out six key golfers to watch in Northern Ireland. read more ...

The Open Championship is golf's original major, but that doesn't mean that time has stood still when it comes to showcasing it. Here are the key times and places to follow for the live coverage. read more ...

First played at Prestwick in 1860, when eight players gathered to crown the new Champion Golfer following the death of St Andrews professional Allan Robertson, the Open Championship has been synonymous with the history and continuing story of the game. As we celebrate the 148th edition, Golfshake's Derek Clements picks out key numbers that set the scene. read more ...

The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in 2019, nearly 70 years after Max Faulkner lifted the Claret Jug in 1951. This revered layout ranks among the best rated in the world and will provide an engrossing challenge to the game's best players. Here is your guide to the Dunluce Course. read more ...

Rory McIlroy has achieved many incredible things in golf, but the round that sticks in his head as the most memorable was the astonishing 61 he shot at Royal Portrush as a 16-year-old in 2005. Golfshake's Derek Clements gathers quotes and footage to complete a picture of that remarkable display. read more ...

Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the long awaited return of The Open to Northern Ireland and Royal Portrush, as the game's oldest major makes its away across the Irish Sea for just the second time, delving into the history of the 1951 Championship. read more ...

Open Regional Qualifying takes place over 13 venues across the British Isles. Playing in Regional Qualifying is a potential opportunity of a lifetime, but it's also the chance to play on some revered courses. We have taken a closer look at each of the regional venues used in 2019, including the unique Golfshake reviews. read more ...

Dreams do come true for Graeme McDowell, whose eighth-place finish in the Canadian Open was enough to secure a place in July's Open Championship at his hometown course of Royal Portrush. Golfshake's Kieran Clark reflects on the continuing resurgence of the Northern Irishman. read more ...

This year's Open Championship is hotly anticipated due to the return of Royal Portrush as a venue, but the preparations for the event may prove complicated due to the impact Brexit, concerns raised by R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers.  read more ...

This year's Open Championship marks a historic return to Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland. Marking the countdown, a spectacular and inspiring film has been released, showcasing the best of what can be experienced in the nation. read more ...

Golfshake Ambassador Andrew Picken recently experienced the Causeway Tour in Northern Ireland, discovering many of the regional links that will be showcased when the Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in 2019. Here is Andy's review of the revered and historic venue. read more ...