
The Open
Biggest Stories to Follow at The Open 2025
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 ...
English Golfers Who Could Win The Open 2025
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 ...
What it Costs to Play Royal Portrush And How Good is It
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 ...
How Golfers Rank The Open Championship Venues
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 ...
What Makes The Open Golf's Greatest Major Championship
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 ...
Where The Open at Royal Portrush Will Be Won And Lost
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 Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis
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 ...
10 Outsiders to Watch at The Open 2025
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 ...
10 Picks to Win The Open 2025
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 ...
Could These Open Debutants Challenge at Royal Portrush
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 ...
How Xander Schauffele Won The Open in 2024
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 ...
When Shane Lowry Won The Open at Royal Portrush
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 ...
New Tech Will Bring Golf Fans Closer to The Open
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 ...
Irish Winners of The Open Celebrated in New Documentary
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 ...
The Open Final Qualifying 2025 - What You Need to Know
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 ...
Have You Played The Open Championship Qualifying Golf Courses
The 153rd Open Championship is soon going to be with us, which means it's about time we have a look at the Open qualifying events, and the courses at which they will be played. read more ...
Royal Portrush is Ready to Host The Open Championship This Summer
The 153rd Open is now just one month away, meaning that final preparations are well underway at Royal Portrush Golf Club for the return of the most historic championship in the game from July 13-20. read more ...
The Open Venue I Want to See Back - And It's Not Turnberry
There has been much discussion about the future of Turnberry as a venue for the Open Championship, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why there is another course that he would far more see stage the game's oldest major one more time. read more ...
Tiger Woods Now Has Perfect Retirement Schedule
News that The 155th Open will staged at St Andrews in 2027 has potentially given Tiger Woods the ideal opportunity to walk away from major championship golf on his terms. Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why this could be the perfect time for the legendary American to complete a farewell tour. read more ...
The Open Will Return to St Andrews in 2027
Golf's oldest major will make a return to the spiritual home of the game with The R&A announcing that The 155th Open will be staged at St Andrews from 11-18 July 2027. read more ...
Golfers Who You Forgot Finished Second at The Open
It's often been said in sport that everyone remembers the winner and no one remembers who finished second, but that isn't strictly true when you think of the Open Championship. However, we have taken a look through the history books to pick out some runner-ups who didn't rival the winner for attention. read more ...
The Best Golfers Never to Win The Open
Despite their best efforts, many incredible players couldn't quite get over the line and become the Champion Golfer of the Year. Golfshake's Kieran Clark has picked out some of the finest names who didn't win the Open. read more ...
Why The Open is Golf's Best Major Championship
What is your favourite major golf championship in golf? Perhaps you love the Masters or appreciate seeing a US Open test, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why he believes that the Open is golf's finest - and most essential - major championship. read more ...
The Open 2024 Preview, Picks & Analysis
It's the final men's major championship of the year as The Open returns to Royal Troon on Scotland's Ayrshire coastline. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to one of the highlights of the sporting year, analysing the leading contenders and the challenge they are set to face. read more ...
10 Picks to Win The Open 2024
It's time for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, which brings together the best players on the planet for the final men's major championship of the season. But who is most likely to get their hands on the Claret Jug on Sunday? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shared ten picks to win. read more ...
10 Outsiders to Watch at The Open 2024
The Open Championship has now given us a decade of first-time winners and we have seen many outsiders claim the Claret Jug in recent memory. But who could have a surprise run at Royal Troon? Derek Clements has some ideas. read more ...
Legendary Open Championships at Royal Troon
This week marks the tenth occasion that The Open Championship has been staged at Royal Troon. It's a place with great history for American golfers. Here is a brief look back at what happened in each of the other editions. read more ...
Was This The Best Open Championship Ever
Anybody who witnessed The Duel In The Sun at Turnberry in 1977, when Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus went toe to toe for four days, would have believed they had witnessed the finest tournament in Open Championship history. But Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson gave it a run for its money at Royal Troon in 2016. read more ...
Remembering Brian Harman's Dominant Open Triumph at Hoylake
Brian Harman not only won The Open at Royal Liverpool in 2023 - he did so by destroying a world-class field with a near-flawless performance on the greens. read more ...
What It's Like to Play Royal Troon Golf Club
Royal Troon boasts a storied history and the tradition here is rich, but what is it like to play? Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall took on the Old Course at Royal Troon, including the famous short par three 8th, the Postage Stamp. read more ...
These Golfers Won't Be Playing in The Open at Royal Troon
While the limelight falls on the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy at Royal Troon, there are several surprise omissions. Here are just a few of the men who will be watching this year's Open on TV, just like the rest of us. read more ...
16 Players Secured Open Spots at Final Qualifying
In the hunt for a spot in The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, Justin Rose and English amateur Dominic Clemons stood out among the sixteen qualifiers who secured their place through Final Qualifying. read more ...
Leading Contenders For The 2024 Open Championship
The countdown is on to this year's Open Championship, the 152nd edition, which will be hosted at Royal Troon in Ayrshire, with the world's best golfers ready to gather at one of Scotland's most historic links courses for a chance to get their hands on the Claret Jug and to become Champion Golfer of the Year. read more ...
Take a Tour of Royal Troon Before it Hosts The Open
This summer, Royal Troon will host The 152nd Open Championship, which brings the sport's oldest major back to its origins on the Ayrshire coast. Preparation for the event is well underway, so special contributor Stewart Armstrong decided to pay the famed links a visit to see what has been going on. read more ...
Taking The Open to The Republic of Ireland Just Might Work
The R&A has said it is keen to investigate the possibility of staging The Open or Women's Open at Portmarnock in the Republic of Ireland. Having previously been against such a move, Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why his stance has softened. read more ...
What's Stopping The Open From Being Played in Wales
Following suggestions that The Open Championship could one day be played at Portmarnock in Ireland, Golfshake's Derek Clements asks why the historic major hasn't yet been hosted in Wales? read more ...
Are These The Most Unlikely Winners of Golf's Majors
When galleries turn up to watch majors they expect to see the game’s elite competing for the sport’s biggest prizes. Normally, they are not disappointed, but over the years there have been plenty of major champions who came from nowhere to win. Here, we look at just a few of them. read more ...
Brian Harman Deserves More Credit For His Open Masterclass
A week on from Brian Harman's dominant victory at The Open, Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on the American's achievements in his latest View From The Fairway article. read more ...
Golfshake Podcast Season 2 #27: The Most Underwhelming Open Ever?
On this week's podcast, Ryan and Matt sit down and have an in-depth conversation about the 2023 Open Championship, discussing the main talking points, including winner Brian Harman, the 17th hole, the British summertime weather and the shouts from the crowds. Plus did Matt bottle it this week with the chance to go under par? read more ...
It's Time to Give Rory McIlroy a Break
Following a tie for sixth place at Hoylake, Rory McIlroy will enter 2024 facing a decade since he last won a major title. But Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that any critique of the Northern Irishman is misplaced as he faces more scrutiny that anyone else in the biggest events. read more ...
Brian Harman Player Profile And What's In The Bag
American Brian Harman destroyed a world-class field to win the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool by an astonishing SIX shots. Few people would have tipped the left-handed American to land his first major but he found fairways all week and putted like a god. He may be a surprise winner but he deserved it. read more ...
5 Reasons Why The 151st Open Has Been Underwhelming So Far
With just one round to go, Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook has shared his thoughts on The 151st Open, which he has thus far found to be an underwhelming championship, as he explains in this opinion article. read more ...
Golfshake Podcast Season 2 #26: The Open Special - Preview, Picks & Quiz
On this week's Podcast, Ryan and Matt discuss all things - The Open. From Ryan's visit to Hoylake earlier this week - including his thoughts on the venue itself - to a preview of the field and their picks. Plus listen out and play along with Matts Open related quiz.
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The Open Chief Hints at Sponsorship Deal With Saudi Arabia
This time last year, R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers would not have been able to bring himself to talk about anything to do with Saudi Arabia. But now, in an extraordinary about-turn, he says that the R&A is looking at the possibility of Saudi sponsorship. read more ...
Oliver Farr is Hoping to Enjoy His Open Experience at Hoylake
Currently playing on the Challenge Tour, Welshman Oliver Farr is part of the field at Royal Liverpool, having also qualified for The 150th at St Andrews last year. This week presents an opportunity, but also an experience that he is hoping to enjoy to the fullest. read more ...
How Much Does it Cost to Play The Open Championship Golf Courses
Each of The Open venues introduce their own ingredient to golf's oldest championship. But how much would it cost you to play all of the 14 courses that have staged the event? We have done our research to see the overall price of such an incredible adventure. read more ...
Is Hoylake Worth Playing? What Golfers Say About Royal Liverpool
Royal Liverpool is welcoming back The Open in 2023 when it stages golf's original championship for the 13th occasion. If you haven't personally experienced Hoylake, is it something that should be on your list? We defer to the Golfshake Community, who have independently reviewed it and offer their own unique perspective. read more ...
Jon Rahm Says He Doesn't Deserve Payment For Sticking With PGA Tour
Jon Rahm says that he doesn’t feel he deserves a payment from the PGA Tour just because he did not defect to to LIV Golf. He could be in line for another payout after the peace deal between the opposing sides with discussions taking place over a loyalty dividend to players who turned down the Saudi cash. read more ...
Let's Focus on The Golf at This Year's Open
Following months of noise and controversy in golf, Golfshake's Derek Clements has explained why he hopes that attention at this year's Open at Royal Liverpool will be simply on the golf itself rather than those other contentious topics in the game. read more ...
The Open 2023 Preview, Picks, Analysis, TV Guide
Eyes are fixed on Rory McIlroy as he returns to Royal Liverpool in search of a fifth major title, but he will need to be at his very best, as the list of contenders is formidable as we look ahead to The 151st Open Championship. read more ...
10 Picks to Win The Open 2023
Who is your choice to claim the Claret Jug on Sunday? Here are the 10 players we believe are most likely to be in the mix come the final round at Royal Liverpool. read more ...
10 Outsiders to Watch at The Open 2023
There is almost always a surprise challenger at the majors. Here we look at the men most likely to emerge from the pack and bid for the Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool. read more ...
Things You Might Not Know About The Open Championship
Golf's original championship, The Open is unsurpassed when it comes to history and the records and statistics associated with it. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out a series of facts, some of which you will know, but others may be less familiar, providing knowledge that will impress your golf friends this week! read more ...
How Rory McIlroy Won at Royal Liverpool in 2014
Rory McIlroy dominated the 2014 Open at Royal Liverpool and deservedly became Champion Golfer of the Year for the first time. At 25 years and 77 days, the Northern Irishman was the third-youngest player to achieve the third leg of the modern Grand Slam at the time. read more ...
When Tiger Woods Won at Hoylake Without His Driver
Until later in his career, Tiger Woods was never a golfer to show a great deal of emotion when winning majors, but Royal Liverpool in 2006 was different. The American produced an imperious display of strategic links golf to mark the return of Hoylake as host of The Open for the first time in 39 years. read more ...
How Cameron Smith Won The 150th Open
It will be of no consolation to Rory McIlroy that Cameron Smith produced a stunning final round to claim the 150th Open. The Australian's back nine of 30 was the lowest score on a Sunday inward half by any champion in Open history. read more ...
What Are Your Favourite Moments Spectating at The Open
The Open has been part of Golfshake's Derek Clements' life for as long as he can remember and he has been fortunate enough to have attended many, both as a paying spectator and in his capacity as a journalist. Here are some of his favourite memories of the championship. read more ...
Is This The Best Open Championship Venue
Spanning 164 years and 152 championships, The Open has been defined by its iconic venues, each of which have their own unique identity and have etched their place in the history of this game. But which is the best? We have studied reviews for some interesting findings. read more ...
Which Notable Golfers Haven't Qualified For The Open
The Open Championship week is always one that is looked at with the greatest of excitement. There are notable absentees from this year’s event however, with a few renowned names missing out for the first time in more than 20 years. read more ...
Golf Prize Money Inflation Continues at The Open
The R&A has confimed that the man who lifts the Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool will also pocket a cheque for $3m, but that eye-watering sum falls short of many other events in the game, as golf's prize money inflation continues. read more ...
The Open Returns to Royal Birkdale in 2026
It has been confirmed that The 154th Open will be played at Royal Birkdale from 12-19 July 2026, representing the 11th occasion that the revered links in Southport has welcomed golf's most historic championship, the last of which came six years ago when Jordan Spieth triumphed in spectacular fashion. read more ...
Fears of Protest Disruption at The Open This Summer
Major sporting events have suddenly become soft targets for protesters, and with Just Stop Oil promising to disrupt further sporting events this summer it begs an obvious question: just how vulnerable is professional golf? read more ...
150th Open at St Andrews Provided Record Boost to Scottish Economy
Last year's 150th Open at St Andrews was a resounding success that produced staggering economic benefit for Scotland, with an independent study commissioned by The R&A, VisitScotland and Fife Council confirming that the event generated a boost surpassing £300 million. read more ...
A St Andrews Resident Perspective of The 150th Open
St Andrews delivered an Open for the ages. Golfshake Digital Editor Kieran Clark is a resident of the famous town and he shares his perspective of the week, the long journey that led to the staging of this historic championship, the scenes he witnessed during it, and the wistfulness now that it has become a memory. read more ...
There is NOTHING Like an Open at St Andrews
WHAT a week that was. The 150th Open Championship was long-anticipated and boy did it live up to expectations. Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on an extraordinary event that delivered on history, moments, atmosphere and the weather, an Open that all of the 290,000 spectators who attended will never forget. read more ...
The Open Champion Cameron Smith Profiled, WITB, Stats
Australia's Cameron Smith rewrote the record books as he won the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews by a single shot from American rookie Cameron Young. Between them, Smith and Young broke the heart of Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman, seeking his first major victory since 2014, was joint lead after 54 holes with Norway’s Viktor Hovland. read more ...
Rich Beem Tips Tyrrell Hatton to Win The 150th Open
Major champion and Sky Sports Golf Rich Beem analyst has tipped Tyrrell Hatton and Patrick Cantlay to do well at St Andrews, and also believes that Tommy Fleetwood has an outside chance at the historic 150th Open. read more ...
Playing The Old Course Just Before The 150th Open
Playing The Old Course at St Andrews is always special, but having that opportunity with the grandstands and infrastructure in place for the 150th Open was something truly unique and unforgettable. A friend of Golfshake, Stewart Armstrong describes his recent experience alongside his 16-year-old son. read more ...
The 150th Open Preview
There is huge excitement ahead of the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews, with a record crowd of 290,000 guaranteed at the Home of Golf to see if Collin Morikawa can successfully defend the Claret Jug. read more ...
10 Players to Follow at The 150th Open
The 150th Open Championship at St Andrews is a milestone event that would be a unique achievement for a player to win. But who could that be? Golfshake's Derek Clements has some thoughts... read more ...
Hole by Hole Guide to The Old Course
The Old Course at St Andrews is one of the most iconic venues in sport. Unusually, it features just two par threes and two par fives. Seven of the greens are shared by two holes each, with hole numbers adding up to 18. Only the 1st, 9th, 17th and 18th holes have their own greens. read more ...
8 Classic Open Moments at St Andrews
The Old Course at St Andrews, host to the 150th Open Championship, has been the scene of much drama over the years. Here, we look at some of the classic moments that have unfolded at the Home of Golf. read more ...
150 Facts About The Open
Unless you have been living on the moon, you will know that this year’s Open Championship at St Andrews is the 150th and we thought it might be fun to mark what will be a very special week by giving you 150 facts and figures about The Open. read more ...
The 150th Open Champion Will Pick Up Record Prize Fund
The winner of the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews will walk away with a record £2m. It represents an increase of more than £300,000 on the £1.7m Collin Morikawa won last year, while the total purse for the game's oldest major has risen by 22% from last year to £11.2m. read more ...
Everything You Need to Know About St Andrews
St Andrews is, of course, known as the home of golf. But the Auld Grey Toun offers so much more to those who visit it. Golfshake's Derek Clements picks out some of the key attractions and history behind this remarkable corner of Fife. read more ...
Remembering The 2015 Open at St Andrews
The most most recent Open Championship to be played at St Andrews featured a dramatic conclusion, fitting for such an iconic venue. Arnold Palmer and Peter Thomson made final appearances in the Champion's Challenge, Nick Faldo and Tom Watson bowed out, and there was incredible tension as the action unfolded on the delayed final day. read more ...
Adam Scott is Hoping For Open Redemption
Ten years ago we witnessed one of the most remarkable Open collapses. Adam Scott led by four shots with four holes to play at Lytham but bogeyed each one to lose by one to Ernie Els. Now 41, Scott says he cannot wait to tee it up at St Andrews. read more ...
How Collin Morikawa Won The Open in 2021
Last year, Collin Morikawa shot a scintillating bogey-free final round to clinch the Claret Jug on his Open Championship debut as returning fans soaked up the sun at Royal St George's. read more ...
Ranking The Open Venues
Each of The Open venues are magnificent and rich with history, but how do you go about ranking them? We have used the Golfshake Course Section to separate them, a rating that is based on the reviews of everyday golfers who have visited these cathedrals of golf. read more ...
Play The Open Qualifying Courses With GolfNow
One fitting manner in which to celebrate The Open would be playing a layout that has previously been used for Regional or Final Qualifying. Bringing you closer to them, our friends GolfNow - who offer tee times at wonderful courses - have presented a special The Open Qualifier Courses Hub, showcasing ten places that you could play before, during or after this year's Open. read more ...
FootJoy Reveals Limited Edition The Open Apparel Collection
FootJoy is celebrating the historic 150th Open at St Andrews in style by launching an all-new limited edition apparel collection. read more ...
FootJoy to Sponsor The Open Camping Village at St Andrews
FootJoy has just announced an exciting new partnership with The R&A that will see the leading shoe and glove brand sponsoring The Open Camping Village at this year's historic championship in St Andrews. read more ...
Walking The Big Bag Trail in St Andrews
Ahead of the 150th Open, when the eyes of the world shall fall upon St Andrews, its historic streets have been enhanced by the introduction of a fabulous collaboration between Callaway Golf and the St Andrews Links Trust. The Big Bag Trail features ten tour bag sized public artwork sculptures that were designed by local school pupils and that now decorate locations throughout the famed town. read more ...
Following The Drama of Regional Open Championship Qualifying
Golfshake Ambassador Andy Picken spent the day observing Regional Qualifying at Kedleston Park Golf Club for the 150th Open Championship and shares his observations from a memorable experience. read more ...
Where The Open Began - Prestwick Golf Club VLOG
Walking in the footsteps of many legendary golfers, Golfshake Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall recently played the living monument that is Prestwick. Describing several of the most famous holes and presenting a view of this unique and fascinating layout, Ryan takes you onto the fairways of Prestwick Golf Club in this new VLOG. read more ...
American Golf to Retail Exclusive Products Inspired by The Open
American Golf has announced a five-year agreement with The R&A to design and exclusively retail officially licensed products inspired by The Open. read more ...
Collin Morikawa Creates Major History at Royal St George's
24-year-old American Collin Morikawa created major history at Royal St George's as he celebrated his Open debut with a magnificent two-shot victory over Jordan Spieth, becoming the first player to win two different majors at the first attempt. read more ...
150th Open at St Andrews Comes to EA SPORTS PGA TOUR
Celebrating the 150th Open Championship in 2022, The R&A and EA have confirmed that the event will be showcased on EA SPORTS PGA TOUR with the legendary Old Course at St Andrews Links featuring in the game. read more ...
Take on The e-Open to Win a St Andrews Experience in 2022
Providing golf fans worldwide with the opportunity to take on Royal St George's in a virtual tournament, The R&A has launched its second e-Open Tournament presented by Mastercard, with an incredible experience at the 150th Open in 2022 being offered as the main prize. read more ...
Two Golfers From One Yorkshire Club Get Set For The Open
156 players from across the world are competing in the 149th Open Championship, but one club that will find itself represented more than most is Howley Hall in Leeds, with Marcus Armitage and Ben Hutchinson both members of the club. read more ...
Brooks Koepka Not a Fan of Royal St George's
Brooks Koepka says Royal St George's is not his favourite venue on The Open rotation but he still believes that he will contend for a fifth major victory this week. read more ...
Richard Bland to Hit First Tee Shot at 149th Open
It is an early start at The Open on Thursday, with Richard Bland having the honour of hitting the opening shot a 6.35am. Shane Lowry begins the defence of his title at 9.58am alongside US Open champion Jon Rahm and South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen. read more ...
Jon Rahm Reveals Reasons For Short Swing
Jon Rahm generates tremendous power from one of the shortest backswings in the game and he has revealed that it all stems from being born with a club foot that required extensive surgery when he was a baby. read more ...
Take on Virtual 9 Shot Challenge at Royal St George's
Providing golfers with a chance to take on a virtual 9-Shot Challenge at Royal St George's, The R&A and HSBC have joined forces to launch a contest that will feature a selection of attractive prizes. read more ...
Rory Hopes to Draw Inspiration From Darren Clarke's 2011 Victory
Rory McIlroy is hoping to draw inspiration from Darren Clarke at Royal St George’s as he competes in this week’s Open Championship on the back of a tied 59th finish at the Irish Open and a missed cut at the Scottish Open. read more ...
More Players Withdraw From The Open
Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama had already pulled out of the Open after testing positive for Covid-19 and he has been joined by former champion Zach Johnson, South Africa's Louis de Jager and two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson, who have also all withdrawn for Covid reasons. read more ...
The Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
After two years, it's finally back, the Open is here and the world's finest golfers have assembled in Kent at Royal St George's, where Shane Lowry will defend the Claret Jug in front of 32,000 spectators each day. With a special atmosphere expected, the 149th Championship has all the makings of a classic. Get ready for the showpiece with our Preview. read more ...
Who Could Upset the Favourites at The Open
Undoubtedly, Jon Rahm will head to Kent as the overwhelming favourite, but who may upset the odds at the Open? Golfshake's Liam Moore picks out eight players who might not necessarily be considered as probable victors of the Claret Jug this year but hold the potential to steal the show. read more ...
My 10 Favourite Open Moments
The oldest championship in golf, the Open has defined generations of memories. Golfshake's Derek Clements has attended many of them, all of which have been special. From Jack Nicklaus in 1970 to Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson at Troon, Derek shares his ten favourite Open memories. read more ...
The Rory McIlroy Conundrum at The Open
After winning the Wells Fargo Championship and contending at the US Open, Rory McIlroy will be among the favoured names at Royal St George's, but there is a striking inconsistency with his game as work alongside renowned coach Pete Cowen continues. Could he do it? Golfshake's Liam Moore looks at the Rory conundrum at the Open. read more ...