When he set his own record, Evans remembers feeling the nerves as he reached the 18th needing a par to eclipse the then standard set by future three-time major winner and Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington. In contrast, as the pressure ramped up, O’Callaghan sensed McIlroy relished the attention. The …
Read More »The Open 2025: Full prize money breakdown at Royal Portrush
Winner – $3,100,000 (£2,311,700) Runner-up – $1,759,000 (£1,311,700) Third place – $1,128,000 (£841,200) Fourth – $876,000 (£653,200) Fifth – $705,000 (£525,700) Sixth – $611,000 (£455,600) Seventh – $525,000 (£391,500) Eighth – $442,500 (£330,000) Ninth – $388,000 (£289,300) 10th – $350,600 (£261,400) 11th – $319,200 (£238,000) 12th – $282,800 (£210,900) 13th …
Read More »The Open 2025: Rory McIlroy wears Green Jacket at Royal Portrush
Masters champion Rory McIlroy is spotted wearing his Green Jacket at Royal Portrush ahead of the 153rd Open Championship. Follow all the latest from The Open on our dedicated page. Just hit the ‘follow’ button on website or app to add it to your ‘MySport’ feed. BBC News
Read More »The Open 2025: Darren Clarke talks through his club selection for Portrush
The 2011 Open champion Darren Clarke takes BBC Sport through his club selection for the challenge of Royal Portrush before the 153rd Open Championship. Follow all the latest from The Open on our dedicated page. Just hit the ‘follow’ button on the website or app to add it to your …
Read More »The Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler on the daily wrestle with why he plays golf
His wife Meredith gave birth to their son Bennett 14 months ago and Scheffler said if golf started to impact his family he would quit the sport. “I’m blessed to be able play golf, but if my golf ever started affecting my home life or it ever affected the relationship …
Read More »The Open 2025: Estonian amateur Richard Teder on qualifying, his famous chip-in and kebabs
Final qualifying was held on 1 July so Teder has had a couple of weeks to get used to the fact he is teeing it up alongside 155 other players at Royal Portrush. Teder will tee off on Thursday at 10:42 BST alongside American Ryggs Johnston and Germany’s Matthias Schmid. …
Read More »England’s world number one amateur Lottie Woad turns pro before Women’s Open
As an amateur, she was unable to accept around £407,000 in prize money in France after forgoing a £58,000 cheque at Carton House the previous week. But missing out on such riches is of little concern to the Surrey youngster. “I went into these events not being able to earn …
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Marty McFly is always late – until the day he finds himself 30 years early! BBC News
Read More »The Open 2025: Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Tom McKibbin play Portrush
BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson catches up with Northern Irish trio Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Tom McKibbin as they prepare for the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Follow all the latest from The Open on our dedicated page. Just hit the ‘follow’ button on website or app to …
Read More »The Chipping Forecast
Iain, Andrew and Eddie pick over the bones of last weekend’s golf. BBC News
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Andrew, Iain and Eddie look back at JJ Spaun’s US Open victory at Oakmont. BBC News
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Eddie golfs again, Iain snubs Frisco, and Andrew vents about crime in Hammersmith. BBC News
Read More »Watch: McIlroy 'can't wait to get going' at Portrush
Rory McIlroy speaks to BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson before the Open Championship at Royal Portrush BBC News
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Eddie talks us through the pain of having to withdraw from a tournament he was leading. BBC News
Read More »Champion Clarke's guide to 153rd Open venue
Darren Clarke takes Stephen Watson on a guided tour of Royal Portrush Golf Club BBC News
Read More »Ryder Cup 2025: Francesco Molinari named as fourth European vice-captain
“I’m very happy to be part of the team again,” said Molinari. “I really enjoyed being part of Luke’s backroom team in Rome and trying to help the players. “Luke is a very smart, switched on individual. It’s been great to see at first-hand how much he is putting into …
Read More »Seb Cave: The Open a chance to ‘learn and dream’ for amateur qualifier
The pen will be mightier than any golf club that amateur qualifier Seb Cave will use during his practice rounds at The Open Championship early this week. The 21-year-old from the Derbyshire market town of Melbourne is signed up to get on the Royal Portrush course for the first time …
Read More »When is The Open 2025? Schedule, dates, tee times, prize money, BBC TV coverage from Royal Portrush
World number one Scottie Scheffler arrives in Northern Ireland in a rich vein of form, having won three of his past nine tournaments – including his third major at May’s US PGA Championship – and finished in the top 10 in the other six. The start to his season was …
Read More »Scottish Open: Rory McIlroy happy & ready for Portrush despite near miss
McIlroy shared the lead with Gotterup going into Sunday’s final round and led after the American dropped a shot on the first. Bogey on three set him back, before three birdies in five holes leading up to the ninth reignited his charge and returned him to the summit. However, in …
Read More »Watch the moment Gotterup clinched Scottish Open
Watch the winning putt as world number 158 Chris Gotterup held off Rory McIlroy to win the 2025 Scottish Open. BBC News
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