The 153rd Open Championship is underway at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland on Thursday. Irish golfer Shane Lowry is among the favorites as the tournament returns to the course ...

Rory McIlroy celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning his third major title and first Open. He'd add a fourth soon after before waiting another 11 years for a fifth. © (Photo ...

Graeme McDowell believes Rory McIlroy will struggle with the "weight of a country on his back" at The Open Championship.

It was fun on the fairways in Portrush as tens of thousands flocked to the north coast to see the world’s top golfers tee off ...

Shane Lowry feels he "managed to handle" himself well during his first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Portrush on ...

Oliver Wilson, a former Ryder Cup star and professional golfer, believed that his initial difficulties were down to nerves. He said on BBC 5 Live: “He’ll [McIlroy] be pretty gutted with that, but it ...

Watch the 153rd The Open Championship highlights at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, featuring Rory McIlroy's stellar swing. Best bets for the weekend inside!

The final major of the season is here. Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and more from the first round of the ...

The Open Championship got underway at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Co. Antrim on Thursday and Rory McIlroy has been welcomed ...

Rory McIlroy will be roared on in his homeland as the 153rd British Open gets underway at Royal Portrush on Thursday (Friday ...

American golfer Scottie Sheffler began at the same time as McIlroy and one of his shots drew laughs from commentators after ...