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Rory McIlroy must not flinch in major duel with Jordan Spieth as two stars race to complete career Grand Slam

25/07/17 00:05

There is often a feeling the US PGA Championship is staged too close to The Open but not this year. After the events at Royal Birkdale, the US PGA in just over a fortnight’s time can’t come soon enough. Could it be set up any more perfectly? After winning his last two events with a holed bunker shot at the Travelers Championship, followed by a four-hole scoring spree in Southport that left everyone’s bottom jaw slack, who wouldn’t want to see what master escapologist Jordan Spieth comes up with next, as he seeks to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam?...read

24/07/17 23:56

JOHN GREECHAN: The man who called the yardage knew that he'd done his job. And he had absolute confidence that, given the right numbers, Jordan Spieth would do what he always does.

24/07/17 21:38

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JOE STRANGE: Rory McIlroy has ramped up his rivalry with Jordan Spieth by admitting he is 'desperate' to win the final major of the year at Quail Hollow next month.

24/07/17 17:01

Rory McIlroy believes he has finally found some momentum in time for the final major of the year. The Northern Irishman put in a strong final day at the Open and will now aim for the PGA Championship.

24/07/17 13:06

The American captured the third major of his still nascent career, reaching that mark at a younger age than his iconic compatriot Tiger Woods and only behind Jack Nicklaus.

24/07/17 12:49

Jordan Spieth claimed a brilliant victory at the 146th Open ahead of Matt Kuchar at Royal Birkdale on Sunday - but was his success down to a very special set of pyjamas?

24/07/17 11:10

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Jordan Spieth stalked off the back of the ninth green, his caddie clearing up behind, momentarily alone with his thoughts.

24/07/17 10:00

CRAIG HOPE AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: At 7.53am, Danny Willett addressed his ball on the opening tee. He was reminded by the referee that his official start time was 7.55am.

24/07/17 09:58

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: The leaderboard tells us Spieth won by the same three-shot margin with which he began but goodness, this was far less simple than that.

24/07/17 09:52

Before play started on the final day of The Open, it seemed as if leader Jordan Spieth would have a comfortable day at the office. However, it was far from that for the American golfer.

24/07/17 09:51

DEREK LAWRENSON: Jordan Spieth won The Open in extraordinary circumstances but admitted afterwards he feared he was heading for another Masters-style collapse.

24/07/17 09:49

MIKE DICKSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: A mixed bag of an Open championship for Rory McIlroy, who had dressed for the occasion of Sunday’s final round like a liquorice allsort.

24/07/17 09:46

Jordan Spieth, 23, from Texas, became the youngest American to win the British Open at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, on Sunday. He beat fellow American Matt Kucher by three shots.

24/07/17 00:15

Jordan Spieth clinched his first Open Championship on Sunday as he stole a march on fellow American Matt Kuchar. Relive all the action from Southport as it happened with Sportsmail's Tom Farmery.

23/07/17 23:14

IAN LADYMAN: A look through some of the big stories of the final day of play at Royal Birkdale, as TV broadcasters cause a stir with their incorrect geography of the area.

23/07/17 23:11

MIKE DICKSON: Royal Birkdale reminded us why it is, overall, many people’s choice as best venue for The Open. Big crowds can secure decent vantage points thanks to the terrain’s undulations.

23/07/17 23:07

IAN LADYMAN AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Southgate has some pedigree on links courses. Last year he was tied for 12th at The Open and his last two Irish Open finishes were fourth and second.

23/07/17 18:53

Andrew Johnston stands up to trolling insisting he was right to respond as Sir Nick Faldo backs golfer nicknamed Beef - as angry Johnston says he was right to answer social media criticism

23/07/17 17:47

Wayne Rooney and his Everton team-mates arrived at Royal Birkdale in time for the final day of The Open, hours after touching down from their recent pre-season clash against Genk.

23/07/17 16:46

Zach Johnson has turned on the style for the final day of the Open, sinking a huge 65feet putt for a birdie in front of the masses out on the eighth hole. The American brought on the cheers.

23/07/17 02:28

OLIVER HOLT - CHIEF SPORTSWRITER AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Polite applause fits Ian Poulter as badly as a sober suit but that was his accompaniment as he laboured at Birkdale.

23/07/17 02:21

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: An historic day at the 146th Open was drawing to its breathless conclusion when Jordan Spieth met his principal rival Matt Kuchar in the 18th fairway.

23/07/17 01:48

Andrew 'Beef' Johnston has hit back at talkSPORT presenters the Two Mikes after they labelled him a 'clown' on their show and posted a poll on Twitter to open the debate to their listeners.

23/07/17 01:42

While some of golf's top stars have faltered, Texan-born Connelly, 20, goes into the final round in joint third place on his Major debut. Connelly only qualified by winning a play-off.

23/07/17 00:10

CRAIG HOPE AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Ross Fisher shot a 66 to put him in contention at The Open but still bemoaned his score on a day when records were broken.

23/07/17 00:01

MIKE DICKSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: You could hardly move for horticultural references, not with Alfie Plant having already secured the Open Championship's Silver Medal for top amateur.

22/07/17 23:59

CRAIG HOPE - THE OPEN DIARY: It was another day of exhilarating action at Royal Birkdale on Saturday, as Jordan Spieth pushed himself ahead at the top.

22/07/17 23:55

IAN LADYMAN - THE OPEN TEE ROOM:The Open is reaching its climax as we head into the final day, with American sensation Jordan Spieth leading the way at Royal Birkdale.

22/07/17 23:55

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: A significant milestone in the history of the game was shattered on Saturday by a South African who had no idea of the enormity of his achievement.

22/07/17 23:46

IAN LADYMAN AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: The change in stature brought about by a major title can probably be best explained by Yi Keun Chang's reaction when he learned he'd be playing with Henrik Stenson.

22/07/17 23:39

STEPHEN DAVIES AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Rory McIlroy is praying for bad weather and a Jordan Spieth meltdown to stand a chance of winning the Claret Jug.

22/07/17 22:04

Spieth leads the Open Championship after three stunning rounds at Royal Birkdale. He will head out in the final group at 2.30pm BST on Sunday. Discover the rest of the field's start times here.

22/07/17 20:02

Jordan Spieth leads The Open Championship going into the final round at Royal Birkdale. A bogey-free round of five-under par moved him to 11-under for the tournament.

22/07/17 19:10

Henrik Stenson believes he will have to better his final day Troon heroics to stand any chance of retaining his Open crown at Royal Birkdale.

22/07/17 19:07

As Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose ambled between holes their discussion on gravity was apt after Fleetwood was brought back down to earth on the opening day.

22/07/17 10:54

McIlroy added a 68 to his opening 71 on Friday to lie five shots off the pace set by Spieth, who defied strong winds and torrential rain to finish six under par - two shots clear of Matt Kuchar.

22/07/17 07:39

TEE TIMES: Day three of the 146th Open Championship promises yet another thrilling round of golf. Jordan Spieth leads at Royal Birkdale but Ian Poulter and Rory McIlroy aren't far behind.

22/07/17 02:14

MIKE DICKSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Golf and a high wind got in the way of Paul Casey, and his opening round of four under was undermined by a follow-up of seven over.

22/07/17 02:07

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: No golfer from the United Kingdom has won an Open at Royal Birkdale, but tens of thousands of engrossed spectators believe it could happen this year.

22/07/17 00:58

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Henrik Stenson had thousands of pounds worth of personal items and all his sponsorship clothing stolen after his rental home was ransacked.

22/07/17 00:57

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Ian Poulter has promised to 'play hard' for the fans in an effort to bring about a first ever Open win at this course for a British golfer. 

22/07/17 00:45

IAN LADYMAN AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Day two of the 146th Open saw rain and 40mph winds batter the Royal Birkdale course. Find out what else happened in the Sportsmail's TEE ROOM.

22/07/17 00:39

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Peter Alliss said in an audible voice off-mic at Augusta that Angela Akins was wearing the 'shortest skirt on the campus'.

22/07/17 00:39

CRAIG HOPE AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: With early-morning gusts accelerating into gales of 40mph come lunchtime, it wasn't exactly a day for wearing a cap — which is a bit unfortunate given traditional golf attire.

22/07/17 00:36

BEST OF BIRKDALE: Jordan Spieth led the way at the half-way stage of The Open at Royal Birkdale on six-under par with Ian Poulter three shots back.

22/07/17 00:25

IAN LADYMAN AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Rahm had sought to move a twig that was still attached to the ground near his ball. In golf, that's an act that will bring you a two- shot penalty.

21/07/17 23:50

It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's IAN LADYMAN reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold.

21/07/17 22:31

CHIEF SPORTS WRITER - MARTIN SAMUEL AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: The small boy from Cookridge Hall Golf Club, near Leeds, looked at the ball with a sense of wonder.

21/07/17 20:28

Follow all the action from Royal Birkdale as it happened with Sportsmail's BRIAN LEE and CHRIS CUTMORE, with our team in place at the Southport course to offer insight and analysis.

21/07/17 16:57

Rory McIlroy moved to one under for The Open after a round of 68 which threatened to be even better after three birdies over the first six holes that had given him so many problems on Thursday.

21/07/17 16:53

Phil Mickelson's search for a first victory since the 2013 Open Championship continues after the five-time major winner missed the halfway cut "with flair" at Royal Birkdale.

21/07/17 15:28

Sergio Garcia feared he had blown his chances of winning the Open Championship with a self-inflicted shoulder injury after he lashed out at a gorse bush at Royal Birkdale.

21/07/17 11:58

CHARLES SALE — SPORTS AGENDA: Gerrard previously withdrew his membership application after he was told it would be turned down after an incident in a Southport nightclub.

21/07/17 11:07

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Rory McIlroy got his Open challenge back on track on Thursday after his caddie JP Fitzgerald gave him a stern lecture on the sixth tee.

21/07/17 09:18

MARTIN SAMUEL AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Fleetwood enjoyed a fine 18 holes on the course near where he grew up in Southport, but unfortunately they weren't his.

21/07/17 08:51

Matt Kuchar looks set to avoid the worst of the English weather for a second day in a row with an early tee-off time scheduled for the second round of the Open Championship.

21/07/17 01:56

IAN LADYMAN AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Group No 27 contained a former Open champion when it headed out just after 11.30am, but it was not 2004 winner Todd Hamilton who received the largest cheer.

20/07/17 23:22

JONATHAN McEVOY AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: The sun shone on Royal Birkdale's art deco clubhouse and a giant cheer went up as if Rory McIlroy was leading The Open.

20/07/17 23:15

IAN LADYMAN AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: The Open is well underway, with Jordan Spieth among those tied for the lead. Here, Sportsmail takes you through the latest in the TEE ROOM.

20/07/17 22:56

The opening day of the 2017 Open Championship was dominated by Americans at Royal Birkdale. Here Sportsmail look back at the highlights of an enthralling first round...

20/07/17 22:52

MIKE DICKSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Nobody knew where to look after Mark O’Meara, esteemed 1998 champion, struck the first ball of The Open on his valedictory appearance.

20/07/17 21:50

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: The sight of Casey leading the resistance to the Americans might strike some as ironic given his decision not to play in the last Ryder Cup.

20/07/17 20:12

Royal Birkdale plays host to the 146th Open Championship and you can follow the action every step of the way with Sportsmail's live coverage. 

20/07/17 18:08

Two-time major winner Jordan Spieth gave himself nine out of 10 after beginning his bid to secure the third leg of a career grand slam in impressive fashion in the Open Championship.

20/07/17 17:29

Justin Thomas revealed his look for the entire tournament, including rounds three and four which require him to make the cut to even play in, prior to the tournament on Twitter.

20/07/17 16:36

Nine years after finishing second in the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, Ian Poulter made the ideal start in his bid to go one better at the same venue. 'It was amazing,' Poulter said of his round.

20/07/17 16:08

He has nothing but fond memories of Royal Birkdale, but is glad to have got his reminiscing out of the way before returning to the scene of his second Open Championship triumph.

20/07/17 13:23

O'Meara, who won the Masters in 1998 and lifted the Claret Jug at Birkdale three months later, hit the opening shot at 6:35am straight out of bounds as wind and heavy rain made conditions testing.

20/07/17 00:30

DEREK LAWRENSON EXCLUSIVE: Rickie Fowler has a tattoo of the Olympic rings on one forearm to commemorate his participation in Rio last year and smiles broadly at the idea of matching it.

19/07/17 23:24

IAN LADYMAN AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: British Amateur champion Harry Ellis didn’t have to look far for confirmation that miracles can happen in The Open as he practiced with Justin Rose.

19/07/17 23:17

With the opening day's play at Royal Birkdale almost upon us, there is plenty going on behind the scenes. Sportsmail's IAN LADYMAN is on hand to fill you in with the latest goings on in Southport.

19/07/17 23:09

Not since he played in his first Open 10 years ago as an 18-year-old amateur has Rory McIlroy had such high odds as 20-1 against his name. Even at his first Open as a pro in 2009 he was a 16-1 shot.

19/07/17 22:47

Royal & Ancient chief executive Martin Slumbers whipped up a storm on the eve of The Open by describing the golf coverage of rights partner BBC as ‘tired and outdated’.

19/07/17 22:31

CHARLES SALE — SPORTS AGENDA: IMG demanded up to double the money from Sky, who would not be held to ransom, leading to the BBC picking up a one-year contract.

19/07/17 17:33

The final practice round before the start of The Open was suspended and the course's grandstands evacuated after Royal Birkdale was hit by storms on Wednesday.

19/07/17 16:46

Day originally intended to arrive on Sunday but, after learning a connection in New York would be delayed because of President Trump's movements, he decided to book a later flight.

19/07/17 16:40

Rory McIlroy goes into the third major championship of the season on the back of three missed cuts in his last four events, including back-to-back early exits from the Irish Open and last week's Scottish Open.

19/07/17 12:16

The winner of The Open will be presented the Claret Jug when they are victorious on Sunday evening. The prize is one of the most iconic in world sport, but is also one of the most unusual.

19/07/17 12:07

DEREK LAWRENSON AT ROYAL BIRKDALE: Towards the end of a sublime day on the North West coast, he took to the links for a swift nine holes with fellow Northern Irishman Darren Clarke.

19/07/17 11:18

The Open gets underway at Royal Birkdale on Thursday morning with a host of players capable of lifting the Claret Jug when the competition reaches a conclusion on Sunday afternoon.

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