RORY MCILROY INTERVIEW: PLAYING ST ENODOC WAS REALLY COOL

Delighted to welcome back our reigning Masters Champion, Rory McIlroy, to the Genesis Scottish Open.
Rory, back on U.K. soil for the first time here in Scotland. Obviously won this event as well in the past but how nice is it to be back on this side of the pond
RORY McILROY: Yeah, really nice. We’ve been basing ourselves here from the middle of May. Straight after the PGA Championship, we came here, got ourselves settled at Wentworth.
So I’ve probably made a couple of trips back and

The Open Championship remains one of golf’s most demanding tests because it rewards creativity, patience, and smart course management as much as raw power. Royal Birkdale returns as the host venue in 2026, bringing a links layout where changing weather, deep bunkers, and firm fairways can quickly alter the leaderboard. Those conditions often make pre-tournament analysis especially valuable.
For sports fans and bettors, evaluating more than recent finishes is essential. Ball striking, scram

Royal Birkdale has played host to some of the most titanic tussles in Open Championship history, but who will come out on top at the famous Southport links in 2026? Nick Bayly previews the season’s final major, which gets under way on July 16, highlighting the key challenges of the course and assessing the chances of the current generation of pretenders to the crown of ‘Champion Golfer of the Year’.
Since 1860, The Open Championship has been played over some of the world’

In this exclusive travel feature, Greg Evans explores the acclaimed Arabella Golf Resort, where three distinctive championship courses, luxury hotels and the timeless beauty of Son Vida create one of Europe’s finest golfing escapes. Just a short flight from the UK, it offers the perfect blend of first-class golf, exceptional cuisine and laid-back Mediterranean charm.
Mallorca has long been a favourite among travelling golfers, but few destinations on the island deliver quite the same blend

Basingstoke Golf Club has been handed the prestigious honour of hosting the 2027 Girls’ and Boys’ Home Internationals, representing a significant milestone for the club and an opportunity to welcome some of the most talented junior golfers in Great Britain & Ireland.
Taking place from August 2-5 next year, the Home Internationals will bring together the leading young players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with the home nations competing over three days in a combined t

Seven years is a long time to wait. That’s how long it has been since a European golfer last won the Open Championship, the continent’s only major tournament. And if the latest betting odds ahead of the 2026 showpiece are anything to go by, that wait could be set to continue.
Scottie Scheffler arrives at the 2026 Open Championship as the clear favourite to defend the Claret Jug, with the latest odds from Lucky Rebel Sportsbook positioning him as the clear 5/1 frontrunner. And yet, fo

Green Malay is one of the better known green kratom varieties that appears in many online product searches and comparisons. It is often chosen by people who prefer a middle ground option rather than something that feels too strong or too light.
In the kratom uk market, Green Malay is often included in product comparisons because buyers usually want to understand how it differs from other green options and why it is listed so frequently by different sellers. Its popularity is mainly linked to how

Set against the backdrop of rolling greens and a sunny climate, Mijas offers a lifestyle that many golf enthusiasts dream of. Buyers are attracted to the unique blend of leisure options, premium amenities, and vibrant community life found in these residential settings. This article explores why this corner of Mijas golf is considered every golfer’s dream, highlighting key features, price ranges, and the value of local expertise.
Mijas stands out as a premier destination for golfers keen on

adidas Golf has unveiled the latest evolution of its CODECHAOS footwear franchise with the launch of the new CODECHAOS 27, a spikeless shoe designed to deliver an improved combination of comfort, stability and grip for golfers of all abilities.
Available now in both traditional laced and BOA models for men and women, the CODECHAOS 27 builds on the success of previous generations with several key technology upgrades aimed at enhancing performance throughout the swing while maintaining all-day wa

The field for The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale was completed in dramatic fashion on Tuesday as 20 players secured their places through Final Qualifying at four demanding links venues across England and Scotland.
A total of 288 players teed it up over 36 holes at Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire, with just five places available at each venue. As expected, changing weather conditions, testing links layouts and intense pressure combined to produce

Access to online entertainment keeps expanding, and so does the number of players joining online bingo games. Quick Pinoy bingo sessions during a break, longer play at home, or first-time tries on PAGCOR-licensed platforms such as GameZone all involve the same requirement: keeping an account protected. Enjoyment, promos, and game variety matter, yet account safety often determines whether play stays uninterrupted.
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Viktor Hovland was roared on by World Cup fans from his native Norway as he won a play-off to beat world no.1  Scottie Scheffler to win the PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship.
Norway’s ‘viking row’ made an appearance on the course over the weekend with a Norwegian contingent making the trip from Boston to TPC River Highlands in Connecticut to cheer on their home-grown hero.
Hovland had a one-shot lead going into the fourth round on Sunday and was close to clinching vi

South Korea’s Haeran Ryu won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship by two shots after shooting a closing two-under par 70 at Hazeltine National in Minnesota.
The 25-year-old went into the final day with a one-shot lead and relinquished her place at the top of the leaderboard in a fluctuating final round, with three bogeys in the first five holes. But she got back on track with five birdies in a two-under-par round to finish on -13 and capture her first major title and take the &poun

Norfolk’s Sullivan Goddard has been crowned the English U18s Amateur Champion after producing superbly consistent golf across three days at Sand Moor Golf Club in Yorkshire.
The Thetford player posted rounds of 68, 72, 69 and 69 on the par-71 layout to finish -6, securing a three-shot victory over Sandy Lodge’s Nicholas Curran.
Goddard, who started a shot behind the lead after two rounds, attacked the third round, firing five birdies in a -2 that gave him a two-shot cushion heading i

John Gough secured the first win of his professional career after winning the HotelPlanner Tour’s Open de Bretagne.
The 27-year-old former BB&O amateur star, who only turned professional last year, carded a final round 68 to reach 14 under and win the Blot Play9 by two shots at Pléneuf Val André in France.
Starting Sunday’s final round two shots ahead of Spain’s Pablo Ereño and Frenchman Maxence Giboudot, Gough settled well with back-to-back birdies on

Eugenio Chacarra cruised to a five-shot victory at the Italian Open after shooting a final round 64 in Turin.
The 26-year-old Spaniard, who held a two-stroke lead going into the final round, delivered another superb performance at Circolo Golf Torino on Sunday, firing five birdies and an eagle to reach 24 under par and finish well clear of runner-up Matt Wallace.
The victory is Chacarra’s second of the season, following the KLM Open in the Netherlands earlier this month, with his success m

The Open Championship returns to the magnificent Royal Birkdale from the 16th to the 19th of July, 2026, marking the tenth time this prestigious venue has hosted golf’s oldest major. Nestled on the rugged Southport coastline, Birkdale has long been heralded as one of the fairest yet most rigorous links tests on the Open rota. However, while the iconic, ship-like Art Deco clubhouse and the famously flat fairways remain familiar sights, the course itself has recently undergone its most signi

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Wyndham Clark’s wire-to-wire US Open victory was a masterclass in grinding out a major under fire, yet the week that matters most to British golf fans is still to come, and Rory McIlroy arrives at Royal Birkdale carrying unfinished business from Long Island.
There were moments across the four days at Shinnecock Hills when it genuinely felt as though the 2026 US Open might slip away from Wyndham Clark. The Long Island crowd had decided, loudly, that it would prefer almost anyone else to win

England Golf has launched Team England Golf – Professional Golf Development Programme, a major investment designed to give young professional English golfers the competitive starts and structured support to excel in the professional game.
From 2026, England Golf has secured playing opportunities for both male and female players across two key professional circuits: the HotelPlanner Tour and the Ladies European Tour Access Series.
The programme represents one of the most significant enhance

Francesco Molinari has been named as one of Luke Donald’s vice-captains for a third consecutive Ryder Cup.
The 43-year-old Italian joins his brother, Edoardo, in European captain Donald’s backroom team for next year’s event at Adare Manor in Ireland.
Both Molinaris were part of Donald’s successful set-ups at the 2023 and 2025 matches at Marco Simone and Bethpage Black respectively.
Molinari said: “I was very pleased when Luke asked me. I’ve had two great exper

With five courses across Surrey and Kent, including three of the top four most played courses by England Golf iGolfers, Altonwood Group is known for high quality courses and exceptional customer experience.
To maintain those standards, the group has recently undertaken a program of improvements at its original course, Westerham Golf Club in Kent, with significant upgrades in play over the past four years.
“We’ve been through a huge programme of course improvements, including signific

Luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has joined forces with TaylorMade Golf to launch a new premium GPS golf smartwatch designed to combine cutting-edge performance tracking with distinctive golfing style.
The new TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 45mm x TaylorMade Edition headlines a wider collaborative collection that also includes a limited-edition Spider ZT x TAG Heuer putter and a range of co-branded accessories, including caps, luggage and a golf glove. The collection will be available from June

For a long time, the word “pleats” conjured up images of the oversized, billowy trousers of the mid-nineties—garments that seemed to swallow the wearer in a sea of unnecessary fabric. But as the pendulum of style swings back from the ultra-skinny silhouettes of the early 2010s, we are witnessing a refined renaissance. The modern pleated trouser is a feat of balance; it provides the extra room and comfort of traditional tailoring while maintaining a sharp, tapered line that feel

OGIO has introduced some bold new colour options across some of its most popular travel, luggage and accessory collections.
The colour updates have been introduced across selected models in both ranges, adding fresh new shades including greenwood, graphite, pacific and white.
The Renegade Vault collection, OGIO’s premium hard-shell luggage range, is available in both carry-on and hold sizes. The collection combines durable construction, organised storage and premium travel features design

Now that the US Open is over and done with, July approaches. And with July comes a weekend steeped in history, when The Open begins. The 154th Open Championship is set to start on 9th July, and the tournament will be played at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.
 
The course takes players through towering dunes, with flat fairways obscured from the rest of the course, and the iconic Royal Birkdale clubhouse. It’s played host to 10 Open Championships in its history, but who will win

Golf has always rewarded patience. Fans follow form across four rounds, study course conditions and watch how players respond to pressure when a tournament tightens on Sunday afternoon. That same measured approach now shapes how many Australian golf followers compare digital wagering options before a major event or weekly tour stop.
Rather than choosing a platform on impulse, more fans are looking at usability, market depth, payment options and safer gambling tools. For readers comparing golf be

The British television landscape is undergoing a massive transformation. In 2026, the traditional satellite dish is rapidly becoming a relic of the past. Driven by the nationwide rollout of full-fibre broadband and the soaring costs of traditional TV packages, millions of households are cutting the cord. The future of broadcasting has arrived, and it is entirely internet-based.
Whether you are looking to slash your monthly bills, access international content, or finally get a reliable stream for

 Rory McIlroy chasing history and Scottie Scheffler targeting the career Grand Slam, this week’s US Open at Shinnecock Hills has the makings of a major that will be remembered for years.
The United States Golf Association confirmed last September that Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, would host the 126th US Open on 18-21 June 2026. It is the sixth time the club has hosted the championship, and the layout has a habit of making reputations and breaking hearts in equa

The Professional Golfers’ Association has announced the appointment of Nick Oakley as its next Chief Executive.
Oakley becomes only the third Chief Executive of The PGA since 1991, following Sandy Jones and Robert Maxfield, and will take up his position later this year.  Oakley qualified as a PGA Professional in 1999 and brings more than 30 years of international experience across sport, entertainment and the golf industry. He has built a broad career spanning organisational lead