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• 'Weird stuff is going to happen' - Scheffler and McIlroy on sun-baked Birkdale

  14-07-2026 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy discuss the firm and fiery conditions expected at Royal Birkdale for this week's Open Championship.
  
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• How much money does the winner of The Open receive? Prize money explained

  19-07-2026 12:31 via express.co.uk
  The winner at Royal Birkdale will get an eye-popping fee along with the famous Claret Jug.
  
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• Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau's years-long feud as Open behaviour called out

  19-07-2026 11:20 via express.co.uk
  There is no love lost between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau.
  
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• Fleetwood still dreaming as Burns leads an open Open

  18-07-2026 21:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Local favourite Tommy Fleetwood is five shots behind Open leader Sam Burns after two late bogeys threaten to crush his Birkdale dreams.
  
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• 'Absolutely fabulous' - best shots from third round of The Open

  18-07-2026 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Enjoy the best shots from the third round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy.
  
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• Burns birdies both par fives to take two-shot lead at The Open

  18-07-2026 21:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  American Sam Burns sinks a birdie on holes 14 and 17 to move to ten under par in the third round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau's remark to fan caught as Open crowd show their stance on rule drama

  18-07-2026 20:50 via express.co.uk
  Bryson DeChambeau was overheard making a comment to members of the gallery during Saturday's third round at The Open in the aftermath of his rules controversy.
  
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• 'I'm not particularly fond of DeChambeau' - McIlroy

  18-07-2026 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy describes Bryson DeChambeau's behaviour after receiving a two stroke penalty in the second round of the 2026 Open Championship as"performative" and "for attention," as his discussions with tournament officials delayed the release of the tee times for the third round.
  
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• 'Penalty was justified' - McIlroy on DeChambeau infringement

  18-07-2026 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy says the consensus among the players competing at the 2026 Open Championship is that the two-shot penalty given to Bryson DeChambeau for a rule infringement in the second round was "justified".
  
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• 'I'm not fond of him' - McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of holding Open 'hostage'

  18-07-2026 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy says he has "no doubt" over the R&A's decision to impose a two-stroke penalty on Bryson DeChambeau as he accuses the American of holding the Open Championship "hostage" at Royal Birkdale.
  
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• Rory McIlroy holds nothing back over Bryson DeChambeau following incident at The Open

  18-07-2026 18:21 via express.co.uk
  Bryson DeChambeau was handed a two-shot penalty after Friday's second round at The Open, but Rory McIlroy wasn't keen on defending his fellow professional.
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau lets Sir Nick Faldo know how he feels with subtle comment at The Open

  18-07-2026 16:57 via express.co.uk
  Bryson DeChambeau delivered a pointed response to Sir Nick Faldo's scathing criticism.
  
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• Record-equalling finish from Fox as 2026 Open features another round of 62

  18-07-2026 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryan Fox joins Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns in producing a record-equalling lowest round for a men's major at the 2026 Open, as his score of 62 takes the New Zealander joint top of the leaderboard at the end of his third round at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
  
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• A third 62 at Birkdale - Fox equals Open record

  18-07-2026 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Zealand's Ryan Fox says it will be "cool" to be in the mix on Sunday after shooting an eight-under-par 62 on Saturday at Royal Birkdale.
  
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• 'Clear-cut decision' to punish DeChambeau, and no Trump contact - R&A boss

  18-07-2026 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The two-shot penalty given to Bryson DeChambeau at the Open is a "clear-cut decision" and Donald Trump has not called the R&A, says CEO Mark Darbon.
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau penalty at The Open and Jon Rahm official warning explained

  18-07-2026 13:29 via express.co.uk
  Bryson DeChambeau was furious after being punished on the second day of action at the Open, having been challenging for the lead at Royal Birkdale
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau releases statement after The Open quit fears and punishment

  18-07-2026 09:54 via express.co.uk
  Bryson DeChambeau was hit with a two shot penalty after inadvertently improving his lie, leaving the American at the centre of a controversy
  
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• The Open star was slapped with 20-year ban after being caught cheating

  18-07-2026 07:30 via express.co.uk
  The Open Championship is back but one golfer will forever be remembered for being banned from the sport for 20 years.
  
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• Rory McIlroy's Open wish denied after iconic golf course was banned from hosting major

  18-07-2026 06:30 via express.co.uk
  Rory McIlroy's wish for The Open Championship to be held at a certain golf course was denied.
  
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• How Birkdale crowd helped carry Fleetwood into contention as MacIntyre makes move

  18-07-2026 00:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Home favourite Tommy Fleetwood praises the support of the fans at Royal Birkdale as Scotland's Robert MacIntyre quietly fires himself into contention in round two of the 154th Open Championship.
  
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• Why DeChambeau was hit with a two-stroke penalty at The Open

  17-07-2026 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bryson DeChambeau has been hit with a costly two-stroke penalty following his second round at The Open Championship for illegally improving his lie on the fifth hole. Following a lengthy review with officials at Royal Birkdale, the American saw his score revised to a triple-bogey seven, dropping him to five under par and a tie for fifth place after a 68.
  
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• Two-shot penalty 'fires up' Open contender DeChambeau

  17-07-2026 22:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bryson DeChambeau says the decision to give him a two-shot penalty for "inadvertently improving his lie", "fires me up" for the final two rounds of the championship this weekend.
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau in furious row at The Open as he could quit tournament

  17-07-2026 22:44 via express.co.uk
  Bryson DeChambeau has been impressive at the Open but the American has become embroiled in a huge controversy
  
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• 'How about that!' - best shots from second round at The Open

  17-07-2026 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Enjoy the best shots from the second round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Sam Burns and Matt Fitzpatrick.
  
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• The Open Championship tee-times: Round four

  17-07-2026 21:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tee-times for the fourth round of the 154th Open Championship, held at Royal Birkdale in Southport.
  
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• Two record-equalling 62s at The Open - and two different reactions

  17-07-2026 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Australia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.
  
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• 'Fantastic finish' - Burns holes out from bunker on 18 to tie round record

  17-07-2026 16:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sam Burns joins Lucas Herbert in equalling the record for lowest round at a men's major, with a score of 62 during the second round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale golf club.
  
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• R&A 'pretty close' to taking Open outside of UK for first time

  15-07-2026 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.
  
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• Decision on changing Open final round timings to follow England World Cup semi-final

  15-07-2026 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Any change to The Open's final round timings, to avoid a clash with the World Cup final should England get there, will be made in "the next 48 hours" and be "subtle" says R&A chief Mark Darbon.
  
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• Which Open golfer are you?

  15-07-2026 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With the Open Championship poised to begin at Royal Birkdale, take our personality quiz to discover which male golfer you are most like.
  
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