Open champion says he’s ‘proud’ of McIlroy’s achievements after his fellow countryman completed a career grand slam when ...

The year was 2019. After a 68-year gap, the R&A took the Open back to Royal Portrush. The influence of major winners from ...

Another momentous occasion for Northern Irish golf this morning at Royal Portrush. Two Open champions - Darren Clarke and ...

Rory McIlroy grew up in Holywood, Northern Ireland, and learned to play golf at Holywood Golf Club. I visited and took the ...

“I kept chirping at Peter’s ear,” Clarke says. “I think he ended up trying to avoid me at all costs. It was a bold move on ...

Open winner practised on Tuesday with the Masters champion and Tom McKibbin, and is keen for all three to make their mark ...

Paul McGinley challenged the public perception of Darren Clarke as a happy-go-lucky golfer, instead describing the 2011 Open champion as driven and highly dedicated to the game ...

The original version of this story was published on July 16, 2019, ahead of The Open Championship’s return to Royal Portrush in 2019. With The Open back at Portrush this year, the article was updated ...

Only 70 golfers remain from the 156 who teed off the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush on Thursday with some big names missing the ...

Darren Clarke was seen as golf's golden boy but some believe the fun-loving icon didn't make the most of his talent - which ...

Rory McIlroy received a warm reception when taking to the course for practice and was in good spirits until he noticed a pair ...

A sand mural honouring golfing legends Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Pádraig Harrington, Darren Clarke and Fred Daly has been ...