Full payout from $17 million purse at Royal Portrush
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Scottie Scheffler, Royal Portrush Golf Club
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Andrew, Iain and Eddie looks back at Scottie Scheffler's dominant win at Portrush and question whether his dominance is actually good for the game.
The Northern Ireland emerald gem is one of the best golf courses in the world, but also an ideal place for The Open Championship. PGA of America Golf Professional Brendon Elliott explains why.
Golf's rich history is on full display at the picturesque Royal Portrush — Golfweek's No. 2 rated course in all of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
It was not quite the glorious homecoming Rory McIlroy had dared to dream of on his return to Royal Portrush but it felt like redemption for Northern Ireland's favourite sporting son after the heartbreak of six years ago.
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GOLF.com on MSN10 Open sights, sounds, gripes and joys from Portrush | Monday FinishThe final men's major of the year was particularly memorable for the little things — including these 10 Open Championship specials.
When the Royal Portrush Golf Club was founded, it was called simply “the Country Club.” Starting in 1892, the club was renamed “the Royal Country Club,” and in 1895, it became the “Royal Portrush Country Club.” The changing names have to do with the British royal family, and the history of royal golf clubs.
It is the first time in major championship history that five or more men, each playing under different flags, were tied for the lead.
Only the Open Championship can make a small, seaside town in Northern Ireland feel like the centre of the sporting universe.