Irish eyes are smiling again
Ireland’s Paul Dunne will have to cope with the pressure of being the pre-tournament favourite for the first time as he looks to go one better than last year in the Hassan Trophy.
Golf
Masters jacket a perfect fit for McIlroy
I tipped him at the start of the year and while he’s not firing on all cylinders yet I’m not about to change my prediction that Rory McIlroy will be donning the green jacket at Augusta National on Sunday evening.
Dream opportunity for club golfers ahead of The 147th Open
Golf club members are being given a dream chance to tee it up at Carnoustie only hours before the world’s leading golfers gather for The 147th Open in July.
Aberdeen golfing tradition about to change
It is one of the longest-established rules on the fairway.
Wallace confident in his skills during Hero Indian Open
Matt Wallace believes he played some of the best golf of his life to secure his second European Tour title at the Hero Indian Open.
Lawrie looks back to the future with Qatar quest
Aberdeen’s Paul Lawrie is relishing his return to the Qatar Masters.
Historic Royal Aberdeen vote paves way for Scottish Open return
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club last night voted to allow women members in a move that could pave the way for the return of the Scottish Open.
Hopes of a Scottish win on the European Tour as Gallacher gets in Malaysia mix
Stephen Gallacher and Marc Warren stormed up the leaderboard on the second day of the Maybank championship to raise hopes of a first Scottish win on the European Tour since 2015.
Jamieson top Scot as De Jager leads field
Scott Jamieson made the strongest start of the Scottish contingent in South Africa on the opening day of the Tshwane Open yesterday.
Aberdeen’s Richie Ramsay flourishes in Dubai Desert Classic
Aberdeen’s Richie Ramsay finished with a flourish in the Dubai Desert Classic to register his best finish since coming second in last July’s Irish Open.
Weather suspends play at Gleneagles
Play has been suspended for the day at Gleneagles after the weather wreaked havoc with the first round of the M&H Logistics Scottish PGA Championship.
Tyrrell Hatton won’t change his on-course demeanour despite criticism from fellow pro
Defending Alfred Dunhill Links champion Tyrrell Hatton does not intend to tone down his passionate approach to the game, despite criticism from fellow professionals.
Rory McIlroy has never forgiven Roy Keane for autograph snub
Rory McIlroy says being shunned by former Manchester United captain Roy Keane is the reason why he always tries to make time for autograph hunters.
Jordan Spieth targets grand slam after dramatic Open championship victory
American Jordan Spieth has set his sights on the career grand slam after exorcising the demons of last year’s Masters capitulation by winning the Open at Royal Birkdale.
Spieth braves the elements at Birkdale to take pole position at the Open
American Jordan Spieth will take a two shot lead into the third round of the Open championship today after a dazzling display around a wet and wild Royal Birkdale.
Aberdeen’s Richie Ramsay sitting fifth at halfway point of the 146th Open championship
Aberdeen’s Richie Ramsay is in the position to turn his childhood dream of becoming an Open champion into reality after a gutsy second round at Royal Birkdale.
Richie Ramsay well-placed going into day two of the 146th Open championship
Aberdeen’s Richie Ramsay thanked playing partner Matt Kuchar for inspiring him to a promising start at the 146th Open championship.
Rory McIlroy thanks caddie for saving Open chances with stern pep talk
Rory McIlroy said it took a stern pep talk from his caddie to keep alive his chances of claiming the Claret Jug for the second time.
Out of form Rory McIlroy tells punters to back him at Birkdale
Get your money on me – that was the message from Rory McIlroy ahead of the 146th Open championship getting under way at Royal Birkdale.
Brooks Koepka: The days of one man dominating golf are over
Brooks Koepka believes the days of one player dominating the sport of golf is over.
Henrik Stenson promises to skydive with the Claret Jug if he defends title
Open champion Henrik Stenson has promised to take the Claret Jug skydiving if he successfully defends the title at Royal Birkdale.
Jordan Spieth: The Open is the ‘easiest’ major to win
Jordan Spieth reckons the Open championship is the easiest major to win because bad weather can take half the field out of the running for the Claret Jug.
Tommy Fleetwood revelling in role of hometown hero at the Open championship
Local boy done good Tommy Fleetwood insists he is not feeling any extra pressure ahead of this week’s Open championship in his hometown.
Sergio Garcia sets sights on Spanish treble at Royal Birkdale
Masters champion Sergio Garcia hopes to complete a Spanish hat-trick this week by lifting the Claret Jug.
Duncan Stewart happy to avoid moving day and stay in the hunt at Dundonald Links
Grantown’s Duncan Stewart was delighted to avoid a weekend of unpacking boxes at his new home by making the cut at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.
Relaxed approach pays off for Scottish Open co-leader Padraig Harrington
Padraig Harrington says coming to terms with the fact he may never win another major has helped spark his golfing renaissance at Dundonald Links.
Cruden Bay emerges as frontrunner to host 2019 Scottish Open
Cruden Bay has emerged as the frontrunner to host the 2019 Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.
Stephen Gallacher keeps Open dream alive with strong Scottish Open start
Stephen Gallacher was thrilled to keep his Open dream alive after moving into contention on the opening day of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.
Rickie Fowler underlines Birkdale credentials with fast start at Dundonald Links
Rickie Fowler showed why he is being tipped as one of the main contenders for the Claret Jug with an excellent start at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.
Mikko Ilonen praises his new irons after surging into Scottish Open lead
Mikko Ilonen credited a new set of irons after shooting to the top of the leaderboard at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.
Adam Scott hopes rare Scottish Open outing can prepare him for Claret Jug success
A trip to Royal Aberdeen gave a 16-year-old Adam Scott his first real taste of links golf and the Aussie hopes a rare appearance in this week’s Scottish Open will make him ready to finally get his hands on the Claret Jug.
Open champion Henrik Stenson gears up for Claret Jug defence at Dundonald Links
Open champion Henrik Stenson intends to watch the footage of his dramatic victory at Royal Troon last year as he prepares to defend the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale next week.