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'I'm not particularly fond of DeChambeau' - McIlroy
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.
Posted on 18/07/2026 | 6:48 pm
'Penalty was justified' - McIlroy on DeChambeau infringement
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".
Posted on 18/07/2026 | 4:51 pm
'I'm not fond of him' - McIlroy accuses DeChambeau of holding Open 'hostage'
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.
Posted on 18/07/2026 | 4:25 pm
Record-equalling finish from Fox as 2026 Open features another round of 62
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.
Posted on 18/07/2026 | 2:35 pm
A third 62 at Birkdale - Fox equals Open record
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.
Posted on 18/07/2026 | 2:28 pm
'Clear-cut decision' to punish DeChambeau, and no Trump contact - R&A boss
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.
Posted on 18/07/2026 | 12:24 pm
How Birkdale crowd helped carry Fleetwood into contention as MacIntyre makes move
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.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 10:47 pm
Golf: The Open
Second Round Highlights. How is the stellar field coping at Royal Birkdale?
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 9:30 pm
Why DeChambeau was hit with a two-stroke penalty at The Open
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.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 9:00 pm
Two-shot penalty 'fires up' Open contender DeChambeau
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.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 8:53 pm
'How about that!' - best shots from second round at The Open
Enjoy the best shots from the second round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Sam Burns and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 7:46 pm
The Open Championship tee-times: Round four
The tee-times for the fourth round of the 154th Open Championship, held at Royal Birkdale in Southport.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 7:42 pm
Two record-equalling 62s at The Open - and two different reactions
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.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 2:40 pm
Herbert feels 'all the emotions' after record-equalling round at The Open
Australia's Lucas Herbert admits to experiencing a whirlwind of 'emotions' at Royal Birkdale after his sensational, record-equalling eight-under-par 62. The 30-year-old came close to making golf history by reaching nine under through 17 holes, only for a closing bogey to cost him the first ever 61 in a men's major championship.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 2:38 pm
'Fantastic finish' - Burns holes out from bunker on 18 to tie round record
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.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 2:34 pm
'Oh dear' - Herbert bogeys 18th to miss out on record-breaking round of 61
Australia's Lucas Herbert misses a golden chance to secure the lowest round of golf at a men's major, pulling his five-foot putt wide to finish with a second round score of 62 at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Posted on 17/07/2026 | 2:11 pm
R&A 'pretty close' to taking Open outside of UK for first time
Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.
Posted on 15/07/2026 | 11:47 am
Which Open golfer are you?
With the Open Championship poised to begin at Royal Birkdale, take our personality quiz to discover which male golfer you are most like.
Posted on 15/07/2026 | 11:06 am
What is the prize money at The Open 2026?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the prize money for this year's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
Posted on 15/07/2026 | 9:44 am
'I didn't think I'd live to this age' - Howard's inspiring journey to The Open
BBC Sport NI speaks to Irish golfer David Howard, who discusses being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis aged seven and qualifying for The Open at Royal Birkdale.
Posted on 14/07/2026 | 12:54 pm
Why it's time for The Open to crown an English winner
It is nearly 60 years since Tony Jacklin became the last Englishman to win The Open on English soil but there's every chance that drought may be broken this week, writes Iain Carter.
Posted on 14/07/2026 | 8:00 am
Why did England’s 2006 World Cup dream end in agony?
Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?
Posted on 11/05/2026 | 5:00 am
'LIV fate a warning' - is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
Posted on 1/05/2026 | 7:49 am
What now for Rahm, DeChambeau and LIV's biggest names?
Star names including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau face an uncertain future on the LIV tour, writes Iain Carter.
Posted on 30/04/2026 | 6:00 pm
The Chipping Forecast
Eddie is preparing for his return to Tour as Justin Rose links up with an F1 team
Posted on 29/04/2026 | 5:45 am
The Chipping Forecast
Andrew, Iain and Eddie convene to talk about Matt Fitzpatrick winning at Hilton Head
Posted on 21/04/2026 | 7:45 am
The Chipping Forecast
It's time to wrap up the Masters and Rory McIlroy's epic defence.
Posted on 14/04/2026 | 7:40 pm
The Chipping Forecast
He’s done it again! Andrew & Iain react to Rory McIlroy’s Masters win
Posted on 13/04/2026 | 8:40 am
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