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Irish Independent
2 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Padraig Harrington makes history with Senior Open win at Sunningdale
Just a month after capturing his second US Senior Open in four years in Colorado Springs and a cheque for $800,000, the Dubliner (53) claimed the winner's cheque for $447,800 by capturing the Senior Open by three strokes at Sunningdale's Old Course to join Gary Player, Bob Charles, Tom Watson and Darren Clarke in an exclusive club. Winner of The Open in 2007 and 2008, when he also captured the US PGA Championship, Harrington started the final day with a two-stroke lead over Justin Leonard on 13-under-par. He got off to the perfect start with an eagle at the first and made a birdie at the sixth before following a bogey at the seventh with another birdie at the ninth to turn for home four shots clear of the field. He went on to birdie the 14th to get to 17-under and while he bogeyed the 17th, he took a three shot lead over Leonard and clubhouse leader Thomas Bjorn to the 72nd hole. He went on to two putt from long range for a par four to win by three strokes and capture his third senior major from Leonard and Bjorn on 16-under par. Clarke finished tied for 51st on two-over after a closing 72.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lee's in the mix after steady Scottish Open start
Australia's recent major winner Minjee Lee has made a solid start to her Women's Scottish Open tilt by posting a four-under par 68 to stand two shots off the lead after day one. Lee, who won her third major at last month's US PGA Championship, is in a large group sharing third place that includes American world No.1 Nelly Korda after Thursday's first-round of action at Dundonald Links. Five players are in a share of second with Ireland's Leona Maguire, Japan's Rio Takeda, Spain's Nuria Iturrioz, England's Lottie Woad and Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol all on five-under-par. England's Charlotte Laffar, who carded eight birdies and two bogeys in getting to a six-under 66, holds the outright lead. Making light work of this tee shot, @minjeegolf tees herself up a birdie opportunity 🐥 — LPGA (@LPGA) July 24, 2025 Former world No.1 amateur Woad, had held top spot on her own after six birdies in 14 holes, including almost holing her tee shot at the short 11th. But the 21-year-old's only bogey of the day at the par-four 17th dropped her back into the group sharing second, which includes Ireland's Maguire - herself a former No.1 -ranked amateur, after signing for a 67. Perth star Lee is making her ninth assault on the Women's Scottish Open with the world No.5 never having finished worse than tied 18th in the event.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Lee's in the mix after steady Scottish Open start
Australia's recent major winner Minjee Lee has made a solid start to her Women's Scottish Open tilt by posting a four-under par 68 to stand two shots off the lead after day one. Lee, who won her third major at last month's US PGA Championship, is in a large group sharing third place that includes American world No.1 Nelly Korda after Thursday's first-round of action at Dundonald Links. Five players are in a share of second with Ireland's Leona Maguire, Japan's Rio Takeda, Spain's Nuria Iturrioz, England's Lottie Woad and Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol all on five-under-par. England's Charlotte Laffar, who carded eight birdies and two bogeys in getting to a six-under 66, holds the outright lead. Former world No.1 amateur Woad, had held top spot on her own after six birdies in 14 holes, including almost holing her tee shot at the short 11th. But the 21-year-old's only bogey of the day at the par-four 17th dropped her back into the group sharing second, which includes Ireland's Maguire - herself a former No.1 -ranked amateur, after signing for a 67. Perth star Lee is making her ninth assault on the Women's Scottish Open with the world No.5 never having finished worse than tied 18th in the event.
Metro
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Rory McIlroy sends message to Scottie Scheffler after 'incredible' Open triumph
Rory McIlroy admitted he has nothing but admiration for Scottie Scheffler after the World No1 further enhanced his status in the record books with a dominant victory at the Open. Scheffler cruised to a stress-free four-shot victory at Royal Portrush on Sunday to claim his fourth career major and second of the year after his triumph at the US PGA Championship in May. The American has now won three of golf's four majors and is just one short of McIlroy's career tally despite being seven years younger than the Northern Irishman. And McIlroy conceded that Scheffler's victories only serve to reinforce his status as the game's best most prestigous talent. 'None of us could hang with Scottie this week,' McIlroy refelcted after his final-round 69 which saw him finish T7 in front of a frenzied home crowd. 'He's an incredible player. He's been dominant this week. Honestly, he's been dominant for the last couple years. He is the bar that we're all trying to get to. 'In a historical context, you could argue that there's only maybe two or three players in the history of the game that have been on a run, the one that Scottie's been on here for the last 24 to 36 months. Incredibly impressive. 'He's a very worthy winner. Also, he's a great person, and I think he's a wonderful ambassador for our game as well. I'm really happy for him and Meredith and his family.' Asked how it feels to watch Scheffler in his current form, McIlroy added: 'I think all you can do is admire what he does and how he does it. 'I think what he does is one thing, but how he does it is another. He just goes about his business, doesn't do anything overly flamboyant, but he's the best at executing in the game right now. 'He's been absolutely amazing over these past two to three years. As I said, all you can do is tip your cap and watch in admiration.' Scheffler's level of dominance in recent years has rightly evoked comparisons with Tiger Woods, who has 82 PGA Tour victories, 15 of those majors, to his name. However, the current World No1 was quick to reject any comparison between himself and his childhood inspiration. 'I still think they're a bit silly. Tiger won, what, 15 majors? This is my fourth. I just got one-fourth of the way there,' Scheffler said. More Trending 'I think Tiger stands alone in the game of golf. He was inspirational for me growing up. He was a very, very talented guy, and he was a special person to be able to be as good as he was at the game of golf. 'I don't focus on that kind of stuff. That's not what motivates me. I'm not motivated by winning championships. 'I don't look at the beginning of the year and just say, hey, I want to win X amount of tournaments, I want to win whatever it is. I don't do that. 'I have dreams and aspirations that I think about, but at the end of the day, when I wake up to practise, I feel like what motivates me is just getting out and getting to live out my dream. I get to play professional golf, and I feel like I'm called to do it to the best of my ability.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: What time does Rory McIlroy start at The Open? Round Two tee times, TV schedule, and how to watch MORE: What time does Rory McIlroy start at The Open? Round Two tee times, TV schedule, and how to watch MORE: Tyrrell Hatton: 'US Open near-miss stung – but I'm positive about The Open'
Metro
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Scottie Scheffler storms to dominant victory at The Open to win fourth major
Scottie Scheffler stormed to his fourth major title and first Open Championship with a commanding four-shot victory at Royal Portrush. The World No1 began the final round with a four-shot lead and never looked likely to surrender it to the chasing pack on Sunday. A final-round 68 saw the American end the tournament on 17 under par, with fellow countryman Harris English his closest challenger on -14. Victory sees Scheffler claim his second major triumph of the season after his win at the US PGA Championship in May and now means he just needs to win the US Open to complete the career Grand Slam. More to follow. MORE: What time does Rory McIlroy start at The Open? Round Two tee times, TV schedule, and how to watch MORE: What time does Rory McIlroy start at The Open? Round Two tee times, TV schedule, and how to watch MORE: Tyrrell Hatton: 'US Open near-miss stung – but I'm positive about The Open'
