Martin Slumbers pictured in July 2018
R&A still planning for "full-scale" Open Championship
Chief executive Martin Slumbers added, however, that 'robust plans' were in place for a reduced capacity or behind-closed-doors model.
Feb 10, 10:30
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A closer look at the schedule for sport fans in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics, Euro 2020, Wimbledon tennis and Open golf are back on the sporting calendar.
Dec 31, 13:22
 England's Paul Casey in action at the Masters on November 12, 2020
Paul Casey enters the 2021 Saudi International
Paul Casey opted out of the inaugural event in 2019, citing concerns over the country's human rights record.
Nov 26, 11:14
 Tyrrell Hatton in action on March 8, 2020
Tyrrell Hatton to take strong lead into final round at BMW PGA Championship
Tyrrell Hatton's choice of clothing has been a talking point this week.
Oct 10, 17:30
 Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Shane Lowry shares halfway lead with Matt Fitzpatrick at BMW PGA Championship
Matt Fitzpatrick recorded back-to-back chip-ins in his second round.
Oct 9, 17:32
 Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Leaders Shane Lowry and Matt Fitzpatrick neck-and-neck in BMW PGA Championship
The pair are three shots ahead of France's Victor Perez.
Oct 9, 14:02
 Russell Knox pictured in January 2020
Russell Knox takes one-shot lead on day one as PGA Tour starts in California
The Scot was a stroke ahead in northern California, where wildfires have caused significant evacuations.
Sep 11, 06:41
 Jack Grealish in action for Villa on February 29, 2020
Coronavirus latest: What sports stars have said during lockdown on March 30
Barcelona's players have agreed a pay cut.
Mar 30, 18:33
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Coronavirus: Shane Lowry fears travel restrictions could hamper golf's resumption
The Open champion is currently based in Florida with his family.
Mar 30, 09:42
 Brooks Koepka in action on July 28, 2019
Brooks Koepka in contention on return from injury in Abu Dhabi
Brooks Koepka lies two shots off the lead held by Italy's Renato Paratore and South African Shaun Norris.
Jan 16, 14:58
 Brooks Koepka in action on July 28, 2019
World number one Brooks Koepka fires opening round of 66 on return from injury
The American has not played since October.
Jan 16, 12:26
 Sergio Garcia in action on March 27, 2019
Garcia vows to show the "true Sergio" in Abu Dhabi
The Spaniard was thrown out of the inaugural Saudi International for serious misconduct in 2019.
Jan 15, 14:04
 Justin Rose in action at the US Open on June 15, 2019
Justin Rose in contention for Turkey treble after strong finish
Rose is just two shots behind joint leaders Tom Lewis and Matthias Schwab.
Nov 7, 15:31
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Shane Lowry eyes third victory to secure Race to Dubai crown
The Open champion is top of the European Tour's money list ahead of the BMW PGA Championship.
Sep 17, 16:49
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Open victory still not settling in for Shane Lowry
Lowry already appreciates he may not experience another high in golf like he did at Royal Portrush.
Jul 23, 14:29
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Lowry sets sights on Ryder Cup debut after Open triumph
The 32-year-old is the fifth Irish player to claim the Claret Jug.
Jul 22, 09:59
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
The Open: A look back at Shane Lowry's charge to glory
The 32-year-old won the Claret Jug by six shots.
Jul 22, 08:36
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Shane Lowry "can't believe" he is a major champion
The Open champion held his nerve on the final day at Royal Portrush.
Jul 22, 08:35
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
In Pictures: In pictures: The sporting weekend as Shane Lowry wins Open
Shane Lowry won the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Jul 22, 08:34
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
The Open day four: Shane Lowry secures first major
Here we look at an emotional triumph for the home favourite.
Jul 21, 19:26
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Shane Lowry turns Carnoustie tears into triumph at Royal Portrush
The Irishman was upset by the state of his game at The Open in 2018 and 12 months later he has lifted the Claret Jug.
Jul 21, 19:13
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Open victory best birthday present ever, says Lowry's father
Brendan Lowry, a celebrated Gaelic footballer, turned 60 days before Shane clinched the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush.
Jul 21, 18:55
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Shane Lowry storms to Open title at Royal Portrush
The Irishman was roared on by a sell-out crowd as he secured his first major crown.
Jul 21, 17:25
 Shane Lowry celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship golf tournament during the final round at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 21, 2019
Open winner Shane Lowry in profile
The man from Offaly became the fifth Irishman to lift the Claret Jug.
Jul 21, 17:24
 Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
Lowry closes in on Claret Jug as players battle miserable conditions
The Irishman was on course for his first major title in the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Jul 21, 15:14
 Francesco Molinari in action at The Open on July 19, 2019
Defending Open champion Molinari signs off in style at Portrush
The Italian's bogey-free round included an eagle on the 12th.
Jul 21, 12:26
 Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
Players make most of early starts with conditions set to deteriorate at The Open
Shane Lowry holds a four-stroke lead over Tommy Fleetwood at the top of the leaderboard/
Jul 21, 10:51
 Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
Relative calm greets early starters in final round of The Open
Eddie Pepperell had three birdies in four holes after a poor start.
Jul 21, 08:34
 Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
The Open day four: Leader Lowry bids to secure first major
The Irishman holds a four-shot lead.
Jul 21, 03:30
 Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
Open leader Lowry thrilled by 'most incredible day' of his career at Portrush
The Irishman claimed a four-shot lead heading into the final round.
Jul 20, 20:21
 Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
Lowry in driving seat after stunning 63 gives him four-shot lead at Royal Portrush
The Irishman's closest challenger is Tommy Fleetwood, who carded a third-round 66.
Jul 20, 19:24
 Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
Westwood continues form in bid for first major at the Open
The Englishman kept up his bogey-free run across the front nine on Saturday.
Jul 20, 16:51
 Henrik Stenson in action during day one of the Ryder Cup on September 28, 2018
Stenson makes early move towards Open leaders
Back-to-back birdies take the Swede to within three shots of the overnight leaders
Jul 20, 14:44
 Ryan Fox in action on July 7, 2018
The Open: American duo get off to third round flier
Fox and Hwang also make early progress with back-to-back birdies
Jul 20, 11:53
 Francesco Molinari in action at The Open on July 19, 2019
Third round underway at The Open
Graeme McDowell and Charley Hoffman claim birdies early in the third round at Royal Portrush.
Jul 20, 10:42
 Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
The Open day three: Shane Lowry looking to continue Open charge
The Irishman shares the lead at Royal Portrush with JB Holmes.
Jul 20, 07:28
 Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
The Open: Joint-leader Shane Lowry happy to lead home hopes
Irishman is a surprise leader but McIlroy is going home.
Jul 19, 20:38
 Shane Lowry pictured on July 19, 2019
The Open: Shane Lowry, JB Holmes share lead after day two
The pair are on eight under after the second round at Royal Portrush, a shot clear of English duo Tommy Fleetwood and Lee Westwood.
Jul 19, 20:30
 Brooks Koepka hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of The Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club
The Open: Brooks Koepka in contention as Rory McIlroy suffers horror round
At eight over par McIlroy was 12 shots off the clubhouse target set by Ireland's Shane Lowry.
Jul 18, 20:48
 Rory McIlroy in the rough at The Open on July 17, 2019
Rory McIlroy Open chances all-but over after first-round 79
McIlroy began with an eight and signed off with a seven in an opening 79 on home soil at Royal Portrush.
Jul 18, 16:21
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