Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy will both be gunning to win The Open Championship at Royal Troon this week, with the last major crown of the season up for grabs

Rory McIlroy begins his quest to win a second Open Championship title on Thursday afternoon, playing alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas.

Alongside Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, contenders for the Claret Jug come in the shape of defending champion Xander Schauffele and home favourite Shane Lowry after his famous victory here in 20

RORY McIlroy feels he can scamper to a sixth Major triumph at the Open – after finally getting a break from the “hamster wheel” of professional golf. McIlroy believes the reason it took him

JJ Spaun was left heartbroken after being beaten by Rory McIlroy in a play-off at the Players Championship in March - and the Northern Irishman hasn't let him forget it

Rory is excited because with a great performance at the Scottish Open, he gave indications that he could lift the major trophy again.

JJ Spaun has candidly revealed the sting of a sharp seven-word taunt from Masters champion Rory McIlroy, which he felt was "too soon" following his Players Championship disappointment. The 34-year-old went toe-to-toe with McIlroy in a nail-biting play-off at the Players earlier this year.

The competition begins on Thursday morning and the tee times have been confirmed with Padraig Harrington, twice an Open champion, kicking things off on the first tee at 6.35am alongside local star Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard.

Rory McIlroy will have to wait for his shot at redemption at Royal Portrush after being given a mid-afternoon tee time for Thursday’s first day of The Open.

With memories of his Royal Portrush meltdown six years ago still vivid, Rory McIlroy has a score to settle at the only venue in his home country to host a major title.

The world No. 2 placed runner-up at the Genesis Scottish Open, gaining momentum entering next week's British Open in his native homeland.