Liverpool Daily Post - Tag - open championship

Clarke calls for The Open to return to Royal Portrush

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

CHAMPION Darren Clarke has re-iterated his belief that Royal Portrush would be able to host the Open.

Thomas Bjorn was back on top of his game to take a share of the first round lead with qualifier Tom Lewis in the Open Championship at Sandwich

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A DAY of surprises at The Open ended with the biggest one of all – the lowest-ever round by an amateur in the 140-year history of the championship.

Rory McIlroy happy with patient opening round at the Open

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

RORY McILROY admits he has had “about four” hangovers since his runaway US Open victory, but he will not be adding his slow start to the Open to the list.

Simon Dyson made the most of his Open call up to move into contention on the first day

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

ENGLAND’S Simon Dyson was a reserve for The Open like Thomas Bjorn a week ago – and on the leaderboard with him yesterday.

Yorkshireman Danny Willett admits to Open nerves

Liverpool Daily Post — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

YORKSHIRE’S Danny Willett admits his experience of winning the English Amateur Championship at St George’s could not really prepare him for his Open debut.

Lee Westwood keeps Open mind as he prepares for Tiger Woods showdown at Turnberry

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

LEE WESTWOOD thought it could not get any tougher than playing with Tiger Woods in the final group on the final day of a major in California.

Blown away by Birkdale test

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

THE obvious highlight of Paul Waring’s season was his superb performance at the Open Championship at storm-tossed Royal Birkdale.

Foundation gives chance to try golf to 4,000 youngsters at Royal Birkdale

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:00:00 GMT

THE Golf Foundation enjoyed a successful Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, showcasing its development work in junior grass roots golf.

Open host Birkdale is given back to nature

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:00:00 GMT

AS THE spectator stands are finally dismantled and Royal Birkdale returns to its solitude, the atmosphere of sand dunes and sea breezes, the Open has finally come to an end.

A shining example of how clever course design can rein in the golfing power brokers

Liverpool Daily Post — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:45:00 GMT

THE OPEN left many memories. The huge crowds, cheerful and enthusiastic as always, even in the wildest weather. The rise up to the top of the leaderboard of oldie ex-champion Greg Norman. And also the players’ struggle to dominate the golf course in the way they have in the past.