Pantomime villain Bryson DeChambeau ends his Open with a whimper

R&A can quietly exhale as American’s challenge fizzles out in front of the occasional barb from Royal Birkdale crowd

The Open 2026: Ryan Fox wins the Open – as it happened

Hole-by-hole report: New Zealand’s Ryan Fox kept his cool on the 18th green to get his hands on the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale. Scott Murray was watching

Ryan Fox crowned Open champion as heavyweights wilt under pressure

On a dramatic final day of the Open, Ryan Fox, son of a New Zealand rugby legend and grandson of a former Black Caps captain, emerged victorious

Nappy factor? New dad Sam Burns steals march on chasing pack to lead Open

Sam Burns, who is two shots clear of Ryan Fox and Kim Si-woo, is playing only because his wife gave birth earlier than expected

Bryson DeChambeau plays to the gallery whether or not they think he is villain or victim

Even if he does not lift the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale, the American will still be the player everyone is talking about

The Open 2026: day three – as it happened

Hole-by-hole report: On another dramatic day at Birkdale, Ryan Fox shot 62, Rory blasted Bryson, and Sam Burns quietly took charge. Scott Murray was watching

McIlroy lashes out at DeChambeau for ‘holding the Open hostage’ over penalty row

Rory McIlroy has accused Bryson DeChambeau of ‘holding the tournament hostage’ after the incredible scenes which marked the end of the American’s second round at the Open

DeChambeau will play on at the Open despite anger over two-stroke penalty

The American was punished for improving the line of his swing and was doubtful to continue before clearing matters up on social media

The Open 2026: DeChambeau handed two-shot penalty, Herbert leads after day two – as it happened

Australia’s Lucas Herbert leads the field after a record-equalling 62, while Bryson DeChambeau was hit with a late penalty

Rory McIlroy lets driver fly but putts go awry with Open hopes in balance

The world No 2 was in full flow off the tee but off colour on the greens and knows he needs to make a charge on moving day

Herbert ‘disappointed but proud’ after missing putt for record-breaking 61

The Australian Lucas Herbert watched his par putt slide past the 18th hole to miss out on becoming the first man to hit 61 at a major

Is that Scheffler? Is it DeChambeau? No it’s Suber-man, the Open’s breakout star

Chatty American in his first Open enjoys English trains and, despite a second-round blip, likes the links too

Bryson DeChambeau takes subtle swipe at Nick Faldo as Jackson Suber sets Open pace

One-time talkative Bryson DeChambeau had little to say except to respond to Nick Faldo’s ‘zero strategy’ jibe

The Open 2026: Rory McIlroy makes slow start, Suber takes early lead at Birkdale – as it happened

Hole-by-hole updates from the first-round action at Royal Birkdale, with Rory McIlroy finding it hard going

Dan Brown gets fast start at Open but may not make fag end of tournament

Dan Brown, who also impressed at the 2024 Open, made an excellent 66 on the first day while his smoking caught the eye