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                    <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Golf Monthly  in Open-championship ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Two-Stroke Penalty Could Be Handed To Players Guilty Of Misconduct At The Open ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The R&A CEO Mark Darbon confirmed there is likely to be a code of conduct introduced at The Open this year with stroke penalties for those who breach it ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:07:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jonny.leighfield@futurenet.com (Jonny Leighfield) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jonny Leighfield ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/gif" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W37LSt65LZxbFuZYmezjFi-1280-80.gif">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Mark Darbon speaks during The Open Championship media day at Royal Birkdale in 2026]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Mark Darbon speaks during The Open Championship media day at Royal Birkdale in 2026]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Big Names To Feature As Heroes Classic To Debut At The Open Championship ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Major winners and high-profile figures from sport and entertainment will be present at the inaugural Heroes Classic, which takes place on  the Tuesday of Open week ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:23:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matt.cradock@futurenet.com (Matt Cradock) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Cradock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/STcyWhMAZoWxQ2jL7qFh83-1280-80.png">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Jordan Spieth kisses the Claret Jug and Tommy Fleetwood chats to his caddie]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Jordan Spieth kisses the Claret Jug and Tommy Fleetwood chats to his caddie]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Royal Lytham And St Annes Confirmed For Open Return ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The English links layout will host its 12th Open Championship in 2028, the R&A has announced ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ elliott.heath@futurenet.com (Elliott Heath) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elliott Heath ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i98F76if9WYpmp5KcfBD56-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Royal Lytham And St George's The Favorites To Host 2028 Open Championship ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Royal Lytham & St Annes and Royal St George's are the two favorites as the R&A are reportedly set to finally announce the host for the 2028 Open Championship ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ onepaulh@hotmail.com (Paul Higham) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Higham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fCM47qLqibk7gr6iUNWiEX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[The Claret Jug at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[The Claret Jug at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Singapore Open Preview: The International Series Continues With Open Championship Spots Up For Grabs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The International Series heads to Sentosa for the Singapore Open this week, where two spots for this year's prestigious Open Championship will be awarded ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:55:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:46:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Roberts ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xqza23xcgeq3o9aeyEoFXk-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Open Qualifying Series 2026: Schedule And Results Ahead of Royal Birkdale ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Six spots have been claimed so far on the Open Qualifying Series, and there are plenty more on offer in the coming months ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:57:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tour]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matthew Wolfe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oB7uB9SY4krNWNPyEo2RYD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How You Can Play The 2026 Open Venue For Under £100 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The newly launched 'Birkdale Ballot' allows golfers to play this year's Open Championship course for just £99 ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:09:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ elliott.heath@futurenet.com (Elliott Heath) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elliott Heath ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9SSa8VPYAfKRLjgKohwxdB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ R&A Pushes Back 2028 Open To Avoid Olympics Clash ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 2028 Open will take place in August to avoid clashing with the Olympics, the R&A has confirmed ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:20:45 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ elliott.heath@futurenet.com (Elliott Heath) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elliott Heath ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X6cTSAGVVA8TtMdVExQjy4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ian Woosnam Shares Bold Idea To Make The Open More Like The Masters ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 1991 Masters winner has suggested one interesting idea regarding course set-up which would dramatically change the face of The Open Championship ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:15:13 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:17:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jonny.leighfield@futurenet.com (Jonny Leighfield) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jonny Leighfield ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kzv4ZqE7LU7kTWfXUffjiS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Ian Woosnam looks on (left) with a general view down the 18th of St Andrews Old Course (right)]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ian Woosnam looks on (left) with a general view down the 18th of St Andrews Old Course (right)]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Things I Learned About Scottie Scheffler at The Open Championship Winner's Press Conference ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After winning the third leg of the career grand slam, I sat in the winner's press conference with Scottie Scheffler - here are the five things I learned. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:14:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Conor Keenan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zNyEySzdffLtd27PwScZJH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler speaks to the media]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler speaks to the media]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lee Westwood And Justin Leonard Jump Over 3,200 Spots In The World Golf Rankings After Strong Open Championship Showings ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Both Westwood and Leonard saw their positions in the Official World Golf Ranking rise significantly after strong showings at Royal Portrush ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:07:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:08:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matt.cradock@futurenet.com (Matt Cradock) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Cradock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JD7gs76ZWP3RXPerDrMQF5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Much Did Scottie Scheffler’s Caddie Ted Scott Make At The Open Championship? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Scottie Scheffler secured a maiden Claret Jug at The Open Championship, with his caddie Ted Scott pocketing yet another large payday for his efforts ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:50:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:18:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matt.cradock@futurenet.com (Matt Cradock) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Cradock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SfC3JVshXGFw5q2Ty2H3SJ-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'This Is A Good Example Of Why So Many People Are Afraid To Put Themselves Out There And Compete Or Take Risks' - Mickelson Explains Scrutiny Of Professional Sport After Historic Open Round ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Reacting to a post on X, Mickelson claimed he hasn't been afraid to make mistakes on and off the course - something that others are scared of doing due to scrutiny ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matt.cradock@futurenet.com (Matt Cradock) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Cradock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KX6f59GQgJgmkHkk6gZs75-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Which Players Have Completed 3 Of 4 Legs Of The Career Grand Slam? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Multiple players have claimed three of the four men's Major championships, with many names coming up just short of competing the Career Grand Slam ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matt.cradock@futurenet.com (Matt Cradock) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Cradock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8dXMgpaD8ySrCAGiV7ydp4-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Where Is The 2026 Open Championship? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Royal Birkdale will hold the Open Championship for the 11th time in 2026, with Jordan Spieth winning last time the English links venue hosted in 2017 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Euan Tickner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9SSa8VPYAfKRLjgKohwxdB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Overheard At The Open: The Best Things I've Heard From A Week At Royal Portrush ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Over 200,000 fans descended upon the Dunluce Links for The Open Championship - these are the best things I heard from a week on the ground. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Conor Keenan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9JtmYNUar8RkuycZLP6ptU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Scottie Scheffler Wins The Open Championship In Dominant Fashion ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Scottie Scheffler fired a three-under 68 to claim a four stroke victory over Harris English, with the World No.1 dominating proceedings at Royal Portrush ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 09:25:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:28:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ elliott.heath@futurenet.com (Elliott Heath) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elliott Heath ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rmbWShQMCzg4FeyJyVm8dH-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Watch The Open Final Round: Live Streams, TV Details, Timings As Scottie Scheffler Aims To Emulate Tiger Woods  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ All the info on live streams, TV broadcasts, and free coverage to watch the final day of The Open live from anywhere on Sunday. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 23:16:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ woleryproperty@yahoo.co.uk (Roderick Easdale) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roderick Easdale ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TyszdyBoBThuAE4v9DHX49-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is The Largest Margin Of Victory At The Open Championship? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There have been a number of mammoth wins at golf's oldest Major, but what is the largest margin of victory at The Open Championship? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 21:19:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 21:20:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matt.cradock@futurenet.com (Matt Cradock) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Cradock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dAf6PFcsMuLfkZSuMDtppb-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Tried Matt Fitzpatrick's Cross-Handed Chipping Technique... But Did It Improve My Short Game? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Matt Fitzpatrick has a great chance to win the Open Championship at Royal Portrush this weekend, but how did I get on with his cross-handed chipping technique? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tips]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VhZJmTWADrGQhv8ehzTXKR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[I tried cross-handed chipping, used by Major winner Matt Fitzpatrick, to see if it could improve my short game]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick hitting a cross-handed chip shot during the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, with an inset image of Baz Plummer trying the cross-handed chipping technique]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'It's Not Rocket Science' - Bryson DeChambeau Suggests Pace Of Play Fix After Being Put On The Clock At Royal Portrush ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After he was put on the clock during the third round of The Open Championship, DeChambeau spoke in length about how he would speed up play on the pro circuits ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:54:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:55:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matt.cradock@futurenet.com (Matt Cradock) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Cradock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vemqb6oWBYKsePzcfLhkk6-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is The Claw Grip Taking Over? Scottie Scheffler Among Numerous Pros Taming Portrush With The Popular Putting Style ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The claw putter grip is becoming more-and-more popular on the professional circuits, with Scheffler using it to much success at The Open Championship ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:56:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 14:57:04 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matt.cradock@futurenet.com (Matt Cradock) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Cradock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BqFSbhfw5TMEd237AYQF7b-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Does Brian Harman Waggle His Club? Love It Or Hate It... The Answer Could Improve Your Golf Game ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Brian Harman's club waggle is a highly debated topic at The Open, but whether you like it or not, our expert explains how a routine could help your golf game ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zFehiZAoBHDHVSSrTxdCx-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Brian Harman&#039;s familiar routine often gets people talking, but why does he waggle the club before taking his shot?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Two images of Brian Harman, one of him at the top of his backswing about to hit a shot at Royal Portrush during the 153rd Open Championship, and one with him looking forward while resting on his putter at the Open]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Know Royal Portrush Like The Back Of My Hand - Here Are The 4 Keys To Open Success This Weekend ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Royal Portrush is ready to offer up a strong Major test at the Open Championship this weekend, but what is the recipe for success around the Dunluce Links? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Conor Keenan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SCNobxN7ofJeKkQNyHzBvg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[These four key aspects are going to be important in determining who will win the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush this weekend]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Matt Fitzpatrick checking his yardage book at Royal Portrush during the 153rd Open Championship, with an inset image of Scottie Scheffler in the finish position after hitting an iron shot at the Open]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Secrets Of The Players' Open Yardage Book  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The yardage books the professionals use at The Open Championship look a lot different to the ones in your local pro shop - here is why. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Conor Keenan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A9z9f9LedifsK7mBkkHR3V-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 11 Big Names Who Missed The Cut At The Open Championship ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Scottie Scheffler leads going into the weekend of The 153rd Open Championship, where a number of big names are heading home at the halfway stage ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matt.cradock@futurenet.com (Matt Cradock) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Cradock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P8iu4gLF6gsGyFxPniTis6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Popular Training Aid That Propelled Brian Harman To Open Championship Glory In 2023 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Harman is in a great position to challenge for a second Claret Jug and, with his Open Championship victory in 2023, it was a particular training aid that vaulted him to a maiden Major win ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:17:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:18:03 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ matt.cradock@futurenet.com (Matt Cradock) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Cradock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iCRzR7e2CAQ2JghMRn2RbB-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 14 Players Outdriving Bryson DeChambeau At The Open ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Bryson DeChambeau had a day to forget at Royal Portrush on Thursday, but I was still shocked to find that 14 players outdrove him at The Open Championship... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:55:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p4uTDUwrgisnEQWmZvNHie-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau can usually be found towards the top of the driving distance stats, but 14 players outdrove him in round one at the Open Championship]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Bryson DeChambeau at the top of backswing with driver, hitting a tee shot at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, with an inset image of Bryson hitting a tee shot on 14th hole and a head and shoulders image of Bryson DeChambeau]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Early Leader Jacob Skov Olesen Used This Drill On The Range At Royal Portrush... It Could Transform Your Ball Striking ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Jacob Skov Olesen stormed into an early lead at Royal Portrush, but we saw him using an interesting drill on the range which could help your golf game... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:06:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:30:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/joGwGsxCbtvKLbCCSD5aj8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Jacob Skov Olesen stormed into an early lead at the Open Championship, but can his practice drill help you to play better golf?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Jacob Skov Olesen headshot, with an inset image of Jacob Skov Olesen hitting an iron shot at the Open Championship and another inset image of Jacob Skov Olesen carrying out a connection drill on the range at Royal Portrush]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Fast Are The Greens At Royal Portrush On The Stimpmeter? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Open Championship is being hosted at the stunning Royal Portrush for a second time in six years, but how fast are the greens on the stimpmeter? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:11:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ToLRkYd66jeCHx3qPWwrLn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[The pace of the greens at Royal Portrush will be of great interest to players, but just how fast are they?]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Two images of Shane Lowry on the greens at Royal Portrush, one of him reading the green and one of him after impact in the putting stroke, with a circled image placed behind of a stimpmeter in operation]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler Comfortably Leads By Four Strokes Going Into Final Round At Royal Portrush ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Scottie Scheffler carded a four-under-par third round of 67 to lead The Open Championship by four strokes from Haotong Li going into the final day in Northern Ireland ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:25:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 19:21:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ elliott.heath@futurenet.com (Elliott Heath) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Elliott Heath ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FfphXWMqjvcBcVE4ZPXFsa-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Get Get Tickets For The 2026 Open Championship ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale is still a long way away, however, you can make your preparations for attending by purchasing tickets now ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Euan Tickner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RtFh8qTq3Hxj7KAaCNMFQH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Can I Watch The Open For Free? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's how you can watch The Open 2025 for free this week, with details on free trials and free streaming at R&A TV. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Patrick Fletcher ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9j4u3b2YMVVM5CPUbSdRUU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[Fans look on during a practice round prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 16, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. ]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Fans look on during a practice round prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 16, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The 1st Hole At Royal Portrush Is Scary - But Is It The Toughest Start In The Open Championship? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 1st hole at Royal Portrush ruined Rory McIlroy's chances at the 2019 Open Championship, and here's what makes it such a devilish start to the tournament ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:45:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ onepaulh@hotmail.com (Paul Higham) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Higham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VG6hVijDFmuoBamLXwVsu7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I Asked Google Gemini To Predict A Surprise Winner, First Round Leader And Top-10 Finisher At The 2025 Open Championship ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Using AI tools, like Google Gemini, is fast becoming part of our everyday lives - but can it help me find some value in the Open Championship betting markets? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vEhQFwgihWXg3jGzM7U6nS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[I asked AI to dive into the data and pick me some winners at the Open Championship, but I was surprised by its responses...]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A green at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, with the flag and grandstands bearing the Open logo, with an inset image of a robot holding a golf ball and a thought bubble filled with an AI brain to represent AI picking its winner for the Open Championship 2025]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Open Championship 3-Ball Betting: Who Will Come Out On Top In Featured Groups? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There's some huge names in the Open Championship featured groups, but who will have the best first rounds from these threesomes? Paul Higham makes his 3-ball picks at Portrush ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ onepaulh@hotmail.com (Paul Higham) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Higham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7pEh3pwWL78tRExifRK89D-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    <media:description><![CDATA[The famous yellow leaderboards at Royal Portrush for the Open Championship]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[The famous yellow leaderboards at Royal Portrush for the Open Championship]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Early/Late Vs Late/Early - Is There A Draw Advantage At The Open Championship This Year? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The weather is always an important factor at the Open Championship, but will conditions at Royal Portrush give an advantage to one side of the draw this week? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:33:32 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ onepaulh@hotmail.com (Paul Higham) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Higham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/26kMaRzg4ci4JHc5Syj2be-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Astonishing Handicap Indexes Of The Top-10 In The 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We are back at Royal Portrush for the 153rd Open Championship, but what will it take to lift the Claret Jug? This handicap data from 2019 offers a clue... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qY5DXh4P5dkqpsp3HLWdVU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[This calculation could shine a light on what it will take to win the Open Championship at Royal Portrush this week]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Open Champion Shane Lowry playing his approach shot into the 18th green during the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, with a packed grandstand behind the green, with inset images of Tommy Fleetwood and Rickie Fowler also playing their approach shots into the same green]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ R&A Chief Mark Darbon On Why Turnberry And Muirfield Must Wait For Another Open - But Portmarnock Firmly On The Radar ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ R&A chief executive Mark Darbon says he's told Eric Trump why Turnberry can't stage an Open right now, and it's the same reason holding Muirfield back as well ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:35:31 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ onepaulh@hotmail.com (Paul Higham) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Higham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pEbpvR37ginPcctLa5MvyQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Open First Round Leader Picks: 66/1 Shot Headlines 3 Players To Watch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We've got three picks to be first round leader at the 2025 Open Championship at prices of 40/1, 60/1 and 66/1 to top the leaderboard after 18 holes at Royal Portrush ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ onepaulh@hotmail.com (Paul Higham) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Higham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qLa35tVVCxJwynNc8HNgZQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Hit Out Of A Deep Revetted Bunker – My Short Game Lesson From A PGA Pro ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ I was lucky enough to have a lesson in the kind of bunker you'd expect to see at the Open Championship, but how did I get on with Ben Emerson's expert coaching? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:34:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:16:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ab2sfKJnbqswET6injeZxM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[I wanted to learn how to hit out of a deep revetted bunker, so I asked expert Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Ben Emerson who coached me through it...]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ben Emerson at impact in the a greenside bunker with a revetted face, demonstrating the correct position during the low point of the swing]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How To Win The Open Championship: Two-Time Champion Ernie Els' Blueprint For Major Success ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Two-time Open Champion Ernie Els sat down with Evin Priest to explain how he was able to play his way into contention year in, year out on the links... ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:10:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ epriest@email.com (Evin Priest) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Evin Priest ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TfvtdPu2zJ2FWERNgVvbKf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Ernie Els is perfectly positioned to describe how to win the Open Championship - as a two-time winner of the Claret Jug]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Ernie Els hitting a tee shot at the Open Championship, with an inset image of Ernie Els at the 2002 and 2012 Open Championships - where he won the Claret Jug on both occasions]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Open Championship Is Here - These Are 8 Of My Favorite Limited Edition Collections ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The final major of the 2025 season takes place at Royal Portrush this week - here's a look at some of the special edition releases ahead of the Open Championship in Northern Ireland. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Conor Keenan ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXioU6KDqKEKWb8MhwVMcT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Royal Portrush Course Guide: Head Pro Gary McNeill Shares The Inside Track On The 2025 Open Championship Venue ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gary McNeill, head professional at Royal Portrush, tells us all about the Dunluce links – including four pivotal holes that could shape the tournament ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:41:44 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category>
                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Fergus Bisset ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nf3HFm3NzpkggdsabAdYEh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Gary McNeill knows all there is to know about Royal Portrush, so we asked him to share his wisdom with you in preparation for the Open Championship]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Royal Portrush head professional Gary McNeill walking the course at the 148th Open Championship, with two inset images of Gary hitting a putt and an iron shot as a marker at the 2019 Open, with two circled images of Justin Thomas hitting a bunker shot at the 153rd Open Championship and the 16th green at Royal Portrush with the Open flag in the hole]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Open Championship Special Bets: 6 Tips For Royal Portrush Including Top LIV Golfer, Top-10 Finish And Best Debutant ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Six special bets to consider for the Open Championship, including a 40/1 shot for first round leader and a 16/1 chance to finish top of the rest of the world ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:03:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:05:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ onepaulh@hotmail.com (Paul Higham) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Higham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3XP5zsH5b4DXkdBB5EM3XH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bazza's Best Bets For The Open Championship 2025: Outright Winner, Sleeper, First Round Leader And Top Finish Betting Tips ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our resident betting expert Baz Plummer shares the best Open Championship picks in the outright winner, sleeper, first round leader and top finish markets ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:46:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:09:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ barry.plummer@futurenet.com (Baz Plummer) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Baz Plummer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vCcwBDAEZ6uQPoyXT8D5NY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Bazza&#039;s best bets for the Open Championship 2025 focus heavily on LIV Golfers, specifically those that play for Legion XIII]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[The Claret Jug that will be awarded to the winner of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, with an inset image of the &#039;Bazza&#039;s best bets&#039; badge signifying the tips of betting expert Baz Plummer]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Paul Waring Becomes Second Withdrawal From 2025 Open ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Paul Waring has withdrawn from this week's 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, just days before the Major gets underway ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Euan Tickner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i9ndWyf8rzHu9Tu6vJfXcP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'I'll Never Forget The Experience Of People Cheering My Name On Every Tee And Yelling Encouragement In My Face' - Shane Lowry Reflects On His Emphatic 2019 Open Championship Win ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ David Facey sits down with Shane Lowry to discuss his Open Championship win in 2019, his return to Royal Portrush and his thoughts on the final Major of 2025 ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Facey ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WcvGCLYLRxVGQHMHLYHqvm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Shane Lowry reflects fondly on his Open Championship victory at Royal Portrush in 2019]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Shane Lowry smiling towards the camera, with an inset image positioned slightly overlapping behind his head with Shane Lowry celebrating his emphatic 2019 Open Championship win at Royal Portrush in front of jubilant fans]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Which Past Open Champions Are Not Playing At Royal Portrush? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ There are 16 former Open champions teeing it up at Royal Portrush, but a number of big name Claret Jug winners won't be there this year ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:57:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ onepaulh@hotmail.com (Paul Higham) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Paul Higham ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NP6q8ze84XEsPW6z8qHDed-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Open 2025 TV Guide: Live Stream, Schedule, How To Watch The Action From Royal Portrush ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We have all the broadcast and streaming information worldwide for the final men's Major of 2025 so you can watch The Open Championship from anywhere this week. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ woleryproperty@yahoo.co.uk (Roderick Easdale) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roderick Easdale ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mcb6AcGGzSayDM6dQPEMP8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Champion Golfer of the Year for 2024: Xander Schauffele with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship at Royal Troon]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Xander Schauffele with Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship of 2024 at Royal Troon]]></media:text>
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