The crowds following Rory McIlroy for three days at Royal Portrush have been enormous, a reminder of the expectations. On banners and flags and buntings of grandstands there are images of the claret jug,

The simplest one is to wager on the in-form golfers, a list led by Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy may get the nod over Scheffler in some circles this week because he's playing on home soil at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Simon Mariani died July 14, his obituary says. He was described as "driven, dedicated, smart, likeable and exceptionally talented."

A golfer has passed away on Monday after being struck by lightning during a game, according to his obituary. The lightning struck Simon John Mariani, 28, during a golf competition on Thursday, July 8 at Ballyowen Golf Club.

In a now-viral speech, Scottie Scheffler questioned the fulfillment of winning tournaments and why it matters at Royal Portrush Golf Club ahead of the British Open.

Scottie Scheffler has won more tournaments and majors than anyone over the last three years. He is No. 1 in the world and no one is close to him. Nothing would mean more to him than leaving Royal Portrush with the silver claret jug .

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler isn't intimidated by playing links golf this week at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

The audio of a 911 call former NFL QB John Elway made after agent Jeff Sperbeck fell from a golf cart and sustained fatal injuries has been revealed.