A historic Open venue in Southport, Merseyside
Tee times for rounds one and two at the Open Championship in Southport have been published. Top players including McIlroy, Scheffler, Fleetwood and Rahm are in strong groups. The event starts on Thursday with a full schedule of early and late starts.
Fincantieri has signed a contract to build a third Four Seasons yacht for Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings. The ship will be built in Ancona and delivered in 2031, following the success of Four Seasons I and II. The new 207-metre, 34,000-gross-ton vessel will feature all-suite lodgings, expansive terraces and multiple dining venues, extending a concept that blends luxury hospitality with advanced shipbuilding.
Scotland have faced Brazil in Miami in Group C. They have conceded costly goals and now wait to see if they advance to the knockout rounds. Manager Steve Clarke has acknowledged mistakes while John McGinn says the players are gutted but committed.
The Open at Royal Birkdale is underway. Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele headline the first draws, with Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau among the marquee groups. Jack McDonald and Tommy Fleetwood feature among home players teeing off early, while defending champion Scheffler faces a late morning start.