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The Open: Jordan Spieth falters as Louis retains lead in the sunshine

The Open: Jordan Spieth falters as Louis retains lead in the sunshine

Jordan Spieth lost ground after a dramatic end to his third round at The Open on Saturday.

The Open: Rory's roar dampens on day three

The Open: Rory's roar dampens on day three

Rory McIlroy threatened to make up serious ground on the leaders in The Open at Royal St George's on Saturday.

The Open: Collin Morikawa closes in on leader Louis Oosthuizen

The Open: Collin Morikawa closes in on leader Louis Oosthuizen

American Collin Morikawa made full use of his early start to turn up the heat on day two of The Open at Royal St George’s.

The Open: Traffic chaos on first day included broken down bus

The Open: Traffic chaos on first day included broken down bus

Tired spectators at The Open were stuck in gridlock after the first day of action last night which was added to by a broken down bus.

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One Direction star in Kent

One Direction star in Kent

One Direction singer Niall Horan was seen at the world famous 149th Open golf championships today.

Perfect round for Open leader Oosthuizen

Perfect round for Open leader Oosthuizen

Day one leader Louis Oosthuizen said his opening round 64 was 'perfect'.

The Open: Louis Oosthuizen leads on day one at six under par

The Open: Louis Oosthuizen leads on day one at six under par

Former Open champion Louis Oosthuizen set the pace on day one at Royal St George's on Thursday.

Golf workers' £8,000 boost for hospital

Golf workers' £8,000 boost for hospital

Caddies at the venue for the 149th Open have raised £8,000 for a hospital.

The Open: It's all about the timing!

The Open: It's all about the timing!

What's it like to tee off at 6.35am at The Open?

The Open: Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm on Royal St George's

The Open: Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm on Royal St George's

Some of the leading contenders to lift the Claret Jug on Sunday evening give their verdict ahead of the 149th Open.

Watch The Open on the big screen

Watch The Open on the big screen

Fans of The Open will be able to soak up the atmosphere of the golf tournament by watching it on the big screen a stone's throw away.

More than 60 years of clean travel

More than 60 years of clean travel

Electric trains replaced steam trains, which had been fuelled by coal, in the 1960s.

Town set for biggest week in a decade

Town set for biggest week in a decade

Just days away from one of the biggest sporting events in the calendar, we find out how Sandwich is preparing for The Open.

Crowds of 30,000 expected at Kent's biggest sporting event

Crowds of 30,000 expected at Kent's biggest sporting event

Crowds of more than 30,000 are expected on each day of an upcoming tournament in Kent.

The Open: Shane Lowry on defending his title

The Open: Shane Lowry on defending his title

Shane Lowry talks about a new experience at The Open, his disastrous round when he played at Royal St George's, and tales of Claret Jug drinking.

Everything you need to know about The Open

Everything you need to know about The Open

As thousands prepare to descend on Sandwich for The Open golf, here's what you need to know if you're going along or living nearby.

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How much is the prize money for winning The Open?

How much is the prize money for winning The Open?

The winner of The Open at Royal St George's this month will take home a record amount in prize money.

Councillor who was former deputy mayor resigns from town and district

Councillor who was former deputy mayor resigns from town and district

A prominent town councillor and portfolio holder for the district has resigned with immediate effect having served since 2015.

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Golfers miss out on spot at The Open

Golfers miss out on spot at The Open

Kent's golfers missed out on a place at The Open during final qualifying on Tuesday.

Canterbury duo fall just short

Canterbury duo fall just short

Canterbury Golf Club’s Richard Wallis and Josh Bristow failed to claim a place in The Open on Tuesday.

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