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Barnsley's Patrick Kelly. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Barnsley v Doncaster: Midfielder on former boss, golf - and ignoring his mum
PATRICK Kelly is on the fairway to success with Barnsley.

England's Matt Fitzpatrick lines up a putt on the ninth green on day four of the Open. The Yorkshireman would finish in a tie for fourth.

Fitzpatrick revels being back in major hunt but no one can reel in Scheffler

All smiles: Harrogate's John Parry reacts after recording a hole-in-one on the 13th hole on day three of the Open (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

John Parry continues career revival with hole-in-one in the Open

Open shot: Former Ryder Cup team-mates Lee Westwood, left, and Ian Poulter are the standout names hoping to qualify for the Open over 36 holes on Tuesday (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Westwood and Poulter vying with Oli Sullivan and emerging pros for Open spot

Lindrick hosts Open Championship regional qualifying on Monday June 23, 2025.

Lindrick and Fulford welcome Open Championship hopefuls

Matt Fitzpatrick of England looks on during a practice round prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Matt Fitzpatrick hoping to avoid being blown off course at Royal Troon

England's Lee Westwood at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Picture: David Davies/PA

Fitness no issue for Lee Westwood as he strives to end major wait

Sheffield's Danny Willett.

The Open: Wind is taken out of Danny Willett’s sails at Portrush

Worksop's Lee Westwood.

The Open: Lee Westwood still maintains a winning mentality

TOP OF THE WORLD: Shane Lowry celebrates winning the Claret Jug at The Open at Royal Portrush. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

The Open – Shane Lowry finally able to weep tears of joy with Royal Portrush tri...

Leading the way: Republic Of Ireland's Shane Lowry after recording a birdie on the 17th.

The Open 3rd round: ‘My mind’s a bit fuzzy,’ says leader Shane Lowry

Rory McIlroy.

AN emotional Rory McIlroy narrowly misses the cut at Royal Portrush

England's Lee Westwood celebrates with his girlfriend and caddie Helen Storey after his birdie on the 18th at Royal Portrush. Picture: David Davies/PA/TheOpen.com

The Open – English trio leading the chase to end long Open wait

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy finds it tough going on day one at Royal Portrush. Picture: David Davies/PA

The Open – No happy homecoming for Rory McIlroy after opening round of 79 at Por...

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during preview day four of The Open Championship 2019 at Royal Portrush Golf Club. (Picture: PA)

The Open - Rory McIlroy carries Irish hopes as Danny Willett and Matt Fitzpatric...

Matthew Fitzpatrick, of Sheffield

Darren Clarke to hit opening shot at The Open

Rory McIlroy splashes out of a bunker during a practice round at Carnoustie. (Picture: PA)

The Open: McIlroy hoping to cradle Claret Jug once again

Lee Westwood Trophy winner Joe Dean with then Rotherham GC lady captain Evelyn Callard (Picture: Driving Golf PR).

Westwood Trophy field looks to profit from twice winner Joe Dean’s absence

New English champion Joe Dean has been selected for next week's Home Internationals (Picture: Leaderboard Photography).

New English champion Dean will step up for Home Internationals alongside two of ...

R&A Chief Executive Peter Dawson.

BBC could be priced out of Open coverage after Fox deal

Donaldson ends long wait for triumph in emphatic manner
A WEEK that meant so much to Northern Ireland turned out to mean even more for Welshman Jamie Donaldson.
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