McDowell was at the centre of attention when the Open returned to Portrush six years ago. This time around, few will notice he’s not there at all.

World number one Scottie Scheffler is in town, as is Masters champion Rory McIlroy and new US Open champion JJ Spaun.

Golfer Daniel Hillier will feature at The Open Championship major next week at the Royal Portrush course in Northern Ireland, courtesy of his European Tour ranking 07 Jul: Golfer Amelia Garvey has ...