Sheffield golfer Joe Dean married his long-term partner and caddie, Emily Lyle, days after competing in the British Open at Royal Birkdale. The wedding followed a demanding week in which Dean secured a late place in the tournament, highlighting both his unconventional route into the Open and the couple’s close personal and professional partnership.

Dean, 32, became the first “Last Chance Qualifier” after winning a play-off against 11 players on the Monday before the event, but missed the cut by three shots on Friday. He and Lyle, who have been together for 11 years and have worked together on the course since their junior golfing days, married at Hodsock Priory near Worksop; both said separating golf-related pressures from home life can sometimes be difficult.