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2025 British Open: Rory McIlroy's Opening Tee Shot Led to Everyone Making Same Joke

The hometown hero fought through some demons on the first hole at Royal Portrush.

Sports Illustrated

Ryan Peake: The convicted ex-bike gang member playing at The Open

The Australian is hoping to at least ‘make the cut’ at Royal Portrush after securing DP World Tour membership for 2026

The Independent UK

Aussie Open crew playing catch-up after Smith shocker

Cameron Smith smacked one of the worst tee shots of his major career - a fitting launch of an underwhelming day for Australia's Open Championship battalion.

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How Fast Are The Greens At Royal Portrush On The Stimpmeter?

The Open Championship is being hosted at the stunning Royal Portrush for a second time in six years, but how fast are the greens on the stimpmeter?

Golf Monthly

Rory McIlroy Returns to Royal Portrush Seeking Redemption and Open Championship Glory

Rory McIlroy returns to Royal Portrush for the 2025 Open Championship with unfinished business. After missing the cut in 2019, he seeks redemption, a sixth major title and a career-defining home victory.

International Business Times UK

'A Subtle Act Of Rebellion' - Nike Unveils Special Edition Open Championship Shoes

The special edition Nike shoes are sure to get a lot of attention at Royal Portrush this week...

Golf Monthly

Padraig Harrington gets Open under way at Royal Portrush

The 53-year-old, who won back-to-back Claret Jugs in 2007 and 2008, started with a birdie.

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The Open 2025: Fitzpatrick in five-way tie for Open lead as Scheffler and McIlroy lurk – as it happened

Matt Fitzpatrick is joint-top of the leaderboard after the first round, with Rory McIlroy within touching distance

The Guardian - UK

McIlroy On Home Turf As Scheffler Seeks Satisfaction At British Open

Rory McIlroy will be roared on in his homeland as the 153rd British Open gets underway at Royal Portrush on Thursday as world number one Scottie Scheffler seeks his first Claret Jug.

International Business Times

The 1st Hole At Royal Portrush Is Scary - But Is It The Toughest Start In The Open Championship?

The 1st hole at Royal Portrush ruined Rory McIlroy's chances at the 2019 Open Championship, and here's what makes it such a devilish start to the tournament

Golf Monthly

2025 British Open Predictions: Our Picks to Win at Royal Portrush

Golf's oldest championship begins Thursday and SI Golf writers and editors share their picks for a winner at the season's final major.

Sports Illustrated

Birthday boy Adam Scott still dreaming at 97 not out

Australian golfing great Adam Scott still believes he has another major triumph in him as he celebrates his 45th birthday at the British Open at Royal Portrush.

AAP

The Open 2025 weather: Royal Portrush forecast for Round 3 on Saturday

The weather played havoc at The Open in 2019 at Royal Portrush and could prove to be a decisive factor in who picks up the Claret Jug this year

The Independent UK

2025 British Open Forecast: Weather May Be Big Factor at Royal Portrush

The first round at Royal Portrush may include a major weather shift in the middle of the day.

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Calamity Corner: the Daunting, Controversial Par-3 That Could Decide the British Open

In the 2019 British Open, just 41% of the field hit the green on the 236-yard 16th hole. Players, however, aren't the biggest fans of long par-3s.

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy must scale emotional mountain in search of home Open glory

The Northern Irishman has nothing left to prove, but still has to carry a vast weight of expectation at Royal Portrush

Golf Monthly

What Did We Learn From Mark Darbon’s 'Slick' First Open Press Conference?

The R&A chief executive has been speaking to the media ahead of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush

Golf Monthly

I Asked Google Gemini To Predict A Surprise Winner, First Round Leader And Top-10 Finisher At The 2025 Open Championship

Using AI tools, like Google Gemini, is fast becoming part of our everyday lives - but can it help me find some value in the Open Championship betting markets?

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The Independent UK

Justin Rose re-energised following ‘comedown’ in wake of Masters near miss

Rose says he is coming ‘back around to having more energy and focus again’ ahead of The Open.

Evening Standard

Tourism chief hopes hosting Open will create investment boost for golf courses

The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush is set to become the second best attended in history.

Golf Monthly

Early/Late Vs Late/Early - Is There A Draw Advantage At The Open Championship This Year?

The weather is always an important factor at the Open Championship, but will conditions at Royal Portrush give an advantage to one side of the draw this week?

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy admits he prioritised Royal Portrush return over career Grand Slam

The 36-year-old added a Masters green jacket to his collection in April to become the sixth player to win all four major championships.

Golf Monthly

The Astonishing Handicap Indexes Of The Top-10 In The 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush

We are back at Royal Portrush for the 153rd Open Championship, but what will it take to lift the Claret Jug? This handicap data from 2019 offers a clue...

Golf Monthly

The Open First Round Leader Picks: 66/1 Shot Headlines 3 Players To Watch

We've got three picks to be first round leader at the 2025 Open Championship at prices of 40/1, 60/1 and 66/1 to top the leaderboard after 18 holes at Royal Portrush

Sports Illustrated

Royal Portrush’s Return to the British Open Rota Is a Tale of Perseverance

The scenic Northern Ireland links is hosting an Open for the second time in six years, but before that was a 68-year drought. Bob Harig explains how Royal Portrush's fortunes turned.

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