The first round of the 2025 Open Championship gave the 156-player field all they could handle, as ever-changing weather conditions allowed Royal Portrush to show off its strength against the best players in the world.

The 153rd British Open Championship runs Thursday through Monday, July 17-20. The world's top pro golfers compete at the 2025 season's final major tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club's Dunluce Course in County Antrim,

The Open Championship prize purse for 2025 will be the same as the 2024's, a total of $17 million. The winner will claim a significant portion of the total, $3.1 million, while the runner-up will claim $ 1.7 million and the third place finisher will take home $1.1 million.

This isn't how Bryson DeChambeau drew it up. He was already in a brutal spot at an odd angle in the rough at the No. 4 in his opening round of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. But then, DeChambeau came up with nothing but air. His third shot was, well, a third stroke but not a third contact.

J.J. Spaun's first career round in the Open Championship was off to a rollicking start on Thursday, the U.S. Open winner going out in one-under 35 at Royal Portrush. Unfortunately, it ended on a semi-sour note.

Colin Murray presents live golf coverage from round 1 of The Open Championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club. The team will follow Rory McIlroy's first round.

The former U.S. Open champion felt like he hit rock bottom 122 days ago. But he has found a new coach, a new caddie and a groove.

The oldest golf championship has returned to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland for the final major of the year. Use our exclusive BetMGM bonus code PENNLIVEMGM to wager just $10 on The Open Championship and receive $150 in bonus bets when the first bet wins.

Another major championship means another opportunity for Scottie Scheffler, but success at the Open Championship and golf in general isn’t what fulfills the American.

At rainy Royal Portrush, caddies shield golf balls, not players. Learn why, and how water changes shots and spin in wet conditions.

On Thursday a special collection between the two was announced that specifically celebrates the Open and Northern Ireland. The duo have put together a capsule collection that combines the essence of the North Coast with Malbon’s contemporary designs. Amazingly, this whole thing is taking place near the Bushmills Distillery.

While Amen Corner in Augusta spans three holes, Royal Portrush's Calamity Corner is just one hole: No. 16 — a 236-yard par 3. The wind swept dunes and overgrown rough surrounding the green make this hole an absolute nightmare for those who miss the putting surface.