Royal Portrush showed its teeth on Thursday as the 2025 Open Championship field got the full links golf experience. The weather shifted and changed throughout the first round to create challenging scoring conditions,

It’s like you’re telling stories over a beer, reflecting on the day at the pub. There’s an intimacy and loyalty."

After starting his Thursday with an eagle on the second hole en route to a first-round 67, Matt Fitzpatrick is right at the top of the British Open leaderboard. A four-under start at Royal Portrush is nothing to sneeze at,

Scottie Scheffler settled, settled and settled until he surged through the finish line of his opening 18 holes at the 2025 Open Championship. Signing for a first-round 68 to position himself one stroke behind the early co-leaders of Matt Fitzpatrick,

In 2019, it was the first-ever sold-out Open. It was a hugely significant moment for Northern Ireland after a troubled past.

Rory McIlroy shot 1-under 70 in the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush that is also serving as a homecoming for the Northern Irish star.

Pidgin Harrington of Ireland looks to play out of a bunker on the 13th green during a practice round for the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Tuesday,

Rain showers can be expected at times for the 153rd Open Championship, which is being hosted on the coast of Northern Ireland.