Royal Portrush Golf Club, British Open and the tee times
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The 153rd edition of the British Open is underway at Royal Portrush. Padraig Harrington of Ireland had the honor of the opening tee shot. That was a fitting choice.
Padraig Harrington struck the first tee shot as the 153rd British Open started in cloudy conditions at Royal Portrush on Thursday.
Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the case all year, the strong favorites entering the tournament are Scottie Scheffler (9/2) and Rory McIlroy (7-1).
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The oldest championship in golf always brings out something new. The British Open returns to Royal Portrush for the third time. The weather has been changing every day.
The best golfers in the world are in the UK for the final major of the 2025 season. The 2025 British Open Championship takes place in Northern Ireland this week, with 156 golfers vying for arguably the sport's most coveted trophy: The Claret Jug.