In just 72 holes, a player can turn a somewhat-mundane season into a memorable one, a memorable season into a historic one and a historic season into one of an all-time great campaign. That's what is on the line this week at the 2025 Open Championship as Royal Portrush hosts the final major of the season in Northern Ireland.

In the short but robust tradition of covering road-related content ahead of a major championship (see Q&A on the turnpike running through Oakmont), we're pleased now to bring you some content on another topic that has very little to do with golf,

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

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

One of the best British Open traditions going—punishing drop zones—is back for the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. Dylan Dethier with Golf.com captured two photos of some of the nastier drop zones the R&A implemented this year: That's the good stuff.

The Open has had 28 different winners aged 38 or older all-time, the same number as the Masters and U.S. Open combined.

The 16th hole at Royal Portrush, known as Calamity Corner, is a challenging 236-yard par 3. The hole features a steep ravine to the right of the green, making recovery difficult. A new back tee was added in 2019,

The 153rd Open Championship continues Friday at Royal Portrush. USA Network and Peacock will have wall-to-wall live coverage from Portrush, Northern Ireland, including these featured groups (all times EDT): 4:47 a.

Royal Portrush Golf Club is home to a beautiful links-style layout for players to contend with this week, but its unique design is presenting quite a challenge