Open Championship tees off Thursday from Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Amrin, Northern Ireland, the final major of the 2025 calendar year. The Open 2025, also known as the British Open 2025, was last played at this course in 2019 when Shane Lowry captured the Claret Jug.

There will be 156 golfers teeing it up in the 153rd Open Championship. Among them will be 16 past champions of the oldest major in men's golf.

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

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

World number one Scottie Scheffler is the favourite on golf betting sites, with local hero Rory McIlroy next on the market. McIlroy is aiming to follow in the footsteps of his good friend Shane Lowry, who was the champion golfer in 2019 - the last time Portrush hosted the tournament.

Golf's oldest championship returns to Royal Portrush. It's the third time the British Open has gone to the Northern Ireland links. Shane Lowry won in 2019.

The final major championship of the PGA Tour season comes to us from the beautiful coast of Northern Ireland, with Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim hosting the 2025 Open Championship. Royal Portrush last hosted the Open Championship in 2019 when Shane Lowry set records on a soft course.

Explore the top contenders for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, where golf’s biggest names chase the Claret Jug.