Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays out of the rough on the 4th hole during the first round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Scheffler makes bright Open start, McIlroy 3 shots back

Fitzpatrick, Haotong, Skov Olesen, Bezuidenhout and English hold clubhouse lead

Lee Westwood rolls back years on British Open return

The 52-year-old is playing at a major championship for the first time since 2022

England's Lee Westwood reacts on the 18th green after completing his 2-under par 69 on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.

Scheffler does not care about being Open favourite

World No 1 produced his best British Open finish last year with a tie for seventh

US golfer Scottie Scheffler watches his approach shot from the 18th fairway during practice ahead of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 14, 2025.

Rahm 'confident' of ending Spain's British Open wait

Hoping to become only 2nd Spaniard to lift Claret Jug after three-time winner Ballesteros

Spain's Jon Rahm gestures during a press conference held ahead of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 15, 2025.

McIlroy confident of handling emotional British Open

McIlroy became just the sixth man to win all four majors when he won at Augusta

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy attends a press conference ahead of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 14, 2025.

Australia's Kim wins Evian Championship in play-off

English amateur Lottie Woad took third place alongside Australia's Minjee Lee

Australia's Grace Kim poses with the trophy after her victory on the first playoff hole after the final round of the Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club, in Evian-Les-Bains, eastern France on July 13, 2025.

From tragedy to triumph: Golfer Nlareb's success story

At 34, Cameroonian golfer has faced more challenges than most see in a lifetime

From sleeping on streets to multiple amputations to golfing success; Issa Nlareb's incredible journey

Ernie Els withdraws from the British Open

The R&A did not give a reason Sunday for the withdrawal of the 55-year-old South African

Ernie Els of South Africa hits a tee shot on the sixth hole during the third round of the U.S. Senior Open Championship 2025 at Broadmoor Golf Club on June 28, 2025 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

McIlroy catches club after it boomerangs back to him

World No 2 had a forgettable outing at Oakmont course

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club.

‘Will never forget this moment for rest of my life’

Spaun creates his magic moment to win first major at US Open

Spaun of the United States celebrates with caddie Mark Carens after winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 125th US OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 15.

Watch lawnmowers' insane preparations at US Open golf

Organisers are infamous for maintaining tall rough along the edges of the fairways

Watch lawnmowers' insane preparations at US Open golf

McIlroy to start with Rose and Lowry at US Open

US Golf Association announce tee times and groups for Thursday’s first round of US Open

Shane Lowry of Ireland (L) and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putt on the 11th green during a practice round prior to the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 10 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.

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