It’s the final men’s major championship of the year – with the world’s best heading back to Royal Portrush after a triumphant return in 2019, the first since 19

British Open's purse and the payout for the top 10 places. The schedule for the tournament and the previous winners.

Scottie Scheffler tied for eighth in the Scottish Open and while Rory McIlroy cut into his margin with a tie for second, McIlroy still trails Scheffler by 836 points. Winning the Open in his home country and Scheffler missing the cut won't be enough to make up that difference: the Open winner will get 750 points.

Every tournament pumps out a magnitude of sizzle and hype. It can be related to an inaugural event on the PGA TOUR or a first-ever appearance of a budding star

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.

A former PGA Tour player had his own calamity on the par-3 16th at Royal Portrush, calling it the most embarrassing shot of his career.

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

The final major of the season is here. Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and more from the first round of the 2025 British Open.