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The 153rd Open Championship will soon grace Royal Portrush, with superstars such as Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and holder Xander Schauffele all vying for the esteemed Claret Jug
The Open will soon return to Royal Portrush, with stars like Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and 2024 champ Xander Schauffele all vying for the revered Claret Jug
Is Scottie Scheffler the overwhelming favorite? Is Rory McIlroy's game rounding into form? We look at five storylines to watch this week at the Open Championship.
Backspin: His year was slowed by a rib injury that kept him out for two months. Padraig Harrington (2007-08), Tiger Woods (2005-06) and Tom Watson (1982-83) are the only back-to-back Open champions the last 50 years.
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The42 on MSNOpen tee times: Lowry given blockbuster group with Scheffler, McIlroy paired with Thomas and FleetwoodElsewhere, Pádraig Harrington will hit the opening tee shot of the championship, and will play alongside Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard from 6.35am on Thursday. Darren Clarke has been paired with Lucas Herbert and Davis Riley, and they are underway at 7.52am.
Xander Schauffele will look to defend his British Open title against a field led by Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler when the 153rd Open Championship begins at Royal Portrush on Thursday.
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.