The 153rd Open Championship is underway at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland on Thursday. Irish golfer Shane Lowry is among the favorites as the tournament returns to the course for the first time since his win in 2019.

At rainy Royal Portrush, caddies shield golf balls, not players. Learn why, and how water changes shots and spin in wet conditions.

Scottie Scheffler successfully navigated the adverse weather conditions to post an excellent first round at the Open Championship.

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For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, for birdie or for bogey: Lee Westwood and his wife Helen are living every golf couple’s dream at The Open Championship.

With a new season comes a new evolution for Expert Picks. Below are picks and analysis for both betting and fantasy, as fans have a new version of the PGA TOUR

How to avoid 'grandstanding' controversies? The Open has a clever solution. The R&A explained the reasoning behind its gnarly drop zones.

The Golf Channel's Rich Lerner joins Morning Joe to discuss the 2025 Open Championship. July 17, 2025. Read More