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

Shane Lowry didn’t know what to make of the mural at first. He doesn’t look at himself as someone worthy of being celebrated as a national hero.

The Open Championship is being played outside Great Britain for only the third time in the event’s 153-year history. On each occasion – in 1951, 2019 and now 20

Missing the cut at the past two majors hasn't dimmed Shane Lowry's confidence as the Irishman returns to the scene of his greatest triumph this week.

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — A hole-by-hole look at Royal Portrush Golf Club, site of the 153rd Open Championship to be played July 17-20.

SportsLine golf expert Brady Kannon just locked in his PGA Tour best bets for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club

As a 16-year-old at the 2005 North of Ireland Amateur Championship at Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy shot a course record 61. That was the old course, before redesign. It's a course he recognizes only parts of now.

The world of golf, and much of the sporting world, will pause this week as The 153rd Open Championship tees off Thursday morning at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. While the official prize purse has yet to be announced (in true Major tradition),

Royal Portrush Golf Club's rich history has been intertwined with the growth of the game in Ireland. From those early days when it was founded back in 1888 to its Royal Patronage some four years later through to the return of the Open in 2019 the links course has iconic status in the golfing world.