The 153rd British Open golf championship commenced at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington hit the opening shot, making a 15-foot birdie putt to a roaring crowd. The tournament returns to Royal Portrush after six years, with top golfers like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and defending champion Xander Schauffele participating.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The 153rd British Open golf championship commenced at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington hit the opening shot, making a 15-foot birdie putt to a roaring crowd. The tournament returns to Royal Portrush after six years, with top golfers like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and defending champion Xander Schauffele participating.
Trending- 1 1888: Royal Portrush club dates back to.
- 2 1951: Royal Portrush first hosted the Open.
- 3 2007-08: Padraig Harrington won the Open in consecutive years.
- 4 2019: Shane Lowry won his first major title at Royal Portrush.
- 5 July 17, 2025: The 153rd British Open begins at Royal Portrush.
- The 153rd edition of golf's oldest championship is underway, with top players competing for the claret jug.
- The tournament is expected to last until around 9:30 p.m. on the first day.
What: The 153rd British Open golf championship has begun.
When: Thursday, July 17, 2025, starting at 6:35 a.m. local time.
Where: Royal Portrush, Portrush, Northern Ireland, on the North Atlantic coast.
Why: It is golf's oldest championship, returning to Royal Portrush after a six-year hiatus, and features many of the world's top golfers.
How: Padraig Harrington hit the opening shot, followed by other competitors throughout the day. The R&A offered Harrington the opening shot as a gesture.