The British Open is underway at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Two-time champion Padraig Harrington of Ireland had the honor of the opening tee shot. Xander Schauffele of the United States is trying to become the first player since Harrington in 2007-08 to win the Open in successive years.

The Open Championship is underway, and golf's final major of 2025 will feature a competitive chase to make the projected cut. Here's the latest.

Keegan Bradley, the man making the headlines these days, finished the first round at the Open Championship with a score of +1 (72), and currently occupy the T45 position. The captain of the US team is currently the main attraction on the golf scene, and his performance in the first round of the caused a mixed emotions.

After starting his Thursday with an eagle on the second hole en route to a first-round 67, Matt Fitzpatrick is right at the top of the British Open leaderboard. A four-under start at Royal Portrush is nothing to sneeze at,

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.

Xander Schauffele was not such a dominant figure during the first day of the Open Championship, but it is certain that the 31-year-old golfer cannot be dissatisfied. The challenge of Royal Portrush has awakened various predictions from the public, and few could clearly specify how dominant Schauffele could be in this tournament.

Royal Portrush is not only open to visitors, but its yearly membership dues are what the average American golfer spends on public tee times.

As the best players in the world prepare for this 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, it’s important to note just how different Irish golf – and particularly this one – is from those classic Scottish or English rota courses.

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