Why hole No. 1 is playing a big part in this year’s Open Championship

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Congratulations, J.J. Spaun, you’ve made it to the Open Championship for the first time in your career. Here’s the first hole at Royal Portrush — there’s…

The Open: Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in contention after eventful starts as five share early lead at Royal Portrush | Golf News

Scottie Scheffler overcame an erratic driving display to get within a shot of the early lead at The 153rd Open, as Rory McIlroy stayed in contention after an eventful opening…

Like once-embattled Northern Ireland, acceptance key to 2025 Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — When the Open returned to Royal Portrush in 2019, a great deal of ink and oxygen was spent explaining why golf’s oldest major championship hadn’t visited…

Hugo Ekitike transfer news: Liverpool open talks with Eintracht Frankfurt for striker amid Newcastle interest | Football News

Liverpool have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike. The club have made their approach after Sky Sports News revealed on Tuesday they were expected to rival Newcastle…

The Open notebook: Rory McIlroy’s major prep, Jon Rahm’s photobombing, Shane Lowry’s return and more stories from Royal Portrush | Golf News

Sky Sports News’ Jamie Weir pick out six storylines from the practice days ahead of The Open, including Rory McIlroy’s prep for a home major win, Jon Rahm surprising fans…

Trump’s Turnberry faces logistical hurdles for British Open return

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — President Donald Trump is not getting a British Open to the Turnberry course he owns in the near future, an issue the R&A’s new chief…

Nick Kyrgios: Australian activates protected ranking to enter US Open main draw | Tennis News

Nick Kyrgios has activated his protected ranking to enter the main draw of the US Open from August 24 to September 7 – live on Sky Sports Tennis. After more…

Estonia has seven golf course, but one 20-year-old amateur in The Open field

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — No one could call Estonia an ideal breeding ground for golfers. The Baltic nation of 1.3 million people has just seven courses and as few as…

The Open 2025 tee times: Full groupings and start times for first round of men’s major at Royal Portrush | Golf News

Groupings and tee times for the opening round of The 153rd Open, held at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Rory McIlroy has been given a late-early draw as he chases…

The Open weather: Latest Royal Portrush forecast and whether play could be disrupted by storms at this week’s major | Golf News

Could bad weather disrupt The Open? We take a look at the latest forecast for the final men’s major of the year and the conditions expected at Royal Portrush. Links…