Notes: The British Open returns to Royal Portrush for the second time in six years, after having gone 68 years since the Open first went to the Northern Ireland links. Schauffele will try to become only the fourth player in the last 50 years to win the claret jug in consecutive years,

Rory McIlroy's putting guru Brad Faxon believes the five-time major champion is rounding into form nicely ahead of Thursday's opening round of The Open Championship at Royal Portrush

Xander Schauffele will look to defend his British Open title against a field led by Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler when the 153rd Open Championship begins at Royal Portrush on Thursday.

Rory McIlroy is back at Royal Portrush and feeling plenty of love as the Masters champion. It's far different from when the British Open was last held in Northern Ireland.

The GOLF.com staff looks at picks to win and sleepers for the Open Championship at Royal Portrush following Xander Schauffele's win last year. The post 2025 Open Championship expert picks to win, sleepers to watch at Royal Portrush appeared first on Golf.

Rory McIlroy insists the emotion of his return to Royal Portrush for this week's British Open will not distract him from challenging for the title.