Royal Portrush, Open Championship
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PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The British Open at Royal Portrush started Thursday the way the last one ended: A packed grandstand and throaty cheers for an Irish golfer.
Rory McIlroy conquered his golfing Everest by securing Grand Slam glory in April, but The Open provides an opportunity to climb another mountain and deliver more major redemption.
The final men's major of the year is here, as the 2025 British Open Championship kicks off Thursday morning at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
While Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph earned him a long-awaited career grand slam, a home Open Championship win at Royal Portrush could be even more emotion for the North Irishman.
Former major champion Graeme McDowell believes the weight of expectation could harm Rory McIlroy's chances of a home major victory at The Open.
Ahead of the Open Championship this week in his homeland Rory McIlroy has dawned his newly won Green Jacket at Royal Portrush.
Rory McIlroy Sends Clear Message on The Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
2025 Open Championship Weather Forecast: Rain Showers Could Dampen Royal Portrush Golf Club At Times
Rain showers can be expected at times for the 153rd Open Championship, which is being hosted on the coast of Northern Ireland.