And it will happen, again, when Northern Ireland’s Royal Portrush hosts the 153rd edition of the game’s oldest major. In turn, it will create anxiousness for the 156 players in the field waiting to see if where their names land on the starter’s sheet and whether that might leave them on the “good” or “bad” side of the draw.

Check out the shirts, head covers, ball markers and more at the 2025 British Open merchandise shop at Royal Portrush.

Golf’s oldest championship returns to Northern Ireland, home to past Open champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry.