Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but it's not on the island of Great Britain. So why is it hosting the “British” Open this week?

This is about the Open, a championship in its 153rd year. And it’s about Portrush, a seasonal town of 6,000 or so, one with a Ferris wheel and a long swath of beach, and dogs off leashes, and a gem of a links course that’s carved its place in the Open rota. And it’s about Irish golf.

Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland is hosting The Open Championship for the third time and native son Rory McIlroy is a favorite.

Tee times were officially announced Tuesday for rounds 1 and 2 of the British Open. Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau are among the Dallas area’s golfers to follow throughout the week. Here’s a look at groupings and tee times for the British Open at Royal Portrush:

Will one of the world's top golfers win The Open Championship or will a long shot come from behind to capture the weekend? Here are the odds.

The final major championship of the PGA Tour season comes to us from the beautiful coast of Northern Ireland, with Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim hosting the 2025 Open Championship. Royal Portrush last hosted the Open Championship in 2019 when Shane Lowry set records on a soft course.

The final major of the golfing year takes place this week as the Open Championship takes place at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland – the action getting underway on Thursday morning. Tote

Open Championship is will feature a talented field competing in Northern Ireland. What to know ahead of the final golf major of the year.

Can Scottie Scheffler add to his major total? Is Jon Rahm headed toward big things at Royal Portrush? We break down the top 25 players who can win the 2025 Open Championship.