Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, in blue top and cap, squats down to look at his putt on the 6th green during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, July 18, 2019. Credit: AP/Matt Dunham Facts and figures for the British Open: Event: 153rd Open Championship. Dates: July 17-20.

The Co Antrim seaside town hosted its first Open 74 years ago, when you could sneak in for free and send a postcard from the course

By definition, the title is authoritatively regal. Royal Portrush, host of this week’s 153rd British Open Championship, is one of 69 clubs from around the world—and seven in the Open rota—that can claim the label “Royal,

Royal Portrush has a storied history in the evolution of golf in Ireland as it prepares to host The Open for a third time

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Players who are exempt or have qualified for the 153rd British Open at Royal Portrush on July 17-20. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible (a-amateur):

Find out where to watch the nearly 200 hours of 2025 Open Championship live coverage from Royal Portrush on NBC, USA Network and Peacock.