Open Championship golfers and the British Open favorite to win ahead of the year's final major at Royal Portrush

The winner of the 2025 British Open will make the same as last year's champ but more than $1 million more than the last time it was at Royal Portrush.

The Clara golfer took the glory six years ago and aims to repeat the feat after a very consistent year that has left him searching still for a first win. This would be some place to achieve it.

Rory McIlroy was there for the most consequential moment of Shane Lowry’s career, kneeling greenside when his best friend secured t

McIlroy, who hails from just over 60 miles away in Holywood, County Down, endured a torrid time when The Open was last held at the Northern Irish course

Lowy will tee off on Thursday at 10.09am at Portrush. The tee time places Lowry in the heart of the mid-morning wave, ideal for spectators both at Portrush and watching on from home. His return to Royal Portrush carries a deep emotional significance.

Royal Portrush hosts The Open Championship for the second time in seven years as the 153rd edition returns to the Dunluce Links in County Antrim, Northern Irela

The Open returns to Northern Ireland, a place of fond memories from 2019's sold-out event, where Ireland's Shane Lowry won his first major championship and lifted the Claret Jug. This year's field includes Lowry alongside last year's winner, Xander Schauffele, who narrowly defeated Justin Rose and Billy Horschel by two strokes to claim the title.

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Shane Lowry remains the most recent European to win the Open. In the last four editions, three Americans – Collin Morikawa, Brian Harman and Xander Schauffele – and one Australian – Cameron Smith – ha