The British Open had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler never too far from the lead.

The final major of the season is here. Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and more from the first round of the 2025 British Open.

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

Open Championship, often referred to as the British Open, returns to Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time since 2019, and Shane Lowry hopes to replicate his performance from six years ago.

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.

The Open is a beast of a tournament, with its unpredictable weather, punishing links courses and deep fields of talent. Winning your British Open pool requires picking players who can handle the unique demands of links golf while delivering under pressure.

The Open Championship begins Thursday morning at Royal Portrush with the best golfers in the world vying for the final major of the season in Northern Ireland. This 2025 Open will result in some early mornings -- or late nights, depending on your vantage point -- for fans stateside if they hope to keep up with their favorite players.

Golf’s oldest major returns to Royal Portrush this week with the world’s best players gathered in Northern Ireland for the 153rd Open Championship.