At the time, they could not have known, but they were about to create what would become the only golf course outside Great Britain to host The Open Championship not once, but three times. As we approach the 153rd Open Championship,

Royal Portrush is not only open to visitors, but its yearly membership dues are what the average American golfer spends on public tee times.

Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush with a dominant 17-under finish, earning $3.1 million from a record-tying $17 million purse. It marked his fourth major title, putting him one win away from a career grand slam.

Scheffler enters the final day of play at the Open Championship with a comfortable lead, looking to keep his spot at the top of the leaderboard on Sunday.

It is the first time in major championship history that five or more men, each playing under different flags, were tied for the lead.

Explore Royal Portrush Golf Club in depth–learn five facts about its historic origins, Dunluce Links, Open legacy, renovations, and more.

Rain showers can be expected at times for the 153rd Open Championship, which is being hosted on the coast of Northern Ireland.

Chris Gotterup plays a shot on the 12th hole during Day Four of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on Sunday in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Gotterup, who finished third in the Open, is among the early commitments for this year's Wyndham Championship.

PGA Tour pro Wyndham Clark remained tight-lipped at The Open after getting suspended from Oakmont Country Club.