Royal Portrush, British Open and Rory McIlroy
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As the best players in the world prepare for this 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, it’s important to note just how different Irish golf – and particularly this one – is from those classic Scottish or English rota courses.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was a fountain of introspection Tuesday at his news conference entering the 2025 British Open, calling golf "an unsatisfying venture" and admitting that he often wrestles with motivation.
Fourteen years ago this week, as he calmly strutted up the 18th fairway at Royal St. George's Golf Club — his first and perhaps only major championship firmly in his back pocket — Darren Clarke admits there was a feeling of joy that swept over him like none he'd ever felt.
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Royal Portrush is not only open to visitors, but its yearly membership dues are what the average American golfer spends on public tee times.
2025 Open Championship Weather Forecast: Rain Showers Could Dampen Royal Portrush Golf Club At Times
Rain showers can be expected at times for the 153rd Open Championship, which is being hosted on the coast of Northern Ireland.
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — A hole-by-hole look at Royal Portrush Golf Club, site of the 153rd Open Championship to be played July 17-20.
A mural of Shane Lowry holding aloft the claret jug adorns the side wall of a house just across the road from Royal Portrush.
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GOLF.com on MSNBest golf bench in the world? This Royal Portrush perch ranks highRoyal Portrush, in Northern Ireland, is the Open Championship site this week. It might also be home to the best golf bench in the world.
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Belfast Live on MSNFrom Rory McIlroy's record to Shane Lowry's smiles - A history of Royal Portrush Golf ClubRoyal Portrush Golf Club's rich history has been intertwined with the growth of the game in Ireland. From those early days when it was founded back in 1888 to its Royal Patronage some four years later through to the return of the Open in 2019 the links course has iconic status in the golfing world.