The "Golden Bear" and 18-time major winner won the first of his three Opens and completed the first of his three career grand slams along the southeastern Scottish coast in 1966, then called the par-71 layout "the best golf course in Britain."

On banners and flags and buntings of grandstands there are images of the claret jug, a reminder of what's at stake at the British Open. But add this to the list of what makes golf's oldest championship so distinct from the other majors: Every year it feels like a new experience.

The PGA Tour's Open Championship begins on Thursday in Scotland, where the top players on tour will compete at the Royal Portrush Golf Club's Dunluce Course.

Check out everything you need to know about watching the 2025 Open Championship. The first round starts on Thursday, July 17, 2025, with early-morning tee times beginning at 1:35 a.m. ET. The 2025 Open Championship will be available across several different channels and platforms.

The 153rd British Open Championship runs Thursday through Monday, July 17-20. The world's top pro golfers compete at the 2025 season's final major tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club's Dunluce Course in County Antrim,