153rd Open Returns to Royal Portrush in 2025

The 153rd Open Championship, the final men's major of the 2025 golf season, is set to return to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland for the first time since 2019. Top contenders include pre-tournament favorite Scottie Scheffler, home favorite Rory McIlroy, defending champion Xander Schauffele, and recent U.S. Open winner JJ Spaun. Several players have qualified late through the Genesis Scottish Open and updated world rankings, while Si Woo Kim enters the field following Ernie Els' withdrawal. The championship will be contested on a challenging links course, maintaining its status as the only major played outside the USA. Leading players and past champions will hold press conferences to share insights before the tournament begins. Additionally, community events like the Hope for the Holidays Golf Tournament will run concurrently to support families in Central New York.