And it will happen, again, when Northern Ireland’s Royal Portrush hosts the 153rd edition of the game’s oldest major. In turn, it will create anxiousness for the 156 players in the field waiting to see if where their names land on the starter’s sheet and whether that might leave them on the “good” or “bad” side of the draw.

The 153 rd Open Championship tees off Thursday on the dune and medieval ruin strewn Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush. It marks the third time the stunning, coast-hugging Northern Irish course has hosted the prestigious event that caps off the men’s major golf season.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland signs autographs on the 18th green following a practice round for the 2025 British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Monday, July 14,

Rory McIlroy's time off allowed him to fully process his Masters win, and his week at the Scottish Open showed he's ready for what's next. The post Rory McIlroy’s Scottish Open week showed he’s finally ready for what’s next appeared first on Golf.

Rory McIlroy had to wait on the sixth hole on Sunday at the Scottish Open, but fans made sure to tell him how they felt

After time off and a solid tune-up, McIlroy says he’s in a good spot heading into the major he circled from the start.

Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam at the Masters in April, but apparently that was not his biggest goal of the season.