Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland is hosting The Open Championship for the third time and native son Rory McIlroy is a favorite.

Bryson DeChambeau is open to ideas as he bids to improve his poor record at the British Open, where handling the fickle weather can be the key to success.

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

The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland this week, and we can't wait to watch the best in the world try to tame this 137-year-old beast.

Zach Johnson of the United States , left and Scottie Scheffler of the United States wait on the 9th tee to play as rain falls during a practice round for the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Credit: AP/Jon Super

For all his scientific precision and analytical approach to golf, Bryson DeChambeau has encountered one variable that defies his calculations: the wind. It's a struggle that reached its nadir last year at Royal Troon,