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The Latest Breaking News on British Open: Rory McIlroy puts Portrush demons to bed as push for sixth major title begins

British Open: Rory McIlroy puts Portrush demons to bed as push for sixth major title begins

The struggles of 2019 are but a distant memory

Evening Standard

British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead

The British Open at Royal Portrush had a little bit of everything in the opening round

The Independent UK

Home favourite Rory McIlroy rewards fans with strong start at Royal Portrush

McIlroy reached the turn in two under par.

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Unflappable, Unshakable Scottie Scheffler Is Off and Running at British Open

In a tournament that’s mostly about the elements, Scheffler was in complete control in Round 1.

Sports Illustrated

Scottie Scheffler Starts Solidly in the Unpredictable British Open Elements

The World No. 1 opened with a 3-under 68 despite hitting just three fairways in sometimes-sideways rain at Royal Portrush.

Sports Illustrated

Fun on the fairways as tens of thousands descend on Portrush for The Open

Almost 280,000 fans have snapped up tickets for the event at the Royal Portrush across the week.

Evening Standard

2025 British Open Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings From Royal Portrush: Scottie Scheffler Wins $3.1 Million

Scottie Scheffler checked off the third leg of the Grand Slam with a dominant performance at Royal Portrush.

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An all-around good day – England’s Matt Fitzpatrick takes share of Open lead

Fitzpatrick led the way alongside world number 354 Jacob Skov Olesen and China’s Li Haotong.

The Independent UK

2025 British Open: Rory McIlroy's Opening Tee Shot Led to Everyone Making Same Joke

The hometown hero fought through some demons on the first hole at Royal Portrush.

Sports Illustrated

Phil Mickelson Begins British Open With 1-Under 70, Three Behind Early Leaders

Matt Fitzpatrick and Jacob Skov Olesen were among the early leaders at 4 under while Mickelson, 55, had his lowest opening round in an Open since 2016.

Sports Illustrated

The Open Championship Odds and Predictions as Portrush Pressure Mounts for McIlroy and Scheffler Faces Doubts

Betting markets for The Open Championship shift as McIlroy faces local pressure and experts question Scheffler's value as favourite.

International Business Times UK

Aussie Open crew playing catch-up after Smith shocker

Cameron Smith smacked one of the worst tee shots of his major career - a fitting launch of an underwhelming day for Australia's Open Championship battalion.

AAP

First Round Live Updates 2025 British Open

First Round Live Updates 2025 British Open. Here is what is happening for the final major of the year from Northern Ireland.

The Sports Daily

Rory McIlroy Returns to Royal Portrush Seeking Redemption and Open Championship Glory

Rory McIlroy returns to Royal Portrush for the 2025 Open Championship with unfinished business. After missing the cut in 2019, he seeks redemption, a sixth major title and a career-defining home victory.

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The Independent UK

Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard take early lead at the Open

McKibbin, who learned his craft at Rory McIlroy’s Holywood Golf Club an hour down the road, recovered from two over to reach two under at the turn.

Evening Standard

The Open: Padraig Harrington hits opening shot as Rory McIlroy waits in the wings

Worsening weather threatens Rory McIlroy’s opening round

The Independent UK

Padraig Harrington gets Open under way at Royal Portrush

The 53-year-old, who won back-to-back Claret Jugs in 2007 and 2008, started with a birdie.

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