Overview

• Rahm has recorded his best golf since the 2023 Masters, nearly rallying from six shots back to challenge at LIV Andalucía and building confidence from strong play since the PGA Championship.
• The two-time major winner emphasizes a special bond with Northern Ireland after triumphing at the 2017 Irish Open in Portstewart and finishing eighth at Portrush during the 2019 Open.
• Rahm is aiming to join Severiano Ballesteros as only the second Spaniard to lift the Claret Jug at golf’s oldest major.
• Scottie Scheffler, entering his 113th week as world No.1, reflected on the personal meaning of competition as he seeks his first Open title.
• A deep field including Rory McIlroy, defending champion Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry brings links expertise to test Portrush’s unpredictable seaside conditions.