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Open Championship Begins at Royal Portrush with Adjusted Tee Times

Saturday’s tee times will finish before the 8:30 p.m. parade to ensure smooth operations under challenging weather forecasts.

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Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 17, 2025 Ireland's Padraig Harrington hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during the first round REUTERS/Paul Childs
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Overview

  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, defending champion Xander Schauffele and local favorite Rory McIlroy opened first-round play on Thursday.
  • Saturday’s third-round tee times were moved about 15 minutes earlier to finish before the Sons of Ulster parade featuring 77 bands and around 2,000 marchers.
  • Organizers expect over 275,000 spectators this week and have deployed extra staff and safety measures to support the influx.
  • Rain showers, winds up to 20 mph and a risk of afternoon thunderstorms are forecast to impact play and may prompt further schedule tweaks.
  • Live coverage will run on NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel and Peacock, with streaming available via Fubo.