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Royal Portrush Finalizes Field, Format and Broadcast Ahead of 153rd Open

Preparations are complete with a 156-player field, $17 million purse, three-hole playoff format, broadcast plans in place before Thursday’s opening tee.

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Mar 14, 2025; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Rory Mcllroy hits off of the tenth tee during the second round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Royal Portrush’s 7,346-yard, par-71 Dunluce Links will host the Open from July 17 to 20, testing players with heather rough, sloping greens and Atlantic winds.
  • A 156-player field has been finalized, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas and Russell Henley among its top contenders.
  • Competitors will vie for a $17 million purse, with $3.1 million awarded to the champion and ties settled by a three-hole aggregate playoff followed by sudden death.
  • Scheffler leads futures markets at around +550 odds with McIlroy close behind at +650, while Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau sit among the next tier of challengers.
  • US viewers can watch early rounds on USA Network, Peacock and Fubo, with NBC set to air the third and final rounds.