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Royal Portrush Unveils 153rd Open Championship Tee Times Featuring Scheffler, McIlroy and Schauffele

Published tee times set the stage for leading contenders to launch their bids on Royal Portrush’s punishing links ahead of Thursday’s first round.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 15, 2025, in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 15, 2025 Spain's Jon Rahm in action during a practice round REUTERS/Paul Childs

Overview

  • The R&A released first- and second-round tee times on July 15, outlining openings for the championship’s full field on July 17.
  • Rory McIlroy is scheduled to tee off at 3:10 p.m. local time alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas in the final group of the opening round.
  • World No 1 Scottie Scheffler, installed as the +550 betting favorite, opens in a midmorning pairing with Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa.
  • Defending champion Xander Schauffele will start at 9:58 a.m. local time in a trio with Jon Rahm and J.J. Spaun.
  • Royal Portrush’s dune-strewn layout and unpredictable winds will demand precision shot-making throughout the July 17–20 championship.