Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Tuesday 15 July 2025
From collector’s items to future classics, these are my standout merch picks from golf’s biggest week on the Northern Irish coast. If you’re lucky enough to be at The Open at Royal Portrush this week, here’s a bit of advice: don’t walk to the merch tent… run. The top pieces aren’t hanging around for long. From the moment the gates opened...
Written by Alex Perry on Tuesday 15 July 2025
Some players roll over and accept that they will never get the hang of links golf. But this is Bryson DeChambeau, and that means it’s an excuse to create an elaborate testing regime… Bryson DeChambeau’s problems with links golf are hardly a secret. You just have to look at his record in The Open to know that. With three missed cuts interspersed...
Written by Garrett Johnston on Monday 14 July 2025
Ever wondered what factors shape the pre-round practice routines of tour pros ahead of a Major Championship… If so, you find yourself on the right page! Tom McKibbin competes in his second Open Championship this week at Royal Portrush. The 22-year-old’s form of late has been electric, finishing in the top five in each of his past two starts on LIV Golf,...
Written by Sarah Pyett on Tuesday 15 July 2025
Jon Rahm will tee up at Royal Portrush as one of the favorites to win the Claret Jug. And it’s clear what it would mean to him. When Jon Rahm speaks about The Open Championship, it’s clear that the tournament holds a unique and deeply personal significance for him. Indeed, the Spaniard deems it the most prestigious event in golf. What makes...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 11 July 2025
Ahead of his title defence at Portrush, the reigning Champion Golfer Xander Schauffele reveals all about his preparations, taking on home favorite Rory McIlroy, and why he would happily embrace windy and rainy conditions in Ireland. It hasn’t all been plain sailing for Xander Schauffele since winning the Open Championship. He missed two months of the season because of injury, lost...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 15 July 2025
Scottie Scheffler has achieved almost everything in golf, but as he looks to add a Claret Jug to his bulging trophy cabinet, the World No.1 admits he’s still searching for something deeper. It’s been a whirlwind few years for Scottie Scheffler. Since the start of 2022, he’s surged from World No.15 to No.1, won three major championships, captured Olympic gold, racked up...
Written by TG staff on Monday 14 July 2025
Xander Schauffele stars in a new short film that tells the story of the links, town and its hotspots. If you’ve watched the latest series of Golf’s Greatest Holes, starring Paul McGinley, you’ll know Portrush is a pretty magical place. It ranks sixth on our list of the Top 100 Golf Courses in Great Britain & Ireland and has even been...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 15 July 2025
We’ve already seen one shock major winner in 2025. Might we see another at The Open? Question: Who are the two players to have finished inside the top 10 in the last two editions of The Open? Not easy, is it? Think you’ve got it? I’ll forgive you if you thought Scottie Scheffler was one of them. He’s the safe bet, right?...
Written by Andrew Wright on Tuesday 15 July 2025
Robert MacIntyre was in entertaining form as he addressed the media ahead of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. Robert MacIntyre has revealed the post-round ritual that helps him get over a bad day on the golf course – but it’s not one we’d recommend for the recreational golfers out there. The Scot struggled at the Renaissance Club last week in his...
Written by Alex Perry, Rob Jerram and Rob McGarr on Tuesday 15 July 2025
The 153rd edition of our sport’s oldest major is upon us. So who will be crowned the Champion Golfer at Portrush? We’ve narrowed it down to 30 players in our Open Power Rankings… Let’s do this one last time, shall we? After backing Rory McIlroy to win the Masters and not even putting JJ Spaun in our top 20 at the...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Monday 14 July 2025
Ever dreamt of strutting up the 18th fairway at The Open Championship to rapturous applause, knowing that you’re about the be crowned ‘Champion Golfer of the Year’? Of course you have. But this week, in a world-first for golf, there’s no need to close your eyes and imagine. That’s because, at Royal Portrush, the R&A will bring you closer to the action with...
Written by Rob McGarr on Monday 14 July 2025
Shane Lowry returns to Royal Portrush hoping to recreate the magic of his 2019 Open win – and he’s taken a bold approach to get ready, revealing why he skipped the Scottish Open and how a few mental wobbles might actually be good news for his chances this week. Shane Lowry was a hugely popular winner the last time The Open...
Written by Alex Perry on Monday 14 July 2025
Six years after succumbing to the hype about being the home favorite, Rory McIlroy has opted for a new approach as The Open returns to his native Northern Ireland. Rory McIlroy will be taking a very different approach as he prepares for another tilt at the Claret Jug in his homeland. The 2014 Champion Golfer rocked up at Royal Portrush six years...
Written by TG staff on Friday 14 February 2025
Who’s in the 2025 Open Championship field and what did they do to earn a spot at Royal Portrush? Here’s the full rundown… The 2025 Open Championship field will once again feature a mixture of professionals and amateurs from all around the globe as the R&A continue with its bid for golf’s oldest major to also be its most diverse. Where will...
Written by TG staff on Friday 11 July 2025
Get up to speed with everything worth knowing ahead of the action from Royal Portrush in our Open Championship preview. Less than 100 days after Rory McIlroy sealed a historic career Grand Slam at the opening major of the season, golf’s elite tee off at Royal Portrush for the last. Scottie Scheffler and J.J. Spaun have already joined the Northern Irishman...
Written by Alex Perry on Monday 14 July 2025
The high-profile names that will be missing when the action gets underway in Northern Ireland… The field is set for Royal Portrush – but there will be a number of big names missing The Open. R&A make surprise announcement with 2025 Open prize money Why LIV Golf will break its own record at The Open Big names missing The Open Whether it’s injury, form or,...
Written by Garrett Johnston and Michael Catling on Monday 14 July 2025
2019 runner-up Tommy Fleetwood on that final day battle with Shane Lowry at Portrush, the lessons he learned, and why he’s confident his time can come… Tommy Fleetwood tries not to dwell too much on the past. It isn’t always easy. Being cast as a nearly man on the PGA Tour is bound to weigh heavily, but the 34-year-old prefers to...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 14 July 2025
The last man standing at Royal Portrush, Shane Lowry, tells TG about that special week in 2019. In this candid interview, Shane Lowry opens up about the nerve-wracking pressure, the mental resilience that carried him through, and the unforgettable feeling of hearing his name echo across Ireland after he won The Open in 2019. Plus, he shares the wild lengths some...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 4 July 2025
With a little help from Rory, Royal Portrush Head Pro Gary McNeill runs through the toughest tee shots, the trickiest greens, and the risk and reward shots that may define the Open Championship. Royal Portrush promises to be a very different proposition for the 2025 Open Championship than it was in 2019, according to Gary McNeill – the club’s Head Pro...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 8 July 2025
From the most victories and appearances to the best and worst scores, here are some Open Championship facts and figures to share with your playing partners… Did you know that Seve Ballesteros was the youngest player in the modern era to win The Open at the age of 22? Or that Scotland has hosted 98 Championships, compared to 52 in England,...