Scottie Scheffler settled, settled and settled until he surged through the finish line of his opening 18 holes at the 2025 Open Championship. Signing for a first-round 68 to position himself one stroke behind the early co-leaders of Matt Fitzpatrick,

So it came as a bit of a jolt for American audiences who woke up Thursday morning to see Lee Westwood near the top of the leaderboard at the British Open. (Also up there: Phil Mickelson, who outdueled Westwood in 2010 at the Masters. Fifteen years ago.)

Jacob Skov Olesen of Denmark is tied for the lead in the British Open. Here's what to know about the 26-year-old.

In 2019, it was the first-ever sold-out Open. It was a hugely significant moment for Northern Ireland after a troubled past.

It won't go down in history like Rory McIlroy's opening tee shot at Royal Portrush in 2019, but K.J. Choi's first swipe at the ball on Thursday at the Open Championship may have been worse. And his ball stayed in bounds.

Royal Portrush Golf Club has 156 of the best players in the world this week on its true championship course, Dunluce Links, for the British Open (or Open Champi

Rory McIlroy is seeking his second Claret Jug and sixth major at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush. McIlroy acknowledged the pressure of playing a major on home soil, recalling a difficult experience at the 2019 Open at the same course. Having ...

SportsLine golf expert Brady Kannon just locked in his PGA Tour best bets for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club