The 2025 Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush, featuring top players, a challenging course, and premium hospitality. Get ready for golf’s oldest major from July 17–20, 2025.
The 2025 Open Championship Returns to Royal Portrush
The 2025 Open Championship will be held at the renowned Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, from July 17–20, 2025. This marks the 153rd edition of golf’s oldest major and the second time Royal Portrush will host the prestigious event since its successful 2019 staging, which saw Shane Lowry claim the Claret Jug. With an estimated 278,000 spectators expected, the event is one of the most highly anticipated golf tournaments of the year.
A win for the ages. Shane Lowry certainly had the home crowd on his side as he became the first Irishman to win the Open on home soil. Watch the full episode on R&A TV.
The 2025 Open Championship will feature a competitive field of 156 players, including some of the biggest names in golf, such as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Jon Rahm. McIlroy, a fan favorite, returns to his home course aiming to complete his Career Grand Slam and win his second Claret Jug. Xander Schauffele, the defending champion, will also return to defend his title, adding to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event.
The Strategic Challenges of Dunluce Links
The Dunluce Links Course at Royal Portrush is known for its strategic challenges, particularly Calamity Corner at the 16th hole. This notoriously difficult part of the course often plays a pivotal role in deciding the outcome of The Open Championship. The revamped 7th and 8th holes also add further complexity, ensuring that the best players in the world will need to be at the top of their game to succeed.
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