The scenic Northern Ireland links is hosting an Open for the second time in six years, but before that was a 68-year drought. Bob Harig explains how Royal Portrush's fortunes turned.

Live video coverage of the news conferences in the build-up to the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf course.

The 153rd Open Championship begins Thursday at Royal Portrush. USA Network and Peacock will have wall-to-wall live coverage from Portrush, Northern Ireland, including these featured groups (all times EDT): Click here for the full tee times from the opening round of the men’s final major of the season.

A thrilling 2025 golf season has reached its final major with The Open Championship entering its 153rd playing this week at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The oldest golf tournament in the world returns to Portrush for the first time in six years with the Claret Jug set to be awarded on site Sunday for just the third time.

Open champion Darren Clarke tells BBC Sport what clubs he'll be using at Royal Portrush for the 153rd Open Championship

Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win The Open. Jon Rahm is right behind him. Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Shane Lowry... Yes, we know, we know.

Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland will present one final major championship test this season as the world's best golfers chase after one of the most coveted prizes in golf: the Claret Jug.