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Fox Paired with Major Winners to Start British Open

COLERAINE, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 15 – The British Open returns to Royal Portrush with a $17 million purse unchanged since 2012, featuring top golfers including defending champion Xander Schauffele.

  • The 153rd British Open begins July 17, 2025, at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland with Padraig Harrington hitting the first shot.
  • The Open Championship is being hosted at Royal Portrush once again, marking its second visit to the Northern Ireland course within a six-year span, while The R&A has maintained the prize fund at $17 million, unchanged since 2012.
  • Notable groups include Scottie Scheffler, Shane Lowry, and Collin Morikawa teeing off together and Jon Rahm defending his 2024 title alongside major winners.
  • The weather forecast for July 17 predicts a high of 66°F, a 75 percent chance of rain, and SSE winds at 13 mph, likely affecting play conditions.
  • This Open offers Rory McIlroy a key chance for his first home victory and challenges U.S. viewers with early or late tee times to follow their players.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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