Golf

Scottie Scheffler, the current world No. 1 and three-time major champion, arrives at Royal Portrush as the betting favorite to win the 153rd Open Championship. Riding a wave of top finishes and a commanding victory at the PGA Championship in May, Scheffler’s 2025 season has solidified his status as golf’s most consistent and composed competitor….

Rory McIlroy is back where it all unraveled in 2019 — but this time, he’s different. Returning to Royal Portrush for The Open Championship, the Northern Irishman is carrying not just the weight of hometown expectations, but also a clear sense of mental clarity and personal growth. McIlroy’s last Open at Portrush ended in heartbreak….

The Open Championship, golf’s oldest major, is steeped in history and tradition. Played on the windswept links of the UK, it tests every aspect of a golfer’s game — creativity, patience, and mental toughness. While many legends have hoisted the Claret Jug — from Jack Nicklaus to Tiger Woods — several of the game’s greatest…

Tensions ran slightly high during a pre-tournament media session at The Open Championship this week, as Spanish golfer Jon Rahm expressed visible frustration with repeated questions from the media. When asked — yet again — if he believes he can win this week, Rahm responded with a sharp but composed retort: “I don’t know how…