It is the first time in major championship history that five or more men, each playing under different flags, were tied for the lead.

Tony Finau was sailing along just fine until he stumbled with a bogey on the par-4 17th in the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Thursday. He is tied for 20th with a round of 1-under-par 70.

The British Open at Royal Portrush offers a difficult but fair test to the world's best golfers, but these holes are the toughest. The post Royal Portrush: The 5 Toughest Holes at 2025 Open Championship appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The second round of the British Open will begin at 1:35 a.m. (EDT) on July 18, when 2009 champion Stewart Cink, Matteo Manassero and Marc Leishman tee off.

Open Championship continues with second round action on Friday. Here are tee times and groupings for Round 2 at Royal Portrush.

Westwood finished fourth when The Open was held at this venue six years ago, but is focused on enjoying the event rather than lifting the Claret Jug at the moment

The 153rd edition of the British Open is underway at Royal Portrush. Padraig Harrington of Ireland had the honor of the opening tee shot. That was a fitting choice.

After 18 holes at the 2025 British Open, eyes tend to go to to the top of the leaderboard but also the projected cutline.