At the time, they could not have known, but they were about to create what would become the only golf course outside Great Britain to host The Open Championship not once, but three times. As we approach the 153rd Open Championship,

The Offaly star had his highs and lows in a tough first round of The Open but was very pleased all round to be under par heading into Friday

Royal Portrush is hosting the final major of the year, welcoming the world's top players to Northern Ireland for the 2025 Open Championship. The first round begins on Thursday morning with the new champion golfer of the year being crowned on Sunday afternoon.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results and Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are prepared to turn the clock back to zero as they chase home glory in The Open at Royal Portrush.

The Clara golfer took the glory six years ago and aims to repeat the feat after a very consistent year that has left him searching still for a first win. This would be some place to achieve it.

Shane Lowry wants to talk about golf, not drinking.  He is tired of the narrative that has followed him around since the 2019 Open at Royal Portrush. Returning to the scene of his iconic win,

Alongside Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, contenders for the Claret Jug come in the shape of defending champion Xander Schauffele and home favourite Shane Lowry after his famous victory here in 20