By the time Rory McIlroy finished his first practice round for the British Open at Royal Portrush, a big crowd that weathered rain and sunshine was waiting to see him finish.

A raucous reception will greet Rory McIlroy as the British Open returns to Royal Portrush and Northern Ireland on Thursday for the first time since Shane Lowry's 2019 triumph.Two-time champion Padraig Harrington of Ireland will hit the opening tee shot at 6:35 am local time,

There is wall-to-wall coverage, along with a six-hour time difference between Northern Ireland and Dallas. It will start at 12:30 a.m. on the Peacock streaming service, and then USA Network picks up coverage from 3 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Go to Peacocktv.com/golf to sign up and watch multiple featured groups each morning and afternoon, as well as a multi-view experience in which you can watch both featured groups at once, and All Access coverage.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland listens to a question from the media at a press conference ahead of the 2025 British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Monday,