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Viewers accustomed to watching the British Open contested at the same venerable eight or nine courses each summer, not to mention the players competing on them, became smitten with Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland when the competition returned there in 2019.

Set the coffee pot for the wee hours of the morning, because we’re heading to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland for the British Open this week. It’s going to be an early start for fans in the United States, but it should be well worth it with all of the drama and the fantastic return to links-style golf that should excite golf fans far and wide.

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The 153rd Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland from July 17-20, 2025, marking just the third time this prestigious links course has hosted golf’s oldest major championship.

Royal Portrush is not only open to visitors, but its yearly membership dues are what the average American golfer spends on public tee times.

The final major championship of the golf season will be the British Open on July 17-20 at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Zach Johnson of the United States , left and Scottie Scheffler of the United States wait on the 9th tee to play as rain falls during a practice round for the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Credit: AP/Jon Super