Order byBest matchMost fresh
British Open at a glance
A brief look at the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush (all times EDT): AT THE TOP: Matt Fitzpatrick, Harris English, Jacob Skov Olesen, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Li Haotong were tied at 4-under 67.
British Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler one back of five co-leaders after first round
The Open Championship had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler right in the mix.
2025 British Open tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, Friday groupings for Round 2 at Royal Portrush
Royal Portrush showed its teeth on Thursday as the 2025 Open Championship field got the full links golf experience. The weather shifted and changed throughout the first round to create challenging scoring conditions,
British Open: Five share lead after first round as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy lurk
Names with a few more majors to their credit lurked not far behind. Scottie Scheffler, despite having little experience with links golf, is just a single stroke back at -3, along with Matthew Jordan, Tyrrell Hatton and Sadom Kaewkanjana, an ordained monk who’s bringing a bit of serenity to his golf game.
Explore more
British Open Tee Times 2025 Pairings and Predictions for Friday Schedule
Spieth entered Portrush with four straight top-25 Open finishes, so there should be plenty of confidence that he turns in a much better round on Friday. Making up a six-shot deficit will be tough, but if Spieth can get to even-par, or even one-under, he'll have a shot to get into the top 10 before the weekend.
Pleasing an Adoring Home Crowd, Rory McIlroy Starts Under Par at British Open
Rory McIlroy shot 1 under Thursday at Royal Portrush, a better start than the first time he played the British Open at the Northern Ireland course near home.
Matt Fitzpatrick, Scottie Scheffler among the leaders in first round of British Open
Scheffler, the world’s No. 1 player who has not finished out of the top 10 in the last four months, a stretch that includes another major among three wins.
With eagles and hole-outs, Matt Fitzpatrick finding form again at 2025 British Open
Matt Fitzpatrick was asked on camera to rate his opening round at the 153rd British Open on Thursday. He smiled and didn’t have to think long.
Fact or Fiction: Matt Fitzpatrick Is the Top Contender Among British Open Early Leaders
Five players opened with rounds of 4-under 67 at Royal Portrush and the SI Golf team debates whether the major champion in the group has an edge.
Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood lead surprising days of the ‘older gentlemen’ at British Open
Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood are offering reminders that the British Open doesn't discriminate against older players.
Who is Jacob Skov Olesen and how he is leading the 2025 British Open
Jacob Skov Olesen is a surprise co-leader of the 153rd British Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club. The 26-year-old Dane bogeyed 18 but signed for 4-under 67, a score matched by China's Haotong Li,
Feedback