The 2025 Open Championship continues on Friday, featuring the challenging links of Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, a prestigious venue for the world’s oldest golf championship. In the first round, only 31 competitors managed to finish under par, illustrating the course’s tough conditions.
Royal Portrush is hosting The Open for the third time in its history, with this year marking a unique occasion as the championship is held outside of Scotland or England. Rory McIlroy, a local favorite, has had mixed results here, having previously set a course record at the age of 16 with a score of 61. In contrast, during the last Open in 2019, he had a disappointing opening round, scoring 79, before recovering with a 65 the next day.
On Friday, fans at Royal Portrush will watch McIlroy alongside other top players such as Shane Lowry, Robert MacIntyre, Matt Fitzpatrick, and defending champion Xander Schauffele. As the tournament progresses, both McIlroy and Scheffler aim for their second major of the year, competing closely within three shots of the lead.
For those interested in viewing:
Round 2 – Friday, July 18
- Start Time: 1:30 AM Tee times
- Live Stream: 1:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Peacock
- TV Coverage: 4 AM to 3:30 PM on USA Network and Fubo (Try for free).
Catch all the action as the championship unfolds over the weekend, including a checklist for how to witness every dramatic moment in this thrilling major golf event.
