Scottie Scheffler successfully navigated the adverse weather conditions to post an excellent first round at the Open Championship.

Rory McIlroy shot 1-under 70 in the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush that is also serving as a homecoming for the Northern Irish star.

There are nine golfers within a stroke of the leader after the first round of The Open Championship. The second round tees of Friday.

SportsLine golf expert Brady Kannon just locked in his PGA Tour best bets for the 2025 British Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The crowds following Rory McIlroy for three days at Royal Portrush have been enormous, a reminder of the expectations. On banners and flags and buntings of grandstands there are images of the claret jug, a reminder of what's at stake at the British Open.

Rory McIlroy rarely got to play in Northern Ireland as a pro before the 2019 Open Championship was staged at Royal Portrush Golf Club. He remembers the internal pressure when he arrived for his tee time that Thursday -- the pressure of wanting to be the hero for his country.

What are the latest odds and predictions for the final major of the season, the British Open, at Royal Portrush.

How to watch the 2025 Open Championship on Thursday at Royal Portrush, including full Open TV coverage and streaming details for Round 1. The post 2025 Open Championship Thursday TV coverage: How to watch Round 1 appeared first on Golf.