The 153rd Open Championship started at Royal Portrush Golf Course in Northern Eire. Xander Schauffele seems to defend the 2024 championship, however he’s undoubtedly competing with Scottie Scheffler (PGA Championship), Rory McIlroy (The Masters) and JJ Spaun (US Open). They may even all need to combat the climate as heavy rain is predicted late Thursday.
Listed below are a few of the finest moments within the first spherical of the 2025 Open Championship:
McIlroy saves it
Rory escapes hassle with 17. He takes a birdie in the direction of 18. pic.twitter.com/qmplsgktl3
– Open (@theopen) July 17, 2025
Rory is transferring up
Rory is charging.
He is likely one of the leads. pic.twitter.com/zks9fogzor
– Open (@theopen) July 17, 2025
Rory’s birdie and eagle
The gang preferred it.
Rory birdie of 5. pic.twitter.com/im6m1hv7n3
– Open (@theopen) July 17, 2025
Makes it look easy.
Rory is sort of drilling holes for the Eagle. pic.twitter.com/gxgqoxb6vu
– Open (@theopen) July 17, 2025
Leonard ideas it
Justin Leonard pleases the group with a 3rd tip-in for birdies. pic.twitter.com/fkxdnm6ydo
– Open (@theopen) July 17, 2025
Fitzpatrick brings it collectively
Chip in to tie the lead!@mattfitz94 It is 4 underneath 16 @theopen.
Watch the dwell present dwell on usa USA Community.pic.twitter.com/0rxkxbxxq
– PGA Tour (@pgatour) July 17, 2025
Scotty makes birdies
Early birdies and Scotty Scheffler @theopen.
📺 Watch dwell now @susetwork. pic.twitter.com/iiwvjb67f0
– PGA Tour (@pgatour) July 17, 2025
