The world’s top-ranked golfer is a shot off the first-round lead on a day with sunlight, rain, breezes and strong gusts at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Golf fans will never (ever) be able to hit a golf ball like Rory McIlroy, but they can at least try to practice chipping like the five-time major champ this week. Well, the way he practiced long (long) before he was ever even a one-time major champ.

The season-ending event at East Lake doles out what the PGA Tour calls "bonus money" and is not counted towards a player's official earnings on the money list.

Our favorite betting picks for the British Open, including first-round leader, outright, longshots and prop bets.

How many golfers make the cut at The Open Championship? Here's what to know about the cut line rules for the British Open.

Nothing spooks pros more than white stakes, and the very first tee shot at Royal Portrush features two sets of them. Out of bounds down the left and right sides meant players see the lifespan of their 2025 Open Championship dreams flash before their eyes.

According to BBC weather, Portrush is projected to have light rain and a gentle breeze. The rain is projected to start at 4 a.m. Eastern and ending around 4 p.m. If rain does fall, The Open is not expected to delay tee times or stop play on the course.