The 153rd Open Championship began at Royal Portrush Golf Course in Northern Ireland. Xander Schauffele appears to defend the 2024 championship, but he is undoubtedly competing with Scottie Scheffler (PGA Championship), Rory McIlroy (The Masters) and JJ Spaun (US Open). They will also all have to fight the weather as heavy rain is expected late Thursday.
Here are some of the best moments in the first round of the 2025 Open Championship:
McIlroy saves it
Rory escapes trouble with 17. He takes a birdie towards 18. pic.twitter.com/qmplsgktl3
– Open (@theopen) July 17, 2025
Rory is moving up
Rory is charging.
He is one of the leads. pic.twitter.com/zks9fogzor
– Open (@theopen) July 17, 2025
Rory’s birdie and eagle
The crowd liked it.
Rory birdie of 5. pic.twitter.com/im6m1hv7n3
– Open (@theopen) July 17, 2025
Makes it look simple.
Rory is almost drilling holes for the Eagle. pic.twitter.com/gxgqoxb6vu
– Open (@theopen) July 17, 2025
Leonard tips it
Justin Leonard pleases the crowd with a third tip-in for birdies. pic.twitter.com/fkxdnm6ydo
– Open (@theopen) July 17, 2025
Fitzpatrick brings it together
Chip in to tie the lead!@mattfitz94 It’s 4 under 16 @theopen.
Watch the live show live on usa USA Network.pic.twitter.com/0rxkxbxxq
– PGA Tour (@pgatour) July 17, 2025
Scotty makes birdies
Early birdies and Scotty Scheffler @theopen.
📺 Watch live now @susetwork. pic.twitter.com/iiwvjb67f0
– PGA Tour (@pgatour) July 17, 2025
