The Open Championship's return to Royal Portrush left everyone — from the leaders to those booking flights home — thinking the same thing.

Xander Schauffele Opens Title Defense With 71 (E)

Bryson DeChambeau had a dreadful first round at Royal Portrush, continuing his rough career in The Open Championship.

Tony Finau was sailing along just fine until he stumbled with a bogey on the par-4 17th in the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Thursday. He is tied for 20th with a round of 1-under-par 70.

The first round of the 2025 Open Championship is officially in the books. What was the biggest surprise Thursday at Royal Portrush?

The 2025 Open Championship is well underway at Royal Portrush. Here's what to know about the projected cut line at the 2025 Open Championship and which players will be fighting to stay in contention:

Follow live text updates and radio commentary of the 153rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Scottie Scheffler captured the third leg of the career Grand Slam, cruising to a four-stroke victory in the Open Championship for his fourth win in a major.

The first round of the 153rd Open Championship tees off on Thursday, July 17. Check out the complete list of tee times for the first and second rounds of the British Open - all times Eastern.