Scottie Scheffler had no idea what was coming his way Friday at The Open Championship. He warmed up in a short-sleeved shirt.

From family memories to scenic views and McIlroy mania, BBC Sport has selected 18 photos from the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush.

Rory McIlroy picked up the ball from the thick rough, held it out in front of him and burst out laughing. It was one of the ...

Scottie Scheffler was walking down the first fairway at Royal Portrush when a shout came from outside the ropes: "Go Rory!" ...

Rory McIlroy found redemption at Royal Portrush six years after his nightmare 2019 missed cut, delivering the magical weekend Northern Ireland deserved.

The enormous yellow scoreboard above the 18th green at Royal Portrush perfectly illustrated the state of golf these days.

Rory McIlroy’s return to Australia is not coming cheap. But as one of just six men to win golf’s grand slam, he’s going to ...

Rory McIlroy was audibly frustrated by a wayward effort that all-but ended his hopes of winning The Open. McIlroy returned to ...

Rory McIlroy arrived in his home country with unfinished business. He lost the Open by seven - but left with something important nonetheless. The post Rory McIlroy lost the Open. He found something he ...

Scheffler earned his first Claret Jug by running away from the field over the weekend before winning by four shots. McIlroy finished tied for seventh, seven shots behind Scheffler. After his round he ...

Rory McIlroy couldn't have asked for much more at Royal Portrush, save one thing. But there just happens to be one man unparalleled in his generation.