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At the time, they could not have known, but they were about to create what would become the only golf course outside Great Britain to host The Open Championship not once, but three times. As we approach the 153rd Open Championship,
LIV Golf’s major drought will extend into 2026, but the breakaway league did have a surprise top-10 finisher at Royal Portrush for The Open Championship.
It is the first time in major championship history that five or more men, each playing under different flags, were tied for the lead.
2025 Open Championship Weather Forecast: Rain Showers Could Dampen Royal Portrush Golf Club At Times
Rain showers can be expected at times for the 153rd Open Championship, which is being hosted on the coast of Northern Ireland.
PGA Tour pro Wyndham Clark remained tight-lipped at The Open after getting suspended from Oakmont Country Club.
Royal Portrush is not only open to visitors, but its yearly membership dues are what the average American golfer spends on public tee times.
A grand total of $17 million is up for grabs in this year's British Open, along with the claret jug and a gold medal. The 13th highest purse of the tour so far will see the winner grab $3.1 million. Here is the payout for the top 10:
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