THE BRITISH OPEN

Check out the best photos from Thursday at the 2025 British Open Championship

Updated July 17, 2025, 12:08 p.m. ET
Scottie Scheffler tees off on the fourth hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Scottie Scheffler tees off on the fourth hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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J.J. Spaun putts on the second hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
J.J. Spaun putts on the second hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Shane Lowry tees off on the first hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Shane Lowry tees off on the first hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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The Claret Jug is seen during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
The Claret Jug is seen during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Fans endure the rain during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Fans endure the rain during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Collin Morikawa on the fourth hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Collin Morikawa on the fourth hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Jason Day hits a shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Jason Day hits a shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Jacob Skov Olesen on the 18th green during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Jacob Skov Olesen on the 18th green during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Scottie Scheffler talks to his caddie Ted Scott on the 15th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Scottie Scheffler talks to his caddie Ted Scott on the 15th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Xander Schauffele tees off in front of Jon Rahm on the 17th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Xander Schauffele tees off in front of Jon Rahm on the 17th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Jon Rahm reacts after finishing the 18th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Jon Rahm reacts after finishing the 18th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Aldrich Potgieter chips on the 17th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Aldrich Potgieter chips on the 17th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Xander Schauffele plays on the 17th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
Xander Schauffele plays on the 17th hole during the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
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Spectators shelter from the rain under umbrellas on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.
Spectators shelter from the rain under umbrellas on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.
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Jon Rahm of Spain lines up a putt on the fifth green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Jon Rahm of Spain lines up a putt on the fifth green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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JJ Spaun of the United States walks through a tunnel on course during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
JJ Spaun of the United States walks through a tunnel on course during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Scottie Scheffler of the United States and Shane Lowry of Ireland look on from the fifth green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Scottie Scheffler of the United States and Shane Lowry of Ireland look on from the fifth green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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US golfer Phil Mickelson watches his shot from the 14th tee on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.
US golfer Phil Mickelson watches his shot from the 14th tee on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.
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A flag is seen during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
A flag is seen during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Jason Day of Australia walks from the first tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Jason Day of Australia walks from the first tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark prepares to play his second shot on the second hole during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark prepares to play his second shot on the second hole during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland walks off the first tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland walks off the first tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Cameron Young of the United States tees off on the first hole during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Cameron Young of the United States tees off on the first hole during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Phil Mickelson of the United States interacts with his caddie on the fifth green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Phil Mickelson of the United States interacts with his caddie on the fifth green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Lucas Herbert of Australia takes a seat on a bench at the sixth tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Lucas Herbert of Australia takes a seat on a bench at the sixth tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Jon Rahm of Spain and his caddie walk on the first green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Jon Rahm of Spain and his caddie walk on the first green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Amateur, Richard Teder of Estonia lines up a putt on the first green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Amateur, Richard Teder of Estonia lines up a putt on the first green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts on the 13th green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Phil Mickelson of the United States reacts on the 13th green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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The Claret Jug trophy sits beside the 1st tee on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.
The Claret Jug trophy sits beside the 1st tee on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.
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England's Matthew Fitzpatrick walks from the 1st tee on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.
England's Matthew Fitzpatrick walks from the 1st tee on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.
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US golfer Scottie Scheffler watches his shot from the rough on the 1st hole on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.
US golfer Scottie Scheffler watches his shot from the rough on the 1st hole on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025.
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Tom Mckibbin of Northern Ireland tees off on the first hole during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Tom Mckibbin of Northern Ireland tees off on the first hole during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Padraig Harrington of Ireland acknowledges the crowd at the first tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Padraig Harrington of Ireland acknowledges the crowd at the first tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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Padraig Harrington of Ireland acknowledges the crowd at the first tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Padraig Harrington of Ireland acknowledges the crowd at the first tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
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