The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland this week, and we can't wait to watch the best in the world try to tame this 137-year-old beast.

Fourteen years ago this week, as he calmly strutted up the 18th fairway at Royal St. George's Golf Club — his first and perhaps only major championship firmly in his back pocket — Darren Clarke admits there was a feeling of joy that swept over him like none he'd ever felt.

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but it's not on the island of Great Britain. So why is it hosting the “British” Open this week?

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — A hole-by-hole look at Royal Portrush Golf Club, site of the 153rd Open Championship to be played July 17-20.

Open Championship is just days away and will feature a talented field competing for the Claret Jug trophy. Here’s how to watch all the action.

Holywood's Rory McIlroy is one the favourites for The Open while Irish golfer Shane Lowry is hoping to win in Portrush, just like he did in 2019 when the championship was last played at the seaside town. A large wall mural has been painted near the entrance to the golf course marking his triumph.