At rainy Royal Portrush, caddies shield golf balls, not players. Learn why, and how water changes shots and spin in wet conditions.

Scottie Scheffler successfully navigated the adverse weather conditions to post an excellent first round at the Open Championship.

Rain showers can be expected at times for the 153rd Open Championship, which is being hosted on the coast of Northern Ireland.

NBC broadcasters Dan Hicks and Kevin Kisner had hilarious reactions when a bat flew into their booth during the second round of The Open.

Here’s the projected weather forecast for the 2025 Open Championship, which begins on Thursday morning at Royal Portrush in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The tournament gets going at 6:35 a.m. local time (1:35 a.m. ET), and it’s dicey whether we will get the full round of play in due to thunderstorms.

Scottie Scheffler is living up to his status as the top favorite to win the Open Championship by taking the lead after the second round.

A trio of Englishmen make superb starts to the 153rd Open Championship on a rain-lashed opening morning at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Our Open Championship best bets and predictions call for an undervalued winner this weekend at Royal Portrush.