There's been a big change at the British Open that has caddies and players perplexed. The R&A has decided to not longer have assigned greenkeeping crews with each group to rake the bunkers.

Former World No.1 had a little guidance in the 1996 Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St. Annes, all the way to the final green.

Another bogey-free round belonged to 44-year-old Justin Rose, in the group at 69 that included 52-year-old Lee Westwood, former Open champion Brian Harman and Lucas Glover, who was tied for the lead until a pair of bogeys early on the back nine.

The Open offers extra Ryder Cup points, and the U.S. captain's second round at Royal Portrush put him in position to gobble up some.

Keegan Bradley’s decision about whether to be a playing captain at the 2025 Ryder Cup keeps getting easier or harder, depending on one’s perspective.

How many golfers make the cut at The Open Championship? Here's what to know about the cut line rules for the British Open.

At this time six years ago, Rory McIlroy was already on his way home, heartbroken about missing the cut in his first “home” British Open. McIlroy famously missed the cut at the 2019 Open the last time it was played at Portrush,

The final major of the season is here. Follow along for live updates, scores, highlights and more from the first round of the 2025 British Open.

HOME HERO: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland made a late birdie for a 70 and was three shots behind. The last time he played the British Open at Royal Portrush, he made an 8 on the first hole, shot 79 and wound up missing the cut.