But it also begs the question: Just how does a course earn the right to call itself Royal? According to Scott Macpherson’s definitive 2013 book, Golf’s Royal Clubs, it began in 1833.

Once the airport-style security was cleared, once the sound of YMCA had faded, once the smoke from the red, white and blue ...

By 1895, it had evolved into "Royal Portrush Golf Club" under the watchful eye of the Prince of Wales, who would become King Edward VII. You don't get much more establishment than that.

The first day of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club featured rain, windy conditions and a lengthy opening round. It produced a five-way tie for the lead atop the leaderboard at ...

Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates after winning the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025.

How much do golfers pay to play at Royal Portrush? We look at The Open Championship venue with the cost to play, the scorecard, and much more.

Li Haotong of China plays off the 12th tee during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Saturday, July 19, 2025. (AP Photo ...

And that’s particularly so for the British Open, where Scottie Scheffler never left any real doubt on Sunday that he would walk away from Royal Portrush with golf’s most recognizable trophy ...

Shane Lowry unleashing F-bomb rants during golf tournaments is certainly nothing new. He did it at this year's PGA Championship. He did it at last year's British Open. He, well, you get the point.

Ahead of the final qualifiers for the 2025 British Open, there were 15 LIV golfers already in the field for Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

The 2025 Open at Royal Portrush is expected to draw nearly 280,000 spectators, making it the second-largest in history. The increasing size and popularity of The Open, while positive for some, may ...

Former Marquette University golfer Tyler Leach, now a pro, shot his second 4-under-par 66 in two days to win the prestigious Minnesota State Open on Thursday in Rochester.