Two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington admits he was as emotional as he has ever been on a golf course hitting the first tee shot of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

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China's Haotong Li on the 18th during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Picture date: Thursday July 17, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire. Photo: Peter Byrne

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China's Haotong Li on the 18th during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Picture date: Thursday July 17, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire. Photo: Peter Byrne

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England's Lee Westwood tees off the 16th on day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Picture date: Thursday July 17, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. Photo: Mike Egerton

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England's Lee Westwood on the 16th green on day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Picture date: Thursday July 17, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. Photo: Mike Egerton

