While much of the practice ahead of the tournament was played in sunny conditions, it was a very different story as the competitive action began with rain and wind hitting the iconic Dunluce links.
Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin was amongst the first players out, teeing off at 6:35am and finished with a one-over par 72, while former Open champion Darren Clarke also completed his first round.
5. Thursday at The Open
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Thomas Detry of Belgium walks on the eighth green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Photo: Warren Little
6. Thursday at The Open
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Rickie Fowler of the United States carries an umbrella as he walks off the first tee during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Photo: Warren Little
7. Thursday at The Open
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Padraig Harrington of Ireland tees off on the first hole during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote
8. Thursday at The Open
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Amateur, Bryan Newman of South Africa chips to the 10th green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote