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.
13. Thursday at The Open
Spectators shelter under umbrellas on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
14. Thursday at The Open
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Spectators take shelter from the rain using an Open Championship umbrella during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Photo: Andrew Redington
15. Thursday at The Open
PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Spectators take shelter from the rain using an Open Championship umbrella during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Photo: Andrew Redington
16. Thursday at The Open
Spectators watch from beside the 6th fairway on the opening day of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush golf club in Northern Ireland on July 17, 2025. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN