We’re somehow already at the final(!) men’s major of the golf calendar, the British Open upon us, which means we’re about to see some dynamite last-ditch efforts to add to major tallies or perhaps another J.

Mike Tirico takes you through the front nine of Royal Portrush, 2025 site of The Open Championship, the final men's major of the golf season.

Golf’s memorable moments in Northern Ireland - Shane Lowry’s major championship dream came true on his home island when Royal Portrush last hosted the Open in 2019.

Nine players as well as officials from the R&A will take part in formal press conferences ahead of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Golfers from all over the world played more than 711,000 nine-hole qualifying rounds in hope of making it to Portrush.

Royal Portrush Ladies’ Captain Naoimh Quigg believes the next generation of Irish golfers will be inspired by seeing the world’s best players in the flesh at The Open Championship.

Facts and figures for the British Open: Event: 153rd Open Championship. Dates: July 17-20. Site: Royal Portrush GC. Length: 7,381 yards. Par: 71. Field: 156 players minimum. Playoff (if necessary): 4 holes, aggregate score. Prize money: TBA ($17 million in 2024).

A fired-up Patrick Reed insists that LIV Golf stars’ Open Championship preparations are not being hindered by their presence in Spain. The American is one of 19 players from the Saudi-backed series taking part in the event at Valderrama as part of their build-up.