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McIlroy rebounds at Portrush, in mix following 70

Six years after recording a quadruple-bogey 8 on No. 1 at Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy carded a bogey-5 en route to a 1-under 70 that left him right in the mix at the Open. "I didn't feel like I was walking into the unknown this time around," he said.

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DeChambeau fights back, improves by 13 shots

Bryson DeChambeau improved his score by 13 strokes and shot one of the low rounds of the day -- a 6-under 65 -- to jump back up to 1 over and make the cut on the number.

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Spain plans to serve as Ryder Cup host in 2031

The 2031 Ryder Cup will be held in northeastern Spain, the president of the Catalan golf federation told The Associated Press.

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Martin on point, takes early lead at Barracuda

Ben Martin scored 16 points Thursday to take a two-point lead over David Lipsky and Nick Watney after the first round of the Barracuda Championship.

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'You've got to thread it': Why hole No. 1 is playing a big part in this year's Open Championship

Playing the first hole at Royal Portrush well or poorly could determine who hoists the Claret Jug on Sunday.

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Rahm: Frustration led to snapping at Open fan

Jon Rahm downplayed a terse interaction with a fan during the first round of The Open Championship, saying bad timing on a whistle during his backswing drew his frustration.

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Sights and sounds from the first round of the Open Championship

Here are the highlights from the first round of the 2025 Open Championship.

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Scheffler struggles off tee, but not on card (68)

Scottie Scheffler hit only 3 of 14 fairways at Royal Portrush, but he still finished with a 3-under 68 and is among the early leaders at the Open Championship.

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Mickelson cards his best Open start since 2016

Phil Mickelson avoided most of the rain to card a 1-under 70 for his best opening round at an Open Championship since 2016.

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Scheffler Open favorite; public favors Europeans

Scottie Scheffler, unsurprisingly, heads into another major as the betting favorite, but bettors are largely supporting European players ahead of the action teeing off from Northern Ireland at the Open Championship.

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Who has won the Open Championship? All-time golf champions

The Open Championship is the oldest event on the PGA Tour circuit. Check out all-time winners now.

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Trump's Turnberry faces hurdles for Open return

President Donald Trump is not getting an Open Championship to the Turnberry course he owns in the near future, which the R&A's new chief executive said was more about transportation than politics.

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2025 Open Championship: Experts' picks and betting tips

Who will win? Who has the best betting value? Which props are the most interesting? Our experts look at the 2025 Open Championship from all angles.

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Sources: Oakmont bars Clark for locker damage

Oakmont Country Club has banned golfer Wyndham Clark from its property after he damaged his locker following a missed cut at last month's U.S. Open, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Open Championship storylines: What to expect from Rory and Scottie, and how will Royal Portrush play?

Is Scottie Scheffler the overwhelming favorite? Is Rory McIlroy's game rounding into form? We look at five storylines to watch this week at the Open Championship.

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How to bet on golf: Tips and strategies to win in 2025, plus The Open Championship picks

Want to learn how to bet on all the golf majors this year? Pamela Maldonado has you covered with everything you need to know, plus picks on the 2025 Open Championship.

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Tee times for the first and second rounds of The Open

Here is the full list of tee times for the first and second rounds of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

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Scheffler's reality: Winning 'is not a fulfilling life'

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler said he doesn't find true fulfillment in winning: "You work your whole life to celebrate ... a few minutes. It only lasts a few minutes."

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Open Championship 2025 betting odds: Scheffler opens as favorite ahead of McIlroy

ESPN BET odds for golfers to win, place and make the cut entering first round of the 2025 Open Championship.

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Schauffele offloads trophies, unsure where gold is

Xander Schauffele, who counts two majors and a Tour Championship among his victories, gives his trophies to his parents, and he's "not sure" where his Olympic gold medal is.

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