The Open at Royal Portrush has had its first hole-in-one. Englishman John Parry’s tee shot at the 192-yard No. 13 landed at the front of the green, took a couple of bounces and hopped straight into the cup.

The Open enforced stricter drop zones to end old tactics, challenging players with tougher relief options at Royal Portrush.

Jon Rahm had another meltdown on the 11th hole at Royal Portrush, but is still hanging around on the Open Championship leaderboard.

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 18, 2025 – NBC Sports presented exclusive second-round coverage of the 153 rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, across USA Network and Peacock, capped by Golf Central Live From the Open studio coverage on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

It is the first time in major championship history that five or more men, each playing under different flags, were tied for the lead.

Scottie Scheffler is living up to his status as the top favorite to win the Open Championship by taking the lead after the second round.

The winner stands to earn a healthy cash reward despite The Open lagging behind the other three majors for prize money

Tyrrell Hatton is a combustible English golfer who can divide opinion with his on-course conduct. He curses out loud, he slams his clubs, he castigates himself and his ball.