Day one of the 153rd Open Championship is underway as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler go in search of another major honour. Padraig Harrington was first to get underway off the tee on what is sure to be an exciting four days of golf.

The crowds following Rory McIlroy for three days at Royal Portrush have been enormous, a reminder of the expectations. On banners and flags and buntings of grandstands there are images of the claret jug,

The simplest one is to wager on the in-form golfers, a list led by Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. McIlroy may get the nod over Scheffler in some circles this week because he's playing on home soil at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

The Open is underway at Royal Portrush as fans flock to the Northern Ireland venue - and they'll want to know what sort of budget is needed for drinks.

The 153rd edition of the British Open is underway at Royal Portrush. Padraig Harrington of Ireland had the honor of the opening tee shot. That was a fitting choice.

If two or more players are tied through 72 holes of regulation, they will compete over three playoff holes with the scores being added up. If there is still a tie between at least two players, sudden death will be used.

Harry Vardon has won the British Open the most items, with six wins. Below is a list of all the players who have won more than one Open Championship:

LIV Golf's Sergio Garcia has qualified for this year's Open championship at Royal Portrush, however he comes into 2025's event off the back of a tense qualifer last year