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(PHOTO BY STUART FRANKLIN/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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SWEDISH SPECTATORS BY THE 2ND HOLE DURING DAY THREE. (PHOTO BY PETER BYRNE/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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A SPECTATOR WEARING USA-THEMED TROUSERS ON DAY TWO. (PHOTO BY ALEX PANTLING/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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SPECTATORS EATING PIZZA IN THE 18TH GRANDSTAND. (PHOTO BY WARREN LITTLE/GETTY IMAGES)

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TWO UMBRELLAS, JUST TO BE EXTRA-SAFE. (PHOTO BY BRIAN LAWLESS/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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SPECTATORS REACH TO CATCH A PLAYER'S BALL IN THE 18TH GREEN GRANDSTAND DURING DAY TWO. (PHOTO BY STUART KERR/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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A YOUNG SPECTATOR SHOWS SUPPORT FOR RORY MCILROY ON DAY TWO. (PHOTO BY MIKE EGERTON/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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A SPECTATOR HOLDS UP A SIGN IN SUPPORT OF RORY MCILROY DURING DAY TWO. (PHOTO BY DAVID FITZGERALD/SPORTSFILE VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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COLOUR-COORDINATED SPECTATORS WATCH THE ACTION FROM BESIDE THE 1ST GREEN DURING PRACTICE. (PHOTO BY ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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THE BEACH IS REFLECTED IN A SPECTATOR'S SUNGLASSES PRIOR TO THE 153RD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. (PHOTO BY ALEX PANTLING/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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GOLF FAN "DAVE" WITH HIS GOLF-THEMED CAP, SMILES FOR A PICTURE ON DAY FOUR. (PHOTO BY HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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A FAN OF THE UNITED STATES HOLDS A FLAG ON DAY FOUR. (PHOTO BY ALEX PANTLING/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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FANS HOLD UP MATT FITZPATRICK SIGNS DURING DAY THREE. (PHOTO BY STUART FRANKLIN/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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SWEDISH FANS LOOK ON DURING DAY THREE. (PHOTO BY WARREN LITTLE/GETTY IMAGES)

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FANS TRY TO CATCH A GOLF BALL ON THE 18TH HOLE DURING DAY TWO. (PHOTO BY RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

(PHOTO BY STUART FRANKLIN/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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SWEDISH SPECTATORS BY THE 2ND HOLE DURING DAY THREE. (PHOTO BY PETER BYRNE/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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A SPECTATOR WEARING USA-THEMED TROUSERS ON DAY TWO. (PHOTO BY ALEX PANTLING/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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SPECTATORS EATING PIZZA IN THE 18TH GRANDSTAND. (PHOTO BY WARREN LITTLE/GETTY IMAGES)

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TWO UMBRELLAS, JUST TO BE EXTRA-SAFE. (PHOTO BY BRIAN LAWLESS/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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SPECTATORS REACH TO CATCH A PLAYER'S BALL IN THE 18TH GREEN GRANDSTAND DURING DAY TWO. (PHOTO BY STUART KERR/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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A YOUNG SPECTATOR SHOWS SUPPORT FOR RORY MCILROY ON DAY TWO. (PHOTO BY MIKE EGERTON/PA IMAGES VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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A SPECTATOR HOLDS UP A SIGN IN SUPPORT OF RORY MCILROY DURING DAY TWO. (PHOTO BY DAVID FITZGERALD/SPORTSFILE VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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COLOUR-COORDINATED SPECTATORS WATCH THE ACTION FROM BESIDE THE 1ST GREEN DURING PRACTICE. (PHOTO BY ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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THE BEACH IS REFLECTED IN A SPECTATOR'S SUNGLASSES PRIOR TO THE 153RD OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. (PHOTO BY ALEX PANTLING/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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GOLF FAN "DAVE" WITH HIS GOLF-THEMED CAP, SMILES FOR A PICTURE ON DAY FOUR. (PHOTO BY HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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A FAN OF THE UNITED STATES HOLDS A FLAG ON DAY FOUR. (PHOTO BY ALEX PANTLING/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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FANS HOLD UP MATT FITZPATRICK SIGNS DURING DAY THREE. (PHOTO BY STUART FRANKLIN/R&A/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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SWEDISH FANS LOOK ON DURING DAY THREE. (PHOTO BY WARREN LITTLE/GETTY IMAGES)

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FANS TRY TO CATCH A GOLF BALL ON THE 18TH HOLE DURING DAY TWO. (PHOTO BY RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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Gallery: 2025 Open Championship's wildest fans

From crazy outfits to homemade signs and patriotic flair, the spectators at Royal Portrush brought the energy all week. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable crowd moments from this year's event.

Gallery: 2025 Open Championship's wildest fans

Staff Writer Jul 21 2025 1:03AM

Staff Writer

Jul 21 2025 1:03AM

From crazy outfits to homemade signs and patriotic flair, the spectators at Royal Portrush brought the energy all week. Here’s a look at some of the most memorable crowd moments from this year's event.

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Feast your eyes on the stunning scenery of Royal Portrush, captured in all its windswept glory during the opening round of the 2025 Open Championship. These breathtaking course shots by Getty Images showcase the natural drama of golf’s ultimate coastal challenge.

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Open Season: scenes from Royal Portrush as world’s best prepare

The buzz is building ahead of the 2025 Open Championship. Take a look behind the ropes as golf’s biggest stars and their fans soak up the atmosphere.

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Through the lens: superstars warm up for The Open

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Royal Portrush as the world’s best golfers prepare for the 153rd Open Championship. From practice swings to fan moments and flashes of personality, here’s how the week is taking shape in Northern Ireland.

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