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PADRAIG HARRINGTON GETS UNDERWAY FROM THE 1ST TEE. (PHOTO: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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JACOB SKOV OLESEN PLAYS HIS SECOND SHOT ON THE 7TH HOLE. (PHOTO: WARREN LITTLE/GETTY IMAGES)

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TOM MCKIBBIN TEES OFF ON THE 17TH HOLE. (PHOTO: WARREN LITTLE/GETTY IMAGES)

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SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER WATCHES ON FROM THE 5TH GREEN. (PHOTO: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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COLLIN MORIKAWA SURVEYS THE 5TH GREEN. (PHOTO: ALEX PANTLING/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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COLLIN MORIKAWA TEES OFF ON THE 8TH HOLE. (PHOTO: STUART FRANKLIN/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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LEE WESTWOOD HITS HIS SECOND SHOT ON THE 16TH. (PHOTO: STUART FRANKLIN/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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MATT FITZPATRICK HOLES OUT FOR BIRDIE ON THE 16TH. (PHOTO: CHARLIE CROWHURST/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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RORY MCILROY PLAYS HIS SECOND SHOT ON THE 1ST HOLE. (PHOTO: OISIN KENIRY/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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RORY MCILROY WALKS ONTO THE 4TH GREEN. (PHOTO: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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RORY MCILROY PUTTS ON THE 6TH GREEN. (PHOTO: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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VIKTOR HOVLAND PUTTS ON THE 7TH GREEN. (PHOTO: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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RORY MCILROY ACKNOWLEDGES THE CROWD ON THE 5TH GREEN. (PHOTO: ANDREW REDINGTON/GETTY IMAGES)

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RORY MCILROY TEES OFF ON THE 14TH HOLE. (PHOTO: ALEX PANTLING/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

PADRAIG HARRINGTON GETS UNDERWAY FROM THE 1ST TEE. (PHOTO: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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JACOB SKOV OLESEN PLAYS HIS SECOND SHOT ON THE 7TH HOLE. (PHOTO: WARREN LITTLE/GETTY IMAGES)

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TOM MCKIBBIN TEES OFF ON THE 17TH HOLE. (PHOTO: WARREN LITTLE/GETTY IMAGES)

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SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER WATCHES ON FROM THE 5TH GREEN. (PHOTO: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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COLLIN MORIKAWA SURVEYS THE 5TH GREEN. (PHOTO: ALEX PANTLING/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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COLLIN MORIKAWA TEES OFF ON THE 8TH HOLE. (PHOTO: STUART FRANKLIN/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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LEE WESTWOOD HITS HIS SECOND SHOT ON THE 16TH. (PHOTO: STUART FRANKLIN/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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MATT FITZPATRICK HOLES OUT FOR BIRDIE ON THE 16TH. (PHOTO: CHARLIE CROWHURST/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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RORY MCILROY PLAYS HIS SECOND SHOT ON THE 1ST HOLE. (PHOTO: OISIN KENIRY/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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RORY MCILROY WALKS ONTO THE 4TH GREEN. (PHOTO: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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RORY MCILROY PUTTS ON THE 6TH GREEN. (PHOTO: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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VIKTOR HOVLAND PUTTS ON THE 7TH GREEN. (PHOTO: RICHARD HEATHCOTE/GETTY IMAGES)

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RORY MCILROY ACKNOWLEDGES THE CROWD ON THE 5TH GREEN. (PHOTO: ANDREW REDINGTON/GETTY IMAGES)

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RORY MCILROY TEES OFF ON THE 14TH HOLE. (PHOTO: ALEX PANTLING/R&A VIA GETTY IMAGES)

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Gallery: Devastating beauty of Royal Portrush

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.

Gallery: Devastating beauty of Royal Portrush

By Golf Australia Jul 18 2025 6:10AM

By Golf Australia

Jul 18 2025 6:10AM

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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