The 153rd Open Championship has started at Royal Portrush Golf Course. Xander Schauffele looks to defend his 2024 championship, but he’ll undoubtedly have competition from Scottie Scheffler (PGA Championship), Rory McIlroy (The Masters), and J.J. Spaun (U.S. Open), who won golf’s other major championships this year. They’ll also all have to battle the weather, as heavy rain is expected late on Thursday.

Here are the best moments from the first round of the 2025 Open Championship.

Leonard chips it in

Justin Leonard delights the crowd with a chip-in on the 3rd for birdie. pic.twitter.com/fkxDnM6yDO

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2025

Fitzpatrick ties it up

Chip-in to tie the lead!@ Mattfitz94 is 4-under thru 16 @TheOpen.

📺 Watch live now on USA Network.pic.twitter.com/0RxkXBEXxQ

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 17, 2025

Scottie makes a birdie

Scottie Scheffler with the early birdie @TheOpen.

📺 Watch live now on @Susetwork. pic.twitter.com/IiWvjB67f0

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 17, 2025