The 153rd Open Championship kicked off at Royal Portrush with tough conditions and high expectations. For Bryson DeChambeau, the start wasn’t ideal.

Bryson DeChambeau shot an ugly 78 in Round 1 of the 2025 Open Championship which included a shocking whiff in deep rough at Royal Portrush.

Live projected cut line updates from Round 2 of the 2025 Open Championship. Some of the world's best golfers have work to do Friday to make the cut.

The 31-year-old heads to Royal Portrush for this year’s Open in search of a breakthrough performance at the sport’s original major; one which could see that named etched into both history and the Claret Jug.

Known as "The Scientist" for his analytical approach, the Crushers team leader found the links course a formidable adversary. DeChambeau began with a solid trio of pars but hit a snag at the fourth hole, where the punishing rough of Portrush ensnared him.

DeChambeau, an SMU product and one of golf’s biggest names, said on Friday he was all for Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland hosting an Open

Bryson DeChambeau is testing a prototype ball at the British Open that he claims flies straighter and spins more with wedges — but it’s not ready yet.

And that's exactly what Bryson DeChambeau did on Tuesday at Royal Portrush. The two-time U.S. Open champ would love to add a British Open title to his major collection this week. But even if he isn't crowned the "Champion Golfer of the Year" on Sunday,