The six top-ranked players following the British Masters on August 24 will automatically qualify for Team Europe at the Ryder Cup

It is the first time in major championship history that five or more men, each playing under different flags, were tied for the lead.

Shane Lowry opened his campaign at the 153rd Open Championship with a steady one‑under‑par 70 in the first round, navigating Royal Portrush’s tricky links with minimal drama. In round two, he is one-under par through 14 to sit at two‑under overall.

McIlroy could not reproduce his Saturday magic to catch Scottie Scheffler, but he still achieved a level of redemption at his home Open

Full British Open payouts and prize money for every finishing position, including players who missed the cut at Royal Portrush, from the $17 milliion purse, the winner's share and a historical look at the growing purse sizes.

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 18, 2025 – NBC Sports presented exclusive second-round coverage of the 153 rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, across USA Network and Peacock, capped by Golf Central Live From the Open studio coverage on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

After trudging off Royal Portrush on Thursday evening with a soul-crushing 78 that featured zero birdies, DeChambeau did something remarkable Friday. The 15th-ranked player fired a stunning 6-under 65 in the second round of The Open Championship.