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The Open is golf’s original Championship. Played since 1860 on iconic links golf courses, it is the sport’s most international major championship with qualifying events on every continent.
For one week each year, the pursuit of the famous Claret Jug trophy is the focus of the sporting world, followed globally by millions of fans. Xander Schauffle is the defending champion after his historic success in The 152nd Open at Royal Troon in 2024.The 153rd Open
Royal Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
The Open is set to make a triumphant return to Royal Portrush in 2025, marking an exciting new chapter in the history of golf’s original Championship and providing another outstanding showcase for golf in Northern Ireland. The Open generated more than £100 million for the economy of Northern Ireland previously, attracting a record attendance for the Championship outside of St Andrews of 237,750 fans throughout the week. More than 5,400 hours of television coverage were broadcast to hundreds of millions of viewers globally as Irishman Shane Lowry performed superbly to become Champion Golfer of the Year and lift the famous Claret Jug.
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
7,381
Founded
1888
Country
Northern Ireland
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