The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend

The Open 2025 hots up entering the weekend with Rory McIlroy off to a blistering start in the third round at Royal Portrush. The home hopeful has begun the day by moving to five under as he hopes to use a feverish home crowd to drive his bid for the Claret Jug.

McIlroy makes big move at Portrush * World number one Scheffler still leads tournament * Hatton and Schauffele roar into contention with eagles (Adds later scores) By Martyn Herman PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland,

The British Open is live Friday at Royal Portrush. Scottie Scheffler headlines a packed leaderboard. Follow the latest scores, updates and highlights.

It was a return six years in the making, and it was a return that perfectly encapsulated Rory McIlroy. Making the trek back to Royal Portrush for The Open Championship -- now as a career grand slam winner -- the Northern Irishman experienced a topsy-turvy day as the hard stuff came easy and the easy stuff came hard.

Rory McIlroy starts the weekend seven shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler who will partner England’s Matt Fitzpatrick in the final group on Saturday

Scottie Scheffler is the No. 1 golfer in the world, but even he doesn't really understand the fuss. Just two days before the year's final major tees off, Scheffler admitted he doesn't understand "the point" of becoming the best golfer in the world - or an elite professional in any sport,

The first round of the 2025 Open Championship saw Royal Portrush giving the 156-player field all it could handle as ever-changing weather conditions allowed the Northern Ireland course to show off its strength against the best players in the world.