Set the coffee pot for the wee hours of the morning, because we’re heading to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland for the British Open this week. It’s going to be an early start for fans in the United States, but it should be well worth it with all of the drama and the fantastic return to links-style golf that should excite golf fans far and wide.

There are nine amateurs in the field of 156 at the 2025 Open Championship in Northern Ireland. The group includes a 17-year-old, several golfers who play college golf in the U.S., and one player who will be the first to represent his nation in the Open.

3:14 a.m.-8:15 a.m. — Thomas Detry, Belgium; Chris Gotterup, United States; Lee Westwood, England. 3:25 a.m.-8:26 a.m. — Patrick Cantlay, United States; Cameron Young, United States; Mackenzie Hughes, Canada.

Xander Schauffele’s wife, Maya, had the audacity to frame a photo of him celebrating his Olympic gold medal from Tokyo and hang it his home gym. It was apparently like breaking a marriage vow for the guy who seems to spend no more than a day celebrating triumphs.

You've got Open questions, we've got Open answers. Take a look at some answers to frequently asked questions about The Open.

Bryson DeChambeau is open to ideas as he bids to improve his poor record at the British Open, where handling the fickle weather can be the key to success.

Backspin: His year was slowed by a rib injury that kept him out for two months. Padraig Harrington (2007-08), Tiger Woods (2005-06) and Tom Watson (1982-83) are the only back-to-back Open champions the last 50 years.

If you're keeping track at home, the "vibes-only" franchise remains 100 percent at picking major winners, starting with Rory McIlroy at Augusta (we had him 41st) and continuing with Scottie Scheffler at the PGA (first).

Highland Park’s Scheffler, who loves his job and all the work it entails, found himself searching Tuesday for what it all means.

Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland will present one final major championship test this season as the world's best golfers chase after one of the most coveted prizes in golf: the Claret Jug.