THE Open returns to Northern Ireland for the 153rd edition of the iconic championship. 156 golfers head to Royal Portrush aiming to walk away with the prestigious Claret Jug on Sunday evening.

Everything you need to know for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. TV coverage, streaming, how to watch, tee times, travel and essential information.

The Scottish Open has become a significant event on the golf schedule ever since it began serving as a partner tournament between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. That has allowed the best players from both tours to come together for a chance to play links golf in preparation for The Open Championship a week later.

A look at the favourites, prize money, tee-times and BBC coverage of the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Why The Open Championship hits different than other majors. Raw links golf, respectful crowds and 500 years of history make it worth that 4:30 a.m. alarm.

We’ve reached the final men’s major championship of the year – and our final full-field ranking, as Scottie Scheffler leads the list of 156 players for The Open at Royal Portrush.