One of the best Open Championship traditions going—punishing drop zones—is back for the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. Golf.com's an Dethier captured two photos of some of the nastier drop zones the R&A implemented this year: That's the good stuff. RELATED: Wyndham Clark suspended from Oakmont after damaging locker room during U.S. Open

The first day of the Open was a grind, but many players did exactly what was needed. Others, not so much. We call 'em like we see 'em.

Matt Fitzpatrick was among five co-leaders through Thursday's first round of the 2025 British Open, while No. 1 Scottie Scheffler lurks at Royal Portrush.

If the U.S. Open taught us anything, it is that the outsider still has a chance to win a major championship. Following a run of winners that read Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy,