All eyes will be on the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland as it hosts the 153rd edition of the Open Championship, the final major of the season, beginning Thursday, July 17.
World No.3 Xander Schauffele enters as the defending champion and one of the favourites in the 156-player field. However, the loudest cheers will be reserved for Northern Ireland's most-celebrated athlete, Rory McIlroy. It has been a memorable season for McIlroy as he won The Masters in April to complete his career Grand Slam.
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We at The Sporting News can't wait for the action to begin at Royal Portrush Golf Club, and we're the best place to keep tabs on all the competitors, schedules and TV details at the Open Championship golf: 2025 edition.
When is the Open Championship golf?
The first tee-off of this year's Open Championship golf is set for 6:35 a.m. local time (BST) on Thursday, July 17.
The field of players will all have begun their tournament by the end of the opening day, with that field narrowing until the final round on Sunday, July 20.
Here's how that time translates to fans in Canada wanting to watch the action:
| Date | 1st Tee Time (BST) | CAN (ET) |
| Thursday, July 17 | 6:35 a.m. | 1:35 a.m. |
| Friday, July 18 | 6:35 a.m. | 1:35 a.m. |
| Saturday, July 19 | 8:00 a.m. | 3:00 a.m. |
| Sunday, July 20 | 8:00 a.m. | 3:00 a.m. |
2025 Open Championship golf TV channel, live stream in Canada
- TV channel: TSN4
- Live stream: TSN+
All Rounds of the Open Championship golf will air on TSN4. Fans in Canada can stream the action on TSN+, which will have exclusive coverage for featured holes and groups.
Which players are competing at the Open Championship golf?
Xander Schauffele will look to defend his title and win the third major of his career, however, the American hasn't been in top form since returning from a rib injury.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is once again be a top contender having won three of his last nine tournaments, adding another major to his impressive resume with a win at this year's PGA Championship.
Local favorite and World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is competing in his 16th Open Championship. Having completed a career grand slam by winning the Masters this year, the 36-year-old will look to win the Open Championship for a second time having won it in 2014.
Bryson DeChambeau has been in good form in the Majors this season with five top-six finishes.
Justin Thomas has had a promising campaign so far, having risen from World No. 22 to World No. 4 with his impressive outings at the PGA Tour, including a victory at the RBC Heritage. He could be the dark horse in the tournament.
Open Championship golf past winners
Here are the 10 most recent winners of the Open Championship golf.
| Year | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Xander Schauffele | 275 |
| 2023 | Brian Harman | 271 |
| 2022 | Cameron Smith | 268 |
| 2021 | Collin Morikawa | 265 |
| 2019 | Shane Lowry | 269 |
| 2018 | Francesco Molinari | 276 |
| 2017 | Jordan Spieth | 268 |
| 2016 | Henrik Stenson | 264 |
| 2015 | Zach Johnson | 273 |
| 2014 | Rory Mcclroy | 271 |
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