The moment that surprised Rory McIlroy the most when he played the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush—the first Open in his home country of Northern Ireland since 1951—was the ovation on the first tee.

The British Open is the final major of the year and unlike the other three. It starts Thursday at Royal Portrush.

The world No. 2 finished runner-up at the Genesis Scottish Open, gaining momentum for next week's British Open in his native homeland.

It’s hard to believe, but the final major of 2025 is upon us. Whether you’ve hit ’em all and are hoping to clinch a calendar grand slam or are still looking for your first win, this is it, the last big kahuna of the season.