Xander Schauffele will look to defend his British Open title against a field led by Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler when the 153rd Open Championship begins at Royal Portrush on Thursday.

Get your coffee ready because it's time for The Open Championship. The final major championship of the golf season heads to Royal Portrush for the first time si

Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland is hosting The Open Championship for the third time and native son Rory McIlroy is a favorite.

The 153rd Open Championship continues Friday at Royal Portrush. USA Network and Peacock will have wall-to-wall live coverage from Portrush, Northern Ireland, including these featured groups (all times EDT): 4:47 a.

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If weather is a factor, one of them could have an advantage depending on when it's better, as Scheffler will go out early on Thursday, McIlroy later (and vice versa on Friday). Currently, the forecast for Thursday's Round 1 is rain in the morning, rain in the afternoon, with wind blowing just a bit throughout the day.

After several days practice around Royal Portrush as the 153rd Open gets underway in earnest on Thursday morning as the tee times have been confirmed. Padraig Harrington will get the ball rolling on the first tee at 6.35am alongside local star Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard.