Once again, weather will be a storyline at the British Open where some tricky weather could offer a stiff test at Royal Portrush.

Tuesday’s forecast for Royal Portrush will likely serve as a preview for the rest of the championship rounds – outbreaks of rain amid some sunny spells.

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.

Here are some things to keep in mind to help you make savvy live-betting decisions for the last major of the 2025 season: Things change quickly at the Open Championship, and you’d think that a tournament defined by unpredictability and chaos would allow for some late-closing winners, but the opposite is true.

The Open Championship had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler right in the mix.

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

Two weather delays occurred Saturday during the third round of the PGA Tour’s ISCO Championship in Louisville.