Shane Lowry didn’t know what to make of the mural at first. He doesn’t look at himself as someone worthy of being celebrated as a national hero.

Lowry and former Open champion Rory McIlroy are among the contenders for this year’s Open Championship with Xander Schauffele the reigning heading into this week’s tournament and his fellow American and world number Scottie Sheffler one of the favourites.

A mural of Shane Lowry holding aloft the claret jug adorns the side wall of a house just across the road from Royal Portrush.

Rory McIlroy was there for the most consequential moment of Shane Lowry’s career, kneeling greenside when his best friend secured t

Royal Portrush hosts the 2025 Open on Harry Colt's legendary Dunluce Links. Explore the only course outside Great Britain to host golf's oldest major.

Royal Portrush is hosting the final major of the year, welcoming the world's top players to Northern Ireland for the 2025 Open Championship. The first round begins on Thursday morning with the new champion golfer of the year being crowned on Sunday afternoon.

This is a fantastic driving hole and the hardest hole on the course for the members. The longest of the par 4s, which has been extended considerably from 2019, is the trickiest hole on the front nine and a par here will see you head to the 5th tee in good spirits.

Missing the cut at the past two majors hasn't dimmed Shane Lowry's confidence as the Irishman returns to the scene of his greatest triumph this week.

Lowry feels “rejuvenated” and as prepared as he could be in his bid to become the first player to win consecutive British Opens at the same course since Tiger Woods at St. Andrews in 2000 and ’05.

Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win The Open. Jon Rahm is right behind him. Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Shane Lowry... Yes, we know, we know.