Sky Sports News' Jamie Weir pick out six storylines from the practice days ahead of The Open, including Rory McIlroy's prep for a home major win, Jon Rahm surprising fans in a Portrush bar and the players already making headlines at Royal Portrush..

With regards to the Open Championship specifically Rahm has also been on a heater as of late. With the exception of 2022 (T34) Rahm has top 10 finishes since 2021 (in order... T3, T2 and T7 last year). Golf is a game where crazy things can happen, but the point here is that Jon Rahm is sort of hiding in plain sight.

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Rahm said the history of the competition, paired with the venue changes, makes The Open very special. "In my opinion, The Open Championship is the most prestigious event you can win in golf," said Rahm. "For my understanding of the game and the history of the game, I think the Claret Jug is the most special one.

Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the case all year, the strong favorites entering the tournament are Scottie Scheffler (9/2) and Rory McIlroy (7-1).

Tattoos are forever … but so is the 2023 European Ryder Cup team. Led by Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm (with a little Shane Lowry energy thrown in), the squad took over Marco Simone two years ago, starting with a 4-0 lead and eventually turning that into a 16.

Jon Rahm is among the most talented golfers on the planet, but he is not immune from jealously, and ahead of The Open Championship he admitted he is envious of LIV Golf ally Tom McKibbin

Open Championship tees off Thursday from Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Amrin, Northern Ireland, the final major of the 2025 calendar year. The Open 2025, also known as the British Open 2025, was last played at this course in 2019 when Shane Lowry captured the Claret Jug.

Jon Rahm knows it has been 37 years since a Spaniard won The Open Championship, when Seve Ballesteros lifted his third Claret Jug in 1988.

Can Scottie Scheffler add to his major total? Is Jon Rahm headed toward big things at Royal Portrush? We break down the top 25 players who can win the 2025 Open Championship.

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