The first day of the 2025 Open Championship is expected to be rainy, with periods of heavy rain that could accumulate up to a quarter of an inch. The high temperature is expected to be around 69 degrees, with a low of 57 degrees, and winds will range from 10 to 20 miles per hour, according to The Weather Channel.

Harry Vardon has the most all-time wins at the Open, taking home top honors in 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911 and 1914. The 2025 Open Championship, the 153rd installment of golf's original major, will be held July 17-20 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush,

The Open Championship is back at Royal Portrush, and the expectations of drama are already rising. With the first tee shot creeping closer, we tasked our golf correspondents with scripting how this major might unfold.

Jason Sobel on the oldest tradition at the Open Championship, betting, and how it is more enjoyable than ever.

If two or more players are tied through 72 holes of regulation, they will compete over three playoff holes with the scores being added up. If there is still a tie between at least two players, sudden death will be used.

Mark Darbon added that he had a "good discussion" with Eric Trump and other executives over a potential return of the Open to Turnberry.

Open water competition at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore went off Wednesday after two postponements because of water-quality problems at Sentosa, the island area on the coast.