It is the first time in major championship history that five or more men, each playing under different flags, were tied for the lead.

The British Open is now in the hands of Scheffler, who has won his last 10 times when he had the 54-hole lead and didn’t show anything on a stunning day

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 18, 2025 – NBC Sports presented exclusive second-round coverage of the 153 rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, across USA Network and Peacock, capped by Golf Central Live From the Open studio coverage on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

With Scottie Scheffler holding a four-shot lead at the start of the final round of the British Open, brushing up on how the R&A conducts a playoff in the event of a tie after 72 holes might not seem necessary.

Jon Rahm had another meltdown on the 11th hole at Royal Portrush, but is still hanging around on the Open Championship leaderboard.

A major champ is playing a surprise role at this year's Open Championship from Royal Portrush, and golf fans are loving it.

The winner stands to earn a healthy cash reward despite The Open lagging behind the other three majors for prize money

Tyrrell Hatton is a combustible English golfer who can divide opinion with his on-course conduct. He curses out loud, he slams his clubs, he castigates himself and his ball.