The Open at Royal Portrush
The 148th Open Championship took place at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland in 2019, marking a historic return to the stunning links golf course after 68 years. Irish golfer Shane Lowry emerged triumphant at Royal Portrush, becoming the champion golfer and lifting the prestigious Claret Jug. As the home favorite, Shane Lowry’s victory was a particularly special moment for fans. The Open will now head back to Royal Portrush in 2025 for the 153rd Open Championship, offering golf enthusiasts the opportunity to experience one of the best golf courses in the world on the County Antrim coast. With the Open returning to Northern Ireland and Royal Portrush hosting the championship once again, golf travel packages for the 2025 Open are highly anticipated.

Royal Portrush Golf © Tourism Ireland from Chris Hill Photographic
What date is The Open in Portrush?
The 153rd Open Championship will take place from 13 to 20 July 2025, marking the return of the prestigious golf tournament to Royal Portrush on the County Antrim coast. This historic event will be held at Royal Portrush, bringing the British Open back to its traditional venue. Golf enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the Open Championship 2025, where the champion golfer of the year will be crowned once again. The Open 2025 will be open to all, with players from around the world competing for the coveted title.
How to get tickets
To get tickets for the highly anticipated British Open Championship 2025, you can enter the ballot here: https://www.theopen.com/ticket-ballot. The Ticket Ballot is open until Wednesday 31 July at 3pm BST. Due to the high demand for tickets, they are allocated by ballot to make it fair for all golf fans who wish to attend the prestigious event. Don’t miss your chance to witness the world’s best golfers compete for the title of Champion Golfer of the Year at this historic event.

Royal Portrush Golf Club © Tourism Ireland 2023 ©Paul Lindsay – Chris Hill Photographic
Other Upcoming Venues
The Open Championship 2026 will be held in Royal Birkdale in Southport, Merseyside, England. A renowned golf course that was established in 1889, it first hosted The Open Championship in 1954 and has since become one of the most regular venues for the prestigious golf tournament. The excitement is building as plans are underway for the Open 2026, which will see the championship return to England once again. Players and fans alike are eagerly anticipating the chance to experience the challenging course and stunning surroundings that Royal Birkdale has to offer. It will be a thrilling event that showcases the best of golf on a global stage.