The Open has had 28 different winners aged 38 or older all-time, the same number as the Masters and U.S. Open combined.

Who will win the 153rd Open Championship? Our experts dive into all the twists and turns of the year's final major

Open champion says he’s ‘proud’ of McIlroy’s achievements after his fellow countryman completed a career grand slam when winning the Masters in April

Set the coffee pot for the wee hours of the morning, because we’re heading to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland for the British Open this week. It’s going to be an early start for fans in the United States, but it should be well worth it with all of the drama and the fantastic return to links-style golf that should excite golf fans far and wide.

The 153rd Open Championship continues Friday at Royal Portrush. USA Network and Peacock will have wall-to-wall live coverage from Portrush, Northern Ireland, including these featured groups (all times EDT): 4:47 a.

The year was 2019. After a 68-year gap, the R&A took the Open back to Royal Portrush. The influence of major winners from Northern Ireland such as Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell was viewed as crucial in the decision.

Scheffler shared an introspective look at what he holds dearest before playing the season's fourth major championship

That distinction belongs to world No. 1 and reigning PGA champion Scottie Scheffler. Masters — and Grand Slam — champ McIlroy is a clear second choice, with Jon Rahm, who has three top-10s in his last four Open starts, third.