The 153rd Open Championship is less than 24 hours from teeing off, and a key question is what weather challenges the world’s top golfers will encounter at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Royal Portrush is notorious for its unpredictable weather, featuring frequent rain and strong winds, which can potentially influence who ultimately wins the Claret Jug.
On Wednesday, prior to the first round, participants experienced a mix of clouds and sunshine, with light wind gusts ranging from five to ten mph. The high temperature was 67 degrees, while the low dropped to 57 degrees. The first round is expected to bring less favorable weather, with periods of rain and winds reaching 10 to 20 mph. There is a 90% chance of rain, with potential rainfall totaling up to a quarter of an inch.
Here are the latest weather updates and forecasts for Thursday, the first day of the 2025 Open Championship:
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Open Championship weather forecast: Thursday’s first round
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.
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The 153rd Open Championship is scheduled to take place from Thursday, July 17 to Sunday, July 20 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Live coverage of this year’s Open Championship will be provided by NBC, USA Network and Peacock. Live streaming is also available via Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers.
Dates: Thursday, July 17– Sunday, July 20
Where: Royal Portrush Golf Club (Antrim, Northern Ireland)
TV/Streaming: (All times Eastern)
Thursday: 1:30-4 a.m. (Peacock), 4 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (USA, NBC Sports App, Peacock, Fubo)
Friday: 1:30-4 a.m. (Peacock), 4 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (USA, NBC Sports App, Peacock, Fubo)
Saturday: 5-7 a.m. (USA, NBC Sports App, Fubo), 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, Fubo)
Sunday: 4-7 a.m. (USA, NBC Sports App, Fubo), 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (NBC, Peacock, Fubo)
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Open Championship 2025 weather forecast for Round 1 Thursday
