Royal Portrush is not only open to visitors, but its yearly membership dues are what the average American golfer spends on public tee times.

What a great acknowledgement for LIV Golf and our league to be recognised by the R&A to receive such an invitation,” Ullman said. “It means a great deal to me to be asked t

McIlroy was born just 62 miles from the site of the 153rd Open Championship and set a new course record of 61 at Dunluce Road when he was just 16-years-old, so expectations were through the roof when he returned to his old haunt for the only major this side of the Atlantic in 2019.

Vegas oddsmakers have some ideas on who might be walking away from Portrush as a major champion. Here's a look at this week's betting odds.