McIlroy Set for Afternoon Start in Open First Round

What time does Rory McIlroy tee off at The Open? Start times

Masters champion targeting second career Claret Jug on home turf in Northern Ireland

McIlroy set for afternoon start in Open first round

Rory McIlroy will have to wait for his shot at redemption at Royal Portrush after being given a mid-afternoon tee time for Thursday's first day of The Open.

The Open 2025 tee times: Rory McIlroy grouped with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas for first two rounds at Royal Portrush

Padraig Harrington to hit the opening tee shot at 6.35am on Thursday; Rory McIlroy has late-early draw as he chases major victory in Northern Ireland; watch The Open live on Thursday from 6.30am on Sky Sports Golf

Rory McIlroy Set to Tee Off with Tommy Fleetwood at The Open - The Global Herald

Rory McIlroy is scheduled to start his effort to secure a second Open Championship title on Thursday, July 17, at 15:10 BST. The renowned Northern Irish