Padraig Harrington struck the first tee shot as the 153rd British Open started in cloudy conditions at Royal Portrush on ...

Follow live text updates and radio commentary of the 153rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Two-time champion Padraig Harrington says he will be "very nervous" hitting the opening tee shot at the 153rd Open ...

Harrington got the 153rd Open Championship under way, backed by loud Irish support at Royal Portrush. Padraig Harrington got ...

The 153rd edition of the British Open is underway at Royal Portrush. Padraig Harrington of Ireland had the honor of the ...

After telling us he was preparing to rest for the afternoon to ensure he was ready for his 6.35 am start this morning, ...

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington insists he remains fulfilled on the golf course after being asked to respond to ...

The job of opening these majors tends to go to players of an older vintage, guys once great who aren’t about to threaten the ...

Padraig Harrington enters this week at Royal Portrush as the happiest golfer in the field. And yet, he says, his hopes are low.

Five newspaper veterans were also honored with Golden 50 Awards at the event. Read more Amarillo area community news here.

Only one of the 16 past British Open champs playing this year is a two-time winner and he's the one who will hit the first tee shot Thursday.