At the time, they could not have known, but they were about to create what would become the only golf course outside Great Britain to host The Open Championship not once, but three times. As we approach the 153rd Open Championship,

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

Scottie Scheffler shot a 4-under 67 at Royal Portrush Golf Club to improve to 14-under 199 – his lowest 54-hole total at a major

The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend

Adding to the many cool sights at Royal Portrush’s historic links this week was the British Open leaderboard showing Danish twins Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard in the top 10.