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Tony Finau was sailing along just fine until he stumbled with a bogey on the par-4 17th in the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Thursday. He is tied for 20th with a round of 1-under-par 70.

Even the No. 1 player in the world -- who opted for a fairway wood -- missed the fairway left Thursday. Scottie Scheffler was able to still make par, but plenty others were not; the hole saw over four times as many bogeys, or worse, as birdies.

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In an interview with the Golf Channel this past spring, Finau said he still has what it takes to win a major and see his name high on the list of elite players. Speaking before the Houston Open, Finau said, “I feel I’ve just scratched the surface of what I can accomplish in the game.”

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, but it's not on the island of Great Britain. So why is it hosting the “British” Open this week?

On Thursday a special collection between the two was announced that specifically celebrates the Open and Northern Ireland. The duo have put together a capsule collection that combines the essence of the North Coast with Malbon’s contemporary designs. Amazingly, this whole thing is taking place near the Bushmills Distillery.

The final men's major of the year is here, as the 2025 British Open Championship kicks off Thursday morning at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.