Caolan Rafferty, North of Ireland Champion, pictured at Portstewart Golf Club on Friday, with his daughter, Maisy. WK39-25-022CR

The road to Royal Birkdale begins as The Open Qualifying Series and exemption categories for The 154th Open are confirmed.

The Ireland Senior Women's and Men's Home Internationals teams with the three titles - Leaderboard Photography / England Golf

Chris Selfridge in action at the AIG Barton Shield final last year in Carlow. Photo: Thos Caffrey / Golffile.

Daniel Henry, Ian Woosnam (Professional), Rhys Jones.

Bushfoot GC Captain Robert McLaughlin and his wife Cheryl.

The 154th Open is scheduled for July 12-19 at Royal Birkdale. Photo: The R&A.

Portmarnock, winners of the Fred Daly Trophy.

Jackson Koivun from the USA has won the Mark H McCormack Medal as leading male amateur golfer in the 2025 World Amateur Golf Ranking. Photo: The R&A.