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Bryson DeChambeau brands Royal Portrush ‘diabolical’ ahead of 2025 Open Championship at Antrim course

TWO-TIME major champion Bryson DeChambeau has branded Royal Portrush as “diabolical” ahead of The Open Championship.

The American was speaking ahead of LIV Golf Dallas earlier this week as he prepares for the final major of the 2025 season.

DALLAS, TEXAS - JUNE 27: Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC looks on as he walks on the seventh hole on day one of LIV Golf Dallas at Maridoe Golf Club on June 27, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Bryson DeChambeau has branded Portrush a ‘diabolical’ test ahead of the 2025 Open
18.07.2019. Open Golf 1st day competition, Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland. Times Photographer Bradley Ormesher. Bryson DeChambeau on the 5th.
Bryson in action during the 2019 Open at the Antrim course

And DeChambeau has described the Antrim venue as “diabolical” as he prepares to return to the venue for the first time since the 2019 Open.

He’ll be aiming to add a third title to his trophy cabinet, DeChambeau has posted top-five finishes at both the Masters and PGA Championship in 2025 but missed the cut at last month’s U.S. Open.

DeChambeau admitted he was frustrated not to have secured a major win this season.

He said: “I’d say disappointed that I haven’t won one yet.

“I’ve got to fine-tune my game and focus on executing my shots the way I know I can on the golf course. I haven’t been doing that recently.

“A little bit more due diligence on my side of the coin. Not taking things for granted and focusing on what I can do to give myself the best chance to win at The Open.

“Probably being a little more strategic that week.”

The last time The Open was held at Royal Portrush was in 2019, Shane Lowry captured his first and only major title, and DeChambeau failed to make the cut that year, as he did at Royal Troon in 2024.

Asked if he had played Portrush before, he replied: “I played it last time around when Shane won.

Pressed on his memory of the course, DeChambeau added: “Yeah, it can be diabolical. Driver is key on that golf course in wind conditions, in side wind conditions.


“It’s going to be a tough test.”

Final Qualifying for The Open at Royal Portrush takes place next Tuesday across Burnham & Berrow, Dundonald Links, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire.

The 153rd Open gets itself gets underway at Royal Portrush, 17–20 July 2025.

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