Unlike Northern Ireland, the country of Ireland is not part of the United Kingdom. Calling it the British Open would make no sense. The R&A is in the middle of a feasibility study.

But how does the Dunluce stack up against the best courses in Ireland and Northern Ireland? We can look to Golfweek’s Best course rankings for a comparison.

Shane Lowry of Ireland smiles on the 1st green during a practice round for the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Burning of migrant boat effigy in Northern Ireland triggers police investigation Authorities in Northern Ireland are investigating a bonfire that featured effigies of migrants in a boat and a ...

Burning of migrant boat effigy in Northern Ireland triggers police investigation Authorities in Northern Ireland are investigating a bonfire that featured effigies of migrants in a boat and a banner ...

More than 3,600 people were killed during three decades of violence in Northern Ireland involving Irish republican militants, pro-British Loyalist militias and the U.K. security forces. Kneecap takes ...

Adam McCann-Gibbs, a highly rated kicker and punter from Northern Ireland, joins the Penn State Nittany Lions' 2026 recruiting class.

Anyone with information is asked to call Covington Police at 859-292-2234, or leave an anonymous tip through Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.

Police provided no other information about the suspect but said he was in custody. Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn called it a “shameful attack” and local politicians condemned it as cowardly. ...