So here we are, the final men’s major championship of the year – where does the time go?
It’s not to the famous fairways of Scotland or the pot bunkers of the likes of Royal Liverpool or Royal St George’s in England – instead, we’re off to the north coast of the island of Ireland for the 153rd Open, the second in six years at Royal Portrush.
It’s only the third time this great tournament has left mainland Britain, with 2025 marking the third time it’s been held in Northern Ireland – all of which have been in Portrush. As you can expect, some of the biggest brands have released their limited edition merch to mark the tournament and much of it features subtle nods to our surroundings, be that Dunluce Castle, the Belfast to Portrush railway line or simply the famous Irish clover.
An Irishman lifted the Claret Jug in 2019, but what will we have in store this year? The beauty is we’re not quite sure, but our Open Championship betting tips could well give you an idea of who we think has the best chance. What is for certain is that the following collections below will be on show on the links at Royal Portrush, so here are a few of my favorites that I’ve seen thus far.
FootJoy
We saw tweed FootJoy golf shoes released ahead of the 2024 Open Championship at Troon and 2025 at Royal Portrush is no different. Harris Tweet get their own touch on both the Premiere Series Field and Packard shoes using hand-woven Harris Tweed for a truly unique design.
Mark Hogarth, Brand Ambassador at HarrisTweed Hebrides, said “Following the success of “The Stamp” Premiere Series in 2024, this year’s design is a classic plaid in a balance of muted and deep blue shades allowing the burgundy windowpane to give a vibrant accent. FootJoy worked closely with The Harris Tweed Hebrides design team to select a bold pattern to match both the heritage and unique nature of Royal Portrush Golf Club.”
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TaylorMade
TaylorMade’s limited edition release pays tribute to the railway lines that have brought millions of tourists to the north coast of the island throughout the years – with Portrush proving arguably the most popular seaside holiday destination in Northern Ireland alongside Newcastle in County Down, home of the famous Royal County Down. Both towns along with countless others along the coastlines relied heavily on the railway system in the early 20th century as tourists, largely from the Belfast area, would flock to the coast on weekend breaks and…
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