No early Irish charge on Open's first day at Royal Portrush

Partnering Padraig Harrington around the 18 was another Irishman in 22-year-old Tom McKibbin, whose good recent form in the LIV tour converted into a one-over 72 with a bogey in the last after finding sand off the tee.

Padraig Harrington of Ireland acknowledges supporters on the 12th hole. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The first offerings of the 2025 Open Championship are in with two of the five Irish cards posted and both over par.

Padraig Harrington got the 153rd running of this tournament up and running early on a blustery morning but the Dubliner could only manage a four-over 75.