World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was a fountain of introspection Tuesday at his news conference entering the 2025 British Open, calling golf "an unsatisfying venture" and admitting that he often wrestles with motivation.

One would imagine three-time major champion Scottie Scheffler would be desperate to continue American domination of the British Open and lift the Claret Jug for the first time this week at Royal Portrush.

Backspin: His year was slowed by a rib injury that kept him out for two months. Padraig Harrington (2007-08), Tiger Woods (2005-06) and Tom Watson (1982-83) are the only back-to-back Open champions the last 50 years.

Xander Schauffele will look to defend his British Open title against a field led by Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler when the 153rd Open Championship begins at Royal Portrush on Thursday.

Here's a look at the tee times and groups for the first and second rounds of the 2025 Open Championship on Thursday, July 17, and Friday, July 18.

3:14 a.m.-8:15 a.m. — Thomas Detry, Belgium; Chris Gotterup, United States; Lee Westwood, England. 3:25 a.m.-8:26 a.m. — Patrick Cantlay, United States; Cameron Young, United States; Mackenzie Hughes, Canada.

Scheffler enters this Open Championship as golf's top-ranked player, but his current run can't last forever, writes Michael Rosenberg.

Scottie Scheffler has won more tournaments and majors than anyone over the last three years. He is No. 1 in the world, and no one is close to him. Nothing would mean more

Scottie Scheffler said on Tuesday he does "not care" about being the tournament favourite as he prepares for his latest tilt at a maiden British Open title this week at Royal Portrush."I could not care any less about being the favourite or not being the favourite,