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. 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.