Right, we're going to call it a day here from Royal Portrush.

Remember to get all the latest from The Open here on our dedicated page which will have plenty of content throughout the week.

We'll be back with live text commentary from 06:30 BST on the BBC Sport website with live radio commentary starting at 10:00 BST.

See you then!

Gavin Andrews
BBC Sport NI at Royal Portrush

Meet Owen Crooks. A local professional here in Northern Ireland who answered the call to help out US Open champion JJ Spaun.

Now it was belting it down on the range yesterday evening when I grabbed a few words with him. I tried - and failed - to get a sneak peak on what he's been telling the JJ Spaun.

Gavin Andrews
BBC Sport NI at Royal Portrush

The two-time Open champion Padraig Harrington can pull in a crowd here at Royal Portrush - whether it's the spectators or the media.

He's the first man on the tee tomorrow morning at 06:35 alongside Nicolai Hojgaard and Tom McKibbin.

We showed you the video of Rory McIlroy in his Green Jacket at Royal Portrush and this is the reason why.

He was named Golfer of the Year by the Association of Golf Writers on Tuesday.

Image source, Association of Golf Writers

Gavin Andrews
BBC Sport NI at Royal Portrush

The sun may be shining on the north coast of Northern Ireland today but it's not been like that all week.

I caught up with a trio of US golfers JJ Spaun, Ben Griffin and Jordan Speith on Tuesday as they got to grips with some horizontal rain down at the range.

Brian McLauchlin
BBC Scotland at Royal Portrush

Daniel Young has "picked Bob MacIntyre's brains" about playing at Royal Portrush.

MacIntyre's fellow Scot Young, 30, is playing at his first major and is ranked 472nd in the world.

US PGA tour golfer MacIntyre finished sixth the last time the Open Championship was held at Portrush in 2019.

"I picked Bob's brains a tiny bit about when he had his great finish in 2019," Young told BBC Scotland.

"It was good just to catch up with him, to be honest. I haven't seen him in a few years, obviously he's on a different path than me at the minute.

"But it was good to catch up and see how his game was and things like that."

Another former champion is out on the course too.

The 2010 winner Louis Oosthuizen is another prized autograph for fans at Royal Portrush.

Image source, Getty Images

The 2021 Open champion Collin Morikawa is soaking up the sun and the crowds at Royal Portrush at the moment.

The two-time major winner starts his campaign for a second Open title with 2019 champion Shane Lowry and world number one Scottie Scheffler on Thursday at 10:09 BST

Image source, Getty Images

That brings Justin Rose's news conference to an end.

Let's have a look back out on the course to see who is out and about.

Justin Rose on Royal Portrush:

"It's got everything. Tough enough off the tee where you've got to respect it. The rough is thick but there is opportunity out of the rough.

"There will be different win directions this week so my practice trip earlier in the month was valuable. There's a lot of birdie opportunities on this course too.

"It's a great mix."

Justin Rose on preparing at Royal Portrush:

"Preparation around majors is something I have taken seriously for 10-15 years now, and I feel I have done it differently to other folks and I have invested the time in major championships.

"Honestly the last couple of days have been very difficult to prepare. It's very busy out there.

"Lots of crowds and a lot of people want a piece of you, autographs and all sorts. And you're playing in fourballs, a tonne of people inside the ropes and it's very chaotic- and I feel like it's not an environment to learn the golf course at all."

Rose on Scottie Scheffler's comments on Tuesday:

"It was cool to see that golf is what he loves to do but it doesn't define him so that was great to hear honestly.

"I've been in the similar situation in terms of getting to world number one. It's something you strive, and strive and strive for, and when you achieve it, it's like 'oh okay' - it's not what you imagine it to be but the work and journey to get there is the thrill and the exciting part, and I think that's still what keeps me going really. Can I be better tomorrow as a golfer and a person than I am today?- and that's enough.

"Do you want it to manifest into tournament wins and ticking off your dreams - but really the process and the journey is really where you have to find the enjoyment."

Hit the play button above to watch Justin Rose's press conference live from Royal Portrush.

The time has crept past 12:30 BST and we just had the call that Justin Rose will be in the interview room shortly.

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The 2013 US Open champion Justin Rose is lined up to speak to the media at 12:30 BST.

You'll be able to watch along to what he has to say on this page so don't go away.

We'll let you know when he's coming.

Matt Gault
BBC Sport NI at Royal Portrush

Maybe not quite Rory-mania, but Scottie Scheffler's autograph hunters were out in full force this morning.

Scheffler did not make it over to this lot, but he did toss a few balls up to the kids in the grandstand on the other side before wandering down the tunnel.

The world number one will have an even bigger crowd shadowing him tomorrow. He's out with 2019 champion Shane Lowry and 2021 winner Collin Morikawa at 10:09 BST.

Richard Winton
BBC Sport Scotland at Royal Portrush

The first thing visitors see when they emerge into the arrivals hall at Belfast City Airport is a putting competition. The prize for holing one of your two six-footers? This box of cakes…

Full disclosure, it took two goes to claim the spoils

Barra Best
BBC News NI senior weather presenter

The forecast looks promising for Padraig Harrington’s early tee time at 06:35, with dry conditions expected for the opening shots of The Open championship.

However, a thunderstorm warning will be in full effect by the time local favourite Rory McIlroy tees off at 15:10.

The Met Office alert, which covers the Portrush area, lasts from 11:00 - 20:00 BST on Thursday.

Course conditions could deteriorate if showers hit, with waterlogged fairways and slower greens likely to pose a challenge for players.

Spectators may also feel the impact, with heavy downpours, hail, and thunderstorms potentially affecting comfort, as well as transport to and from The Open.

The sun is shining today on the north coast of Northern Ireland.

Definitely a day for the hat and sun cream if you are heading up.

But tomorrow, as BBC NI's senior weather presenter Barra Best says, is looking a touch more delicate...

Faith Harper
BBC Sport NI at Royal Portrush

We'll try not to make this Rory-watch ALL week but let's be honest, everyone is looking a piece of the home favourite at Royal Portrush.

The Grand Slam champion has been on the putting green very briefly and has just teed off on the first for his final practice round.