With the 145th Open Championship teeing off on Thursday morning at Royal Troon, we’ve run through some of the essential things you need to know ahead of the four days of golf in Britain’s most illustrious golfing event.
The Open, held at Royal Troon for the ninth time in its history, is the 145th edition of the tournament and is sure to be one of the most hotly contested in recent times.
In an open field, with no clear runaway favourite, Zach Johnson will hope to hold onto the Claret Jug for another year.
However, Dustin Johnson and numerous others are sure to push him all the way for the major victory.
Not everyone has a huge interest in golf but with it being on the TV and being held in the UK, it’s a perfect time to have a look at the game and the tournament.
So, for those who want to know a bit more, here’s some things to know about this week’s Open:
