The 154th Open Championship takes place at Royal Birkdale, which is hosting the tournament for an 11th time and first since 2017.
Here, the Press ******* ociation looks at some of the issues ahead of the final major of the year visiting Southport.
Can McIlroy find inspiration from 'home' major
After successfully defending his Masters ******* le in April, Rory McIlroy's major performances have dwindled with a joint-seventh at the US PGA followed by a tie for 32nd at the US Open. He is not that far away in terms of form – he was let down by the way he played just six holes at Shinnecock Hills last month – and three top-seven finishes in his last four Open starts, with his only Claret Jug coming at nearby Royal Liverpool in 2014, he will be boosted by fervent home support.
DeChambeau in danger of unwanted grand slam
Here, the Press ******* ociation looks at some of the issues ahead of the final major of the year visiting Southport.
Can McIlroy find inspiration from 'home' major
After successfully defending his Masters ******* le in April, Rory McIlroy's major performances have dwindled with a joint-seventh at the US PGA followed by a tie for 32nd at the US Open. He is not that far away in terms of form – he was let down by the way he played just six holes at Shinnecock Hills last month – and three top-seven finishes in his last four Open starts, with his only Claret Jug coming at nearby Royal Liverpool in 2014, he will be boosted by fervent home support.
DeChambeau in danger of unwanted grand slam
19 days ago
