Open by name, open by nature. A hotly contested battle for the Claret Jug is an annual guarantee but a combination of conditions and course changes are a recipe for a particularly intriguing contest this year.

Often, a look at the history books can provide a valuable guide but that may not be the case here. Royal Liverpool has hosted The Open twice since the turn of the century, with Tiger Woods’ victory in 2006 coming on baked fairways which rain has prevented this time around and Rory McIlroy’s 2014 triumph arriving before the much-discussed alterations to the back nine.

Those have made drama appear all but guaranteed on the final Sunday, with no lead safe if the wind picks up on the 17th tee.

The elements will only serve to heighten the unpredictability, with rain, wind and sunshine all expected to add to the truest of tests which only links golf can provide. It’s time to strap in for the ride.

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25 Comments

  1. Matthew is a name that enjoys the Kingdom. He dances and plays music on the foundation of Good. He helps build the Kingdom so he can have moments of happiness and glory

  2. Rory is too preoccupied being #Rory
    9 years of social media has taken its toll.
    Ryder Cup, Olympics, Management, Caroline, Trump, LIV,
    he has an opinion on everything and he hasn't been right yet.

  3. Once again, one of these films omits Walter Hagen from the list of previous winners at Hoylake. You'd think a 4-time Open winner and 11-time major winner would be a notable.

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