The latest leaderboard for the 154th Open, the final men’s tournament of the year, held at Royal Birkdale in Southport, Merseyside.
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Scottie Scheffler returns as defending champion after an impressive victory last year at Royal Portrush, where he finished four shots clear of Harris English to complete his third career Grand Slam.
The world number one is aiming to become the first back-to-back winner of The Open since Padraig Harrington, with Scheffler the pre-tournament favorite for a fifth major title in as many seasons.
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Reigning Open champion Scotty Scheffler is reflecting on his 2025 win and expecting a tough match against Royal Birkdale.
Rory McIlroy is hoping to end his season with big wins, having already defended his title at The Masters in April, while PGA Championship winner Aaron Rye and US Open champion Wyndham Clarke are also looking to claim their second major win of the season.
Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood are among the home favorites to become the first English winner of The Open since Sir Nick Faldo, while Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm are among those aiming for the big time.
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Justin Rose reflects on where it all began for him at Royal Birkdale in 1998 ahead of The 154th Open.
Open weather: what’s the forecast for Royal Birkdale?
No rain is forecast for the first two days of the tournament, with only a slight chance of a passing shower over the weekend. Here’s a local meteorologist’s pre-tournament forecast:
Thursday: Sunny. Wind 10-15 meters per second. High temperature: 25°C (77F)
Friday: Sunny. Wind 10-15 meters per second. High temperature: 25°C (77F)
Saturday: Partly cloudy with a chance of light rain. Wind 10-15 meters per second. High temperature: 21°C (70F)
Sunday: partly cloudy. Wind 10-15 meters per second. High temperature: 21°C (70F)
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Open field: who plays at Royal Birkdale?
This week’s major has 156 players, the last of four in men’s golf in as many months. The Open Championship follows the Masters (April 9-12), the PGA Championship (May 14-17) and the US Open (June 18-21).
A full list of qualifying exemptions, including Open Qualifying Series and Final Qualifying events, can be found on The Open website.
Play will begin at 6:35 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, and weekend play times will depend on how many players qualify.
The top 70 players and ties after 36 holes will qualify and qualify for the final two rounds.
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A look back at the best and worst shots of former professional golfers and celebrities in the Open Zone.
Sky Sports is once again the exclusive home of The Open in Great Britain and Ireland, with the final men’s tournament of the year kicking off on Sky Sports Golf at 6.30am on Thursday.
Both the first two rounds will feature at least 15 hours of action, with bonus channels available on Sky Sports+ or Sky Sports appwith extended coverage starting at 9 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday.