Liverpool ONE Unveils Giant Tommy Fleetwood Portrait for The Open

A 1,000-square metre portrait of golfer Tommy Fleetwood has been unveiled at Liverpool ONE ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, celebrating the tournament's return to Merseyside.

Brit Brief 10/07/2026 11:46

Liverpool ONE Unveils Giant Tommy Fleetwood Portrait for The Open — Giant Tommy Fleetwood Portrait Unveiled at Liverpool ONE

A giant 1,000-square metre portrait of local golfing star Tommy Fleetwood has been unveiled in Liverpool city centre, as the 154th Open Championship prepares to tee off at Royal Birkdale next week.

Massive Artwork at Chavasse Park

The 40m x 25m painting, created on the grass at Chavasse Park at Liverpool ONE, celebrates the start of the world's oldest golf tournament. The image of Southport-born Fleetwood took three people two days to create using special grass pitch-marking paint and was unveiled at lunchtime on Friday, July 10, ahead of the championship.

Support from Liverpool ONE

The unveiling was attended by Brendan Hattam, centre director at Liverpool ONE, who said: "As the region welcomes visitors not just from around the UK, but from across the world, we wanted to mark this special occasion with a supersized display of support and we think we've got Tommy's image down to a tee."

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Hattam added: "For eight days the eyes of the golfing world will be focussed on neighbouring Royal Birkdale and I know people across the region are both proud and excited to be celebrating The Open's return. There's going to be a real buzz around the city for what is one of the world's greatest golf championships and we're delighted to be playing a small part in the celebrations with our huge display of support."

The Open Championship Details

The Open is one of the four major championships in men's golf, alongside the Masters, the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open. Thousands of people will arrive for one of the most prestigious golf events of the year, with fans from across the world planning their journey to the Merseyside town.

The world's best players will compete for the coveted Claret Jug. Royal Birkdale has been The Open's most regular venue, other than St Andrews, since it first hosted the tournament in 1954. This year marks the 11th time Birkdale has hosted The Open and the first to host "The Open Experiences", offering a new range of tickets and experiences for fans.