The 154th Open Championship began today at Royal Birkdale, with hundreds of thousands of golf fans expected to attend the prestigious event running through Sunday, July 19. The tournament is one of the four major championships in men's golf, alongside the Masters, the PGA Championship, and the U.S. Open.
Top Contenders and Prize Money
Local golfer Tommy Fleetwood, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (the reigning Open champion), and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy are among the big names competing to lift the Claret Jug. More than 300,000 spectators are anticipated at Royal Birkdale, and the winner will receive $3.2 million in prize money.
Comprehensive Coverage
The Liverpool Echo is providing live updates, pictures, and video from the course, covering everything fans need to know, including travel, parking, ticket, and tee time information. Follow the latest updates in the blog below.
