Golf News

Tommy Fleetwood is relishing another chance to fulfil his childhood dreams by chasing a hometown major victory in The Open at Royal Birkdale.

Joe Dean is putting final preparations for his wedding on hold after securing a late invite to The Open by winning the Last-Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale.

Rory McIlroy has been grouped alongside Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick for the first two rounds of The 154th Open, with Scottie Scheffler on the opposite side of the draw at Royal Birkdale.

It has become standard procedure in recent seasons for Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to be the pre-tournament favourites at a major, but both the worlds top two head into The Open with questions about their games.