The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale draws England’s top golfers as the country watches for its first major win since 1966. English stars Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and Aaron Rai aim to lift the Claret Jug for the first time in decades. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler seeks back‑to‑back titles, while Rory Mc Ilroy remains a key contender.

The course has evolved, with the 4th hole lengthened to 219 yards and the 15th turned into a 241‑yard par‑3. Other favorites include Wyndham Clark, who won the U.S. Open, Chris Gotterup, and Cameron Young, all in strong form this season. Legends like Tommy Fleetwood and Ludvig Åberg are also in the mix, while Xander Schauffele and Tyrrell Hatton bring recent success on links.

The field features a mix of seasoned champions and rising talents, each hoping to end England’s long drought and add a major to their résumé.