The final men’s major championship of the year is here.
The 2024 British Open is set to begin Thursday at Royal Troon in Scotland, but preparations have been underway since the weekend for the best golfers in the world. The last time the Open was at Troon in 2016, Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson pulled away from the field and battled it out, with Stenson coming out on top for his only major victory.
While neither is the favorite coming into this year, that would be reserved for Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy, it’s going to be a fun week of links golf, and it officially kicked off Monday with practice rounds.
Here’s a look at the best photos from practice rounds at Royal Troon:
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Tony Finau of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal…
Tony Finau of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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US golfer Justin Thomas watches his drive from the 7th tee during practice ahead of the…
US golfer Justin Thomas watches his drive from the 7th tee during practice ahead of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon on the south west coast of Scotland on July 15, 2024. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)
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US golfer Max Homa putts on the 6th green during practice ahead of the 152nd British…
US golfer Max Homa putts on the 6th green during practice ahead of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon on the south west coast of Scotland on July 15, 2024. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP)
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Jason Day of Australia plays his second shot on the first hole prior to The 152nd…
Jason Day of Australia plays his second shot on the first hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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Justin Thomas of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal…
Justin Thomas of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal…
Tiger Woods of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal…
Tiger Woods of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Guido Migliozzi of Italy plays his third shot on the first hole prior to The 152nd…
Guido Migliozzi of Italy plays his third shot on the first hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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The Score board is captured on the 18th hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at…
The Score board is captured on the 18th hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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The Club House is captured on the 18th hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at…
The Club House is captured on the 18th hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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The Score board is captured on the 18th hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at…
The Score board is captured on the 18th hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Guido Migliozzi of Italy plays his second shot on the first hole prior to The 152nd…
Guido Migliozzi of Italy plays his second shot on the first hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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General view of the 18th Green prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on…
General view of the 18th Green prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods of the United States plays his second shot on the ninth hole prior to…
Tiger Woods of the United States plays his second shot on the ninth hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Ewen Ferguson of Scotland looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on…
Ewen Ferguson of Scotland looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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Keegan Bradley of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal…
Keegan Bradley of the United States looks on prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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Taylor Moore of the United States plays his bunker shot h1 prior to The 152nd Open…
Taylor Moore of the United States plays his bunker shot h1 prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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General view of the 18th Green prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on…
General view of the 18th Green prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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General view of the 18th Green prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on…
General view of the 18th Green prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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Tiger Woods of the United States tees off on the fourth hole prior to The 152nd…
Tiger Woods of the United States tees off on the fourth hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
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fans wait with The Open flags prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on…
fans wait with The Open flags prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Justin Thomas of the United States plays his second shot on the 18th hole prior to…
Justin Thomas of the United States plays his second shot on the 18th hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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The Open Branding flag is captured prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on…
The Open Branding flag is captured prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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Max Homa of the United States tees off on the 13th hole prior to The 152nd…
Max Homa of the United States tees off on the 13th hole prior to The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 15, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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A staff member looks out from the seating in a grandstand during practice ahead of the…
A staff member looks out from the seating in a grandstand during practice ahead of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon on the south west coast of Scotland on July 15, 2024. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)
