HOYLAKE, England — The final men’s golf major of the year is here as the first round of the 2023 British Open is underway at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England.
There are 156 golfers teeing off Thursday, including all three major winners this year: Jon Rahm (Masters), Brooks Koepka (PGA Championship) and Wyndham Clark (U.S. Open). Reigning champion Cameron Smith is also back to defend his title.
Most of the golf world is also watching Rory McIlroy, who won the British Open in 2014, the last time the tournament was played at Royal Liverpool. That tournament also marks the last time McIlroy won a major championship.
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