Will Scheffler raise his first Claret Jug or can McIlroy bounce back at The Open?
The 151st Open Championship is set to commence on Thursday, with significant anticipation surrounding the battle for the Claret Jug. Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, will seek his first Open title, while Rory McIlroy aims to reclaim the trophy he won in 2014.
McIlroy has struggled in recent Open Championships but remains a contender. Other notable challengers include Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, and Xander Schauffele, all of whom have won major titles.
Hideki Matsuyama, Collin Morikawa, and Viktor Hovland are in contention as well. Shane Lowry, the 2019 champion, will hope to become the first Irish winner of the Open since 1947.
Several long shots could surprise the field, including Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, and Ian Poulter. Matt Fitzpatrick and Guido Migliozzi are young players who could make a breakthrough.
The Open Championship is known for its unpredictable nature, and this year promises to be no different. Scheffler and McIlroy will be the favorites, but any of the 156 players in the field could end up hoisting the Claret Jug on Sunday.
