Top golfers from around the world are making their way to Northern Ireland from around the world for the 148th Open Championship in Portrush.
Who: Francesco Molinari
Nationality: Italian
Age: 36
Ranking: 6th
Significant wins: Molinari won his first and only major victory with his with the Open Championship in Carnoustie in 2018. It was also the first major won by an Italian pro golfer.
Molinari also won the BMW PGA Championship title last year, with Rory McIlroy coming in behind him as runner up.
He has represented Europe three times in the Ryder Cup, and was on the winning side each time.
The sportsman won won the Arnold Palmier International event in March.
Extra facts: Francesco is the brother of Eduardo Molinari, another professional golfer.
The father of two loves to hang out with his family, and enjoys snowboarding in the winter.
He is also a big fan of Inter Milan.
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