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The year's final Major is just a day away as the world's best descend on Royal Portrush, which plays host to The Open for the first time since 1951.
After undergoing extensive logistical and infrastructure upgrades to get in shape for a modern major championship, the famous course will see home favourite Darren Clarke will hit the first tee shot on Thursday.
Francesco Molinari became Italy's first ever Major champion with his win at Carnoustie last year and will look to defend his title, and prevent a clean sweep of American winners across the four biggest titles, next week.
Follow all the latest news ahead of the 149th Open Championship below...
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Odds
| Player | Odds |
| Rory McIlroy | 8/1 |
| Brooks Koepka | 9/1 |
| Jon Rahm | 14/1 |
| Dustin Johnson | 18/1 |
| Tiger Woods | 18/1 |
| Xander Schauffele | 20/1 |
| Justin Rose | 22/1 |
| Henrik Stenson | 22/1 |
| Patrick Cantlay | 22/1 |
| Francesco Molinari | 25/1 |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 25/1 |
| Adam Scott | 25/1 |
Odds via Betfair.
