It's known as one of the 'big four' in the golf world and its a golden ticket to play in the other three big tournaments for five years... but whose footsteps will this year's winner be following in?
The 148th Open is returning to the Royal Portrush Golf Club, after 68 years, with local talent and 2014 winner, Rory McIlroy competing for the Claret Jug.
Max Faulkner won the historic championship in 1951, when the competition was held outside of England and Scotland for the first time - but can you remember previous winners from the past ten years?
Here's a recap...
Previous winners
2018: Francesco Molinari
2017: Jordan Spieth
2016: Henrik Stenson
2015: Zach Johnson
2014: Rory McIlroy
2013: Phil Mickelson
2012: Ernie Els
2011: Darren Clarke
2010: Louis Oosthuizen
2009: Stewart Cink
2008: Padraig Harrington
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