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The latest leaderboard for the 154th Open, the men’s final of the year held at Royal Birkdale in Southport, Merseyside.
Scotty Scheffler returns as defending champion after last year’s impressive victory at Royal Portash, where he finished four shots clear of Harris English to complete the third leg of the career Grand Slam.
World No. 1 Padraig Harrington is aiming to become the first back-to-back winner at The Open, with Scheffler the pre-tournament favorite to claim a fifth major title in as many seasons.
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Open defending champion Scotty Scheffler reflects on his 2025 victory and looks ahead to a tough Royal Birkdale.
Rory McIlroy looks to end his season with a big win, having defended his title at the Masters in April, while PGA Championship winner Aaron Rye and US Open champion Wyndham Clarke are also seeking their second major wins of the season.
Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood are among the home favorites looking to become the first English winner of The Open since Sir Nick Faldo, while Xander Schaffel and Jon Rahm are among those looking for major breakthroughs.
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Justin Rose reflects on where it all began for him at Royal Birkdale in 1998 before the 154th Open
Open Weather: What’s the forecast for Royal Birkdale?
No rain is forecast for the first two days of the tournament, with only a slight chance of rain over the weekend. Here is the forecast issued by the site’s meteorologist ahead of the tournament:
Thursday: Sunny. Winds 10-15mph. High Temperature: 25°C (77F)
Friday: Sunny. Winds 10-15mph. High Temperature: 25°C (77F)
Saturday: Partly sunny, a slight chance of showers. Winds 10-15mph. High Temperature: 21°C (70F)
Sunday: Partly sunny. Winds 10-15mph. High Temperature: 21°C (70F)
Can Scotty Scheffler defend his title at The Open?
Open field: Who is playing at Royal Birkdale?
There are 156 players in the field for this week’s major, the last in four months of men’s golf. The Open is followed by the Masters (April 9-12), the PGA Championship (May 14-17) and the US Open (June 18-21).
A full list of qualifying routes including Open Qualifying Series events and Final Qualifying can be found here. Open website.
Play will start at 6.35am on Thursday and Friday, while weekend tee times will depend on how many players make the cut.
The top 70 players and after 36 holes will break ties and qualify for the final two rounds.
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Take a look back at the best and worst shots by former professional golfers and celebrities from The Open Zone
Wall-to-wall action kicks off with the final men’s major of the year on Thursday at 6.30am on Sky Sports Golf, the exclusive home of The Open in the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports Golf.
Sky Sports+ or The Sky Sports appwith extended coverage then beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. on Sunday.
