Royal Troon plays host to the 2024 Open Championship as the world’s best get their final chance this year to win a major.
Eight years ago, Henrik Stenson lifted the Claret Jug at Troon, after getting the better of Phil Mickelson in an epic final-round duel, and the pair are both among the LIV players in the field this week.
Rory McIlroy will look to put his Pinehurst heartbreak behind him, having let a golden chance to win the US Open last month slip away as Bryson DeChambeau won a second major title.
Scottie Scheffler remains the world number one and is eyeing a seventh victory of a remarkable year, with strong weeks also expected from the likes of Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa.
Tommy Fleetwood would be as popular a winner as any, perhaps aside from home favourite Robert MacIntyre who is looking to go back-to-back after victory in the Scottish Open last week, while Tiger Woods once again attempts to roll back the years and find his best form.
How to watch The Open first round in the UK
TV channel: In the UK, the first round on Thursday is being broadcast live on Sky Sports. Full coverage begins on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Golf starts at 6:30am BST and runs though uninterrupted to 9pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to watch all the action unfold live online via the Sky Go app.
