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A field of 156 players is set to embark on Great Britain’s toughest links test; Royal Birkdale for the 154th British Open. The 11th time hosting The Open, where Birkdale lacks in unique holes, it more than makes up for it in championship pedigree.
A beautiful golfing property along the western shore of England, the setting looks like the rolling waves of the sea extend inland across the course. Between the dune crests are framed fairways of gorgeous amber grass burnt and baked by the recent English weather. A Hall-of-Fame list of former champions, five of the nine former Birkdale winners have won back-to-back Claret Jugs with Royal Birkdale as a part of the two wins.
