Major Championships (Golf) | The Open Championship Day 1 (Portrush) | Jul 17th | Royal Portrush Golf Club
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Explore accurate The Open Championship Day 1 sporting information for 17th July, as well as links for Golf news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Open Championship, also known as the British Open, is one of the four major championships in professional golf. It is an annual event that takes place in the month of July, with the venue rotating between different links courses in the United Kingdom. The tournament features a field of 156 players, including the top golfers from around the world. Past winners of the Open Championship include golf legends such as Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer. The most recent champion is Irish golfer Shane Lowry, who won the 2019 edition at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. The 2020 Open Championship was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the 2021 event will be held at Royal St George's Golf Club in Kent, England. With its rich history and challenging courses, the Open Championship attracts millions of viewers and is considered one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated events in the world of golf.
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