By The final men’s major of the year, The 152nd Open, is set to take place at Royal Troon. Defending champion Brian Harman aims to become the first player since Padraig Harrington to win back-to-back titles. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, the pre-tournament favorite, returns after his Travelers Championship victory. Rory McIlroy, chasing his fifth major, remains optimistic despite recent near-misses.
Sky Sports pundits have shared their predictions:
- Tim Barter: Collin Morikawa, in tremendous form with nine top-20 finishes in a row.
- Dame Laura Davies: Rory McIlroy, who has shaken off the rust after the US Open.
- Nick Dougherty: Collin Morikawa, with his Open pedigree and impeccable form.
- Henni Koyack: Rory McIlroy, who could break his 10-year major drought.
- Andrew Coltart: Collin Morikawa, playing some of the best golf of his life.
- Inci Mehmet: Rory McIlroy, driven and hungry for victory.
Surprise players to watch include Romain Langasque, Alex Noren, Sungjae Im, Tom Kim, and Dominic Clemonshttps://www.independent.co.uk/sport/golf/the-open-live-2024-leaderboard-scores-rory-mcilroy-b2581192.htmlhttps://www.theopen.com/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/czd9k92yjl9o.
Who do you think will lift the Claret Jug this year?
