The British Open returns to Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951.
Published 9:44 AM EDT Jul 16, 2019
As the British Open returns to Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951, Golfweek writers give us their picks to win the claret jug at Royal Portush. There are 15 British Open champions in the field this week: Francesco Molinari, Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson, Zach Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Darren Clarke, Louis Oosthuizen, Stewart Cink, Padraig Harrington, Tiger Woods, David Duval, Paul Lawrie, Tom Lehman.
Among story lines: Woods returns for the first time since his tied-for-21st finish at Pebble Beach and the U.S. Open and a lighter Mickelson looks to get his game into gear. World No. 1 Brooks Koepka looks to add another major championship to his haul. He has won three in the past 14 months.HE'LL BE BETTER FOR IT:The Open Championship might be only thing Northern Ireland can agree on
Jul 15, 2019; Portrush, County Antrin, IRL; An overall view of the 5th green during a practice round of The Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club - Dunluce Course. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY SportsHe has won twice this year, is the No. 2 player in the world and has been runner-up in two majors, yet some people are wondering what's wrong with Dustin Johnson, especially after a dull effort in the U.S. Open and a missed cut in his last two starts.
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