Stage set for 2021 Open Championship


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2021 The Open Championship 

European Tour

US PGA Tour  
Japan Golf Tour
Royal St George's Golf Club
Sandwich, England
15-18 July 2021
 
The 2021 Open Championship will take place at the Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England between 15 and 18 July. 
 
Founded in 1860, the Open Championship is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious.
 
Also known as The Open, the competition is one of the four men's major golf tournaments, the others being the Masters Tournament, the PGA Championship and the U.S Open.
 
Jon Rahm in action
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The 2020 tournament was originally scheduled for 16-19 July, but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The current champion is Shane Lowry, who won the 2019 Open Championship which was held at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland with a score of 269.

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Each of the other major winners this season except Hideki Matsuyama (Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and Jon Rahm) will all look to add to their major trophy cases at Royal St. George’s. 
 
The top two golfers in the FedExCup standings – Patrick Cantlay and Harris English – will both look for their first major championship wins at The Open. 
 
Patrick Cantlay in action
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One of the best golfers in the world at the moment, Matsuyama of Japan has withdrawn from The Open after testing positive for the COVID-19 prior to the second round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on July 2.
 
“I’m feeling fine but haven’t been able to practice in preparation for The Open. Combining that with the difficult travel to the UK, my team and I have decided it’s best to withdraw to ensure everyone’s safety," said Matsuyama. 
 
“I feel badly missing The Open and look forward to playing again at St Andrews next year. I’d like to thank the many golf fans for their continued concern and support as I strive to return to the game I love as soon as possible.”
 
Harry Vardon is the most decorated player in the history of The Open Championship having won six titles, while South Africa's Ernie Els has won the tournament twice. 
 

Last five The Open Championship winners

 
2015 - Zach Johnson - USA 
2016 - Henrik Stenson - Sweden 
2017 - Jordan Spieth - USA 
2018 - Francesco Molinari - USA 
2019 - Shane Lowry - Ireland 
 

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Published: 07/13/2021