PGA TOUR this week: The Open Championship facts and figures

The Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, for the 11th time, making it the second-most-hosted venue after St. Andrews. The last 12 winners of The Open Championship have all been first-time winners, a streak dating back to 2013, while an American has won four of the last five editions with Scottie Scheffler defending his title. The full field features all of the top 30 in the FedExCup standings and the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking, with local player Tommy Fleetwood among the notable contenders.