With Rory McIlroy tinkering, Scottie Scheffler on a barren streak and Bryson DeChambeau yet to make a Major cut this year... NOW it's time for English stars to finally end 34 years of hurt at the Open

The 154th Open Championship is set to begin, with English players hopeful of ending a 34-year drought since a home player last won golf's oldest major. The tournament arrives at a potentially opportune moment, with world number one Scottie Scheffler in a form slump, Rory McIlroy making equipment changes, and Bryson DeChambeau yet to make a Major cut in 2025. English contenders will be looking to capitalize on the vulnerability of the leading favorites.