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The Open Championship: Royal Birkdale First Round Pairings Announced

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The Open Championship: Royal Birkdale First Round Pairings Announced
Photo: Sky Sports

The complete list of player groupings and tee times for the first day of the 154th Open Championship has been released. Competitors will tee off at the renowned Royal Birkdale course in Southport, Merseyside.

Fans can now review the full schedule for the opening round of The Open, which commences at Royal Birkdale. The draw has been finalized, detailing which players will start their quest for the Claret Jug together and at what times.

The prestigious links course in Southport will host the 154th playing of golf's oldest major. All competitors will be eager to get their campaigns underway, with the pairings offering an early insight into some of the marquee matchups and potential rivalries that will unfold throughout the championship.

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This is the essential pre-tournament information every golf fan needs. The pairings often set the narrative for the opening day, highlighting who is playing alongside whom on the big stage.

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Source: Sky Sports

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