Stars were out at Hoylake

Celebrities and prominent influencers were treated to an early look at Royal Liverpool ahead of The 151st Open.

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, NFL Super Bowl Champion Victor Cruz and social media star Margaux Brooke were among the 12 famous names who took part in The Open Invitational on Sunday afternoon.

This special event acted as the curtain-raiser for Open week as three teams of four celebrities battled it out in a team scramble while also taking part in a closest-to-the-pin challenge and a longest drive competition down the iconic 18th.

Watch some of the best bits below, including a piece of bunker brilliance from Hollywood actress Kathryn Newton: