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Royal Liverpool's 17th hole, 'Little Eye'
Royal Liverpool's 17th hole, 'Little Eye'

Royal Liverpool

The venue for The 151st Open in 2023, which was won in convincing fashion by Brian Harman, Royal Liverpool has hosted golf's original Championship on 13 occasions. The picturesque Hoylake links has evolved through the ages, with a spectacular new 17th hole - 'Little Eye' - the most recent addition. Royal Liverpool's Champions include greats of the game such as JH Taylor, Walter Hagen, Bobby Jones, Peter Thomson, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

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Brian Harman, the Champion Golfer of the Year, kisses the Claret Jug
The 151st Open

Royal Liverpool / Brian Harman is the Champion Golfer of Year. Re-live his magical weekend.

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The Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool
The 151st Open

Hole by Hole Guide / Read our guide to every hole at Hoylake, with expert input from the club's head professional, John Heggarty

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ROYAL LIVERPOOL in pictures

Brian Harman, the Champion Golfer of the Year, kisses the Claret Jug
Brian Harman, the Champion Golfer of the Year, kisses the Claret Jug
Brian Harman with the Claret Jug
Brian Harman with the Claret Jug
2022 runner-up Cameron Young is in the mix again, as a third-round 66 ensures he's in the final pair on Sunday
2022 runner-up Cameron Young is in the mix again, as a third-round 66 ensures he's in the final pair on Sunday
Jon Rahm salutes the crowd after his Saturday 63, the lowest Open round at Royal Liverpool
Jon Rahm salutes the crowd after his Saturday 63, the lowest Open round at Royal Liverpool
Jordan Spieth lets his club slip after hitting a tee shot during the third round
Jordan Spieth lets his club slip after hitting a tee shot during the third round
A moment to savour for Travis Smyth, who hit the first ace on Hoylake's new 17th hole, on Friday morning
A moment to savour for Travis Smyth, who hit the first ace on Hoylake's new 17th hole, on Friday morning
Brian Harman stormed to the top of the leaderboard on Friday morning as four straight birdies moved him to eight-under-par.
Brian Harman stormed to the top of the leaderboard on Friday morning as four straight birdies moved him to eight-under-par.
Jordan Spieth hauled himself into contention at Hoylake with three birdies on the first six holes on day two.
Jordan Spieth hauled himself into contention at Hoylake with three birdies on the first six holes on day two.
Emiliano Grillo came home in style, with five birdies in the last eight holes to take a share of the first-round lead late in the day
Emiliano Grillo came home in style, with five birdies in the last eight holes to take a share of the first-round lead late in the day
Southport native and co-leader Tommy Fleetwood proved popular with fans during his first round at Royal Liverpool
Southport native and co-leader Tommy Fleetwood proved popular with fans during his first round at Royal Liverpool
Amateur Champion Christo Lambrecht sat atop the leaderboard on Thursday morning, finding seven birdies on his way to a five-under 66
Amateur Champion Christo Lambrecht sat atop the leaderboard on Thursday morning, finding seven birdies on his way to a five-under 66
Antoine Rozner sank six birdies at Hoylake and is just one off the lead after an impressive opening round
Antoine Rozner sank six birdies at Hoylake and is just one off the lead after an impressive opening round
Five bogeys on a frustrating opening day for Justin Rose, seen here after watching a birdie putt roll by on the 17th
Five bogeys on a frustrating opening day for Justin Rose, seen here after watching a birdie putt roll by on the 17th
Royal Liverpool member Matthew Jordan gets The 151st Open under way
Royal Liverpool member Matthew Jordan gets The 151st Open under way
Links golf is hard. Just ask Travis Smyth...
Links golf is hard. Just ask Travis Smyth...
Matthew Jordan doffs his cap to thank the local fans for their support during his solid opening round at Hoylake
Matthew Jordan doffs his cap to thank the local fans for their support during his solid opening round at Hoylake
World number five Viktor Hovland was the centre of attention during his final practice round
World number five Viktor Hovland was the centre of attention during his final practice round
A stellar group for the final day of practice at Royal Liverpool
A stellar group for the final day of practice at Royal Liverpool
The sun was out on Wednesday as thousands of fans attended the final Practice Day at Royal Liverpool
The sun was out on Wednesday as thousands of fans attended the final Practice Day at Royal Liverpool
World number one Scottie Scheffler was all smiles as he spoke to the press ahead of Thursday's first round
World number one Scottie Scheffler was all smiles as he spoke to the press ahead of Thursday's first round
A relaxed and in-form Rory McIlroy enters The 151st Open full of confidence
A relaxed and in-form Rory McIlroy enters The 151st Open full of confidence
World number three Jon Rahm has been practising his short game at Royal Liverpool
World number three Jon Rahm has been practising his short game at Royal Liverpool
Jordan Spieth, winner of The Open in 2017, enjoying a practice round on the Wirral
Jordan Spieth, winner of The Open in 2017, enjoying a practice round on the Wirral
Named after Tiger Woods, Taiga Semikawa qualified for Royal Liverpool after winning the Japan Open in October 2022
Named after Tiger Woods, Taiga Semikawa qualified for Royal Liverpool after winning the Japan Open in October 2022
Shane Lowry, winner at Portrush in 2019, showing off his skills with a putter
Shane Lowry, winner at Portrush in 2019, showing off his skills with a putter
The unmistakable John Daly, Champion Golfer in 1995, has pitched up at Hoylake
The unmistakable John Daly, Champion Golfer in 1995, has pitched up at Hoylake
Souvenir pin flags for The 151st Open are proving popular with fans
Souvenir pin flags for The 151st Open are proving popular with fans
No rest for the diligent greenkeepers at Royal Liverpool
No rest for the diligent greenkeepers at Royal Liverpool
Precision on the greens
Precision on the greens
Sorcery with Jon Rahm
Sorcery with Jon Rahm
Reigning Champion Golfer of the Year Cameron Smith returns the Claret Jug to The R&A CEO Martin Slumbers
Reigning Champion Golfer of the Year Cameron Smith returns the Claret Jug to The R&A CEO Martin Slumbers
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Rory McIlroy holds the Claret Jug after victory at Royal Liverpool in 2014
THE 143rd OPEN

Rory McIlroy / Rory adds to major tally with first Open victory

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The Open at Royal Liverpool

1897

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Royal Liverpool member Harold Hilton wins first Open at new venue

1902

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Herd goes one better than his four runner up finishes

1907

Arnaud Massy 1907
Arnaud Massy 1907
Massy becomes first overseas winner of The Open and still the only Frenchman

1913

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JH Taylor joins Braid and Vardon with 5 wins

1924

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Walter Hagen wins his second Open

1930

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Second leg of the Grand Slam complete for Bobby Jones

1936

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Padgham eventually wins

1947

Fred Daly Champion Golfer 1947
Fred Daly Champion Golfer 1947
Daly first Irish winner of The Open

1956

Peter Thomson Champion Golfer 1956
Peter Thomson Champion Golfer 1956
Thomson wins third successive Open

1967

Roberto De Vicenzo Claret Jug 1967
Roberto De Vicenzo Claret Jug 1967
De Vicenzo becames second oldest Champion

2006

Tiger Woods 2006
Tiger Woods 2006
Emotional third victory for Tiger

2014

Rory McIlroy pumps his fist on the way to victory at Hoylake in 2014
Rory McIlroy pumps his fist on the way to victory at Hoylake in 2014
McIlroy wins wire-to-wire

2023

Brian Harman with the Claret Jug
Brian Harman with the Claret Jug
Harman dominates at Hoylake

Champion Golfers at Royal Liverpool 

Brian Harman poses with the Claret Jug after winning The 151st Open
  • 2023
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Brian Harman

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Mcilroy Rory
  • 2014
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Rory McIlroy

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Woods Tiger
  • 2000
  • 2005
  • 2006
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Tiger Woods

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De Vicenzo Roberto
  • 1967
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Roberto De Vicenzo

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Thomson Peter
  • 1954
  • 1955
  • 1956
  • 1958
  • 1965
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Peter Thomson

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Fred Daly at The Open in 1970
  • 1947
Northern Ireland

Fred Daly

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Padgham Alf
  • 1936
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Alf Padgham

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Jones Bobby
  • 1926
  • 1927
  • 1930
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Bobby Jones

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Hagen Walter
  • 1922
  • 1924
  • 1928
  • 1929
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Walter Hagen

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Taylor John H
  • 1894
  • 1895
  • 1900
  • 1909
  • 1913
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J.H. Taylor

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Massy Arnaud
  • 1907
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Arnaud Massy

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Herd Sandy
  • 1902
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Sandy Herd

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Hilton Harold
  • 1892
  • 1897
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Harold Hilton

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