Where is The Open 2023? Location, Field List and More

The world is gearing up for the Open 2023 from July 16 to July 23, 2023, in Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England.

12 months ago, Cameron Smith won the Claret Jug at St Andrews, in Scotland, with a score of -20 over four rounds! And this year, he will be back to defend this title. If he manages to win, he will be the first golfer to win and defend the title back-to-back after Padraig Harrington in 2007 & 2008.

Paddy Power is offering odds of 16/1 on Smith's victory. However, the favourite in the betting market is Rory McIlroy, the 2014 Open winner and the only time he has won this event. McIlroy can be backed at 15/2 with the best UK bookmakers. Scottie Scheffler, the current world number one, is the next favourite at 9/1, followed by world number two Jon Rahm at the same odds. Rahm aims to add the Opens to his collection of golfing majors this season.

Open 2023 Date and Start Time

The 151st edition of The Open will be held from Thursday, July 20, to Sunday, July 23.

It is taking place at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, Merseyside.

Play will start at 7 am on the opening two days and at 9 am over the weekend.

Open 2023 Field and Tee Times

A total of 156 players will make up the field before the cut on Friday night at The Open. Notably, players from the LIV Golf organisation, including former champions Cameron Smith, Phil Mickelson, Louis Oosthuizen, and Henrik Stenson, will be participating. Golf legends Ernie Els, John Daly, and Darren Clarke are also expected to compete, although Tiger Woods will be absent due to injury. World number 13, Will Zalatoris, will also not be participating. Many players entered the Open Qualifying Series, and among those who successfully qualified are Matt Wallace and Alex Fitzpatrick from England, as well as Thomas Detry, Branden Grace, Antoine Rozner, Charl Schwartzel, and Laurie Canter. However, Sergio Garcia, Graeme McDowell, and Jamie Donaldson could not secure the cut.

Open 2023 Leaderboard

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Open 2023 Course details

Hoylake, an exceptional golf course in England, recently underwent renovations that introduced a new par 3 17th hole. This 136-yard hole promises to add excitement to the tournament, as does the long par 5 finishing hole. The third hole, known for its challenging stretch of internal out-of-bounds, is considered one of the toughest on The Open rotation. The original course was designed by Robert Chambers and George Morris, the younger brother of Old Tom Morris, in 1869. Since then, it has hosted 12 Open Championships. Notable past winners at Royal Liverpool include Rory McIlroy in 2014, Tiger Woods in 2006, and golf legends Walter Hagen and Bobby Jones. The course will play as a par 72 this year, stretching over 7,349 yards in length. Located on the shores of the River Dee, it will provide a genuine links-style test for the players.