Stenson hands back the Claret Jug
Check out the key snaps from the first day of preparations ahead of the 146th Open...
The sun was out in Southport today and so were the stars.
As the best players in the world explored every nook and cranny of the Royal Birkdale course, the fans lined up for autographs and basked in the glorious weather.
We round up the best snaps from Monday’s practice session in our Open gallery. Flick through below…