The 127th Open championship, from Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport.
Since 1954, this club has hosted seven Opens, with four won by American players and three by Australians. Last year's champion, Justin Leonard of the USA, returns to defend his title.
Steve Rider introduces live coverage of the first round with commentary from the team of Peter Alliss, Alex Hay, Mike Hughesdon, Beverly Lewis, Gary Wolstenholme and Dougie Donnelly.
See Sport: page 42