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British Open 2019: Latest Pre-Tournament Comments, Odds and Predictions

Golf's final major of 2019 begins on Thursday with local favourite Rory McIlroy and PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka the favourites to win the British Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Italy's Francesco Molinaro will be out to defend his title but is seen as an outsider for victory, while Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods and Justin Rose are also among the favourites.

Woods completed a remarkable comeback to win the 2019 Masters in Augusta and clinch his first major title in 11 years, but he heads to Northern Ireland having not played since finishing 21st at the U.