The Open 2019 LIVE: Latest news on Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Co ahead of year's final Major

Hello and welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage of the Open Championship...

The year's final Major is just a day away as the world's best descend on Royal Portrush, which plays host to The Open for the first time since 1951.

After undergoing extensive logistical and infrastructure upgrades to get in shape for a modern major championship, the famous course will see home favourite Darren Clarke will hit the first tee shot on Thursday.

Francesco Molinari became Italy's first ever Major champion with his win at Carnoustie last year and will look to defend his title, and prevent a clean sweep of American winners across the four biggest titles, next week.

Follow all the latest news ahead of the 149th Open Championship below...

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Odds

Player

Odds

Rory McIlroy

8/1

Brooks Koepka

9/1

Jon Rahm

14/1

Dustin Johnson

18/1

Tiger Woods

18/1

Xander Schauffele

20/1

Justin Rose

22/1

Henrik Stenson

22/1

Patrick Cantlay

22/1

Francesco Molinari

25/1

Tommy Fleetwood

25/1

Adam Scott

25/1

Odds via Betfair.