Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, in blue top and cap, squats down to look at his putt on the 6th green during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, July 18, 2019. Credit: AP/Matt Dunham Facts and figures for the British Open: Event: 153rd Open Championship. Dates: July 17-20.

The Open Championship takes place July 17-20 at Royal Portrush in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Here’s a look at the current players in the field and how they qualified based on the R&A’s order of exemption criteria (several players would have qualified via multiple categories; a = amateur).

Golf’s memorable moments in Northern Ireland - Shane Lowry’s major championship dream came true on his home island when Royal Portrush last hosted the Open in 2019.

Open Championship golfers and the British Open favorite to win ahead of the year's final major at Royal Portrush

Nine players as well as officials from the R&A will take part in formal press conferences ahead of the Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Open Championship heads to Royal Portrush - We focus on some of the stars who are likely to be contending for the Claret Jug.

Although the Open Championship at Royal Portrush is only a week away, one caddie is stuck in the United States. Harris English's caddie, Eric Larson, revealed this week that he hasn't been able to obtain an Electronic Travel Authority visa for the United Kingdom.

Spectators are being encouraged to use public transport including enhanced bus, coach and train services as well as The Open Park & Ride options