LIV Golf players remain in the field as the R&A announces Open Championship exemptions, but two breakaway tour players have been affected one rule change.
Sir Nick Faldo was among the high-profile names to praise the decision by St Andrews to remove the stonework patio leading at the Swilcan Bridge.
R&A chief Martin Slumbers has revealed the date they will confirm their approach to the LIV Golf series as he opened up on Greg Norman's St. Andrews snub.
Footage has emerged of Rory McIlroy facing the exact same putt Cameron Smith had at the 150th Open and it's fair to say the outcome was slightly different.
Keep up to date with live updates from the first round of the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews featuring Rory McIlroy, Cameron Smith and Viktor Hovland.
Scottie Scheffler may be fighting for the Claret Jug at St Andrews this weekend, but he is well aware of who the patrons want to win The 150th Open Championship.