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US Masters, US Open, the Open and US PGA Championship
epa is renown for its superb sports photo coverage – and among the highlights are the four Golf Majors: US Masters, US Open, the Open and the US PGA Championship. Our sports photographers deliver all aspects from the biggest stages in golf. Expect outstanding features, crucial actions, the decisive moments, the joy of the winner and of course the disappointment of those defeated.
Just follow the links of this season's event calendar in order to see all related images:
- PGA Championship – TPC Harding Park, San Francisco, California, USA (rescheduled: 03 - 09 August 2020)
- US Open Championships – Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, New York, USA (rescheduled: 14 – 20 September 2020)
- The Masters – Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, USA (rescheduled: 09 - 15 November 2020)
- The Open Championship - Royal St George's Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom (cancelled for 2020)
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Tiger Woods of the US putts on the ninth hole during the second round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 13 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Dustin Johnson of the US (L) is presented his green jacket by defending champion Tiger Woods of the US (R) after Johnson won the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 15 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Rafa Cabrera Bello of Spain hits out of a bunker on the fifteenth hole during the first practice round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 09 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Dustin Johnson of the US hits his tee shot on the fourteenth hole during the second round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 13 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Jon Rahm of Spain, Dustin Johnson of the US and Patrick Cantlay of the US walk towards the green on the fifteenth hole during the third round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 14 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Victor Perez of France hits out of a bunker on the second hole during the first round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 12 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Bernhard Langer of Germany hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first practice round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 09 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits from a fairway bunker on the eighth hole during the third round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 14 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

A huge flock of Red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) gather on the fairway on the eighth hole during the second practice round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 10 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Dustin Johnson of the US hits from the fairway on the second hole during the second round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 13 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Max Homa of the US hits his tee shot on the third hole during the first practice round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 09 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Patrick Cantlay of the US hits out of a bunker on the seventeenth hole during the third round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 14 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Dustin Johnson of the US (L) is presented his green jacket by defending champion Tiger Woods of the US (R) after Johnson won the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 15 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Andrew Landry of the US hits out of a bunker on the second hole during the first practice round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 09 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Bernhard Langer of Germanyt hits his tee shot on the tenth hole during the final round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 15 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Dustin Johnson of the US hits his tee shot on the eighteenth hole during the final round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 15 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Joe LaCava (L) tosses Tiger Woods of the US a ball on the tenth hole during the second round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 13 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY


Dustin Johnson of the US (L) and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (R) walk across the Sarazen Bridge on the fifteenth hole during the second practice round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 10 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Tiger Woods of the US hits out of a bunker on the second hole during the first round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 12 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Jon Rahm of Spain (L) watches as Rickie Fowler of the US hits out of a bunker on the fourth hole during the first practice round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 09 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

The group of Dustin Johnson of the US, Patrick Cantlay of the US and Jon Rahm of Spain play on the sixth hole during the third round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 14 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

A groundskeeper waters the green on the fourth hole during the first practice round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 09 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Dustin Johnson of the US poses in his green jacket after winning the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 15 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Patrick Cantlay of the US hits from the fairway on the ninth hole during the second round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 13 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Tiger Woods of the US hits his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 17 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

A US Open sign outside the clubhouse during a practice round for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 15 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Bryson DeChambeau of the US celebrates with the championship trophy after winning the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 20 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Sergio Garcia of Spain (L) and Ian Poulter of England (R) putt on the twelfth hole during the final practice round for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 16 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

A trio of law enforcement officers stand nearby as Bryson DeChambeau of the US celebrates with the championship trophy after winning the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 20 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Dustin Johnson of the US on the thirteenth hole during a practice round for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 15 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Bryson DeChambeau of the US hits his tee shot on the fifteenth hole during the final round of the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 20 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Golf balls surround a pin on the practice range during a practice round for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 15 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Bryson DeChambeau of the US hits his tee shot on the seventeenth hole during the final round of the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 20 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Patrick Reed of the US watches his chip rolls on the sixth hole during the third round of the 2020 Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, USA, 14 November 2020. After being delayed seven months by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Masters Tournament is being held without patrons 12 November through 15 November. EPA-EFE/ERIK S. LESSER

Tiger Woods of the US hits his tee shot on the fourteenth hole during a practice round for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 15 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Hdieki Matsuyama of Japan (R) and his caddie Shota Hayafuji walk across a foot bridge on the fifteenth hole during the final practice round for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 16 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Sergio Garcia of Spain lines up his putt on the fifth hole during a practice round for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 15 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Bryson DeChambeau of the US preapares to hit his tee shot on the fourteenth hole during the final round of the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 20 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Bryson DeChambeau of the US celebrates with the championship trophy after winning the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 20 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Bryson DeChambeau of the US celebrates with the championship trophy after winning the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 20 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Justin Thomas of the US hits out of a bunker on the fourteenth hole during the second round of the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 18 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his tee shot on the eighteenth hole during the final practice round for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 16 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

A crew mows the rough near a bunker during a practice round for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 15 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Bryson DeChambeau of the US hits out of a bunker on the first hole during the third round of the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 19 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Tiger Woods of the US putts on the tenth green during a practice round for the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, USA, 15 September 2020. The 2020 US Open will be played from 17 September through 20 September in front of no fans due to the ongoing coronovirus pandemic. EPA-EFE/JUSTIN LANE

Collin Morikawa of the US hoists the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 09 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Matthew Wolff of the US trades clubs with his caddie on the fourteenth hole during the final round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 09 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Tiger Woods of the US on the practice range during the final practice round for the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 05 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

A hawk prepares to take flight off a media parking sign at PGA Championship 2020 along Lake Merced at Harding Park in San Francisco, Califoria, USA, 03 August 2020. The 2020 PGA Championship competition runs from 06 August through 09 August without fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Paul Casey of England (L) and Brooks Koepka of the US (C) line up putts on the eighteenth hole during the final round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 09 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Collin Morikawa of the US hits out of a bunker on the fourth hole during the second round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 07 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Collin Morikawa of the US lines up his putt on the sixteenth hole during the final round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 09 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Haotong Li of China checks his spikes on the eighteenth hole during the third round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 08 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa hits from a bunker onm the twelfth hole during the first round for the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 06 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Tiger Woods of the US hits out of a bunker on the fifteenth hole during the third round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 08 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Brooks Koepka of the US putts on the eighteenth hole during the third round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 08 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Xander Schauffele of the US hits from a bunker on the sixteenth hole during the second round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 07 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Collin Morikawa of the US loses the top as he hoists the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 09 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Jason Day of Australia reacts to a missed putt on the seventeenth hole during the final round of the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 09 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/TANNEN MAURY

Ian Poulter of England hits out of a bunker on the seventh hole during the final practice round for the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 05 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 August through 09 August with no fans in attendance. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Mark Hubbard of the US hits out of the sand trap on the 15th green during practice for the 2020 PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California, USA, 04 August 2020. The competition will be played 06 - 09 August in the absence of fans. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

Matt Wallace of England plays from a bunker during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 19 July 2019. EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY

Tiger Woods of the US on the green during the second round of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 19 July 2019. EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY

Henrik Stenson of Sweden tees off during the third day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 20 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Shane Lowry of Ireland in the rough during the third day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 20 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Tommy Fleetwood of England studies the green on the final day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 21 July 2019. EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY

Shane Lowry of Ireland plays from the rough on the final day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 21 July 2019. EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY

Shane Lowry of Ireland celebrates winning the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 21 July 2019. EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY

Shane Lowry of Ireland blasts from a bunker on the final day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 21 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Shane Lowry of Ireland with the claret jug trophy as he celebrates winning the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 21 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Shane Lowry of Ireland kisses the claret jug trophy as he celebrates winning the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 21 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Shane Lowry of Ireland celebrates his putt shot on the final day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 21 July 2019. Shane Lowry won the British Open Golf Championship. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Dustin Johnson of the US during the second practice day prior to the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 16 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Police officers among spectators on the second practice day prior to the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 16 July 2019. EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY

Spectators on the course on the final day of practice prior to the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 17 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Spectators on the course on the final day of practice prior to the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 17 July 2019. EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY

Spectators watch Robert MacIntyre tee off on the 4th on the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 18 July 2019. EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the green on the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 18 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the green on the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 18 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Tommy Fleetwood of England on the fairway on the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 18 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Tiger Woods of the US on the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 18 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Tiger Woods of the US lines up a putt on the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 18 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Tiger Woods of the US in action on the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 18 July 2019. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Tiger Woods of the US blasts from a bunker on the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, 18 July 2019. EPA-EFE/AIDAN CRAWLEY