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Min Woo Lee displayed plenty of grit to fight his way to an even-par 70 on a hot and slow opening day of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Travis Smyth made it sound like a rare old ordeal, but the Australian hopeful was left proud of himself after he overcame dreadful nerves to acquit himself proudly on his return to the Open Championship.

After telling Lewis Hamilton, and his 900,000 Instagram followers, he needed to improve his mental game, Min Woo Lee did just that in Scotland last week and arrives at Royal Birkdale as Australia’s leading Open Championship hope.

Ian Baker-Finch, an Open champion at Royal Birkdale 35 years ago, has met with Scottie Scheffler to discuss his desire to play in Australia.

Australian golfing great Adam Scott feels the shortest and straightest hitters will have an advantage at Royal Birkdale as the 154th British Open gets underway.

Jason Day has been Australia’s best chance at the majors more often than he hasn’t over the past 15 years. He has arrived early at Royal Birkdale following his withdrawal from the US Open due to concerns about his troublesome back, which has plagued him in the latter stages of his career.

Jason Day has been Australia’s best chance at the majors more often than he hasn’t over the past 15 years. He arrived early at Royal Birkdale following his withdrawal from the US Open due to concerns about his troublesome back, which has plagued him in the latter stages of his career.

There are certain traditions that come with attending The Open. Watching players tackle golf’s purest form, finding a perch beside a famous hole or even if it is something as simple as clutching a pint, and soaking in the atmosphere.

Cameron Smith feels he’s starting to reap the rewards of his new partnership with renowned swing coach Claude Harmon III as he attempts to win a second Open Championship.

The temptation to attack will be everywhere at Royal Birkdale, but the game’s biggest names, including a couple of Australian stars, believe patience and precision will determine who lifts the Claret Jug.

From the Champion Golfer of The Year, to the players who don’t even survive the cut, every pro has something to gain at Royal Birkdale. Here’s how the payouts work.

Travis Smyth has earned his place as one of seven Australians in the Open Championship field at Royal Birkdale, while Min Woo Lee also arrived in form.