McIlroy, Tiger chase major breakthrough at The Open

The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon, beginning Thursday in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland, represents a pivotal point of the summer for the world of golf.

It’s the final chance to see Tiger Woods play this season, the final shot for Rory McIlroy to halt his major championship drought at 10 years, and the last opportunity for someone new to join Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau as a 2024 major winner.

Royal Troon takes its first turn in The Open rotation since 2016...