Player Guide to the 147th Open Championship - part one

Steve Palmer assesses every player's chances at Carnoustie

Rickie Fowler is still searching for his first MajorCredit: Getty Images

Shota Akiyoshi
The 27-year-old won his maiden Japan Tour title – the Mizuno Open – in May, earning an Open debut in the process. New to links golf and likely to miss the cut.

Byeong Hun An
The former US Amateur champ won the 2015 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth by six shots. Yet to win on US Tour. Has a dismal Majors record. Unappealing option.

Abraham Ancer
The Texas-born Mexican has earned an Open debut through finishing fourth in the Quicken Loans National at the start of this month. Accurate but inexperienced.

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Published on 17 July 2018inThe Open

Last updated 17:42, 17 July 2018

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