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Player guide to the 147th Open Championship - part three

Steve Palmer assesses every player's chances at Carnoustie

Tiger Woods is eyeing his 15th Major at Carnoustie
Tiger Woods is eyeing his 15th Major at CarnoustieCredit: Getty Images

Louis Oosthuizen
The 2010 Open champion withdrew from the Scottish Open on tournament-eve last week, suffering with a neck injury, and he has been inactive since the US Open. Has missed the cut in the last two Opens.

Sanghyun Park
The 35-year-old Open debutant won his spot thanks to a runner-up effort in the Korea Open. He is full of form, but entering uncharted territory.

Eddie Pepperell
The Oxfordshire man finished runner-up in the Scottish Open on Sunday to book a last-gasp Open berth. Tied for 49th in only previous Open in 2015.

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