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Player guide to the 147th Open Championship - part two

Steve Palmer assesses every player's chances at Carnoustie

Dustin Johnson has yet to taste victory at The Open
Dustin Johnson has yet to taste victory at The OpenCredit: Getty Images

Russell Henley
The putting wizard, a three-time US Tour champion, has played in 22 Majors without posting a top-ten finish. He has arrived in good form, but is unsuited by the track.

Lucas Herbert
The rising star of Australian golf earned an Open debut with eighth place in the Singapore Open. Lost his clubs on route to Britain last week, lambasting British Airways on Twitter, so preparation has been far from perfect.

Charley Hoffman
The Californian has a poor Open record of 35-MC-MC-67-MC-77-20, but arriving early to play in the Scottish Open should help. In decent nick and probably hitting his ball well enough to threaten a top-20 finish.

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