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Things are ready to go. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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The greenkeepers were out early. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Nothing is left to chance. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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The only man in the field to finish top-10 in 2006 and 2014 at Hoylake. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

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Up and down for a schooner? PHOTO: Getty Images.

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They really practice everything. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Nothing like ice cream and links golf. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

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Hideki Matsuyama fine tunes. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

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Adam Scott walks with rising star Keita Nakajima. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

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Yeah, no thanks. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Always love your caddie. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Desperation for a souvenier. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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The club that could prove the difference for Adam. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

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Could it be a week for the Hojgaards? PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

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Even the top pros have to follow the rules. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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John Daly is one unique beast. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Have you seen this TikTok? PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Crowds will take any chance to get a look at the world's best. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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See you on the 1st tee. PHOTO: Getty Images.

Things are ready to go. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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The greenkeepers were out early. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Nothing is left to chance. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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The only man in the field to finish top-10 in 2006 and 2014 at Hoylake. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

4 / 19

Up and down for a schooner? PHOTO: Getty Images.

5 / 19

They really practice everything. PHOTO: Getty Images.

6 / 19

Nothing like ice cream and links golf. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

7 / 19

Hideki Matsuyama fine tunes. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

8 / 19

Adam Scott walks with rising star Keita Nakajima. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

9 / 19

Yeah, no thanks. PHOTO: Getty Images.

10 / 19

Always love your caddie. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Desperation for a souvenier. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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The club that could prove the difference for Adam. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

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Could it be a week for the Hojgaards? PHOTO: Matthew Harris/The Golf Picture Agency.

14 / 19

Even the top pros have to follow the rules. PHOTO: Getty Images.

15 / 19

John Daly is one unique beast. PHOTO: Getty Images.

16 / 19

Have you seen this TikTok? PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Crowds will take any chance to get a look at the world's best. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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See you on the 1st tee. PHOTO: Getty Images.

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Gallery: The Open Final Practice

Final preparations are complete for the 151st Open Championship. Here are the best images from the final moments of practice ahead of the first round.

Gallery: The Open Final Practice

By Jimmy Emanuel Jul 20 2023 12:13PM

By Jimmy Emanuel

Jul 20 2023 12:13PM

Final preparations are complete for the 151st Open Championship. Here are the best images from the final moments of practice ahead of the first round.

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