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The famous yellow leaderboard will be full of some of the game's biggest names come Sunday. PHOTO: Andrew Reddington/Getty Images.

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The prize they are all playing for this week. PHOTO: David Cannon/R&A via Getty Images.

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Defending champion Shane Lowry returns the Claret Jug to Martin Slumbers. PHOTO: R&A via Getty Images.

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Rory McIlroy gets reacquainted with Sandwich. PHOTO: Warren Little/R&A via Getty Images.

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The flags leave no doubt as to what event the players are teeing it up in this week. PHOTO: David Cannon/R&A via Getty Images.

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Matt Fitzpatrick will hope to keep his good form going this week. PHOTO: Andrew Reddington/Getty Images.

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Weather is always part of The Open. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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The regular practice round pairing of Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau get some work in. PHOTO: Christopher Lee/Getty Images.

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Phil Mickelson's bag this week won't go missing. PHOTO: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

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Rickie Fowler is something of a links specialist and practises a low runner. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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Jordan Spieth seemed relaxed as he tries to claim a second Claret Jug. PHOTO: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images.

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Will Zalatoris learnt quickly that the bunkers are no place to be this week. PHOTO: Christopher Lee/Getty Images.

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Local hope Tommy Fleetwood uses his putter for a little support. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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Mickeslon tees off on the famous par-3 6th at Sandwich. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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Shane Lowry looked more spectator than Open Champion as he scouted the course on Monday. PHOTO: Christopher Lee/Getty Images.

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Spectators are back, albeit in limited numbers at The Open this week. PHOTO: Andy Buchana/AFP via Getty Images.

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Phil Mickelson gives everyone a friendly reminder of his maiden major win on his footwear. PHOTO: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

The famous yellow leaderboard will be full of some of the game's biggest names come Sunday. PHOTO: Andrew Reddington/Getty Images.

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The prize they are all playing for this week. PHOTO: David Cannon/R&A via Getty Images.

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Defending champion Shane Lowry returns the Claret Jug to Martin Slumbers. PHOTO: R&A via Getty Images.

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Rory McIlroy gets reacquainted with Sandwich. PHOTO: Warren Little/R&A via Getty Images.

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The flags leave no doubt as to what event the players are teeing it up in this week. PHOTO: David Cannon/R&A via Getty Images.

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Matt Fitzpatrick will hope to keep his good form going this week. PHOTO: Andrew Reddington/Getty Images.

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Weather is always part of The Open. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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The regular practice round pairing of Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau get some work in. PHOTO: Christopher Lee/Getty Images.

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Phil Mickelson's bag this week won't go missing. PHOTO: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

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Rickie Fowler is something of a links specialist and practises a low runner. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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Jordan Spieth seemed relaxed as he tries to claim a second Claret Jug. PHOTO: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images.

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Will Zalatoris learnt quickly that the bunkers are no place to be this week. PHOTO: Christopher Lee/Getty Images.

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Local hope Tommy Fleetwood uses his putter for a little support. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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Mickeslon tees off on the famous par-3 6th at Sandwich. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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Shane Lowry looked more spectator than Open Champion as he scouted the course on Monday. PHOTO: Christopher Lee/Getty Images.

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Spectators are back, albeit in limited numbers at The Open this week. PHOTO: Andy Buchana/AFP via Getty Images.

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Phil Mickelson gives everyone a friendly reminder of his maiden major win on his footwear. PHOTO: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images.

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Gallery: The Open Practice Day One

The first official day of practice at The Open is in the books. Take a look at the best images from Royal St. George's.

Gallery: The Open Practice Day One

By Jimmy Emanuel Jul 13 2021 6:18PM

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Jul 13 2021 6:18PM

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