Italy’s Luca Cianchetti plays off the 10th tee during a practice round at Royal Birkdale golf course, near Southport in north west England on July 17, 2017, ahead of the 146th Open Golf Championship.

The 18th green during a practice round at Royal Birkdale Golf Course near Southport in north west England on July 16, 2017 ahead of the 146th Open Golf competition. AFP PHOTO/Paul ELLIS / AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS