Power Rankings: The 152nd Open Championship

The 152nd edition of The Open Championship will be contested at Royal Troon this week. It’s the 10th time that this quintessential links layout has hosted. Here are the power rankings for the tournament:

Power Rankings

1. Scottie Scheffler (USA)

   • Recent form: Six victories in his last 10 starts, including the Masters.
   • Rested and ready after winning the Travelers Championship four weeks ago.

2. Collin Morikawa (USA)

   • 2021 Open Champion at Royal St. George’s.
   • Strong form with 10-for-10 cuts and five top-four finishes since a T3 at the Masters.

3. Rory McIlroy (NIR)

   • T5 at Royal Troon in 2016.
   • Seeking to end his major drought since his last win in 2014.

4. Xander Schauffele (USA)

   • Winner of the PGA Championship.
   • 6-for-6 in The Open with a T2 in 2018.

5. Jon Rahm (ESP)

   • Returning from a foot injury.
   • Podium finishes in two of the last three Opens.

6. Sahith Theegala (USA)

   • Impressive T4 at The Renaissance Club.
   • Continues to excel with his quick adaptation to new courses.

7. Bryson DeChambeau (USA)

   • Career-best finishes at the Masters (T6) and the PGA Championship (second).
   • Recently won his second U.S. Open.

8. Ludvig Åberg (SWE)

   • Strong performances in all three majors this year.
   • T4 at the Genesis Scottish Open.

9. Tyrrell Hatton (ENG)

   • T5 at Royal Troon in 2016.
   • Consistent performances in The Open with three top 20s.

10. Robert MacIntyre (SCO)

    • Recently won the Genesis Scottish Open.
    • Home advantage playing in Scotland.

11. Aaron Rai (ENG)

    • Strong recent form with five top 10s and another pair of top 20s.
    • Precision in tee-to-green play is crucial at Royal Troon.

12. Shane Lowry (IRL)

    • T6 at the PGA Championship and T19 at the U.S. Open.
    • Winner of The Open in 2019.

13. Alex Noren (SWE)

    • Six top 25s in 11 Open appearances.
    • Qualified with a T10 at The Renaissance Club.

14. Tommy Fleetwood (ENG)

    • Seven top-five finishes in majors.
    • T10 last year at Royal Liverpool.

15. Corey Conners (CAN)

    • 26 consecutive cuts made.
    • Three top 10s among six top 20s in his last eight events.

Additional Information:

• Course Details:

  • Par 71 with respective nines of 36 and 35, totaling 7,385 yards.
  • The inward half is 307 yards longer and was the hardest in relation to par of all second nines on the PGA TOUR in 2016.

• Weather Conditions:

  • Classic Scottish summer weather with daytime highs around 60 degrees.
  • Wind will be a significant factor, potentially assisting players on the inward nine.

• Field Insights:

  • Expanded field of 158 players.
  • Includes previous champions like Justin Leonard (1997) and Todd Hamilton (2004).

• Prize and Exemptions:

  • The champion will receive 750 FedExCup points, a record $3.1 million, and a five-year PGA TOUR membership exemption.
  • Exemptions into the next five editions of each of the other three majors.

Royal Troon is renowned for its challenging layout, and this year's Open promises to be a test of skill, strategy, and resilience.