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The 153rd Open, taking place from July 13-20, will see Northern Ireland's Masters and Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy aim to win the Claret Jug on his home turf while Shane Lowry will be aiming to seal back-to-back victories at Royal Portrush after his success at The 148th Open in 2019.
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