'There's nobody fainting as I walk past,' says home favourite Tommy Fleetwood ahead of the Open

Britain's Tommy Fleetwood knew his level of fame had outgrown his hometown of Southport when he was recognised in Altrincham market recently but he insists the spotlight will not affect him at Royal Birkdale.

The 26-year-old is up to a career-high 14th in the world rankings after victory at the French Open a fortnight ago and he is one of the players whose face has been chosen to adorn banners lining the streets of the north-west coastal town in England where his parents still live.