What's the meat in the Sandwich? Five great storylines at The Open

Paul Keane's verdict ahead of the Open Championship as golf's biggest names vie for the sport's most historic prize 

A general view of the 18th during the practice day at The Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich ahead of The Open Championship. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Absent friends

Just as Min Woo Lee, Thomas Detry and Jack Senior secured their places at the Open via the Scottish Open last Sunday evening, an email was landing noting yet more withdrawals from the season's final major.