The 2016 Open Championship will kick off Thursday with first-round action from Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland, and the field features an excellent mix of established superstars and potential first-time winners.
Big names such as Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy enter the tournament with the weight of heavy expectations, and on the heels of two players having already won their first career major championships this year, that trio's major title drought could continue.
Ahead of the 145th edition of the oldest major in golf, here is a full rundown of Thursday's groups and tee times, along with predictions for how the top of the leaderboard will play out.