The sun will rise at 4:56 a.m. BST on Thursday and play in the 149th Open Championship will commence about 90 minutes thereafter.
As for the elements the field will face at Royal St. George’s, the air will be dry (after a very wet summer), the temperatures pleasant and the winds gusty.
Here’s a look at the forecast for each of the tournament days, per Open officials:
Thursday: Dry, bright and sunny in the morning, becoming cloudy toward midday. Winds from the north at 10-14 mph with gusts 18-22 mph. Maximum temperature of 73 degrees.