Wind and rain are expected at Royal Liverpool over the course of the Open Championship which begins tomorrow.

Rory McIlroy, Graeme Mc Dowell, Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington and Darren Clarke are all in action.

Justin Rose is the favourite following his success at the Scottish open in tough conditions and he’s the bookies favourite.

Current Ryder Cup vice captain Des Smyth joined Ivan on Newstalk Breakfast to preview the tournament.