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The Open: What can you remember from Francesco Molinari's win?

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The Open heads back to Northern Ireland, with extended coverage live on Sky Sports' dedicated channel

Francesco Molinari returns to The Open this week as defending champion, but how much do you remember from his breakthrough victory at Carnoustie?

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Latest news ahead of the final major of the year, held at Royal Portrush.

Molinari claimed his maiden major title in last year's contest during an incredible summer for the Italian, where he registered three wins in six worldwide starts.

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The six-time European Tour winner joined the likes of Tom Watson and Gary Player as Open champions at Carnoustie, with Molinari now looking to become the first player since Padraig Harrington to lift the Claret Jug in successive years.

Francesco Molinari of Italy is pictured with the Claret Jug Open trophy during a Francesco Molinari Media Day at The Wisley on July 02, 2019 in Wisley, Surrey.
Image: Will Molinari successfully defend his title this week?

Last year's event saw Tiger Woods threaten a 15th major title after briefly moving top of the leaderboard during the final round, with Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose among the other notable names in contention in Scotland.

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Watch The Open from July 18-21 live on Sky Sports' dedicated channel. Live coverage begins on Thursday July 18 from 6.30am on Sky Sports The Open and Sky Sports Main Event.