Matthew Baldwin has had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at a Royal Birkdale course where the locally born Englishman has been a member for 23 years.

The 154th edition of the British Open has begun. Matthew Baldwin was the fitting choice to get it started because he grew up in Southport and is a member at Royal Birkdale.

Matthew Baldwin has had the honor of hitting the opening tee shot of the British Open at a Royal Birkdale course where the locally born Englishman has been a member for 23 years.