THE world’s best golfers bid for glory at Royal Birkdale this week.
Henrik Stenson heads into the 146th Open as defending champion, having triumphed at Royal Troon last year.
But behind every great man is a great woman, and SunSport takes a look at some of the stunning wags set to cheer on their beaus at this year’s tournament.
From a supermodel who isn’t afraid to flaunt her physique in skimpy bikinis to a blonde bombshell TV presenter, these stunning ladies are up to par.
Pitch and putt your way around our guide to the beautiful faces who will be cheering on the players.
PAULINA GRETZKY
American model Paulina became engaged to golfer Dustin Johnson, 33, in 2013 after seven months of dating.
The 28-year-old sun-kissed stunner gave birth to the couple’s first child, son Tatum, last January.
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Paulina, who was once ranked the 59th most desirable woman in the world, decided to shun college to pursue a career in entertainment.
The Los Angeles-born starlet played ‘Bikini Girl Daisy’ in movie Grown Ups 2 and released a song called Collecting Dust, which was played on MTV’s Laguna Beach.
Paulina regularly updates her Instagram feed with candid shots of her in flawless bikini body, adorable Snapchats of her young son and flirty snaps of herself snogging Dustin.
KELLEY CAHILL
American beauty Kelley Cahill is dating Spaniard Jon Rahm, who was World Amateur No1 for 60 weeks running before turning professional.
And Cahill also comes from a sporty background having competed in javelin for Arizona State.
She has also tried her hand at tennis and boxes on the side.
The couple have the potential to be the new faces of the sport and Cahill already has her fair share of Instagram admirers.
And it is no surprise as Cahill is not shy in flaunting her incredible figure in a series of bikini shots.
Allison Stokke
Rickie Fowler’s stunning girlfriend Allison Stokke will be cheering him on at Birkdale.
The American golfer began dating pole vaulter and sportswear model Allison in May.
US-born born Allison rose to fame after photos of her competing in 2007, aged 17, went viral.
The photos gained the attention of sports blog With Leather, who have a mainly male audience, and from there the images went worldwide.
POLLYANNA WOODWARD
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#camelbackmountain thanks for this fun pic @dawnskishelton xxx #kostisweddingBlonde bombshell Pollyanna Woodward is best known for hosting Channel 5’s The Gadget Show.
The 35-year-old TV beauty has also featured on chat show The Wright Stuff, BBC soap Doctors and Ghost Squad.
The former Miss England, from Mansfield, has also dabbled in reality programmes, competing on Popstars: The Rivals in 2002 alongside Sarah Harding and the now-defunct ITV show, Splash!.
Pollyanna met golfer Paul Casey, 39, while co-presenting the Formula 1 Chequered Flag Ball in Abu Dhabi in 2011.
The couple got engaged during Christmas 2013 and welcomed their first son in September 2014.
Pollyanna is a keen fitness fan and regularly uploads snaps of herself doing yoga in her garden.
ELLIE DAY
American Ellie Harvey met golfer Jason Day in 2005 while she was working at a restaurant in Ohio.
However, the pair didn’t start dating until two years later when they met for a second time via Jason’s coach Colin Swatton.
They tied the knot in October 2009 and 31-year-old Ellie gave birth to their first child, son Dash, three years later.
The couple welcomed daughter Lucy in November 2015.
Ellie is her husband’s No1 fan and often tweets her support during tournaments.
Her Instagram bio reads: “I just want to be a light in a dark world.”
ERICA STOLL
American beauty Erica caught Rory McIlroy’s eye after he split from tennis player Caroline Wozniacki in 2014.
The pair have been friends since meeting in September 2012.
Rory, 28, from Northern Ireland, is spending more time in Palm Beach to be closer to his fiancee and admitted the couple are keen to keep their relationship private.
He said: “I am very happy in my love life. We haven’t really been putting it out there.
“The past six or seven months have been really nice. That part of my life is going great.”
Erica shares Rory’s passion for golf and is manager of Championship Volunteer Operations at the PGA of America.
ANNIE VERRET
Jordan Spieth, 23, from Dallas, Texas, is loved up with his childhood sweetheart Annie Verret.
The brunette shares her boyfriend’s passion for golf and works at an organisation devoted to encourage young people to take up the sport.
Annie, who has a business major, has also interned at the American Heart Association and worked in retail.
The pair, who try and keep their romance out of the spotlight, have recently moved into a mega mansion.
They have just snapped up a £5.2m pad in Dallas, which features a golf-simulator, an indoor basketball court, a gym, a pool, a game room and a 12-car underground garage.
ANGELA AKINS
Sergio Garcia, 37, is dating Golf Channel reporter Angela Akins.
The pair, who are believed to have met during a PGA Tour event, have been together since last year.
American brunette Angela graduated from the University of Texas with a journalism degree, where she was on the women’s golf team, before launching her TV career.
The news anchor’s Instagram bio reads: “Love life and life will love you back.”
She regularly shares snaps of herself on holiday with Sergio and adorable snaps of her pet pooch, Bear.
NICOLE WILLETT
Nicole Willett was thrust into the spotlight last year after her 29-year-old hubby Danny won The Masters.
Unfortunately, Nicole couldn’t be at the event because she was about to give birth to the couple’s first son, Zachariah James.
The pair, who live in Sheffield, married in 2013.
Blonde Nicola regularly shares snaps of the couple’s sweet pug, Spike, online.
EMMA LOFGREN
Emma Lofgren knows what it takes for husband Henrik Stenson to succeed – having played golf herself at school.
The Swede earned four top ten finishes in tournament during her career in Columbia, South Carolina.
Henrik is well-known for being a practical joker on tour – and Emma reportedly helped him scare some fellow Swedes during a tour stop in Switzerland when he jumped into their room unannounced.
Emma and Henrik married in 2006 and have three children together.
KATE PHILLIPS
Justin Rose mixed business with pleasure in the early 2000s when he began dating Kate, an assistant at IMG, a firm that represented him.
Blonde beauty Kate, a former gymnast, travelled to all of the tournaments with him and continues to be a permanent fixture on the course.
Kate now works for the Kate & Justin Rose Foundation, which helps disadvantaged children and their families.
The charity provides food, education and life experiences for those in need.
Kate married Justin, 36, in December 2006, and they have two children, son Leo, eight, and daughter Lottie, five.