EVERTON and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, world-title winning boxer, Tony Bellew and actor and presenter, Bradley Walsh, are among the stars coming to Hoylake this weekend to compete in The Open Invitational. 

Taking place at 6pm on Sunday, July 16 the event will feature a number of sporting stars including Jermaine Jenas, NFL champion Victor Cruz and Indian international cricketer, Yuvraj Singh.  

They will be joined by Hollywood actress, Kathryn Newton, pop star Ronan Keating, actor and presenter of ITV’s ‘The Chase’, Bradley Walsh, and renowned influencers that include Blake Gray, Calfreezy, Margaux Brooke and Marques Brownlee, who boast millions of followers on social media.  

The Open Invitational is being streamed live to a global audience via YouTube and TikTok, while lucky ticketholders for Sunday's practice round have the chance to witness the action on-course and experience the atmosphere first hand. 

Pickford said: “This is going to be a lot of fun and having the opportunity to play Royal Liverpool just days before The Open gets underway is really exciting. 

"We’ll get to see the course in the same condition as the professionals do, which is a real honour. It will be a real challenge but one I’m looking forward to.”  

Expressing her passion for golf, Newton, who is known for roles in critically-acclaimed films such as Lady Bird and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and a main role in the HBO drama series Big Little Lies, said: “Golf has always been a passion of mine from a young age and I can’t wait to play Royal Liverpool alongside such incredible and talented people. 

“This event promises to be a unique experience for all involved and Team Newton will be out to do all that we can to get the win.” 

Looking to draw on his cricket experience, former Indian cricketer, Singh, said: "The chance to play at a prestigious Open venue is a real privilege and I'm excited to witness the challenges that the players face first-hand.

"I will try and draw on all my cricket experience to perform at my best and help my team get the win." 

The players will compete in three teams, led by Bellew, Cruz, and Newton, using a four-person scramble format over the back nine holes of Hoylake. The team with the lowest score will claim victory.  

Additionally, spectators can anticipate an enthralling closest-to-the-pin contest on the new Championship par-3 17th hole, followed by a longest drive competition on the par-5 Championship 18th hole.