Sloman has prepared for the 154th edition of The Open by playing Birkdale last week.

Since the course last held the tournament nine years ago, it has seen a major revamp on the back nine, with the former par three 14th hole removed, the par five 15th hole relocated and becoming the 14th, as well as a new par three 15th hole inserted.

“There’s not many drivers actually, I think I hit one driver [in total],” he added.

“It’s definitely going to be challenging. If the wind gets up through the week, the scoring won’t be fantastic – that probably suits me a little bit better.

“I think I’ll be fine to be fair. There will be a few first tee nerves, that’s expected of everyone.

“It’s where you want to be ultimately, isn’t it? I’ve just got to crack on with my own game and I’m capable of making the cut – we’ll see where it goes.

“If I get in the top 10 or something, it’s going to be massive, obviously financially as well.

“I want to actually do well and just enjoy it. I want to play well and see where it gets me.”