The Latest Breaking News from Birkdale

Bryson DeChambeau responds to controversial penalty at The Open: ‘I thought I was right’

DeChambeau was docked two shots after the second round at Royal Birkdale

The Independent UK · Jul 24

'I Don't Think Rivalry Is A Big Thing In Golf' - Scottie Scheffler 'Not A Fan' Of Rory McIlroy's Attack On Bryson DeChambeau

Some say golf needs a big rivalry like Rory McIlroy v Bryson DeChambeau, but Scottie Scheffler wasn't a fan of McIlroy's attack on DeChambeau at Royal BIrkdale

Golf Monthly · Jul 23

I Spent The Week Covering The 154th Open... Here Are My 6 Takeaways From Being On-Site At Royal Birkdale

I have just got back to my desk after a brilliant week covering the 154th Open for Golf Monthly. These are some of my key takeaways from Birkdale...

Golf Monthly · Jul 20

12 Big Names To Miss The 2026 Open Cut

Plenty of big names are safely into the weekend at The Open, but Royal Birkdale claimed the scalps of several others who headed away early

Golf Monthly · Jul 17

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns equal major championship record at Royal Birkdale

The second round of the 154th Open witnessed two rounds of 62 within 20 minutes.

The Independent UK · Jul 17

I Spent 12 Hours At The Open... Fan Behaviour Was Wildly Different To The US Open

Fan behaviour at the 2026 US Open was widely criticised, but after spending the day at Royal Birkdale I was shocked at the difference in spectator conduct

Golf Monthly · Jul 17

'I have dreams': Herbert the Aussie to beat at the Open

Bendigo golfer Lucas Herbert leads the British Open after a second-round 62 at Royal Birkdale that equalled the lowest round in major championship annals.

AAP · Jul 17

Rory McIlroy hopeful of recovery at The Open after ‘stupid mistakes’ on day one

The Masters champion missed numerous opportunities and ran up six bogeys

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy keeps him on the heels of surprise Open leader

Jackson Suber was the unlikely name at the top of the Royal Birkdale leaderboard but the limelight belonged to DeChambeau.

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Surprise package Suber leads Open as DeChambeau lets clubs do the talking

Surprise package Suber leads Open as DeChambeau lets clubs do the talking

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16