The Latest Breaking News from Birkdale

From Gambling In Golf, A Condensed Major Season And The 'Double-Edged Sword' Of A Firm And Fast Royal Birkdale - 5 Things Rory McIlroy Discussed In His 2026 Open Press Conference

The Northern Irishman weighed in on several big talking points ahead of the final men's Major of 2026

Golf Monthly · Jul 14

I've Covered 47 Open Championships, Including Six At Royal Birkdale. I Know Where I'll Be Putting My Money

Editor-at-large Bill Elliott reflects on Birkdale Opens past, the recent course changes and, of course, who might get their hands on the coveted Claret Jug

Golf Monthly · Jul 14

The Open Championship Sleeper Betting Picks: High-Priced Big Names Tipped To Contend At Birkdale

Here's who Golf Monthly's tour experts have picked out to be a surprise contender at Royal Birkdale as we hunt for any value on offer in the final men's Major

Golf Monthly · Jul 14

The Open Championship 2026 Tee Times: Round One And Two

The tee times for the first two rounds of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale have been released, with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy leading two huge featured groups

Golf Monthly · Jul 13

Who Are The Previous Open Winners At Royal Birkdale? It's A List Packed With Golfing Greats

The list of previous Open champions at Royal Birkdale is jam packed of golfing greats, showing that the Southport links sees the cream really rise to the top

Golf Monthly · Jul 13

Open Championship Weather Forecast: A Firm Fast Test At Baked Out Royal Birkdale

The Open Championship will be a firm and fast test at Royal Birkdale, and the day-by-day weather forecast suggests it's only going to get firmer and faster

Golf Monthly · Jul 13

Can Rory McIlroy find inspiration? Key talking points ahead of the 154th Open

After successfully defending his Masters title in April, McIlroy’s major performances have dwindled.

The Independent UK · Jul 10

The Open Championship 2026: Full Field And How They Qualified For Royal Birkdale

Take a look at the full field for the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale and how each one of them qualified for the chance to win the Claret Jug

Golf Monthly · Jul 9

'I Think He's Going To Be Terrible At Birkdale' - Bryson DeChambeau Tipped For Clean Sweep Of Missed Major Cuts

Bryson DeChambeau will struggle to make the cut again at the Open Championship according to Johnson Wagner, who predicts he'll be "terrible" at Royal Birkdale

Golf Monthly · Jul 2

Rory McIlroy Spotted On Open Scouting Trip To Royal Birkdale - But Could His Major Focus Break PGA Tour Rules?

Sir Nick Faldo spotted Rory McIlroy on a scouting trip to Royal Birkdale as he continues to put Major prep above tournament play, but could his light schedule get him into trouble for failing to meet the PGA Tour minimum?

Golf Monthly · Jun 26