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Royal Birkdale is hosting The Open – where is the iconic venue?

The 154th Open Championship is currently taking place at Royal Birkdale , with world number one Scottie Scheffler aiming to defend the title he won last year. The final major of 2026 began on Thursday and the battle for the Claret Jug is set to conclude on Sunday evening. This…

The Independent UK

The Open 2026 tee times: When do Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler start on Friday?

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Rory McIlroy Takes Positives Despite 'Stupid Mistakes' Leaving Him Seven Shots Behind At The Open

The 2014 champion is refusing to panic after an inconsistent start at Royal Birdkdale, where he shot a two-over 72

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The Open 2026 Round Two Tee Times

Here is the full running order for Friday's second round at Royal Birkdale...

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Five Days Ago Jackson Suber Had Never Been To Europe. Now He's Leading The Open

Jackson Suber was the surprise leader after the first round of The Open, but five days ago, he’d never even been to Europe

Golf Monthly

Canadian Golf Fans Left Frustrated As Start Of The Open Coverage Missed

Some viewers in Canada were left frustrated when they found golf instruction content instead of first-round coverage of The Open

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9 Ancient Links Courses We Wish Could Host The Open

If infrastructure and length wasn't a consideration, which old-school links courses would be love to see host The Open?

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Why Dan Brown Is Playing For More Than Just The Open Championship This Week

The Englishman produced a fine opening round at The Open Championship, where more than a Claret Jug is on the line for Brown, who battles to keep his PGA Tour card

Golf Monthly

What Is The Course Record At Royal Birkdale?

Royal Birkdale is hosting The Open once again, but can anyone beat the course record?

Golf Monthly

Is One Half Of The Draw Going To Have An Advantage At The Open?

The weather at The Open often plays a major role in dictating the outcome - will that be the case once again at Royal Birkdale?

Golf Monthly

How To Watch The Open 2026: Free Streams & TV Details For Final Round At Royal Birkdale

All the ways to watch The Open 2026 for free from anywhere as the final men's major of the season is here at Royal Birkdale.

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How Arnold Palmer Is Honored At Royal Birkdale

A shot that proved crucial to Arnold Palmer’s Open victory at Royal Birkdale in 1961 is commemorated at the course

Golf Monthly

Meet The 15 LIV Golfers In The 2026 Open Championship Field

A total of 15 LIV Golfers will play in The Open at Royal Birkdale, but who are they and how did they get there?

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The true meaning of Tommy Fleetwood and chasing The Open dream

The world No 9 continues to fight for a maiden major championship, but back home at Royal Birkdale, Fleetwood is able to enjoy the ride

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How to watch The Open 2026: live stream for free from anywhere

All the ways to watch The Open 2026 live streams for free from anywhere, with Burns, DeChambeau and Fleetwood in contention at Royal Birkdale.

Golf Monthly

I Asked a Top Coach Why Wyndham Clark Was Practicing With a Coat Hanger At The Open 2026... Then I Tried It

Wyndham Clark's coat hanger has been one of the most talked about points at the start of Open Championship week, but why is he using it and how does it help?

Golf Monthly

Portmarnock 'Pretty Close' To Making History As Open Championship Host

R&A boss Mark Darbon says Portmarnock is getting "pretty close" to making history and staging the Open Championship in the Republic of Ireland for the first time

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Jon Rahm Makes Brutal Claim About What An 18-Handicapper Would Shoot At Royal Birkdale This Week

The 2023 Open runner-up isn’t optimistic about an 18-handicapper’s chances of success at Royal Birkdale

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R&A Has 'No Plans' To Move Open Championship Final Round 'At This Stage' - Even If England Reach World Cup Final

The R&A has no plans at this stage to move Sunday's final round of the Open Championship even if England reach the World Cup final - but plans won't be finalized until after Wednesday's semi-final

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What Is The Average Winning Score Of The Open Championship At Royal Birkdale?

Typically, the winning score at Royal Birkdale is slightly closer to par than the average total recorded across all Open Championship host locations...

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Can A 100/1+ Outsider Win The Open? 7 Best Longshots For Royal Birkdale

The Golf Monthly team pick out their favorite high-odds players for the final men's Major of 2026

Evening Standard

The Open betting: Odds, free bets & offers for 2026 Open Championship

Check out the latest Open betting offers and price boosts, covering every round at Royal Birkdale

Golf Monthly

The Open Gear Round-Up: DeChambeau's New 3D Printed Irons, Major Winner Changes Putter And Will This LIV Golfer Not Use A Driver?

The Open Championship requires players to adapt their equipment set-ups and, at Royal Birkdale, we have seen some notable changes made pre-Major

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McDonald relishing a big date in the diary as Scot returns to The Open

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The Race For The 2026 Open Silver Medal: Who Are The 10 Amateurs Qualified For Royal Birkdale?

A total of 10 Amateur golfers have made it through to The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Here are the names to look out for...

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