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The 154th Open Championship (2026)

๐Ÿ“…16 July 2026 โ€“ 19 July 2026๐Ÿ“Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, Merseyside, England๐Ÿ†Purse: $17,750,000
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The 154th Open Championship (2026) Quick Facts

Dates
16 July 2026 โ€“ 19 July 2026
Venue
Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, Merseyside, England
Prize money
$17,750,000
Edition
154th Open Championship
Championship Dates
16โ€“19 July 2026
Host Course
Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Location
Southport, England
Competition Format
72-hole stroke play
Championship Trophy
Claret Jug
Governing Body
The R&A
Participants
156
Defending Champion(s)
Men's Individual:Scottie Scheffler
Qualification: The Open Championship field is assembled through multiple qualification routes, including exemptions for eligible past champions, leading players in recognized professional rankings and tournaments, and qualifying places awarded through The Open Qualifying Series. Other entrants may earn their places through regional and final qualifying competitions organized under The R&A's eligibility rules. The precise qualification categories and exemptions are determined for each championship edition.

About The 154th Open Championship (2026)

The 154th Open Championship took place from July 16โ€“19, 2026, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Returning to the renowned links venue, the championship brought together leading professional and amateur golfers to compete over four rounds for the Claret Jug and the title of Champion Golfer of the Year.

Royal Birkdale's dune-lined fairways, deep bunkers and exposed coastal conditions provided a distinctive setting for the 2026 edition.

Explore SportingSpy's coverage of The Open 2026, including tournament dates, venue information, television schedules, streaming options and related editorial guides. For the championship's wider history, previous editions and traditions, visit The Open Championship permanent event guide.

Official source: www.theopen.com/

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