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BRITISH OPEN '26: Players who can contend at Royal Birkdale
A capsule look at 10 leading contenders includes Scheffler’s lone 2026 win, Fleetwood’s hometown support and Rahm’s recent major momentum.
- The British Open returns to Royal Birkdale in Southport, England, on July 16-19, with organizers expecting upward of 300,000 fans for the 154th edition of The Open Championship.
- Royal Birkdale underwent significant modifications since last hosting the championship in 2017, including a new 15th hole and converting the 14th to a par 5 to increase difficulty.
- Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, and Rahm lead the field of contenders, with Fleetwood seeking to win in his hometown and McIlroy pursuing his seventh major title.
- McIlroy emphasized the strategic challenge, saying, "I know I'm hitting a club that could get me into trouble," when describing the need to challenge bunkers for optimal positioning.
- As the final major of 2026, the championship marks the last opportunity for the 153-player field to claim a major title before the season concludes and a 263-day wait begins.
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Daily Jefferson County UnionBRITISH OPEN '26: Scheffler gets last shot at a major in 2026 as British returns to Royal Birkdale
The British Open, golf's oldest championship, is now the last major of the year. The 154th edition returns to Royal Birkdale from July 16-19. Scottie Scheffler aims to win a major for the third consecutive year, a feat only seven…
Scheffler gets last shot at major in 2026 as British returns to Royal Birkdale
The British Open, golf's oldest championship, is now the last major of the year. The 154th edition returns to Royal Birkdale from July 16-19. Scottie Scheffler aims to win a major for the third consecutive year, a feat only seven…
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