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UNCOVERED: Birkdale fac - The Untold Story

MacIntyre in Open hunt as battling McDonald makes the cut at Birkdale

The National (Scotland)

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

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

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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

'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

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

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.

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

The National (Scotland)

Watch: Argentinian Amateur Shades England Fans At Birkdale After World Cup Heartbreak

The gesture by 25-year-old amateur Mateo Pulcini might have been a little close to the bone for some of the spectators in attendance at The Open

Golf Monthly

Controversial New Hole at Royal Birkdale That Could Become British Open’s Biggest Story

This 241-yard brute of a par-3 could decide who wins the Claret Jug on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated

Golf in a pinball machine: wizard McIlroy faces Birkdale‘s yellow brick road

The impact of a heatwave is laid bare by the Open venue’s scorched earth, making the competition for the Claret Jug even harder to gauge

The Guardian - UK

English players hoping Royal Birkdale will end nation’s long Open drought

Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick among those aiming for first home win in England since Tony Jacklin

The Guardian - UK

'I Was In A Dire Place. I Found Water Off The Tee And Chunked My Next Shot Into The Burn. I Was So Embarrassed. I Wanted The Ground To Open Up And Swallow Me' – How Padraig Harrington Turned Despair Into Joy And Became A Double Open Champion

Padraig Harrington discusses his iconic shots at Carnoustie and Birkdale, reflects on being a double Open Champion and explains why he still thinks he can win another Claret Jug

Golf Monthly

'From Chasing Scottie Scheffler And Rory McIlroy To Chasing Grant Horvat' - Brandel Chamblee Calls Out Bryson DeChambeau...Again

Brandel Chamblee says Bryson DeChambeau's Major slump is down to him being more concerned chasing Grant Horvat's YouTube success than Rory McIlroy's golfing glory

Golf Monthly

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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...

Golf Monthly

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

AAP

On merit: Open visions at happy Aussie hunting ground

Min Woo Lee has arrived at the British Open in hot form while Travis Smyth earned his place as one of seven Australians in the field at Royal Birkdale.

Golf Monthly

Open Championship Power Rankings: The Top Claret Jug Contenders

We rank the top 15 contenders for the Claret Jug in our Open Championship Power Rankings. See who gets the nod for Birkdale glory

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Golf Monthly

Open Championship Special Bets 2026: First-Round Leader Picks & Big England Double Chance

We look at the pick of the special bets for the Open Championship, with three top targets for first-round leader, big names to miss the cut and a double chance on star English duo

Golf Monthly

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

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

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

'If It Plays Firm And Fast, He's Definitely Someone To Keep An Eye On' – Wayne Riley Picks His Open Champion, Reveals Two Players To Watch And Assesses Birkdale's Changes

Sky Sports' Wayne Riley will be on the ground at Royal Birkdale. Here, he picks some players to watch and shares his thoughts on the golf course

Golf Monthly

Royal Birkdale's New Monster Par 3 15th: What To Know About The 241 Yard Challenge Awaiting The 2026 Open Competitors

The world's best will face the test of Royal Birkdale's brand new 241 yard par 3 15th during the 154th Open

Golf Monthly

Nobody Saw Jordan Spieth's Major Drought Coming - Can A Return To Scene Of His Greatest Triumph Provide The Missing Spark?

Jordan Spieth hopes a return to the scene of his greatest triumph at Royal Birkdale can spark a return to the form that won him three Majors, as he looks to finally end a title drought that nobody saw coming

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