Royal Birkdale to host Open Championship in 2026

The Southport venue has hosted the Open on 10 previous occasions, most recently in 2017 when Jordan Spieth edged out fellow American Matt Kuchar to lift the Claret Jug
FORMER WINNER: Jordan Spieth celebrates winning the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Pic: Richard Sellers/PA

FORMER WINNER: Jordan Spieth celebrates winning the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Pic: Richard Sellers/PA

Tue, 11 Jul, 2023 - 12:05
Phil Casey

The 154th Open Championship will be played at Royal Birkdale in 2026, the R&A have announced.

The Southport venue has hosted the Open on 10 previous occasions, most recently in 2017 when Jordan Spieth edged out fellow American Matt Kuchar to lift the Claret Jug.

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