The R&A introduced this Tuesday that the 154th British Open will likely be performed at Royal Birkdale (Southport, England), from July 12 to 19, 2026. The 2024 one was already granted and will likely be held at Royal Troon (Ayr, Scotland) and the 2025, additionally awarded on the time, in Royal Portrush (Northern Eire).

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The emblematic hyperlinks from Southport (England) have already hosted the British on ten events, the final of which was in 2017, when Jordan Spieth prevailed in a memorable duel with Matt Kuchar within the closing spherical and received the Silver Jug for the primary time.

time.The American joined a celebrated checklist of champion golfers at Royal Birkdale, together with Peter Thomson, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Johnnie Miller, Tom Watson, Ian Baker-Finch, Mark O’Meara and Padraig Harrington. Miller exactly surpassed a sure Seve Ballesteros in 1976, who dazzled the complete world along with his breakthrough into the event lead and ‘manufactured’ an unbelievable chip between two bunkers on the final gap to make sure second place shared with Jack Nicklaus.Martin Slumbers, Managing Director of the R&A, stated in an announcement: “Royal Birkdale is a world-class venue and its distinctive hyperlinks will as soon as once more present the world’s finest skilled male golfers with a harsh however honest take a look at of their abilities and skills.

as they compete for the Silver Jug”.”He has produced many memorable moments which might be woven into the historical past of this historic Open, together with a dramatic closing spherical in 2017 when Jordan Spieth received for the primary time. We look ahead to one other special day three years from now and it will likely be fascinating to see which participant will emerge for be a part of a listing of famend Champions Golfers of the 12 months who’ve received at Royal Birkdale.”Andrew Maxwell, Royal Birkdale Captain and Chairman of the Open Committee, stated: “We’re delighted and honored to have been chosen to host The Open in 2026. Royal Birkdale Golf Membership has a wealthy historical past with the Open, having who has welcomed him ten occasions”.