Southport, England
The Open 2026
Thu 16 Jul 2026 - Sun 19 Jul 2026
In 2026, the prestigious Open Championship returns to the legendary Royal Birkdale, which has hosted the event on ten occasions and has become one of the most renowned and challenging venues. The Open Championship was last played at Royal Birkdale in 2017 when Jordan Spieth secured a remarkable victory at just 23 years of age.
With the first Open being hosted at Royal Birkdale in 1954, Royal Birkdale has since been the most regular venue for the Championship other than St Andrews. Not only has it hosted the Open Championship, but 7 Women's Opens, 2 Ryder Cups, the Senior's Open and various Amateur Championships.
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The Open 2026 venue - Royal Birkdale
Founded in 1889, the Royal Birkdale Golf Club needs no introduction. Amongst the many iconic courses along the Northwest Coast, Royal Birkdale stands out, being a perfect example of links golf. Measuring 6690 yards, Royal Birkdale is always a challenge, particularly when the coastal wind blows through the dunes.
In preparation for The Open, the iconic Royal Birkdale has announced a series of course changes and the addition of a new par 3, to elevate the challenge for the world's best at The Open 2026.
Royal Birkdale has partnered with Tom Mackenzie from the world-renowned Mackenzie & Ebert Golf Course Architects to carry out these changes and create the new par 3 which will play as their new 15th hole. Along with this new addition to the course, many holes are being redesigned, including the 5th, 7th and 14th.
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Being located at the heart of England's Golf Coast, Southport is known worldwide as one of the very best destinations for an English golf tour.
The lively town is right amongst these courses and is usually abuzz with golfers from across the globe here to play on some of the region’s most notable courses such as The Open host, Royal Birkdale, Hillside and Southport & Ainsdale.
However, golfers shouldn’t overlook some of the lesser-known courses, which may not have the renown of the other courses but are no less because of it. Courses like Formby, Hesketh and Fairhaven are all examples of those which may not receive the footfall of the others, yet possibly benefit as a result, as they are always in fantastic condition most of the year.
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Located at the heart of England's Golf Coast, Southport is known worldwide as one of the very best destinations for an English golf trip
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The Open has been home to over 150 years of drama, suspense and excitement as the world's best golfers go head-to-head in the oldest and most iconic championship. Starting in 1860, at the prestigious Prestwick golf course, eight professional golfers competed against one another to determine who would succeed the Scottish Legend Allan Robertson and be crowned as the Champion Golfer.
The winner was awarded the Challenge Belt, which was worth £25 at the time. It wasn't until 1873 that the Claret Jug was presented for the first time. The original Claret Jug is now on permanent display in the clubhouse at The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
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