2026 Open Championship: All of the news and analysis from Royal Birkdale

The 154th Open Championship is being held at Royal Birkdale, with first-round coverage beginning Thursday, July 16, 2026. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 Open at Royal Portrush by four strokes over Harris English. Key storylines include whether Rory McIlroy can claim his second major of the year and whether Tommy Fleetwood can become the first English winner since 1992.