2026 Open Championship odds, picks, date: Surprising predictions by golf model that's nailed 17 majors

SportsLine's golf model has simulated the 2026 Open Championship 10,000 times, generating picks and predictions for the major to be held at Royal Birkdale. The model, which has successfully predicted 17 major championships, has released what it describes as surprising selections for the event. The 2026 Open Championship is scheduled to take place at the historic Royal Birkdale course in England.